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Thursday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

October 12, 1939.

MORE HOCKEY UMPIRES REQUIRED

PRESSING PROBLEM NEEDS SOLUTION Formation of Control Body Suggested

(By "Pilgrim")

From time to time last season I heard complaints about the shortage of umpires and general laments that more umpires are not available. It is admitted that the Umpires Hockey Board have carried out wonderful work, but their work is cramped owing to the continued shortage of officials to cover many senior and most of the junior matches in the women's leagues and the HK.H.A. Tournament. It is like a voice crying in the wilderness to appeal season by season to retired players and others to come forward and aasist the game.

But we should go a step further than the present Umpires Board We should have a governing body for Umpires in the Colony such as we have for the game and based on the name lines as regards amintion.

Are we not playing with the sub- ject by delaying this final organisa- Uon and bringing the whole of the Colony umpires under one common executive? I am sure the ILK.H.A. would not oppose the institution of mich an association, but would give ita blessing and good wishes.

After all, the governing body has a real duty to the gure and to the umpires, and I lu a job of work k hns to curry out on behalf of the welfare of the game as a whole, Tho cannol flourish or continuo . Anme

prosperous unless and until the um- pires in the Colony are properly and intensively organised.

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mence

Soccer Start Deferred

LONDON, Oct. 11 (Reuter), Though scheduled to com.. on October 14, the Scottish Football League have deferred the beginning of their two regional competitions until October 21.

Sixteen Clubs will take part in each region.

put to rights a situation that is ing out for justice to be done.

BRICK FOR THE WOMEN

Aleo Pearce....scored 66 and took for 25 for the Hongkong CC, v. the Kowloon C.C. on Tuesday.

Rugby

EARLY SEASON WEAKNESS

K.C.C. Batsmen Fail On Heavy Wicket

(By "R. Abbit")

The match between the Hongkong Cricket Club and the Kow- loon Cricket Club was played on Tuesday last-the Double Tenth,- and although some of the cricket was not very brilliant there were one or two very encouraging features to be noticed by those, who, like myself, have been considerably worried about the future of cricket in Hongkong.

In the first place the match, which was scheduled to start at 11 o'clock, started at seven minutes past, according to the official time. In recent years one had become only too well accustomed to

CLUB'S SECOND finding the 11 o'clock match starting at 11.30 or even later. An-

TRIAL

Middlesex Lose To Police

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Headquarters

other good sign was the keenness shown by both sides on a day which I personally found extremely trying, from the climatic point of view, and which must have been very difficult indeed for people actually engaged in cricket.

under-

with

Hockey Council Meeting To-Day

A meeting of the Hongkong Hockey Association will be held tils eventug at 5.30 pm. in St. Andrew's Church Hall when the draw for the Associaton's annual tournament will take place.

Following the Council Meeting to which all clubs are requested to send a representative, a meet- ing of clubs to arrange the sea- son's friendly fixtures will be held.

Ten Pins

Owing, I believe, to a misunder- standing, the wicket lind been waler- ed too heavily the night before, and the result was that though the ball took plenty of spin it got up very slowly of the pitch and anything short of length could be hooked The Hongkong RF.C. held their with any impunity. The slowness of second trial yesterday at Happy the wicket was partcularly Valley. Many arrived late owing to standable as there was an appreciable pressure of business, while several difference between the speed were absent on national service, Dr.which the ball came off the piteb, for and that with which it came off the Stout, who played consistently

driven right out. the 1st XV last year, will be unable out field when to participate in Wednesday fixtures Teddy Fincher, who was captaining cry-owing to his having to be on duty, at Kowloon, evidently thought that the

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on such wicket would improve later and he put the Club in-a gallant action nights. There is at present far too much

The trial started off with five for- which did not meet with any reward. LOCAL government. That is alright

On the tople of umpires I mightwards and a complete back division. Except on a Saturday afternoon of course, for the appointment of

and game, when one is going all out for umpires, but there should be a cam mention that the season before last Back row forwards, Deane mon exceuilve in charge responsible the H.KLHA. fully appreciated the Taylor, played a spell amongst the a win, there are very few occasions when it is wise to put your opponent for finding ways and means of im-services rendered by the Umpires threes.

Three periods of a quarter of an. W.G. used to say that a captain proving the status of the umpire and Hockey Board, and a letter of thanks

providing greater numbers af was officially received to this effect, hour each way were played. A very might sometimes hint of doing so, there splendid honorary ofcials to a gift was made to the Secretary of welcome reappearance was ante be but that was as far as he should go.

matches remain entirely Butcher, the interport and erstwhile

hall Despite an SHORTAGE OF BOWLERS stand-off without utopiring control week by the Board. Apparently the presenta- Club

tion of this gift had leaked out absence of a season he was quite the work and your by year.

noble and sporting gesture on the live wire of his side and showed former gulle and I would puggest that we grapple part of the H.KLHA. Of course, retention of his this big problem in a practical way, the Secretary of the Umpires Board speed. New players making their

and Anderson opened the bowling and the only way is to establish a sold that anything he had done for frst appearance were Blackynden, a missed R. E. Lee terribly. Lloyd well organised and Live body such the women's league had been ample thick-set forward who played for the as an Umpirda Association to deal reward and that the gift and friend- Club several seasons ago, Hessman, and did pretty well, but the pitch showed was so engy that after Ride bod soon, playing too ship shown him had simply over-a front row forward, who with umplies and umpiring.

A friendly ten pins match between Banner of the cocked one up In my opinion he determination, and whelmed him.

Alec Pearce Dro

the U.S.S. Tula and the U.S.S. richly deserved this great recogni- Bank, who featured in the Club XV Richardson and

with Kowloon. Mindanao was played at the Hong- The constitution of

such an unselfish und singleminded interest north he played in interport matches The former secured most of his y kong Bowling Alleys, yesterday re-

tion. A man who works with such prior to his transfer to Japan. Up ceeded to take tea

Bonnar, renowned runs by powerful hooking. be a simple one for the benefit of the game deserves against 3 L Bociation would viz, the election of an annual Frest- all the eulogies showered upon him. scrum-half when he was in the Co-Force made some beautiful smacks sulting in a win for the former by 313

through the covers. Baxter and Gray dent (which would honour one of But such was not the case last sea-lony.

were hud a shot, but the pitch definitely Crawford the leading umpires in the Colony son. At least a letter of thanks Bursey and

Ture tussles and did not suit them, and it is elgnideant at the time), a Chairman, an Han,

matched. of the eight ball over that Baxter was F. Spenko.. Secretary, with a commitice of ten would have been appreciated by the involved in some

Umpires Board. Here we are at the were more or less evenly

more enterprising hit for fifty-one runs in four overs rote Peterson. 167 or less, drawn from the different

beginning of n new senson and Bursey was the

He went while Grey's two overs cost 28. Both E. J. Moore.. clubs.

covered up well nothing as yet has been forthcoming. and There can be no question that cach I am not suggesting by any means across once te bundle D. H. Stewart bowlers I think need a much fester WOH in wicket. Bosanquet again played ex- club has several followers who are to that a gift be made, but quite a bit into touch when the latter

of one full light. Van Leeuwen was very cellent erleket, hitting very power- Een Saturdays and Sundays more

practical recognition watching the game, and on occasions who has worked unselfishly for such determined in his running and scored fully and while he and Pearce were being roped in do a spot of umpire- cause should be made felt. It is a well-earned try when Stewart was together, 60 runs were put on between Ing.-A-good suggestion would be, not the worth of it but the fact that in close attendance. He employs the noon and 12.30. Lloyd and Ander- however, to compel overy club the members of the II.K.LH.A. have cork-screw method of evading tackles son went on again and proceeded to bowl very well. After this Pearce entering a team or teums for tour fully recognised the official's great with great success.

Wilson again showed promise and was taken at the wicket by Lloyd, ment competitions

bo

- A SIMPLE CONSTITUTION,

admitted

to provide an labours on their behalf.

occurrence in

The Kowloon side were unfortun-

short of bowlers Lately very

and

white

at

TULSA BEAT

MINDANAO

ping,

The scores were:

U.8.8. Tulsa

Total

103 214 148 135

W. Michala ...

#PON REX

U.S.6, Mindanao

J. Shechan C. Thomas..

. Skiver

8283

GOVERNOR'S RINKS BEATEN

2047

umpire for each team, the umpire) A little more reward for services scored his side's winning try. His and Bosanquet played loo soon to be under the direct control of the rendered, when en oficial could be style, especially in passing, still looks Andersen und hit a ball straight into Umpires Association, who would appoint them to various matches. In serving his own pleasures, is badly awkward. Godfrey was a lively for- extra cover's hands, and there was a There were three c and this way the playets would be sure required. I hope this publicity will ward who backed up well. Taylor collapse. Most of the batsmen play- that they would have umpires for rectify what is a far too common and he were very successful in the ed too soon.

our amateur sport line-outs despite close marking by b's, Anderson's catch to send John Pearce back being a very preity one.

His Excellency the Governor's lawn Onu gallant officer (who seo played bowls team of three rinks were enter- each game. Of course, it is frankly Someone has to do the work, and if Dunnett, Thornbill and Walkden.

SUCCESSOR TO MACGRATH

He found Butcher one of his powerful boundaries which yesterday and were defeated by 37 know that gratitude has usually he was last week.

Stewart munde he seems to force away entirely with shots. Is Excellency's team scored Is it, therefore, too much to mug- very short memory, I suppose it is an elusive tackle.

Or is it the best of his opportunities, which his, fore-arms, but was immediately a total of 40, and, the Kowloon C.C, 86. Kost Urat H.KHA. counell take steps a failing of human nature,

once is notlecable that after the fourth forgetfulness on the part of the were few. Thompson was again the after one of the c and b victims.

more attractive full-back, and H.K.L.ILAI

he gains full confidence and pays wicket fell at 183 the Club were all more attention to the ball than the out for another 21 runs, of which man following up he will be the most Perry made 11.

that soare clubs provide It la done efficiently, then why not Hamilton was not so aggressive as under the name of S. O. Else) hit tained by the Kowloon Cricket Club. more than their quota of umpires, show adequate appreciation? We

But they are not, too many.

to deal with this serious

question..just

and, before the season

commences,

ALLSOPPE

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Needham, Peers, Godfrey, Taylor

BRILLIANT BOWLING

It

und Deane were Hively forwards for It is true that some of the K.C.C. the Whites. The Colours eight pack-team were new comers to the First ed better than their opponents and there are, I see, two or three men with Dunnett hooking gained the who have formerly played for greater share of the ball from the set Crafgengower turning out-but the almost pathetic shaping of the bat- The score was 0-3 in favour of the ting must have come, as a great blow Colours. Henderson dropped a grand to the K.C.C. enthusiasts. It is true, goal from well out near the touch however, that it is early in the season ine. Then Van Leeuwen equalised and that when there was a practice in the second quarter after a good knock of an hour aplece after the

scrums,

run. Just un time in the last quarter, game, the K.C.C. batsman did not

The teams were:

India's Team Chosen

India bowls rink for the Gutlerrez International series is composed of two members each from Indian R, C

The rink and Craigengower.

Hoosen (IRC.), A. M. Omar (Crolgengower), A. K. Minu (L.R.C.) and U. M. Omar (Cralgengower),

Reserves. M. Omar (Cralgen- gower), A. O. Madar (IR.C.) and A. H. Itumjahn (I.R.C.)

CLASSIFICATION

LISTS

the

Wilson, following up a boot ahead, do so badly when they were hitting. gathered to cross over. No attempt Their downfall in their first innings

The following alterations and was due to undue caution against was made to convert either try.

some very splendid bowling by Alec additions have been made to the pony

MeLellan, the Whlics,lopkins: Van Leeuwen, Hamil Pearce and

latter classication Rats Issued by ton, Neisan and Envallecaman Dawled 7 overs before he sent down Hongkong Jockey Club on June 20

Australians. Rutherford; Needhamn. Peers,

and Annabella Lompa, Godfrey, Taylor and Deane. n single loose ball, und

on many Southern Star to "B" Class; Astec ColoursThompson; Wilson, Stewart, occasions missed the wicket by and Loquacious to "C" Class. Dutcher and Bosanquet; Cessford and coat of paint. He deserved better

Bleckynden,

China pontes Tampa Bay to "C" ilgures than 8/2/17/2 Alec Pearce Class, National Liberty and Talkative

better har probably never bowled

to "D" Class. in his life, keeping a perfect length,

Henderson; Dunnett, Benn, Thornhill, Itynes, Denner and Walkdon.

Dr. J. A. R. Selby refereed.

Police

6 Middlesex 0 He turned the ball a good deal, and

backed up by magnificent adding

The Police entertained the Middle-from the Club, he produced the fine the correct game to play sex Regiment yesterday on the Police Ogures of 9.0 (sounds funny decan't wicket was a forcing one. ground at Boundary Street, This was t7) 2/25/8. Baxter never looked FIELDING.

the first occasion that a rugby match like getting runs, while Teddy Fincher had been played on this ground and was out off his first ball. The only

PLEASE Turn To Pago 4.

Lou Gehrig's Appointment

оп

That

Tho K.C.C.deiding was a little didd not compare. people to do anything were Archie bit patchy, and Zlminern (13), and Lloyd (17), whe favourably with that of the Club for went out for the bowling. The Club whom Bosanquet. was brilliant at won by 115 runs.

A KNOCK-UP

cover. It must be remembered, how- ever, that four of the Club playerA play as a rule for other sides, three being Civil servants and one Army. The match finished so early that I think, however, that they will have there was time for each side to have little dificulty in putting out a good practice batting. K.C.C. did much side this season. Kowloon need not NEW YORK, Oct. 11 (UP).-Mayor better, socuring 134 for 9, of which a discouraged by their poor show- La Guardia has appointed Lou Gehrig, Anderson made 50. Divett and Jing; apart from the beginning of the famed baseballer of the New York Pearce did a good deal of the bowling, season they seem to have got rather

CALDBECK MACGREGOR & CO., LTD. Yankees, a member of the Municipal The Club managed to get 140 for 6, mixed up in their players, and they

Parole Commission for a period of ten of which Haymes claimed 43. will have to put their house in order years at an annual salary of $5,700. seems a fairly certain inference tant as regards bowlers.

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