1937-02-18 — Page 8

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1937.

OUR WEEKLY HOCKEY FEATURE

"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 a sides one heard favourable com- ments regarding the high stand- ard of play and the excellent

These Shanghai Interport hockey players gave impressiva displays during the three matches played here over Chinese Now Year. Read-

ing from left to right:— Miss Carion, Miss Bomko, Miss E. Victal, Miss E. Bloomfield, Miss N, Little, and Miss Mary 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

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Glasgow, Jan. 22,

Twenty thousand cheering people greeted Benny Lynch, the world's flyweight champion, when he re- turned to his native city to-night,

The police had no idea that so many people would be there. They thronged Inside the railway station and crowded the approaches. Bar- ricades were the length of practic- ally every platform, and a cordon of police was drawn along the route which Lynch travelled.

The cordon, however, was insufft- elent and at inany points the crowd broke through and there were sever al cases of fainting,

was discussing this with a gentle- man, whose knowledge and ex- perlence of the game, especially of football In Hongkong. Is consider able, and he

tremendously enthusiastic about Monday's display, But he surprised me by casting some doubt on the expected success of the Schoolboys League. His argument, appareatly based on psychological factors was roughly this: Schoolboys will play good football and in the proper spirit while they are under the control of their school masters. They will obey their masters, but what is going to happen when they play under other refereca? They will be pulled up for technical errors chance was to clear a way for the 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, wall with them. Schoolboys don't need the name severe control as senior players. They are there for a game of foot ball and they are willing to give and take mudi more rather than to have the play held up by referee whisti- ing for a technical breach of the rules...

Isn't This The

"

Right Answer?

FRANKLY I found all this a little

ter

bit too much to swallow. While

The police, Inced with a serious situation, did their utmost to force the crowds back, but their only

"GOOD OLD LYNCH"

Lynch was welcomed by a piper in full Highland regalia, and in shouted demands he response to stood upon the seat of the car and waved.

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.

Rugby: The County Championship.

London, Feb. 17.

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

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

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

Two Results In Badminton

Championship

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 be- tween Hongkong and Shanghai, I feel confident most of my readers will agree.

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

she gave a creditable account of her- self.

Below you will find my impres- slons of the Shanghai players,

Miss Carlon

(goalkeeper). Cer-

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 Hockeyites

here during the Easter holi- days next April.

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 season. 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 the H.K.H.A. should lose over it.

Delighted

WITH VISIT TO HONGKONG

(By "The Pilgrim") '

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

The supper dance and Chinese dinner, she described as "Great",

When I asked her if she would care to offer an opinion as to the Misa added of

I can, however, reveal this. The Hon. Secretary of the Hongkong Hockey Association has received a letter from Shanghai, the contents of which are secret until the next meeting to be held in St. An- 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 played the Rest, but they were not out.

unduly worried about the match against the Champions-win

Bloomfield declined but

gree with your press comments that our defence was better than Hong- kong's. It was, in fact, much stronger than in 1935. We are quite pleased with the result."

or

Her last words were "We hope to

visit us next appson,"

Miss N. Lille (centre-ball), Play- ed the part of pivot in a most praise-

In the meantime I have 'etked | Jose. worthy manner, backing up good

Miss Bloomfleld about the stand- ard of men's hockey in Shanghai, put it across Hongkong when you and she assures me it is very good, She was present at the match against Waseda University when Shanghai won by 7-3, and she says the game was so one-sided as to be uninteresting. Shanghai did as they liked.

tainly the best custodian Hongkong solid defensive measures with enter- has seen for a long time, her anti-prising offensive tactics. She had cipation and first-time kicking being Mrs. Donald effectively smothered.

Miss M. Sheridan remarkable.

(centre-for.. She was also very cool and capable under pressure, notably ward). Played the part of a great forward line leader to perfection, in those last few minutes of the game when she saved what looked from the end was as thrilling a piece

Her

equalising goal some half minute Two matches in the Colons bad- to be certain goals. She gave an- of play conceivable. Her technique minton championships were played other very fine display against the last evening.

there is straightforward, and Rest. In the second round of the singles,

nothing Intricate in her stickwork. A. L. Fisher of Free Lances de Miss F. Bomko (right back). We But she displayed excellent speed feated N. A. E. Mackay (Kowloon shall never forget the wonderful ex- and by her foraging methods kept Tong) in straight games of 15-9, 37-hibition given by this energcile de- the Hongkong defence on the alert.

tender. Her keen eye made Her two goals indicaled what a good,

The match was played on the possible for some brilliant airst-time opportunist she is.

had

was

lesson

means

She

surely any danger of such a position/cult to understand. In fact, I don't S. A. Gray or H. Kew in the quarter- Bomico, and their understanding was

the finest scen

is

were Miss Petigurs and

K. I. T. C..

Kowloon Tong Club court, and al- clearances which remain an object The other two players worthy of though-the result was a close one, says followed up her tackles and Miss Kelly. The former was bril-

to Hongkong players. She comment neither player reached the form expected,

her excellent sense of anticipation liant in the left half berta, handling Marsh in most of the busiling Miss Fisher secured a big lead of 8-1 in oft times proved the

thwarting the first game, but thereafter

a particularly strong

competent style. Miss Kelly showed real promise as a right-löger, and Colony attack. struggling for his points. Mackay

Miss E. Victal (left back). It is of she is likely to prove a real terror it is true that in general terms a And why one should imagine correc-match trance of taking the interest to note that is young lady to Hongkong interport teams in the

to third game, but he could is the sister of Victal, the Shanghai future. schoolboy is more likely to take notice tive treatment of this nature should not push home an advantage.

Interport football fullback. of an order given by his school mas- I be so abhorrent to the players is dim- Fisier now meets either T. C. Lee,

made a splendid partner for Miss than by an ordinary

Individual,

believe there would be any such ro- finals.

In Hongkong. She eventuating in a football match can actions. It was plain to all that the M. A. Olveira and J. J. Remedios, capped her 1935 performance, which be obviated by the school master in youngsters last Monday were wonder- bae of the "seeded" pairs, gained as 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 impressed with her fine turn of 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 speed. they have to obey during the time its more intricato points; to know the men's doubles. Both pairs are they are playing, and that he is the right and wrong way of tackling as Recreio players and the match was only authority. I can't believe that well as the right and wrong way of

of played on the Recreio court. schoolboy footballers would ignore shooting. I shall be very surprised if Without being in the slightest blt such an injuction. Furthermore, is the Schoolboys League falls to fulfil extended, Oliveira and Remedios won It

not true that two big values of a its purpose, which presumably is to 15-3, 15-3, and thus passed into the schoolboys' soccer league are its dis- provide the boys with good, healthy, quarter-anals. ciplinary 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- learn the essential rules of the game. ters and to develop any intent foot- 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 atted to take their place in

its quasi-legal phraseology. senior grade soccer.

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Miss E. Bloomfield (right half and captain of the side. Miss Bloomfeld did exceedingly well to hold up the much-vaunted Smith-Westcatt wing. Chiefly Impressive about her work was her one-handed tackling and the manner in which she positioned her-

REFEREES IN BIG SOCCER? CLUBS WILL SAY "NO" TO SUGGESTED CHANGE

(By Charles Buchan)

At the end of the present Į would be greatly lowered by the football season another attempt') arrival of inexperienced oficials. will be made to introduce dual considered, though I think it a minor Extra cost is another point to be control, that is, two referees, one. for League and Football As- sociation Cup games.

It is said 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. So far, the majority of the clubs

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 introducilon of another oficial

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Referees' Society, too, is strongly opposed to it.

VISITING SHAMEEN

(By "The Pilgrim")

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

Kamzan: Karnail 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 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 i three guineas for his arduous job. is the first time an Indian hockey Those in charge of Third Division team has played there, games get two guincus.

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

PAY THEM MORE Two reforces 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.

I firmly believe that the real remedy is to alter the system of

British players won two of the selection and pay the official annals in the Scandinavian lawn ten- adequate fee.

uis championship, played yesterday Refereeing should be a full-time and to-day. Results: Job the man in charge of a game

Men's Singles,--A Jacobsen (Den- should

be properly trained, as the mark) beat C. E. Hare (G.B.), 75, In my opinion, it is totally un-be-selected for his capabilities of (Denmark) beat Miss Anita Lizana

players are. In addition, he should 6-2, 6-3.

Women's Singles--Mre Sperling

In fact, i have heard many of them say they would rather reire than share the responsibility of a

game with another referes.

neocisary to have two referees for

6--2, 03.

any game. If the official perform handling a game, just like players's Doubles--Haro and F. H. D.

his dulles, he can easily control a game without fuss or incident... It is only the incompetent referees who meet with condemnation.

NOT ENOUGH ALREADY : There is another big point against

the proposal.

are signed on because shown outstanding ability.

years In local

they have

Now the practice. is very compli-Wilde (G.B.) beat Jacobsen and B. catea. A referee has to serve many Panker (Denmark), 7-5, 2-8, 6,

whether he is football highly capable or not, before he is Women's Doubles--Mrs. Sperling 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 oficials for the 44 League

A WRONG SYSTEM

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

(Continued on Pape 9.)

other 44 be found?

Mixed Doubler-Hare and Miss

games, each week. Where will the club, which - nominates: two referees Hardwick. (G.B.).. beat. Wilde... and.

The standard

refereeing:

Miss James (GB), 0—2, 4–6, 6–).

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

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

to

Surely it would be worth while start the much-anticipated Intorport series with Shanghai tals coming Easter?

MAMAK HOCKEY TOURNAMENT TABLE.

C.BA.

A DIVISION

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

6 0 0 0 24 2 12

24 Bly. R.A.. 7 4 2 1 15 8 0 B. Cay. R.W.F. 6 4 1 1 0 7 9 Nomads

8 2.2 4 7 12 8

R.E.

B. R.U.R. HQ. RUR. Adventure Duncan

4 3 0 1 0 3 7 5 2 3 0 0 7 4 4 1

3 0 2 Argonauta "B" 40

A Coy. R.U.R. 50

S. Fowler C.BA,

0 7 3

0 10 3

5 0 1

2 0 1

4 1 4 12 1

B. DIVISION

P. W. L

D. F. A. P. Argonauita “A” 7 7 0 0 16 4 14

KIT.C. "A"

Berwick

D. R.W.F.

R. Signals

Radio

7 5 2 0 20 5 10

5

20 30 8 10

7

4 2 1 14 5.0

D 4 4

1:10 14 0

5. 4 1 0 13

C. Coy. R.U.R. 5 2 2 16

Submarines

R.A.O.C. A

D Coy. RU.R

KITC. "B" Dainty

LEADING GOALSCORERS

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

14

1 4 1 0 14

W. Lowe R. Signals

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