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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

MONDAY, JANUARY 20,

1936.

COLONY'S BEST INTERPORT TEAM FOR YEARS Dazzling Display In Practice Match Against Rest

Fine Understanding

LEE WAI-TONG IS GODSEND

TO THE TEAM

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Inspiring Pivotal Game By Beltrao

Interport XI

(By "Veritas").

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7 Rest Interport XI: Rodger: Swain and C. Pile; Leung Wing-chul,. Belirae and Lee Kwok-wai: B. Gozano, Leonard, Lee Wai-tong, Talbot, and-Bickford.

Heat: Rowlands; 19 and Wolverson; Bliss, Wong Mee-shum, and Evghe; Baxter, Ward, Elliott, Crowford and Ridings.

It only needed this game to confirm the im- pression that the Hongkong Interport football team this year is one of the finest over to visit Shanghai. One could be excused ́an exultant fooling when leaving the Navy ground on Satur- day for many yoars have passed sinco a nominat- od Colony team has given such a worthy account of itself in a practice match preceding the Inter- port.

..

If the team had been playing fogether for the past few months it is doubtful whether the play- ers would have blended better; and what is most significant, they were only at half speed. They showed that 100 per cent, effectiveness is the outcome of an intelligent mixture of co-ordina- tion and individualism.

BELTRAO SCINTILLATES

LEAGUE FOOTBALL

TOO MANY

FOULS

CAROLINE HILL INCIDENTS

PLAYER SENT OFF

(By "Crossbar”)

S. C. "B" 4 R. A. Lyemun 2

5. China "B":--Pau Ku-ping: Leung In-chan and Yu Hing-yuen; Wah

iling. Lim Tak-po and Lve Ka Yeung Shul-yick, Lai Shul-wing, Ng o-kul, Chouk Shek-kam, and Henry

Young.

Royal Artillery:-Mackrill; Hug- gins and Clancey; Taylor, Morran and Fisher; Nash, Rivers, Brown,

Reproduction of this called upon to make daring clearances Edmunds, and Sparks. form on Friday next al direct from the kick. most certainly means the retention of the Interport trophy,

Beltrno at centre-half completely Justified the pleasant things which have been said and written about him The Rest constituted a strong side, thle nenon. He dominated the mid- but the Colony eleven treated them as field exchanges, continually checking though they were merely a third divi-the Rest's inside trio single-handed Blen outfit. They were yards faster and then carrying the bail well into

The wing halves both played' well within themselves, Leung Wing-chui was at fault in his positioning in the

There was an irritating num- ber of fouls and an unnecessary amount of hard feeling in this game played at Caroline Hill yesterday. Tho

culminating

point was signalled when Huggins, Artillery right back, received marching orders from

(Beitrag and Pile in particular) and the opposition territory before making the referee. It happened but] were never at a loss what next to do fa clever pass.

a fow minutes before the end. with the ball.

It la s

s rare stroke of good fortune

South Chinn were perhaps a Hitle that Leu Wal-tong is able to make the warly stages of the game and allowed lucky to get away with both paints. trip. Ils presence in the forward

means the difference between a Ridings far too much room is intel They plled on two rapid goals in the lino

Lee Wai-tong pointed very good and a fairly good attack. to operate.

Quite apart from his goal-scoring thin out to him and thereafter Lounge last few kicks of the game, one propensities while Lee in there to feed obtained full measure of his opponent being a penalty.. his wingers with those peachy lateral and was never in difficulties.. passer the Colony attack must remain one of the most dangerous ever con fronted by Shanghai,

RIGHT WING SUCCESS Talbot on Saturday also played wizardly football, but I was expecially delighted with the able; manner in

The Artillery set the for

pace

ALL READY AND SMILING:—Hongkong's Interport football team, with réserves and officinis, photographed before Saturday's practice match. Reading from left to right they are (standing)—M. Raition (Manager); Wong Mér chun, Yeung, Wing chui, Swain, Bliss, Rodger, Baltras, Pile, Leo Kwok- wai, Hill and S. Strange (Trainer), Kneelingi-Goiano, Leonard, Lee Wai-tong, Talbot and Bickford. (Photo: Mee Cheung).

Interporters Farewelled

Confident And Full Of Optimism

LEE WAI-TONG DEFINITELY TO

PLAY CENTRE-FORWARD

With the players all making handsome promises to score lots of goals and return with the spoils of victory, Hong- kong's Interport football team well- took leave of many wishers on the mv. Victoria last evening and sailed for Shanghai. On Friday at the Canidrome they will defend the Telegraph Cup.

Saturday's successful practice match had stimulated lots of confidence and enthusiasm and all fourteen players, not to men- tion Manager Manning Railton

(By "Veritus")..

Our Daily Golf Hint

Try to standardise your game, and keep the conditions as nearly as you can uniform." In especial, play constantly with the same make of ball- R. S. Wayland.

LAWN TENNIS

and Trainer Sydney Strange dis-MIXED DOUBLES when five cussed the team's chances with

optimism.

Lee Kwok-wn played precise foot- ball, and accomplished it in such a most of the game and quiet manner that one was inclined to minutes from the end they were shar- jose sight of the value of his work. ing four goals the position in no way Swain and Chris life allayed all fiattered them. Then the defence feelings of doubt by some magnill went to bits and the Lyemenets said point which thay de- cent defending. Pile's lightning goodbye to interceptions were beautifully timed served and badly needed, and executed with a confidence born of ability. Swain was very impres-)

which Leonard and Gosano Rettledive in the manner in which he posi

down to a right wing combination.

When the team was first announced Hoveral competent observers hinted

Ankl

Nevertheless he made bold to say "It is very good leam and I am Eure we can win if we all play up to form."

TOURNAMENT

ENJOYABLE EVENT AT K. C. C.

Nine Badminton Matches

THIS WEEK'S BIG PROGRAMME

(By "Veritas").

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One badminten match in the men's doubles division is arranged for this vening, when at St. Andrew's Church Hall the Saints "D" team will enter- tain Victoria Recreation Club.

The V.R.C. will be represented by:

HOCKEY INTERPORT XI LEAVES

CHEERFUL AND HOPEFUL

MANY FRIENDS AT BOATSIDE

(By "Veritus").

The Hongkong ladies Inter- port hockey team was the cen tre of an admiring crowd of friends on the m.v. Victorin last evening who gathered to wish the Colony's players bon voyage and the beat of luck in their quest to retain the "White" Shield.

A) the players were in good spirits, and although recognising, hey have an impositi task ahead, were not fearful regarding the out- zame of the test,

This is the first time in history that a Jalas' hockey team to repre- sent the Colony has visited Shanghai and all members of the team are ex- citedly looking forward to the ex- per.enes.

is generally felt that it is a strong and worthy team, and although arcumstances have prevent- ed one or two of the Colony's best players from making the trip, the combination which will do

duly

CERTAIN THE WILL BRING IT BACK

HONGKONG INTERPORTERS INSURE WHITE SHIELD

The Hongkong ladies are confident they will return with the "White". Shield after the Interport hockey match with Shanghai.

To prove this they have insured the Shield in anti- cipation of its coming back to the Colony, a twelve months' policy being taken out before the team salled yesterday,

against Shanghai Je expiotal to give a worthy account of itauif.

When the Victoria moved out of The Kowloon wharf last-might chcers- were raised for the team, while promises were hurled from the docka bring the Interpart shield back to longkong.

INTERPORT

C.N. da Silva and S.A. Rumah RUGBY XV

M.DI. de V. Soares and J.A. de V. Soares, P.B. Allam und E. Alves, The Kowloon Cricket Club

St. Andrew's expect to field their regular combination with the excep mixed doubles tennis tourna- tion of A.S. liss, who has left for ment yesterday took the form Shanghai,

of a match between “A” and

V.R.C. AKO engaged in

another

SELECTED

Following the trial match on the

Leo Wai-tong was a little more re- served. lie was well satisfied with the team's showing against the Rest but said he was still keen on the IMPROVEMENT ·

players getting together at a round- table conferenci to discHBS The losers gave E

the Interport greatly in- finalles tactics for tioned himself and only once was he proved account of themselves and on match. beaten outright for the ball.

bolleve The two worked together with effec. such form it is difficult to that it might be wiser to play Lee tive harmony and understanding and they could boast such a poor league

record. The forwards wero energetic. Wai-tong at inside right and Leonard they have only to play like this in and enterprising and the Chinese at centre-forward, but I think this Shanghai to put defeat for Hongkong were often left bewildered. Ita: the

“B” teams of six couples a 'side. match lo-morrow when they visit Hongkong F.C. ground on Saturday, game established the fact that the out of the question.

team lacked balance and the detenge

The matches, however, we University to meet Eliot Hall "A", the Hongkong Rugby Selectors choas. present constitution of the attack

"BEST TEAM FOR YEARS" was never too confident, although it needs no alteration.

played on a sliding handicap while Kowloon Tong are at home to covered glaring mistakes by robust Talbot wisely restrained his. In

Captain E. Hague, F.A. official who

scale with a back mark of owe hoping to earn

Sailors and Soldiers lome and are put South

their first leaguo dividualism to the bare necessity of Rodger was efficient as usual bo tactics which acomod to

was present to bid farewell to the China vanners off their stride.

40 plus 15. players enthusiastically declared "It

points of the season. beating his man before transferring tween the sticks. He had quite

The "A" team won by the narrow Edmunds was the pick of the Gun-is the best team we have sent to either to Bickford or Lee Wal-tong, number of shots to handle, but he

and although I have only seen him play showed a safe pair of hands and when more forward line and scored two Shanghai for years. I am certain we margin of 130 games to 122, and the presented an extra special effort was needed, a few times at inside left I am pre-such as turning a sizzling drive of bravely at ce

while Morton worked shall win and I expect to hear it is six winning ladies were

with silver spoons. pared to bellove that this was the ward's over the bar, and anying a bravely at centre-half. Neither backs by a margin of three gala,"

inspired much confidence although Aucatedisplay he has given in Hong-point blank shot from Crawford, Rod- Clancy was the more reliable of the more cautious but agreed that it was of games they won in brackets, were The contestants, with the number Sydney Strange was somewhat kong,

ker was fully capable of making it. Bickford always made good use of The team as a whole left a profound/wo. Mackrill played well in

the four a team capable of winning. I asked as follows: the ball and an encouraging feature impression. All departments played and had no chance with

him. if he thought positional changes might be mado in the attack with Lee

PROFOUND IMPRESSION

goal

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the following players to represent the Colony against Shanghal on Saturday, January 25-L G. Robertson (Capt.); H. R. McGilchrist, H. C. Meèké, J. Hutchison, C. J. Powell; A. H. R.. WEDNESDAY'S BIG GAME Butcher, J. L. Bonnar; G. S. Cham- bers, J. II. MeElney, M. S. Cumming, On Wednesday Recreio "A" are W. E. Peers, A. F. Walkden, E. Ä. hosts to St. Andrew's "A", while Gammell, E. P. Humphreys, F. J. Me- Chinexo Recreio "B" in what should be a

Recreation Club entertain Gugan.

Reserves.-K. A. Munro, R. H. plend'd match. G.R.C, 'can be ex- Grifiths, S. H. Garrod, J. S. Dunnott pected to win as they are on their and D.. A. Coppin. "A" TEAM

own court and strengthened by the Dr. J. A. R. Solby, the former Scot- of both wingmen was the accuracy of with encouraging confidence, and left aliats which beat him.

inclusion of Gordon Lam.

tish Intornational serum-half, will their dorner kicking. Every time the the firm conviction that noyer before Paa Ka-ping was not up to his Whi-tong and Leonard switching E. Abraham “and Mrs. Stainfield Fira Brienilė, manajan St. John's referee and S. II. Garrod will be the ball fell squarely in front of goal, has a Galany team started an Inter-customary form in the Chinese citadel | places. He replied;

(22), 9. A. Gray and Mas Alison and may find themselves fully ex-Colony linesman, and more than onee Rowlanda "was

(Continued on Papo Dj

and it was an error of judgment on his part which led to the Artillery's

"No! Certainly not! Lee will Mackenzie (28), A. Phillipons and tended

Miss Both Ellot Hall teams are engaged

TRIAL MATCH first goal. He was cleverly covered

pley centre-forward. Leonard was Mrs. Ore (23), M. Pagh and by Leung In-chan and Yu Hing-yuen,

playing to orders on Saturday and Ronnie Allen (24), Mr. Dyer and on Thursday. the zenlors against St.

The re-appearance of the Rev. John while Lin Tak-po necomplished

he adapted himself so well that Mrs. Burke (21), Mr. Simpson and Andrew's "A" and the second string

against St. Andrew's "". Both Roberts, former Welsh International, prodigious amount of work. In the

there is no cause for changes to be Mrs. Reed (12), Total 180.

should win comfortably,

and the outstanding performance of pivotal position,

- made."

As Friday Is Chinese New Year C. J. Powell as left wing three- I asked Lee Wai-tong if he had con--

Day no mixed doubles games have quarter, wore pleasant features of Yeung Shul-yick wan tho out-

J. S. Smith and Miss M. Banker been arranged, and the next pro-Saturday's trial rugby match on the standing attacker, but Ng Po- altered the possibility of auch, a kul, apart

from scoring change and he answered "I shall cer (20), C. E. Watson and irs, Lam-gramme in this division will be on Club ground between the Club and the

mert (25), Mr. and Mrs. L. Kirby January 31,

The Club won by two reals) forward. On the whole the Chinese! if things do not go right it is posal-(2) Jack and Mrs. Kulls (10) Ono match in the ladies doubles penalty goal and two tries (10 points) vital goal did little of note at centre- tainly start off at centre-forward, bul

A. Nissim and Mrs. Hyde-Lay (18), division is scheduled for this week, scorod by Peers (penalty), Powell, attack was rather ragged and their blo we shall change."

H. Burson and Kella (15).

the two Recreio teams boing duo to | Hutchison (McElney converting)' and"] football did not attain the usual

meet to-morrow,

Powell Parrn converting); against standard.

Here is the complete programme the Navy's goni and try (eight paints), for the week.

Preece and Munro scoring and Thomas, converting.

Rowlands making one of those typical "criokot ball' catches for which ha la famous. This was an exciting moment in 'Saturday's match showing Leonard unsuccessfully charging the goalkeeper with - Walvorsen (left back) keeping a walchful eye on things. (Photo:

Ma Cheung).

TWICE EQUALISED

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"D" TEAM

Incidentally if the Interport is won, the same team will play against the Shanghal Chinese XI on January 20, while the three reserves, Wong Meebination in the Interport game.

Lee Wai-long seems to think that Lal Shia-wing put the Chinese shun, G..Hill and A. S. Bliss will bo ahead after ten minutes but Edmunds introduced into the team for the third the chief need of the defonce is im- equalised when he shot into an empty game against the Combined Foreign that Pile and Swain should avoid the proved positional play. He is anxious not. South China returned to the XI. attack and Yeung · Shul-yick scored. vory cloverly only to seo Edmunds lovel the scores a minute 'later with

a

.......... POSITIONAL DEFENSIVE:

square formation expecially as Del trao is so keen to keep up with the A PLAYS to play well forward and it

Launches therefore advising. 10 a glorious drive from nearly 20 yards, 1.- The game-rempived itself into

Bernie Gosano, Colony right winger fairly certain that they will adopt succession of infringements and the sald he thought they could anticipate the plan of the two backs covering the second half was unworthy of both the result with some confidence. centre of the field with the wing teams. The score remained at two- Thoir biggest disadvantage might be halves concentrating on the Shanghal all until five minutes from tho and the weather. They did not mind a wingers. when Ng Po-kit slipped between the heavy ground, he added. Personally

backs and put South China ahead and he preferred it as did Lee Wai-tong All of the players reported them. then with a minute to go Huggins and others. He considered that Leo selves tit and everyone exuded cheer- fouled badly, was sent off, and hard made an excellent partner andy fulness and optimism. If this counts. Young Shui-yick netted with a powers there was very reason to believe they for anything Hongkong has as good as ful drive from the spot kick.".

would settle down into a good "com-l won.

MEN'S DOUBLES TO NIGHT

St. Andrew's “B”* v. V.R:G

-TUESDAY:

Kowloon Tong Y, S. and S. Home Eliot Hall "A" v. V.R.C.

WEDNESDAY

Reercio "A" v. St. Andrew's "A"

Chinese R.C.-Y. Recreio "D" Fire Brigade. St. John's

THURSDAY

St. Andrew's "D" T. Eliot Hinli "B"

Navy,

C.. J. Powell distinguished himself by two excellent rons and Hatchison. got away twice in fine style. Procce;" at the base of the Navy scrum, work- ed, hard.

~EVANE BOLT Maye forward; Ind his carter stopped before the interval by

nasty kick on the head which neces | xitated his- withdrawing from the

game.

و به را با جماید به

Ellot Hall “A” v. St Andrew's “A”

LADIES DOUBLES

Réerelo "A

TUESDAY.

7. Recreio "1"