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HOME FOOTBALL RESULTS.

SATURDAY'S LEAGUE MATCHES.

THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. TUESDAY, JANUARY 3rd, 1928.

Five matches" were postponed and any match was not played in the English League programme for last Saturday. Division III, (Southern) played four matches short of their progyame and only Division I. (Northern) completed their full li-1,

Home teams had a larger Scoring was on the whole "poor number of wins and a majority of the total goals scored. Accring ton, Division III. (Nothern), made the highest sewė, netting sevpu goals to Nelson's one. In the, saree action Bradford City had five gonls to Ashington's ene,

The only change intending pusition took place in Division 1. (Northern). Doncaster by losing their match to Lenzeln gave the premier place to Bradford who wen againet Durham by the only Real in the match Changes in other positions are very slight.

The Scottish League also dropped two matches cut. trans had five goals cach to their recht.

COALS AND WINS.

Division I. Geab---Home >Trang, 22: Away Teams, 15: Totti, 37, Hour Wins, 4: Away Wins, 3: Draw Matches.

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Division II.

Teams. 6: Total, 20. Home Wins, 6: Away Wine, 2: Drawn Matches,

Division III. (Southern), Goals: Home Teams, 13: Awas Teams, 7: Total, 2, Home Vias, 3: Away Wins, 2; Drawn Matches,

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LEAGUE TABLES.

The English League Tables and Scottish League Table (Division 1.). up to and including matches com DIVISION I. pletedeon Saturday, are appended:

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LOCAL FOOTBALL.

SATURDAY'S RESULTS.

ARMY AGAIN BEAT THE NAVY.

The following games played on Saturday last resulted as under

CHARITY GAME.

Aring 4. Royal Navy 1,

HONG KONG LEAGUE.

Division II. "B."- China Athletic 7. Moslem Club d. Kung Woo 4, South China "A"'1. South China "B" 3, Boy Seonts 0.

Royal Navy Army, ̧» The annual match for Services Charities was played at Sookunpoo on Saturday last before a large attendance. E. Major-General C. E. Luard being among those pre

Mr. Baldwin had charge of the game. The Pipe Band of the Scots Guards played spicetions the fell before the kick off and

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Both sides tünde changes from the advertised teams. Campbell re- placed Larkin on the Army wing. while Knight and Brockway sub- stituted for Northes and Bradley in the Savy team." Evuns led the Navy attack,

The game was very fast the halves on both sides being safe. Leotard got through for the Navy but sent outside. McNiven warmed the Navy defence and after twenty

"U 14 35455 minates scored from Metiches. Brockman was a bit

P. W. D. L. F. A. Paring the interval Everton 423 13, 6 Tuddersfield 12 4 6 34 Goal: --Home Teams. 14: Away | Leicester 41 67 30 40 25 Arual .....1 10 56 45 40 23 Cardell237412225 Blackburn 23: 896 32 35-225 Newcastle 39" 46 Liverpool 9 7 7 40 33 23 West Ham 22 15 34 322 Burnley 11 1 11 45 33 Tottenham 294048 49 Middlesbro' 23 Manch Tn. 23 4 10 39 41

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1 12 42 40 2 23 10 1 12 Sunderland 21 7 0 37 2 20 Terly

60 54 50.. 20 4 11 43 47

00 Aston Villa

610 30 44 20 Shefeld Ch.23 7

5 1 R6 17 18 Birmingham A Portsmouth 92 8.5 31 33 36 17

52 47 12 Wednesday 25.

DIVISION IT.

P. W. D. L. F. A. Prs. .92 13 6 3 42 19 Cheera Preston 3 18 6 4 4 29 30 Manch. City 22 14 3 5 32 32 31 Lands In, 93 14 3 6 35 27 31: Oldham DG 11 6 44 28 Bristol C. 23 11 49 48 38

32 20 25 Notts For 11. 28

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Division III (Northern). Gonla:Home Trams, 19: Away Tegas, 7: Total. 21. Hutar Wins, 4; Away Wins, 4. Beawi Matches.

Grand Totals.

Goals Home Teams, 65; Away Teams, 15 Grand Total. 1o. Home Wins, 19; Away Wins, 11; Drawn Matches, 8.

ENGLISH LEAGUE.

The results of the matches played

in the English League on Saturday,

a called by Reuter, are as under:

Division 1..

Amenal 3, Bury 1. Birmingham 3, Tottenham 2. Bolton, Cardiff 1.

Burnley 3. Blackburn 1. Leicester 3, Aston Villa 0. Liverpool 2, Sheffield U., 1. Middlesbro'. I, Manchester U. '". Newcastle, luddersfield a Wednesday 1, Everton

West Ham 2, Derby 2.

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The match between Porsmouth

and Sunderland was postponed.

Division II.

Bristol C. Notte County 2.

Chelsea €, Reading D. Clapton, Gfimsby 2.

Hull 2, Barnsley 1.

Leeds 3, South Shields 0. Manchester C., Wolves 0. l'reston, Fulham Stoke, Southkniptop 1. Swansea 1, Backpool 0. West Brom 0, Oldham 0.

The match between Nottingham Forest and Port Vale Was post- poned.

Division II. (Southern). Brentford 1. Brighton Crystal Pal. 2. Norwich 1. Exeter 5, Torquay 0. Gillingham ), Chariton 1. Luton, Southenil 0. Millwall 3, Northants 0. Walsall 1, Bristol R. 2.

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Port Vale 11 40 Grimsby A West Brom. 25 Swansea 2 5 9 46 47

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31 43 19 Reading 6 6 11

32. 46.. 10 South pton 235 812

10 Wolves 23 4 4 13 35 34 Fulham 5 3 12 33 51 15 Blackpool 23 5 5 13 35 13 S.. Shields.29 9 5 13 30 63

DIVISION II. (SOUTH).

P. W. D L. F. A. Pti Millwall ... 13 3 4 71 32 33 Northants 90 14

50 31 29 Exeter ......21 11

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1 2037 Southend ...19 11 137 21 Q.P.R.

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Coventry 20·7 4. 9 36 Bristol Rov 21 7212 41 33 16 225 61 31 43 18 Merthyr

·Watford 30 -6 3 11 32 3x 15 * 9 29 42 16 Gingham 20 1 Walsall ..21 6 13 50 55 14 48 13 3 12 46 Luton

5 11 8 48 13 Torquay 20

DIVISION 11 (NORTII).

P. W. D. L. F. A. Pts. Bradford... 11 4 2 49 23 32 21 14 3 4 46 #7 31 Doncaster Lincoln.99 12 4 6 10 37 28 Halifax

## 6 43 32 25 Wrexham 22 11 3 8 37 3 Tranmere 19 9 6 4 36 Accrington 20 8 8 4 43 Rochdale is 11 1 8 49 Steckport 20 10 3 7.31 25 Hartlepools 9 3 10 25 42 21 Bradford C.20 6 8 6 34 33 20 Darlington 20 8 4 6 Southport 21 02 10 42 36 20

The match between Coventry N. Brighton 26 7 5 8 34 37 18 Watford WES not played. The Chesterfield 22 6 5 70 34 43 19 matches between Merthyr and Ply Rotherham 20 6 9434 31 17 6 4 11. 29 42 16 mouth, Nexport and Queen's Park Derham

......20 6 3 11 36 50 15 Rangers,

and Swindon

Bournu- Nelson Crewe

21 47 10 34 46 15 -mouth were postpolied

Wigan 2:12 24 50 13 Barrow....21 4 5 19 27 58 13 Ashington 21 3 0 19 23 50 12 SCOTTISH LEAGUE: (DIVISION 1)

Division III. (Northern). Accrington 7, Nelson 1.7 Bradford C. 5, Ashington 0. Durham 0. Bulford 1. Halifax 0, Crewe 0. Hartlepools 1, Wigan 1. " Lincoln 2. Doncaster 0.

New Brighton 0, Darlington 0.- Rochdale 3, Barrow Q

Rotherham 0, Stockport 1. Southport 0, Tranmere 1. Wrexham, Chesterfield 2.

P. W. D L., F. A. Pa. Rangers 20 16 3 1 88 18 35. 21 34 Motherwell 21 13 4 2 55 Celtic 19 10 6 3 42 30 26 Hearta

27 21 12 7 47 2 28 8 38 37 23 Kilmarnock 20 9 5 6 38 37 St. Mirren 21 11 28.44 48 24 Cowden:

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3 8 36 40 ......21 10 Falkirk 21 10 2 44 Hibernians 21 10 2 40 Aberdeen ...22 10 2 10 26 Partick 21 - 8

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17 .4 10 37 20 stone Airdrie .21 € 78.37 37 19 Queen's Pk. 21 7 4 10 40 28 Dundee...21 7

4 10 34 41 18 Hamilton. 21 2 12 38

48 10 Raith R....20 0 3 11 41 54 15 Clyde

k 9 13 98 43, 14 Bo'pess20 5 1 14 24 42 11

'SCOTTISH LEAGUE, Aberdeen 2, Queés's Park 1.. Airdrieonians 2. Hibernians 2. Cowdenbeath o, Falkirk 2. Hearts 2, Hamilton 1. Motherwell 5, Clyde 0 Partick T. 2. Dundee 2. St. Johnstone 0, Rangers 1. St. Mirren 5, Dunfermline I. The match between Bo'ness and Kilmarnock was not played. The inatch between Celtic and Raith Dunerta Bovers was postponed,

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POLO.

BHOPAL WIN INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP.

[THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

CALCUTTA, Jan. 2nd- Bhopal has won the International Polo Association Championship by defeating the Deccan Travellers

5 to 1.

AT THE POLICE RECREA

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TION CLUB,

HON, MR. E. D. C. WOLFE, C.M.G.. 'CONGRATULATED,

Although the ground was not in

very

good condition owing to the damp weather "yesterday," the an- Bunt sports and Christmas Tree for the children at the Police · Recren- tion Club Fassed off very success fully,

The arrangements were in the hands of Messrs. Marks, Kent. Alexander Thorpe and Taylor.

In addition to the sports events for children and the ladies; races were run by the 'senior, officers of the Service, the results of which appear below.

Mrs., Wolfe distributed the prizes both for the afternoon's sports and for those won during the season. She was presented with a bouquet of flowers in a silver vase at the close, amid very hearty applause.

Mr. W. Kent (A.S.P.) ia thanking

slow in clearing and McNiven rush-rs, Wolfe for being there to dis ing in just got his head to the ball. Chances to score were missed by Ish sides.

tribute the prizes and for the part he had played with the other ladies, particularly re. Alexander the after- and Mrs. Kent, in noon's arrangements, expressed also- thanks to Mr. J. H. Taggart and other prize donors for their genero- sity.

Congratulations were also offered to the Hon. Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe

(Captain Süperintendent of Police)

From the restart; the Army at- tacked strongly but Barkhan and Haker defended well. MeNiven get through and sent in hard to Brock Fulford man who turned behind. put the Army further ahead when ne placed the bay over his head and McNiven rushing the goalie the hall went into the net. Campbell scored the Army third goal. Taking

Mr. Wolfe, in responding. re- the ball from the rebound off the on receiving the honour of C.M.G. crossbar he easily beat Bruckman.ferred to the loyal support he had Overcarrying by the goalie led always had from the officers. to this gual. MeNiveu was respon sible for the fourth goal. Working out to the right, the Guardsman sent in a fast shot, and the ball inncing off Barkham entered the net giving the Army & four goals lead. The Navy scored following a The free kick against Everest. Navy tried hard to reduce the Army Lead, but when the final whiste sounded they were in arrears, the Gal scare being: Army 4, Royal Navy L..

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various departments of which he was the head and he stressed the fact that without such co-operation from the Service he could not have expected to receive such an honour. This. Mr. Wolle said, was not only a personal honour but one for the ratire Police Fores. (Applause.)

Afternoon's Sport Results. Ladies Cocoanut Shy. Mrs. Mrs. Glendinning, Mrs. Goble, Kogers.

Boys over Gordon Marks. Albert Moss, Terry Kerr.

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Hoys under Ronnie Hoare, Hubby Bloor, John Alexander.

Girls over 7-Maris Glendinning. Kathleen Glover, Kathleen Wolfe.

Girls

Elsie under

Hunt. Eileen Barnett.

3ire. 31erriman,

On the run of the game the Ancy deserved their win. The absence of Nonthey from the Navy atack ade a great difference to the side. A couple of mistakes by the Amy tacks in the opening minutes gave the Navy a chance that was not nocepted Aker a time the Queen's pair played a useful game at back. Siming was his usual sei although

Egg and Spoon Race.—Mrs. he was well looked after, Siven Chester-Woods, was dashing in the attack, while Mrs. Baker. the Rev. Alexander has not played a better game this season. Everest and Carswell kept the Navy wings well ecvered, while Anderson stop. ned a couple of good scoring shots. Balcombe on the Navy right had not enough to do. Dear played t hard gane in the Navy pivotal posi tion, Barkham and Baker did wel! at back. The forwards lacked that understanding necessary to Koals.

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LEAGUE DIVISION II. “ B.”

Gent.'s under 40-Mr. Post, Mr. Reynolds, Mr. Noonaa.

Cent.'s over 40.-M. Kent, 31r. Wolfe, Mr. King.

Season's Prize Winners. Bowls Pairs Handicap. Mr. Buchanan and Mr. Moss.

Mr.

Clubs, Championship. 1. Buchanan; 2. Mr. Glendinning.

Shield Competition. Mr. Bucha-

na's team.

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Singles Handicap-1, Mr. Pears; 2. Mr Wiltshire.

Novices Bowls.--1. Mr. Randle;

Mr. Baker.

Cricket. Mr. Lucey (hat trick)..

Mr. Championship.-1. Tennis Randle; 2. Mr. Grimmitt.

Tennis Doubles. Mr. Brittain ami Mr. Oram.

China Athletic. Moslem Club. By seven clear goals, the Athle-2, tie heat the Moslem Club on the South China ground. Pang Kam Wing, Li Hung Ching and Lo Chi

Li Yin scored in the first half. Hung Ching (9). Pang Kam Wing and To Chi Yin in the second.

South China "Br. Boy Scouts. By three clear goals, the "B team beat the Boy Scouts on the South China ground. Ho Chi Wing

Mixed Doubles.--Mr. Randie and Mrs. Whant.

(2) and Pau Tung Wah scored the CHINA "ATHLETIC. ROYAL goals in the first half. No score in the second half...

Kang Woo, South China "A" Owing to the Yaumati ground being unfit, the game between the above teams was played on the Chatham Road ground. Kung Woo won the game by four goals to one.

MONDAY'S GAME.

KOWLOON F.C. ANNUAL MATCH.

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Married beat The Bingles. This annual game was played on the Kowloon F.C. ground yesterday and ended in a win for the Mar ried by five goals to mil. A drizzling rain throughout the game spoilt the play, but the game was keenly contested. F. C. Clemo (4) and McKeNie (penalty) scared the goals.

(Continued on nezt Oplumn.)

NAVY.

Scoring two goals in the last ten minutes of the game, the Royal Navy beat a team helded by China Athletic on the Club ground yester. day afternoon. The Athletic were without their first team players, fu. Wong Pak Chong, Chan Kwong Tro Kwai Shing and Lam Yuk Ying. The Navy made a few changes in the side that went down to the Army at Sookumpoo on Saturday:

A light rain fell throughout the game, the attendance being poor.

Erratic shooting by both sets of forwards kept the score down. The Navy bad most of the game and scored twice through Evans.

Buen received on the halfway line and went through the defence, to score a fine goal but the whistle had previously sounded for the interval Mr. W. E. Hollands had charge of the game.

RACING.

FANLING HUNT STEEPLE- CHASE.

PROGRAMME FOR JANUARY 21ST,

Saturday, January 21st, has beca fixed for the next steeplechase raven of the Fanting Hunt, to be known as the China New Year-meeting.

"Entries clomat 12 noon on Jan. uary 7th to Dr. F. Pierce Grove (Joint Master and Clerk of the Course) Alexandra Building.

The programnye is as follows:-- 1.3

Maiden p.m.. January Piate, le: for China ponies a stoople that have never wor thase. Weight for inches as per sak. Ponies that have started at Kwanti allowed 3 lbs., 1st prise $100, 2nd prize 820, 3rd savis en try. Entrane 85.

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-Kwani New Year Handicap, mil for China, ponies., 1st prize $100, 2nd prize $20, 3rd saves Entrane 8 If sufficient entry. entries are received this ice will he divided inte A. and B. classr

3-Fanling Cup 13 ailes: fer China ponies. Weight for inches For a cup presented Our Male by Mrs. D. G. 3. Beraard, 2nd prize 830, 3rd saves entry. Ea- trance 85.

4.-Heavy Weight Stakes, 1 mile: for China ponies that have started twice and not wan at Kwanti-race- course. Catchweights 163 lbs. prize 8100, 2nd prize $20, 3rd saves entry. Entrance 85.

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5.-January Stakes, 7 furlongs : for China pories that have started at this meeting or as Kwanti race- course since December 1st, 1927. Winners at this meeting baried. Weight for inches as per senle. Penies that have won a steeplechase since December 1st, 1927. 5 13. penalty. Ponies that have started at this meeting 5 Ms. allowance, 1st prize 8100, 2nd prize 220, 3rd "saves catry. Forced entry 85.

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