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THE HONGKONG | TELEGRAPH.- MONDAY, ⠀ FEBRUARY

1937.

Finely-Balanced Interport Soccer Team: Sagacious Selectors Do Their Work Well

INTERPORT

TRIAL

IMPRESSIONS

PLAYERS BEWILDERED

BY CONDITIONS

TALBOT, CAMPBELL AND PAU

Probables

WERE MAGNIFICENT

(By "Veritas")

3 Possibles

Bare Waltong Funn King-chrung Talla's Toward wi

THE problem and it was a¦

common ono-which con- fronted the players in yester- day's Interport football trial on the Club ground was adapta- ! bility to difficult conditions. A persistent rain rendered the ground and the ball, not much heavy, as slippery, and control of it taxed the in- genuity of every player.

Sp

That some of the performers cume through the ordeal with more cre dit than others was not necessarily a mark of superiority as demonstra- tors of football, though it is well to bear in mind that similar conditions may prevail for the Interport match next month, and that therefore it is advisable to find a team more likely to adapt itself quickly and effectively to such a position.

This is being written some hours before I know the elections of the Interport Committee, and therefore it may be that certain things ex- pressed here may, in the light of the selectors' decisions, (to be found in another column), appear to be con- tradictory. That risk must be

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DESMERTYHAT HENTENARTINENTİLİNÇURATSUANCE

Practice

On Wednesday

A practice match, to give the Interport fram, an opportunity of gelling together. studying plans, tacles, and developing cohesion, has been arranged for this Wednes

writes "Veritas,"

day.

The Seaforth Highlanders have promised to

full Lurn out their first division team, and this abould provide the Interporters with first-rate test.

A

The match will be played on the Navy ground at Causeway Bay, slaring at half past four.

NITS: UMALIZIRANO

think his distribution so accuraté as that of Evuna.

Whether Evans gets his place or not, he deserves it on this showing. I don't know whether Beltrao, be- lieving he was a certainty for the Interport, deliberately took things ONE PLAYED HIMSELF IN- easy, or whether he was defeated by

THE OTHER OUT

the conditions, or whether he was For instance. In yesterday's game honestly tired; but compared

taken.

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FUNG KING.CHEUNG

ENGLISH FOOTBALLERS

TO TOUR

AUSTRALIA

The party of eighteen

amateur

Soveer players to tour New Zealand chosen recently by the F.A. International

and Australia, between April September next.

неге

Selection Committee In London,

The players, who will be in the

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charge of Mesara. C. Wreford-Brown and T. Thorne, leave England on April 17 and return on September

Nine matches will be played during five weeks in New Zealand and eight games in a month's visit to Australia.

The players selected are a lowa

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Goalkeepers-L. T. Huddle (The

COMBINATION STRONG IN ALL DEPARTMENTS

Talbot Unlucky

But

Committee Have Acted Wisely

COLONY SHOULD WIN BY THREE GOAL MARGIN

(By "Veritas")

TURNING their cost collars up against the heavy downpour of rain, and picking their way through the mud which had gathered along the touchlines, members of the Interport football selection committee yesterday filed slowly out of the Club ground, made themselves warm and cosy elsewhere and sat down to pick a team, which I expect to see beat Shanghai on February 11. by a three goals margin.

The Committee's deliberations yesterday lasted. 20 minutes. But this was by no means the sum total of time

Yeung Shui-yick, diminutive skilful outside right, who won first Interport football colours.

Cambridge Boat-Race

BADMINTON

TO-NIGHT'S BIG PROGRAMME

CHINESE “VIS" ENCOUNTER

TEST FOR THE VARSITY

(ty "Verllas")

A full programme of league badminton matches is arranged for this evening.

Eight teams are engaged in the senior division, one of the most in- teresting games being Chinese Tic on- but Y.M.C.A. v. St. Andrew's.

021 will take place

the bis counter

Y.M.C.A. court at Bridges Street, and the odds are distinctly with the "Young Men," who are powerful when playing at home.

they had put in to fulfil, in a very satisfactory manner, a Stroke Breaks

delicate and controversial task. For several weeks they

have been studying, taking notes, making comparisons, His carefully weighing up the pros and cons, finally sorting out their impressions and opinions until they were able to agree on the following team to represent the Colony.

Pau Ka-ping (5. China A. A.); Lee Tin-sang (S. China A.A.) and A. V. Goanne (Club de Recreio); Leung Wing-chui (S, China A.A.) Campbell (Royal Ulster Rifles) and Evans (Royal Welch Fusiliers); Yeung Shui-yick (S. China A.A.), Fung King-cheung (S. China A.A.), Leo Wai-tong (S. China A.A.), A. Wilson (Club), and B. 1. Bickford (Cab),

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The reserves are:-Stevens (Royal Ulster Rifles) at full back, Casuals), A. H. Woolcock (Cambridge N. Beltrao (Club de Recreio) at half back, Talbot (Royal Welch

Fusiliers) and D. Knox (Kowloon F.C.) at forward Univ.).

to Knox, and that Erwin feed his forward, but he did not (Corinthians), E. Tunnington (Lloyds; best balanced teams ever to represent |

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Full-backs.-G. G. Holmes (Ilford), i

Let it be admitted from the outset I thought Andy Wilson played him-Campbell, he was extremely lethur-

Pickering (Sheffield Wednesday). that this is an extremely fine team, self out of the Interport team while gic. He couldn't hold Leonard in Strasser (Corinthians, W.

and was stages,

the selection of which reflects credit Talbot played himself in.

the opening star

Italf-backs.-B. Joy (The Casuals), on the sagacity and perspicacity of also felt that Campbell was far awfully impressive against Lee Wui-

It is powerful in the committee. und away better than Beltran at tong after the interval. Now and J. W. Lewis (Walthamstow Avenue).

of inspira

T. 11. Leek (Moor Green), J. Sutcliffe every department, and is one of the flashes centre-half; that Bickford proved again he revealed decisively he

was a superior left tion in his

at elf well, being Bank).

the Colony. winger

Forwards-R. J. Matthews, E. C. Doubtless there will be individual compared

very favourably indeed too heavy with his passes to Lee,

(Walthamstow views which do not see eye to eye. with Yeung Shut-yick. Furthermore and off the target when distributing Collins, F. A. Davis

Sowerby Avenue), J.

(Ipswich with the team as a whole. I can, for I thought Evans demonstrated that to the Possibles.

Town), L. C. Thornton (Derbyshire example, imagine a certain amount he is clearly the choice for the left.

STRIKING CONTRAST half berth, and that Rowlands could

In striking contrast Campbell, Amateurs), F. Haley (The Casuals), of indignation in that Talbot, follow- not compare with Pau Ku-ping in

virile, splendidly enthusiastic, a 1. Gillespie (Harwich and Parkeston), ing his magnificent display in the tril yesterday, has been passed over forager, and In Use bargain a les-corpl. S. Eastham (The Army). Hoal,

for Wilson, who was anything but Im- constructive footballer.

pressive in the same match. made his presence on the field a

But да I have pointed out elsewhere vital thing. He was a domina ling

this page, the

selectors faced rather bewildering position. It was Wilson's first bad display since he took up football in Hongkong, while Talbot had not before risen to such Would it this great heights

season. have been entirely reasonable to have taken that one match to decide who left back, was led off the field before other factor which I believe induenced Alex Flaney, Bolton Wanderers should all the inside left berth? A- half-time in the game with Arsenal the selectors--and it is one which m at Bolton recently blind in one eye merits consideration was that Wilson

him on the head,

These are conclusions reached simply on yesterday's display. And because of this 1 regarded

* Stevens a safer left back than A. V. Gosano, and Dave Leonard a more attractive centre-forward than Lee Wal-tong.

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BY FOOTBALL

Bgure: a Gulliver as compared with KNOCKED BLIND A Liliputian, Pau Ka-ping, who has developed second to in goalkeeping a technique in

one throughout Chinn, made Row- lands look rather second-rate. His Wai- brilliant anticipation of Lee

Yet can it be argued that Stevens is a better buck than Gosano, or that Leonard should be preferred to Lee

tong's most eleverly placed shots was! Wal-tong?

but one indication of his prowess. Summed

and brought to

He handled the ball more cleanly logicni conclusion, this means only kicked

it more intelligently, and That 22 players were on REGL one thing. view yesterday, everyone of whom generally

speaking played like an represent Hongkong Interport goalkeeper.

Rowlands was not exactly bud, since arriving only his fumbling made an unhappy

could port. Admittedly Wilson

in an ince

At Arsonal Match

Played his worsi gue that put him contrast, and it cannot be said b/cover sight in a few days.

the

football.

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Leg

In

badminton the fight of the championships which start this week, will be interesting to see how E F. Fincher and H. Kew, one of the "seeded" pairs, fare against Patrick Wong and C. E. Chung, who are some- what strongly favoured to annex the lille.

University "B" are hosts to Hécrelo "B" and a closely contested match la assured. Fossibly the value of It was revealed Cambridge playing on their own court will turn recently, when tha University the score in favour of the Varsity, began Boat Race practice, that though it' would come as no great H. W. Mason (Clifton and Trinity surprise If they suffered defeat. Hall), the secretary and polental Recreio, I think, have a better all- troke for this year's race, broke round team. him right Je while skiing in Austria.

Recreio. "A" receive Free Lances and will probably win nine-love, but much less ecriain is the outcome of University "A's", visit to Chinese Recreation Club.

It is understood, says our Cam- bridge corresportient, that though the injured leg is mending as quickly ly to be out of the crew for more I gather, the Chinese will be with- as might be expected. Mason is like- then a month,, It is, indeed, ques-out W. C. Choy, which is a distinct tionable whether he will row at all. loss to them, and a handicap they A similar accident occurred to N. 7. can it afford. Nevertheless C.R.C. Bradley, the Cambridge President of ore dangerous on their own territory two years ago, and he did not row, and can be expected to hustle the

The race is on March 24, Mason Varsity, has returned to Cambridge. The

Kowloon Tong "A" try conclusions injury is to his right leg. Just above the ankle. He has been assured that with their closest rivals in the second will division-St. John's Cathedral, and it is a simple fracture and

being on their own court they may readily yield to treatment,

Two other prospective members of give the Saints a close run. But it - There -- are -- six-former-Inter-the Cambridge crew are on-the-aleks will be something of an upset if the porters In longkong's football

1st, T. 5. Cree (Geelong and Jesus), Tonglies take the points, team to oppose

Shanchat this another old Blue, twisted his leg St. Andrew's "B," away to King's month. The other five win their while at winter sports in Switzerland, College are doomed to a heavy defeat, and R. J. Peritt (King's College while V.R.C. are certain to win hand- has incomely at the expanse of Sailors and

Old and New "Caps

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"caps" for the first time.

Leo Tin-sang. A. V. Gosano,] School and Trinity Hall)

Fung Leung Wing-chui,

King-fluenza. cheung, Lee Wal-tong and Bick- ford are the "old hands," white: Fan Ka-ping. Campbell. Evans. Yeung Shui-ylck and Wilson recognition for the first time. i

Of the reserves, both Beltran and previous Talbot have figured in

Shanghai, but teams

Knox have.

nor

against neither Stevens enjoyed the privilege.

INTERNATIONAL RUGBY

ENGLAND VERSUS

IRELAND

TEAMS PICKED

after the mud-laden ball had struck partnering Bickford would mean would have been the ideal partner He had concussion, hoped to re- left wing which has developed a for Bickford. Wilson has come to thoroughly good understanding in the learn all about the idiosyncrasies of

London, Jan, 31. Finney has two Cup medals, was course of several months of league the left winger, and, I venture to say, in Colony, but does

knows better than anyone how best

The English, International rugby beyond far the from a third an

Talbot's claims for inclusion were to pander to them to give Bickford team to meet Ireland at Twickenham Is concerned? There is no rea-though the ball may have passed the injury before the final against Man-

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chester City in 1920,

considerable, but I doubt whether he those opportunities which are essen- on February 13 was announced to- son why should.

tial if he is to be an effective medium day as follows. in an attack,

H. G. Owen-Smith, A. G. Butler, P. Cr

Cranmer,

P. Candler, H. S. Sever, T A. Kemp, A. N. Other, R. J. Long- H. B. Toll, Prescott, A. N. land... F. Huskisson, W. H. Weston,

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And this seems to be the selectors' great difficulty, Talbot, whose league performances of recent weeks have been nothing to write home about blossoms out and plays n suddenly magnificent game under trying cir- Wilson, who has been cumstances, giving coal

consistently fine displays since Inst October, fails in one test. What are the selectors to do?

They have my sympathy.

BORN NOT MADE

1 shaft be very surprised to dis-

ny doubts

the committee cover that any might have had concerning Blck- ford's qualifications have not been removed by this game. Not, that Bickford played remarkably well, but he was heart and shoulders above Knox.

It was but another example of the almost impossibility of expecting a player, who has figured in one post- tion for two seasons, suddenly to wwitch over to a strange poaltion and play right up to standard. Playing centre-forward is one think: playing outside left is another. They're quiro different technique.

One should bear in mind, that Bastins are

born, not made.

Junior Cricket

Is Nearly Decided

Championship

KOWLOON Cricket Club may

may

BY

** VERITAS”

THE VALUE OF GOSANO

Other,

and D. A. Compbell. 3. Dicks,

Soldlers Home.

£3,000 FOR BOY

FOOTBALLER

Burnley. Tommy Lawton,, aged 17, the centre forward of Burnley Fool- ball Club, who has scored 11 goals this season-his first in professional football--has been transferred to Everton.

The Dolly Mall understands that the Liverpool club has paid about £3,000 for him.

I fall to see where there can be any dispute regarding the rest of the team,

"Excited?" he said afterwards. While Rowlands still remains an ex-

The positions marked "A. N. Other" "No, I am not so excited, but cellent goalkeeper, the wisest choice

Gadney and A realise that it is another step forward was that of Pau Ka-ping, who is will be filled by

in my carcer. I've always been definitely in a class of his own.

Wheatley on condition they are fit.

Ireland's team has also been select-crazy ubout. football, Burnley saw There is little doubt but that

ed and is:

me when I was playing in a school- weakness for, which there was Stevens was a serious contender for

Malcolmon (North Ireland), Boyle boy international match at Manches practically no exenes was the home the left back position, but again I feel (Dublin U.), Bailey (University Coll. tern great day, that, team's wretched fielding. Several the selectors have acted soundly in Dublin), McMahon (Blackrock Col-

"My ambition is to play for Eng- overthrows yielded five runs instead maklog Gosano their choice. Gosan lege), Moran (Clontarf), Cromey of a single, and there was a general is as fine a footballer as Stevens even

us (Queen's), Morgan (Clontarf), Alex- Inertia in running

quite for the ball though he may not

ander (North Ireland), Corken which enabled the batsmen to score spectacular, and it is well to remem-(Collegians), Deering (Bective),

ber that the Portuguese has wider numbers of sharp singles.

Graves (Wanderers), Laylor (Bec Recreio made but a poor attempt to experience of Interport football than tive), Russell (University Coll. Cork), und Walker counter the razor-like KCC. aftack any other member of the team. This Siggins (Collegians) W. A. Reed lost his wicket to a bad in going to be of tremendous value (Collegians).

be

are new

land."

Skating Champion Breaks Her Ankle

win the second division cricket championship, but if Police have anything to about it, they will not accom- plish it without a struggle. While K.C.C. were consolidat- ing their position at the head of the table on Saturday, Police For the first half hour he faced some shot, but a nent catch by Broadbridge on February 11, when the importance Cromer and Corker were beating Craigengower and of Marques and Prata's best length, in the slips. Prata changed his mind of the occasion is likely to over-excite "caps", while Morgan OL Clontarf so keeping alive the interest in on-the-wicket bowling, yet he was when facing one of Burnett's best the average player, and when there has been appointed „captain-Reuter,

never uncomfortable, and it was not deliveries and had his three stumps fore a steadying: Influence such as this contest for league honours, until he was in the 40's that he gave splayed. Carvalho alone endeavour- Gosano's is a vital asset. "Nevertheless the position is now anything like a real chance. Willie ed to play the bowling on its merits.

Mackenzie, taking a second spell recobell thoroughly deserves the

he has received. He has applaud. The honour la thoroughly clarified. On Saturday next Read might have taken him early on, CC. and Police meet in what is but it was not a simple opportunity,

and bowling

minds of the merited and the team can feel that it into the wind, hed the always been in the

is being led by not only one of the and whatever

finest players over to have dormed

Miss Gweneth Butler, British Olym work of Evans as a left halt. Surely Police hope to take drst place. Even and was complete

five wickets for eight runs. Hung's his qualifications, they were set at first-rate sportsman whose one alm ho: solved their problem so far as then they will have to win their last

master of the

expresses, aided by a following wind rest yesterday, whom he gave one of will be to serve his team to the best ple girl skater, who has broken her ankle ski-ing at St Moritz, will be this position is concerned? Taylor. encounter.

situation.

had the batsmen fanning vaguely the cleverest performances under of his ability..

Campbell is his vice-captain, and

unable to walk for about six weeks. It is feared the will be kept out who originally figured in the Proba

Willie Hung was less, academic, outside the a stump, and by the dimeuit conditions seen this season. bles in this berth, and was then

at the odds, multe spare more venturesome, and ho gave a time they reached the other end and The selection of Evans is logical. these two selections should inspire

of the British and world skating from any relative playing strength, couple of chances. But his baiting faced Mackenzie's contrasting des and I think the Colony, can point to a

confidence in the term. considerable switched over to the Possibles after

are distinctly with the Kewisonites, wala joy to behold. Els cover Ulveries they were all u to take their Ing any attack Shanghai cares to send and pote

half back line capable of withstand- Les's presence in the forward line championships in the spring. Police must win twice, whereas drives were beautifully dimed, and he the interval was a great trier, but he

Miss Butler, two years ago, was Recreio do did not boast the same clever con-. K.C.C. need only draw once. ***)

and potentialities as a match-winner, runner-up in the British champion- had one shot, a aweeping pull to the cricket very seriously. The team down. trol over the ball, neither was his

Maintaining his splendidly con- fine leg boundary with his right leg might, with advantage, take a lent

his inclusion has + tremendous ship, firth in the European, and positional play an good. In the first sistent form with the bat, Kennethering on the ground which was a our of Prata's book. His keen and

psychological value: Shanghai know joint third is the world's figure- delightMEN holt Taylor was confused by the Baxter on Saturday again de

olean fielding, and accurate if vain

Lee Wal-tong and have come to fear skating championship. Recreio's paucity of attack win bowling, stood relief to inter-play of Yeung Shul-yick and monstrated that it requires something

She did her training for the The appointment of Lee Wal-tong | him. Their defence will take the Leonard, and' in the socond half by | more" than ordinary accurate, good" of bute by the Barredive batting Bowleme ald out in bola rality of as captain of the team is a gesture field knowing full well they have a Olympic Games last year at St.

Baxter and Hung, baka MONETARE

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which one and all will appreciate and big responsibility to shoulder,

One very consoling feature to the

of the season.

of the to be the determining game which amounted to 76 not out, was hand round-the-wicket leg breaks, interport honours,

Feature of Baxter's innings, batsmen tied up in imots with his left selectors as a strong candidate for selectors must have been the class Only by boating the mainlanders cariHe drove very powerfully at times and in the course of five overs, took | doubts one may have felt regarding/football boots In the Orient, but a

If KC.C. draw they win' the title,

Fung and Young. Neither did. I length bowling to dispose of him.

his in-front-of-the-wicket strokes.

LEE. WAI-TONG'S HONOUR

Apart from Loo's prowess

Moritz