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INTEREST OF SOFTBALL CIRCLES CENTRED ON THE INT'L SERIES

BY "R.O.Y."

ALTHOUGH THE INTEREST OF SOFTBALL FANS IS STILL CENTRED ON THE VARIOUS LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS, players, and especially those appointed to organise teams, are mainly con- cerned with the compositions of the many squads which are to appear in this year's International Series for the Falconer Cap, after the completion, of the regular league fixtures—-------

4. M. Omar, Markar, K. Nazarin and Bakar were appointed to organise the teams to represent India and Malaya but it is under- stood that these selectors will probably line-up the strongest avail- able squad to represent India. holders of the International Charn- pionship, even if some of the players concerned are qualified to play for Malaya.

Inasmuch as their team of last with Hank Sperry. Johnny Schal- season included several Malayan berg Wille Wilson, "Ski" Powlawsk players the distinction is rather and "Slim" Johnson avaliable for One, there could be no possible duty. objection to this procedure. Under

CHINESE SELECTIONS

these circumstances, India will be Oldtimers Abe Liu and "Gran- represented by a powerful,, squad that will include Kassa Nazarin, pop" Leung will handle China's team which will be selected from

Skelly Razack, Markar, A. Rum the Chinese Baseball Club, Cana-

SPORTS

Seated

The HONGKONG POLICE senior League football team. (left to right): Gough, Ferrier, Blackburn. Mr. A. R. S. Major. A.S.P., Hon. Mr. C. G. Perdue, C.P., North, Howlett, Moss; Stand- ing (left to right): Sergt. Dowman. Pope, Parker, Tsang Wing. Chan Kwong-yue, Wong Man-kwal and Sergt. Fraser.-

(King's Studio)....

DRAW OF CLUB TENNIS TOURNEYS

Jahn, A. R. Kitchell, Sherry Bux,dian Chinese and Chung Hwa out- The following is the draw of

SHIELD SOCCER

DRAW FOR SEMI-FINAL

The draw for the Senior and Junior Shield semi-finals took place at the Council meeting of the Football Association yes- terday and resulted as follows:

SENTOR

Eastern Navy (Mar. 22, Club ground),".

St. Joseph's 'v, South China (Mar. 23, Navy ground).

JUNIOR

BL.A.S.C, v. Navy (Mar, 22, Club).

Sing Tao "8" v. South China (Mar. 23, Navy), "

Complaints Against Alleged Inefficiency Of

Ahwoo Omar, M. Arcu'll, Bakar and at Canuck hurler Herble Quan the Handicap Singles, Handicap H.K. Soccer Referee

"Savage" Hassan,

Formidable challengers will be Portugal, America and China, who do not expect to be. surprised again as they were last year.

· PORTUGUESE SQUAD

will probably get the hurting as-

Club tennis tournament

Doubles and Handicap Mixed signment and will be a tough pro-Doubles of the Hongkong Cricket position with Nip Lum doing the hindsnatching.

Byes: C. H. R. Oxlade (3/8) v. Tommy Chan should be seen at P. J. Elder (plus 1/6). first base, on the strength,„ of „ his First Round: G. Campbell (plus improved hitting. Al Lau or Bill 26) v. R. E. Guest (~15.1); F. W.

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LETTER FROM KWONG HANDICAP SINGLES

WAH READ AT F.A. COUNCIL MEETING

Complaints against the alleged inefficiency of the referee were

H. A. Noronha and Henrique Woo at second, P. F. Choy at third Carter --1/6) V. V. R. Gordon contained in a letter from KWONG WAR AA. laid before the month- ly Council meeting of the Hongkong Football Association held yes- Bartos have been named to handle and "Daddy" Ching at short with (-3/6); H. Van Leeuwen (2/6)terday evening.

tura

Portugal's squad which will likely Hank All, Richard Chung and B. L. P. Ralph (plus 1/6); H. J.

The letter referred to the mat far as the result of the game is be composed of Gerry Gosano and Chang in the outfeld, although Armstrong (-15.3) v. E. H. Brazel

concerned.·' Charlle Figuereido forming the the lastnamed will be a contender(-2/8); G. W. Sewell (476) vtern in the Senior Shield played

in which Eastern won by a goal s Mr. C. Guimgam proposed that battery. Infielders Nick Beltrão, Ar.for the custodianship of the middle S. L. Maughan (-2/6); C. D.

Knight (2/0) v. A, C. I. Bowker The letter stated that she com- the result of the game should Ozario, George Souza, and cushion. Tony Alves, with Zinho, and Bertle Other squads will be England, (3/6); T. J. Gould -15.2) v. D. mittee of the club was dissatisfied stand.

APPEAL BEFORE GAME" Gosano, Johnny Fonseca or Cace Ireland. Scotland, Canada and the A. Murdock (2/6); A. K. Mac-with the handling of the game and

Capt. R. E. Guest pointed out Marqués patrolling the garden Philippines, but it is doubttui ir Kenzie (plus 1/6) v. H. E. Waller the adverse result to us was not

(plus 378); T C. Monaghan nearly as much Mue to inferior that the Council, as a committee. patch.

any of them will be strong enough

(-3/8) V. P. Wynther-Blyth play or ability as to very poor re-should see that a game was being Attending to the American In- to upset the aforementioned teams12/6): M. A. Bierens de Haan fereeing." It further stated that properly conducted and suggested terests will be Chuck Waggoner and who will most likely be "seeded" in (Scrath) v. A. T. Dow (3/6); F they were penalised to the advan-that the manager of A team "Doc" Molthen who look to have the draw.

D. Hunter (plus 2/6) v. S. É Lav-tage of their opponents and, in should, if he thought a referee not rov. (plus 2/6); 3. Stirling Lee this connexion, quoted three in- an efficient official, appeal before (-2/5) v. E. S. Hall (plus 3/6).cidents, but added that they were the start of the game, but once the Byes: D. S. Robb (plus 3/6); E. not suggesting that the referee referee took the Held he was very

Childe (plus 1/6).

was blased.

championship material in the "Cy" Owing to the league schedules Jones-Joe Morris battery which having been disrupted by the will be supported by Ernie Hear- heavy rains of recent weeks, cios- ther at the Initial"sack, Davis or ing date of entries has been ex-R, "Crooner" Ruel at the keystone, tended to Sunday, March 23 Lou Leight at third and Pete Fitch,

at the Windy Alley.

The selection of starting out-

flelders is going to be very difficult

ADVERTISEMENT

COMBINED R.A. XV DEFEAT CLUB "A"

HANDICAP DOUBLES Byes: C. H. R. Oxlade' and A. H. Barwell (-5/5) v. E. H. Brazel and

CALL WITNESSES They were prepared, the letter stated., to call Independent wit-

much" one of the players and his decision could not be altered.

The proposal that the result should stand was put to the vote

The question was again brought

Mr. Hollands suggested that the matter be referred to the Referee sub-committee for inquiry and to report to the Council.

G. P. Charlton (-3/6); A. E. nesses, and if their complaints and was passed, Guest and B. Fay (-20) v. F. W. were established, they proposed to Carter and E. N. Thursby (-2/6); have the match replayed with a up for discussion.

M. S. Lloyd and A. D. Hum-different referee and officials on phreys (3/5) v. C. O. Shackleton a neutral ground. and G. F. Harrison (Scratch).,

Mr. Hollands sald that a referee's First Round: H. E. Waller, and E. decisions on the laws of the game

GRAVE MATTER After a scoreless first half, Hall (plus 3/6) v. R. H. Blake were final and whatever his deci-

Mr. H. K, Lee then referred to during which both sides played and H. C. D. Knight (-376): Astons were they cannot be over-

the report pf the last Emergency briliantly, Garruthers drew arst. Mackenzle and A: C. I. Bowker ruled.

Mr. Wong (Chairman) pointed sub-committee which dismissed a blood for the Club "A" XV, in-3/5) v. E. R. Childe and S. L. their rugby game against a Com-Maughan (-2/6); H. Van Leeuwen out that Law 5A stated that a re-charge laid by a referee against bined R.A team at the Valley and M. A. Blerens de Haan (8/8)feree shall enforce the laws and Soong Ling-sing (Sing Tao) for THE FIRST EXTRA RACE yesterday, when he went across T. C. Monaghan and T. J. Gould decide any disputed point and his violent conduct for want of proof. (—–15.2); B. O'M Deane and A. T. decision on points of fact connect-The gist of the report, he said, was MEETING will be held, weather, for a touchdown which Aitken-

Dow (5/6) V. J. S. Theobald and ed with the play shall be finial so that the referee falled to con- permitting, on SATURDAY, 15th-head converted.

P. J. Skipwith (-3/6)..

THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB

The first Bell will be rung at not converted. 1.30 p.m.

MEMBERS' ENCLOSURE

No One without a badge will be admitted to the Members Enclosure... Such must be worn throughout the duration of each leeting in such a manner as to be readily identified.

binson.

MORE TRIES

.

International Football Final

trol the game. He pointed out March, 1941, (postponed from This defeat appeared to have a

Byes G. W. Sewell and D. M.

that it was a grave matter for a sharp effect on the Gunners for. MacDougali (15.1) v. V. R. Gor-

first class referee to lose control Saturday, 8th March, 1941)

within five minutes, Richards don and M. H. Turner (-3/8); D.

of himself and to accuse a player commencing at 2.00 p.m.

scored a try which was, however. S. Robb and C. W. E. Bishop

of violent conduct, and asked the (Scratch) v. N. Spence and E. New-

Association to look into the matter. tori (-1/6); W. R. Lambert and

Mr. Lee pointed out that the game was played at a time when The Gunners soon after smash-N. D. Lloyd (-1/61 v. H. J. Arto- strong and P. Wynter-Blyth (-15).

the championship Was in the ed through the Club's "defences

The final of the Sunday Herald MIXED DOUBLES HANDICAP

balance and a very important play- again for Marsh to score a try. Bye: T. A. Pearce and Miss Jtition. between ENGLAND and actual result was a draw and Sing

International Charity Cup compe-

er of Sing Tao was sent off. The This was followed by a try by Dob-Armstrong (-152)

SCOTLAND, will take place at the Tao lost a very valuable point He First Round: C. H. R. Oxlade Boundary Street ground on Sun-added that he only, brought the Spills were plentiful due to the and Miss Pritchard (4/6) v. Fday, Mar. 30, it was decided at the matter up in view of the other re- slippery condition of the ground, D. Hunter and Mrs. Campbell

Final score was nine points (-15); E. H. Brazel and Miss M. HKF.A. yesterday.

monthly Council meeting of the port before the Council. (three tries) to Ave (one goal in Riddle (276) v. 3. S. Theobald

RECENT MATCH favour of R. A.

and Miss D. Eardley (15); S. L-to represent England:

The following have been selected

With reference

the St to Badges admitting Non-Mem-

The teams:

Maughan and Miss M: Stoneman

Joseph's-Eastern match last week bers to the Members' Enclosure

Reynolds (RAO.C.); Roughley Mr. Hollands remarked, regarding (~1/6) v.. A. H. Barwell and Mrs (Navy). Freshwater (M'sex); Pope the refereeing, that."disgustible" CLUB: and Club Rooms

Walkden; at $5.00

Didsbury Oxlade (5/6); Mr. and Mrs. D. L. (Police), Bright (M'sex), Thomas was the only suitable word to des- Milner, Carruthers, "Needham: Prophet (plus 1/6) v. E. R. Price (M'sex), Fowler, Club): Le Page cribe it, and added that at least for Gentlemen and $3.00 Aitkenhead, Morgan; Dalziel, and Mrs. A. G. Dalziel (-3/4): V. for Ladies (both including tax) Godfrey, Olson, McEwan, Waight-R. Gordon and Mrs. D. B. Sinclair (M'sex and Marable (M'sex).

(Navy), Hendy ..(Navy), 'Baw

four players should have been sent are obtainable through the Noodt, Heaseman, Dunnett and (4/6) v. H. C. D. Knight and Miss

off the field. SECRETARY "pon the per

D. Dodwell (3/6); Mr. and Mrs. ker (M'sex), Britt (Navy), Parker at the start of the season he sug

Mr. R. M. Omar pointed out that R A: Easterbrook; Marsh, A. K. Mackenzie (plus 1/6) v. B. (Police), sonal or written application of a Sutcliffe, Skipwith, Member, such Member. to be Hook, Dobbinson; Bumpers, Wedley (-3:6).

Richards, OM. Deane and Miss Joan Emal (RE), Barber (Navy) and Coomer plaints, should make these in writ- (Club), Fox gested that clubs, having com- responsible for all visitors intro derburn, Delderfield, Turner, Pain, Bye: A. T. Dow and Mrs. Church

Ing to the association. He, as a duced by him, and for Paymen: Page, Cooke and McDermott.

(~3/8),

member of the Referee sub-com- of ali Chits, etc.

The Secretary's Office, Isl Boor, Exchange Building (Tel 27794) will close at 11.45, a.m.

Tins are obtainable at the Club House provided they are ordered in advance from the Ne

"I Boy (Telephone 21920).

No children or amahs wilt be admitted to either Enclosure.

· ENCLOSURE PUBLIC

Moodle.

LUGARD LEADING IN UNIVERSITY SPORTS

Winning the Mile Relay and the Javelin Throw and scoring in every other final contested yesterday, LUGARD HALL ran into a long lead in the annual University inter-hostel athletic championship be- ing decided this week at Pokfulam,

Ellot Hall and Ricci Hall claimed, 220 Yards Semi-final:-Heat 1: two first places each, and Morrison 1, W. S. Gegg (Lugard); 2, E. Ma- won a single event, the Hop-Step-zuza (Lugard); 3, 8. Mahmud (Lu- |Jump-May-Hall-and-St-John's-gard); Time: 25 secs. Heat-2:-1, The price of Admission to Hall were nowhere, in the picture. 8. H. Laarig (Rice): 2, J. Fenton the Public Enclosure Is $1.00 The sports will be concluded on (Morrison); 3, V. Zaitzeff (L)- including Tax, for all Persons, Saturday when the usual crowds gard). Time: 25 secs.

Including Ladies, and is payable i

at the Gato.- Soldiers and Sallors-

In Uniform are admitted `HaH Price

By Order,

C. À. BROWN,

Secretary, Hong Kong, 10th March, 1941.

of spectators will be entertained.

THE RESULTS

Results yesterday were:

Reserves: Moxham (R.E.), Par-

(M'sex).

Forrow

SPORTING FIXTURES mittee and as a referee would wel-

TODAY

came any written complaints BADMINTON. (At King's Col rather than have verbal remarks

lege) Men's Junior Singles.- and insinuations passed.

J. L Anderson, v. H. Weng- "Mr. Lee suggested that as the tob. 7 p.in.: P. A. Yvanovich task before the sub-committee V. H. Dingedale, 7.45 p.m. Men's would be a tremendous one certain Junior Doubles. 8. Young members of the Council bé co-opted and M.K. Fung v. D. Chelliah to deal with the matter. and KH, Khoo, 9.15 p.m.; Men's MEMBERS CO-OPTED Benlur Singles ---8. Amplavanar It was decided that Lieut. H. 8, v. P. K. Hool, 8.30 pm

Cooper, Capt. Guest and Mr. H. K. MEETING. Monthly Council, of Lee should be co-opted to the the Hongkong Footban Assc-ch between Kwong-Wah and. Eas- ciation in the Association's at Boundary Street on February 23 Ofice, 5.30 pm:

cored from a penalty, standing committee, comprising of

" Ins. 3, P. H. Lum (Eliot) 38 feet Messrs. Omar, T. G. Stokes and J. One Mile Final: 1, K. K, Tan 4 Ina; 4. 8 Mahmud (Lugard): 38 | Mackélvie. (Ellot); 2 O. V. Cheung (Morri-feet 2 ins.

A letter from Capt. A. W. E. Peal son)-3-V-Voróbloff (Lugard); €]: "Tug-of-war Final! Ricci Hall thanking the Association for their 220 Yards Low Hurdles Final: 1, P., Lai (Morrison), Time: 3 ming beat Lugard Hall by two pulls to presentation on his leaving the

nil. T.-T. Chin' (Eliot); 2, 6. H, Liang 43 1/5 secs.

Colony, and wishing the Associa– (Rice); 8, 8. Mahmud (Lugard). Discus Throw Final: 1, Fred Kwal One Mile Relay Final: 1, Lugard tion every success, was read. Time: 20 1/5 secs.

(Rick) 102 feet 5 fns; 2, Et Mazuza Hall (W. 8. Gegg, A. Singh, Ostou. The Chairman welcomed Captain (Lugard). 100 feet; 3, G. Derkach moff and N. Singh); 2, Ried Hall Guest who is taking Captain Peál's (Lugard) 86. feet 10 ins.; 4, G. R. Soares, B. Barnes, L. Guterres place on the Counell, Schiller (Langard) 86 feet 34 inches, and B. Xavier); 3. Morrison Hall- -An application by Eastern to -Hop, Btep and Jump. Final: 1, Y:(Ezeto Onward, Paul Liu, Y.-8. Lam leave the Colony for Marila was 8. Lam (Morrison) 38 feet 11 ins; and 4. Fenton). Time: 4 mins, 7 granted. They proposed - to- leave" 2, E. Mazuza (Lugard) 38 feet 514/5 sees.

on Mar. 26 and return by April 8.

Javelin Throw Final: 1, H. Bingh (Lugard) 138; feet. Of mch; 2, E. Mazazu (Lugşrd). 128 feet 1 inch; 3, G. Schüler (Lagard) 120 feet 5

ins.; 4. S. 8. Khor (St. John's) 118

137 feet 7 Ina.

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