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THE HONGKONG

TELEGRAPH.

THURSDAY,

JANUARY

6, 1938.

"THE PILGRIM” NOMINATES

M. H. Hassan "The Pilgrim's" choice, as Colony right half-back.

W. A. Reed

Itis selection as pivot and captain

is almost certain.

MARINES SHOW THE NAVY HOW

Thrilling Charity Football Match

(By "Abe")

in the First Division of the Unable to field a team Hongkong Football League, the Royal Navy and the Royal Marines yesterday yet sent out 22 men who played soccer well up to the standard of the average local First Division side. The occasion was the annual match in aid of M. C. L. charities between the Navy and the Marines, played on the Navy ground at Causeway Bay.

the

due to the hustling of Walmu in the centre and the finishing of Betts and Skittle, the inside forwards.

MANY PLAYERS SELECT THEMSELVES

AUTHORITIES OUGHT TO GET TO WORK SHORTLY

Now that the replay be- tween the Services and the Civilians has been decided, and in view of the fact that some of the best players in the Colony were on view in the two matches played be tween these two sides, I take this opportunity of nominat. ing my Interport eam.

With the exception of the right- half berth, I find it sumcient to go no further than the Services' and Civilian elevens for my nominations., I feel that Ray (Army) and Brown

the (Civilians) are not

two bosi half-backs in

Colony: right

the there are others whose claims have to be taken into consideration..

My follows:

Goal keeper. M. Ramzan (K.LT.C).

Interport selections are

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Backs. Wallace (R.A.F.) or A. E. F. Guest (Radio), and E. L. Gosano (Recreto).

Halves.-M. I. Hassan (Radio) or

It. Marques (Recrico), W. A. Reed (Club, and M. R. Malik (K.LT.C.)

Forwards.-S. A. Fowler (Club), Gurbachan Slagh (Radio), Fritam Nath (Army). Pyara Singh (K.LT. C), and V. Bond (Club).

REASONS GIVEN

WEEKLY

HOCKEY

NOTES

NOTES OF CURRENT INTEREST

THE V.M.C.A. hockey section will hold its mid-season dance in the Rose Room of the Peninsula Hotel morrow (Friday, January 7), from

to-

p.m. t0 a.m. Tickets can be obtained from the Y.M.C.A. or from members or at the door. "Mine West" will in all probabilly be there; so, come up and see her sometime!

HOCKEY enthusiasts will regret to hear that Mr. F. A. Kemp, former

y Ilon. Secretary of the Hongkong Horkey Association, is not returning to the Colony as expected. He was due from Home, leave at the end of the month, but has decided to remain In the old country for good.

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MISS II. REID, St. Andrew's left half, is fast developing into a com- new position. Below I give my reasons for mypetent player in her selections and put forward my sug- She was originally an inside teft. gestions for a Rest team.

Ramzan had comparatively little to do last Sunday. He brought off two fine saves with characteristic kicks, but he would do well to leave alone balls which have been hit out- Two aspects of the match weTE The Brst was

side the circle. Two other Civilian trial ore goal-keepers worthy of eye-openers to me. that instead of a walk-over for the

If a single Marine player is to be Rocha (Radio) and Benwell (Club). Navy, as I and a great many others had expected, the Marines actually singled out for special mention, The former is cool and collected un- who was greatly der pressure and uses both feet ef- must be Dixon. one stage of led by 2-0 at

Всел Inter has they eventually won responsible for "bottling up" Potts, fectively. The game, which

Tippett. He not only knocking at the door for Interport The other Page and by the odd goat in three.

honours during the inst two seasons. was the surprisingly high standard managed to keep a tight hold on

the Navy forwards, but found time and

and when on form gives a fearless of play seen.

of goul-keeping. These to feed his own vanguard with well-exhibition

Willis

in goal, two rostld share a game in a Rest placed PASSCS. should also receive his share of team. praise; one less alert than he might As regards the backs, my cholec have been beaten by some of the would be Fit. Lt. Wallace and E. L. shots fired in by the Navy forwards, Gosano. A. E. P. Guest and Gosano especially the one from Potts short-have puired off for two seasons, but 1y after the Marines had found the

I confess I went down to Cause- way Bay to see the game not with out trepidations of two hours being

the jame wasted. Before

menced, my feelings were that it was a job to be done and the scorer it was over the better. But from the very first whistle, there was no time to think of anything except the game play was too fast-and-the-

At the end exchanges too exciting. of the encounter, I discovered I had enjoyed it as much as any Navy or Marine partisau in the stands.

NAVY RALLY

Two Konly down

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The Muring forwards were the more dangerous in front of goal, but though they were one up in the first halt, actually the Navy had a n. great- er share of the exchanges. The Navy forwards showed up to better advantage in the last minutes when

Wallace is showing consistent form and should make a better partner at right back. Kishen Singh is also a good left back, but is inclined to be erratic.

Among the lotermediates, I have nominated M. H. Hassan or R. Mar- ques because these two are for su-

Ave minutes they exerted pressure in an allemnt/perior to Ray and Brown in regard :

from the final whistle, the Navy to save the game. They managed to staged a rally and reduced the deseare one gon but the equintiser felt, but the dour defensive play of eluded them.

the Marine backs and the splendid work of Dixon, at centre-half, kept the Navy forwards at bay. The themselves were to Navy players blame for having to fight so des-

game; early

THE SCORING

Seven minutes after Mrs. Power,

uf

Miss Reid Beginning to like her new position

a wing half.

at

to constructional work. I am posl-

IN THE final games of the Inter- tive that Hassan is in top for this

run by the season and is the obvious choice. section Tournament

HK.H.A., the Rajputana Rifles W. A. Reed, as pivot and captain (Army) will meet the 8th Destroyer the

R. team, is a certainty. M. Malik. left half, gave a much better Flotilla (Navy) this afternoon

at 2.45 p.m. and wife of Major Power, hnd kicked off. display than did Licut. Commdr. King's Park the Marines took

the lead when Spencer, and if he employs the dick on Saturday, January 0, the K.I.T.C.

meet the Skittle snapped up a loose ball a

pass more often, I can see nobody (Civilians) will few yards from the gaal-mouth and good enough to deprive him of this Destroyer Flotilla at Sookunpeo at 41 beat Pepper. There was no further position. on they had their chances but fell-scoring until the second hulf when tered them away. The Marines, on the other hand, made better use of their opportunities and the advan tage they held over the sailors was

pay for the equaliser in

minutes of

the

Belts beat a Navy defender in

dif-

race for the ball and had no

(Continued on Pape 9.)

5.m.

W

X AFTER

thi

THE FORWARDS.

fortnight's rest, the Of the forwards, I have given S.: A. Fowler preference over Khuda Ladies resume their League fixtures Saturday with the following Bux. Though the Indian is faster un on the right wing, the former plays |

CAER CLARK CUP a mare brainy game and is more ex- perienced. Gurbachan Singh, at in- St. Andrew's v. Hong Ladies

Ude right, is as fast as Sawal Khan

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and is stickwork furthermore much better. He formed grand

Civilians right flank last Sunday.

games:

(C.B.A. ground, 3 p.m.)

BRAWN CUP

combination with Fowler on the Seaforth Ladies y, Recreio

HIS

Parker

INTERPORT TEAM

His slekucas rules him out,

TEAMS BELOW STANDARD

Club Defeats

Police

Fowler in the last Ave minutes.

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PLAYING AT CRICKET

ONLY FOR THOSE WITH A

LOVE OF BON HOMIE

It was a dark and stormy night and the brigands were gathered. round the camp-fire. And one of them said, "Come, Nick and make us a game at wickets". And so it came to pass. At the moment it escapes me whether the camp-fire was in the Bowling Alley or in one of H.M. Ships but the only thing that matters is that the match took place on Sunday last at King's Park, being played be- tween a few of the Gentlemen of Hongkong and a few of the Gentlemen of the Navy. It was, in the programme described as a Glass of Cricket, and the hours of play depended mainly on J. Coates-(who once qualified for, Pennycomequick or some adjacent borough)--and the weather., The latter was definitely dry.

J.

to

some!

EVERYTHING WAS LOVELY

After the game the-tired warriors fought their bottles again in the Pavilion until lang after nightfall. It was a great game. I have never seen its like before and I fear I never shall in the future. It is only once in a lifetime that organized, foolery can strike the unforced and perfect note from beginning to end without Bagging for a moment. | shall never forget il.

for onc

"Disregarding the statement of a Marine officer, whose other name is Jumbo, thất 韭 plain statement suffice."

J. RABBIT.

County Rugger Encounter

London, Jan. 5.

At Worthing to-day, a close- ly-contested match between Sussex and Hampshire. In the County Rugby Championship resulted in a win for the latter by 18-17-Reuter.

Owing to my lamentable habit of jealousy perhaps, the scorer falled to agreeing with the Immortal advice of record that J. Rabbit batted for each Mr. Chucks, I arrived about two gins side. Anyhow it made no difference after the beginning of play, though to the scare. J. Peggio and J. Ann were also cut out of the scoring book I gather there had been a preliminary encounter elsewhere. This handicap as after having hatted they preferred I never quite made up during the their teas to fielding. rest of ihe game, though it is not for this reason that I proffer no run- ning account of the match. Even the powers of a Mr. Cardus or a Sir Plum would fail to describe in accurate journalese a situation where the umpire signals both wide and no ball at the same moment and immediately out as "retired gives the batsman

correct thirsty". It was no doubt a decision but somewhat novel. A series of impressions must sumice.

Pat and J. Erb gave the Navy a good start by scoring five, and the A closely-contested but neverthe-score

rapidly mounted less uninteresting game took place on nebulous total that varied inversely the Club ground at King's Park Just with the swallow of the scorer. But evening when the home team defeated whatever it was it fully justified the the Police by a goal scored by S. A. unforgettable sight of the Umpires, Batsmen and fleiders being solemnly Considering the numerous chances piped to lunch. As to whether it is which came their way, the Club did

judicious for, the wicketkeeper to badly to win by only 1-0. The smoke a pipe or square leg to knock defence, with W. A. Reed. Wallace back a juniper

I prefer to express and E. V. Reed, played well, but the no opinion.

They were, however. forwards were a very poor lot. The tactful enough to remove these im winners played with ten men for pedimenta from the pitch. the first 20 minutes, V. Bond failing to put in an appearance. N. Witley, who has just returned to the Colony

I don't want to crab the fin but from home leave, filled the vacancy the first course crabbed me a bit. at left wing and one could clearly Thereafter everything in the garden

of condition. see he was out

After

was lovely. and an enjoyable time Club first half, the Hoalless

wns had by all. Then when every- dominated the exchanges and bad

one had reached a pleasant state of shooting by Fowler and T. Whitley repletion the hands were once more when in the circle spoilt many piped to cricket. And here I wish to promising chance for a decent score. The Police halves and backs were prominent with their hard tackling

the pick of their defence was presume was one of the noblemen Jackson at left half. Howlett, Brown of the Navy. He was assuredly no and Wall, the inside trio, failed to gentleman! When the Press, in its close scrutiny of the condition of the combine with any understanding pitch, proceeded to crawl on hands Teja Slugh, on the right wing, showed and knees over the length of it, the a rare turn of speed, but Nazir Singh rumian took advantage of his defence. at right balf was never up to assist less posture to shoot or rather him. With 15 minutes to 10 the thumpa sitting rabbitt It was in Club pinned the Pollec in their own execrable taste. balf and there were times when the

merrie jeste cable message yesterday that home players looked The chance arrived when N. Whitley occurred later in the afternoon when Billiards Control Council in London hard centre from the one of the gentlemen of Hongkong did not intend to conduct a compe- crossed

walting, from being armed with a watering-can, tition next year for the world title. left. Fowler Wus

In September the council notified be an off-side presumably- to keep off the flies, as what seemed to

well as a bat, proceeded to sprinkle Lindrum that it would hold a tour- position, and scored with ease.

tu dctermine the world me to declare liberally the recumbent form of the nament Honesty compels

popping go to England next year. If he did titic the standard expected

Crease. Other

tournament the interesting incidients occurred. 3. Grif elected to bat with play in the

would be decided in his-absence. an eight foot coolie bamboo which in

Lindrum replied that he would running enabled him to halve the dis- not visit England in 1930, and said tance he had to cover to be in his that if a championship were con ground. As for his batting, it did not ducted it should be in Australia, He seem to make much difference. There pointed out that it was a recognised In all major sports that is much else of which I would write. condition Of J. Shorty in an epicene Spanish matches for championships must be dancer dress, (pinched, I fear, from played in the country of residence J. Peggle when she was not looking) of the title-holder. achieving Incredible improprieties Now that the champlonship tour- while chasing the ball of the hand-nament in England has been cancel- Is prepared to com- somest (and biggest) member of the led. Lindrum

with

Clark negotiations Navy team who was used as the roll- plete er between the innings, of J. Olivinski McConachy, the New Zealand cham- whose gripping Innings of seven plon, for a world title contest in or Melbourne. If financin! In a friendly game on the Marina atoned for his inability to bowl near Sydney

on Tuesday, the Kumaon er the wicket than cover-point. But arrangements can be agreed upon in ground

es defeated the Navy Lower Deck space forbids. Suffice it to say the time, it is likely that the contest will or carly in by a lone goal, scored by Portaub match ended in a tie, 57 runs each be held in January

For some reason, February. iwo minutes from the end of the being scored, match.

and

не

like scoring.

complain of the dastardly behaviour batsmen. wilo of (I fear) one of the

However,

very

BILLIARDS TOURNEY NOT FOR ENGLAND

London, Dec. 10. Walter Lindrum, the world cham- was informed by pion billardist.

the

that both teams were playing below Navy skipper, J. Nick, who had eicel- champion, and invited Lindrum

a nap on the of seniored to take

teams.

Kumaons Vanquish Lower Deck

By Goal Scored

Near End

of Alling this goal-scoring | jieyal Scots, who are arriving from the left flank but found Gulap Singh

dimcult £1

Ploy was fast and interesting, but skilful constructive hockey was ab- sent. The Navy players were more on the defensive than on the attack. and when they did get in their op- (Parade Ground, 3.15 p.)

ponents' clrele, they falled through VCDS. ""

bad marksmanship. McBride, their To Pritam Nath, I love given the St. Andrew's

(C.B.S. ground, 3 p.m.) ·

goai-keeper, however, was in tip- dl-important task as lender of the

the C.B.A.

v. C.B.S. "A" attack. He does not display

top form and saved his side from ("y" ground, 3 p.m.)

Mea- at least four certain goals. Doshy stickwork of Pyara Singh,

dows. on the right wing, was the but the feeding of his forwards hus!

THE SEAFORTH Highlanders, most dangerous forward on view, always been his strong and unselfish

and Andrews rendered asset.

The inside left posillon has who are participating in the Mamak but Evans

United Hockey Tournaments, very poor assistance, been a problem. Pinto, Gopal Ram. Bickford and Nerain tam are not will be leaving the Colony on January Kemp and Paviti worked hard on

ring. They will be relieved by the capable

obstacle to overcome. The BETER. and

choice is any Singh. He has played in this post-India on January 20 with a fairly indian right half did some usefu! tion before and in the present cir- good hockey record. The new regi- works, but on two occasions he got

Vinent will, I presume, replace the eumstances is the Ideal

when using the back of his away stick Morgan, nt left half. Bond Han shown a marked improve- Seaforths in the two tournaments.

rather crude with his-tackling and ment as a left winger and though Partnub is

Mny, at right half, gave a good, ne- more specticular, his selfishness has been bis greatest

count ut himself, though he

was miling. Bond sends the ball IRIA

outpaced by the speedy Partaub the centre at the correct moment

The Kumaon attack, led by Holm, and his reverse stickwork is quite

forced the game from the start and accurate.

wng often in the Navy's circle. The Kumaons were driven off by Budd and Edwards, who up a sterling defence and displayed great spirit with their clearances. Partaub, on the left wing, was the best of the wingers, and Seer Singh, at Inalde made some good movements. left, At Montreal. Detroit defented the La Singh, at centre-half, was the Goni-keeper. -Rocha (Radio) or Montreal Canadiens ty, three gons best Benwell (Club).

of the Intermedintes, and T. Backs A. E. P. Guest (Radio)to nil, and Boston Bruins beat the Singh, at left back, did useful work.

Toronto Maple Lents by 6-3. and Kistien Singh (K.1,T.C.).

man.

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To assist the Selectors I will now nominate my Rest team so that trial could be held at short notice, und sufficient time given the Inter- Port XI

so that they may settle down n

ns a team. My Rest team ist

Halven R. Marques (Recreio),

IMPORTANT ICE HOCKEY

MATCHES PLAYED

Montreal, Jan. 5. Several Important ice-luckey mat- cles were played to-day.

Canadiens'

was

Two minutes from the final whis- New York Americans and the Ron-tte, Partaub found the nei from

melee in the goalmouth.. McBride, Land (RE) and I. Alves (Recreio). Her played un over-lime tie of 5-5.

The outcome of these matches has in goal, gave an exhibition which Forwards-Khuda Bux (Ra- Jputs), T Whiley (Club), Sawakifted the Americans to second place, earned him rounds of applause from Khan (Rajputs), or Divelt (Club), due to the

defent. the Naval supporters. The Navy Blekford (Club) und Partau United Press.

defence, although indulging in too (Kumaons).

much

wild hitting and too little

for intelligent Though the Interport with Macao thought

passing, Reserven for both teams: McBride (Navy), Stickley (Army), does not take place unlit the middle worked hard nevertheless in trying W. Brown (Police), J. Gonsalves of March, I would advise the Selec to get their forwards going. If they (Recreio), Miller (Navy),

Teja tors to get going as early as possible fated in doing this, they certainly Singh (Police), Gopal Ram (Army), 05 the International Tournament succeeded in hobbling the Kumaong Nerain Itam (Army) and Donald commences in February and players attack. It was a hard-fough! game Bi.(Navy)...

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