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THE CHINA MAIL, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1938.

English Football

Football League

League Roundup BLACKBURN AND WEST HAM SET HOT PACE

LAND FORCES

SWIMMING

C'SHIPS

Despite inclement weather, the Hongkong Land Forces Swimming chan pionships were successfully concluded yesterday at Sek Kong before a large crowd, among whom were the C.B.E., Lt-Gen. Sir Edric Bastyan and Lady Bastyan,

Lady Bastyan presented the prizes to the various winners at the conclu- sion of the meet,

Photo shows the start of the 6 x 66 2/3 yards freestyle relay, which was won by the Ist Royal Tunk Regiment, the eventual Inter-Unit champions. -China Mail Photo,

RACES PROBABLES

Fulham Maintains DONCASTER

Only Unbeaten Record In English Soccer League

London, Sept. 10.

Lardan. Sept. 10. There are eight probable run- ners with Jockeys for the Don- caster Can to be run over miles and two furlongs at Don-

-carter tomorrow.

Fulham, the only side left in the English football league with a 100 per cent record, kept it in dramatic fashion at Lincoln tonight,

iwo

But It's Too Early

To

Risk Predictions

By TOM FINNEY

(0 Preston North End And England)

IT'S far too early to risk making any predictions, but what a wonderful start promoted West Ham United and Black- burn Rovers have made. They must be thinking that the toughest thing about the First Division is getting into it! Both these former members of Division 1 spent many years climbing back to the top rank, and no wonder. Look at the number of one-time top clubs now in the Second Division. I make the total 13, with proud Sunderland the latest addition and Bristol City down the longest. Managers Johany Caroy and success. The points the Rovers Ted Fenton, both products of the and West Ham have got already younger school of ex-players, menn fewer worries. Teams that must be proud men indeed to get off the mark like this aro See their teams so much in the never easy to catch. limelight.

to

For example, Preston, last season's runners-up, were chas- Ing Wolves from September April and, in fact, did just us well as the champions during that period.

But there

were five

Faith Rewarded They saw their faith in pure tootball rewarded with promo- tion, neither having any time for the idea that you can purch your way uut of the Second difference at the finish-G4 to 50, Division

with kick-und-rush, and that was how we started: stuff. And now they are seeing the Wolves after eight matches their theories bringing results in had 13 points and Preston had a higher spliero,

only eight.

Ted Fenton's boys play fast, | Snappy, direct football. Don' 1 know it They swept Preston out of the Cụp not so long ago, and we wondered what had hit

The Bummers were like whirlwind.

But make no mistake. There was real purpose and football brains behind all the pate and urgency of their go-ahead style.

As

Many Pitfalls

when the Rovers have been en- joying a good Cup rum.

it all on to show what a grand fillp promotion can be to club, with the excling pro- spect of new faces and playing teams who have not been for many years.

mot

We've got to admit that clubs playing regularly in the First Division, much is we like it, con' points get into a bit of rul, with sup- taking things Jor porters granted.

They've had their pride hurt but i'll wager at Sunderland, there's no lack of interest new that they're in Division II. The Crowds will roll up for this ven- ture into the unknown.

Now I am not being so bold as to suggest at this early stage that Blackburn Rovers and West Bam are going to make the run- ning in the championship as the Wolves did last season.

The

are

"Derbies" this season.

I

Tommy Akins ARMY SPORTS

PARADE

The Sports Parade Spotlight this week moves off to Sek Kong where congratulations are due to the 1/Royal Tank Regiment for retaining the Army Team Swimming Championship for the second year, and this in the face of very strong competition from the 1/Lancashire Regiment.

The team of Capt Sinnatt, Capt Bede-Cox, 2/Lts Hogbin and Hobbes, L/Cpl Jordon, Tprs Carter, McDonald, McKeever, Peat, Scarr, Smith, and Storey, Cfn Roberts, and not forgetting reserves Tprs Barley and McLeish, really put in all they had to achieve this fent, and this success was a fitting reward to all the hard work they put into their training.

off

the

I am sure they will wish to more exciling with the advan thank, the two who did nxat to inge swaying back and forth, bring this about, WO JmThe home side opened with a Wrubums, and SST Bill Baxter, goad by centre-forward Jaye lot of but in the main it was the out- APTC, who devoted a time in bringing their team to stądin work of Major Mike ocak form at the right moment. Tanison and Sgt Woodware in

Nearly all the races developed defence who kept into "Tandes" - Versus "Latics" rampaging Islanders, duels, and there was never a Alead by this lone goal at the very large gap between the two | Interval, the visitors through teams throughout the afternoon, Major Peter Stevens equalised,

wildhood when the sal race For the next few minutes the arrived the former needed but a home goal bore a charmed fe position other than last to be but as play switched to the assured of winning. To clinch other ene equally near misses matters they in fact finished a were again much in evidenc close second to their chief rivals The partisan crowd loudly and so took the honours by a claired goals when first Jaye 43-30 margin,

Wa obstructed during penally-bully and then agair when the same player chased a The Indartymen took some long ball and glanced in consolation from the fact that just before it crossed the goal overcome their rivals ime. I prefer to remain neutral they had in the final of the knock-out and aver thai the resulting Water-polo competition couple draw was a fling end to a of days camiler, and thus retained interesting game. their season's unbeaten record.

Game

Unbeaten Record

In Forefront

Lancashire and London, or the In course, are very much forefront at the moment. Blnele It is n long, hard winding burn and West Ham have set a hat price, but judging by the real road of many pilfails, a

test of skill find prominence of Blackpool, Pres- If they're still playing the same marathon

Lon, Manchester United, Bolton kind of soccer I'm not surprised { stamina, and there

two arc

Wanderers and Manchester City which that even the Wolves get a hld-thing

can charge the

there will be some tasty hot- outlook very quickly for ftig.

pots served up in the Lancashire for Blackburn,

teams. 'They they're ambitious They are: French Beige (G. right on top of the world. One reasonable freedom from serious and good reserves. Littlewood); Brioche (E. Britt); [account of their 5-0 thrashing of injuries

fans were Both go together. Hornbeam (3. Mercer): Ranchi- the Spurs said the

for big guns

several quito (F. Bonn); Agreement (D. | delirious with delight when thei Smith): Aimeris (W. II. Cars): Rovers forwards went nap for reasons have been Manchester Naucers (No Jockey) and Must the third time in three matches. United and the Wolves, cannot fail to go places. This Higginbottom

would they have done so well mate ( Mercer), Trailing 0-2 at half-time, the second division These are seven probable run-

it they had not had splendid reserves? The secre! RT their leaders hit back after the interval to snatchers with jockeys for the Park

in (cat-strength lay partly in being well I've been interested a 4-2 win.

mile six furlongs and 132 yards,ball since boyhood but can't re-equipped when obliged to make also at Doncaster tomorrow,

team changes. member any team cracking in 15 goals in winning their They are: Miss Metally (L.

firgl Then there is always the who teams Culter (E. Mercer),

likelihood of good Three Division 1 matches. Wardi: Mother

coming No matter what people say ure slow starters

up Ron Goose WH (Carr), Darlene, about Reeping

there's strongly from behind after thei inside- (A. Breasty)

early rush of mid-week mutenes. Chambord (E. nothing like a good start, Charlton, another London clubforward signed from Arsenal. Brifty: Daluba, (L. Flavion);

It gives players a Alorious Preston, again, offer a fair lus- with hope of promotion to the provided the punch their attack and Seryer (G. Lltlewood). ferling of confidence and there's tration of this point. first division, falled badly in has been lacking.

Reuter,

no doubt that success inspires their away match at Barnsley,

In the first division, Toften- nose-diving to a 7-1 defeat.

ham Hotspurn snatched thein Scored Four firal way point

with 非 2-2 Barnsley's inside-left Mal-draw. against Nottingham colm Graham scored four Forest, and Chelsen beatsNew. gon's.

1 Stakes, to be ran ovc, one

Tay of Fuliam's rak ene Newly-promoted second divi- from Ceatam Leggs, their Sent- įslím side Brighton gainoa theli | Piggott); tish international wight-winger first win with a 2-0 home decir | Añante, who has seorod in every game, słow

Grimsby. over this enson.

Clayton, their

castle 6-5 in

EM

goal-fire

Another four-goal forward clash at Stamford Bridge. way John Edgar, the Gillingham Inside-right, who, bagged rus quarlet in his club's 4-2 home Win over Barrow in

division match.

fourth

Major Upsets At Canadian

Tennis Tournament

The Results

Results in tonight's football

matches were:

ENGLISH LEAGUE

Division I

Nottingham F ! Tottenham H.

Chelsea

Leeds United

Manchester Ľ.

W. 'wichi Al

Barprley

Ipswich T

Birmingham C.

Newcastr II.

៧

Luton Town Portsmouth

Division II

Cheriton A.

Britton ore 2 Grimsby Town 9

1 Derby County

Lincoln City Liverpo Stoke City Sunderland

Bournemout

Sounthorpe U

1

4

Good Start

110

Narrow First Round Wins For Bobby Locke And Thomson

Dismal Jimmies

The

Revived

third match had t

Hongkong somewhat dampened

The match played at Seit Kong was a typical "final", the iner pointe of the game being absent, exciting moments although but in its place there was there was really only one team abundance of effent from

both on view. The Hongkong side must compliment clever rides and a clean sporting game raced into a 3-0 leach Moor- Jimmy Greaves on netting five resulted. Both goalkeepers were house get two, but goals by out of six for Chelsea against

and made in fine form

many Major Tim Furlonge and Sgt Wolves. This talented youngster good saves, but with St John George Sturgess revived thr

in peak for the ame. Some spirited play fol was a fine feat for any player Kowloon side gradually forged lowed and a goal by Higgina for but he is only 18, and, remem- !nheath und ended 5-1 sp bor, he went nap against formid- Readers are reminded that the

Individual Championshipg able opposition.

(ALL RIGHTS RESERVED)

at the the Army will be held Sek Kong pool tomorrow, Friedelt but in the closing seconds two further goals came as a just day,, ommencing at 1430 furs.

clash between reward to the Hongkong sid The second Kowloon mud Viloria Barracks and the final score of 6-3 in no

hockey way flattered them. thosx-n-gide

I doubt if these series have really convinced either side that the other is the superior and this is very accurate

on.

Death Of A Great England Footballer

I well. remember the deep de- pression over the town after we had sadly chalked up four de- !

The lou: openlug Ients in matches two years ago. What a time the dismal Jimmies had. They really enjoyed themselves David making a song about Preston having no money, по players and no podents. Anyway we finished third in the table, level in points with the Spurs, but inferior on goal average.

And last season we started by

first Ave

of matches. One

away

them

London, Sept. 10. Jack, Arsonal and Bolton inside forward and former Southend Middlesbrough manager, died in St Thomas Hos- plial here today, aged 60.

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and

for

مدي

of

satne

produced result as before-three exciting matches, with plenty of this, controversy, and good hockey,

The scores for what they are worth found Kowloon vistorhous

the Kowloon side's hopes. Sturges again reduced the

observa-

feel that in bath encountors

by the old good of seven in the the Hongi:ong teams have been 'A' series, a very good draw a little faster a little atter And from the 'B' auxiota, and 6-3 have shown a slightly better on fighting spirit. The Kowloon victory for the Island ske

the 'C' clash. So honours can be teams on the other hand have said to be even.

Ideal Weather

been fortunate in having a few excellent. individual players who have risen to the occasion: Ideal weather and a larte i The latest suggestion for that the crowd greated both teams when another' meeting

the opening game got under way. Three leading teams of cach Both were below full strength | cague should meet, an excellent but the unexpected abecren of Sgt idea which I hope will come John Higginbottom from the about.

of England's Greatest Kowloon

und 1926

the

Side meant. dis. The big news in the league is

championship Signals win,

Quite Pleasing

Walton Heath, Sept. 10. losing the

was soccer internationals, David Jack organising the other two teams to that of the long awaited clash Bobby Locke, South Africa, and Peter Thomson, against Nottingham Forest, fresh was fomed for his "Buttering plug the gap but the substitutes between Royal Signale 'A' and

rose to the occasion,

Command Workshops 'A'. This Australia, both four times winners of the from the Second Division. They foot" dribbles, and during his

with Arsenal, the club early attack and opened

The Victorians went into un eple struggle is scheduled for played with something like the carcer British Open in the last ten years, narrowly fervour

the 1500 hr tomorrow Friday, and West Hom and the were League champions twice scoring when Major Quiltrough! will virtually decide the league won their first round matches in the £3,000 Rovers are showing this season and also won the FA Cup,

and took 15 points from the 1 1923

ho helped licked in a shot from the edge Professional Match Play Golf Championship first eight games,

A few were of the circle. Bolton Wanderers to win

surprised that this was allowed here today.

Then they began to find the Cup. pace too hot and the decline set The 1923 final marked the Locke beat Syd Scot of draw. All rounds, including in, even though they continued opening of the Wembley Sadium Rochampion by one hole and the semi-final and anal, both to be quite a capable and attrae- and Jack scored the first goal Newport County C

will next invet Erie Brown, thejut which will be

Saturday, tive team. Scottish international, who des- will be over 18 holes. £3,000 pile pain from a poisoned Jeft sterling will be at stake, includ- 2 thumb, bent Normon Suljon, of ing a first prize of £750.

Exeter, 2 und 1 today.

Ful

Sheffield U.

4

3 Sheffield W.

Chesterfield

Division II

Toronto, Sopt, 10, imed tendi chty

Two big guns were spiked Southend U

in the O'Keefe interna-ochdale tional tennis

today.

Reading 0

Tranmere R.

Wrexham

0

Sygdom Tow

tournament

Division IV

Exeter City can Workington

3

Oklham A.

}

Burntw

Crewe Alex

First, world-ranking Cif SCOTTISH LEAGUE Cur Schmidt of Sweden was dump- (Quarter Finals-First Leg)

ed 0-1, 6-2, by Bob Bedard of Ayr United

Hearls Canada in sensational fashion, Gotie

Coxdenbeath 1 Dunfermline A. and then England's Bluy Knight Kimariok

Pardok Thistle 2 Arbenih surprised fourth-seeded Kurt

SCOTTISH LEAGUE Nielsen of Denmark 3-0, 0-3,

Division I 6-1.

Stirling Albion 1 Falkirk

Postponed from September di Division 1.

"He seemed to know I was on thợ mùg and never gave me a chance to get the feel of the Brechin City Kume," commented

Event Stirling Schmidt Furtar a

Marion uiso a Queen's Park

St Johnstone East Fito

after his defeat by Bodard,

Knight's win

stunner.

WILS

FINESSE FAILED HIM Nielsen's finesse failed him completely in the crucial third set and his usul defi touch deserted his game as Knight's

1 aggressive play forced him into;

numerous errors, especially on hly forehand anti backhand drives.

Kat

Kaught and Bednex joined Badge Patty and the veteran Qardnen Mulloy, both of the US, in the quarter-finals.

vromold's play. Brazh's Bueno defeated Ven- Marto oover's Susion Bull 0-2, 0-4; Australia's Mony Howar” Outs Sagastat. Mariette Enteembolso of Olla, 6-4, 6-3; vetotam Atter Apliky Thehne for put-bulk Toronto" Loudać Profyou; B-1 4-6, (44) Autryddig Ma: 1 player Lekfill Coghiti diktolisch Mon- Good Bethor Dome, 0-1, 6-1. -UFL

Dundee United

Dumbarton

Albion Rovers Starter

Berwick gers Mont- Alloa Athletic

1

Mac- Thomson beat Keith donald of Hankley Common, by

hole. The ang

Australian

15

3

2 of Ipswich, by one hole.

the

Dai Reas Out

WES

Too Wary

within two minutes.

NINE CAPS

He won nine caps for England, So I'm sure that Johnny Cares and Ted Fenton, while delighted captaining the alde four times.

Jack also at their team's three resounding mouth, and at the end of his

played for Ply victories, are too wary to be

Was

to stand પ the ball landed The draw for the kanck-out competition has been made and above the boariling.

side it was decided not to seed any Undeterred, the home

swarmed into their opponents' | teams, Of course the clashes

to

Lon

יקי

halt and before many seconds among the "glants" have been had elapsed Set Mullins con- quite pleasing to the "midgets.". verted

The draw is: penalty-bully.

BMH v. Command Workshone equaine,

Somo splendid team werk naw A; AGDU v. 3 Supply Depot; heavy resure being put on the 3 IAOT. 6 COD; LADC Victorian goal and Cpl. BR v.

Regt 'B'; Lan Archer after miasing a couple of Rext

V. Garrison HQ; The unseeded draw brought going into cestantes and talking playing career he turned to the

chances made amends by claim- LAD 'A' ‚v, 8 Co 'A'; 70 Coy attempting to emulate the double together some top stars. Dat about winning the champlon-managements side of the game.

When he

ing two well-taken goala, Before RASC v. HQ RASC; # Coy. “C transferred of British Open and Match Play Rees, British Ryder Cup cap-ship,

the interval whistle.

v. Lan Regt 'C': Signala B′ v. itles which he achieved in 1954. tan and four times winner of The great thing from John's from Bolton to Arsenal in 1928,

Match Play title,

Local hopes were high when Lan Regt "A"; DCRE v. Signals point of view is that his judg- the London club pala £10,000 Thomson's second round, op-ixaten in the first round by his ment has been supported by a

| Mullins was again successful | 'A'; Commend W/Shopa 'C v. sterling, the biggest transfer

with a penalty bully to make LAD B'; HK Provost Coy v. 8 ponent tomorrow will be A Cup team-mate Bernard Hunt magnificent send-off which has fee to that dato, 0 Poulton, of Great Yarmouth, i who won 3 and 2.

the score 4-1. At this stage the Co 'B'. raised local enthusiasm to

After the

leaving soccer, Mr Kowloon etide related, and soon Major P. Stevens the Hockey who today beat Laurie Ayton, Henry Collon showed he is highest pitch. The Blackburn Juck managed a London public

the Victoria six came into the Umpires Secretary is already on still a great golfer at 51 by

two years boorn is reflected in gates of house until about

redoubled the look-out for officials. Að în Sixty four professionals are beating 27-year-old Ryder Cup 30,000 and 42,000,

They've ago, and recently worked for picture with their

branch of sport there efforts, Lightening raids and every competing In this

knock-out man Peter Miles by one hole.nover had anything like this for the Air Ministry. In London.lovely

the seems to be a shorlige af men combination had event, which has an unseedd | Reuter. outer.

years at Ewood Park, except China Mail Special.

Kowloon defetaro all at sea and to blow a whistle and accept the it was no uprise when Roger eriticisms, Karamdin made it 4-2. Then WO Hesheth out only quali- Major Qualtrough slammed fed top grade Umpire has very homo another to awake the kindly volunteered to train all home six to the danger, with candidates in this Gold of the play dashing from end to end sport, and anyone, and the word emphasised, who and excitment reaching fever anyone is pitch the final whistle was as would like to attend the series nich a roller to the spectators of lectures is more than wel- as this players,

Hockey officers are reminded that they will have to provide at least one Umpirb for all their Bouqueta to Hongkong games this seanots. So why not Major Steadman HSM) be proporly, lerksted" by per- and Mr. Karumdin | suading at Foust two from Jour Lawrence und Kowloor's Smith, Sat unit to attend these lectures, Robson pid substitute QMS There is plenty of Work for Wibb for vallant Services those who take up the whistle. tendered. It was en excellent The locii Association will b and cajoyable De

dolighted to have the soulstance The wooded gamo might have of ill. So mulco sure your nema Tacked a to the hockey dinero is given to Mujor Stevens, at of the earlier game but Command Pay Omee.

THE GAMBOLS

"WELL BUY A BON|

„TO KEEP YOUR PRIVATE PAPERS

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