1934-02-16 — Page 8

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH- FRIDAY, *FEBRUARY 16, 1934.

TACTICAL BLUNDERS LOSE HONGKONG INTERPORT

UNWARRANTED

POSITIONAL

CHANGES

PANIC SETS IN AFTER

SUEN'S GOAL

SHANGHAI FORWARDS RUN RIOT IN AN AMAZING LAST 10 MINUTES

THE SHANGHAI AND HONGKONG RUGBY TEAMS PHOTOGRAPHED BEFORE THE GAME.

Photo: Mae Choung),

HONGKONG RUGBY FORWARDS GIVE SEASON'S BEST DISPLAY

FOUR COALS IN RAPID SUCCESSION PROBABLY no more tragic defeat in Interport football has been seen than that sustained by Hongkong against Shanghai~ yesterday. From Shanghai mossagos it is palpably clear that an error in tactics made possible the Northern- ̧ers' actonishing victory of six goals to two. Unwarranted positional shufflings threw the SHANGHAI'S INTERPORT TEAM Hongkong team off their balance, and were re- sposnible for a complete metamorphosis.

Up to the time Suen Kam-centre-half and moved Beltran over to shun, former longkong Inter- the wing.

It turned out to be a sad blunder, porter, nelled Shanghai's third Neither Leung nor Deltro could adapt point, Hongkong were not only themselves quickly enough the better side, but had ap-new places, and Shanghai, taking a peured capable of obtaining voulage of the momontary confusion,

took up the attack. winning goals at any time,

Sheer panic laid hold of them when Shanghai's third goal camo ten minutes from the end, and instead of settling down methodically, as they did in the first half when faced with a two-nil deficit, to wipe off the arrears, a frantic attempt was made to bluff Shanghai, with disastrous results.

On the run of the play Hongkong were exceedingly unlucky to lose at all, let alone by such a pronounced margin: nevertheless Sydney Strange just naked for trouble when he robbed the forward line of a shining light, and made unnecessary positioni changes in the half unck line,

to their

Enen crushed home a goal, and Hongkong gave up the ghost.

GIFT OF THE GODS. Strange's next move was about the worst that could have been conceived. Himself, one of the outstanding hacks on the old, he took from the long- kong defence thereby immeasurably weakening it, and from the forward no he removed Tan, the one vanner who really threatened Shanghai.

Shanghai were in no two minds how to take this gift of the gods, and Suen, again, and Malla (twice), tore through a dispirited rearguard to heap on sensational goals in the Inst ten mites.

As wan forecast in these columns Inst week, Suen Kam-ahun was the big thorn in the ride of the Hongkong defence. His intimate knowledge

inny of the visiting players

which he him & distinct advantage

of

CRUMPLED MORALE. Even so the collapse of the defence in such a startling manner is difficult to understand: right up to the Institifised to the full. quarter of an hour Hongkong had been

Ile was given splendid support y playing with supreme confidence and the rest of of the attack, particularly not a littlo akill.

Collet and Malin.

The Hongkong forwards found only The sad fact remains that Suen's goal crumpled up their morale and Costa a serious hindrance to thelr They were very work- movements.

robbed them of their fighting spirit manlike in approach, but could have No score hna better reflected the improved considerably in front of goal. play than yesterday's interval board Tam was an expert schemer,

And

WIN FOR HANKOW.

BEATEN BY SEVEN POINTS.

Hankow, Feb. 14.

In the Interport rugby match bere to-day Hankow beat Shang- hal by ten points to three.

Newcomb scored try for Hankow and converted it him- self, while later White Went over the Shanghai line for Newcomb to give Hankow their tenth point, which margin they led

by at halftime.

In the second half E. G. Gard- ner scored a brilliant penalty goal for the logers.

The game WILHE undoubtedly won by Hankow's quick, healing and the forwards backing up.- Reuter.

DELTAANAYANTANELLONOMIAM

AUSTRALIANS WANT

GAME.

TOURISTS SEEKING REVENGE

AFTER JAPANESE TOUR

LEADING PART IN. WINNING OF INTERPORT

SHANGHAI LOSE GALLANTLY

JUST TOUCH & GO

(By "Line-Out”).

After a very evenly contest- Hongkong beat ed. game Shanghai on the Happy Valley ground yesterday by .one penalty goal and one try (6 points) to one penalty goal (3 points).

The game was witnessed by large number of spectators who were treated to a very keen game, which was unfortunately lacking in good open three quarters move- ment

It was interesting however to see the tussle at forward in which

À telegram has been received in Hongkong from Australian Universi- des rugby team, expressing a desire their way home from Japan. It is The Hongkong forwards have,

Griova, the Shanghal Interport rugby back (white shirt) being hand. led off by Reid in a recent trial in

Shanghai.

Fanling

department Shanghai only played China New

even men, and the encounters

Year Meeting

were fairly even,

scanon.

fur another game with a local side ca

earned that efforts are being made not played better this to arrange a game for the Friday im- They fought hard in the loose, mediately preceding the annual Race and several of their rushes were sleeting.

splendid. McLellan led the aido admirably and set a wonderful example to his colleagues amongst whom Cunning, Burchand and Bradford were after very spicuous. Walkden WAB *again very good in the line out,

INTRA-CLUB GOLF.

of two goals n. For 45 minutes the Cesano a dashing leader, but rather Kowloon Players' Match On

balance.

huarter.

to

n

New Year's Day.

In an intra-club golf match on Chinese New Year Day, the Presi- dent's team beat the Captain's side 124 after the by 154 points to losers had held a amali load from the slagles, in the morning.

LADIES' CONTESTS.

1. G. U. Medal Competition Won By. Mrs. Cassidy.

con-

The backs never got going pro-

small fieldsS ON SUNDAY NEXT

(By "Capt. Foster") Compared with the previous

LATEST

DERBY TALK

WHICH IS THE BEST SOLDIER PONY?

PRIDE OF SUBSCRIPTION GRIFFINS

CLASSIC HALL AND YOUNG CHAP

ACCORDED THE HONOURS

(By "Captain Foster")

Our minds are still focussed on the Derby, and the more we awell on it the more uncertain we are as to which pony will win the one race of the Year.

I suppose Soldier of China has As many followers as Soldier of Britain. Both are equal first Lavourites at the moment and I -think wo shall have to wait until after seeing them perform on the first day before making a final decision as to which of the two is to receive the vote.

For the distance, I fancy "China," but no doubt our present dificulty

will somewhat disappear when it

is known which animal, the stable jockey-Mr. Sung-elects to ride in 1000 Derby, and 150 then can

reasonably conclude that mount will represent Mr. Li Shlu Pang's best.

his

After last Saturday's wallop, Macaroni can, I think, be eliminat ed, and this reduces Mr. HEM's Contenders to Gladiator and Lem berg. Both ponies have given every satisfaction and, perhaps, the stable connexions are in the same quandary as the Soldier stable.

THE "CALL-OVER”

NEW PONIES · IN LIMELIGHT

SOLDIER STÁBLE

· CONFIDENCE ·

(By "Man on the Spot”)

The report that his accredited. Gladiator to have galloped the Derby distance Inst Saturday in 3.20 or thereabouts has revealed that this pony in the "pick" of the HEM's stable and is now a serious contender for the Blue Riband, in- tead of Lemberg who was con- sidered at one stage to be their. best.

I have heard of backers at to 1, but the odds generally are to 1 and from the undertone 1 am inclined to predict that very 3000 we shall see 3/1

Next week may see a change, but If nothing untoward intervenes be- tween now and Derby day, I expect theso two stables will each have two starters in their endeavour to win the Derby. These four ponies,

The View Stable is now. In the with King's Warden and Now Star limelight due to the good gallop. aro my choice today for the three done by Bright View on February positions of the race. I cannot covering 14 Miles in 3.22, the visualize Prima Donna-good as quarters being chinged at 38, 33, she is or Bright View disputing 33, 33, 33, and finished the last any one of the above six. ponies for two furlongs in 32 seconds "dead". aliy of the Derby placings.

Subscription Griffins

It may be worth noting that the distance from the 2nd quar- ter to the 5th quarter which being a mile was fournoyed in 2.12 and I accord pride of place to had the 2nd & 3rd quarters been

the former is definitely my choice would have finished much better,

Classic Hall and Young Chap, and done a bit slower, Bright View perly. There was some very koen two Meetings, the fields on Sun-to-day for the Valley Stakes, while and what would the "Racing Ex- tackling on both sides. and day next will be on the small Ferguson and Lammert were side, even in the cross country of the game was the fino tackling to two sections, but good racing closely marked. A big feature event which has been divided in- of the wing threequarters, who is nevertheless anticipated. never let their men get nway. Hongkong pressed from the start,

in and Lammert was over

the corner, but he had put a toot in touch before crossing. Shanghai were penalised but Robertson just missed the kick at goal from n long way out.

MAGNIFICENT GOAL:

The next incident which almost

oxchanges fluctantod, first Shanghai luckiest backs as a trio were never and then Hongkong holding the

tremendously impressive, but Leung, When two goals down after thirty until changed, was reen at his best.

illen wins not quite so reliable as minutes play, Hongkong mighti

Strange, who apart from the

false boon expected reasonably have throw in their hand, but they fought moves he made in the cloning stages, fine captain's part. back with rare determination, first played Ridley reducing the deficit, and then, Mellardy was binmeless.

TEAM CHANGES LIKELY. Tam Kong-pak rounding off a neat left wing movement with a wonderful Shanghai are now assured of retain- ing the Telegraph Cup, for even if During this period, Tam Kong pak Tientain succeed in beating Hongkong and A. V. Gosano thrilled the crowd of to-morrow, under an agreement reach- 12,000 with some pectacular forward ed, before the start of the tournn- play, and as the defence had by thenment, Shanghai will, as holders, have fairly settled down, with Strange prior claim to the trophy. figuring

prominently, everything Yesterday's defeat was the second pointed to the visitors gaining the worst Hongkong have experienced in

In the L.. G. U. Medal Competition nscendancy.

the whole of the series. In 1928 they This belief was further encouraged went down 70 and two years later held by the Ladies' Section of the led to a score was a movement after the interval, when longkong 6-2. Otherwise the tles between Royal Hongkong Golf Club on the started by Turner followed by fairly dominated the play, deing Shanghai and Hongkong have been New Course on Tuesday last, Mrs. hand to hand passing amongst the Cassidy (83-1370) returned the forwards terminating with a dash decided by the odd goal.

Now that Hanglong have lost ali best score in the Silver Division and for the line by King, who was just chance of winning the Interport, irs. Sommerfelt (06-20-75) was stopped about five yards out. Whilst it is true that the marksman.everal changes are sure to be madej the best scorer in the Bronze Division Following this Hongkong were The extra L. G. U. Medal. Competi- penalised for feet up on the half ship of the three Iraldo forwards the team to oppose Tientsin, and could have been better, it has also to Probably the whole of the reserves on for February will be played on way line, and Bidwell dropped a tho New Courno on Tuesday, magnificent goal. This player be admitted that they were distinctly will be drafted in.

The defence will very likely remain February 20. A prize will be pro was seen later making a very out of luck on three or four occas unchanged, but Britain and Cork Baented by the Club for the best net dazzling run down the middle but sions, missing their objective by

be expected to figuro in the half back setze. inches only.

he was apt to hang on to the ball line, Brittain taking Pile's position

almost Up to the middle of the second land Cork relieving Beltrao.

The final of the Champlonship will too much. He however half, Leung Wing-chui had delighted Tay Qua-tong, Leonard and Elliott be played between Mrs. Sheldon and won the game for Shanghai with with some high class constructive are almost certain to form the inside Mrs. Tottenham on Tuesday, Febru-a drop at goal which missed only football at wing half. Then Strange, forward trio, although Elllott may beary 20, over, the Old Course. Play by inches. apparently with the iden of making sent to inside right and Tay topartner will start about 11.30 am. The Cap- After Shanghai had drawn first him moro effective, sent Leung to Hooquard.

everything but score.

SAD BLUNDER.

tain will umpire the match.

THE HONGKONG FOOTBALL TEAM WHICH Suffered a START. Ling defeat: BY SHANGHAI YESTERDA

blood, the Hongkong players fought hard to get on level terms and it was left to McLellan to kiek a penalty goal for an offside infringement on the part of the Shanghai forwards.:

Half time came with the scores level, and after the resumption Shanghai pressed, and bogan to gat more of the ball in the tight, scrum. Tlaglo mado a dangerous run and was finally brought| down by Whitham, who played

-RACE NO. 1.

TAR

think the latter will prove the perts" have to say? As it was, better pony over a distance, supporters of the View Stable were cently, and has had a set-back in the odds from 12/1 shortened to very soon in the "market" for a Cavalcade has not come on re-spec" and to their astonishment my estimation when he was sound-0/1 and at this figure, a small ly beaten by Young Chap in friendly bet was closed, and also Festival Eve has only to pro- gallop over a mile in 2-18; lasta quarter of the odds was done duce the form he displayed at 1-41; last 2 in 1-05; last 4 in for places. the last Meeting to win the 31 2/5

CHANCE FOR PUNTERS, "Fat Choy" Hurdle Race.

Chow Fan la coming nicely to hand and I think will be worth Prima Donna is still at 5/1 but I hear Marquis Hall is not fit following. I was much impressed should anyone bo bold enough to enough to start in the China with his finish last Saturday when Iny 7/1, I am sure it will be taken New Year Handicap Steeple he covered a mile in 2-25 4/5. He chaac. The field, I fear, will began slowly but the last was only consist of three ponics, but done in 1-06 3/5, and the final we should be treated to a good in 31 4/5. race between Bargemaster and Duke of Milan, and I strongly fancy the former.

RACE NO. 2.

RACE NO. 4. Kilrea is my choice for The Canberra Steeplechase, although it would not surprise me to see Belinda win..

RACE NO. 5.

In the absence of No Fear, I expect to see an interesting race!

Australians

up.

The Dynasty Stable has not been enquired and likewise the Star. Trowbridge is on the Walking List" and his chances to face tho starter at the Annual Race Meet- ing are very remote..

I still consider Able Amazon,

It is almost certain now that Bronze Era and Princess Angeline Soldier of Chinn, will be Mr. Li the plak for the Rooty Hill Derby Shiu Pang's representative for and Australian Pony Champions.

the main event and the stable has Atina, Dinty and Vriday are rot in any way bos neglected. good to follow in short distance The absence of friendly bets shown clearly that Soldier of China is the best of this year's Griffins and from rumours that reach

ma I

events.

between Devon and Glen Shee GRAND NATIONAL bear that the Owner la very con-

for The Ladies' Mile, and I think the latter will just aboutį

win.

RACE NO. 6.

In the first section of The February Country Cup, I have o high regard for Red Leaves but Tigre will run him close,

In the second section, 1 liko The Quail but I will confess that. I am not at all confident In making him my selection.

a very good game after a shaky hat men hanging on unavalling, start.

THE WINNING TRY.

AT AINTREE

AMERICANS WELL REPRESENTED

Adent of befog the second Chineas Owner to annex the Hongkong Derbyn win, which, I am sura.

I will be very popular,

The following is a List of the Intest odde:-

3/1 for the Soldier Stable

Dynasty #

+

Prima Donna

View Stable.

4/1

4/1

HEM

5/1

Stor **

5/1

6/1

10/1

10/1

12/1

n

12/1 12/1

Spinaway.

Plano

Danbar

Chief Seattle

The Redshank

Lordon, Feb. 12. This year's Grand National steepple chase promises to be a great race.

No less than 73 horses have been entered for the famous four and a kaif mila grueller on March 23. This is oven more than last your, and fifteen more than the previous year. As usual United States owane McLellan failed with the kick... are strongly represented. This year The only other Incidents of they number seven, namely Mrs. particular interest. were two CS. Bind, J. H. Whitney, G. II. The two scrum halves were attempts at dropped goals, one by Bostwick, J. B. Snow, F. Ambrose has also entered Thomond II, and sound, although Mocka was in- Bidwoll for Shanghai, and the Clark, Jesso Metcalf, and M. Dthis one is now first favourite.

Blair, Whitney, Clark, and Metcalf Nine out of the first tôn. horses. clined to lob his passes, which other by Robertson for Hongkong have two entries each; the others to finish in last year's race aro

again ders were up to mark these men out on that occasion as there were: Three of the

winners, namely Grakle, quickly. Turner had an off day two men over and it looked as if horses are also American-brod Grogalach, and Forbra are likely and ran-acroas far too much.........Ÿ'... a certain try was thrown away." Bostwick'n- Chenango, Ambrose have another try,

The winning try was - a snatch The game was slightly sarappy, Clark's Jack O'Day and Whitney Other Interesting entries are one by Robertson, who was quick but overly contested with both Lone Eaglo II. Chenango came to Dorothy Taget Golden Miller, seo-an opening instead of sides fighting hard all the way for hurille race at Wolverhampton when McCaimon's Kilcon Hill, winner of England quite recently and won a favourite last year; Lady Holony passing out to Lammort, who was the lead. Hongkong pressed for making his dubuter Jack O'Day, In the Grand-Sefton at Aintree last too well marked all the time. Ro- the majority of the game and on in the same ownership as last year's autumn, and the Franch" "Grand bertson throw himself over far the run of the play the result was winner, Kellsboro Jeck, which is a National" winner,, M.-J.; Fribourg's out in the corner with two Shang fair to both sides.

notable absenteo the time. Whitney Millionaire 11.

meant that the Shanghai defon-¡ who incidentally might have passed have one each, American-owned vin in the lista,,while three pre-

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