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LOCAL FOOTBALL.

ENGLAND BEATS PORTUGAL IN THE **SUNDAY

HERALD" CUP.

ROUGH PLAY AT SOOKUNPOO PENALISED.

WINS FOR POLICE AND H.M.S. SUFFOLK.

Saturday's games resulted as

under:-

Bunday Herald Charity Cup Competition Fizal.

THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, JANUARY 28th,

this stage England began to give of their best for the first time. Need play by Caldicott and Lench led to Goldman netting just out of Beltrao's reach. Encouraged by

· England......... 0 Portugal...... 3 this success, the English forwards

Hong Kong League-Division II.

proceeded to get together in irte Queen Res..... 5 B.A. Res...side further ahead. Portugal made sistible style, and Leach had his St. Joseph'a... 4 Eastern F.C.... 2 belated attack but England came S. China "B" 3 S. Units Bsc. 1 back for Goldman to score the best China Ath. Res. 2 R.A.F.

goal of the match.

Result:

S. China A" 1 Kowloon

·K.O.S.B. r. Club de Recreio Res. not played.

·

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Friendlies. H.M.S. Suffolk 2 Kowloon 1 H.E. Police... 3 South China... 2

LEAGUE TABLES TO DATE.

Division I,

+

Gomis'

P. W. D. L. F. A. P. South China. 19, 1913 10 Queen's Regt. 13 9 2 3 34 10 19 China Athletic 117 3.18 18 17 H.K. Police... 13 7 3 3 21 15 17 K.O.S.B. 23 3 2 4 20 14

19 6 0 6 20 24, 12 R.A............. Club de Rec. 12 4 3 5 33 27 11 Kowloon F.O. 12 34 3 11 7 10 Royal Navy... 12 4 1 7,21 20 0 H.K.F.C. 1123 6 15 39 7 Small Units... 13 0.0 13 8 54. 0 Division II,

Goals P. W. D. L. F. A. P. R. Navy Res 12 10 1 1 58 11 21 K.O.S.B. Res. 11 9 1 1 59 11 19 Queen's R. R. 10 7 2 139.13 18 China Ath. R. 0 7 1 123 3 15 S. China "B' 13 8 5 23 29 14 K.F.C. Res... 13 3 3 3 14 35 11 Eastern E..... 12 3 4 5 1993 10 R.A.F.

13 47 25 31.10

9

St. Joseph's 14 4 2 8 19 17 10 S. China "A" 14 1 76 16 30 9 8. Units Res. 13 3 3 9 17 47 R.A. Res... 11 3 2 6 19:39 8 C., de Ree. R. 1a a 8 13 4

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ENGLAND PORTUGAL.

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England.

Portugal.

#

3

England: Mott; Wynac, Hooper Everest, Hill, Cantor; Barkham, Stock, Goldman, Leach and Cal dicutt.

Portugal: Beltrao: Silva-Netto, Xavior; C. Remedios, A. Remedios Assumpcao B. Gosano, Ward, A. Gosaño, Rocha and Brown. Referees Mr. F. Smith.

2.

DIVISION 'II.

QUEEN'S REGT.

R.A.

These team met on the Chatham Road ground, the result being a win for the Queen's by five goals to one.

SATURDAY'S CRICKET.

CHINESE R.C.. STAGE ANOTHER SURPRISE.

LIEUT-COL. WYATT'S FINE BOWLING FEAT.

The interest of Saturday's cricket League match in which the Chinese was centred in the only Senior

R.D. gave the pricket enthusiasts yet another surprise by defeating las year's champions by 33 runs.

Once again. W. C. Hung did fine bat He was ably assisted by W. H. work for his side both with ball and

Bling who batted for 57 runs.

In the Junior games, Lieut-Col. Wyatt gave a fine exhibition of bowling against the C.C.C. 2nd XI. and took 7 wickets for 9 runs. His Performance included the hat- trick." The I.R.C. defeated the R.A.0.0.

Five friendly games were played with interesting results. The "Club”· defeated the Civil Service, and the K.C.O entertained an Army XI. whom they defeated. The Club 2nd XI. also defeated the Civil Service. End, while Club de Recreio gave the Police a trouncing.

FIRST DIVISION,

The Queen's pressed from the kick off and Thurlow gave them an early lead. Queen's scored from a mi CHINESE R.C. t. kick by a defender and a penalty kick. The R.A. then made their effort and Bridgeman scoring.

UNIVERSITY.

On their own ground at Causeway Bay, the Chinese B.C. defeated the

Half-time: Queen's 3, R.A.: The Queen's scored two more and the Gunners were hard pressed | University by 33 runs. The Chinese when the final whistle sounded. Score, Queen's 3, R.A. 1.

ST. JOSEPH'S ». EASTERN:

On St. Joseph's ground, Happy Valley, St. Joseph's won by four goals, to two. In the first ball. Sousa netted for St. Joseph's but Omar, later, put on two goals for the College team and Dallah scored twice for Eastern. Yui added the fourth goal for St. Joseph's.

R.A.F. . CHINESE ATHLETIC.

batted first and thanks to the con tributions by W. C. Hung (31) and W. H. Sling (57) the side were able to declare with 139 rune for 8 wickets. Guterres showed the best average with three wickets for 22

rune

(Continued on next Column).

FRIENDLIES.

POLICE. SOUTH CHINA.

D. Anderson (19), was the only 'Varsity man to make a stand, and the side were dismissed for a total af 100 runs W. C. Hung also. con- tributed materially towards the dis- missal by taking 8 wickets for 37

runa.

Scores -

. Hung Gittins

Chinese R. O..

b.w, b S. F.

C. Choa, e. E A. Lee, b

Guterres

等

..... $ W. C. Hung, c Anderson, b

Samy

.......31

W. H. Sling, e F. I. Zim-

marn, b Guterres

Ng Sze Kwong, run out JL. Youngsaye, 1.b.w, b

Guterres

57 7

W. H. Kwan, not outs G. Chue, c A. A. Rumjahn,

b Anderson..... HC Hang, b'A. T. Lec 0 A. Hung, not out......

Extras

.............10.

Total (for 8 wits., dec.)..139

H Ching did not bat

Bowling Analysis.

A. T. Lee 5. V. Gittins Guterres

·Samy

O V. RW. 8 4 31 18 14 39

4 16 11 6 10 Lam........... 7 2 24 A. A. Rumjabr. 7 1 91

University.

Anderson

A. A. Rumjahn, e Ng Sze

Kwong, b W. C. Hung... 6. D. J. N. Anderson, not out.. 49 E A. Loe, e Chué, b Ching à F. I. Zimmern, c Ng Sze

Kwong, b W. C. Hung A. P. Guterres,

Hung

W. C.

C. W. Lam, c H Hung, b Ng

Sze Kwong

....... 12 S. V. Gittins, e H. Hung, b

W. C. Hung

D. K. Samy, b W. C. Hung... A. T. Lee, W. C. Hung D. Laing, b W. C. Hung...... L. T. Ride, b W. C. Hung..

Extras

Total

Bowling Analysis.

W. C. Hung H. Ching

0...M.

%100

.11 1 37 8

D 1 37

Ng Sze Kwong.... 5 Q 93

SECOND DIVISION.

GOWER C.C.

I

A good crowd turned out to wit- ness the game on the Hong Kong F.C. ground, between England and Portugal in the final game of the Bunday Herald Charity Cup Competition. Among those present "were Hon. Mr. Southorn, C.M.G. and Mrs. Soathorn. Capt. A. J. In Whyte, A.D.C., and Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Dyer. The full band of the Queen's Royal Regiment under the baton of Mr. Perry, played selec-appeared to settle down and had to adapt themselves to the condiXI. by 76 rans. An outstanding tions before the kick off and during the better of the exchanges, Jarvis tions, and a high win was blowing in goal played well but Li Fong-proceeded to bombard the Police was the outstanding figure on the field. Just before half-time be cut in from the wing and beat Jarvis Half-time: Police 0, 8. China 0. with a low drive.

This second division League match was played on the Kowloon F.C. ground, and resulted in a win at King's Park on Saturday, and

These teams played a "Friendly" RE AND SIGNALS ». CRAIGEN. for the Athletic by two goals to one. Police snatched a victory by the odd From an early raid on the Chinese goal in five. Play was fast and in- goal Plunkett opened the scoring, teresting throughout, the result be The IA.F. continued to press but ing in doust right up to the final after two corners The Athletic whistle. South China were the Erst

the interval:

The Cup Presentation. At the close of the game, Mrs. Southern presented the Cup to Wynne, England' captain. Before making the presentation. Mr. W. E. Hollands, Hos. Becretary Hong Kong FA remarked that the gate proceeds were given to charity. Since the competition was in- augurated in 1925, over $15,000 had been given to charities, local and foreign, last season's record being over $7,600. The game just con eluded had brought to a close a very interesting competition. On behalf of the H.K.F.A

goal, but Clarke gave a grand dis- play

At Happy Valley the Royal Engin cers and Royal Corps of Signals de. leated the Craigengower C.0. 2nd feature of the match was the fine bowling of Lieut.-Col Wyatt, who took 7 wickets for a meagre total of 8 runs. The feat included the

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FRIENDLY, MATCHES,

HKCC

CSCC

1929,

HOME

Playing on their "own ground, Hong Kong CC. defeated Civil Service CC by nine wickets.

The visitors went in first but were dismissed for a total of 78. F Baker (17) and B. D. Evans (16) were the highest scorers. Rev. Quick was in fine bowling form and took six wickets for 30, and Parker tools 3 for 11.

The Cricket Club replied with 173 runs for wickets. A. W. Hay- ward and the Rev. Quick contribut- ed 31 runs apiece and H. Owen Hughes made 13. Edmonds showed the best analysis with 7 wickets for 39 runs.

Scoree

P|

Hong Kong C.C.: 173 for 9. Civil Service C.C.: 76.

KOWLOON C.C. 1.«AN ARMY XI.

FOOTBALL RESULTS.

FOURTH ROUND OF F.A. CUP COMPETITION.

READING AND CHELSEA CONQUER.

RANGERS STILL WINNING.

The fourth round of the Football Association Cup competition was tronuovïly contested on Saturday, and Sya replays are neces- sary, Ay expected, Manafeld Town and the Corinthians were eliminated by Division I. teams.

Blackburn Rovers, last season's winners, received a strong challenge from Derby County and failed to reach a decision. Two other Division I. teams, Liverpool and Bolton, also drew, Clapton Orient, a Division II. team, drew with the Villa Burnley did not ahine on their own ground, being firmly held by the Division III. Southern team, Swindon, in a draw producing six goals. Reading and Chelsea, Division II. teams,, defeated their seniors, Sheffield United and Birmingham. Ten goals were scored between the two teams in the Southern Section Derby, Bournemouth, sur- viving for the fifth round.

Several League fixtures were also carried out, but leading positions all round remain as before. Fulham strengthened their position at the top of the Southern Section by accounting for Queen's Park Rangers, their closest rivals, by five clear goals. Northampton climbed to second place in this Section. The Soot- tish Rangers still continus unbeiten.

Results of Saturday's matches, including replays in the Scottish Cup competition, and revised League tables are appended:-

F.A CUP MATCHES.

[THROUGH RITER'S AGENCY.]

Playing, at Kowloon, the K.C.C. defeated an Army XL by 29, runs. Kowloon batted first and made 185 rana for 7 wickets (declared), af which R. E, H. Oliver made 65 runs

Fourth Round. and A. W. Ramsay 48.- F. Goodwin Blackburn. I. Derby ...... contributed 20. Lt. Col. Christian Manchester U. 0 Bury

Huddersfield... 3 Leeds U.0 bowled well and took wickets for Liverpool... 0 Bolton

Aston Villa...

50.

Clapton

Swaneca

3 Swindon

Bradford C. Mansfield

a Corinthians

1 Sheffield U...

The Army team started shakily Leicester Burnley with the loss of five wickets for 17 Portsmouth runs. It A. E. Masson succeeded Arsenal in knocking up 82 runs, and revived West Ham the chances for a win. Capt. J. D. Reading Vedder (25) was the only following Chelsea 1 Birmingham... batsman to make a stand and the West Brom... Middlesbro" side was dismissed with 150 runs. F. Millwall

Crystal Fal... Goodwin took six wickets for 42. Plymouth... 0 Bradford

Bournemouth... 6 Watford ........ Scores

.

Kowloon C.C.: 185 for 7 An Army XL: 139 runs,

HE.C.C. 2nd XI v. C.S.C.C.

2nd XI.

Blackburn 30 13 3 6.49 34 31 Leeds.....25 13 4 8 52 30 30 Aston Villa 23 13 3 9 38. 51 29 Huddersfield 28 11 6 9 54 39 28 Leicester 11 68 61 48 28 1. Derby 12 4 10 51 41 Liverpool.25 10 6 8 37 39 Everton 28 12 3 11 43-40 Bolton 20 11 11 43 44. Burnley ... 11 3 12 58 74

0 Arsenal ......26 8 8 10 44 48 24 3 Sheffield U. 28 5 12 34 50 23 0 Newcastle...27 11 2 14 43 19 24 0 Manch City 23 9 6 10 54 55 24 Birmingham 24 9 4°11 48 50 92 West Ham.. 8 6 12 47 81 29 Cardiff...267 7.12 31 33 81 QPortemouth 25 10 0 18 34 63

Bury 6 3 12 31 52 19 Match, Um. 25 4 012 34 31 17

DIVISION II.

Home wind 9, away wins 2, drawn 5. Goals scored: Home 94, away 10.. ENGLISH LEAGUE.

Division” I. Cardiff ..........◊ Sheffield U..... Manchester C. 5 Everton

Division I. Bristol C... 3 Blackpool Port Vale.......1 Stoke Preston ......0 Southampton...

Playing on their own ground, Civil Service C.C. 2nd XI. lost to Hong Kong C.C. 2nd XI. by 7 wickets.

The home team batted first. and made 64 runs. E. F. Wentlake (17) | Tottenham...... 3 Notts C. and F. E. Booker (13) were highest Division III (Southern), scorers. J. A. Summers took 7 Charlton wickets for 13.

Coventry

3 Brighton 1: Southend

1.

P. W, D. L. F. A. Ft. Middlesbro' 26 13 7 6 60 49 33 Chelsea...23 13 9 4 43 31 33 S'thampton 26 13.4 47. 91 31 e Notts C86 19 7 7 50 38 31 Bradford...95 13 3 9 39 44 29 Stoke 28 11 7 8 43 2929 Grimsby 25 12 6 8 51 429 2 Millwall 25 11 8 49, 47-98 Blackpool ...26 12 3.11 55 49 1 Preston....20 11 5 10 53 49 Hull....28 10 7 8 43 44 Wolved...23 10 6 9 5445 20 West Broin. 25. 10 5 10 43 46 25 Notte For...5 8 7.10 42 48,23 3 Queen'a P.R... o Tatteriham 26 10 3 13 45 34 23 Merthyre Reading 25 8 7 10 49 57 93 Barnsley 4 12. 28 43 22 Bristol C....20 9 3 13 40 51 21 Swansea 23 7 6 12 33 49 20 Port Vale...28 9 16 41...52 19 Clapton...95 6 7 13 25 50 17 Oldham .....95 7 3 13 29 4, 17

DIVISION III, (SOUTH).“

P. W. D. L. F A. Ft. Fulham 3 15 35 68 24 35 Northants 28.14 57 63 33. 33.

The Club and team replied with | Fulham 111 runs, of which W. K. Tait (48) | Luton and E. R. West (16) were top Northampton... 4 Exeter for 30 and Eldridge took 3 for 44. scorers Westlake took 7 wickets Torquay 2 Walsall

Gillingham 1. Brentford

CLUB DE RECREIO ». POLICE R.C.

Division I. (Northern). Accrington...... 2 Crewe ... Carlisle 1 Rotherham Chesterfield.... Doncaster..... Halifax.......... 2 Barrow Visiting Happy Valley, the Club Hartlepools.... Wigan de Recreio easily defeated the New Brighton 1 South Shields

Lincoln... ...... 1 Stockport..... Police R.C. The Police batted first Rochdale Nelson and made 75 runs of which W. E. Southport 3 Darlington Meadows made 18 and S. Randle 12. Wrexham... 4 Ashington Sousa took five wickets for 23 runs

The second half opened sensation-performance of the "hat-trick." Except for an occasional break- away by the Air Force the Chinese ally, McGreavy opening the scoring

Batting first, the "Sappers" this half, and Ng Tak Wing put his Brittain's centre. held the upper hand throughout with a beautiful header from side ahead with a goodshot.

"South

China compiled 100 runs before being dis-and-Xavier two wickets for one run. were not long in equalising, Feng missed. Col. Skinner (23) and

The Recreio replied with 136 runs, Alves (30) were highest scorers. T. H, King took five wickets for 41.

Scores

Result:

RAF.tabu China Athletic

די

SMALL UNITS. SOUTH, CHINA "B."

Unpleasant incidents marred this In making the presentation, Mrs. Southorn heartily congratulated League match at Sockunpoo yester. Wynne and his team. Before leaving day. Lavender of the Small Units Mra, Southern sent for A. Gosano, was sent off the field during the Portugal's captain, and congratulat second half for striking an oppon.. ed him and his team on the finent, and at the conclusion of the game they had put up that after

noon.

At the close of the presentation, Miss Paula Hollands, the daughter of the Secretary, presented Mrs. Southorn with a bouquet of roses in a silver holder tied with the colours of the Hong Kong Football Associa-

tion.

The Play. An interesting game was witness ed, with Portugal more than hold- ing their own until 15 minutes from time, when England were suddenly

match several of the other players exchanged blows, before the Referee was able to maintain order.

The opening half was contested in a perfectly fair spirit, and play was fast and interesting. Ip Kum Ling scored for South China in the first ten minutes, after which Small Units had the better of the ex- changes, and got on terms through Dolling

Halftime: Small Units 1, South China "B" 1.

King Chung beating Clarke from Lieut. Macdonald (24) were the best of which M. F. Finnu (38) and H. A.

just outside the penalty area. Police fought back with some fine long passing

their movements, tactics being

rewarded

when Gowans regained the lead from Shepherd's centre, South China left their final spurt a little too late, but right an time Chu Kwok Lam converted a centre from Ip Pak Wah.

Result:-

Police.

South, China

3

2 Police: Clarke; Oram, Muir. Brittain; Hudson, Jessop, Gowans; Fraser, Johnston, McGreevey and Shepherd. *

South China: Lam Tai Shing; Lee Tin Sang, Chan Ho Lit; Leung Wing Tak, Pang Wah Hing, Leung Wing Chun; Lai Ting Tool, Chu Kwek Lam, Fung King Chung, Lau Mau and Ip Fak Wah,

...

Referee: Mr. Estall.

contributors while D. Fritz took four wickets for 40 runs.

Lieut.-Col Wyatt and L-Corpl. Durand ran through the Craigen- Durand took three wickets for. 7. gower, team for a total of 24 runs,

runs. Lieat. Col. Wyatt dismissed three batsmen-W. E. Way, Y. Abbis, and W. A. Youngsaye with out any runs being scored from his bowling.

Scores:

R. E. and Signals Craigengower

KOWLOON C.C. v.

NAVY

100

24

ROYAL

At King's Park, the Royal Navy 2nd XI; defeated Kowloon C.C. ad

galvanized into action, and put on the play, but, were at fault, with KOWLOON v. H.M.S. SUFFOLK. {II by four wickets Batting first,

four goals in quick succession, thus running out winners by six goals to three Portugal caused a thrilf the opening minute, A. Gosano re- ceiving from Brown and shooting just wide of the post. The opening goal was a peculiar one, Stock sending hoross a centre. which swerved into goal, Beltrao misjudg ing the ball and ranking no attempt

Small Units continued to dominate their shooting. For South China Chan Chit Mog, scored twice.

Result:

Small Units South Ching

"B"

SOUTH CHINA "A". KOW- LOON.

Kowloon Reserve team are

J

A

Half-time Howloon, HMS.

The second half opened in favour

Kowloon made 130 runs, of which N. Mackay (62) and F. Smith (20) were highest scorers The Navy's ; bowling was consistent and Bradley took four wickets for 38

The Navy replied with 131 for six.

14

Scores:

Kowloon C.C. 130 Royal Navy: 131 for 6

· B.A.O.C. v. ÍR.C.?

Club de Recreio Police R. C.

........ 139

75

Queen's P.R. 25-12 8 5 45 37 32 ....Plymouth 24 13 6 40 30 31

......

SCOTTISH LEAGUE.

Division I. Clyda

Queen's Park... Cowdenbeath... 2 Partick Dundee. "Falkirk...

Hearts Kilmarnock Raith

I Hibernians Aberdeen Celtic

0 Hamilton

Ayr

ELECTRIC R.C. A. R. MINU'S Rangers Airdrie

St Mirren...... 2 St. Johnstone Third, Lanark Motherwell

XL

SCOTTISH CUP.

SECOND ROUND DRAW COMPLETE.

Luton ........24 14 3 7 514 31 Coventry .25 12 6 8 43 30 30 Charlton .23 12 36 40 33 29. Swindon 24 11 5 8 49 49 5 Crystal P....23 11 5 7 42 41 Bournem'th 23 10 8 7. 47.40 Southend 24 8 8 8 44 Walsall 24 9 8 9 46 Watford 3 11 2 10 38 Brentford 25 9 5 11 36 39 Torquay.4 10 2 12 44 47. 0 Brighton ...93 6 3 14 33 50 10 Gillingham 23 7 6 14 32 48.19 2 Bristol R..24 7 3 14 32 49 17

Merthyr.25 6 5 14 31 81 Norwich...23 2 2 14 32 40 19 Newport 24.4.8 14 31' 48.34' Exeter......24 4 6 14 34 33 14

DIVISION III, (NORTH).

0

17

Electric RC. lost to A. E. Minu's In high scoring match, the team by six wickets, The Electric batted first and declared with 183 runa. for 8 wickets. CE. Gabagan made 64 runs, F. E. Akehurst con-

The postponed match in the first-

P. W. D. L. F. A. Pi. tributed 42 and W. N. Murdock round of the Scottish Cup com- Stockport 28 18 5 578 40 37 made 32, A. R. Minu showed the petition between Bredalbane and Bradford C. 23 14 8 5 72 32 34 best analysis by taking four wickets Brechin bas been decided, Brechin Wrexham...26 13 8 5 62 43 for 34..

winning 60..

Doncaster, 25 12 7 6 48 In the replay, Raith entered the Carlisle 28 12 7 8 și second round by deleating Beath Wigan 24 19 6 7 41 by four goals to one.

Crewe ........28 12 8 47 The other first round postponed Lincola 28 11 8 9 83 46 fixture between Dunkeld-Birnam S. Shields...26 11 89 31 44 and Clackmannan was again Rochdale 69 7 10 81 played owing to frost intervening, N. Brighton 25 10 5 10: 45 but as Dunkeld-Birnam are unable Halifax .....20

Mr. A. R. Minu's XI. replied with 104-for 4 wickets (declared) of which A. K. Minu made 77, A. R. Minu 40, T. Ali 32, and A. Esmail 31 runs. Gahagan took two wickets for 53.

Scores:-

A. R. Minu's XI.: 105 for 4

wickets declared. Electric R.C: 183 for 8 wickets

declared

LEAGUE TABLES.

mannan.

45 26 9 34 34° 25

to arrange a midweek game the Tranmere...24 12 111 43 45.23 tie has been awarded to Clack Nelson 7 11 0 18 52 55 25 Rotherham 26 0 0 11 38:50 24 Chesterfield 24 10 3 11 48 48 23 Southport 25 9 4 12 48 60 22 Accrington 24 8 3 13 38 52-19 Darlington 28 7 5 14 43- 56 19 Barrow...25 6 6.18 38 53 18. Hartlepools 27 86 18 29 73 17 Ashington 28 6 4 18 31 yy -

The draw is now complete for the accond round matches to be played next Saturday, the teams being as under:- The positions in the League to Third Lanark

Division. L.

P. W. D. L Pte. Kowloon CC. .... 823 19 Hong Kong C

2 20 8 Indian R.CZ #19 Chinese R.C,

2 1 37 Civil Service. 5 1 318 Craigengower.... 7 1 2 8 6 University 3 1 1 1 4 Royal Navy & 1 1 24 Royal Artillery. 2

1 3

Playing at home in this Friendly Match Kowloon lost to H.39 Suffolk by two goals to one.

The sailor, kicked off and com- menced an immediate rush on the Kowloon goal. Play was then very even but Spary shot right at Lang- land from a penalty. The Suffolk wickets. Amr. Bradley made 37 date are:- were getting slightly the bet ruins and Comdr. Stanley 33. Smith to save. England were on the at-greatly, improved side and did, well

of matters at this stage, tack for some time, but the for- to share the points at Caroline Hil and shortly before half time Thomp showed the best average with two wards missed several chances on Saturday. In fact, the home opened the scoring for his side wickets for 17. through failure to shoot quickly. team were outplayed for the greater with a shot which gave Stokes little Portugal on the other hand, were part of the second half, and with chance, splendidly served at forward, with better shooting Kowloon would have Suffolk A. Gosano leading his colleagues in won. Play opened with a strong brilliant style. The equaliser came attack by Kowloon, but South of Kowloon but the Suffolk soon got when A. Gosano gave Ward a pass China replied. and Angus stopped from which be enabled the inside shots from Tim Yuk On and Ko going and Peacock ecored from close right to beat Mott from close range. Shek Wai, South China took then. Kowloon strove hard to reduce Play continued even and Bench lead shortly before the interval, the lead, but the visitors defence scored with

& beautiful drive. Wan Kin. Chuen netting from a had shifted to inside right, met a was sound. At last. Spary, who Recreio were not long in arreara, corner. Ward and A. Gasano going through The visitors started the second centre from Miles and beat Lang England's defence with a series of half with plenty of dash, and Black land.

lock sent across a perfect centre which was missed by all the inside forwards in turn, Moss was play- ing well in the centro, distributing Kowloon: Stokes; Robson, Pile: accurate passes to both wings, Hedley, Easterbrook, Eventually this player, equalised Hayes, Allen, Bliss, Spary and from a free kick.

Moles. Beault:

H. M. 8. Suffolk 1 Langland; Woodruff, Miller; Onion, Corderry. Berret Collington, dlcrriton, Peacock, Thompson, and Stapleton,

short passes.

Soon after A. Goedno scered owing to a misunderstanding be tween Mott and Hooper.

Half-time: Englard 2, Portugal 3. The game was restarted in a shower of rain. England were well on top but could do everything but score against the Portuguese .de- Tonjen Lenok, however, brought the scores level from a penalty.

rom

South China"

"(Continued on nezt Dolumn)

L

Result :-

Kowloon

HM.8. Suffolk

Dowinan

Rangers Murrayfield Aberdeen

Clyde

Bathgate

#.St, Mirren.

v. Partick T

#. Arbroath:

Queen's Park.

v. Hamilton.. #. Raith. Albion Rovers v Clackamar. Kilmarnock .7. Bo'ness.

Brechin

Celtic

Cowdenbeath

#. Dundee

East Stirling. Airdrie. Fraserburgh 2.Dumbarton. At Sookunpoo the Indian B.C.

Queen O' Bouth v. Falkirk. defeated the Royal Army. Ordnance

Stenhousemuir v. Division II. Corps by two wickets. The visitors

Ayr United P. W. D. L Pts. St. Johnstone batted first and compiled 38 runs. Indian R.C. 2nd 110 11.28 Pte. Brooks (20) and Pte. Garner RE, and S....... 9 7 0 2 21 (20) were highest scorers. A. 8. H.K.0.0. End... 7 6 0.118 Suffiad took 5 wickets for 33. The C.C.C. 2nd 10 4-24 14: home team replied, with 100 runs. Recreio:10 4 X 5 13 Sidar Khan (20) and A. Batt (38) K.C.C. 2nd 8 3 3 2 12 were among those who made sub- C.S.C.C. 2nd 9 3 24 11. stantial contributions, while Morgan University and 52 213 took 6 wickets for 48, and Corbett BIA.B.C78230 took three for, 34.

Royal Navy 2nd 021 37 Police Be Co 88: 1 Eletro 1.0.m

RLO.CL

Bearcs

·ERC.

100

Dundee United. v. Armadale. #Motherwell.

LEAGUE TABLES. The English League Tables and Scottish League Table (Division 1.), up to and including matches com- pleted on Saturday are appended:

ENGLISH LEAGUE DIVISION I.

PWD LT LA Pts

Bunderland 2013 5 8 62° 44°/31

SCOTTISH LEAGUE.

Rangers

DIVISION E

P. W. D. L. F. A..Pt 94.22% 0; 77: 19 48 Hearts27 17 4 8.74 38-38 Motherwell 28 14 7 5 58 46 33 Aberdeen ...27 13 4 10 50 48 30. Celtic.23 12 6 39 31 29 St Mirren 25 11 6 8 50 50 28 Bt. J'stone 26 10 8 8 41 44 28 Kilmarnock 27.13 5 11 59 50 27 Hibernians 25 10 5 10 37 35 25 Falkirk.....25 10 4 11 51 30 24 Partick23 10:48.61 44 24 3rd Lanark 279 6 13 53 63 Cowdenb'th 28 10 3 13 38 43 23

Queen's Pk, 248 5 11 60 56 21 Dundee.26 8 13 44 44 21: Ayr .20 8 5 12 48 62 21 Hamilton .25 7 5 13-3462-19 Clyde

Raith R

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253.17 31 16 13