1920-10-22 — Page 3

CRICKET: TOPIOS,

{BY "NOT OUT."}

TEK HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, OCTOBEP: 2250, 1920,

Nine of the Shanghai Interport oricket tearn which will journey to Hongkong the

selected.

second week in November.,have ben

Their Flame have best an Bast, Saturday saw the Cricket Season,

sence, and this work the Happynounced by Mr. Bliss, of the Shanghal Cricket Club, as follows: H. W. Allisos. Valley will present an animated appear-

SPORT.

FOOTBALL,

REFEREES' FOARD MEETING,

A meeting of the Referees' Board of the

THE MUDDLE AT CANTON, NEWS OF ACTIVE WARLIKE PREPARATIONS.

Canton, according to the Canton Times, is now a dead town-to theatres, no

ance, with cricket matches and football. Brock, W. C. GIOCHfford, D. W Hongkong Football Association was hold in ingong girl, and "no" motion picture ·

Most internet was Lench, H. R. Mariel, H. B. Ollardesson, the R.G.A. Theatre, Victoria Bartacks, last show" The Chung Trung festival pass.

matches in progrow.

evening when the following members of the almost uniserved. Nor the White Board were present;-A. J. Reisten. rod mountain up which many people Gor. May and Mr. H. Birkenshaw,

have been accipiomel in ascend on this festival was in military compation as ja strategie point.

.

Mu Ying-hsien y continuing his audi- tary preparation in spite of the coli.

fred last Saturday, on the Interport Rev. G. E. Spencer, F... L. Wainwright Messrs. G. M. trial match, and spectators witnessed and T. W. R. Wilson. -convincing batting display by the probables, Billings, J. A. Quayle, A. W. Hayward,

ringlay with it hopes of a lively con-Dr. W. E. O'Hara and W. H. Hanwell The following gentlemen passed the or

with the other interport teams. The who wers in the team that beat Tientsin. examination:-Mexers. Wells, James, Rob- coscens of opinion was that if the fins it impossible in accompany the team. Clements. Chesley. Hollands, Evans, Hongkong team can produce the form it

and Omar, and the following were appoint played on Saturday-and there is no "The Bingapore cleven has been unblead to a practical test on Saturday next. | tops of the armis ties. reson why it should not both Shanghai to get together as strong a team as they and Singapore will have to put forth their hoped for.. They are leaving by the Imost afforts to take the honours either Small on October 28th and will arrive north or south. Of the probable players, here on November 5th. Capt. Olliver »eris" to be the only one who has wo, faz not strengthened his poại- tion for ultimate selection. It is rather 'strange that he has not got into form a

..

The Malayan Leader, has the following about the Singapore team

I should not like to earn the reputa get, fur 1 remember his brilliant displays |tion of a pessimist, but 1 cannot help of a season ago, when he played for the expressing the feeling I have that the Gunners and assisted not a little in retain reported acceptance of an invitation to ing the shield,

Olliver is a pretty bat visit Hongkong by cricketers of Malaya to watch when set; he is a change bowler will not come off. Was it Asquith that of ne sean oriler, and a sale field, and said; "Wait nad see." The writer on the is is to be hoped that he will 'recover his Strait, Times staff is not very optimistic true form before the interport selection, is either, for he says:This time last year, Turner and Pearce are as got it will be remembered there were hopes of as wor; Major Edwardes proved ́agetang'i Malaya'øløven to make the trip veritable tower of strength in all the de-hopes that avere doomed to disappoint partments of the gune. Wodehouse was ment. It means a good deal of time off tó irresistible with the ball; Franks was ex- go to Hongkong to play cricket, and that -cellent behind the wickets, gathering up unfortunate complaint, the necessity of" the ball very cleverly; the bowling of working for a living, interferes with the Davie, and Bird was treated with respect; [plins of cricketers as well as other people. “ du Roma batted well- Witchell, a

madv.

October Bird:--

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Sockumpon Croved:

2.30 pm. Vaited v. Club de Rve.

Mr. Clements. 5.00 p.m. Wir. R.G.A. Mr. Wella. Navy Ground:---

9.30 p.m. IR.C. v. R.G.A. Reserve,

Mr. Hollands. 4.00 p.m. Tamas v. Kowloon," " Mr. Chieseley.

I

The Independent Chine Navy" is to return northward shortly and it has been officially announeed it Péking dat the Southern Xavy has geniet... izd allegian to the Central Government- apparently for the very sufficient-reson that the Central Government are the only paymastars on which they can depend

The Chinese, warrior does not contrivo | to keep his plans a profound verst. Tha information is published that Tá an bon, a former Civil Governor of Kwangtung, Railway Ground. Kowloon

anil now Commander-in-Chief of the ath 2.30 p.m. Oilers United v. Kowloon Res Division of the Cantones Army, has wired

Mr. Jones.

to Generals Chea Chung-ming. Li Fook 4.00 p.m. Staff & Dept. S.C.A. Ram, Ngai Bongping, and the Cantines

Mr. Jones,

community in Peking, Shanghai and Can- pton, stating that pênce must he fought for without delay as Mu Yung-hun has no intention to leave Canton at all. He has advise that General 4 and Ngai will declare war with Mu in Canton with tho aid f Commander Chan Tak-chun of Kongmoon. In himself will send his troops from Forts Hora Tigris to Shin- hing where he will check further arrivals of the Kwangsi troops from Wuchow

The following gentlemen were also pointed to matches on Saturday next,

Club Ground: -→

2:30 pm. Clule Res. e. zand Punjabis,

Mr. Ralaton. 4.00 p.m. Club v. Cugliste..

Afr. Birkenshawy.

The matches, S.C.A. r" Umbrise and St.

Joseph's College v. Carlisle Res, had to be scratched as we are informed that the grounds ng the Valley are not yet ready.

Following the Clab-Police match on Wednesday evening last, the members of the

We read, father, that Mu Yang-beien Has wired the Defence Commissioner in Lbe North River district ordering him to

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try-out, has thrown his steady tactics to The following comment was sent in to' the wind, and has come out as a dazzling the Malayan Lander by a correspondent bitter; Alexander, a left hand bowter, from Singapore:-- who played for the Police last season, was After it had seemed that it would be also included in the team, and although impossible to send a Malayan' teaia to a bit out of practice, puzzled the batsmen Hongkong, to play Hongkong and Shang a great deal with his medino-paced ball,hai in a triangular tournament next Hongkong FC. Present at the Valley, arrange for an udfynsive attack on Yuas which, however, came off the ground faster month, it is now announced that the in-assembled in the Club pavillion to hid bon nanese troops who are approaching shink. than the batsmen expected. Tas others invitation has been accepted and that the voyage, to Mr. Geo. Gerrard, their laten from Human to operate with the the two teams, did not realise expecta players will sail for the northern port Secretary, who is leaving for Home to-day. Cantonese Army for the capture of Shink tion-, but that Sayer, Hancock and Read about the 25th instant on the P. & C. s. Mr. R. J. Wilton, on behalf of the Club deserve their places goes without saying. Sumalt. This is good news, for it is all for Commenting on a trial match in Shang the good of sport that there should be the bai, the V. Daily Very states;—

incentive to exes provided by representa The Interport &i" in this match tive fixtures. The constitution of the teams contained only six of the players selected is still uncertain. It is known that several in represent Shanghaj againer Hongkong of the best players in Malaya have do next month, and it is hoped that it may finitely stated that they will be upable to be possible to arrange for a similar game make the trip, but after all the Colony and desi Staurday, to commence at 11 fm, the Malay States have enough players to in which the actual team for Hongkong furnish more than one strong combination, will not "The Rest." In the absence of able to give a good account of itself, and "Allison, the bowling departament appeared the lack of a few well-known names will endly to lack a sting, and the fine per not mean that the side will enter the field formance of Hayward, who scored his exporting to receive a drubbing. third century of the season, deopened, the generally expressed regret that he cannot,

members, presented to Mr. Gerrard a silver

Also that General Lu Yung-ting bás tris graphed the Defence Commissioner at tray, inscribed with the names of Shiuhing encouraging him to prepare for scribers, and Mr. Wilton conveyed the an offensive against the Cantonese Army, thanks of the Club members to Mr. Gerrard He plainly stated that Kwangi would bo for the services be bas rendered, wishing gubject to the control of the Cantonese, if him a very pleasant tine during his hard-Caston is recaptured by them. earned holiday and a speedy retan to

Another itein of news is that My Yong- Hongkong to take up his old duties with her has ordered his Kwangsi troops to the Club.

KOWLOON FC. 1S. TAMAR"

The following team will represent the Kowloon Football Club in a Lague match . H.M.8. Tomar to-morrow, on the Navy

Wheeler and T. Knight; C. Millard, A. ground, kick-off 4 p.m. :—W: Crocker; F. Weyman, and B. Pasco; W. Taylor, T. Neal, E, Townsend, F. Evelyn, and F Ciamo.

...

CRICKET.

I.R.C. . CIVIL SERVICE' CRICKET CLUB.

In the above match to be held on Satur

day, the 23rd inst., on the former's ground,

bo ready for action- ne le has heard from certain sourer that General Lf Forklam has "just organized some five hundred Willing-to-die' battalions to attack Canton. North of the Pearl River, from his headquarters in Honas

PLANS FOILED.

ROBBERY WHICH DID NOT COME OFF.

...

At the Magistracy, yesterday, Chizes was charged, with the unlawful possession of a dagger,,

The Inspector said, that "the defendant was arrested by a district watchman meat

Mr. Grifin, cricket captain of the be spared from business to make the trip..., has had charge of the arrange to Hongkong. It is unfortunate that our ments, and I know something of the great most reliable run-getter should be unable trouble he has been at in trying to avoid to represent Shanghai, and we can only the necessity of rejecting the invitation." haps that at the last moment he may find. He has had disappointment after dís 11 possible to get away.

His century on appointment in the shape of refusals, and Saturday was unmarred by any chance, also a good deal of worry in the inability and only occupied one hour and 25 minutes of some men to say whether or not they

could

get away until the time came nearer. 'in' compilation. The cricket through out

the afternoon was of the brightest descrip. He is in high hopes that the side actually tion, 397 runs being scored for the loss of /ruilable will acquit itself well. Without Bookunpo, the Indians will be reprosted Wednesday, and ligger was Die wickets is rather less than three hours going into names at the moment, with and three-quarters...

Hawkings and Hayward opened the Roat's innings and made so light of the attack thist tens were sent up in almost record. time, the first 50 appearing in 23 minutes, the century 23 minutes later, and 140 after an hour's batting. If we had Hayward to bat and Lanning to bowl, Shanghai's prospects in the South would more rosy than they appear at proent"

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by-A. H. Rumjahn, A. el Arculli, A. A Rumfahn: G. C. Earde, & H. Ismail, D. Rumjan, D. Weerapuli. S. D. Imsail, K. Khan, and S. K. Baksh

Beveral uncertainties" still barassing him, it may be stated that the side will be quite useful in batting, but not too convincing in bowling. Hongkong are said to be strong, if not quite so strong as in some recent years, and, of course, they will have the advantage of playing at home and thus being at full strength. Shanghai are described as not at all formidable, and a recent test game there provoked some criticism, because of the moderate display put up. What the Malayan team will be

The man, it was stated, caught a rat sure of is a right royal time amid for and then nailed it alive to a board. sportsmen; and many of us would love to Mr. Smith fined the man $5. be able to journey with them to Hongkong during that Catony's delightful cop season,

NAILED TO A BOARD.

BAT-CATCHER'S CRUEL ACT. Sanitary-Inspector Kelly charged Chinese at, the Magistracy, yesterday, with cruelty to a rat, hog

HONGKONG VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS.

A note writer in the Shanghai Mercury remarks: With the Irresistibles retura ing from Hankow with the walp of the Yangtzo port safely gathered in, it behove us to give another word of advice it It can at times he uncomfortably "cool" might almost be warning to the men who there, it is true, but I myself have played are soon to be starting off for Hongkong football there on a broiling summer bhanghai has won every intorport contest day in the height of winter, and when last in this year of grace and we all want to I saw an inter-port cricket match there seo "the season "wound up properly. Wa

Way back in 1911 or 1919-it was Warm. have the material, if we can have it sont enough to lie stretched on the grass watch. down" to Hongkong, and as the time ising the play; and it was Christmas time now near at band and the interport, trials at that!! have had a foir, show we should soon bo bearing about the composition of the team.. Probables versus. possibles would make an little need be said. The teams were more or

Uf, the Und matches, played on Saturday, 10 excellent game for one of the afternoons less, out of practics and nothing notable ro this month and thereafter we might have saked. This Saturday, the games, ought the team playing together against the to prove more interesting, hat I am sure trongest combination which could be put all cricket enthusiasts will prefer watch up.. A good, bard match in which the eleven could get in some team play and the "Trial" on Saturday, to Club

matches;

Show the skipper what he has in hand would be very useful when it comes to

I was interested in a paragraph in facing the

men of Hongkong."

Malta paper the other day of a final Shanghai beat Haukow, in the interport match for the Nicholson cup, between the itch," played à fortnight go in corine A and the Middlesex-Bergt Leach ing fashion, and the papers there are now of the R.G.A. scored 207 runs not out and writing hopefully of Shanghai's chances was presented with a bat. I wish we bad against Hongkong and Bingapore.”

him hers for the interport match

NOTICE.

tound

the Honghom ferry on the mainland, on

concealed in his girdle. When brought to the station, the defendant told him (the Inspector), thing he was to meet a friend by appointment, and go together to the Kowloon City Road and there lay in wait for a Chinese woman whom they know was wearing a large quantity of jewellery and would pass the road at 's stated time, and attack her. The plan was spoiled by his arrost,

After the watchman had given ovidence, the defendant denied that he had made such's statement to Inspector Aris

When the Inspector produced the state mont which bore the defendant's mark, ho told the Magistrats that he was forced to make the statement, which was untrue.

Sentence of six months! hard labour was pască.

BETTING MAN'S FORTUNE.

A remarkable story of mysterious practice shoot for those members desirous tacker who has taken tons of thousands of places in the League Team will of pounds from the bookmakers in be held at King's Park Range on told by the Liverpool Echo. He began Saturday and Sunday, October 23rd with the makest sums on long-price and 24tb,. commencing both days' at horses, and his early success was smiled at;

2.20 p.m.;

CONDITIONS.

rounds and a sighters at 200, 200 and

600 yards. Blings not to be used.

G. F. ERAPHON, Et Major,

Adjutant; H.V.D.O Hongkong, October 31st, 1920.

but the expected turn to this fortune never tually took council together to try to came, and the Liverpool bookmakers oven- LTLCO the backer's source of information.

They even got together all the evidence of his hets to find if there was any clue to aystem. They were beaten, and the mysterious backer still 'pursued his win- ning way. He has pot very big suma inta safe kooping part of it in the purchase of a small mamion ***

It is rather sad news says Torth, that When traced by the Eche, he said that the old Victory is getting so groggy that now his story is known he will retire the will have to be removed to a mud from the Turf after the Haydock races, barth. Cement and bricks may gontus.He said he had no information, but jus to keep the water out, but her underwater backed what faney suggestad. He once planking is becoming very tender, and took over two hundred pounds from likely to bold wgether much longer. As winning horse, and then put that amount ther are ominous ages that it is not bookmaker on starting price order on the the ship was launched at Chatham on on another, and his own fancy was at ? demonstration of the qualities of English pounds each way on Iron Hand," the May 7th, 1786, who has ade a wonderful to 1. Hi latest CDE WA one-hundred sok to her other famose Bellevementa || 100 to 8 winner of the Ebor Handicap.

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