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Thursday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

February 16, 1939.

INTERPORT FOOTBALL

TEAM SHOWS IMPROVEMENT

Better Combination In Practice Game

(By "Alio").

Better combination was shown by the Hongkong Interport soccer team yesterday when they played another practice game at Causeway way against a scratch side; but the same shooting weakness was apparent. Apart from Lee Wai-tong, none of the insido forwards seemed to be able to shoot except from close range, and there was too great a tendency to feed Leo whenever the ball was taken to within shooting distance.

<OMI-

However,

Lentures other pensated for this shooting weakness. Though the players were not going all out-n wise step in view of the nearness of the Interport match- they were playing together as a side anti not as eleven individuals as they were lost Thursday. For instance, there was a good understanding be tween A. V. Gusano and Hau Ching- to, on the left wing, and between Dixon and Leung Wing-chiu in the halfback ine, and also between the two backs, L Tin-sang and Sheehan, In yesterday's game, Li played in his usual position at left back, while Shechun went over to the right. This seemed to work quite well, and perhaps these two players should be left as they were yesterday during

the Interport game.

OPPOSITION PLAYED WELL The opposition, an paper, did not look impressive yesterday but actually they played extremely well, especially in defence, where Newby and Ulrich presented a front which 'was always difficult to get past.

Young Shul-gick played on the right wing in the absence of the selected man, Freddie Fowler, and as to be expected his combination with Fung King-cheung was good. It is to be hoped that Fowler and Fung will get on together equally well on the important day.

Lee was not shooting as well BA usual, many scoring opportunļtics be- ing mixed. But we know Lee too well to imagine that he will fall us when the Ume comes.

One little drawback I noticed yesterday WAS the Klowness of

ONE CHANGE IN H.K. CLUB: RUGBY FIFTEEN

One change from the team which played Malaya a fortnight ago has been made in the Hongkong Rugby Football Club Ofteen to meet Shang- hul in the Interport match on Satur- day.

I. W. E. Heath comes Into the side) in place of W. B. Richardson in the

pack.

The Club fifteen, therefore, will be as follows:

M. W. MacGrath; D. H. Stewart, H. D. Bidwell (Captain), W. E.

G.

J. K. Chadwick; Grieve, Hutchison, J. R. Henderson; K. A. Watson, K. W. Salter, E. W. Stout, W. E. Peers, A. F. Walkden, II, W. E Heath, A. J. G. Taylor and Redman."

on

MIDDLESEX ROBBED OF

A VICTORY

J.

Home Football

EVERTON THROUGH IN CUP

Beat Birmingham

In Replay

London, Feb. 15. Everton got through to the sixth round of the F.A. Cup to-day when, in the replay against Birmingham in the Afth round, they won by the odd

l in three.

The following were the result of matches played to-day:

FA, CUP (6TH ROUND REPLAY)

Everton

2 Birmingham FIRST DIVISION

Aston Villa Preston N.E.

4 Huddersfield 1 Stoke

SECOND DIVISION

Not Forest

↑

1

2 Newcastle

THIRD DIVISION (SOUTH)

3 Waisall

THIRD DIVISION (NORTH)

Chester

1 Accrington

0

0

Exeter

Australians To Miss Wimbledon

London, Jan. 30.

has done for lie second succession.

OUR WEEKLY HOCKEY FEATURE

The Pilgrim' on-

DUTIES OF WING

HALF DESCRIBED

WHAT A WING HALF OUGHT TO DO

IN EACH CIRCUMSTANCE

HINTS ON DEFENSIVE AND ATTACKING PLAY

The first duty of a wing-half is to mark the opposing outside forward, to stand constantly be- tween him and the ball and to "freoze” him out of the game. Theoretically a left half could play a useful defensive game for his side without once touching the ball, provided that the outside right did not touch it either.

Most attacks develop through the the felt half to the left back. The

Wa

to the Inside forwards, will suppose god-keeper can also clear Nerala Singh (left) and Partab, that the opposing inside right has wing-half with advantage. When the dangerous Hongkong left flank received the ball from a clearance, he is expecting a pass, the left-hair combination, who will constitute the and is just crossing the half-way should swing out towards the touch Colony' greatest Ihrest against line. The left back should now line. Macao on Sunday.

Hall-backs in attack should feed come up the field to tackle him and the left-half should, run away be- and support the forwards, and not cause the wing man, for whom he is attempt to leach them how to drib-

W. A. Reed, the Hongkong captain. responsible, is also running away. ble. Many a good opening has been Sunday's game will be the sixth He should never on any account go lost through the fatal temptation to occasion in which he will have in to tackle the inside forward as give just one more tap. When you represented the Colony, a distinction long as the back is unbeaten.

have the ball in control, took up and no other player can claim, This understanding between the pass: or if you are hawk-eyed, look back and half-back is the founda-up before the ball reaches you. tion of sound defence.

RANDOM JOTTINGS

(By The Pilgrim")

SOME HINTS

The inside right, when challenged by the back, may pass across the

If the opposing right half knows) feld, or he may, give a through pass his job, the only way in which the

UMPIRES

APPOINTED FOR MACAO

CT. Andrew's Ladies are still very to the wing,

interested in the Caer Clark Cup. If the half falls to intercept it and left half can reach his winger is to They have two games yet to play the ball reaches the outside right, un inwards a few paces and then and should they defeat both the he should tackle his man across the hit the ball to the corner flag. The Hongkong Ladies and "y" Ladies, body, holding the stick in his left cft half can usually see his Inside they will tie with the present cham-hand and using the point to play the left. He should give him the ball pions, the "y" Ladles for a replay. ball. It is quite possible to do this on his forehand and not behind his

Macao has requested that two Miss P. Glins,

their

well-known without obstructing. If the winger eds. A quick hit is easier to take

More often i la umpires be sent from Hongkong to than a fllck shot. skipper, is at present nursing an in- gets away, pursue him.

better to try to

10 reach the Inside officiate at the Interport game next jured hand sustained at softball, but

right. The cross pass opens up the Sunday. The two umpires nominat- I think she will be fit again by

The and crnek across the field to R. Henderson and Mr. K. Hussain,

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WORRY HIM

the

great

The steady losses to professional- February 25 when the team is due to It is as a rule better for the back game and malces gaps in the defence,/ed by the Umpires' Board are Mr. Im have hit lawn icanis hard meet the Hongkong Ladies.

lo slay in the middle and for the the inside right is the chief reward who have accepted the invitation and enough, goodness knows, without

half to go after the winger and try for playing in such an absurd post will accompany the team to Macao. countries putting a ban on Wimble MISS Murie Smith, the Colony into hamper or hurry his centre. The lion on left-half where everybody It Is

It is perhaps to Mr. Henderson, don....but that is what Australia M side-left and "7" Ladies' sharp- worst thing for the balf to do is 10 centres in to you. The cross shot who is the Hon. Secretary

ry of the Hongkong Hockey Association, that year in shooter, left for England last Tues-sheer off to the edge of the circle, from the left, like the off drive in

day, accompanied by her parents, for where he can do nothing to stop the cricket, in the most beautiful shot in one can apply "Truly uccess announced from Melbourne from left to right wither, no: customs plates for after that Australia's players will concent-leads the flat of goal-scorers in the backs.

take a

a little time in footwork, which nine years' service in the cause of rate colely on the Davis Cup next Caer Clark Cup League, and her If an attack develops through the is an additional reason for passing hockey, "Bob" is, if anything, more summer. Competing at Wimbledon services will be sadly missed by the opposing left wing, the left half be in good time. A mis-hit cross pass active than ever. It is only about would mean departure from Austra-"Y" Ladies in their remaining fix- comes the last line of defence. His is always intercepted.

three years ago that he was defying back His two months earlier, so the teamtures.

and interspersing his drawn dcross be bound to

If the left half can see no forward the years

by putting up A last minute try enabled the Club will give the meeting a miss.

to cover, and when he is beaten, the who is favourably placed, he should umpiring proclivities 10

performances with the circle, run with the ball to make an open- to the with the Middlesex in a game Think of all the great players who TT is interesting to note that Mr. forward, who reaches

the Hongkong Football Club) will not be there Budge. Von Goodban, Headmaster of the should find himself challenged by the ing. The nearer he is to the oppos- stick. As a player he was just as Honeywell, the right-half. He might ground yesterday. The Club led at Cramm, Perry, Vines....and now Diocesan Boys School, is encourag-left half, who has on this occasion Ing circle the more he should run useful as with a whistle; in fact, he not have been going all out, but he the interval by an unconverted try those star Australian performers, ing hockey among the school boys. the advantage of forchand tackle. inward. It is important for him claims that he has played in every will have to be much speedier on the through Watts, and increased

There should be continual passing now to find a man because if he is position in the Beld at least once. the Adrian Quist and John Bromwich, Nome. Owing to his late arrival in defence from the backs to the left beaten, he has uncovered his wing. But umpiring now claims his un--

Mr. Goodban has played a good deal ball on Sunday.

lead through Nelson shortly after theure leaving us out.

divided attention. Ta a

Bromwich, the man who changes in the Colony, he has not been seen half, and if the ground is good, from and left his back high and dry. game of this description, interval. naturally the score Iz of little Middlesex attacked strongly after his racquet from hand to hand and in action, but hopes to play next forehand season. The boys met the Diocesan imortance. Nevertheless, for pur- this, Mellor getting through for the turns every shot into

score 0-3. The stroke, is generally voted the best Girls a week ago and drew 1-1. poses of recording, it might be Army to make the stated that the Interport elde won by same player went over wide of the amateur in the world now that Budge This speaks well for the early coach- the odd goal in three. Goal-scorers posts shortly afterwards, Courtney has joined the money players. Ing of their head. The school has! were Kou Ching-to and Fung King- falling with the kick.

Wimbledon is going to

be poorer always done well at cricket and I am cheung, for the Interporters, and A scramble near the Club line re-without him; in fact, the men stars certain the boys, who are showing Jorge for the opposition.

sulted in Ferguson dribbling the ball are dwindling so rapidly that the keen interest, will do equally well at over, Courtney missing the posts by meeting is due for a lean year if the hockey.

girls do not hold the interest. Inches...

The Army were now leading by 9-0, and just on time Carruthers got through for the Club Stark falling to

the winning points.

A. V. Costa, who has been out of serious football for e

long time, turned nut yesterday as goal- keeper! He gave a good exhibition, however, thus giving furthes proef of

his versatility.

Teams:

Interport XI-Tam Kwan-kon; Sheehan, L Tin-ng: Honeywell, Dixon, Leung Wing-chlu; Yeung Shul-ylck, Fung King-cheung, Lee Wni-tong, A. V. Gosand and Hau Ching-to.

add

The Middlesex Ofteen played very well indeed yesterday, giving a far better exhibition than they have done for a long time.

The threequarters spoiled many of their efforis.

Teams were: Middlesex Itegiment-Jackson; Man, Sturdy, Mellor, Groves; Ferguson. Mog Faridge: Bayly, Moroe, Carmell, Courtney

Hewitt, Pointer, Ofiham. Je Brown E. M. Waits. Scratch XI-A. V. Costa; Newby, Tavemoz. D. D. Nelson. I. F. Hopkins M. Ulrich; Rides, Honnibal, Tam Kwan Carruthers. P. Welch: R. G. L chai; Emberson,

Oliphant, J. 8. Dunnett (Captain). W. Jorge, Thoburn, Stoker, J. Moodle, G. M Marrs, C. M. Gomes and Thomas.

Surk, W. A. Johnson and it W. E. Heath.

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The cost of the longer trip Inclu-douitedly the cup. Ownership of it sion of Wimbledon would involve in puts a nation top of the world in Australia's quest of the Davis Cup tennis. docs not bother the Australian But H. C. Hopman, who managed the last Australian team, scorns the authorities,

What they are afraid of is that an risk of stateness. He says the more overlong tour will leave their men match play Quist and Bromwich gel stale and they would rather the the better Australia's chances will tram won the Davis Cup than Wim-be, bledon championships.

He advises competition at Wimble- attitude. The greater prize is un-tralians with first class practice.

They are not to be blamed for that don because it will provide the Aus

IMPRESSIVE SHOWING MADE BY INTERPORT TEAM LAST SUNDAY

(By "The Pilgrlin")

Hongkong's Chances In Interport Game Are Extremely Good

With February 19 fast approaching, one looks forward with great pleasure to the chief match of the season-the Interport against Macao to be played in the Portuguese colony on Sunday.

There are many new caps in the

Colony team this season-which is only to be expected. The inclusion of new blood is never a mistake on the part of selectors; rather, it is real enterprise and a step which is to be

youth is commended na

given an of developing. opportunity

The defence will stay the course! well. Goodwin, the young Navy goal-keeper, has won his spurs, and the two bucks, V. Bond and J. Gon-l salves, form a line of defe tackles

former

Interport Game To Start At 3 p.m.

The Interport match be- tween Hongkong and Macao, to be played on Sunday in the Portuguese port, will com- mence at 3 p.m. sharp. Hong- kong supporters, if they wish, easy to pass. The with perfection, and besides he hits will be able to catch the 5 p.m. in good, hard ball. The latter haaj boat back.

played in Interport, but there 15

not.

sill little crudeness in his fool

The Interport XI in their game good results on two occasions. He movement when he stops the ball. sgainst the combined Association seems to be improving with his kick-Nevertheless he is good and needs has played at outside left with great team last Sunday played a very ing.

perhaps first-class hockey to bring success. sound game in the second half to win Considering that the Colony attack out the best In birn.

In my estimation, the Colony de- by 4-0. The fine work of the Colony was minus the services of Pritami

FINE HALVES

fence is as good as Macan's, with our hall-backs turned the match in their Nath, their leader, the forwards No better trio can be expected attack having a slight edge on their's. favour when they kept firm hold combined quite effectively and this than Lt. Hook, W. A. Reed and M. Provided the Colony team appears as on the lively Association forwards. alone speaks well for the Colony's R. Malik to hold up the Macao at- selected. I would go so far as to pre-

V. Bond and The backs,

Gon-

sure dict a win for Hongkong. a wholo did well and have an tacklers and good feeders. On Recd, Loo optimistic feeling they will beat the pivot, devolves considerable re- lunt, the latter indulging In much foolplay. He is inclined to

to Macao on their home tround on ma

sponsibility to keep the ball and the support his stick with his foot, with Sunday,

forwards moving. He is

Is an experi-

ives, however, were far from britchances next Sunday, The team as lack. The wing halves are

much to be desired. G. Singh and

RESULTS TO DATE

Here are the results of Interport the result that the whistle blow The combined Association team enced and clever strategist, who has Kames with Macao to date:

1934 Draw at Hongkong 1-1. against him Loveral times for had more scoring chances in the represented the Colony on-no fewer

1935 Hongkong won at Macao 3-1. "kicks." Bond at times tackled first half. but while the forwards the

than five occasions. ite is captain

1930 Mongkong lost at HK. 0×1; teenly and closely and gave little were good workers in midfield, their of the team and a more capable per-

1037 Hongkong won at Macao 1-0. quarter to Narwant Singh, on the finishing near and in the circle lett son would be difficult to find.

1038 Hongkong lost at HK. 01. | left wing,,

FAST ATTACK

Honours are even at the moment, In front of them, W. A. Reed, the D. Smith, for example, had several 5. A. Fowler, the right wing each side having won two and lost centre-half, carried out the work of admirable chances but the shooting though a bit on the heavy side, cen-two, with one drawn. two players. His allckwork was generally was wide of the target: tres the ball well and is always in often superb, his tackling faultless Pinto, at inside left, made valiant and his variation in the strength of efforts to break through, but Nar- the pink of condition. Pyara Singh, his

revealed passing

his good judg-want Singh, on the left wing, was dribbler, is clever with his stick and ment. Lt. Hook, at right half, gave too erratie with his centres, him admirable support,

Of the forwards, Pyara Singh, as leader for the Colony, showed

prominendly, but I would advise him

WEAK HALVES

Inside right, better known OF the

PRESENT

any

a real opportunist in the circle. IIa 1s capable of shooting

from

angle. Pritam Nath, centre, forward, STANDINGS

As a matter of fact, the wing- is a good lender and I am expecting

to refrain from too much fancy stick-lves, with the exception of M. H. him to show some of that rare good Hassan, the pivot, were weak and form when distributing the ball to work. This sort of stuff won't pay often played right into the hands of his inside men. He has put the ball against a type of player like L Costa, the Colony wing forwards.

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in of ample support. praise for their 'speed· · and clever,

covering up each other. The latter, The left flank combination of Par. Hockey Association Tournament: In particular, played well through tab and Nersin Singh has had the necrolo GOODWIN NOT TESTED out, Due to the thes that it was advantage of playing in partnership & FB.C.

their first turn-out fugether, the for a long time. I like the latter's Goodwin, in goal, wai seldom combined Association Falled to settle nippy weaving in and out methods; Polles "A" called upon to save muy dangerous down as a team, but ifiquestionably he la quick to pass, quick to take a Nosy Mitiations, but I was glad to see him their opponents played the batter pass "and" to^ go through. The rules, "p advance då 1. leave his charge with! hockey,"

former, a well-known speed demon, Varity

CHA,

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As an umpire himself, he is in regular attendance at Ladies' League and

Men's

games club Axtures and

well as fondent

local International matches. He

knows the rules and the finer points of the game and to him falls the honour of umpiring the Hongkong- Macao Interport this season. He la also manager of the team.

UMPIRES' SECRETARY K. Hussain has been a "leading" personality local hockey. He la India's representative and for many

services umpiring years his been in great demand. Elected Hon. Secretary of the Umpires Hockey

have

Board last season, he still occupies

this position. He has umpired ́In- terport games in Macao and Hong- kong and also numerous League, International and club matches. As Secretary of the Board, he always thinks

it advisable to classity umpires according to their ability, and is a firm advocate of sending the best umpires to the Junior League games as un ideal method of improv- ing the junior standard. I am cer- tain he holds the record for local umpiring.

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