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CLUB JUNIORS

WIN

Against Fusiliers

In a midweek Junior league soccer the Club defeated the Royal Welsh Fusiliers by two goals to nil, both scored in the first half. The

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 1935.

CRICKET IN SINGAPORE

Some Of The Leading Lights

Singapore, April 10.

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

From The Camps

The Arsenal have

a. great chance to finish this season as

U.S. BASEBALL SEASON

Roosevelt Throws First Ball

New York, Apr. 16. --- The baseball season opens this afternoon when Fresident Roose

match was played on the Club forward to the trial arranged for be depended upon to justify his as leading club for the fourtu, velt throws out the first all in

ground.

The Club had the better of the exchanges in the first half and ralded their opponents goal time ond again.

first goal Pearce scored the following a good piece of passing bout. Towards the end of the same half a clever pass from the right saw Davies hesitating and Hamsworth rushed in to tap the ball into the net to put the Club 'two up.'

In the second half the Fusiliers should have at least scored on more than one occasion but slow and poor efforts at shooting robbed them of all chances. They gave the Club defence a tough time but the forwards were palpably weak

Several raids were made by the Club and the Fustilers, goal escap- ed on several occasions in one of which Duncan was almost through

passed over in order to make roomLeague champions. If they win Cricket enthusiasts are looking for someone else, although he can.

the First Division they will faish time in five seasons and equal the record of Hudderfield Town with three wins in three successive sea-

Sunder-

Saturday next, prior to the selec-melusion. ff selected. A reliable tion of the Singapore XI, to mest bat and sound wicketkeeper. Selangor in Kuala Lumpur over

K. Muthucumaru (Ceylon S.C.) the Easter week-end.

a good bat, bowler and Aeldsman, | sons, who will have strong claims to selection.

Assuming that the majority of those who were invited in the first Instance will turn out, a very in- feresting game should result. The following are thumb-nail sketches of the men who may lay claim to Inclusion in the team:-

R. A. Ashworth (9.C.C.) ww without doubt be invited to cap- tain the Singapore side. He has shown good all-round form this season and his abilities as a cap- tain, quite apart from his form, make his selection almost impera- tive.

W. R. M, HAXWorth (S.C.C.) an- other all-rounder who has been showing excellent form this sea- sori. Whatever his performance in the coming trial, he more than earned his selection by his per-

P. B. Lewis (8.R.C.) has now maintained the promise he show-

The chance is there. land and Manchester City are hot on the Gunners heels.

League, cup and international

Washington%

Sports writers generally favour Detroit to win the American. Lea-

gue pernant with the New York Yankees and Cleveland Indians as runners-up.

St. Louis Cardinals and, New

GUNNERS AT PLAY

Athetic Sports Concluded

A successful meeting came to a close when the "second-day" of the annual athletic sports of the 8th Heavy Brigade, Royal Artillery, was held at Sookunpoo yesterday.

At the conclusion, Mrs. Carring- ton Sykes, wife of Lieut.-Col M.

Carrington Sykes, M.C. R.A., dis-

tributed the prizes.

LOCAL TENNIS

Champion Beaten

Tsui Wai Put, last year's cham- plan of the Colony, was yesterday. peaten by his club mate. Ho Ka Lau, in straight sets in the quar- ter-final, of the Singles Tennis championship, organised by the. Hong Kong Cricket Club.

ed when schooling at Rames In-honours have rallen thick and fast York Giants appear to be the best 24th and 20th Battelles occupied out and his persistency rattled the

stitution. Was one of the best schoolboy cricketers of his day and seems to be regaining his form but probably not quite ready for,a State 'game.

Henry Boon (CRC): One of the best schoolboy cricketers of a couple of years ago. Hasmala- tained his form and been a valu- able member of the S.C.R.C. side. should have strong claims to in- clusion as an all-rounder.

A. S. A. Jansen (Ceylon S.C.); Another "veteran" who has done well with bat and ball in past

when he collided with the keeperformance in the recent 9.C.C. vanatches and who will undoubtedly and had to leave the field towards the end.

For the Club Nicolls in goal played a safe game with Sterling and Desmond Hynes giving him -good support.

Forrow was the best man on the field. He had the soldiers well covered and gave his forwards plenty of passes., Railton on his left did his share. Of the for wards. Pearce was most impressive. He was untiring.

The soldiers had only themselves

S.R.C. match, that by no means

being the only occasion. however, He has been one of the 8.C.C.'s most dependable players for some

time now.

F. P. H. Pearse (S.C.C.) an ideal opening batsman, with a big match temperament. Another man who

certainty

Easter match. Scored 93 in the corre sponding game last year his first

iga

the for

big match in this country-and also made a big score when play

justify his inclusion it selected. will certainly be difficult to leave

out

Choon Lim (S.C.R.C.) most con-

at Highbury because under the management of the late Mr. Her- bert Chapman, everybody connect- ed with the club was out to put, and keep, the Arsenal at the very top of the tree.

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The team went into every game with one idea to win. The me- thods used have always been fair. Criticise as you wish, you cannot say otherwise than that the Gun- ners are a clean side.

- Personal feelings were subjected to the common aim-teamwork and success." Personal glory was never sought by any player. There was a remorseless, impersonal effi- ciency about the team. And now some of the newcomers have not quite" caught the Arsenal idea.

That's the trouble.. I should not be difficult to cure. Only a

sistent bowler and batsman at the S.C.R.C. this season. Has not play speedy cure, however, will do. The

ed in a State match before but has very strong claims to selection for the Easter match. Did well against the S.C.C. on the Padang.

Samson de Silva (Nondescripts): Has put up many big scores and

to blame. They had as much ifing for the Colony at Kuala Lum-good bowling performances against

pur in" August last year.

not more of the play but "pattern weaving" methods nullife their work Hughes and Tatler on the left flank constituled a source of danger to the Club's defence and Jones in the pivotal position work- ed hard to get his scattered for- wards into 'cohesion.

The pair of backs Davies and Williams cover-tail-end batsman, ed the wing halves well.

himself against other day.

P.-W. Holt (S.C.C.) a strong can- date for inclusion as a bowler. particularly as he is familiar with the Kuala Lumpur wicket. But that point might also be argued to his disadvantage, as the Selan-

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THE WEEK'S FIXTURES

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gor batsmen are for the most part familiar with his bowling. A good as he proved the S.R.C. the

D. H. Palmer (8.C.C.) another" candidate for inclusion as a bowl-

. The following are the fixtures er, but like Holt a man who has for the week:-

TUESDAY, APRIL 16 Division IL

Club v. R.W.F., Club ground, 5 pm Referee: R. M. Omar, (L. game of 24.11.34),

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17 Division L

recently been in Selangor where his bowling is known. Did well in Singapore on the fast 8.C.C. wicket prior to his Lumpur, but was not so successful on the sticky wicket at the Selan- gor Club.

transfer to Kuala

J. E C. Mitchell (B.C.C.) is a re-

minor sides on small grounds but has still to prove his capabilities on the Padang. Did not do as well

as expected when playing for the Rest against the Europeans last year.

Chia Kent Block B.C.R.C.): somewhat overrated. Scored only 3 and 6 respectively for Singapore H'S against Selangor last year. selection, with so many other can- didates for places, is very doubtful, Douglas Ross (8.R.C.): One of the best schoolboy cricketers last year, Hatted with confidence against the S.C.C. in the recent Padang "Derby" but will probably have to stand down in favour of a more experienced player. Should get a place next year it he main- tains his form,

P. F. d'Almeida (S.R.C.); A use- ful all-rounder but not altogether

Selangor last year.

Police v. R.A", Kowloon ground, 3.30 liable batsman but it is doubtful! dependable. Scored a duck against

p.m. Referee: W. C. Twaites. CL game of 20.4.35), South China "B" v. St. Joseph's

Caroline H, 5.15 p.m. Re- feree: E. E. Randall.

(L. game ot 9.236). Kowloon Y. Recreio, Kowloon ground, 6 pin. Referee: J. Lawrence. (L game of 4.5.351

Division II.

R.E. v. East Lancs, Chatham Road, 5 pm. Referee: Ip Kau Ko. (L. game of 23.3.35).

FRIDAY, APRIL 19 Division I.

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Navy v. RA. Navy C.B. 5 pm. Referee: D. Kossick, (L. game of 23.3.35).

Division II. Návy v. R.A., Navy C.B., 3.30 p.m.

Referee: R. M. Omar. (L game)

of 23.3.35).

SATURDAY, APRIL 20 Division 1. East Lancs. V. RWF., Kowloon ground, 4.45 p.m. Referee: J. S. Fernie, South China "B" v. Police, Caro- line Hill, 445 p.m. Referes: E. E. Randail. (L. game of 8.12.34).

C1 Athletic v. Kowloon, Club

*.. ground, 4.45 p.m. Referee. E |

G. Inley.

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Navy. Club, Navy CB, 4.45 p.m.

Referee: W. T. Payne.

Pivision IL Kowloon v. RE, Kowloon ground. 3.15 p.m. Referee: W. C. Twaited.

University v. Eastern, Club ground,

whether a place could be found for him

Shows extra- C. Holt Thomas (United Ser-ordinary inconsistency as a bowler vices): Has not shown sufficient at times; and not by any means

a strong candidate for a place. form locally to justify his inclusion although he has played in good, Choor Singh (N.C.C.); A ton company elsewhere and will sooner sistent run-getter for the McNair or later find his real form.

Road Club. Has certainly earned the chance of being tried out and if successful on the Padang this week-end will have to be borne in

Q. G. Jenner (B.C.C.), à sound bat and valuable man in any team.

Will have strong claims to sciec- tion...

mind.

J. A. Gibson (8.C.C.)? A. new- |・ W, H. MeNein (S.C.C.) a useful comer of distinct promise. Plays | batsman and bowler who stands & a straight bat and has been show-good chance of being selected.

ing good form in Club" matches. Has shown that he can pull a game Like Jenner, a strong candidate as a batsman with the big match temperament.

out of the are when everything seems to be going wrong. Fas done well many big matches in

́L. Alvis (S.R.Ç.) hás done enough the past.

in big matches in the past to V. Fonnish (E.W.D.) knows the Justify inclusion but not altogether | Selangor wicket. where he made dependable. A useful change many big scores before coming to bowler and good field, but, has not Singapore. Should perform well been showing consistency.

with the. bat in Kuala Lumpur if chosen for the trip. Has been batting well since coming to Bin- gapore..

Evan Wong (B.C.R.C) one of the cld-stagers who might have to be

Arsenal cannot afford to drop Hany points? Last Saturday's failure makes the game at Villa Park all the more interesting.

Bolton Wanderers players spent three days at Harrow-on-the-Hin

didn't bring them luck at Craven before their match at Fulham. It

Cottage.

How many benefits at Bolton?

Westwood Jones and Milson re-

ceive the fült award-£650-aut of the

Wanderers cup, success money. Rimmer. Gosiin, Taylor (half-back) and Church are look ing ahead to theirs."

Charlton Athletic are running away with the Southern Section championship. Their present team looks plenty good enough for Sec- ond Division distinction,

2am Weaver, opis return to the Newcastle team, was on the mark. Playing at inside-left, the international scored twice-once from the penalty spot against Sheffield United.

new Trevor Smith, Fulham's outside-right from Charlton Athle- tic, made a highly promising "de- but "against Bolton Wanderers.

A Southport signing is Joha Sleaford, a young forward who has experience with Horwich had R.M.L (Lancs.).

Which Scottish club was present at Sheffield Wednesday's game with Aston Villa to see how Nell. Dewar shaped on his return after a long absence, to first team duty? The goal which broke Swansea Town's two years run of bad luck away from home was an unusual affair, Billy Davies sent in a shot at George Maddison, the Hull City goalkeeper, who fisted out Quantick, the City's right-back, was clearing, when the ball struck Jack Firth, the Town laside-left. and rebounded into the net!

Not many "hat-tricks" . by Southend United players this sea- son. Fryer got one against New- port County, and Leo Stevens just missed making it a double event. Bes David Jack's large-sized smile!

Dave Willis, the Derby County trainer, may turn aside to rather important cricket duties during this summer. Daye is well known behind the scenes in the summer game...

Pto. Le Frenals (Wiltshires Regi- ment) bowled well for the Services 3.15 p.m. Referee: A. T. Jar against the 8.R.C. but failed to Dave Mangnall and Doc Mar- main. (L game of 30.12.34).

shine against the Johore C.C. last shall are just two reasons why League Division III.

week. Not kely to be selected West Ham's promotion hopes are RAÖG, V.-R.W.F., Caroline Hill unless he does something sen-

very much alive. 3.15 p.m. Referee: P. W. Per-sational in the trial. *kina (L, game of 8.12.34).

PORTUGAL'S TEAM SELECTED

The following have been chosen

CRUISER FOR CHINA

London, March 30.

Though Jimmy Hampson has had more than his share of in- Juries this season he averages a goal a game. Seventeen times has Jimmy played for the Seasiders and seventeen times has he found the net. 86

Southport's surprise win at Mansfield was their first success

Benson, a centre-forward, who E Marques (Recreio), AV. to Chatham, for large repairs, will joined Blackburn Rovers from Gosano (Recreio) and S. Bouza (St. be taken in the Far East by the Brechin City along with Bob Joseph's); R. Silva Netto (Recreio), Dorsetshire, Inte flagship on the Pryde, the regular left-half has N: Beltrão (Recreio) and FJF Africa Station. This will be the hardly gained the same promis- third commission of the Dorastence. Some "spotters" think Ben- Elms (St. Joseph's); N. Delgado hire each one on a different son would do well in Second Divi- (Recrelo), A. Ward (St. Joseph's) station, she began in 1930 as flag sion fooiban. B. Gosano (Recrelo), J. Gomes ship of the 20d Cruiser Squsizon. (Recreio) and J. Alves (Recreio) Home Fleet, and was sent to theE

Cumberland, which bas returned

3.15 pm, Referee: W. Trace," to represent Portugal in the Inter- The First Lord in his Notes as East Lanes. v. South China, Chat-national Charity Cup final against I companying the Navy Estimates

ham Road, 3.15 p.m. Referee: China on Sunday on the Club, reveals that the place of the cruiser 1985. D. Kossick.

ground. RWF HK. Club Chatham Road, 445 pm. Referee: G. Shohbrook (L. game of 23.3.36)

Division IIIt

RAMC V. RWF, King's Park, 5.15 p.m. Referee: A B. Had- dieton, (L, game of 1.12.34).

SUNDAY, APRIL 21

Sunday Herald Charity Cup......... Portugal v. China, Club ground; 416 p.m. Referee: E, O Isley; Linesmen W. T. Payne and E. E. Randall.

League Division II.

"Bay" Martin 276

The following are the reserves Oape in 1929. The Cumberland. Boy" Martin, the Irish Interna- L M Fernandez (Recreio) L Fer-on the other hand, has been con- tional centre-forward, has been in nandes (St. Joseph) and W. Atinuously in Chine since 1928. The English football only a matter of Maher (Recreio); J. A Victor (Bt. new Estimates show that 2333 weeks. These have been eventfu Joseph), C. A. Riguardo. (Berrein) is being spent on the overhaul of His latest experience li to be sent the Cumberland, Ir Augur bez od- the neid vf the Interes fir a and V Marques (Recreto) T.

sister ship, the Suffolk, will return Central League game between the Castilhf (Recreio) D'Aquino (home for large repairs, toward Wolves and Blackpool Wolver creto), O Bantos (Recrelo), Ir Ro- which 2201,000 is included in the cha (St. Joseph's) and V. Costa Estimates. No ship has fat een hampton was cheer

leaving the ground stor detailed to relieve the Buffolk

RW.F.VRA, Chatham Road, 3.15 Referee 3.P. Dickensen L game of 20.4,35) South China V. R.L. Caroline Eun (St. Joseph's),

in the National League:— Router.

PERRY LEAVING FOR ENGLAND

The 9th Battery emerged win- ners of the athletic shield with an aggregate of 329 points, while the

the second and third positions with 210 and 187 ̈ points), respec- tively. The other Battery that also competed was the 12th-they secured 181 points.

The game was comparatively dull, the winner dictating "play*~* throughout and was leading all the tipe. The former champion was inclined to be erratle and was unable to cope with his opponent's cross drives and well-placed shots. Ho played a steady game through-

former champion into numerous errors. Tsut was weak in his backhand which his opponent was soon to realise with the "re- sult that shots were continually "directed" in this direction. The 480 Yard Hurdle Relay Race:-

winner was particularly promin - 9th Battery; 2, 24th Battery: 3ent in his accurate placements 20th Battery.

and drop shots from which he, Pole Vault-1 Lance Bombar-scored numerous points, while his sizzling drives puzzled his "op- ponent to a great extent,

cham-1,

New York, Apr, 16 Fred Perry, Wimbledon plon, declared to-day that he is leaving for England in the near future, and that it had not been ixed whether he would defend the Davis Cup Beuter.

BARNEY, ROSS GIVES UP HIS TITLE

Lightweight Championship

New York, Apr. 18. Barney Ross, American holder of the world's Hghtweight boxing championship, has relinquished his title because he cannot make Nghtweight level any longer- Reuter,

"SCOTTISH LEAGUE

FOOTBALL

London, Apr. 15. The Hearts improved their posi- tion in the Scottish League table. when they defeated Clyde by two clear goals in their home fixture, displacing Hamilton for the third

position,

Hiber-

Queen's Park defeated nian at home by 3 goals to 1. Reuter.

His young wife then fainted and had to be taken back for treat-

ment.

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Arsenal have signed a young un- employed Welsh boy who has been playing right-half for Hereford United in the Birmingham League. Name of James Evans.

The results were:--

dier Ives; 2, L/B Hall; 3. Gunner Barris

Height: 9 feet. 1.

220 Yards Flat Race:-1, L/B Hutchinson; 2 Gunner Harman;

3. Gunner Mooney.

Time:-23.3/5 seconds.

Out-Generaled

Though he improved somewhar at the commencement of the sec- ond set. Tsul never looked like Javelin Throw:-1,"Gunner Hal-winning for he was more or less iday 3. Gunner Smith; 3. Gun- "bottled' up by Ho's great variety ner Nash.

of shots which worried him con- siderably. He was very unsteady 880 Yards Flat Race:-1, Gun- while on the other hand Ho play- ner Withers; 2. Gunner Laban; 3ed with his usual coolness with the result that he was able to out- general his opponent.

Distance:-133 feet. 5 inches.

Gunner Mooney.

Time: 2 minutes, 10.3/5- Jeck.. Long Jump-1, L/B Ives; 2. Bombardier Coleman; 3. Gunner Stokes.

Ho showed his superiority from the commencement, taking the first two games in a row. Tsul Distance:--20 feet. 24 inches.

then obtained the next game, but 100 Yards Mat Race:-1, L/Bit was evident that he was playing Hutchinson; 2, Gunner Gilbert.

Throwing the Hammer:-1, Sgt.

Lagrell: 2. Sgt. Bilton: 3. Gunner

Barris.

Distance: 84 eet, 3 inches, ": One Mile Open Relay Race:--1, East Lancs.: 2 H. K. & E B.; 3, R. A. F.

Time:-3 minutes, 543/5 secs. One Mile Flat, Race:-1, Gunner Withers: 2. Gunner Coyle: 3, Chun- ner Knowles.

Gunner

Time: 5 minutes. Veterans' Race: -1, O'Brien: 2, Sgt. Champion; 3. L/B Miller.

440 Yards Flat Race:-1, Gun- ner. Mooney: 2. L/B Ives: 3, Ganner Rothwell

Cross the Water Cup: Lyee- moon; 2. Stonecutters.

9th Battery 24th Battery

Quiet Moments

Smoke

below his usual standard with the

result that he allowed his op- ponent to lead throughout this set.

Mixed Shots-

The former champion improved somewhat in the second set by going up to the net but after be had secured the first game, he re- turned to the baseline and thus allowed his opponent to outdrive him. He was mixing his shots re- markably well, scoring on numer- neat drop. ous occasions with a shot after a long rally,

The scores were:

Ho Ka Lau beat. Tsui Wai Pul 6-3, 6-3,

329 points 20th Battery 210 points 12th Battery

187 points 181 points

With the smoking of a good cigarette comes relaxation— and quiet.

The consistently fine your of Capstan is soothing and satisfying.

CAPSTAN

The Preferred Cigarette

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