1920-11-27 — Page 3

KOWLOON - BRITISH SCHOOL.

ANNUAL SPORTS.

INTEXESTING CONTESTS.

SPORT

FOOTBALL.

CHK HONGKONG DALLY PRESS, NATURLAT, «NOVEMBER 9TH 19:20.

-The following League matches. arranged to take place to-day

In perfect weather the British School-

DIVISION 1 Kowloon held their annual sports of the Hongkong Polices. Hongkong Club, Navy Kowloon Cricket ground yesterday after-"A" ground, at 4pm. Rofered; Mr

Day: Jones, R.M; ! poon. There was a large gathering of well-known residents present, including ground, at 4 pm Referes, Mr. Wells

South Chine Athletio v. Wiltshires, 8.0-4. H.E the Governor and Lady Stubbs, the H.M... Ambros v. Kowloom, Navy "B" Hon. Mr. E. A. Irving. Director of Edu- ground, ap.m. Referee, Mr

Hollands cation and Mr. E. Ralphs. Inspector of English Schools. The ground was gaily RG.AH.M.S. Tamar, Sookunpoo ground, at 4 pm Referee, Mr bedecked with Bays Naval flags--which |-- Cheeseley.PAN read God Save the King "-and “Kowloon British, School."!

The youngsters were in their element and had a real, red letter day. Every event was well contested, and although the bigger boys were very much ahead of the large majority of competitors, the events were keenly contested right up to the tape. All who were present enjoyed the sports and appreciated the attention and care, with which the officials had planned for their comfort. - Afternoon tea was provided on the ground.

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DIVISION II.

United . Oilers United, 8.CA. gr

ground

at 2:30 pm. **Omary"

force, Mr. Sambells, RN. and Parisbis. South China Beserves St. Joseph's ground, at 9.30 pm Re lero Mr. Bayer; R-N.. Joseph's College ». Indian Bee Club St. Joseph's ground at 4pm. Referee Mr. Drayton, B.NE

Bt.

STRIKING A COOLIE.

assault.

defence,

DAMAGES AWARDED.

in

a

CAR FARE DISPUTE. DRIVER ALLEGES ASSAULT. Before Mr. Smith yesterday morning, Sailors Kelly and O'Conner, two Jose Laboury Gutierrez was charged at members of the crew of the U.S.S. the Magistrace by a chair coole with | Wilmington were yesterday morning sun- The defendant pleaded sell-moned before Mr. Onne by a chauffeur employed at the Palace Garage, for

lady engaged his chair in Ice House | hire.

The complainant said that young assault, and lor refusing to pay for car

Street and went to Robinson Road via charges.

Both defendants denied the Chancery Lane. When they arrived at Complainant stated that on Sunday the lady's destination, witness told her in night, about 7 o'clock, he received a tele- future not to pass Chancery Lane to go phone message from the King Edward to "Robinson Road, as the journey, was Hotel for a small car. When he arrived very long. She should have taken at the hotel, the defendants and three Referee. Mr. R shorter route. The defendant who paid other American sailurs got into the car. the lady's chair face (took witness's words | The hotel boy, who had sent for the car. Gab de Recreio v. H. K. Club Reserves as an insult to the lady, and assaulted him. pointed to O'Connor and told witness to Navy "B" ground, at 2.30 p.m. knocking him down and kicking him collect the Tare from him. They drove

the rise, Defendant bad paid: 20 cents the Trikoo Docks where all five Ame for the journey, and there was no dispute ricana left the car, and, without saying about the lare.

word proceeded to walk in. Vimess Defendant: Complainant used abusive followed O'Conner, and asked him for language." I struck him in self defence,f the fare. When they got to the slipway. The R.G.A. Reserves v. Staff and Depart After the complainant's foki had given the darkest spot in the yard, the black ments and H-M.8. Carlisle Reserves corroborative evidence, the defendant sold man (Kelly) struck witness on the face After the races Lady Stubbs presented Kowloon, Reserves games are postponed. their trophies to the prize winners," The Club will be away from home this the Magistrate that there were two ways and O'Conner also stuck him severat In introducing her, the beadmaster, Mr week on the Navy "A" ground where they leading to Robinson Road. One was via blows on the shoulders. Witness fell, Nightingale, said Your Excellency. will meet the Folies. The game will be Glenealy, and the other, by Chancery and all five men ran away, Witness drove Lady Shibbs, Ladies and Gentlemen.. Girls and Boys We thank His Excel keenly contested, with the Club alightly the Lane. The Glenealy route was undoubi to the Police Station where he reported dency and Lady Stubbs for honouring with batter in all departments. The Police gave edly the shortest, but as an act of prad-the matter. but the inspector took no their presence the second annual sports a very good display last wock against Kew, ence, in view of the numerous attacks notice. On the following morning, he of Kowloon British School. These sports were to have been held last Friday, but on and will start the game with con and assaults on ladies in Glenealy, his went on board the Wilmington, with the owing to heavy rain were postponed until desee, Bath teams are expected to turn friend insisted on taking the other accountant and identified the five Re- today. The weather has been perfect aus at full strength. Lawrence should be route. After he had paid the chair off, fendants, and took our summonses against and I am sure that all officials, visitors available to assist the Club this week. His the complainant walked, behind him and them. Witness had to go to the Gov. and competitors have had a very enjoy absence from the team last week made many his friend and passed abusive remarks. ernment Civil Hospital to have his in- able afternoon.". We thank all, those who have helped us to make these sports a changes in the side. McTavish coming into He warned the complainant three times, juries attended 10. His mouth was badly success: First, the Committee of the the team, to complete the side, was out of and as he continued to be objectionable, swollen, and for several days he could Kowloon Cricket Club, who, as last year, practice, and, therefore, could not keep the witness threatened that if he did not "shut not eat.. placed this splendid-ground, at our dis cosa, provided apparatus, and furthere. He should be out again, this weak up" he would deal with him assisted ime by five participation as and thereby strengthen the attack. Clark this, the complainant struck witness the King Edward Hotel when you came judges, starters, and handicappers. The was a lower of strength in the defence on the chest. success of these sports is very largely due against Kowloon, and if he can manage to complainan

He thereupon slap there ? Only mine. to the convener of the Ground Committee, maintain his form of last week the Club ped complainant's face and a Mr. Davidson; Second, the European will find it a difficult question to get within followed, in which the complainant h Staff of the Kowloon Docks, and members shooting distance. The Police attack slso the worst of it. Later of the Kowloon Dock Recreation Club, improved on previous matcher and a fast told him that the complainant wanted to wimess's friend who sent me a large subscription to the game is expected. Prize Fund, and who have always be rally responded to appeals for assistance ground where the Navy nten should sisted on going through Chancery Lane. Kowloon meet the Ambrose on the Navy pass Glenealy, but being afraid, she in- in all that concerns the welfare of the win. Sargent, their hardworking skipper, The complaint took no notice of her children, of this school. I thank espe is in the team again and will break up cially Mr. Neave, Mr. Davidson and Mr. the Kowloon attack. The Kowloon, team protests until two Europeans, passed. Then Garraway and Mr. Greig and Mr. is being shuffled this week, Knight losing Jenner who prepared the ground and put up these splendid decorations. Third, then the centre line the latter player going ed. He passed indecent remarks about tons did not see another car as I Earents who subscribed to the Prize Fund,

her from there onwards, but in spite of M-s. Murphy, Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Lei- A very even game is expected at Soo- hovetsky. Capt. and Mrs. Walker, Mrs. kumpoo for both teams are making & few this annoyance, the lady took no notice of Brawn, Mr. Abraham. M Whyte, and changes, Graydon and Radford have left him.

Replying to the Magistrate, Kelly said Messrs, Ruttonjee and Son who presented the Colony, but the Navy men have found ups and other prizes. Fourth, the officials some worthy substitutos in Styles and

Inspector Blackman said that the de- were not in the complainant's car. The his defence was that he and O'Conner who have so successfully carried out their Worth, who have played well in mid-week fendant had been a Police Reservist and fam arduous duties: Miss Neave who so ably matches.me ( arranged the refreshments and the ladies

the law in his own hand. He also knew fused to start the car until he had been should know that he had no right to take five"

our demanded $3 to take men to the Taikoo Docks, and re- who assisted her now ask Lady Stubbs to present the prizes, in

that it was easy to get remedy when re puid in advance When seven men gistered chair coalies were troublesome, entered the car, the driver refused to go, and witness gave him $5. When they arrived at Taikoo and got out of the car the driver was quite sansfied and drove away.

After the presentation of prizes Lady Stubbs was accorded an ovation,

HIS EXCELLENCY, responding on her behall, expressed the pleasure his visit to Kowloon had given him and testified to the enjoyment both Lady Stubbs and bimself had felt in watching the contests. He wished the school and the boys every success and congratulated them on the day's performance.

Two little girls then presented Lady Stubbs with a handsome bouquet.

The officials for the meeting were Clarks of the Course-Messrs. G. A. W. Davidson, T. Neave, Dr. Woodman, B. L. Frost.

Judges-Messrs. W. Davidson, H.-E. E evens, A. Lyon, Capt. Fogg, C. Thompson, R. J. Dixon, W. Gregg, Capt. J. A. Chester, J. Kynoch, A. C. Hunter.

Starters-Messrs. S. J. Clarke and R. C. Witchell..

With

Kelly How many cars were outside,

fight There were two cars?-No.

had one

his place at back and replacing Millard the complainant took the route she desir

forward to partner Taylor on the right

The R.GA are making alterations their forward line which will weaken their attacks. Their defence will remain the same, and the result of a hard game should be a draw.

very hard gate abould take place by reporting to the station. He was sure between the S.C.A. and the Wilts on the that as a result of the thumping he had South Chine new ground, and this match received, the complamani would not be should prove the "tit- bit" of this week's football. Both teams will be ant to win, able to work for some time. but it is expected that the military will take away both points.

Only

and seven entered each car? No. There There were fourteen men in our party.

all-entered my car. were only five Americans there and they

The time we entered the car was well after 102 No. Soon af

after 7. The two cars went in different direc

starred

Gutierrez: If I have given my ser- The Magistrate: You deny assaulting. vices as a Police Reservist in the defence him or refusing to pay fane?-Quite so. of the Colony it does not stand to reason I paid the fare before starting on the

that it an aggressive coolie rushed at me.journey. As to the assault. I am sure

Club de Recreio on the Navy "B ground The Club Reserves will be away to the and the latter team should, win. The Club the backbone of their defence. Their for men will be without Purvis and Dodds, I must not defend myself, wards, never strong, will be further

The Magistrate ordered the defendant weakened by Norris and, the Rev. Mr.to pay the complainant $5 is compen Martin being absent on military daty.

Sonth China Reserves and St. Joseph's College should win their matches easily, while the Oilers and United should play a drawn game.

HONGKONG F.C.. POLICE

sation.

WHIST DRIVE,

it in a case of mistaken identity,

The second defendant also denied that complainant' was the driver of the car which he and Kelly had used. No assault had taken place, he said.

The hotel boy said that O'Comer told the bar boy to get a large car and when

"A successful Whist Drive was held at the witness told him that there were no large Handicappers: Messrs. C. A. W. Davidson and, W. G. Joseph

The following will represent the Club Catholic Men's Club on Thursday evening cars, he ordered a small one. Five men, Reception Committee:Messrs. T. against the Police on the Club-ground new rattan card-tables, and chairs to match, including the defendants.. entered the car

There was a good attendance. The

pretty Neave, Davison, Dr. Woodman, Hodger W. Gerrard and F. Lawrence

to-day, "kick-off at 4 pm sharp-G.

of which-36-sets have been ordered by the and drove off. Witness did not see any AV. Davidson, B.L.Frost, H. E.J. W. McPhai, M. L. Railton, and Especially designed to allow of 45 tables Stevers, IA Lyon, R. Dixon, G. Moore JB. Hamilton, L. Goltenberg, M. being placed in the maid hall alone.

were greatly admired they are Franklin Nightingale

Sandberg, H. Day and E. Riis

The details of the racing were as follows

RESULTS:

Senior High Jump.-B. Rasmussen, 141Weill, 2. S. Rosser, 3. Height, 4ft 5insi

HONGKONG XI. . CLUB DE RECREION

The following will represent the Club 2nd Junior High Jump R. Mitchell, 11X1 against the Club de Recreio on the Murphy, 2. Stevens 3. Height, sharp-G

Navy B. ground kick-off at 2:30 pm. 4ft. 310

AMcDonald J.

Long Jump.-S. Rosser L. Weill Borrensen, Dunn, E. Railton, G. May, Jack W Treinni Wild and 2 B. Rasmussen, 3 Distance, 121t. Jack and A Boysen 11ins.

Skipping Race (Senior Girls) S Thite, B. Givry, 2 Mo Woolley, 3

100 Yards Handicap (Senior).-B.

Rasmussen, 1: Weill, 2; Bosser-3

GARRISON LEAGUE FOOTBALL

88 and 83 Co. I.G.A.met in the Garri

son League is. Bookanpoo yesterday after

Shipping Race Junior Girls)-Moon. Owing to the rivalry existing between

these companies, good football was not

money change hands before the car start-

ed.

The following were the prize winners: Kelly: The car at first headed to- LADIES1, Mrs Blackford, 177; 2. Mix wardstown, but at someone's instruc

Sparton, 171, 3, Mrs Booth, tions, the driver turned round and went 167. Booby Prize, Mrs Bugg, East GENTS:-1, Mr. Gibson, 183, 2, Mr turned to the hotel, he remarked to the

Witness continued that when he re Zoe, 177; 3, Mr. West, 1704, bar boy-thes he was doubtful if the driver Mr. Barker, 173. Booby Prize would be paid, and the bar boy assured Mr. John, 132 prizes were presented by Mr. R. W. Brown chai (handsome boy), meaning O'Con

Mr. Spetti Jobs M.Guide Him that was all right, as the "Jang

net, had a lot of money on him. The Arst defendant was a bit drunk when he. boarded the car

CRICKET

K.C.C. 7, CIVIL 0.0.

The following will represent the K.C.0

The Magistrate He was jolly?No. he was in a bit of a temper.

Newton, 1-2 Rasmussen, 2-C. Moore forthcoming as several good chances went into-day's match:-A: 0. Brawn do it. If he was there, perhaps he

100 Yards Handicap (Junior) M. Weill,

SMA

J. Murphy, 2; H. Pearn, 3. Race (Infants). M. Cole,

1

htingale, ZM. Davison, 3. -

Degging won the foss, and 83 started. E, I Brags, B. D. Evans, C. I. Staple, the game. Clive and take play followed ton, H. Overy, R. Pestonj, W. _W for the first 7 minutes, when Clow received Haslett, F. Travers, A. W. Eamsay, F the ball on the right and, beating Framp w. Dorvin, J. M. Cochrane.

sent the ball across, where Sadier was

Fotato Race (Junior)P Woolley,nding unmarked in front of goal, this :

S. Rasmussen, 2; H. Bains and E. Ras- mussen 3.

220 Yards Handicap Rasmus

Rasser 2 Lector-3.

Potato Race: (Sénior);

C. Ramsay,

be

B

arning the ball into the net out

of Smith's reach. From the centre kick,

UNIVERSITY. INDIAN R. CLUB..

£R.0, 2ND XI. 5. CLUB DE RECHEIO.

O'Conner told the Magistrate that the witness was not the man who had sent for the car told the slim bar boy 10 could tell us which way the car went?

The Magistrate: He said that you went first, and then turned the car

After witness had given evidence. corroborating Kelly and O'Conner's story, the Magistrate remanded, the case un next Tuesday so that other witnesses for the defence might be called

Tim O'Conner A car had to turn round to leave the street. Which entrance did The following will represent the Univer we leave the hotel bx-Witness: The 83 went away and Best sent weak shot sity in the above match today at 8p.m: main entrance. straight at Holloway, who cleared. 83 sharp at Sookunpo Valley:D K. Samy O'Connor: We left by the side en George, 2. P. Woolley 3.

shooting could not bring the scores level. Hoffey, T. L Cheah, K. S. Choah, K-E pressed for a time, but owing to very poor (cap.), T. E. Yook, C. H. Yeoh, M. Hnance, just outside the bar. Piata back Race Rastuussen, From a breakaway by 88 Watson (Jr.) Mogra F Baker, H. CHunt 1 ceta:-2:- Rosset, 3.457

sent too far forward and Smith ran out Pun, R. A. Basto. Reserve, M. K. Yue Begand Spoon Race (Senior and cleared. No further scoring took place Ogilvie, 2 R. D. Pun- before half time, the teams crossing over with 88 leading by the only goal scored. Tow Race Rasmussen and The second half was a ding-dong battle, Rosser and Whitt. 2: Hearn both goals being visited in turn 83 has the better of the exchanges, but their for Spoon Reco Hunsor). Lxarda failed when well-in, and, with only Thovsk E McBride, 2; C. Ras deford Race. Peam and

lusephs and F Hartley, Collett azd D. Ogilvie,

d¬Min

the goalie to heat, on averal occasions sent outside, The game ended with the score of une goal to ni in favour of 88 Co. 0.8.M. Pragnell controlled the game.

(Continued 4 foot of next Column.)

2nd XI. against Club de Recreio on the The following will represent the CR.C former's ground no pharpe

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