1960-11-18 — Page 8

SOCCER STRIKE THREAT

League accepts Minister of Labour's invitation for joint meeting with PFA

London, Nov. 17. Members of the English Football League Management Com- mittee spent 21⁄4 hours behind locked doors here yesterday discussing wages and conditions affecting their 2,700 pro-- fessional footballers.

But at the end of the session they would not say what steps were to be taken to avert the possibility of a professional footballers' strike in the New Year.

Thailand deprived

of 2 top players in Thomas Cup tie

Singapore. Nov. 17. A rift between the Thai Ead- the minion Association and "Unity" testn will deny Thailand their two top players forthcoming Thomas In their

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Mr Jo Richards, President of the League Management Com- millee, said afterwards; "We net today when the latest de- velopments were discussed, and we finally decided to necept The of invitation of the Minister Labour to a joint meeting on Tuesday,"

de.

Earlier this week members of the Southern and bildland the Professional areas of Footballers' Association elded at meetings in London and Birmingham to consider a strike in a month's time, if their wishes over wages and conditions are not met before then,

Today, except for one player Christian principles

who

Cup match with India. Eddy Yusal. Indonesian Thomas Cup, player reported here to- day. Yusof.

hack route

to would not allow him to go on Indonesia following a visit to strike, 200 professional "foot- of the North who at- Thailand, said Charolen Wat-ballera terassin and Thanoo Khajadbhia faded the third meeting of the Footballers Asso- studying Professional now

meell'g at Manchester

were

both

relation

England und would return for the matches because demanded

that ir agreement made with the

of the rift. The matches wil'could not be

held in Bikok

December 22 and 23.

South African

goes shopping for British footballers

London, Nov. 18.

South African Harry Kat- zen is in Britain shopping for soccer players-with money as his bait,

Не come yesterday jus English soccer is threatened by a strike from the 2,700 English League

want to players to sce the maximum wage of £2 a week abolished.

Katzen Is 3 dirzetor of Foolball League on the printsJohannesburg Ramblers, one of South Africa's richest and mort prosperous clubs.

raised within

a morth, they

The Thaix, Yosol said, will would demand sielke action.

nut forward a team

composed

inally of players unknown to

International competition.

Ile i

3 more meetings

the

of

id: "Among the up-and- Following

Minister coming Thai youngsters are Labour's meeting on Tuesday Hango Nusorn and Sanguan the PFA will call three more Anandhon, who creates a go0" intetiga in the South Midlands they played and North to report on the con- Impression when

One of the players who did not attend the meeting

Stanley Ririke, Action was Matthews, the Blackpool and former England right-winger,

in the recent Indonesiance Championship."

his defeat by Referring to Anandhon In recent exhibition matches held

Thalland, in Yusof said: "Anandhon played really well and won deserving- ty." He belled Precha. 10 n Thal "new Bad" showing ex- collent form. URI,

With our low taxation, the £35 werk we are offering is a very good wage" he said.

'PART OF A FAMILY'

THE CHINA

MAIL, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1980.

WOMEN TEST CRICKETERS

Members of the English Women's Cricket Association left Southampton by boat last week for four Test matches and a 10-week tour in South Africa. on their Photo shows the party of women cricketers leaving Waterloo station way to Southampton.-London Express photo.

HANDICAPS FOR FOURTH

RACE MEETING

The following handicaps for the two-day Fourth Race Meeting to be held on Saturday, November 26 and Saturday, December 3, have been an- nounced by the Hongkong Jockey Club:

First day

RACE 1

(20

SOFTBALL LEAGUE REVIEW South China now favoured to win

Senior title

THREE-WAY RACE IN JUNIOR DIVISION

By OLLY VAS

Because of the Annual Camps there will be no softball League matches at King's Park this weekend, except a friendly encounter between the U.S. Navy team from the "Union" and a side made up of Senior players.

A brief review of the season's activities to date may therefore be timely in view of the num- ber of upsets and near upsets which have been features of the league so far and which have practically tossed out of the window all pre- forecasts regarding the eventual

to

In

season

winners.

dule In two

and

the Senior division we almost upset the Stardusts last have had two plesant surprises week but sometimes their stand- by the rejuvenated SCAA nine, are of play baffles the softball

They strengthened by tome ex-Saint fan.

went down heavily stalwaris. They me unbeaten to New Asia when they were confidently expected to store Д risnaway victory.

The Pandas have always been nover-say-dile noted for their spirit yet on the occasions I have watched, them play they lackadaisical have adopted n attitude to the game as it the result of the match secondary issue. They will have

games

showed Salich pitcher A R that he is still a force to con- tena

the with as

Cheyinres will sadly beat me out." They are sitting pretty cn top of the league table sharing the spot light with the strong Navy con- lingerit.

For the first time in year the U.S. Navy are at the head сап of the league and they

Larry

ihank

their pitcher Koon for this.

Leaving

Undefeated a two games the "Union" team

the Ecuves

Colcay this Sunday and carries

..

Zwo

a

was a

to put some life into their play it they have any wish to rise in the league standings,

With

predominance of Japanese boys in the side the New Asto Collegians nke apparently out to gain 'ex- perfence and they are certainly paying

a heavy price for it. Their contre-fielder whose name escapes me just now possesses a fine throwing arm and it is a treat to watch him relaying the ball to the infiela -- which he han had to do more than once! The two Services teams the Austers and the Wolves pose no threats to any of the teams In the upper bracket but they must be compilmented en turn- ing up with full sides for each and

every game they play. How very encouraging to them

with them the good wishes of the Softball Eaternity and thanks for memories of great games. Their suceEQUS, RACE 3

the team from the "Montrose" of Victory (140), Golden Gypsy

Folkstone Itandleep. (1st Sec.) (140), Good Condition (154), Magic Feet (137), Morning-Glo Class 3. 1 Mile-Arrowhead were here in October 1953 at Babook (154), Bingo which: time they played only Certifled one game, agains! BCAA, and Brodick Plute. Class C. 1 Mile. (145), Narhun (154), Norse Girl (45),

(147).

(146), Polaris (137), Resurrec-(10), Cactus (138), -Altruism

Broadway

(140), Sing Chi (150), Cheque (145), Golden Nugget were soundly trounced 18-3. (147) on

(145), (147), Charcoal Boy

Satellite The Cheyenes, after a good Strathvohr (148), Temuin (130), Igbal Forerunner Eticlensio (147).

(142). Talent (145). Top Sced start, found the going against Justin (140) Viewpoint (134). (147),

Honey (147),

(145), Yu-Hua-Tsung (138), (11 the Navy and SCAA somewhat Drawn).

rough and uniers they make a (150), Mont Blane (147), Over-Eatries).

RACE 6

RACE # ture (147), Paddle Wheel (147),

strong recovery soon they will it would be if some old player Dunipace Plaic. Clase A.

could take them in and for (147). Spring Tide

Winning 1

Mue.-Apex (142),

Leopardstown Handicap, (2nd not have any chance to retain Buxey

Sec.) Ticket (150), (12 Entries).

Class 7. From 14 the championship they won last right now they need expert (142). Forget-me-not (140),

coaching more than anything RACE 2

Fourways (142), Malayan Pet Post-Aftab (144). Fenchurch year.

else. For enthusiasm they are Seminoles or a hard to beat.. The Borders Handicap, Clas,

(149), Malchik (142), Missus J. (145), Friendly Game (148). Gome Pie (145), Gigi (145), Ide

side which plays and-coming and 1 MilesChiu Tze Loom (152), Perfectional (140). Star(138), New Record (148), Pana- each game as if it were their (144), Edinburgh (137), Lynaber Kingdom (142), Stroma (140), cca (145), Philippe's Pride (139) last, such being their scenes. (145), No Surprise (141), Pro- Tce Off (149), (11 Entries),

Pot O'Gold (152). (10 Drawn). minent View (152). Safety First

They ack hitting power but are RACE 7 (150). (0 Entries).

Folkestone Ilandicap. (2nd a threat to

the opposition" when they touch top form. Stc.) Class 3. 1 Mile-Alandate

The Pandas are a spent force. Bonita (342),

(143), Carric (145), Flying Fuly (145), Jake They have a great deal of play- but when old- (148), Jeze" (145), Newingtoning experlener

"We are not content to leave it at that. We like to regard our players as part of,

family. Many of them bring their wives and families to the tenals courts swimming pool..

**We'll

leak after men

who re interested in business

Ken Barnes the Manchester curcuts outside football.”

the Katzen said

men after Cily captain st

the

་ ཥ་་ ones who morik g "What we want now is wanted

he

Fac

1

the full backing of every player more than braits in their fest,

thesuntry-It--time-some."We want them to be interested (147), Golden

RACE 7

Stirling Handicap, Class 6. From 14 M. Post-Beautifi! Phoenix (138), Bluegra is (148), Chesington (145), Ever Your (130). Fluker (145), Hedda Hu (150), Hammer Mill

'Stars' Yachting thing was dore. We are not ask-in other things besider fuct-Green-Light (150) Happy (136), HU)

Championship

mg for impossible things. Weball." ste just. asking for our rights of bczdom."

United

Ladies' League

As for the Wolves who are also gaining playing, experience I must say that they will surely losa more matches than win them since practically everyone in the side has had little or no chance to selile down to the

game.

-It-looks-like-a-three-WBY--

race for the file between the Glants, Indians 'end' Stardusts with other teams batiling for the minor positions.

In the Ladies' "division, only

RACE 3 Herbertshire Plate. Class B.

Mite All Depends Archie (142). Benefaction Wedding (147),

· Linfeld (192), Number (147),

clair (153) Sure Goal (143) Pedrico-swing-at-fast balls and (147). Norse King (140), Sin-timers like Y. S. Liang and Vic Mascot (153), Mayfair (137) Whirlaway (150). (11 Drawa) do not connect squarely that's Marcia (147), Miss Alison

Miss Otis (145), Ranee (145),

RACE 8

anying a lot. (147), He named no specific players

Packet (147). Perri Thinkol (180). (13 Entries).

Folkestone Handleap. (3rd The Seminoles and Pandas whom he wanted to sign, but (150). Trigo (142), Tudor Con-

RACE 8

Sec,) Class 3. Mile. Be can be counted on to upset cal- quest (147), (18 Entries). con-

later

and 04

the Selkirk Handicap. (2nd Sec.) Manchester Rio De Janeira, Nov. 17.

captais said he would probably

Loyal (145), Don Juan (150), culations players now

RACE 4

Class 2, 3 Furlongs.-Acrobat Hippon (147). Mayflower Cheyennes are by no means out Fine weather is expected for Dennis Viollet ako cuppires centrate on some

Selkirk Handicap. (1st Sec.)

(145), Buscol (150), World the

Centre (136), Milky Way (151), Native of the reckoning. Present Indtea- the incurable optimists will pik the "Stars" 39ih

resolution. China Mail the Second Division of The

be any side other than SCAA to 2. 0 Class

Furlongs-Glant which will take | Special % AFP.

Erzlich League—AP.

Forward (138), Maytime (142), Prince (150), Oriental Pearl Lions are that SCAA will Championship

The Caroline (145), Grand Moment (143),

Nectar (134), Shiraz (141), (145), Pandora (149), Renown the favourites to win the cham- retain the te place here from November 19

Hard Ridden (134), Jingle Bell Sincerely Yours (140), Star of (144). Wet Paint (144). (10 pionship after years of frustra-side har everything, baiting fo 20.

(198), Norse Prince (138) Stars

Lion while the U.S. Navy will power, a fine delcoce," and top Fortysix competitors from II

take a nose-dive to the bottom pitching. They are expected ty campele in the countries will

of the table after the "Union's" steam-rolier their way to the

over the

Nam pennent again departure.

Wah, Tereros and Cheyennes.

Ladies - softball being, what, it is these days. I would nog even dare hazard an early forecast about the name of the runners". up

Championship.

Sweden's Engwali is one of the favourites in the Champion- ship. AFP.

Patterson's invitation

*Landen. Nov. 17.

¡————————BOOKS AND SPORT.

World heavyweight champion Floyd Patterson has invited Chic Calderwood, the British and Em

cham- ire Eght-heavyweight

with him in plon, to train America. The offer is contin- gent upon the Scot beating Sonny Ray at Wembley ca Tursity.

Patterson could cut Calder- better position to wood, in challenge for the world title." raid Mr Harry Leven, who pro-This moles Tuesday's fightAFT,

RUGBY

RESULTS

London, Nov, 17. Results of today's Rugby Union matches were:

County Championship Warwickshire, Notts, Lancs and Derby 0.

Friendly

Oxford U. 1. R. V. Stanley's XV 13-Reuter,

advocates Sarazen

-new-style golf-

By CHARLES STEPHEN

Introduce a much shortened version of golf, mak- ing courses about 3,500 yards long with a par of 56. Two hours would then be the average time spent on a round and the number of clubs for such a test need not be more than five.

stroke-play would be revived, is one of the revolutionary

time facter

be a

ideas of

can

handicap. Many men could spare a couple of hours, when a marathon of three and a halt to four hours is out of the question. The novelty appeal Is obvious."

American gover"The Cene Sarazer and it is ken up by that most profile

uthors-photographs Louls T. Stanley, who has produced at bother beautifully written and illustrated sports) book this year"The Book of Golf" (Max Parrish 429.).

Stanley writes: “Io many ways

I

PH excellent Idea Interest would be added to shot-making. Provided tha the test was made exacting,

of the old artistry

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agree. What's more it would make the game less technical

and less expensive, .

Peculiarity (140), Permanent

View (154). Salome (140),

Steadfast

(146), Trooper (145). Drawn). (D Drawn),

Fine badminton

(143), Wellington Second day

(138). (10 Drawn).

RACE &

St. Andrew's Stakes. Class C

RACE 1

From 2 M. Post-Beautiful Brighton Handicap. Novices. Flower (148), Con Do (152 (lat Beo.) Class B. 1 Mile- Corola (142). Cheerful (142), Ding Dong (150), Gigha (151), Cyclone (148), Flecha (140), Golden Age (133). Hit Parade Flying Phoenix (150), Goddess (134), King A (147), Rocky Bay (133), Tamerlane (150), Tell-me-more (150), Trium- phant (145),, Twin Luck (148),

Coloured referee Wise Leer (148). (11 Drawn). for Springboks"

win by CCC's

'Tiny Tots'

a

Baffling

In the Junior division there is a grim strugglo going for the honours.

on

As for the Little League it is

Ray Cordeiro's Gianta have i run up the fantastio total ef nearing the end of the season for 110 runs in five games and the youngsters. The teams erv this includes two shut-outs, very closely matched as one one belog a no-hitter. On pro- will notice from 120 Iguo sent form. it la bard to see any standings. Your guess is just s Craigengowor Cricket Club's RACE 2

team of "Tiny Tots" scored

team stopping them except good as mine as to who will be Leopardstown Handicap, (1st

perhaps the Indians grand 7-2 win over St Stephen's

crowned champions in Decem- Bec.) Class 7. From 14 M. Post, Churcht Club last night in the

The Stardusts coached by ber. Ambition.

American (140),

and d'Almada Men's "Division Badminton Peter

Lianel Carrot

Constellation League. (140),

Dayaram can consider them- (144). Courier (150), Dainty Although three of them were selves extremely fortunate to (141), Hallmark (144), Olym-, well below 5 feet in height, the claim thesecoult spot in the A coloured raterze wil om- plc Day (150), Spinning Wheel CCC team who average 14 years League standings. They have

at the South African (144), Vendette (135), WedIn age and are the youngest team had Swansea Rugby Union match on ding Bell (149) (10 Drawn),

RACE 3 November 20. He is 42-year-ol-i

Brighton Handicap. (2nd See.1 Dick McCoy, whose father was

clate

rugby match

London, Nov. 17.

a French-speaking West Indian, Claes 8.1 Mlle.-Alex's Gif

"The Springboke are here to (134). Famoran

League standings

(Including all games played on November 14, 1900) SENIOR LEAGUE

PW Petge 22 + 1.000 1.000

a generous South China AA ..

Pandas

JUNIOR LEAGUE

000

3.000

White Sox Pondas

more than eVer to take part in League | share of luck is recent matches. | Us, Navy out one-run decl- Cheyennes bondminton, played liko senson- They cked ed veterans.

slona ngairp the

Indians Seminoles Full scores ware Tea Tsck and the Whig Sox. The wenk- (180), Free and Chau Saj-khoy (CCC) beatness of this youthful aido lles Glants

H. W. Wu and S. S. Leong 21-3, in their inability to hit the | Starchists" play rugby and that's all any- Success (141), Georgie Porgie

Chap (145), Lucky

(150), bent C. W. Chan and C. Y. long ball when it is called, for Indians one should be interested in, McCoy, a steelworks foreman, Mighty Courage (150), Miss Leung 21-8, beat K. C Cheng but give them time. fending (154), Nego Boy (142), and C. M. Poon 21-9.

The Indians He third la the New Ama Collega. said.

Ignatius Chan and David So0 table and are a strong team not br Wolver McCoy is a founder member Splendid (152), Tornado (142),

(CCC) lost to_Wu' and Leong yet fully tested in league com- Antelopes of the Cardiff Dockland Rugby Venus (143). (11 Drawn).

RACE 4

12-21, lost to Chan and Leung petition. If pitcher players Club -

LADIES' LEAGUE team with

Marques Powerstown Handicap. Clans { 19-21, beat Cheng and Poon can show consistency in his toes- South China AA from many nationalities.

(138), 21-18.

Noen Wah Mo ing the Indians will have "We hope in our own small 7, 14 Mlles -Beloved

Toreros Dragonfly (149), Rainon Barros and Eugene worries but then they can al- Cheyennes way to wipe out colour pre- Dart (146), Judice," he said. "We are but Hot Cut (140), Hylamon Ma (CCC) beat Wu and Leung ways rely on Gabriel Venpin or, LITTLE league nåbeDALL

Lovely (164),

Chan (130), † 21-16, beat US Open interested in a boy's colour --

and Leang Davki Viers. won the in Sarazen

Championship way

Ava back in only whether he plays rugby." Sydtey (152), Vigorous

21-5, beat Cheng and Poon

been 1022. Yet he is still a tourna~ | —AP.

21-13. ment golfer despite # middle-aged spread and weak- ening legs.

For over-forties

How does he do li? He tells the over-foriles: "Keep your body In reasonable condition, ex- ercise your mind as well your limbs, strive for accuracy rather than length train the tec, and concentrate chipping and putting, Then you'll still be a match for the youngsters,"

on

Barazen gives that advice in "Golf For the Not So Young" by Tom Scott and Geoffroy Cousins (Peter Davies 18s.);

This is a fustifod addition to the Emilion library of golf instruction books. For more than half the people who play The chie of golt are over forty-five.

Sky

(147), (Entries),

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