1938-10-27 — Page 8

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, OCTOBER

·27. -1938,

"THE PILGRIM" GIVES ADVICE TO HOCKEY UMPIRES TWO IMPORTANT Personalities Of Local Hockey

POINTS TO BEAR IN MIND

EFFICIENCY DOES NOT MEAN PENALISING EVERY LITTLE BREACH

Efficient umpiring will do much to raise the whole standard of hockey in Hongkong by training players to observe the rules of the game. Efficiency does not, however, depend on penalising overy breach. The umpire must keep two paramount considera.. tions in mind, namely:

(1) lle must obtain and retain complete control of the game;

(2) He must never allow an ad- vantage to be gained by a breach of the rules, but the whistle should be used us sparingly as possible.

It is necessary to make the fullest

Rule

CAUTION SUFFICIENT

On the other hand, it is essential to cheek the persistent offender be- enuse he is a potential source of danger. In such cases a word of caution to the offender should be as effective as a penalty.

possible use of the "ances, offender, it is unnecessary

(19 "d"). In certain

When no advantage results to the for an penalise such minor

the decision must be delayed long umpire

nest

II. L. Ozorio (Recrelo) scored the

the first goal in

Hongkong Ms A. Greiner. the Saints' new T. Dawson, brilliant R.A.F. and Hockey Association Tournament lastinside left, who in likely to strengthenY.M.C.A. pivot, who has been playing

consistently good games so far. the team considerably. Sunday.

LETTERS TO THE

enough to give this rute time to breaches of the rules as slight hand LETTERS TO THE‡

operate. But a decision, when made, should be given definitely and loudly. Once the "advantage" Rule has been put into operation, the original breath must be considered as not having occurred.

As soon as the players realise that they have an umpire who means to enforce the Rules It will be general- ly found that rough play will cease. Once let a game get out of hand, it will be difficult to put it together

gain.

an

CORRECT POSITIONING it in most important for umpire to be in the correct position to see any breaches of the rules and in particular to determine accurate- ly whether a player is on-side or off-side. When an attack is develop- ing, the best position is probably close to the touch-line with the third defender, When the ball is inside the circle, offences such as obstruction are difficult to detect An a touch-line position. from

should, therefore, come in ards the circle and near the goal- the best pos!- line in order to be Lion.

An umpire, therefore, must be and train constantly on the move himself not only to be in the correct position according to the state of the game, but to be able to judge instantly the relative positions of the various players at any moment. As an attacker can be off-side when exactly in line with the striker, or the third defender, and ng an umpire may become unsighted, it is obviously impossible for one who remains stationary to give correct decisions.

this may

Is a mistaken idea that it is the duty of an umpire to penalise every breach of the rules; ns cause undue delay and irritation. For example, the "olcks" rule was framed mainly to prevent danger to players. It is unnecessary, there- fore,

for an umpire to penaline on every occasion the ralaing of the stick above the shoulder except when an advantage is gained, and he should use his discretion when there is no danger to any other player,

bail, seeldental rebound or knock-on.

The awardable penalties, being limited to a free hit, roll-In, penalty corner or penalty bully, have greater significance it umpires restrict their use us much as possible to the more serious breaches of the rules, such

as

obstruction, off-side, etc.

An

Miss J. Ewing, the budding ÜBA. right-winger,

effelent umpire is not, however, one who is over-lenient, and rough or dangerous play and obstruction must in the Interest of the players and the game itself, be severely dealt with.

by

EDITOR

Hockey Rules

To the Editor,

Hongkong Telegraph,

C. B. A. Ladies Come C. B. A.

Through Stiff Test With Flying Colours

(By "The Pilgrim"}

The C.B.A. Indles had their first presence felt in the Caer

they League. real test last Saturday when

team defeated a formidable Saints by four goals to two.

I was pleased to bee Mrs. M. White, leader of the attack, strike her shooting form so early in the season, and to score the "hat trick" slurdy goal-keeper like against a Miss June Hall in certainly a splen- did performance.

Clark

Sir, was particularly interested the article penned by "The Pilgrim," which appeared in the various editions of your paper on Thursday last, concerning the new rules which were recently gated by the International Board. These new rules were print ed in a contemporary some time ago, but, at that time, Hockey was far from the minds of those interested in the game, and apparently not

The newcomers from the C.B.S. by either much notice was taken players or umplees. The republica Misses M. and J. Booker, and Miss tion of these new rules and the inter-J. Ewing, did very well and once

"The Pilgrim" are they acquire the big match pretations by therefore very welcome and should perament, the C.B.A. will make their and left back. With these changes

Be

to both utmost beacht be of the players and umpires at this time, the commencement of the Hockey Sea-

are

tern-

that the interpretations of "The erroneous, and as I Pilgrim"

taken It upon myself to it is only criticise "The Pligrim,"

son.

I would like, however, to criticise huve the interpretations" as propounded

by "The Pilgrim," but, before doing right and proper that I should give so, would wish to assure your corres-my interpretation of the new Clause pondent that the criticism is not D. in order that I, too, might be being made in any carping spirit, eritielsed if my interpretation la in

rather but

Is motivated trora (turn an incorrect one.

to see umpires and genuine desire players interpret and play to the rules correctly. I feel Bure that "The Pilgrim" wrote his article in the same spirit.

When I first read the new Clause D, I must admit that I reasoned along the lines of "The Pilgrim", but on continuing with Clause E, the matter became clearer. I then read My criticism applies to the inter- Clause E and followed with Clause pretation of the Clause D of D: new

reversed the in other words, Pie 10. Under the caption "Catch-order of the Clauses, when the inter- Rule 10.

Ball," "The elegate ale protation became very simple ines in

Through reading the clauses inter

"The modern system of s0 many players catching the ball in the this way, it becomes obvious that air and patting or throwing it the words in the old Clause D, straight down to the ground is now shall be released immediately

noti

ing

HE

to

I was greatly impressed by Mist Ewing's display on the right wing: and if she is well-supported by her halves she is going to prove a great menace to most defences this season. Miss Iris Woolley, the skipper, was form and her a very pleasing flick passes were also on top of her feature of her play. Doris Hunt and Peggy Everest also did good work.

changes, The team needs a few especially at inside-right, left-half the C.B.A. ladles will take some beating.

Saints Had A Bad Day

FRENCH HORSES TAKE. FIRST AND SECOND

IN CESAREWITCH America Again Wins Major Share Of Irish Sweeps

London, Oct. 20. At Newmarket to-day France pulled off the great nutumn double for the Arst time in history when Princess de Faucigny Lucinge's Contrevert, two pounds overweight, won the Cesarewitch.

The first French success was in the Cambridgeshire which was won on October 12 by the 50/1 outsider,

Helleniqua.

Early sunshine gave way to heavy clouds before the start of the race and the colours of the jockeys were not distinguishable until a mile from home. Contrevent was then sten to several be bunched together with others.

Contrevent took the lead shortly after the Bushes had been passed, Running strongly, it held off the challenge of the French-bred horse, Dubonnet, which was also running at three pounds overweight.

The odds against the winner were 100/7.

Mr. J. R. Hornung's Dubonnet, ridden by Gordon Richards, was in second place and also started at odds of 100/7.

Smith, made a gallant but unavailing effort to become the first dual Cesare- witch winner. It started at 0/1- Struter.

United Press adds that Black Speck, favourie at 8/1, was fourth in a field of 28.

Olympus, drawn by little Mias Kathleen Dunnett, led at the start of the race but dropped back to sixth place at the finish.

Fet was first in this raco in 1036 and second to Punch last year.

WHERE PRIZES WENT

Dublin, Oct. 26. The principal prizes in the Irish Sweepstakes were distributed follows:-

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Fourteen first prizes of £30,000 cach-Seven went to USA, four to Ireland, two to Canada and one to Europe.

Fourteen second prizes of £15,000 each.-Seven went to U.S.A., five to Europe and one each to Canada and India.

Fourteen third prizes of £10,000 each-Six went to Europe; four to U.S.A., three to Canada and one to

Mr. E. Benson's Fet, ridden by Ireland.-International Press Bureau.

European

Soccerites

Defeated By England Eleven At Highbury

London, Oct. 20. In sunny weather to-day, 45.000

spectators saw England beat the Rest of Europe at soccer at Highbury by three goals to mil.

The teams were:

England. Woodley Sproston (Tottenham). (Arsenal).

Hall scored for England in the 22nd minute of the game with a left-foot drive and Lawion, the young English centre-forward, added another in the 27th minute to put England two up.

The Europeans did not relax and (Chelsea); continued with their deadly tackling. Hapgood At half-time, England led 2-0.

doter- Willingham capli

The Europeans played a (Huddersfield), Cullis (Wolves), mined game at the resumption, but Copping (Arsenal); Matthews the England half-backs rarely allow- (Stoke), W. II, Hall (Tottenham), ed their opponents to gain shooting Lawton (Everton), Goulden (West position.

Goulden then picked up a pass Ham) and Boyes (Everton).

Rest of Europe. Olivieri (Italy); from Hall and scored with a left-foot The Saints had a bad day and Font (Italy), Rava (Italy); Kupfer shot in the 20th minute of the second Andreolo (Italy), half, and thereafter interest died from

Aston the game. (Germany); shoot at random. Mlas P. Gittin (Kiinger their forwards were too inclined to (Germany),

The final result was England 3, will, I hope, get her eye in in the (France), Braine (Belgium), Piola course of a game or two, Misa A. (Italy), Zsengeller (Hungary), and Rest of Europe O-Router. Greiner was the only live-wire in Brustad (Norway). the atack and should in futuro render

her leader the much-needed assist

ance.

HR31, the Duke of Kent shook

hands with the players before the

game.

England made headway from the The presence of Miss J. Wong, at | kick-off, but after this the Eur- centre half, will also give her team opeans, with qulek tackling and long great encouragement. A good ex-ground passing. threatened

attention is, therefore, drawn to the recognised'.. Surely merely states, were altered to read in the new periment would be to try Miss Y. Ho English goal.

Perpendicularly towards the to

The new Clause

at left wing; she is very fast and controls the ball well.

released Into

in

I hope Inal Saturday's defeat won't

the dompen

Saints' spirit. They

It is considered that umpires in general do not make sufficient use of the penalty bully rule, and their

this Rule, Notes on

In general, players should be given (as "The Pilgrim" points out), that, Clause D, "it shall be the Impression that if they try to the ball be caught, it shall be piny immediately," simply because the way in co-operate an umpire will interrupt released into play immediately." It Clause E fully covers

be shalt

released. does not state the manner in which which the ball play only when this is essential for doc the conduct of the game.

the ball should be released, nor does The limitations imposed by Cinure E

lay down any restrictions. The leave a player, who has caught the have it in them to make good. reason for this is because Clause Eball, only one alternative, and that

hand (immediately his open of the same rule states, "The ball is, to

thro ball should, should not be picked up, nor kicked, Clause D), when

circumstances, drop thrown, carried, or propelled, in any under normal manner or direction, except with the perpendicularly towards the ground.

There is

is a further method of stop- stick."

not In view of the positive statements ping the ball by hand, which has

upon by "The Clouse E, the contentions of the been commented

that is, with the Bat Pilgrim" must therefore be refuted, Pilgrim,"

opinion

about a In regard to throwing the ball of the hand. My opi straight down to the ground, the act ball stopped in this manner is that, of rowing in any manner or direc-providing the player does not at- tlun is expressly forbidden. Regard-tempt to deflect, strike or pat at the ing patting, surely to pat the ball ball, a slight rebound from the hand, would be to propel the ball, and which would almost certainly occur, this act is also expressly forbidden, would be permissible.

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The England forwards had

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Esmail, D. Hung, A. K. Ismail, F. K. The Europeans' speedy combined Lee, W. Rapley, G. Souza, A. Zim- movements often spread-eagled the mern and F. R. Zimmern. England

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2nd. XI (home)J. L. Youngsaye (Capt.), N. Broadbridge, E. J. M.

HAMPSHIRE Englund's early attacks lacked Churn, M. C. Hung, W. Hong Sling.

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