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INTERPORT TRIAL MATCH,

YESTERDAY'S INTERESTING

GAME.

MR. HANCOCK'S TEAM BEATEX.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19TH, 1920.

GOLF NOTES.

[BY ZODIAC.) "

de Rome, who hit scorva 23 mins, played a ball went down by Davies on to his wickets,

SCOTTISH SPORT. E. L. Braga followed and started cautious

SCOTTISH LEAGUE WELL STARTED. ly, being content with winding a glance te leg now and then. Bagnall, who was just The weather cleared up wonderfully for! !BOM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] getting into form, had another narrow i weekend and Fanling was well patroni- scape, being missed by Pearce, the catch zed except on Saturday Afternoon This, no There was a large gathering of interested being a difficult one, of Edward's bowling, doobs, was due to the other attractions in

September 1st. the Hongkong Rans came in slowly and seventy irus rench- Hongkong. The course was playing clear that the intent in the game was no spectators present on

The second week of the League makes it Cricket Club, ground yesterday when aned after several minutes play. Ragual, markably well, bus the rough had not dis nere opening spurt. The attendances were inter-pert trial match was played between who had by this time got is to form, open- appeared to the extent anticipated, this legs and more enthusiastic than in pre.

team captained by Mr. R. Hancock and d out his Boulders, and indulged in heitsheing due to the previous work's rain ghich vinus years.

i The Next Sixteen, Great, interest was driving, and the scure mounted up displayed in the game in view of the fact He followed a four on the boundary off Committee rejoiced when they saw the Rengers, Coltic, and Queen's Park were the 80-prevented the cutting. No doubt the Green engagements have not shown any bad effect. And yet the mid-week that all those who took part are candidates for places in the team to be elected to buildings Braga was always careful; his difficult to keep the greens in good order, the three the achievement of, the matours, Davies, by hitting a sixer on the Naval deluge, for, without it. it is extremely only teams to win on foreign oil, and of recent Hongkong in the matches with Shanghai and Singapure. Mr. R. Hanty glances to leg were frequently ap

it's an wind that blows in one any Paisley was by far the greatest cork's team red 110 reps, and the Next laudes. When the scare reached 90. Bagol

Rangers had a stiff proposition at Kil Sistern 139 runs, the former team has all who had got together a runs, attempts;

marnock, but quite. deserved to carry off Moving by 33 run The low scoring of Mr. d to hit a ball sent down by Major Edwards Hanck's team was due to the soft nature, and was caught by Frunks Capt. Spinks qualifying round for the Captain's Cup and that was in them to bring hozie a fall srprise to find another the honour. Celtic also had to do all is the ground which assisted the bowlers partnered Braga and at this stage Capt. stil more when one learnt the reason for bag from Aberdeen. The light weight for cnsiderably. A feature of the innings Olliver was put on to bowl in place of it. Out of 18 cards, taken out the previous wards the Glasgow Club found was the batting of T. E. Pearce, who Davies. The century was soon genched, and, werkend none was returned: it looks difficulty with the heavier lot of Northern. opened the game for his side, and enrried the score was carried up to 110, when Olliver rather as if something was wrong with the ers cut his bat for a well-rompiles 45 runs.

Brilliant goalkeeping gave Clyde There were only two blemishes in as other. The change, proved effective, for in the peamistic and think that nothing above si vanquished their nonrest, neighbour"," Airdrieonians wise splendid display. In their second

ne down by Saver. Spiaks i nett is worth putting in Myr notes go Albion Rovers failing to give a display in essay Mr. Hancock team collect gave a catch to Rowen at point. Captain to Press before the name of the winner is keeping with their reputation as Scottish tans, for the loss of six wickets when Uray partnered Braga, and the score was known, but noong the scratch players, Cup finalists.

raised to 127 F Reed once again took, Major Bagnall was in good form, retuselves to a standstill daring the first half-

Raith Rovers ran them~~ { The batting, taken as a whole, was good, charge of the leather. Braga, who was inga 77 grows. there being one fine individual display, playing steadily, attempted to hit Sayer rounds for the Championship will be a little difficulty in coming out winners. A I fancy the qualifying hour, and afterwards Partick Thistle had The fielding was excellent and the bowling and was caught in the outfield by Davies eye opener, and perhaps to “save fuenit draw fairly represented the run of the Braga's word of 29 was the biggest for his would be as well if they were not necel Tumbarton Dundee game." And in a mid- side and he was deservedly applauded. He sary." has some pretty leg strokes, which he made use of to advantage and the only chance.

staps were drawn.

THE PLAT

It Can B

w changed and Sayer put on in his stead. handicaps, or is it that competitors are and Morton their draw, third ball

Mr. Hancock's team took first knock at the wickets, the innings bring opened by The Pearce and Cast, Ulliver. Farthing he gave cost him his wickets. J. Stalker hilies were ordered to play from the inci's and Hammond were in charge of the joined Gay and, after

In the mixed fonroturs yesterday the a few runs were tees. It seemed rather hard on, the ladies, La Farthing's very first over Pearre nearly sucesimbed in the alipored, the laiter was missed by Franks off, but I understand it was

Stalker's wickets were spread make this rule, for in previous competitions Перриантда ком Seven rens were wosed by Capt. Olliver Sayer.

attack.

Of the bowlers, tried Rood was the most. It has been decided that the rules for cessful, securing five wickets for 29 runs, the Championship will be the 1918 Rules aj. Edwards had hard luck, three catches of Golf. Furthermore, the standard ball bring missed off him.

The fielding of will not be necessary. It is wise to have the side was exceptionally good, particularly these decisions in good time. thng of Sayer and Pearce. Lt. Franks at the wickets did some good work.

week engagement Dinde ored through Thirdmark throwing

Ay their chances

Rangers Aberdeen, 1. Chrbank. 1: Patrick Thistle, 1. Dundee,, Third Lanark, 0. Kilmarnock, 1; Raith Rovers, Q. Dambaran. Morton, 2.

Him, Or Falkirk,

Clyde. 0; Morton, 0

Partick Thistle. ; Raith Rovers, 1. Kilmarnock. 13 Rangers, 3. Third Lanark, 3; Ayr, 1.

Motherwell. ; Hamilton. Airdrie, S Albion Rovers, 1.

St. Mizren, 1; Queen's Park. 2. Dumbarton, 1: Dundee, 1. Falkirk. 3: Clydebank. 1.

Hearts. 3: Hib. 1.

Aberdeen, 1; Celtic.

Third Lanark, 3; "Aberdeen,, 1. ́ Albion Rovers. 0; Partick Thistle. 0.

CRICKET.

when he was caught in the slips by Far eagled by Rd. when he had only mume competitors agrera to let the ladies; Hamilton. 3; Arr, thing of Hammond. G. R. Sayer part word Fruit, the total being stalker drive, from the most forward ters Apart nervi Pearce, and after a few singles had wickets, Lt. Hammond succeeded been scored the game became Lively, both but was bowled by Read shortly afterwards. from being wrong, it ment thag tees that were being rested did not derive the full Penres and Sayer bringing off some pretty. Gralian then partnered Graham, and benefit of the rest. frives. The score rapidly rose to 46. after a few singles were scored, he was out compensation ladies were ariered to drive However, as sin!! Saver collect most of the runs, driving 1.b.w. tn Reed. The score at this sing off at the first hole, that the dreaded with fores al round the wickets. when was 148 runs for eleven wickets, Farthing 10th was left to the men risky ran anted, his career. Sager scored who joined Gray, was caught at cover interesting to know what the lady said It would be 23 funs and, but for the unfortunate mis-point by Sager, who made a splendid catch who nearly collapsed from nerves on the tar, he might have given a much better of Reed's bowing, and Harris the jas man first tee, and whose partner put his drive areoint of himself. Wood joined Pearce, was stumped by Franks off Reed. The total and a double change in the bowling was was 139. Capt. Giray carried out his bar to the middle of the hill as the 10th eflected, R. f. U. Bird and F. J. de Rome for 28 runs. Gray was in good form and Ale what she thought about the Green being pus un Bath Bird und de Rome brought off some pretty strokes hoth: to off.

Committee! bowled exceedingly well, Bird,, in parti and leg. cular, worrying the batsmen who had an ancomfortable time. . When three runs were added to the secre Wood, facing de Rome, played a ball on to his wicket and had to retire with only one run to his redit. R: Hancock took his place and found the bowling just as difficult. Rans came ver slowly Pearce was nearly cut in the slips off Bird's bowling, being missed by

As there was an hour left, Mr. Hancock's Hammond. Fifty was reached and then team went in to bat a second time. A. E. sixty, the runs coming in by singles, when Wood played pretty cricket in scoring 21 Hird was changed and Harris put on to rans. Major Edwards indulged in hefty bri in his stead: Harris' second aver saw driving and collected 37 runs, His innings, the dismissal of Handek. caught in the however, was marred by two chances. lips "hy Hammond, the score standing at Capt. Davies got together eighteen runs, us rona, Capt. Davies followed and there including a fine six. The fielding was not were a few minutes of excellent hitting, so good is in the first innings and several when, getting his leg in front of the entches were dropped. wicket, he fell a victim to Stalker, who was to bowl in place of de Home.

all this white, was playing Fource, andy game, taking no chances driving to on and off when opportunity offered. Bavies place was filed by Major Ealwardes, and but, with the addition of. only one run to the score, he was caught

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the slips by Stalker off Harris. The score at this stage was 84 for six wickets. JB. "Franks joined Pearce and Lieut. Hiruham tonk Stalker's place with the ball. Graham's Arst two overs proved expensive and the century was reached before Franks was clean boyfed by Harris in trying to hit out a badly pitched bal. R. L. D. Wodehouse partnered Pearce and some lively ericket ensued, Wodehouse batting with vigour, The score was raise to 110, when Wodehouse tried long, soff a tempting delivery, sent down by Graham and was out to a splendid catch at mid-on. by Blaker, who held the ball in one hand. Major Bowen succeeded- Wodehou bus Wits soon out, being also caught by Blaker off Graham. The score still remained at 119 when E. B. Reed partnered Pearce, but he was unfortunately run out without Further addition to the score, the total being 119 runs. Peare's stand right through the innings was one of the finest features of the game. His batting wan splendid, and except for the two chances in the slips, his play was pretty to watch. His stroken to leg and his late, cuts were sery effective and he cante is for rounds of applause.

The fielding 135 extremely good, especially that of Major Bagnall, who was frequently applauded for his brilliant Braga, at the wickets, did well, while the bowling, in nearly every instance, was extremely good and difficult to play. I. E. O. Bird's deliveries in particular created considerable trouble, Stalker had the best average, and Harris the most wickets.

AFTER THE INTERVAL. After the tiffia interval the Next Sixteen wem in tothat; Lt. Beran and W. C. D. Turner opening the innings to the bowling of R. L. D. Wodehouse and Reed. Bevan fell victim to Wodehouse quite soon after the game started, being caught in the slips by Davies, C. Blaker joined Turner and some lively cricket ensued, the latter, par- ticularly, driving with force all round the wicket. He bin Wodehouse to the on bound- ary for four and followed it up with a six on the Naval buildings. When the score They been raised to 29 runs, Turner, who was getting firmly set, attempted a risky run and was run out by Franks from a smart throw-in by Bayer. Turner collected 25 out of the total of 28 and received an ovation on his return to the pavilion. F. I de, Rome streceeded him and the score gradual- ly rose, ti 44, when Davies relieved Wods- house and "Major. Edwards, Reed. Davies fas deliveries were practically unplayable," and Edwards' slow breaks puzzled the bat Imgn a lot. Both de Rome and Blaker were frequently applauded for pretty strokes and the score rose up to fifty-oven when an exceptionally fine catch at mid-off by Peares off Edwards, onded Blaker's career at the wickets. Major Bagnall took his place, bat did not appear to be very comfortable for, everal overs, being nearly out in the first ball he received from Edwards. de Rome, tro. skigd a ball of Edwards, ang was miss ra by Franks, who, unfortunately, collided with de Rome just as he was on the point of catching the ball. When 61 was reached,

THE SCORES.

The following were the scores;--

MR. HANCOCK's XI. 1st innings.

T. E. Pearce, nứt out

Capt. Oliver, e Farthing, b Hai.

.. mond

G. R. Sayer, run out A. E. Wood; b de Rome

R. Hancock, e Hammond, b Harris Capt. Davies. 1.b... b Stalker... 12 Maj. Edwards, a Stalker, b. Harris o J. B. Franks, b Harris

RT D. Wodehouse, e Blaker, b

Graham

Lt. Col. Bowen, e Blaker, b Graham E. B. Reed, run out

20

14"

'0

0

3

.119

Though some of the principal clubs have finished their engagements. the centurians Inst week were more nume rous than at any previous part of the We are fortunate in having as manager of season. For the third time this month the British Section of the Kowloon-Canton J. A. Ferguson (Perthshire), hit 106 not Railway one who, hooks after our comforts which did not bring victory to his side, lost against Eupar. an effort, however, well. There is now an excellent scheme as the Fifeshire club mainly by reason a forer, to avoid overcrowding of the 50 of a brilliant 10s from the lot of W P. and 8.17 p.m. trains, which in the Innes, gained a five-wicket victory. put has been unavoidable, owing to the othe century makers were C. Bonha shortage of first class accommodation (Drumpellier), 131 not out; Hannam (Wen During the winter months late will be of Sentland), 113; C. S. Paterson (Carl put up in the Cluis house on which players ton), 110 not out; and A. E. Smith ure requested to mark the numbers return (Clydesdale), 10% not out ing by each train. The slates will remain

up till 3.30 p.m.. when the numbers.will

Interest in the Western Union Club

be communicated to the Railway authorities Championship, centred in the games where and they will arrange for the requisite the two leader-Ayr and Clydesdale nutrber of first-class coaches to be attached er engaged, and as both" escaped with a to each train at Shunchyn. It is to be draw, the owner of the title is still an open hoped that, members and subscribers will show their appreciation of the Railway Company's thoughtfulpes by Mupporting this scheme. which will mean that every one will travel how is comfort.

The Secretary informs me that, owing to the uncertain" supply of golf balls, due to manufacturers noc having yet settled. down to post-war conditions, and the erretic mail wrvice, there is likely to be 4 serious shortage. Members are warned, therefore, not to be too extravagant. Most players have a prejudice against re-paints, but unless a hall is cut through the outer covering, or knocked out of shape it will de good service after, a new cont of paint, which, by the way, ir most efficiently done, either at Fanling or Happy Valley.

Extras

Toth!

Burling

2.

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Farthing Hammond Bird

7-4 1 Q6

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3

5 0

De Rome

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26 1

Harris

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8

Stalker

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1

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Graham

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A. E. Wood, b Spinks

21

37

12

18

8

- 2nd inaing.

R. L. D. Wodehouse, b Hammond... Major Edwards, b Spinks

Capt. Olliver, b Spinks..... Capt. Davies, b de Rome L. Franks, b Harries Lt. Col. Bowen, unt ong

Extras

Farthing Hamawond Stalker Spinks

Ro Rome Harris

Total (for 6 wickets)

10%

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Bowling.

Q.

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0 34

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THE NEXT BIXTEEN.

Lt. Bevan, c Davies, b Wodehouse

W. C. D. Turner, run out.......... 23 Blaker c Pearce, b Edwards ...

question. Cu

WESTERN UNION CHAMPIONCHIP.

Uddingston, 192 for; Kilmarnock, 35. Polnc. 99; Ferguslie. 74.

CLUB MATCHES.

Ole H.S.. F P., 114; Gilas Academicals,

103.

West of Scotland. 233 for 5; Cartha, 94. Carlton, 245 for 3; St. Bernard, 12. R.H.S. F.P.. 11 Leith Franklin, 91. Cupar, 224 for ; Perthshire, 233 for 3.

"Stenhousemuir, 150 for 6; Clackmannan-

abire. 75.

Gala, 125 Hawick, 64

Selkirk, 180; Edin. Indians, 26.

GREAT EEL PUZZLE SOLVED,

Apropos my remarks last week on n the BREEDING PLACE FOUND AT LAST. payment and engaging of enddies, I notice

printed

form on this subject with each monthly

".

COPENHAGEN, August 28th. bill. It is to be hoped that members and was raised by Aristotle 2,900 years ago and The question of the origin of cela, which aubscribers will read. mark, learn and in has occupied deep sed scientists for the wardly digest this pamphlet, so that the last century, has now been finally solved by unnecessary expense incurred will never against appear in the Club accounts."

an expedition promoted by Danish scientific We men and effectively supported by Coun-"

are all only too keen to grouse at the coat cillor Andersen, amnager of the East

of the upkeep of the Club, and yet, through our own careless disregard of the rules and regulations, we help to well the debtor

DEEGUND.

Asiatic Company, who put the four-masted motor-ship, Dana, at their disposal,

The expedition has discovered that cela," leaving north-west Europe in the antuma, emigrate to their breeding place near the Whilst on the subjnel of unnecessary

West Indies, where conditions for the expense. I would like to point out, that The larva afterwards make their way back development of their larva are favourable. there are players who do their monthly to the places from which their parents subscription's worth of damage to the started on the European coaste course every time they play! Whenever This discovery is not only of geographi- se player. remove a large amount of earth, with no attempt at repairing the practical results. The supply of cels in the cal interest, but will also yield very damage, I hope and pray that that player breading places is inexhaustible, and there" hits to drive of his life at the next tee, will be an unlimited supply of cels food for only to find lying in a similar hole to European countries.

the one he has left behind. It is not bad Ecis only undertake the journey from golf to take a divat," but it is exceed- and back to the breeding place once in ingly bad golf not to replace it; or if this their lives.

1

F. J. de Rome, b Davies,....... Maj. Bagnall, e Franks, b, Edwards.23 EL. Brage, c Davica, b Sayer

23

29

should be impossible, to trend, down, and doctor the wound, so that the grass will rebind, and also allow anothe player to,

Capt. Spinks, e-Bowen, b Sayer,

7

26

0

0

Capt. Gray, not out

J. Stalker, b Beed.......

Lt. Hammond, b Reed

Lt. Graham, 1..., b Reed Farthing, e Sayer, b Reed .Sergt. Harris, atd. Franks, g Reed... 3

Extras.

Reed Wodehouse Davien Edwards Olliver...

Aayer

159

Total

Bowling.

20

18

1

2

27 2

14 0$ 10/20

* bowlod 1 wide,

bowled a no-ball.

bowled 1 wide.

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play a shot from the identical spot, with divet to replace, but this does not pres out being unfairly penalised. Golf is the vent the player doctoring the wound, only game where ignorance of the Rules to make it possible for another player to and etiquette nye tolerated. Why, I play his shot, should his ball by chance, cannot understand, but it won't be for ever, bole in the ground no player should be

lie on the identical spot. Having made and the day will come, when one will have satisfied to carry on, until the damage has to pass an examination on the Rules and been repaired to the extent that be him etiquette before being elected a member of self would be prepared to play his own 4 Club.

ball again, from the identical spot,

There are still quite a number of playera I see they ladies can obtain a Ladies' who have not yet had time to look up the Gulf Union handicap by putting in six etiquette of Golf There are only short cards, for the Main Course. The minimum paragraphs to read, and if only everyone is mix but intending aspirants are asked would just study them, and obey there, to put in more if possible, L.G.U. handi- 35 1t how much happier we should be caps will not be used locally, they are for Ore can't help feeling sorry for the Green members going home, who wish to compete Committes when one sees the vast number on equal terms with members of homo divote that have not been replaced. clubs. Let us hope that the standard of Admittedly the turf often crumbles up play in Hongkong will soon warmnt the when no dig it up, and there is no use of the L.G.U. handicaps and do away,

(Continued at feet of nezi column,) with local handicaps

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