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2-HONGKONG DAILY PRESS
SPORTS
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1940.
In the World of Sports
Thrills At Caroline
..
Hill: South China Win 4-2 In Senior Shield
In a game packed with thrills, South China "A" defeated the Navy by four goals to two, in the Senior Shield, at Caroline Hill on Saturday, after leading by the odd goal in three at the interval.
Play was fast from the outset and the interest of the spectators was maintained throughout. The Navy, Helding a somewhat reor- ganised team, played one of the finest games of the season.
Chan Wal-sang scored the first The Navy opened with a terrific, attack which culminated in a shot within ten minutes of play and at by Lepage, which, however, went half time the Chinese were leading
one dil. just over the bar.
LI
THRILLING LADIES' TENNIS POLICE DOMINATE PLAY IN CHINA TO HOLD
ENCOUNTER
EASTERN DEFEAT
S. CHINA 'B' In a fast game full of thrilling
momenty,
Lo
Eastern beat South
FINAL AT U.S.R.C.
Golany
FIRST HALF, BUT LOST
TO ARMY BY 11.3"
BY "FLY-HALF"”'.
ATHLETIC MEET IN OCTOBER
of
CHUNGKING, Feb. 2 (Central)— Mr. Chan I-fu Minister Win For Mrs. Chiu
Education, announced at the 7th THE BRILLIANCE OF WAITE, who played inspiring rugger and meeting of the Athletic Committes And Miss Griffiths
the loss of Luscombe, the Police, In the second half, through of the Mmistry of Education held knee lujury, were the two main factors, which caused the defeat here yesterday that the 7the China "B" by four goals to one Mrs. Chiu Chun-Chiu and Miss
of the Felice XV by 11 points to 3 when they met the Army XV National Athletic Meet will be Griffiths In the First Division Football M.
the won
at Boundary Street on Saturday last before a fairly large crowd. held in the middle of October this League on the Club ground yester-Ladies' Doubles Tennis Champion- day. In spite of the bad weather ship title yesterday when they de And this despite the fact that they dominated most of the play in rear.
Among those present at the the first half." a large crowd turned out.
feated Mrs. Enid Lo-Litton and Eastern played a rearranged for- Mrs. Hyde in two straight sots, 6-
changes in both to convert. Shortly before inter-meeting were 'Dr. Chang Po-ling There were
in val. Luscombe, sustained a knee President of the Nankai University teams--the Army bringing'
China ward line with Tsul Ah-fat in the 3 and 6-4.
and Coombe instead of injury and had to leave the held and President of the The match was decided at the Sheldrak
SECOND HALF
National Amateur Athletic Federa- inside-left berth. Tsul is not new Hongkong League Football.
The Army retallated in the tion, Mr. Günson Hoh. Inspector of In the second half, Cheung having played here last year. He United Services Recreation Club, Lt. How and Sgt. Page, whilst LEE OPENS SCORING "
Moon-wing scored with a high one created quite a good impression in and was watched by a large crowd Jenner was brought into the Police
of interested spectators despite the side in place of Dempsey, who is second half by levelling the score Physical Education of the Ministry when Waite playing magnificently of Education, and General "Chih- The Chinese soon took posses-
broke through and scored. Birrell chiang. President of the National but cold and the light drizzle that still on the sick list.
POLICE ON TOP sion and, from a melee, Lee Wai-which bomeed into goal without his new position,
South China kicked off, tong scored from close range. The giving the goalie a chance,
The Police were on top during took the kick but falled to convert. Physical Culture, minute before the end Eastern soon took possession and came on in the latter stages of
Carrying play into the Police Within Burgess netted the only goal for kept pressing hard.
the greater part of the first half; Although the general standard Reynold and Wilson, the Police "territory." the Army met with being success again "when with Taylor the gunners of a pass from the few minutes Eastern nearly scored
three-quarter, but the ball went wide. The next of tennis of both pairs was even-
right-wing. instance South China were on the ly good, the winners showed great very prominent. Luscombe, the badly out of position, Birrell_was understanding. knee injury, played magnificently, ever, they falled to convert with backs proved too, good.
In a melee in front of the South Mrs. Lo Liton, and Mrs. Hyde, his solo rung" gaining much valu- the kick:
The Police fought back with China goal the custodian fell with however, but up a good fight and able ground, for his side.
to their Of the Police forwards, Wright- determination, but se med to make
The following are the results of the ball, but just managed to re- gave plenty of anxiety
opponents at certain stages of the Nooth was outstanding; his deter-no headway with the new Army
mined attempts to carry the bail line-up. After a short period of the League Softball games played game.
The prizes were presented after through on many occasions gained mid-play, the Army were penalised yesterday:
·LADIES' LEAGUE short with his kick. tea in the Bridge Room of the him much applause from the for obstruction," but Taylor was Club by Mrs. Penfold, wife of crowd
The
Army Major R.JL Penfold, R.A.
equalise Navy were quick to through Thorburn. Up and down play ensued until a few minutes
before half time, when Lee Wal- tong scored after a fine solo effort down the left wing...
One
right wing.
'FRIENDLY GAME
1 In a soccer friendly at Stanley
&
the game.
Twenty minutes after the re-, on Saturday, the 30th Heavy Bat-point of scoring bus, the Eastern er steadiness and somewhat more Police scrum-half, prior to his able to make a touchdown. How
a fast and furious game which ended in a draw, each side scoring two goals.
sumption, La! Shul-wing scored tery and 12th Heavy Battery met in from near the penalty line from pass from Lee Wal-tong which was followed by another for the Chi- nese. The Chinese were leading four-one when, five minutes from the end, Thorburn netted the sixth goal of the match.
THE TEAMS
OTHER RESULTS Following are the results of the League football matches played en Saturday:-
IN THE SECOND DIVISION, the S. CHINA "A"-Tam Kwan-kon; Club drew with Kit Chee in a goal- Mak Sul-bon and Lee Tin-sang: less game and in the Second Divi- Seung Lung-sing, Leung Wing-chiusion "B" Kowloon beat University and Foh Yin-wan; Tang Kwong-by the solitary goal scored."
IN THE THIRD DIVISION, 24th sum, Fung King-cheng, Lee Wal- tong. Lai Shi-wing and Ip Pak-Heavy easily disposed of the Ku- maon Rifles by four goals to one. and Royal Scots trounced R.AM.C. by Styles NAVY-Robinson: O'Regan; Honeywell, Nichols and eight goals to nil and the Signals beat the 5th A.A. Regt., while the Britt: Goodwin, Lepage, Hendy,
South China fixture v. Electric was Thoburn and Bearne.
postponed.
wah.
JUNIOR SHIELD:
DULL GAME
POLICE DEFEAT KWONG WAH
cover and clear.
There was an exciting and also amusing moment when the East- ern goalie fell with the ball almost into his own goal. He was, how ever. just able to clear in time.
FIRST GOAL
Initiative and
The.
Artingstall, for the
SUNDAY'S SOFTBALL SCORES
As a result of some good drib- Wahoos biing led by Pinkerton, Ridsdale Recreio
brought the ball to the Police goal | Cubs Berry and Cuthbertson the Army Canadians line, and in the ensuing melee, the Pirates
RH E 10 10-
2 4 8 $ 31 19 11
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19 10 11
14 5 10 forfeited the
prizes for the Singles Champion-handled the ball very badly and, The first goal of the day was ship which was won by Mrs. Lo- as a result, his wingers seldom saw
Litton with Mrs. Chiu as runner-much of the ball.
ARMY RE-SHUFFLE V scored by Hsu King-aing when, in
In the second half the Army re- Army managed to score and Berry Panthers
The Cardinals attempting to toss the ball to anp. were given away at the same
shuffled their team bringing up converted. In the last few minutes Douglas from full-back to centre of the game Taylor was unlucky points to the HK. Ball Club, other Eastern player he sent it against the South China goalpost
three quarter and Picton went to to have his shot strike the upright and the ball went within the goal
full back. The change brought as a result of Douglas being pen- before Cheung cleared.
immediate results when the Army alised for obstruction. backs time and time again swept through the opposition and all but scored.
In a few minutes "South China' equalised through Chan Tak-fal and half time was called with the score level.
saw
Eastern continued to dominate play early in the second half and, after several unsuccessful attacks,. Taul Ah-fat headed" In Eastern's
goal. A. penalty second Cheung Kam-ho: net their third.
South China then took the Kwong Wah by four goals to two aggressive and for long periods in the First Division of the Foot-play was maintained in the East- ern area and the goal was being ball League.
In the Junior Shield, at Caroline
A fast and interesting game was Hill, on Saturday. South China "B" defeated the 8th Heavy Regt. by witnessed on the Police ground the odd goal in three in a dull and Boundary Street. yesterday after uninteresting game. The game noon, when the Police defeated" was so one-sided in favour of the Chinese that they did not seem to exert themselves except to keep the score in their favour. With
gin.
were
190,000 TICKETS SOLD ON H.K. DERBY SWEEP
At 1 p.m. on Saturday the number of tickets that had been sold in Hongkong Jockey Club's mammoth $1.00 sweep- stake on the Hongkong Derby, to be run on Moriday, Feb- ruary, 19, was 190,000, which gives a first prize of approxi- mately $85,000,000.
MEN'S LEAGUE
R. H. .
Chung Hwa Forum Recreio “B”
5
B 1
0 " 1
1
7
4
In the Recreio-Trojan clash the
THE TEAMS ARMY TEAM:-L/Cpl. Picton; Spr. Artingstall, LABdr. Richards, Lt. Douglas and L/Cpl. Strrell; Trojans THE PLAY The Police drew first "blood" L/Cpl. Walte and L/Cpl. Foley: when, the first few minutes of Pte. Berry, Cpl. Sutherland, Cpl. number of hits and errors are not the game. Taylor kicked a penalty Sheldrake, Lt. Cuthbertson, Lt. goal for oralde intringement from Millar: I Pinkerton, L/Cpl. 35 yards out. After a period of Coombe and It. Ridsdale.. midfield play. the Army was given a chance equalise also for an off- side breach, but Birrell just falled
The winners' who were more rained with shots which greater effort the Chinese" should aggressive, took the lead through either saved or went wide. There SATURDAY'S CRICKET: have won by a much larger mar-Howlett after 15 minutes of play were several near and thrilling
and Wong Man-kwal increased the moments. score shortly afterwards.
Breaking away, however, Hau After the interval, Kwong Wah Ching-to took the ball to the other netted through Wong King-cheung end in a fine solo run down the who shot from long range.
left wing and scored the fourth for
With
ADVERTISEMENTS renewed vigour, Kwong Wat: kep Eastern while South China's score
HONG KONG "FOOTBALL
ASSOCIATION. "
INTERPORT MATCHES,.
Hong Kong v Salgon. Thursday, February 8, 1946.
Eastern A.A. v Saigon. Friday, February 9, 1940.
South China A.A. v Saigon. Sunday, February 11, 1940.
pressing for some time and level Lau Fook-chuen who through scored from a penalty.
remained unaltered.
Held To A Draw: Champions
Varsity Beaten By K.C.C.
$
available.
was outstanding-all his passes;, POLICE TEAM:-D. E. Taylor: being very accurate. Thomson at
Reynolds, G. 8. Wilson, B. C. Fay and H. M. Jackson; R. B. Leslie back was sound-Dicking a good and E. C. Luscombe; Wheeler, P. length for touch and fielding well J. Cuillman, L. A: Searle; Innes. Of the pack. Leigh, Richardson......
Kennedy, Bompas and Dunnett Rose, Wright-Nooth, Jenner and J.. 8. Ridden.
played well
Australians Beaten lead when he scored by swerving
In Rugby Debut
CLUB TAKES LEAD Lavalle gave the Club the first
from Glendinning to make a touchdown wide of the posts: The kick was not coverted.
In the
second half, although
to
Playing on the Police Ground HELD TO A DRAW BY THE INDIAN RECREATION CLUB, THE CLUB DE RECREIO, SENIOR CRICKET CHAMPIONS, RECEIVED in Boundary Street on Saturday THEIR FIRST CHECK ON SATURDAY. The game was played at last, the Royal Australian Reser the Australians played with a bet- The teams were:-
nevertheless, failed SOUTH CHINA "B": Cheung Sackunpoo and a feature worthy of note was that all the wickets vists, making their local Rugby ter understanding of the rules,
Union 'debut, were defeated by two they, that fell were through catcher by the. Gosano brothers. PLAYER INJURED
Wing-chol; Hau Yung-sang and
Although the Recreio batting was very formidable and they put tries (6 points), to nil by the Club equalise, Morgan, for the Club, Kwong Wah's centre-half, Yeung Yuen-she; Yeung Kan-po, Lam
up the good score of 170 for six, their bowling was poor and their "A" XV in a very scrappy match.. Increased his side's score towards: Scrummaging and the off-gide the end of the game for another Tse-tsung, injured his right foot | Tak-po and Luk Tat-hung; Chung
star combination of E, L. Gosano and H. L. Ozorio completely failed
rule were apparently new to most uncoverted try. whilst attempting to clear the ball Kee-shing. Tam Chan-kuen, Chan
THE TEAMS to oust the Indian batsmen in the time available. and was unable to continue play-Tak-fal, Kwok Ying-kce and Lee
Carey and Clarke added 63 for of the AustraMans and consequent-
CLUB "A"-F. M. Thompson. "T". MADAR TOP-SCORES" Shek-yau,
ly they were mostly at fault.. ing
wicket and EASTERN:-Lau Hin-hon: Kong
Madar was the standout man the second Police
Glendinning, full back for the Bowden, R. M. Lavalle, E. F. A, · Toward the end, the Police broke through their opponents' defence Beng-ing and Tsang Chung-wan; for the Indians with 30 not out, Gillespie was the highest scorer Australians, had a fairly good Morgan and P. Wilson: Tressider and Wong Man-kwal scored two Lau Tse-chun. Hsu King-sing and in a total of 93 for seven wickets for the Club with 34
For the Police, Atwell captured kick and possess also a safe pair and R. Rutherford; L. M. Mcītaе.. further goals to complete the hat Lo Wal-kien: Chung Yung-sum. For Recreio L. G. Gosano scored
A, Bompas, L. A. Benn; W. B. st fault. trick."
Cheung Kam-hot, Lee Tak-kee. 72, P. M. N. de Silva 22, while A. K. tive wickets for 44 runs and Robb of hands, his fielding being never J. S. Dunnett, A. M. Kennedy, E. Tsui Ah-fal, and Hau Ching-to. Kitchell did well for the Indians Three for 33, while for the Club
The Australian's would have Richardson, R. Leigh and G. J. P The teams were:
to score 20
Pope took three for 40. KWONG WAH: Wong Wah-gay;;
AN EASY WIN
A.M. Rumjahn and Ozorio were
AUSTRALIANS:-Wtr. Gendin-- Police were all out for 184 and Tared much better if their secim Carey. Lo Bhu-kar and Lee Kwok-wai; ;
In a Third Division League game the outstanding bowlers with three the Club was only able to reply half had not" persisted in keeping! All matches will be played at Chung Fal-lam, Yeung Tse-tsong on the Club ground yesterday.
the ball to himself. Instead orning: P. O. TUBA, A, B. Hunter- sending his hy-half away.
and A, B. Judd; Buh-Lt Arthur, Caroline Hill at 3.30 p.m. each and Tse Kam-hun: Tin Yat-fat, South China defeated Electric by for 31 and six for 38 respectively, with 24.
The forwards played quite well, P.-O. Good, A B. Vidan; A B.. Lau Fook-chuen, Chin Chi-fan eight goals to one. Electric played FIRST DIVISION: Reserved seats:-Covered stand Chow Man-chi and Wong King
VARSITY BEATEN ed St. Joseph's and La Salle by their interception of Rutherford's Sullivan, A B. Richardson, Ldg. B. $2.20, Uncovered stand $1.10.“
casions, being good.
Kay and A, B. Eng MeKim and Booking now open to the Public
IN THE FIRST DIVISION of the seven runs on Saturday when passes to Tresadder on several oc- Milan, Rae, Eng. Scorer, A. B. Me- Cricket League on Saturday Kow-they met at cricket at the Valley. Rutherford for the Club "A" Edg. 8 Young (Capt.).
Craigengower batting first made Loon Cricket Club easily defeated
day.
.
at Messrs. Moutrie, and. Co., Ltd.
and Messrs. China Sports Co.
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BRITISH WAR ORGANIZATION FUND,
All Day American Mixed TENNIS TOURNAMENT HONG KONG CRICKET. CLUB
SUNDAY,
18th. FEBRUARY, 1940. $10. per COUPLE. Tiffin & Tea Included. Will Competitors kindly send
their times with lees to
از
Mr. T. C. Monaghan,
CANADIAN PACIFIĆ.
The List Will Close As Soon
As There Are Sufficient Entries.
cheung.
And
POLICE: MacHardy; Blackburn Chan Kwong-yue; North. Gough and Rass; Johnston, How- lett, Wong Man-kwal, Ferrler and Kong Hing.
JUNIOR SHIELD
two men short, their forward line consisting of only three players.
11
HOME SOCCER & RUGBY
LONDON, Feb. 4 (Reuter)---in In the second round of the the South-Western Section of the. Junior shield, Police defeated In-Home Football competition, Ply ternational by the odd goal in five mouth Argyle beat Bristol City by
10 goals to three. on the home ground.
LEAGUE TABLES FIRST DIVISION
S. China 'A'
P. W. D. L. P. A. Pts. 13 11 11 45 15 23 14' 9 2 3 34 21 20 12 5.3 4 41 28 13
13 5 3 5 30 32 13
Eastern Middlesex S. China B Kowloon ¡Police
Kwong: Wah Royal Navy Royal Scots St. Joseph's Club
12 6 1 24 26 13
15 4 5 6 28 34 13 14 6 18 30 37 11. 14 5 8 30 44 11
12 -3 4 5 20 24 10
12 4.2 0.24 34 10
13 319 20 37 7 SECOND DIVISION "A"
CRAIGENGOWER WIN CRAIGENGOWER beat Comblu-
STEEL COULSON & H.B.
LEAGUE RESULTS
the University by 121 ruris in spite 122 A. E. Ide 30, A H Ismäll 21 of the fact that the Club-was-and-W Hong-Sling 24.
eleven The "Combined Schools replied playing several second
with 115 (V. Mendonca 44 and P. players.
32).- Mendonca captured Kowloon C. C. declared when kull they had three wickets down fur Craigengower wickets for 29
The following are the latest re- Garrison " tor 178 and the University were and Singh took three for 20. For All other matches in the English only able to reply with 57. Lloyd the Club Iranes took tive wickets sults in the Steel Coulson and H.B. Naval Police and Beottish Regional Football (K.C.C) took six wickets for 19 or 12 and Huise two for live.
and Rugby League were post-and Curtis four for 22. poned.
Restits of -Ruzby Union matches played are as follows:
Neatli 28, RAF. 3; Swansea 3, Swansea Valley 11, Torquay 24, Royal Navy 6. All the other matches were postponed.
RAF. Police Kowloon P. W. D. L. F.A. Pts.University South China... 13 10 2 1 41 14 22
14 9 3 2 31 16 Eastern 30th H. Bty, 13 10 0 3 37 14 20
THIED
8th H. Regt,... 12 8 2 4 31 23 14 South China
R.A.O.C.
Kit Chee
6th A.A. Regt. Club
12 336 23-35
14 2-3 9-23 42·
14 3 0 11.16 25 12 2 1 9 14 37 6
24th H. Bty.
RAS.C. Royal Scots International 12th H Bly: REL
'SECOND" DIVISION ""B"
VP, W.D.L.F. A Pts Bignals
1493 2 38 14 21 HAM.C. 18/100 3.47 15 20 K. Rines 14 9 23 33 23 20 Electric 12 2 4.20 19 14 5th AA. Regt.
Royal Scots RES Kwong Wah
181Signals
12 2 4 6 16 25 8
MATCH POSTPONED
League:
The best University bowler Was The Second Division League 'C.S.C.C. Tam, who captured one wicket for game between Recrelp and Army
was Dustported.
19 runs
SECOND DIVISION IN THE SECOND DIVISION Cricket League the Indians de- reated the University at Pokfulam by six wickets. University going
SPORTING #Cine
FIXTURES
TODAY:
SA
Football Association, 5.30 p.m.
TO-MORROW
13 4 2 7 23 24 10. in first made 80, of which 25 was MEETINGS Counell, of the "EK.
contributed by Soares. The In dians replied with 83 for dx wickets, M, I. Razack scoring 25.
Y. T. Barma took four wickets for 15 runs for the Indians and Rumjahn three for 15, while for the University N. Stigh captured three wickets for 41.
14 3 2 9.24.45 8 10 0 1 9 9 43 1
DIVISION P..W. D. LP. A. Pts 17. 11 3 3 50 27 25 18 108 3 48 71 23
15 9 3 3 54 20 21
16 9 2.5.45 24 20. 14 7 5 2 34 25 19 16 82 537 17 19 16538 36 43 13
10 60 12 26.81 12 17 51 11:28:57:11 14 9 38 30:39 9
11 3 2 6 27:44 8
161 411 11 43 6
2
FRIENDLY GAMES
PLAYING AT CHATEE ROAD
an Saturday Police Recreation: Club beat the Hongkong Cricket Club 2 XT by 100 runs in a cricket friendly,
C.B.C.C.
BILLIARDS
C/& PORC. Prison:O.C÷
2 Garrison "A"... 1 HB. Club
DE.C LEAGUE TABLE
12. 8 4 23 13 23
12 8 4 22 14 22
13 6 7:22 17 32
13 7 8 21 18 21
13 5 8 2019 20
125 7 13:23 13. P. W. LF. A. Pts. Garrison "B"... 13 4 9 13 26.13 12 4 8.11 25 11. C.C.C 13.12 1 318 31 FL.B. Clab 13 11 2.29 10 29 - RAF Sgt. M 10 37:10 20 10 D.R.C.
12 2052 25 125 Taikoo Club 12 3 0 8 28 8 C. & P.OR.C..137 6:23 16:23 Highest Break: Mr. Low (HB.C.) H.K. Police 10.0.0. dal
P.O. Club
Talkoo Club Garrison "A"
13 7 6:20 10-20 30. 12 6 8 19 17 19
1967 18 21 18 HK. Police
12 7 5 17 19 17
12 4 8 15 21 15
DARTS
1. C. & P.OR.C. LEAGUE TABLEAU
P. WLFA. Pts.. 6 82-23 17:23.
Naval Police 12 3 9 12 24 12. C. & PORC..
8 53:22 18 22 MEETINGS. Monthly, of the RAF Egts, M. 10 3 7 12 18.12
Referees' Football Hongkong
651 21 0.21 Association, at the Offices of the RE Bgts. Mess 12 3 9 11 25 11 H.K. Police
Garrison "B" 13 1 12 3.31 9 Garrison “A” Hongkong FA, Bank of Canton
Highest Break: Mr. Gowland Naval Police.... 7 2 5 18 17 18 RE Bets. Mess. 7 4 3 17 18 17 Building, & p.m.
(P.O.C.) 80.
RAF. Brts. M. 6 42 18 14 18 SNOOKER
1 Garrison "A., 2 Prison OCT 18 12 23.12 LEAGUE TABLE
DRC 7 1 6 11 24 11. KULL PWL, P. APts Highest Game Tinish: Mr. Lord:
(CSM) 89
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 1 FOOTBALL SeniorShield, C.S.c.6.
Sebord Round Police v Mid- diesex (Boundary Street),
4
pm. Second Division B. Uni-CB.C.C. 13 10 3 27 12 27 versity Y. Police (Boundary St.), RE. Sgt. Mess 12 9 3 25 11 25 HK Police 13 8 5 25 14 25 2,30 p.m.
Eighest score, in successive. darts. Mr. Taylor (HKP) 174.
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