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THE HONGKONG

TELEGRAPH. MONDAY, MAY 13,

1935.

107.

SMALL ATTENDANCE AT KOTEWALL CUP CONTEST

INGLORIOUS

END

TO SEASON

FEW PEOPLE INTERESTED

HEAT AFFECTS ATTENDANCE

UNDER

(By "Sagax")

asweltering heat, re fieved only by the gradual setting of the sun, the Hongkong football season was brought to a close yesterday afternoon when the Army won the Kotewall Charity Cup by beating the Royal Navy by five goals to two.

ON the previous day, the league

WAN

terminated with Champlons y. Rest matches on the Hongkong Football Club Ground, when both the Senior and Junior winner of the league were succes.- ful against representative sides. WHEN the Hon. Mr. R. H. Kotewail, the Vice-Presidents of the Hongkong Football Association, walk- ed into the empty enclosure at Chuse way Bay yesterday afternoon and behield his handsome trophy standing uajestically on a table, in front of the cavered stand, he must have fell greatly disappointed to think that such a valuable cup, presented by him should have altructed such a small crowd of

Aptators.

WEN to describe the attendance an a "small crowd" is to exaggerate the number of people present for, it was an extremely pour attendance! and one that was worthy only of a second division league mitch.

A sprinkling of white jackets only

just made itself Itseernable in the spacious stands hut where was the Army? Was it out on man- Deuvres or was it just "couldn't be bothered?”.

A case

of

ball Association must have fell Bomewhat ashamed of its organising abilities when a match in which the best talent in the Army and the Royal Navy can only draw, a crowd estimat- ed at approximately 400.

South China's League Champion team. Reading according to their field positions the players are:-Wong Wing: Li Tin-sang and Lau Mau: Leung In-chan, Leung Wing-chiu and Lee Kwok-waij Tro Kwai-sbing, Chan Tak-fal, Fung King-cheung, Tam Kong pak and

Lea Shakyan. (Photo: Moe Cheung)..

SOUTH CHINA WIN

FROM REST

Robertson Excels In Half Back Line

South China "A"

(By "Ciru")

2 Rost of Langua

1

ARMY TEAM WIN NEW CUP

Army

BEAT ROYAL NAVY IN FINAL CONTEST

(By "Sugax")

5 Royal Navy

Army.Rowlands; Swan and Steele; Keneghan, Lawton and North; English, Higgins, Sandford, Ridley and Baldry.

Royal Navy-Crocker; Beard and Mosa; Hughes, McGuire and Lowe; Baxter, Rose, Cannell, Slavin and Wearmouth.

The charity football match between the Army and the Royal Navy in the Kotewall Cup Competition at Causeway Bay yesterday afternoon brought the local soccer season to an official close for another six months. The Army who had already beaten South China, the only competitors in this newly organised competition, won from the Navy by five goals to two and at the conclusion of the match Ridley received the Cup from Mrs. Kote- wall while members of the winning team were handed small cups as souvenirs.

Prior to the commencement of the, match the teams were prevented to Commodore C. G. Sedgwick.

The heavy rain of the early after-1 noon, brief though it was, was auf- ficient to make the ground slippery. and prevent the players from giving of their best, with the result that the standard was not as high as it would otherwise have been,

Spinner, particularly during the South Chinn "A":-Wong Wing: Li Tin-ean and La Mau; Lrung In-early stages of the game, gave way chau, Leung Wing-chiu and Lee Kwak-wai; Tso Kwai-shing, Chan Tak-fal, to robust frothall and many promising?!

movementa were nulfed by the con Fung King-cheung, Tam Kong-pak and Li Shek-ynu.

ditions. The players had all their Rest of the Lengue:-Rowlanda; Mak Siu-hon and C. Pile; L. G. Robert-wark cut out to keep a pass away san. Meliuire, and Lal Kwok-chlu; T. Pile, G. Moss. A. G. Howe, Ridings from an opponent, the wet state of the and B. 1. Bickford.

Kround making ballz contral nif- feulty.

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of

in

During the opening half the Army) forwards were not the dangerous furre that they subsequently proved to be and they were somewhat fortunate to

for Bakiry, who was responsible for]

the point, there was rarely a nun who

DRAKE'S GOAL RECORD

DEBUT OF ROGERS WITH ARSENAL

BOROUGH'S BLACK FRIDAY

B, CHARLES BUCHAN

London, April 20.

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Opposing playera in Saturday's the Hongkong Football match Club Ground endeavouring to reach

Men Cheung).

the ball with their heads. (Photo:

MIXED DOUBLES TENNIS

BIG LEAGUE BASEBALL MATCHES

RAIN INTERFERES WITH TIES

TOP NATIONAL TEAMS WIN

New York, May 12. Baseball matches in the United States continue to be Interfered with by rain and to-day thres American League fixtures had to be postponed.

The National League programme was fulfilled, the four top teams all winning at the expense of the bottom clubs,

Results as cabled by Reuter follow:

NATIONAL LEAGUE

League Fixtures Start Pittsburgh

This Afternoon

(By "Sagax")

A start will be made this after- noon in the annual lawn tennis league competitions and as Inst year, matches are to be played on week days only.

Brooklyn

R.

II. E

1 2

Now York

Cincinnati

3 D

2.

4

1.1 2

St. Loula

10 16

2

Philadelphin

8 16

12

1 7

Chicago Boston

Boston

AMERICAN LEAGUE

K. I. E.

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To-day the mixed doubles teams St. Louis will take the courts and although

The matches Washington Sena- only three clubs have entered for

Lors v. Cleveland Indiana, Now the Dunlop Shield there are again York Giants v. Detroit Tigers and Your teams, the Kowloon C. Philadelphia Athletics. Chicago jhaving signified their intention to White Sox were postponed on ac- feld a second combination in the count of rain.

place of the Ladies' Recreation Club

There have been changes in the "A" and "D" Division fixtures)

I understand that the South

Lawn Bowls Contests

PAIRS FIXTURES FOR TO-DAY

Minus the services of such stalwarts as Gosano, B. Gosano, A. S. Bliss, G. Rodger and A. Ward, the Rest of the League suffered defeat at the hands the Champions, South China "A", by the odd goal have scored the only gont of the hair. three on the Club ground on Saturday afternoon. InCombination was Incking and except spite of the extreme heat there was a moderate crowd

It was Black Friday, not Good owing to the withdrawal from the of spectators in the stands, and the hillside. "granduked as though, he was likely to

prove a menace to the Navy defence. Friday, as far as Middlesbrough Senior Division of the South stand". The game was keenly contested throughout, Baldry was, neglected by the Nuvy|

concerned. They were China Athletic Association, and TIE Council of the Hongkong Fout both goals undergoing very narrow escapes.

defenders throughout the match and were he and Ridley, who improved after overplayed by a much superior the admission of the Kowloon The deficiencies in the Rest team concentrated their attacks from the the Interval to take the principal team, who, in sending the North-Indian Tennis Club into the newly wern made up by C. Pile, T. Pile, right wing, where To Kwai-ahlug honours of the match; formed a prac-erners well into the relegation formed fourth division. Lai Kwok-chiu, Rowlands and Ridings, sent in some lovely centres,

tically unstoppable left flunk once the) This plan did not work with great ball was sent down the wing. Iturbesi shoals, alo took a decided step to China A. A. have found it impos- Among those present to witness the

were the Hon. Sir Thomas success for most of Tro's centres were McGuire and Beard did not devete wards the retention of the Firstsible to raise the senior team they Southorn and Lady Southern, who dis- nipped in the bud by Chris Pile or much attention to the Army left wing Division championship.

had intended owing to some of tributed the Junior and Senior League Mnk Stu-hon before the ball could and many of the openings were made; There can be little hope of Middles-their members wishing to play for trophies t the conclusion of the reach the head of Tam Kong-pak.

(By "Sagax") by Baldry and Ridley, Sandford im brough retaining their present status senior game.

McGuire, of the Navy, was not at proved as the game progressed and unless they show a considerable im- the Chinese Recreation Club. RESERVES SHOW UP

In the Mixed Doubles Lengua his best in the pivotal position, and inspired bis forwards with more con- provement at half-back, the most vital

Seven more matches are down for that they had been left to Jato in Tommy Pile, on the right wing, consequently the Rest forwards, Adence than during the opening stages: the season.

There is, of course, Lob Bunny Bickford, on the left wing, and especially Albert Howe, suffered in when one or two absolutely open pals part of the side. There they wore this afternoon the Kowloon C. C. decision in the first round of the

hopelessly out-minsoeuvred dy the "A" team entertain the U. S. R. C. Opon Lawn Bowls Pairs Champion much football crammed into aix Ridinge, brought in at the last minute mensely from lack of good passes. were misscil.

clever Arsenal forwards, who at times while the Chinese R. C. receive a ship this afternoon. It is expected months in Hongkong but that in anat inside-left, individually were good. Howe was unable to get going for this Higgins and English were not as practically as they pleased.

visit from the Kowloon C. C. "p" that the preliminary round matches other question and use which might Bickford sending in some splendid reason and also. for the reason that feet footed as their left wing for- Griffiths could make nothing of the side.

will be all concluded by to-morrow. well be taken up by the organisers high passen which the

There are no matches of outstand. Interport Moss, at inside-right, bungled many wards but they put in some good work) dashing Drake, a hyely leader much next season.

ing interest, with the game between centre-forward, however, l not efforts and miserably lacked under and constantly worried Moss, who, too fast for lin. Baxter, the utility make the noul of."

-standing with-Howe,

W. E.-Hollands and E. G. Post and however;- was-equal-to-almost-every

M. J. Medina and move by the Army forwards, lle man who has played in nine different THE absence of Chinese

Of the Chinese team. Fung King:

J. Cavanagh positions in the side, generally wan- played a sound game at back but dered into the centre, leaving the

being the best of the bunch. This fie fans were due to two reasons: cheung led his forwards with good

received little support from the men Arsenal right wing unlimited scope, (1) the absence of the Chinese team bali distribution, but

ture will be played on the Hongkong in front of him.

and the deliberate Brown was often!

Football Club Green. from the Causeway Bay match and

left standing by the quick moves of (2) the presence of the Chinese team

the opposition.

ITTLE doubt can remain that the hent has had a lot to do with the small attendances at the recent tharity matches and it won a pity

football

his shooting when in front of goal was faulty. Of the other forwarde, the most danger-

in a match at Caroline Hill where a ous was Tao Kwabaling while Chan

aldo of Chinese from Swatow were Tak-fai called for a bit of watching

being entertained.

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Athletic Association to

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understood,

with his nippy passing.

HAMPSHIRE CRICKET

Batting Stronger than Bowling

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A GREAT TRIO

CANNELL CONSISTENT

Swain and Steele worked hard in) the Army dufence and had their work lightened by a destructive half back In striking contrast, the Arsenal line, while Rowlands, in goal, brought half-back were much too good for the great extent, held the Navy forwards; jugated Camsell, although this clever

forwards. Roberts down to two goals.

centre-forward often showed skilful (Continued on Page 9.)

(Continued on Page 9.)

The half-back trio, Leung In-chan, Leung Wing-chiu and Lee Kwok-wai, VERTURES, · it in

Hampshire have a fair number were made to the South China worked well, with Leung keeping re-

off many brilliant saves and, to a Borough stage their markably cool even when under heavy of amateurs available, namely, match against Swatow Rt Causeway pressure, At times he simply walked W. G., Lowndes (captain), R. H. Bay as a preliminary to the Kotowall about with the ball at his feet and Moore, A. E. G. Baring, E. H.

the kirked with the utmost leisure." Cup Competition contest but

Li Tin-sang and Luu Alau once Cadogan, A. K. Judd, who is Chinese wäre reluctant to transfer the Axture.

again were rock like in the last line home on leave from Nigeria, and of defence but Wong Wing appeared A. L. Hosie, now on his way from SOUTH China fielded a second team at my Tile and again India.

against Swalow but the visitors the crossbar and rebounded into play: from America last month; there are

he was beaten by shots that struck,

Lord Tennyson was expected back pleasing display

The Champlons -led nt the interval lost by the odd goal in five. Those by a goal to nil and the final score also C. G. A. Paris, A. M. Lee, who who watched the match How the was 2-1 in their favour.

should be in the running for a "Blue"

RAVA

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Toturn to local football

and only

Chan Tak-

of Leung ni netted both goals while Howe lence, now a cadet at Chatham.

nt Oxford the year, and J, R. Raw- Yuk-tong, a former Hongkong Inter-scores for the Rest from a good puss

by Bickford.

porter.

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EUNG frst played for Hongkung against Shanghal in 1023 when he filled. the left half position while In 1925 he was seen at right half.

HOME

FOOTBALL

London, May 11. A Jubilee Boccer match between the Football League and a combined Welsh-Irish eleven resulted in a win for the former by 10-2. The Foot- ball Leagua lod d-1 at half-time.

The match was played at Goodison Park, Evarton-Reuter.

All the professionals are available MAK SIU-HON SHINES

Mend, Arnold, Boyes, Hernun, Me- Corkel, Creese, Pothecary, The hero of the match was Mak Drake, and Budd. Kennedy will be Fil. Siu-hon, of the Chinese Athletle senior greatly missed, he is now the cricket team, who played a magnificent and coach at Cheltenham, G. Brown is untiring game at right back for the on the first-class umpires' list. Rest. He and Rowlands in goal bore the brunt of most of the defence work well; but the

The batting strength prominen when the pressure of the Chinese for saniewhat expensive. Hill, a young bowling may prove wards was at its height.

medium-pace right-hander, may deve Robertson (Club), at right half, lop: anyhow, he will get his chance. had a hard day's work marking. Tom If Baring and Cadogan could appear Kong-pak and Shek-you and he oftener the attack would be greatly came through with flying colours. strengthened. The tricky work of Tam did not worry Robertson who proved himself more has been engaged for two weeks to Bowley, the farmer Sussex player, than equal to the head-work expert's get the players fit. This is wiles. The Englishman gave Li very departure for Hampshire. All the little scope for good work on the left counties will be met, except Warwick- wing and knowing this, the. Chinesa shire.

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GREAT SHOTS IN GOLF DESCRIBED

WIZARDRY OF VIC GHEZZI

ACCURACY IN PUTTING

ADVICE TO THE INEXPERIENCED

A NEW SERIES OF GOLF ARTICLES BY ART KRENZ

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150 yards long, the lanky profes- sional of Dean, N. J., had whittled away at Revolta's lead until he was within striking distance. With a No. 7 iron, he laid the ball on the green 18 feet from the cup. Dis- playing the patting touch that had gained second place in the Call- fornin Open, he sank the pult for a birdie two to pick up another stroke.

the fast fading Revolta, who, on the tenth hole, looked like a sure winner.

If it hadn't been for a driving rain that started on the fifteenth hole during the International Ghezz! barely missed another Four-Ball matches at Miami, birdie on the sixteenth, slowing up the greens, Vic Ho birdied the seventeenth, and Ghezzi and Willie Klein might finished with a 71 to tie Revolta. have been victorious over the In the playoff the next day, Rovolta eventual winners, Johnny Re-stroking, and succumbed by the saw too much of Ghezzi's keen. volta and Henry Picard.

• score of 78-75. Ghezzi was displaying the same "It was wizardry that defeated Revolta straightened out my putting." de

Clarence Clark who just a few weeks previous in the clares. Ghezzi. "He advised me to Los Angeles Open.

It was Chezzi'e putting that con- instead of taking the club back break my wrist in the backswing, sistently pulled him out of the hole with an arm movement.

In the Southern California tourna-

ment. At the end of the first nino "In putting. I would advise the holes of the final round, Ghozzi player to get the line, keep the head trailed Revolta by four.

still, and not think of stroking the' alrokes. Fow gavo much heed to the patient-ball, but of hitting it. The putter ly plodding Ghezzi, who was hit should be worked like a pendulum. ting the ball far and putting with The face should be closed in the brilliant confidence.

backswing, yet the blade should be Coming to the Afteenth, about kont at right angles to the hole at

all timos."

PETERSEN FIGHT

MEETING NEUSEL IN JUNE

The following is to-day's pro- granime:

P. Cullen

J. J. Whyte

C. J. Techst

Y J. W. M. Brown {Club de Recrekr Green)

L. 3. Sitra

W. Ward' EE. A. Alum

V A. Klieboli (Civil Service C. C. Green)

A. Roeck

London, April 20. Jack Petersen and Walter Neusel will have their return. V. Field match (15 rounds) at Wembley in June.

*

$. J. Haughton - Battina

Kowloon Duck Gen)

• J. C. Itmowis

(Kawin C. C. Green) ·

G. C. Mona W. Glendenning C. C. Green)

M. Omar

v M. J. Henderson

(Cralengower

| I. E. Hennan 8. A. Bright, The German flew from Paris to Landon on Thursday and signed. Morrbon the contract for a contest which 3. M. Mitel should be one of the biggest fistic events of the year. Mr. C. B. c. a. Bla Thomas will be the referee. He P. X. M. da Silva K. M. Omar

(Police R. C. Green) His a Welshman, but the German

boxer wished him to offkiate, and | W. 5. Hullarıda

M. J. Macina E. G. Pust this was agreed to.

* J. Cavanagh Honakona F. C. Green)

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