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THE CHINA MAIL, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER

GRUNT AND GROAN-JAPANESE STYLE

100 MILES TIME TRIAL FOR THE FING LEE SHIELD WAS QUITE AN EVENT

Says “NTACA”

Sunday's 100 miles Time Trial for the "Fing Lee" Shield, was quite an event, perhaps the outstanding features being the fastest and slowest rides, and the first disqualification in the history of Colony cycling.

Organised by the SCAA (their first promotion), the event attracted a first- Marshalling was class field, the only notable absentees being the 7 Hussar team.

of the highest order, and Timekeeper Edward Wong was assisted In his onerous task by Cam Sik-wah, the two performing a difficult job very well indeed.

Chie

STRONG WIND

WOS

Fastest time honour;, vi

Ellingham, REME. First of to Hon Beek, whose the South China riders was Ng diy went 4-23-40, although over a minute · Shul-yue, in sixth position, outside his own second lane, was unanimously agreed to be his best ride to date on a day with a wind which stowed up almost an everyone else, ne vode nigt)- fcently to register a very close {flure. this after kring wine due to Teaser brake block which had to be removed

All with Blowest Hine, but bonouss, went to the REME CC

it

31:4

NOWEUMC), Spowy, who, in second rule over, registered the of 5-17-28, to clinch the team award for his team after a couple of the inore experiencvá HOTS and "packed"

At

the mit

miles Jap. Berk

1

the

A 25 was already well in the end, with 1-3-20, REME'S 1-VJ

Mux- Marshall, dedig a 1-6-25 well,

The Up-AIR-COming CYGNETS buy was in third -7-05. closely place will

followed by yet another Dow nder. Smil, of the Essex feuri,

"

received an invitation from the Couriers, D well- Southern known Marved Start racing club in the Brighton area, to ride for

to U.K his return them on This is a compliment to Hong- By the Bity-miles mark, the kong cycling as much as to fon having its himself, as unless our standards cutrong wind

effect and times mevitable

Alch enough. were accepted as were slowing. Bock was all he would have been required to in home oom- the lead, having run completely prova

an offer Urugh the field, and was first himself

petition before such on the road as well as un actual

were made. We are sure that ume, with 2-12-05. Ellingham Beck will not let us down, and had moved up to second position his name will soon be appearing next with in the prize-lists at home with 2-10-86, Smith 2-20-20, and Ng Shui Yue the sine monotonous regularity Good luck to further 10 seconds down. Mat- as it does here

W trios shall had slowed

you, Ron. 2-21-45, but was moving well,

It is well known that our while Hould, REME, had moved i

the Tour de France record 2-21-40. The end riders in of this in raw the first roure-last your gained the unstinting the praise of the experts, and that ment, Lam long

praise has obviously been con- hund day best.

aldered genuine enough to make "Wackers-in" lengthened, among the organisers of the Tour Issue thus calling a day being an invitation for a full team to

in the 1950

With race. Ellingham and lard, REME compete

the experience gained In their in their Sinith Maxwell unet

Beck had rgt effort, plus the incentive to 21 min- first increased his lead

Marshall staying in second to do even better this time, wo from our berth

3-35-50

Bould can expect fireworks with

I should boys,

not be at all thing Day to fill moved up again. place, another six minutes be surprised to see the Union Jack a few finel.

Lam team Agure in at least and

Muhonours may be some time off.

up to

น

giving

A! 75 jnlies. the Erst of

Ng Shui-yue

CHRISTMAS Hong were in the next two stage wins, even though premier

DANCE

THE KOWLOON CRICKET CLUB'S

Annual Christmas Dance

will be held at the clubhouse

Chow

In-

Win

Tokyo A scene from the first Aslan Professional Championships wrestling series: on the right, Hungary's "Man Mountain King Kong" (sic), exerting 400 lbs. pressure on Japanese Champ wrestler Rikadozan." The Japanese boy looks in trouble, but the 90-minute contest ended with a KO victory for him.--Express Photo.

A Poor

Soccer Attendance

Can Make A Match Look

Good Bad

Says ARCHIE QUICK

What makes a football match tick? To a large extent it is swayed by the crowd. 30,000 spectators can turn a mediocre game into a thriller. A poor attendance can make a good match look bad. By the same token

a brilliant display to degenerate into a partisan crowd can cause brawl, such is the influence on the players.

battle.

man

decided

a

Accent On Pakistan Tour Is Strongly On Youth

London, Dec. 6...

The departure during the week-end of a strong side of young but established players started a new phase in English cricket overseas when the first official England "A" team sailed for Pakistan.

The object of the tour, sponsored by the MCC, is two- fold to maintain the continuity of English teams tour- ing at regular intervals, and to give `promising young cricketers the benefit of overseas experience, '

With Pakistan making revid The high standard of delšígg strides in international cricket, set by the South Africans in no chances have been talen England this year has not been with the composition of

the overlooked. Regular nelding tean, which, apart from the practices in the "Springbok" bowling appearing a little off-style is one of the essentials laid balance with spin outweighing down by Carr. Neither has

built on solid Carr missed the Inet that pace, has been Iines

number of matches will be

matting. played on

Hè in having a strip of matting laid on the deck of the ship to cable his players to get plenty of practice.

Of his changes, Carr says: "I dont underestimate the

on

The decent is strongly youth, the avenge age being 20, with only three men over 39, but eight of the 15 players have appeared in full Test matches. In addition, more steadying ex- perience cornes clusion

of Maurice Tompkin, Pakistanis, but I think we are mainstays of Leletrong enough to beat them."

one of the

cestershire,

and

with the in-

another con-

Four "unofficial" Test matches are among the 10 matches to be of played on the tour, which ends

In early March,

sistent County player, wicket- er Harold Stephenson, iceper Somerset,

Led

by Donald Carr, an enthusiastic leader and fine fielder, the tourists outcricket should be their strongest depart zent while the batting looks || (Worcestershire), A. Watkins solid right down to No 10 and

11.

PACE BOWLING

are: D. B The 15 players Carr (Derbyshire) captain, W.H.H. Sutcliffe (Yorkshire) vice-captain P. K. Richardson (Glamorgan),

Barrington (Surrey), D. B. Close

Lock- shire), M. Cowan (Yorkshire). G. A. R. Lock (Surrey) A If any doubts exist they must

Moss (Middlesex). * Parks rest on the pace bowling. When (Sussex), J. Sainsbury (Hamp- Arst selected, three fast men shire). H. K Stephenson were chosen Peter Loader, Alon

(Somar,et), R. Swetman (Sur- Moss and Michael Cowali. ro), F. Titan (Middlesex), (Leicestershire).- Since then Londer has dropped Tompkin

his teammate, Tony China Mall Special, Lock, the left-arm slow bowler, hes been brought in, making a formidable

but spin attack, throwing

A great deal upon Cowan and Moss for pace.

aut

and

Carr is making sure that his men will give a good account of themselves. He bas had

D number of them training at a London

cricket school indicor and has appointed one of the

Peter

Richardson, War- party

left-handed open- as unofficial physi-

short Richardson is well equipped

cestershire's

at Laton last experienced. We lost two houra ingining inststofor

of

made

elty in the army.

Oxford Beat Cambridge At Rugger

Dec. 6.

Twickenham, Middlesex, Oxford, the favourites, boat

points (a penalty goal and two tries) to five points (a goal) to ore their first victory in the ecries since 1951,

A typical example was the Bristol City-Sheffield Wednesday promotion proeliomas, whlie

the Second Here were two splendid elevens lying second and third in theung and Spray were having The news that Louison Bobet, Division table. They came out and treated the 32,000 people present to as fine an their own private battle some twice winner of the event, wil 12

exhibition of the arts of fast and skilful football as one could wish to see. minutes in Arrears

next time, is n eldentally, Beck's time for the not be riding

Villa But the Ashton Gate

First of all,

Villa manager Eric Houghton crowd third "25" was a phenomenal severe blow to the organisers,

to field said: "It was one of the worst something but Bobet wants to concentrate wanted

more than against all precedent 1-2-05.

Ever 10 good enough

the on

other two classic that--they wanted goals and only two men who played in railway journeys I have ino:120-mile events.

"Tours", those of Italy and

first team the victory that would, and did, the

then a two and a half houre' cal He believes that put them on top of the table, month, in fact, seven Over the Anal 25 miles, Beck Switzerland.

So they exhorted their players eleven were recognised reserves. Journey. But the game, still further improved his posi-one cannot do one's best in 100

thly magnitude, to "have a go". tion, although he slowed down many races of

One gentle Next decision at Villa Park was as it was, was worth it. There for the job, having just com- Cambridge in their 74th Varsity

travel by

E lot a train which was behind the Press to sitiing

of good football." pieted two years in that capa-rugby match here today by nine running out me and maybe he is right considerably,

Aldershot There was Box shouted: "Give them some should have reached with fine 4-25-40, finishing

1 have received Marshall

in-Third Division rough stuff." a very

an hour before the

scheduled completely exhausted.

time of kick-off. For and Bould pulled away from teresting letter from one of my

Then the playem seemned" to them an hour late at

Oxford their Chinese opponents to finish readers, who quales the value

wha A dieraliment at imes of of the advertising gained from get Infected with the unhealthy there order, with w that

Good football 4-68-30 respectively

was Wokingham, and they eventual- 4-54-45

that equipment is deserted, and the second

halfly turned up two hours late- SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17, N Shu-yue turned in a creali

degenerated into a white heat or an hour after kick-off time! ble 5-0-41

at checked over 5-0-11 for his arst ride at

every night, re- lie was followed placed trequently and never brawl of pushing, mauling, trip- the distance.

kicking. Meanwhile the Army played to prove its plng, punching and remainder of his test by the

side that was on a football to The referee could not possibly Ng

to the man who has to see all the fouling going on, so coaching course Kai-man, (5-14-07), Le

at Aldershot. Hong (5-11-27) and Chow Mus- make his equipment last for a the crowd started batting him. They "won" by 1-0 through a cheung, (3-16-20). Lam Hong full season's racing at the very

splendid long distance drive by we place much re- was disqualified by the time least, can

Duncan Edwards, England and keeper for taking a short cut atlance on the many blubs' given

Manchester United's youthful hie the

to the stuff used in these classic Frying roundabout,

left-half. time being discounted. Spray events? Anished just two seconds behind

Mun-cheung, but Chow

on

from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Special festive attractions have been arranged

Admission $7 per head (including supper)

Table bookings now open

Dress: Dinner jacket or lounge sult.

HARRY

ODELL

says

Every once in a while Д truly great picture comes to the screen.

Such is THE FIGHTING SULLIVANS, showing to- day at the NEW YORK -GREAT WORLD, YOU MUST NOT MISS IT.

Released through International Films, Ltd.

NEW TERRITORIES

FANLING UN LONG

SHEUNG SHUI DISTRICTS. THE

CHINA MAIL

is now obtainable from the

SHEUNG SHUJ STATION STALL SHEUNG SHUI KAILWAY STATION.

and

Leun

had

th the where he bad already

self.

in

fo make a name for him-

Ron Beck increases his lead

the

competition for tho "SCMP BAR Cup to over 13 minutes by this ride, his neartst The rival being Paddy Bouch only other rider to improve was

all know the big races. He asks," As we fervour.

Tour??

chance

R

Sports Diary

TODAY Rugby

Gunners v Rost of Army

UNHAPPY RESULT

Scotland.

HILuborough

to

a

The Army-Villa match was to 30 minutes each

WON BY A GOAL

Dower

Battered Dai

Recovers To Beat South Africa's Tuli

London, Dec. 6.

Cambridge, winning the toes | and playing with the advantage of a high wind behind them, led 6-3 at half time,

The benys wene eventy matched

forward, but Oxford

were superior at half and in the three-quarter line, both offen- sively and defensively. Can- tho better at the bridge had full-backs in Jim Hetherington, a magnificent a player with kick.

An excited crowd of $5,000 the Cambridge eliminate

Dai Dower, of Wales, the British Champion, retained saw

opened the

the British Empire Flyweight boxing title tonight by opening play but it was not. outpointing Jake Tull, non-European Champion of South until the 22nd minute that they Africa, in a 15-round contest at Harringay Arena here.

Dower took the Empire title from Tuli in October last year when he won on points in the same ring.

a

Dower

acoring, through some faulty Oxford defensive play.

"Maurice Kershaw, 'the left- ree-quarter, gathered a ball on the left and run-

between the posts for Helher- ington easily to convert

Oxford improved five minutes after halftime when their giant forward John Curie, landed a fine penalty goal with a 20-yard kick

wind, taken 10 against the

from the touchline. yards

Oxford

ahead five went after the interval, swerving his WRY

What was the unhappy result of it all? Home left-half Cyril Willams was sent off, the re- "Could not an event be held feres had a posse of police restricted started a minute in front, and where the original equipment escort him from the field and way, so the Army, with their hla time of 5-17-28 was good

is scaled and no

“warm-up" got in replacements, the Sheffield players had to be preliminary thas enough to give REME CC the (other

allowed? tyres)

cordoned off by police from the their full 20 minutes mostly in

with and much truer crowd Fing the

Lee" This would give a custody

the outside they made tri-cariness,

15 Shield for the ensuing year.

customers drinking tea picture of the real value and their way from dressing

room paying REME's aggregate ume, 15-

wearing qualities of the goods to motor coach.

in the NAAFI. 11-43, was good enough to have we are expected to but, because beaten the SCAA boys even had So-and-So used

the In

Thus ended on a sad, tragis

Dower's eccond victory over | to get inside to attack the body, Lam Hotig's time been takin

promised note, a match which

Villa won by a goal scored Tull was a tribute for boxing was given fow opportunities toning strongly, touched down into account, and leaves the

A very

good idea. What do so much entertainment at 1 by Billy Myerscough 10 minutes sidl against rugged aggressive act Himself for REME Inds

damaging unbeaten

Crowds must take part after the interval. at this

YOU think about it? Haven't start.

The match hitting. of the blame for the falling was full of

punch. distance. South China are feel you ever purchased some much.

stars. Two full After taking a count in the There had been little in it up ing the loss of Au Cheung-sing, boosted item of gear, only to be standard of British football English Internationals (Edwards fourth round the 22-year-old to the fifth round, though Tull who has turned his attention to let down by its short life? I

this sort of thing gots on. It is and his teammate,

right-back Welshman aid fully boxed his had always found it difficult to middle-distance running. and have.

happening on a greater scale in Billy Foulkes); two full Irish

man, but way to triumph. But it was a corner his to Colony

Internationals will be a great loss

(Norman Lock- near thing for Dower in the boxed splendidly to take nearly

all the remaining rounds. This was the first meeting of hart and Peter McParland); one early rounds.

(Con Elre International

In the arth, sin and seventh City and Wednesday for 31 full

Both his eyes had boon cut by rounde Dower,

picking one English Amateur the Martin); JCAIB. Way back in 1924

Pinner); the end of the second round. In punches well, got home with clubs played a 1-1 Cuptle at International (Mike

and the Bristol four English "B" Internationals the fourth he went down to a some hard right chops to the through on the right to score a

Baxter, vicious left followed by a right jaw but it was obvious that the splendid try ne Bill (Stan Anderson, scorer was Pocock. The same

Trevor to the body. Dower looked and stand Graham Shaw Billy Pocock sat in the under and watched this travesty of a Smith) and a Scottish Youth pealingly to the referee while blows lacked sting because Tull Fullback John Rodger's conver

Oxford completed Club ground at 650 match. He is Chairman of the International (John Hannigan). on his knees but there was no just kept on walking in without sion attempt was just wide.

doubt about the blows which appearing to be troubled.

scoring in the 64th minute, when local Supporters' Club.

of thiese Edwards and caused him to take a count of Tull, becoming more worried Inn, Roeler, from Southern Soccer Club Ferroviario de Mozambique v

was the famous Foulkes, of Manchester United, eight.

ng the fight. progressed, Also ther

lost Rhodesia, gained an unconvert- Combined Chinese at HK Stadium.

most of his accuracy, his timing ❘ed on the fert, following a fine Wedlock, kick off 3 pm

England's Shaw of Sheffield United, Smith "Fatty

POPULAR WIN

went astray and, aided by somo | three-quarter movement. He of Birmingham City, Hannigan Inter-School Football, Intermediate centre-half of yesteryear. polat

and Junior Divisions.

fino cvasive action by Dower? | ter," said: "They were tough in my and Anderson of Sunderland,

Weathering the storm of days but we did not have all were in the Army eleve

Curious Impetuous full attack many of his attempts to Land this petty fouling.”

But the man of the match Dower began to box deverly, with swings wont, wildly over mirod was Sheffield United's reserve Jabbing his loft into Tull's face Dower's shoulder, or Bendor Shield 1st round: -Kitcheo

goalkeeper, Alan Hodginson, with; menotonous regularity altogether, Navy (CH) 3.30 pm,

to

The closing stages followed "Junior" shield: EÄÄ ♥ Hitchen For 23 years the Army versus who saved half a diepen “cer and using the ring" Smith, the Essex newcomer, (CH) a pm: Dodwell v Cymatic Aston Villa has been a freonly tain goals in a daring berobatic of trouble Dawer took command the same pattern, with is a most promising rider. Farm (Navy) and panding Day anticipated annual fixture on display Not far behind him from the sixth round to coast continuing to box mariertully.

Tull became far too impetuous comfortable and popular .0 uses a pedalling style reminis

the Aldershot Command was Mike Finner, who will be to

and was several times warned "Army "North", V

ELE ho cent of the maestro, Wilkinson, Division: Stadium. The famous Birming-keeping a his fourth Inter win and showed what could be done HCCC Scorpions: Police v OCC har

ham club has always arranged University match for Cambridge Dower was always the muster to keep this head fairly low

gear, properly Recreio Navy

to stay in London after a Saturthis year. He fully justified the while, he kept the exchanges at to attack

both men put Though tiring the Olymple honours which have long range, with well-timed used. He twiddled 77" all the

Divisions RAY v University way round, and until his re- AmySouth YG Rey day match, and play in

Recreio University DBS: garrison town on the Monday, befallen hh, but the feature of lefts, augmented by occasional in a spirited finish and in the tirement at 76 miles, looked Navy Rece

This year the game was altered the game was still the personal hard rights to the body, Dower last round Tull was down for a Racing

And darted da and out and presented count of two, but it was more fully capable of filling one of

to Wednesday,ared the re-duel between Hodgkinson Third Race Meeting 酪 Happy

sult chaos.

the sharp-shooting Eddie Follan an elusive target, Tall; who likes a puts than a punch-Reuter, the prunter baths

Valley, starting at a pin.

Chow Mun-cheung, who lopped noodlights at

p.m. two minutes from his previous best. In the Team Champion- ship competition, gain

yet

REME

another

from SCAA, totalling 27 to the 25 of the local boys, with the remainder of the clabs nowhere in the running.

an i

PREMIER BERTAS-

a rider to be watched,

Ho

O espec

the

ally as his forte la the Massed Start game, rather

than

Time Trial. He should provide the much-needed "shot in the arm" for the Essex team, who have so far lacked a rider in the top fight.

The

competition for the “Scip» Cup foce a name tur

ther on Sunday next, when the REME CC branches out an a promoting dub for the time, with their 25 miles Timer Trial: With the 3-Day Haco do close, it is felt that this will be a good opportunity for riders to sharpats up their speed, and |a"good">field_in

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5:46 pm.

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TABLE TENNIS

Rumanian Pair Upsets World Champions

Stockholm, Dec. 6.

Champions, Ivan

Andreadis and, Indisiny Supale : of Chechoslovakia w by the expectedly defeated by

young Rumanlan pair, Matoi Gantner and Tiberiv. Harmatos, tho@quarter-finning of Men's Doubler, in the Swedish,

pennde Chrimpionships open table here tonight.

The Rumanians won 21-1721-18, 21–19.

In the Men's Binglek