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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 "Ale")

Hongkong F.A.

(Calvert)

1

5

South China A.A.

(Chan_Tak-fai 2, Wong Mel- sh, Fung King-cheung, Chenk 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.

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As a thin drizzle fell almost--but even here he did better that: throughout the 80 minutes of the most of the other forwards, going, which was played on the Club Though Calvert scored the As- Kround at 1appy Valley, the play-sociation's only gon), he was ers found it extremely diffenti to

playing up to standard. Saw also control the ball and to keep on their

might have done better, und Hewlett fect. Nevertheless, the Chinese

was nut the player he was at the be- were better able overene

ginning of the season. difficulties; and it they filed to 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 superlor side, and their victory of five goals to one in no whii flattered them.

pro-

Contrasting vividly with the louniering methods of their opposite stunbers, the Chinese forwards were always dangerous in front of goal, The wizardry of Fung King-cheung whenever he had the ball was n treat to watch, and it was due to him that Chun Tak-fat was able to gap up his two goals in the first half. The fine understanding exist ing between theso two was the fea- ture of the frat 45 minutes; they made rings round Bright and Sheehan with short mixed with long sweep- ing passes to the wings.

With every one of the forwards playing up to acratch, it was na wonder, that the Chinese changed over leading by four goals to nil.

WHY EVANS?

Both sides made changes in the second period. But what baffled most people was why Evans was la troduced into the side as left half.

If Evans is leaving the Colony with his baitalion at the end of the

zel,

week, why was he tried? He wil

not be here when the Corinthians arrive, so why not leave Smith where he was? Or if a a change was quired, why not somebody else?

passeth all understanding.

TC-

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HALVES DIFFICULT TASK

THIS WAS A GOAL.—Picture shows Chan Tak-fai, the South China centre-forward, shooting one of

Just too late to tackle him is Fraser, the F.A.

(Photo: Mec Cheong).

his two goals in the trial matel on the Club ground yesterday. right back from the Royal Sents. The Chinese won by 5-1.

Ireland's Rugby Team

Now Complete

The intermediate line did not have an easy task. Against a set of such staooth-working forwards, Willam- son, Britht and Smith (and later Evan:) found themselves outplayetl. Actually the cleverness l the P. Crowe Chosen

Chinese forwards and halves inade the Association trio look more im- potent than they really were, though it has to be udraitted that they were definitely playing well below their ustal

standard, especially Bright,

Chan Tak-fai

“As good as any other in the ` centre-forward berth.

Not a single Association forward con be said to have given a good account of himself. Everyone was weak, with the possible exception of Hau Ching-to, who was so starved in the first half that he had no chance who gave his worst display for a long to distinguish himself, Saw neglected ilme. His spoiling was good, but him sadly, and so did Calvert, Near- his ball distribution was extremely ly all the passes were

of his passes to the right poor; many

went flank where Freshwater made a hash astray. of most of his opportunities. In the Fraser and Sheehan tried hard, second, when Blekförd was brought | but the opposing forwards were in, Hau, for some unaccountable working too well together, Sammy reason, was moved to the right wing | Tsarig, in goal, found it difficult to -a position entirely strange to him

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Negro Sprinter

Breaks Record.

New York, Feb. 6.

Ben Johnson, the American negro sprinter, to-day broke the world's 60 metres indoor

Figure Skating

Championship

record, covering the distance Miss Taylor Wins

in six seconds.-Reuter,

Ireland's rugby, team in the In- Constantine

ternational match against England on February 12 has been completed by the selection of Phil Crowe of Binch- ruck College to 611 the full-back posi- tlun.

The team is as follows:

P. Crowe (Blackrock); Daly (Harlequins). Bulley, McMahon, Lytle (Collegians); Cromey, Morgan; Alexander, Graves, Irwin (North Ireland), Mayne, McGaw, A. Loughlin

(University College), Ryan Walker-Reuter.

WORLD RECORD EQUALLED

and

To Play For England!

Cricket Week At Blackpool

west

Women's Title

Stockholm, Feb. 6,

AROUND THE GROUNDS

INTERESTING SOCCER GAMES

-OVER THE WEEK-END

(By "Abo")

Plenty of fine soccer 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 against Kowloon in the re-plny, Whereas the forward line was the weakest department in the Brat mest- ing, this was the Saints' strongest on Saturday. The defence however, falled against the Kowloon attack, which was strengthened by the in- clusion of Evans as inside-right. The Kowloon players deserved their vic-

on the whole, tory; they were,

the beller side. This encounter marked the last appearances of three players for Kawicon. Evans, Howlands and Conner will be leaving the Colony this week-end. Their departure wil make Kowloon's soccer the poorer, but the Colony's as well. I am sure nl local enthusiasts will join me in wishing them the best of luck wherever they go.

MIDDLESEX IN LEAD

MIDDLESEX assumed leadership

MID

of the First Division by taking both points from Eastern. The

soldiers settled down more quickly

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, is twinkling feet will be seen ne

more in the Colony. been in recent weeks. The

Evans

In the Women's World Figure who were not the same team they

have Skating Championship, Miss Megan success of the Middlesex can be Taylor, of Great Britain, defeated | Sco Miss Ceellia Colledge, the holder, traced to the fine work of the half- King-cheung and Lal Shiu-wing, is though the loser accumulated more water, who held the usually nippy

backs, Wilkinson, Bright and Fresh- better than most. points.

Eastern forwards in a vice-like grip. Miss Taylor Won the judges Though one point ahead of South placings.

China "B," the Middlesex have play This is Miss Colledge's first defeated three matches more than the Caro- since winning the title. She had line Hill side. previously beaten Miss Taylor in the European Championships.--Reuter.

tival Week

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 annuint Fes-No. 13 may be unlucky for some but few know that with a life bend people, but it certainly has proved luck we might have had him with us the turning point for the Kowloon as he was desirous of joining the By Ivan Sharpe

to be, TEAM OF THE FAMOUS Chinese. Up to the time they held Police Force. This is not Leary Constantine, famous

On August 27-30 Lancashire play the Seaforths to a draw, they had not however, and the Colony thus loses Indian cricketer and coloured cata- Warwickshire there, and during the won a single point from 12 matches. another fine footballer.

mnich, they pult," will play for England this next three days an England Eleven, But in their thirteenth year against the Australianst

led by Peter Eckersley, M.P., former played the Seaforths to a draw, and following up this performance, So will George Beadley, the West Lancashire captain, will contain Indies batting star, if, as expected, number of the most famous players they met and defeated the Police at his club (IInslingden) ugees of-the-day-as-my-of-the-leading Caroline HIL on Saturday by the odd goal in five. True, their victory Likewise C. S. Dempster, of Lei-counties are disengaged. cestershire-first batsman New Zea- Blackpool saw the great Victor was due more to the poor form shown land ever produced.

Trumper hit a century in 1909, and by the guardians of the peace than to Such the startling fure Black-his successor in brilliance, C. Git speaks well for their opportunism their own good play; but nevertheless pool is giving its Cricket Week at Macartney, blaze up a hundred in a the end of August.

couple of hours in 1926. Now it will that they were able to take avantage of it. I hope this will mark the turn- Mr. Will Parkinson, President of see Constantine v. Bradman!

ing of the tide. There are several In England fore However the Blackpool C.C.. Is sponsoring the

Rood players among the Kowloon to prevents them from giving of their

Panama, Feb. 6. Jennings Blackelt, of Panama, and Jacinto Ortiz, of Cuba, both equalled the world's record of 10.3 seconds in the semi-finals of the 100 metres dash at the Central American Caribbean programme, and a determined ef-Tests with the Australians, Black-Chinese, but lack of confidence often Olympic Games to-day---Reuter. fort Is to be made to put Blackpool pool thinks it can raise a side

cricket definitely on the map and beat them.

WEEK-END CRICKET FEATS

BATTING

11. J. Armstrong (H.K.C.C. 2nd

XI) v. I.C.C.

100

Lieut. Webster (Navy 2nd XI)

v. Recrela

08

|A. Zimmern (C.C.C. 2nd XI) v.

University.

60

C. P. O. Hlutley (Navy 2nd XI)

v. Recrelo

58

Lieut. Ingram (Army "A") v.

C.8.C.C. 2nd XI

57

A. E. Carey (Police) v. I.R.C.

2nd XI ...

85

K. M. Raxter (K.C.C. 2nd XI)

V. H.K.C.C.

મ

F. R. Zimmern (C.C.0.)

Recreio

50*

$100

50

A. A. Rumjahn (L.I.C.)

C.S.C.C.

GO

FOR

C. W: E, Bishop (H.K.C.C. Zad

XI) v. K.G.C.

49

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(Rectolo)

Good.

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The Turkish Cigarette

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MADE IN LONDON

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C.C.C.

Lieut. Godby (Army)

Navy

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Though a few good scores were

BOWLING

the

best.

·FOWLER'S FOUR GOALS

SQUASH RACKETS TOURNAMENT

The following are results in the second round of the Squash Rackels Tournament now being played:—

J. H. B. Leckie brat R. K. Valen- tine; P. Welch brat R. A. E. Watson; Lt. Tomlinson beat Pay-Lt. Harrison; Lt. Buckeridge beat Pay Lt.-Comdr, T. Yoxall beat W. ANOTHER team to stage a resuscit-Rump: W.

on Saturday was the Club Wooding. who, after a long series of defents, came back to beat the Seaforths, It was a fine performance, but chief credit for this must go to F. Fawler. Without much assistance from his colleagues in the forward line, .......... 8 for 38 Freddie broke through In fine style on several occassions, and scored four goals on his own to give the Club

minde, bowlers generally had the upper hand in the League Circket D. R. Irance (C.C.C. 2nit

XI) v. University matches played over the week-end,

The cutstanding performance was P. J. Billimoria (C.C.C.) v. that of H. J. Anstrong, who hit up

Recreio 100 for the longkong C.C. funtors

against the Kowloon C.C. In bow! B. G. Baker (Police) w

Ing, two Creigengower C.C. Lawies

D. It. Irance, of the seconds, and P3.

I.B.C. 2nd XI

J. Billimoria, of the seniors, headed J. II. D. Leckle (HLK.C.C.) the list with eight wickets for 38 and. seven for respectively,

The lead.ng performances

appended.

v. K.C.C.

are C. P. O. Hutley (Navy 2nd

XI). Recreio

7 for 20 victory by 4-3. His bustling type

of game completely disorganised the Seaforth defence. The Club's suc-

0 for 24 cess was all the more surprising in.

view of the fact that many of those

5 for 10 who turn out were junior players.

YESTERDAY'S TRIAL

5 for 10

HE

Chelcroft (Navy) v. Army & for 20E trial match played yesterday.

IL. E. Leo

II.K.C.C.

(K.C.C.)

V.

C. II. Teoh (University) v.

C.C.C. 2nd XI

I.

All (LEC. 2nd XI) v. Police

A. R. Kitchell (I.R.C.). v.

C.S.C.G.

Sri. Goodyear (Army) "A")

v. C.S.C.6.

A. R. Minu (L.R.C.)

C.9.C.C.

N. D. Lloyd (K.C.C.) v.

I.K.C.C.

Is described in another column, and there is no need for me to say

There are still a number of second round games outstanding, and players ure reminded that these must be completed by February 10,

JOE LOUIS TO DEFEAT SCHMELING

Tommy Farr Turns Tipster

5 for 32 much here. What struck spectators

most forcibly was the weakness of Tommy Furr turns tipster to take for 48 the Association's attack, which suf- Joe to beat Max Schmeling when fered in comparison with that of the they get together for their world's for 81 Chinese. There are not many good

scrup. food chumpionship

Here's how centre-forwarda in the Colony at the

he sizes up the situation: "I think moment. Personally I would plumb Louis has a near-perfect left. He'll for Chan Tak-fal, the South China plek is punches better against

4 for 12

4 for 21 lender, who is as good as any other Schmeling next time. Joe's additional

any day, and if partnered by Fung experience and the fact that he is

...

4 for 25

4 for 31

4 for 43

4 for 40

Y. T. Barma (1.R.C. 2nd

XI) v. Patice

H. Owen Hughes (H.K.C.C.)

V. K.C.O.

K. L. Ng (University)

0.0.0. 2nd XI' ....................... 4 for 03 II. L. Ozorto (Recrelo) v.

U.C.C.

C. Pope (Police) v. En.c.

2nd XI

Q. ML. 8. Eaton (Army "A")

v. C.B.C.C..........

D S. Robb (MK.0.0. 21

3 for 10

3 for 21

3 for 23

VE

41

A

H. C.8.0.C.

Matiar (1.R.C.)

V.

37°

K. L. Ne (University) v. C.G.C.

2nd XI

35

W. H. Colledge (0.5.C.C.) v.

I.R.C.

3%

C.

Pope (Polico) v. LR.C. 2nd XI

32

A. E. Noronha (Recreio 2nd

XI) v. NATY

3 for 43

II. C. Dantelis (0.8.0.0.) v.

LR.C

a for 44

40

ADU

L. G. Gosane (Récreto Zod XI)

V. NAVY

20

• Not out.

J. D. II. Lockle Took five for ten for Club against | J. F. McGowan (0.8.0.0.

K.C.C.

2nd XI) v. Army “A”

3 for 50

3 for 501

XI) v. K.C.o. ****..... 3 for 24

W. McKenzie (K.C.G.

2nd XI) v. I.K.C.C..... 3 for 42

D. McLellan (C.8.0.0.) v.

I.B.C.

F. Baker

LIL.C.

(C.8.C.C.)

J. R. Luke (H.C.C. 2nd XI-

V. II.K.C.C.

Rowlands

· A Ane poal-keeper, who will be sadly missed.

should

younger man thàn the German what

help him considerably."

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, says an English writer. Talking of Tommy we like the story that Ding ("Love in Bloom") Crosby mny manage our champion, I Crosby can fight as well as Tommy croons --what a perfect combination!

FANLING GOLF

The second round of the Royal Ifongkong Golf Club's Junior cham- plonship

was played at Fanling yesterday and resulted as follows:

N. K. Littlejohn beat T, Low 2 and 1; R. Hancock bont-D. J. Morahan o and 4; R. G. Gray beat R. E. H. Nelson 3 and 1; W, W, C..“Showalt. beat Q. 8. Archbutt-3 and 3.