1935-09-26 — Page 9

RIFLE SHOOTING IN HONGKONG

GOOD RESULTS AT LOCAL MEETING

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SUCCESSFUL YEAR

Annual General Meeting

Of Civil Service

to

Additiona and amendments Rules and By-Laws were passed at the 31st Annual General Meeting of the Hongkong Civil Service Cricket

afternoon nt Happy Valley. The meeting was presided over by Mr. G. R.Sayer.

MAXIMUM SCORE club held at the Pavillon yesterday

AT 200 YARDS

In spite of the inclement weather which wa experienced yesterday, nearly 40 mombora of the Assocha tlon took part in the Wednesday afternoon spoon and practice shoot on the Army ranges at Kowloon.

In moving the adoption of the vo- poris and accounts for the past year Mr. Suyer said that the work was very similar to what it had been in the past and sakd that it was patchy Although the rain was continuous, bright patches. The library, he was in part and, counterbalanced by some and was at times so heavy ns to cause sorry to say, is in a bad way, having extremely poor visibilty, the scoring, been invaded by worms, but, on the on the whole was higher than that of other hand, the addition of a billiard a week ago, while a further pleasing table will be a financial acquisition feature was an increase in the nuin-to the Club in two months' time, while ber of competitors who were using the whilst drives, which were so ably the S. R. (b) rifle.

organised, proved a financial success, S. I. M. Sheen, of the 1st Battalion,

Before the motion was moved Str. the Lincolnshire Regiment, Jin Sayer asked the Treasurer Mr. tinguished himself by putting all his Maughan to enlighten the gathering shots at 200 yards, into the bull's-eye, on the financial side of the report. which, considering the weather con

lltions obtaining, the constantly changing wind, and the fact that the bull is only 6 inches in diameter at this particular

one.

minkes this

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1035.

HOME SOCCER PROSPECTS

NO. 35 ALDERSHOT

STRONGEST. CLUB HAVE HAD

(By Charles Buchan)

Mr. Angus Seed, the popular manager of Alderaliot Town FC says that he has never felt greater confidence in the future of his team. The reason for this lies in the fact that the club are facing the approaching season with what is probably the strongest term the Town has ever had.

LONG DISTANCE

SWIMMING

IN THE THAMES

A 17-YEAR-OLD GIRL WINS

KEW TO PUTNEY

FIFTEEN TO

MEET THE ALL BLACKS

www

ANXIOUS PERIOD FOR SELECTORS

NO EXCEPTIONAL TALENT

(By H. B. T. WAKELAM)

It may be that the recent break

(By W. J. Howcroft)

London, Sept. 2.

Sheila Seventeen-year-old Browning, of Newport, gave, a remarkable display of stamina on Saturday when she won the wo- men's long-distance champion- ship for the second year in suc in the weather has caused people Mrs. Irene Milton, cession, defeating the Canadian, to become more "football mind- Brighton junior, Betty House, in how often one is asked, even so the ed," for it is really astonishing

easy fashion.

early, the question, "How do you think we shall fare against the New Zealanders?"

and

When the Welsh girl dived in at It is hoped that the long-felt need Kew Bridge she started off at a de- for goal-getting forwards will be cldedly fast rhythm, showing 36 arm Mr. Maughan stated that the club remedied by the inclusion of Ox-strokes per minute, but, more remark to answer. A few years ago, if The question la extremely dimeult had bad a successful year,

the same proft was not large but nevertheless castle) and Love (Scottish inter- tempo of her stroke throughout, and asked

Theberry (Reading), Shankley (New-able still, she did not change the

thing. It was was satisfactory.

she travelled down the finishing possible to jot down at once the Mr. Burling eulogised the good national from Aberdeen).

stretch achievenient any meritorioits work of the Treasurer,

The wing half-backs have been netly the same rhythm as she started be almost certain to play for Eng- nt Putney swimming at ex-names of 10 or 12 mon who would The following officers were elected. strengthened by securing the ser-When the ten starters picked up the land in any representative game The first week-end shoot of the

President. Mr. G. R. Sayer. vices of John Hughes (Newcastle) pilot boats at the quarter-mile mark, provided that they were it, but Association will take place on the Chairman Mr. A. O, Braun. Hon. and Whitworth (Barnsley), while Mrs. Milten was just in front, but ut recently, with the rise in the general Naval Range at Stonecuttern Secretary, Mr. J. Deakin on the old defence, which was con- Chlawick Bridge Miss Browning had standard of play in first-class club Saturday afternoon, when a very Treasurer.-M. B3. E. Maugann sidered to be one of the strongest drawn level, and from this point she Rugby, exceptional talent has been large attendance is expected,

Cricket Representative:-- Mr. Ji- F. Tho following are the leading MacGowns. Tennis Representative, In the Division, has been retained. drew steadily and despite repeated hard to find, and the job of the were made in the Spun crate Mr. J. E. Bendall. Lawn Bowls Re- The goal has been rendered even effort by r

Stiks House was another who main-selectors has in consequence become tico Shool Competition fred on the

presentative. Mr. F. J. Jones. more unassailable by the inclusiontained a uniform pree throughout, and more difficult. Army Range yesterday.

Hilliard Representative. Mr. P. E. of Iceton (Fulham). List of men she certainly made The conditions are seven shots and Knight, Grounds.-J. R. Carr, Hon. engaged:

promising debut To draw a parallel from cricket, bee first nationl one aighting shot at 200 yards, 500 Bar Convenor.-Mr. J. Purvis, Hon.

test. Min which seems to be in much the anme Goalkeepers: Robb and feetan. yards, and 100 yards with a highrat Auditors-Mr. W. J. Burling and C.

Browning was a matter of 12 seconds state, no fewer than 20 men were Backs: possible score of 105 points. Riiles S.J. Tacchi, Cricket Capinin (First McDougall,

Wade, Sheppard and lower than last year, but this was named for the five Testa against K. (a) and S, R. (b). were used,

Accounted for by a head wind and a South Africa this summar-almost Eleven) B. C. K. Hawkins; Vice- The scores are given for the respec-

Half-backs: Gerrard, Hughes, decidedly slow running Ulde. tive distances: S. R. (b) Rifles S. 1. Captain, A. Baker, Cricket Captain

There no doubt that Miss Brown- three XI.'s. Proportionately this (Second Eleven) H. F. Westlake. Summerbee, Whitworth, Cameron. M. Sheen, 35,31,28-04

Satur. would mean 40 names in the Rugby (spoon);

Forwards: Williams, Lutterlock, than when she won her title

was-n better swimmer 011 Vice-Captain. H. D. Ling. Messra, S.

game, which seems a Nttle R.Q.M.S. Ottley J, 32,30,30-92; Lt. E. Alderman and F, W. Bradley were Oakes Temple. Love. Berlyn R.N., 30,29,28-87; 1./Sxt.

year ago. She

was then unknown whelming, but which, on last year's 27,32,28-87;

elected to serve on the General Com- Proud, Shankley, Tinklin. Am/Sgt. mittee.

outside her own area, and there was showing, was very nearly correct, During the close season many an Impression that her easy win was

was in England, at any rate. improvements have been carried out due to good piloting and the luck of on the ground itself, and it will the fldeway. Her triumph on Satur-

ANXIOUS PERIOD accommodate an extra 4,000 specta day proved that she is an exceptional What is the solution? What are particularly bright the Selection Committee, Messrs. future. All the starters completed | Daniell, Oakes, Prentice, Coverdale, the course and qualified for a stand- and Lowe to aim at during the ard certificate for finishing within ten anxious building up and eliminating minutes of the winner.

Todd

27,22,21-70.

8. R (b) rides.-Cpl. 23.31,31-86 (spoon);

Mr. G. R. Sayer's proposal that $50 Cheshire, should be given by the Giub to the L/Cpl. Children's Playground Association, Peters, 29,31,24-84 (spoon) was unanimously approved. L/Sgt. Clarke. E., 26,30,26–81; 3. I,

M. Jones, 26,30,23-79; Cpl. Powell, -71; Pus. Ferguson, 28,20,24-70; 10,29,26-74; Pte. Newnham, 20,24,23 8. 1. M. Le Poidevin, 21,23,23-07; -73; C. Q. M. S. Cheetham, 23,25,23, L/Cpl. Purt, 24,18,23--05.

KING'S

OPENING

tors in comfort.

Oxberry day than

A cinder track tayer with hus also been constructed, which should prove of considerable bene. fit to the players,

Although the club has lost the services of Harry Wilson who has rone to Blackpool as head trainer, Middleton, the oldest servant of the

should prove a more than capable Buccessor.

TO-MORROW [club, and captain for many years,

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CORRESPONDENCE

Accommodation At Soccer Matches

over-

period, which must begin almost at once? By the time the big match is staged, the Tourists, through constant association, will assuredly have turned themselves into a real team in every sense of the word, so that the first thing we must nim at in reply must surely be com- bination.

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NO. 36-NEWPORT

Sir,As the football season is Inst The chief obstacle in arriving at Newport County begin a new approaching, being a football on this Ideal of Rugby fies in inter- lease of life under the management thusiast myself, I should like to bring club, county, and territorial jealousy of Mr. Louis Page, who took Yeovil to the notice, through your esteemed and prejudice. If that brilliant into the third round of the Cup and its naliated Clubs the detestable, the side his partner and close asso- columns, of the Football Association Western X. carries with him into tourney last season, and several practice of rushing the gate for ad. new directors.

mission to what is known as the Un- ciate Y, Northern or Southern dis- The side opens the season with covered Stands in local football fields, tricts will cavil because their own better prospects than for many This

scandalous clamouring for ad- man Z is excluded. If we are even years, and the eleven should give missio undoubtedly keeps away many te hape to win, we must this season, a good account of themselves.

especial at any rate, lay aside these jeal respectable Somerton Park accommodation is afford to pay for the more expensive matter!), and be content to back

ly those of the weaker sex, who cannot ansles and prejudices (no heing extended and improved. The seats in the Covered Stands. And, be-up our chosen selectors to the ut ground will hold 26,000, and in the aides being responsible for many must. case of Cup games the number can be increased to 30,000,

Goalkeepers: Briggs (Swindon), Williamson.

Full backs: Kelso (Port Vale) E. Jenkins (Bristol City).

have

ensy

quarrel which may easily develop into free-for-all, It has a most undesir able paychological

Folkestone the crowd effect on

signed inasmuch as it rouses them, quite in Richardson, right-back from Bos "pite of them which will more than from Crystal Palace.

to a bellicose | combe, and B. Brown, a left-back of mind, frumo

Half-backs: Whitehouse, Davies, box only to be ignited i

Ilkely turn into dangerous powder

1 by the spark of

Craven (Port Vale), Burgess, Helby an incident, when someone's favourite BOWLS MEETING

(Cardiff).

Tho

side is fouled or penalized; and then, Forwards: White (Coventry), lo! wint a conflagration! McKay (Bristol Rovers), Parle (Yeovil), Smith (Bristol Rovers), Haycox, Clarke, Thomas, D. Jones (Spurs)

SPORT

ADVTS.

remedy to this anomalous aspect of our otherwias Excellently entertaining football matches is per- feetly simple. Let the entrance to these Uncovered Stands on certain Grounds, to wit, the II.K.F. Club Ground, the Naval Ground, etc., bel duplicated, and a strong posse of policemen be stationed at these entrances to marshal the crowd into

THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB proper quouen.

Draft Programmes and Entry Forms for the Ninth Extra Race Meeting to be held on Thursday, 10th October, and Saturday, 12th October, 1935 (weather permit ting) may be obtained at the Secretary's Offee, Gloucester Building; the Club House, Happy Valley; the Hong Kong Club; the Sports Club; and the Stables, Shan Kwong Road.

Entries clogo at 12 o'clock NOON on Monday, 30th September, 1935.

By Order,

AT THE PRESIDENT'S

OFFICE TO-DAY

It should be noted that the meeting As- of the Hongkong Lawn Bowls sociation to-day will not be held in the board-room of the South China Morn-

ing Post. Ltd., but will be held in the In the interest of the large nun-offices of the President, Mr. II. Nishi ber of football enthusiasts

in the

The meeting will commence at 6.30 Colony, I am sure the F.A. in con- Pa., the President's office being the Junction with the various Clubs will Sworn Measurer's Office; St. George's matter; for, after all, it is their not fall to take a serious view of the Building, first floor. obligation to see. to the comfort of their supporters without whom the FA and all that as we know to-day would be non-existent..

K. S: L.

J. W. Lee, the Somerset all- Founder, is retiring from first- class cricket to take up an appoint- groundsman and conch to Mill Hil ment almost at once as head

School. He is only 31 years of age, C. B. BROWN, but the opportunity was one he

Secretary: felt he could not resist.

TO-MORROW

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