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Lee

Wednesday

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

December 28, 1938.

Wai-Tong Injured In A CHAMPION IN ARMY BEATEN

Last Minute Of

Charity Game

China Beats Scotland In

International Tie

(By "Abe")

One minute from the final whistle

Lee Wai.

tong, who had already scored three goals, had the ball at Proctor, Scottish centre-half, about to tac-

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his toes.. kle him.. round the ground

a terrific crack, which could be heard all Lee clutching his shin in agony and several people caine on the field to carry him off.

This formed the climax of an exciting encounter in the first round of the "Sunday Herald" International Shield soccer match between China and Scotland at Sookunpoo yesterday, won by the Chinese by the overwhelming margin of four goals to nil.

Proctor tried to kick the ball clear,ögainst Blackbourne, the Scots' right missed it and connected with Leg | back. He shot straight at Duncan, Wal-tong's right shin, causing blood and the latter had no difficulty at to flow freely. Fortunately no bone all in clearing. was damaged, although the cut was fairly severe.

At the time the accident occurred, the Chinese definitely established an ascendancy over the Scots, and it was just a

However, the Chinese burst through and Lee scored with a shot wilch bit the post before entering the net.

This lead restored the confidence

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a question of whether they of the Chinese, and they began to would be able to add to their total, settle down to play their usual

The forwards were miopting cat-

Nevertheless, the Beots were and-mouse tactics with the Scots de-giving nothing away and their for- fenders, some of whom had played wards were still trying desperately, themselves to a standstill in an atto equalise, though half-time arrived tempt

to check the swift Chinese with the Chinese still leading by a raids, and there could be no doubt solitary goal. as to which was the better team.

FAULTY FINISHING

SCOTS LOSE DASH

The game was as keen as ever and the exchanges sill very even in the first few minutes of the resumption. But after Lee Wal-tong had in- creased

ACTION

WV. A. Land, who won four tiles at the International Athletlo Meet at Caroline I last week-end, Is seen here clearing the bar in fine style in the high-jump event, which he won with ease. He was former Army champion in England-Photo by Mee Cheung,

Here And There

With "Abe"

Leading Tennis Players Coming East Next Year

REPORT carried by the Straits, visit Manila, there

is probably a

Home Soccer

DERBY C. FORGING AHEAD

Everton Beaten

By Odd Goal

when,

BY CLUB

IN TRIANGULAR

CRICKET SERIES

A PLUCKY STAND SAVES AN INNINGS DEFEAT

(By "R. Abbil")

The Army were in a bad position, of saving the Innings defeat as 30 at the beginning of play on Tuesday, runs were wanted with only Hatfield but Owen Hughes was up against and Painier to come. But the for- the fact that Longfield might not be mer rose to the occasion splendidly ft to bowl, while Beck might or/and helped by some loose bowling stayed with Godby but might not recover his length. It not only neither came off then he had to Indeed Godby was first to go after nctually scored faster than he did. tackle the Army with only McLellan, an invaluable 32 runs had been put Pearce and himself to bowl, and his on. A short ball from McLellan best hope of a win was a follow on. who had replaced Pearce kept very low and went straight on and re- moved his middle stump. 175—9—

It was uncommonly cold when the rame Was renewed and Owen 65. Hughes opened with a maiden, very nearly entching Lawrence of a low chance, lying at full length. Me- Lellan went on the other end and Painter started things by cracking him to the square leg boundary Next over things happened. Law- rence hit a half volley and then n full toss to the long on boundary

A LAST WICKET STAND

Owen Hughes had gone on for Beck and had stiffened up and amid and Paterson applause Hatfield

and laid saved the Innings defeat about them lustily. The latter hit one magnificent six to square leg off McLellan, a real old-fashioned square swing. When he rushed hall- way down the pitch to Owen Hughes and then square cut IA short one and was stumped the score stood at beautifully along the carpet. The 100, of which Hatfield had made 32 last ball of the over just went over not out including five 4's. A stout his balls. Both batsmen seemed to knock. Paterson hit gallantly for 11, be aggressive--perhaps they were a six, a three and a two. cold, and Lawrence just failed to carry the railings, at square leg, Richardson and Hide went in ord However, Painter had one go

too though Hatfield bowled well they hit many at Owen Hughes and Alec off the runs without being separated. Pearce took a catch at the level of The Club were the better side and his ankles at cover. 112-0-11. thoroughly deserved their

win Lawrence at this time was 20-ave) which I think would have been by on innings if Pearce had been taken fours!

of several overs earlier and Beck had not been taken off at all.

The

SUMMARY

Army have

11 excellent

bowler in Hatheld and we really justice in saying that the rest of the od bats in Godby and Weedon. I am, I hope, not doing them an in-

team may get runs or wickets but are not consistent. The Club, fielded better than the Army and their bat- ting and bowling were distinctly stronger.

It was only in the second half,

Hatfield came in and after a single however, that the Chinese over-ran

to Lawrence he hit McLellan to fine the Scots. In the first, the exchanges

the lead for the Chinese A Tunes is to the effect that during chance of their coming to the Colony. were as even as they were exciting with a shot which Duneon should the first half

leg-for four and then was 1b.w. to The Scots, in fact, were attacking have suved-he got both hands

of next year, many and it will be a rare treat indeed to in the First Division of the English wrenen (21 not out) and played Derby County went further ahend the next ball. Paterson fell to the next and the Army were out for 114, more consistently than their Pthe ball, but could

to leading tennis stars will visit Malaya. see them here. We have already Football League yesleduy not prevent it Among players that are expected nreteen Vines, but not Perry and Budge. playing before their own supporters, splendidly to take five wickets for ponents, but defence of the Chinese play deteriorated gradually

finishing, plus from entering the

an excellent knock and McLellan desperate

the net-the Scots Donnk! Budge, Frist Perry and Elis-It has been reported before that they defeated Everton, their nearest forty-two runs. rearguard, prevented them

from

Professionals all, they Perry is coming out to the Far East, rivals, by the odd goal in three. worth Vines. getting the ball part Tam Kwan-kon, end, but he and his colleagues were world at present and exhibitions

Hossack remained the trier to the are the three best players in the but so far the visit has never ma- Almost throughout the first period, too well-watched by the Chinese de-them would be tennis of a standard

by terialised.

Charlton triumphed over Arsenal |

THE FOLLOW-ON at The Valley, winning by the only the Chinese had a dimoult 1nsk in renders to have any opportunity of that has never been seen before in Miss Alice Marble

goal of the match.

The Army were heavily in arrears getting the ball away from their own shooting while Inside the goal arca. half, and once they were lucky not the defenders were not allowed to first professional match; he will do other who is likely to visit the while Sheffield United, also playing ball on the case of the bits pouring

rca. Malaya. Budite has yet to play his

In the Second Division, Blackburn and the position was not improved to concede

NOTHER report states that on Rovers visited Bury and won by 4-2 when Lawrence got Longfield's first a goal. In a melee in relax, as the Chinese, encouraged by so on January 1 and then after a front of their goal, Howlett lobbed their success, swept down the field of

a small point, (in caso Enst next year is Miss Allee way, were held to a draw of 2-2 by defensive shot more or less on his the score 1 append is printed!) and the ball over the heads of a crowd time and again in dangerous raids.merica, he, Perry and Vines will r

play in Japan and then in Manila. Marble, the farnous American Southampton.

body and skled it to Ride in the that is that I have copied the score of players, but it hit the post and Lal Shu-wing added the third The report does not mention any-ateur Indy player, who recently Chester and Crewe were the gully. Logan and Webb seemed to book in saying the 8th Army wicket rebounded into play with Tam com- Kol with a somewhat lucky shot thing about the players calling at signed a contract to sing in leading highest scorers of the day, with eight be settling down when at 33 Webb in the Best Innings fell at 112.

The ball bounced awkwardly over Hongkong, but states that from New York hotels. She would be On the outer hand, Lee Wai-tong the heads of a couple of defenders Manlia, they will visit Singapore and bigger attraction, than even the 4/Koals each against Hartlepools and played forward to a half-volley from Actually it fell at 100 as a single

York

respectively.

Owen Hughes and missed it

and a four (to Hatfield) were scored (Continued on Page 9.)

then go on to India. If the players women in the game who plays really which were sent by Our Own Corres-as Lawrence, the ball going to Stokes to be 117 and on a check an error fessionals, ns she is one of the few ception of those in the Irish League, gan was out in much the same way

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FIRST DIVISION Marble will more than likely be ue- Aston Villa

Charlton companied by Miss Dorothy Bundy and. If present

arrangements go Chelsea through, this pair will play in Maloya Huddersfield

Derby for several weeks. It is to be hoped that they will include Hongkong in Leicester Dheir itinerary.

Filipino Visitors

OND

Liverpool

Aliddlesbro' Portsmouth

Prenton N.E.

SECOND

NE visit we can be sure about is Wolves

that of the Filipino stars, Leonardo Gavia and Amado Sanchez, Bary who will be giving an exhibition at Chesterfield the Kowloon C.C. on Thursday. Luton Gavia and Sanchez are the two top- ranking tennis sters in the Phillp- Newcastle

Manchester C.

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who had previously missed a similar was discovered. But it is most un- catch. Man came in and made two but then tried to cart a full toss from

likely anyone would have spotted It! Nole. I hope to have a few words to-morrow and the next day on the Navy and Army match.

1ST INNINGS OF ARMY

Owen Hughes to square leg and 2 missed it. The ball fell on his pad low down and he was given out 3542. Things looked as bad as Manchester U. i could be, and Weedon and Godby Driver Logan, b Longfield

usual had the whole weight of things on their shoulders.

1 Sunderland

1 Arsenal

2

Leeds

2

Everton

3

Blackpool

Bloke

2 Birmingham

2 Brentford

2

2 Bolton 5 Grimsby DIVISION

2 Blackburn

H

A

Bradford

Notts F

F..

Tranmere

Norwich

0 Coventry

6

Fulham

Shefeld U.

3 West Brom.

Burnley

0 Millwall

at the moment. Gavia has Plymouth been up here before but, as far as Wednesday I know, this will be the first oppor- Southampton tunity local tennis enthusiasts will Swansea have of seeing Sanchez I under- Tottenham stand that Gavin and Sancliez have West Ham been selected to

represent the

the THIRD DIVISION (SOUTH) Islands In the forthcoming Far Aldershot Eastern championships at Salgon, Brighton being chosen öfter a round-robin Bristol R. tournament held at the beginning of Exeter the month. "Mighty Alam Ampon, Mansfield a student, was one of those contest- Newport place in the team, but when it Notts C. ing was announced that the Filipino Port Vale

would consist of only two players Queen's P.. unaccompanied by ʼn coach, Ampon's Torquay parents withdrew their ne

permission Walsall for their son to visit Saigon. They THIRD felt that so young a player should Accrington not go on a foreign visit without the | Bradford C. benefit of a coach's advice. When Carlislo the four young American stars Chester visited Hongkong recently, we were Crowe made to realise once again how low

Darlington

2 Crystal Pal.

1. Bristol C.

1 Bournemouth

3 Southend

0 Ipswich

• Watford

2 Clapton 0.

DIVISION (NORTH)

*

BUMPERS

Corp. Webb, e Pearce, b Beck

C. M. M, Man, c Longfield, b

Owen Hughes ......

4 Cupt. C. E. Godby, l.b.w. b Owen

Hughes

Lt. Weedon, b McLellan ..... Major Swyers, e and b, McLellan Sgt Painter, e Pearce, b Owen

Hughes

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The spot at the Law Courts end was still there and once or twice the 4 ball went over Godby's head as he tried to hook. He had a very pretty four to long leg, however, and Wee- don square cut a full toss from Owen Hughes, (who was indulging in Marathon bowling performance) to Pte. Hatfield, bw. b MeLollan

Major Baker, b McLellan Capt. Lawrence, not out

the boundary. Godby also square P. S. M. Paterson, b McLellan

2 cut Longfold and things began to Extras: Byes 2, Leg Byes i

2

look a little brighter.

0

With the fifty holsted McLellan

relieved Longfeld. Owen Hughes

114

Fall of wickets:-1/4; 2/6; 3/17;

kept the batsmen quiet and Weedon 1/68; 5/68; 0/08; 7/81; 8/112; 0/114;

O was inclined to lift them a litle 10/114.

when driving. He put one hot one

only a foot short of mid-off. Next

1 over Godby skied one up-not very

4 high off the edge of the bat and the G. P. Longfold ........ M. R W.

"

3 ball appeared to fall only a yard or 2 two from McLellan

Bowling Analysis

0.

2

1

who made no

45

3 0 20

10 4 45

2ND INNINGS OF ARMY

H. Owen Hughes.. 237 по O attempt to go for it. I suspect it A. C. Beck

I swung a lot and the bowler was

entirely deceived in

the

night,

From the score box I thought at fret It was going straight Into the hands

of backward short leg. Godby cele-

brated his escape by hitting a nice

D. McLellan

Capt. Lawrence, e Ride, & Long-

field

Driver Logan, e Stokes, b Long-

four to ne leg. In the last over feld

2before lunch Owen Hughes set out Corp. Webb, b Owen Hughes

@

Swindon

0 Northampton

5 Cardin

想 Reading

0 Barnsley

3

Barrow

1 Wrexham

8 Hartlepools

2

B

York

G Gateshead

0

Halifax

U

6 Hull

5 Southport

0

0 Doncaster

3

IRISH LEAGUE

2

Oldham

Newry Cliftonville

Ards Ballymena 3. Glenavon 2 Derry

Belfast

Q

our standard of play really is. Lincoln Against the Filipinos we will be able New Brighton-

to judge for ourselves how our stan- Rochdale dard compares with others in the Rotherham Far East.

Stockport

Congratulations!

Bangor

IN view of what I wrote on Satur- Coleraine day regarding the prospects of Distillery the soccer match between South Glentoran Chinn "A" and the Middlesex Regi- Larne ment, it is only fair and I do so with pleasure for me to stale here Portadown

Linfield

2his field and invited the batsmen to C. M. M. Man, 1.b.w. b Owen

have a go but no wicket fell tho' Hughes....

Weedon_ralzed an off drive danger-Capt. C. E. Godby, b McLellan cusly. Lunch score 60 for four, Li. Weedon, e Longfield, b Beck Godby 16 and Weedon 10, both not Major Swyers, b T. A. Pearce 1 out.

Sgt. Painter, e McLellan, b Beck

AFTER LUNCH

Major Baker, à Beck

Pie. Hatfield, not out

On the resumption Longfield bowl-P. ed from the yard end and Beck at other. Curiously enough it

the

4 seemned to suit him as after a shaky

3 second over he bowled excellently, Weedon settled Both Godly and

S. M. Paternon, st. Stokes

Owen Hughes

Extras: Byes 4, Leg Byes 4

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108

Full of wickets:-1/0; 2/83; 3/33;

that the game was one of the cleanest ford, wife of Commander Clifford, of down to reduce the deficit and both 4/35; 5/61; 0/102; 7/133; 8/145, this season, and consequently it was

Bowling Analysis

O. M. I W.

15 4 49

2

14.2 2 42

3

4

0 22

10 3.30

3

10

1 43

SECOND INNINGS OF HK.CC.

a most enjoyable match to wiach. HMS. Cumberland, na done it. On batted excellently, though the latter 3/173; 10/108. None of those petty incidents which Saturday at the United Services was inclined to lift his forward shots. marred their previous encounter was C. she won the singles champlon- However he got 0 off Beck's second In evidence Diroughout the whole ship of the Colony by beating Miss over and drove Longfield high over Kune. I have always beld that Madge Grimths in two sets. When mid-off's head for four. At 81 he South China "A" and Middlesex can she played her first tournament game tried to cut Beck and was well taken G-P. Longfield .... supply some of the best football that here some weeks ago, it was patently by Longbeld at second slip. The It. Owen Hughes" can be seen in the Colony, if only obvious to those who were watching stand had put on 40 runs in 45 D, McLellan

ber that she was an outstanding minutes.

A. C. Beck both teams would go into the feld

T. A. Peprce with the iden of playing football player, and her success; therefore, is And those who were at Sookunpoo her friends had expected her to do. and Painter came to the rescue after merely fulfillment of what most of

Godby, however, batted on steadily on Saturday musi agree with me The loser, Mins Griffiths, has been Pearce, who had relieved Longfield, that it was a fost clean game they

In his second J. E. Richardson, not out. saw-the sort of play that we would one of the most well-known lady had bowled Swyers like to see more on our grounds. players in the Colony for many over at 102. He made some excel-L. T. Ride, not out

years, but has Women's Title

never yet won the lent strokes and 31 runs were put itle. Last year, she was also in the on before an excellent entch first final but was beaten by Miss Roso slip by McLellan sent him back for To win the tennis title of a big Ferry. Recently

Com- 17. did not stay long cosmopolitan port like Hongkong runder Romedy were beaten in the 24, Malov Red Beck's third victim. Hatfield

Byes 4 No Ball 1

Total for no wket.

4

Paterson

At this time there seemed little hope

Bowled one no ball.

in the first year does not fall to the final of the mixed doubles by W. A. falling to an excellent break-back. lot of many women; but Mrs. Cit-H. Duff and Miss Ann Tylor.

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