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Nominate YOUR

Hongkong Footballer Of The Year

Members of the public are invited to nominate Hongkong's Footballer of the Year for the current

season,

It is a popularity poll organised by the China Mail, and nomination coupons will be accepted until the closing date to be announced later.

The two qualifications for nomination are: (1) Footballing prowess

(2) Sportsmanship on the field of play Nominations should be addressed to the Editor, China Mail, Wyndham Street.

To the Editor, China Mail,

My nomination for Hongkong's Footballer of the Year, taking into regard his playing ability and his sportsmanship on the field of play is

of the

(Signed)

Club.

WEEK-END SOFTBALL

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Austers And Cheyennes Battle Out Junior KO Title This Afternoon

By TIME OUT"

* THE CHINA MAIL," SATURDAY, APRIL 27, ́ ́ 1957.

Sports Diary

TODAY

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1st Division: Club v CAA (Club). Boulla Chine V-HÁT (CH)," Kantorny V Navy (Navy), Kilches → Bt Jomph'a (19) aj matoles at 5 p.m. Reserve Division: Club V CAA (Club), Bouth China v RAJ (CH) at 5.30 p.m.

2nd Division: Jardine v. Dockyard

INV) 3.30 p.m. Talkoo A

Sa! Wan (BS) 3,30 p.m.; Prisoru v Tramways (Stanley) p.m.; REME

BAME DIV) 5.30 p.m.: Bollettore

Gymnasie (V) p.m.: CMD V

&V). 9 p.m.

3rd Divison; aliú v podwoll (HV) 3.30 p.m. Rediffusion v8 & 5 Tamar (IV) 3.30 p.m.; Hollandia V AFB (HV) 5p.m.

Lowla

Taca Lusitania Dowl

(Recreio 3.30 p.m. Cricket

between Itecreio and

match KBCC

Rext of Colony v Colony Interport XI at Bookcunpoo, 1.30 p.m.

“SUGAR RAY" MAKES NO PREDICTION

By CENE BLUNDEAU

Chicago. Sugar Ray Robinson, who has never lost a fight in four tries A8 4 championship challenger, said today he hoped to run to form and recapture the middleweight title from Gene Fullmer in their 15-round May 1 match at the Chicago Stadium.

The dapper ex-king of the middleweight and welterweight divisions declined to predict the outcome of the fight. But he

sak! he Wasn't thinking of rudirlragi

"I cross that bridge when I come to it," he said, Robinson said he had uso special plan of allack against Fullmer. "It all depends on what Fullmer does," ho sild.

As for their January 2 fight in which the 25-year-old Fullmer took the title in u 15-round unanimous decision ut Madison Square Garden, Robinson said he has o squawk and Mo alibis,"

ROUGH, NOT DIRTY

"Gene fought rough, but not dirty, just the way I expected." Asked if Fullmer's rushing style caught him by surprise, Robinson

The Junior circuit has exclusive use of the field at King's Park this afternoon with two knockout finals and the replay of a protested game down for decision today, said, "The only surprise i got The curtain raiser will see Dave Cooper's Austers and Robert Remedios' Cheyennes battling it out for the title. The Austers, a group of servicemen stationed in the New Territories, are keen as mustard and have the poten- tial of a good ball team. Unfortunately for them, they have never had the benefit of a first class coach and have had to be satisfted with a back seat ever since they took up the game.

The Cheyennes have beaten', them twice in encounters and will be trying for a hat trick, while the Austers will be driving for at least one

honour.

NEVER-NAY-DIE

What the Austers may

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already is aiming for the

double and League will probably carry it off. His team is made up mostly of ex- Colleens who participated the League two seasons ago. The University, girls have had very ile playing experience and are not expected to offer too much opposition,

Jack

in the Aner points of the gaze is more than compensuled for by their keenness and never-

Old cock Bill Silva recently had the honour of piloting

a

was that he won."

Robinson hastily added that he meant no criticism

against the judges.

"I just fought a lousy fight. I didn't get tirod and" didn't enough to draw a really night deep breath, Whatever it was that was wrong with ene lost time won't be the next time,” he sald Despite bis 35 years, Robison said he has a few things going for him.

"I know a little more about

him this time, and I have never boen beaten by the same man

twice," he said.

Robinson, a study in varying shades of brown, wore matching cufflinks and lepin of a gold cupid with boxing gloves.

Fulliner said he plans to handle Portuguese squad to a fine vic- Robinson with the same rushing tory in the Men's International style he used to win the title. final. He has no intention of "If he changes his style, I'll change mine, I've heard it sold

Buy-die attitude, it sugars well resting on his laurels and i

for the future of the sport to oagerly anticipating 4 repeat that can't change, but I can," have teams with such a re-performance when he tako he said, freshing outlook on the game. charge of the Portuguese lassics

aflemoon in tomorrow

the Ladies' International final against

the

China.

Whether or not they. will succeed in boating, Cheyenney is a matter for con- jecture 245 their more EX- The Chinesc aide, comprised perienced lots have been playing

of players mainly consistent ball throughout the champion South China tos

plus a sprinkling of Overseas and the redoubtable Amy Cheng

season.

the

soldiers

from the

sure of a rookie Portugal nine

Silva

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Manager Robert Remedios of of the Pandes, had the full men = the Cheyennes, who is also the Junior League's Batting Cham in a previous meeting. pion, is confident that his boys will account for

is making a strenuous, without too much diffealty--but effort to round up a few of the Dave Cooper might not sub veterans to augment his side scribe this view. The Austers which will be composed mostly complete their League schedule of the Cheyennes and, given when

they replay a protested bit of luck, the Portuguese girls of Rume against the War Eagles. wl tun out a mixed nine

old-timers and rookies. This the combination Affording some light relief might be just immediately

turn the to help him the needed After this, from the Hang-tables on the Chka side.

on the

Fins are now reminded that Cheyennes in the Ladles KO|the Sunkor "A" playoff for finala. Manager-cum-coach Ro-Championship takes place to bert Remedios of the Cheyennes morrow at 4.90 p.m.

intellectuals

kong University take

The fighters signed contracts assuring each of 30 per cent of the net gate plus the same per- contage of the $100,000 paid by the television

sponsors.United Press.

Answers To

Sports Quiz

1. All of IL

2. It may be on the line.

3. Doris Hart.

4. Compton, Davis, Khan.

5. Association football,

Aus-

trallan Rules football

and

Gaelic football,

6. Archie Moore.

7. Bill Tliden.

8. Jowls.

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9. Polo, yachting, rowing.

Sculls, 10. Diamond

Gloves,

Golden

Now The Soccer Clubs

Must Help

The Fans

Says STANLEY MATTHEWS

The end of crippling en- tertainment tax on football was wonderful news for professional clubs. My only hope is that the fans don't start clamouring for im- mediate reductions in gate charges.

But, make no mistake, they should get full value for ible tax remission.

For years now many clubs huve drawn up ambitious plans for ground improvements,

They knew they had to hope of going ahead unless they got u windfall.

Perhaps this is it. If the fans don't see their favourite teams at cheaper rates, they shoul certainly ace them in

greater comfort.

The tax burden meant 1but most clubs were struggling to keep going. With this worry off their minds they should be able lo do something about facilities for the crowds.

SOLO TOUR

beter

When tile season is over leave next month on one of the most comprehensive solo tours i have yet undertaken.

I will be away for roughly six weeks, playing in Ghamu, South Africa. Rhodesia, possibly Nigeria,

and

People of ask me whether it is wise for me to make these summer trips. I think it is.

I

These exhibition games aren't played at the same competitive tempo of English League or Cup matches, and, candidly, 1 enjoy them.

You would be amazed at the football skill and knowledge of some of the barefoot native footballers in Africa,

They are crazy about the game, and can rattle off the records of most British clubs and players, My two Blackpool colleagues, wing-half Peter Hauser (from Johannesburg)

Inside- forward Brion Peterson (from Durban) will be in South Africa on holiday. I hope I have the chance to play in a match with them.

-(London Express Service).

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