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HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

April, 11, 1939.

YOUNG ARMY PLAYERS ACQUIT THEMSELVES WELL

INTERESTING

KOTEWALL CUP Everton Almost Certain to Win Championship

SOCCER MATCH

SOUTH CHINA WIN BY

ODD GOAL IN THREE

(The Army's youngor players, who were given their first taste of representative football in Hong-- kong, acquitted themselves with credit yesterday in the second match of the Kotewall Charity Cup, though they could not prevent the South China A.A. from winning the encounter by the odd goal in three,

Stil the Army men pinyed well give the soldiers an early lead. Then enough to earn a draw, and it was the Chinese took a hand in the at- unfortunate for them that the final tack, and only resolute defence pre- whistle blow just when they looked vented them from equalising. Never- as if they would get on level terms.thefess they kept up the pressure and With so many young players taking were finally rewarded when Lai part in the match, it was only to be Shiu-wing shot into an empty goal- expected that the exclunges were after Duncon had saved an almost very fast, and if the play was not st-point-blank shot from Chan Tak-fal. waja of a scientific distrine, what was This goal seemed to revitalise the lacking in the finer points was mide Army aflack and Calvert had bad up for by the vnthusiasm displayed by the participants.

luck with splendid shol, tuken on the turn, which Just skimmed the bar. More bad luck was in store for the Army. Duffeld gained posses- slon and scored, but meanwhile Cal- vert had run into an offside position and the point was disallowed.

Several changes were made in the Chinese team, many of the originally selected men being unable to turn out. Amongst them were Lee Wat tong, Lat Hing-choi, Lee Kwok-wai, Mak Stu-hon and Pau Ka-ping, and In another breakway, Chan Tak- In their places were Chan Tok-fai, fai gave the Chinese the lead, getting Tse Kam-hung, Kwok Ying-kee, Laupast two defenders before Mau and Cheung Wing-choi.

GOOD HALF BACKS

Dunca

beating

Towards the end of the game, the soldiers tried hard to get the equaliser. They were playing good footbal, but the Chinese defence held out right to the final whistle Calvert in which was blown with

As the whole line was made up of Junior players, the Army half-backs were watched with keen interest and came off the ordeal very well indeed. While they did not combine is effec-possession and seemed likely to score. tively with the forwards as well as did the Chinese intermediates, in defence little fault could be found qulekly

and

Teams:

This was one of the many daring saves made by Duncan, the Army goal-keeper, in the Kotewall Charlly Football Cup mulch between the South China A.A. and the Army al Causeway Bay yesterday. Here Duncan has robbed Chan Tak-fal, the Chinese centre-forward, of the balE---Staff Photographier.

S. AFRICAN Army Boxing RUGGERITES

DEFEATED

Berlin, Apr, 10.

The South African Rugby teuin,

BROTHERS

AGAIN WINNERS

Racing

Favourite Defeated At Kempton

London, Apr. 10.

BEAT SUNDERLAND IN HOME GAME: EASTER MONDAY SOCCER TIES

London, Apr. 10.

Everton made almost certain of the championship in the First Division of the English Football League to-day by defeating Sunderland by six goals to two. Though the Wolves, their nearest rivals, also won, Everton now need only three more points from their remaining four matches to be absolutely sure of clinching the champion- ship.

Derby County's downward silde continued to-day when they were! defeated at home by Portsmouth, the F. A. Cup finalists.

In the Second Division, Blackburn Rovers also consolidated their posl- tion at the top with a home victory over Fullum by the odd goal in three, Lund, eo Everton, are now almost certain of winning the championship. The following were the results of matches played:

4

Arsenal

FIRST DIVISION

Birmingham Chelsea

Sydney

in Preparing

For M.C.C.

2 Blackpool

• Liverpool

6 Sunderland

3 Manchester U.

3 Leicester

1

Charlton

1

Derby Everton Leeda

0 Portsmouth

Middlesbro' Preston NE. Stoke

Brentford

4

Bollon

Wolves

2

Blackburn

2 Fulbama

Manchester C.

0. Bury

Aston Villa

SECOND DIVISION

Norwich Plymouth Wednesday Southampton Swansea West Brom

1 Coventry

0

Tattenham

3 Miliwati

0

Luton

1 Trantero

0

Notis Forest

THIRD DIVISION (SOUTH)

South Chinn-Cheung Wing-ebol; Tin-san. Lau Mou; Kwok Lee Tir Ying-kec. Leung Wing-chlu, Tse which is touring Europe, played its with them. They 1nied the Kam-hung: Tang Kwong-sum, Fung Arst match on German soll to-day in

resolutely and Chinese forwards from being dan King-cheung, Chan Tak-fal, Lai Hanover against a team from Lower

London, Mar. 4. gerous on several occasions when Shlu-wing and Lau_Tau-mon.

Saxony,

Last night's Army nad Territoriul nice movements were initiated.

Army.-Duncun (R. Scois): Fraser

Displaying excellent team-werk, championships, at the Royal Albert

Bournemouth Shaw, in the pivotal position, did (R. Scots), Sheehan (Middlesex);

At Kempton to-day, the present the South Hall, provided two more triumphs Derby favourite, Foxbrough 11, start-

Bristol C. not have an enviable task against the Rides (R.A.O.C.), Shaw (RE.), Guy the Germans defeated

for the fighting Murdochs, writes

ing favourite nt 6/4, was unplaced in Cardif speedy Chan Tak-fat, but remained.A.); Emberson (R.A.O.C.), Court. Africans by 6-3.

Exeter At the end of the first half, die Orion.... (Middlesex), Calvert (R.A.), very steady throughout and

the Coventry Three-year-old Stakes;

Ipswich (Middlesex) and Duffeld core was 3-0 in favour of the South

over one mile. allowing himself to be flustered by Saw the close inter-passing of the Chinese (R.A.O.C.). inside forwards. His two wing- halves, Rides and Guy, gave him good support,

not ney

But the Army man who caught the eye was Duncan, in goal. Making many daring saves, sometimes right off the feet of the opposing for- wards, he was darting in and out of hin charge, liming his movements to

a nicely. But for his display, the Cuinese might have scored more than the two goals which they actually did.

Dorothy Round Returns To

Lawn Tennis

Africans,

Both these officer brothers from From Hanover, the visitors will go the Federated Malay States-they are to South Germany, playing at Fran-nephews of a former ABA cham- furt, Stuttgart and other placespion-retained their titles. Trans-Ocean.

Rugger Matches

At Home

London, Apr.-10: The following were the results of Rugby Union matches played in the country to-day: Aberavon 18 Devonport

Services

London, March 10. The two hacks, Fraser and Sheehan, Mrs. D. L. Little, who as Dorothy did not give the Chinese much rope, Round twice held the Wimbledon their first-time tackling being a fea-singica title, is to return to competi-Dat ture of their play. Up forward, the live lawn tennis. She will play in Bridgend form shown was variable. At times, the Herga Harrow tournament in a Bristol the vanners played extremely well together; at others, some of the move- ments were spoilt by poor under-

competition Gloucester standing and positioning. The finish since the birth of her son, who is now Manchester

ing, too, was none too good.

EARLY PENALTY

fortnight.

It will be her

first

Cardiff

carir nine months old. neariz

Dr. Little said "Whether she takes Neath part at Wimbledon this year will de- Newport

Plymouth

The game started off in queer pend on how well she plays in the Albion fashion, a penalty being awarded to earlier tournaments. If she can and Swansea the Army for hands ainst her old form I expect she will enter Waterloo Lau Mau. Taking the kick, Sawall the tournaments as in. previous enally beat Chering Wing-chol to years."

'The White Shield, emblematio of women's hockey, aupremacy ...bó- tween Shanghai, and itòngkong, will be brought back to the Colony by the Hongkong team now to Shanghal The Hongkong Ladles have been very successful in the present vialt; having won all three matches played.

30.M.T

7 Coventry

D Northampton

Ireland

6

11

9 Harlequins

Sale

G

13

North of

0

25

Nuneaton

11

11

London Welsh

3 Leicester

12

Barbarians

10 Birkenhead

Park

22 Dolphin

Natts C.

The result of the race was: 100/0 Southport

Northampton

1

Reading

6/2 Rogerstone Castle

Torquay

25/1 Lemanouc

Walsall

The elder brother, 2nd Lieut. F. 1. Murdoch (4th Royal Tank Corps), Rogerstone Castle has been enter-Watford disposed of 2nd Lieut. J. D. L. Buisted for the Derby, (1st H.L.) in une punch--a right|

Sixteen

ron in the race. Two

2 Brighton

1 Crystal Pal Southend

Clapton O. Queen's' P. R.

4 Port Vale

• Swindon

0 Monafleld

I Newport

2 Bristol R.

1

Aldershot

THIRD DIVISION (NORTH)

to the head-to win the middle-lengths separated first and second, Accrington weight championship again.

and a short head second and third. Barnsley In the welter-weight final, how- This was Faxbrough's first defeat. Barrow

ever,

2nd Lieut. B. Murdoch (2nd-Reuter, Lines) was given a hard fight by 2nd Lieut. J. F. White (2nd Roval Wax- wick).

As is usual when soldiers get into' action, knockdowns were frequent, but Pie, W. Routledge (8th Middle- (sex) must have thought he was re

ceiving more than his fair share of them.

PLUCKY LOSER ·

Opposed by the veteran Pte. Tom- 6my Worton, in the fly-weight Anal,

Routledge took no fewer than seven'

A. J. HOLMES WILL AGAIN CAPTAIN SUSSEX

London, Apr. 2. The prospects of the Sussex County

10 counts in the first round, vet he re-Cricket Club are distinctly promising.

fused to quit.

Linnelly Pontypool

18 English Com-

bined Uni-

versities

20

Reuter.

Weston-Super-

Mare

3 Moseley

4 whole three rounds

but the bowling will have to improve.

In fact, the Londoner stayed the This was the keynote of the report and well de- of the committee presented to the 8 served the ovation accorded him as annual meeting In Brighton.

the most gallant loser of the even-

Famous Club

May Retire From League

London, Mar. 16. Yeovil and Petters, Southern Leaguers and famous Cup fighters! who drew with Sheffield Wednesday

ing.

0 Doncaster

• Stockport

0

Gateshead

Halifax Oldham

Rochdale

Rotherham Wrexham

York

Bradford C.

Clyde

Chester Hartlepools

Hull

Covered Stands * Being Erected

London, Apr. 2. There will be some changes in the appearance of the famous Sydney cricket ground when the M.C.C. team visits Sydney next year. Plans pre now being prepared for the erection of a covered stand, 400 feet long and elighty feet wide, on "The Hill

The proposed stand will replace the existing shilling stand on the hill, but it will not interfere with the the real grassy slope, regarded as 3 and sacred to Sydney bar- of rackers.

0

Lincoln

0

1 Southport

0

5 Crewe

3 Darlington. Carlistc

New Brighton

SCOTTISH LEAGUE

4 Third Lanark

Queen's Park 1 Celtic

-Reuter.

IRISH LEAGUE

Londen, Apr. 10.

With this addition, and the mem- hers' new 590,000 stand, the trustees of the ground expect to be able to provide accommodation for all who want to see the English team action next year.—Reuter.

In

AUSTIN OUT FOR TENNIS TITLES

Dates Of Tournaments Make Things. Difficult

London, Mar. 30,

Keen followers of the game in England are becoming more and more of the opinion-that-there really- 1 ought to be some get-together on 3 International lawn tennis fixtures,

Bunny Austin, when asked. If he meant to play in the French Cham- I plonships this year replied: "Why It was then pointed out that 2 yes,"

the French Championships end just one week before Wimbledon begins, and he looked a little shaken.

There is no doubt Austin has set [his heart on having a real go for both The following are the results of the French and British champion- matches played in the Irish League to-day: Ballymena G

Newry Portadown Glentoran Coleraine

Mr. A. Miller-Hallett, re-elected | Bangor

It afterwards transpired that' Routledge remembered nothing of the President for the third successive Belfast

year, stressed the Importance of In-Cliftonville Just two rounds against Worton.

the public Derry

Officers'

A record that is never likely to be creased support by surpassed was put up by the giant especially this, the centenary year. Distillery Mr. W. N. Riley, a member of the Glenavon Licut, A. R. V. Luke, R.A., who carelection committee, said that the ried off his Territorin] heavy-weight title for the seventhielding was pretty good, but in his opinion might be improved. He con- consecutive year.

Pie. George Spears (Dorset Regt.), aldered John Langridge was taking part in his last Army cham-England "number one" and he hoped plonship before returning to civilian authorities would give him a

fe, gave his usual vigorous display and again carried off the Other Rinkstain the team this year and it is Mr. A. J. Holmes will again Cap- welter-weight title.

Spears

clinnee.

an

opponent, Cpl. Edwards hoped that Mr. H. T. Bartlett will (2nd King's Regt.), put up a good again be available-Reuter, show before being outpointed, but was never allowed to make proper use of his superior reach.

RESULTS

ARMY OFFICERS

Lightweight,2nd Lleut. A. 3. Van

In the F.A. Cup thin senson, may be someten tit.A.) Dt. Lieut. P. Rogers (18t

forced to retire from professional Royal Rect.)

Soccer.

BRILLIANT GOLF BY

Light-heavyweight-Lieut. A. D. LOCKE

Mr. Stanley Gates, chairman. MacCarthy-Morrogh (RE) bt. Capt. J. M. stated that unless there is a substan

Calvert (RE.).

Welterweight-2nd Lieut. II. Murdock

tal increase in the League gate the (2nd Lincolns) (holder) bt. 2nd Lieut, club. must withdraw troin the J. White (2nd Royal Warwick), Bolthern League and revert to ama-doch (40 Royal Tanks) tholder) bt 2nd

Middleweight-2nd Lieut. K. Mur teur platus.

Lleut, J. D. L. Bust (ist HIL.L.) in first

{resign from the Southern League it

round:

Durban, Apr. 10. African golfer, won the South African A. D. Locke, the young South Open Golt Championship with a "It Yeovil is forced to revert to round.***** ARMY OTHER RANKS

record aggregate of 279 for 72 holes, Flyweight.-L.Cpl. Golbars (R.AS.C.) will

very dimcult to get back ve Cpl Loveless 100th Lancers) in rat ishing in a record round of 67. again,"

His four rounds were 69, 60, 74 he Bald.

Bantam-weight, L-Sergt. Pratchett and 07-Reuter. Receipts from League Rames (A.) ht. Sergt. W. It. Fither (R.A.B.C.). since Yeovil: were knocked out of theather-weight: Sgt-Ins: G. Reynoldi Cup are lower than they were four (AP.T.5), (helter) beat Cpt. II. White- scosons ago, when a public appen! Zight-weight, Cpl. 8. Kirkbright (2nd Lieut. J. Wilson (Liverpool Scottish), |was made to save the club from ex-wiltshire) beat Fie I. Bake (ênd ana

T.A. OTHER FANKI Linction.

BUTA

Fly-welgbtPta, T. Worton (50th A.T. Biddle-wolght: Cpl. Q. Brown Hepi...) (holder) boat Pte. W. Hout- (R.A.B.C.) beat Pte. Canavan (2nd edge (9th Middlesex). X.G.IAL.)

Bantamweight-Gunner E. Cronk (ützt BEATY Weight: Goeman, F. Grimtha Pield Brigade A) heat Bignalman (1st Grenadier Cids), beak Trooper. Cr. Graham (31st Divisanal ignals). Illslop (Byl Horan Gde).

Army Association Football Cup

house (RAS.C)

TA, OFFICEUS

Featherweight: LeCpt, W. Wignell (9th Middlesex) (holder) beat Sergt. W. Lowia

Wellar-weight and Lleut. I. P. Hol (03rd Div. FL.A.S.C lander (Tower- ITamlots) halder, bi. Lleut.

Lightweight -liombardier It. V. Par- 3, Chaldecott fith Queen's Royal Regi), klason (01st Field R.A.). (holder) boat 1'to.

Biddia-weicht-2nd Lieut.fu Donkin 2. MeLoughlin (40th R.T.C.). London, Apr. 10,4th Green Howarda) bt. Lt. D. Puddy

Welterweight: Pie, J. Cawley (40th Floki JLA.).

At Aldershot the Ninth Field 3rd Medium Regt. R.A).stopped In T.O.), best, Gunner A. Anderson (791

Regiment, Royal Artillery, won the Army Association Football Cup to day beating the 2nd Battalion, Durliam Light Infantry in the final.

Reuter.

third round.

Light Heavy-weight-2nd Lieut. W"Y. hiiddis-weight: Gunner . Elliott (Dist 1., Edgel!" (30th A.A. Da, RF), ht, 2nd Fleid R.A.) beat Pie, A. Galti (Dih, kald-

t... Anderson (tih Lincolns) | diesex). Learyisht

Heavy-weight Lleut

41E1DA¥y-wh]ght; Col. J. Weaterien '(9th

V. Luke | Middlesex)** (holder), bent. Ple, J. cott (holder) beat and chas (9th 11)

0

2

4

4. Larrie

1 Linfield

3

Ards

-Our Own Correspondent.

OLD

ships this year, and, in a field which has gone somewhat thin on top, if 1not positively bald, he has almost a 1 favourite's chance,

Austin usually does very well at the Stade Roland Garros, Paris, but stepping straight on to Wimbledon turf from a hard court different from 1 any in England is enough to upset

any player.-Reuter,

LIQUEUR BRANDIES

B. B. PALE OLD

CALDBECK'S OLD RESERVE (35 years old)

F. O. V. (Finest old Vintage)

GODET FRERES 1852

ROUYER GUILLET 1865

EXSHAW'S V. F. O, (60 years old)

GODET FRERES NAPOLEON 1814

Obtainable from

Caldbeck Macgregor & Co., Ltd.

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