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HOCKEY

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LETTERS TO THE

EDITOR -

Knotty Soccer Problem

Bir-In order to settle an argument could you confirm that with respect

to the incident in the South Chian day, which resulted in the S.C.A.A. being awarded a free kick at a pool- tion nearer to Salgan's gual than the penalty kick mark, should Lee Wal- tons plust himself before the ball, that in in front of Ip Fak-wah, to receive the pass from the latter to convert, would he be penalised for being offside, for he had at, that mo- ment only the goal-keeper between tim and the goal-liner And that It would have been

perfectly right the Saigon players to "path" for their goal-mouth to prevent a goal

A.A. v, Saigon match on a Sun-

from being scored if they elected to,

A Soccer ENTHUSIAST.

Thursday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

February 15, 1940.

"Pilgrim's" Hockey Notes

INTERPORT

CONFIRMED

COLONY TO PLAY MACAO K.O.Y.L.I. Cup Polo

ON EASTER SUNDAY ROYAL SCOTS TO MEET

Kumaon Rifles Beat

Portuguese Visitors

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, tako 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. holidays will probably have seen the last of their

There was a large crowd of spectators present, two brilliant wingers, F. Nolasco and A. Angelo, Reeve. The final will probably be played to-morrow at including His Excellency the Governor and Brigadier who are due to leave the Portuguese Colony in

4 p.m. the carly part of March to further their aeronau- tic studies in the United States.

The team will be considerably weakened by their absence, and I doubt whether suitable wingers can be re-

but they did not, which was cer-cruited from the junior XI. However, our local selectors ininly not the fault of the referee,

would do well not to underestimate the strength of our neighbours, who, without fail, always give of their best in interport games.

The Rules of Football state that when a free kick or a penalty kick is being taken.

the off-aide rule apples to times

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It was, Incidentally, Lal Shiu-wing It is about time the Colony who took the free kick. As 1 - Interport team was nominated, terpret the Rules, Lee Wal-tong must have been off-side under the condor if there are to be trials, they tions stated in the letter. Had the should be commenced Salgan tears packed the goalmouth, diately. This would give players' as they had every right to do, there would have been no question of off fair chance of getting ac- 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,

itis teamwork that counts. Lee and the goal.

It is, however, a dificult problem, and the Hongkong Refereen Assocla- tion or the 1.KF.A. might be able to give a clearer Interpretation of the Rules--Sports Ed.

THOUGH Macao defeated Re-

SPORT ADVTS. the Kumaon Rifles.

THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.

ANNUAL RACE MEETING, 1940 17th, 101, 20th, 21st and 24th February

MEMBERS' BADGES AND ENCLOSURES

ercio 20 last Thursday, the following morning on the Club ground the visitors lost 1-0 to This was one of the most thrilling games that have been seen at King's Park this season, and a draw would have been a more fitting result,

One dramatic, if fortunate real,

Hockey Council Meeting

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

they were well supported by J. Nolasco, A. Airosa and R. Rosario.

Though I would give the edge to Kumaons for team work, in fairness In our visitors, the umpiring could have been better.

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marked the first half, and this proved IN the final of the Seven-a-side to be the only goat scored. Forcing their first bort corner, after ten

onecs.

Tournament organised by

HALF MILLION DERBY SWEEP

TICKETS SOLD

Early in the first chukker. of the Scots-H.K.S.R.A. (A) game, both sides were awarded 60 yard penalties, but neither benefitted from them. The Scots, however, scored first when It. Col. McDougall broke nway 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. Alkin- son (R.A.), having failed in a pre- ing to bring a windfall for some vious break away on his own, finally body. The sale of tickets yester-reduced the It. Scots lend. 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 possibility 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 feid, and only falled when his shot glanced off his pany's hoor.

The fourth chukker was scoreless, but in the Ith and Ansi chukker McDougall collected a long clearance from Burn, and went through to score the deciding goal.

The teams were:

T.K.S.R.A-Lt. Yeatman, Copl. Atkin- so, Capt. Colson and Capt. Duncan.

B. Seuta. Col, McDougall, Lt. Far- gus, Copt, Burn and Major Godley.

Gunners Superior

The II.K.S.B.A. opened their no- count agalust the Middlesex alipost From the start. From a throw-in, Lt. Smith connected and scored. Capt. Increased the lead Wilson acarly when he got through on his own, but his parting shot struck the upright.

Middlesex equalled, against the un of play, in the second chukiser. Lt. Chattey raced away and sent the ball strongly between the posts. Just before the end, the same player missed a 60 yard penalty.'

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Members are reminded that they teresting and half was always In-Centre-half, and Mrs. M. White, at down for the duration of the war. and almost Immediately after Smith

inbautes of fast exchanges, Kumaon the H.K.L.H.A. held at the Cen- LONDON, Feb, 14 (Reuter)-The Rifles took the lead through Capt. tral British School last Satur-Scottish Football League have deeld

ed to conduct a Cup Competition On Saturday, 17th, Monday, 10th, Loch from the resultant hit. Alinada, day, C.B.A. defeated "Y" Ladies among the 31 Clubs which at present Tuesday, 2011, and Wednesday, 21st though unsighted, was beaten by a by two short corners, with no constitute the Regional Leagues com- February, the first bell will be rung good shot. at 11.30 a.m., and the Orat race will In

R. Angelo came very goals being scored by either mencing on February 24 and ending be run at 12.00 NOON. On Saturday, near to equalising when he broke side. The C.B.A. defence which on May 4. 24th February, the first bell will be through on his own, but failed a curried them through, played Matches will be played on the home rang at 1.30 pm, and the first race the critical moment. However, the

magnificently.

and away basis, and the winners of will be run at 2.00 p.m.

visitors were giving nothing away,

Though "Ladies did most of each tle will be the scorers of the The tin interval will be after the and their forwards kept on pressure fourth race on the first four days of until the interval arrived, Hirn the atticking in the first half their most goals in these two matches. the Meeting.

Cowdenbeath Slagh making some brilliant clear-forwards were outplayed by the

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

The

and have withdrawn from the Scottish former tackled Eastern Section. left back. but neither side could ret

trongly and played a fine distribu- wear the better of two good defences. Otive game, whilst the latter sighted and their lodics_MUST their badges prominently displayed two occasions Macno were prevented

the ball with remarkable quickness, throughout the Meeting,

from scoring the first when NO ONE WITHOUT A BADGE Costa was sandwiched in the circle, and her first-time clearances were WILL B

BE ADMITTED TO THE and the second when A. Airosa was MEMBERS' ENCLOSURE

obstructed In attempting a

short Badges admitting non-members to corner hit. A penalty bully should the Members' Enclosure and Club have been awarded in both cases, but Rooms at $10.00 per day including the Kumaons were fortunate not tax--or $40.00 including tax for the being penalised at all. Meeting (ladies $5.00 and $20.00

However, the superiority of the respectively) are obtainable through Kumaons attack was much more the Secretary upon the written or pronounced. Narain Singh and Sher to win a well earned victory. personal introduction of a member. Singh were the outstanding forwards, auch member to be responsible for all with Capt. Loch doing much as chits, etc.

pleased in quiet way on the ex-"Y" Ludies were unfortunate in Badges admitting to Members En-treme right. Hansa

not scaring on at least two occasions. In closure will NOT be on sale at the

the Arst half when playing strenuously at centre-half, Race Course.

bul not very scientifically, was 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 Gardner EXCHANGE BUILDING, (Tel. 27704)

did likewise.

irio, The however, WILL CLOSE AT 10.00 am. ON THE Singh and Kusain Singh, the backs, the second half when

were thoroughly, reliable defenders.

cluding Miss B. Hacker, on the right; wing, accomplished good work.

"y" Ladies real strength lay in

FIRST FOUR DAYS, and at 12.00 NOON ON THE FIFTH DAY.

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though

A limited number of tifins will baj HE Mueno players were probably obtainable each day at the Club feeling the effects of their pre-

rondly accomplished.

Miss P. Evercat, too, in the Jutter good amount of half came in for praise. The forwards, led by Miss I. Woolley, combined well, and al- though no goals were scored, often threatened the "Y" Ladies' defence They secured three short corners In succession, and in the nick of time,

In-

Southern Challenge Cup

London, Feb, 14, Twenty football clubs competing in South A and South B have unani- mously decided to promote a Son- thern Challenge Cup knockout tout nament. The Football Association has been asked to extend the season to

from May 11 to June 8.-Reuter.

enable the tournament to be run

Fulham Defeat Brentford

The Gunners flashed into form in the third chukker and piled up six goals without reply. Capt. Wilson converted a 40 yard penalty, placed them Urce goals ahead. Smith scored again, and

and then Wilson con- tributed two more, the first being a very fine backhand shot from--an-

bell, acute angle. Just before the Smith, 100, 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 goal for the Gunners before the end.

The teams were: HKS.RA-Lt. Smith, Capt. Wilson, Major Penfold and Lt. Marshall. ty, L. TW. Chatley and Lt, Hancock,

Middienex-Lt. Fishbourne, Capt. Chat-

COTTAGE CLUB CAVALCADE

A CAVALCADE will be held for members of the Cottage Club at 3.30 p.m. on Saturday, com- mencing from the clubhouse.

the half-backs, where Mrs. Starbuck LONDON, Feb. 14 (Reuter),--Ful-The route will include the ground

House, provided they are ordered in ivious game, and the forwards; nome Miss M. McCaw also gave a pleasing 5-2 in the South "B" Section of the covered in last Saturday's paper

advance from the No. 1 Boy, (TeL how, could not bring their usual 21020).

combination into play. In defence

On no pretext will children be per- mitted in either enclosure during the Arat four days of the Meeting. No amals will be allowed on the Fifth Day.

PUBLIC ENCLOSURE

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

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

TIMns will be obtainable in the Restaurant In the Public Enclosure.

SERVANTS' TASBES

Passes for Servants will be issued to Privato Box holders ONLY on application to the Secretary, 1st floor, Exchange Building

Any persons found loitering with Servants' posses in their possession will forfell the same and will be "rémdved from the Enclosure. ..

By Order,

C. B. BROWN,

Secretary. Hongkong, 11th February, 1940.

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English Football Leagues.

A fine action picture of the E Engineers-R. Scots match in the Army Hurby Lentuo at Bookumboo on Tursday. The players (1. to r.) are Cpl Marshall (I. Scols), L/Cpl. Wallo (B.E.), Lt. Ridadalo (B.8. with the

taken. The ball) and Spr. Artingstall (B.E.). Iiidedalo was brought down soon after this" pletura was Engineers won - 0-0,

Thunt.

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

Sappers Beat Gunners At Cricket

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Fine bowling by Denyer and Shipp, who look five for eight and four for 25 respectively, gave Royal En- gineers an easy victory of 131 to 65 runs over i Royal Artillery eleven, {from Lyemun in a friendly cricket match on the Army ground at S00- kunpoo on Tuesday,

Except for Lts. Ingram and Plum- mer and Gnr. Barsby, who reached double figures, the rest of the Gunners fared badly, and the sido were all out for 05,

The Sappers opened confidently despite the early loss of Hawkins, who was run out for a "dück", and won with many wickets to spare.

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