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HONG KONG FOOTBALL

ASSOCIATION

Annual General Meeting

Proceedings

CLEANER STANDARD OF PLAY

Favourable comment was passed by Mr. M. T. Johnsori in his report at the Annual General Mesting of the Hong Kong Foot- ball Association, on the improvement in the cleanliness of the play in the League towards the end of the latter year, which was inspired by an appeal made by the then President, Sir Thomas" Southern.

The meeting was held in the rooms of the Sports Club and was attended by members of all Clubs, Supporting Mr. Johnson, who took the Chair in the absence of a" President, were Messrs. H. H. Snaith (Hon. Secretary), W. L. Alexander and Comdr. C. D. Arbuthnot, N.

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Opening the meeting, 'Mr. Joho- son said: The Association being without a President owing to the departure from the Colony of Sir Thomas Southorn, it was unani- mously decided at the last. Council Meeting to invite the senior Vice- Fresident, the Honourable Mr. M. K. Lo, to take the Chair to-night Unfortunately, owing to pressure

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 1936.

GRIMMITT THROUGH

Yesterday's Bowls

A. W. Grimmitt won his match against J. V. Ramsay on the Foot- ball Club Greễn yesterday by_21 shots to 18 after 23 beads. The winner was the steadier of the two players and thoroughly de- served his victory.

GOMES BEATEN On the C.A.C.C. Green L. A Gutierrez beat A 9. Gomes by 21 Gomes shots to 15 after 16 heads.

was in bad form and was unable to do much on the whole. On the other hand Gutierrez was in dne Fettle and delivered many beauti-

ul woods.

NORONHA'S EASY VICTORY In the Open Singles of the Lawn Bowls Championship JAE, Noronha' the past Season we have had an besi A. M. Holland, 21-8, at the unusual amount of transfers, con- Kowloon Dock Bowling Green yes- sequently the Agure for presenta terday. The game was an easy one tions has mounted up. It is the for Noronha, Holland only regis- view however. of your presenttering on the first, third, eighth, Chalfman, Colonel Harrison, and and tenth heads... On the tenth to a great extent I share his views, head the loser scored a four. that this might lay the Council open to severe criticism and in future it is the intention to curb

YANKEES FALL SMASHING WIN FOR K.C.C.

BASEBALL RESULTS-

New York, July 13. The following were the results of the League baseball matches played to-day-

NATIONAL LEAGUE

In "A" Division Tennis

with

On the CRC. ground yesterday, and Bishop 6-6, drew afternoon, the K.C.C. defeated the Withingten and Milne 6-6, drew C.R.C. "B" in the "A" Division of with Crookshank and Ravenhil the Tennis League by 9 sets to | 8-6,

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Boston

Pittsburgh

New York

Lee pitched. Chiengo

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Philadelphia Cincinnatti

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AMERICAN LEAGUE

Chicago

6 13 Dykes homered. New York

3 5.0 Lou Gehrig hit a home run.

Detroit

Philadelphia

0

5 10 0 2 9 £

Cleveland

11 17 0

Bostan

8. 3 No other games were scheduled. Rzuten.

Scores:

EC and E F. Fincher (K.C.C.) beat 8. W. Liang and H. Lea 6-3, į beat F. H. Kwok and W. C. CChung 6-0, beat W. M. Cheung, and S. L. Ma 8-0.

G. Bodiker and O.. Clarke (K.C.C.) beat Liang and Lee 8-2. beat Kwok and Chung 8-3, beat Cheung and Ma 6-1,

F. Grose and. A. E. P. Quest (KLCC) beat Liang and Lee 6-0, beat Kwok, and Chung 6-3, beat Cheung and Ma 6-2.

H.K.C.C. WINS

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At the HK.C.C. yesterday, the home team defeated the U.R.R.C. by 51 sets to 3 in their "A" Division Tennis League encounter. The home team owed their suc- ccss largely to G. Sewell an! H. Owen-Hughes who annexed their three sets.

The following we're the scores:---- of business. Mr. Lo was unable to this expenditure considerably, it ganisations of the Colony have

O. Sewell and H. Owen-Hughes attend many of the Council Meet-not entirely.

many calls on their purse and the 2nd and 3rd Divisions of the (HKC.C.) beat L. Goldman and ings and therefore felt that the I have already mentioned the each and all require more finan-

League Mr. C. Guimgan.

L/Cdr. Bishop 7-5, beat Major hondur of presiding to-night good work put in by our Treaclal assistance annually.

A hearty vote of thanks was Withington and Captain Mline. should fall on me. When thesurers but I cannot let the occa- ine report fully, comments on

proposed for the Sports Club Com-

6-0, beat Captain Crookshank and senior Vice-President in his usual, slon pass without calling your at-the activities of the Emergency mitte for the use of the rooms for. Ravenhill 6-1. jocular and sporting manner ask- tention to the fact that they do Committee and I have been asked the

general meeting and their

D. MacDougal 'and T. A. Pearce en me I would carry on the a considerable amount of extra by our President, Sir Thomas good work." I had no qualms what work for which they make no Southern, to express to the Mana- Council meetings throughout the

Bishop 4-6, lost to Withington and ever in saying, "Yes," as I had had charge; and in this connection Igers of all clues his appreciation The meeting. closed with the Mine 4-6. beat Crookshank and a gimpse of the Report and As-would like to mention the name of of the way in which they received usual vote of thanks to the out- Ravenhill 6-3. counts as drawn up by Captain Mr. Alexander, who. like many of his appeal for cleaner play. Un-going committee and the Chair- Kimm, the Acting Honorary Serre-us. has got too old to take an ac-doubtedly the teams nave gone on tary.

tive part on the field but throws the deld with a warning to play Centieren. during all the years the whole of his weight into kiep-

I have been connected with the ing the Chairman on the right side Hong Kong Football Association I| aś regards finance. have never been furnished with a clearer or more concise report, and in consequence of this position. is - an exceedingly easy one.

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I therefore assume the Chair khowing well that you will give me your full support.

The minutes of the last annual meeting having been published in the press I shall thank you for your authority to take them as

riad.

REPORT FOR YEAR

The minutes of the last Annual General Meeting were then passed after which the Chairman in mak

Ing his report on the past year

the game for the game's sake.

This has materially assisted and with the innovation of neutral Unesmen, ready to spot any ten- SECRETARIAL DIFFICULTIES

dency towards rough play, the We have been rather unfor- teams are to be congratulated on tunate thus past year in that the having done considerably better to Honorary Secretaryship has been live up to the proper spirit of true in no less than four hands. We sportsmanship. It is not forgot- all exceedingly regret the sudden ten, of course. that the very heavy demise of the grand old man of sentences dealt out by the Emer- football, Mr. G. T. May, and the gency Committee was a further transfer of Mr. Rallton, but deterring factor towards the end spite of all the work that has been put in by these Becretaries we

somewhat unfortunate

were

of the Season and I sincerely hop? that even a still better standard at clean football will be set dur-

ing the Season 1936-37.

OLYMPIC TEAM

that the successor to Mr. Rallton found he could not possibly cope with the work, and the returns etc.. got into such a chaotic con- Although Colonel. Harrison, ön dition it was with a considerable behait of the Council, addresed amount of relief that we saw an letter to the Chinese Olympic Acting Assistant Honorary Secre- Team, just prior to their departure, tary brought in-ROMS. HE wishing them a very successful Snaith Fe. I can assure you, tour. I feel that they will be happy worked for days, and nights, on to know that at this meeting we I regret very much that the Ac-end to clarify the position as to have them in our mind and added Counts should close showing a loss registrations of players, referees our of $3.387.54 but as you know, this etc. and has so re-organized the once that with the expert advice

wald:

The Annual Report and Ac- counts having been in you hands for the prescribed period I shall with your permission also tak them as read.

is what we are led to expect when It is the Colony's turn to send, a team to the Northern Port, and as

good wishes for continued success. The results that have reached us so far have been most

of Captain Kumm we have to-day gratifying, giving the hope that managed to get our nouse in or- they will give a ̈věry good account der and be able to start of the or themselves when they finally new Season with every confidence trot out in Berlin. that we can lay our hands on past

records at

in the ensuing year we shall be entertaining our Shanghai friends here, we can look forward to be ing well on the right side at the close of Seaton 1936-37. It must which has not been the case for also be borne in mind that with more years than I can remember. the Beason dragging on so long The position of Honorary Secre-

ALTERATIONS IN RULES and the remaining fixtures hay-tary of the Association is in my

*The next item on the agenda ing to be played on week days to opinion one of the most arduous,

and one that very few ten can was the proposals of the Council euable our Chinese friends to

fil It requires. much

tact, for the alterations in Rules. These leave in time for the Olympic Games the Association was de palence and ability to keep track were passed when put to the vote prived of what might have been of all that transpires at the various but not until some discussion had quite a valuable gate in the usual meetings etc. I therefore cannot taken place, match "Champions of the League impress too keenly on those who

this may form the new Council to be which was proposed by St. Joseph's V. The Rest." Instead of game we had a share in the nettapecially careful in their selection Football Club and seconded by the proceeds of the game "Chinese of an Honorary Secretary, as the 1st Bn. The Royal Ulster Rines Leagues was "That the 1st Division be, re- Olympic Team v. The Rest" but smooth running of the to my mind had we been able to and Competitions depend mostly duced to 12 teams" next season, or for the man they entrust with this alternately, that no Club or Regi- carry through our full programme, as formerly, a larger sum than position. Colonel Harrison and Iment should enter more than the

share the view, and we feel other team in División 1.”

With these few remarks, Gentle- moment's notice.men. I now formally propose the adoption of the Report and Ac- counts as presented.

" $239.97 would have been realised.

Another revision in the Rules

other Couricitors will agree, that İn" discussing this proposal Mr. I therefore sincerely hope that the the Becretary should be a Civillan, Strange sald that as the Clubs League Management Committee,"

or whichever Sub-Committee is to and one of standing in the Colony

I therefore hope that some volun-

be let to draft out the programme teer with the necessary qualinea for next Season, will carefully set

rst Council Meeting.

to it that the Association is not tons will come forward before our deprived of any revenue earnini *matches immaterial of whose con-. venience it is necessary to arrange for.

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CHARITY EFFORTS

were becoming better and better

a state might arise in the future

when there would be about 16 Clubs all up to 1st Division stan- dard. The question would then be who to leave out,

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Mr. Shepherd put forward that

It is gratifying to know that we the matter was not for the discus- were able to do our uiual oft torsion of the present meeting but Charity, but I regret the poor at- jone for the League Management tendances during the "Bunday Committee

EXPENSES REDUCED Expenses have been cut down to a minimum, thanks to the careful Herald Cup" games. Next Sessun When it was put to the vote it guidance of our Treasurers, and we should have six teams entered was decided by a vote of 18 to 3 the only item that could possibly for the "Sunday Herald Cup and that the proposal be squashed. call forth any real grievance. in with the arrival of a Scottish Bat- my opinion, is the amount spent tallón to strengthen the "old

elected:

OFFICERS ELECTED

President: The Hon. Mr. N. L Smith

Vice-President (Chinese): The Hon. Mr. M. K. LO.

or. presentations. This question is crack from the "home of Boc-. The following officers were then open to much" argument, but it certa keener competition should must be remembered that the Aa- be seen, and I sincerely hope that sociation officials are called upon the public will make a point of at- to give up much of their spare tending these games, immaterial time in attending meetings, some of whether they are interested in as many as four nights. week football or otherwise. We can during the Season from 5.30 pm. guarantee, them

money's up to as late as midnight, and it worth and possibly convert the appears that the custom of ex- uninterested to soccer. but those pressing appreciation of valuable attending the games will know services rendered has grown in that even if they have not enjoyed late years to give something tangl-them they have contributed to a ble to departing oficials. During good cause, as the charitable or

their

Vice-President (Services): Com- mander Arbuthnot. R. N.

Vice-President (Civilian Non- Chinese): Mr. T M. Mitchell

Chairman:- Col. H. C. Harrison. DE.O., G.S.OL

Representative on the Council of the Ovillan Clubs playing only in

year.

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(EX.C.C.) lost to Goldman ane

L Bathurst and. J. F. Leys (H.K.C.C.) drew with Goldman

Quiet Moments

Smoke

I.R.C. BEATEN

The Indians lost to the C.R.C. "A" at home by 81 sets to 24.

Scores:-

8. A Rumlahn and S. A. Ismalt (1.R.C.) lost to Tsul Wal Pul and Tsui Yan Pui 4-8, lost to Iu Tak Cheuk and W.,C. Hung 3-6, fost to Luk Ding Cheung and Wong Chh Hung 3-4 n

I. M. A. Rick and M. a. Hoosen (LR.C) drew with Taut and Tsui 6-6, beat Tu and Hung 8-2, lost to Luk and Wong 2-6.

A. H. Madar and A. F. Minu (LR.C.) lost to Tsul and Tɣul 3-6, beat fu and Hung 6-2 lost to Luk and Wong 2-6.

RECREIO DEFEAT S.C.A.A.

Playing at King's Park, in the "A" Division of the Lawn Tennis League, the home team. South China Athletic Association last to the Club de Berrelo by 7 sets to 2.

OLYMPIC CITY ARRIVALS

Indian Team Attracts Attention

Hong Kong Dally "rass" Special)

Berlin. July 13.

The Indian team for the Olympic Games arrived here from Marseilles on Monday and was greeted at the the Friedrichstrasse Station, by of the German representatives

Twenty-six Olymple Committee. Indian athletes, wearing fezas and turbans attracted much attention as they drove through the streets to the town hall, where Commissar

them in the. Lippert welcomed name of the City and handed the Captain of the team, Japanoh. the

of City

Berlin's Olympic Souvenir Medal,

The Indian team, comprising competitors for athletic events. wrestlers, hockey players, then drove to their quarters in the Olympic village. ·

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The vanguard of the Canadians aleo arrived on Monday, in shape of their rowing' crew of ten, lad by Bon Hunter. They were wel- comed at the Station by represen- · tatives of the Olympic Comm'ttee and Professor Mueller of the Wick- F. N. Wong and K. E Wonging Rowing Club, which is taking (8.C.A.A.) lost to A. V. Remedios

care of the Canadian crew.— and J. Gonsalves 5-7, lost to A Transcean News Service

Scores:

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V. Gosano and C. A. Barretto 5-7, drew with H. A. Barros and L. A. L. da Si'va 6-8. "

K F. Luk and H. K. Ho (S.C.A.A.) lost to Remedios and Gonsalves 5-7, beat Gosano and Barretto 6-2. lost to Barros and da Slivà 4-6.

C. L. Lau and N. K. Wa (5.0.A.A.) lost to Remedios and Gonsalves 3-6, lost to Gosano and Barretto 2-6, drew with Barros and da Silva 6-6.

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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