1937-02-18 — Page 20

OUR WEEKLY HOCKEY FEATURE

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1937.

"The Pilgrim" Reveals —

REFLECTIONS ON

THE INTERPORT

SHANGHAI WANTS TO SEND TEAM HERE IN APRIL

Clubhouse Chatter By "Veritas"

SCHOOLBOY FOOTBALL PROSPECTS

FINE AUGURY FOR LEAGUE

STRANGE THEORY

IT is doubtful whether any

match could have given greater. impetus to schoolboy football in Hongkong than the encounter between representa- tive Civilian and Army teams at Sookunpoo last Monday. On al sides one heard favourable com- ments regarding the high stand- ard of play and the excellent

These Shanghai Interport hockey players gave impressive displays during the thres matches played here over Chinate Now Your. Road-

ing from left to right:- Miss Carion, Miss Bomko, Miss E. Vicia), Miss E. Bloomfield, Miss N. Littls, and Miss Marý Sheridan,

spirit shown by all 22.players. 20,000

The general impression seemed to be that if the game was an example of what to expect in the Schoolboys' League which starts

MOB BENNY

very shortly, that particular LYNCH

competition will do an enormous amount of good for junior soc- cer in the Colony.

Curious Theory

Glasgow, Jan, 22. Twenty thousand cheering people erected Benny Lynch, the world's Byweight champion, when he re- turned to his native elty to-night.

was discussing this with a gentle- man, whose knowledge and ex-

The polico had no idea that so perience of the game, especially of many people would be there. They football in Hongkong, is consider thronged inside the railway station Bar- abic, and ho Was tremendously and crowded the approaches,

ricades were the length of practle-

enthusiastic about Monday's display ally every platform, and a cordon of But he surprised me by casting some police was drawn along the route doubt on the expected success of the Schoolboys' League. His argument, which Lynch travelled.

chance was to clea

a way for the

apparently based on psychological The cordon, however, was insuff factors wns

roughly this: Schoolboys cleat and at many points the crowd will play good football and in the broke through and there were sever- proper spirit while they are under al cases of fainting. the control of their school marters. They will obey their masters, but

The police, freed with a serious what is going to happen when they situation, did their utmost to force play under other referees? They will the crowds back, but their only be pulled up for technical errors which they will be unable to appre-boxer's car. clate, and they will have to play to too much whistle. You will prob. ably find

It won't go down well with them. Schoolboys don't nec game severe control as

as senior players, They are

there for a game of foot ball and they are willing to give and

the

take much more rather than to have the play held up by referee whistl- ing for a technical breach of the rules....

Isn't This The Right Answer? FRANKLY I found all this a little

waved.

"GOOD OLD LYNCH"

Rugby: The County Championship

London, Feb. 17. ·

the

Two matches in County Rugby Champion- ship were played to-day.

Devon- Middlesex and shire were engaged in a thrilling struggle, Middlesex, the visiting team, finally emerging winners by nina- points to seven.

Berkshire, at home to Surrey, were beaten by nine points to nil.-Router,

Two Results In Badminton Championship

Two matches In the Colony bad- Lynch was welcomed by a piperminton championships were played in full Highland regalia, and in last evening. response to shouted demands he

In the second round of the singles, stood upon the seat of the car and A. L. Fisher of Free Lances

de feated N. A. E. Mackay (Kowloon Tong) in straight games of 15-9, 17- The match was played on the Kowloon Tong Club court, and al- though the result was a close one neither player reached the form expected.

Women threw flowers and shouted "Good old Lynch."

The crowds surged round the car. Many people tried to shake hands with him and women to kiss him, Outside the station there was a solid phalanx of humanity and a path had to be cleared by mounted police.

14.

My Impressions of the Shanghai Interport Hockey Team

(By "The Pilgrim")

That a draw was fairly reflective of the run of play in last Friday's epic struggle in the women's Interport hockey match bo tween Hongkong and Shanghai, I feel confident most of my readers will agree.

I felt that our visitors were far self. Also noticeable was her adroli- superior in defence, and that inly constructive play which meant a other departments compared very lot to the forward line. Though out favourably. They certainly deserved of position against the Champions, lo share the spoils.

she gave a creditable account of her- self.

Below you will find my impres sions of the Shanghai players.

Rest.

Cer-

Diss N. Little (centre-half). Play- ed the part of pivot in a most praise- Miss Carion (roalkeeper).

worthy manner, backing up good tainly the best custodian Hongkong prising offensive tactics.

solid defensive measures with enter- has seen for a long time, her anti- Mrs. Donald effectively smothered.

Sho hod cipation and Arst-time kicking being

Miss M Sheridati remarkable. She was also very cool

(centre-for- and capable under pressure, notably ward). Played the part of a great in those last few mirules of the

forward line leader to perfection. game when she saved what looked Her equalising goal some half minute to be certain goals. She gave an-

from the end was as thrilling a plece other very fine display against the of play conceivable. Her technique is straightforward, and there is nothing intricate in her stickwork. Miss F. Bomko (right back). We But she displayed excellent speed shall never forget the wonderful ex- and by her foraging methods kept hibition given by this energetic de- the Hongkong defence on the alert. fender. Her keen eye made it Her two goals indicated what a good possible for some brilliant first-time opportunist she is. clearances which remain an object

The other two players worthy of always followed up her tackles and Miss Kelly. lesson

were Miss Pefigura to Hongkong players. She comment

and The former was brif- her excellent sense of antielpation) Bant in the left half berth, handling Fisher secured a big lead of B-1 in

oli umes proved the means of the bustling Miss Marsh in

mos! the first game, but thereafter was Colony attack.

thwarting particularly strong competent style. Miss Kelly showed real promise as a right-vinger, and struggling for his points. Macktay ME. Victal (left back). It is of she is likely to prove a real terror bit too much to swallow. While

had a good chance of tolding the interest to note that this young Indy to Hongkong Interport teams in the And why one should imagine correc match to a third game, but he could is the sister af Victal, the Shanghal future. it is true that in general terms schoolboy is more likely to take notice tive treatment of this nature should not push home an advantage.

Interport football fullback. bo so abhorrent to the players is dif- of an order given by his school mas-

Fisher now meets either T. C. Lee, made a splendid partner ter than by an ordinary individual, cult to understand. In fact, I don't

Bomko, and their understanding was surely any danger of a position believe there would be any such re-finals.

the finest seen in Hongkong. She eventuating in a football match can actions. was plain to all that the M. A. Olvetra and J. J. Remedios, capped her 1035 performance, which be obviated by the school master In-youngsters Inst Monday were wonder-

ler- one of the "seeded" pairs, gained is saying a lot. I think most of us structing the boys before they take fully keen about the game; keen comfortable second round win over were the field that the referee is the person enough, I am sure, to want to learn A. E. Xavier and H. A, Barros in the impressed with her fine turn of they have to obey during the time its more intricate pair of tackling as Heerelo players and the match was captain of the side. Miss Bloomfield

to know the men's doubles. are playing, and that he is

the right and wrong way of only authority. I can't believe that well as the right and wrong way of played on the Recreio court.

did exceedingly well to hold up the schoolboy footballers would Ignore shooting. I shall be very surprised if Without being in the alightest bit much-vaunted Smith-Westcott wing. such an injuction. Furthermore, is the Schoolboys' League fails to fulfil extended, Oliveira and Remedios won Chiefly impressive about her work It not true that two big values of a its purpose, which presumably is to 15-3, 15-3, and thus passed into the was her one-handed tackling and the schoolboys soccer league are its dis- provide the boys with good, healthy, quarter-finals.

manner in which she positioned her- elplinary and educative influences? competitive recreation, to encourage Through these league games, controll- sportsmanship, to foster the game of ed by qualified referees, the boys can football among the Colony's youngs They

will learn them quicker this ball talent which may exist in the way than by wading through the schools so that later the players will English F.A. handbook and puzzling be well fitted to take their place in

its quasi-legal phraseology, senior grade soccer.

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Both pairs

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CLUBS WILL SAY "NO" TO SUGGESTED CHANGE

(By Charles Buchan)...

At the end of the present football season another attempt will be made to introduce dual control, that is, two referees, for League and Football As sociation Cup games.

It is sold that the Management Committee of the League have cir- cularised the clubs, strongly recom- mending them to back the scheme when it is, brought forward in May.

far, the

majority of the clubs is against the suggestion.

The clubs case is that mistakes will be doubled, and that the game will not be improved in any respect by the introduction of another official.

The Referees Society, too, in strongly opposed to it.

would be greatly lowered by the arrival of Inexperienced officials, considered, though

Extra cost is another point to be think it a minor one.

K. I. T. C.

VISITING SHAMEEN

(By "The Pilgrim")

With Pyara Singh as captain, the Kowloon Indian Tennis- Club is sending up a hockey team to Shameen, Canton on Sunday next. The team will leave here On Saturday night, and will play the Combined Shameen and Police Clubs in the forenoon on Sunday. They intend to leave for Hongkong the [same day. The team is as follows,

Kamran: Karnall Singh and Kitchell: Pereira, M. Hassan and J. Norahana: D, Norahana, Pinton, Pyara Singh, Teja Singh and Jangeer Singh.

Shameen should be, treated to A referee of a First Division or fine game of hockey, and I believe Second Division match receives only the visit is of special interest as it three guincas for his arduous job.is the first time an Indian hockey Those in charge of Third Division team has played there. games get two guineus.

I have never yet fathomed the reason for the difference in fee ex- cept it be the question of cost.

PAY THEM MORE Two referees will neither solve the problem of perfect control nor stamp out rough play. Instead, I think they would lead to further squabbling and dissention.

BRITISH SUCCESSES

IN SCANDINAVIAN TENNIS FINALS

Copenhagen, Jan. 24. Irmly believe that the real

British players won two of the remedy is to alter the system of selection and pay the official an finala in the ficandinavian lawn ten- In fact, i have heard many of them adequate fee.

nis championship, played yesterday say they would rather retire than job and the man in charge of a game

Refereeing should be a full-time and 10-day. Results: share the responsibility of a game should be with another referee.

his duties, he can easily control a game without fuss or incident

It la only the incompetent referees

who meet with condeEADY

years'

Men's Singles A Jacobsen (Den- beat C. E, Hare (G.B.), 7—5,

properly trained, as the man's Singles-Mrs. Sperling

In my opinion, it is totally un-be selected for his capabilities' of players ara. In addition, he should

Wom necessary to have two referces for natin any game. If the official performs handling a game, just like players (Denmark) beat Miss Anita Lizana orc signed on because they have

(Chile) 6-2,8-3, shown outstanding ability.

Men's Doubles. Hare and F. H. D. Now the pract

practice is very compll-Wilde (G.B.) beat Jacobsen and B. cated:

Α referee has to serve many Panker (Denmark), 76, 2-0, 6-4; NOT ENOUGH

In local football, whether ho la

Women's Doubles-Mrs. Sperling There is another big point against highly capable or not, before he is

recommended by the professional and Mrs. E, Hollis (Denmark) beat Even now, it is hard to get enough club in his district for promotion.

Miss R. M. Hardwick and Miss Freda really good officials for the 44 League

A WRONG SYSTEM games each week. Where will the club, which nominates two referees is James (G.B.), 6~*, 4–6, 6–2,

|Jamca (G.B.), 6-4, 6-3, . Unless he is recommended by a

Mixed Doubles-Hare and Misa Hardwick, (GD;); beat Wilde-and- refereeing

(Continued on Page 9.3

the proposal.. Ford

other 44 be found? per a m

The standard of

FOR A HOCKEY

INTERPORT

LETTER WILL BE PUT BEFORE MEETING

SHANGHAI CAN TURN OUT A

POWERFUL MEN'S TEAM

THERE are strong rumours

around the Colony that

Shanghai is anxious to send Shanghai

a men's hockey team down here during the Easter holi- days next April.

season.

At the last Council meeting of the Hongkong Hockey Associa tion it was decided it was im- possible to hold an Interport with Shanghai · this Shanghai has been accordingly informed, but if it is true that the Northerners still desire to send a team down in April, I feel it would be advisable for the local Association to accept.

If arrangements are well made there is no sensible reason why

Hockeyites Delighted

WITH VISIT TO HONGKONG

(By "The Pilgrim")

E

When I interviewed Mlas Bloomfield, Shanghai's popular captain yesterday, she confessed with enthusiasm that she and her colleagues, had enjoyed a wonder- fal visit to the Colony.

The suppet dance and Chinese

the H.K.H.A. should lose over itdinner, she described as "Great".

When I asked her if she would I can, however, reveal this. care to offer an opinion as to the The Hon. Secretary of the relative merits of the teams, Miss Hongkong Hockey Association Bloomfeld declined but added " has received Д letter from agree with your press comments that. Shanghai, the contents of our defence was better than Hong- kong's. It was, in fact, mitch which are secret until the next stronger than in 1935. We are quite meeting to be held in St. An- pleased with the result." drew's Church Hall at 5.30 p.m." Miss Bloomfield explained that on Monday next. Then the the team was very tired when it whole subject will be thrashed

out.

In the meantime I have asked Miss Bloomfield about the stand- ard of men's hockey in Shanghai, and she assures me it is very good, Sho was present at the "match against Waseda University, when Shanghai won' by 7-3, and she says the game was so one-alded as to be uninteresting. Shanghai did na they liked.

This is significant in view of the fact that Hongkong only just

played the Rest, but they were not unduly worried · about the match against the Champions-win lose.

or

put it across Hongkong when you Her Inst words were "We hope to

visit us next season."

beat Waseda by the odd goal in five and a penalty goal at that!

to

Surely it would be worth while start the much-anticipated Interport series with Shanghaf this coming Easter?

MAMAK HOCKEY TOURNAMENT TABLE

C.B.A.

A DIVISION

P. W. L. D. F. A. P.

0 0 24 2 12

k

24 Bly. RA. 7 4 2 1 10 8 0

B. Coy. R.W.F. 6 4 1 1979 1 2 2 4 7 12. 8

Nomads

HQ. R.U.R.

R.E.

B. R.U.R.

Adventure

Duncan

4.3 0 8 3 7

5 2 3 0 0 7 4

4 1 2 1 6 7 3

1 0 10

3 0 2 1 5 9 Argonauta "B" 4 0 3 1 2 D 1

A Coy. R.U.R. 5

· B. DIVISION

P. W. L. D. F. Argonauta "A" 7 KIT.C. "A”

0 16

7 6

0 25

5,10

Berwick

0 10 8 10

D. R.W.F.

R. Signals

Radio C.

Coy. RUH Submarines

R.A.O.C.

1 14 5

41 15 14

4 1 0 13 4

0.14

3

1

D Coy. R.UR. KIT.C. "B" Dainty

14 13

W. Lowe R. Signals

12

LEADING GOALSCORERS

31 4 1 4.12

S. Fowler C.B.A.

P. Singh K.I.T.C. "A"

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