THE
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH THURSDAY, NOVEMBER
12, 1936.
OUR WEEKLY
HOCKEY FEATURE
"The Pilgrim" Doesn't Like To See-
MAMAK LEAGUE "NO" TO POLICE
HOCKEY TEAM COACHES ACTING AS UMPIRES
Before yesterday's Armistice Day football match started, His Excellency the Governor was introduced to both teams.
Hare ko la en shaking hands with B. 1. Bickford, ane of the players. (Photos
Mes Cheung),
ARMISTICE DAY FOOTBALL
Combined Services
Disappointing
The Rest.. Combined Services
very
By "Veritas")
1
A
the
Combined Services gave
poor account of ther. selves in yesterday's Armi - tice Day match against the Rest of the Colony on Club ground, and should have lost by a much wider margin. The Rest
unexpectedly found themselves having an easy tune, and BecaEse of their pronounceri domin- ance the game tended to be drab. The football certainly locked the interest and entertainment anticip
Most of "the Service players appeared to be dog-tired after the first quarter of an hour. They were all very much slower to the ball, and with the ball, than the civilians, while, the forwards were lamentably
nenterprising.
The Rest attacked for three parts the game. with the ball usually on the left wing where Bickforti performed smartly and Wilson pirouetted in bewildering munner.
Chiefly it was a display of indivi- duals. The Itest were undeniably
the better co-ordinated team, but This was not the outstanding feature. of the match.
In Blekford, the amazing:
LADIES' ASSOCIATION MUST ACT
LACK OF UMPIRES UNFAIR TO PLAYERS
Watching the Caer Clark: Cup match between the Y.M.C.A. and St. Andrew's last Saturday, I was very surprised to see the game| being umpired by the respec- tive coaches of these tearns.
The reason was ut diflicult to lind. Either they carried out the duties or there would have been Dumpires. But this, surely, is Call wrong?
It is a suffelently striking example ut the necessly for the Hongtem Ladies Hockey Association to form a comautter as I have already suggest- ed to make proper appatiment of comptes for these games
MAMAK LEAGUE
POLICE REFUSED ADMISSION
Entries Too Late
Police
Clubhouse Chatter
By "Veritas"
Tilden Talks To Me
About Tennis
“THERE IS NOTHING MYSTICAL
ABOUT THE GAME”: COACH FOR H. K. GOOD IDEA
IN the course of several dis-
cussions with Bill Tiklen
to
Get Right Attitude
MNIS is bound to be a confort to
Th
as soon as
What
player can analyse his
Cotony who can derive much value from such advice,
in
one of finance.
You'd
you a
which I was privileged to enjoy
alt teal tunis players, many of Hongkong and a Coach this weck, the wise-cracking whom are larking precisely what tennis artist insisted upon one
Tilden insists they should have the NE of the things I was able to talk to Tilden about concerned thing: that tennis is a simple fight attitude to the game and how
made suggestion to play it.
these 15 more, although the Application by the
game. Simple, that is to say, you and I may have felt by experi- columns quite recently of inviting a
Lo understand, hockey club to compete this year
learn inence that Tilden is talking out of qualified professional couch to Hang- asked Tilden what he
"Idea's right in the Mamak League has been theory, and, if one is prepared his hat when he goes on about the Kong. refused by the executive com- to devote enough care, to learn simplicity of tennis, he is, neverthe thought about it.
his question to play. "If there is one things, right. This will be proved just he replied, "but you know the big mittee of the tournament.
The committee met on Tuesday which makes me furious," he strokes, it does not need a genius have to offer a pretty good guar- and after a short discussion refused said apropos of this tople, “is to understand the theory and the antee, because passage atone "rans mechantes of tennis. It may need into some G$1,500. If you can make to accept the entries on the grounds the suggestion often made by something of a peatus to develop a such a guarantee, and organise the that they were submitted to late, Police desired to put "A" and "B" so-called competent critics that standard play equal to that of project property, I have no doubt it's teams into the league.
there is anything mystical about the world's Vines's, Tildens, Perrys, what you want here.
and a would be the first to discot really want is a playing coach. Tikion
player second. What It is not fair to the players to have
The It is a most simple, common-
such an kien, It gets down that Police will not be competing in coming a good tennis player. and Von Crains, although I believe advocate a conch who is a coach arn, coach who stands on the alde-lines question eaches, for one may be too strict on
uf intelligent study. The same ats own team in an effort to be un- feels constrained to observe that they place thing-if you go about it
doesn't even
von demand that a player and directs your strokes is okay, but blassed, while another may be too have only themselves to blame for the right way."
the position. They were given a full theme was running through to reach a good standard, must slave much better is the coach who can Jenient.
the away month before the cluding date in Tilden's public talk on Monday,
you how to do it. So that If Hong- heard bekerings anum
on t But after sveikong does contemplate engaging a players in this particular match con-
players like Vines and Tilden It coach I would seriously advise that Berenlog
the of Borne
thelearn your fundamentals: get palpably clear that the reason why you get one who is a first-rate player unpires failed to take advantage of it,
As a mater of principle decisions and the sooner this sort of
Mamak Executive are abiding by a right foundation; and neither local exponents are relatively of in the bargain." If the L.T.A. are thing is stopped the beller.
low standard is because they do not interested they raight make a note The solution is easy Just as soon as
trouble
of scienti-of that. to make any sort the Ladies Hockey Association de-
the study of a very deientific game, Constructive eldes to make Leffort.
le play under the jurisdiction of ten
:
though often stressful peregrina- SMART
or of Wilson, the complete faikare
of Kaos and the stout-hearted efforts
of Campbell, Wolveyson and Swain,
Personally, though, I prefer to re- member the delightful performance by the bad if the Royal Ulster Rites. This hol-time interlude was samething worth: while,
INVITED CRITICISM
It may to criticise the Services inseuse most of what they attempted invitert criticism. The forwards wer in very bad shape and could
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RANGERS WIN YET ANOTHER CUP
Latest Homeside Football
Th
the
ARGONAUTA VICTORY
CLUB ATTACK WASİ INEFFECTIVE
GAME DESCRIBED After sharing two goals with the Hongkong Hockey Club the previous Sunday, Argonautas gained a well-merited victory in a replay at King's Park, and so won the Civilians' section of the Inter-Section tournament.
the
Though ont
very much regrets
the Mamak League this season, one
In
But I wouldn't
you
whleh to make up their ninds. De Always did he get back to this:/prendre same as though his life on in the court with you and show
rule 17 of the Tournament in refus-
ing Police admission of this ime of is a diflicult thing to accom-
the season.
plish."
CAER CUP TOURNAMENT MAKES GOOD START
ST. ANDREW'S DEFENCE ON TOP AGAINST Y.M.C.A.
On the Y.M.C.A. ground last week. | St. Andrew's and the "Y" shared two. goals after an exciting match in which a fascinating a strong attack had duel with an equally clever defence.
The Saints got busy from the bully- off and forced a short corner, and J. Booker wo minutes later Miss received within the circle-and-scored
goal which a lucky should have saved.
Diocesan Girls Show
Mia George How To Do It
Y.
XI M. 2ND OUTPLAYED ·
Diocesan Girls School were far too
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Perimps realisation of this, and About “Lining” determination to put things right in the future will be the greatest bene- nt which local tennis will gain from,
the visit of Tilden and Vines.
Don't Expect too Much
I
refrained yesterday in my report
of the Tilden-Vines match from making very much reference to the Incidents between Tilden and the
umpire, and it is certainly not my
intention to start mud-slinging at HERE'S other important point this stuge. I do think the umpire emphasised by Tilden (incidental was a victim rather than an offender ty the maestro is the answer to a re-chiefly because he was handicapped porter's prayer. To interview Til- by hesitant, and usually inaudible, den is just as casy, and just as pro-ne calls. While it is true that an ductive as turning on a water tap umpire, it provided with service when the restrictions have been linesmen, should not give judgment
Sald Tilden, in
in the form on a service delivery, in this case it of a question "Why do young players seemed that lie was attempting to do expect to become champions within the work neglected by one of his
space of a year?
of a year?" And he saved 499istants. Even so Tilden's com-
plaint was in order. When me any reply by
the ques answering
(Continued on Page 9.) tion himself. The trouble is al young player gets into, n groove. It's one of the biggest dangers, be- cuude it is largely mental. If ever
the
So
the
COUNTY RUGBY CLOSE GAMES ARE PLAYED
a young player comes to me after lains that your's coaching and
complains his game is not sufficiently improved I always
tell him 'young feila, if you have improved one of your strokes sumciently within
year to be able to use it properly at any
London, Nov. 11: Kent gained a smart victory over time, you have done plenty". good for the Y.A.C.A. second string there is a further bit of encourage- Surrey in a rugby match at Richmond inst Saturday and deservedly wou by ment to our young hopefuls, and I to-day, winning by 15 points to nine.
would especially commend the view Sussex
Counties and Easter three clear goals.
Miss H. Bockler, star centre-for- to the lads at our schools such as engaged in a tight game at Worthing, ward, was a live wire and a constant D.B.S., St. Stephen's College, Queen's Eastern Counties finally winning by
the opposing defence. College, La Salle and other places seven points 10 mensee off-side movements by Miss M. Smith
This is better understood when one where the game is being developed Aldershot Services just managed to observes that she scored all three along encouraging lines. And there beat Davenport Services by eight
are dozens of club players in the points to tiree.-Reuter. she was ably sup- Furthermore ported by a smart attack, notable among them being Miss S. Roberts and Miss B. Fitzgerald. The school- girls had practically everything their own way, and had it not been for Miss J. Weller's brilliant play in goal. another half a dozen goals would have been chalked up.
Thereafter the Y.M.C.A. wet inte the attack and kept the opposition clearing their lines for 15 minutes. During this period St. Andrew's de- Weather conditions were ideal, and fence was fully tested and gave Miss the game was played at a sinarl J. Wong and her colleagues plenty of off their London, Nov. 11. pace Argonautas opened strongly, opportunity for showing most important foolball but after quarter an hour of inten- qüilities.
half the "y" attack second matches played to-day were the sive attacking, slackened off and al- second division encounter between lowed the Club to adopt the initia-gol going in great style, but several Bradford City and Aston Villa, which ve
Thus, in the first half, both de-and Mrs. Read ruined brilliant ad- ended in a 3-2 draw, and the Glasgow
of the Cup replay between Glasgow Rangers tences were fairly well tested, but vances. During this phase
Argonautas appeared to have a
game the Saints' half backs were in- and Partick Thistle.
slight edge on their opponents when clined to crowd their full backs and it came to driving home their »d- vantages. This
demonstrated at times, were playing a four-back when, in the 25th minute, Angelo, Kame receiving the ball in a favourable position passed il across to E. L. Gosuno who did not hesitate in his I was during one of these raids rush to the circle and his shot that Miss Westcott broke through, which passed the outcoming goni- and after beating three opponents
Being a goal down at the interval scored with a lovely shot.
Miss P. Gittins attempted one or seemed to inspire the Club to renew two solo efforts in an attempt to break ed endeavour and they made things through a stolid defence, but to no pretty hot for the Argonautas early avail. Actually St. Andrew's attack an after the resumption. But they lacked sting and combination and found L. Oliveira at his best, while had it not been for their virile de- Marques and Alves were sound.
The things which are likely to linger in memory are A. V. Gosano's Rangers simply ran away from brilliance right back, Leung their opponents, and won in a canter Wing-chui's model half back work. by dx goals to one-Reuter.
ANNOUNCING
the appearances of
Eula Hoff and Bob Burnett
This Week
at the
Kong Hotel
Hong Kong
Thursday, 12th Novembar, ROOF GARDEN. $1. Cover Charge 13th November, ROOF GARDEN. $1. Cover Charge 14th November, ROOF GARDEN. $2. Cover Charge
Friday. Saturday,
Extension Saturday, Nov. 14th
3 a.m.
9.30 p.m.
keeper.
was
lost.
LOVELY GOAL
Bickford, Divett and Fowler could fence, both points would have been not get going in their customary The Y.M.C.A. forwards were too manner, while the inclusion of Taylor Impetuous during critical stages, their on the left wing did not improve
over-cagerness bringing many a pro- matters.
mising movement to nought.
by
al
The Club were best served W. A. Reed, N. Whiley and V. Bond. The attack failed to show up as on the previous occasion.
The Argonautas played well as n tearn, and fully deserved to
win.
at centre-
Miss Rose in gual, Miss G. White right back, Miss J. Wong it and Miss L. George at right half performed prodigious feats for St. Andrew's, while up forward Miss F.
I was very attracted by the display of Miss F. Chan, this diminutive but energetic roungster, with her hair in (Continued on Page 9.)
HOCKEY MATCH HELD! UP FOR GROUND MARKINGS
Evidently my comments of a about the bad fortnight ngo markings of many local hockey They will now represent the Civilians Wong played nently on the right wing pitches did not fall entirely on and Miss Stelin West deserves special deaf ears. I was glad to see that against the Army and Navy,
Here is the Argonautas record in mention
drow with
for her plucky display.
Section final replay.
The result was that the start of the
the Inter-Section tournament to date, Though once struck full in the face one of the umpires took up this
First round,
Radio from a rising ball, and later sustained question last Sunday morning Sports Club 0-0, then beat them an unkle injury, she carried on game before the start of the Inter- 2-0 in replay. Second round drewly to the end. with K.IT.C. 1-1, then won,replay Misy O. Dalziel, Miss M. Smith and 3-0. Third round drew with Hong- Mias Westcott were the danger points kong Hockey Club 1-1, then won of a
a fast-moving Y.M.C.A. attack.game was held up fully ten minutes replay 1-0.
Mrs. Starbuck did well at left half, as it was discovered both goals, were though I am inclined to think this without goal lines. However the umpire acted promptly, got hold of and energetic player is capable wasted in this position, and should the grounds commitice of the club figure in the pivotal berth, where concerned and insisted on lines being Miss Thomson was rather slow. Miss drawn before he would start the A. Fowler, though erratic, was the better of the two backs.
COMING CAER CUP GAMES
TWO ON SATURDAY
game.
I believe too that the Hongkong and Recreio ladies teams experienced great difficulty in defining the lines in their Caer Clark Cup encounter on An interesting match should be the Police Training School pitch last. Two Cher Cup matches will besoon on the U.S.R.C. ground when Saturday. I certainly feel it is about:
St. On Hongkong Ladies clash with played this coming Saturdny.
time this ground was decently mariced their own ground, bully-off 3 p.m., Andrew's. The Saints' defence will out, and if the Recreio ladles have CB.A. are due to meet the Recrelu have to be on their mettle, but I secured the loan of this pitch for In their first fixture of the season. doubt very much if the foam will their matches, it is up to them to see THE HONGKONG & SHANGHAI HOTELS, LTD. The home side should obtain both be able to survive the skill of the that is properly and clearly marked
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