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¿PAGE 2-HONGKONG' DAILY PRESS

THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 1941.

In the World of Sports

RECORD CROWD SEES MOHAWKS OVER $7,000 FROM

BEAT

CHARITY SOCCER

RECREIO ACES CLUB CRACK-Association Connell meet-

IN RETURN TUSSLE

Lou Leight Brings Off Two Double Killings

BY R.O.Y.

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PROVING THAT LOCAL SOFTBALL ENTHUSIASTS APPRE- CIATE A REAL SOFTBALL GAME, A RECORD CROWD TURNED last Sunday afternoon after theOUT FOR THE MEN'S MATCHES girls had played to a very small gathering in the morning. course, the big attraction was the meeting of the Recreio Aces and the Hongkong Baseballers who delighted the fans with another of those exhibitions that have made them the most colourful team in local sufiball.

The Mohawk tribe triumphed by|

6 tallies to 3, but the Aces offered stern opposition, that was worthy of a "much closer margin.

The Rambling Reas batted first and pushed Spotty Pereira around to the Hot Corner only to get their signals crossed for Jones to erase Spotty as he headed for home on Zinho Gosano's attempted sacri- fice.

FIRST BLOOD

UP AFTER BREATHER

LOSE TO SMALL UNITS

Giving a very good account of themselves during the first half, the Club cracked up after the breather to allow the Small Units to run out winners by 16 points; (two goals and two penalty goals) to 8 (one goal and one "try) in a friendly rugger game at the Valley yesterday.

Fanling Hunt.

& Race Club opportunities through pilshard

PROGRAMME FOR FEBRUARY MEET

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revealed at the Foot- Council

ing yesterday that nearly $5,500 was raised in the two charity matches played on Dec, 22 at Causeway Bay.

The Rotary Club Canteen and Ambulance Fund, the China Relief Association and the Macao Relief Association, each benefited by $1,800.

The "sum of $1.000 each to the S. C. M. P. Bomber Fund and the B. W. O, F. was also donated from the pro- coeds of the charity match played on Jan. 1.

INTRA-ASSCN.

BOWLS MATCH

SOCCER REVIEW

SING TAO APPLECART IS UPSET BY THE NAVY

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Tendency Of Eastern To Slacken In Latter Stages

BY "PILAT"

The truth in the old saying that "you never can tell what wil happen in a soccer game" was clearly demonstrated on Sunday last when the nice little applecart built by SING TAO was upset by ROYAL NAVY who inflicted on them their second defeat of the season.

With a keen and fast-tackling defence and with a forward line that was always trying. Navy gave a surprisingly good display on the whole and, territorially, had sequal share of the game.

True, their attack did not show;

LAI WAH CUP DRAW MADE AT

F.A. MEETING

As there will be no. Interpart match during the Chinese New Year holiday it was decided at the meeting of the F.A. Council yester- day that the dates originally fixed for entertaining a Shanghal team be utilised for the LAI WAH CUP competition.

The draw of the first round re- sulted as follows:-*

Sanday, Jan. 26, Kowloon F.C. ground-CIVILIANS v. NAVY.

Monday, Jan. 27. Causeway Bay-ARMY v. CHINESE.

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suggestion to increase the prices for the second game was not

The Chinese inside trio of Chav adopted and, after discussion; it

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(This competition was Arst started in 1925 and the Chinese have been the holders for the." past two seasons).

CIVILIANS' TEAM

· The following have been selected to represent Civilians in the first round of the Lai Wah Cup:

(Kowloon): Blackburn

up so well in their passing (which | Man-chi, Chan Tak-fai and Lee was decided that adm'ssion should Both sides were very well served

was their weak point) but to a Wai-tong showed perfect under- be at popular prices. man all the five forwards showed standing and were # delight tu by their three-quarters, and full

that they knew the shortest way watch in their combination. Lan backs. The forwards of the Small

The following have been pro-to the opposing goal.

Chung-sang: substituting for Lee Units showed, perfect combina-

visionally selected to play for the This, however, could not be said Tak-kee, had plenty DI tion:

speed," Northumberland and Durham As- of their opposite number, indulged crossing over many beautiful cen The Club missed a number of sociation in the Intra-association in too much short-passing, even tres,

bowls match to be held on Satur-in the closing stages when they GOING TOO FAST? ling.

day, Jan 11, at the Kowloon Dock were trying to stage a rally. Manfeld obtained both tries for Recreation Club at 2.30 p.m.

whereas if they had swung the ball for themselves so

Are Eastern going too fast even

much so that Lapsley the soldiers while L. Coombes,

W. Greig, S. Hodge. Hon. Mr. N. about more they might have they have to slacken their pace in (Police). Ulrich (Kowloon); Pope scored all the goals.

L. Smith, J.. Wood; C. Gowland. J. spread out the Navy's defence Wilson was responsible for "both Hempsey. A D. Spoors, T. Waller;

the latter stages of a game? This (Police). Gough (Police), Maxwell" As it was the Navy defence was appears to be the case from what (Kowloon); Fowler (Club), Ferrier The following is the programmetries, the second of which was con- J. Fraser. N. Hardie, Dean Wilson, able to "stick" together and with has been seen of them during their (Police). B. Gosano (Kowloon), Tony Alves and Zinho Gosano

when Lou for the Fanling Hunt and Race verted by Burford, scored for the. Redford: T. Coleman. I. Hous-judicious interceptions and first-last few games but I believe that Howlett wert on the sacks

ton, W. G. Coates, G. Anderson: time tackling they were able to the explanation lies more in the (Club)

(Police) and Refertsen Leight's nifty double play on Eddie Club's February Meeting to be held Club. Gosano's drive ended the frame at Kwanti, on Feb 2, starting at

SMALL UNITS.-Hamlin: Mac-T. W. Carr, M. E Purvis, E L break up all promising Chinese at psychological rather than physical without any score.

2.45 p.m.-

Reserves: Odell (Club), D. Leon- Donald. Lithauer, Whybro, Mac-Starling. E Cermenic; W. Hudson, tacks.

sense. I.-2.45 p.m.

ard (St. Joseph's), Hussain (St. The Shataukok Pherson; Lt. Coombes. Capt. Scrt-W. McMaster," A. Tate, J. McPher-

GREAT EFFORTS

In soccer, as in most games, the Joseph's). Gomes (St. Joseph's) Hurdle Race: 1 miles for China ven; Manfield. Chandler. Milne; son, J MacGowan, T. E Pearce, D. Sing Tao's intermediate he was element of surprise is a great asset and White (Kowloon). panies. Winners of a hurdle race Capt. Grew, Wigglesworth: Mohan, Kossick, J. S. R. Humble; G. Hen never shown at a greater disad-but when a team (as Eastern has this season barred. Weight 160 Stockham and van. Millingen,

derson, W. Morrison, G. Bertram. vantage than on lbs. Pories placed in a hurdle race

that day and done has built up a big lead the W. Revie.

Soong Ling-sing, the pivot was players are bound to assume a this season 5 lb. penalty-Winner

the only one that was up to form confident air (though I would not $150; 2nd $75; 3rd $50. Entry Fee

but despite his great efforts the say over-confident" and, naturally. $3.

WIN FOR GULL

At the line was being constantly penetrat will start a few "stunts" for the

Football Association The Royal HK. Yacht Clubed by the Navy forwards. But, on gallery."

Council meeting held yesterday sweepstake race sailed yesterday the contrary, the Navy halves play- This allows the other team to evening the draw for the first ed a kreat game. Always a move take the initiative, which is also round proper of the Junior Shield Pos. ahead of the Bing Tao forwards, necessary if a team, is to retain was made. 25 follows:

even though they were pitted the upperhand in a match. I am

Royal Scots or Chinese Amateur against the wily Fung King- not suggesting that Eastern are Sports Club v. South China; En- cheong, they showed fine anticipa-playing to the gallery but it has gineers or Kowloon v. 35th R.A.: tion which, combined with first been noticed in their recent games Navy: Sing Tao "B" v. Klt Chee

Police: Eastern time clearances; gave the Chinese that they not only slackened in no chance to play their

usual pace in the latter stages but also or Sing Tao "A"; 30th RA, or RA. "melancholy" type of soccer.

O.C. v. Signals; Middlesex or RA indulged more in short passing in 8.c. v. 12th RA or It would be hard to single out stead of swinging the ball,

24th R.A.: any individual Navy player for Од Saturday

Kwong Wah v. International. Eastern, after praise. for every

gave establishing a comfortable lead. his best and, as a team, certainly had to fight hard to take full the better of the Chinese, and are points against Kowloon, eventually to be "congratulated on achieving winning by dive goals to three. a good feat.

Reardon singled, stole second. advanced on Morris' tap to Pereira and tallied on Leight's long fly to centre held to draw first blood for the Marauding Mohawks.

Both teams went scoreless in the second, but Gerry Gosano scored. after belting a triple, to right, to tle the count in the first of the third.

CLUB-Charter; Nedham. Geof- fry, Nelson, Wilson; Morgan, Cle- Burford, Heaseman, Lee: Benn Stark; B. Hynes, Olsen and Didsbury..

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resulted as follows:-

2.-The Lo Wu Handicap (2nd Section): A flat race of 6 furlongs for "China ponies classified pi'། class. Jockey allowance of 5 lbs. SPORTING FIXTURES Yacht Winner $250; 2nd $125; 3rd $100. Entry Fee $5.

Crews opened the Mchawks halt of the same frame with a single. Joncs popped to catcher Figuereido

Note:-One entry only will be and Reardon grounded to Alves. Morris was given a life when Fon-made for "The La Wa Handicap". seca mufted a lazy floater at left (Races 2 and 61. Entries will be and advanced as Figuereldo,, un- leashed a wild peg. Leight hit to Zinho Gosano who allowed both Crews and Morris to cross the pan as he hurled wide to the Initial

Баск.

SECOND DOUBLE PLAY The Aces nibbled away at Jones to tally once in each of the Afto and sixth stanzas but the Moh .wks more than matched them with one in the fifth and two in the sixth.

The losers again threatened in the last inning when Gerry. Gosano and Spotty Pereira both got on with one away but Tony Alves hit to Leight for the latter to start his second double killing of the garbe that ended the tray.

The opposing burlers, "Screw- ball" Jones and Gerry Gosano were each nicked for six safeties but the former received "much the better support from his teammates to gain the decision.

divided into two sections at the discretion of the handicapper.

3-The Queensland Handicap: A steeplechase of 13 miles for Aus- tralian ponies-Wigner $150; 2nd $75; 3rd $50. Entry Fee $3.

v. Chung Wah; St. John's v. True Blue 16.42.46 16.42.46 St. Andrew's: Police. v. Kow

(Miss Crawhall Wilson) Artamis 18.44.20 toon Tong,

(Mr. H. W. Browne). Zephyr 16.49.45 16.45.51

(Major C. Rochford Boyos)

16.47.19 ... 16.47.19 (Mr. M. S. Banner)

TODAY

Gull

BADMINTON. "B" Division: Re-Joss

crelo v. J.R.C.: King's College

Finished Oor

16.39,24 16.39,24 (Capt. A. O. G. Mils)

16.39.54 (Major G. E. Neve)

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16.39.54

2

3

16.44.20

4

5

Jean

6

Race

Alisa

......16.48.15 18.47.311 7 (Mr. J. Wedderburn). Maureen 16.49.25 16.49.25 (Mr. J. Gifford Ab)

8

Mixed Widgeon ... 16.55.01 18.52,07

(Major G. H. Brown)

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CHESS-Entries close for Colony

Chess Championship. HOCKEY.-Y.M.C.A. Hockey, 4,30

pm.

January

TOMORROW

4--The Kwanti Cup: A handicap RACING-Entries close for Macao

Jockey Club's flat race of i mile for Australian

meeting, nomi ponies classified "D" class. Jockey | allowance of 3 lbs.-Winner $250; 2nd $125; 3rd $100. Entry Fee $5. SWIMMING. Y.M.C.À.

5-The San Wai Handicap: A flat race of 1 mile for China ponies classified "D" class. Jockey allow- ance of 5 15s-Winner $250; 2nd $125; 3rd $100. Entry Fee $5.

6-The Lo Wu Handicap: (1st) Section). (See Race No. 2).

Races Nos. 2, 4, 5 and 8 are open to Members of the Hong- kong Jockey Club. Owners en-i tering for these

races, and Jockeys who are not Members of the Fanting Hunt and Race Club, will have the privileges of the Club for the day.

N.B.Starters must be declared

INDIANS GET REVENGE

on the forms provided in the Without reproducing their sound weighing room before 2 o'clock for defensive play of their first round the first race and for all subse- match, the Cyclones and Indiansquent races. 45. minutes before the staged an intense battle before the scheduled starting time. ・・・ Indians gained revenge to the Entries close to the Secretaries, sweet tune of 12 markers to 8. Messrs. Thomson & Company

Continued Page 12 Col. 1

ADVERTISEMENTS

THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB

Annual Race Meeting 1941.

15th, 17th, 18th, 19, and 22nd February.

Entries for the above will close) at 3.00 p.m. on' SATURDAY, 11th JANUARY, 1941, at the Secretary's Office, Exchange Building.

By Order of the Stewards, C. B. BROWN,

Secretary. Hong Kong, 6th January, 1941,

Swimming, 3-4 p.m.

COMBINED SOUTH CHINA & EASTERN FOOTBALL TEAM TO TOUR AUSTRALIA

Shanghai Unable To Accept Interport Invitation

A letter from the SHANGHAI FOOTBALL, ASSOCIATION stating that they were unable to accept Hongkong's invitation to visit the Colony during the Chinese New Year holiday was read by the Chairman, Mr. Weng Ka-t'sun, at the monthly meeting of the Hong: kong Football Association Council yesterday evening.

Applications from South China (for representative

player

JUNIOR SOCCER SHIELD DRAW

RAMC.

V.

COTTAGE CLUB PAPER-HUNT

V.

Had Kowloon possessed a forward"

The next Cottage Club paper- Whatever it may be, this defeat line of a higher calibre Eastern hunt will be held on Saturday,

has placed Sing Tan in a none too would not have found things as Jan. 11, starting at 4 pm. from favourable position when they!

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Fanling Village.

Non-members, who can provide their own mounts, are cordially invited to participate.

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neet South China on Sunday in easy as they did. their all-important match. Singi BATTLE OF DEFENCES Tao are now two points behind the I a battle of the defences champions though this will only Police and St. Joseph's were seen make this game the more interest-in a close encounter at Boundary ing as these two teams will start Street, the former wirining by the Police backs, Blackburn and Chan on level terms.

only goal scored by Lau Fak-hung. | Kwong-yu were also in their best A SURPRISE

left-wing.

form and kept the Saints forwards. Sammy Tsang kept a brilliant at bay. Both attacks were not im- Kwong Wah caused quite a sur-goal for the Saints for whom pressive and few really good com- prise when they narrowly defeated David Leonard, Hussain and Bowen binative movements Royal Scots by the odd goal in put in a lot of work in defence. The either side. Ave at Boundary Street. This is their second victory to date and as a result of which they had been lifted from the bottom of the league table

Strong in defence, the Scots' defeat could be attributed to

as far as midfield work was con- their forwards who, though good cerned, were woefully weak when in the area." Had they instilled stronger touches to their attacking movements Chartered Accountants, Hongkong

and accepted the & Shanghal Bank. Building, on

games. He chances, they might well have Tuesday, January 21, 1941, at noon, and Eastern for permission to mentioned Howlett and said he turned the table on their oppo

Pontes entered for Races 2, 4, 5 send a combined team to tour refused to include Howlett in the nents. and 6 will be transported free by Australia at the conclusion of the line up on Jan. I though He was Kwong Wah, on the other hand, Gerry and rail on Saturday, Feb. 1, football season were granted by a chosen player.

possess a steady but by no means 1941, returned on Monday, Feb. 3, the Counc

Mr. Hollands action was en- very strong defence which, how- 941, and kept at Kwanti without Permission was also granted the dorsed by the meeting. -

ever, was just able to deal with charge.

Sing Tao Sports Club to tour the The question of supplying lines the Scots forwards though. Hos- Jockeys must provide their own Philippines from Feb. 24 to Mar. men in junior games was brought ack needed constant watching. In whips, which must be of a type 18.

up by Mr. C. Gulmigam and the contrast to the Brots the electri- approved by the Hongkong Jockey A letter from Eastern stating Becretary was asked to write to clans front line worked together Club. The Club will provide spure, that they have been invited by the clubs concerning this question, with cohesion, and was ably led by which also meet with Hongkong the Philippine A. A to play a

Chin Chi-Yun. Jockey Club requirement,

series of matches there at the be-

NO CHANCES TÁKEN ́

HOCKEY TOURNEY

PROGRAMME

The Hockey Association Tourna- ment programme for this coming Sunday will be:

APPLICATION REFUSED

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with their strongest

ginning of March was ready for the relief and education of the champions, South China took An application from a society Taking absolutely no chances the Chairman. After discussion it was decided that permission be youths in the war areas for a the field against Middlesex on granted on the condition that charity match was not granted Saturday Eastern have no commitments owing to congestion of fixtures. eleven and convincingly beat the to inform the "Diehards" by four goals to one. with the Association at the time. It was decided

society that they could arrange a the only absentee being Lee Tak- BURMAH - VISIT

game, at the end of the Leagus. kee,

Among those present were Right from the start South At 10.30 am:--2nd M.T.B.'s v. that the Burmah Chinese football Messrs. Wong Ka-tsun (chair-China kept up an incessant attack AN. Other XL; Police "A" v. Police team-15 due to arrive in the Colony man) C. A Goldenberg (Secre- and only the stout defence of the "B", Recreio v. Gunboats, Nomads on April 10. The Burmah F. A tary), L. F. de Souza, W. J. Browni, backs, Freshwater and Sheehan, v. 5th AA. “B”.

team is also expected in the C. Guimgam, W. E Hollands, H. K. saved the military side from a Colony during that month.

Lee, J. Skinner, J. MacKelvie, Mok heavier defeat, Bright, in the|2). In the course of the meeting, Hing, W. Hauming Chan, R. M. pivotal berth, worked hard and Mr. W. & Hollands-referred to Omar H. 8 Cooper, and Capt. helped to a great measure in the late arrival of players chosen W. F. Peal,

minimising his side's defeat.

"At 4 p.m.-C.B.A. v. -Destroyers, R. Engineers v. University, 5th-A.A.

. Punjabis, and Khalsa, 7 Signals,

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