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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8) - 1925%

PLAY AND PLAYERS.

A BOXING" TREAT.

By "Wanderer."

SERVICES HOCKEY.

INTERNATIONAL PLAYERS AT KOWLOON.

In a fast and interesting match at the U.S.R.C, ground, Kowloon, last evening, a hockey team re-

Their

If one temporarily dismisses almost from the first sound of the presenting the Navy defeated the from the mind the big fight of the gong, he took punches which had lat Battalion East Surreys by four, evening, forgetting for the moment all the weight (175 lbs.) of goals to one. The Navy were un-j about in which the sole object of Francis's body behind them, and yet able to held the side which was the challenged was to demen-throughout maintained a persistent originally selected, and the team strute exactly how far the challen-attack. He scored few points, was not a strong one, but they did ger had emerged from the novice most of his blows were with the not have a great dent of dimoulty class, the show put on by the Hong open glove, but he amazed by the in securing their win kong Bowing Association at the quantity and quality of punishment in strength lay in a tireless City Hall last evening was one of he could assimilate: Francis was African International, being par inlf-back line, Simpson, a South the best it has been my pleasure a good winner. to witness in the course of quite) a few seasons.

Pure battle and a test of endursive pusses. Of the forwards the Beularly noticeable for progres-

test between L/S Baker and Tel.ternational and Stephenson-wat | ance is a good summary of the coh-left wing, Fleet, an English In Emmerson. strongly, punching hard and ofter lid not have so much to do, but men fought he strongest. The right wing from beginning to end, but Baker Andrews was a capable leader. was just a shade quicker in seizing 3mley and Beatty, backs, were on an opportunity and he was a wound, and Gurwood gave a good worthy winner at the close.

isplay in goal.

There were men on view who were purely fighters, who rolled on the power of their strong right arm and on their ability to take punishment for success, and there were others who had studied the style of their opponents before- hand and who accordingly foughi, well-judged contests.

Both

always fought back but had finally all in when the final gong was to admit defeat being practically

sounded.

The bout in, which figured' A. B The soldiers were not good in One of the latter was Drummer the slap-dash order. Thomson was Masters, failing to finish off open- Pearce and Stoker Thomson was of the attack, the wings, Dickens and Bowles, who was given a sety strong and caused a little quaking ings well. Bicks was chance by the majority verdict bun. the Hawkins camp by slamming centre.

bustling fore the fight, but who from

Capt. Allfree was con- purely boxing standpoint gave the gave Pearse little time for reflec-play was not so good in the second in two nifty right crosses which spicuous at centre-half, but his best display of the evening. was fully cognisant with his own the upperhand and after the third Squires, put up a plucky fight, but etion. Slowly, however. Pearce took h "The backs, Reeves and capabilities and with those of his count be dealt cut severe panish- the opposing forwards were too epponent, and working long ment with both hands. lines in accordance with the

Thomson quick for them. Ballan, in goal, knowledge he won every round and

brought off some good sives, the fight by a large margin of

The soldiers started well, and a points. Never once did Bowles

centre, after a good run, by look like bringing the fight to an

Dicken, gave Burgens a chance, early termination, and Rogers was

which was spoiled by an infringo- | ment. never allowed to get near enough

A centre by Masters was The finals of the novices' com stapped by Burgess but he hesitat to have a fair say in the matter. pelitions were by no means the leasted, and was dispossessed before Bowles prodded him with his left,interesting of the contents staged he could shoot. Garwood ran out glided out of reach; was in again by the Association, and one or two to kick away when Hicks looked | with left and right and then jum- of the competitors as I remarked like netting. Under this pressure, ping clear of an ill-timed punch last week, came within a very wide Garwood showed good judgment, Bowles' left is not strong but it interpretation of a novice. has a fine influence for gued insofari

and the backs were working well. as its disturbance of an opponent's surprise of those who had seen the

The featherweights, rather to the Gradually the attack shifted to the other end, and Stephenson scored equanimity is concerned. It was

preliminaries, went to Marine Hills Fleet. From a mistake by a a surprise goal from a neat pass

Rogers

came up

THE NOVICES' CONTESTS.

the The battle

only at in-fighting where Sign. Rogers showed to any advantage deserved win over A. B. Bench the act of shooting when

of the Hermes who gained a well defender, Stephenson was just in and when he suureeded in getting Hawkins. Hills boxed with a judg-ball was hooked away. in Bowles was always clever enough to avoid severe punishment and ment not previously revealed and continued in the vicinity of the eventually break away.

though Beach strove hard in the army goal, and Sillitoe drove in a had his right eye opened in the the handicap of reach, or Hills' neat by Fleet.

last round he could never overcome beauty for the Navy from a pass fourth round and is left in the

For the rest of the) fifth. He was severely punished straight left.

first half the Surreys were mainly throughout. though he

Four times down but fighting playing on the defensive, and An- strongly in the sixth round only strongly Lowards the finish was drewa added ₤1 third, while once again to find Bowles too live-the experience of L/S Carter Burgess scored for the soldiers. ly for him. Bowles won comfort who lost the lightweight final Both sides played hard and fast ably..

to Cook Hooper. In the first on resuming, but the sailors show- Rogers at the conclusion chai- round he, sirolled into a

stiff ed the superior form: The lenged Bowles to a bout over fifteen uppercut and took a long count. Surreya did a good deal of attack- rounds, and as there are similar Up and doing he maintained ba-ing, but their combination was not challenges from Gardner, of the lance until midway through the good, and the opposing defence Hermes, and Harry Major, Bowles second round when a solar plexusdid not experienec much difficulty has a list of pressing engagements punch laid him low. He had a in holding them. Burgess, gather- likely to keep him buar for some strong punch but little else and nned a fine contre from Masters, but time to come.

unguarded chin was frequently the he spooned the ball over the bar. THE MG (FARCE) FIGHT.

object of a visit from the cook. Dicken got away, and Swinton, Carter was much dazed at the close who gathered, grazed the upright, Stoker Morrell, hopelessly, out-though he punched Hooper severely with a stinging shot. Andrews classed by Ewin had the courage, in the third round. Basper was awas presented with an open goal or nerve, it is impossible to way good winner though he could to shoot at, but Chidson saved which, to challenge his conqueror scarcely be described as a boxer. the situation with a splendid

to a return contest. Morrell start-1

Equalling in merit any other

effort. Towards the end of the game. Andrews netted the fourth

ed off with a flourish, a good des contest fought last evening the goal for the Navy. too much flourish, and some of the welterweight final disclosed in A.; critics were impressed. His hard-B. Jackson, of the Hawkins, a boxer the United Services Hockey League, In the draw in connection with smacking sounded well and his still in his teens, a southpaw who H.M.S. Hawkins, and the Hong- method of delivery was spectacular, is likely to do well if he continues kong and Singapore R. G. A. have but there was no power behind his in the game. His right-foot for obtained yes. In the first round blows, which were for the most ward stance forced Webb, Titania part with a half-open glove. He to adopt a strange attitude though will play the submarines, and the proper of the competition, the R. A. was admittedly a slippery customer even with this disadvantage winner will meet the R. G. A. The but it took Ewin exactly two battled strongly against a superior East Surreys meet the cruisers, .rounds to get his measure.

man, Jackson's straight right, and and the winner will play H. M. S. Morrell took the rent the precision of his left, left Webb Hawkins. of the ring at

opening a much-marked man at the close. been fixed..

not yet ard Was mostly aggressive. Jackson, straight up, has a nice but carelessness

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YACHTING.

LADIES' CHAMPIONSHIP,

RACE.

HIGHWAY ROBBERY.

EARLY MORNING SCENE IN

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It

he was walking along Peel Street

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Chan Fook, a licensed hawker Colleen und Scalark Win.

living on the ground floor of 48 Peel Street, has reported to the The fourth of the series of police part style, a strong punch, and a cool keng Hockey Club in the "Sim." sailed yesterday. The start was appeurs that about four o'clock

The Navy's team to meet Hong Ladies championship races war carly yesterday

that be was robbed occasioned him punishment from judgment. Webb is a fighter with Shield Competition, to-morrow

morning. Ewin's two handed attack. he connected with a hard-sounding was obliged to concede, the victory been selected

Once a nice punch in either hand but the U.S.R.C. ground, Kowloozi, has the Yacht Club and the course to slap and Ewin covered up, to be to Jackson's extra science. It was wood; Wauchope, Enley; King, The distance was just over five who stole the $100 he had in hie Lyeman Beacon and thence to Cust on his way to Victoria Market. hting strongly in the next a fine duel both men taking gruel-Simpson, Broome; Fleet, Sillitce,

Rock Buoy and buck to the Club. He was accosted by three men, second. Ewin early on was puzzled ling punishment. by his opponent's style and was

girdle and decamped. Pte. Roberts entered the ring to match is timed to start at 4.16.

Hill, Nicholson, and Wilson. The and a half miles. rather cautious,

face Marine Watts with plaster or

The starters were: Diano (Mrs. Two of the men ran off in the In subsequent rounds, Morrell his chin. It was the final of the Hongkong Hockey Clab 2nd X/Falcon (Miss Shaw), Gael (Mrs. other disappeared toward Holly-|

The following will represent the Arthur), Colleen (Miss Hazeland), direction of Caine Road, while the (Mr Bar-wood Road. None of the men Bailward), Theela napping by covering up and sud- Waits removed the plaster with a U.S.R.C. on Thursday at 5 o'clock raclough), Joan (Mrs. Davison), have been arrested up to the pre- }

deft left and soon afterwards sharp:-A. J. Frank, C. L. R.

Gladys (Mrs. Adams), Sealark Bent. with a hard right which put him Stewart, L. P. Ralph, G..R. Vallach,There was a quite good breeze the caught Roberts on the tender so Becher, J. Wedlake (Capt.), E. Firs, Crane) and Bluenose (Mre.

Mitchell). out for the full count in the first. S. Exell, S. H. Garrod, D. Lyon, and a thoroughly good race result of the prosunt season was secured round.

frequently caught his better half

denly lashing out but just so soon

no Ewin

grew

wise to

mandenvre, the fight was as good

29 over.

Ewin dallied with Morrell just

as he like but unfortunately from the point of view of the onlooker,

he appeared to be imbued with the

foolish and made not the slightest

attempt to win early or even to land

middleweight competition and

The heavyweight contest niso i ended in quick time McKenzie was pluckly but Htreatheld Just waited:

versus the Submarines at

J. E. Noronha and T. J. Price.

ARMY CRICKET.

the

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The record Nova Scotia noose

ed. Only three Handicap boats recently by David McKenzie, turned out. Colleen again showed The animal weighs 800 lbs. and object of making Morrell nok his chapes and then planted a ter-

her paces and scored the win which the antlers have a clean spread The following have been selected she unfortunately missed in the of 60 inches, the biggest moose rific right which sent McKenzis to represent the Army against the previous race. She finished only head taken in the country for heavily to the boards. Mac was Navy on the Hongkong Cricket 26 seconds behind Diana and thus many years. a heavy blow. The last three well out though a contributory Club Ground to-morrow commere-won ensily on rounds were farcical in their total feature to his inabilly to continue ing at 10, 15 a.m:-

corrected time. Diana, however, still has a slight absence of effort. A disappointing was the fact that he met Mother Major W. P. A. Hattersley-load on total points scored. contest was naturally awarded to Earth features first.

Hayward Hoys and Gaels. Smith, D. S. O. Captain E. W Six Heyward Hays and Gaela Ewin.

A boxer who was expected to Morris, D. S. O., Captain C. A. turned out, Scalark winning by less

Finishing Corrected H'cap Time Tim Cumbersome as all heavyweight win the bantamweights was unable Bridgland, D. F. C., Captain C. D. than

a minute Gladys taking Gladys 2nd. 1.24

Scalark 1st, 1.24 4.14.56 4.18.32 conteste are, the bout between to pass the doctor and the com- Armstrong . C. Captain R. A second place and Gael third. Gact Urd.

4.15.48 4.14.24 C. P. O. Francis and A. B. Addison petition was awarded to 0. S. Warters, M. B.; Lieut. J. H. Smith, Thecla did not do so well, but still Bluenose

4.17.10

*4.14.60 was interesting inasmuch as it pro-Haugh; Hawkins. Burgess, Am- M. S. Fritz, C. Q. M. S. Stripp, stands high on total points.

1,24 4.10.21 4.14.67 4.40 4.20,60 4.16.10 vided an example of the ability of brose, had won his earlier fights Master Guaner Rough, Sgt. Gifford,

1.52 4.18.61 4.10.59 some fortunate men to take all comfortably.

Points to dato: Handicaps, Dlana 22, Colleen 20, Falcon 18. |Hoyward Hays and Gaels: Senlark 28, Thecla 27, Bluenose 24, Gladys 21, Gael 21, Join 17.

Thecla

Joan

Gnr. Clayton, Umpire, Bdr. going in the way of punches to the The house was short in a fow Woods. Scorer.-Pt. Oliver, jaw and treat them like brushes material respects, but the fans who

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Handicap Class,

Finishing Corrected The Arny match with the Kow-Colleen ist. 5.08 4.00.48

H'cap Tima Timo 3.56,40 a feather-duster. Stoker absented themselves missed a good foon Cricket Club has been post- Dlana 2nd GO 4.00.22 3.59.26 Addleón was punphed unmercifully treat

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