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HONGKONG, TELEGRAPH

October 31, 1940.

ARMY CONVINCINGLY

Pilgrim's' Hockey Notes

ASSN. TOURNAMENT STARTS ON SUNDAY

Benefits

Derived By ARMY FOOTBALL TRIAL Competing Clubs

Games Should Be Interesting

there were often one or

a

The

Random Jottings

meeting of the Umpires was decided at the last

.

the

the

Weak Turn-out Owing To Military Manoeuvres

(By "SCRAMBLER")

'

DEFEAT CLUB "A"

Ragged Display By Civilian Players

(By "Fly-half")

A WELL BALANCED XV drawn from the ranks of

the R.A., and which included several players who have Club appeared for the Army, convincingly defeated Wednesday "A" XV by 18 points (3 goals and a try) to nil yesterday.

The Club team, six of whom very ragged in their play and could not settle down against the Army players who followed up

ABSENCE of the regular Army players due to in-have played for the 1st XV, were juries, and local military manoeuvres robbed the Army football trial yesterday at Sookunpoo of much of the interest that would otherwise have been present. In a desultory game served up by two teams composed mostly of junior players, the Probables defeated the Possibles by 4 goals to 2.

MIDDLESEX WIN FAST GAME AT SHUMSHUIPO

Probables owed success to the fact that there was more under- standing in their forward line, in that four of the five players were gave their attack a great deal of confidence, which was al-

from the same team, and this

together lacking in the Fossibles.

On the day's play, as a combina- tion, Allen, Morgan, Hole, Clark und Martin, played well together,

Recreio Over-Run “Y” ·

fast. Weakness among the

4 Y.M.C.A. 1 Inside-three's, who were reluc- Recreio tant to lie on the ball in the

AT KING'S PARK last loose, was the major fact which

Saturday, there was good led to two of the Army scores.

Hopkins, at full back, found game and fairly fast, with dificulty with bouncing balls, but Recreio's forwards passing in otherwise played quite well. The and out smartly. They were

wing combination Day-Carruthers

promised, only to fall through bad much quicker in mid-field than the "Y", whose play was weak. passing and handling.

Recreio ted by two goals. The Clemo and Morgan were a steady pair of halves who dealt with the ball Erst was the result of an individual cleanly, and it was certainly no Im-run by J. Fonseca, during which he provement to move J. Thomson out of beat several "" players, and the the pack to serum half, Morgan to the second was by F. Kull, just on half pack, and Clemo to stand-off. Clem tunc. over-did the, kicking when at fly- R. J. Reed found the not off a

half.

AT THE FIRST MEETING of the Hongkong Hockey Association, it was decided that no tour- nament games were to be played this season, but I from what I can gather, Clubs have got together Hockey Association that a mem and players in general have voiced their opinion in ber of their body be represent

on the Hongkong II.A. Council. favour of a Tournament.

Capt. A. S. Martin was nominated, A further meeting was held by the H.K.H.A. Council and this was approved by

H.K.ILA, Council. when it was announced that a Tournament would be run.

TNTHUSIASTS will be glad to We have found in the past, when hear that Bunny Austen of Though no trophy is being | played for, this tournament, infriendly Axtures had been arranged

two ab-former Hockey Secretary of the my opinion, is a grand idea. It and the teams had arrived, that the Royal Corps of Signals and

strength

con Y.M.C.A. is well and fit. He and sentees, gets the players to give of their beat-each Club fields its most acquently impaired. The Tournament was in the evacuation of the British formidable team-qualified um-Inst season was a great succes, for Expeditionary Force from Dunkirk. pires are provided by the Um- players then realised that there was Cpl. May of the same Company, also League Table and it was "up to on active service, is now'n Lleuten- pires Association, and the game tein" not to let their Club down. ant.

to make every effort to

to turn out. generally is well controlled and Tournament, I say again, has MY congratulations to enjoyed by all.

worked wonderfully

and al-

following who have qualified though some leading light think it! tends to make play of too determined for the Umpires Certificate: M'sex

cach. Martin and Clark combined SPORTS ADVT. a character, yet the great advantage T. A. Tyas (R.E.), W. Wathem I do hope of the sysem far outweighs any dis- and G. Gorman (Signals).

if such

of danger to the Possibles Indvantage, if

more clvllions will take up umpiring AN EXCEEDINGLY FAST well on the right, and were always a

game was seen at Shumshuipo defence.

the ball in the loose.. Dalziel detractorship with Fonseca as centre-

Ft. J. Reed, also of

of Nomads, Another important consideration is this season.

display at centre-half, that suits Club temperament to

ed from his quick breaking by kicking gave The defence was consistent without have something to

to Bght for though

ahead instead of dribbling the ball being well-supported by Tony Aives. Bn. defeated the C.B.A. 3-1. being brilliant, and, at least, there it is only first place at the head of THE Umpires Association will last Sunday when the M'sex

close at his feet. Gairdner, Godfrey J. Gonsalves, at full back, has not hold a meeting to-morrow at The standard of hockey was was some semblance of co-ordination, the table and It thus makes the

and Kennedy were hard workers found his touch as yet, but his 6 p.m. at the K.I.T.C. Any high throughout, the soldiers' which was at all lacking in the

brother H.F. In goal was excellent, Birrcil, RACE game one of

Parnaby keen contest.

amongst the Club pack, THE

EXTILA TENTH

As for as improvement is concern-person interested in umpiring attack, in particular, control- Possibles.

Cleague fielded well and kicked and saved many shots by fine anti- MEETING will be held (weather

Arrange- Clubs

the is invited to attend.

cipation. that have found

well for touch under pressure. His whilst Marshall was the steadier of permitting) at HAPPY VALLEY on ed

"Y" FORWARDS UNSETTLED work generally was precise and cool. ments will be discussed with regarding and passing the ball well, Falconer were a hard working trio. SATURDAY, 2nd November, 1940, Tournament leads to better results.

Richards found enough room in which THE "y" forwards never settled Fourteen teams will participate, commencing at 2.00 p.m.

to run around Van Leeuwan doe to down to their normal game and Tournament. The new short corner viz-CB.A., Police "A" and to supplying officials for the coming ably supported by their halves. et Marshal

10 Tournament! not apply

the fact that the Artillery, frequently Recreio, Royal Corps of Signals, shall

many chancen were missed. Morgan I.C., Khalsa Engineers,

M.T.B. matches.

by manoeuvring of the Inside

Kood University, Nomads,

utten got in each other's way, the three's, managed to get an extra man and Ure worked very hard, but Flolilin,

over in the three's movements. A.A. Battery "A" and "B", Kumaon

Giblin and Keeble were active in-former having netted the only goal

for his side. sides who had the better of their, op-

Waldron was the best hair, and posities in the Club team. Hook was the main schemer in the Army XV, Jordan, at left back, cleared his was rather und opened up play for his men in ranks well. Fishlock good style. Dobbinson gave a steady disappointing in goal, he should cure service. Evans and Page were two his bad habit of leaving his charge

too early. prominent Art!!lery forwards.

The Y have never fielded the THE GAME

THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB

The First Bell will bo rung at 1.30

p.m.

here be.

th

MEMBERS ENCLOSURE No One without a badge will be admitted to the Members' Enclosure. Such must be worn throughout the Rifles and A.N. Other.

Two well-known teams, the Radio duration of each Meeting in such a

and

3 C.B.A. 1 and Morgan obtained two goals

cource

und

the

The home team attacked and after

With the exception of Hossack in ten minutes deservedly went ahead the forward line, the rest of

Possibles appeared slow. This player through a good goal by Sheehan,

tried his hardest to instil fire into the- C.B.A. soon equalised, but Couline, but more often than not found SYDNEY FOWLER, the well-

known interport right-wing-with a fine shot, put Middlesex ahead himself working alone, Lee Wal-lum did not appear to be himself, and although ven many opportunities to manner as to be readily identified. Club (present champlons) and the er, will be leading for Australia ugain 2-1 at the interval.

Play in the second half was in a Badges admitting Non-Members to K.I.T.C. are not taking part due to on furlough some time next

ires were sent behind or pushed the Members Enclosure and Club lack of players, but the majority of week. C.B.A. will miss him in favour of the home team. After run down the line, many of his cen-

the halves, Ure, Rooms at $5.00 for Gentlemen and these players will represent the Use Tournament, and the H.K. Club fifteen minutes $3.00 for Ladies (both including tax) Khalsa XI. Three new entries are in their friendly fixtures. Syd, has Crowley and Waldron, were definitely across weakly. Perhaps the absence are obtainable through the SECRET the 5th AA. Battery, M.T.B: Flotilla not been in good health for the last on top and from that juncture to the of Fox had something to do with it.

SORRY DEFENCE ARY upon the personal or written and the Kumaons.

opposition but launched a sustained) of a Member, auch Mem- The Tournament commences next six months, and has been asked to final whistle they not only held the

THE DEFENCE was a sorry sight application

attack on the visitors' citadel, Hymas the November 3; and ber to be responsible for all visitors Sunday,

scoring their last goal.

from start to finish. With the ex- introduced by him, and for Payment matches this season are going to be of all Chits, etc.

most interesting. There is a distinct URBACHAN · SINGH,

The forwards were quicker on the ception of Naysmith, they and sevens. simply at sixes Improvement all round in play of Radio centre-forward ball and much smarter and accurate was no understanding though, this, most Clubs, and the results are triple Interporter, has been ad with their passing than the viallius perhaps, was because they were Ilkely to be of a very close nature.

mitted to the Queen Mary attack. Stickley, at right back, was playing for the Arst time as a team, Hospital suffering from enteritis. scen to advaniage, with his hard bil- but there was no excuse for Individuai Though I take the opportunity of ting. wishing him a quick recovery, it is very doubtful whether he will be seen in action for at least a month.

The Secretary's Omce, 1st Floor, Exchange Building, (Tel. 27704) will

close at 11.45 a.m.

Timns are obtainable at the Club House provided they are ordered in

21020).

PUBLIC ENCLOSURE

advance from the No. 1 Boy (Tel. AS the Umpires Association will be made to function again, it will not be out of place for me to mention the new officials appointed:

The price of Admission to the Publie Enclosure is $1.00 including Tax, for all Persons, including Ladies, and is payable at the Gate. Soldiers and Sailors in Uniform are admitted Half Price,

By Order,

U. B. BROWN,

Secretary. Hongkong, 28th October, 1940.

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star and

LACK OF DASH

were There

blunders in positioning and distribu- tion, as well as anticipation.

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BA scored their solitary goal through E. Fowler, who, in his

THE GAME opened with the Pro- inimitable style, forced his way

On the bables pressing, and from one of MISS_G. WHITE, St. Andrew's and through in the first half.

to score. Soon after, the Council members. Capt. Pirie, W. Interport right-back, sprained other hand, the C.BA attack could their raids, Martin centred for Mor- R. G. Hodge, T. A. Tyas, W. Wathem, her unkle badly in a tennis game not get together, in spite of positional gan

golden opportunity to equalise, but J. W, Dove, J. Gorman, A. S. Xavier last Sunday. The Saints will miss changes early on, and there was a Possibles were presented with

Dumeld was robbed.. Clark put them the services of this brilliant defender conspicuous lack of dash. and R. Grahn.

It is true that the fast ground ren- ahead with a nice lob over the The stage is all set and I hope the for a good six weeks. H.K.II.A. Tournament has come to

Tournament fixtures for next Sundered recovery difficult, but Smith keeper's head, and this same player

and T. Whitley failed to take their added the third goal. stay.

chances when the opportunities Although play swung up and down, on occasions it was Probobles who were doing occurred, especially when the opposing backs were play-most of the attacking, and near the Interval Morgan scored to put them ing a trifle too square.

four up.

Week-end Soccer Teams

The following will represent Club

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day are: Police "A" R.E.

v. A.N. Other XI

Nomads

v. 5th A.A. Bly, "A" v. Khalsa

v. 2nd M.T.B.

University

C.B.A.

v. Kumaon Rides 3th A.A. Bty. "B" v. Follce "B"

У месте

Sirmais

M. Berrelo The official time for these games Arst eleven against Police on Saturday is the home team and is respon-

10.30 am. The team

mentioned first on the Club ground:

J. Odell: S. 1. Strange and H. Farity; sible for ground arrangements.

F. Fowler, Scott, lopkinson, D. 1, Blick. ford and Relretsen.

International's Team

J. Skinner, K. Forrow and E. Strange; Club Secretaries are reminded that full particulars regarding their games must be given to Mr. K. Hussain, Secretary of the Umpires Board, so that Umpires may be appointed.

The following will represent Interna- tional against Medical Corps in the

His number is Kal Tak Airport Third Division on Saturday at 4.30 pm *

9. Dux: V. M. Marques and D. A. A. Govt. 108 ar 111. Resulta of games Quino; W. Wilkinson, A. Leonard and Tavares; II Campos, R. Rocha, F. are to be forwarded to Mr. D. Smith,

Secretary the H.KHA. ley, A. A. Rumjahn and W. Sprinkle.

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The defence, however, never gave

Crossing over, Possibles up trying, Dunne, N. Whitley and determined bids to reduce the arrears, Blake having to play a gruelling and after improving on their game against the fast moving home half's play, Lee Wai-lam went close an outstanding play was quite effec-from adding further goals to their attack. N. Whitley, as pivot, was to score. Although Probables kept

throughout.

up pressure, they were prevented Ainsley

at left back, was with his clearances, but Bull, his score, and in one of their raids, the Possibles reduced their deficit through partner, was rather slow.

T. Lockhart, in goal, was in splen-Hossack, who, after tricking two a well placed did form, and had it not been for players, scored with his fine display more goals would shot. have been scored.

PROBABLES: Cullency; Marshall, Falconer: C.D.A. were without Bickford und Hamien; Birrell, Parnaby,

Allen, Morgan, Hole, Clark, Martin. O. Taylor.

POSSIBLE: Macetray: Lamson, Naysmith: Palmer, Taylor, Howarth; Lee Wat-lam, Brown, Hossack, Young, Duffield.

K.C.C. Elevens

The following wili 'represent the Kowloon Cricket Club. In cricket

| matches on Saturday:

Club's Saturday XV

lat XI v. LILC. (at Bookunpoo)~E. C. Fincher (capt). N. D. Llord. D. J. N.

The following will represent Club Andersen. W. fispley, A. Zimmern, E. F.

the Police Fincher, FL Zimmern, it T. Broad- firsts against Police on bridge, D. lung... A. Madar and L. It, ground on Saturday at 4.15 pm.:

F. M. Thompson: 34.G. Carruthers, Durchz

2nd XI v. I.R.C. (at home), A. Gray G. G. Alixenhead, D. G. Day, D. H. Thomson: (capt.), R. Baldwin, G. A Goodban, Stewart: J. C, Charter, Curtis 11 Brokenshire, K. B. Baxter, Hackett, L. Macrae, f. E, Lexma Major Parsons, R. J. Fenton, J. R. Luke, F. Crabb and J. W. Bertram.

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short corner after the interval, and P. Rull added the fourth during the CLUB pack stuck hard to their closing stages of the game.

Though Hull and B. Xavier are task of holding the strong Artillery one in the scrums, but this tired them from the Nomads, they formed good and they were seldom well up with

A LONG KICK ahead which was some side twice, this probably ac- followed up and kicked further ahead counts for their lack of combination. by Page and then taken to the five yord line by Giblin, was there picked up by the latter who ran over

Marsh converted. opposed.

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in Whitehead,

an Army rush, In the second half, a clearance by scored an unconverted try.. Clague's Richards, a Club defender was well marked by kick struck the cross-bar. Evans about two yards from the line.

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He kicked a short kick across the Giblin, Keeble, Marsh; Hook, Dobbin- fleld and raced

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CLUB-Hopkins: Van Leeuwen, D. Hynes, Carruthers, D. G. Day; T. A three's movement by Artillery O. Morgan, F. J. D. Clemo; Kennedy, saw Richards run strong for the line Stoker, Moodle; Gairdner, Needham;

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