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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 1937.

" Outlines His Scheme For

"The Pilgrim'

Re-Organising Hockey In Hongkong

To-day's Semi-Final

Tennis Match

The first of the semi- finals in the Colony tennis championships will be played on the Stand Court, H.K.C.C. this, afternoon, when E. C. Fincher arid W. C. Hung are expected to reach the final of the men's doubles for the second successive year.

Their opponents to-day are Wong Fuk-nam and Lul- Kwai-fun, a Chinese pair of

no

mean ability. Fincher and Hung may drop a set, but it will be surprising if they are extended beyond that. If anything they should win in three 'straight sets.

The winners meet either the Rumjahn cousins or A, V. Gosano and A. V. Reme- dios, in the final.

INTER-SCHOOL SPORTS

Heats Run Off At

Caroline Hill

BASEBALL GROWING POPULAR

IN ENGLAND

Baseball is growing rapidly in popularity in England. The coming summer will see a great increase in the number of teams) playing regularly, particularly in the northern counties. Promo- ters are confident that, with an improving knowledge of the finer points of the game, big gates will result.

RIVAL TO CRICKET Following are messages from Morn- p Post correspondents in North Country towns:

Hull. There are about 40 teams playing here. Many works have their baseball clubs. An elementary, school league, with 14 clubs, and a women's league, with five clubs, have been formed. There is one profes- nional team.

During the clase sCD- been seeking re son "scouts" have bee

"ace players," and a number of pitchers catchers have been signed. Professional Rugby League and As- sociation players have proved popu- lar with the crowds, and there are several

American

and Canadian players in the league baseball sides in the county. Gates have been as high: os 10,000,

and

Liverpool. In recent years the game has grown rapidly in popu larity. Last year there were about 10 teams in the Liverpool and Dis-

The heats of the Hongkong Inter- School sports were run off yesterday at Caroline Hill, by kind permission of the South China Athletic Associa-triet Baseball League. An increase tion, when the following qualified for the finals which will be held to morrow afternoon commencing at 2

1m.

100 Metres: A. Sequera, Chan

Kwai-sum, Wong Kay-lun, 11. Souza, C. Housegood, Lee Cheung-Ling, P. Castro, Chan Wai-hal, E. Stone."

Long Jump:-Chan Kam-tla, Mak Wal-fong, G. Willis, Wong Kay-lun, Chan Wal-huy, E. Souza.

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Here is Macao's representative football team which defeated the

by Catola).

OFFICIALS AND COMMITTEE TO BE

MORE REPRESENTATIVE

Rationalising The Tournaments

(By The Pilgrim")

Hongkong Football League's second division side last Sunday. (Photo PLEASING though it is to be able to look back and regard a season

Boxers' Union Picket Sunday Fight Club

MONEY PAID TO SECONDS PROTEST

Pickets of the National Union of Boxers, wearing N.U.B. badges and carrying posters with the words, "Our Fight for Justice,”

DB- raded outside the Devonshire Sport- ing Club, Devonshire-road, E, last month as a protest against the sys-

paying money to seconds, Simultaneously while people

H. K. Football Club Annual Dinner

The Hongkong Football Club celebrates the 1936-37 season on Saturday evening next, when the annual din- ner will be held.

The venue is the Roof Garden, Hongkong Hotel, and the function starts at 7.15, with dinner at 7.45. Members of the club are asked to give the fullest support to this ovent..

PROBABLE STARTERS

For The City And Surburban

of achievements as in the case of hockey in the winter just ended, it is as well to look to the future to try and discover whether new schemes or revisions can be introduced likely to lead to the further consolidation and improvement of the game in Hongkong.

CORRESPONDENCE

The C.B.A. V. Radio Hockey Match

The Sports Editor,

Hongkong Telegraph.

Sir-1 am glad that on one point at least "Pilgrim" and I are agreed. I also have no desire to encourage newspaper correspondence, acrimoni- ous or otherwise, but in all fairness to the C.B.A

could not let "Pilgrim's" remarks go unchallenged as they have no champion on the staff

local newspaper. any

at

"only"justify" tumsuli wins

himself accredited newspaper critic." Sure- before ho can aspire to the heights ly of true criticism, he must be un- blassed and I fall to see how he can play for one of the teams in question (no need to say which team) and yet remain unblassed.

In a series of articles during the season concluded I have intimated in what direction I think Improvement could be made, notably in the, ad- ministration of the game, but I would now like to to more into detail, thus endeavouring to offer some construc- tive proposals.

One of the most important needs of the Hong- is the reorganisation kong Hockey Association, so that it takes control of the game in its entirety in the Colony.

SUGGESTIONS

SUCCESSFUL

SEASON OF HOCKEY

MUCH IMPROVED STANDARD OF PLAY

(By "The Pilgrim")

is

Hongkong's hockey season rapidly drawing to a close, only a few matches in the Mamak and United Tournaments remaining to be played. It has been a peculiarly successful ведком, capped by the Colony's Interport victory against

Macao. Tho standard of play generally has shown encouraging improvement, notably in the new Inter-Section Tournament promot- ed by the Hongkong Hockey Asso- ciation which proved highly popu- lar.

This event was won by the Ar- gonauta and very worthy winners been chicity they were. What has noticeable is the cleaner and more scientifle type of play which has pre- a well- dominated. defined progressive movement to wards beiter hockey and In compari- son to two years ago, the game is very much faster and cleverer.

It has meant

Apart from La Salle and Queen's Colleges who have taken part in friendly matches, the schools have yet to display any active interest in the game, but I imagine there will be a movement towards the general adop- tion of the game in schools in the near future.

SOME PROMISING YOUNG PLAYERS

Good Material Is Discovered

Thus for next season I would sug- in this number is expected in the

gest the following administrative coming season. The tcoms

consist

personnel. A President, three Vice- entirely of local talent, though the

Presidents, a General Secretary (sup- pioneer clubs were trained by Ameri- lem of

ported by a General Committee), and Canadian professionals. were entering the club for the after-

three Assistant Secretaries represent- Gates Inst season were comparable to those of cricket matches the noun contests a street-curer meet-

with separate sub-committees to look district. On the whole the standard Ruppert, secretary of the East End ing was addressed by Mr. Ted

after the interests of these branches, at 1

I play is s high for this country. The

a League Secretary to be in charge branch of the N.U.B., and others. baseball clubs are independent of

of fixtures, assisted by a Grounds the football

There and have created a clubs,

wus zo completely new public.

disorder.

Committee comprising one Navy, Mr. Ruppert said:

Among the younger players worthy Army and Civilian representative Scarborough is able to support only

"The sum the boxer is expected to

elected by each section: the League

the schoolboys, M, one baseball team. The Scarbor

to the amount 800 Metres:Wong Yan-hing. Ane Mus

pay varies

Secretary would also be in charge of of mention are London, April 20. Sequer, J. Odell, K. Knight, Wong £1, and are to pay. 25.

(yush Seagulls have created so much he earns. Six-rounders, for example, |

This correspondent had no desire the Umpires Board. A Treasurer and Xavier and M. Marques, who found The probable starters and jockeys to place the blame for unhappy in-

n Finance Committee, the last-named places in the Argonauta teams, and Chow-moo, E. Petrove, Ko King-

to their seconds.

for the City and Suburban race were cidents where it was not due.

lo be representative of Army, Navy Tilok Singh of the Radio Sports Club, hum, Ng Chun-wing.

mer one can see everywhere children

and Civilian

would These youngsters played remarkably clubs, which "We are trying to persuade people announced to-day as follows. playing baseball with paper balls and

So the Radio were "not entirely

officiate at games at which en en-fine hockey and will very soon be in of Vulence (Packham), blameless in that up to a certain Pole Youstic, W. Chang broomsticks. At Brst the difficulty not to patronise clubs where this

the Interport class. Fung Shul-sik, Wos Bik-yui, Young was educate the public.

Grass system operates. We shall continue Pampas

trance fee is charged. This Si-yec, Lam Yui-sing.

was

The General Secretary would also "Pilgrim"! Actually

Others of the younger generation 200 Metres: Mak Wal-tong. M. largely overcome by providing run- to picket the Devonshire Club every Grace (Gordon Richards), Esquemel point they retaliated." That is really

ning commentaries on the game by. Friday

full the duties of Chairman of the ribay and Sunday-theit boxing ing (Dezant), The Blue Boy (Car- generous of you

the first "unhappy Incident"

100% winge in

of the Club, T. Alves (Argonauta) and H. (Weston),

Millington (Y.M.C.A.). not to pay seconds' | Lovely Rosa

game when C.B.A.'s centre forward the general committee. The commit-

tee would comprise representatives Fowler won Interport and

Inter- Smith), Rippontor (Low was brought down (cont

your mind

from cach clubs as well as the Army national badges, and I would name "After that we shall deal with Orichalque (Crouch), Gynerium (W. back "Pilgrim') by a tackle on his Navy and Air Force, and the Assist

Rickaby),

Edgehill (E. Smith), Re-

bim as the most improved player in side and the deliberate use of ant Secretaries, wrong.

the Colony, Alves, the Argonauta ward Levelt), Pigskin (Clifford bodyweight and your raun was The Assistant Secretaries will be

left half was a bit unlucky to miss Richards), Dytchley (Sirett), British warned "Pilgrim." That sort of thing responsible for making arrangements his place in representative games, but (Wing)-Reuter.

matter of fixtures, selecting players nised next year. amity is it."Pilgrim"?

William

(Perrymon), His

Cock, Chan Wal-hai, P. Castro, G. experts through loudspeakers. The days-until we get a guarantee that slake), Astyanax (Steve thesis pre the first ten minutes of the Association, offelating at meetings or who have impressed are S. Fowler

Sequera, Le

Lee Cheng-wong, A. Ulrich, pubile, which, with a knowledge of boxers have Chin Kwal-gum, C. Lorge.

Shot Put:-N. Singh,

Woo

G. Derkach, Chau-ma, Tang Kung-hung.

now

hitting, has

The Scarborough team is

good, Wong Chak-stum, Wong Ya J7 appreciate the good

400 Metres:--E. Petrove, C. House-

cricket.

Bik-yui,

A. Ulrich, parative Wongw

wns

s disappointed at the com- absence of

bist

m-money.

'other clubs."

Leeds han bail amateur and

close con-

(D.

hin, G. White, J. Grinth, Ho Checnection with turn-KEST CREA-Quets (Barilam) and Hollands-is-hardly conducive-to-feelings of for their particular-section in the I am certain his claims will be recog--

wing, Chan Wah-kuen, M. Carlos.

High

Jump:-Wong

of the Yorkshire Baseball, which;

tho

County

Football

League. F Footballers are being

being train-

Kam-tiin, ed in the sum

and have

summer game and

Ko Tin Yum, E. Adwill, Cheung been able to draw wages from it.

Shiu-lui, G. Wills, Kaan Wah-Tuen,

GOLF

1. Mayhew, T. Sulter, Au Kit-mun, fessional league clubs, While there S. African Open Won By

football

Eleven Strokes

East London, Mar, 30. A. D. "Bobby" Locke followed up by his lust weeks win in the South

a member of the

FAVOURITE BEATEN In Great Metropolitan Stakes Race

Lui Kwal-chun.

are indications that the game may 1,500 Metres: Wong Yan-hing. A catch the public imagination, gates Sequera, A. Keown, K. Knight, I have not so far been larger Eric Kempton, Weng Chow-moo, J. Koo Harris, the Australian Rugby League Hwang, Ko King-hum.

110 Metres (High Hurdics):-A. Leeds baseball team. It is hoped, by African Amateur Golf Championship

player, is a

London, April 20. Ulrich, Chung Shul-lul, Lul Ming-adding other well-known players,

Kepton, a 4 to 1 favourite ran shum, B. Adwiu, G. Willis, You Bu-Increase local interest. A charity by a victory in the open to-day with

Hon-exhibition game on the Headingley a record low aggregate of 289 for third in the Great Metropolitan

ground attracted 5,000 spectators.

the 72 holes. This is eight strokes Stakes 10-day, being beaten by two Other centres where the game has better than the standard scratch score, 100 to 8 chances,

Fifteen ron and there was five successfully introduced are

His nearest rival, Clarence Olander, Sheffield, Bradford and York,

who was runner-up in the Amateur, lengths between the winner. and the the head between was eleven strokes more. Locke, second and Olander and the 17-year-old Otway second and third. Hayes, who finished "eleventh with The result was as follows: 318, are to visit England this sum-

1. Corofin (100 to 8):

mer,

chin, Woo Blit-yai, Chaut cheung

Medley Relay:-D.B.S., C.B.S., St. Stephens, St. Josephs, La Salle, and been Wah Yan.

The three-fold advantages of Three Threes-better quality, greater value, no

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extra cost..

95 CENTS for 50

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MADE IN ENGLAND

The leading professional, Sid'Childs, was equal fourth with Christian de G. Watermeyer, the Cambridge Blue; !

#1

2. Styx River (100 to 8).

3. Kepton (4 to 1).

CHEAT FAM.

THREE-YEAR PLAN FOR ATHLETES

A three-year scheme to bring athletic stars to London and provide the stiffest possible competition for British athletes in training for the 1940. Olympic Games has been or- ranged between the Amateur, Athletic Association and Brigadier-General Critchley, of the White City Stadium,

The A.A.A. will organise three con. secutive international meetings begin- ning on August Bank Holiday Mon-

their total was 308. Sld Brews, the AUSTRALIA'S DAVIS CUP day at the White City Stadium.

lending professional, did not compete. Locke is the only player to have won both the South African Amateur and Open titles twice. He won them both In. 1995, but was in England last year,

CHANCES

The last two rounds were played Brookes Confident; Team

In warm but windy weather. Locke had a lead of seven strokes over Olander when he started his third

In Strict Training

General Critchley has guaranteed to meet all expenaca to cover the Invitations to visiting athletes.

£10,0000 BACKING

for representative games, and so on. They would report to the general

Millington has played both at left secretary concerning these arrange-back for the Y.M.C.A. and goalkeeper" ments.

for St. Andrew's, and few players It will probably be necessary to have revealed a more natural talent approach the Army and Navy Sports for the game. He needs to devate a Bourds with regard to the formation tic closer interest to hockey to of this body. Civilian clubs will be become one of the Colony's loading

to elect their representatives performers. annually. This body will arrange for grounds, umpires etc.

able

CHOOSING INTERPORT TEAM

Army and Navy committees will choose outstanding players for their respective teams and efforts should be made to allow these teams to play

LOBE regularly.

The Need Of More And More Umpires

CIVILIANS LAG BEHIND

One of the big drawbacks fo hockey which has been noticeable during the past two seasons is the absence of a sufficient number of qualified umpires.

Up to the present there are only.

Likewise the committee will have the power to choose a team early in the Beason to play regularly together. The assistant secretaries, Jague secre- tary and any additional representa- tives from the various sections will comprise the annual selection.com- mitice for the purpose of getting to gether the Interport team, which will be drawn from the various repre- nentalive teams nominated by the various sections. Thus there will be. three available sides from which to pick the Interport eleven. As a re- Nearly £10,000 has been set aside sult the Triangular Tournament be- five such gentlemen, and I belleve I for the purpose.

comes one of the most Important of am correct in observing that during Invitations will be sent to outstand-the season and the Association will the season under review not a single Ing "stars" of track and field through- not have to embark upon last- elvilion came forward to qualify. as round. A 71 for this round against It Australia enn beat the United out the world such as Metcalfe, the minute scrambles to choose an Inter- an umpire.

number of com- Very little has been done by the title. Locke took 75. to Olander's 74 Stutes in the American Zone they American negro, known as "the mid-port side from for the last round. Watermeyer, the Davis Cup from Great Britain, feated Lovelock last year, and the

have a very good chance of winning night locomotive," the sensational paratively unknown players. The

new American miler, Nosh, who de- team can be nominated early on and Umpires Board to rectify this. Lot season efforts were made to Induce a 78 in the morning, did

given opportunities for practice to- splendid. 72 in the afternoon,

according to Mr. Norman Brookes, best of the Continental champion are gether without going through those more people to qualify for umpiring the former Wimbledon being approached.

farcical encounters known as Trinis, by a series of lectures being given by who is now President of the

The same body can arrange and Major Campbell. But since the de- lan L.T.A., states Reuter,

take charge of a friendly tournament parture of that enthusiast from the Brookes considered Germany as the

split into three divisions. The first Colony, nothing has been attempted strong naval and civilan teams in the probable Euro-

division will comprise. Battalion and to revive interest among the civilians.

Perhaps one of the reasons is that. one section, Battalion second string teams and strong naval and civilian criticism

our umpires are subject to excess sides in another section, together with very often. it has happened that and lack of respect. So a junior division including Small umpires have received nothing but Units, Company teams or Baltallon abuse for giving their services, and third elevens, and civilian teams too once again I reiterate that the Um- weak to participate in the senior

70 by Olander. assured him of the

after

THAMES RACE

Phelps Still The Best Sculler

a

of

;

KOM

ST. ANDREWS

Council Considers Site Purchase

Bections, as well as weak naval teams pires Board should investigate ways approved by the Navy committee. and means of making it worth while All players will be registered and austy. One would be to consider the for prople to take up umpiring seri- question of fees for umpires. may, with the approval of the com- mittee, be transferred from one divi- alon to another..

most Zob. He also doubled Great 5th GOLF COURSE FOR Britain's ability to retain, the trophy now that they had lost the services

Eric Phelps (Putney) retained thesiduously for the coming campaign. A's team are training, as- English sculling championship by de-3. H. Crawford, V. B. McGrath, feating Lou Barry (Barnes) over the Bromwich, and tho manager, Putney-Mortlake course by six Sproule, have been pursuing a course lengths in 24min. 30sec.

of neuro-muscular and inter-muscu- The race attracted one of the lar co-ordination exercises, which largest crowds ever seen at a profer- are to be continued up to the time dional sculling match in England.

St. Andrews, famous the world of the match with Mexico. Phelps, who won

over for its four 18-hole golf courses, Barry last September, gained an even spinal work for the nerves, and each course of nine holes..

The players are also doing special is considering the lay-out of a fifth

A games or Ground Committee, easier win this time.

bas a copy of

consisting of the league secretary, gate money should be charged for book setting out rules The match, which was for £200 for exercise, diet, warmth, bathing, Town Council it was stated that the tournaments organised by the Asso- and

At a meeting of the St. Andrews who is actually in charge of the Triangular Tournament, Inter-Section side. was the latest of a long series smoking and alcohol. After a month Council is negotiating for the pur-ciation, together with the assistant games. Without proper organisation schilor division tournament between the Phelps and Barry of this intensive preparation, Craw chase, from the University, families. J.T. ("Bosay Phelps, the ford had shed 1015, of excess weight furge tract of ground on St. Nicholas could meet once a month independent less to go ahead and cater, contribute of. a secretaries and the Umpires Board. und funds the Association is power- King's Bargemaster, showed up his and reduced his waist measurement farm, adjoining the East Banda. son in the orthodox style from a by 21⁄2 inches. On the other hand, launch, but the challenger's brother, McGrath and Bromwich gained

In addition to the new golf course Bert Barry, former world champlon,

althe land would be used as the sito shouted instructions to Lou Barry Couple of pounds in weight and in- of bathing shelters and other beach from the bow seat of a racing cight.creased their chest measurements. amenities.

the title from

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of the ordinary general committee, to for a season which will co-operate with the Finance Commit- towards the advancement of hockey teon the matter of allotment of in Hongkong, grounds and other matters connected I should also like to see mixed with important games, Obviously exhibition games encouraged,

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