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Thursday,HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

November 71940.

"Pilgrim's Hockey Notes

Suggestions For Local

Concerning Corners And Free-hits: Tricks Of Certain Players

WITH THE Hongkong Hockey Association Tournament now in progress, it may not be amiss to put forward a fow suggestions for the assist ance of local Umpires. These must not be taken as in any way a criticism of present umpiros, but rather it is hoped that they may prove of assist

ance some time.

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Umpires COOL and FULL of PEP

RANDOM Tournament Matches JOTTINGS

UMPIRES approached mo re- A.N. Other. XI

cently with regard to illegal sticku.

By Police

The rule referring to sticks is Overwhelmed quite clear, viz. the blade akull not be edged with, nor have any inse") or fittings of metal, nor shal, there be any sharp edges or dangerous splinters. The total weight of the stick shall Police

not exceed 28 ounces, and shall

Nomads Deservedly Beat Khalsa

5 A.N. Other XI 0 Nomads 3 Khalsa 0

be of such a size (inclusive of THE H.K.H.A. Tournament ON THE Police ground last any surgical binding) that it commenced last Sunday, and Sunday, Nomads adapted The first to be dealt with are | If a player, in attempting to stop can be passed through a ring on their home ground at themselves to the conditions the corners, long and short, the ball, has not been sufficiently with an internal diameter of two Boundary Street, Police won by making full use of their

successful and the ball goes on to inches. The long corner is when another player of his own side, this

their match against A. N. wings and ran out worthy player of the attacking aldo other player in his turn has got to In my opinion, umpires should pur- (Other XI in a canter.

winners against the Khalsa shall have a free hit from a spot make a successful attempt before a chase a two-luch metal ring for the

3-0. Once the home team had realised on the defenders' goal-line, or legitimate shot can be taken, but see purpose of testing certain doubtful on the sideline, within three that Rule 10 (e) has not been cun-hockey-sticks. It is presumed that the perils of the slippery pitch, they

first every stick before it leaves the fac-settled down to make yards of the corner flag nearor

tory is properly tested.

progress as convincingly as the score the point where ball crossed the

of 5-0 suggests, goal-line.

truvened.

stop-

after

round

thank

The Club and "Y" goal-keeper had

Play was oven for the Orst 15 minutes, but after forcing a second short corner, R. J. Reed opened the When a short corner hit has been

scoring for Nomads. The lead was taken, nome players think that the

An umpire should have no health

kept until the interval. ball must be stopped (not necessarily tion in refusing to allow any player

The

due ground, There was only one alde in it from

to the drizzle in first The short corner is when a free-motionless) within the circle. This to continue to use such a stick in a

half, became sticky, causing to the rules, beginning to end, and though hit may be taken from any spot on is correct, provided that the ball is match if found contrary

thethe Others were playing one short players to lose their balance at the defenders goal-line on eliber stopped in accordance with the rule

they had to

critical times. In spite of this, some side of the goal, but not within ten before a shot at goal is taken. I WAS glad to see the grand throughout yards of the goal-mouth.

It doesn't matter where the stop-

Benwell, in goal, for a brilliant dis- good hockey was served up, and from reunion of the Police team play, which saved the visitors from a centre from the right wing, Peter An umpire must penalise any shot ping of the ball takes place, though last Sunday. Coxswain Hay-complete rout.

Rull, the left inner, converted with a at goal if he considers that the no player may stand within sve ward made a welcome return

terrine drive. is hit.

Ten minutes from the end, B. corner hit was not sufficiently stop-yards of the ball when it

Some rely on

on the

stick for

a. season's lapse. He

a day out, and saved some shots that Xavier cut through on the left past ping, and the umpire must be played a good game and looked looked certain scorces; two, in par-Bagh Singh to score a smart goal. sure that the stopping complies quite a lad with his whiskers tlcular, from Teja Singh and Parker with the rule before a

shot is and mustache, but his head geur being examples of first-class goal-NOMADS attack, though display- If the ball has been mere- and lead bangle were missing! keeping. takott.

ing little stick-work, moved with deflected or pushed past an op-

and speed. Peter Rull, in precision With A. S. P.. Luscombe takin

It was he Police attack against the particular, took a great deal of hold- cannot be said to have sufficiently arrested. It is also unnecessary to state that

such an interest in the game, the others' defence all the time.

ing. For this,

they had to It is not a player taking a flying hit without

an attempt within the Guardians of the Law are going to

Jeabir Singh gave the Police the thank their king halves, making any attempt to stop the ball meaning of the rule when a player have a big say in the Tournament this

lead utter 20 minutes play, and Gubbay and It. J. Reed, who onco is to be penalised. A flying hit completely misses or just touches the year.

Howlett added another before the again profitted by employing through which misses the ball should also be bail and deflects it to another of his

passes on a slippery ground. interval. penalised, as the Intention of the own player is obvious.

ped, excepting, of course, in the case where a defender has touched the ball prior to the shot at goal being taken.

A corner blt is a free hit and, therefore, no other player may be within five yards of the ball when it is bit.

ly

Bidc

Do not allow a striker at a corner

to make a pretence of hitting the ball, and thereby cause the defence ly and then take the hit before the defence have got back behind their goal-line and who are, consequently, not fully prepared.

to run out. Some do this deliberale-

hit

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C.B.A. led by F. R. Kermani,

brother of Sam, the well- known Shanghai cricketer, did very well against the full Ku- maon Regimental team last Sun- day, losing by 2-1.

The all-important goal, I hear, was caused through D. S. Blake, at right

Further goals in the second half were scored by Tela Singh, Jesbit Singh and Howlett,

FINE COMBINATION

THE strength of the Police Iny in their attack where the forwards,

THE

FAST ATTACK

Credit must also be paid to the backs, B. Xavier and H. Soares, for their rapid tackling and fine clear- anees.

The youthful Nomads owed their success to their team-work, And *playing with great spirit, Khalsa

could not cope with them.

HALVES FAIL led by Jesbir Singh, combined very well indeed. No special mention can

TT was no day for hesitancy in be made of the halves, Leslie, Gough regard to defensive tactics, but the and Hayward, who were hard-work- Khalsa wing halves failed time and ing, but Man Singh, at

back, right

again in the most abject manner to was a tower of strength.

get the ball clear of their "25" yard- The Others, without the services of line, and they paid the full penalty. Thompson at full back, played under M. H. Hassan, centre half, was the tremendous handicap, but Jordan best of the defenders, but his efforts and Gunner gave their best.

ere wasted in backing a slow set of The outstanding player, however, forwards. Pyara Singh, displaying vas Waldron at centre-half, who-some fine stick-work as leader of the time and again was responsible for attack, was rather a "lone wolf." He breaking up many a dangerous received very rald.

Be On Guard THE stalker at a corner hit must allow time for the defenders to get behind their goal-line.

See that he does not take more than three yards from the corner Finally, watch a a player taking a halt. He, unfortunately, tackled the for off-side immediately follow-spoed demon Parlaub on the wrong Hag when he places the ball.

Keep the defenders behind the

ing a comer; his position near the side, the advantage rule was justly

makes on-line until the ball has actually goal-line

him particularly applied and then Partaub made no

mistake with the winning goal. Been hit, but if the hit has been prone to it.

Time is not allowed to be 'ex-i Although he is still new to the tended to allow a penalty corner game, Blake will be well advised to or a corner to be taken.

make more use of the reverse sticka in the future. TWO women's teams fielded de- pleted sides in friendly fix- tures at King's Park last Satur- day. It is about time the

Gemmell, at inside-right, was and unless you are absolutely cez-

the tain that the attackers will benefit The following K.C.C, cricket teams H.K.L.H.A, made a move to only forward who showed any enter- by your remaining silent, you should have been chosen for Saturday's organise a League or a knock-prise in a very disjointed attack, cause the corner to be re-taken.

Well beaten by out tournament as some of these

a superior side, But remember that this 19 some- times an occasion when the adapt), N. D. Lined, D. J. N Anderson, games the women indulge in at the visitors put up a game fight until E. F. Fincher, A. Zimmern, F. TL. Zimmern, present are becoming too friend-| vantage" rule may be brought inlo D. Hung, W. L. Rapley, B. D. Lay, R. T play for the benefit of the attack-Broadbridge and T. A Madar. ing side.

really well directed to an pitacker who is waiting to stop it, and the attacking side have time to get in a shot unhindered, it would be a mis- take to deprive them of the advan- the of a thge of a well-placed corner by sending the defence back, because it had come out slightly too early.

This is very

hard Lo determine,

F

Suggestions To Help

would not be far wrong to allow

To Represent The K.C.C.

maiches.

1st XI v IK.C.C. at home; E. C. Fincher:

ly.

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2nd XI v Police. away; B. A. Gray With Ave or six teams still in the fcapt). E. Curtis, G. A. Goodben, B. Fenton, K. M. Baxter, F. Crabb, Colony, en eight or nine-a-side Burch, R. A. J. Simpson, HI, Brokenshire League, 25 minutes each way, could be arranged with home and away MONDAY MATCHES

games.

and J. W. Bertram,

Against the H.K.C.C., on the Club.

a shot to score, I in your ground on Monday, sterling at 11 opinion, the ball would not have a.m., the following will play for the gone more than one foot from icist XI:

Zimmern, Y, R. Zimmern, D. Hung, W. L.

TT was unfortunato that the 5th A.A. “B” v. Police "B"

the end..

place where the attempt to stop it E. C. Fincher (capt), N. D. Lloyd, D. match was cancelled last Sun- was made.

JN. Anderson, E. Fincher day without ample notification. As a general guide, the words pley, M. A. E. Mackay, T. Broad- The umpires, I believe, made "not necessarily motionless", may bridge and T. A. Madar. be taken to mean that the attempt The 2nd XI versus the H.K.C.c. their way to Lyemun and were to stop the ball has been success at home on Monday starting at 11 disappointed, ful if it comes to rest within a nim., will be:

Club Secretaries should bear in very short distance had it been] 5. A. Gray (cap.), R. Baldwin F. Curtis, mind that 24 hours notice must be ball. allowed to run on till it stopped talore. Paracha, G. Goodban, X. given to the Secretary of the Umpires Simpson, F. Crabb and J. W. Dertram. Association before a match can be

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support from his Inside men Komminder Singh, right wing, was not his usual self either.

Khalsa will be without the ser vlees of G. Singh for quite a while and will have to make drsatio changes should they hope to Im- press under thele present name.

CLUB "A" DEFEAT

R. SCOTS 10-6

(By "Fly-half")

:

TWO FAIRLY STRONG teams met on the Club ground yesterday evening in a keen game of rugby foot- and Wright-Nooth, of Police, triumphed through superior Club "A," fielding several of their 1st XV players

kicking over the Royal Scots by 10 points (two goals) to 6 (two tries).

Aitkenhead, with his splendid ja Hittle more practice with his touch he performa with to winner for Club this season for tackle properly for his own sake if it was he who converted both of for no other. An unorthodox head- Club's trivs yesterday,

on tackle by him of Millar was effec- The big Royal Scots' forwards, with tive, but resulted in his having to fow minutes, Millar, Pinkerton and Hunter to the leave the field for a fore, made several flerce rushes to having been stunned. the Club line, and with more luck

kicking, should prove a match kicking, which

either" "foot, and he must learn

-Wilson showed a fine turn of speed

might have scored more than one try when he accepted a hard pass from off their own efforts.

An ankle injury to Gracle, the Altkenhead to Scots scrum-half, deprived

the try. milltary team of a man for the major portion of the second half Up to the time of his injury Gracle had been doing a lot of use ful and hard work at the base of

the serum.

Ford, at stand-off, was quick off the mark, and well up in defence. Ho intercepted well to score his side's

first try.

Douglas was the mainstay of the three-quarters, where he was well supported by Garrle.

Ecoro Club's second

Day and Aitkenhead were, hard workers who were too well marked to break through with effect. Wright- Nooth and Godfrey were prominent in the loose for the Club at forward, while Hessman and Dalziel were workers.

THE GAME

hard

-A SMART interception by Ford In full fight near the Club line led to the Scots first try which was scored by the same player. The attempt to convert falled..

CLUB PERFORMERS PECORINI, at full back for Club, played " useful game. He requires

In a loose rush in which Club books. and forwarda partlespated, the ball called off. Failing this the decision was taken to the Army line where with regard to the state of the Day was obstructed and a penalty try ground, etc., must be left entirely to was given. The kick taken in front the umpires appointed. Should the of the ports was converted by Aitkens umpires declare the ground unfit for head. play at the time fixed, only then shall Aftkenhead then broke through to pass to Wilson, who cut in to receive Two Club players who will not be the ball at full speed to pass the full seen in action for quite a few back and score. Altkenhead again converted, a weeks tro E. V. Hood, and D. Taylor. The former is suffering, from a badly Back at the other end from a scrum, sprained ankle and the latter is in the Scots wheeled and Milar carried homitaExlth malarias

on to score an unconverted try,

the match be cancelled:

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