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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1938.

In the World of Sports

Sound Umpiring Vital TRIANGULAR

TOURNAMENT

For Improvement Of RUGBY THIS Hockey Standard AFTERNOON

Local

BY THE QUIZ

There has been much outery in the local press about the failure of Umpires turning up to referee Association' hockey matches. But apparently no change is discernible so far with regard to this all important fundamental of local Hockey.

The duties of an umpire are manifold and it is worth while mentioning a few important ones. The most outstanding of these is his impartial attitude in dealing with teams. He should not be in- terested in one of the other, as this is likely to unde.mine the Stan- dard of hackey.

The umpire "must be endowed a good umpire, but there are some with a keen eye and quick judg- exceptions to this general' rule. ment to enable him Lu detect

faults and pull up offenders with

but the least hesitation.

Co-operation between the um-

pires is another factor which plays nu insignificant part in detecting numerous faults which otherwise 30 unmarked.

Club Meet Army In

Second Round

GOVERNOR TO SEE FIXTURE

The second round of the annual rugby football Triangular Tourna- ment between the Army, Navy and Club will commence to-day when

Club ground at Happy Valley. The the Club plays the Army on the

game will commence at 4 p.m., and will be refereed by Lt. Cmdr. Lin-

SOFTBALL PROGRAMME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Two Ladies' Games On Card Of Three Encounters

By R.O.Y.

Although the league programme was officially suspended for two weeks, local softball fans are not to go entirely unprovided for, as arrangements have been made to play off four league matches dur- Ing the holidays.

Monday's programme commences, at 11.00 am on the Filipino Club ground, with a clash between the Canadian Chinese girls and the up-and-coming Wahoos. At 2.30 p.m., on the C. B. A. ground, the Central British boys will play off their postponed match with the Trojans. Directly after this game, af 3.30 p.m. or thereabouts, the Central British girls are to try conclusions with the Pirates.

take place at 11.00a.m., "between "The only fixture for Tuesday will · ·

the Filipino girls and the Cardinals Both of on the C. B. A. ground. these squads "have won twice in Elis Excellency the Governor has as many outings and close stated that he will watch the struggle is indicated. match.

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RULE CHANGES

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Hockey, uhke football. is a tast name and, therefore, the umptes must be quick in making a de- An umire must keep changing | eiskun. They should know the his position on the field according In the

It is interesting to note that ser- rules thoroughly as unnecessary to the trend of the game in order Tournament the Club had an easy whistling checks the progress and it get a clearer view of the game.

win over the Army after an open-eral changes have been made m effort to nars the game without serving

UNHAPPY INCIDENTS

ing period of twenty minutes when the official rules in an any useful purpose.

locked anybody's game. The straighten the offensive play of the Obstruction and the advantage Army then lost their scrum-hair game. Summarized, rule are two of the most important and a forward through injury and changes are as follows: points which merit attention of later another meinber of the pack iccal umpires.

was hurt and became practically a pussenger.

Invariably a good player makes

ADVERTISEMENT

THE FANLING HUNT AND RACE CLUB:

Much has already been sald of these in the focal press out what

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The Arms will be all out to avoid want are practical resalts.the woodeti spoun for this year's There seems to be ttle or no tournament as they have set to change in this direction and un-register a win. Spectators should pires should be more particular in see a close and lively game. this regard in order to rid local Prior to the Triangular Tourpa hockey of many unhappy The December Meeting will be c'dents.

inment match the Club A XV will play a Navy side. This match will held at Kwanli on Monday, 26th Further

more, the practice of commence at 2.45 p.m. and will be December, 1938, commencing at appointing umpires from members refereed by Dr. J. A. R. Selby. 2.45 p.m.

of competing teams seems to be Army and Navy sides

Special trains leave Kowloon at 1.08 p.m., arriving Fanling 1,41 p.m. and leave Fanling at 6.12 p.m. arriving Kowloon 6.45 p.m. The First Class Return Fare of $2 Includes admittance to the Race Course.

The price of admission to the Public Enclosure is $1 including Tax. Servicemen in uniform are admitted hall price.

have

a move in the wrong direction in- already been published. The Club asmuch as such umpire or,umpires sides have been selected 35 are invariably inclined to be blased follows in their decisions.

1st. XV:-W. M. MacGrath. . K. As aforesaid the frequent non-Chadwick, H. D. Bidwell Capt.), W appearance of umpires for Asso- Grieve, D. H. Stewart; F. Cess- clation games put the teams con- ford. J. R. Henderson: K A. Wat- cerned in a quandary and it wilson, K. W. Salter, A. J. G. Taylor: be more conducive and appropriate E. C. Luscombe, W. E. Peers; H. W. if those entrusted with the duties E. Heath. W. B. Richardson and J. inform the Secretary of the Um-Redman pires Board in time for him to ar range for substitutes. In the event of their being unable to officiate. Punctuality should be the cardinal rule of all umpires and it should be insisted apon 2050 by the local Umpires Board,

By Order of the Committee, THOMSON & CO..

Secretaries.

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A XV:—J. T. Brown: D. I. Bosan- quet. D. B. Nelson, D. Hynes, C. J. Powell: HF. Hopkins, R. Ruther ford; C. M. Stark, P. W. Burton, R. G. L. Oliphant (Capt.); E. A. Bempas, J. Mocdle. A, G. Dalziel, K. H. G. White and W. A. Johnson."

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Fixtures

TO-DAY.

ATHLETICS.—International Open

Meet (Caroline Hill), 11 am,

| CRICKET.—Craigengower v. Kow- loon; Juntor, Kowloon v. Police.

| FOOTBALL-First Division, gt. Joseph's v. Club (St. Joseph's), 4 p.m.: Middlesex v. South Chiha "A" Bookunipoo), 4 p.m.; .PO- lice v Bolith China "B" (Boun- dary Rd.), 4 p.m.; Navy ✨. Kwong Wah (Causeway Bay), 4 p.m. Second Division, Police v. RA." O.C. (Boundary Rd.), 2-30 p.m.: St. Joseph's v. Club (St. Joseph's) 2.30 p.m.; Middlesex v. Bouth China (Sookunpoo), 2.30 p.m.; 5th R.A. v, Kwong Wah (Cause- way Bay), 2.30 p.m. Third Divi- slon (A), Royal Scots v. Electric (Mitary), 2.30 p.m. Third Divi- slon (B), R.E. (E), v, Signals (Chatham Road),.. 2.30 p.m.; P.AF. v. Stonecutters W/8 (P. E., Road), 2.30 p.m.; Kumaoḥ Rides v.. A.B.A. (P. E. Road), 4. p.m. 24th R.A. 7 University (Chatham Rd,), 4 p.m.; Medicals v. Powhattan (Military), 4 p.m. GOLF-Christmas Meeting (Fan-

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RUGBY.-Triangular Tournament.

Club v. Army (Club), 4 p.. Club "A" v. a Navy XV (Club); 2.45 p.m.

TENNIS-Colony Ladies' Singles Final, Misa M. Griffiths, Y. Mrs. Clifford (USR.C.), 3.30 p.m. TO-MORROW

Open

ATHLETICS.International

Meet Caroline Hill, 10.10 a.m. FOOTBALL-Fancy Dress Match

(Caroline Hill), p.m. GOLF Christmas Meeting (Fan-

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one base without liability to be put out, (4) In pitching to the batter the ball must be delivered with a follow through of the hand and wrist past the straight Jine of the body before the ball is released. This prohibits a snap or jerky release of the ball at or back of the hips. Many local softballers, influenced by the pitching of the touring American girls teams, were of the opinion that the rules covering this phase of the game should be re-

(1) Batters are permitted to use laxed.

the bunt.

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The latest official rule bock, how: (2) The catcher must be in his ever, shows that the pitching rules position to receive the pitch should be interpreted even more before the pitcher can be strictly than. hitherto, ard local considered in pitching poslumpires are expected, to do so as tion.

well as follow the changes, AS (3) Tlegal bitches or baiks en-mentioned" above. for the remain-

title base runners to advance ing games of the season.

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