1958-03-15 — Page 17

THE CHINA ́MAIL, SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 1958.

WARRIORS MEET P.I. DODGERS

ALL CHAMPIONS

An exhibition of ice skating was held recently at Queensway, London. Here are some of the stars present at the exhibition. From left are June Markham of Great Britain, World Ice Dance Champion; Carol Heise of the USA, World's Women's Ice Skating Champion; Carol Wanek of the USA, American Junior Champica, and Ina Bauer of Germany, West German Champion-Express Photo.

Sorry! We Will Beat United

Says JOHNNY HAYNES

Four months ago I walked off the Wembley pitch asking myself: "How does anyone beat a goalkeeper of Harry Gregg's class?"

Ireland had just beaten England 3-2. Gregg had left me and the rest of the England forwards frustrated with a string of world-ranking saves,

Now I am asking myself the question gain-how to beat Gregg We at Fulham have to And the answer if we hope to beat Manchester United in the Cup semi-final at Villa Park on March 22,

I

Toughest Task

regard this game as my toughest task in two seasons DS caplain of Fulham.

0

All the sporting world--bar their opponents are willing Manchester United

to Wembley and fresh glorles

Only Fulham

stand between them and their goal.

now

you

dictated from the head and not the heart, And I assUTC the approach of every Fulham player will be the same.

Two Exhibition Softball Games This Weekend

By "TIME OUT""

Two exhibition softball matches and five League games are down for decision this weekend with the spotlight contred on the first meeting of the Ponnant-conscious Warriors and the unpredictable P.I. Dodgors scheduled for 3.30 p.m.

tomorrow.

The curtain rises on a Junior League game at 2.00 p.m. today when the Hongkong University team crosses bats with the servicemen, Dave Cooper's Austers. The undergraduates licked the Austers by 23 runs to 10 in an earlier meeting and are favoured to repeat., This will, incidentally, be skipper Cooper's last game in the minor division as he is turning over the team to a yet-to-be-named deputy while 'Coop" himself graduates to Senior softball next season. There is a desperate need for a suitable coach for the Austers. Any offers, ex-softballers?

hurler

get

narrowe

the

The next game, at 3.30 p.m., game, the University must be last week's battle between the features the Non-Chinese Ladles conceded an outside chance to Warriors and Saints were well against Tao Kau, the unbeaten complete their League fixtures rewarded for their efferts and Taiwan girls' team, und cuce with a flourish by upsetting all if they choose to stay on1ogain again the local lassics will be calculations an achievement they will most assuredly trying for the honour of being that will depend on how the their quota of thrills, the first to lower the visitors U's batters react to the wild

The Pennant race colours.

pitching

of Dodger Reuben Despa, who has gained down to the Sainte and Tao Kau, on the other hand, a reputation for being overly Warriors, each with one loss, will be out for a hat trick. generous with free

ickets but the Dodgers can throw a Coaches Dickle Chaves and to first base. An Interesting monkey wrench Into the works Stephen Xavier have selected a

by upsetting the tribe. formidable side made up mostly of the potentini 1957/56 Ladies' Simultaneously at the

It will be strictly other

a pitching Champions, the Hurricanes, plus and of the field the CAA Ladlas duel between two of the support from the University's will be out to make quick work hurlers in Senior Division soft- Frances de Silva, Ena Remedies of the luckless Overseas. In balt today"Goone" Wong of and Maureen Djeng.

two games of 5-inning duration the Warriors, one of the favour cach the latter have given up 11es for the Most Valuable Play

and year 40 runs to the Athletics 6. With er title this Olive Yuen, the diminutivo CAA "Muscle-Man" Pedruco of the pitching star, in top form, the Dodgers, Overseas аге In for another thrashing.

Automatic Choice

for

game indeed.

The automatic choice pitching chores Js Evelyn Aloco, who tossed the Portu-

victory guese girls to

In the

Immediately afterwards a dif- International final. But who ferent standard of softball will will be given the Bssignment be witnessed as the Too behind the plate? Mira Caldas team from Talwan winds up the Kau Is not yet fully recovered from series against Hongkong with The injury sustained recently an exhibition game against the during the course of a League reigning champions,

and "Dinga" Ozorio ap- Chino.

South Sume peara to be the only other catcher available.

The champs, pliching sec, "Peanut" Yim, had the visitors "Dinga" is normally a short-handcuffed for the major part ble duty such as catching will! Tao Kay and All-Hongkong, but atop and giving her a respon of the opening game between upset the harmony the received poor felding support.

feld.

Coaches Chaves and Xavier will select the remaining unlled positions from "Popeye" Ozorlo, Carmen Mattos, Mira Cruz, Pat Ewins, Alke Delgado, Gertrude Souza and Chaves.

No Indication

best

SPORTING SAM

by Reg. Woottan

THREE FINE REFEREES ARE DUE FOR SHELVING AT THE END OF APRIL

By ARCHIE QUICK

Alf Bond, a one-armed Fulham news agent, reached the top of his other profession, football refereeing, when he was appointed to the Wombley Cup Final of 1956. Such are the rules of the Football League that Mr Bond should normally have been rotired from active refereeing the day after that honour season's end—because he had roached the age limit of forty-three.

That rule still stands, but in the case of Alf Bond, and with him Tom Coultas and Mervyn Griffiths, the League extended their time limit by one year, and did so again at the beginning of this season. Nevertheless, these three fine officials, the best in the land, are due a third for shelving at the end of this April. Whether they get. extension lies in the lap of the gods.

Young

How con Leaguo football for him and his ren! Hic story afford to lose their storing of the cruel boxing ring. Vicrvices with so few top class Now "the boys" have grown men coming along? The League up, and Jack's words are close is fully aware that by retiring to a true prophecy, this trio and 'others with them Brian has since completed his now--they will be lowering the National Service, has won the standard of refercoing, but their ABA National Championship, Pedruco gave up 9 hits to hand is being forced by the worked his opporenticeship in CAA last week, but this is no Referous' Association itself. The the pold ranks and is now field. Indication of his prowess on the feeling is that unless room le poised one step away from the Against top-class oppos!- mede at the top there will be professional championship which flon Pedruco always gives ano promotion from the lower was once his father's, Only good show whereas Wong con grades for men who have walt-Joe Exskine stands between him Unues to show consistent form. ed years to reach the League and his goal, and I would say

Ust.

that Brian's steel-cold ambition Warriors Man' for man the

and "killer" instinct will give It is a dilemma which, as-1 are more than a match for the Dodgers. The big difference is see it, can only be overcome by him the title before the summer that whereas the former must increasing the numerical is out. running for the title, the Doc That would mean fewer matches win this game to stay In the strength of the League list.

for every individual, class men being idle on Satur- Benn Justined his father's day afternoons or officialing at faith in him when he held minor matches. Thero cannot the brilliant American Willo

argument against Pastrano-ranked world No. 4 that, for it would do the minor to the closes of points decisions be a lot of

Leagues good to have the ex-at Haingay after”, everybody ha perience of first grade referece said he was

due for a hiding. controlling their matches. Many thought he had won, some said it see a good draw, but whatever the result London covered himself with glory and the smile on old Jack's face

was good to see,

gers are out of the Pennant race completely and can afford to take things easy, which makes for a lack of tension all-round cannot be said of the Warriors. In the Dodger line-up. The same

Liable To Errors

Tao Kau have chown that they

make Delty are liable to

delding errors if the bunt strategy 19 If "Goose" Wong reproduces employed against them. If

the form he showed against the The team hao plenty of South China can concentrate on Saints, the Warriors should ac batting strength and if Alonco | hit-and-run trelles, they

may count for Diesta's boys since People have been saying that pitches true form Tao Kouyet upset the Taiwan Jimmy Murphy's boys have got will not have everything their The visitors hold

Infeld they hold a definite edge in the the edge in batting department, but the through their Afth-and sixth- way.

batting, and with Yin currently margin of victory will be 龜 round tles against opponents

in grand form there shouldn't be couple of runs, only. who felt too embarrassed to ga The Taiwan girls failed to more than A

of rung fat out against the new

couple and Impress in their first two games, separating the two teams at the inexperienced United.

Slipshot flelding by both Horg- end of the seventh. OIL forn I have even heard it suggested kong teams opened the door to alone the Taiwan lassies should that, to prevent any possible the scoring of quite a few un-win. embarassment lo opponents, camed runs.

Munich disaster.

Nonsense!

What nonsense! Every player In every team is breaking his heart to get to Wembley and not one would dream of pulling out of a tackle

sentimental

But we tre delermined to mash the Cup hopes of Man- chester United become the grounds. villairs of Villa Park,

оп

the

Answers Το Sports Quiz

1. Richie Benzud.

2. Joe McGhee of Scotland.

3. Aston Villa 2, Manchester

United 1.

Tho, strength of Two Senior games have been Any normal semi-Anal is United should have withdrawn the Taiwan team lies in their arranged for the afternoon At touch. But this

Isn't from the FA Cup after the pitching. The one

fact that our 1.45 p.m. the gobs from normni

girls are not quite used to "Floyd's Bay," the U.S. Navy's 60-ft diamond olsó had some station ship here, will show fans thing to do with their defeats, just how much lfe they can The nod goes to the non-Chinese put into a game. The garrulous squad to upset Talwan by virtue sallors are well known for their of steadier fielding, both sides chatter and banter, As for the being on the same level where serious side of softball, their power at the plate is concerned. enthusiasm outshines their play-

Ing ability. Tomorrow's Games However, they COME up the against easy opposition in I can tell Manchester United even

Fulham will pull

David Lo's collar- proceedings get form of purches. 1 am sure Sheffield going with, two games at 10.00 dwelling South China team. The Wednesday and West Bromwich 10.m.

"A" On the

field, the winner? Well, your guese is Hongkong University complete probably as good as mine. Both Albion didn't either.

Yes, we know it's golig to be the tall-end of a double-header sides are weak all round, so it

But general manager when they come up against the could go either way. Ocborne says: "It's the Dodgers. The latter

The long-awaited clash be best Fulham site for spirit and victory up on their opponents tween Al Oliveira's Warriors skill since I first joined the club a walkover Issued by the U and Fred Diesta's P.J. Dodgers

lately,

takes place at 3.30 p.m. immedi- in 1921." Anybody arguing?

6. The lato John Cobb. 1947. Those Although on current form the ately after this game. Filpnos should cakowalk this fans who lingered on to watch 10. Sir Gordon Richards.

though we risk the title "most) that hated club in Soccer" for doing 21.

1 am

the among

great admirers of United-the old and

the new. I cheered when I tough. heard they had beaten West Frank Bromwich on Wednesday,

But now I shall steel my heart, and when I lead the boys out at Villa Park a fortnight to- my gume morrow

THE.

WEEKEND

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(T9 A LOVELY DAY TO-DAY -I FEEL LIKE GARDENING

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By Barry Appbby

ITE TOO BARLY TO SOW THOSE SEEDS, DEANZ

WAIT TILL NEXT MONTH-

BUT IT MIGHT NOT BE FING THE NEXT TIME I FREL F LIKE BARCENTO

SEE A SURPRISE IN MY,

TEA CUP S

SOMEBODY'S GOING TƯ GIVE ME A NEW DRESS 1

49 I THOUGHT—A CLEAN CUP

4. Each holds the record num

ber of caps for his respec- tive country.

5. Miss Maud Watson. 6. Table Tennis.

7. 400 Metres Hurdles, 8. "Bobo" Oison.

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for everyone

WISE BUSINESSMEN

Bad first

A Good Innings

A Good Draw

The King of Whiskies

SANCE

Brian's display was the most British heavy- belligerent by a weight for a long while. He never stopped going forward and Pastrano was never allowed

settle and show the skilij vir Agents: DODWELL B, CO, LTD. which gave Dick Richardson boxing lesson. The only stain on London's record is the one

round knock-out ho suffered from

and

Bayer's «

Mr Bund 19 not unduly worried. He has had a good lonings, and now that his news- agent's business is managed by bis son he is free and willing to to South America for. в go couple of years and referee_in

to He has had the offer Brazil. and will accept it if the League retires him. At the moment he goes over to Eire fairly fre.

and quently

there. referees "There is

be good money to made in South America," he told me, "and I am very nt for 45. I train regularly with the Ful- ham players. At the same time, I cannot see how the League can afford to lose several No. men at once. I am mentioning in it strictly for the money and that as a polley and not about when I have made enough for myselt personally, There will my family's future I shall re- tro." That is the thought he be a clear out of about half a

ring with him, dozen of us if the rule is adhered takes into the

and it spurn him to more the 10."

idea of defeat.

Henry Cooper, TONIC

"must" on his future itinerary is to avenge that humiliation.

Young Brian, outsize puncher, has gone on record as saying:

who

says he likes "Anyone los fighting must be daft. I uma

class

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Some few years ago I was talking to cx-heavyweight champion Jack London in tavern off London's Marylebone High Street. This big man with the face and figure of a Smith- feld Market mest porter had just usod his experience to out- point a fourth rate performer over ten rounds at the local baths. He found it almost too much for him, and it was des- Uned to be the last fight of a long and arduous ring career,

The man born Jack Harper int West Hartlepools told me some- thing of the struggle he had had to raise a family on poor purses and that then after it all he had little or nothing in the bank. His wife who was with bulma told me that the money for that night's fight was a mere pit- tance, but she spoke admiringly her of the pugilist who was husband. "His first thought is to get good food for me and the two boys," she said, and I shall always remember Jack chiming in with "Yes, Jack and Brian must be fed for one อ them is going to take my place as champion one day?" The boxer drank up and went out into the night and. I felt sorry

WELSH

BELGIAN

M. T. R. Bowen, the Haver- fordwest and Pembrokeshire prop. forward who...--missed a · Rugby, Djue at Oxford -through injury, Ja' the first Welshman to become a Bolgian rugby Internationa Employed by an oil company near Antwerp, he has bem plagi ing" for 'a loca); sido and re- prosented, Belgium, against:! fumania," He also played for: Walah "Becondary) Schools as K

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