1928-04-02 — Page 9

HOME FOOTBALL RESULTS.

CHELSEA LOSE LEADERSHIP, OF SECOND DIVISION LEAGUE.

MANCHESTER CITY ON TOP.

Three matches, ope in the Southern section and two in the Northern Section of Division III., were postponed in an otherwise fall programme in the English and Scottish Leagues on Saturday, Huddersfield and Shefeld United, who have still to decide which of them shall meet Blackburn Rovers in the final of the F.A. Cup, bath won the League fixtures, while West Ham defeated Blackburn Rovers by a narrow margin. Derby, at home, beas, Cardiff by seven genis ta otw..

Chelsen lost the premier place in the Second Division League. Manchester City are now lenders with the same number of points but they have two snatches in hand and a better goal average. Preston and Leeds United also take precedence over Chelsea on goal average.

In the two sections of Division III.. leaders remain the same although Bedford lost to Doncaster. The second highest score of the day was accured by Tranmere who defeated Darlington by seven goals to three in the Northern section.

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In the Scottish League (Division 1.), Motherwell lost to Partick and stand in danger of losing their leadership. Their close rivals are the Rangers and Celtic, Cup finalists, who were in win- ping form in their League toutches..

The results of Saturday's matches, as cabled by Reuter, and amanded League tables follow:-

ENGLISH "LEAGUE,

Division 1.

"Arsenal" 2. Birmingham 2. Aston Villa 3, Manchester U. 1 Burnley, Newcastle 1. Bury 2 Huddersfield 3. " Derby 7, Cardiff 1. Leicester 2, Wednesday 2- Liverpool Middiesbro 1. Portsmouth 1, Boltori 0. Sheffield U. 3, Tottenham 1." Sunderland D, Everton 2. West Ham 4 Blackburn 3.

Division II.

Barusley, Notti County 0. Fulham, Southampton 0. Hul 1, West Brom 1. Leeds 4, Blackpool 0.. Manchester C. 6, Clapaton 0.3. Notts. Forest 2, Chelsea 2. Port Vale 2 Grimsby D. Preston 5, Bristol C. 1. Sth. Shields 0. Reading 0. Swansea Stoke 1.

Wolves 3, Oldham 1.

Bury36 10 248 03 78 31 Sunderland 30 12 9 12 63 01

| Arsenal ....33 12 0 12 70 74 33 Aston Villa 34 13 ́7 14 66 705 33 Liverpool 35 11-10 14 74 12.32 Middlesbro' 33 10 15 13 TO 7 32 Sheffield E. 33.19, 714 €2 60 31. Maneh Un 34 11 7 10 30 64 29 Wednesday 34 11 100209 21

DIVISION II.

P. W. D. L. F. A. Fts. Manch City 33 21 684 46 48 Preston.....33 20 82 83 48-48 Leeds Ca. 33 21.08,80 31 48 Chelsea 35 20 8765 34 43 Stake......33 17 8-10 65 51 42 Oldham......34 17 8-11 03:41 40 West Brom. 35 14 10:11 71, 02 38 "Notts For 34 15 712 75 71 37 Port Vale 34 15 5 14 60 53 35 Swansea ...34 13 0 12 63 59 35 Bristol C. 33 14 7 4 60 °73 1,33′ Grimsby 38 12 11 13 35 09 23 Hull City 34 10 13 11 38 4, 33 Frading 33 10 10 13 49 68.30 Wolves

Division III (Bouthern). Bristol R..1, Southend 3. Charlton 2, Northants.2. Coventry Millwall 3. Gillingham 0. Luton 4. Merthyr Bournemouth. 1. Plymouth 2, Brighton D Queen's P.B. 2. Torquay 3. Swindon 3, Exeter 0.- Walsall 4, Brentford 2 Watford 2, Norwich 0. The match between Newport and Crystal Palace was postponed.

Division III. (Northern). Accrington, Wrexham 0. Ashington 4, Stockport 1. Bradford C. 2 Rochdale 2. Crowe 4, Barrow 1. Darlington 3, Tranmers a Doncaster 2, Bradford 0. Lincoln, Southport 6. New Brightan t, Rotherham 1. Wiga 3, Chesterfield 2. Two matches were postponed: Halifax . Nelson and Hartlepools v. Durbarn.

SCOTTISH LEAGUE.

Division L

Aberdeen 3, St. Mirren 2. Celtic 4, Bo'ness, 1,

Cowdenbeath 2, Airdrieoniani 1.

Dundee 1, Raith R. 2.

Falkirk Hibernians 2 Hearts o, St. Johnstone 2 Kilmanock 3, Hamilton 1. Motherwelt 1, Partick T. 3. Queen's Park 4. Dunfermline 0, Rangers 3, Clyde 1.

LEAGUE TABLES.

The English League Tables and Scottish League Table (Division L.), up to and including matches com- pleted on Saturday, are appended: DIVISION C

P. W. D. L. F. A Pts Huddersfeld33 10 8 5 a 52 "Everton 36 13 1192050 41 Leicester 35 159 1177; 83:38 Cardiff.35 13 8.12 60 60 38 Balton 33 14 0 12 00 58 37 West Ham 314 8 13 74 7335 Blackburn 24 13 9 12 53, 0133 Derby 33 13 0 13 83 71 35 Portsmouth 35 14 7 14 57 73 35 Tottenham 30.14715 88 71 35 Burnley28 15 5 16 68 80 35 Newcastle 34 12 10 12 69 70 34 Birmingham33 10:14 11-01-05-34

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Barnsley...35 10 18 13 76 29 Chapton 34 10 8 10 48 79 28 Notts C..33.9 10 18 34 68 28 South'son 35 10 7 18 58 63 Fulhamn 25 11,19 63 50 Blackpool 33 19 18 68 02 S. Shields as 3729 4597 17

DIVISION III. (SOUTH).

P. W. D. L. F. A Pts

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| Millwall ..34 23-5 0 106. 48 - 51- Northants 33 1077 85 52 45 Plyinouth 34 13 3 11 71 48 41 Exeter 35 15 10 10 38 47 40

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Swindon ....31 13 7 $ 72 51 39 Brighton 4 15 9 10 09 37.39 Southend ...24 17 4 13 03 30,38 Newport....33 15 7 11 00 39 .37 Crystal Pal.30 149 10 Q.P.R.34 15 6 13 Brentford 33 14 5. Charlton .23 10 19 11 43 66 32 83 83 :39 Bournm'th 34 12 8 14 Gillingham 33.11 13 19 68 31 Watford ...33 11 6 14 54 63 28 Luton 33 11 5 1773 20 27 Norwich 33 5 10.15 31 28 Walal 23 10 8 19 50 83 28 Merthyr 33 8 10 17 47 19 28 Bristol Rov 33 11 3 19 57 78 25 Torquay....34 711 18 43 84 25 Coventry.33 9 0 19 34 77 24

DIVISIÖN III, (NORTH). -

P. W. D. L. F. A. Pte. Bradford...33 93 94 94 37 53 Doncaster 34 20.5 9.70 35-45 Traumer ...33 18 78 88 36 43

Lincoln 19 6 11 74 61 43 Stockport 31 18 6.9 6443.49 Bradford C.35 13 11 977 53 41 Darlington 23 17 4 12 76, 57.38 Accrington 33 15 8 12 64 55 38 Southport 38 17 4 35 37 57 38 Wrexham 35 16 5 14 35 54 37 Halifax34 12 11.11 Rochdale 33 13 3.10.

N.Brighton 33:11 10 12 Hartlepools 31 13 6 16 00 Rotherham 35 11 013 39 Chesterfield 35.11 816 60 60 Crewe ...33 10 8 17 68 73 28 Ashington 250 719 80 83 95 Durham..........34 9 5·20, 49, 80, 23. Barrow....38 8 7 20 48 97 23 Wigan

3587.20 43.84 23 Nelson ..33 0 4 20 59 106 22

SCOTTISH LEAGUE: (DIVISION (1)

THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. MONDAY, APRIL 2nd, 1928.

YACHTING.

RACE FOR PRESENTED CUPS.

SATURDAY'S RESULTS,

Fourteen yachts, divided into three classes, took part in the re- sail of the Presented Cups race at the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club' on Saturday.

The course was Channel Rocks (P.). Cunt Rock Buoy (P), and Mark on Line, a distance of 8.1 miles.

Results in each of the classes and dimes were:-

Handicap Olars.

Finish- ing Time. Diana (1)

4.03.00 Rolla (2)

*****...*.04.39 La Lindy (3).............. 4.10. M - Collien (4)

Correct ed Time. 4.01.39

4.04.32 4.00.39 4.09.30

One Design and Osel Glasses.

Finish: Correct

ing Time.

| Juan (2) Aila (3) Halcyon (4) T'heela (5)

Pierrette (3) ...... 4.23.45.

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4.29.14

ed Time. 4.90.99] 4.23.003

4.28.50

4.98,30

4.29.41

4.28.44

4.40.30

Heyward Hoys Class.

QUEEN'S COLLEGE SPORTS.

PRIZES DISTRIBUTED BY

MRS. LEE HYSAN.

HEADMASTER WINS THE VETERAN'S RACE.

The dull weather did not "mar the Annual mecting of the Queen's College Sports held on Saturday at. the School's ground at Causeway Bay. The majority of the competi tors ran their races, and in spite of the weather the meeting was a success. Ground conditions spoilt any chances of records, but quite i good times were established.

The Senior Championship of the College went to Kung Ping Hoi of class C.3B., while the Junior Championship was won by R. N, Azim. of class 3NC.

Mr. Crook, the headmaster of the College won the Veteran's Race, while Mr. Chin Ho Ping, ran u good second being closely challong ed by Sgt. Marriott, the boxing instructor of the College

The prizes were very kindly pre sented by Mrs. Lea Hysan, who in turn was thanked by Mr. Crook for her presence. Thanks were also extended to the officials for their Correct-willing help to make the meeting a

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·∙Lola (4) .... Wing (3)

4.30.31

4.30.34

4.30.34

4.32.3-1 4.33.48 4.33.49€

4,39,38 4.44.02 4.43.25 4.43.95

THE BOAT RACE. EASY VICTORY FOR CAMBRIDGE.

[THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

LONDON, March 31st. The 80th Boat Race, which was rowed on Saturday, was won by Cambridge by the big margin of 10 lengths in 20 mins. 23 secs." Cam- bridge have now won 39 races to Oxford's 10 with one dead beat The King of Afghanistan watched the race from a launch

Following Wind.

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Mr. Lee Hysan's Address.

Mr. Lea Hysan then addressed the big gathering and Mr. C. G. Anderson translated his speech. Mr. Lee Hysan impressed upon the boys the big part sport played in their education and the amount of time given by their masters in instructing in this department of education. He concluded by re- minding them that they would not do better than keep to the slogan "Play the game all the time."

Class F3A were presented with the volley ball prize, and class F2B were runner-up. The Sir Paul Chater Cup for the Hundred Yard's Sprint was presented to Kung Ping Hoi.

The Invitation Relay race result. ed in a win for St. Paul's against SL Joseph's, Central British School, King's College, and Wah Yan. Mr. Lai Puf Yan wou the Chinese masters' race Mr. Chan

Both sides had a "breather "Cheuk Wah being second. after some oar-testing practice at nine o'clock and came out again at 9.30.

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Oficials. The officials for the meeting were.

President: Mr. AH. Crock. Oxford won the toss and chose

Entertainment Committee: Mr. the Middlesex station, but a sudden change in the wind somewhat neu-Lee Hysan, Mr. C. G. Anderson, tralised this advantage.

Mr. Tse Ching Fang, Mr. J. F. Grose, Mr. W. Kay, and Mrs. G. Stubbings.

The water was calm and there was a helping wind when the teams got off at 9.51, Cambridge pulling

to Oxford's 30 Data "Cambridge Lead.

Judges: Mr. W. L. Handyside, Mr. D. M. Richards Mr. S. M. Churn, Mr. K. L. Ch'au, Mr. K. Hung, and Mr. Lo Cheung Jp.

Handicappers: Mr. G, W. Reeve, Mr. L. G. Morgan, Mr. Cheung Wai Fung, and Mr. Yuen Kwok

Starters: Mr. J. C. Fletcher, Mr. M. G. O'Connor, ML G. More gan, Mr. Chu Ho Ping My C Cambridge had a lead of a quar-Choe, and Mr. Chow Ping Un. ter-of-a-length at the Duke's Bend Which was increased to half-length at the mile post. Both crews were then striking 32 The Light Blues led by one-and-a-quarter lengths at Harrods and drawing rapidly away, made it one-and-n-balt nt. Ниел. Hammersmith Bridge, increasing Time Keepers: Mr. W. Kay, Mr. the distance to two-and-a-half. At W. L Handyside, Mr. Lo Man the Doves, however, Oxford had Hin, Mr. Hung Hing Fat, and reduced the lead by half-a-length. “

Mr. Hung Chi Pu Cambridge were three lengths' shead at Chiswick Eyof and were striking 32 to Oxford's 29. By the time the Light Blues had reached Chiswick Steps Oxford had knock ed half-a-length off the lead, but Cambridge made it three again when passing Duke's Meadows. Oxford were shen rowing raggedly and seemed to be distressed.

Big Margin,

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Scorers: Mr. Chan Cheuk Wa. Mr. A. R. Sufbad, and Mr. A. R. Abbas.

Clerks of the Course: Sergt. Marriott; and Prefecta

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Mr. J. C. Fletcher and Ma, G. W, Reeve, Bon. Secretaries

THE KIRIN-TUNHUA RAIL

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The Light Blues were leading eastly at Barnes Bridge and then drew away and passed the winning post 10 lengths ahead. They were TO BE COMPLETED IN 1928. then rowing mell and showing no signs of distress. ....

The Better Crew..

The usual animated scenes at the start were enlivened by the presence of a dozen aeroplanes humming overhead.

JAPANESE SUPPORT.

PEXING, March 19th The Kirin-Tuahua Railway, which has been built with Japanese funds. Cambridge fulfilled anticipations amounting to $15,000,000, will be and led from start to finish and completed at the end of the year or revealed great superiority Oxford early next spring and the whole were unpolished, laboured, scrappy line is 360 fi or about 270 miles in and completely owed out, while length. The line is being built by Cambridge were fresher than any with the co-operation of the South Sino-Japanese railway engineers crew in recent years.

The Cambridge times were: Mile post 4 mine. 17 sees. Hammersmith Bridge (where the race was virtually over) 7 mins, 44

Barnes Bridge 17 minu Finish 20 mins. 23 srca.

H.V.D.C. RIFLE SHOOTING.

RESULTS OF ANNUAL SHOOT

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Manchuria Railway and General Chang Too Hsiang, Tupan of Kirin, in view of its importance, is urging the early completion of the railway so that the vast natura! products of Central Manchuria can be exported to foreign markets.

The iron bridge over the Sungari River will be completed within the present month when construction trains can be run over the whole line; but the formal opening of the railway to trafie will be deferred. until next spring.

The Annual Rifle Meeting of the P. W. D. L. F. A. Pts Hong Kong Volunteer Defence According to the Sino-Japanese Motherwell 35 21 30 80· 43 · 51 · Corps took place yesterday at agivement concerning the construc Rangers.....39 21 6485 3350 Stonecutters Range. Shooting was tion of the Kirin Tunha Railway Celtic 33 9284 83 20 50 fair considering, that the wind and with Japanese loan, which has been Hearts.33 10 5 11 85 48 43

the light were not exceptionally floated through the medium of the good, Ag South Manchuria Railway, the St Mirren 35 18 8 11 73 60 42 Aberdeen.35 1812. 68 5841

locomotive and trafic departments Kilmarnock 05 14 10 11 62 70 38

are under Japanese control while Partick..33 16.5 12 74 56.37

the Chinese Director is Mr. Wei Falkirk 33 16 3 14 74 64 37

Wu Yan, who is concurrent. Direc- St. John

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Up to the present full details of the shoot are not available, but detailed report will appear in a later issue. The results were as follows:

"Was won by No. The Dyer Cup 6-Platoon (Kownofi) with 2802. pts. (City) Second. No. 7 Platoon with 769 pts. Third. No. 5 Platoon (Taikoo) with 700 pointe

The agreement for the construe tion of this hae was algued by Mr Yeh, Kung Cho when he was Minis ter of Communications in 1924 after, The aggregato prize given by Mr the second Chibli-Fengtien war in A, T. Henderson was won by Ple-north China and it was once can- McLennan (No. 6 Platoon) with 114 celled by Kuominchun leaders when points. Bet Cutbill, and Lance Feng Yu Hsiang controlled Peking Segt. F G Goodman tied for in 1925. But Teng's action was not, second place with 113 points Ptacognized by apart as Manchuria Poulton (No.-5.Patoon) we third only obeys Chung Tao Lin's orders. with 110 points

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