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Thursday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

March 6, 1941.

"Pilgrim's Hockey Notes

Prepared For Interport With Macao

Problem Of Defence:

Hongkong XI Full-backs Vulnerable

THE HONGKONG team is: Goal-keeper.-V. M. Benwell. Backs V. C. Bond and J. Gonsalves.

Halves B. Marques,' W. A. Reed and N, J. Whitley.

Forwards, Karminder Singh, Gurbachan Singh, B. Gosanó, IL 1. Ozorio and W. Brown.

Reserves-A. E. P. Guest, A. M. Alves. E. Fowler and D. Smith,

Army Rugby League:

R. Artillery Trounce M'sex 22-6

But Halves Sound

ALL IS IN READINESS for the big match be- tween Hongkong and Macao to be played at Macao next Sunday. Hongkong will embark on its eighth Interport fixture having won three, drawn two and lost two.

With anything like good weather hopes run high for a attendance, for the largo Colony team is always a great attraction in the Portuguese port.

In our team there are four new "caps", and these are R. Marques (Recreio), Karminder the Singh (Khalsa), B. Gosano (Re- creio) and H. L. Ozorio (Re- creio).

were

TWO FIXTURES in Army Rugby League played at Soakunpoo yestor- day, the Royal Artillery trouncing a weak Middlesex side 22-6, and Royal Engineers Dusting the Royal Scots 3-0. after a most gruelling match.

Sappers scored in the first half corner. through Sheldrake, in the Just before the half-time whistle Sappers were penalised inside their "25" line but Millar's kick failed.

In the second period, R. Seols attacked with a vengeance and were on several ocensions within an of scoring. Just before the end, Sappers were penalised again, this

acc

I need not say that thero is a feeling in setne circles that our backs are none too strong, and it is to be hoped that they will face up to the Portuguese forwards. liere, in my view, is where may be found the weak spot of our de- fence. But one can only trust that Bond and Gonsalves will rise to the occasion.

Benwell, our goalkeeper, has been none too brilliant of late. The Club and Y.M.C.A, man has his days, and let us hope that one of those days will be next Sunday.

Sound Halves

Macão XI

MACAO flelding their strong- est team will be represented by the following:

to.

Goal-keeper.-C. C. Almada, Backs,R. Rosario and A. Bas-

Halves. J. Nolasco, Alex Airo- sa and J. Santos Ferreira.

Foravaris-F. Nolasco, Albert Airona, P. Angelo, L. Costa (captain) and R. Angelo.

Reserves-J. Trigo Silva, Gus- tavo Silva, F. Ramalho and F. Rosario.

DIFFICULT DUTIES

OF A LEFT BACK Positioning To Advantage

THERE CAN BE NO QUESTION but that the position of a left back is far from being the easiest on the field, as he has often to tackle on the left side should there be no time to get around to the right.

Championship Schedule For

Next Week

To do this successfully, he must have complete control of

his reversed stick with his left

hand, as, if he uses the right hand, he is almost sure to foul badly.

To do this tolerably well is one of the few really difficult strokes of the game, but how and when exactly to put it into execution is not easy

FIRST MATCHES in the Colony time almost on their linc, but again We have sound strength in Badminton Championships will be la describe,

halves. R. Marques, W. A.

played next week, commencing on ex-March 13 King's College.

Millar falled.

When he is running alongside and

Random Jottings

Interport Omissions

THE INTERPORT TEAM has been chosen and the Solec- tors have done their job--but whether well or not is left to be seen.

In the estimation of many, a stronger Colony side could have been fielded, but the deed has been done, and the Civilian representative, who has taken the full respon- sibility, will, in due course, take what is coming to him.

Since the Services were not in- cluded this year, it was obvious that the Army and Navy representatives took less Interest in the selections, and it won necessary, therefore, that at least two other civilians be co-opted--but to my surprise this was not done. Instead, a present member of the team was only re-

A burning question is why was ferred to for advice.

Parker omitted from the team? Ile was one of the original 17 players chosen, but to have left him sud- denly in the cold is bewildering. He should have, at least, been In- cluded as a reserve in preference to E.. Fowler, who was not originally

selected,

I sympathise with the former for the Injustice done him, for in the triala he gave a very good account of himself. I think the Selector or Selectors owe him on apology.

At this stage. It is useless crying over spilt milk-badly split-but i would like the Selectors to bear in mind for the future that if a job of this nature is worth doing, it is

The programme arranged will be the left of an opponent he must worth doing well.

Reed and N. B. Whitley may be pected Gunners Superior.

to give a good account of the themselves. They well know

March 12 at King's College Det Men's Junior Singles. La Anderson v. GUNNERS were far too superior Portuguese forward play and will for Middlesex. They led 8-3 at half- accordingly. If the first named is in Weng-toh. 7 p.m.; F. A. Yvanovich V.

on H.

Amplavzaar Men's Senior Singles S. time, but it was Middlesex who took anything like the form we have seen

rare stumblingv. P. K, Hoo! 8.30, the lend when Freshwater kicked a of late, he will prove

Men's Junior Doubles T. S. Young and the opposing left flank.

and K. IL fine penalty goal from 35 yards on block to

Khoo, 9.15. the touchline. But Gunners were not He is a grand tacitler and worker, M. Fung v. D. Chellah

March 14 st Talkoo long in replying-Marsh went over and I congratulate him on a success

Men's Senior Singles.-C. Au v. H. C. and Keeble added the points.

so long deferred.

We all know what Reed has done Eardley, 8 pm.

Men's Junior Double-F. and D. Kwok the centre during the past-hev. C. F. Chi and B. C. Liang (8.43); R. needs no further introduction.

M. Lavalle and N. A. Bettroo v. a. Tatan and Odell (950).

Starch 11 at King's College Men's Junior Doubles PC, Leung and ICF Chiu v, E. A. It, Alves and P. P. E Botelho. 7 p. G. Pereira 75 A Yvanovich and B, T. Gosano . A. Mixed Doubies., and Brs. Zimmern Patrick Wong and Miss O. Ribeiro, B.15.

Marsh ndded three more points be- fore the interval when he went over

in the corner, The kick 'falled,

The

dominating play. Richards

in-

On comparative form I would have preferred Tony Alves at left-half to but the Selectors have made paved their

second half saw Gunners Whileyston, and Norman, last yent. Xavier v. J. Hoot and T. 1. Teoh

a good account of himself along.

the way for March to score again, gave the kick failing. Richards inside Reed, and in the circumstances it. Fisher and P. Wynter-Blyth, .30.

Eddison added further

unconverted is sound policy. tries, and finally Middlesex, through Freshwater, scored their second un- converted try.

The last goal of all for Gunners, which was converted by Keeble, was the result of an excellent passing movement that culminated In

chards crossing the the near the

posts.

Association Team

For Governor's Cup

The following will represent Hong.

Football Association kong

against Hongkong Chinese Amateur Athlete

Federation in the second match for the Governor's Cup at Causeway Bay at 3.30 pm. on March 10:

It is a commun truism that the "brains" of the attack is usually in Ute halves. One must stand or fall on that elementary fact, and here is shown our greatest strength.

Fair Attack

IN comparison to Macao's attack, which was seen against Recreio o week ngo, the Colony forwards may be termed "fair." Karminder Singh and Gurbachan Singh, the useful Khalsa team-mates, form n right flank combination. The former Is young and speedy nad centres with great accuracy. The latter is I clever inside forward with good stick- work, and is a

good shot.

They will have to bear the brunt of the Colony attack.

March 15 Recreio Men's Junior Doubles-J. L, Anderson and W. Gillen v. W. T. lio and A. C. Cheung. 7 p.m.

match his opportunity, and with a quick turn of the wrist flick the ball out and to the right and behind. THE Interport records are ́as

This gives him a chance of darting. behind the opponent to either hit or push the ball clear.

In stopping a centre from the right he may not always be in a wing position to clear Instantaneously, as he will almost always be facing the sideline from whence the ball has come,

An alert inside right or cen- tre-forward will be on him without wasting time and it is then that he must be cool and use his head in clearing.

Positional Importance

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follows: 1934. H.K. drew at H.K. 1935. HK. won at Macao 1930. H.K. lost at H.K.... 1937. H.K. won at Macao 1938.

H.K. lost at HK... 1030. H.K. drow at Macao 1940. H.K. won at H.K. From the above it will be observed that we have one victory to our credit,

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ARRANGEMENTS for the trip

to Macao are in the hands of Mr V. M. Benwell. Those in- terested are requested to get into direct communication with

#TWIE left back should always en- deavour, as far as possible, to be in such a poslilon that he is able to tackle lils opponent direct and him. not from the left.

Players are also reminded that the

Men's Junior Singles.-R. M. Lavalle v.

In the case of the opposing inside-interport team will meet at the Peter Lo, 7.45; T. 3. Young v, J. van right, it will help the back to be suc-Y.M.C.A. at 0.15 p.m. on Friday 0.30,

Mixed Doubles. E. Gillespie and Mucessful if he keeps slightly to the left where a discussion will be held with F. Wong v. II. C. and Mike D. Eardley, his own left-of the forward. And

much, if not all, that has been said selection of the Captain.

ard to the team in general and the regard March 20 at Talkoo D.15.

Men's Junior Bingles E. Zimmern v. Jabout the right back applies equally

to the left. flool, B p.m.

Men's Senior-Donbles.-K.-W.-Choy-and B. Low v. J. J. Remedios and II, F. Gonsalves, 8.54.

Mixed Doubles.-D. Kwok and Mrs P. Wilson v. M. A. Oliveira and Miss M, Silva, 0.45.

F.A. Meeting

The obvious choice is V. A. Reed, who is playing in his eighth Interport. This record has never been reached by any other player in the Colony.

The new captain, when nominated,

The March monthly meeting of the will "tip" the team as to how our Hongkong Football Association will be opponents should be defeated. This, surprise, as, with defence to the in- held on Wednesday, March 13, at 8.30 by the way, is at the Instigation of side-len chosen, I regard him by p.m. in the Association's office, when the Selectors.

more skilful the draw for the Semi-final rounds of far the speedier and player.

B. Gosano, the leader of the Colony

Forward Weakness attack, is a surprise selection, and if not a highlight, is a hard-working football sense centre-forward. His

QUCCESS or failure of the Colony Dankier (Scots); Roughley (Navy) and

in past years has depended on Fraser (Scola) Capijade),

Freshwater (id and experience should serve him in

the incisiveness of the forward line, dlesex, Bright

Thomas Hood stead. Speed is his greatest as-

This year, in particular, without the (Middlesex); ¥. Fowler (Club). Lo Page set.

ald of the Services, this has been (Navy), Howlett (Police), Ferrier (Polles). H. L. Ozorio has shown good form flertsen (Club).

in the trials and one hopes that he the main weakness the inability to

oblain

that combination (Kowloon); Black and Brown con make a blend on the

eminently desireable in an Inter- Barber left wing.

port eleven. The non-appearance of E. Fowler, the C.B.A. and Club forward, is a

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burn (Police); Pope (Pollco); (Navy). Hossack (Scots), Sheehan (Mid- dlesex, tendy (Navy), Manager, Copl. I. E. Guert (hiddlesex),

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the Senior and Junior Shield competi- THE Interport Reserves, A. E. P. Guest, A. M. Alves, E. Fowler and D. Smith are-a very useful bunch, and in my estima- tion, three, at least, should have been in the team. But I have mentioned before that the "human element" must never be overlooked.

Recreio Cricket XI

The following will represent Reerelo juniors against H.M.S. Tamar in friendly Cricket match on Saturday at

King's Park:

E. A. R. Alves (Capt.), A. E, Noronha, IL A. Barros, E. M. L. Soares, N. A. Bel- BAO, 1 A Boares, A. II. Remedios, L. t Remedios, F. J. Remedios, A. A. Lopes and A. J, M. Prats.

Hongkong has only won one fixture on their home ground, and this they did when they beat Macao last year 3-1. Playing on their home ground, Macao will be out to reverse that de- that these players will play up to cision, though this has not occurred form and show that the confidence before. Should L. Costa and R. Ro. of the Selectors has not been mis- element, of sario make the team, Macao will be placed. The human olmost assured of victory.

course, must not be overlooked.

Should any of these players be called I am positive they will

upon, accomplish what is required of them.

NO League fixtures were played

during the week-end due to Volunteer Camps, but they will be resumed as usual next Sunday.

A MEETING of the Umpires As

sociation will take place to- morrow at 5.30 p.m. at St Andrew's But our forward and backa may I will fully report the Interport Church Hall. All Interested are wel. serve up a surprise. One only hopes match next week.

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