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LAWN BOWLS NOTES

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1940.

In the World of Sports

KOWLOON CRICKET CLUB ESCAPE RELEGATION IN SENIOR DIVISION

DAY.

Big Victory Recorded By Craigengower Juniors

BY "NO. 1"

ADVANCED

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The position for honours in the First Division is still the same as in the previous week as Recrel 'A' had no fixture but the posi- tion at the bottom of the table ha materially changed.

LOCAL SOCCER FRIENDLIES"

Royal Navy Beat

South China

After leading by one goal early on, South China suffered defeat at the hands of the Royal Navy yesterday at Causeway Bay, by five goals to two.

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WHEN PRIME MINDANAO-BREWERS CLASH

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MINISTER TOOK THE COUNT

CUTTING FROM

-OLD CUTTING-

TSO KWAI-SHING

SUSPENDED BY F.A.

Fines Imposed On Three Teams

BRING

SUCCESSFUL BASEBALL SEASON TO A CLOSE

Douglas Clouts Longest Drive Of Year: Leonard Sorely Missed By

By Losers

Providing a fitting climax to the most successful baseball season In recent years, the Mindanao and the Hongkong Brewers staged a close and entertaining battle, on Saturday afternoon, for the local championship, after having staged a drawn-battle-in-a-previous play-off.

S. A PAPER LONDON, Sept. · 17. -- Everyone ¦ Scorers were: O'Regan 3

and recognizes. Mr. Winston Churchill Hendy 2 for Navy. and Chan Tak-as a fighter, and the following fat and Lee Shek-yau for the story, published in a South Afri-

Alleged rough play, by a south Chinese.

can newspaper, shows that he Chine player in the match on THE LAWN BOWLS LEAGUE FROGRAMME

Navy's forwards were well sup once had aspirations, if rather Saturday against Royal Scots, had ported by their backs but poor limited, as a boxer. STEP FURTHER TOWARDS COMPLETION WHEN A FULL QUOTA

its sequel when Tso Kwai-shing OF RE-ARRANGED MATCHES WERE PLAYED OFF LAST-SATURmarksmanship and lack of ca

__was suspended by the HKFCA operation of the full-backs caused ny" Dean, the Rand boxing Management Committee at an the defeat of South China.

secretary, found in his records an emergency meeting held yesterday Royal Navy Gif; Honeywell, old cutting which records an in evening. Britt: Honiwell, Croft, Phippen: cident when Mr. Churchill donned' Tso, who was absent at the in- Allison Hendy O'Regan, Bourne.gloves and entered-x-ring. quiry, was suspended until such South China: Wong Cheung It reads: "During the recent time as he comes up before the (He Po-pull; Tsang Chung-wan. yeomanty exercises at Ludgershall, Committee. Lee Kwok-a (Yuen Shu); Tse

Major Winston Churchill was in-

TEAMS FINEJ

Credit for the most brilliant in-| Arculli were the players: respon-- Kam-hung, Lam Tak-po, Luk Tat-

vited to box with an officer of the Police were fined $10 for playing dividual feat, though, went to sible for driving in the Brewers" hung: Chin Cht-fat (Lee Tin-kal).

(Lee Tse-ho), Bucks Hussara. He accepted, and three unregistered players against "Horseface" Douglas who batted in three markers. Arculit's effect be Chu. Wing-keung The Anal position in the Second always ahead of Strange and won Chan Tak-fal, Chew Man chi, Lee after a few minutes' sparring his the Royal Navy on Sunday and the winners' last two tallies with ing a well executed sacrifice that opponent landed a hard blow RAS.C. were fined $5 for playing a rousing drive that cleared the brought in Zinho. Gosano to open Division is still obscure. The race by a single.

straight from the shoulder on the one unregistered player last week- left field fence, gaining him the the Brewers' account in the fifth, Rome Secretary's jaw.. Mr. end.

distinction 01 registering the frame. Churchill fell and was courted Bing Tao

zwarced full longest hit of the year. In addi- On the day's play, there is no

to that points from Eastern who "falled to tion out"

valuable homer, doubt that the Mindanao fully This would be about 1912, when turn up for the game which was! Douglas paced the Mindanao at- deserved their victory as, although

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Kowloon Cricket Club, by beating Kowloon Docks Recreation- Club last Saturday, made certain of escaplug relegation.

Hongkong Football Club completed their fixtures but retain the last position and a point ahead of them is Recreio Bwith two matches in hand. It is probable that the Football Club will be the wooden spoonists.

Is between. Kowloon Bowling Green Club and Talkoo Recreation Club, each with the same number of

match of the season, became worthy winners of the Shield as Fongkong Electric Recreation Club their nearest rivals went down to Kowloon Bowling Green Club.

WIN ON ALL RINKS Craigengower Cricket Club had' the better of Police Recreation

Shek-yau.

SCRAPPY MATCH

were

The Mindanao gained possession of the Bagram Shield and Vogue Trophy by nosing out the Brewers 5-3 in this game, mainly through the high-grade work of their ace battery. "Ski" Powlawsk and Tony Mascavage, the former chalking up ten strike-cuts with out conceding a walk, while the latter offered brilliant support be- hind the pan.

New Saints Winger the present Prime Minister was scheduled for last Sunday. East-tack connecting for a double and the losers were a good match for

Impresses

one.

points, but the former have two Club by 11 shots. They won on more matches while the latter

all rinks by small margins. have only one

Basa beat Carey by three shots The Third Division concluded on after being led by five on the 17th Saturday, and Prison Officers' head, Charlie Rosselet took ад Club, although they lost to nearly lead against Fender but the

A very scrappy game was seen dian Recreation Club in their last Police skip retaliated splendidly at Caroline Hill yesterday when and the finish found him beaten St. Joseph's met Eastern in a by only tour shots.

friendly soccer match, which was Omar and Shepherd had a close Wen by the latter by. four goals to game with Omar trailing but six shots on the last three ends gave in the course of the game. ""

Both sides made many changes

was a tle, 18-18.

St. Joseph's did not have their Kowloon Bowling Green Club, playing at the Valley trounced full eleven out, D. Leonard being

24 a notable absentee. Hongkong Football Club by

The Saints' new discovery, shots. The game, on the whole.

can be Liu Kwai-chuen, was on view was "inconsistent which

on the right wing yesterday. attributed to the deep shaving of

Liu has plenty of speed and the green

can centre well. He was the outstanding forward of the match.

Satisfactory Season

KOWLOON CRICKET

CLUB REPORT

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TEAMS

TODAY

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PRIDE OF PLACE

WAS.

in his thirties and was then at anern were also ined $20 for falling a single that gave him a neat .750 them in the field, they clearly out- slugged the Brewers who, how- age when most men hesitate about to appear after the F.A. had re- average.

Pete Peterson and Poochie Chase ever, are to be commended for accepting an impromptu bout with fused à postponement.

The meeting was presided over both hit for two in three, each their fighting effort which

a marker. Crooner worthy of being classed as EL the gloves.

by Mr. W. C. Hollands, assisted by driving in Mr. C. A. Goldenberg. Secretary. Ruel showed, excellent form at the "glorious defeat." Others present were Capt. A. W. F. Windy Alley, but thenelding

SOFTBALL TILT. highlights were two flashing Peel and Mr. Cooper.

Although there were no official throws to the plate by Cook at axtures for Sunday, local ball- right field nailing Stan Leonard, players staged the first softball FIRST DIVISION

and Peterson from left field to hab match of the year when the Tulsa, Jesse Arculli in the third. Kowloon Cricket Club created a

outat took the Chung Hwa aggre- gation by the odd run in 13, in a. mild surprise by beating Kowloon Docks, Recreation Club at Hung

The Brewers, too, gave "a scin- tussle that featured the easier go- The following will represent the tillating display in the field, Hanking spirit in which this younger Hom by che shot. This was mainly due to the seven-shot victory "of

An excess of income over ex-YM.C.A. in hockey matches at All's fly-shagging taking pride of brother to baseball is usually play- place. Steady performances byed; these squads between them Kern over Kempton and the issue

penditure, amounting to $430.09, King's Park this week:

errors and Stan Leonard at the initial sack committed" thirteen was decided on the very last bead

as compared with $1,154.15 for the Holland had an easy time aga of the match. On the whole the

previous year, is recorded in the Y.M.C.A. "A" XI v. Royal Sig- and Obear Arculli at the Hot there wasn't ever any semblance game was close and scoring low. Inst Bebbington winning by 31-10.

annual report and statement of nals: V. M. Benwell; Killeen and Corner were well worthy of men to a growl, at any one of them,

The Tulsa boys were not at full Kern started of well and was Hall. despite a seven on the 2nd

Fu Chat-bun and Li Wal-lum, accounts of the Kowloon Cricket Saxby: Fishlock, Pennington and tion, and were a great help to the always ahead of Kempton though head. could not maintain the lead

Waldron; Macey, Gilchrist, Dunne, Brewers battery, of Jesse Arcull strength but showed that local at one time the latter pulled up against Robertson whose rink was two each, scored for Eastern in Club for the season 1939-40.

The following are excerpts from Colledge and Highlands. (5 p.m.). and Hal. Wing Lee, which in turn enthusiasts can expect fepetition well and was three shots behind slightly more consistent than his the first half and in the second

was quite steady without baing of the many delightful exhibition matches they staged against Re- brilliant." but 2.1.1, on the last three heads own. A singleton on the last head half Ng Tak-wing netted for the the report to be presented at the annual general meeting to be held

Y.M.C.A. 1st XI v. Khalsa: V. M.

Chung Ewa gave. Kern victory by 22-15. Fraser, saved Hall from defeat. The result

EASTERN STARS HERE.

at the Club House on Friday, Oct. Benwell; Jordan

Arculli fanned four of the sailors crelo last season... and Yourleff: of KC.C., who was deputising for was a tie. 18-18,

Sherriff and Duncan had & close the three Shanghai soccer stars,

After a journey of eight days at 6 .m

Coombe. Pennington and Waldron; and walked only one, but was) were none too impressive, but this Frank Goodwin, had a close

Finance.After charging, the in-smith, Gilchrist, Taylor, Dunne nicked for eight safeties which was only to be expected as they have not yet had sufficient time struggle with McKelvie and trai struggle with Durican leading on ed by five shots on the 18th head the first few heads while Sherrif Y. 8. Yen, T. 6. Tsao and V. K. come

Hyui arrived in the Colony yes- with depreciation the Club Y.M.C.A. 2nd XI v. Naval team: Without the stiffening influence to adapt their play to the smaller but scored seven on the last five pulled up well to pass Duncan at terday morning by a British Liner House, fixtures and fittings. bil- Fishlock: Heptonstall and Saxby: of Dave Leonard, who was absent diamond Y

the 17th and maintained the leadi

Giving variety to the day's tree Travelling on the same ship was liard tables, and rear, amounting Spencelayh, Tomlinson and Gor-on account of Volunteer duties, Tsui Hang, former manager of to $2,795.34, the account shows an

man: Macey, Dormer, Smits, Ire- the Brewers stickwork while not entertainment, players and um excess of income over expenditure son and Jeffrey. (3 p.m.).

exactly poor, they did get seven pires, in the softball game, com- the Eastern soccer team..

All three players, who have amounting to $430.09 as compared

bingles, was not up to their usual bined to give the South China

outfit a friendly baseball match. standard. 1 chalked up eight shots on the

signed up for Eastern, will be seen with $1,154.15 for the previous

·COMMENDABLE INTENTION__“ next tour heads to draw level on

In action this afternoon against year. The entrance fees for the

SLANTS AND BENDERS the 14th. He again fell off badly

The latter intend to plug away Brown net Stephens and had the Royal Navy in a friendly game year ended July 31, 1940. amount-

Although Gecrge "Strawberry ” towards the end to lose by 14-22. the better of him by two shots at Causeway Bay, at 5 p.m.

The annual meeting of the Sonza and Hank All were the only at, hardball at every opportunity Hongkong Hockey Club which was two to show any hitting ability in an effort to garner more 'er-" Membership-Since August to have taken place yesterday against the slants and benders of perience for next year, a 1939, 108. new members and 9 lady evening was postponed for lack of "Bad-News" Fowlawski, they each commendable intention, and gave subscribers have joined the Club. a quorum, only six members tarn- connected for two-in-three, Stan quite a steady display although 5 "old members have rejoined and, ing up. The next date fixed' will Leonard. Joe Bowen and Jesse 116 have resigned or been struck be notified later.

neads to beat McKelvie 18-16.

On the adjacent rink Teddy Fincher taired poorly against Mor- rison on the first ten heads but he

Civil Service Cricket Club. de- teated Recreio 'B' at the Valley by 15 shots mainly due to the excel- lent play of Hollidge's quartette against J.J. Basto's four, winning by 18 shots.

to end with 17-14.

SECOND DIVISION

At Chater Road, Kowloon Tong

Club beat the Hongkong Cricket Club by 15 shots.

though Stephens was leading in

Saints.

the early stages. Nine shots on SOCCER: the last four heads secured victory for Brown by two shots, 28-26.

A close game was seen between Costello and Gittins but the visl-

A close game was witnessed be- tors were more consistent towards tween M. N. Rakusen and the end to beat Costello by 24-13. Silva who won by two shots. Hol- Kew had

an easy time against

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THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.

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Draft Programmes and Entry to collect his 34 shots to Mac- Forma for the Eighth Extra Donald's ten.

SING TAO TO MEET POLICE

The following are the Police and

Sing Tao teams who will meet in

SPORTING

and expenditure account

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ed to $1,805.00 as compared with $1,690.00 for the previous year.

off for other reasons The pre sent membership is 332.

The Committee record with deep

SATURDAY,

and Highlands. (4.30 p.m.).

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NO QUORUM AT H.K.H.C.

H.K. GOLF CLUB SUMMER SINGLES

The final of the Royal Hong- kong Golf Club's Second Summer Singles Competition, played at

Jidge,

the adjoining Tink, Davies and led all the way to win

regret the deaths of Messrs. W. W. scored a four and seven threes to 21-15.

a friendly football match at Boun- Hirst, O. R. Benson, A. J. J. Mar- make up his huge total of 32

Craigengower Cricket Club made dary Street today, Eick-off at 5 tin, G. Polglase and L E. Buckler. shots against J. Basto's 14 shots short work of Police Recreation p.m.:—

The latter two gentlemen died of which eight were secured on club. and scored the biggest

POLICE: Taylor; Parker, Black, whilst on active service. the last three heads! The final marginal win of the day--36 shots. burn; Fope, Gough,, North; Wong Entertainment-Six dances were Happy Valley, rezulted in K. B.. score - was" 32-14. B Basto Was The visitors were up on all rinka Man-kwai, Howlett, Gorden, Fer- held in the Club House during the Robertson (5) beating C. G. Stark

Aitken's four played a good rler, Moss.

past winter season and were all (9) 4 up and 2. came to hold Randall though the SINGTAO: Cheung Wing-tsof; well supported. The New Year latter, at one time, scored 14 shots L1 Tin-sang, Mak Bia-hon; Kwok Eve Ball was as popular as ever. ADVERTISEMENT on four heads, which included a Ying-ki, Leung Wing-chlu, Soong Two successful concerts were rand bowling. F. J. Lay, Mulcahy Chul Ah-fal; Hau ganised by Mr. D. Kossick to and Goodban all returned fair seven. The final score was 23-13 Ling-sing. in favour of Randall.

Ching-to. Lai Siu-wing. Cheung whom our thanks are due. The batting averages, but only two Lock chalked up on 14 heads Kam-hot, Fung King-cheung and three-act comedy. "Orders are bowlers were able to do anything. but collected only 21 shots while Chung Yung-sum.

Orders," was presented on May 24 of note. R. Baldwin did well in Brown, on the other seven heads,

and 25, and was an outstanding taking 55 wickets at a cost of only success Captain A. C. Houghton, 8.0 runs. Several new cricketers managed 14. Way was all over

the producer, and the entire cast have joined the Club, which MacDonald and scored on 15 heads

are to be heartily congratulated augurs well for the coming season. on a very fine entertainment Tennis-When the Tennis sea-

tract Bridge evenings for members were expected, but for various and their friends were held dur- reasons these did not materialize MEETINGS-Annual, of Kowloon ing the year but your Committee and we sympathise with the ten- Chess Club. Peninsula Hotel, 6. note with regret that these were is sub-committee, for the com- p.m.; Annual, of Hongkong Soft-not well supported."

mendable enterprise shown ball Association, Filipino Club, Cricket. We congratulate the face of overwhelming difficulties. King's Park, 5.45 p.m. Annual, of 1st XI on winning the League. The lowly positions of our teams Hongkong Civil Service Cricket Our thanks are due to N. D. Lloyd in all divisions in the league tables Club, 5.30 pm.

and Donald Anderson, who time are due mainly to the regular RACING-Entries close for Hong- and again had to bear the brunt players being unable to participate Kong Jockey Club's Eighth Extra of the attack. In batting Enrie owing to volunteer duties. The Race Meeting. 12 noon. Y Fincher and Anderson carried off evacuation of our lady players SWIMMING Colony Champion the honours, although others did forced us to withdraw both our A ships, Men's 50 free-style, Wo- their share at the right moment and B teams from the Mixed men's 100 breast-stroke, Boys' when things were going badly. Doubles Rain also had the effect 100-flee-style, Women's 150 Medals were kindly presented to of prolonging the Club Tourna- medley relay, Men's 150 medley the winning team by our President ment. It is doubtful whether we relay. (V. P. C.. pool) - 6.15 pm and Vice-President, pred nave had a worse seasonLA South" "China Champion. The 2nd XI fell away badly this -abina (North Point) 730 pm, year due to indifferent batting

Race Meeting to be held on CIVIL SERVANTS LOSE Saturday 9th and Thursday, 10th Kowloon Cricket Club visited October, 1940 (Weather permitt. Civil Service Cricket Club and beat ing may be obtained at the the Civil Servants by 17 shots.

Kirmon was leading Taylor (who Secretary's Office, Exchange was making his debut as akipi "Bulking; the Club House, Happy by ten shots on the 11th head but Valley; the Hong Kong Club, Tavlor made a fine recovery and The Sports Club; and the Stables, lost by only 22-20 A close pace was maintained between Strange Shan Kwong Road,

and Carr and the former lead by Entries close at 12 o'clock two shots on the 19th head bat, NOON on Thursday, 26th Sep. scoring three shots on the last

two heads, Carr, managed to win! tember, 1940.

by a singleton, 26-19, By-Order,

S. A. SLEAP,

Actg. Secretary

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Overy's rink played excellent, bowls to beat Hillyer's quartette by 18 shots Overy scored two fours and five threes to made up Cont'd on Page 8 Col. 1

FIXTURES Several Whist Drive and Con- son opened last May great things

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