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NAVY WIN AGAIN

TRIANGULAR

TOURNAMENT

RUGBY SUCCESS

In a spectacular game on the Club ground on Saturday, the Royal Navy won the second match of the Triangular Rugby Tourna- ment series to put themselves two up. The winners led by 11 clear points at the interval but the Club staged a ne rally in the second halt and at one time more than held their own. The Navy came back, however, and the final tally was 23 points (two goals and" four tries) to 13 points (two goals and a try).

GALLANT DEFENCE OF

THE CAPITAL

Chinese Make Fine Show Against Attackers

Nanking, Dec. 11.

Is it Nanking's destiny to be- come another Alcazar?.

severely pounding the Chinese de- fences in a determined effort to capture the city.

Foreign newspaper correspon-

The heaviest engageinent is go- dents sticking grimly to their posts ing on qutalde Chunghua Men, or in China's capital were asking | south gate, where the Chinese are themselves this question to-night, said to be stubbornly holding on to after witnessing a day "of hectic forts on top of a small hill known tighting. which the grim deter- as the Yu Hua Tai, which is na- mination of the Chinese defenders tionally famous for its beautiful had resulted in the smashing of transparent cloured pebbles, henco the fury of the Japanese

the name,. "Petals Rained from slaughts at all points.

Heaven."

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Lt. Walsham, who played such a great game in the encounter against the Army, was again seen Magnificent is the only word to Three forts on too of the hill to advantage, and his clever hand- describe the Chinese stand to-day. | guard the entrance to the south ling brought rounds of applause. Their record was one of complete gate. Lt. Cotman, the regular full-back. triumph, galaed it is true at a was not available, but Surg.-Lt. heavy cost, under a storm of ar- Ellis filled the vacancy ably. Fortillery fire and aerial bombing, but

the losers. J. C. Miller, D. H. Ste-

wart and K. A. Watson performed well. Teams¦--

Club 1st XV:-W. M. MacGrath D. H. Stewart H. D. Bidwell, W. E. Grieve and H. Van Leeuwen; A. H. R. Butcher and J. L Bannar; K. A. Watson, K. W. Salter, A. W. Holden: W. E. Feers. C. F. Needham; J. C. Miller (Captain), A. J. G. Taylor and F. A. Redman.

Navy 1st XV:-Surg. Lt, Ells;. A. B. Northcott Lt. Harvey (Captain), A B. Marsh and Sub. Lt. Kyrke: Lt. Walsham and Lt. Talbot; A. B. Thatcher, S. B. A. Jones. A.. B. Romans: Sergt. Burston, Li. May- don; Lt Woods. Sub, Lt. Anderson and Sub. Lt. Ogle.

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CRICKET SCORES

The Junior Cricket League pro- gramme was resumed on Saturday when some surprise results were recorded, including one amazing feat. the latter being the dismissal of the Civil Service eleven for 13 runs by the Club de Recreio.

Scopes!——

LEAGUE II Kowloon Cricket Club ingly lost to the Indians at King's Park by seven wickets: K.C.C. 104 (W. L. MacKenzie 23, L All 6 for 39, K. M. Rumjahn 4 för 44) LR.C. 120 for 3 (I. All 55 not out, "M. L Razack 53).

with the Japanese, too, suffering disastrous losses in desperate er- forts to carry the the Chinese machine-gun posts by storm.

Nowhere in the city had the Japanese secured any advantage despite wave upon wave of assaulta. On the other hand, they were thrust back at strategic points from ground previously gained.

Outstanding episode in a day marked by extreme heroism was the smashing of a viclent Japanese attack at the south gate, in an action which was nothing less than a severe defeat for the Japanese.

TANKS CHARGE This particular rush was led by four tanks, which crashed their way through the south gate shortly

after ten o'clock

In a few moments. the forces were locked in a death-grip which ended only when the four Japanese tanks had been disabled, their crews killed, and the survivors among the infantry were in full fight through the south gate.

Everywhere the same spirit of determination had manifested it self. There is no sign of retreat, or thought of retreat.

Sanguinary Aghting is also con- tinuing outside the city walls, where

200,000 provincial troops are engaged in hercic at- tempts to break up the Japanese forces to a halt.

some

It was noted, however, that the provincial troops are slowly with- surpris-drawing men across to the Pukow side of the Yangtsze, and it is thought likely that this process will Central Government troops "inside be speeded up, leaving only the

the walls to defend the capital — Transocean New Service.

Club de Recreio beat the Civil Service by 71 runs at King's Park: Recreto 84 (L G. Gosano 29, J. F. McGowan 8 for 28); C.S.C.C. 13 (EAR. Alves 6 for 2, LG. Gosano 3 for 8.)

Navy beat Army""B" by six wic- kets at King's Park: Army 117 (Ldg. Tel Wood 5 for 36): Navy 131 for 5 (LS.A. Fyon 70 not out). Police beat the Club by 38 runs: Polido 124; Club 88 (C. Pope 4 for 35; B. G. Baker 1 for 39).

Army "A" and Cralgengower drew in a close game at Sookun- poo: Army "A" 138 (8.M. North- cote, 41); C.C.C. 129 for 6 (D. Hung 49, G.A. Lee 22; Pte. Hatfeld 3 for 18. Sgt. Bloomfield 3 for 11).

FRIENDLIES

Club de Recreio beat Craigen- gower by two wickets at the Valley: Craigengower 80 (AP. Prata 4 for 19); Recreio 83 (EL Gosano 39).

Hong Kong Cricket Club beat the Indians by five wickets at Soo- kunpoo: LR.C. 145 (A.R. Abbas 49, A. Baker 38, 8.A. Ismail 20; MR. Swain 5 for 41): Club 151 for 6 (LD. Kilbee 101).

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SEVERE CLASHES

Hankow, Dec. 11. According to Chinese despatches received to-day, severe fghting is raging at five of Nanking's city gates, where the Japanese, aided by aircraft, artillery and

tanks, are

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SALVAGE WORK

The mishap occurred sometime after midnight yesterday, the first message being received in Hong Kong at 12.22 B.M. This stated Civil Service beat a team from that the vessel was in no im- the Royal Engineers by six wic-mediate danger, although it was kets at the Valley: R.E. 122 (Tudor realised then that assistance would 38. F. Baker 4 for 15); C.8.C.C. 173 be required if the vessel wëre to") for 4 (WH. College 42, AE Perry get off.

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50 retired, D. McLellani 43).

INDIAN TEST

Bombay, Dec. 11,

Meanwhile, according to Chinese reports. Japanese troops have oc- cupled Purple Mountain, where the Mausoleum of Sun Yat-sen is situated, and are attempting to storm the Chungshan and Taiping gates of the city.

The Chungshan Gate is on Nan- king's famous Chungshan Road, which goes through the gate into the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum Park, and the Mausoleum.

The Taiping Gate is situated slightly north of the Chungahan Gate.

PURPLE MOUNTAIN CAPTURED

It was the place where the Manchu Imperial army, under the command of Haeng Kuo-fang, finally captured Nanking after a slege lasting ten years, by dynamit- ing the city wall.

Japanese capture of Purple Mountain at this early stage has surprised Chinese circles, as the mountain was strongly fortified.

Occupation of the mountain gives the Japanese complete command of the city, since the mountain towers above the capital

From the top the Japanese can direct gunfire on any part of the city.- Reuter

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RENEWED ATTACK

Shanghai, Dec. 11. According to Japanese, reports, offensive against Nanking at 10 Japanese forces launched a fresh

o'clock this morning; supported by an intensive aerial and artillery bombardment.

tanks, advanced from three direc- Japanese columns, preceded by tions against the walls, which at many polats have been reduced to smoking masse. of broken masonry.

The Chinese are offering stub- born resistance from strongly forti- fied points in the city,"

Japanese reports allege that gas shells were used by the Chinese last night before the Chinese counter-attack,

Meanwhile, foreign reports con- firm Japanese occupation of Wabu, on the Yangtse.--

Reuter.

LADIES' HOCKEY

Bt. Andrew's Ladies recorded their first win in the Caer Clark Cup Hockey competition for 1937-8 when they beat the "Central Bri- tish Association Ladies in a close game by the odd goat in five. The Caer Clark Cup League table to date now stands:-

P. W. L. D. F. A. Pts "Y" Ladies 2.2 0 0 8 0 4 HK Ladies 3 2 1 0 10 5 4 St Andrew's 3 1 2 0 4 11 2 C.B.A. Ladies 2 0 2 0 390

10 55 0 25 25.10 The Brawn Cup League table to date follows:

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P. W., L. D. F. A. Pis Recreto Ladles 4 3 0 16 27 St. Andrew's 4 2. 1 1 7 7 5 C.B.8, "A' 2 2 0 0 15 1 4 C.B.8. "B"

3 2 1 0 7 2 4 S'forth Ladies 2 1 1 0 1 3 2 ships Including the Pruessen and the Empress of AsiaC.B.A. Ladies 30 30 17.0 "Y" Ladies 4 0 4 00 15 0

answered the call for ald, and the Pruessen stood by the Hoover for several hours. The Empress of Asia, after speeding towards [ Hoisho-To

several Island for

In the Second unofficial test match between Lord Tennyson's XI and All-India, which opened hours, is thought to have been in here to-day, the home alde were formed of the safe landing of the dismissed for 153. A.R. Gover, the passengers early yesterday after- Burrey fast bowler, taking 5 wic-noon and to have resumed her kets for 46 runs. Tennyson's XI voyage to Kobe from Hong Kong. had scored 52 without loss at the A salvage tug, carrying work- close of play.

men and divers, and Mr. T. B. Reuter!

Wilson, the Hong Kong manager of the Dollar Line, also left the Colony for Formosa last evening.

The President McKinley is now proceeding.to the rescue of the passengers. She has on board a large number of workmen to assist in the jettisoning of the Hoover's cargo should 16 be found necessary, DISTRESS CALLS REPLIED

Tokyo, Dec, 11.

PHILATELIC SOCIETY The Hong Kong Philatelic Bo- ciety is holding its third annual Exhibition on Monday and Tuesday In the Board. Room of the Morning, Post Building from 3 to 8 p.m. A fine display of stamps has been arranged;

A 10,000-ton Japanese cruiser

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revealed, has reached the stranded The cruiser, whose name is not

vessel and had taken of 200 pas- sengers to Hiyake Island, in For- mosa, where they are being cared for by the crew. Reuter.

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PROF. NIXON HONOURED

Professor W. Nixon, M.D. F.R.CS, LR.C.P., M.C.O.G., was the guest of the Medical Society of

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On the suggestion of the secre- tary of State for the Colonies, the title of senior police officers in the Colony is to be changed under the. terms of a draft hill published in the "Government” Oxzerve.” --

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the Hong Kong University at a farewell tea-party held in the University Union Assembly Hall on Saturday, just prior to leaving the

The Inspector-General of Police Colony to take up his new appoint will in future, be known as the ment at the Hospital for Women

Commissioner of Police, and the in London.

Deputy Inspector-General as De- Among those present were Mr. D.puty Commissioner. Police Pro- J. Bloss, Vice-Chancellor, the Dean bationers will be known of the Medical Faculty, Professor L. lice Cadets. T Ride, M.A., B.M.. Ch. B.,

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Two United States destroyers left the Philippines this morning for the scene, while the USS. Canopus is expected to proceed shortly from Manila." Renter.

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