ST. JOSEPH'S
Woodman clears a dangerous situation, with Yeung Shui-yic and Navy defenders alose around him. This was a typical incident in the South China-Navy shield game (Photo Moo Chaung).
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SOCCER SHORTS & SIDELIGHTS
EAST LANCS BETTER THAN THEIR RECORD: ́RECREIO WIN FIRST POINTS
[F the East Lancs had boon as quick to seize opportunities as the Borderers, they would have at least saved one point yesterday.
ON the run of the play they were
as good as the "24th", although the Welshmen were again well
How They Stand In
below form. Borderers The Tables
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porters are beginning to hopo that the strain of maintaining the challenge for the championship will not prove too much for their favourites,
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and the provided Hazlewood with the openings for both of his goalsj
DUNCAN
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LINCOLNS CLING TO LEAD
FIRST DIVISION,
Goals. P. W, D. L. F. A. Pts.
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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPT MONDAY, JANUARY 29, 1934.
AGAIN
BLESSED
TO DEFEAT KOWLOON IN LAST MINUTE
GOSANO GIVEN
TOO MUCH?
ROPE
(By "Wanderer.")
If St. Joseph's should win tho Senior League championship and they may easily do so, it would not be unfair to describe them as the poorest team, as a team," to carry off premier honours in the last ten years. And yet, if they manage to pull it off, they will deserve it. They have one particular merit-it is the one which brings results and would probably rank, first in a list of the qualities which make up an officient side-they know how to take their chances.
In probably more than half the matches they have played this season, the opposition have estab- lished a superiority in the straight- forward clashes of midfield play and have left the field pointless, proclaiming themselves unlucky,
So it was on Saturday when St.
Lincoln Regt. 16 11 1 3 38 17 23. Joseph's played Kowloon. Brilliant 13 10 21 36 10 22 opportunism gave St. Joseph's full A non- St. Joseph's bat Searle of the South China 13-0 1 3 33 13 10 points. Kowloon went on the field
B. W. second eleven substituted on the
with four reserves, Yeoman, Blake, Borderers 12 10 left wing.
R. Navy
Reid and McQuade being absentees, 12 II. K. Club
Everest, G. White and Pope com- 10 60 890-1719ing in from the reserves,
while II. K. Police 12 # 1 1 8 Kowloon F. C. 13 3 1 0 23 34 7 McKelvie played his first game of East Lancs. 11 3 1 7 14 27 7
football for nearly twelve months 1. A.
12 3 0 9 18 31 6 eloven Recrolo 13 10 12 12 54 2-and played it very well.
SECOND DIVISION,
ONE finds it difficult to under-
stand how the East Lancs boast such a poor record. Their foot ball deserves something better than soven points from games.
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Athletic
THE collapse of the Club. defence was the reason for the Lin- colns:astonishing victory, although one must also pay respects to the Borderers smart shooting of the soldiers'. Navy attack.
South China'
S. W.
Goals.
P. W. D. L. F. A. Pts
13 0 1
BY THE FATES
NAVY OUTPLAYED BY
S. CHINA
COLLAPSE IN SENIOR SHIELD GAME
(By "The Pilgrim")
Out-played, out-classed, and out-paced, the Navy faded in- gloriously from the Senior Shield Competition before a large crowd at Caroline Hill on Saturday, when the South China scored five times without reply to enter the semi- final.
If the game had not been so -one-sided, especially in the second half, it would have been a great exhibition of football; but in fact, the Chinese wove circles round the slow moving sailors' defence and had too easy a task of it to show what they are really capable of.
though Bllas was guilty of a serious blunder in tactics which more than anything else contributed to the loss of the game.
In a lively St. Joseph's attack, Bertie Gesano was always the greatest potential danger, yet time and again he was left com- pletely unmarked and given clear path for ganl.
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The wholesale reshuffling made:
This was particularly noticeable necessary suggested prior to the start that St. Joseph's were destin- in the closing stages when it was more than ever essential that he comfortable IL
victory.
ed for
Winning the toss, South Ching had the advantage of the sun which
was directly behind them and after a few passes, Fung awung a high ball out to the right where some clever passing between Young and Pau ended in the latter putting over a beautiful centre. Tam got his head to it and placed it to the fest of Fung who sent the ball just under the bar for the first goal.
Two minutes later Tam received the ball from his wing and beat his minn, but was unable to secure con- trol soon enough to shoot.
DOVEY UNSETTLED
Lau Mau effecting a characteristic claaranes with his head during.
hot Navy raid. Wong Wing shapes himself ready for the possible retura of the ball (Photo Moo Cheung).
K.C.C. BEAT SHAMEEN
TEDDY
AT TENNIS
FINCHER'S FINE PLAY YESTERDAY MORNING
HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL SPORTING AND SOCIAL EVENT
(By "Varika”).
Keen tennis and happy social intercourse, backed by that hospitality which has become a household word among Hongkong residents who visit Shameen, all went towards making the visit of the Kowloon Cricket Club tennis team to Canton over the week-end an extremely enjoyable event. For the first time during the more recent series of matches between the clubs, ladies were in.
cluded in the teams, and the innovation proved a success which ensures ita permanency.
Thanks to the perfect-organisa. tion of the Sameen Tennis Club, a big programme, of 24 matches was completed by, tiffin time on Sunday, and the result was a win for the KCC., · by 14 matches to 10, after the teams had finished Saturday's play all square with eight matches each.
LADIES PROMINENT
brilliant display by Fincher who won the match off hle-wn racket, continually eating the Shameen noe outright with his arutely angled volley from half- court.
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THE SOCIAL SIDE
3 40 19 10 Nevertheless, whether it was that should be well covered., Twice he got his head to a long swinging bali ladies, who in their singles and was fitting, that the teams should
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0 Lincoln Regt. 12-128 37-27-10 14 1 0 26 24 16 BUT the score exaggerated the R. A
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5 1 7 23-30 11 Club's Inferiority. In the H. K. Club second half, when the Lincolns Young Indians 11 4 1 6 21 37 8
Athletic
12 2 1 0 19 18 netted six times, the Club were Kowloon F. C. 18 1 1 11 11 48 for periods vigorously attacking. but Deacon stood in the way.
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anything Heath did for the Lincolns before his suspension.
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Kowloon's weakened side played exceptionally well, or St. Joseph's had an off-day, the visitors had to put in all they knew to avert de feat and were definitely lucky to Bwin. For about the seventh time this season, a goal in the last two minutes, robbed Kowloon of a
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P. W. D. L. F. A. Pls. point well earned,
THIRD DIVISION.
Goals.
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13 0 1 8
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Lincoln Regt. S. W.
Borderers THE honours of the day go to the South China
Recrelo, who beat the Athletic. A. S. C.
R.A.M.C. Recrela R. A. F.
by the only goal scored.
BUT
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might imagine. The University
Recreio for several weeks now have been seriously threatening
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LIVELY GAME
went through and twice he scored from close range, the first time without being tackled at all-and the second time netting through a crowd of players after a very half hearted attempt by Jones to check his burst.
The Navy retaliated and Barnett from Skinner and topped the bar Dovey was mis-kicking badly and Edmonds, who gave perhaps the crossed over to help him suppress best performance for his side, the speedy Tay.
Fairless headed another centre from Skinner and Navy, supporters were chagrined to see the ball paasi Popo substituted well for Yoo-harmlessly across the goal-mouth. man at centre-half, but the tireless. Later they saw many such golden energy of Yeoman, which would opportunities wasted through lack have made a big difference In the of finish of the Inalde men. hectic closing minutes, was lacking. Bliss was erratic but Owen-Davies again gavo an encouraging display at right-half.
The Chinese played at a terrific pace and the ball was for some minutes in the Navy danger zone before it was ballonned over the bar to a re- lieving goal-kick.
The social side of the visit was not the least enjoyabis feature... Following Saturday's programme, the teams dined at the "Chistome Indoor. Mess,
when players were
the K.C.C. welcomed by Mr. Harrison, who said what a plea- sure it gave them at Shameon to entertain thoir friends from A pleasant feature of the tennis Hongkong. They had had some was the excellent form of the extronisly enjoyable tennis and it mixed doubles were outstanding. have finished all aquare, thus it was the results of the ladies providing Sunday's programme singles and men's doubles which with additional-interest. It was visitors yesterday. The turned the tide in favour of the also a distinct pleasure to find
teams the Indies included in the teams,
Mr. S. A. Gray responded for finished level on the men's singles and mixed doubles.
the visitors, expressing thanks for the wonderful hospitality The big match of the pro-afforded them. It was hospitality.
the ramme,
singles between
only equalled by the great sports- Teddy Fincher and Goorge
manship of the Shameen players Sunday Bodiker, was played on morning, Fincher travelling up to
both on and off the tennis courts, Mr. C. Hanaford toasted the Shameen overnight to take part health of the ladies, and **- in three matches.
pressed the hope that not only' Revealing some-of is best would the matches between the form, the K.C.C. champion won Clubs become annual events, but rather easily 6-1, 3-6, 6-0, that a small trophy be put up for the Fincher had Bodiker
thus stimulating on the contest, defence from the opening rally, friendly competitive spirit which and he largely lost the second added flavour to such events. set through trying to force the
Mr. R. B. Hambly on behalf of pace too much. In the third, the K.C.C. ladies thanked Shameen set he was definitely on top, for their toast and assured the and driving to the corners with home club that, the ladies had wonderful accuracy, and volley. thoroughly enjoyel their visit. ing with his usual skill, went to
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It was a lively game, full of interest despite a certain ragged- ness, and the last ten minutes were packed with excitement. All seven goals were good ones and came in a manner lending to
A MASTERPIECE the keen spirit in which the game
Edmonds suppressed another Only McKelvio and Elliott dis was contested. Three times St. Joseph's secured the lead and played any football skill in the for-threat from the wing and Dovey, in three times Kowloon equalised. ward line, but they pushed the ball one of his few good moments work- ed a good position and passed to They were harrying the St. through with such persistency and Fairless. The right wing failed to Joseph's defence in the last few accuracy that their colleagues were take a perfectly good pass and an- IT was surprising to find the seconds after B. Gesano had ob kept in the picture willy-nilly, other chance was wasted. Anxious of the Recreio tactics wore SOME
Subacquently a dance was held Athletic allowing themselves to tuined the fourth and winning McKelvio's goal was a masterpiece. to make amends Fairless scrambled very questionable, and never at be intimidated by such methods. goal.
his points against but slight at the Shameen Club, where Mr. The ball came to him during a through the defence but Lau Man
opposition. any stage were they acen at their Generally they are skilful enough
Bert Cameron contributed his the St. Joseph's handled and the resulting kick Kowloon pressed for perhaps scramble round
share in making the visit. com- The ball, unfortunately, to counter ultra-vigorous play and three-fifths of the match with Mic goal. There was just one small gap proved unprofitable,
Bodiker, never quite the same pletely successful with was too often made a secondary turn it to their own advantage. Kelvie and Elliott initating the for the ball and he found it with Wong dealt with a couple of player on grass as on a hard court, inimitable planoforte selections to objective, and the dismissal of They played without spirit.
attacks with neat constructive a perfect shot...
easy shots but mistimed a long drop flashed out somo fino shots on which a large company danced play, but the opposition vanguard
from Blair's foot and the ball occasions, but Fincher's heavily until the early hours. Rocha opened the scoring in the bounced from his chest in front of chopped strokes prevented always looked the more dangerous first two minutes, with a hard cross goal. The sailors were not up to from- bringing his drives into event was a pleasant feature, and him The perfect organisation of the when on the move, swinging along shot. Elllott equalised from a pen-take advantage, but they forced a action, and pegged back on in perfect cohesion and varying alty (which, puzzled nearly every corner a few minutes later and baseline as he was, ho had very Watson and Mr. Hanaford for the great credit is due to Mr. C. E. the short-passing game with long spectator, but, which must have been Ellsworth heated over the bar when few swinging balls out to the wings. given for an offence against White
chances of adopting the their work. in this respect. little more care would have seen a initiative, It was in defence that St. who was harrying the goalkeeper goal. Wong being quite unplaced.
FULL RESULTS Joseph's wero shaky. A. V. and seemed likely to burat through) Woodman had to deal with a fast
FINE LADIES ȘINGLES' Gosano was billiantly construc- and Beltrao gave the visitors a half-oblique kick from Yeung before the tive at centre-half, but his de- time lead with a remarkable hook ball again went upfleld and then Saturday was the singles Lelfween: One of the finest matches on fensive play did not reach the shot which left Kowloon's backs and Ellsworth took a clever left foot Mrs. Wilson, formerly Wimbledon same high level, and a great goalkeeper helplessly wondering pot at goal which needed only to Junior Champion and a inte holder strain was thrown on Elms (the how it had happened."
have been a little lower to have of the Junior Championship of best half-back on view) and Marques. Sousa. and
Our Tennis Players In Hanoi
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HO KA LAU, WRITES ON PROSPECTS OF THE INTERPORT
Monday,
(By "Varitas").
Fedoration and
The three players are visiting wore officially received by the Indo-Chino to take part in Inter- French
the playera at Hanol.
Gomes, the
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McKelvic provided an equaliser entered the net. and the game livened up, Bortie Gusano eventually going right through alone to beat Cord easily.
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Scotland, and Mrs. Wooster, That the visit to Hanoi and Haiphong of Ho Ka-lau, Tsui
NAVY MISS CHANCES
Shamoon's leading lady exponent. Wai-pui and Tam Yoc-fong, local tennis players, was keenly anti-
The scores, which finished 6-1, The Navy were getting their 6-2 in favour of Mrs.. Wilson gave cipated by enthusiasts in these two cities is indicated by a letter arguard, lacked confidence, cover-Elliott's ground shot from 25 yards share of the game in the Inst part no, indication of the entertaining to the received this morning from Ho Ka-lau, who states that one another poorly, and were bent Marques all the way two of this half but again saw the ball rallies which
occurred · In this after a rough crossing, the players arrived in Haiphong lane exceedingly wild under pressure.minutes later and then when a draw pass twice
Just as they were against the
across tho goal- game. Mrs. Wilson won because and no-ono thoro to she had a wider range of strokes Borderers in the Shield, Kowloon seemed certain, B. Gosano did it mouth were sighing for the presence of in, this time with a left-footer convert it. Fairless was work and was so very strong at the
through a crowd of players.
ing hard on the right wing and not. Mrs. Wooster displayed n their Timberlake to take advantage
of their
was receiving good support from stylish and effective backhand orrora, for G. White, Teams:
Barnett, but Lin Tin-aang and drive, but had no little difficulty in The matches at Hanoi played though a trier who punched the ball hard, missed many chances
St. Joseph's: Marques;
Lau, Mou were playing a great countering Mrs. Wilson's speedy Sousa,
game, the formor especially, forehand cross-court drives, which and Thursday,
Elms; B. Gozano, Ward, “Beltrao,
to me, were very reminiscent of The Interval brought no rolfof Miss Mary Heeley's shota, On arrival at Haiphong, the counters. The singles matches
Rocha.and Costa.
to the sellors. If they had ox- local representatives were met by are also to bo counted in a round Kowloon were much safer rela- Kowloon: Cord; Willis, Jones; } pocted a slowing down of tho robin system of nine singles, five tively. With a much more polished Owen-Davies, Pope, Bliss: Everest, gome they were very disappoint- of which wore played at Hanol lino to deal with they came out of Elliott, G. White, McKelvie, V. od.
(Continued on Page 9.) la gruelling gaine with geat credit, White.
port and exhibition games,
first of which took placo during
the week-end and which will be during
last week-ond
wero
continued to-morrow, Wodnesday | arranged on Davis Cup lines, and through his lack of ball control. Gomes; Marques, A. V. Gosano,clearing cleanly and strongly.
Mr. Yvonne Segalon, formerly
well known Hongkong footballer and tennis player, and afterwards they
were the official Interport en-
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The Bodiker-Nowell 'v Fin- cher-Gray doubles on Sunday morning aroused interest, and the spectators were trented to a
The full results were as follower"
MEN'S SINGLES
E. C. Fincher (K.C.C.) bent G.· Bodiker 0-1, 3-6, 6-0, D. &. Green (K.C.C.) lost to R. P. Nowell 6-1, 0-2, C. A. Wright (K.C.C.) löst to E. Procht 2-0, 7-5, 6-0, R B Hambly (K.C.C.) beat C. E Watson 6-1, 6-4, 8. A. Gray (K.C.C) beat Dr. Surber 6-1, 7-5, R. S. Capell (K.C.C.) lost to Terdre 4-0, 8-6,0-1, W. H. Wilson. (K.C.C.) beat C. Hana- ford 8-6, 2-0, 6-2, A. EL Collins (K.C.C.) lost to Bragunter 6-2, 6-2
LADIES SINGLES· ·.
Miss A. Mackenzie (K.C.C.) lost to Miss Lehman 6-8, 9-7, Mrs. Wilson (H.C.C.) beat Mrs. Wooster 6,1, 6-2, Miss M. Griffiths (KC.C.) boat Mrs. Barber G4, 7-5, Bira Hambly:
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