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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. MONDAY, JANUARY 8, 1934.

LINCOLNS LEADERSHIP SERIOUSLY THREATENED Vulnerable To St. Joseph's, Navy & Borderers.

LISTLESS CLUB

OFFER

NO OPPOSITION

TO NAVY

DRAB ATTACKS

SYDNEY STRANGE ON ¡HIS OWN

Navy

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(By "Veritas").

4 Club......1

This was, I am forced

to proclaim, a dreadful game. It boasted prac- tically none of

the

qualities of good football, and' as an exhibition was merely tiresome.

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The Club have not been the same sinto defeating South China November 25. Their reactions to that success have been entirely apposite to the expected. The lesson that a well plaaned attack complacent doublly effective a ja doub defence has

been lost on them. That is why, on Saturday, the Navy didn't havo to play well to win. Possibly the high standard football displayed by the Lincolns, Borderers,

nyd

in most of the representative games this year has spoilt on-

lookers,

Pau Ka-ping. South China custodian, cluara a hot shot from Lincolns forward at Caroline Hill yesterday. The important encounter was won by South China. (Photo: Ming Yusp).

BRIGHT 15 MINUTES

THEN

BORDERERS DO

Certainly the reactionary THE OYSTER ACT

type of game seen at Sookunpoo on Saturday was hard to bear.

The Navy played well within them- Halves, and even without the assist- ance of Purkina, Blair, Liddington and Barnett woro fally three goals better than the civilians.

RIDDLE COMPLICATED. One thing this match did was to complicate the riddle of the Lai Wali Cup final. Against the Club James and West were like a brick wall. It was impossible to associate the two playera with those who performed the week before. They had Howe and Co., lod down. They anticipated every move and destroyed the attacks before they were half developed. This was the Navy defence we had become to know and expect. It meant that the chances of any of the Club for wards scoring were nil

the same

Two goals in the first five minutes seem to go to the Borderers' heads against the Athletic yesterday, and thereafter they, indulged in that indolent type of foot ball which might have had disastrous results.

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S. CHINA WIN A POOR GAME

ONE GOAL DECIDES

LINCOLNS WELL BELOW FORM

NO FORWARD LINE

(By "Voritas").

South China 1 Lincolns 0

lilustrating a scrimmage round the South China goal in yesterday's league match with the Lincolns. The defence is soon clearing the ball from, the watchful Higgins. (Photo: Ming Yuan),

South China deservedly won, but the possibilities of this match were never fully realised, and one loft Caro- A line Hill yesterday afternoon rather disillusioned. crowd of something approaching`4,000, including the usual congregation on the popular hillside behind the southern goal cheered excitedly some very unimpressive exchanges. But for the important effect of the result, the match would have held no interest.

Partly due to "nerves", and. partly, no doubt due to the de- termination of both teams not to have any repetition of the Sookunpoo incidents, the foot- ball itself was ragged and well below the standard set by the Lincolns and South China this Season.

Week-End Reflections

REAL EFFECT OF YESTERDAY'S

GAME: THE JUNIOR SHIELD .

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SORROWING AT HIGHBURY

HERBERT CHAPMAN

PASSES

HOME FOOTBALL REVIEW

(By "The Pilgrim") Tragedy made its appearance to Home football this week-end and over the Highbury stand, packed with Arsenal- 50,000 spectators of the Wednesday league fixture, hung gloom, at the passing of n KTCAL sportsman.

Mr. Herbert Chapman was a per- sonality of the game and the most discussed manager of the day.

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TO-DAY'S TRIAL

WILL IT HELP SELECTORS ?

FEW SUGGESTIONS

(By "Yaritas”),

The complote Civilian for ward line which performed so brilliantly against the Chinese and Navy in the Lai Wah Cup will be in action in the second. Interport trial match to be played on the Club ground this afternoon.

The possibility of this formation eventually being selected to go to Shanghai le not remoto, but there will have to be decidedly improved form shown by the three Club players, Howe, Strange and Bick- ford, if this is to be the case,

Another very likely trio will also bo on view in Loonard at contre- forward, Ridley and Hocquard on the left wing. But I think it is more likely that these two trials will result in a forward line something like this: B. Gosano, Ward, Loo nurd, Ridley and Bickford. It could be worse,

SUGGESTED HALVES.

The selectors may get nearer to solving the half back line problem

if Robertson justifies his trial. It

is the wing positions which are so dimcult to all. I would suggest that Beltrao is considered for one of the flanks, He used to play at right half before taking over the nivotal berth. Podmore. Jones and Cork are strong candidates, but. the ruling which forbide more than three Army players in an In- terport team, makes the selection. a complicated affair, as both Allen and Morrison have to be consider- ed in the defence.

Perhaps the best way out of it will be to put A. V. Gosano with Allen at back, Beltrao or Ro bertson at right half, Leung Wing-chul at centre-half, and Cork or Jones at left half. This would permit Ridley to be selected for Inside left, with--- Bickford as Kla partner.

Other managers who had not the funds which he could command en-

It is to be honed that this after- vied first his ability to buy the best men that active scouts could dis- noon's game will do something to- cover and then his genius in bringing wards making the whole position The selected teams for to-day out hitherto domant qualities from much clearer.

Still, as the Americans have it, the are: race goes ont

McHardy (Police): S. Strange With a keen determination to over- (Club) and Morrison (S.W.B); come the visiting Wednesday, the Skinner (Club), Podmora (S.W.B.) homenters were unable to do more and Shepherd (Police): B. Gogano. than divide the points.

(St. Joseph's), Ward (St. Joseph's), There was too the irony in this Howe (Club), E. Strange (Club) game which so often attends events

of tragedy. Dewar, the young High-and-Bickford (Club). lander who was recently transferred

Cord. (Kowloon): Allen (RA) -

by Manchester City celebrated his and Pilo (Police): Robertson.

(S.W.B.), adeo (RA) and Jones

Mathias (S.W.B.), Har (S.W.B.), Leonard (St. (Joseph's), Ridley (Lincolns) and Hocquard (Lincoln).

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Finally they won by the odd goal in three, and thus retained their challenge for the cham- plonship. A sparkling attack

Defences stood out in bold relief In the first quarter of an hour gave, indications of a glut of against drab attacks, whose move- goals. First Fortey cleverly monts were dominated by one thing

effect of yesterday's South sides which affected their foot worked his way through to give to get the ball as near to goal as rather false impression of the there were repressions

of possible. As to how it was accom- Mathias the opportunity heading into the net: then Dun. plished small attention was paid. Ching-Lincolns result was gained ball. Thomas made a brilliantly success, enn nearly broke the upright This was especially noticeable with by a large number of enthusiasts.

SOUTH China might have been ful return to contro-half. His was a

CTUALLY, it did nothing to better advised on a different with a crashing shot, and Hazle- the Lincolns, who reverted to type, faultless display, especially in spoiling

wood did all sorts of things and indulged in the plain kick and

case the race for the cham-line-up. Wong Wing could have the Club attack. McGuire too, was with the defence before finish-rush methods; against Li Tin-sang pionship, but merely left the been safely brought into goal to and Lau Mau this was just about na very much more contentod and at

ing weakly. home on the left flank, and Fowler

After these incidents which had effective as shooting at an aeroplane Lincolns none too safely guarding allow Pau Ka-ping to play at in- on the the leadership. It games in hand side left, Tay Qua-tong In his and Dominy wero just pawns

Borderers with a catapult. kanda,

put them two up, the

South China were rather woe are won by St. Joseph's, Navy and left wing, and Tam Kong-pak with Incidentally the Nary won't miss did the oyster, act and retired

Borderers, all three can supersede Yeong Shui-yic on the right: this Baractt much: Chat is If Tong is gracefully into a shell. It allowful in the shooting area, although the Lincolns at the top of the latter a possible Interport flank

remember.- capable of producing consistentlyed the Athletic to rally, and--Au some of their approach-work-bore table

form as he showed in this Kim-fung reduced the lead, con- the hall mark. On the other hand match. A smart inside left, whose verting Cheung-Ming-wing's een so completely subjugated were the only shortcoming was s A slight dis-

Lincolns vanners, that they never SOUTH China can draw level JUNIOR SHIELD.

with the Senior Regiment. regard for his colleague, Skinner.

MY tip now for the Junior Shield appeared today, with a brilliant But Tong knows what to do with

is the Royal Artillery. Take his wedding with a the ball in front of goal, and puts better team in the second half, Dick Ridley was beautifully marked, must pass before any definite

and did most of the attacking, and I haven't seen the South China claims can be made.

a look at recent performances. In goal,

The Wolverhampton and the Now brainwork behind his movement.

the league they defeated the castle matches have been regarded at WHERE

Eut they did not push home their defence to botter advantage this SMITH FAILED.

should Borderers, and Navy: In the Home, as omens of what will happen Smith was another schemer, hard won territorial advantages na season.

help. St. Joseph's receive the Shield they eliminated South China, in the Cup but for myself I am not although he needed to add a little they had done in the early stages

inclined to think that any League form can be a guide to that topsy. more speed to his work to obtain the of the game, and a Hvely Athletic

Li Tin-sang and Leung Wing- Navy, and the Lincolns are op accond division leaders. full value of it. It was this slow defence kept them out.. nes which go often forced him to Duncan continued to show im- chui were complete masters of any posed by the Borderers. Another

on Saturday.

37 CORRECT RESULTS. give Hudspeth square passes instead of the forward variety, and Hudspeth proved form, and with Hazlewood situation which arose. Leung, for defeat for the men from Shamshui-I am afraid the Navy, holders of turvy struggle which will be on again Forecasters appear to have had does not thrive on the squaro pass. formed the chief medium of at the first time this season, went class no certainly menn Goodbye to All

a bad week-end but the fixtures Hudspeth,

in a race for the ball is a tack. The inside left was off the to proving his admirers' claim that Thai,

were not too difficult if one remem-

The First Division League game, bered the Christmas and New Year winner ning times out of ten, mark in his shooting, but was de- he is the best centre-half in the

convincing against the Reercio, The Hudspeth who has first to beat lightfully constructive. Generally Colony. He was never at a loss ST. Joseph's were anything but

games and the lessons they taught. Athletic v. H.K. Police, will be played his opponent is not even to the same speaking the Borderers played well against either Ridley, Higgins or The King's Park team are easily the the leading probables.

Still I must admit that I was for or the Hongkong FC ground on Sun- advantage.

within themselves, the half back McGuinness. His duels with Ridley, unluckiest in local football. When.

tunate to nall 32 correct forecasts day, January 14, instead of Saturday Viowing the Club in retrospect, and defence being clearly on top.

13, as shown in the fixture list. out of the grand total. there was going to be no mid- can find acclamation

A meeting of the H.K.F.A. Council only

the chief honours because, although they do collect a couple of points THE teams evidently decided that A break Athletic team gave

I did not slip up over the Villa week games for them, And all for one player Sydney Strange. Ho

Spurs match, either, but Home cables will be held in the Association Office, matches had decisive results, shouldered the work of three in the creditable account of themselves, he did not always obtain possession, from the Artillery they are told

the rearguard defending skilfully.he worried the Lincoln inside left the match must be replayed.

report that the play was speilt by 6 Des Voeux Road, C, on Thursday

With noxt, at 5.30 p.m. first half, and after the Navy had The forwards were rather neglected so much that ruined all his schemes.

roughness and acme scenes. assumed real ascendancy mado a

With Ridley's head being held | THEY desperate effort by moving

were full value for BEYOND the Artillery's achieve the 'Spurs forcing the lasua strongly to by their intermediates, and could Strange who never break down an impregnable under water, so to speak, the rest draw against the Saints, yetment, the results wore singular- they netted five times without reply centre-half. It

of the Lincoln attack went to pieces. their fate was a two-nil dofcat. ly free from surprisen. South and then Waring, one of the Villas kopt the Navy

Hocquard and Baldry found half Nevertheless I think St. Joseph's China "B" did exactly as I ex-best men was ordered from the field gonis in the first at down to two defence.

and his current

them: pected ugainst the Air Force, by the red crowd had had enough form la going to make it difcult to Strango was always too far back, and backs in Leung In-chan and Lee have two defeats before

The irate were he has yet to capture the trick of Kwok-wai much too wily for them. against the Borderers and South Comparative league, records ignore bim for Interpart honours.

sumcient to expect Unfortunately Hill and Strange have running into position for the return The quick interceptions of Lau Mau Ching.

success. not yet come to a working agreement, paas. it in a comemors weakness found took all the sting out of McGuin found between them when the Navy is here where the Chinese always ineffective figure in the centre. And appallingly large gaps were to be a figures was a rambling: THE conduct of the Lincolns and South China was ex- rande their attacks. Hill

so intent on his stricted to enjoy a big advantage.

surveblanco Dominy did not tend to improve But the praise bestowed on emplary, but I have

the South China defence de

good

ond

bo

NEXT week's matches COMPLETE MASTERS.

were fascinating. Leung enjoyed

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Feeling

serves to be shared by their Lin-son and Roden that the Chinese <coln opposities. Cork was a

wore goalless until ten minutes

the Shield, will not be in the position to fold their present tann in the subsequent rounds, and the to the Young Indians are among Borderers, who decisively put paid

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Chinese

LOCAL SOCCER RESULTS

JUNIOR SHIELD.'

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of Skinner, that he offered little cover-matters. Hesitancy, allied with lack ing to Strango when the left back of confidence and constructive foot- moved up

to tackle. It was no Hill's work contributed to a sad showing.

Fowler suffered, and in any case was boat

- dominating figure in the centre, from the end, it is to their credit game of the season. Hynos was not a successful centre- not clever enough to break down the

and played the policeman to that they offered a very fine de- R. Navy half, being

4 Athletic Jured out of position combined McGuire-West opposition. casily

Fung King-cheung as though he fence. There were two occasions South China "B" 4 R.A.F.. and rarely giving his forwards those Three goals were scored in ench

had found a long lost child.

when the waro spreadengled in 8.W. Borderers 3 Young Indians forward ground passes which are so half. The Navy put themselves two necessary for paving the way to goals, nhoud through Smith (a lucky goal

Dudley and Bett were spoilers, the first half, but the Chinese Linesin Rogt. 1 Kowloon F.G.

R.A..

1 South Chinn "A" hard Skinnor and Duncan word after on awful bloomer) and Hudspeth workers, but reached only mediocre (a glorious left footed drive for which although the latter found Young vanners falled to take advantage

DIVISION I. standard

Rodger shaped hopelessly), before Byd Shul-ylo a handful, and was much of either situation, and one had to DISMAL FORWARDS.

Strango converted a penalty with an happier against Tay Qua-tong, who be content with mentally record-

R. Navy

4 U.K, Club ing lucky escapes. The forward line was dismal, ideal gound shot. The Navy were was decidedly below par.

Kowloon F.C. Howd almost coined his chances of more than value for this lead at the. Fung, whose ball distribution The Chinese lacked thrust be- St. Joseph's

was as accurate na ever, made hind, their movements. The Lin-East Lancashires Interport recognition with an inept interval. display an one could imagine. Ile THAT PENALTY INCIDENT. the big mistake of concentrating colns were, comparatively, sponk- 8. China'

no ball control, couldn't

Tong, with clover

on Li Shek-yu ing, without either. The goal 5.W.B. with Koing and bungled anything shots, made the game safe, for the operating on the left wing. This which decided the Issue camo

front of

curious Navy thon came Ho also demonstrated that un-penalty incident, which lofta ay four young player was the real weak somewhat no a surprise, and was Tortunato

habit of swerving out from fased A Navy, handled, and Syd link in the Chinese attack, and it almost lucky. I was too far away the centre to shoot from angles. I Strange placed the ball and took the was surprising in view of Young's to see clearly what happened. have always found this tactle difficult kick, scoring with a ground drive..proved ability to do something Young, I know was directly res Lincoln Regt. 13 10 1 2 30 12 21 by clearly cutting St. Joseph's 11 8 2 1 80 18 18 to understand. By so doing he volun- But the referee was still waving with the ball, that he should have ponsible, tarlly reduces his chances of scoring Navy player beltind the ball and had been so obviously ignored. Had through and forcing a corner R. Navy... 11 8 2.188.20 18 and at the same time increases the not given the signal; which was the Fung's generous passing been which he placed in the goalmouth South Chton 118.12 30 11 17 070 232 12 14

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to take the had to reason why Strange

centred more on the right wing I for Tam Kong-pak to divert into 8.W. Borderers 67.02

0 7 30 38 10 Man shoot:.

kick again. Bo

could see it far

Club 114 1.0.27 342 But the whols Club attack was dis- was not directly breauso of the Navy bellove South Chinn would have the net. It was not until two or Aklu

three momonta afterwards that H.K. Polica .. 12 1 8.17 23 7 organised and has never been more player's infringement, but because acored more than one goal.

the majority of the spectators Kowloof F.C. 11)

7:17 27:7 Teeble. Ernest Strange did not give the referee had not given the signal.

realised they had seen a goal East Lance.. ་པ་ 5 10 19 5 Bickford that'

support necessary Anyhow Strange ballooned over the

acored.

8 10 28.4 against a work hall back to make the bar, and that was the end of the after-

Recreio loft wing the chief medium of attack. noon's Inekients.

- WITHOUT THRUST. Although it was not entirely duo to the energies of Deacon, Edwin-

A disappointing game.

R.A.

DOOKO

4 R.A.

2 Recreio

1 H.K. Polico

1 Lincolns

£ Athletla

League 'Table.

Goala

P. W. D. L. F. A. Ps.

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to tnx patience and they pelted

their and hcoted the unfortunate official until the police intervened.

CHANGE OF DATE Division I League Game AffectedTM

HOME RUGBY England Easily Beat The Rest

Unlucky Leeds! They might hava done better than losing both points

London, Jan. 6. but for their misfortune in losing Hydes, their goal-gotter in the first The English Rugby Trial played at half but it's all in the game as Vie Twickenham resulted in an easy vic- Watson said putting in brace of tory for England against The Rost grals before his admirern at

at Upton by 20 points to five. Park.

Wales also held in trial at Cardif Talk about bringing home the the Probables beating the Possibles by Bagon! The centre-forward of that 24-12. nama brought home four goals last week and Avo

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Some good games were seen in th on Saturday for clubs fixtures. Bristol walloped th CevoMOTHERWELL OBLIGED.

our

R.A.F. to the tune of 25-0, and Gloy coster had the better of the Dovoj And I must not forget to be modest port Services by 10-3. about Motherwell who upheld

Full results, as cabled by Rout forecast by losing at homo for the are appended!

WELSH TRIAL. second time.

24 Possibles WAL Cardin (At

I axpected St. Mirron and Third Probables

0 Lanark to do better than they did but Rangers are going ahead in fine style. Thay may get to within striking dis- England tance of the leaders yet.

ENGLISH TRAL..

20 Rost

(At Twink CLUB

FIXTURE

Stockport seared 18 against Halifax thus breaking a record which has Bath alrendy been 18 against Halifax thus Bristol breaking a record which has already Gloucester been shaken onco this season by Guy's Hosp. Middlesbro

Leicester Aldershot rather surprised by their London Scot win against Queen's Park - at the London Walah Inttor's venus and the result puts in Newport. different complexion on the Southern St. Bart's Foction's table Queen's should have U.S. Portsmouth bean at the ton this week.

Bedford Manchester United hava ngain fallen Birkenhead Park into the slough and Bolton have lost Llanelly Bag that winning way which seems to be Stewartenians 11 0 61 0 Grimsby's main featuro those days; Watsonlans.

6 Richmond. 25 RAP.

10 Davenport S.

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Swansea

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0 London Iriak

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Northampto

*0 Plymouth

12 Harlequine

Blackheath

18 Rosalyn Pa 25. Bradford

14 Cardif

8 Glasgow A

8 Herlotonia: