THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
MONDAY, · FEBRUARY: 7, 1938.
CHINESE PLAYERS SHINE IN SOCCER TRIAL GAME Association Eleven Out-Classed On Slippery Ground
FUNG SCHEMES CLEVERLY
FOR OPENINGS
A FINE UNDERSTANDING WITH CHAN TAK-FAI
(By "Abc")
Hongkong F.A.
(Calvert)
South China A.A.
(Chan Tak-fat 2, Woud Mai- thun, Fung King-cheung, Cheuk Shek-kam).
If there is one thing the football trial yesterday revealed, it is that the majority of the players to represent the Colony against the Islington Corinthians will be from the South China A.A. The conditions under which the match was played admit- tedly might have affected some of the men, but significantly enough the Chinese seemed less put out than the Hongkong F.A. players.
As thin drizzle fell almost but even here he did better than throughout the 10 minutes of the most, of the other forwards. glome, which was played on the Club Though Calvert scored the As- ground at Huppy Valley, the play-seciation's only goal, he was not era found it extremely dimeuli control the bull and to keep on their ing up to standard. Saw also might have done better, and Howlett was not the player he was at the bc- ginning of the season.
lo
feet. Nevertheless, the Chinese were better able overcome there dimeultien; and if they failed to pro- duce their highest standard, their play certainly was a class above that of the F.A. representatives.
In almost every department of the game, the Chinese were the superior alde, and their victory of five goals to one in no whit faltered them.
Contrasting vividly with the foundering methods of their opposite numbers, the Chinese forwards were always dangerous in front of goal. The wizardry of Fung King-cheung whenever he had the ball was || treat to watch, and it was' due to him that Chan Tak-fal was able to anop up his two goals in the first halt. The Ane understanding exist- ing between these two was the fen- ture of the first 45 minutes; they matte rings round Bright and Sheehan will short mixed with long sweep- Ing passes to the wings.
With every one of the forwarda playing up to scratch, it was no wonder that the Chinese changed over leading by four goals to nil
WHY EVANS?
.
Bolt sides made changes in the second period. But what baffled most people was why Evans was in- troduced into the side as left half.
If Evans is leaving the Colony with his battalion at the end of the week, why was he teled? He will nok-be-here-when-tho-Corinthians` arrive, so why not leave Smith where he was? Or if a change was re- quired, why not somebody else? It passeth all understanding.
Not a single Association forward can be said to have given a good account of himself. Everyone was weak, with the possible exception of Ilau Ching-to, who was so starved
HALVES DIFFICULT TASK
The intermediate line did not have an easy task. Against a set of such smooth-working forwards, William- son, Bright and Smith (and later Evans) found themselves outplayed. Actually
THIS WAS A GOAL-Picture shows Chan Tak-fal, the South China centre-forward, shooting one of
his two goals in the trial match on the Club ground yesterday. Just too late to tackle ilm is Fraser, the F.A. right back from the Royal Scoks. The Chinese won by 5-1.
Ireland's Rugby Team
Now Complete
ht cleverness of the P. Crowe Chosen
Chinese forwards and halves made Die Association trio look more Im- potent than they really were, though it has to be admitted that they were definitely playing well below their usual Standard, especially Bright,
Chan Tak-fat
As good as any other in the centre-forward berth,
in the first half that he had no chance who gave his worst display for a long
to distinguish himself. Saw neglected time. His spoiling was good, but
hlm andly, and so did Culvert. Near- his ball distribution was extremely ly all the
wen passes were to the right pour; many of his pusses went flank where Freshwater made hash astray.
of most of his opportunlifes. In the Fraser second, when Bickford was brought but in, Hau, for some
were
and Sheehan tried hard, the opposing forwards unaccountable working too well together. Sammy
reason, was moved to the right wing Tsung. In goal, found it difficult to -a position entirely strange to `him
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London, Feb. 6.. Ireland's rugby team in the In- ternational maleli against England un February 12 bus been completed by the selection of Phil Cruwe of Black- rack College All the full-back post- tion.
The team is as follows:
}'. Crowe (Blackrock); Daly (Harlequins), Balley, McMahon. Lyttle (Collegians); Cromey, Morgan: Alexander, ' Graves, Irwin (North Ireland), Mayne, McGaw, A. Loughlin (University College), Ryan Walker,Reuter,
WORLD RECORD EQUALLED
and
(Photo: Mee Cheung).
Negro Sprinter
Breaks Record
New York, Feb. 6. Ben Johnson, the American negro sprinter. to-day broke the world's 60 metres indoor record, covering the distance in six seconds.-Reuter,
Constantine
To Play For England!
Cricket Week At Blackpool
By Ivan Sharpe Leary Constantine, famous west Indian cricketer and "coloured cata- pult," will play for England this year against the Australians Indies batting star, if, as expected, Su will George Headley, the West his Club (Haslingden)TMagrees.
Likewise C. S. Dempster, of Lel- cestershire-first batsman New Zea- land ever produced.
دنیا
Figure Skating Championship
Miss Taylor Wins
Women's Title
AROUND THE GROUNDS
INTERESTING SOCCER GAMES OVER THE WEEK-END
(By "Abo")
Plenty of fine succer was played over the week-end. Apart from a programme of three League matches in the First Division, there was a Shield re-play on Saturday, and the trial in pre- paration for the visit of the Islington Corinthians was played
on the Club ground yesterday. "
SHIELD RE-PLAY WITHOUT the services of some of those who turned out in the first match, it was not surprising that St. Joseph's could not hold their own agalist Kowloon in
re-play. Whereas the forward line was the weakest department in the first meet- ing, this was the Saints' strongest on Saturday. The defence however, failed against the Kowloon utinek, which was strengthened by the in- clusion of Evans as inside-right. The Kowloon players deserved their vic- lory; they were, on the whole, the better side. This encounter marked the last appearances of three players for Kowloon. Evans, Rowlands and Connor will be leaving the Colony this week-end. Their departure will nake not only Kowloon's soccer the poorer, but the Colony's as well. I am sure all local enthusiasts will join ime in wishing them the best of luck
wherever they go.
MIDDLESEX IN LEAD
NAIDDLESEX assumed leadership of the First Division by taking
points from Eastern. The
MID
both
soldiers settled down more quickly
Evans
than the Chinese, and because of this they were able to score two goals in quick succession in the first half. These two reverses seemed to take the heart out of the Eastern players, Stockholm, Feb. 8. the Women's World Figure who were not the same team they His twinkling feet will be seen so been in recent weeks. The
more in the Colony. Skating Championship, Miss Megan inve
of the Middlesex can be Taylor, of Great Britain, defeated to the fine work of the half. Fung King-cheung and Lai Shiu- aliss Cecilla Colledge, the bolder, backs, Wilkinson, Bright and Fresh- wing, is better than most. though the loser accumulated more water, who held the usually nippy
In
points.
Miss Taylor won placings.
Ruccess
Eastern forwards in a vice-like grip. the judges' Though one point ahead of South
China "B," the Middlesex have play This is Miss Colledge's first defeated three matches inore than the Curo-
She hadline 11 side. since winning the title. previously beaten Miss Taylor in the European Championships.-Reuter.
K. CHINESE IMPROVE
AN OLD FAVOURITE
Amongst those who watched the trial was Talbot, the Royal Welch Fusiliers' inside forward, who re- turned to the Colony with his batta- lion from Shanghai on Saturday. He will be leaving this week-end,
establish its right to an annual Fes- No. 13 may be unlucky for some but few know that with a tend people, but le certainly has proved luck we might have had him with us the turning point. for the Kowloon as he was desirous of joining the Police Force. This is not to be, Chinese. Up to the time they held however, and the Colony thus loses
tival Week.
TEAM OF THE FAMOUS
On August 27-30 Lancashire ploy the Seaforths to a draw, they had not Warwickshire there, and during the won a single point from 12 matches. another fine footballer. next three days an England Eleven, But in their thirteenth match, they 11 draw, led by Peter Eckersley, M.P., former played the Seaforths to
will contain Lancashire captain,
ajand following up this performance, of the day, as many of the leading number of the most famous players they met and defeated the Police at Caroline 1 on Saturday by the
odd goal in five. True, their victory countles are disengaged.
Blackpool
saw the great Victor was due more to the poor form shown [by the guardians of the peace than to Trumper hit a century in 1909, and their own good play: but nevertheless
successor in brilliance, C. G.
It speaks well for their opportunism Macartney, blaze up a hundred in that they were able to take avantage couple of hours in 1920, Now it will of 11. I hope this will mark the turn- ing of the tide. There are several see Constantine v. Bradman!
However England fare In the good players among the Kowloon a determined ef- Tests with the Australians, Blaelt- Chinese, but inck of confidence often fort is to be made to put Blackpool pool thinks it can raise a side to prevents them from giving of their cricket defnitely on the map and beat them.
Such is the startling fure Bluek- his Panama, Feb. 0. Jennings Blackett, of Panama, and pool is giving its Cricket Week Jacinto Ortiz, of Cuba, both equalled the end of August. the world's record of 10.3 seconds In the semi-finals of the 180 metres dash at the Central American Caribbean Olympic Games to-day-Reuter,
Mr. Will Parkinson, President of the Blackpool C.C., is sponsoring the programme, and
WEEK-END CRICKET FEATS
The cutstanding performance was. J. Billimoria (C.C.C.) v. that of H. J. Amstrong, who hit up
J. Billimore, of the seniors, heated J. 1. B. Leckle (U.K.C.C.) the list with eight wielcets for 38 and seven for 20 respectively.
The leading performancey пppeuted.
best.
FOWLER'S FOUR GOALS
SQUASH RACKETS TOURNAMENT
The following are results in the second round of the Squash Rackets Tournament now being played:-
J. II. B. Lackle beat R, K. Valen- tine; P. Welch beat R. A. E. Watson; Lt. Tomlinson beat Pay-Lt. Harrison; Lt. Buckeridge beat Pay Lt.-Comdr. Yoxall boot W.
must
be
ANOTHER team to stage a resuselt-Rump; W. T.
tion on Saturday was the Club Wooding. who, after a long series of defeats. came back to beat the Seaforths. It round games outstanding, and players There are sti a number of second was a fine performance. hut chief are reminded that these credit for this must go to F. Fowler, completed by February 10. Without much assistance from his colleagues In the forward line, Freddie broke through in fine style on several occassions, and scored four goals on his own to give the Chub 7 for 20 victory by 4-3. His bustling type of game completely disorganised the Seaforth defence. The Club's suc-
8 for 38
0 for 21 cess was all the more surprising in view of the fact that many of those who turned out were junior players. YESTERDAY'S 'TRIAL
.v. R.C.C.
5 for 10
are. O. Hulley (Navy 2nd
XI) v. Recreio
5 for 19 Chelcroft (Navy) v. Army 5 for 20
R. E. Leo
(K.C.C.)
· ILR.C.C.
5 for 32
C.
H Teoh (University) v. C.C.C. 2nd XI ······
BATTING
Though a few good scores
were
BOWLING
made, bowlers generally had the
11. J. Armstrong (II.K.C.C. 2nd
XI) v. K.C.C.
100
upper and in the League Cireket B. . Irance (C.C.C. Zml
XI) v. University matches played over the week-end.
Lieut. Webster (Navy 2nd XI)
v. Recreio
Recreio
08
100 for the Hongkong C.C. Juniors
A. Zimmern (C.C.C. 2nd XI) v.
University
60
Ing, two Creipengower C.C. Łowic.s
against the Kowloon C.C. In bowl B. G. Baker
(Pallee)
V.
I.R.C. 2nd XI
B. H. Irance, of the serunds, and P.
C. P. O. Hutley (Navy 2nd XI)
v. Recreio
58
Lical. Ingram (Army "A") v.
C.S.C.C. 2nd XI
57
A. E. Carey (Police) v. LR.C.
2nd XI
K. M. Baxter (K.C.C, 2nd XI)
V. I.K.C.C.
53
F.
R. Zimmern (C.C.C.) V. Recreio
30+
A A. Rumjahın
C.S.C.C.
(L.R.C.)
v, C.5.C.C.
A. it.
Altau (LR.C.).
¡C, W. E. Blhop (ILK.C.C. 2nd
XI v. R.C.C.
C.6.C.C.
40
N. D. Lloyd (K.C.C.)
ILK.O.C.
E. L Gosano (Recreio) V.
C.C.C.
47-
Lient. Godby
Navy
(Army) v.
41
A II. Madar (LIL.C.) V.
C.S.C.C.
K. L. Ne (Universliy) v. C.C.C.
2nd XI
35
W: H. Colledge (C.S.C.C.) v.
I.R.C.
25
32
G.
Pope (Police) 2nd r
Vi
L.R.C.
#2
Sutham quan TKW
A. E. Noronha (Recreto 2nd
XI) v. Navy
31
II. C. Danielis (0.8.C.C.)
I.R.C.
80
1. G. Gorano (Recreio 2nd XI)
v. Navy
30
*Not out.
J. D. If, Leckie
1. A (LR.C. 2nd XI) v.
Police
A. R. Kitchell (LR.C.) v.
C.S.C.C.
Sgt. Goodyear (Army) "A")
Y. T. Barma (1.1.C. 2nd
XI) v. Folice
II. Owen Hughes (H.K.C.C.)
V. K.C.C.
K. J. Ng (University) v.
C.C.C. 2nd XI
HE trial match played yesterday is described in another column, and there is no need for me to say much here. What struck spectators most forcibly was the weakness of
JOE LOUIS TO DEFEAT SCHMELING
Tommy Farr Turns Tipster
Tommy Farr turns tipster to take
5 for 48 the Association's attack, which suf- Joe to bent Max Schmeling when
fered in comparison with that of the they get together for their world's
5 for 51 Chinese. There are not many good championship scrop.
centre-forwards in the Colony at the he sizes up the situation:
Here's how
"I think
4 for 12 moment. Fersonally I would plumb Loula has a near-perfect left. He'll
for Chan Tak-fai, the South China plek kis
punches better against
4 for 21 lender, who is as good as any other Schmeling next time, Joe's additional in the Colony, and if partnered by experience and the fact that he is a 4 for 25
younger man than the German should help him considerably," What 4 for 31
the Tonypandy Terrier has forgotten is that Herr Max, on his part, has a near-perfect right, for which, on the evidence, Louis has no real defence, Aays an English writer. Talking of Tommy we like the story that Ding ("Love
Bloom") Crosby may in manage our champlon. I Crosby can fight as well as Tommy croons --what a perfect combination!
4 for 43
4 for 4D
4 for 63 II. L. Ozorio (Reerelo) v.
C.C.C.
C. Pope (Polleo) v. I.R.C.
2nd XI
Q. M. B. Eaton (Army "A")
v. 0.3.0.0.*********
D 8. Robb (IX.C.C. 2nd
XI) v. K.O.C.
W. T. McKenzie (K.G.C. 2nd XI) v. H.K.C.Č. ...
D. McLellan (C.5.0.C.) ▼
I.R.O..
Baker (0.8.C.C.) 1.R.C.
3 for XD
3 for 21
3 for 23
3 for 24
3 for 42
3 for 43
3 for 44
J. R. Laske (K.C.C. 2nd XI)
v. II.K.C.U. ................................ 3 for 50
Took five for ten for Club against J. F. Mctiowan (0.8.0.0.
K.C.C.
2nd XI) v. Ármy "A"
3 for 50!
Rowlands
A fine goal-keeper, who will be sadly missed.
FANLING GOLF
The second round of the Royal Hongkong Golf Club's Junior cham- plonship was played at Fanling yesterday and résulted as follows:— N. K. Lättlejohn beal T. Low 2 and 1. Hancock beat B. J. Mocation 5 and 4; R. G. Grny beat R. E. H. Nelson 3 and 1; W. W. C. Bhewan bent G. 3. Archbutt 3 and 2.
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