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MONDAY

SHIELD WIN

Monday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

February 5, 1940.

MORNING

FOR EASTERN

Sparkling Football On Rugby Football

ARMY A Heavy Ground: Fine ARMY

Defence Carries Day

(By "Rox")

EASTERN gave a sparkling display of football, of the type they have rarely been soon to indulge in, and romped away winners by four goals to one in their Second round Senior Shield match against South China "B" at the Hongkong Club ground yostorday,

Despite the four marks chalked up against him, Cheung Wing-choi was magnificent in goal for South China "B". Handicapped by the treacherous ground he nevertheless effected several semi-miraculous saves.

flawless Hau King-sing

another of his gave exhibitions at pivot. The improvement of Cheung Kam- hoi in the inside-right berth made the Eastern attack a good deal improved.

Lau Hin-hon was very safe in; *************..................***

Eastern. Whatever xon for

shots he received were dealt with in masterly style and apparent :

19.

Kong Seng-kong and Tang Chung-wan did not seem

very

HOW TEAMS FARED

S. China "A" 4 Royal Navy Eastern

Fanling Golf

Second Round Ties In Junior Championship

COMMENTARY

BEAT POLICE

BEAT

+

Following are the results of ic second round of the Junior Golf Championship played at Fanling yes- terday:

CHIU-GRIFFITHS WIN

League Circket

9-3

Policemen Fail During Weak K.C.C.

Team Beat University

Second Half

BUT FOR AN INJURY to

WITH TANKS very

WOMEN'S DOUBLES Thrilling Rallies In Colony Tennis Final

IN AN EXHIBITION of tennis, better than any seen to date in the women's 'Colony championships, Mra. Chiu Chun-chiu and Miss Madge Griffiths beat Mrs. E. Litton and Mrs. Hyde by 6-3, 6-4 in the doubles final at the United Services Recreation Club yesterday.

depleted Women's Hockey

toon Cricket Club nevertheless scor-

W. Mayhew beat W. E. C. Luscombe, brilliant owing to Volunteer Camp, the Kow- Hewitt three and one, W. L. Alexan Police scrum-half, the Police ed an easy win over the University der beat W. A. Stewart live and:

shared 121 runs. XV might have three, II. N. Williamson bent_d. C. Taylor four and three, N. K. Little- Join beat A. H. McBride eight and honours or have even beaten

the Army in their rugby Ly 4, F. F, Fincher 67 got out).

six.

Hit By Ball

union football match at

was

A 15-year-old girl, Ng Wen-isul,

at the Boundary Street on Satur- golf ball was struck by Kowloon City golf course on Satur- day, and later taken to the Kowloon day. The final score Hospital, suffering from concussion.

9-3 in Army's favour, after Police had been leading 3-0 at half time. Army scored a goal and two tries, and Police scored a penalty goal.

Week-end

Softball Scores

The following were the scores in the Softball League during the week-: end:

SENIOR SHIELD

2

:

4 S. China ""

1

JUNIOR SHIELD

3 8th RA.

3 International

FIRST DIVISION

Pailee

happy on the slippery ground. South China Their fast tackles often found Police them floundering.

Hsu King-sing revelled in the mud and rose to new eminence,

tie form ed a stolid defence against the South China attack. Lau Tse-chan did not impress. He too, seemed to find the going too rough for him.

E Wal-kuen was very good but only in patchca. Ife appeared to be

Club

4 Kwong Wah

SECOND DIVISION ""A"

0 Kit Clice

SECOND DIVISION "R" ·

at a loss when lisu moved up to the Kowloon attack.

Chung Yung-sum and Cheung Kom-10 again proved to be the

THIRD DIVISION

1 University

1 24th R.A.

1 Signals

6 Electric

Royal Scots

Canuckettes 31, Cubs 7. Pirates 19, Panthers, 14. Cardinals forfeited to Ballgirls. Wahoos 10, Ramblerettes 4. Chung Hwa 5, English Forum 0. Recreio Bees 7, Trojans 4.

The Police dominated in the first half, but in the absence of Luscombe in the second, their backs saw little of the ball, and Taylor, full-back, Was

conse- quently wasted in that division, He found touch on several occa- sions with fine great kicks, but of him down as a cuning half-back. was unable to stem the Army He was very steady, cleared strongly rushes, The three-quarter line gave and had a good sense of coverage the Army Ettle room for movement minimising to a great extent, the in the first half, but with the Army errors of Yuen She at left-back,

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VERY LITTLE SCOPE

In the First Division on Saturday by: ns. The Univerity were short of four of their best players.

The scores were: K.C.C-170 for 3 wkts, dec. (F. J. University-57 Chim Thlan-1stew 20. N, D. Lloyd 6 for 19 and E. Cur-)

s 4 for 22).

Recreio Draw

Indian fi.C.

G. Gosano 72, P. M. N. da Silva 22, J. M. Gasano 19. A. M. Rumjahn 3: for 31. A. R. Minu 3 for 56).

St. Andrew's Challenge To "Y" Ladies

were:

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BRAWN CUP

A cross-wind, though not exceptionally viclous, was cold. and conditions generally were far from ideal for tennis. The

four players, however, put forth ceased to interest. The buseline

their best, and the games never

| ducls, which featured the second set, were the highlights of the game, and in these Miss Griffiths was often seen to good ad-

She

wca the steadiest, Chin WAS equally

made few errors.

and

Beating the Hongkong Ladies by vantage. 4-2 on Saturday, 81 Andrew's have though Mrs. now moved to second position in the prominent with her chopped forchand Caer Clark Cup League table, and drives. They combined well The Club de Recreio drew with the offer a challenge to the "Y" Ladies.

The results of games on Saturday who had won the singles title, and

Mrs. Litton was the same player -

Recreio,170 for 6 wkls, dec. (L.

gave all the assistance a partner could need, but Mrs. Hyde was inclined lo St. Andrew's 4 Hongkong Ladies 2 be erratie overhend, especially at the (Miss H. Keld 2, (Miss Grely and, net, and through this the losera gave

Mrs. Bliss 2)

Miss Booker) (away many points.

CAER CLARK CUP

St. Andrew's 1

THE FIRST SET was a dominant CBA. (Miss P. Lawson) (Miss E. Woolley win for Mrs. Chiu and Miss Griffiths, 4 and Miss F. but the second, set was never at any Grimmitt) stage a decisive one. The Litton- Hyde combination went, into a 4-2 lead after levelling scores at 2-2, but Miss Griffiths cut that lead down with ส love service game, and they awept through the eighth game to draw level once more.

IR.C.-93 for 7 wicts. (A. II. Mader 30 not out, A. K. Ktchell 20, H. L. Ozorio 6 for 3B).

IR.C. 2nd XI Win

The Indian R.C. 2nd XI beat the University.

University-80 (R. M. Soares 25. J. M. Rumjahu: 3 for 14, Y, T. Barma

6 wkis. (H. I.R.C-83 for

24, M. I. Razack 25. Darma

4 for 15).

Singh 3 for 41).

Friendly Matches

Ꭲ . N.

Recreio (Miss Campos and

Gonsalves)

J

2 C.B.S.

(Miss E. Rous

Beau)

DOMINANT WIN

TABLES TO DATE

Caer Clark Cup

The final two games were the most thrilling. Each point was contested P. W. L. D. F. A. Pts.with grim determination from the

Goals

"y" Ladies. D 7 I 1 33 7 10 St. Andrew's L. 7511 22 12 11 K. Ladies .. 8 4 3 1 17 12 8 C.B.A. Ladies 9, 11.17 10 3 3 1 6 0 7 22 2 0 4 2 4 13 2

At the Valley Craigengower bent Com reshume in the second period, when Douglas moved up to centre-three-bined Schnole by seven runs.

Cinirengower: 122 E. A. Lee 30, A. H. quarter and Picton went full-back, all 31. W. Hong 51ing 24. B. Irance different complexion was put an 10; V. Mendonca 4-29. 10. Sinth 3-201. things.

wined Schools: 135 (V. Mendanes 44, C.B.S. P. Rull 33: 1. R. Tranee 5-22, A. J. Ifulse Recreto Ladies 8- most 2.3).

Police Heat Club

FINE DEBUT

THE EXCELLENT policing of 11s more dangerous of the two flanks. Kumaons

left very little scope for Chan Tak-fiti, Wilson and Reynolds were The forward line was seen to have 5th R.A.

Is shooting was not as accurate as} effective of the Police three's, while only three forwards who were always R.A.M.C. well

1usun but in mid-field he was very Fay was mainly on the defensive, and the field, Cheung and Wu South Chinu Gay-tung at Inside-left moving up

effective and fed his wing men well. Jackson fumbled badly an one or two **◄| Chung Kev-shing and Tam Chan occasions. and down field to the detriment of *******

Le Tak-ke South China, Lee

kuen made great efforts to combine. again

Hau Yung-song was the better of with Chan but only in stages was appeared out of place in the com-

RICHARDS and Walte were grand Ying-ki bination and spoilt muny chances, the hacks. Ils partner was very un- Chung successful. Kwok

The former was making Hau Ching-to played as brilliantly as certain and was guilty of hesitating was the best forward on view. He for Army. ever. He, however, played more us in attacking and relying too much piled Chan with innumerable passes a debut as left centre-threequarter, an individual than as part of the on the halves with the consequence of which he was either robbed or and his touch-kicking was very fine,

when well placed.

Lee relieving pressure at the right mo attack.

that he was beaten oftener than not, muffed

Shick-yau came in with some finements. Waite was the better of the BAD LUCK

The half back line of South China runs down the wing but his centres fly-halves, though Lealle showed the CHEUNG WING-CHOI was very was mainly responsible in stemming were often faulty.

Eastern attack. Lam Tak-po unfortunate to have tour goals against the tim as he played his finest and de-played a very fine garce at pivot and served to have a clean sinte. The was ably assisted by Yeung Kon-po The latter is n goals scored did not actually beat and Lusk Tat-hunt.

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PRESSING STRONGLY EASTERN started strongly and with- in a few minutes were pressing in the South China area. They opened the score with a fine shot, lisu bringing the ball well in and his parting drive struck the upright. Cheung showed collect presence of mind to quickly the ball but a goal was awarded. Shortly alter Scuth China surprised the Eastern defence and Chan Tak- fat equalised from alx yards out giv- ing Lau no chance with a pile driver.. This score was maintained til haif: time.

Interport Postponed

SHANGHAI, Feb. 4 (UP)— The Interport- Rugby- match- between the Shanghat Rugby Union Football Club and the Rugby Section of the Hongkong Football Club, which was, selic- duled to take place on Thursday morning at the Canlüreme, has been postponed due to bad field conditions as a result of a heavy snowfall.

The Shanghai Interport XV

will be selected to-morrow without any trial being held.

From the resumption Eastern again took the initiative and pressed home their attack. The South China goal came very near falling several times but Cheung managed to keep his end more

safe handling. The

former

up. Five minutes after the resump-wasted little time in making efforts to tion Eastern made a spirited attack gain ground, and his sharp spurts and and a corner way forced. From the gains were one of the outstanding kick Wu Gay-tsang headed the ball features of the game.

in after it had passed over the heads Police had a well-knit pack in the of all the players that were crowd-

set scrums, and Wright-Nooth, a ing the goalmouth.

wing-forward, was very much in the limelight with his foot-work.

Eastern kept up their attack and in ottempting to break through, Hau was brought down by Yung und from the resulting kick which was twice taken, by Hau and Cheung, the latter scored after Cheung had saved the Arst shot.

Hau came in for some nice pieces. of individualistic work. Twice he feinted posses inwards and broke through, blu shots being saved in fine style by Cheung.

TABLES TURNED THERE was a sudden shifting of the scenes and, South China was In its turn the aggressors. They were very unfortunate not to net, their forwards being chiefly to blame for innceurney. Chan sent in several snap shots which alert Lau managed to clear. Iwok sent in a nice shot which was par- tially cleared by Lau, who quickly recovered the ball before Chan.could; Ret to it. A convergence in the Eost-1. ern goal by the South China players and Chung Kee-shing pussed to Chan who put the ball, past Lau but the goal was disallowed Chan, being given affaldo.

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.

Chan again missed an opportunity when Chúng got through the Enstern defence and put a pass to hlin. Chân tried to make, an easyizoni look dim- cult by trying' for an angle shot and] mlased, the goal entirely,

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A magnificent solo effort by Hau culminated the day's scoring Hou received a pass from Leo Tack-ken in mid-field and eluded the far- ndvanced South China backe to out- run them for. goal and beat Cheung with a nice shot in the far corner of

the not.

A Chater load. Police bent Hongkong) Cricket Club by 100 runs

Brawn Cup

5 0 3 17 2 13 Police: 18 (A. E. Carcy . w. 1. Argonauts... Clarke 80, C. Popa 18. H. Dantrowsky 31. Recreio Ladies @ 4 2 2 13 0 10 A. Kirkby 13; K. J. Atwell 5-44, D. 8. D.GS. | Histky 3+33).

3

4 2 1 10 0 0

140 S. Robb not out 12; E. Pope 3-40. "Y" Ladies

Club: 4 (R. D. Ollespie 34, F. Itackricy C.B.A. Ladies B 5, Lewis 2-15, F. Forrest 4-30).

C.B.S.

4 3 1 14 13 9

7

2 3 2 0 0 0

St. Andrew's L. 6 0

TABLES TO DATE

First Division

.

| K.C.C.

C. Heerala

C. Julveraity Arroy

Second Division

C.C.C.

Kecrelo Kec. Police exc.c.

Army IR.C. University

Club "A" 6

Australian Reserves

Q

beat the Australian CLUB "A"

points (two Naval Reserves by

tries) to nil in a very scrappy me on the Pillce ground. The majority of the Australians' XV were Australian Rules football players, and their knowledge of Rugby Union was

MCRETS.

Lavalle made good use of his speed and scored Club's first try in the D. H. Taylor gave the Polles their opening half, his effort being un- first-half, however, Waite and Bir-converted. Club gradually took over tell crossed over for the Army for control in the second half and the uncovered tries, and in the closing game culminated when Morgan minutes Army forwards crossed over scored neor the corner Lag. in a rush and Berry added the goal Richardson failed with the kick. points.

Dr. Selby refereed.

The teams were:

Army-L/Cpl. Picton; Spr. Artingstall, Club "A. M. Thompson, T. Bowden, /Bdr. Richarda. Ll. Douglas and L/Cpl. R. M. Lavelle, EFA. Morgan and 1. nimi: L/Cpl. Walte and L/Cpl. Foley: Wilson: G. Tresidder and R. Rutherford; Pie. Berry, Cpl. Sutherland. Cl. Shei. M. Mctas, J. S. Duruit, A. M. Kennedy: drake; L. Culbertson, Lt. Millar; Lt. E. A. Bompas, L. A: Denn: W. D. Huichard- Pinkerton, L/Cpl. Coombe and Lt. Nid-son, R. Legt nhe G. J. P. Carey. sdale.

Australian Wte. Glendinning PO. Palice. Taylor: Reynolds, G. 6. Forbes: A. Junier and A.B. Judd: Hub. Wilson. B. C. Fay and 11. M. Jackson: BLL Arthur, PO. Good, A., Vivian; A.D. D. Lesile and E. C. Luscombe: Wheeler, Sullivan, A.B. Richardson, Lda. 3. Milan, 3. Cullinan, L.A. Searle; Innts, Rose: Roz. Eng. Scorer, A., Mckay, and AB Wright-Noeth, Jenner and J, S., Riddell. Eng. McKim and Leg. S. Young (Capt.),

oder die NE MORA

Cheung Wing-choi (8, China) Yathering, with Yeung Kan-Do keeping

oll Lee Tock-keo (on the ground)—Mics Cheung..

2 5 0 9 17

0 3 26 0

Home Football Spoiled By Intense Cold

--London, Feb.-3, ---- The intense cold which prevalled here to-day resulted in the postpone- ment of the whole of the Engilsh and Scottish Regional football Leagues with the exception of one match, Plymouth trouncing Bristol City by 10 goals to 3 in the South-Western Section of the English Regional League.

All Rugby League matches were also postponed, although the follow- Ing were results of Rugby Union encounters;

Neath 20, Royal Air Force 3 Swansea 3, Swanzen Valley 11, Torquay 24. Royal Navy 0.

Reuter.

MILK STOU

baseline, Flashes of brilliance illu-

minated the play, and after several long rallies, Mrs. Chiu and Miss Grimths emerged deserved winners.

The prizes were distributed in the.. Clubhouse following the match by Mrs. Penfold, wife of Major Penfold, Secretary.

SPORT ADVTS.

HONG KONG FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION

INTERFORT MATCHES

Hong Kong v Sulgon, Thursday, February 8, 1940.

Enstern AA, v Salgon, Friday, February 9, 1940.

South China A.A. v Saigon. Sunday, February 11, 1940.

All matches will bo played at Caroline Hill at 3,30 p.m. cach day. -

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