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SPORT.
CRICKET
LEAGUE MATCHES.
C.R.C. v. UNIVERSITY.
The University met the Chinese Recrea tion Club on Saturday afternoon at Cause- way Bay and defeated them by two wickets and 120 runs. Batting first, the C.R.O acored 118, Choa Wing Ping (29), H. Ching (20, not out) and AJ Low
MONDAY, MARCH 11, 1918.
for 22, but Commander Gibson (65) and Mr. Cary (97, not out) entried the score to 104 Bedred
Br. Drummond, b Gibson Gr. Cooper, b Gibson
MP HODOR'S XI.
A. R. de Bousa, e Murray, b Cobb 21 R. Pestonji, o Edwards, b Gray ...
A
and changed places with Stalker, who afterwards gave a good display at hack, being quite up to his old form in that position. The Corps broke away and McTavish passed across the goalmouth, but none of the forwarda was in a position to put the ball into the net. The final whistle sounded with the soldiers attacks ing strongly the score-sheet still blank
F. J. de Rome 1 Gray
10
RT Joseland b Gray
B. E. Landgell, b Gray
P. R. Wolff, b Gray
0
LES Hodge, b Cobb
57.
20
bin
Br Athorne e Robinson, b Gibson" 8 Sgt. Talfourd, Gibson, b Godfrey 11 Br. Dix, c Barclay, b Godfrey ... Ur. Perkins, b Gibson
fir. Bharman, Robinson, b Gibson
Br. Mann b Godfrey Gr. Baines, not out
(15), being the principal scorers Kr. Smith, e Gibson, b Godfrey
Brayahay captured five wickets for the University for 40 runs. The University replied with 238 for eight wickets. Tho first two wickets foll for 31 runs, and then A Bumjaha and Professor Wright, coming together, carried the score to 02. Both played vigorous cricket, Ramjahn's score of 6 including seven fours and Wright's acore of 58 including two sizes and six fours. K Brayahay, also, contributed 47 (including a six and six fours) Choa Man Ping (3 for 15) was the most successful bowler for the C.R.C. ScoreS —
0.8.0.
Choa Man Ping, c Wright, b
Brayshay
Bgt, Eagler, b Gibson
J. H. M. Mende, b Cobb
T. D. McNicoll, b Grays.. DE. Donnelly, o Edward
Overy
D. R. Wahl, not out
Extras
Extras
Total
Total
34
Bowling Analysis.
Bowling Analysis.
Cdr. Gibson 11.5 € Ldg. Smn. Godfrey 11 4.
NAVY.
P. H. Cobb,
18,2 0 Capt. E H. Gray 15 3
80
3
53
10 20
H. Overy
6 1 24
MB CORD'S XI.
Cdr. Gibson, ↑ Dix, b. Cooper ...... Sig. Hack, b Baines
W. T. Elson; c Wahl, b de Rome
4
0
29
A. P. Wilde and båthorne ...... Pte Breslin, e Baines, b Athorne... Mr. Cary, not out
Extras
L. J. Blackburn, Wahl, b Don
zelly
0
Lt. E. H. Murray, e Wolff, b
Pestonji
51
28
Total (for a wickets) 104
to
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G. Lee, b Marley
Un Hew Fan, b Brayshay
Yow Man Teun, b Brayshay
Ng Sze Krong, a and b Marley
9.
Bowling Analysis,
H. Ching, not out
0,
Wei Loc Ban, e Redmond, b Bray-
Beines
shay
Athorne
J. Wong, & Bamy, b Marley
3
Eagler
Wong Po Keung, run out
Pexkina
A. J. Kew, o Marley, b Brayshay 16
Cooper
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Bowling Analysis.
F. A. Redmond 10
116
K. Brayshay
17
G. E. Marley 15
.3 40
2553
10
UNIVERSITY,
R. Ponsonby-Fane, c Keung, b Ng.
Szo Kwong
10
A. H. Rumjahn, b Ng Sze Kwong 50
1,2 -1.
Bowled 4 no-balls)
Bowled 1 wide.
THE LEAGUE. TABLE.
24
The University successfully accounted For the C.R.C., who have completed their longus programme. The students have two more matches to play-one against the Club, and the other against the Mid- Regt. They may reasonably be nected to beat the soldiers, eo that all their prospects and hopes rest on their beating the Club; indeed, the whole ques
F. A Redmond, and b Ng Szetion of the altimate winners rests on the
Kwong
J. D. Wright, e Wei Lee Bon, b
Ng Sze Kwong
58
GE Marley You Man Tsun,
au Kg do Kwong
K. Brayshay, c- Kew, Choa Man
Ping
D. K. Samy, b Chon Man Ping... 15 G. Hall, e Lyen, b Choa, Man Ping 4 Lim Keng Sun, not out
W. Gittens, not out
Extras
Total (for 8 wickets),
J. M. Jack did not bat.
Bowling Analysis,
M.
Un How Fan ....... 10 Yew Man Taun ... 14
0
Ng Sza Kwong ..... 14
1
Chon Man Ping Q. Le
3 3
0
MIDDLESEX REGIMENT T
PROPOS CRAIGENGOWER.
4
.0
to a characteristic
Capt. E. H. Gray, b. Donnelly ... 12
C. J. Stapleton, run out
J. P. Robinson, e Moado, b. Lindsell 73. TW Evans, e de Rome, b
H. E. Hollands, b Pestonji
Pestonji
PH. Cobb, b Donnelly
a
11
2
H. Overy, McNicol, b Donnolly 1 E. J. Edwards, not out
Extras
..202
17.
Total
Bowling Analysis.
0. M.
Donnelly
18
69
·4
de Rome Pestonji
.0
0 45
2
2: 0 12
Hodge Lindsell
0
0.3
McNicoll
FOOTBALL.
UNITED SERVICES LEAGUE.
MIDDLESEX REGT., 1, NAVY, 0.
The reappearance of Lieut. Sayer on
greatly strengthened
the
and
H.K.D.C.--Rodger: Cave and MeCub
Ralston,
Grimmett Stalker.
Pasco,
Stewart
And Rodger
Irvine, Melavish R.E.-Clarke Blumfield and Lucsa; Charters, Smith and White Strange, Townsend, Osborne, Hortop and Pascall.
Referee Mr. Byrne.
83rd CO., R.G.A., 3; MIDDLESEX RESERVES, 2
HONGKONG LEAGUE-DIVISION. II.
this match, which was played on the Navy ground, all the goals were notched in the first half, Attwood opened the scoring for the gunners, and shortly afterwards Stretton equalised. A fow minutes Inter Connell put the Middlesex ahead, a lend which they retained for some time. Before the whistle sounded for the interval however, Hawley had Again brought the Bcores leval, and Attwood, netting nontly a fow moments later, gave the gunners the lead.
After the interval the Middlesex did a fot of attacking, but their shooting was below standard. The Artillerymen after- wards got going, but could only succeed in forcing numerous corners, which they were always unable to make use of. Their forwarsis, too, shot rather badly.
Referee Mr. Durosc
ST. JOSEPH COLLEGE, 1; KOWLOON, 1.
The game was stubbornly contested. both sides being well matched At the outside a hot bombardment of St. Joseph's gone took place, but the backs and the goalkeeper saved the situation. Later a fine passing movement amongst the Kow- loun forwards was rewarded with a
for which Knight was responsible Bins the second half St.
assumed the
Aggressive, and the inside
managed to eqtralier. St. Joseph's lost many chaneca, however, through selfish individual play. An unfortunate accident occurred during a melee in front of the Kowloon goal; Ogley distoented his ankle.
Referee Mr. Lonch.
bowling performanage and n gelende the misfortune to strain a muscle off and had to be carried. off the field.
unfortunate in losing.
played on the
result of the matches, University versus the Club and Civil Service versus the Club. The Club are strong favourites and are more likely to stand the strain Saturday of exciting finishes.
The Navy, thanks Middlesex team, and, although he had by Commander leg early in the game, he was responsible Gibson beat the Gunners easily, and for a lot of useful work. The sailors, too, have climbed higher in the table. They had a good team out, and were extremely have still to play the Civil Service twice, and on the result of these encounters depends whether they will finish fourth or fifth in the list Craigengower in proved their position at the expense of the Middlesex Regiment, and have only one more match to play against Kow. Toon-which they are hardly expected to win. The Chinese Recreation Club have finished their programme and their final position must be considered disappoint ing. They started the season very well, but were too much of a two-men team (Ng Sze Kwong and Un Hew Fan), to stand the strain of Jong fixture li
Kowloon Hongkong University Civil Service Craigengower
RE OR.C
R.GA Middlesex
P W L D F 17-201 34 347 15 1023 33 1610 3333 99 15.7 17
8-2523
83 18 10 3 18 16-2 10 410 14 0 9
UNITED SERVICES LEAGUE,
TABLE TO DATE
P. W. LD.
74
Goals, E.. A. P.
10
.0
4 03
TO-DAY'S MATCHES,
HONGKONG LEAGUE-DIVISION II.
The game, which was Navy ground, oponed briskly, and before long the Army goal had a marvellous Club escape, the ball almost antering the net B.K.D.C. off one of the defence. A fine effort by Turner saved the situation. Then Bayer RA got away and beat the field, but was a Middlesex litle slow in shooting. Another break.
Navy away. by the same player a few moments which Crocker later was followed by n shot was only just able to push round the The sailors then had a glorious chance to sore but missed it. Cool got through for the
iers and Crocker was forced soldiers, to concede another corner, but the ball was shortly afterwards put behind out of danger Clarke
got away on the Navy right, buy his centre was missed, and the A nicely placed soldiers attacked again contr from Bayer enabled Soroxton to open the account for the Army with a well-placed shot. The
then raided Navy the Middlesex goal, and there was con- siderable excitement before Smith finally V.R.O. between Gunner J, R. Lord and Mr. A. G. Pile will commence at 7.30 p.m. put behind. The soldiers were leading by instead of at 9 Ladies are admitted the only goal when half-time arrived,
Royal Engineera Reserves, 1. Kowloon- Clubground. Kick-off, 5.15 p.m. Referee, Mr. Loach
BILLIARD CHAMPIONSHIP COM
PETITION.
The match to be played to-day at the
After the interval nearly all the play all the matches froe.
was
play
GOLF.
Played on the Ornigengower ground, on Saturday. The Middlesex Regiment scored 6, the principal individual con- tribution being 16 by L/Cpl. Lawrence. - R. Grimmett was in good form with the ball, capturing 7 wickets for 28 runs. Craigengower replied with 108, thus win- ning the match by 42 runs. They started
FRIENDLY MATCHES.
in the Army half, and it was prin none too promisingly, however, eight:
cipally owing to fine work by Turner, in wickets falling for 44. Then Manley (24, CIVIL SERVICE . R. ENGINEERS.
that the soldiers retained their lead. not out) and C. Sara (24) made a stand
Lime, after time the Navy forwards and carried the total to the nineties. Played on Saturday of the Civil brought the leather into the penalty area, Taylor had the best average of the Mid-Servico ground and won by scored 187, defence. Travis, Llewelyn and Luxon all
robbed
by the by 60 runs. The Engineers thanks to a good first wicket partnership sent in good shots, or otra lost between Sergt. McGregor (60) and invincible. The Bailors (7.Q.M.S. Reaken (35). The Civil Service opportunities by holding on to the ball replied with 08. Pte. Conner had the too long, instead of passing or shooting of February. The draw has been made hest average for the day with 3 wickets After Turner had brought off a fine save and will be posted in the Club houses in for 6 runs. Scores:
dlesex bowlera with 6 wickets for 44 runs, Scores -
MIDOLISEX.
L/Cpl. Tobbutt, Ford, b Grim.
mett
L/CM Ellarby, b Grimmett L/Cpl. Lawrence b Grimmett... Ft Purnell b Graham ......
B
16
L/C, Thompson, b Graham
Capt. Smith, b, Grimmett
Lt. Dickenson, run out...
Pte. Smith, a Manley, b Grimmett 3 L/Cpl. Behwartzberg, c Kharas
Grimmett
Pie Woodward, b Grimmett
Pte. Taylor, not out
Extras
Total
Bowling Analysis,
R. Grimmett
D. M 111 3 M. H. Abbas 20
·60-
·26. *
0%
gł
J. S. Graham 01:26
-Bowled 1 no-ball.
†-Bowled one wide, threo no-balk,
CRAIⱭENGOWER.
T. F. Ford, e Woodward, b'
Purnellið, die eet ne
A. Arculli, b Taylor. MH. Abbas, b Taylor
R. Grimmett, o Thompson, b
Purnell
F. Thompson, b Parnell
B Basa, Purnell, b Taylor
J. B. Graham, Capt. Smith
Taylor obesita
D. Kharsa, 1.b.w., b Purnell
Manley, not out wine..
C Bara, c and b. Tebbutt
D. Noria, b Tebbutt Extras
NOO FAR CRY
Total
Bowling Analysis.
NEW PROGRAMMEI
Tarlor
44
NEW - ACES 1
Purzel!
Ellerby
14
Tebbutt
169
NEW ARTISTES !
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CQ.M.9. Reakes, b Hamilton
ROYAL HONGKONG GOLF CLUB.
tion nt Fanling was won by Mr. R. J. The February Captain's Cup competi-
The entrance list for the Professional Rawlingson
with a nett score of 79.
Pairs competition was closed at the end
From Luxen, the Army left wing got a few days. The first round must be away, buti without success. Llewelyn put played off not later than March 25th. in one of the best shots of the match, but For the Easter Holidays a Mixed Four it struck the cross-bar. Had it been a some competition will be held at Fazling few inches lower it would undoubtedly over the main course in the afternoon of
Another rusli Sayer There
bit
Fi
Sergt. McGregor e Bradbury,
Bird
Mi 60
35
Spr. Walker, e sub., b Bird
3
Spr. Gordon, Hamilton, b Bird
0
0.
Pte. Conner, a Hamilton, b Bird. 10
8
Cpl. Adams, e and b Edmonds
Cpl. Heath Hamilton, b Bird
Staff Sgt. Cripwell, lbw b Bird 9
Spr. Cruickshank, b Hamilton 2nd Cpl. Way, b Bird Q.M.8. Junner, not out
Extras
Total
Bowling Analysis.
E. W. Hamilton.... 19 R. E. O. Bird M. 141 2. F Ling
W. H. Edmonds
well
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37
157
caused Crocker to come into action, and a Bogey competition for men covering the he saved twice in quick succession. The four days of the holidays from Friday, Navy again attacked strongly, and, March 29th, to Monday, April 1st.
& couple of corners which were
foran taken of Travis; looked likely
scorem. The soldiers however, continued to defend sturdily, and successfully kupt their goal intact until the final whistle sounded,
Referee Mr. Wright.
H.K.D.C.,
0; ROYAL ENGINEERS, 00:
Both sides had their best teams out for this match on the Club ground on Satur day. The Boldiers started with great vigour, and before play had been in progress many seconds missed & fine The Defence Corps chance of 19.0
W. 43 2
3.
0
21
CIVIL SERVICK – C.Q.
D. M. Goodall, c Reakes, b Crip-
R. C. Witchell, b Reakes
F. 5. Thompson, e Way, b Crip-
well
9
10
·19
CMW Reynolds, run ont
PT. Lamble, b Beakea
17
CW Braybury b Reakes
E. W. Hamilton, b Conner
W. H. Edmonds, « Heath, b Hea
R. E. O. Bird, not out .......,
1. W Ling, b Conner
A Nother, b Conner
Extranet
Total
Bowling Azalysis,
BACA PXOQM.S. Roakes.
8. B. Cripwell ...... Fte Conner
91.
Of scoring.
then settled down better, and Stewart gained applause for a well-judged long shot which just topped the bar. The sappers visited the other end
To forced
and
corner off anger. Al
by Cave, in
in the
goalmonth, very serious, and Bodger only just to get to the ball in time to
centre from Strange, in front of
the Corps goal, was missed by the defenders, and the RE had an excellent chance to store but Osborne shot, wide
5 Stalker and Melavish then got going on
2
MR. CUBE8 XF, MR. HODGE'S XI.
two occasions, but on the first Stalker put
HONGKONG POLICE RESERVE.
ORDERS, ISSUED BY ME F, CL JENKIN, D.S.P [RESERVE),
COMMENDATIONE.
P0, 178 Wong Tat Chuen is commended by the C..P. for alertness when off duty in effecting the arrest of a pick- pocket on January 1st.
188 Aquino and P... Ip Kwai Cheung are commended by the 0.8.P. for courageous conduct in täckling" and effecting the arrest of three armed men at the Central Market
18th
EQUIPMENT PARADES
Jan.
Platoons will parade at Headquarters
Club as set out below. Rifles ammunition," armlets, whistles and chaing and trancheons to be produced by those in possession of same
Uniform, caps with covers. Tuesday 12th inst
No. 7 Platoon at 5.30 pm.
Thursdays, 14th inst
d the
scoond attempt No. 8 Platoon at 5.45 p.m.
by Lucas. A mistake in the Corps let Pascall through, but Rodger
ran out of goal and gathered the ball almet off the forward's toe. The custodian was soon afterwards.
once more
to run out again, and and in a business like manner.
er. The score-sheet vna hlane when the interval arrived"
Un resuming, the
goal
soldiers were very
No. Flatoon at 6:30 pm. No. 6 Platoon at 548 p.m.
Friday 18th inst
A 3.30 pm all men of Platoons 1 to 6 who have not previously attended
HAND
The How ofBABE, and the Practices at 0 p.m. on Tuesday March
bad
many
escapes
3 McCubbin eventually relieved the pressure The Navy defeated the RGAR
by a smart kick well up the field. Happy Valley on Saturday by six wickets
McTavish broke through, but was robbed and 70 runs-- The Gunners were only able | to score 34 against the bowling of Cdr. This match was played at Kowloon on when about to shoot Hortep was pulled
by
when he Was getting Gibson (6 wickets for 10 runs) and Lig. Saturday and ended in a win for dangerous.
Two beautiful ashore Seaman Godfrey (4 for 20). The fielding Mr. Cobb's eleven by: 33 runt The Strange struck the cross bar and rebound. of the Navy was exceptionally good, get scoring was high on both sides. For the ed into the goalmouth, but, after a few A single catch being dropped. Nine of winners J. P. Robinson made 73 and Lt. anxious ponents, the Defence Corps the batenice made an average of only Murray 51, while for the losers L. E. B. mannged to avert the danger. Cave, who que a picco, The Navy lost three wickets. Hodge was top scorer with 57. flcores :- had been playing a hard game, got hurt,
12th, and Friday, March 15th
SPECIAL BEEVICE SQUADAL
Members of this squad are to be warned for ordinary patrol dution to tias end of the present patrol perioil se April 3rd next
By Order,
4.8,1 (2) #nd Adjutant gkong, March 9th, IV16.
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