1939-02-23 — Page 8

Thursday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

February 23, 1939.

MANILA FOOTBALLERS

UNLUCKY TO LOSE TO REST

Visitors Again Fail To Last Distance

(By "Abe")

Fred Fowler Making

Good Progress

It was announced, amidst from spontaneous applause everyone present, at the Inter- port dinner last evening that Freddie Fowler, the Hongkong outside right who was injured match against during the

Manila, is making satisfactory progress and is expected to be well enough to leave hospital in a few days.

It will be recalled that

Fowler came into collision with a Manila player in the first half of the Interport game on Sunday and was unable to reveal his usual form though

goal for Hongkong.

The Manila Interport footballers, playing their third strenuous game in the Colony in four days, need make no excuse for their defeat by the Rest of Hongkong yesterday. Rather they are to be congratulated on putting up such a splendid he managed to score the last exhibition; and in my opinion at least, they were sovemely unfortunate to lose by the odd goal in

shey did.

For nearly three match they were the But in the last 15 minute, were a very weary site indlevet, and, Hongkong took advantage of this by turning What once was a 3-1 deficit

to a 4-3 victory

margin of 3-1, bu! of the arrears by the

very often these pusses went astray. Riertsen and Chan Tak-fai were Thinly two forwards to shine. white Long-sum was inesistent, disappointing, Jorge were boll

His Excellency the Governor, Sir Geoffry Northcote, was an interested spectator throughout the match. The players of both sides were inli oluced to His Excellency before the Kame commented.

In defence, Beltrao

A Record Crowd Expected

Two

OUR WEEKLY HOCKEY FEATURE

مم

Pilgrim" Says—|

ADVICE GIVEN ON FOOTWORK

CORRECT FOOTWORK IS OF GREAT IMPORTANCE AT HOCKEY

Miss da Rell, St. Andrew's left half, who is showing good form this season, and is worth a trial for the Ladles' Interport.

as

BUT NOT APPRECIATED BY MOST PLAYERS YET

Few people seem to realise the importance which at- taches to footwork at hockey. If one picks up any of the many useful books on the game, one would find little or no mention at all to this important subject. A little con- sideration will show how much really depends upon cor- rect footwork to achieve one's object.

511

A remark one often hears after al Rame is "I wonder why it is that

s bard with our-so shoots little effort. He never gives sticks seems to take his stick a very short distance before hitting the ball, and yet he shoots harder than any- one I have seen.".

CORRECT SOLUTION

RANDOM JOTTINGS

(ny "The Pilgrim")

•

Home Soccer

Celtic Beat Hearts In Scottish Cup

Wolves' Easy Win

Over Everton

London, Feb, 22. Celtic and Alloa entered the fourth round of the Scottish Cup lo-day when they won their re-plays against Hearts and Dunfermline respectively. The tie Extra time was required between Celtic und

the Ilcarts, former emerging winners by the odd goal in three. Aliva won by 3-2.

In the First Division of the English Bolton. and Brentford, League, Wolves won their home matches.

Results of matches played to-day

were;

Celtle

Alloa

SCOTTISH CUP (3RD ROUND REPLAYS)

2 Ilcarts (after extra time)

The answer usually is that the player referred to possesses strong wrists; aut this answer is usually But if one accepted as conclusive.

N the Large Units Tournament probed the matter little further,

last Sunday, the Royal Scota of "timing" cord priwd of 13,500 for an indoor the additional reason

defeated the ILK.S.R.A. 4-3 in a fast would be advanced. Bght in Great Britain is expected.

the mark.ame. This was the second meeting Danutar

This is muck a typical upright

Englurers in the stance qul is a sicilful boxer carrying Butt venture to suggest that not the two trams. The winners now

meet the Royal He was not only slow but Jetharpie.

akracat ponch. Boon, the title- even the two reasons enumerated semi-nals, and in the other semi- the ball badly, and a 1uted

final tie the Kumaon Rifles will play | holder, ir essentially a lighter, relyinit really supply the answer played as if he did not have his heel

on his heavy punch,

the Rajputana Rifles. Both matches in the game. Ernie Strange worked

The champion will have a disad-

should prove interesting. hard and was the best of the inter-

London, Feb. 22.

vanting in vench, but will be relying

The correct solution, to my mind, mediates.

is "foot

work."

Without correctie Combined Schools XI are do Resolute tackling and first-time weight puike hardest English fight-on boring tretics in nullify the effects

Hou Ying-song: relieved the Chatteris in years. Tele Boon, of Dunahar's longer rescli.

The light is being televised by two footwork, the supplences of wrist sing very well in their friendly dangerntis situntions for Danslar, of London, an Ahur

beeting Lottlon eiremas on enlarged units, diseminted and consequently correct xtures. Last Saturday the boys Red as for the British lightweig ampon-but Hongkong, but

running commentary is being timing is largely a matter of luck.defeated the V.M.C.A. 2nd XI by the Harringay Advent good as usual, though he improved ship at

broadest because the prouster re- To "lime" the ball correctly-and 507-2-a very creditable performance Brentford

Some of the boys displayed Bolton in the second half. In at. Me- | mSTFOV.

Authorities' offer

sest to accept the Broadcasting attain a maximum of power with indeed.

guineas minimum of effort--requires balance, good combination and neat stickwork. Wolves Allister saved several but ahots and

and balance in turn means "foot-" generally gave a good display,

Neuter.

work." Perfect poise of body im- Tinta the Manila defence cracked

plies perfect footwork, in the penalty area. Had up. The Hongkong forwards were shot, so well anally be awarded to the seldom able to put in Manila side, few would have grudgedwon the backs and halves playing. t; and had been converted the But in the closing slages, the Home- would have led 4-2, which | kong forwards were definitely on top.

THE SCORING

WILA

Neither side was in top fornt, and play sektum rose above an average standard. In fact they ments of dreary play which would But have done credit to any ordney

senior pane,

Well though the local, men tes covered. they were lucky in som: Propet When the visitors wets | london 3-2. I thought Ulrich funded Larrazabai in

Fbably would have meant victory

for thein. But the whistle was not blown, and the irony of it was that Hongkong took the ball over b Manila territory in the very next minute to score the qualising gyal

A BEATEN SIDE

Thereafter, weary and disheart- ened, the Manila players wire a beaten side, and it was no surprise when Hongkong obtained the wins ning goal a few minutes from full

which had

enis up.

further

#

misfortune

the

Ulrich

wa:

The Plash has been long-awed. A trelets have been cold and a

of 75

FOURTH CRICKET TEST MATCH IS DRAWN

comes

ar

footwork is sound.

this

n

Manila equalised with a beautiful inevitable result in view of the many inte-uptions in thewirticular player's feet, and itPoint in eight games and have now

twhit himself sideways in order to game owing to rain.

3 Dunfermline

ENGLISH LEAGUE

(FIRST DIVISION)

2 Portsmosll

3 Birmingham

Everton

7

-Reuter.

Max Baer To

Fight Nova On May 25

1

想

New York, Jan. 30. Maxie Baer, former heavyweight champion, and young Lou Nova, the new "white hope," will meet in a 15-round contenders' battle at Y21- kee Stadium on May 25.

and this RADIO and Postal Sports Club received a walk-over from the naturally to some people. The

Police 1st X1 when the teams were man who is quickly off the mark due to clash on the Radio ground last who docen't always fall over on Tursday. The latter could only field Captain slippery round and who sidesteps!

turns easily, is the one whose depleted team and the

awarded bath points to their appon- ents. The Radio men have not been Anyone who is inclined to be defeated in the H.K.H.A. Tournament It was Hongkong who chew first

sceptical should take an early oppor-yet and they look like being potential the 14 tonute a blood when

The Fourth Cricket Test betwee the M.C.C. and tunity of watching a really first-class champtons. They have only lost one serimble in front of the Manik goal

at nothing else except player. Look Hiertru finding the net. South Africa ended here to-day in a 'raw-an almost fended in

to meet the University in their last Axture. Should they head the list, be an eye-opener.

as visiting Macao intend back-kick by Boisserie, who had to

no means new, they This theory is by Footwork has long been recognised champions of the H.K.HA. sometime as the most essential factor in the March. success of good players at cricket, soccer, racquets, lawn tennis and

CINCE the Interports now over,

The winner is expected to get a golf, and there is no reason to sup- various teams will soon be held title shot at champion Jee Louis in pose that the essentials of those

International September. rames are less important in hockey Tarnament which is to commence

Promoter Mike Jacobs said he Nor is it less important that one's next month. Will all Irish players footwork be correct in

in other in-interested please get in touch with would consider ister what possible eidents of the game than when shoot-Mr. Dove of the Royal Corps of bouts might be made for Clarence International representa- "Red" Burman of Baltimore, fuck ing at goal. In preparing to tackle Signals? an opponent. In making the pass thrives have not been nominated yet. Dempsey's ables a colleague to score, if one's but certain countries are anxious to popular

are correctly placed, the tackle get their teams going and are now in Tommy Fart of Wales at the garden

search of new talent. e pass would be casier.

time, Manila went ahead. A shot

put in a shot. Just before half- In reply to the Englishmen's score of 21in the first frens almost print-blank range by innings, the South Africans declared at 349 for eight arrazabal hit McAlister on the wickets. In their second knock, the M.C.C. had de 203 Hongkong goalie fell on the ball for four wickets when the match ended.

chest, and in the resultant melee the

The

linesman ruled that the ball had! Home over the line.

*Teams:

the

arrears.

Johannesburg, Feb. 22.

WAR

the

two

Same Players For The Fifth Test

Johannesburgh, Feb. 22. The team which did duty in the Fourth Cricket Test will again represent the South Africans in the Fifth and Final Test, to be played, at Durban commencing on March 3.

The Fifth Test will be play- ed to a finish.--Reuter.

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trials

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the for

be

who won an wi-

decision

over

Hockey

January 13. Abo what done for Far popularity while losing straight American

at might

who

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increased his Bith .ight. Farr's

TO AN ILLUSTRATION

an illustration. In mak-THE Hongkong Ladies' ing i hals

imens as to the right, it clation has accepted Shang pass if they easier to make this hai's invitation to send in Interport manager, for Gould, threatened to foot in well in front team up north during the Easter ask the New York commission to the

mome of impact. One's holidays. The first Ladies' trial will reverse the decision, despite the fact most metropolitan boxing weight is on the left foot and the be held on the "Y" ground next Sun- that body is at the rig angle to give the day at 10.30 am. Miss A. Fowler, writers thought it was fair.

impetus to

the the "Y" Ladles left back and Tuter- wrist

porter, is still on the sick list. I hear. This is my own Crience, and Let us hope she will be well in time though some may say in it for the trials. easter with the right foolin front, this does not destroy my ment,

necessary

assist

The Baer-Nova fight is expected to draw about $300,000 and to pro- vide the fans with a knock-down, drag-out brawl, because both Maxi and Lou depend more upon the

This was not the only instance in which the visitors were unlucky. Hongkong's second goal was obtained by Tang Kwong-sum from a free

In the second half, despite the in-} South Africa declared their innings) Jork just outside the pomlty area.

jury

increased! to Urgate, Manila the defenders given against one

Cricket Test to-day giving them a for an alleged foul on Chan Tak-father lead through Larzabal. But closed at 348 for 8 in the Fourth they were unable to seere again, and of 134 runs over the M.C.C. As on saw the incident, the bail

The

who scored 215 in the first innings. was ant down the centre, and in a Hongkong piled on pressure.

forwards were now showing greater

The M C.C. had 1st one wicket for several med race for the ball between Hernandeswards were

pretty ap-ordination and Chan Tak-fai, the former ap-

on s

being run-getter

caught however, spotted many good prolife parently slipped and Chan fell on lap movements were seen. Over-eagee-91 at tea time, Leonard Hutton, their of hit. When the whistle

Wamidlield efforts, ut eventually a free Behind the wieki. blown.

There was a crowd of 1,500 this Immediately thought it one

Rick, already described, was award- accidentally that Chan might have

ed to Hongkong and Tang Kwong- morning when South Africa resumed against the M.C.C., Then their inning tripped up Hernandes, but the resum feree awarded a free kick ngsinst Chan

fi scored to put the which was considerably interrupted! Manila, to the surprise of Buy Colony side on level terms, and after by rain on the second and third days,

The weather

overcast and people. Tang Kwong-sum turk Liner il period of continual pressure, the kick and sent in terrifle rice

morning. The artted the winning goal slight rain fell in stane putes from the end. Villanueva beaten all

easy. warket was damp, but few

Resuming their Innings

with the There was no doubt that the Rest for

Itongkong were the superion team total at 249 for three wickets, A. D.

Newson joined Dalton and they for In either event, the fee are right, so that at the moment of im- dynamite in their punches than any with E. A. Rowan, 53 not out, cinted the end, but luck was tehnitely Nourse, 20 not out, who was asso-acere included five boundaries, with them earlier on.

was missed by Edrich at second carried the score to 340 when the plaeed for the stroke intended, pact, the weight of the body should niceties of ringeraft. It will be the

consequently runs. They former was bowled by Hammond for movement

int be on the left foot. This, of course, acid test for 30-year-old Baer and Manila. Villanueva; Pacheco, slip after adding

wicket, the retiring executed haphazardly. was reached the seventh

mo- the 23-year-old Alameda Adonis." Is the Ideal, and I am not for Miranda; Hernandes, Urgate, Valles; kept together till 280

Similarly when reaching out with sent suggesting that many goals are If madcap Maxle loses, he is expect- wicket in facing Verity. hit his

He Viljoen was

and had the right hand to tackle an oppone, scored with the feet otherwise ed to retire permanently. A loss for Reyes, Nieto, Larrazabai, Boisserie when Nourse had the misfortune to batsman scoring 16.

scored five when he was given out ent, it is better for the right foot to play. Very often there is no time Lou would sei him back a couple of cured 38.

Langton joined Rowon,

-United Press. but the .b.w. to Verity. The total was now be in advance (a) because It gives a to ausis, one's balance, but speaking years in his march toward the title. newcomer had a short life as after 349 for 8; Dalton being 20 not out. greater range and (b) because, after general, this is the best method. storing six runs Hutton caught him At this stage the innings was de- the lunge with the stick, if the bail is obtained from the opponent, the at mid-wicket off Verity, 204-5.clared closed. Dalton came in his place.

Verity bowled unchanged through weight of the body brings the left out the morning when he had an foot forward into the correct posi- went in at the fall of average of 3 for 40 in 14.5 overs. He lon to carry on.

In shooting a goal, I think it will the first wicket, was the next to go, has thus taken 50 wickets during the

be generally admitted that the left a yorker from Furnes beating him tour.

foot should be in advance of the with the total at 311. Rowan play- Riertzen, Tak-tal.

nd a most cautious game in making Strange and Hou Yung-song were anything like their usual selves. Far

weather was straight-driving, and Valentine has London, Feb. 22. rucked by the crowd in the morning second innings. The 1oo many openings were wasted by the local men through dilly-dailying the Rugby League. Salford for the slowness of his play. He was still dull and overcast and the crowd 25 not out.

Scores: with the ball and through aimless defented Lelgh by 17-5 and Leeds at the wickets for 210 minutes and had increased to 5,000.

The tourists batled for three and M.C.C, 1st. Innings

B. Afticist innings kicking. Had pars been accurate beat Dewsbury by 19-3 to-day-occulanally drew applause for his

smart cutting and driving. Is three quarter hours until tea time, at the right moments, Hongkong Reuter.

sending in Leonard Hutton and Gibb P. Y. Van Der Byl, b Goddard

A. Melville, o Verity, h Wilkinson probably would, not have been in

as their opening batsmen.

E. A Rowan, b Farnes Both batsmen played

B. Mitchell, Ames, Farnes cautiously and halsted the hail A. D. Nourse, hit wicket, b Verity

1. C. Langton, e Hution, b Verity century after

01 minutes. Gordon Dalton, not out

visitors was that in the second half, Urgate, their centre-half, who had been playing the third-back game with such conspicuous success, WHE injured and moved to wing-half. Though, Hernandes was capable substitute, it was noticed that after Urgate's removal from the pivotal position, the Hongkong inside for wards became a much livelier fat.

HONGKONG OUTPLAYED Actually, the Hongkong team had been outplayed for the most part of the game. Gomes, Jorge, Beltrao,

and Beach.

Rest of Hongkong. - MeAllister; Hou Yung-sang. Ulrich; Lau Hing- choi, Beltrau. E. Strange; Tang Kwong-sum, Jorge, Chan Tak-fai, Gomes and Riertsen.

Lau Hling-choi and Ulrich all failed Salford And Leeds

to play up to their usual form. Chan

Only Ernie

In

Win Rugby Ties

Yorked By Farnes Rowan, wha

next in

M.C.C. Baiting

The wicket appeared to be a little

the top score of 85. lic was bar- faster when the M.C.C. opened their

McAllister, the Rest of Hongkong's goal-kemper, diver too late to save this shot from Larrazabal, the Manila centro-forward, who scored the visitors' third goal in, the match played yesterday, "Other Hongkong defenders seen in the ploture are Ernie Birangs, fieltro, Hou Yung-sang (sliting on the grounds and Ulrich.---- Photo by Mee Cheong.

Very

was sending nome good length de lverles, whilc Mitchell's spinners and very keen flelding kept runs down.

Tutton hod scored 32 when Grieveson, the wicket-keeper, who was standing well back, caught him off Gordon. The ball rose sharply. The total was D1 at tea time, Gibb 41 and Paynter 15 at the wickets,

Alter

tea,

a crowd of 8,000 watched | The resumption of play.

FOUR WICKETS FALL

is

S. Newson, Hanumand

a. Villoen, 1.b.w, b Verlly Extras

Total (8 wkie, degld.)

Farues Edrich Verity Goddard

Wilkinson

HAIRIN

Dowling Analysis

37.5

137

M.C.C2ND INNS.

215

31

L. Hutton, e Grievson, b Gordon 32

P. A. Gibb, c Grievson, b Gordon 45

In the very first over, Paynter E, Paynter, e Grievson, b New-

edged on out-swinger from Newsome son...

Into the hands of Orinvson behind

the stumps without any addition to

the score.

Shortly afterwards, 103, Gibbi

Was

s magnificently caught by Grlevson

off Gordon. Gibb had batted for 144

minuten for his 45 in a stodgy innings, hitting four fours.

A

115

w. R. Hammond, not out

Ames, b Gordon

D. 1. Valentine, not out

61

17

25

Extras

Total (for 4 wkts.) .....

203

Fall of wickets-1 (Hutton) for

the fourth English wicket 04; 2 (Paynter) for 01; 3 (Gibb) for fell, Ames being bowled by a break- 103; 4° (Amen) for 145. back from Gordon after scoring 17.

BOWLING ANALYSIS Walter Hamond, the English: caplain, and, B. H. Valentine then Newson took the score to 293 without being Langton

Gordon soparated.

At close of play, Hammond had Mitchell made 01, chiefly as the result of grandi Dalton

Q. M. R. W.

22

12

30

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