KNOTTY, SOCCERTM PROBLEMS..
Mr. Arnold Josephs, the Interna- tional and Cup Final Reforce, writing in the Daily Express
SAYS:-
That a referee knows no fear is an old adage. This is unquestion ably one of the main characteris tics of the Soccer referee, and to control the game according to the iws is his sole aim,
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itself may not be suspended. In such a case the club is prohibited. from playing within a railius of six miles from its ground.
Where a director or a member of the committes of a club is suspend. ed or removed from the association, his office is automatically vacated. He is not eligible to sit on the board of directors or committee of any club, and is not allowed to take part in football or football management until he has obtained the consent of the Football Associa tion or the county association which imposed the suspension or removal from the association.
I am constantly being asked, "How can I become referee 1" First and foremost, I place physical fitness.
There are many times, however, during the course of games when spectators do not always agree with the decisions of the governing offi cial, with the result that we oc
The regulations of the Football casionally hear of anseemly incid ents occurring after, the match. Association concerning the control of referees insist that all candidates Although uncomplimentary
must be examined as to their know marks may at times be heard from some section or other, the gratify-ledge of the laws of the game. This ing feature is the fact that these examination is usually carried out by the referees committee of the are always in the minority.
county association in which the candidate resides, and the necessary form of application is obtainable from the secretary of that county association.
It is just as well that the public should know with what authority we act. Briefly, the referee is the sole judge, and full protection must be afforded him in carrying out
The examination is, bral, and in- his duties. The Football Associa- cludes an eyesight and colour test tion have deemed it essential to by a card issued by the Football isste instructions concerning this Association. The laws of the game are most clearly set out, and the matter, and all clubs connected with the Association must have bills
official instructions" and decisions printed and posted in their groundsgiven in the Referees Chart issued hy the Football Association, and threatening with expulsion any person who is guilty of insulting published by Henry Good and Son,
Ltd.. or improper condbet towards the referee." •
E.C.2. at 4d..
Sonte people imagine that having aid for admission they may use whatever language they like and conduct themselves as they desire. Clubs are expected-to provide a private way for players and oficiala From the playing, ground to the dressing-room
wherever this is heneticable. Most of the bigger clubs have carried out this and have benefited by it.
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Moor-lane, London,
Failure to pass this examination means that the candidate may not again present himself within a period of three months.
I have often been asked how a
referee can gain promotion. Many imagine that it is obtained by ex- amination. This is there is only the initial examina request,tion, which concerns the knowledge
It is perhaps interesting to fol. lowers of Socver to know that any misconduct towards a referee away from the held of play will be dealt with as if the offence had been com. mitted on the field. There have been occasions recently when a few have shown their disapproval in rather a physical manner.
not so, for
of the laws, to pass. This alone, however, will not bring progress. It is the application of these laws by the referee which determines his progress.
Referees are divided into three classes, as follows.
com-
Class 1-Referees whose petency is guaranteed by the county association. Referees of experience recommended for F.A. Cup ties are starred.
THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 1930.
F.A. BAN ON RANGERS.
DRASTIC ACTION FOLLOWS REFEREE'S REPORT.
UNRULY SPECTATORS,
The Scottish Football Associa- tion recently ordered the Queen's Park Rangers ground at Shepherd's Bush to be closed for a fortnight. As a result the club has had to postpone two matches-the London Combination game against Chelsea and the Third Division League match with Conventry City.
According to the official notifica- tion of the Football Association's decision received this action has been taken naa result of the report sont in by Mr. C. E. Lines, of refereed the Birmingham, who match between the Rangers and Northampton Town at Shepherd's Bush on January 18. That match was won by Northampton by two goals to none.
The official notification issued by the Football Association stated: "The referee reported misconduct of the spectators at the conclusion of the match. Stanes were thrown and windows were smashed. The police also reported that there was demonstration on the part of spectators and that foul language
was used.
"We, the F.A., have decided. upon the report made by the police and the referee, that the ground be closed for 14 days from the 18th inst. The club are also ordered to post notices on their ground warn ing the spectators that any fur ther misconduct may lead to the closing of the ground for a longer period."
list to a supplementary list of re- ferees, from which promotion As made to the list proper.
In the Football League each club cominates two lineamen resident within the area of their own section, but unless they are already on the League list and actively engaged in refereeing they must be under forty years of age.
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HORNED TOADS IN À "DERBY.".
TWO HUNDRED ENTRIES FOR THE RACE,
Horned toads took the place of horses in a freak race staged at Tusson. Arizona recently by the members of a local club, the ovent drawing a "gate of more than £800.
Prizea totalling £50 were offered for the first three past the post, and details of the race were no sooner circulated than there began a intensive hant for specimens eligible for entry.
ROUND THE COURTS.
HOUSEBREAKING-IN A
SAMPAN!
PENINSULA HOTEL RELAY.
DANCE PROGRAMME ON SATURDAY.
That boarding a sampan and PICKPOCKET'S RECORD.
stealing clothing was tantamount to breaking into a house was the Arrested on a charge of pocket, comment made at Kowloon Magis. Smith, when a Chinese pleaded picking, a Chinese who was brought track yesterday by Mr. Whyte
It is many months since a local before Mr. Wbyte-Smith, at the guilty to attempting to steal a
was broadcast, but Kowloon Magistracy, pleaded bundle of clothes from a sampan hotel band
listeners will again have the plea Inspector Marks, prosecuting. sure of listening to one in their guilty and was sentenced to twelve in the Yaunati Typhoon Shelter.
own homea on Saturday when the months bard labour. The defen- said that the complainant, who was dant, in 1927, had served a sentence sleeping on board the sumpan, was band of the Peninsula Hotel will be aroused by a noise, and on awaken-"on the air" from 10 to 11,30 p.m. of three months for the same ing saw the defendant collecting a bundle of clothing. When the offence.
alarm was raised, the man jumped into the water, but he walked into the arms of A constable as he stepped ashore,
Sentence of six weeks' hard labour was imposed.
CYCLIST FINED.
Two hundred toads were finally captured and formally entered tor the race. Special "stibles" were
Chinese cyclist who hurriedly erected, and in the carly outs were arranged that led to con- hours of the morning secret try-charged with riding on the side of siderable ante-post wagering.
The course was a huge circle painted on the floor of the prin sipul dance hall. There were no jockeys, and "bumping was not prohibited.
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Was
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ANOTHER FORM OF CRUELTY.
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A Chinese was fined 83 charge of causing avoidable cruelty to four chickens by carrying them suspended by the legs.
By arrangement with, and the kind permission of, the manage ment of the Hong Kong & Shanghai Hotels a special dance programme suitable for broadcasting is being prepared, and will be relayed from the roof garden.
As on previous occasions danes selections will be interspersed with instrumental solos, The relay will be preceded by recorded music from the Studio from & p.m.
SACRED CONCERT FROM ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL.
ARRANGED FOR PALM SUNDAY
the road was summoned before Mr. Whyte-Smith yesterday when be pleaded guilty and was fined $10.
Sub-Inspector Chester Woods told his Worship that the defendant was The starter fred his pistol. The finishing post was any part of the carrying three kerosine tins on
According to Inspector Stimson, painted circle, but most of the en-back of his machine and one on trants seemed to suffer from stage each side of the handle bars. He the defendant had the legs of the fright and clustered together in a collided with a rieksha and couldfowl tied and attached to a piece of rattan with their heads hanging
An interesting transmission will writhing mass.
have been charged with failing to downwards. The rattan was secur
Sunday, April 13, when a sacred have full control and also with ed to a bicycle on which the defen-be effected by the local Station on
dant was riding, negligent driving The Police, how-
concert by the St. John's Cathedral choir organised by Mr. F. Mason. A.R.C.O.. L.T.C.L, will be broad- ever. had only preferred one charge.
Cast
A mere twenty-five responded to the starting signal, and as they crawled lazily across the boards it actually seemed, in one or two in stances, as though they responded when their names were called.
City of Willcox, owned by a uni. versity professor, finally won by an extremely short neck from an- other reptile named Lemonaid.
SIX "NO-BALLS"
SUCCESSION.
IN
REMARKABLE INCIDENT AT
MELBOURNE.
There was a remarkable incident in the match between Western Aus- tralia and Victoria, which was played at Melbourne recently. The wicket. Barlow, called out "No- umpire at the batsman's end of the ball" to six successive deliveries sent down by the West Australian fast bowler, R.. Halcombe, who was adjudged to have thrown the ball. With the evident intention of not The League referees' list consists continuing to bow! Halcombe toss of fifty referees, while the supples this ball to his captain, Richard mentary list does not exceed thirty. Bryant. After a short discussion. Vacancies that may arise during however, he finished the over, out a season in the referees' list are
only bowled at medium pace. The profilled from the supplementary list,
umpire at the bowler's end was ap- one
and those in the supplementary list parently satisfied with the delivery, are filled from the nearmen's list.
for he did not call ont once. Just this. O'Brien, ono of before Victoria's opening hatsmen, was, struck on his right hand and had to retire.
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it states in the rules of the as
Class 2-Other, senior referdes. Class 3-Junior referees. sociation that the council shall have power enreerning misconduct to
Promotion Rules. order the offending nasociation,
It is definitely stated that Jeague, combination, club. player,.
must be made from official; member, of spectator to be motion removed from the association, sus-class to the other
Where neutral linesmen are re- pended for a stated period, or
quired qualified referees are ap- dealt with in such manner us the
pointed. In many leagues, promo- council may think fit. It may even
mean that the ground may be dos- tion is made from the linesmen's
(Continued on next Column.) ed for a time, although the club
It is important to note that men who have to wear glasses must not be allowed to officiate either as re ferees or linesmen.
STEALING COAL FROM SHIPS.
A sumpan owner, when charged with unlawful possession of. n. ton of coal, pleaded guilty and was fined 310 or fourteen daya' hard labout. Another man, who was on board the junk at the time, 'was similarly treated.
Detective Sergeant Humphreys stated that as Sergeant Fraser was on a Police launch, he noticed a approaching the s.3. Michael Jebsen small girl run away from the de-
This fendantis junk and hide herself.
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A MEAN THEFT.. One month's hard labour was the sentenee passzd on a Chinese at Kowloon Magistracy yesterday when he was found guilty of the theft of some leather from an old, crippled cobbler.
Sub-Inspector Chester Wood's in- formed his Worship that the de- fendant was engaged by the com plainant to carry his stall to and from his pitch each day.
In passing sentence, the Magis trace remarked that it was a par- ticularly mean theft.
NEW HIGHWAYS FOR
HUNAN
Supporting artistes include Mrs. Sanger, Mrs. Portallian and Mr. Annies, all of whom have already
broadcast with great success from
the Studio, ་
The concert will take the place of the usual 9 to 10.30 p.m. trans- mission.
GOLD MINING IN WALES. CAN IT BE STARTED AGAIN?
A largely attended public meet- ing was recently held at Dolgelley, ander the chairmanship of Dr. John Jones, to consider what steps should be taken to reopen the gold and copper mines of the district.
Mr, Owen Parry Hughes, who circumstance aroused the
The Reconstruction Department of the Hunan Provincial Govern convened the meeting, said Govern. Sergeant's suspicion and he in-
ment has outlined a programms forment statistics showed £310,000 pediately searched the junk, when
highway construction for the pro worth of gold was extracted from he came upon the coal.
It was stated that the Michael vinec. It has been decided that ten, the mines in the Dolgelley district Jebsen had been loading coal that main roads, or provincial highways between 1888 and 1911.
district expressing confidence that results Al- twenty branch ronds or morning and the Captain had recovering a total of 6,310 and The meeting passed a resolution not highways covering 5,400 i7 are to i of any trials made would he so be built within a period of five satisfactory na to lead to develop. years. On the completion of these ment of a permanent mining in- roads, the province will have a dustry. system of modern highways cover- ing a toal mileage of 12,000 i or nearly 4,000 miles,
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ported the loss of two tona. though the defendants were
larceny. it charged with thought that the coal had been stolen from that steamer. Reports were also frequently made by the N..K. of the loss of coal in trans- nortation.
It was decided to communicate with the various local Councils with a view to concerted action.
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