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April 13, 1939.

By Ernie Bushmiller

E BUŠUMILLARIS

ENGLAND DEFEATS SCOTLAND AT HOCKEY

ODD GOAL VICTORY IN AN INTERNATIONAL

TOURNAMENT MATCH

(By The Pilgrim")

In the first round of the International Hockey Tourna- ment played at King's Park last evening, England defeated Scotland by the odd goal in seven. The game opened rather slowly but soon a good pace was set.

Though England were without their leader, G. H. Fowler, they scored within eight minutes through Mar- shall, off a rebound from_Robb, With the arrival of G. H. Fowler, England's attack was complete and made many ruids on the Scots' goal with long passing tocile. S. A. Fowler broke away on the right wing, and Geminel increased the lead when he converted a cross from the right! winger.

PORTUGAL ENTERS FINAL

Portugui defeated Ireland in the semi-final of the International Hoc- Scotland attacked.in turn and after key Tournament at King's Park, yea- forcing a short corner, McLellan re-terday by 2 goals to 1, in a very fast duced the defcit from the resultant and exciting encounter. hit. Exchanges were fairly even up Ireland's forwards did their best to

to the interval, which was taken score, but their passes were spotted with England leading 2-1.

by the ane spoiling by their oppon- The second half found England de-ents, finitely superior, and the rapid paas- A. P. Souza, Portugal's left-winger Ing of the forwards, particularly was very fast, but his stickwork was Marshall, Gemmel and S. Fowler, not up to his usual standard and he backed up by the splendid support gave little support to J. M. Pinto and of the halves, often had Scotland's N. A. Beltrao. defence in difficulties.

SCOTS STOUT FRONT

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Less than one minute before the anal whistle, Dawson netted from short corner.

Lt. Hook played a splendid game at centro-half for England In the International match agalhat Scotland yesterday.

Boat Race Crews Beat French Rivals

Cannes, Apr. 12.

The Cambridge and Oxford Boat Race crews competent against French crews here to-day the races taking pisce on the open sen over a course of 1,500 metres.

Advice To Left Back And The Left Half

(By ""The Pilgrim")

There can be no question but that the left back posi tion is very far from being the easiest in the field, as he is so often in the position of having to tackle an opponent on his left side, should there be no time in which to get round on his' right.

(and this

To do this successfully, he must front of the left-back have complete control wills his left applies to all halves) must be par- hand over his stick reversed, because ticularly careful to mark his man if he uses his right hand he is almost closely when in the circle. This is sure to fout rather badly. To per-a duty which is of the utmost im form this tolerably well is one of the portance to the side, and is perhaps few really dimcuit strokes of the more important (and less performed) game. How and when exactly to put than any other part of his duties. it Into execution is not easy to One sees so many wing-halves, who describe.

are brilliant players in midfeld, but When the left-back is running who absolutely ignore their wing alongside and on the left of an op-men in the circle, thereby causing ponent, he must watch for his the back behind them to leave his opportunity, and with a quick turn man and try to mark both

inside of the wrist flick the ball out to the and outside. The half must also bo right and behind. This will give ready, if the back has to cross the the back a chance to dart behind the efrele, to take his place for the time opponent, and either hit or push the being and mark the inside-man. ball clear.

In fact, when the ball is on the

In stopping a centre from the out-right-hand side of the circle, it is side-right, it must not be forgotten the left-half's duty to mark the in- that the left-back may not always side man as well as his own man; be in a position to clear instantane-but only in the circle, and only when ously, as he will almost always be the ball is on the right-hand side of facing the side-Une from whence the circle, and at по other time the centre has come. An alert, in whatsoever. He must also be on alde-right or centre-forward will be the look out for an opposing forward on him without wasting time, and it running through between or round is then that he must be cool and the backs, in which case he must at collected and use his head in clear once run across and tackle him be- Ing. A slight movement to the leftfore he can get in his shot. should be sufficient to defeat the oncoming forward, and then the back COUNSEL OF PERFECTION will be in a position to pass advan-

In conclusion, there Ingeously to one of his own forwards.

are four The left-back should always | counsel of perfection, which the endeavour, as much as possible, to seientific left half-back should always be in such a position that he is able bear in mind. to tackle his opponent direct and

(1) Mark your man both in the not from the left side. In the case mid-field and in the circle.

The mainstay of Ireland's defence was Land, the centre-half, who was overywhere. He stuck to Pinto and Beltrao, and managed to keep these The Scots, however, put up a stout two from shooting on several front despite constant pressure and casions, during

breakaway Douginss Fifteen minutes after the interval, equalised with a clever goal.

Beltrao netted with a beautiful shot, Nevertheless the English attack and five minutes later, Pinto scored was still pressing and though scoring the second goal, opportunities were missed by G. H. Fowler and Gemmel, they agoin took tho lead through S. A. Fowler. McLellan, the Scots's pivot, at this Portugal: E. V. Alves (Nomads): R. period put in some clever play and Xavier (Nomads) and Dr. E. L. Gosang Cambridge beat the Club Nautique not only checked the opposing inalde Hire Marques Recreio de Nice by two lengths in 5 minutes Gonsalves (Recreio) and A, 31, Alves forwards, but controlled his passes Recreto: J. Fonseca (Recreio), Dr. A.

22 seconds. with judgment to own forwards. Rodrigues Recreio), M. Pinte Oxford beat Toulouse

by (K.L.T.C.), N. A. Beitrag (Recreio), A. P.length in 5 minutes 40 seconds. An unexpected breakaway by, Souza (K.I.T.C.). Mackenzie-Kennedy оп

Nelther of the British crews was the right Ireland: J. W. Dave; Pte. Pulating, and wing, followed by a lovely

[left-back applies equally centre, Pte. Garman: Pie, Courtney Sgt. W. A extended and could have won by n which Depam connected for a goal Land and Crowley, Holland, Me. Sheehan, much greater margin. with a first-time effort, put the Scots. Dauson, C. Wall, Sig. Blount,

on level terms. With only two minutes left for play, Gemmel took immediate possession after the bully- off and sent. S. A. Fowler away. The latter made no mistake and

scored the best goal of the match.

Bond's brilliant tackling and clean hiting at right back for England were a fenture of, the game, and Carter

rendered ample support.

Chinese Lose To Powerful

Indian Team

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Conditions were ideal--the weather- was perfect and the 502 calm- Reoter.

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LEAGUE FOOTBALL Runners Up Match Not

Played Yesterday

Owing to a misunderstanding the 5th R.A. falled to turn out for their

Although defeated by 5 goals to 1, Praise should also be given to China did not disgrace themselves Scotland's defence in which McLellan, against India in the opening round N. Whitley and Taylor shone. Play of the local International hockey Recrela's was fast and England won on meriti tournament, on Club de the forwards displayed good stamina ground, King's Park, yesterday: match with the Middlesex at Seo- ind the combination as a whole was Actually they held the all-powerful kunpoo yesterday, and the 'runners India combination to one goal at the interval and for this had to thank undecided. Division are still The TeamIS

their brilliant goalkeeper, K. L. No, England: Pte. Osman (RAO.C.); V. C. whose display between the slicks Bond (Club) and L/dr. Carter (R.A.).

dr. Ditnet (RA), Lieut. Hook (RA) was a revelation. (Captain) and E. Fowler (C.B.A.) 9. A.

good.

China's inability to make headway Just One Egg To

Fowler (Club), E. R. A. Gemmel (Rogainst India's powerful Inter- Navy), G. IL Tower (Club), Bdr Mar mediate line and two brilliant first- shall (RA) and L/Cpl. Dunne (Middle time clearing full-back was mainly responsible for their downfall, other- wise they gave the India team a good run for their money.

sex),

Scotland Pie, Robb (R Scots); D. Taylor (Y.M.C.A.), and Pte. Neave (R. Scot J. Kampion (Y.M.C.A.), D. McLellan

CA) and #. Whitley (Club); Capt. Mac-

kenzie Kennedy (Royal Beats), 1.3.4 Douglass Royal Scots), Drum

Degnan (1) Beute), A. P. Austen and Pie, Meikle (11. Scots).

NEAT and

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Another

Philadelphia. Philadelphia wrestling crowds are India will have to display far bet-tossing eggs, tomatoes, and such at

the contestants.

egg landed.

An

ter form if they hope to secure the squarely on huge Hans Steinke's bald

illo this year. There was much too head in his match with Jim Londos. much individualism, and Pyarn

Singh and Partaub have yet to lear

the meaning of the word "posa."

Outside of Ng's goalkeeping, Datta Ram's splendid display at full-back, and

a short corner, were

from goal prominent features. Pritam Nath Correct made an admirable leader for the

The

winning combination and distributed

- the ball to both wings with unerring

judgment. By separating lec neater a Singh from Parlaub, the India

strengthened

man's the smarter his

appearance.

tors have probably clothes their attack, for the former combin-

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all with

Shah Wall, well

ort the

ntly inclined to be offside.

Tech, well-known University and W. H. Liew playing You can be as- ITAL

at centre-half

and right-half, re- spectively. wer the plck of China's

sured of correct defence, K. S. Oh being the only for styling ward to give the Indin defence, any

for anxiety. xause

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and

besides

resson. Pritam Nath opened the scoring for India in the first half and they

able prices at led at the interval by this goal. In second period Datta Ram (from

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a short corner), Pyara Singh, Pritam Nath and Parlaub added further goals for the winners, while K. S. Oh, reduced China's arrests with a snap-goal olf a centre from the right- wing.

Indiai 'N. C. Ben Gupla, Datta Itam und Gumain Bingh: Duda_Ram, M: H. Hassan, and M. Mailk; Bhari Well, Nerin

OUR SPELLING BEE (sco pago 7 Pritam Nath, Pyara Singh

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of the opposing inside-right, it will (2) Don't dally with the ball, help him to be successful in this if but make up your mind at once what he keeps slightly to the lett-his you are going to do, and do it before own left of this forward. Much, If you are robbed of the ball. not all. that has been said about the

right.

CIRCLE MARCHING

to

(3) Never hit hard when passing, the but only when clearing and centring. (4) Learn to be üble with ab- solute certainty to take the ball on

- Tin-left-half who operates in your stick-

RANDOM JOTTINGS BY

"THE PILGRIM"

AT the H.K.H.A. Counch meeting Bowerman has resigned his post as held last week it was decided, Naval Representative on the H.K. owing to the Bisley Ride Shoot next H.A. Council. His place will be Sunday, April 10, that the Six-a-Side led by Lt. Corrie-Hill, the well- Tournament he further postponed to known Navy left-half, Sunday, April 30, at 2

p.m.

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INSTEAD of the Radio and Postal MAIOR Whitley, of the Rajputana Sports Club, champlons of the (R.E.) as the Ammy representative replaces Lt. Dougins H.KHA. Tournament, playing the on the Umpires Hockey Board and Army and Navy. as previously ar- Lt. Corrie-Hill replaces L. Commdr. ranged, it has been decided to close Bowerman as the Naval Representa the season with a Civilian v. Services tive. Both men are keen ind should game which will be played on May prove of great assistance to the 7. The selectors are Lt. Corrie-Hill Board. (Navy) and Capt. Loch (Army) for the Services and J. Gonsalves and A. E. P. Guest for the Civilians,

WING to his departure from the Colony on April 29, Lt. Commdr.

They look hillbilly, they talk' hillbiffy, but don't let the whlikeus fool, Tuf: W. 11. Liew, CA H, Tooh, and 7. Lim; Joni It's the Rits Brothers, as mountaineers Wis a Brooklyn mocent (on L. II. Tan, C. Loke, K.-8. On, la 21. Chiang j'a radio rampage in the porn liker country) in their new 20th Century- Fox comedy, "Kmítky Moominler” now, showing at the King's Thester,

一般

ladies' Interport team, did

They won the Interport 4-0, beat the 0xceedingly well in Shanghai. Rest 4-2 and the Champions of the League, 8-1. A splendid record of 18 goals for and three against.. A very pleasing feature, according to reports, was that every forward scored at least a goal. In estimation, however, the game up north must have deteriorated con- siderably during the last two seasons, as Hongkong, could have fielded a more formidable. XI had several Jadles been able to make the trip..

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AST Saturday, In their return encounter with the Y.M.C.A., India avenged, thele previous defeat by a 3-1 victory over their opponents nt-King's Park. Alt-India are again hot favourites for the International Championship this season,.

LOCAL YACHTING

-The following were the results of sweepstake race held by the Royal Hongkong Yacht Club yesterday over a distance of 6.8 miles:

True-Blue

Finished Corrd. Põs.

18.30.44 15.20.32 1 (Miss 11. Crowhall Wilson) La-Linda, 7:1031.33 10.21.24 2

(Mrs, M, I. Johnstone)

Nereld II 10.37.01 10.20.49 3: (!)_(Lt. Fonshowo, IL.N.) *

Jean Black, 10.20.50 18.20,98 4

(Col/G. C, Cowlland); Kildwake.. 18.47.40 16.31.26 5

Miss P. M. King)

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