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OPEN BILLIARDS

CHAMPIONSHIP.

WON BY K. K LEUNG.

There was a large gathering at the Victoria Reevention Club last night when K. Leing met Sergeant Brummond in the Bilbard Championship of the Colony and defeated him by 47 points in The biggest break A game of 1,000 up

fi-1 of the match

Was made by Sergt. Drummond. Amongst those present were the Hon Mr. Claud Severo, the Hon. Mr. E. 6. Sharp, Hon. Mi Ho Fook and Mr. Justice Mellaari,

Drummond won opened the game.

the toss and Lewing Play was slow for the

first few minutes and then Leung, with

a break of 17. carried his score to 31.

SPORT.

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL.

THE HONGKONG" DAILY PRESS,

TO-DAY'S MATCHES;

UNITED SERVICES LEAGUE.

Royal Navy v. South China Athletic, Navy ground. Kick-off 4 p.m.

HONGKONG LEAGUE, DIVISION 11.

Royal Engineers v. Hongkong FC, The South China Athletic Tally justi- | Club ground. Kick-off 4 p.m. tied their inclusion in first division foot- ball, on Saturday, when they met the Hongkong F.C. in the final match for the Shield. They put up a surprisingly, exceptionally good game againet powerful Club team, and, in the opinion of many, deserved, on the day's play, La win. The honours, however, went to the Club who mored the only goal of the

match.

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In the first round the winners met and defeated Kowloon without much difficulty, but had a mach tougher proposition in the next round when they encountered the

Navy By great good luck and splendid

| goalkeeping they safely negotiated this By the time he had made 36, however, hurdle, and it was expected that they Drummond was on the 40 mark

wap 21 in nrrears.

Leung then forged ahead rapidly and

Staff and Departments v. 86th Co. R.G.A., Navy ground. Kick-off 2.30 p.m. Navy Rea 2. Kowloon, Club ground. Kick-off 2.30 p.m.

St. Jomph's College v. 83rd Co. R.G.A.. Military ground. Kick-off 2,30 p.m.

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KRVICES LEAGUE,

SATURDAY, MARCH 15TH, 1919.

LAST EVENING'S MUSICAL RECITAL.

A PLEASING ENTERTAINMENT.

Some very promising musical talent was revealed at the pianoforto revital given last evening at the St, Andrew's Ball by the pupils of Profesnur E. Danenborg. A large attendance included rH.E. the Oficer Administering

Government.

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The most enjoyable item on the pro gramme was, perhaps, the pianofort duct on two pianos by Miss Elfrida Osmund and Professor Danenberg. The piere selected was Greig's Sumuta in A Minor, and it is not 100 much to say that

Miss Osmand'a interpretation reached » standard seldom attained by local ninateurs. She thoroughly deserved the

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4 storm of applauso which greeted her at ite conclusion. Miss May Choy must also be warmly congratulated upon her play. ing of the familiar Fictory Palonaise of Chopia. Mis May Finubor played Beethoven's Sonata Pathetique

with feeling

and good expression, and the studies from Chopin given by Miss Litian Chenally demonstrated unmistakably List gle is on apt pupil. The Acolian Har Etude was especially well done. Miss Marie de Sousa contributed the 14 Seene de Ballet by Coleridge Taylor and

showed that she is

a pianist of great

But the would have a fairly easy task in disper-Navy latter could set maintain his lead anding of de Athletic, who occupy a very RAY when Leung, after half an hour's play.lowly position in both the senior league Hongkong F.O. 4

R.G.A. The Athletic defence, however, completed his first hondred, Drummond tables.

8. C. Athletic... 4 0 2 2 0 was magnificent, and some of the Club }

HONGKONG LEAQUE, DIVISION II. forwards appeared to be distinctly off

4 17 В make any largo | form, with the result that the Club only

€ 14 manged to snatch a victory by the single goal of the match. Had the Chinese possessed a couple of good goal-scoreas in their forward line, the result would have been very different. The competition has proved the success that was anticipated, and which it always proved to be in pre-war days. It is hoped that in future it will be an annual event.

although he did not breaks-10 being the highest-be passed his second hundred, when Drummond had only scored 139. Drummond seemed to he outof form or to be suffering from excep tionally bad luck for it memed impossible for him to get the balls rolling properly. When his opponent had scored 242 he was 100 behind, and he was only credited with 150 when Leung, aided by breaks of 24 and 25. had passed the third century. Shortly after this, however, there was a change and with breaks of 14. 16, 15. and 28. Drummond began gradually to over haul his opponent and reached 285 when Loung was at 354. Leung then began to lose a little of that confidence with which he had opened. He not only missed

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The following players have been chosen to represent the Hongkong F.C. in their United Service League match with the Royal Engineers to-day, at 4.15 p.m., un the Club ground: -0.

Rodger;

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Beichelmaan and E. Rile; T. R. Chassels, J. Stewart and J. D. Carriere; W. Taylor, B. Pascoe, A. H. Clark, H. Mo Tavish and C. Jennings.

In the senior division the Navy are exceptionally well placed and the sailors have an excellent chance of finishing at the head of both competitions. The Club and Navy are well ahead of all their rivals in the Hongkong League, and one of these teams is certain of winning it. The Navy are a point ahead, so that a day) on the draw will satisfy them, but the Club mustat 230 μ.W. win the match or be content with the position of runners up,

This match, in the second division of the league, will be played to-day (Satur

Kick-off Club ground.

Kowloon F.C.-A. Jackson, C. P. Cove, A. van Langenberg, G. White, A. Simmons, F. Whooler, J. Rasmusson,

The Misses Mario Nolan and Lin Rocha were easily the best of the younger child who took part in the concert Maric Nolus played The Swallows, int splendid style, while Lina Rocha's Creoic akutch (On the Leven) showed excellent promise. Miss Joyce Thornhill and Miss Eemo Cornell did well; Mr. William Mackenzie gave a sympathetic rendering of Chopin's Nocturne in C.

Minor but auffer A Master George Bond seemed to little from nervousnere. will improve when he gains more confidence. Among other items deserving mention were the pianoforte solos by Miss Edwins Mac

and the duet, by Miss Helone Flint and Mr. Danenberg.

The singing class from the Diocesan Girls' School appeared twice. The first time they sang The way, the life, but the accompaniment was unquestionably too loud. The girls did much better on the second occasion,

The United Services League looks rather like a gift for the Navy, although T. L Knight, W. A. Hyder, B. A. Hyder, WANTED-A REFORMATORY. they still have three games to play. The and A. N. Olber. Reserves: W. Gerrard Club are their nearest rivals, being four and K. Mason. points behind, with a game in hand. The Royal Engineers, too, have a slight inter-

Boveral shots in succession, hat left Drum- mond some good positions. With breaks of 14, 17, and 25, Drummond brought his soore to 346, only 31 behind that of Leung. A break of 23 took Leung past the 400, and he continued the spurt with breaks of 17 and 15 until he was 432 against his opponent's 324. Drummond, however. was not to be denied. He came up with 28, 24, 25 and then made a magnient in the league for if they can ficent break of 54, the highest up to that their remaining three games against the stage. When Leung had scored 500 and the match was adjourned for dinner, Club, Navy and South China Athletic, Drummond was only 45 behind.

win

CRICKET.

K.C.C. c.

CIVIL SERVICE C.C.

The following have been selected to represent Kowloon in this League match

GOLF

MAGISTRATE DEPLORES ITS

ABSENCE.

At the Magistracy, yesterday, before Mr. G. N. Orme, a little Chinese boy was charged with snatching two gold bracelets from the wrists of a Chinese girl.

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The Sergeant who charged the boy "He has got funny hands, and Baid: it would be quite possible for them to

Enger-nails half an inch long, showing become champions. The Club are pre-, at Happy Valley to-day at 2.15 p..hat he is not engaged in any honest When play was resumed the scoring ro-sumably giving some of their players a J. P. Robinson, J. D. Birrell, D. M. work The complainant in the case was mained Fairly level whilst some fifty or

rest with a view to concentrating on the Goodall, J. H. Mead, O. P. James, A. de visting a theatre in Aplichau, when de fendant presented her with a gelluloid Then Drum. sixty points were added.

Hongkong League, and are turning out Sousa, C. J. Stapleton, H. Overy, K. dall and snared her into

matshed mond with an excellent break of 4 took

to day in quite an unusual formation. Pestonji, T. M. Cochrane and A. 0. Here he stole the bracelets and managed however, to got on board a launch, whore, the lead, the board reading 571—53%. Neither Black nor McCubbin is playing, Brown.

he was arrested. Defendant is belioved This break was the bighest in the tourna the positions at back being taken up by

to have bad confederates, who escaped.

Defendant said he ran away from home ment. With things now going in Reichelmann and Riia, while Clark goes

because his mother ill treated him, centre forward, and Jennings re- thought

said that these youthful Mr. Orme appears in the team at outside left.

criminals were rather a problem; there If they was no place to send them to. will be interesting to see how they fare

were sent to gaol, did they get better against the sappers with this combina- tion, for the soldiers are always a side to be reckoned with although, of course, this year's team is not of the came calibre as those which used to represent the Coeps in pre war days,

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followed big break with another of a and increas- ed his lead to e. Half an hour's further play, however, saw this lead reduced to 40 and then Leung recovered rapidly and with breaks of 29 and 13 carried his acOTE to 6b1 whilst Drummond wag at 670. A break of eighteen reduced the lead to 11

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ROYAL HONGKONG GOLF CLUB, LADIES' SECTION.

The Cup presented by Mr. Dreaper was won by Miss Jessie Rodger with a score of 1 up on bogey.

TAIKOO . WAY FOONG,

The Taikoo Way Foong annual golf

or worse?

Inspector Macdonald stated that there were several of them in gael; it made GO difference to them.

Mr. Orme: Even a cuning does not make any difference, I suppose. Do the small boys do as much work as the older Inspector Macdonald: Yes a reforma tory would be the thing.

The Navy and Bouth China Athletic match will take place at Fanling on Sun-men: What is wanted is a reformatory.

meet on the Navy ground. A victory for

day. Singles will be played in the more afternoon. They teams will be as

Mr. Orme ordered defendant to receive fof-hours, and to be deported.

points and with another 36 he passed bis the Chinese would be very welcome to ing and four balle or foursomes in the twelve strokes, to be imprisoned for 48

them. It would make the position of the opponent, Drummond, however, reached sailors a trifle “wobbly," and would the 700 first, Leung then being 15 behind.perhaps pass the wooden spoon from the During the next hundred Leung again Athletic to the R.G.A., who, like their took the lead with a well played break old rivals, the Royal Engineers, have of 41-his highest score of the evening-fallen on bad days. It is doubtful, how- and he reached 813 whilst Drummond ever, if the Athletic defence, although stood at 793. When Leung passed his good, will be strong enough to withstand 900 Brummand was 858 and this load was McNiven and Co., if the latter are in

reaintained. He had their usual form. leas or brought his total to 950 when he gave Drummond a chance. The opportunity was missed however, und Leung replied with a 10 break. Drummond raised his total to 944 and then wont twice to the Finally Leung table without scoring. Fan out a winner by 47 points.

More

In the second division the Navy reserves must defeat Kowloon or give up the idea of becoming runners up. St. Joseph'a College should not experience much difficulty with the 83rd Co. and the Staff and Departments ought, on form, to capture both points in their match against the 88th Co. although this game may pro- The game in its closing stages especial-duce a surprise, the ganners being report- ly was very open, and, on this account,ed to have discovered a couple of now way exceedingly interesting.

useful players.

A 10eeting was held in Victoria Barracks

Loung was heartily congratulated upon в'я виссеви. H.E. the Officer Adminie on Thursday evening, with the Róv. C. B. tering the Government, in presenting the Shann in the Chair, to vote a sum of prizes, remarked upon the openness of money for medals and re-arrange post- the game. He thought Mr. Loung poned fixtures. The 87th, Co. have with- deserved the championship and he warm drawn from the longue and, in conso- ly congratulated him, and also Sergeant quencse, teams due to meet them have boen Drummond for the fight he had put up awarded the points. As the gunners were In conclusion he complimented the Hon. Secretary, Mr. McKirdy, Mr. Rodger and only in possession of one point, gained Mr. Gardiner for their work as referees. at the exponse of Kowloon, a discussion The following were the prize-win-aroso as to whether all matches should not be erased from the records. It was pointed out, however, that this procedure would not be in accordance with the rules. It is understood that the matter will be brought forward at a later date with tho object of amending Rule 10 which states that if any aluli withdraws aftor the arst of February it shall forfeit the remainder of the points to its opponents.

nere:

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Championship Cup.-Mr Leung. Runner-up.-Sergeant Drummond,

Messrs. Tynnoviot and Semi-finalist: Parken.

Highest Break: Sergeant Drummond, Club Handien: Mr. Quimarace. Runner-up Mr. Hyndman Ilghost break: Mr. Guimaraes.

lows:-

TAIROO.

R. A. Lawson

J. W. Patou

A. R. Austin H. F. Stonchamz

F. Souter

K. E. Greig

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Ress Thomson

F. A. Wells

WAY FOONG.

v. A. O. Leith, v. M. A. Murray. v. H. C. Sandford. v. W. Ross.

v. R. P. Thursfield.

v. N. J. Stább.

. G. B. Dunnett.

v. F. H. Thomas.

v. T. M. Leitch.

G. M. Young

B. G. E. Towns.

J. M. McHutchon

B. McGregor

v. R. E. Sedgwick.

v. P. S. Cassidy,

TENNIS.

HONGKONG C.C. TOURNAMENTS.

Four matches were played yesterday afternoon, the results being as follows:

CLUB HANDICAP SINGLES, CLASS "A." Major Ardoino (roes, 2/6) bent A H Crook (reca. 4/6), 0-2, 7-5.

OLUB HANDICAP SINGLES, OLABS "B." Pay.-L. Holborn (sur.) boat R. Wing- field (rec. 15), 6-3, 11-9.

CLUB HANDICAP DOUSIES. Lt. Col. Crisps and Capt. Murray (ser.) beat B. M. Henderson and J. M. Scotera (rée. 3/8), 0-0, 2-6, 6-4.

Major Hammond and Capt. Gray (ren. 3/0) bort Lt. Col. Coles and Burg. Lt.- Com, Cockrem (red, 3/6), 8-0, 1-6, 7-5. DAİ

TO-DAY'S HATÓHE

Can

To-day's matches are as follows: OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP DOUBLES. Hancock and S. H. Dodwell v. Tan Toon Lay and Chun Sia Kah.

OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP SINGLES.ATH. Rutinjaline. T. Mishima,

CLUB HANDICAP SINGLES-Class A.

Morse (roc, a/0) . T. A Redmond JONO 9/α).

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ADVICE TO A FATHER.

At the Magistracy, yesterday, be for Mr. R. E. Lindoll, a little Chinese bay was charged with matching some

money from ind stated that the

The father of the boy ran away from home because he was

colded by his mother..

Mr. Lindeall! You must have more control over the boy. Why do you allow him to run about the streets? He is going to be whipped, swelve sirobos: you watch it, and take better cars at him in the Lutura.

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