1938-12-15 — Page 13

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Local Soccer Fixtures For The Week-End

Charity Match Arranged

At Caroline Hill

Local League football fixtures. and a Charity match in ald of the dependants of the late Shiu Chuk- wing, have been arranged by the Hongkong Football Association for the week-end as follow:

SATURDAY, DEC. 17

First Division'

Kowloon v. Navy (Kowloon), 4 p.m. Neterre,

Clarke. Linesmen, Marriott and Demmer,

Club v. Middlesex (Club), 4 p.m. Referee, Hinchcliffe. Linesinen, Bar- retto and Burgess,

South China "A" v. Royal Scots (Caroline Hill).“ 4 . Referee, Molyneux. Linesmen, Weish and Purnell.

Police V Eastern (Boundary Street). 4.10. Referee. Thomas Linesmen, Wilson and Wilkins,

Second Division

Club v. Kowloon (Club), 2.30 p.m. Referee, Hooper,

MIRACLE

OF BOY BOXER

Lendan, Nov. I. Ten-years-old George Kimber, ofi Alma-street. Lameing. Sussex, in a "miracle" boxer,

The miracle lies not in the fuct that he entered a boxing tournament last week and beat his opponent, ar. in the fact that he started learning' lolox

five weeks ago.

The miracle is that he is able to Sth. Bde. R.A. v. Royal Scots Two years ago George fell from a (Military), 2.30 D.. Referee, briek wall and injured his spine, He seemed fated to spend the rest Stedman.

Eastern v. Middlesex (Houndary of his life a cripple on his back. Street), 2.30 p.m. Referee, Finch. For a year he received hospital

St. Joseph's V. Police (St. treatment, but graduntly he Joseph's); 4 p.m. Referee, Silva, worse.

South Chins v, R.A.O.C. (Caroline H), 2.30 p.m. Referee, MacCormac.

Third Division (A)

Stanley V. P.W.D. (Causeway Bay), 4 p.m. Referee, Aylwin.

Kit Chce v. South China (Cause- way), 2.30 p.m. Referee. Waldron. Third Division (B)

grow

Specialists, examined him. There was one faint hope of curing him-

desperate openition.

a

A few days later George was token to the operating theatre. There a surgeon cut into his spine. and the boy One false movement would have been condemned to life on his back.

il

That softball—especially ladies' matches-is not wanting in supporters is shown in this picture, taken during the match last Sunday between the "Wahoos" and the Cuba-Photo by Jaffer.

Fanling Race

Meet Entries

The following are the entries and handicaps for the December Meeting of the Fanling Runt and Race Club, on Monday, December 26. Sweep tickets on each race are $1, and noi," as before, $2. Through tickets on the first live races are available at as the Cash Sweeps Department, 17/18

Connaught Road C.

Signals v. R.A.F. (Chatham Road), But the surgeon's hand did not 2.30 p.m. Referec, Phillips.

falter. The operation was success A.S.A. v. 24th, Bty. R.A. (Kow-ful. loon), 2.30 p.m. Referee, Stone. George, who is small for his age,

Stonecutters W/5

v. Powhattan 1old a Sunday Dispatch reporter: (Chatham Road), 4 pan. Referee. "I don't want the other boys to

give me chances. 1 am Just Kumaon Rifles v. Medicals (F.E. strong as they are." Road), 2.30 p.m. Referee, Edwards.

Dove.

SUNDAY, DEC. 18

Charity Match

H.K.F.A. v. H.K.C.A.A.F." (Coro-

SCHOOLS CRICKET

Hine Hill), 4 p.m. Referee, Kossick. Ellis Kadoorie Defeat St.

Linesmen, Molyneux and Thomas.

First Division

Kwong Wah v. South China "B" (Kowloon), 4 p.m. Referee, Oltoway, Linesmen, Somerville and McLaugh- Jan.

Second Division

+

Joseph's College

returning

for 15

runn.

AT. JOSEPH'S

R. Engineers (C) v. Roỳn] Scots (Sookunpoo), 2.30 p.m. Referee, R. Ho, & Curreem

K. Singh, b Arculli

Hartley.

G. Choa, b Curreem

5th. Bde. RA. v. RA.S.C. (S00-F, Halland, kunpoc), 4 p.m. Referee, Farr.

Think Division (B)

University v. R. Engineers

Arculii

D. Madanin, o D. Singh b Arculi

(Causeway Bay), 4 p.m. · Referee, | E. Paterson, not out

SLUMP WARNING TO BIG BUYERS OF SOCCER STARS

London, Nov. 21. Fingers are being pointed more, or less gleefully at Arsenal, floundering in the lower half of the First Division table with only four points more than the absolute stragglers.

The Talpo Handicap-1 miles A steeplechase.-Araxy (156), Clow-

People fail to realise the 'distress it would cause if Arsenal ner (150), Diogenes (101), Double Chance (158). Ebony Idol (185), slumped so badly that they stopped breaking attendance records Estover (108), Glenshee (154), High on, other ground, says Clifford Webb in the Daily Mail. West (145), Stymie (162), The Gawk 1145) and widnes (154).

The Jarrocks Plate-Division "B", --14 miles.A hurdle race. Catch- weght 168 lbs,

Makes

American

Rowing History

1936.

At Cambridge.

I would say Arsenal are tus much worried about their home gates" as about their League Just now

son, which is not, however, ut this stage of the season, even faintly

suggestive of relegation.

Note: Owing to the large number In an extremely low scoring match of entries received for the Jorrocks played at the Indian Recreation Club Plate, the Stewards have decided to

When a sum like £14,000 1 ex- yesterday, the Ellis Kadeorte Indian run the race in two divisions, which

pended on one player (Bryn Jones is the name) there is Kwong Wah v. R. Engineers. (E) School beat St. Joseph's College by have been drawn as follows-Ara-

a certain (Kowloon), 2.30 p.m. Referee, In.six wickets. Bowlers dominated, R. blan Cat, Canary, High West, Merry

amount of hope--expectancy, even- the fester, Rexiana, Silver Fox, The Third Division (A)

Ho. of St. Joseph's,

Gawk, The Minx and Three Forth-

For the first time in the history that this large lump of money will Electric v. 30th, Bly. R.A. (Cause-analysis of 6 wickets

ings. way Bay), 2.30 p.m. Referee, Have-The scores were:

The Jorrocks Plate-Division "Aof Cambridge rowing an American trickle back, in time through in- laar.

It hasn't started to come back at -14 miles. Jack O'Lantern, King's has won the Colquhoun Sculls the creased "gato" receipts.

Arsenol's Agures Parade, Malolo, Meteor, Puble Hera championship of the Cam.

Hugh Parker, of Tabor Academy Highbury-yet, No. 1, Punch, Mortmain, Seventeenth und Trinity Hall, who won

the ore down, compared with the first of September, Widnes and Zero.

sculls last half dozen home matches last sea- Bushe-Fox Freshmen's The Happy Valley Handicap.--1 year, defeated E. G. P. Sherwood son. mile. Charybdis

Cricketer (168),

ANOTHER PLUNGE? (Marlborough and Christ's College) Lancashire (143), Easy Time (160),

What now? Can Arsenal afford Chap (162, Latitut (145). Lucky by 11 sec. In the final. Parker was a member of the Tabor crow which

plunge into the Elevon (152), Five Rulers (102), won the Thames Cup at Henley in another desperate.

Adventure Mac's

(182). March

big money market?

Or, ironically, will it be left to the Brown (150), National Dignity (140),

club which began all this cheque-

thni to demonstrate doesn't pay?

Recently I quoted the case of Der- The following were the results of by County, who pulled in nearly the L.G.U. Monthly Medal Compeli- £3,000 of the McCulloch money tion played by the Ladies' Section, from increased attendances at two the Royal Hongkong Golf Club, at home games.

It was comparatively easy for Fanling on December 13:

Silver Division (Old Course).- Derby's attendance to jump from Mrs. Shewan 01-11-60.

poor to good. Arsenal's would have to jump from very good to superia- tive, which is a different proposition. Wolverhampton, who sold Bryn Jones, are also foeling a draught. At There Molineux "gates" are down.

cold money in the bank, but figures on a balance sheet do not look nearly so healthy as well-filled

Mcllgrew.

WAR REFUGEE FUND

Curreem

A. White, e S. H. Khan,

D. Barlshelf, b Arculi

A. Choa, b Curreem

(E)

H. Gurder, b Curreem

Gascon, c A. Khan & Arculi

Extras

Total

Bowling Analysis

AL

R

W

Curreem Arcuill

Screen and Stage Stars to Play

ELLIS KADOONIE

At Hongkong F.C. To-day 5. K. Khan, R. Ho

Muki Jan, 1.b.w. b K. Singh A charity football match for the It. Khan » Ho War Refugee Fund will be played M, Curreem, b llo to-day between Stage and Cinema Bachoo, b Bingh Stars at the Hongkong Football, arcuill, c and b Singh Club ground, commencing at 4.15Ayoob Khan, run out p.m. The Hon. Dr. LA Shu-fan will. Singh, e Gascon bio Idek-off. Spectators will also be en- 2 Singh, not out tertained from 2 p.m. to 4 pm. with Fida Hussain, e Barishett b Ho

u programme of games and songs, Arranged as follows:

Selection by Chung Sing Brass Band, Chinese boxing by Lam Cho Association, song by Miss Woo Mel- juen, acrobatics by Lau Kam Tung Troupe

hair-dressing by Yeung Kwan-hap, Lai Kwai-hong and Li Sing-wan, boxing by Lam Cho Assn.,

28 Palmer (145), Split Hand (159).

Stymie (150) and Tabby Cat (165);

Note: A pony winning

The

rucc

waving LADIES GOLF.

after the publication of the weights will carry 7 1b, In addition to the weight allotted.

£fandicap.—1 Canberra miles.

A steeplechase--Brutus (108), Flummery (154), Llangollen

Salozer (152),

(145), Sea Urchin (152), Spark Plug (155), Spectrum (155), Streamline (160), Teviotdala (155) and Trojan (152),

The Consolation official) mile. A flat race for Henry 90-19-71. China ponies that have started at this meeting and not been placed first or second. Catchweight 100 lb.

Beurry

Bronze Division (New Course) Mrs. A. S. Mitchell 96-3168; Mrs. K. M. Story 100-3109; Mrs. E. S. (Un-

as Placed pontes 7 lb. penalty, Post ~entries.

Extrax

Total

Howling Analysis

Singh

B. 10

а MR

13

W

RECREIO 18T. ELEVEN

march led by Ng Chor-tun, pugilism The following have been chosen by Ng Kam-chuen, song by Miss L1 to represent the Club de Recreio 1st. Yee-lin "Charlie Searching His XI in a friendly

game of cricket Wife" by Yee Chatt-sul and Tal Hau- against the Indian R.C. on the latter's ho, pugilism by Lam Cho, Volun-around on Saturday:

GOVERNOR

AT BOWLS

teers March by Yuet Yue and Sul A. M. Rodrigues (Capt.), N. Bel. Hongkong Football Club

Yin-ful, acrobatics by Lau Kam rao, E. L. Gosano, J. Gosano, L. C Tung Troupe, march by Chung Sing Gosano, H. L. Ozorio, A, P. Pereira,

Win By 24

Brass Band; one minute allence in A. M. Prata, W. A. Reed, P. M. N. The Governor entertained tho commemoration of the dead in the da Silva, jar, and E. M. L. Soures. Hongkong Football Club lawn bowls China War; football, match, and, prize

KOWLOON TEAMS distribution.

Howloon teams to play Civil Servios itam at Government House yester on Saturday are;

day, and Jost 55-79. Scores: - Firsts away)D, 7. N. Anderson (ep.17 Geoffrey Northcote 1. Newton. E {tain), R. M. _Baxter, ** A. and H., Carter, H, Deacon tied with C. a Sollis, Broadbridge, E. V. Fincher, G. W. Giffen, | W" H, Pebb, V. Walker, W. Gali s3-23, . Giting, G. A Goodban, R. E. Lee, Dunean jost to B. TOTAL AS W "R, 2. Lindasli, Fut. Smaller, R. HAUL, N. D. Lloyd, G. A. White,

Seconds Theme). 6. A. Grey (captain), Hodges, Lammert, J. Rizani) 15-20.) 1. Baldwin, IL Brokenhire, L., Vagtune "N, D. Smith, J. A Frieer 3, ámith, A. B.DETAY J. n. laiko, T., A. Madar, W. Hyde-Lay out to R. P. Bhaw, 1, Makantie,, G. E., Taylor, C. Walker, Robertson, F. Glover,

Brooksbank s» Alwright,

SQUASH TOURNEY

∙London, Dec. 14.

257 Cambridge: bist - Oxford 8-0 at → * #tant to-day»-Reuter, E

200

11-27.

STOCK MARKET REPORT

The Hongkong Stock Exchange official summary issued at 12.30 p.m. yesterday, says: -

The market was a shade quieter

jo

terraces.

PRICED FROM

PER PAIR.

IN THE NEWEST SHADES: CORAL BEIGE. SOLOTAN, CACABEIGE, BRIAR BEIGE, VIENNA, COCKTAIL, VAGABOND, ETC..

ETC.

$325 PER

LADIES' SALON

Open Until 6. p.m.

LANE CRAWFORD'S E

The House of Quality & Service

COMPACT LIKE

THIS IS THE LEICA IN YOUR HANDS:

While your left hand focusses, your right fore- finger is ready to pross the shutter release knob.

Sole Agents:

SCHMIDT & CO., LTD. LEICA

YORK BLDG. - CHATER RD. - HONGKONG

MAINTAINING ALSO SPECIALIST LEICA SERVICE

CUSTOMS LEVIES

Japanese Official's Explanation

SPORT ADVTS.

THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.

Shanghai, Dec. 14. ~

THE THIRTEENTH EXTRA RACE A

official Japanese Embossy questioned regarding the position as MEETING will be held (weather regards the Chinese Customs and the permitting) at HAPPY VALLEY OF fact that a considerable number of BATURDAY, 17th December, 1938, extra taxes are levied by various commencing at 2.00 p.m.

The First Bell will be rung at 1,80 authorities, stated that actually only the revised Customs tarift issued in P.. the spring of this year is valid and that all other taxes therefore illegal.

collected

are

MEMBERS' ENCLOSURE

No One without a badge will be admitted to the Members' Enclosure.

The official added that changes of Such must be worn throughout the duration of each meeting in such a this tarif had not taken place.

manner as to be readily identified. the Customs In this connection

Badges admitting Non-Members to Inuthorities actually state that changes the Members' Enclosure and Club in tariff are so frequent that they Rooms at $5.00 for Gentlemen and ore unable to keep up and they are $3.00 for Ladies (both including lax) possession of the are obtainable through the SECRET actually not in complete tariff applicable now. ARY upon the personal or written

of application

Member, such Member to be responsible for all visitors introduced by him, and for Payment of all Chits, etc.

There was talk, before this season started, of Wolves, planning, lo; cm- bark on a big new ground schemo→ leaving Molineux altogether, Well they can't a Molineux at the mo- ment.

There were 20,000 fewer spectators

The actual situation in the Yangtse delta is that Laders are forced to pay a number of various taxes im- rosed by the local authorities and the Reformed Government. It is Impossible, to ascertain any definite list of taxes so that traders never know what levies are payable.

Questioned regarding Japanese trade at Shanghai, the official stated that Customs duties applied withou. discrimination to all nations.

The Secretary's Office, 1st Floor, Exchange Building, (Tel. 27704) will close at 12 NOON.

Times are obtainable at the Chub House provided they are ordered in advance from the No. 1 Boy (Tel. 21820).

PUBLIC ENCLOSURE

The price of Admission to the

As regards shipments direct from Publie Enclosure is $1.00 including Japan Op the Yangtse, he said that | Tax, for all Persons, including Ladies, Customs duties are not collected as and is payable at the Gate. Boldiers "no trade is taking place."Trans- and Sailors in Uniform are admitted Ocean.

Halt Price,e

By Order,

C. B. BROWN,

Secretary. Hongkong, 12th December, 1938.

during the short session, but prices on Saturday than might reasonably SNUB BY WARLORD

generally were weit maintained,

Bayeri 11. re insurance 180

Douglas 100%

HK. Docks $135

.. Providents (011) 44

I. & 8. Hotels $4.74

K. Lands $

1.K. Natles $5

Star Ferries #91%% Bandakan Lightä #11.30 HK. Ropes Jay Watsons $7.30

Entertainments 98.30

II.K. Govt, 4% Loa 6% pm, HK. Govt. 24% Loan par. 1.K. Fire Insurance $189 Humphreys *Lane, Crawfords 35 1

Constructions $1

1.K, Docks SISKŮ H&S, Hotels-85%

have been expected for a match be- tween neighbouring clubs, with Mat- thews making an appearance. 1m-

mediately after his sensational Old Wu Pei-fu Humiliates

Trafford triumph,

These figures should make Soccer's cheque wagglers do a spot of hard thinking.

China Lights (OK) #10%%%

16K, Zlectrics, 354

1.1. Ropes - 34%) “Watsons. 97.30-

Antamok P. MM Atoks 20

Benguet. Condolidated 12.30

Consolidated "Misau: „0035 Ban, Mauricio -1.11 0.

United Paradalas "48

Chen Chung-fu

NAVAL DANCE

The Royal Naval Commissioned Fond Warrant Officers: Elub will hold their annual Uancé, ut” the Peninsula, Chinese political circles report Hotel, trom 8.20 p.m. to 2: a.m., next

Peiping, Dec. 14,

that the highlight of Wu Pei-fu's Saturday

recent refusal to co-operate with the

Japanese on their terms came when

Chen Chung-fu was offered out of and instructed no

Wu's house by the old warlord. 7 der.

Chen, who is a confidant of Major

Gen, Dalhara and generally consider.

ed his Chinese go-between, WAS 29 summarily sent out by Wu himselflyendy Valled