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PAGE 2-HONGKONG DAILY PRESS:

TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 1940.

*In the World of Sports

VISIT OF

SAIGON INTERPORT SOCCER BRISTOL

TEAM REALISED OVER $17,000 GATES

FOR SAIGON

H.K.F.A. Council Record HONGKONG TEAM

Appreciation Of Work Of Mr. C. A. Goldenberg

THE COUNCIL OF THE HONGKONG FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION, WHICH MET YESTERDAY UNDER THE CHAIRMANSHIP OF MR. W. PRYDE, UNANIMOUSLY RE- CORDED THEIR APPRECIATION OF THE WORK OF MR. C. A. GOLDENBERG, SECRETARY, IN HANDLING, WITH SUCH EFFICIENCY AND THOROUGHNESS, AR- RANGEMENTS FOR THE RECEPTION OF THE SAIGON INTERPORT TEAM AND THE DISPATCH OF THE HONG- KONG INTERPORT TEAM TO SHANGHAI AT PRACTI "CALLY THE SAME TIME LAST MONTH.

The question of the send- ing of a Hongkong team to Saigon in April, as pre- viously decided, was dis cussed at the Hongkong F.A. Council meeting yes- terday, and it was agreed that the Management Com- mittee should be asked to proceed with the necessary | arrangements.

THE WORK OF MR. 1. C. GUIMGAM, OF THE "A BARREL OF GROUNDS COMMITTEE, IN PERFECTING ARRANGE- MENTS FOR THE VARIOUS MATCHES, WAS ALSO HIGH-FUN" AT K.C.C.

LY PRAISED.

EASTERN AND S.C.A.A. TOURS Permission was granted by the HK.F.A. Council yesterday to the Eastern Athletic Association and the South China Athletic Asso- elation to send teams on tour to Manila and the South Seas, respectively, in April and May this year.

It was found impossible to rearrange the fixtures, as requested by the Eastern A.A, and the Council's per- mission was granted con- ditionally on Eastern com- pleting their fixtures before departure.

ADVERTISEMENT

THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB

The collections from the

ON SATURDAY matches played between the A Musical Extravaganza en- Saigon team and Hongkong titled "A" Barrel of Fun" wil teams totalled

than more

be produced at the Kowloon $17,000. 01 this sum, the Cricket Club this coming Association received 50 per Saturday night on the occa- cent., out of which there were sion of the annual presenta- expenses to be paid. The re-tion of prizes. sult was considered satisfac- tory...

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Greatest

ROVERS IN FINE FORM

Jons

Bristol Rovers 5 Swindon T 2 This game was played on the Rovers' new ground at Kingswood, Nell Harris, Swindon's manager,

Money-Winner played at centre forward as ene

On U.S. Turf

of 9,4, won Anita

of the Town players failed to ar- rive.

After 15 minutes Woodward was

H.K. Golf

Golf Club

Club Mixed Foursomes Competition:

1st Round

LADIES SPRING

MEETING

The following are the results of

RIGGS WINS INDOOR TENNIS

TITLE

NEW YORK Mar. 4 (Reuter)- Robert Riggs, the American Wim- bledon Champion. beat Donald

McNell 3-6, 6-1, 6-4, 3-6, 6-2 in the

LOS ANGELES. Mar. 4 (Bea'er) brought down th the penalty area, the first round of the Royal Houg -Sea Biscuit, carrying top weight and O'Mahoney put the Rovers kong Golf Club's Mixed Foursomes anal of the

the €20,000 Santa ahead from the spot kick. Swin-competition: Band:up yesterday and don responded strongly. Bowl, thus became the greatest money Fowler. and Hedley going near, winner in American Turf history, O'Mahoney and Smith his total of £87,460 beating Suberan's €75,348. -

WON BY A LENGTH Mr. Charles Howard's Kayak finished second and Whichcee was third. Won by a length.

Both Sea Biscuit and Kayak started at 5 to 3 on

SPORTING

8 p.m

*

FIXTURES

TODAY

American Indoor

Lawn Tennis Championship, Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Stewart

Riggs is the first winner of the (Bye); Lleut.-Com, and Mrs. Lin-

American Indoor and Outdoor- were ton beat Col. and Mrs. Rose, up good in Bristol's defence, the and 3; J. W. Mayhew and Mrs. Championship since Bill Tilden Rovers kaeping a close watch on Smalley beat W. B. Richardson won in 1925. “ Harris. Ten minutes from the in-and. Miss Glendenning @ up and terval Whitfield increased the 5; Mr. and Mrs. L A. R. Duncan lead, and five minutes later Kirby, beat Mr. and Mrs. A. H. 'Guinness scored a third goal,'

5 up and 4; Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Eight minutes from the resump-Stark beat Capt. Drew Wilkinson. tion Whitfield scored Bristol's and Mrs. A. H. Mitchell, 5 up and "fourth goal, and after 75 minutes 3; Major and Mrs, Williams beat netted the fich. Swindon attack | Capt. Currari and Mrs. Murrell 2 ed strongly, but their "forwards¦ up and 1; Mr. and Mrs. C. J. R. |lacked finish, although Gay scored Mitchell beat Brig. and Mrs,

from a free-kick.

Thomson 4 up and 2; L Jackson

ו.

were "most prominent.

NORTHAMPTON SHOW WAY TO GOAL Morthampton T. 3 Birmingham 0 Early play favoured Northamp- ten and Hibbs saved from Barron

CAPTAIN'S CUP

March Qualifying Competition for The following la the result of the

Old Course

F. A. Howard 91-18-73. There were 35 entries.

New Course

A. J. Dennis 82,10–72. There were 8 entries."

In the closing stages Smith sent and Mrs. Rowell (Bye). MEETING-Hongkong Football the ball mto his own net when Referees Assen., Hotel Ceci attempting to clear from Fowler, O'Mahoney eastly held Harris, and RUGBY. — Amy Seven-a-side the Rovers were better in attack,

Tournament, Preliminaries in which Whitfield and Talbot the Captain's Cup: (80ckunpoo) 3 p.m. TENNIS-Colony's Lawn Tennis Singles. Championship: Open Prizes won during the, past year |

Leung Ping-chlu V. J. Gon- The Council decided to give au- by members of the K.C.C.. tor

salves (2); Tsu! Yan-pul v. T. cricket, tennis, lawn bowls and thority to the League Management billiards will te presented by Mrs.

Ỵ, Hồ v J. Gould. (6); H. Committee to proceed with" ar-

A. K. Kitchell (5): J. L C. R. E. Lindsell, wife of the President rangements. for the Interport

Pearce v Peter U (7): Open, and Shell, of the Club, Mr. Justice R. E. Lind-

Dunkly scared for Northamp- match with Macao to be played on

Agaturoff Doubles.-I. and B. sell. Sunday, March 24, with the recom-

ton, m ten minutes, and Lyman Wong Fuk-nam and Lami mendation that it be played 'on the

Kwan (4); Club Singles-added a second from a penalty Club ground.

K. Mackenzie . T. C. Monave minutes later. The home for ghan (1); M. Mackensie v. Twards played cleverly and con- tinually worried the Bimmingham C. Monaghan (1); M. Page 7.

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

TOMORROW

GOVERNOR'S CUP

Among the artists on the pro gramme will be B Colledge, Win nie Cox, Ernie Fowler, Dalay Good- win, the Ho Sisters, David Kossick,

With reference to the Governor's Dick Labrum. Vic Labrum, Hal Cup match on March 17, the selec-Lorenzo.

Margaret MacAlpine,

tion of the ground was left to the Ernest Perry and Bill Simpson. Chinese Amateur Athletic Federa- tion, while the selection of the team

Committee.

The Extravaganza, which is being was to be left to the Management produced by Mr. David Kossick, will be repeated on Thursday, March 14, Likewise. the matter of the at the Sailors' and Soldiers Home ground for the Shield Final was for a Services audience. It is hoped also referred to the Management a third performance may be ar-

ranged in ald of the B.W.OF. Committee.

Sookunpoo was chosen as the venue for the Internationą) Charity Cup Final between China and Scotland on March

26.

SOCCER SEASON

EXTENDED

LONDON, Mar 4 (Reuter)--The

THE FIRST EXTRA CHINESE TEAMS RACE MEETING will be held The Council also decided, in res- Football Association has acceded to (weather permitting) at HAPPY ponse to a written request from the the clubs request to extend the VALLEY on SATURDAY, 9th Chinese football clubs, that selec-season until June 9 with the tion of Chinese tears in future Cup March, 1940, commencing at and charity matches should be left stipulation that arrangements be 2.00 p.m.

to the Chinese Federation. A pro- made for more fixtures to avoid The first Bell will be rang at posal that the rules of the Associa-clashing with summer sports like 1.30 p.m.

tion should be altered to this effect cricket and lawn cennis. at the annual meeting was ap-1 It is unlikely that the suggested MEMBERS' ENCLOSURE proved. No One, without a badge will} be admitted to the Members'

cup competition will materiallse.

Enclosure. Sucts must be wore PREPARATIONS COMPLETED

throughout the duration of cachi Meeting in such a manner as ta. be readily identified.

Badges admitting "Non Mem bers to the Members' Enclosure and" Club Rooms nt $5.00

The

проп the per

FOR SEVEN-A-SIDE RUGGER TOURNAMENT FOR BLARNEY

STONE SHIELD ·

H

Preparations for the contest for the Blarney Stone Shield: the trophy top, which the" annual Rugby Football Seven-a-sidé Tournament organised by the Hongkong Footbal) Ciuh, is played. ate now well advanced.

on this account.

to

RIFLE SHOOTING,

The visitors hesitated and lost chances, and Dearson was the only forward to trouble Gormlle. Me Hongkong Cullough and Heywood defended Rifle Association Spoon and well for the home side. Practice Shoot Kowloon Ranges) 145 pm.

RUGBY.-Club A. V. Army

(Club) 5 p.. TENNIS.--Colony's Lawn

HOLE IN ONE

WEST HAM WIN EASILY

First Defeat Of

"The Arsenal

Arsenal

West Ham ......3

West Ham's victory. They gained. There was nothing "fluky" about

the distinction of being the first team to beat the Arsenal this' sea- son by incisive football, and three clear goals did not over-emphasise their superiority.

The first goal was scored after five minutes play, when Barrett drove u back-heel pass from Fore-

the man into

net. Fifteen A. J. Dennis playing to the 7th minutes after half-time Fenton Hole on the new course. The put West Ham farther ahead after Promised Land")-305 rards Wood had run through and hit arz holed out in one on Sunday.

upright,

LADIES SPRING MEETING

of the

The Spring Meeting Ladies' Section of the Royal Hong-

kong Golf Club will be held at

The third goal came in the clos- ing minutes. Wood again broke through and centred to Foreman, | who netted.

City Hibbs made a magnificent save Fanling on Monday, Tuesday and presented by Mrs. W. N. A. Smal-

from Dunkley, who shot from Thursday, March 11, 12 and 14.

Monday, March 11

Tombstone

ley) Handicap (Prize kindly pre-

Bronze, New Course, Scratch (Prize kindly presented by Mrs. A. „C. Meredith Handicap (Prize kindly.

A Lyman's pass, and with Nor- The following competitions will sented by Mrs. F. A. Mackintosh),

thampton on top again the Birm- take place. Tennisngham goalkeeper made smart Championship: Open Singles saves, although the home side

Competition, New -Pang Ot-lam v Lee Hua should have increased their lead Course. First and Hidden prizes. presented by Mrs. I. W. Shewan)... Kck (1); S. A. Hussain v. Chan considerably. Barron. scored Kwong-lu (2); T. A. Pearce third goal for Northampton three R. Young Casds to be returned by

First prize kindly presented by Mrs. Cards to be returned by 5p.m. Wong Hok-nang (3); Marsland minutes from the end.

Ma v E: Zulauf (8); Kwok Hing-chung v. Omar Ramjahn

5.15 p..

Thursday, March 14

Bogey, Old Course (Prize kindly, presented by MI K. S. Robertson). Medal, Reller Course (Prize Kind- ly presented by Mra. D. J. Valen- tinex

BRENTFORD BUSTLED

Driving, Relief Course. 11 a.m. to 12.15 and 4 to 5.15 pm. (7): Bew Loule" v. O. Umetani z Reading 3 Brentford ‡

Approaching, Relief Course, 11 (8); Open Doubles.—E. C. Vigorous methods by the,, Read- Fincher and W. C. Hung v, Aing forwards proved more effecam to 12.15 and 4 to 5.15pm.

Putting Pool: Putting Course Chan and J.

Chub tive than the First Leaguers open from Monday to Thursday Su (5);

Cards, to be returned by 3.45 p.m. Bingles-J. Theobald v. R. stylish combination.

(four days) Cards 20 cents each; The customary photograph will. Lordon (4).

Brentford were not given a any number of cards may be taken be taken at 4.10 p.m. and, the pre- chance to settle down, and when out. If there are more thah 50 sentation of cups and prizes will BADMINTON-Mixed Doubles tackling broke up their move- and if more than 75 entries a 3rd immediately after the photograph. they did get going first-time entries a 2nd prize will be given, be held by Mrs. Shewan (Captain)

THURSDAY, MARCH 7

L. A. Carvalho and Miss M. Ribeiro v. K:L. Yong and Miss 1. Khoo (King's College), 8 p.m.; Men's Senior Singles:- CK. Cheah V P. H Wong (King's College, 7.45 pm; G.Au v.

ments.

After 35 minutes Reading look the lead through Sherwood.

In the proportion of 3-2-1.

Starting times can be booked Tuesday, March 12

cach day. One card can win only Fifteen minutes after the in-

Club Medal Competitions, Silver, one prize, but competitors may win terval Deverall fired in a shot Old Course, Scratch (Prize Kindly any number of prizes.

D. Ewok King's College); 9.16 which Gaskell failed to hold, and p.m. Menta Junior Singles: ahead from a pass by Deverall, Sherwood put Reading farther

Water-Bly h VAL Fisher

er's head.

(Talkoo), 8 p.m.; J. L. Ander- lobbing the ball over the goalkeep son or W Gilllea v. F. Tsang (Taikoo), 8.45 pm. CHESS.” — Cólóny's

Brentford's "solitary reply had an element of lnck about it. A Champion-

centre by Hopkins was adjudged ship: E. Zimmern v. B.8. Li by the referee to have gone in off vin; A. Kurrly v. DE de Car-

the bar. välho; K.M.A. Barne:

O.V. Prasaloy: Bir H. Pollock v. V.X. Kalatchoff, K. Weiss V. Blair,

for Gentlemen and 33.00 for Ladies (Both, including tax) Are obtainable threngla the SECRETARY

The Tournament this year will The "Crustaceans" are a .boys sonal or written application of a be in aid of the British War Dr-club, formed by Messrs, Ilsley and Member, sach Member to be ganisation Fund, and it is hoped Cooke and Dr. Valentine, to give cesponsible for all visitors intro- that the public will give more an idea of team games to the duced by him, and for Payment than their usual strong support youth of the Colony, who have of All Chits, ets.

reached home-side school age, but AT THE VALLEY.

who are temporarily debarred by Secretary's Office, 1st All rounds will be played on the way from going Home. It is floor, Exchange Building (Tel. the Club ground at Happy Valley, understood tha; they are pretty 27794) will close at 12 o'clock the preliminaries on Monday and bot on soccer. Noon.

Wednesday Mar, 11 and 13, at 4.30) Club soccer members should p.m., when admission the see this, as it may give them. Tiffins are obtainable at the ground will be 50 cents to any few hints on how to avoid the Club House provided they are stand..

bottom positions in the Leagues. ordered in advance from the No

NOTABILITIES. Many notabilities will be present 3. p.m. On Saturday, admission on March 16, the Colonial Secre- to the Covered Stand will be $1.50 tary Hon. Mr. N. L. Smith, C.M.G. The price of Admission to the Public Enclosure is $1.00 cases, Servicemen will be admitted

and to the Open Stands $1. In all the GO. C. Maj. Gen. AE. Grasett. DB.O., and the C-in-C Ad- including Tax for all Persons, a half price.

miral Sir Percy Noble, will all be including Ladles, and is payable By kind permission of Lt. Col. watching the games, whilst His

Om Excellency at the Gate. Soldiers and Sallers D. J. MacDougall M.C., and In Uniform are admitted Half cers, the Band and Pipes of H.M. kindly consented to present

2nd Bn. The Royal Scots (The Shield to the winning side at the Price.

Royal Regiment), will play. prior conclusion of the Tournament to the kick-off and during Inter- Intending competitors are re- minded that entries close at noon CB. BROWN,

SOCCER DEMONSTRATION on Wednesday, March 6, and Secretary. During the afternoon, the any one who have not yet sent in Hong Kong, 4th March, 1940. "Crustaceans will give a detheir entry, form to C. Austin,

SATURDAY, monstration of the rival codec/o Gibb, Livingston & Co. Ltd., CRICKET-First 118 soccer.

arë asked to do so without delay: ROT KOO

1 Boy (Telephone 21920).

PUBLIC ENCLOSURE

By Order,

The final rounds will take place on Saturday, March. 16, the first quarter-final commencing at

the Governor

has the

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LEICESTER'S FAILING

L. Leicester City 1. Wolyne hampton 3

Leicester's

Leicester were more dangETOUS, TENNIS Colony's Lawn Tennis and Prichard, Thompson, and Championships: Open Singles. Smith were just wide with power-

Tenale Kwok I. M. A. El, drives, Razack (1); E Agṣfurom V. Leicester kept the ball too close Tsui Wai-pui (2); D. Rum-and their attacks frequently broke Jahn v. Firdos Khan (3); B. A., down. "McMahon, with a great Rumjahn v. B. C. Fay (5); opening, shot straight at Calvert. Open Doubles.-J. Gonsalves! Leicester again pressed strongly, and AV, Remedios v. Ng, and Gordon Jayes, one of the Kam-chuen and Tsoi Ping-four boys in the game, put the fan (8); Club Singles.-J. C. City ahead Calvert afterwards Pearce v, R. G. Biesel Jr. (8); saved grandly, from Dorsett. C. EL R. Hyde V. T.- J. Gould

defence wavered. (7): 8 M. Garrard V T. A Dorsett and McIntosh scored in- Pearce (4).

side three minutes, and Leicester FRIDAY MARCH 8

rarely threatened, to equalise. TENNIS Colony's Lawn Tenn's Wolves deserved their win. They Championship: Open Singles owed it to second-half superiority -Lam Kwan v. I. W. Leonard and poor positioning by the (2); A Crawford v. Ip Khpon-City's defence. hung (3); P. B, Leong v. §. A. For Wolverhampton Taylor, Gray. (4); Lau or: Wef Chung Galley, and Goddard were sound Y. M. Pagh (6); W. C. Hung defenders, and Dorsett and Me T. C. Chan (7): Open Doubles. Intosh the most dangerous 41- -Taul Wul-pul and Teu Yan- tackers in the game. Sharman and pul 8. A Hussain and O. Grogan were the pick at Lelces-

ter's defence Rumjahn (8);: Club-

and Smith and Singles B. Nichison v. G. W. Sewell Thompson, made a fine wing.

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