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Clubhouse Chattor

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

By "Voritas"

Hongkong Badminton

Promises To

Receive Stimulation

IF MEISE AND SPAGNOLETTI

PLAY HERE: SHANGHAI'S CRICKET TEAM

FA. G. Melse and Spagnoletti |

IF

matches

in

of

can be persuaded to mix bad- minton with tennis when they visit the Colony next month. Hongkong followers of the shuttlecock gamo ore assured of a treat hitherto in- experienced. Acknowledged to be the two foremost exponents of the game in the Far East (that is north

and Meise of Mainyn), Spagnoletti, if they agree to give, exhibitions, can do more to encour- age and improve badminton Hongkong than any number practice

between local players. The two Shanghailanders will be in a position to demonstrate the finer points of the game which at present are somewhat hidden mysteries to the majority of our Our enthusiasts would be players. able to pick up a lot of valuable ideas concerning coart craft, tac. ties, foolwork and general technique of stroke production. The Hong-

11 Astoriation, krg Badminton know, is dead keen

geiting 022 Melse and Spagnoletti to give ex- hibitions, and every Tort will be directed towards this eml. The Association is already In communi- ention with Shanghal, and it is hoped that definite news will be available within the next week. All ileal arrangement would be to per-

to suade the visitors play singles match, and to join selected Colony players in doubles. It is also worthy to bear in mind that Shanghai two other prominent badminton exponents will be here at the same time. According to my information Mrs. Burton, who is coming with the Country Club tennis team, is one of the lending Shanghai lady xidminton players, while Forbes is no mean wielder of the racket. It is a pity that Mr. Lionel Kew, another Shanghai exponent, will not be in the Coleny when our northern visitors arrive, otherwise it might have been possi- ble to arrange a Shanghai men's been doubles, which would have most Instructive.

On

Shanghai's Cricket Team THROUGH the exclusive medium

Pat Madar-Matured advice

with

ly matched in batting, bul Shanghai possessing a slightly more

Bridge nitnek. A. varled

T. Shanghai's new wicket-keeper. He; is also a proficient but, though it highly doubtful whether he will be us powerful in this department as was S. R. Kermani, his. predecessor of 1935. Meston, whose selection has been reserved until the last, is Shunghat's one and only fast bowler. Other enndidates for lits position were H. B. Corhran and J, C, Lucas. But apart from Meston, Shanghuni has only medium pace bowlers

And

a couple of spinners. G. Chatterton. who is expected to fill the eleventh place, is arre bat and has made several big scores in club cricket thin chosen he will probably season. open the innings with Stokes, Like their opposite numbers in Hanghong. the Shanghat selectors appear to have task. made a very good job of their

whet and everything is now ret for

should be one of the finest Inter; ?

port matches in the bistory of these Feries between Shanghai and Hong- koná. We are hoping for the best down here, but we do not shut our eyes to the fact that Shanghai Is fielding a very powerful side indeed,

Country Club's Visit

T says much for the enterprise of

Mr. T. G.. Figgls and bis tennis colleagues in Shanghai that Hong- kong will, after all, be given the A. J. Bars, according to reports, is opportunity of welcoming and enter- going to make an excellent stibstilule taining a term from the northern The Hong- as captain, and he will probably have port during next month. the matured advice of Pat Madar, kongt L.T.A. also deserve a word of in who it is anticipated, will be elected, commendation for the manner

b-captain. Contrary to the expec- which they have accepted the ad- ahend Lations of some the Shangha! vances of Mr. Figgs and gone critics, Stokes has been awarded with Analising arrangements for a place.

of the And truth to tell it is, hard visit. The final composition to imagine him being dropped. But Country Club team is a little dis- apparently Stokes lost

very appointing in one respect. sadly during the dest part of the originally hoped that Mrs. Reater- season, and even up to very recently Harris and Mrs, J. Moir, 1935 Inter- was not batting in anything like his porters, would be included, but up

But parently they have been unable to well-known brilliant fashion.

(Continued on Page 9.1 Stokes is a the batsanan and his very presence in the team is capable of lending it that moral support which is so often necessary in a match of an Interport calibry. Besides which he can bowl.

Teams Compared

form

seems that both Shanghai and

DERBY C. BECOME

Hongkong can boast exceptionally LEADERS

of the Telegraph, Hongkong strong batting sides. Shanghai has yesterday learnt what the opposition Barson, Stokes, Booth, Leckle, Par- will be for the cricket Interport in ker. Divecha, Madar, Sevenoaks, and Shanghal next month. Shanghai's if he is selected, Chatterton, as their tearn has been completed, with the chief run-getters, And, according to exception of one player-and he will current form, Bridge and Meston are be u balsman. The impressive fea-good for a few runs. In the batting is the fine, at least, Shanghai do not appear ture of the Shanghal team

thoroughly reliable all- to have to "eorry" a single player. number of rounders which have been chosen. Their attack will chiefly depend on Booth, Divecha,

Parker,

Madar Booth. Leckie, Parker. Stokes a

and Stokes and Leckie are six, and the medium bowlers, and Divecha

is appearance of these players alone is Madar for the spin stuff. Thi sufficient to make Hongkong realise formidable enough, though there is whot they will be up against. that the regret There is general splendid all-rounder; Donald Leach, is not in the team this year, but points to the teams being fairly even

It WOR

HOME FOOTBALL

RESULTS BOURNEMOUTH.

BEATEN

London, Sept. 23. Derby County jumped to the top

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1936.

FAREWELL TO POPULAR POLICE OFFICER AND SPORTSMAN: Inspector Alex- ander of the Hongkong Polico Force, and one of the best all- round sportsmen the P.R.C. has had, left for England on retire- ment last week. This group pic- ture of him with the Police cricket team was specially taken as a memento of his long associa

·tion 'with cricket in Hongkong.. Inspector Alexander is sitting on the right of the Hon. T. H. King, Inspector General of Police.

(Photo: Ming Yuen).

IRISH SOCCER LEAGUE

DEFEATS ENGLISH

SIDE 3-2

If Joe Louis Won't Fight In London Then Maxie Baer Will

TALK OF £15 000 GUARANTEE

Our Daily Golf Hint

Swinging a club is very like beating time to music. We should always remember that.

-Henry Cotton.

FOOTBALL STARTS THIS WEEK

FIXTURE, VENUES AND REFEREES

(By Trevor Wignali)

KEEN

MATCH IN BELFAST

KELLY PERFORMS HAT-TRICK

London Sept. 23.

The Irish Football League gained a fine victory over the English League at Belfast to- day, winning by three goals to

two.

023+

were Several teom changes nounced to the 18,000 spectators. before the ainrt of the match, which was played under excellent condi- tions.

the

Walker of Belfast Celtic displaced Martin, while Read came in for Lamb In goat. The one change in English League side was Bestail of Grimsby for Curter.

were the The English forwards more skilful in the early stages of the gume, and Steel put the visitors two hender after in front with a minutes of play.

Thereafter the Irish defence im- proved, while the forwards opened up their game. Kelly equalised in the 20th minute with a ground shot, und he gave the Irish team the lead from a penalty ten minutes later.

KELLY'S HAT-TRICK

Kelly completed his hat-trick with a hard drive, and altitongh England ralled they were held by a strong defence.

However, a minute from the inter- val Westwood got through for the English League and reduced the arrears, Ireland leading 3-2 at hatt time.

In the second half the Englishmen If only one-half of the stories that reach me are true we frequently attacked but were folled shall have more professional fights in England during the coming by sturdy defenders. On the other hand the Irish forwards, though winter than ever we have had before.

London, of course, is the place selected for the main contests, having less of the ball, were more dangerous near goal, and Sagar had but I am unfortunately in the position of those who view with to save brilliantly on two occasions some doubt my statement that there was a promoter who was from Shearer. willing to hand Joe Louis £15,000 if he would consent to meet Ben Foord.

a

Brook of Manchester City, operat- ing on the left wing, was outstanding least in the English attack, once heading that I was the April is fairly certain. At

the bne It so happened

from only newspaper man who knew four large buildings will strive to the ball against anything about this offer, which is stage big fights, but already I have corner-Renter. still under discussion, and so far as a notion that the one that will be chiefly in the picture will be that which is not yet completed.

I am aware the only other person on the inside was Syd Hulls.

the

held a contract with Foord for, his vey for the former champion

next two bouts,

The

wus thal position and his connections

were

Young Two

K.C.C. TENNIS TOURNEY

Handicap Games

Played

It was shrewd stroke on He occupied on advantageous and highly important position in that he part of Arthur Elvin to engage. Len his matchmaker at

be able to devote some of his Louis

still spare time to coaching the อา

to make much considering matters, but I doubt if iden. There is a even they know that if they turn more elaborate the present gymna- the Empire Pool, but down the best proposal they are sium at for many icely to receive Max Baer will attach his signature petition on a moderately large scale to an agreement that will bring him will be instituted is questionable. this week qualified to to this country within the next few months.

a day whether another heavyweight com-

There is a special reason for the £15,000 guarantee, but I will not be some able to make it known for

time. vielory

no earthly reason, given a good of the table in the first division of wicket, why Hongkong should not be the English Football League as a re-

lo maka

Everything ult of to-day's handsome uns.

Wolverhampton over able

whom they beat 5-1.

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Wanderers,

Four matches were played in the southern section of the third division, when Bournemouth missed a chance of taking over the leadership by los- ing heavily to Watford on the latter's ground.

Hongkong's 1935-36 football season comes into full swing next week end. First, second and third division) matches bave been arranged, with practically all of the teams engaged. Below will be found, published for the Axtures with the first tline, ground allotments and referees,

SATURDAY

FIRST DIVISION

Reading did well to secure both points from Bristol City at Bristol, while Swindon made short work of East Lanfg Bristol Rovers, Crystal Palace and

Queen's Park Rangers shared points

In a goalless draw,

A friendly match between the Ar- senal and Glasgow Rangers at High- bury, resulted in a win for the Lun- tion team. Results

cabled by Reuter follow.

FIRST DIVISION

Derby C. 5 Wolves

THIRD DIVISION (SOUTH)

Bristol C. 1 Reading Crystal P.

Swindon

Watford

Cardiff

Luton

0

Queen's P.R.

4. Bristol R.

4 Bournemouth

LEAGUE TABLE

Bournemouth

Bristol I. Brighton Watford Reading Southend- Millwall Clapton O. Swindon Northampton Crystal Pal. - Gillingham Queen's P. R. Walso!! Notts County. Exoter Torquay Bristol C.

Aldershot

Newnort

PW. D. L. F. A. Pts.

1 1 147 11

115 11

- 2 14

8,10

St. Joseph's S.2 Referee K. K. lp

Reerelo-Navy Referce W. P. Payne

Police Club

V

Eastern

Club

V

Kowloon

Athlelle

V

Fusiliers

V

E. Lancs

Referee G. F. Fisch

Bifles-K.F.C.

Referee H. J. Smythe

ELVIN IS SHREWD That competition will be heavy in London between November and next

Smart Canton Tennis Team

To Play

In Hongkong

S. China "B" C.11. THIS WEEK-END

Referee W. Reynolds SUNDAY

Kowloon Chinese--S Referee T. Casson SATURDAY

SECOND DIVISION

V RA. Lyemun-S.1 Referee B. E. Thomas R.E. v R.E. Blonecutters Military 2

Referee W, Brierley V Chinese Police IV. Referee. J. Butterwortli

Club

Navy

11 11 10 Athletle

2 11 7 D

3 3 1 19 10 9

4

1913 10 9

3 2 2 17 88

3. 2 2 11 8 B

3 1 3 10 8

3 8 10 5

4 10 15 10 18

9 20

FRIENDLY MATCH

*Arsenal

2. Glasgow R.-

Kowloon

Fusiliers

Y

*

(By "Veritas")

A tennis team of well nigh Inter- pórt standard is being sent down to Hongkong this coming week-end by the Central Park Club at Canton, when return matches will be played with Soulli China Athletic Associa- tion on Saturday, and on Sunday the visitors will be entertained by the Chinese Recreation Club.

Leading a very hot combination Eastern-Navy is Lai Kwong-tsun and Leung Tat- wong, both of whom have played for Referee W. Collyer

V 8. China C.II. Canton against Hongkong in Inter-

Referee H. Martin

I.U.K-Kowloon

Referee. A. G.. Sidebottom

Kowloon Chinese-8. V

SATURDAY

THIRD DIVISION:

V

East Lancs V St. Joseph'sS. 2

Referee L. II. Martin R.E.

Recreio M. 1 Referee S. McCormick IL.A.0.C. V RAM.C-II.V. 2

Referee T. Davis Chinese Polico * Lu-K. 1

Referee D. E. Goodfellow

SUNDAY

T

Kwong Walt

R.A.F.

Pollco-K. 2 Refereo A. W. Ellis

Medicals C. 2 Referes. E. Gaythorpe

V

ports.

With them will be Sze To-pik, Chung Chi-keung, Lau King, and Llu Yat-fong.

Incidentally Lau King is a student recently returned from Germany, and is reputed to be a champlon! tennis player in the making.

C.R.C. TEAM NOT KNOWN

The Chinese Recreation Club team has not yet been finally decided upon. It is understood that Canton wish to play four singles and two or three doubles, and that Tout Wal-pul, W.C. | Hung and Paul Kong are fairly cer- tain to figure in the singles.

Taul-Yun-pul has already left for Swatow to take up his new bualneas appointment, and will therefore not be available.

N. A. E. Mackay and S. A. Gray meet each other in the semi-final of the KC.C. The last was of very little value.

I also learn there will be oppost-handicap "A" singles tennis tourna- tion to a match for the British and ment. Empire titles between Harvey and Foord. It has been conveyed to me thut from the point of view of the younger element it would not serve

much of a purpose.

(Continued on Page 9,)

Yesterday Mackay, playing from A. Broadbridge scratch, beat F. (scratch) 6-0, 8-10, 6-1, while cariler bent this

(scratch) week Gray A. E. P. Guest (owe 30/3) 7-5, 6-4.

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