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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS,

WEDNESDAY, JULY -8, 1936.

ALL INDIA TEAM HONG KONG FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION

SURPRISE

LEADING PLAYER

SENT HOME

Special Air Mail Service)

London, June 22.

-Rumeurs of unrest among the Indian cricketers now in England with came to a head yesterday the announcement of the sending back home of L. Amarnath, one of the "stars" of the team.

Amarnath yesterday. Jones

salled

India tor Major J. Brittain

manager

party, said:

of the Indian "Amarnath left for

India this morning: back sent measure

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He has been disciplinary

The matter now rests with the India Board of Control," The action taken by the Indian officials is the more surprising. as the first Test Match with England is to begin at Lord's next Satur- day.

The Indians, have been so since injuries depleted through

LTIC- another

from be rushed

their arrival that.

keter had to India by air. "

W.

Annual Report Issued

The annual general meeting of the Hong Kong Football Association will be held on Tuesday next in the Board Room of Messrs. Jardine Matheson & Co., at 5.30 PM. when Mr. T. A. Mitchell, Vice-Presi lent, will take the chair,

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The following are extracts from the annual report and balance sheet for the past year;

It will be noted that there is a loss $3,387,54 on the year's work- log.

The

Council met regularly throughout the year to transact the usual business of the Associa-

lon

The Appeals Board had occasion to meet once only during the year,

Mr. M. L. Ralliton resigned his appointment as Hon. Secretary in March, 1936, on transfer to Tien- Cain. He was succeeded by. Mr. A. Chapman who resigned in May. 1938. Captain G. W. P. Kimm. AEC. Hon. Secretary Hong Kong Area Association Football was ap pointed to the omce temporarily

The Council wish to place on re- cord the very valuable services of Two other games were played Osptain E. Hague, R.A. late Hon. during the tour.

Our team were magnificantly en- tertained at dinner on January 2 China National Amateur by the Athletic Federation and again at the Interport Dinner on the night of the January 29.

CHARITIES BENEFIT

"

Lal Wah Cup Competition: This competition was won by the Chia- est Civilians.

League Management Committee:

"Sunday Herald" International This Committee met regularly Charity Cup Competition: Five throughout the season. Despite a teams competed for this cup, viz: long Axture list and a heavy pro-China, England, Portugal, Scot- gramme or representative matches. land and Wales. Chiria was 'again Including the Interport events at triumphant, defeating Portugal in Shanghai," the games were com- the Final

as was the case last China thus equalled completed by the date originally last season.

Scotland's

four wins record of arranged, Opportunity is taken of expressing thanks to the Clubs

since the competition started.

It is interesting to note that, aho, towards the end of the sea-

since son, so readily acquiesced in the

its inception in 1925, this re-arrangement and speeding up competition has enabled the Asso-

distribute of fixtures to cuable completion of

local ciation 10 the programme so that the selected charitable organisations an aggre- nett Chinesc players" could get away to rate of over $40,000. The represent their country in the

gate receipts this season amounted World Olympics at Berlin.

te $4,682.54.

PLAYER'S EXPLANATION Amarnath, before boarding

for India P. and O. steamer

at Southampton yesterday, declared, had interview, that he in an never been insulting to the cap- tain of the team or anybody.

at

The trouble came about, he said, In the Minor Counties match Lord's.

had

In previous matches he gone in to bat as No. 4 or No. 5. In this match he was told to put on his pads in order to go in about the same position, but then other players were sent In before him. and he was kept waiting for four hours until ten minutes before stumps were drawn

LESS DANGEROUS PLAY Emergency Committee: It will be of interest to note that, where- a in 1834/35 the Emergency Com- mittee had to deal with as many us 28 serious offences, only 12 were referred to them during the sea- He got excited. he said. and

son under review. These consisted when he got back to the dressing-ut four cases each of Deliberate room, he threw his bat and pads Fouling' and 'Dangerous Play', two Into comer,

but did not say of Striking an Opponent' and one anything, to the captain.

each of 'Using abusive language' Amarnath added that he was so

and 'Ungentlemanly Conduct epact by being ordered home that

(there were approximately 500 he had cried nearly all Friday

matches. In the leagues and Com- night, and had had no sleep.

petitions). Four of the offences occurred In Division I of the League, two in Division II and ve In Division III. The remaining case was that of a prominent foot- baller who was guilty of a vicious loul during a representative match. This player was suspended for tw months and received a warning that total suspension' awaited hi for any similar lapse in the future.

BRILLIANT BAT

Amarnath is a brilliant bat and ane spin-bowler. He came into prominence by hitting a century against M.C.C. in a Test Match at Bombay in 1933-34.

He has been the leading run scorer in the present English tour, with 613 runs for an average of 32.26, and only Nissar has taken more wickets Amarnath had dis- missed thirty-two baismen for

Clubs and players alike must ap-

to

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Secretary, Hong Kong Ares ABSD- etation Football, as Chairman of the Longue Management

and Emergency Committees. His de- parture to Malta in January, 1936, was a great loss to the Association and to the Colony's football in general.

وية

DERBY WINNER

SOLD

Geneva. July 6 The Aga Khan. famous Indian

sportsman arriving here to-day told interviewers that he had just sold his famous stallion. Blenheim, [ a Derby winner. to an

American! syndicate.- Reuter's Bulleton Service:

NO BASEBALL

New York, July 8. " No baseball games were sche-

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Poppy Day Account: The An- nual Armistice Day game between The Civilians and Combined Ser- vices, played on the Club Ground.dyled in either the National or

American Leagues to-day.- was won by the Civilians (5-3) and

Reuter. resulted in an addition of $1,273.75 to the Funds of the British Legion, Children's Playground Fund: The Annual Mainland vs. Island game, played on January 1 on the Club Ground, was won by the [sland, (2-3).

of $100 in

The Children's Playground Fund received the nett gate receipts of $135.72 to which the Association later added the sum honour of its retiring. President, Sir W. T. Southorn, K.B.E, CM.. as a mark of esteem and apprecia- tien of his work. The Council ex- presses the hope that this worthy Fund will receive greater support from Football spectators in the fu- *ture.

GOOD WISHES FOR CHINESE The Governor's Cup Competition: Two games sufficed the Hong Kong

20.87 runs aplece. Against Essex, preciate that the Emergency Com-Chinese Amateur Athletic Feaers.

at

Brentwood last month, hamittee have given the utmost sup scored two separate hundreds in the match.

A Router message from Bombay, yesterday, stated that, apart from Amarnath, another player wil be "unavailable" for the Arst Test, "owing to dissension in the team."

SILENCE DECREE FOLLOWS AMARNATH

DEPARTURE

On the high seas, returning Indian cricketer Amarnath spent yesterday in gloomy silence, writes #correspondent.

In a London hotel, seventeen ather Indian cricketers passed the day just as "gloomily, just FLS silently. The departure "for dis- ciplinary reasons" of the best all- rounder the side possessed has left everyone regrettu!.

None of the party is willing to discuss the treatment of Amar- nath or the events that led up to this eve-of-Test sensation.

"MORE IN IT"

Yet one of them, when I asked whether the Amarnath affair was the sole cause of trouble; replied:

"I am sorry to say there is more in it. Things are far from right."

Since his departure, I am told, the players have been reminded of the clause in their contracta which prohibits them commun- cating any statement on players, policy or cricket in general.

port to refertes who brought to their

bad notice examples of

of sportsmanship on the part players and have not hesitated to mete out punishment commensur- ate with an offence in their en- deavour to assist towards the up- it in the standard of conduct of some of the players on the fields.

tion to assert their right to hold the Governor's Cup for the first ime since the competition started In 1933.

The Council heartily congratu- lates the HH.C.A.A.F. on this ita first success in the competition.

Challenge Shield Competitions: These competitions were again well patronized and contested,

Chinese Footballers so many of whom are members of Club atm- listed to the Association-who are representing their ecuntry at the World Olympics in Berlin this year. Before their departure the Chinese representatives played two gamca against Rest of the Colony' teams.

Finances: The Financial

There ts. no doubt that the

World Olympics, 1936: The Coun- strong action taken by the Emeral extend their best wishes to the gency Committee towards the end or the 3934/35 season, the appeals to players for more sporting and gentlemanly play and the good example set by many of the players themselves, resulted in standard of behaviour on the field in the past season, which, while still leaves room for improve- ment. promises well for the good name of Association Football in this Colony in the future...

Grounds Committee: The Grounds Committee, whose work is not usually of the 'Limelight descrip- tion and is often of an arduous nature, carried

out their duties throughout the season satisfac- torily.

ell

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..

work

of the Association was once more in the capable hands of Messrs.. Percy Smith, Beth and Fleming.

NEW OFFICERS

Patron: HE. Sir A. Caldecott, K. C.M.G., C.B.E, Governor of

Hong Kong, graciously signified his consent, in February, 1936, to be- coming Patron of the Association, an honour which is very greatly appreciated.

Referees' Committee: This Com- miltée carried out the work they were called upon to perform to the utmost satisfaction of the Coun-

Officers: Sir W. T. Soutborn, KBE, CM.G., Colonial Secretary Interport Games: Fourteen select resigned his Presidency of the va players, under the capable Association at the end of April, management of Mr. M. L. Railton, 1935. The Council reiterate their visited Shanghai to represent the sincere congratulations on his pro- Colony in the annual Interport motion to the Governorship of the match. The game was played at. Gambia and remain deeply con→ the Canidrome on January 24, Inscious of and grateful for his "sup- Meanwhile cricket opinion in most adverse weather conditionsport and sympathy throughout the Bombay fears the possibility of a Pain and show affected spread of trouble-on similar lines which early became a quagmire so

a feld period of his office.

to last year's wrange which so

Major C. M. Manners, O.B.E., re- that the Colony's success by three signed -nearly killed the present tour be-

his chairmanship of the goals to two was indeed a credit- Council early in December, 1935, on lore it had begun.

able performance and the Hong proceeding on home leave. TIME Kong representatives are. to be Council very much appreciate his sincerely congratulated.

ON SPORTSMANSHIP No one will regret the present turn of affairs more than the cricketers against whom the In- diana have played. Wherever they have been relationships have been of the pleasantest.

The team's lack of success is of secondary importance. Far more to their credit is that they have achieved a reputa- tion for sportsmanship in the fullest sense of the term.

of one

'

departure. I pass on this comment famous County batsman with whom I discussed the affair:

"Ef "every county cricketer was fired every time he threw h's bat down in

a corner, there would soon be no county cricket,"

hard and eamest work..

Colonel

H. C. Harrison, D.B.O., General Staff, China Command, kindly con- sented to. nomination and-was duly elected to all the vacancy.

Commander T. A. Hussey, R.N., Vico." President (Bervices Repre- sentative) resigned in May, 1936, on leaving the Station. The Coun cil express their sincere thanks for all his interest and valuable work.

Which is what some people He was succeeded by Commander

And without prejudice to the rights or wrongs of Amarnath's wou'd call a mouthful

0.D. Arbuthnot, R.N.

COATES' BRILLIANT DISPLAY

YESTERDAY'S BOWLS

A brilliant Bowls game was seen at the Valley yesterday when A. E.

In

Costes accounted for W. Mair the Open Singles Championship. The final score was 21 shots to 18 played over 23 heads.

Coates started scoring from the start and taking the first five heads totalled up ax shots to his op- ponent's nll. The next five heads. however, went to Mair who scored 11 shots including a four. Thus at the 10th head the score was 11 shots to six in Mair's favour.

Both players now began scoring steadily until the 20th head when

with a two, Coates. drew level at 16-all. A single and two twos, gave Coates the game.

The Singles game between J. Shepherd and J. D. Thomson was carried to 28 heads before Shepherd reached the coveted 21 shots. Thomson put up a very good fight and was close behind.

was played on Craigengower Club Green.

This game

·

the

V.R.C. NIGHT FETE

Lawrence Breaks

"Record

A very successful night fete was held yesterday at the V.R.C. The event of the evening was the "A" Class 100 yards Handicap, where- "in W. Lawrence unofficially broke the Colony and Interport recordi with a time of 55.3/5 seconds.

The following were the results

Yards Free Boys' 220 Handicap:-1. S. Castro,

Guterres, 3.

Style 2. A. A. Ozorio, Time: 3

mins. 19 3/5 secs.

Members: "C" Class 100 Yards Breast Stroke Handicap:-1. A. Ò. Barretto, G. Macintosh, 3, C. F. Rozario. Time: 93.1/5 secs.

OLYMPIC GAMES IN BERLIN

Austrian Ban Lifted

Hong Kong Dilly Press" Special).

Vienna, July 8. The President of the Austrian

Athletic Front Sport and

An-

nounced that in view of the forth- coming Olympic Games in Berlin at which Austria will also compete. and in view of the fact that recent meetings between Austrian and German

sportsmen indisputably proved sportsmanly comradeship between the two. the Sports Leader, Prince von Starhemberg abolishes the ban placed on sport- ing events in Germany placed last year. Nevertheless Austrian sports-

per...

men

must obtain special mission for every individual sport- tag event in which they intend to participate Transocean News Service.

- MOTOR SPEED RECORD

Members "B" Class 100" Yards Back Stroke Handicap:-1. H. J. Guterres, 2. R. A. Barron, 3. E. L Gosano. Time 86.3/5 seCS.

Boys 50 Yards Free Style Handi- cap: Roza-Pereira, 2. LA Guterres, 3. P. D'Almada Remedios. Time: 54 secs.

Members "A" Class 100 Yards Free Style Handicap-1. W. Law- rence. 2. H. L. Ozrio, 3. J. A. Guterres. Time: 55,3/5 secs. (Un- omcial Colony and Interport re-

Ladies' 50 Yards Free Style Handicap: 1. Miss A. Thirwell, 2. Mlas V Thirwell, 3. Miss M. Noron- ha, Time: 34.4/5 secs.

(Four Medley Relay

Styles teams of seven) :--Won by W. Law- rence's team (Leo Bilva, L. A He covered 162.5 miles in an Soares, H. J. Guterres, C. Maçin-hour, breaking the world record of tosh, F. Simonsen and A. Silva). 159.30, established by himself last

Fancy Division (Three Dives) year on the same spot. 1. L. A. da Roza, 2. E. M. Marques.

The match between A. W, Grim- mitt and J. V. Ramsey was

un nvoldably, postponed. These play-cord). ers were due to meet at the Hong Kong Football Club Green.

TICKLED TO DEATH

The captain of a Chinese steamēr which reached Bangkok with 391 stowaways on board has been fined 2000 Siamese licals. That ought to make him die of laughing.

Quiet Moments

Smoke

Bonneville, July 8. Driving on the salt flats of this Utah district, in his new racing machine. Speed of the Wind, Capi George Syston. famous Eriglish automobile pilot, get a new world record here to-day.

Reuter.

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

The consistently fine flavour of Capstan is soothing and satisfying.

CAPSTAN

"The Preferred Cigarette"

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