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HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

November

1940.

'Pilgrim's Hockey Notes

Importance Of Combination

FORWARDS MUST HAVE GOOD UNDERSTANDING

THE ESSENCE OF success in any field game is combination. The forward, who can combine the art of dribbling with the art of passing is a He can formidable opponent to any defonce. lure his opponent into a false position and yet keep the ball safely in his possession.

Khalsa Too

For

Good

University

Successful combination is de- pendent on the speed of the players, control and accuracy and timing of the pass given without hesitation, and with all the players maintaining their correct positions.

There must be understanding be tween the forwards, more particularly between the Inside forwards. Tim Ing and the speed of the pass are also ull-Important

The style of attack must be varied according to the state of the ground.

THE ground at Boundary For example, short passing would be Street last Sunday was hard incorrect acties on a wet ground; the and true, and the game belong pass would then prove the sater

inethod. tween Khalsa and the Univer The ideal to be arrived at is as per-) sity commenced at a fast pace. feet combination as is possible be- { (ween the centre forward and the two During the first 15 minutes inside forwards and, of course, be- there seemed little to choose between each player on the wing with! tween the two sides, but it soon his partner. became evident that Khalsa had a definite superiority in defence and that their forwards were re- ceiving the better support.

Pivot Of The Line

1

The centre-forward is the pivot of the line--to a great extent he is held

DUO-BRIDGE

(British Made)

RANDOM The Board for Two Players

JOTTINGS

'Sticks' When Taking A Free Hit

WAS asked by an enthusiast only the other day if "sticks" could be given against a player when taking a free hit. The answer is "Yes." When taking Ja free hit, if the striker misses the ball he shall take the hit (again, provided that he has not contravened Rule 10 (b) which reads: "When striking at the ball, no part of the stick shall be raised above the shoulder, either at the beginning or at the end of a stroke." Some good players. who hardly give "sticks" in the course of general

Ernie Fowler, the C.B.A. centre-forward, breaking through in the play, invariably do so when tak- League match against Folles last week-end.

Won. The Police

surprisingly, by two goals to one.--Ming Yuen,

POLICE SURPRISE

C. B. A. 2-1

rather

POLICE covered themselves with distinction at

ing a free hit (though often they only have to hit the ball a short_ distance). It is not always necessary, however, to pull up a player for a alight infringement when a free hit is being taken in midfield at the beginning of a game.

King's Park last Sunday morning and most of the best I was very noticeable in at least hockey was forthcoming from their forwards.

Right from the bully-off, the Ernie Fowler worked hard at centre

three league games played last Sunday that the umpires on many occasions failed to bring into force the operation of the "advantage" clause. The "advantage" rule can bemossible to specify

responsible for the proper unison and guardians of the law harassed but his constant bickering was irritat- never it is

studied by

the numerous occasions when the If orders are to be given, they rule can be put into force, but re-

be forthcoming from the member that

The forwards

were passing well balance of the line as a whole. It the C.B.A. defence and snapped ing and as a result of some pretty move-is knowledge of when and where to a goal in the eleventh minute mento, Awtar Singh, at centre- pass and the power to take such a when a pass found Howlett in should which produces the art of forward, scored three goals in the Pass became slower and the winners had things practically their own way,

you make it * prac-

If the perpetrator of a foul is the loser by reason of his foul, let his opponents keep their advantage by keeping your whistle silent. A foul, which turns out to be an advantage to an opponent is as good as, and often better than, a free hit.

first half. In the second half, play cohesion amongst the five forwards an unmarked position and he skipper--Ernie should bear this intice of dolaying your decision for half There are important points to re-went on to open the score from ind, for on him depends the co-a second, the "advantage" rule will

operation of his attack.

The Whitley brothers, Tom and often come into play automatically and the decision which you wcre member in passing. The moment to close range.

Soon after Jasbir Singh, when Norman, were good-the former did about to give will be unnecessary. make a pass is immediately before

certainty, Krand work both in defence and at- Penetrating the University defence being tackled; and the pass should well-placed, missed

During a CBA, attack immediate- tack. Ainsile and N. L. Smith did mainly on the right Blank, further be made sufficiently wide to ensure

by anly after, Smith should have equalised all that could be desired of them. goals were registered by Awtar Singh that it is not intercepted

Had it not been for the bumpy but his shot across the goal-mouth opponent. Guest and Karminder Singh, The weakness of the students' al- Much Ineffective passing is caused was wide and he had the mortifying state of the ground, play would have

of Noranjan Singh | been more entertaining, was shown this half when forwards to their Souza, in the Khalsa Koul, only pass a split second to late, even miss the bull completely while try-

kick clear. touched the ball once. They also when they are not closely chaling to

End to end play followed with the falled to get into the home circle or lenged. A safety-Brst device to a even,, force, a twenty-ve. In the forward is first to draw his oppon-Police clinging grimly to their lead closing stages the match was too one-ent before taking his pass, as this is until the interval. sided to be interesting.

C.B.A. Equalise then likely to be of greater value,

There are three kinds of pasaca, C.B.A. gained confidence after the namely, square, diagonal and the breather and they had the Police de- "through." The square pass is hit fence definitely rattled. Shots were on cleared by the Police keeper from or pushed almost in front of

Khalsa Impressive

but

Faulty-Passing-

Cricket Teams For Saturday

Indians on Saturday.

Knight, E. P. Mill

A

NAVAL goal-keeper in a game during the week-end was most fortunate in not having a penalty bully given against him on at least three occasions when he discarded his stick in attempting to stop the ball with his hands. If a goal-keeper falls on, or besides, the ball in front

Two Bridge players can use the DUO-BRIDGE Board anywhere and at any time; there is no need to go out to the Club on these black nights.

You will enjoy it in any situation, because it is the vary. best Bridge game for two people yet invented.

Let us admit' at once that there are certain technical difficulties which cannot be overcome. We are well aware of them--but they do not affect the character of the game In any way. Neither player soes more than his own hand while bidding and only his own hand and Dummy during play. It is obvious that peculiar bidding, psychics and wild jump-overbids are no use in such a game, indeed the hands have been very carefully selected

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Abraham, their brilliant centre- half, who is at present in Malaya on hollday. It is very doubtful whether he will return to the colony.

Fielding a re-organised attack, the

The following will represent Hongkong Khalsa forwards played with better opponent; the diagonal pass is a fre- Smith, King and E. Fowler. How-Cricket Club

Finals (away) 11. Owen-lfughes, Y. understanding. Karminder Singh was quent one to the wingers from the ever, after forcing a short corner, Lawrence, 3. 1. fuicy.

speedy right winger and Awtor Singh, at centre-forward, was deadly inside forwards or halves. With ar. Whitley equalised from the resul. N. Walker, T. Koi, Book

fer, L. T. Ride, E. C. E. Grose, W., G. of goal, or discards his stick at any square pass a player should execute tant hit.

Pianto, J. L. C. Pearce,

moment, an award of a penalty bully with his shooting Jungeer Singh, it some three yards in front of his Far from being dismayed, Police Seconds (home)—E, J. R._Mitchell, D.

tride slow on the left wing, was stili a with his centres and often was caught opponent, always taking care to con- redoubled their efforts, and with ten 5. Robb, D. O. Parsons, W. Stoker, would be appreciated in most cases. in an off-side position. M. H. Has coal hla intentions up to the time of minutes to go, Telu Singh centred Mackenzie, IL Araustrong, A. Dow, Local, umpires should bear this in

passing. The direction of the pass from the right wing for Jasbir Singhs. W. Paterson, C. Cahagan, G. P. mind.

Charlton, C. W. E. Blahop, as pivot, was prominent,

The following wit represent Cralgen-. Gurdial Singh, at right half, was dis- should be such as to enable the for- to score a grand goal.

Several scoring chances were miss-gowar against Civil Service:

Firsts (away) Zimmern (Capt.), P. appointing. Ils wild hitting was of ward to whom it is given to take

ed by both sides in the closing. Bilimoris, A. D. Hamson, A. 3. Hluisa, little help to his forwards. Kishen the ball in his stride.

minutes and though the home team. R. France, H. R. Trance, AK me Singh-was-a-safe-back who covered

fought hard-for-an-equaliser they E. A Loc. T. Lock, W. Lang Bung, G.

Bouza his partner well.

Seconds (home)-A. M. Omar (Capt.), The Varsity forwards were quite Individually a line of forwards were thwarted by a sure set of de

fenders.

W. K. Way, N. Broadbridgo. A. Hùng, C. W. Leonard, U. H. Eemail. A. last but did not put in sufficient dash may all be speedy but as a line, speed

result was certainly a feather J. Mitchell, B. L. Formal in their attacks. Young Chillah, the Is of little avall it passes are faulty. In the cup of the Police. Teja Singh... Younganye. Reserves. C. Hung.

will represent the that goal averages will count in THERE is no traih in the rumour The following performance, his stickwork in port forwards will be checked in cular boing good. Hans Raj, the left stride. They have to stop to gather wards, their leader being a menace

match against the Chins Command winger., was the next best. Hukan up passes which are hit at them in-/to the C.B.A. Leslio was the best of¡ Royal Air Force in a friendly cricket League fixtures should more than one Singh worked hard at centre half and stead of being sent slightly ahead of the halves and Man Singh, though Headquarters at Sookunpoo on Satur- team finish up at the top of the table

erratic, did well at back.

day-next:

with the same number of points. If received good support from S. S. Kor them.

W. F. Gillespie A. R. Paling, HAJ two or more teams end with the same Attack Off Form

Stimson, W. at right back.

As the "through" pass is hit Due to their examinations, the straight down-field and well ahead of C.B.A. attack had a bad day and Cook, II, R. Stockham, zemsly, T. Number of points, a play-off will be

field an opponent, it cannot be effective the forwards missed several chances. if. Hawkins, N. R. Clarkson, C. E. Abbas. enforced as before.

with such precision as a square or a diagonal pass. Naturally the finest form of combination lies in its wide variation. Passing should never be- come stereotyped or made too obvious to opponents.

The

right inner, gave a very credliable, Unless passes are made properly,

their and Jasbir Singh were their best for-9. Leonard, 7. 11. Emall, C. M. Omar,

undergraduates are unable to their best side at the moment.

MARY HARDWICK TURNS "PRO"

NEW YORK, Nov. 20 (Router). Miss Mary Hardwick, the British Wightman Cup player, has turned professional, it is announced here. She has signed a contract to parti cipate in a tour with Budge, Tiiden and Miss Alice Marble.

CLUB SENIOR XI

The following will represent Hong- kong Football Club first eleven against Kowloon in the First Division of the Football League on Saturday:

J. Odell: B. II. Strange and Gow; J. Strango: kinner, K. Forrow and Hopkinson, Scott, F, Fowler, B. 7. Blck. ford and Rlertsen.

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CLUB "A" PLAYERS MAKE GOOD USE OF CHANCES

(By "Fly-half")

CLUB "A" TOOK advantage of most of their |

chances when they defeated Middlesex XV at rugby by 12 points (three tries and a penalty goal) to nil on the Club ground yesterday evening, only last-minute saving by Club with a lucky bounce prevented

them.

Middlesex deserved to score on one or two occasions and

+

Police Hold

Up R. A.

A re-organised Police three line held the Royal Artillery to Godfrey did good work in the Club time and again. He broke clean a scoreless draw at Boundary three line although he did hang on through on one occasion and a score Street yesterday.

a bit too long. He certainly went for would have resulted but for a knock-

his openings. Hynes, the other in on by another player backing up.

Viriga, a newcomer to the

side three, took some wild paasca Berry was a notable absentee from Police team, showed promise on marvellously. He gave P. B. Wilson the pack in which Hewitt obtained the wing. He is inclined to some good openings. The winger quite a fair share of the ball from overdo his foot-work and neglect played an earnest game, having bad Burford.

the

Middlesex full back.

luck when he crashed his way to get Godfrey opened the scoring when his hands.

only to put a foot over the he brushest past Ingoal line in endeavouring to avoid to fall over Pear the Army defenders Will, at full-back, got his kicks Army men on top of him, Stark into touch. Howlett and Dempsey Day was fast in following up wild failed to convert. Then on the other kept a good hold on Taverner and kicks ahead and has his speed to side of the field, Morgan broke away Giblin despite Dempsey's lack of thank for his ability to do the from a serum with the ball at his fect speed. Taylor was played at wing unorthodox and carry it off.

to hack it upfield and over the line forward where he did well in the line-

touts. Morgan, at stand-off, was a shade where either he or Needham touched

Disorganised and hampered at the too high and behind with his passing down. Stark again failed to major-base of the forum by the Police for from the base the serum and thus iso.

bada kamer wards, Wedderburn did not give his. Middlesex gained ground in the usual smooth service; as a result the hampered Charter. The latter held the ball well but, receiving. It late, Arst half mainly through good work backs, receiving lato, appeared to by their forwards with the ball at try and break through rather than was an easy target for a tackle.

Burford was an energetic hooker their feat. Just after this, Hynes let rink interception if they passed,

The wing, threes, Richards and for Club and figured prominently in Wilson off on the wing where he

the play in the loosa. Moody and forged his way over only, in falling, Marah, were seldom in action: Bom- Lee wore also hard workers.

to kick a log over the In-goal line, pas and Evans were prominent in the

pack.

Man Outstanding

Lucky Score

In the second half, Day started off

The Middlesex left-wing combing- tion looked dangerous Ume and again: by fly-kicking from middeld near the over and score. Stark again falled Mad, at stand-off half, was certainly Craigengower C.C. and ended up at to convert, n

the outstanding Army Playmiss His thaoorber bars the Football Club Redman took a penalty from mid- tacking of Chartery syesvented, the with lucky boince which fell into way out and kicked good penalt Club-math from openiny fun the yam, Jalg werd par yard from the Flins to go goal.

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