1932-10-10 — Page 8

THE HONGKONG. TELEGRAPH. MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1932.

TENNIS CLUBS DEMANDING INTERPORT TRIALS

TANTALISING DISPLAY

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BY SOUTH CHINA

GOOD IMPRESSION BY THE CLUB

BRILLIANT PLAY BY LINCOLN FORWARDS AGAINST POLICE

RESULTS AND GOAL SCORERS

(Harding 2, Baldry

Lincolna

grings, diey.

Kirkbam)

Club

& l'olico

(Olu Shuk-yan 2,

Woss Yuk-sam)

3.

DIVISION I

DIVISION 2.

(Johnaton)

Club

2 Taung Tein

(Watson, Ballton)

6. China

2 R. Artillery

0

(Leung Wing-fat,

Lee Waltong)

St. Joseph's

9 I. Navy

(Lawson, Usher)

5 Recreio

2 St. Joseph'a

0

3 Lincolns

18anto 2, Souza)

(Dominy 3, Hynte,

(Strange. Fowler)

Navy

2

(Chadwick)

(Jones, Davies)

Ello Ka-Cheung 2)

DIVISION 3.

B. Artillery

University

3 South China

2

(Berl, Dios, Lauj

1 234, Y.B. Taxi

(Stanton)

I St. Joseph's

8. Ching

2 Ewo

J

H

(Ng Tolm, S.Y.

Yeung)

(Tang Na-kauj

SUNDAY'S GAME.

B. W. Borderers........ 2 Chinese Ath. ......

Signala

(Les)

Radio

Recreio

(Omar, Akim, Costa, Costello)

0 Lincolna

(Dark 2, Me. Gulness

2, Clarke 2, Clemente, Dennis)

• Athletic

(Y.K. Bin 2, Y.. N. P.9. Lee

SUNDAY'S GAMES.

(Cbla Y-chuen)

H. W. Handrere. TaQue CRC (Puresli 7. Mason, Jones) RAB.C....

WORKMANLIKE TEAM

Club

EFFECTIVE PLAY BY THE CLUB

(By "VERITAS”).

....5 Recreio .... With a strengthening of the right wing position and concentration on better cohe- sion betwixt half backs and the forwards,

Hongkong Club first string should settle down into

distinctly formidable side.

a

(Me. Culnew, Malpas,

Inequant, Bells)

2 Athlelle

(Ro Kungschung 6.

K.S. Choun, K. T. Fung)

1 Borderers

(lismbly 2, Mattais. Morris)

provement is needed in this position if the forwards are to settle down into a virile attack.

Strange relied on speed and an in- satiable hunger for work to keep him In the limelight, in addition to which he scored a spectacular goal. Fowler on the left wing, though young and lacking experience, has the makings of a useful player and should yield good results to some judicious conch- ing.

RECREIO'S BEST.

The scores are not a fair reflex of the game, for it was not until mid- way through the accond half that the Recreio began to crack. Until then they held their own well. Obviously O lacking the genius and leadership of the Gosano brothers, the youthful

In their Grst serious encounter of the season on Saturday-opposed to the Recrolo in the league-they won handsomely by 5 goals to nil and dis- played sufficiont of themselves to warrant confidence in them.

Saturday showed a general quicken- ing-up of ball distribution and in‡· their method of attack, although these

team set about their task in a freshing spirit and in the first half very nearly broke down the home defence. Silva-Netto played a gal jant game at left back, and Figuereldo proved himself a capable auccessor to A. Gozano at centre-half. Lack of weight, and overcagerness robbed the Recreio forwards of goats. I see no reason why they should not rectify this error and shapo fato a useful team.

Hynes netted the only goal scored in the first half, and later Fowler, Strange and Dominy (2) completed the scoring.

attributes were not allowed their full THE BRIGHTEST

value because of the comparatively poor constructive work of the inter mediates.

This has always been a weak- nesa of the Club team. The rear- guard can break up an attack as well as anybody, but when it comes to Dalbing their work with well directed and accurately paced passed, they go right_ny- tray. It is a shortcoming which can easily be remedied and will do a tremendous amount in strengthening the whole team.

NO WEAK SPOTS.

AND WORST

MIXED FOOTBALL AT CAROLINE HILL

was

South China 2 R. Artillery 0 The brightest football and the poorest and most tiresome were served un at Caroline Hill, Dazzling combined movements with Lee Wai-tong at the top of his form enlivened the open- ing slages, but there marked lack of finishing power by South China and it was not until Leung Fat-wing had been compelled to leave the field that the R. A. goal fell. This was after twenty-five minutes play, Cheng Sui-hong scoring from an unmarked position in front of goal.

Judged by their work on Saturday the Club have practically no weak spots individually. Rodgers kopt u typical goal, and it was as well ho was in good form for the fast and enterprising Recreio forwards him a severe testing in the first His habit of advancing beyond goal a couple of yards in anticipation of an attack shouts danger for those on the touchline, but he always manages to cover himself well. Neverthless I think he could loss this habit without suffering anything in custodianship,

Martin and Strange were a robust j Hnd Fung King-cheung and Chu pair of backs and made no mistakes, | Kw

Kwok-luen been members of the

LINCOLNS ATTACK-An excellent action picture illustrating

typical scuno around the Police goal on Saturday, when the Lincolos, making their first İsaque appearance won handsomely.

TO-DAY AT THE VALLEY

SELECTIONS FOR 8 RACES

(By "Ringtail");

The holiday race meeting will be continued this afternoon at Happy Valley, and my selections for the cight events are!~

1st Race

1

Wild Life White Jade Stag Flying Tourist

2nd Race Don Workable Stag Racing Boy

3rd Race

The Rainstorm The Gadwall Mon Tallisman

4th Race

Bag & Baggage Cyclamen Bay Pride of Tsingtao

5th Race

Pocahontas Valeta Espy,

6th Race

Manna Mermaid. Lucy Glitters

7th Race Helter Skelter Chlú Quan Mistletoe

Deveron Indiana Adam

8th Race

FIRST DAY RESULTS

although their kicking under pressure South China attack the aldo would Wood Land Stag Sets A

Wax not altogether Once they have developed a thorough understanding they will be two of the best defenders in the league.

CLEVER YOUNG HALFBACK.

New Record

MOTOR CYCLE

TRIAL

STIFF TEST FOR COMPETITORS

Laichikok Hill

MAMAK

HOCKEY

ARTILLERY SET A FAST PACE

CONVINCING WIN

BY INCOGS

THE LEAGUE TABLE

(By "Bully-Off”).

A fast paco was set by the 1st

L.T.A. ASKED TO CALL

GENERAL MEETING

RESOLUTION WANTS IMMEDIATE STAGING OF TRIALS

REQUISITION BY FIVE CLUBS

(By “VERITAS".)"

THAT tennis players in Hongkong are dissatisfied with the Interport selections is indicated by the latest development. A requisition, signed by five clubs affiliated to the Hongkong Lawn Tennis Association has Battery in their Mamak been sent in to the Hon. Secretary calling for an ex- with the R.AM.C. on the Marina ground on Saturday when traordinary general meeting of the Association to consider they finished victors after a gruelling the advisability of holding trials for the Interport against game by three goals to on The Shanghai on the 22nd and 23rd of his month.

H.K.S. fixture

score was a fair indication of the run of play.

The Battery made the most of thei | opportunities afforded them and dia. played some brilliant stlck-work. Notable in their front rank were the three inside men, Sgt. Beeston, Guian Bingh and Pretam Singh, the latter netting the three goals. The inter- mediate no frustrated many bursts by the Corps while the backi defond- ed well. Although they adopted hard: hitting tactics and moro" or less blind passing they seemed to get the ball Just where a player was waiting.

CORPS SHORTCOMINGS.

Initiated by the Indian Recreation Club the requisition has the support of South China, Craigen- gower Cricket Club, the Y.M.C.A., and the Kowloon Indian Tennis Club.

I understand that the long- kong Cricket Club has also intimated willingness to sup. port the resolution when it before the general meeting of the affiliated clubs.

comes

The request conforms with the Association's rule which demands

The Corps on the other hand word that an extraordinary general

LAWN

BOWLS

REVENUE WIN CUP

weak in front of goal and faulty meeting can be called if at least INTER-DEPARTMENTAL

shooting deprived them registering three clubs send the requisition mord than a single. As the game to the Hon. Secretary in writing.

STRONG PUBLIC OPINION. Correspondence in

during

progressed their passing tended to become erratic. Somo fine work was done by Major Anderson in the centre columns lino white Timmis could always be

theso the pant

relied upon in the rear defence. The week has indicated how strong is left flank was weak at times and this public opinion in the matter of

AN EARLY LEAD.

in Kirton-Vaughan mis-hit

reason

MATCH OFFERS -

EASY SUCCESS

Second Time

P.W.D."A"

H. H. Rose

J. B. Dinnen J. Fraser

The previous winners of the com-

1020 Sanitary Department.

1927 Sanitary Department. 1028 P.W.D.

1920 Police, ・・

1030

Revenue. Police.

Cup Presented.

was probably due to the re-arrange-holding trials to determine the Trophy Won for the ment of the team, it being necessary selection of Hongkon's Interport to put Cpe. Nicholson in this position. tennis team. ONLY 15 FINISH

Notable absentees were Capt. Gord, It is generally felt that the Of the 34 entrants in the Hong-secretary of the KIT.C. to play for without the aid of any recent data 1926, the Revenue Department won

who recently resigned his post as selectora came to their decisions

For the second time since the in- auguration of the competition in kong Motor Cycle Reliability Trial | the Corps. I understand his absence

as to the form of the players, and the Goscombe O'Sullivan lawn howls which was held during the week was due to some delay in his end only 15 completed the course that Club. Also missing from their would probably be several altera-yesterday, when they defented Public registration as a playing member for if trials were held, that thero Cup for inter-department competition The route sot was over a dla-forward line was Pto Chittock, this tion necessary in the composition Works Department "A" in the final, tance of 290% miles and was a player being substituted by Pte of the team.

30 shots in 17. stiff test not only of reliability but Wells.

Although time is short, there is The rinks were as followst also of endurance. The event was

positively no

Revenue why the run in four Japa and in the last

Association should not meet; if it. Tuck The Battery took the lead within decides in favour of the re-w. Ward was included a secret section, the

T. Talion whereabouts of which was not dis- ton minutes of the initial bully-ozolution, to hold trials, and if A. W. Grimmitt 30 A. M. Holland 17 closed to the competitors until when the set out on the fourth lap from front of goal and could not recover necessary to make new selections

In time to prevent Pritam Singh before the Interport is due to potition have been as follows: Castle Peak after breakfast on oponing the account for the Battery, start. | Sunday Morning.

Territorially the H.K.S. Battery had With there being. no ladies the advantage and were continually matches, it is pretty certain that! This section included traversing on the offensive. When the R.A.M.C. a private road from half way down did get going they found stubborn the contest will not begin until

1031 to Waterworks resistance in the opposing backs. It Saturday week, which leaves the Hill. The averago gradient of was during one of their occasional, L.T.A.. almost a fortnight in: the hill was about one in five at-bursta that the equaliser was scored which to carry out the wishes of

by L. Cpl. Smith following a corner. its affiliated members. though in certain parts it was as Soon afterwards Pritam Singh gave MORE SUGGESTIONS.

At the conclusion of the match Mr. steep as one in three. The sur-the Battery the lend again.

E. W. Hamilton, Superintendent of I have received the folowing face was extremely rough and wan

Imports and Exports, presented the Play after the interval was more letter in connexion with the Hong-cup and replicas to each of the win- crossed at points by concrete

distributed ovenly

although gulleys. About half way up there Indians

the kong Interport team:

ning team and spoons to the runners- continued to be slightly After studying the personnel of up. avas a concrete slipway which pre-superior. The Corps held out and the teams representing Hongkong

Mr. A. W. Grimmitt, secretary of sented a formidable obstacle, while occasionally their forwards gave the and Shanghai, my opinion le that the competition, explained that the many came to grief on account of Battery defenco some anxious the chances of elther side winning Clarko Esq. in memory of his brother, Cup was presented in 1928 by S. J. the pot-holes in the road.

They came near to scor- the Interport should be fairly dascombe, and Mortimer O'Sullivan tog

after about twenty minutes play even. Hongkong's team appears who were shot during the Gresson when Nicholson -and Smith broke through, but when within striking to be slightly weaker, but our Street robbery. It was originally Not ona competitor made the distance they were robbed of posses.chance will depend on the right presented for competition for one ascent without foot-faulting but sion by Mirza Khan. The Indians players we pit against our visitors, team from each Government De-

If I were captain of the Hong-partment but this this was to be expected. It was immediately transferred play to the originally intended that the hill other end where Protam Singh com- kong side, I would put §. A. Rum-broken away from that rule and the be ascended twice.but after the

pleted the hat-trick.

jahn against John Wade, Fincher Public Works Department had sport- first attempt the officials decided

or H. D. Rumjahn against Guyingly entered three teams, the Sani- to cut out the second attempt.

R.A.M.C.:-Pte Davice;

6. Cheng, and Ho Ka-lau against and the Police two each while Government House had also com- On account of the absence of Kirton-Vaughan and Cpl. Timmia; Gordon Lum. Personally I pre- poted, bringing the total number of water at the watersplash, that Cpl Knight, Major Anderson and Cpl fer "H.D." to Fincher for this rea-teams to 14.

Leare; Sgt. Garney, Pte. Wells, L., Cplison, that while Fincher is very obstacle was also cut out of the Smith, Pte. Elkin and Cpl Nicholson. nuch off colour just now, "H.D." is Before presenting the cup to Mr.

Grimmitt, "Mr. Hamilton congratula Khan; playing just as good, if not a botted the winners and commented upon Jamada Amrick Singh, and Kishen ter game than before. Besides, the sporting attitude of the Public The first cycle left at one min-Singh Bhan Singh, Tara Singh, and H.D." is the type of player who works Department in entering three ute after midnight and the other Sundar Singh; Bakhatawar Singh, entrants left at minute Intervals. Guyan Singh, Sgt. Beeston, Pretam will beat Guy Cheng, and I am teams, otherwise they would have The first cycle returned two min- Singh and Jarhan Shan.

very confident that ho would, caton up the ethor teams. utes before

Fincher too, stands a good chance, but it will depend on the make of

FOOT FAULTING.

programme.

his schedule time, 1.19 pm. on Sunday afternoon. The committee responsible for

moments.

The teams were:

H.K.S.

Battery:Mirza

INCOG'S COMBINATION.

The failure of the H.M.S.. Parthian balls we are going to uso. I am the arrangements were Mesars. S. team to cope with the fast move-sure Fincher agrees with me that

wards were the

vour they had

LEAGUE MATCH.

Kowloon Docks Account For Civil Service C. C.

Rogers (Chairman), J. R. Wayments of their opponents and the Inck he is very much better off with been two up in the first

(Secretary), C. W. Brand (Trea cohesion on the part of the for- Slazengers than with any other minutes and at least four up by half-

surer), H. G. Williama, K. C. For the defeat of the Naval men at Gordon Lum for the simple rea-season the Kowloon Docks senior

factors responsiblo kind. I put Ho Ka-lau against time. The R.A. were practically pen

In the final match of the League ned in their own half and bright and

Hamilton, G. M. Lynn. A. J. Cash, the hands Some of the best racing of the E. H. Marriott, and H. E. Lewis, tournament game on Saturday on the of our team were to beat Gordon, vice C.C. by 67 shota to 67 at the crisp passing with Leo Wal-tong and

of the Incognitos in son that I believe if any member lawn bowls team beat the Civil Ber- Ip Pakava tying their opponents in year was seen at Happy Valley on and they extend their heartiest Naval ground. Having already referred to the half forward and inside-right with the day meeting, which saw Woodand shalls and observers during the were definitely on top and in this hair but he is a sticker and has the E. 8. Simmonds, L. Longbottom, F.

knots presented South China's centre. Saturday the first day of the holl- thanks to all who assisted as mar-

Ho stands just as good a chance. Docks. The scores word:

A. Calman, R. Morrison, G, Cooper During the first hair the Clyllians He may not be as good as others, and F. Cullen (Kowloon Docks) beat backs it is only necessary for mo to easiest of chances. All of them wore Stag create a new record in add that Desmond Hynes, the Club badly muffed. Lee Wai-tong put in Canberra Handicap.

the trial. right half was the finest Intermediate many good shots which usually suf-

notted three of their four goals. stamine, and that la the player wo Jones and A. W. Grimmitt 83-10. They showed better and more effective want for Gordon. on the field, and the Club have every fored the fate of being charged down, some exciting finishes and with

The huge crowd was treated to↓

Finishing Times.

J. V. Ramsay, R. G. Craigg, J. combination and were quick to seizo cause to feel satisfied with having H.A. could afford to be slack with popular ponies turning up winners, tors who completed the course and

The finishing times of the competithe opportunities that came their way,

NOT BAD CHOICE.

Puncheon and J. C. Brown (Kowloon retained such a promising young the others in

order

Of the doubles, I don't think Docks) lost to N. J. Bobbington, A. player. His tackling was full of pure he had to be content, largely, a fine afternoon of sport was the schedule times were as under: The opening goal for the Incognitos that the Lo brothers to a pair in a 0. Brawn, R. P. Phillipa and J. fol. pose and splendidly carried out. He the job of making openings for his anjoyed.

Actual Schedule.

was scored by Barros after a clevor bad choice, considering that wo 11Jgn 21-26, completely held the whip hand of the colleagues, who were skilful enough 1-Nathan Handicap-Winner Whitley, Williams

1.18.50. 1.20..

bit of stick work, and it was not long have no other pairs which have E. Docherty, J. Kempton, W. Greig, Recreio left wing, and it was only in making progress, but falled badly $850. Second #275. Third $175. Spradbery

1.21.50

afterwards that Sousa tested the proved to be any better. We may lost to S. Randle, 8. Alderman, A. H. and J. McKelvie (Kowloon Docka) 1.22. fitting that he should crown a good in their shooting

For China Ponies, "B" Class. One Dobernecker

Naval goal again. Evans cleared and get together two players who may Oswick and J. Deakin 18-16. afternoon's work with a magnificent The second half was about five and a Quarter Milos. goal.

minutos old when the South China Mr. Tally Ho's Valorous 157 Ib, Rosario contro-forward partially atoned for his errors by getting an unexpected Messrs. Tester & Abraham's The (S. N. Pan) goal from Leo Wal-tong's centre with a delightful shot on the turn.

Tiger 145 lb...(Mr. Harriman) Moasra. Hall & Shenton's White

Skinner was a trifle slow in the pivotal position and lacks proper ball distribution, whilst Duncan was als usual self on the loft,

Howe Rot in real form, bat led the forwards well, He came into his own in the second half,

+

on the run.

DEFINITE ASSET.

watch him and,

to

UN-

(Mr.

Ribeiro

1.25.

.... 1.29.

1.60,

1.24.

1.28.

1.28.

1.27.

1.29.

1.34.

.1.00.

1.98.

1.89.

1.30,

1,40.

1.40,

2.40,

1.42.

1.34,"

1.52.'

with Arst timer Pinto increased the

The final table is as followsi.

Kowloon Docks

bota

W. D. Xạ Ph. 77 Äe Up, Dau

པ་ ྃ་

Incognitos land. Just before the in play a wonderful game ouo day terval Barros netted his second with and a rotten game the next. In a shot which the goalkeeper deflected doublon, it is a game of under Calengar 11 11 900 into the not. They only scored one standing, and it is always safer B further goal. In the second half to choose a pair which has played Civil Service through Souza and thereafter were togather for some time. 1.41.

content to rest on their laurels. The As to how the pairs are match-Talk C Parthian men insproved and before the ed, I would put the Lo brothers Lewben D.G.. and McRao reduced the lead to four against Lum and Cheng and the goals to one. -

Rumfahne against Wade and Can- sm avarroYours, etc..

"THE CHAMP".

1 Ng Chiu-too

Kow 2 Wong

Тарс Lowis Webb 8

1.51. Marriott

1,594. The only team to finish the course was the one composed of Kew, Tape. and Wong.

аго:

TO-DAY'S FIXTURES. The Tournament fixtures for to-day Radio v German Club, Carollas

IT.M.S. Phoenix BAS.C,

PLAY DETERIORATES.

Jade Stag 150. G. Frost) Play by this time had already bo sending his wings away with bril gun to deteriorate.

Time: 2 mins. 37.8/5 secs. Hent opening-up passes, and his wore rattled

The Artillery Won by: A head, 1% lengths. and resorted body swerving made him the most pleasant tactics, and the manner in $0.80: 835.50; $0.50.

Pari-mutuel, winnor $11.80; places, dangerous 'player on the field when which they were allowed to "got 1-Carnarvon Blakes. Winner away with flagrant tripping and $400. Second $200. Third $100. ankie-tapping was astonishing. There For China Fontes, Subscription could have been no excuse. These Griffins of this Club. Dominy the old Kowloon player is methods stopped South China playing Jockeys who have not won ton

ឆ Ridden by going, to prove a definite astet. He football and for the last quarter of is a rare opportunist, shoots well with an hour they did not take the trouble races anywhere at any time. One both feet and knows where the goal to try. Lothargy seemed to pass over Mile

Duncan's ineptitude on the the whole sido and while the for Mrs. A. M. La Soures's Golden line made the right wing less effective warda were than I thould have been, and an Im (Continued on Pag 21 (Continued on Page 7)

content to demonstrate Arrow 185 lb. (Mr. Young)

10..

The committeo responsible for or ganising the event were Hesars. B. (Secretary), and fr

Rogers (Chairman), J. R. Way surer), H. G.

Hamil

ton, G. M. Lynn, PA, Cash, E. H. Marriott and L. Le Lawin, mug Whey extend their heartiest than | who wanisted, as marshalla LAMPS Avers during the tria little

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Kowloon 0.0

Pollos 1.0.

01

toers were 04 runs in arrears with nino wickets in hand.

The Kowloon C.G. were engaged in inter-club match, and E.C.

position. - U.RS.C. (2.90). --|

The newly formed Army team ware Taking advantage of the holiday considerably weakened by the absence R. E. 8 Andrews, Sookumpoobo-day, the Hongkong Club and the of many prominent players when they H.M.S. Tamar Royal Bigmalay matches on Saturday afternoon. (4 p.m.).

es Kowloon 0:0. both engaged in two met the Indian B.C. at Bookunpoo King's Park (4,80;) }

HOLIDAY CRICKET. Fincher's eleven is in a commanding

An Continued on Page 70).

and wüffered in henry, difontă The former met the Valunteers, Indian B.O. Juniors also won des and at the cloan of play the Volun- from the R. Erà i C. BRAZ