1934-12-27 — Page 8

THE HONGKONG

TELEGRAPH.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER

1934.

ENGLAND UNLUCKY IN SUNDAY HERALD CUP SEMI-FINAL

Tam Kong-pak heading a pass from in Pak-wah into the English goal to open the scoring for China within the first five minutes of their "Saday' Herald, Cup semi-final match yesterday. (Photo: Mee Cheung).

SUNDERLAND AGAIN ON TOP

TURN TABLES TO BEAT EVERTON BY SEVEN CLEAR GOALS

ARSENAL BEATEN BY PRESTON

Swindon

2 Coventry

2 Bristol C.

2 Millwall

2 Cardist

Charlton

7 Newport

THIRD DIVISION (NORTH)

The ding-dong struggle for Gillingham premier honours in the First Northampton Division of the English Football Reading League continued yesterday when Southend Sunderland again took the load Watford by a single point. They made amends for their 6-2 defeat at the hands of Everton on Christ- mas Day by turning the 'tables in Accrington DarlingLon the return match on their own

Doncaster ground and trouncing their opLincoln ponents to the tune of seven goals New Brighton to nil.

Rotherham

| Southport Preston N. E. also avenged Stockport their deleat of the previous day Tranmere by beating the Arsenal at home, Wrexham

by the odd goal in three.

In the Second Division Plymouth; ned Brentford again played to a draw

on the former's ground

Brentford

are, however, still at the top of the table but on a level point footing with West Hant who repeated their per- formance of Xmas Day by defening Bury.

5 York

Rochdale #Hartlepool

4 Carlisle

3. Gateshend

4 Wallsall

Chester Barrow

LOCAL SPORTSMEN TO WED

HAPPY EVENTS IN

JANUARY

Four well-known figures:

in local sporting circles are

DEFLECTED GOAL

GIVES CHINA VICTORY

BRILLIANT PLAY BY

to be united in matrimony PORTUGAL: WALES BEATEN

early next year.

They are Mr. E. F. Fincher and Miss Irene Gittins and Mr. George A. White and Miss Margaret Woolley.

Mr. Ernie Fincher, the Inter- port cricketer. is a popular figuro and hockey 321

cricket both circles. In the former

ін he hotha batsman and bowler for the Kowloun C. C. While

horker he is one, of the goal- scoring mediums. for St. Andrew's

for which Club

he has

UKIU

excelled at bad

minton.

5

E. F. Fincher

Irene His bride-to-be. Miss Gittins was a former member of Andrew's Club Ladies' the St.

1 hackey team and figured in Cher

2 Clark Cup matches. She has not

the K.CC.

2 Crewe

0

1 Mansfield

Miss Margaret Woolley

по introduction. She

Holiday Rugby

St.

BY 4 GOALS TO 1

YESTERDAY'S THRILLING GAMES the inminal of the Samiun Herald Cum on the Club ground yesterday,,

Some of the best football seen this season was served out by the four teams which took part in the

The Chines team which defeated Eaxland by three gonila to two in

(Photo: Mee Cheung).

Sunday Herald Cup games which were played off The yesterday before record crowds. As a result of the

encounters China, by virtue of their win against England, Professional

meet Portugal conquerors of Wales in the final.

The results of the games were as anticipated, Tennis Tourney

although China had to fight hard to emerge winners in their match. Portugal on the other hand gained a decisive victory against Wales by 4 goals to one.

PORTUGAL

WALES

(By "Linesman")

CHINA V ENGLAND.

By "R. H. D

tournament. This is, naturally, merely a matter of opinion.

The LTA. recognises pro- com- fessionalism; one of its alttees manages the affairs of rofessionals in this country, and promotes and conducts the pro- fessional championship. Presum- ably, therefore, there is nothing ipso facto wrong in a professional tournament, or, at any rate, In the There has been a good deal of one so well conducted as comment, not only in the Press, Wembley meeting hus boen; and, though the LT.A. had nothing but also in general conversation, whatever to do with the tournaTM upon the lavitation Professional upon the Quotation Professionalment and no control over it, it Lawn Tennis Tournament, held could not have done much harm to allow the Umpires Association to at Wembley recently, by the do what it apparently wished to do.. L.T.A., writes a correspondent in

THE L.T.A. "BAŃ"

to

was that to Institute a sorics of annual pro

THE SUPREME AUTHORITY On the other hand, while the Had the Welsh defence paid a An unfortunate error-a goal the Morning Post. Perhaps the

L.T.A. could not be expected L.T.A continues to exist and it been playing of Inte owing to the little more attention to Alves and deflected by Chris Pile, the police show any marked enthusiasm is not exactly in a state of decrepi. fact that she WRA away Gomes on the Portuguese left back, into his own net-gave

over a tournament the competitude--it must obviously be the Canton. She recently returned flank instead of concentrating on China victory over England by to Hongkong. She is also a po the centre and right attack they three goals to two in the semi tors in which were, with one o supreme authority over all bran 2pular member of St. Andrew's and would probably have left the final of the Sunday Herald Inception, professionals from for-ches of the game in this country: field in their semi-final clash for ternational Charity Cup football eign countries, and for which its and it may well have, had a pro- in the future-perheps the very asked Mr. George White horen the Sunday Herald Cup with a match in the club ground yester consent was neither necessary, phetic eye as to what may happen

for, or, possibly, desired. very netive in tennis and cricket smaller margin than four goals day afternoon.

It has been stated that the um-

near future.

Tilden, who must be regarded as for the K.C.C.. while he has also to one chalked up against them.

hockey for

The stands were packed with pires who volunteered their ser- played at

Time after time the ball. was

and that they braved called the world-professional-ex- Andrew's fle recently returned swung out to the left where Alves spectators while Morrison Hill, vices were forbidden by the LTA, the prime mover in what may be from Home leave.

was waiting unmarked, ready to as is usual when the Chiness to officiate,

this

regardless of any bibition-and-tournament-play, atat- needs send neroas one of these brilliant players are in action on the Club

pains or penalties

which mighted at the inaugural luncheon that huB es-centres which fentured the game ground, was clustered with follow hereafter befall them. This is he intended, with the assistance of The Welshmen were without the ers. Cheering was vociferous just flim-flam, and nothing more. the other principal professionals, tablished herself both as a bril- liant hockey centre-forward and servicca of Roberts, Davies and Throughout the ninety minutes and hat really ociation asked fessional championships in Eng-

of the on many occasions the cheering the Umpires 11 good badminton player. Her "Hooker Jones, three popularity is not only confined to Borderers' star men, and foldedecem loud went Chiee kick for guidance from the LT.A. us land, France, Germany, and the they should send a staff United States, as well as to pro battalion team was awarded against China! St. Andrew's and the Kowloon the Fusiliers'

The game, on the whole, proof

to whee

to officiate at

at the mote a sort of international pro- C.C., but is present in

other bringing Keneghan fu at left back,

and received the fessional competition on Davis Cup Keatinga

and vided some very good football circles.

centre-half

swert,

that it was not advisable lines; though he did not make Our heartiest congratulations Talbot at inside left. This rather featured by some splendid midbold-

that the Umpires' Association, qua clear the constitution and author are extended to Mr. Fincher, weakened their side but the thres tussles.

England's main falling lay In Association, should take part in Miss Gittina, Mr. White and Miss substitutes showed up well.

competitions. To Rowland, between the sticks, their forwards whose shooting in the tournament's organisation, but of the body. In charge of these it All this sort of thing, even If] Woolley, and all will join with London, Dec. 20.

standing in the Welsh side. deplorable. For instance, if would be perfectly free to do Below are the results of to-day's happiness.

When called upon he was never Stevens, the Police Inside-right, they so desired. Many of these sent, will almost inevitably take rugby fixtures!--

executed had "let ny" just a second carlier individual. members did so desire, shape. The effect of the cash in- found wanting, · and Bath Blackheath

spectacular saves which drew well- instead of dilly-dallying getting and have, in fact offelated: to ducement which it offers to players Bristol

and cleared well in front of goal merited applause from the specta- into position, he would have found suggest that they did so either in of the arst class is already obvious He has deflance of the LT.A. or in any In the secessions which have talcen when-his-side were hard pressedtors. His anticipatory powers the net more than once. He was kept busy by Parry who were remarkable and no blame a strong kick when he gets going, dread of punishment for so-doing place from the amateur ranks even was more than his match. Sousa could possibly be attached to him 25. Manchester and Silva-Netto were a good pair for the four shots which passed

8 Birkenhead'

"Park 12 of backs and safe, with Marques 25 London Welsh coming through with flying colours

Penarth.

11 in stol.

8-

The full results of yesterday's RESULTS OF BOXING

games are published below:

FIRST DIVISION

Aston Villa Birmingham' Derby Huddersfield ·

Liverpool Manchester C. Portsmouth Preston N.E.

Stoke

Sunderland

Tottenham

4 Chelsen

Wednesday

* Wolver

2 Leicester

2 Middlesboro

A

Leeds

3

Blackburn

Arsenal

cut thre

7 Everton

2 Grimsby

SECOND DIVISION

Bradford C

Fulham

Hull Norwich Notts C. €11elham Plymouth Sheffield U Southampton West Ham

Brighton

Bristol R Clapton 0.

#

Port Vale

Bradford

Newcastle. Notts Forest

Manchester U.

Blackpool

Brentford

Barnsley Swanzen

# Bury

Luton

Aldershot 3 Queen's P. R.

Torquay Bournemouth

DAY MATCHES

17 Cardiff-

Gloucester

Headingley

Lefeester

Llanelly

Northampton

Richmond

# 'Old Blues

13

Barbarians

1

-26

Pontypool

London Irich...

26 Old Merchant

Taylors

24

19

Plymouth Albion 13

1 Swansea

B1 Universities 18

Waterloo

11

0

16

at

ua in, wishing both couples every must go the honour of being out front of the Chin380 citadel was that individual members of kit 1a: very much in the air at pre-

THE PLAY

fm.

PARDOE BRILLIANT

11

is, therefore, merely ridiculous-within the last few months. While as many other wild statements are there were only a few "profession- PARDOE, in the pivotal posi. apt to become when the facts are al exhibition" players, Interest In

examined.

their doings was ophemeral. It i Wanklyn and Roberts played tion for England, was the best

Still, considering that two of on popular support, or in other He was steady games at back but were player on the field.

the L.T.A.'s most distinguished words, on continued and increasing given plenty to do checking the constant menace to the Chinese presidents in the near past, Lordgate receipts, that success alond Wasps

Portuguese attack. Of the halves attack and cleared with well-timed Desborough and Viscount D'Aber can attend it; and the greater the Newton Abbott 3||

Pardoo's height Forcing the pace from the start Keneghan was the pick, keeping a kicking.

non, had given their official bless-number and variety of players the Athletic Union 8!

the Portuguese took up the attack watchful eye on A. V. Gonano and broad build will always be an ing to the tournament by attend better that support is likely to be Coventry

and kept play in the Welshmer's feeding his inside forwards. He asset to him when playing against ing the inaugural luncheon, and to the interests of amateur tennis -Reuter

half for the first ten minutes rather overdid his long passes the Chinese.

that Lord Desborough had pre-as at present organised and man Ho Kar-keung. of the Chinese sented a cup for the winner, it aged, the rapid spread of profes except for a couple of breakaways down the contro instead of keeping

and Sousa.

Row that Silva-Netto and Sousa got the forward position in place of Faug the Umpires Association-which able menace. Is the time coming Silva-Netto

years-old Chilean, holder of the

o England on March 2 with the main and this he did well, 1 purpose

Wimbledon year.

of competing

championships

in the

and

Senorita Anita Lizana, the 20- which were effectively checked by his wing men fed with the result Athletic, appeared in the centre-might have been just as well if afonalism is likely to be a consider THIRD DIVISION (SOUTH). ・ South American Women's Lawnland was called on several times ball as often as Dennis, and two King-cheung, the S. C. A. A. senior is not, by the way, as has been for a parting of the ways?, I Tennis Championship, will leave for 10 save from Goanno and Ward flanking men. The same fault team leader, and played a good stated, affiliated to the L.T.A., but may be 80: at any rate it seem could be found with the play of game. He combined well with is a quite independent body-hud clear that the mop of Mrs. Parting

Tam Kong-pak, who played a Things looked black for Portu-Grindley and Talbot.

carry out its ton will be of no more avail tha The forwards led by Dennis dashing game for China at inside-on allowed to next gul when play later transferred to

the other end with the Welshmen Worked hard especially in the right. Both his goals were brill- initial intention of cupplying a It was in the high tide at Sidmout

selected body of umpires for the in 18241 determined affort to closing stages of the game when tant efforts. making a

were continually in the Strange though it may seem, 'in open the scoring and Silva-Netto they

Portuguese goalmouth. They nearly every match in which he was pulled up for dangerous piny

hender. near the goal, Elms however peppered Marques with shots plays Tam scores with a stopped the attempt at goal and from all angles but could not find In this respect, Tam Kong-pak is gave a short pass to Silva Netto

uncanny. His team may score couple of goale, but Tam, nearly for the latter to send Alves away

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PORTUGUESE FASTER

4

re-

on the wing. As Grindley camel The Portuguese were much fas-always can lay claim to one with to tackle him he transferred inter on the ball than the Fusiliers. his head.

Ip Pak-walt, on the left. wing, aide to Gomes and took another They had a strong side in the fleld pass from his inalde man as he and one which was extremely well was ever a source of danger and raced towards the Welsh line. balanced. Alves and Gomes on save Brooks, another Police His contre was beautifully placed the left flank wore responsible for presentative, plenty of work to do and A. V. Gosano beat Rowland with some very pretty passing move at right-half. Brooka, however, a shot into the corner of the net. ments and with their combination held the speedy Ip quite well.

Good work by Talbot, Dennia nad of speed and ball control were a At loft-half, Parker, of the Parry kept the Portuguese defence constant menace to the Welsh Police, kopt a good cheek on Tso buBy for a apel before Dennie defendera,

Kwai-shing, a right winger of no netted the equaliser. Before the

A. V. Gosano gave a rather dis mean speed. When Tso gets going Interval Gomes however put the appointing display despite the fact he is a hard man to hold. He Portuguese ahead with a strong that he was well-marked, and the jumpa a lot for the ball and is drive from about fifteen yards opposing defenco had litle nippy with his dribbling. which gave Rowland no chance. dificulty in smothering many of Aah, of the Lincolns, and Pile,

The game slackened up for a his attempts at goal.

wore a anfe though not brilliant while, after the restart midfield play Ward played a good game at pair of backs. They could have featuring the game with occasional inside left with Bertie. Goaano kicked harder with their clearan ralde on both goals. Then Delgado giving excellent support on the ces. That was a great falling came up and scored the prettiest wing. The latter was inclined to with England, more especially in goal of the match. He nipped be greedy when he got the ball the first half. The defence wore around three of the Welsh defenders instead of sending aerose to the clearing wall but their kicking was with amazing coolness, stendled and centre where his brother and either too short or erratic sent a terrific ground drive into the Gomea wore waiting. Nevertho- corner of the net. A. V. Gosne less he was conspicuous in many further increased the Portugal's good runs on the wing during the Ridley, of the Lincolns, one of lend but not before Wales had first half of the game.

the cloverest forwards in the Beltran played u caused the Portuguese defonce no

constructive little anxiety in their own goal game in the pivot position and side-left. Time and again.

Colony, was a master-mind at in- he mouth.

watched Dennis like a hawk. He The teams were:

sent his forwards away many opened the attack. He received good support from Higgins, his Portugal-Marqués; Silva-Netto, times with Souza; Delgado, Belgado, Elma: B. especially Abd accurate passes team mate, who led the attack]

with gusto. Towards the interval Gosano, Ward, A. V. Gosano, Gomes I have seen Elma play much Higgins was Injured and had to

better than he did yester leave the field but ho [and Alves, un Toulons of AcAAN

Wales-Rowland; Wanklyn, Ken although he apolled many of the

A MASTER MIND.

ting: Grindley, Keneghan, Ellis;day but he broke-up many play in the sancond half

Parry, Harrison, Dennis, Talbot Welsh movements on the right and Roberts...

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