1934-10-15 — Page 8

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. MONDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1934.

NEW RECORD ESTABLISHED IN HONGKONG FOOTBALL

ALL 1ST DIVISION GAMES DRAWN

S. China "B"

Continue To

Impress With

Excellent Display

CONDUCTED BY

"VERITAS"

SIX first division football matches were played dur- ing the week-end. Six were left drawn. This is a record in focal football. It has also had this peculiar effect. The Foot ball Club have four points from three matches, East Lanca- shires three points from three if Lincolns played quite well, matches, the Athletic and

and the football generally re- Recreio two points each from mained at a high level. Ridley, two matches and the Navy one that arch-schemer spent the after point from one match, yet none soon providing his colleagues with of these teams have yet lost fine openings, from which Me

might have been a little selfish

BELTRAO was wonderfully improved form. The work

of Marques, Delgado and Gonsalves was most praiseworthy and Gomes remained the best forward on view.

a game.

·

A Further Ninety Goals From 18 Matches Keeps Average High

were

Cord, Army custodian, saving a dangerous shot during yesterday's charity football match.

BRITISH GOLF SHOWS

BIG IMPROVEMENT

THIS YEAR'S RECORDS SHOW

BETTER AVERAGES

R. WHITCOMBE LEADS THE FIELD WITH CONSISTENT DISPLAYS 'digruodium uodo quáj oqi pur quamvienoj jaodyjnog-dojuma [“diqquofdurvis vad vi nu sunt que je som to one to spunea

y to rent or pay to a surge ante som komp og for Surprising pau ediysuozdurqa quosvos ei o

į spunea sokowi 12 [[* vt panelus am senarrazoid moj kaj

The events taken into considera-1 tion are the big stroke com- petition: Open

Championship. Oxford's

Irish Open Championship, Dunlop Southport Tournament, Penfold Fairhaven Tournament, and the 36 holes qualifying rounds nected with the Rochampton and Leeds tournaments. Five first class professionals, however, completed

PEREIRA & the whole 24 rounds, and came out

PEARCE

SHOW IMPROVED FORM

LOCAL WEEK-END

CRICKET

of the season's events with very creditable averages. None of them did better than fours, Re- ginald Whitcombe heading the list with 72.95.

Rowing

Start

CREW PRACTICE AT HENLEY

London, Sept. 19. This, however, la excellent, Although next year's Univer- Lau Mau, hoads clear from a hot Army raid during yesterday's match

considering the scratch scores sity Boat Race has not yet toen between South China and the Army at Soskunpoo.

over which the various events fixed, the Oxford University au- sound between decidedly poor game had a Numberless opportunities

have been played. According to thorities have already commenced the sticka and Bowen showed fitting result at Kowloon, wasted by Johnstone and his col-

the English Golf Union's figures, work with a view to checking the where the Railway Ground club leagues. Green spent all the

plus an allowance of 75 (probably run of Cambridge successor. Mr. and Police drew. Kowloon have afternoon planting the bail ne-

on the low side) for the scratch] P. Haig Thomas, the old Cam done nothing yet to invite the con- curately in the middle of the goal

score of Portmarnock, where the bridge Blue, who has had a hand fidence of their supporters. The and it needed only somebody with

Irish Open Championship was in the training of all the winning team lacks generalship and com- an idea of a shooting to acore.

Frank Pereira and Alec played, the scratch score average Cambridge crews since 1924, la bination. An intensive study of

Pearce have come into their la 75.87, and all five men mention taking charge of the coaching of co-operative movement between

own Shanghai since the In-ed were well inside that score with the Oxonians for next year's race, forwards and half backs would do FOUR teams in the second divi-

terport, and in the course of their averages.

and he is following up the work a lot towards moulding together alon retained their 100 per

two one-day matches have dis-

which he commenced after tho Individuals who are

records. There were also

Four professionals of repute Summer Eights this year by getting not without cent.

played splendid form. skill.

Kontr in plenty in this division,

completed twenty rounds, having an Oxford crew together at once. Pereira, playing agninat 21 six matches producing 42 goals. Shanghai Cricket Club team, cap Fairhaven tournament, and theirford until October 12, but Mr. been absent from tho Penfold Term does not commence at Ox- Guiness scored twice, but Dick THE Police were also gullty of East Lancashires helped them- tured 4 for 28, and later, against averages for twenty rounds are alg-Thomas has created prece- the worst feature in local foot-elves to eight against the Young a combined Shanghai Recreation under 75, while one or two others dent by having an eight in train- Shoot at ront. Indians, and this match produced Club and Services eleven secured who completed sixteen or eighteen ing at Henley. Twelve members

the highest aggregate for the day 6 for 31. -nine,

rounds all show averagca well in- from the University took up re Hongkong won both matches side that of the scratch score, sidence at the Leander Club at. comfortably, the former by eighti are showing wickets and the latter by nine fessional golf is in a strong peal- having two outings dally, morning EAST Lancashires

suggesting

British pro Henley on Monday, and they are championship-winning form in wickets. the third division. They pipped;

tion. Mark Seymour achieved a and evening. The T. A. Pearce helped himself to noteworthy performance with an devoted to work in the tub, and a afternoon 18 the Borderers by four clear goals, a fine century against the Cricket average of 74,63 strokea for 22 fixed tub has been Installed at the and have so far conceded only one Club and another 60 at the expense rounds. goal in three matches.

THE star attraction of Satur: with better results.

day South China "B" and the Borderers at Caroline Hill- emphasised that the Chinese second string are clever combination, possessing con- siderable talent which South China will be well advised to develop.

·

THE work of Lim Tak-po was

especially commendable and in him ono CAN MEC an excellent successor to Leung Wing-chui. The forwards were very lively, but Yeung Shui-yick has not yet ro captured that splendid form which earned him his place on the right wing of the senior outfi inst MDABON.

THE Borderora, weakened by on

all; refusal to

NAVY & ST. JOSEPH'S IN TIRESOME GAME

TWO FORWARD LINES WITHOUT ANY SPARKLE

DEFENCES ON TOP IN MATCH OF MIDFIELD EXCHANGES

(By "Veritas").

A tedious game of tiresome midfield exchanges and missed opportunities resulted in St. Joseph's and the Navy playing a goalless draw on the Kowloon Football Club ground yesterday, when the Navy made their initial appearance in the league this

scaton.

that

A FINE RECORD.

"

THERE was some good average out) and T. E. Pearce (31) #gure came to England from South dent. A. V. Sutcliffe, and P. R. S.

scoring this division, half dozen games realising 28 goals.

of the Combined attack. In the second match, Lieut. Williams (44), Harry Owen-Hughes (38 not prominently, the Colony scoring 190 for the loss of four wickets.

BRIGHT LOCAL CRICKET.

averages.

events,

1 le a pity that Alfred Padgham

the

bottom of the garden of Thames- feld, the residence of Sir John Edward Mons. So far three Old

Africa for this season's

S. F. Brews, the Britisher who Blues, M. H. Mosley, the Presi

Bankes have appeared in did not play at Rochampton or increws, but another Blue, P. Hogg IN all three divisions the total

the Penfold tournament, but for in expected during the next day eighteen other rounds he had an or 80. number of goals netted were, Some bright cricket was seen average of 73, only .05 behindments the crew will remain at According to present arrange- 90 from 18 matches, an average of locally on Saturday. Civil Service Reggie Whitcombe, who, by reason Henley for fortnight, and Mr. exactly five a match. So for this and Hongkong Cricket Club scored of his figures for 24 rounds, must Haig-Thomas is season 50 games have aggregated freely on an easy wicket.

concentrating. and be given pride of place in the upon getting the men to work to- 255 goals, an average of five goals played a drawn match.. high. These figures, of course, holiday innings of 97 against the did not play in the tournament at Oxford hont, in which the Leander per match. which is extremely Teddy Fincher followed up his. Torted changes, were not in

gether.

The crew are using this your's the same clasa as purveyors of

apply only to league matches, Club, with another splendidly Fairhaven, because his average Club set up academic football, yet they were

compiled 44 at the expense of the for 20 other rounds is the

the new record for unlucky not to win, Their du

very the Grand Challenge Cup at Hen- University. Professor L. T. Ride tow one of 72.05, and there is no ley Regatta. termination and forceful tacties.

CHARITY benefitted, and specta- made a welcome return to local doubt that he would have chullong- nearly brought about the collapse]

tors enjoyed themselves, as cricket in this match, and ined Reggie Whitcombe for the besting was: M. H. Mogloy (Trinity), The order of rowing last oven- The Navy needed but a spark of passed before drawing the opposi-result of of the Chinese defence, who were

yesterday's football; somewhat bleased by the gods in life and initiative among the for- tion and invariably they lacked a matches at Caroline Hill between addition to taking 3 for 14, hit up record over 24 rounds.

39. the final stages, ..

wards to win the match easily, but shot when in

bow, A. S. Ogilvie (University), Those two were certainly the B.. n fine position to South China's and the Army B. Lay, bowling medium naced outstanding Britishers of the year, A. V. Sutcliffe (Trinity), P. R. S.. J. Scorting (University), they toyed with the ball in front of score.

senior and junior teams.

over the wicket, routed the Univer- for each was successful in two Bankes "OOKER" Jones got back into goal, permitting the fast moving A Brat half display of vim was

sity second string when they were important tournaments, curiously Sturrock (Magdalen), E. D. Tom- (Christ Church), I.D. his atrido with three gonia. Saint defence to clear every time.

not maintained, and once they had St. Joseph's gave not the slightest lost this, the result was obvious..

SOUTH China first string won entertained by the K.C.C. enough one stroke and one match lin (University); D. M. de Winsor Very nice work. Morrison demon. strated that given the practice he hint of reproducing the encourag-

decisively, despite being with bowled five overs and captured 4 play event. Whitcombe won at (Corpus Christi) stroke, W, G. C. SAINTS "OFF DAY". ing form they displayed against the

out the services of Fung King bridge, a very promising bat, made latter after a tle, while Padgham (Balliol) and G. H. D. Green

wickets for no runs. F. A. Broad-Roehampton and Fairhaven, could be as good a forward

the Shobheare C. G. Contley Whito he is a back. Herbert proved for Club, and were a somewhat unim- St. Joseph's had a distincly "off shing and Tay Qua-tong.

{pressive collection

senson, took the honours at Leeds players, day". Although better together man of the match was in Pak-nh his best innings of the of

and | Magdalen), all thine that he is a back and emulating the Navy in shortcom- than the Navy and more accurate who not only scored three goals, hitting up 35 in good style, the Southport. a forward. Podmore-but need I

Syd Easterbrook, who Алу anything? He

in ball distribution, they were too but delighted, all with his superb K.C.C: winning easily. was Justings among the forwards.

Passes on both sides went sadly slow to progress far, and it was not footwork and ball control. Ex Recreation Club were

At Seokunnoo.

won the the Indian Irish Championship, has Podmore, and that makes one think)

A very of football in its best aspects.

nxtray, all

no match good average for 20 rounds (ho the players finding until the second half that the for-changes throughout were right, difficulty in controlling

Army on the matting missed Fairhaven), while Henry lively ball. wards became dangerous on the but the Army, although hard for the The Navy were chief offenders, attack.

workers all, lacked the under wicket, and were beaten by 76 Cotton, the British Open Cham-

Capt. The bottling up of Rocha and standing and team work exhibited runs.

Walch delighted plon, played in only fourteen of THE Club have largely them-either sending the bail through too

with Rome selves to blame for being held quickly or hugging it too closely. Ward did much to disorganise the by the Chinese.

free hting, and the rounds, missing Leeds, Fair- to a division of spoils by the Co-ordination between attack and vanguard, the rest of the forwards

benefitting from the short bound haven, and Ireland. His average for The Tables ary on the pavilion side of the the fourteen played in Athletic. Both Ernest Strange defence was decidedly no feature lacking the necessary skill to make THE junior game was highly

70.6, and Albert Howe miased "altters" of the match, and a lethargy, which up

ground, scored tho deficiency. Sim

68 out of entertaining, the teams being before retiring.

a 83 remarkable figures, dus to hia Territorially the Athletic were started with St. Joseph's, slowly but hard, but was poorly supported by well matched, and both going all

brilliant scoring in the "Six round almost outplayed, especially in the insidiously spread to the Navy, and "Darkie Lee, and over on the left, out to give of their beat. A fitting his lot with Craigentower,

F. R. Zimmern has thrown in events," Open Championship and second half, yet their defence re- In the final stages the exchanges Fernandez, played a lone game and result was a draw of a goal aplece on Saturday turned turned out for qualifying rounds as well as the and Southport, which included two mained beautifully steady, the were not worthy of third division.

them against the Recrolo. The 72 holes competition proper. result being a fitting reward for such endeavour.

*

•

MA

UNLIKE LAST YEAR.

tried

could not be expected to make very much of an impression.

Elms alone retained up to the The Navy, although but a shadow best half back on the field, but the. mark form. He was not only the THE Club were without finish, leading player. Splendid anticipa Strange junior was feeling his included several of those worthy tion allied with cleverness permitted way all through the game, a fact players, but the difference between him to extricate the Saints defence not to be surprised about seeing the teams was as chalk to cheese. from several compromising post- that it was his first outing of the McGuire put in a lot of work at tions, and

30a8on after a

forwards.

he alone showed any

A

*

CHELSEA

•

Tho

LOSE

PRIESTLEY

Appointment in Ireland

pressure.as he desired to devote himself

recent illness, centre-half, but he seemed to be idea of how and where to find his Howe was again only half hearted thinking too far ahead for his ly supported. Half backs, with colleagues in front, and saw many

--Costa was faboriously slow and national forward, for whom Chel Tom Priestley, the Irish Inter- the exception of Poto-Hunt were colver ideas ruined through luck of

lacked Andy anticipation on their part. He was unimpressive, although

constructive idens, while sen paid a transfer fee of £2,000 Duncan did get in one of his old good apoller and allowed Ward Victor was useful only in defence.

In the summer of 1983 to Linfield, The backs Gomes and Leonard has been appointed headmaster of time pieces of work, when he rush-und Rocha very little rope. ed acrons to head out a cortoin: West at loft back was also pro-away, but one noticed some faulty derry. Ho declined to re-sign for were fairly solid, and gave nothing Aghadowey School, Co. London- goal. The Club played specula minent, remaining cool under any covering and a decided tendency to Chelsea at the end of last season tivo sort of football. One could sort of pressure, while Love at left become flurried under gamble on thom attempting any half caught the eye with some un- Lim was excellent In goal and saved more closely to his profession a thing, but accomplishing practical-tiring labour, Smith, one of the finely on two occasions. ly nothing.

cloverest inside rights in local foot-

Achool teacher. Cholsea hoped ball Inst sexson, disappointed, re-

that he would return, and when NE of the best games of the day voaling only rare flashes of that

told of the report that Priestley The game itself was practically would stay in Ireland, Mr. Palmer, noat footwook and ball control featureless. The Navy had the Chelsea's was seen at King's Park where which had hitherto tied defences up greater share of territorial advan- said: "We have

assistant the Recrolo held the Lincolns to in knots.

secretary, heard nothing tage, and forced at least a dozon nbout it." hanced their roputation. Minus Kernlck and Stanley dalled In-corners during the game. Never the services of A. V. Gosano, and etend of shooting, while Fairlesstheless goals were always a very port has been Issued. Gross In- The Chelsea F. C. annual re- with Beltrao forced to go in goal, was obliterated by the ubiquitous unlikely occurrence. The

result come from all sourcos last season the Portugese did extraordinarily Elms, and Martin too obvious in his itself was fair enough, but the game was

£62.857. Ante 'to upset

receipta well. If any of their closing movements

or which produced the result cannot amounted to £39,818, an increase efforts had been tinged with the Victor.

be put into the same category. It over the previous season of $2.405. The Navy blundered badly in was one of those matches one pre-The result of the season's working allghtest bit of foss the Recreio

two respects. Too often would have won:

they fers not to remember.

shows a credit balance of £617.

ONE

a draw and thereby further en-

Gomes

BEST FORGOTTEN.

Roerelo won after dismissing their opponents for 104. A. M. Rodrigues, former University atar batsman, hit up a nice looking 40 for the winners.

Leading performances were: BATTING.

79*

J. R. Richardson (C.§.C.C.) ̧.

v H.K.C.C. Capt. Walch (Army) v LRC. 58 Y el Arculli ́ (I.R.C.), v

Presa XI

E. Duckitt (H.K.C.C.) ▼

E. C. Fincher (K.C.C.)

University

A. M. Rodrigues (Recreio)

C.C.C. *Indicates, not out

BOWLING.

F. S. W. Smith (K.C.C.)

v. University

B. La (KC.C. 2nd XI)

Riga (ILK.C.C.)

C.8.C.C..

v Voralty

Ballard

(Army)

V

I.R.C.

H. A. Alves (Recreio)

C.C.C.

E. L. Gosano (Univer-

Bity) ▼ K.C.C.

HOME RUGBY

NORTH AND EAST MIDLANDS LOSE

How They Stand In

THE

LATEST POSITIONS

DIVISION I.

~~~~~~

South China "B" 3 S.W. Borderers à Hongkong F.C. 2 Chinezo Ath. East Lancashires 2 R.A. Club de Recreio 2 Lincoln Regt. Hongkong Police 1 Kowloon F.C. St. Joseph's 0 Navy

League Table.

Goals Both North and East Midlands S. China. "B" 8 2 1 0 10 5 B

P. W. D. L. F. A. Pts. zuffered defeat in the County Rugby S. China "A" 2 2 0 0 7 8 4 Championship to-day, North losing to Hongkong F.C. 3 1 2 0 8 7 4 Leicestershire and East to Warwick- East Loncs, ir 8 0.5 0.65 shiro,

London, Oct, 18,

B.A.

The following wore the results of H.K. Police

County Championship.

GI

44

the principal matches played:

40

Warwickshire

3 0.2 127 Chinese Atl.. 20 20 Club de Rec... 0

Leicestershire 10 North Midlands 6 S.W. Borderers 2 0.

-(at Lolcester)

16 East Midlands (at Coventry).

Friendly Matches.

6 for 17 Blackleath

Bristol

University Devonport Services Gloucester

5 for 28 Cambridge

4 for 0

4 for 17 Guy's Hospital

London Scottish

4 for 24 London Welsh

Moselay

4 for 401

28 Newport

9 Bath

80 Old Loysians

10 Exeter

0 Cardiff

21 Old: Blues

Kowloon F.0.2 0

8 Lincoln Regt. 20

St. Joseph's 20 Royal Navy ....1 0:

DIVISION II.

3 East Lancs.

8 Young Indians

S.W, Bordaters 7 Kowloon F.C.

0 Chinese Ath.

R.A.

Lincoln Regt.

R.E

14

17 Rosslyn Park 10

8 London Irish

9 Nuneaton

--Router.

Hongkong-F.C.

6 Eastern Ath

5 R. Navy

8 University F.C. 2

League Table

Goals

P. W. D. L. F. A. Pts. S.W. Berderers 3 2 1 0 11 3.5 (Continued on Page 7.)-