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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER

2, 1937.

ISLINGTON CORINTHIANS IMPRESS IN TRIAL

Team To Visit Far East

Plays West Ham

Just how strong are the Islington Corinthians, the amateur soccer team who are to make a tour embracing India, Malaya and Hongkong after first playing matches in France, Swtzerland and Italy? They left England on October 5.

The query was in part answered on September 30, when they had a final try-out at Upton Park against a formidable West Ham Reserves side, and were beaten 2-1, giving a promising display against the professionals.

A LIVELY ATTACK

While nobody would presume, derstanding were able to hold on writes the correspondent of an

many threatening movements. Indian paper, to form a conclusive opinion regarding a team's capabi Litles after having seen them play an combination on only one occa- sion, it is quite evident that the world tourists possess the makings of an 'extremely strong side.

Several of the West Ham players have made frequent appearances with the First Division team, and the cen- tre-forward, Forde, is acknowledged to be a rising stor. Moreover, the

accustomed professionals

to pinying together and thus had a do cided advantage.

were

In the use of a newly formed com- bination of pinyers selected from many different clubs, it would be altogether loo much to expect a deßaile plan of attack in their very first serious prac- lice.

of the

During the first half game at Upton Park, Islington Corin- thians had in fact no rent attacking scheme.

From the way the ball was distri- buted Impartially to both wings, with a frequent through-pass down the centre, it was evident that half-bocks and forwarda alike were probing for opportunities.

CRICKET'S RETURN AN UNMIXED JOY TO YOUNGSTERS

BUT "R. ABBIT" MUCH TEMPTED TO WRITE ONLY OF SAD THINGS

Every time I find myself at the beginning of a new cricket season now so far as I am con- corned, that is lo say-I find myself tempted to sit down and write sad things. For it is not given to everyone to keep ono's game to the arrival of one's half-century or even later, and so, while to the young cricketer it is an unmixed joy, to the man past his prime there is always a spice of sorrow. Bxxt after all it is rather a selfish point of view and should be supressed. Indeed, once -one has got over the final wrench of leaving the game for good, the joy at cricket's return is once

more unalloyed.

WIL

So, though I have missed some few rames this year, to me lant Saturday

a very happy date as once more the game was with me. But one could not but feel mad at the thought of what might have been had the times been happler. The few weeks before an Interport is to Came are so full of excitement. Speculation is riic. Partizanship full blast, Argununks in the hostelries at home

comparative merils of Mr. Gorer, Mr. Farnes, and Mr. Copson are no more forcible than these in Recal clubs as to the claims of Mr. X of Kowloon, Air. Y of the Indians or Mr. Z of the Hongkong Club. And then comes the pleasure This year of welcoming old friends once more, and of making new ones. it is not to be.

MALAYA

as to the

In

First Article Since Return From Leave

This is the first of a series of articles on Jocal cricket written

for specially

the Hongkong Telegraph by "R. Abbit," the well-known local authority on the game, since his return from Home leave. Unless otherwise stated, these articles will

appear every Tuesday and Friday.

The result, therefore, came as an indication that the amateurs did not They enjoyed a distinct superiority Having been on board ship for do not think I saw anyone lose his do so badly. As a matter of fact they during this period, but genuine scor- nearly five weeks, i had seen no de-wicket through a ball popping un- enjoyed a territorial superiority for ing opportunities were palpably few. finite statement that the Interport duly. There was, I am told, a bit of two-thirds of the game and slightly R. M. Tarrant, the Irish International, match was off until ten days ago I got a patch at the Yard end, but it was better nishing would have given who plays for Sutton United, was at hold of a paper dated about October not in evidence to the spectators as them the victory. Moreover, the inside-left where his powers of drib-1 in which the news was published. a nasty spot almost ul once. deciding goal was scored against bling were prominent, with Bruth-I had, however, been pretty sure that

The Club batted first and a couple them in seml-daritness, a result waite (Earriet) leading the attack. Shanghal would be unable to send of a late start,

Despite their many dashing efforts team long before this. One can of maidens were sent down. A. R. SPEED AND STAMINA

the West Ham backs cleverly fore-only sympathize with our Northern Mint was bowling a trifle faster than Islington Corinthians showed twnstalled their movements, and serious friends, and hope sincerely that the usual while at the other end Arculli lers and had a bit of match practice. outstanding qualities phenomenal ta nt goal were well saved by W. shadow of these dark days will soon was making the ball come off quite Bowker and Holden opened slowly Minu's but the latter and John Pearce hit speed and unilagging perseverance. H. Munday, the Kent County goal- be lifted, and that peace and cricket fast. Trouble started

second over when Kilbee tried to about a bit later on. Incidentally it's Ia point of pace they were actually keeper, whom the professionals had

will fourish together again.

cut a ball just going away from him a bit hard on your scribe to have a trifle superior to their professional un trial.

FOUR FORWARDS

and was smartly taken by M. et Ar- three of a family in a side und he is opponents.

cull at point. In Minu's next over forced to arbitrary nomenclature to Effective changes were made in The amateurs' speed was not con-

When I was passing through Singa-T. E. Pearce reached forward to one distinguish them!) For the I.R.C, fined to their forward line alone; it Islington Corinthians forward inè

pore the other day I called, as is my and evidently just dragged his toe. M. P. Madar played some nice shots was a quality shared by each division.during the second half, when Tarrant

upon my good friend Mr. Ismail had the bails off in a split and Every man showed an abilly to bring look over as centre-forward and custom,

useful though from the pavilion it the ball under immediate control and Braithwaite moved to outside right, Clarke, the Scerelery of the Sings-second and the board read 1-2-1. scultoreace's leg breaks looked

Cricket Club. Over one of F. H. Stakes was never happy and looked as it he would do betier to move away without delny,

while. Read for a white dropped out, porc

their ambrosial gin-stings (why, oh after having been frequently beaten broke the ball a bit less. "As one who has been familiar with leaving only four forwards to experi- | thel

themselves.

It was a very interesting game to why, can we never get near to them by Minu he was clean bowled by the best football in India, over a ment among period of many years, with experl- This manoeuvre proved effective, up

of bowling and fielding was was flourishing and that he steady length and troubling the bats dard bad little doubt that a team could men as much, if not more, than Minu. high. As regards other games I have Lahore," writes the critic, "I can fleent goalkeeping that the amateurs

been sent up here had there or so it appeared! (0-3-1).. not yet had time to collect any re- assert with confidence that Islington were unable again to find the net. have Corinthians worked faster than any definite plan of attack now entered been a chance of triangular Tour-

with them on Friday. As general said, very rightly I THE FIRST AND LAST STAND liable reports and I shall hope to deal team I ever saw in the East-and their play, and Eastern teams will nament. He what is more, they kept up that same have to be particularly alert if they think, that it would be difficult if not

Owen Hughes then joined Alec rule Tuesday's article will deal with pace for 90 minutes without crack- Intend to foil this Tarrant-Braith-

Pearce and the only stand of the in- general topics and the ing, and against a side who were waite combination.

nings took pince. The Indian acid- any match which I am able person- determined not to be beaten by

ing was really excellent and instead ally to watch amateurs."

he

ence of Calcutta, Simla, Deli and and it was only due to some magi- cricket!! he told me that Malayan I Ärcutli who had been keeping a very watch and, or I have said, the stan-

The second outstanding feature was the successful marking and tackling by the defence. In this respect the bait backs gave very little away. Their anticipation was excellent and they recovered position with no avoidable loss of time if they happened to be passed by opponents. The full backs, P. B. Clark (Leyton) and A. J. Mar- tin, appeared to be familiar with each other's style of play, and by their un-

They will, in fact, and something disconcerting in the four half-backs four forwards formation which their visitors may occasionally adopt, and which kept the professionals guessing throughout the second half. The real danger of such tactics lies in those Immaculately placed through-passes along the ground with extremely fast wing forwards in pursuit and on elusive centre-forward waiting to silp between the opposing backs.

THEY LIKE CHARGING None of the Islington Corinthian players who took the field that day can be described as men of particu-

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As they are sure to improve in the course of their tour through the Con- tinent, and to devise a real system of attack, by the time they reach Indin they should settle down into a formid- able combination.

Incidentally, there were only two impossible to get a side to incur the more wickets, bowling Stewart with fouls awarded in those 90 minutes at expense (and oblain the icave) for a particularly good ball. The Club Upton Park, and both of them were a trip to Hongkong just to play one did not bat well but it was good the most of that caused for tripping by West Ham players match. He

they wished bowling accidental infringements. On not a Hongkong could come down more damage, backed up by brilliant field- single occasion were Che amateurs often,

and was not quite prepared to ing. For the Club, nine batsmen got runs between them, and even penalised on grounds of unfair inck-admilt my reply that the one match six

he with Hayward absent, 47 was an un- ing or charging; in fact, only one free proposition cut both ways, as kick was given against them, for pointed out we could play both the commonly poor score. handling the ball. And this was in Straits Settlernents (which include that Bowker had more idea of stop- than most and the ping the bowling Penung erkekteters) and a keenly contested match, played at the top speed.

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THE INDIANS WIN

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ment. HK.C.C. and the Indians, which re-about a bit. As it was the IRC. sulted in a brillant win for the lost five wickets in getting the runs latter side. Before describing the and another fell three runs later:

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GERMAN GIRL COMING TO THE COLONY

FRAULEIN HORN IN TOURING TENNIS TEAM

(By "Abe")

In connection with the visit of Baron Gottfried von Cramm and Heaner Henkel, the German Davis Cup tennis stars, to the Colony this month, it is interesting to note that Fraulem Horn, the German woman champion, is also travelling with the team.

According to original Information, the German team will leave Japan on November 22 and will arrive in Hongkong about November 29 but the Manila Bulletin states that it will rench the Philippines on November 20. It is possible, therefore, that the Germans have speeded up their schedule and may be in the Colony a little earlier.

Local tennis players, especially the ladies, will be pleased to hear that Fraulein Hom is with the tourists, Her

presence will make the ex- hibition matches-1 have

Hulle doubt that exhibitions will be ar- ranged in Hongkong-much more interesting.

The Manila Bulletin also

that the P.A.A.F. has received a mes- sage from the Australian Lawn Tennis Amociation to the effect that due to the heavy tennis schedule in February

Australia, Horry Hopman and Len Schwartz would not

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pines Internationate in the Philip ment next February.

The Australian message was a response to an invitation sont by the P.A.A.F. recently when informed that the two Australian- stora had can- celled their engagements in Japan for November.

An invitation has also been extend- ed to Hongkong players to take part In the International Tournament in states Manila.

OWENS WINS IN SHANGHAI

Korean Boxer Outclassed

Driving in aggressively from the opening gong, Harry Owens of the Royal Welch Fusiliers, handed Jackie Parks,

Korean, hirst defeat in Shanghal by earning a clean cui de- cision over eight rounds. The stur- dlly built British soldier was given big round of applause for his success- ful debut in the local ring by the medium sized crowd which turned out last week for the Auditorium's professional boxing programme at the Canidromo Gardens,

Already the possessor of the featherweight championship of Hong- kong, O

Owens is

now the most logical claimant to that title in Shanghai, says the N. C. D. News. His style of fighting, resembled that of Seaman Prandy of the British Navy who was suclt a sensation here last year. White hardly as polished or speedy! a boxer as Prandy, his upright stance and straight pummelling left were reminiscent of the red-headed ter-

for.

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It was all Owens over the first five rounds. The British coldier lost no time in getting under way and be- with both gun hitting out freely handa immediately. The Korean, on the other hand, seemed in no hurry to mix it up and as a result the first and round saw him covering up backing steadily away from the driv- ing gloves of Owens. The soldier missed frequently but it was his round by a long margin.

ARSENAL SIGN GEORGE HUNT

George Hunt, Tottenham Hotspur international centre forward, will play for the Arsenal this season.

There was drama about his trans- fer. Hunt who actually waiting to travel to Stockport as Teltenham reserve when Mr. George Allison secured his signature.

Hunt, once the most dangerous centre forward in the League, for whom the 'Spurs are reputed to have refused an offer of £15,000, has not been able to command a place in the Tottenham team owing to the suc- cess of Marrison.

At his best he is a terror to goal- keepers. In midfield he defeats op- ponents by means of a body swerve which recalls the best days ut Buchan, Jack, and Jimmy Howie.

Drake's recent injury made it.im- perative for the Arsenal to secure a Arst-class deputy.

FOOTBALL TEAMS Association Players For Governor's Cup

The following will represent the Hongkong Football Association

the Hongkong Chinese against Amateur Aihlotle Federation in the First Hound of the Governor's Cup Competition on Saturday, November 13. at Caroline Hill ground.

Rowlands (Kowloon); Webster (Seaforths) and C. Pile (Police); Parker (Police), McKusker (Sea- forths) and Evans (Kowloon); Conic- ley (Kowloon), Saw (Middlesex), Fowler (Club), Howlett (Pellce) and Tippett (Navy).

Then in the second round Parks

Reserves: Costa (St. Joseph's), Hussala (st. abandoned bis defensive tactics-to-Bis(Kowloon),

(Middlesex). lash out furiously. But he did not Joseph's),

Pearson

hit anything and it was again the McGuigan (Seaforths). soldier's round, the margin being smaller.

The soldier was outboxing and out- hitting the Korean, in the third, fourth and fifth rounds. Parks was fighting hard and breathing hard, but doing little or no damage. In the Afth the referee stopped the fight momentarily to warn Parks about slapping with an open glove and thereafter he kept his fist closed.

With the decalon the hands of the soldctically in

and only

three rounds to go, Parks threw everything he had left into the fight. He slushed in recklessly and began connecting more frequently on the face and body of the tiring Owens, but it was too late.

"

REST ELEVEN The following will represent the "Rest of the Colony", in the Armis- tice Day Charity Game against the Combined Services on the Club ground on November 11.

Wong Wing (South China); Costa (St. Joseph's) and Lee Ting-sang (South Ching

Cheung Wing- chut (South Chine "A") (Capt.), Bliss (Kowloon). ond (Police); Castilho

Parker

(St Joseph's),

Fung King-cheong (South Chinn "A") Fowler (Club), Lai Shui-wing and Hau Ching-to (Eastern),

Reserves: S Tsang (Eastern), Ulrick (Kowloon). Leonard (St. Joseph's), Lau Hing-cho! (South China "A") and Howlett (Police).

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OWING TO THE RECENT INCREASE IN

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THAT THESE WATERS WILL BE REDUCED TO THEIR ORIGINAL PRICE

IMMEDIATELY CONDITIONS IN THE

NORTH RETURN TO NORMAL.

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