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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, Swizerland 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.

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While nobody would writes the correspondent Indian paper, to form a conclusive opinion regarding a team's capabi- Htes after having seen them play no a combination on only one ocen alon, it is quite evident that the world tourists possess the makings of on 'extremely strong side.

Soveral of the West Ham playera tiave made Trequent appearances with the First Division team, and the cen- tre-forward, Forde, in ncknowledged to be a rising atar. Moreover, the professional were necustomed to playing together and thus had a do- elded advantage

The result, therefore, enme as an indicating that the amateurs did not do so badly.

As a matter of feel they enjoyed territorial superiority for two-thirds of the game and slightly Better Onishing would have given them the victory. Moreover, the declding goal was scored against them in semi-darkness, I a result of a late start,

SPEED AND STAMINA Islington

Corinthians showed two outslanding qualities — phenomenal speed and undagging perseverance. In point of pace they were actually a trifte superior to their professional opponents.

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'The amateurs' speed was not con- aned to their forward ne alone;

quality shared by each division. Every man showed an ability to bring the ball under immediate control and to move away without delay,

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"As one who has been familiar with the best football in India, over a perled of many years, with experl- ence of Calcutta, Simin, Delhi and Laliore." writes the critic, "f assert with confidence that Islington Corinthians worked faster than any team I ever saw in the East-and whal is more, they kept up that samme pace for 90 minutes without crack- ing, and against a side who were determined not to be beaten by amateurs.**

The second outstanding fenture was the successful marking and tackling by the defence. In this respect the half backs gave very little away. Their anticipation was excellent and they recovered position with no aruldable 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 ottier's style of play, and by their un-

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elerstanding were able to hold off many threatening movements.

A LIVELY ATTACK

In the case of a newly formed com- bination of players selected from many different clubs, it would be altogether too much to expect a deßnite plan of attack in their very first serious prac- tice. During the first half of the Rome at Upton Park, Islington Corin- thians had in fact no real attacking scheme,

From the way the ball was distri buted impartially to both wings, with n frequent through-pass down the centre, it was evident that half-backs and forwards alike were probing for opportunities.

THE

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1937.

AN

CRICKET'S RETURN

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 now cricket season—new so far as I am con- cerned, that is to say-I find myself tempted to sit down and write and things. For it is not given to overyone to keep one'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. But 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.

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So, though I have missed some few games this Fear, to me last Saturday wan very happy date as once more the game was with me. But one could not but feel sad at the thought of what might have been had the times been happler. The few weeks before an Interport is in game are so full of excitement. Speculation is rife. Partizanship full blast. Arguments in the hostelries at home as to the comparative merits of Mr. Gover, Mr. Farnes, and Mr. Copson are no more forcible than those in local clubs ar to the claims of Mr. X of Kowloon, Mr. Y of the Indians or Mr. Z of the Hongkong Club. And then comes the pleasure of welcoming old friends once more, and of making new ones. This year Il is not to be.

They enjoyed a distinet superiority Having been on board ship for do not thinic I saw anyone lose his during this period, but genuine scor- nearly five weeks, I had seen no de- wicket through a ball popping un- ing opportunities were palpably few. Onite statement that the Interport duly. There was, I um told, a bit of R. M. Tarrant, the Irish International, mulch was off until ten days ago I got a patch at the Yard end, but it was who plays for Sutton United, was at hold of a paper dated about October not in evidence to the spectators as Inside-left where his powers of drib-1 in which the news was published. nasty spot almost at once. bling were proment, with Braith I had, however, been pretty sure int walte (Barnet) leading the attack. Shanghai would be unable to send a team long before this. One can only sympathize with our Northern friends, and hope sincerely that the shadow of these dark days will soon be lifted, and that pence und cricket will dourish together again.

Despite their many dashing efforts the West Hum backs cleverly fore- stalled their movements, and serious shots at goal were well saved by W. 1. Munday, the Kent County goal- keeper, whom the professionals had on trial.

MALAYA

First Article Since Return From Loave

This is the first of a series of articles on local cricket written specially for the Hongkong Telegraph by "R. Abbit," the well-known local authority on the game, since his refurn from Home leave. Unless otherwise stated,, these articles will

арреаг every Tuesday and Friday.

The Club butted Arst and a couple of maldens were sent down. A. R. Minu was bowling a trifle faster than usual while at the other end Arculi ters and had a bit of match practice. was making the ball come off quite Bowker and Holden opened slowly in Minu's but the latter and John Penree hit fast. Trouble started second over when Kilbee tried to about a bit Inter on. Incidentally it's cut a ball just going away from him

bit hard on your scribe to have FOUR FORWARDS

and was smartly taken by M. el Ar- three of a family in a side and he is culll at point. In Minu's next over forced to arbitrary nomenclature to Effective changes were made in

When I was passing through Singa-T. E. Penree renched forward to one distinguish them!) For the .I.R.C. Islington Corinthians forward line during the second half, when Tarrant pore the other day I called, as is my and evidently just dragged his toe. M. P. Madar played some nice shots

custom, took over A centre-forward and

upon my good friend Mr. Ismail had the bails off in a split and John Pearce's leg breaks looked Braithwalte moved to outside right. Clarke, the Secretary of the Singa second and the board read 1-2 useful though from the pavilion it

pore Cricket Club. Over one white Rend for a while dropped out,

of F. H. Stokes was never happy and looked as if he would do better if he leaving only four forwards to expert-why, can we never get near to them by Mint he was clean bowled by

ambrosial gin-slings (why, oh after having been frequently beaten broke the ball a bit less. ment among themselves.

It was a very interesling game to This manoeuvre proved effective, up here?) he told me tha Malayan Arculli who had been keeping a very watch and, as I have said, the stan and it was only due to some magni- cricket was flourishing and that hestendy length and troubling the bats- card of bowling and fielding was ficent goalkeeping that the amateurs had little doubt that a team could men as much, if not more, than Minu. high. As regards other games I have were unable again to find the net. lave been sent up here had there Or so it appeared! (0-3-1). A definite plan of altack now entered been a chance of a triangular Tour-

THE FIRST AND LAST STAND their play, and Eastern teams will nament. He said, very rightly I hrive to be particularly alert if they think, that it would be difficult if not intend to foil this Tarrant-Bralth-

walle combination,

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 professionats 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 elusive centre-forward wailing to slip between the opposing backs.

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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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They seemed to average between 5 ft. D Ins. and 5 ft. 11 ins, but they were a sturdy set, well able to face up to robust methods and themselves de-

lighting in legitimate shoulder charges. Their staying powers are undoubtedly of the best, and, with their exceptional speed, there is not team in Indin-that-will-be able to take them lightly.

As they are sire 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 India they should settle down into a formid- able combination.

Incidentally, there were only two fouls awarded in those 90 minutes nt Upton Park, and both of them were

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A. R. Minu

.4 for 14.

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rule Tuesday's article will den with Hughes then Joined Alec Pearce and the only stand of the in- general topics and the necount of nings took place. The Indian field- any match which I am able person-

Owen

ing was really excellent and instead ally to watch.

of blocking Owen lughes' cut be-

hind point and hook to mid wicket by men on the boundary they had both positions covered by flelders in the inner ring. The innings had been going on for thirty-five minutes be- fpre the score, got to 18, and at this point A. R. Abbas relieved Arculil. For three overs the newcomer could not strike a length and Owen Hughes had several long hops and half vol- leys with which he dealt faithfully, But after 11 runs had been scored from Abbas, Owen Hughes cut a shortish one very hard tu backward point where Kitchell took a fine catch off a really hard and crisp shot.

This seemed to inspire Abbas and he bowled splendidly from then on. it did indeed seem he was bowling,

shade short of a length but he turned the ball so quickly that he beat the batsmen for pace. Alec Pearce was bowled by a perfect ball and his brother John" was just be- ginning his shot when his wicket wash broken. In all he took his, & wickets while 3 runs were scored off him, making his analysis 5 for fourteen. Mimi had resumed after resting a couple of overs and had a couple more wickets, bowling Stewart with a particularly good ball. The Club did not hat well but it was good

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for tripping by West Ham players match. He told me they wished bowling accidental infringements. On not a Hongkong could come down more dumnge, backed up by brilliant field- single occasion. were

the amateurs often, and was not quite prepared to penalised on grounds of unfair tncki- admit my reply that the one match ing or charging; in fact, only one free proposition kick was given against them,

for painted out we could play both the handling the ball. And this was In Straits Settlements (which include cricketers) and the n keenly contested match, played at the Peanng top speed.

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THE INDIANS WIN

in Malaya exceeds probably by three The H.K.C.C, ztaried with Bowker

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or four hundred the number in Hong and Owen Hughes and while the kong. Moreover, n trip from the

former was steady he did not look South up here in November is de- nearly so dangerous as Owen Hughes nailcly an excellent thing for the who,

of those full health when people want a pick-me- tosses which he has not yet quite ap, but I hardly think the same can eliminated, sent down some excellent be said of a trip from here to the stuff. However, 47 is no total to give F.M.S. in the summer. Anyway to

your bowlers a chance and the Club

THE COLLAPSE OF THE CLUB

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his opening pair, though I should with Malaya, I gather.

have Ilked to see John Pearce bowl after the success that had attended all the other log-breakers! But ad- On Saturday last I very much en-mittedly he looks as if he would be Joyed seeing the game between the better when he could afford to be hit IK.C.C. and the Indians, which re- about a bit. As it was the LR.C. sulted in a brilliant 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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FRAULEIN. HORN IN TOURING TENNIS TEAM

(By "Abs")

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

According to original information,, that the P.A.A.F. has received a mes- the German team will leave Japan on sage from the Australian Lawn November 22 and will arrive in Tennis. Association to the effect that Hongkong about November 20 but

dug to the heavy tennis schedule in the Manila Bulletin states that it will

February

In Australia, Harry Hopman and Len Schwartz would not reach the Philippines on November 20. It is possible, therefore, that the be able to participate in the Phillip- Germnus have speeded up their pines International Tennis Tourna- schedule and may be in the Colony ment next February. u little earlier,

Local tennis players, especially the ladies, will be pleased to hear that Fraulen Horn is with the tourlais. Her presence will make the ex- hibition matches-I have little doubt that exhibitions will be ar ranged in Hongkong-much more

interesting.

The Manila Bulletin

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OWENS WINS IN SHANGHAI

Korean Boxer Outclassed

Driving in aggressively from the opening ong. Harry Owens of the Royal Welch Fusiliers, handed Jackie first defeat in Parks, Korean, his Shanthal by earning a clean cut de- cision over eight rounds. The slur- dily bullt British soldier was given a big round of applause for his success- fal debut in the local ring by the medium -sized crowd which furned out last week for the Auditorium's professional boxing programme at the Canidrome Gardens,

Already

of the the possessor featherweight championship of Hong- kong, Owens is now the most logical claimant to that title in Shanghal, says the N. C. D. News. His style af fighting resembled that of Seaman Prandy of the British Navy who was such a sensation here last year. While hardly as polished or speedy boxer ns Prandy, his upright stance and straight pummelling lett were reminiscent of the red-headed ter-

For.

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

Then in the second round Parks abandoned his defensive taciles to lash out furiously. But he did not hit anything and it was again the

round, the soldier

margin being

message was a

The Australian response to an invitation sent by the P.A.A.F. recently when informed that the two Austrálian stars had con- 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 Manila,

ARSENAL SIGN GEORGE HUNT

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

There was drama about his trans- fer. Hunt was actually waiting to travel to Stockport as Toltenham

when Mr. reserve

George Allison secured his signature.

Hunt, once the mast dangerous centre forward in the League, for whom the 'Spurs are reputed to have refused an offer of £16,000, ius not been able to command a place in the Tottenham team owing to the suc cess of Morrison.

At his best he is a terror lo gonl keepers. In midfield he defeats op- ponents by means of a body swerve which recalls the best days ol Buchan, Jack, and Jimmy Howle.

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

FOOTBALL TEAMS

Association Playors For Governor's Cup

The following will represent the Hongkong Football Association against the Hongkong, Chinese Amateur Athletic Federation in the First Hound of the Governor's Cup Competition on Saturday, November 13, at Caroline Hill ground.

Webster Rowlands (Kowloon ); (Seaforths) and C. Püo (Police); Parker (Police). MeKusker (Sea- forths) and Evans (Kowloon); Coak- ley (Kowloon), Saw (Middlesex), Fowler (Club), Howiett (Police) and Tippett (Navy)

Reserves: Costa (St. Joseph's), (SL. Bliss (Kowloon), Hussain Joseph's), Pearson (Middlesex ), McGuigan (Seaforths):""

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.

smaller.

The soldier was outboxing and out- In the third, hitting the Korean, fourth and fifth rounds. Parks was Oghting hard and breathing hard but doing little or no damage. In the Wong Wing (South China); Costu fifth the referee stopped the Bght (St. Joseph's) und Lee Ting-sang to warn Parka about (South China "A"); Leung Wing- momentarily

with an open glove and chut (South China "A") (Capt.), slapping

Bliss

and Parker therentier he kept his fat closed.

With

Costil the decision practically in (Police);

(St. Joseph's), the hands of the soldier and only Fung King-cheong (South China Parks threw "A"), Fawler (Club), Lal Shui-wing three rounds to go,

and Hau Ching-to (Eastern). everything he had left into the fight.

Reserves: S. Tsang He sloshed in recklessly and begon

(Eastern), connecting more frequently on the Ulrick (Kowloon), Leonard (St. face and body of the tiring Owens, i Joseph's), Lau Hing-choi (South but was too late.

China "A"), and Howlett (Police).

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