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SATURDAY'S soccer:

MONDAY, MARCH 4, 1940.

In the World of Sports

DIEHARDS GO DOWN TO SOUTH CHINA BY 3-NIL: SCOTS-KWONG WAH DRAW

Playing on their home ground

on Saturday. South China "A" displayed splendid form and defeated the Middlesex XI by three clear goals in the First Division Football League,

The soldiers commenced well. but were unfortunate not to have scored. The Chinese dominated the play during the rest of the game and repeatedly attacked the soldiers' goal.

Drake, the Middlesex's cus- todian, was not up to his usual form and made several costly mistakes, which permitted the ball to Biter through.

PENALTY SAVED

His best plece of work was sav- ing a penalty kick from Lee Wat tong, which he successfully warded oft to gain much applause from the spectators.

South China "A" scored only once in the first half, Ip Pak- wah rentred the ball to Lee, who passed Cooper. Drake rushed cut to meet the attack, but Lee tipped

of the game

THE TEAMS

The game was uninteresting. and somewhat spoiled by frayed tempers between the players

The forward lines of both teams were weak and failed to grasp many opportunities presented them,

The Scots opened the scoring when Gordon received a pass just in front of Kweng Wah's goal and easily tipped it in/

CHINESE PROTEST

Softball

Results

The following are the results of League Softball matches yesterday: LADIES' LEAGUE

Wahoos ..... Cubs Cardinals

Ball Club

Baby Panthers -Recreio

R. H. 23 12 1 4 10

E.

7 7 2

3

5

14 10 5

11. 8 14

&

SCANDINAVIAN BANK JUST FAIL TO BEAT THE CLUB

CUP MATCH: BRITAIN WINS

Britain

IN ANNUAL RUGGER MATCH:

NAVY LOSE TO ARMY 44 Scandinavia... 27

The 2nd Seandirinvian Cup match

of the Royal Hongkong Yacht Club was sailed yesterday resulting in a win for Britam över Scandinavia) by 44 botits t8 27. Details follow:

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MORNING RACE Scandinavia:---A2. §. K. Heiberg. Longitad, K. Neekelman, 4 pts Cardinals forfeited points to the A4, Capt. J. Krogh-Moe, O. Fingal-

Wildcats.

MEN'S LEAGUE Recreio "B" Liga Filipino Club Mindanao

9

9

7

2

5

5

* 3 2 $ 3 5

English Forum forfeited points to the Mindanao while the Ball Club were given a walk-over by the Trojans.

BY "FLY-HALF"":

Paying under ideal weather conditions and before a fairly large crowd, the "Hongkong" Bank Rozier XV Just faffed to zoorié à vittbly against, the Rest of the Club' in their annual encounter" at The Valley on Saturday, after having been'twicê“in the Text, the game ending in a draw of gali..

merits of either team.

On the run of the play, the scare was a fair indication of the

A FINE BUN

with a fine run to allow Coombe to converts Towards the close of the first Trail Coombe mcreased the lead by a beautiful drop goal 25 yards out.

Giblin scored first for the Army

sén. 6. Stakland, 3; A6, John John- There were one or two changes which enabled the Army's back sèn, E. Ruttemdier, R. Kjæér, 5; A7, in the Club team-Taylor was to enjoy more of the ball " H. Dreyer, NO. Christensen. K. į taken out of the pack to go centre Wilkins, O... Total: 12 pts.

three-quarter, whilst Bidwell filed Britain:A10, D. A. Smith, W. Na wing-forward berth, L. Harrison, H W. Browne, 6 pts.;, All. G. G. Wood, P. C. M. Sedgwick, M. I. De Ville, 8; A14, L. Garner, T. C. Fairburn, F. C. Manning, 2: A20, C C. Blake, R. J. Minnitt, L. D. Pringle. 7. Total: 23 pts.

AFTERNOON RACE

Britain:-A2, D. A. Smith, W. N.

The Chinese objected to the and Commander W. P. McCarthy, Harrison, H. W. Browne. 6 pts. point. claiming that Gordon was were among those present. off-side, but the referee, after con- sulting the linesman, stuck to his

Elde

was

A11, Capt. J. Krogh-Moe, O. Fin-

CCC. DEFEAT VOLUNTEERS BY 51 RUNS

In an all-day friendly cricket match played at the Valley yester- day, Craigedgower Cricket Club de- feated the Volunteers by 51 runs. Atogether 413 runs were scored for the loss of 20 wickets.

CCCB) (E. Zimmern 43, A.. J. Huse 3, S. Ramchand 48 not out, Winch 27, AB. Hamson '17; A E Perry 5 for 18. D. G. Day 2 for 44, W. S. Gegg 2 for 59).

VOLUNTEERS-181 (A. E. Perry

31, W. 8. Gegg 43. R. H. Grimths 22, D. G. Day 12 not out: P. J. Bill- horia 5 Yor 23).

SPORTING

CLUB EXTENDED The Bank's back division play- ed well to a man and, backed by a bustling and hardworking pack, fully extended the Club ted The Navy fought back strongly Thomson played a grand game at in the second half and Gallagher back for the Bank, his handling who was playing a great game though his kicking lacked length to cross over for a try which MEETINly, of and tackling being very sound, al- broke through to enable Taylor.

and

accuracy.

Matthews

was Paul converted.

score but the

A4, L. Garner, T. C. Fairburn, F. C. STRONGER TEAM

Manning 5: AB, G. G. Wood, P. C. outstanding in the back division Despite this rally to the Navy The Navy felded a number of M. Sedgwick, M. I. De Ville. 3; A, he was extremely fast and it was Team the Army forged further the ball to. Lai Shut-wing: who decision and awarded the Royals First Division players and their C. C. Blake, R. J. Minnitt, his "sale" of the dummy which ahead when Tord crossed over the sent it into the unguarded goal. point.

considerably stronger Pringle, 7. Total: 21 pts. 'Lee Wal-tong scored the other. Soon after Lau Fook-chuen scor-

enabled Altkenhead to score dhe Navy line to allow. Coombe to add. Scandinavia:-A10, S. K. Helberg. of the best tries in the gathe, the necessary points. The game two goals during the second halfed the equaliser from a pass from than the Marines.

Robinson one of the prominent Ongstad. K. Neekelman, 2 pts: Aitkenhead was superior to Char-ended with the Navy making des Wong King-chung-

The Royals were awarded goal-keepers in the First Division galsen, S. Stakland. 4: A14, H. er and always kicked to advant-perate eforts to penalty kick and Hossack scored League. was between the sticka Dreyer, N. O. Christensen, K. Wi- 188,1

the Army defence held out. tive his side the lead. But alandaved brilliantly on many kins. 1; A20. John Johnsen. E. Hut-good account of himself, although For the Club, Henderson gave a

THE TEAMS must immediately afterwards Lee occasions: O'Regan and Roughly temeier, K. Kjaer. 8. Total: 15 pts. stacking was not so accurate ARMY: Whybro: Marsh, Giblin, Yan-leung scored the last goal of were the other first team players

'ind Jones; Richards: Coombe the game to even the score

|ds his dontémporary.

ever, is much opportunity Miliar, Ford, Mohan, Blackman The wing forwards wete starved Foley: Evena, Sutherland, Clark, of being set in motion-Bosanquet and Sheldrake. and Wilson rarely seeing the ball

Middlesex-Drake Cooper and Sheehan: Freshwater, Bright and Wilkinson; Coomer," Thomas Taft, Saw and Thomas.

S. China-Tam Kwan-bon: Mak Shui-hen and Lee Tin-sang; Fok Yin-wah. Leung Wing-chul and

selected.

ANNUAL CHÂRITY MATCH

FULL RESULTS The annual soccer match be-

FIRST DIVISION and the s. "China "A" 3, Middlesex Sung Ling-shing: Tang Kwong- tween the Royal Navy sum, Fung King-cheung, Lee Wat-Royal Marines, in aid of Naval Royal Scots 2, 'Kwong Wah 2. tong, Lal Shui-wing and Ip Pak- Charities, was played on Saturday

SECOND DIVISION "A" afternoon. and resulted in a win Club & 8th Hvý. Regt: 3. wan

for the sailors by three goals 10]PET

THIRD DIVISION International 1, Royal Scots 2. South China 1. Electric 2. Signals 3. RA.M.C. 2

SCOTS DRAW WITH

"KWONG' WAH

At Sooxunpee on Saturday, the Royal Scots drew with Kwong Wah, sharing four goals in the First Division Soccer League,

ADVERTISEMENT

THE HONG KONG JOCKEY. CLUB

une.

The Royal Marine band was in attendance and entertained the spectators with selections before the game and during the interval. His Excellency, Admiraj Sir Percy Noble, Commodore A. M. Peters Royal Navy 3, Royal Marines 1.

H.K. YACHT CLUB RESULTS

NAVY:

Bowden

Paul,

Roe: at all. Thomson at scrum-halt Teare and Kennedy: O'Riordan The Hongkong Yacht Club's 5th

played well-be was tricky and and Gallagher: Palmer, Brown, 'Commodore's Cup race on Satur quick off the mark. in the pack Earlow, King, Taylor. Ferris, Mur day over 10.5 miles resulted as Macrae was prominent, his foot-ray-Jones and Shephard.

follows:

Yacht

5th A.A. Rest 3, Kumaon Rifes 1. Jan.

.

CHARITY GAME

Senior Soccer Surprise: Club Defeat Eastern

"A" CLASS STARTED 14.50

Points Cor. Pos. Pts to date 17.04.02 1 14

71

43

10

44

work and bustling tactics being features of the game.

LLUB OPENS SCORING

Walkden opened the Club's scoring after becuring possession of the ball from a line out 5 yards from the Bank ime, MacCrae Yalled to convert

(Mr. J. Krogh-Moe), Artemis 17:07.35 2 12 (Mr. G. a Wood). True Blue 17.07.46 3

(Mr L Garrier). MIXED CLASSES STARTED 15.00 petalated strongly" Wendy

12 ... 17:04.56 I (Mr. H. W. Browne). Diana ... 17.05.04 2* 10

34

10

(Capt. H.S. Stansfeld).

Siskin

... 17.05.041 3 (Mr. D. Allen):

8

29

Not soon afterwards, the Bank.

and Day managed to level the score after outpacing Taylor, Aitkenhead "failed with the kick.

Cottage Club Paper Hunt

CRACKING PACE

AT FINISH

Saturday's Cottage Club Hunt was won by Mr. Faal Calderera, with Mr. J. Fraser a close second. i In the second half" the Sank

The honours In the Eadies' 'sec- playing better football, had more tion went to Miss Anne Tylor, who of the game than the Club. Mat- had placidly remounted after a thews, "at this stage was bullbart spill and who finished closely be- and. following a good three- hind the leaders." quarter 'moveinent originated by ; him, Aitkennend was able to 'cross

THE LARGE CROWD OF FOOTBALL FANS THAT TURNED UP THE FIRST EXTRA AT THE CLUB GROUND YESTERDAY EVENING EXPECTING TO RACE' MEETING will be held SEE EASTERN TROUNCE THE BOME TEAM, got the surprise of their lives when, after a goalless first half, the Club emerged - win- (weather permitting) at HAPPY

fast and interesting- game ners by the odd goal in "three, in a VALLEY on SATURDAY, 9th which had a few occasions of rough play, March, 1940, commencing at

Tempers became frayed towards There WAS Some 2.00 p.m.

the end and " on one occasion when the club goalie. Coles. rust-Kuen-ahing and Hau Ching-bo. The first Bell will be rung at Bowden went up to Cheung Kam-ed out to clear and fell in doing CLUB"-- Coles: Bowden, S. The Club rallied strongly and Shu Ling and Ta Ku Ling and

| hol in" a threatening' attitude | so, The ball was sent back to strange: McEwen; Forrow, Mid-Thomson succeeded in breaking coming back through the gal

after the former had fallen follow-soal, but Strange was there and diaton; Wilson. Pryde, ing a rush. The referee Inter- cleared in the nick of time

1.30 p.m.

MEMBERS' ENCLOSURE

excitement

Shih-sok. Hsu King-sing, Lo Wal-over the Club Hine for an unconvert- kuen; Cheung Yung-sum, Cheung

ed try to give the Bank the lead. Kam-hoi, Wu Ge-tslang. Feng

CLUB RALLY

Bickford and E. Strange.

FIVE-MILE CIRCLE Starting from near Hong Ling Village on the Sha Tau Kok Road, the Hunt took a five-mile circle through the foot-bills, skirting Lo

Fowler, through the Hank defence to level lops" at a cracking pace; with

LEAGUE TABLES TO DATE

FIXTURES

TODAY

Hong-

kong Football Council, 5.30 pm. TENNIS-Colony's Lawn Tennis. R. G. Biesel Jr. J. R. Turner Championships: Open Singles. '..

(); Y. ̊C. Lau v. Wel Chung- (7); Open Doubles-F, H. Kwok and S. W. Liang v. J. S. Theo- bald and S. M Garrard (4): Paul Kong and B. Szeto v. Ho Ka-lau and Lee Tue-wing (5); (TA) Pehrte and B. C. Fay ́ ́v. Ma T. C. Chan and Märstand (B) Club Singles J. J. Fer guson v. A. H. Barwell (1): R. C. Beavan v. J. C Pool (2); E. Zulauf D. M. MacDougall (9).. TOMORROW**

MEETING-Hongkong Football

Referees' Asscn., Hotel. Cecil 8 pm. TENNIS.-Colony's Lawn Tennis Championship: Open Singles. Leung Ping-chiu

Gon- salves (2) Teul Yan-pul v. T." J. Gould (6); HI HO V. A. R. Kitchell (8) J. L. C. Pearce v Peter (7) Open Doubles and B. Agafuroff V. Wong Fuk-nam and Lam Kwan (4); Club Singles—A. Mackenzie v. T. C Mona- ghan (1); M. Mackenzie V. I. Y. C. Monaghan (1) M Page

Arm- W. M. Barton (3); H J. strong v. G. C. Burnett (8).

WEDNESDAY. MARCH 6

Tennis TENNIS-Colony's Lawn

Championship: Owen Singles. -Pang 01-lam Lee kek (1); 8. A. Hussain y, Chan Kwong-iu (2); T. A. Pearce Wong Hok-nang (3); Marsland Ma v. B. Zulauf (8); Kwok w Hing-chung V. Omar Rumjahn (7); Bew Loule v. O, Umetani. G.. Open Doubles.-E -Fincher and W, C, Hung v. A,, Chan and J. Hsu (5); Club- R. Singles.-J. S. Theobald v. Gordon (4),

(8);

Hus-

v.

the score. MacCrae tailing to eight riders well bunched together convert.

and keenly contesting for, first With the score now standing at honours.: 6-6 the Bank once more applied The lead was taken on the wayTylor and Messrs. Middleburgh, pressure and Banner managed to in by Mr. J. Fraser, but extra Bois, Gordon and Minderhoudt. FIRST DIVISION "

once again give the Bank the lead weight and a tired pony told in The remainder of the, fleld were "P. W, D. L. F. A. Pts, by crossing over the Club line for the last two hundred yards and

ja try.

Mr. Calderera pushed his mount in The Club were by no means de-front to finish a good winner. 1eated-on the other hand they

South China

A

Eastern South China

15 12 2 1 51 18 26 16.10 2 4 45 24 22

No One without a badge will vened and the game was continu- Two corners in succession for Eastern resulted in prolonged be admitted to the Members' ed.

While the Club is to be congra- melees in front of the Club goal Enclosure. Such must be worn

triated for having played one of in which Eastern missed an easy throughout the duration of each their best games of the season and scoring chance when Hau Ching, Meeting in such a manner as to maintained to the end the fast to. Instead of shooting into an Dace set up by the Chinese, it open goal, attempted to pass to be readily idéntined.

must be conceded that it was the left wing and the ball was Badges "admitting Non-Mem Eastern's bad day. for at least five soon cleared by the Club defence. bers to the Members Enclosure of their scoring attempta just! The half-time whistle went with missed by a matter of inches. the Chinese pressing, several aa- $5.00 and Club Rooms at

This might be attributed also to saults on the Club goal being Kowloon for Gentlemen and

$3.00 their change of line-up which either saved or wide

Middlesex for Ladies (Both including tax seemed to put their star forwards

FIRST GOAL

R. Scots To the surprise of everyone R. Navy are.? obtainable through the out of their stride. Lee Tacky,

who generally plays centre-for-Club stood up to Eastern's fast Police SECRETARY apon the per ward was in the full-back berth pace throughout the second half Kwong Wah 16.5 29 33 41 12 sonal or written application of a with W Ge-talang as centre The first goat came from Fowler St. Joseph's 12 4 2 0 24 34 10 Member, “sach. Member to be forward and Feng Kuen-shing, a who headed in from a melee in Club

14 4.1 9 22 38 99 responsible for all visitors intro reserve, as left-inner, Hawning- front of the Easter goal follow-

SECOND DIVISION “A”, duced by him; and for Payment to, eerily much a terror on the ing a corner by Williams. The of All Chits, etc.""

left-wing: was absolutely out of Club were then awarded a penalty

14. 6 3 5 32 33 16 13 6 2.5 27 29 14 14 6 3 8-41 30 13 14 4.5 5 23 26 19 15 8 1 8.31 44 13 17 4 5 8 27 39 13

· J

| played-better footbah and, from ʼn

inside the Bank's Henderson managed to send Charters over for an unconverted

A

The game ended with no further scoring.

THE TEAMS

CLUB XI: Henderson: Bosanquet, Fay, Redman and Wilson, hafter

strung out at varying distance. some having sportingly "pulled out" to assist the fallen, there having been several spills, with: Others in the van were Miss Tortunately no casualties.

SEVERAL SPILLS

STEEL COULSON & H.B.

LEAGUE RESULTS

The following are the results to

and Thomson: 8.oker, Burford, date of the Steel Coulson and H.B. Stout, MacCrae, Walkden, Taylor, League: 10 Richardson and Bidwell.

|* HONGKONG BANK XV: Thomp- son Matthews, Day, Carruthers

13 10 0 3 37.14 20 and banner: Aitkenhead and But-

P. W. D. L. F. A. Fis. form and neither Cheung Kam- Pryde took the tick but Lau South China 14 11 2 144 14 24 1st hol nor Chung-Yung-sum were saved. Fowler ahot from the Eastern 14 9 3 2 31 16 21 The Secretary's Office, Foor, Exchange Building (Tel able to put their usual dash into clearance but Eau was there again 30th Hvy.

and brought 'off'a brilliant save: Btty. 27794) will close at 12 o'clock their Anishes,

411 STRANGE SHINJ The Club fere now pressing 8th Hry." Noon.

6. Stranize was a dominant hard, and Faster were playing Regt. ngure in the Club defence and a somewhat disjointed game. RA.O.C.... was to a great extent, responsible From a corner taken by Wilsari, Kit Chee for folling several movements by Pryde Hicked 'in a fast one to give 5th A. A..

Fowler, the Club their second goal." the Chinese forwards.

"Tifins are obtainable at the Club House provided they are ordered in advance from the No

· 1 · Boy - (Telephone 21920).-

PUBLIC ENCLOSURE The price of Admission to

the Public Enclosure is $1.00 including Tax; for all Persons, including Ladies, and is payable at the Gate. Soldiers and Sallors in Uniform are admitted Hall

13 7 2 4.34 24,16 13 3 3 23 38 9

14 2 3 8-23 42-7

Regt.

14:3 0.11 16 356

Eastern then rallied and Pryde and Williams were out- standing in the Club forward line pressing for some

Club"

time.

were HAU

18 2 110 15 40 5

THIRD DIVISION

and combined very well indeed, Ching-to made two good efforts to making light work of the Chinese net but both were just too wide, 24th Hv... defence in which Hou King-sing From a melee outside the Club

Btty.

Eastern continued to press but R. Scots

cher: Bompass, Dunnett, Haymes, Moore, Gardner, Harrington Ken- tedy and Wylle:

CONVINCING WIN

BILLIARDS

Garrison "A" CBC.C

UE TABLE.

WLF A Pts. 18 1 3 15 33. *18 12 4 16 32

R. Sgts. Mexs 15 10.5 29.16 29

K. Police Naval Police

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[FFdon O.CHT. [EB. CHU [C. & PORC Garrison B

R.E. 8gts. Mess 0, C.8.0.C. 34 0.0.0.0, Garrison “A” 3. C.B.C.C. 3, C.C.C ́0... Naval Police Q, HK. Police: 3. Prison O.C. 2, Taikoo Club 1. LEAGUE TABLE ·

F. W. LF. A. Pts.CC. 08.0.0.16 14 2 39 9.39 HLB. Club 15 13 2 35 10 35 D.R.C.....

FOR ARMY Playing better throughout and C & PORC. P. W. D. L. F. A: Pts.

mayaintaining their lead of 90 in Prison O.C...

C.C.C. the first half, the Army "A"scored 20 14 3 3 57 28 31

a convincing victory over the Navy Talkco Club

13 10 3 26 13 26.

137 & 24 15 24

16 9 7 25 23 25

16 8 8 23.25 23 -158 7. 22. 23 22 147 7:21 21 21

was the only outstanding figure. roal Cheung Kam-hot scored for RABC 17 11 3 3 85 21.25 Lau Hin-hon was brilliant in goal, the Chinese from a difficult angle. South China 19 10 4 5 52 27 24 47% their encounter at the HK Police however

19 10 45 48 26 24 Valley on Saturday last by the Garrison "A"... 16 6 10 20 28,20 Eastern started off at their without effect, S. Strange being International 17 8 6 4 37. 31 21 Tidal scores of 14 points to two Naval Police 15 3 12 12 33 12 usual fast pace but the Club ware very much to the fore in the Club 12th Hvy.". Sengals and a drop goal to a goal),RE. Bgts. Mess 15 2 13 11 34 IT up to their speed and the Chinese defence. In the last few minutes:

Btty: 19 8 5 6 38 40 31 The Army back played exceeding Garrison "B" 14 2 12 933 9 Highest Break: C.P.O, Grant 66. soon found that they were not go Club took the offensive and tre- K. Rides. 18 8 3 0 39 45 15 well, using their weight to adran-

SNOOKER ing to have things all their own quently came very near sexting R.E's........

19 6 4 10 40 62 14 fago, whilst their forceful tactica B. BROWN,

way. Up and down play ensued for but did not and the game ended | Signals 21 7 0 14:30 68 14 kept the Navy lads down, Secretary the first 18 minutes of play in with Club winners by two goals Electric

1587-38 7:05:52 13 which both goals were subjected to to one. **)

RAM.C 20 5.2 18 32 63 12 Hong Kong, 4th March 1940.

somewhat feeble attacks which LEASTERN Lari Hin-ton; Cheng 5th A. A.. 118 were easily cleared

•Cuett~ Lee Tak-kee: Lau Regt. 20 2.8 12 18:48 10

By Order,

Equl and his colleagues were too auch on the defensive to be Thalenective this was the result of Sutherland's splendid hooking,

RE Bgts Mess 1, CBC.C. 2. G.C.C. 9, Garrison "A" 3, CBC.C. 2, 0.C.G. E Naval Police 0, HR Police 3. Prison O.C. 2, Taikoo Club 0.

*

1485 28 14 28

15 9 20 19 28: 168822′28′′ 22

15 5 10 21 24 21.

13 6 7 21 18 21

1459:18 28-16

16 6 11 15 33 15 DR.CZ 13 8 8 13-28 13

Taikoo Club... 15 3:17 11 34 11

Highest Break: Mr. Low (HBC.). 30.

2.

DARTS

Naval Police 3. Hongkong Police

LEAGUE TABLE' AP. W. L. F. A. Ptay Garrison "A" 871 28 12 28 & PORC..... § 7 1 20 14 28 HK Police 820 20 20

Naval Police 8 35:20 20 20 RE, Sgta. Mess... 8 3 5 18:22 18 Prison 0.0.2... 8 2 6 14 20:14 DR.CZ. 1 § 921 ? -Highest game dnish: Mr. Lord (GSM)):58:

Highest score in 3 successive: darts: Mr. Taylor (HEP) 174.