THE HONGKONG
TELEGRAPH.. MONDAY, JANUARY 3, 1938.
"HAPPY NEW YEAR" FOOTBALL AT THE VALLEY
YESTERDAY'S
EXHIBITION
GAME PLEASES
WINNING KICK IN LAST MINUTE OF MATCH
to several hundreds of
(By "Verlias")
Care-free football, with the result Pile, who crossed the ball very ably quite clearly made abordinate in when, given a chance, might have the minds of the players to the desire been given more opportunities, for for a good game made this an attrac-well though, Hau Ching-to played on tive holiday fixture at the Club the left wing, he was fairly well held ground yesterday and gave pleasure in cheek by Evans and Webster, the Hartley, British Isles goalkeeper makes a loose clearance during yes- One felt the teams would acctators half back in particular giving a fine torday's football match against the Hongkong Born XI with Fung King-
have been display, despite an injured arm.
chaung in close attendance. (Photo: Mee Cheung). much better aaitsfled if the result had been a draw, but whert McGuigan brightest and best, but
Lee Tin-sang was hardly at his Chris Pile was offered unchallenged
possession covered him eflciently and Tam of the ball
yards from gond Kwong-hon was always ready for any minutes before the close, he was subsequent
Beltran too, bounden duty, to score. And so, at centre-halt, seemed rather leg
emergency. In the
tally of goals the British Isles weary, and in the half back line, the won, but the honours were strictly Hongkong feam suffered slightly by divided.
comparison.
two
second goal for the local born team When Fung King-cheung notched a It looked as though the British Isles
Added interest was lent to the game by the appearance of Lee Wal-tong: not as a player, but as referee. might be observed in passing that he would go to places, but on the con-
Reasons For Dismissal Of
M. Tate Given
Life In The Old Dog Yet
DAZZLING HOCKEY DISPLAY BY THE CIVILIANS
Reed Magnificent In Finest Game Of
The Current Season
(By The Pilgrim")
A delightful display of hockey | hockey yet seen in tournament. pleased a huge crowd of specta- play this season. This was not- tors at King's Park yesterday ably so in the second half when when the Civilians and the Ser- through finely co-ordinated vices met in their replay match, efforts by the backs, half backs the Civilians winning 3-1. To and forwards, the winners gave win the Civilians gave one of the the Services a gruelling time. finest exhibitions of collective
HANKOW CHRISTMAS
showed himself to be very nearly as trary they stagect a fine recovery and Famous Sussex Bowler recently, with a strong wind PAPER HUNT
but
completely
dominated threw 10 the winds
his
Not Considered Fit By Committee
shot,
APPRECIATED
efficient an affetal as a player, and
the play. there
was small cause to complain Wilson about his decisions, save when he responsibilities as a half back and allowed Fung King-cheung to score some sixth forward, with excellent in the second half from a blatantly results for his team. He forged his offside position.
way through and equalised with SERVICES TO COUNTY There were team changes, of course, cunningly directed
Fround these did nothing to detract from Thus stimulated, the British Isles the game. The players, apparently piled on pressure and a neat right keen on making a good impression in wing movement endea with Pearson the first representative match of the cleverly stepping over the ball so new year, played whole-hearted stuff, that McGulgan should have full con- though scrupulously clean, and it is a tribute to the teams that there a few yards from goal. Was more exciting action in the last side right could not but score. quarter of an hour, than in the first.; The British Isles had much the
The
London. Sussex County Cricket Club have
reasons for the recent termination of Issued A statement. giving their
Maurice Tate's engagement. Briga- dier-General D'Arcy Brownlow, the
an-
W. G. Thomas, the Oxford University coach, who is 64 years of age, ran five miles
blowing and on a heavy track.. in 34 min. 28 sec.. beating his previous record of 34min. 38sec. He ran his last mile in 6min. 48sec.
CRICKET
Sussex Chairman, writes: NEWS FROM
nouncement that the Committee of the Sussex County Cricket Club had
better of the exchanges in the first CRICKET HUNGER decided not to renew the engagement
Д
three times
on
dy
the
OF COVENTRY
hoy been
wal
in
of Maurice Tate has evoked con- certain amount of adverse criticism. Per-
siderable interest and
AUSTRALIA
Greatest contributor to this cilce- tive display was W. A. Reed, whose magnificent work at centre-half for the Civilians marked him as the best player on view,
The Services included three new players--Khada Bux on the right wing, Nurain Ram at Inside left and Kishen Singh at left back. Pritam Nath, as leader of the lovers' attack, gave a fine exhibition of passing and was also responsible for the first goal of the match. But his Inside
falled to
Ray
Limb
and
Russell A Cricket Umpire
A. C. Russell, the former Essex batsman, and N. Kilner, who up to last season played for Warwick, are newcomers to the list of umpires for next. first-class cricket
season's matches.
Those omitted from last season's list are W, Bestwick (Derby) and W. A. Buswell. J. Franks and B. Flint are newcomers to the Minor Counties list, from which A.'S. Barlow's name is omitted. (Northants).
Interesting Cricket Test Match
INDIA MAY WIN
London, Jan. 2. Lord Tennyson's XI neexis to score 244 to win the unofficial cricket Spencer, the Test against All India at Calcutta.
Was
THRILLING RUN men, Sawal Khan and Nurain Ram to turn to account the splen- dld opportunities offered them by Despite the absence from the Fort their leader. During the first half
Pataub made of many Hankow riders, particularly down the wing, and on three occa- some dazzling runs the fair sex, field of twenty com-down petitors turned out for the Christmas sions had Brown and Guest com Hunt in the Home Country and with pletely baffled, but he did not always the support of many followers who finish so well. were not actually competing, made a brave showing. The Club welcomed Services half backs, worked hard but The tourists, in the second innings, many new-comers and was especially Lamb and Spencer fell away badly have eight wickets to fall. pleased to see Rear Admiral Bolt when the Civilians maintained a hot In the saddle so few hours after his pace. Ray continually thwarted the
To-day when the
match arrival in Fort. For a change the neat movements of Bond and Pintos resumed, the wicket had changed and weather was kind to Payer Ilunters and rarely allowed them to get into bowlers. As a resuit 14 wickets fell rendered some assistance to the Wallace and Kishen Singh com-
during the day's play for 272 runs. bined well in defence and it was India was
When the game was resumed, All sa fittle heavy.
hardly their fault that the Services scored 350 to which the Tourists had nicely placed, having The Master, Mr. H. Sobbe, add-goal fell three times. ressed the Hunt and after extending The Civillons deserved
replied with 219 for eight. The win. to the Season's Greetings to all, gave They
Englishmen lost their last were a better side in every wickets for an additional 38 the signal for the field to move off department, especially in
defence. Paper was immediately found and
the Innings closing with All India the hunt was on! There was grief at started shaklly, but improved leading by 93. within the first twenty-five yards Gosano struck his best form from the fared badly against Langridge (8
E.L. game progressed, and
Batting a second time, the Indians for start, and was the best full back on for 41) and Wellard (4 for 67) and tunately his pony was caught and were received by a recent air returned, which enabled him to con display, especially in his constructive When
match and gave a magnificent Tennyson's team to score 260 to win. mail,
tinue. Despite the
the rough going, a
stumps were drawn, the Englishmen had lost two wickets for
haps I may be allowed to state the NEW VICTORIAN case for the Committee,
PLAYER
DAYLIGHT SAVING
MOVE
and the hunt was run under ideal the circle. condillons, although the going was
when the Hon. Sec. look a toss
for-
the
the
two runs,
The following cricket news/with his pony at the first grip: 1 view. W. A. Reed was the man of were dismissed for 192, leaving Lord
Lindsay Hassett
the thrusters
work.
the
Malik at left half
was A
43 good runs.--Reuter.
half, and but for weak shooting by McGuigan and Pearson would have enjoyed
substantial lead at the interval. As it was the teams were on level terms, both having scored
No first-class cricket match has once head when, after they
been played at Coventry members of
"It seems to be held in some quar- and now, through the members of ters that (A) Tate is quite fit enough narrowly missed, Howlett's shot was deflected into the City Council, a polite request to take his place in the team for an
made to Warwickshire other season, roof of the net by Chris Pile. The
He should have (B) Hongkong Born XI however, was soon claim.
The County club to reconsider its been given longer notice before be- level terms again, Fung King-
ing 'dimissed' or 'sacked." Mr. R. V. Ryder, the county secre- cheung snapping up pass to go tary, stated recently that a report ter of opin
'(A). This, of course, is a mat- through in lovely style for
exceptionally : opinion. An on the matter will be made to the strong selection committee consider equalizer.
committee soon, when the
sub- that we shall have no room Nevertheless the British Isles eleven ject of whether the county should next season and their advice has been for Tate looked better on the move. Evans continue and Wilson were grand wing halves playing all their home games
their present practice of accepted by the General Committee.
fast pace was set by on a good long run, and
a sigh of who led the forwards with subtly Birmingham
GIVEN EARLY NOTICE be considered.
relief
ght second and kept the Services right by many at directed passes. The attack too, gave "We shall do all we can to bring last, at the request of the Selection
"As regards (B). On August
was given of green paper indicating the first wing well in subjection. Brown was the
appearance of being perfectly negotiations to a happy and success Committee, 1, as
Lindsay Hassett, the much dis- chairman, Inter-cussed Victorian cricketer, is an athcheck. One or two over-zealous rid-rellable, notably in the second. period capable of turning these opportunities ful conclusion." added Mr. Ryder. viewed Tate and told him that this lete and a member of, an athletic ing to take Becher's Brook (which
ers are to be commended on attempt of the game. to account. Crogan on the
Pyara Singh Ied the attack was a constant menace, and Howlett
committee were not going to Te family. Short in stature, ilke Ma- was not lald) causing regretted dis-splendidly and scored A had
commend
grand his re-engagement very carefully watched. But the quintette did not finish their!
and enrtney and Bradman, he is only 5ft. comfort, particularly for the member equallsing goal after beating Wallace further
that, unless casualties 3 in. He has fair hair and blue who had as a result a wet and some- and McBride in a solo chort. Crisp promising movements at all well and
his services would not Occurred-for-the-remaining-mat. weak shooting often spoilt excellent
what wearisome_walk_home!___ stick work was the feature of his Hussett, who is 24, is un ̄account=
play, as it was of G. Singh. Pintos spade work. In addition Tam Kong
chour interview
ant. He was educated at Geelong
at inside left found the net once, tion was at the top of his form and
Was formal College. He scored 2,380 runs for
though Paper was soon found and the field he had shown himself to be a bit he might have scored more it effecting on
An offer of £2,500, plus all ex-one at which the secretary was pre-his school in six seasons. His 705 in or two amazing saves
moved off with some stragglers still quicker to the ball. Fowler was a when goals appeared to be certain.es, s been made to Jock Me-sent. Although formal it was entire-1930 Is a record aggregate for a
At the other end of the field voy, British cruiser and middle-ly friendly. I told Tate that I was publ
batsman in Victoria. coming up. An excellent run was fine winger and capped a good all public school Webster and Bone presented
weight champion, to fight Ambrose letting him know of the decision at bold
then enjoyed to the second check He represented Geelong College In
round Palmer. Australlon front to the nippy Hongkong attack, title-holder, in Sydney.
where a welcomed respite wa cruiser-weight |the earliest possible moment so that the G.
display by
the third P.
was given l
Scoring S. tennis championships
goal from a most difficult angle. and behind them Hartley played with
he should have ample time to look and also captained his school football to both pony and rider, as paper was
The game was well worth the re-. confidence and no little skill between two further fights in 60 days.
In addition McAvoy Is guaranteed around.
discovered. Green team. Later he played in the Vic-not so casty the sticks.
There was no possible misunder- lorian Amateur Football Association paper was, however, found leading play, with hard tackling taken in the standing and Tate, who left the room and twice secured the award for the through market gardens causing man and Mr. R. Henderson controlled "best of spirit. Lleut-Comdr. Bower- "We are sending a reply by Only at intervals did the Hongkong ble," sald Harry Levene, MeAvay's in a state of emotion, expressed his "best and fairest" player. Geelong going, after which white paper was the game which was enthusiastically
short
stretch of consequently slow cleven show any inferiority. In the manager, "but we cannot make up thanks to me for my timely informa- League Club wanted him, but Hos
to be
or
£2,500 OFFER TO MCAVOY-
ca-
be- ches.
EL
EXCELLENT RUN
A
second half the local born players) our minds yet, as negotiations are at this period I have reason to self declined. Hassett is also a use.#gain sighted. Heads were then turn followed by the huge crowd.
لايا
ful
were constantly on the attack, with still in progress for McAvoy to fight Fung King-cheung, Lal Shui-wing John Henry Lewis in this country believe that Tate was applying for
ed towards golfer, playing with Geelong off and Jorge stepping lively to present for the latter'n world cruiser-weight the best be to and I imow that he "big"
home and with the scent keen for the run in, handicap of seven.
hats were jambed a workmanlike inside trio. Tommy championship."
post of coach at one of
down and the pace quickened by the our He made his Arst century in
match for
thrusters with Claridge lending, a country team pliman, Garrard, Berger and Allan WILS being approached the against West Indies at Geelong, and close on his heels. The Master, Lancashire League, It so happen- now, of course, is a regular member ever,
how- ed that casualties did occur in our of the State side, and an outstand ever, in laying the paper, cunningly team and Tate was played again, ing batsman. He has an excellent swung the trail left-handed, over the but no sort of suggestion was ever defence,
cinder rack and through a Chinese unlimited patience made to him by me that the ques-plenty
and village. Here Claridge dropped back of strokes. He drives hard and Pinel took the lead along the
when going. His brother, ket for Victoria, and another brother, taking Garrard with
through his pony over-running paper, him, leaving Harry, represented his Slate at ten-Pitman in the lead. The flags were "Moreover, for the past season nis for some years. Last season then sighted and with only two good Tate has been on a yearly engage- Hassett came into the Victorian side jumps to the finish competition was ment and the writing on the wall late in the season and was remarka-keen. These jumps, however, proved has been clear to see. The element bly consistent. Starting with five to be the undoing of many and the of surprise could not have existed. against England, 89 and 71 not
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tion of his re-engagement was be- and scores freelick," played cric. Puh past the fort, only to lose
Ing considered by the Selection Com- mittee.
WAS NOT "SACKED"
between
1st. Pliman on River Dee
2nd. Berger on Coronation Prince 3rd. Garrard on Ramseck 4th. Finel on Top Fight 5th. Allan on Dackle
think it must be admitted that 58 and G8 against New South Walfirst six past the Angs were: there is a vast difference veen 93 against South Australia, giving non-renewal of an agreement and
and him an aggregate for the season of 'sacking' or 'dismissal.
103, with an average of 71.85. He "My committee know full well the was second to Brodman, and aver- splendid
which Tate has done, aged 17.85 an Innings more than the work both for his county and for England. third batsman on the list. They know also of his popularity on
This season Hassett has started all grounds and hip gato-drawing with 30 and 127 not out against New powers, and they regret his passing Zealand and appears as though he as much as do any of the public. will be a certain tourist in 1930, Their Arst duty, however, is to ace
that the county fields the best pos- Daylight Saving Move
sible team.
Оп
of the
6th. Gallie on Silver Ribbon Pitman is to be congratulated on his well deserved win and also on owning such a steady performer an River Dee on which lie also won the last hunt of the previous season.
Credit goes to the Master on lay- ing such an exciting and interesting "As some recognition of all that
particularly in view of the Tate has done, they have voted him grade
the recommendation
dificulties presented by the limited- committee, the New South area open owing to the recent flood- an de gralla grant of £250, a sum Wales Cricket Association agreed at ing of the countryside. Thanks also which, in view of our financial situats last meeting that other sporting go to the Master who brought the tion, is certainly generous.
bodies be approached with a view to afternoon's sport to a pleasant con- "Admittedly, Sussex owes a great urging the Government to introduce clusion by very kindly Inviting all deal to Tate but surely Tato owes daylight saving in order to provide to a most enjoyable Hunt Tea at the something 10 brought him out and
the county which greater opportunities for sport. The Race Club, treated him with the greatest con-
always recommendation, it was stated
Mr. R. C
C. M. Boyce, chairman of the by sideration.
committee, was the outcome of "If Tate who, incidentally, is still conference held between the grade vlous wicket, he shall be given out a two minutes from the fall of the pro- i paid servant of the club, is cor
committco and captains of grade instead of the whole team being de- rectly reported, it would appear that teama. he has been somewhat free and in-
clared out. accurate in his criticisms. It is decided to prohibit the use of wicket honorary treasurer and Mr. W. Ren- At the same meeting it was also pleasant to read that Tate has been keeping
Mr. F. M. Cush was
elected Inundated with offers and every tween the thumb and first finger in gloves with webbing be- member of the committoo sincerely all first-class matches in this State.
shaw to the cricketers' fund commit- hopes
teo in place of the late Mr. Tyler. that he will secure a good ap- Other State Associations will pointment and will wish him the best baked to take similar action. Dele
Agront of £50 was made to the be luck
Richardson-Grimmett testimonial. in the future."
untes were guided by tim TATE EXPLAINS
the views of When the statement was referred Taston.
4. Oldacid, IT, S. Love and
to Tale, he said:
has
"Yes, remember the interview Doard of Control's suggestion, the
Agreement was expressed with the (Continued on Page: 9.) when an incoming fetman execede
Lord Tennyson's XI
27 at Janmagar, on tie frst day of After beginning well on November (Continued soy Page 9.) ma
ENGLAND'S RUGBY XV
London, Jan. 2. land's rugby team to play Wales at Only 14 of the 15 positions in Eng- Cardin on January 8 were filled by the selectors to-day.
The team lo
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