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OUR WEEKLY

HOCKEY FEATURE

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Thursday,

HONGKONG-TELEGRAPH

Pilgrim

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CAPTAIN'S PLACE ON THE FIELD

CAPTAIN'S PLAYING POSITION

MATTERS VERY LITTLE

Victor Bond played a consistently fine game for England In the International Hockey Tournament,

'PILGRIM'S RANDOM JOTTINGS

THE

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BUT MUST HAVE RIGHT SENSE OF LEADERSHIP

I was asked by a very well-known lady player, the following question:-"In selecting a captain of an Inter- port or a representative team, would you pass over the obvious choice, ic. the senior member from a playing standpoint, or must you have a captain who is either a half or a back?" She added that unless a half or a back was chosen, the captain would not have control over the side.

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Home Football

Birmingham Almost Sure

To Go Down

April 27, 1939.

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INDOOR BOWLING CHAMPIONS

London, Apr. 25. Bistningham's failure to take both points from Chelsea in their home match to-day means that they ure now almost certain to be relegated; On expressing a difference of quietly up to a player or players, to the Second Division of the English opinion, I was asked if I would, for reprove, Instruct, or praise as instance, make a captain out of an ease may be, Strength of leadership only

Football League next season. With outsile left, or even make a goal is shown by a quiet Armness of Birmingham have u total of 30 points .one moro match to play, keeper captain of a team. I pointed control, keen watchfulness and with against Chelsea's 31 from 40 matches out that I have seen players in both some knowledge of human nature. and Leicester's 20 from 41. these positions take charge of teams. You must know something about

In their fight for promotion to the It is quite evident that there is a temperament to be able to lend AUC were checked by Manchester City

First Division, Shefield variety of opinion on this subject.cessfully; you must not drive but

Wednesday Personally, I suppose that so long as the south words about Wednesday to draw, held the 66 the captain is in every sense a cap-the field in a loudish valce is tain, having the personality and ex-leadership or captaincy. That

n of a goal eacli, Blackburn perience, it does not matter a tinker's merely an admission of a pronounced Division leaders, played a goaliese Rovers, the Second curse where she or he plays on the weakness and inemciency for fleld.

draw with Sheffield United. the post. There are many good captains

Scores of to-day's matches were: too, with no real sense of lendership. Birmingham. in hockey and some really bad ones)

FIRST DIVISION

The lady in question raises an im- portent issue, It is one that will find some people in disagreement because I have heard many views and counter-views on this subject.

PERSONAL VIEWS

senler

LEADERSHIP IS A GIFT

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It is a natural gift which cannot be taught or acquired. It does not really matter where the most senior

ns

Bolton

1 Chelsea

Preston N.E. SECOND DIVISION Manchester C. 1 Sheffield U.

Sheffield Wed, 1

0 Blackburn R. THIRD DIVISIÓN (SOUTH)

◊ Walford

Brighton Ipswich

Chester

0

7 Aldershot THIRD DIVISION (NORTH)

12 Bouthport SCOTTISH LEAGUE (FIRST DIVISION)

2

0

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2. Clyde SECOND DIVISION

2 Dumbarton

PHE Hongkong Ladles went a slep nearer to winning the Brawn Cup when they defeated the D.G.S.

Let me state my own personal and experienced player may be play girls on their home ground by 6-2 lost views, I consider it is a matter of ing. It she or he has the natural Saturday. The game was played courtesy and strict etiquette to select qualities of team leadership with the under appalling conditions and no your most experienced senior player necessary judgment and knowledge oflelal umpires were present. An in- us captain with this special proviso, of the game, she should be the ap- ldrested spectator, however, officiated, the sald

experienced

pointed captain. But do not fall into and used a lady's cape to keep out player is known to be a poor

the grievous error captain

of just appolating tho rata and had a Girl Guide's without Judgment or powers of leader-your DEST player whistle. The ground was unmarked | ship, then

captain,Hearts selection cominittee irrespective of whether she has the was left to the umpire's would be justified in awarding the quisite qualities or and il

not. That King's Park imagination whether a shot was made explaincy to the next recognised often leads to disaster, inside or outside the circle. Both senior player. But no! otherwise. teama ngreed to piny. Spills were The common notion that the captain the order of the day and the Hong" kong Ladies came through with signs of a great mud battle. The winners have now to defeat the D.G.S. once again to win the Cup. I do hope conditions in the remaining match will be better!

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tral position, such as centre-half or of a team should always occupy a cen- back is entirely erroneous. A cap- tain, if the or he be a captain at all in the real sense, can rule her team on the field gently yet firmly FROM ANY POSITION. She will dictate tactics in a kindly yet authoritative manner, and so to secure the fullest VIÈ HK.HA. SĨx-A-Side Tourna-confidence and support of her players. ment takes place next Sunday Players who have no real inborn at 2 pm, sharp, at King's Park. The intuition to lead should never accept C.D.A. Section of the competition will now be played on the U.S.R.C. ground as the C.B.A. ground will be under repair. The new tournament should be novel and exelting, and provide players with quick gomes

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and

is

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teach forwards that speed in at lacking movements Players are requested to be on the field. In time.

believe the Combined Schoolboys are anxious for a "closing scuson" game. It would be a good Iden if the Combined. School girls would take them on. I am certain the girls will do quite well and show the boys something about the

dome.

As soon as the Brain Cup the beat ends, I shall nominate the best and most improved players in the duferent Leagues who are to be pre- sented with hockey sticks, kindly donated by the International Sports. Names of the highest goal-scorers will also be published.

the position.

WE KNOW THE IDEAL POSITION |

If the captain appointed right stuff us a leader, it does not

matter a

Is the i

-Reuter.

International Hockey Provides Best Games

Of Present

Season

(By "The Pilgrim”)

Above are the "Competitors" who retained the Ewo League Cup fast evening by defeating the "Hongkong Wonders" in the final by 243 mins over a series of five games. Left to right in the picture are Doc Molthen, Gene Faggiano, Dick Venezia and Ernie Hearther-Staf Photographer.

"COMPETITORS” KEEP

EWO INDOOR BOWLING CHAMPIONSHIP BLUE PETER

(By "Abe")

Though Ernie Hearther, of the "Competitors," re- gistered 194 in the first game and 201 in the third, scores were not unduly high in the final match in the Ewo Indoor 2 Bowling League played last evening at the Hongkong Bowling Alleys between the "Competitors," holders of the Cup, and the "Hongkong Wonders."

Winning every game of the five- game series, the champions retained their lite by a total of 243 pins.

As the scores show, the "Competi- lors," represented by Ernle Hearther, Dick Venezia, Doc Molthen nad Gene Fuggiano, were far more consistent

The scores were:

Competitors

E. Hearther.. 194 150 201 Dick Venezia. 162 163 187 Doc Maithen. 101 140 150 Gene Forgiano 113 181 187

Totzl

151

175

173-700

WINS TWO THOUSAND GUINEAS

London, Apr. 26. -The-Two-Thousand Guineas, run at Newmarkot to-day over a

∙1482854) mile, resulted in a win for the 147-700 favourite, Blue Peter, ridden by E. Smith, by à length and a half from Admiral's Walk, with Harry

154 167 136-13 Wragg in the saddle.

.. 100 124 113 120 270724

than their challengers, represented by J. S. Landoit 100 182 133 173 160-810

Itonskong Wanders. J. S. Landolt, L. Guddi, A. Goldau Gaddi 142 140 and M. Talan. Except for Londolt, A Goldau who was playing a consistently good M. Talan .... 120 220 177 207 1100 game, the "Wonders" slipped up bad- ly in some games and on the whole

Goldau, for instance, had 180 in

roof pines in which recently played in the International Tournament. When the first game and 178 in the last, but

The most interesting games this season were those did not play as well as usual. position she plays. Of course, the draw was made the ideal position for a captain is at conclusion that India would retain the championship, but 124, 113 and 120. Talan played bad- agree, as most people will too, that

few weeks ago, it seemed a foregones three middle games netted only centre-half or at back. That must to the astonishment of all concerned, England came up 107, the lowest score of the evening. however, still be dependent on the. capacity of the player. Because a from behind to win the tournament.

1 in the fourth and finished up with player excels in this particular post, she should certainly not be elected the lender if she has ability for the job.

little or no

England's Arst obstacle was Scot-national

HIGHEST SCORE

Total

Three Rugger League Games

Falestone, ridden by Beary, was 2.000 third thres quarters of a length be-

hind Admiral's Walk,

London, Apr. 28. Three Rugby League matches were played to-day, the results being Jas follows:

23 Batley Wigan

victory and the Selectors fearther, whose 301 in the third Hunalet

land but won by 4-3. Then came the made no mistake ila time. biggest sensation of the Tournament and a shock to local Indian hockey circles-the defeat of India by seven

I have seen captains appointed who would make angels weep for their sheer incapacity and-inability goals to one, of rund, their play other hand, I have seen captains who have been goalkeepers or forwards,

land demonstrating the finer points A great match it was, with Eng- of the game. The Anal, against Portugal, was won by 2-0 at King's

(Radio); V. C. Bond (Club), R. Park last Sunday, but the match was Xavier (Nomads); R. J. Reed not as interesting as the previous two (Nomads), W. A. Reed (Club) and games. Nevertheless the Engilshmen E. Fowler (CBA); S. A. Fowler proved themselves the better com- THE following will represent the (Club), G. Singh (Radio), G., H. bination and won the day,

Civions in a trial game against Fowler (C.B.A.), Pyaro the Y.M.C.A. 1st XI on the

Singh "y" (K.LT.C.) and Wall (Police). Re ground at 5.15 p.m. this afternoon serves:-J. Pinto and A. P. Sousa (White Shirts)-U. 2. Souza (K.LT.C.).

PLYMOUTH

GIN GIMLET

is rather a mouthful

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but

A

PLYMLET"

slips off the tongue as

smoothly as it slips down the throat.

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2 parts PLYMOUTH GIN

1

part ROSE'S LIME JUICE 1 part WATER

add ice and a slice of lemon and stir well.

Goals scored for England totalled

13 and four against-figures which go to show the solidity of the defence.

FINE DEFENCE

Golf

Triple Tie In Services' Tournament

The highest tally was made by

name was made possible by strikes and four spares.

four

--Doc Molthen was the only player Swinton to chalk up three strikes in a row during the evening. He performed this in the fourth game, but totalled only

170. Had he done it earlier, his score might have increased appre- ciably.

Some of the games were very close, but in the third the "Competitors" won by 135 to establish a lead of 178 which rather demoralised the "Hong- kong Wonders" for the remainder of the encounter,

26 St. Helen's

Rec.

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14 Bradford

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Twenty-five horses ran in the race. The belting was 5/1 on Blue Peter, 100/7 Admiral's Walk, and 13/2 Fairstone.

The weather was Ane and the going was slightly firm. A large crowd watched the race.

Rogerstone Castle led when the Dispenser, Blue Peter, Romeo and

horses were sent off to a good start. Dispenser falled to Inst the strong pace and dropped back. Romeo led at the half-way stage and was going well, followed by Blue Pater, Fair- stone, His Highness, Diadoque,

Admiral's Walk and Hypnotist.

Romeo began to lose ground going into the dip. Blue Peter took up the running, with Falcstone, Diadoque and Admiral's Walic challenging

LOCAL YACHTING Sweepstake Race Won strongly

By True Blue

First place in

Matire

Admiral's Walk and Fairstone were nt Blue Peter's girths halfway up the hill, but Blue Peter ran on strongly.

Romeo was fourth, Diadoque fth, sweepstake race Hypnotist sixth, Rogerstone Castle At the end of the first game, the held by the Royal Hongkong Yacht seventh, Atout winners led by 12 pins and Increased Club yesterday was secured oy True Casanova ninth and Rambodu was The Royal Navy and Royal Marines their lead by a further 31 at the end Blue. The distance was 5.4 miles, last.

eighth, holders and several ilmes winners of astrous third for the "Wonders," who True Blue, gaford a surprize win over the Army, of the second. Then came the dis-Results:

The time wau 1 min. 40 secs.- four, with one halved, in the last of the championship, by seven games to totalled only 570 against their op- the Services Championship games won the fourth by 52 pins und the Kittiwake

ponents' 714. The "Competitors" Artemis

FAVOURED FOR DERBY early this month. There was thus a on the course of the Hayling Clubfth by 13.

London, Apr. 26. After the Two Thousand Gulness, the course beiting on Blue Paler for the Derby was 7/2 taken and offered. -Reuter.

17.58.33

Finished Corrd. Pos. Reuter. Mia H. Crawitall Wilson)

17.50.58 (Mian BI Whitham)

.30.00.23 MIRS P.. King)

18.00.47 (Mrs. I. Johnstone)

......... 18.03.18 (W. C. Ingrami

Ple, Osman, in goal, gave awon derful display brilliant clearances and accurate an

throughout, is ticipation of angled shots being feature of his play. V. Bond was a

a real artist at right back. His tackling and manoeuvring triple tie, each Service having wou presented to E. Hearther, captain of Afso tactics stamp him as a great defender, once.

After the match, the Ewo Cup was La Linda Carter, at left back, was more robust in his methods and was also

the "Competitors," by Mr. H. Odell prominent in the English defencch

The Royal Navy won the foursomes on behalf of the Ewo League. by three helping

games to his partner to resist the raids W. H. H. Aitken and Captain H. S. one, Majdr of opposing forwards. A better pair Mitchell, who beat Major 8. G. of backs could not have been chosen. Cutler and Commander J. P. Gornall The English victories were more or by five and four, being the only less obtained through their splendid winners for the Army. In the after- halves. Dilnet, at right half, was noon the Navy won by four games consistently grand,

ind, pulting in some

same to three, with one halved. smart tackling, and recovering quick- The results were:- ly. Hook, คง pivot and captain,

FOURSOMER

caught the eye for bla construcive Molor W. II. IL play. He was the central figure and Aliken and Cap in the three games it was Hook who was in the thick of the fray all the time. He fed his forwards well with beautiful through drives. Fowler, on the left, pleased with his carnest tackling. He has great promise and a little more experience will turn him

in a very fine player Indeed,

tain S. Mt Lieutenant

chell 3 and 4) 1 Colonel G. N. C. Martin and Cap- tain W. L. Stepto 0 Lieutenant E. 8. Scolt and Llcu- tenant C. O. I. Ramadan

S. A Fowler and Gemmel, the Brigadier J right flank combination, were seen Hughes and Cap together in some pretty bouts of tain Lord Bude- pussing, G. H. Fowler, the leader of ley

Total

IN, and H.M. Major B, 0. Cut- ler and Comman det J. P. Gor mali

v.

Lieutenant-Com-

mander G. Corbett and the Nov. E B. Ulyat (1 hole)

unt A Heugh and Lieutenant It. Robin (walk- over) Liculerant

Surgeon Lieuten

Baker and Lleu- Lonant Comman- D. der M. J. Evana

(J and 1) E 1

Total

BINGLES

...

Mitchell

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2

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the attack, had neat stickwork, dribbles nicely and passes in and out akilfully. He was in shooting form against India when he netted Ave Major Alikon (7 times, Young Marshall, the inside and o left, showa good ball control-and Captain attekwork but is inelined to be too Individualistic at times. Ile learn Capinin ed the game in India, is fast and

finived) seems to have a great future ahead of L10 usonant. him. AE. P. Gucat, the left- Colonel Martin! winger, relieved. Dunne in, the Inst.13 and 1) two matches and considering that heutenant C

Lloulenant É. 8. WILS playing in an unaccustomed Lieutenant position the veteran did not do too

-Grieve.. ..... 0 Captain "Zord Brigadier Hughes

Budeley (2. holes)

Total

CALDBECK MACGREGOR & Co., Ltd. badly

England la to be congratulated on the fino all-round display of their team. This is England's third Inter

Major Cutler.... Lieutenant Com- mandor Corhelt

Burgeon douton- ant I ough (halved), The Rev. B

Ulral Lieutenant Jn. Robins (1 hole) Commander Gor

nall. (4 and 3)1 Lieutenant Baker

(2 and 1) Lleutenant-Com-

mander Kyans

18.02.57

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The Hongkong Wonders," the only teams with any prospect of beating the "Compelltora! In the Ewo Indoor Bowling League, did not do as well as expoofed and were beaten by :243 pins in the link. Left to right are La Gadi), A. Goldan. J. §. Landolt and M. Talan-Stof Photographer.

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