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THE HONGKONG

WEDNESDAY, TELEGRAPH.

LAST-MINUTE GOAL ROBS

WALL INFUSES

NEW

LIFE

INTO ATTACK

S. CHINA "A" FORWARDS LACKING IN STING

(By "Abe")

A last-minute goal scored

Cheuk Shek-kam from close range earned for South China "A" a point which they had not looked like getting when they met the Police in the First Divi- sion of the Hongkong Football League at Caroline Hill yester. day.

far the 1t Was unfortunate guardians of the peace to be thus robbed of victory when it appeared to be secure In their grasp; they changed sides two goals in the lead, but failed to press home their al- would vantage. Nevertheless they not have been altered had they walked off the field with bath the points. for they improved display.

Kave

vastly

If their forwards had worked as well together in the second "perind as they did in the first, they might eastly have added to their score. Thit Rather inexplicably they did nul.

"kick-and-rush- fell back on they

tactics which and-trust-to-luck" against the sound work of Mak Shui- hon and L Tin-sang, were bound to Jail. Until they deteriorated, how ever, the Police forwards were al ways dangerous. Introduced into the

Parker Returns to a strange position: side as centre-forward, Wall infused line. A wifling new life into the worker, he continuously harassed the Chinese defence andi, gave his col- leagues a better chance to get-goals

PARKER RETURNS

play was marred by one fault--yhen he was deceived by a high spinning | shot from Cheung Moon-wing. This was his only mistake, but it cost his side a goal. On the other hand he

saved several shots which would have beaten most goal-keepers in the Colony.

The usua snap in the Chinese attack was tacking for the most part, of the gume, Wong Mer-shun,! playing his first game in the First Divisten since the expiration of lils suspension, did not fit in with the was unfortunate with a couple of hers in the Inside-right berth, He cforts in the drst half when he had beaten only to see his shot Manning

the bar: but on the whole

he

more opportunities than the rest. When one remembers that he is essentially a half-back, this is not surprising. However, he was not the only one guilty of "muffing." Even Fung King-cheung, usually so reliable, was far from his normal self due probably to the hard game he had played the day before,

HALF BACKS AFFECTED

La ling-choi and Leung Wing- chiu, iz thes half-back fine, also seemed to be affected, and it was

left to Lau Tin-sang to play the most Slew-hong game. Choo Energetic dent capably with some of the shots fired at him, and had little chance with the two which beat him.

The Police got off in fine style and were the first to appear danger- ous. But then the Chinese took up the attack, und Manning was rather fortunate in that his charge did not falt in the course of two ralds which the Chinese forwards carried out. However, when the ball swung over to the ether end of the field, Howlett put his side ahead with a low shot, and less thun ilve minutes later Moss scored a grand goal from the left.

un-

With the Police defence still on top of the Chinese_attack in the serond half, it looked odds on the Europeans Laling fult points. But expected goal by Cheung Moon-wing who put in a curling shot from stationary ball spurred the Chinese on, and they were finally rewarded when Cheuk Shek-kom banged the ball into the net from close quarters.

The whistle blew soon after.

Teams:

FEBRUARY 2. 1938.

POLICE OF VICTORY

An, Interesting study of Donald Budge, taken rerently in Australia. Badge has just won the singles cham plonship at Adelaide, being the only foreign invader to win an Australian title this year.

JACK PETERSEN REFUSES

£20,000.

He's Rich, And Won't Take Risks.

WHS away, Though Chris Ple Parker returned to the team, but occupied a strange position at left Bone. back in partnership with Parker perhaps was not as polished as Pile usually is, but he was steady. enough to keep a tight hold on Wong Mee-shun and Tang Kwong-sum; and strangely enough it was from the other flank that most of the Leung Wing-chiu, Lau Iling-choi, Britain and the Empire was the most Jau Ting-sang: Tang Kwong-sum, popular boxer in the country, was Wong Mee-shun, Fung King-cheung on Jun: 7 reported to have turned

10 the ring. Cheuk Shek-kam and Cheung Moon- down an offer of £20,000 to return wing.

It was stated that his father, who chief as bls manager and acted second during part of his career, had made the offer on behalf of a syndi- ente, to whom Jack was to be bound for twelve months."

Jack Petersen, who during his South China "A"--Choo Siew- Jong: Mak Shui-hon, Li Tin-sang: reign as heavyweight champion of

Chinese danger came.

Manning needs only to retain the form he showed yesterday to be a strong candidate for the position as gual-keeper for the Civilians against the Islington Corinthians. His dis

Police.-Manning: Done, Parker; Britain: T. Pile, North, Gough, Murrisons, Wall. Howlett and Moss.

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EYESIGHT IMPROVING

When questioned on the matter, Petersen said it was true that h father had called him on the tele. phone and suggested his return to the ring.

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former told him." said the champion, "that I had Anished with fighting. My eyesight is certainly

sufficiently improving, but not warrant me going again inlo Oght game."

to the

It will be recalled that Petersen's decision to retire from the ring last April created a big surprise. It come when there accmed a a time chance of his making another bid for the tiles which he had lost several months earlier to Ben Foord.

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Oldham Defeats

Doncaster

London, Feb. 1. In the Northern Section of the the Third Division in English Football League Old- ham, at home, defeated Don- caster Rovers by two goals to one to-day-Reuter,

STIFF TEST FOR C.R.C. TO-NIGHT

Playing Against Kowloon Tong

AUSTRALIA'S CRICKET

DILEMMA

Opening Batsmen Must Be Found

By Stuart Perkins,

(Sports Editor. "Cou rler-Mali, Brisbane)

In at least one respect Australian cricket is suffering an em barrassment not of riches but of famine. The country that pro- duced Trumper and Duff, Collins and Bardsley, and, more re- cently, Woodfull and Ponsford has not now an established open: ing pair to set the foundation of hopes and scores in England

this summer..

Australin has bud no similar prob- Victoris,

when

FOOTBALL

VISITORS DEFEATED

Poor Finishing Responsible

(By "Abe")

Equal to their opponents in overy phase of the game except in shooting, the Macao Artillery football team which paid a visit to the Colony yesterday lost to South China "B" by a goal to nil at Caroline Hill.

but the partnership with

As a matter of fact the Macao lem for over a decade. It is ex-Ring has not so far achieved con-

players held territorial superiority periencing the unwelcome dificulties spicuous success. England faced

the arm ofį

He has an ideal temperament. He over the local side, but weak Anish- ing nullified all their midfield efforts, Hobbis and Sutcliffe, was dissolved. is a natural stroke-maker, can tem some of which were extremely clever.

They will be soived not by pro- per aggression with restraint, and on vidence or promise but by

plain many occasions has proved his fight-in defence and in several other de partments they could give points to The Chinese; however, when they had performances during the inter-State ing qualities. Sheffield Shield series, in which each

TRIED AND FAILED

moved the ball up to within shoot- game will be a tour selection trial. Only once since the 1930 series of ing distance, they failed abjectly. It

Woodfull Tests In England, when

is true that a few shots-good ones, If not, Australia will have to Roat

lest opening partnership in Eng and Ponsford were still a business, towere stopped by Tam Kwan- tins an Australian. Test opening hon, but considering the number of fand itself.

son.

11 century chuners which they had, a real sharp-

the other Tests since then

The problem may yet have the Australian selectors addic-headed.

and Ponsford. But Brown came lowing-Dan

have pul in at least half a dozen.

Even allowing for this weakness,

The greatest fault of the forwards was that they always crowded one another. They would all bunch to- gether and not only hampered them- selves but also helped the Chinese defence to keep the ball clear.

Such a hazardous undertaking can partnership yielded be avoided only by the discovery of dividend-in February 1933, at Bris-shooter in the forward line would a partner for J. II. Fingleton, the bane.

In N.S.W. and Test opener of last sea-

is assured of the many pairs have been tested and the visitors' did not deserve to lose. Fingleton place in the team for England he so discarded. Brown, Badcock, Ring, narrowly missed in 1934. His part- und O'Brien were tried as Fingle

and failed. ner may be W, A. Brown,

lon's partner last year When Fingicton and Brown, then With the addition of Lee, they are the only first-class contenders again State-mates of NSW, were making this time.

In spite of their weight, the visitors records and century partnerships in South Africa two seasons age, it was

were remarkably fast when on the thought they would be the worthy

A Reuter cable states that the fol- move, but they were not as nimble and permanent successors to Wood-

have been selected to tour as the Chinese nor were they us Thelr resolute full

Bradman (Capt.), quick in recovery. back to experience a succession of depressing fallures, and finally was Stan McCabe, C. L. Badcock, A. C. tackling was a feature of their gome displaced in Australia's eleven last Chipperneld, J. 11. Fingleton, W. 3. and they ripped many promising

CHINESE MORE DANCEROUS season, after the selectors had O'Reilly, L. Fleetwood-Smith, E. Chinese movements in the bud.

McCormick, F. A. Ward, A. Hassett,

Nevertheless up to the very last the hopefully persevered almost to the

W. A. Brown, C. W. Walker, M. G.

Chinese forwards appeared end.

Waite, B. A. Barnett, S. Barnes and

dangerous in front of goal although opportunities. "It E. S. White.

they had fewer Lee Shek-yau had not been so fond et dribbling, the Chinese might have scored more than one goal, but this youngster, clever footballer and a dendly shot, seldom parted with the lali until he tradi pundered to his own weakness. This policy did not pay gainst the type of game played by the visitors, and several movements were spoilt in this manner.

seasons

INEXPLICABLE Brown, technically sound and as productive as two

ago, is for prospectively the best partner Fingleton. Their styles blend and their experience together in South Africa created an understanding that: would have been further developed but for Brown's inexplicable loss of form

For his decling there is one ex- planation which may not be com- On this plimentary to Queensland.

Africo, Brawn return from South

A. J. followed Andy Ducat, J. Christy, of South Africa, and Archle

thi

of the employ Jackson in Queensland Cricket Association to pattern. coaching and a and cricket standards arch

below those of the southern States,

UNITED HOCKEY

MEETING

Farewell Match

Arranged

muru

The only goal of the match 'was scored by Lee Shek-you, who fired in a terrific cross-shot from outside the penalty area in the first half.

Teams:

South China "B"--Tam Kwan- hon; Chung Fai-lun, Lại Ngu Leung Yin-chan, Lim Tal-po, Tac Kam-bung: Yeung Shui-ylck, Lee A few matters of special interest | Pul-leong, Clan Tak-fal, Lee Shek-

you and Tay Kwel-leong.

Macao Artillery.-J. Fernandes; A.. and the fact that Brown misses the were mentioned at last night's meet-

Sequeira, E constant first-class competition anding of the United Hockey Club, held Cordova, A. Lobato; A. Silvero, A. and J.. Jesus, A. Santos, H. Niza practice he had in N.S.W., as an ex-at the Police Training School, Mong-Aireno, A. Sauzn; F.

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The most important Item decided Santos. planation of his slump, is as logical kult. as any other.

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This game would serve a twofold

The selectors might attempt to was to hold a match between teams make

a Test opener of C. L. Bad-representative of the Army and Air

Ferce and the Civilians. cock, and they will give considera- to L. P. O'Brien und K. tion, again E. Rig. Victoria's openers. Apart purpose. It will be played in honour from Fingleton, NSW: lus nobody, of Captain Gwydyr Jones, Chuirman Nor has Queensland when Brown of the United Tournament, who is taken away. Victoria, in I. S. Lee, leaving for Home shortly, and also has a talented young batsman, Un will be the match from which the less the Sheffield Shield season pro- Selection Commitee will choose the

month duces a pleasant surprise, that little team, to play Macno some time this Hat exhausts the possibilities.

Further details will be announced later.

that the It

C. L. Badcock, on early season form, probably is the best batsman and potentially the

Was

nisa decided most prolife

series of Internatlonni and that a scorer in Australian cricket, Brad- Tournament season will end in March

within arranged man excepted.

he

the

Baseballers Show Great Golf Ability

Wes Ferrell Leads. Tournament

Sarasota, Fla., Jan. 21. Wes Ferrell, Red Sox hurling star,

If he can prove more reliable hun games he did Inst season, when, despite his Tournament.

The Royal Scots Regiment, which led the parade in the qualifying 118 in the fifth Test, he made only arrived in Hongkong last week, have round of the third annual baseball

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a

United Club, and are players golf tournament here making their own arrangements with day.

The Boston twirler returned They hope to regard to fixtures.

lend. ten entrants who had scored make their debut either this week or card of 72 for the first 18 holes to early next week.

under 20.

NOMADS BEAT

10 runs in three other imings. It will be hurd to gauge his capacity joined the for run-making.

h the Barlcock can be masterful. past he also has been mastered. South Australia may exploit his promise an opener, and is doing so this sea- singularly happy results, son with SON WI

Australian X1, would a touring but appreciate his talents more if they

encouraged from a position!

iist. Badcock lower

the aggressive. He is, by nature. stroke-maker. There is a risk about him as an opener.

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STEADY AND SOLID Tull, square-shouldered Kelth Hike. contrast with of Victoria, provides Badcock. None could accuse him of He is serious, eal- irresponsibility. culating, a magnificent fighter, with

A match of SOING considerable an equable temperament and a not-

now,

RECREIO

In a friendly luckey match played

on Monday. at King's Park

the

the

Lloyd Brown, hot favourite from finished Cleveland Indians,

73. while talkative second, with Dizzy Denn of the Cards hugged, the third berth with 70.

More than a score of crack base-

Nomads defeated the Club de ball-golfers are competing in the Recreio by two goals to nil. R. Silva tournament, a three day affair. netted in the first half and F. O. Reed after the interval..

HER BABY OR WIMBLEDON?

In addition to the first three who led in the qualifying round to-day. Paul and Lloyd Waner, Heinle Manush and Paul Derringer are among the favourites for the title. DEAN OFFERS ODDS Dizzy

Dean started the day by offering odds of 1-30 on himself and there were a few takers.

and

The title is vacant because Sammy Byrd, former New York Yankees The Welshman announced that he

and Cincinnati Reds outfielder, re- had been advised by a specialist to Importance in the "B" Division of too-brilliant array of shots. He does

cently became a professional golfer wear glasses, and that he would run the Badminton League will be played not scintillate or bustle with cen- Australia is not looking for]

and is ineligible for further compell- the risk of grave injury to his eye-this evening when the Chinese R.C.tury-before-lunch speed, but, just sight if he continued his fighting visit Kowloon Tong.

flashy openers.

Should a woman champion have tion in the tournament.

and The baseballers are using the career.

Though St. John's, having won

Leo O'Brien, a tourlet to South

for their com-. Bobby Jones course BIG PURSE.MONEY seven of their eight matches, have Afrien in 1935-8, is not tasting as to choose between her child

a good lead, the Chinese are still in well as Rigs, but he is a left-hander Wimbledon?

That is the question raised by a potition. Many of them have been If they Petersen, who is 20 years of age, a position to draw level

and while the memory of Wires decision taken by the South African working out on it for weeks Bardsley dima, Australia prays hung up his gloves after the last of succeed in their remaining games, of

three gruelling contests with which one is against 51. Jolm's at the more fervently for another such as Lawn Tennis Association to prohibit have steadily returned cards which

relatives from accompanying are below par.--United Press, were Cathedral Hall. Until they Walter Neusel, of Germany.

compole at Wimbledon Petersen received some of the big-Junexpectedly defeated a fortnight ago.

Interfero with Mrs. Miller's con- made gest purses over paid by British by St. John's after leading by 4-1, the answer. He may fight back to the women's team which is going to

the Kowloon Tong players were also prominence, but in liassolt, Gregory, England

The Association has taken this centrations and therefore has promoters up to that Ume, and it is in the running for the championship; and Lee, Victorin has rising young and in other tournaments.

drastle action, it is understood, be- the flat rule against relatives. believed that in the course of his but with three defenis against them, batsmen who threaten to eclipse him

this season.

Whether this will have the effect dive years as a professional boxer they are almost certain to be out of

If Australia is again to have a cause Mrs. Dobbio Heine Miller, the

a chiampion of South Atrico, and of preventing Mrs. Miller, from he amassed between £30,000 and the race now.

left-handed operter, or, Indeed,

for Wimbledon; has a making the trip is very doubtful, na left-hander in any position on the favourite

an to take the child with her. The As the invitation that she could take batting list in England, it may be young child, and it is her intention it was a condition of her accepting 1. S. Lec. 11's development as

encouraged byl sociation evidently thinks this will the child with her. opener being

£40,000.

Ife

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now the father of two boys, In order to keep pace with St. ana born recently, and is managing John's, the Chinese have to win their his own health establishment at encounter this evening. The game is

scheduled to start at 0.30 p.m. Barry, near his Cardiff, home.

It is not likely O'Brien will be any

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