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HOCKEY

İLETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Knotty Soccer Problem

Sir, In order to settle an argument could you confirm that with respeel to the incident in the South Chibin

A.A. vg Saigon matcli on last Sun- day, which resulted in the S.C.A.A. being awarded a free kick at a post- tion nearer to Saigon's goal than the penalty kick mark, should Lee Wal- tong plant himself before the ball, receive the pass from the uter to convert, would he be penalined for ment only the goal-keeper between him and the goal-line? And that It would have been perfectly right for the Saigon players to "pack" their goal-mouth to prevent a goal

latter

being offside, for he had at that mo-

from being stored if they elected to, but they did not, which was cer- tainly not the fault of the referee.

A Soeren EntRugtast.

The Rules of Football state that the off-aldo rule applies, to ilmes when a free kick or a peralty kick

is being taken.

Thursday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

February 15, 1940.

"Pilgrim's" Hockey Notes

INTERPORT

COLONY TO PLAY MACAO ON EASTER SUNDAY Kumaon Rifles Beat Portuguese Visitors

CONFIRMED

K.O.Y.L.I. Cup Polo

ROYAL SCOTS TO MEET

H. K. S. R. A. IN FINAL MATCH

THE ROYAL SCOTS and the H.K.S.R.A. entered the THE INTERPORT WITH MACAO has been final of the K.O.Y.L.I. Polo Cup competition yesterday confirmed, and will take place in Hongkong on when in the semi-finals played at Boundary Street they Easter Sunday, March 24. Those who witnessed beat the H.K.S.R.A. (A) by 3-2 and the Middlesex by 8-3. Macao in action during the Chinese New Year respectively.

There was holidays will probably have seon the last of their

a large crowd of spectators present,

two brilliant wingers, F. Nolasco and A. Angelo, including His Excellency the Governor and Brigadier who are due to leave the Portuguese Colony in Reeve. The final will probably be played to-morrow at the carly part of March to further their aeronau- tic studios in the United States.

The team will be considerably weakened by their absence, and I doubt whether suitable wingers can be re- cruited from the junior XI. However, our local selectors would do well 'not to underestimate the strength of our. neighbours, who, without, fail, always give of their best in interport games,

It was, Incidentully, Lał Shiu-wing It is about time the Colony who took the free kick. As in interport team was nominated, terpret the Rules, Lee Wal-tong must have been off-side under the condi or if there are to be trials, they tions stated in the letter. Had the should be commenced imme- Saigon team packed the gonimouth, diately. This would give plages as they had every right to do, there a fair chance of getting ac- would have been no question of off- side, for there would then have been quainted with each other's play, more than one opponent in between as is the case with our interport, Lee and the goal.

it is teamwork that counts.

It is, however, a difficult problem, and the Hongkong Referees Associn- tion or the .K.F.A. might be able to give a clearer interjiretation of the Rules.--Sports Ed.

THOUGH Macno defeated Re-

crelo 2-0 last Thursday, the following morning on the Club, ground the visitors lost 1-0 to

SPORT ADVTS. the Kumaon Rifles. This was

THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.

ANNUAL RACE MEETING, 1940

17th, 10th, 20th, 21st and 24th February

be run at 12.00 NOON. On Saturday,

Hockey Council Meeting

A Council meeting of the H.K.H.A. will be held at St. Andrew's Church Hall this evening at 6 p.m. A full at- tendance of members is re- quested.

one of the moat thrilling games they were well supported by J. that have been seen at King's Noiseo, A. Airosa and R. Rosario. Park this season, and a draw Though I would give the edge to would have been a more fitting Kumaons for team work, in fairness result.

to our visitors, the umpiring could One dramatic, if furtunate goal, have been better. marked the first half, and this proved

4 p.m.

HALF MILLION DERBY SWEEP

TICKETS SOLD

Early in the first chukker of the Scots-IK.S.R.A. (A) game, |both aldes were awarded G0 yard penalties, but neither benefitted from them. The Scots, however, scored first when Lt. Col. McDougall broke away and scored,

The Gunners pressed in the second chukker, but following another THE HONGKONG DERBY penalty against them, Lt. Col. SWEEPSTAKE this year is go- McDougall scored again. Capt. Atkin- ing to bring a windfall for someon (RA), having failed in a pre- vlous break away on his own, finally body. The sale of tickets yester-redpeed the R. Scots lead. day brought the total to just over half

a million. First prize at the moment will be well over $200,000, but at the present rate of sales there is every passibility that this sum will eventually be above $300,000.

Football

Regional Cup Competition In Scotland

The Gunners equalised in the third chukker, following sustained pres- sure on the Scots' goal. The Scots, however, nearly took the lead again when Capt. Burn took the ball the length of the field, and only failed when his shot glanced off his pany's hoof.

The fourth chukker was scoreless, but in the fifth and final chukker AfcDougall collected a long clearance from Burn, and went through to score the deciding goal.

The teams were:

HKS,RA-L. Yeatman, Capt. Atkin- son, Capt. Cation and Capt. Duncan..

1. Scots-Lt. Col. McDougall, L.t. Far- dus, Capt. Burn and Major Godley.

Gunners Superior

ac-

and sent the Lt. Chattey raced away ball strongly between the posts. Just before the end, the same player missed a 00

a 09 yard penalty. The Gunners finshed into true form In the

the third chukker and

Piled up goals wh

without reply. Capt. closed Wilson converted a 40 yard penalty.

· The HLKS.R.A, opened their to be the only goal scored. Forcing the final of the Seven-a-side

count against the Middlesex almost their Arst short corner, after ten Tournament organised by

from the start. From a throw-in, Li minutes of fast exchanges, Kumaon)the ILK.L.H.A, held at the Cen- LONDON, Feb. 14 (Reuter).The Smith connected and scored. Capt. Wilson nearly Increased the tead Rifles took the lead through Capt.tral British School last Satur- Scottish Football League have deeld-when he got through on his own, but On Saturday, 17th, Monday, 19th, Loch from the resultant hit. Almada, tay, C.B.A. defeated "Y" Ladies 1 cu Cup Competition Tuesday, 20th, and Wednesday, 21st though unsighted, was benten by a

among the 31 Clubs which at present his parting shot struck the upright. February, the first bell will be rung good shot.

by two short corners, with no constitate the Regional Leagues com- Middlesex equalised, against the at 11.30 am.. and the first race will In this half, R. Angelo came very goals being scored by either mencing on February 24 and cuding run of play, in the second chukker. 24th February, the arst bell will be pear, to equalising when he broke side. The C.B.A. defence which on May 4: rung at 1.30 p.m. and the Arst race through on his own, but failed at carried them through, played the eritical moment. However, the

Matches will be played on the home will be run at 2.08 p.m.

and away basis, and the winners of The tiffin interval will be after the and their forwards kept on pressure

visitors were giving nothing away, magnificently.

Though "Y" Ladies did most of each tie will be the scarers of the fourth race on the first four days of until the interval arrived. Hira the attacking in the first half their most goals in these two matches, the Meeting.

were outplayed by the Slagh making some brilliant clear- forwards

Cowdenbeath F.C. have brilliant work of Miss A. Smith, at Ances

The second half was always in-centre-half, and Mrs. M. While, at down for the duration of the war, and almost immediately after Smith Members, are reminded that they teresting, but neither side could get

Jeft back.

The

former tackled and have withdrawn from the Scottish placed them three goals ahead. Smith and their Jadits MUST their badges prominently displayed two occasion: Moene were prevented the ball with remarkable quickness,

wear the better of two good defences. On strongly and played a fine distribu-Eastern Section.

tive game, whilst the latter sighted throughout the Meeling,

from scoring the first when Le NO-ONE-WITHOUT-A--BADGE Costa was sandwiched in the circle;

le and her first-line clearances were WILL BE ADMITTED TO THE and the second when A. Airosa was Handly necomplished. MEMBERS ENCLOSURE.

obstructed in attempting o short Miss P. Everest, too, in the latter Budgen then admitting

nig non-members to

corner hit. A penalty bully should Members Enclosure and Club have been awarded in both ensen, but Rooms at $10.00 per day including the Kumaons were fortunate not taxor $40.00 including tax for the being penalised at all. Meeting (ladies $5.00 and $20.00

MEMBERS' BADGES AND

ENCLOSURES

closure will NOT be on sale at the playi Race Course.

though

-Southern Challenge Cup

scored again, and then Wilson con- tributed two more, the first being n very fine backhand shot from

bell, Just before the acute angle, Just. Smith,. too, scored his third goal.

Lt. Chattey was much to the fore for Middlesex in the fourth chukker, and was rewarded with two goals, but Smith added yet another goals. for the Gunners before the end.

The teams were: HK.S.RA-Lt, Smith, Capt. Wilson,

COTTAGE CLUB CAVALCADE

came in for a good amount of praise. The forwards, led by Miss I. though no goula were scored, often Woolley, combined well, and al-

London, Feb, 14. Twenty football clubs competing threatened the "Y" Ladies' defence in South And South B have unoni- respectively) aro obtainable through | Kumuons' attack was much more succession, and in the nick of time,/mously decided to promote a Sot-Major Penfold and Lt, Marshall.

However, the superiority of the They secured three short corners In the Secretary upon the written or pronounced. Narain Singh and Sher to win a well earned victory.

thern Challenge Cup knockout tour- Mediesex-Lt. Fishbourne, Capt. Chat- personal introduction of a member, Singh were the outstanding forwards,

nament, The Football Association has tey, Lt. T. W. Chattey and Lt. Hancock. such member to be responsible for all with Capt. Loch doing much as he chits, etc.

enable the tournament to be run Badges admitting to Members' En-Plensed in a quiet way on the ex-"Y" Ladies were unfortunate in or asked to extend the season to

right. Hansa Datt,

not scoring on at least two from May 11 to June 0-Reuter, playing strenuously at centre-half, occasions. In the first half when but not very scientifically, was the

the Miss D. McCaw broke through on her The Secretary's Office, 1st floor, best of the intermediates, and Nawal own, but failed to convert, and In EXCHANGE BUILDING, (Tel. 27784) Singh and Kusnin Singh, the backs, the second half when Mrs. Gardner WILL CLOSE AT 10.00 am. ON THE were thoroughly reliable. defenders.

did likewise. The trio, however, in-

··À CAVALCADE will be held FIRST FOUR DAYS, and at 12.00

cluding Miss B. Harker, on the right

for members of the Cottage Club NOON ON THE FIFTH DAY.

wing, accomplished good work. A limited number of uffins will be

at 3.30 p.m. on Saturday, com- THE

"Ladies' real strength lay in. obtainable each day at the Club Macao players were probably

mencing from the clubhouse. House, provided they are ordered in vious game, and the forwards, some-barred the way down the middle. ham defeated Brentford to-day by covered in last Saturday's paper

feeling the effects of their pre- the half-backs, where Mrs. Starbuck

LONDON, Feb. 14 (Reuter)-Ful- The route will include the ground advance from the No. 1 Boy, (Tel. how, could not bring their usual Miss M. McCaw also gave a pleasing 5-2 in the South "B" Section of the 21920).

combination into play. In defence PLEASE Turn To Pago 5. English Football Leagues,

hunt, On'no pretext will children be per- mitted in either enclosure during the Arst four days of the Meeting, No amahs will be allowed on the Fifth Day.

the

PUBLIC ENCLOSURE The price of admission Public Enclosure is $2.00 per day including tax for all persons includ- ing ladies, and is payable at the Gate. Soldiers and Sallors in uniform are admitted to the Public Enclosure of $1.00 per day including tax.

Bookmakers, Tic The men, etc., will not be permitted to operate within the precincts of The Hong Kong Jockey Club during the Race Meeting.

Timmins will be obtainable in the Restaurant in the Public Enclosure.

SERVANTS' FASSES- Passes for Servants will be issued to Private Dox holders ONLY on application to the Secretary, ist floor, Exchange Building.

Any persons found loftering with Servanta passés in their possession will forfelt the same and will be removed from the Enclosure..

By Order,

C. B. BROWN,

¡Secretary, Hongkong, 11th February, 1940.

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Fulham Defeat Brentford

A no setion ploture of tho R. Engineers-D. Scole match in the Army Rugby League at. Sookumpoo on Tuesday, The players (L, ŝo r.) are Cpl. Marshall (R. Boots); L/Cpl. Walto (B.E.), LL; WIldadito (1L8, with the ball) and Spr. Artingstall (ILE.) Jldsdate was brought down soon after this picture was taken. The R. Engineers won 6-0.

Riders who are not members of the Cottage Club are invited to parti- elpate, but are requested to send their mounts to the Club by the appointed time.

Sappers Beat Gunners At Cricket

Fine bowling by Denyer and Shipp, who took ave for eight and four for 125 respectively, rave Royal En- elucers an easy victory of 131 to 65 runs over a Royal Artillery cloven from Lyemun in a friendly cricket. match on the Army ground at 800- kumpoo or Tacsday.

Except for Lis, Ingram and Plum- mer and Gnr. Darsby, who reached double Agures, the rest of the Gunners fared badly, and the side were all out for 05.

The Sappers opened

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