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TELEGRAPH. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER
RUGBY PROSPECTS OF
I.R.C. LAWN BOWL PLAYERS
The Indian Recreation Club caused no small sensation In Lawn Bowls circles this year by winsing the Junior Championship. They entered the competition for the first tima last year and at the end of the sea- the I.R.C. players. the hattom of the League Table. The above photograph shows
(Photo: Ming Yuan).
on Were
Thumb-Nail Sketches Of
Women Cricketers
THE YANKEE TO
1934.
THE THREE HOME SERVICES ARMY FAVOURED PONY TRAINING TIMES.
FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP
NAVY'S INTERNATIONAL STAND OFF OUT
R.A.F. OPTIMISTIC NOTE
Once again this season the Army will have a rugger side which is almost up to international standards, änd they must undoubtedly start as favourites for the Inter- Services Championship. Army Rugby football has always been endowed with a super-abundance of really good foot- ballers, and herein lies the reason for the Army's superiori- ty over the other two Services, for their reserve strength is
enormous.
Below the prospects of the Royal Navy, Army and Air Force for the current season are reviewed.
London. fed as the first choice for the fullback The Royal Navy start the season position, but should it become neces- with an exceptionally large number aty to replace him the Army will of players who have taken part G. D. Chetwode (Coldstream Guards), have a very adequate substitute in in inter-Services matches. Last who was a member of last year's year the fixture with R.A.F. un- Sandhurst team, and who distinguish- fortunately clashed with the Eng-ed himself in the matches against the Ireland International R.MA, (Woolwich) and the R.A.F. match, with the result that sub- College, Cranwell, und Guardsman stitutes had to be found to fill the D. J. Knight (Walsh Guards), places of those who were playing STAND-OFF HALF PROBLEM. for their respective countries, At present the filling of the stand- Actually this was a blessing In line half-back position presents the chler dimeulty, C. C. bleCreight kufae, for several young players toyni Artillery) in still stationed at home, and is good enough to take bis
FIFTEEN. ENGLISH PLAYERS ON WAY VISIT COWES land and
TO AUSTRALIA
London.
The women's cricket team, which left England on October 19 for a tour in Australia, will arrive in Colombo on Armistice Day, and it is hoped in arrange for them to play a match there.
The fifteen members of the team
N. Burletson, a young all-roun- der. On the staff at Auster Physi- cal Training College.
M. E. Child, a forcing hat, can: also keep wicket. On the staff at Queen Ethelarge's School, Har- rogate.
M. Richards, careful and correct are paying their own expenses, and lint, very good point. Cau bowl. will return viu Panara, reaching: On the staff at Dublin University. England on April 3, Here ure E. Green, player manager, steady thumb-nail sketches of the players bat, very good held. On the staff supplied by Minn V. M. Cox, Hun. at Northwood College, London, Secretary of the Women's Cricket Association:
E. Archdale, exptniu, a good bat, Studying for the Bar. Specialises
on International Law.
E. Snowball, vice-captain and
wicket-keeper. The finest wicket-
K.C.C.
CRICKET
Teams For Inter Club Game
keeper in women's cricket, and a The following teams have been good opening Intswoman. On the selected to take part in the Kow- Staff of St. Swithun'a School, Win-Joon chester.
D. M. Turner, another medium to fast bowler, good field. Secret-eil to
ary In a London business house.
J. Liebert, a young all-rounder, Studying Art in London.
C. Valentine, a bowler, fast off
THIS SEASON'S GRIFFINS TRAIN FOR ST. LEGER RACES.
ABLE AMAZON IN GREAT FORM.
Because of the runnlag of the three St. Leger classics on November 17, some of this season's best griffins in both, the Australian and China, pony divisions, including, Able Amazon,
Mutiny Bay and the champion sub Copper Idėl, galloped yesterday morning at Happy Valley over the medium distance in preparation. for the November, classics. These panles may be resting for the ' meeting this week.
Flying Tourist is not a bad proposition for the "C" Class race, after his fine gallop yesterday with a good finish of 314 Hees. Soldier of China covered a mile in fast, time, and will be taken out by S. N. Pan, Night Star finished a six furlong gallop ' in effortless fashion, with a last bit of 28 secs.
Notable runners include the following ponies; King's Fancy, King's Rounty, Burgomaster, Brechin, Bobalak Star, Racing Boy, Ribble and Tiny Star. Details of other gallops appear below:
Dit. 1st. 2nd. Ord. 4th. 5th Lesk tance Qr. Qc. Qr. Qr. Qr. Qr.
Able Amazon Sauko
Woodland Stag Gladiator Ebony Idol
Soldler of Germany King's Bounty Muting Bay Night Star Copper Idol Classic Hall Wayward Stag Burgomaster Solar Star Der
Wonderful Stag King's Fancy Brechin
Robnink Star Macaroni
I emberg King's Warden Sarabande
Racing Boy King's Worthy Mayflower Great Hall Fudge
To Race With “J”. Class Yachts
gained some valuable experience of London. The
announcement that Mr. representative football.
The departure of Lieutenant w.place in any first-class side, but there in a strong possibility that he will be Gerard Lambert will bring the
Ellott, the English international
posted abroad early in the Now Year, sloop Yankee to Cowes next year stand-off halfback, to the Mediter
in which ense the choice would appear has afforded pleasure to all lovers rancar Fit la konut in the to rest between II. F. L. Glass (Sher- of the sport in this country. Mr. unture of . Walsham Ellie woud Foresters) and R. W. Boyd Alacrity...
Lambert has just brought thenant J. 5. W. (H. M. B. (Ulster Rifles), another member of Iron Duke) proved himself to be n yacht which many believe is a very efficient substitute for Elliott in botter boat than Rainbow.
Na American aloop has visited the match against the R.A.F., and no a very quick eye for all opening.
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anxiety is being felt on this score.
Lieut. D. A. Cotman (Blockhouse) will probably work the scrum.
The three-quarter backs are for the most part young, and, with last sea: son's experience behind them, should
show вп all-round improvement.
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Glorious Star Nibble Daylight Eve Racing Luck Soldier of China Young Chap Racing Triumph Oak Bay Electric Star Spinaway
West Parade Vugo
The Tiger Cavalcade Chesterfield
Flying Tourlst Tiny Star Enyordo Pride of Tsingtao Bajolina Belter Skelter Iron Grey Beta.... Heart's Glory Empire Day King's Parade.
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last year's Sandhurst side whose de- fenalve kicking is good, and who has
The scrummage half-back position Cowes Regatta for forty-yeara.
will be filled by G. J. Denn (Royal During that time seven English
Tank Corps), or F. W.
Royal Engineers),
Simpson cutters have raced in America-
both of whom the Valkyrie III in 1895, Sir Thomas
have been on verge of inter- Lipton's five Shamrocks in 1899,
national honours for years past. 1901, 1903, 1920 and 1930, and Mr.Midshipman P. 1. Lewis (R. N. E.
THE FORWARDS. Sopwith's Endeavour.
That the forward strength of the College, Keyham), who has had a There is a general feeling the Welsh trial, has already given ample side will, at any rate, equal its out- Intor Cricket Club
There is a Club Americans should make a return proof that he has lost none of his side strength in certain
Not only is the Yankee a forms. Sub-Lieutenant
J. (E.) League match on Sunday commen- visit.
P. chance that H. Row (Royal Tank M. Maclagan, opening bata-cing at 19.30 .m.:
most suitable craft but her new Kirkby's pince on the other wing is Corps) may be sent abroad before
Inter-Services* matches F. E. Lawrence, (Capt.), R. owner
representative of not o Mecure, for Lieutenant G. M. Le woman, makes many runs, with a very good defence and endless Lee, V: A. Durling. B. Lay, E. P. Amerlena yacht racing who will Wheadon, who is a strong runner and place, and his loss to the pack would British now a regular member of the Ports a grent one, but the Rev. V. J patience. Good held and medium Fincher. F. Brandbridge, S. A. command the esteem of
n.outh Services aide, may Lake his Fike (oyal Army Chaptaing De phee bowler.
Gray, S. Jex. Mulcahy, M. R. yachtsmen.
an In the partment), in the Navy's team.
Irish international, M. Hido, n very good all-round, Swain, I. A. Oppenheim, J. Fraser, The sporting, cheerful, Hght-Place Able Senunn J. H. Bailey. A. Kendrew (The Leicestershire
hearted and quick scoring bat, excellent deep-W. C. Excell,
delightfully social (I.M.S. Drake) in a thrustful player, Regiment), an English International,
A Sergeant E. C. Fincher, (Capt.), F. S. W. races of the British coast should who continues to improve, with every
Boast (Welsli field, and good medium to fast bow-
very close to ler: Taking the Agricultural Smith, W. L. Mackenzie. P. O. appeal to him. In these events, game. The filling of the other centre Guards), who camo Course at Reading University... Dunne, A. W. Ramsey, Geo. Lee, from year to year, the King's yacht position may cause some difculty. interational honours last season, are J. E. Partridge, sound careful R. E. Lindsell, G. A. V. Hall, D. S. Britannia and the various cutter Walsham necupled this position in the available to form the foundation of All the remaining hal, excellent point or slipa. On Green, A. Philippens, C. L. Gregory, yachts of somewhat similar size-match a ply in the stand-aff half-places the selceters will be faced with (Andover), Pilot Oficer J. S. HeLean ber of the Bath and Somerset sides,
against the Army, but he will the pack. To the staff at Wycombe Abbey School. A. Wright, II. L. Langely.
Endeavour, Velsheda, Shamrock, back position, and Able Seaman C.R. the difficult task of choosing between M. I. Taylor, the fast bowler, Three points will be awarded for those yachts now called " class, Knapman, who played against the Private L. R. Morgan (P.A.M.C.). P.G. (Biggin Hill), who has played for the and, barring accidents, will almost and good outfield. Secretary is a win and one point for a draw. and Candida and Astra-race to R.A.F. In retiring from first-class Hobbs (Royal Artillery), H. J. Sayers Harlequins this year, and Pilot Officer certainly complete the three-quarter Londen business house.
CRAIGENGOWER TEAMS. gether, taking, as it were, the foothilt, Lieutenant G. M. Sladon, Royal Artillery), A. J. A. Watson T. 1. Davies (Calshot) have all had line.
As a scrummage half-back Pilot The following have been select-"rough with the smooth."
however, the English International, The Queen's Royal Regiment). E. T. considerable experience in the centre
Ufford (Royal Tank Corps), and W. P. three-quarter positions. Pilot Oficer Officer J. L. Barker (Manston) has represent Craigengower' It is in these matches Mr, Gerard has recovered from his injuries,
Hobbs (Royal Artillery), who has re-
B. V. Robinson (Abingdon) GORLING AT BACK.
Was few auperiors in the R.A.F. while the Cricket Club in first and second Lambert would join with Yankee, division friendly fixtures with the Only veterans can, remember the Lleutenant (F.) C. G. Gosling will cently left the R.M.A, and we will brought into the team for the match choice for the stand-off half-back against the Army last season as a position will probably rest between tast visits of the American Woops probably be the back, for although a certainly carry on the great traditionswing three-quarter back, and should Flying Officer D. L. Bustin (Worthy 1.R.C. on Saturday, Nov. 3rd:-
1st XI-LRC. Ground.-A. B. Navahoe and Vigilant in 1893 and shipbuilding course will keep him out of the Hobbs's family.
As usual, the Royal Air Force start his form be maintained he will almost Down), who is at present playing very the pitch, good held, sister of B. 1. Hamson (Capt.), F. R. Zimmera, 1894. The memory of the great of the earlier matches he will be
available
representative the season on an optimistic note, for certainly be considered by the inter- well for the United Services, Ports-
national selectors.
mouth, and Pilot Oficer W. A, X. Valentine, the Kent County C.C.F. K. Lee, E. C. Barry, L. Hubbard, races they sailed with Britannia, games, and the team selector would all the players who took part in the
PROMISING RESERVES. Igoo (Calshot); who distinguished vice-Captain.
G. Souza, G. A. Lee, A. R. I then owned by Edward Prince of have to look far to find a better full representative matches last season are
Pilot Officer D. Finlay Northolt) himself against the Army. For their available, and although they were D. Spear, medium to slow bow- Esmail. J. L. Youngnaye, Wales, and Valkyrie, Satanita, and back.
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and Flying Officer N. II. J. Tindall full back the selectors need look no very accurate. Student nt Kitchell and J. W. Leonard.
Calluna still lives. It in high time Lieutenant-Commander J. W. For overwhelmed by the Royal Navy, it Dartford Physical Training College. 2nd XI-Home Ground.-W. Kanother. American competitor came rest (II. M, S. Curacus) will probably as realised before, the match that (Catterick), though lacking in expor-further than Flying Officer R. N. Mc- captain the side and lead the for the defence was not all that it should ience, are both promising and are Kern (Tangmero), but should the G. A. Morgan, second wicket-Way (Capt.), C. W. Lam, A. Hunt, again.
very useful reserves for the wing necessity arlae Pilot Officer P. W. wards, and with Marine C. Webbs, an- have been. keeper. Accurate and next bat. AJ.. Luke, N, Broadbridge, E. B.
In Ashton (Manston), who has just left three-quarter back positions. other English International player, As the forwards in the preliminary juries kept Pilot Oficer J. S. Barlett Cranwell and who was a regular. Civil Sorvant in the Ministry of Hamson, Y. Abbas, G. Lai, E. Souza,
and Paymaster Sub-Lieutenant J. K. matches sgainst such strong sides a (Andover) out of last season's team, member of the college alde for two Health.
Watkins, who will undoubtedly he Radford, Loleester, and Northampton considered by the English Selectors consistently got more than their fair but previously he was a regular mem-years, will be available. this year, will form the nucleus of a slinre of the ball in the serummages, pock which should uphold the high the selectors chose to sacrifice the traditions of the Navy's forwards. defence in favour of the attack.
To fill the renicining places in the it turned out, however, the forwards pack should not be difficult, for in falled completely against the Navy, Engine Room Artificer II. S. Doggett, had the result was disastrous. For Schoolmaster D. J. Tarr, and Marine the Army match the team was built Light the team selector has at his up on very different Ines, and the disposal threa good, honest, and hard-j selectors took the bold course of Canton, Oct. 31. working forwards, while Sub-Lieuten making no fewer than nine changes The annual tennis tournaments ant R. J. Stephens and Lieutenant in the side. This policy paid, for, al- in the Deutscher Garton Klub R. J. L. Hammond can be relied upon though lacking in experience, the have now been arranged. The to provide the required weight and forwards held the strong Army pack und the outsides in defence showed Men's Singles Championship will enthusiasm in the scrummages,
determination: Once again this season the Armygrost
Indeed, be five-set matches and the follow-
will have a team which is almost up hard tackling of the three-quarter ing players have been drawn to te international standards, and they backs was a feature of the game. play In the first round:Botcdi- must undoubtedly start as strong DEAMISH AS SKIPPER. ker v. Seegelken, von Essen Vfavourites for the Inter-Services Flying Officer C. Beamish (East- Rode, Watson v. Schneider, Plate Championship, Army Rugby football church), the Irish international for- v. Wright. The present holder is has always been endowed with a ward, will captain the side and lead R. P. Newell, and the holders for superabundance of really good foot the forwards, and, to form the founda- 1931 and 1932 respectively wero ballers, and herein lies the reason for tion of the pack, he will have at his G. Bodlker and E. Precht.
the Army's superiority over the other disposal Pilot Officer C. C. R. Lewis
for thelr
reserve (Duxford), who, in addition to being In the Men's Singles, Cinas B.two Services, each player will play 11 games.
sirength is enormotta.
the possessor of an English trial cap, Last year A. L. Novis (The Leices has had considerable experience with against every player who has entered, and the winner will be tershire Regiment), who is one of the Leicester, and Pilot Officer R. H. most brilliant and versatile three- Waterhouse Donibristlo). It is im- the one who' acores the most quator backs in present-day Rugby possible to forecast the remainder of games. The following players football, was injured and lost to the the pack with any accuracy, but Lend- have entered their names:-Ed- Army side. At first sight this blowing. Aircraftman W. E. Simmonds wards, Dillner, Nordstroom, Vos- would appear to be shattering, but, Henlow) has recently returned from. kamp, Kuehne, Griem, Welsa, with players like B. T. V. Cowey (The abroad and is playing as well as over. Hackel, Crutwall.
Wolch Regiment), E. J. Unwin (The Sergeant J. 8. Bignal (Duxford) is Middlesex Regiment), D. H. D. niso available to assist Waterhouse The Ladies Singles Champion Courtenay (Royal Tank Corps) in the front row of the scrummage ship will be the best of three sets. J. A. Crawford (Royal Engineers), and Pilot Officer R. H. §. McConnell Those playing are:-Frau Kanter, and E. I. M. Bowerman (East York- (Calshot) showed considerable pro- Fischer, Jansson, Rode, Koehlershire Regiment) at the disposal of mise last season as a winging for- The present holder is Frau Kanter. the selectors, the handicap of Novia's | word.
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A further match is a doubles absence from the side Was vers There should be little difficulty' in handicap in which the following largely discounted.
building up a really good threo- are playing-Frau Kanter and G. With Novis fully recovered from kis quarter line. Flying Officer H. W. [Bodiker (-60) v. von Esson and injuries and playing as well as ever, Mermagen (Abingdon), who has play C. A. Wright (-50); Frau Fle and with all last season's three ed in the centre for Richmond and cher and C. E. Watson (-30) v. querier backs again available. the Sussex, has recovered from the in- three-quarter Ine quiry which kept him out of the game Army will have Plate and Seegelken (16); Frau which will more than hold its own for the greater part of last season. Rode and Rado (30) Bye: Crut against any side in the country Flying Officer H. le: Opod well and R. F. Edwarda (Sc.t) v. 5. T. A. Radcliffe (Royal En- (Abingdon) was miso handicapped by II. Schnolder and E. Dilinor (-30.). gineers) is a regular member of the Injuries, but he, too, is quite it again, -Our Own Correspondent,
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