1937-07-13 — Page 9

THE

HONGKONG

TELEGRAPH. TUESDAY,

JULY

13, 1937.

HONGKONG FOOTBALL

FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION DISCUSSES FINANCIAL POSITION

NEED FOR DRASTIC ECONOMY IS EMPHASISED BY CHAIRMAN

MR. WALTER PRYDE SUCCEEDS MAJOR C. M.

MANNERS AS CHAIRMAN OF COUNCIL

Apart from a slight difference of opinion on the question of reducing the number of teams in first division, the annual general meeting of the Hongkong Football Association yesterday was in unanimity on all points,

The question of drastic economies was raised and the Chairman, Hon. Mr. M. K. Lo, revealed that the outgoing committee had gone into the question and made strong recommendations to their successors Including curtailment of "appalling" entertainment expenses and the fees of officials.

Letters were received from the Philippines suggesting a football relationship with the Colony on a par with interport matches.

Playa the gume for the game's sake,

Plays for his side and not for himself.

Is a good winner and a good laser, i.e. modest in victory

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

and generous in defeat. Accepts all

proper spirit.

(5)

(0)

Is unselfish and always ready to help others to become proficient.

we

decisions in

Is chivalrous towards a de feated opponent.

To a true sport, defeat after one has done one's best means absolutely nothing. My old friend Mr. Let Wai-tong whose sportsmanship all

of his talks on "Sportsmanship" to Appreciation of the good services, the rules governing the Interport footballers foin would follow, in one

retiring Games.

the boys If the

of St. Stephen's College, of Major C. M. Manners,

On behalf of the H. K. F. A. Chairman, was expressed by several speakers. Mr. W. Pryde was elected most heartily congratulate the All did my family the honour of refer visited Berlin ring to the fact that, in the pavillon China Team which

at our family place at Tytam, we to fill the position.

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football last year for the Olymple Games, Representatives

had had inscribed a quotation clubs were present at the meeting, many of the players being members had hung up a pennant, on which which was presided over by Mr. Lo, of Clubs afiliated to our Association. from Kipling's

to read und It was indeed gratifying.

May I hurably commend the senti- supported by Major Manners, Mr. G.

Alexander to hear the reports of their football 11. Warren, Mr. W. L.

spectators alike, who wish to see (representing the treasurers) and Mr. en route, at Berlin, und in England.ment of this poem to all, players and Arising out of their tour in England football played in the proper spirit, A. C. Grigg, acting secretary,

You has emanated on arrangement where-and not dishonoured as a mere instru- Mr. Lo said:

hands the Council's by a strong British Amateur Team ment for exclting partisan feuds and have in your Report and Balance Sheet for your The Islington Corinthians, will visit ignoble racial animositica? ending May 31, 1937. I would draw Hongkong next Chinese New Year, your attention at once to the state at the invitation of, and under the ment that, though the past season auspices of, the South China Athletic

of Association. Football players and! ended with a

financial gain. $2,337.76, the situation is not con- supporters in the Colony have a sidered satisfactory. For some years great treat in store for them next there has been a steady and alarm-Chinese New Year. ing loss, and various proposals for more economic working will be re- commended to the new Council.

Gentlemen,

FOOTBALL IN MACAO

I would like Bank the Macao Football Association, who were our generous hosts and sponsors of a visit made to

"If you can meet with Triumph

und Disaster

And treat those two impostors just

the same..

Yours is the Earth and everything

that's in it, And-which is more-you'll be a

Man, my son!"

(Applause). EXPENSES CRITICISED The Chairman proposed the adop Macao during last tion of the report and accounts and

by Capl season by a Hongkong F. A. XI. his motion was seconded Football is growing in popularity in Rice Evans, This Macno.

Commenting on the accounts, Mr. We look forward with plea- sure to a contimation of the liaison R. M. Omar suld that team and other refreshments" was a frequent now established.

During the season under review the Association lost its distinguished Patron, Sir Andrew. Caldecott, who, us you all know, left Hongkong to

come Governor of Ceylon. Association, no less than others here, has reason to regret his departure, and we wish him continued success and much happiness in sphere of activities.

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VOLUNTEER AQUATICS First-Class Machine Gunners Win Cricket

Water-Polo Game

Averages

In the elimination round of the waterpolo event for the Hongkong Volunteer Aquatic spurts, the Static Machine Guns, comprised mainly of members of the No. 3, Company, defeated the Coast Defence one goal to nil. The game was played at the Victoria Recreation Club yesterday evenloz.

The game was fast and even. The goal which gave the Machine Gun- ners victory was scored about the middle of the first half by S. Lee, T. Kew on the right wing with Nor- man Lee at centre drew the opposing The defence away from the left. ball placed to Stanley Lee, unmarked. presented an easy goal.

The Statics deserved their win. They had the better of the game and might possibly have won by a larger margin. In it. Wing Lee the win- ners have a stalwart defender who uses his head. N. Lee on the other hand, though the possible contender for many of the swimming titles, was prone to wander out of his posi- tion at critical moments.

was

un-

Frank Read of No. 1 Company, the exception which mude the side Statie Machine Guns and not No. 3 Com- pany, while possessing a terriße shot,

This was rather slow, doubtedly due to his injured knee.

For the losers J. Watson played a sterling game. Ever there to assist the forwards yet never missing in tight corners when defending. D. Leonard and A. Hussain, the other. defenders, had their work cut out and did it well. The forwards were weak. It cannot be said that they did not have opportunities-they did but they were missed.

The remaining elimination game between the Mobile Machine Guns and the Corps Infantry takes place att July 22. July 10 is the last day of entries. The sports take place on July 24,

It is gratifying also to note the item. The Lal Wah Cup, Challenge

and tour new visits some of our Club teams have Shield and Governor's Cup cost near- been making to neighbouring coun-ly $1,000 on this item alone apart

the interport expenses. tries, thus establishing what should from NEW PRESIDENT We are very grateful for the sup- undoubtedly be a mutually beneficial would like to know how this money

contact.

Members of Eastern Athle was spent considering that only a port and Interest of our President,

the Football

and Club

the Royal few matches were played, and he Mr. N. L. Smith, Officer Administer-

whether the Council had retain memo-wondered ing the Government, and it was with Ulster Ritles, I am told,

themselves und their very great pleasure indeed that theries of keen interest in fouthall-and, entertained Association learned of the honour may

bestowed upon him last May by His in the of unstinted hospitality friends. Much too much money had Majesty the King. On behalf of the presentapine Islands; whilst re-nlso been spent on football gears and

wishes.

of the

South China it would seem from the recurrence Association I tender him our rea Athletic Association are now enjoy of this item that the Council lost or Only 25 per pectful congratulations and all good ing an extended and very successful gave away the gear.

tour of Indo-China und Malaya. jcent, of the money

on this item would like brielly to refer to need have been spent.

Considering football played last season on behalf that the Council was asking for

local charities. of

The Sunday economic measures he questioned Charity Cup Competition, their action in taking $500 out of the Herald. football in this Colony. Cmdr. won for the first time by Ireland, funds to donate to the Sunday Herald

Royal Ulster Charity Fund.

must express my thanks to my fellow Vice-Presidents, Cmdr. C. D. Arbuthnot, and Mr. T. A. Mitchell, active interest in for their very

Arbuthnot, who is nt present on leave Rifles, produced the sum of $3,250,

represented by

On last season's piny, Mr. Omar In Japan, is, I understand, vacating| his post on the Council for a season, for charity. It is a matter of much said, the conclusion of the fixture list figure is smaller was a fasco in some cases where the in favour of un Army representative, regret that this

than usual. The allocation of this teams, unable to raise enough men Annual to complete their fixtures, simply amount is shown in the General

ave points away to end a long and drawn-out season. CHARITY AND COMPETITIONS

This

Report.

but not

The out-

I take this opportunity of expressing, on your behalf as well as my own, our great sympathy with Mr. Mitchell in his recent illness, from which we

The Chairman ruled out of order trust he will speedily make com- The Annual Armistice Day Match! plete recovery.

between the Combined Services and the criticism which the speaker com- It is with much regret that we the Civilians produced $120 for the menced to make on the Appeals Board. He added that the contribu- learn that Major C. M. Manners, is funds of The British Legion. not seeking re-election on Chairman I must congratulate the Committention of $500 to charity could be cri- of the Council. He has occupied the of the Katewall Charity Cup who elsed if it was too small

otherwise since the avowed object of Chair for five years, during which raced, last season, the magnificent the competition in question was to time he has rarely missed a meeting, sum of $0.135 for local Naval, Mill- whether of

of the Council or of one of tary and Chinese charities. During raise money for charity.

going Council had found that the Association the three years this Competition has team and other expenses" its Committees.

though cannot, and will not, forget his en- been running nearly $10,00) have

under the thusiasm, zeal and ability in the been obtained for charity. Inciden-palling, were incurred

long standing custom of serving cause of football, and I now formally tally I must congratulate the Army minerals and leas to people who al- on behalf of the on having won the Kotewall Cup for tended the matches. One of the re- convey to him, Association, an expression of our three years in succession.

successors commendations to their Turning now 10 deep gratitude and sincere thanks

Competitions!

however, was that the Council should for all he has done for us. (Ap-generally I wish to congratulate all be responsible for the entertainment the successful Clubs. I will not plause),

Hat Association matches of teams and SOME FAREWELLS

them they enumerate

well omeints only. are

AN AMENDMENT This Association is under a debt known to you and, moreover, are of gratitude to Col. H. C. Harrison, I must add a special word of can- donation of $500 was the result of a Indicated in the Annual Report. But Mr. J. McKelvic explained that the lately G.5.0. I, China Command, who acted as Chairman of the Coun- gratulation to the Military teams meeting between the finalist teams cil during the months Major Manners generally on their very successful in the Lai Wah Cup who agreed to was away on leave, and on your season, and the behalf I wish to thank him for his play. generous assistance, and for his ex- I wish; too, to congratulate the

cellent advice and example,

Committee of the Boys'

standard of their the donation in place of a further

replay.

Mr. Chan Ying-hung, representa- Amateur tive of the Eastern Athletic Associa- I take this opportunity of saying League on the very successful debut tlon, proposed an amendment to the goodbye to Captain G. W. P. Kimm, of this League, which was won by report to the effect that it be adopt-

of Boys the Royal Welshed with the deletion of the follow- Army Educational Corps. the Hon. the Secretary of Association Football Fusiliers. I am told that the standard ing: "At the same time, the Manage- under the Hongkong Area Sports of play and what is more important ment Committee recommend to the Board, and their representative on

Beld-were excellent. Our thanks consideration that the number of of the League, able work on behalf of football injure due to Lieut. Col. D. M. Barchard, teams in Division I the Colony will long be remembered, of the Royal Welch Fusiliers, for so be and we thank him for his services, generously presenting a challenge figure." and wish him all happiness wherever shield and medals. There is he may be,

the Council; Captain Kimm's valuate standard of conduct in the incoming Council for their serious!

the Colony.

ciation.

SPORTSMANSHIP

PORIS

reduced below last SEASON'

In putting the amendment, which doubt there is need for such a Lea he had revised on the advice of the well, and Chairman Mr. Chan said the recom- It is obviously impossible for me gue in Hongkong. Run to thank, individually, all those to controlled well, it should do much mendation was contrary to the decl- whom the thanks of the Association to bring along the young players in sion of the Inst annual meeting which express my the Colony. It has made a splendid defeated by 18 votes to three a. re- are due, but I must warmest thanks to all Members of start, and we hope it will flourish solution that the mumber of teams in this division be reduced to 12, or, the 1830/7 Council for their work and be productive of

of good.

alternatively, no Club be sllowed to on behalf of Association Football in

Finally, Gentlemen, I feel I must enter more than one team.

The speaker was ruled out of order It is with very great regret that touch upon a somewhat painful sub- We learned of the passing of Mr. R.ject. We are much concerned about on certain remarks, concerning the M. Dyer, a very staunch supporter the vital matter of sportsmanship on Appeals Board and the Chairman of football in this Colony, and for the field of play. We must all note pointed out that any decision at any many years President of our Asso- with regret the Council's report on meeting could be subsequently over-

the large increase in cases of, mis-ruled.

Mr. Lam Ming-fan spoke in favour INTERPORT MATCH

conduct. No fewer than 41 СОБЕСЕ we had thejaro reportal to have been dealt of the amendment which ha second- During last season pleasure of the vialt of a team repro- with by the Emergency Sub-Commited.

Mr. McKelvle deplored the manner senting the Shanghai Football Asso- tee during the past season.

The elation. We had to surrender the Incoming Council will note that the in which some Clubs had had to con- trophy to them; but it was a great Inte Council has appealed strongly cede points because they could not match. We were very grailed to to the Club Officials and to players falsh their fixture lists.

PROGRESSIVE POLICY receive a letter from the President, to change this state of affairs. The Shanghai Football Association, new Council will, no doubt, very Mr. Omar said elvilian clubs were slating how very much their tram seriously consider what steps should junable to turn up at the end of the enjoyed their visit. We look for-be taken to improve mailers. I ven-season because their members were ward to our own visit to Shanghailure to suggest that players should working and they had to give points next year, and to the recovery of the be encouraged, by example and by nway. Something drastic had to be Interport Cup. I might add, here, precept, to bear in mind the real done if every team was to fulfil its

ex-purpose of games, and the following engagements.

the that correspondence is being

In his opinion changed between, the two Associa- definition of "A Sportsman.”

reason was too long. tions on the subject, of revision of "A Sportsman" is one who

Mr. Chan said that South China's

na

late return from the Olymple Games combined with Eastern's anxiety to get away for their games In Java and the fact that the Navy did not return to port until October, were influences in the fixture Ilst upset. Otherwise there would have been

dimculty in Bnishing the season. The season lasted seven and half months which was not too to the nine months long compared to football played each year in England. The incoming Council would have to ask whether it was absolutely neces sary to reduce the number of teams. That was a stagnant policy,

he sub- mitted and it would be more pro- gressive they considered other solutions such ns: dividing the League into two sections; cutting out some of the charity matches.

Dr. S. To Wong, on behalf of South China, said the Club conclud- ed its fixtures satisfactorily last year. The unsendment was put to the meeting and was lost, the Chairman's resolution being carried by an over- whelming majority.

were then

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2 J. C. Boucher, F. R. Brown, F. H. Darwnil-Smith, G. H. Geary, W. R. Hummond, Larwood, D. A. R. Moloney (N.Z.), R. T. D. Perks, E. P. Robinson, T. F. Smalles, J. W. A. Stephenson, L. J. Todd, F. E. Woolley,

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BOWLS TOURNAMENTS

Singles Competition Commenced

The lawn bowls open singles com- petition began yesterday, when seven matches were played.

Landolt defeated G. E. Stephens On the Civil Service green, J. S.

21-18; L. Glendinning lost to M. J. Medina 14-21; and J. G. Meyer was beaten by E. G. Post 9-21,

The Landolt-Stephens match took

23 heads to decide. Landolt led right up to the 21st head when Stephens, who was then two shots behind, scored a three to take the lead for the first time. Landolt, however, scored a three in the next to win.

Medina was never seriously ex- tended in his match against Glen- dinning, leading all the way. The game ended on the 20th head.

Although Post defeated Meyer by what seemed to be a comfortable margin, It took him 21 houds to do

Meyer struck a bogey on the 13th head when, only two shots be- hind, he failed to score on five heads In succession, and thus allowed his opponent to Increase his lead to 18-17,

At Club de Recreio, H. Nish beat L. Jack 21-17; B. W. Whiteman lost to A. Spury 15-21; H. R. Major was beaten by J. M. Jack 13-22; and W. Mulcahy went down to W. C. Simp- son 9-31.

In the quarter-final of the pairs competition, W. L. Walker and S. Randle detented E. W. Simmonds and J. Deakin 20-12. The match was played at

yed at Cralgengower.

The Omar brothers entered the

at the expense of their club-mates. W. J. Howard and E. Zimmern, whom they beat 26-12 on the Civil Service green.

PHILIPPINES REQUESTS The following offtelats elected for the coming year: Prest-quarter-Anal in the some competition dent, His Excellency Mr. N. I. Smith; Combined Services Vice-Pre- sident, Lieut.-Col. W. T. Crewdson, R.A.; Non-Chinese Civilines Vice- President. Mr. T. A. Michell: Chin- ese Vice-President, Mr. M. K. Lo; 2nd and 3rd Division Representative, Mr. C. Gingham; Chairman, Mr. W. Pryde.

Under the heading of any other business. the Chairman announced two letters from the Philippines Amateur Athletic Federation asking for the services of one or two first- einsy referees to officiate at several matches in Manila and to serve us instructors to would-be referees in the Philippines. Further, the Federa- tion proposed a football relationship with the Colony on similar unes to the Hongkong-Shanghai Interports. These matters would be dealt with by the Council.

In reply to questions, the Chair- man announced the economy_men- sures decided to be recommended to the incoming Council at a meeting held on June 21 and estimated tó save about $3,700 during he next season. They were: entrance fee to all Leagues and Clubs to be $10 in- stead of $2; referees fees to be re- duced in Division 1, 2 and 3 respec- tively, from $5 to $3; $3 to 2, $3 Lo 52; Linesmen's fees to be reduced from $2 to $1; Clubs to be respon- sible for these payments at Assocla- tion matches, the amount to be ad- justed at the end of the season: offices to be obtained at ʼn rent of $50 instead of the present rent of $75; n boy to be placed in charge of football gear; Council to be res ponsible for Hght refreshment for the leams and officials only.

At the conclusion of the meeting the thanks of Club representatives to Major Manners for his services as Chairman were expressed several were replied to by speakers und Major Manners who hoped that the assistance he had received would be given to his successor.

The Chairman was the recipient of a hearty vote of thanks.

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