1947-04-12 — Page 8

JAPS WON'T

BE THERE

London.

Jupan captured four of the swin- ming. championships in the 1030 olympics in Berlin but the Japanese. -left off the invitation list will not be back to defend the lilies at the

14th Olympiad here next year.

Two pools will bo unod for the contests, starting August 6 anil con- cluding with the flisala. on August 12 and 13. the British organising com- mittee has reported. Une pool will be constructed ouldoors in the subur- ban Wembley sporting grounds and will be mostly for practice and pre- liminaries.

The other, beneath the floor ot Wembley Arenu, will be exposed In quick change by workmen fo)-

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lowing completion of boxing events on August 4. It will go into use on August 7.

Mont of the diving and water polo will be in the outdoor tank.

Americans dominated swimming in the last Olympics, winning seven i events, including two by women. Associated Press.

Football Laws

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 1947

SPORTS FEATURES

Governor's Cup Soccer Picture Of The Week | SPORTS

Tussle For Third

Time Of Asking

(BY SEE TEE)

The first deciding game (it may be that there will be need for others) of the Governor's Cup com- petition is the big match of the week-end. Teams representing the Hongkong Football Association and the Hongkong Chinese Amateur Athletic Federation. meet for the third time in the battle for the Governor's Cup.

In early February two well- and only once have they failed to matched elevens treated a packed take both points, from their oppon- Club crowd to 90 minutes of thrilling enis, In early October the now ne most-legendary 1/5 Commando beat football. That match ended in

them by the only real of the match.

A fortnight ago the Saints held them to a two-all draw.

in

One of Sing Tao's most meritorious victorles was scored over the RAF

October. It

at that w time thnl the Airmen were

on

of their top

best right form and were beating all-comeis. Ten minutes from time the RAF held

Ungentlemanly Conduct four-all draw. A fortnight ngo Carn line Hill was the venue of the second Law 12 states that a player shall game which was full of fluctuating be cautioned if he commits (n- fortunes.

The Federation almost gentlemanly condurt and that play suntched the trophy after being a resumed (it has been goal down for most of the second shall be

mis-half. In a storming finish they stopped by reason of such conduct) by an indirect free kick turned a 1-2 dellelt into a 3-2 lead, taken by a player of the opposite only to be pipped on the post by team from the place where the in- lust minute goal from Eves,

To-morrow's game will see twa 3-1 lead and were playing con- fringement occurred.

very slightly changed elevens from a fortnight ago. Forrow was not seen to advantage in his lost outing and hin place is taken by Souter who

reliable back. very

Eves left hax

the Colony 50

"Ungentlemanly conduct" is only Indicated in detail in one or two places in the laws of the me. Obviously It is not possible to 1st JT the incidents which might pro- perly come under that term. Under rerent Law 3 оте о the most amendments to football law makes it quite clear that If a player leaves the field during the course of a gume (except through accident) without first obtaining the referee's permission, "he shall be deemed guilty of ungentlemanly conduct"..

Under Law 12 players are warned and referees are udvised to treat ungentlemanly conduct any attempt by a player to kick the ball when it is in the goalkeeper's pos- drese session. But in addition te

others Incidents are there many which

consider may referee

as

13

"ungentlemanly".

DISCRETIONARY POWER

Most

Is

£1

were

over-confident

dently (perhaps a little too con- Adently). But the Tigers never gove up hope and they set up a series of irresistible onslaughts on the Air Force tool. They snatched one goal and within a few minutes were on new face at centre forward was in terms in smushing style. If the Air- evitable. Although Eves did not men

carlier in brilliantly in the last Gover-every vestige of it melted before this With only A nor's Cup game he rose to the orca-magnificent recovery. sion in the last minute with a anap moment to go to the final whistle deciding game Sing Tao riddled their opponents' goal which made a necessary.

halves and backs and notched the' INTERPORT INTEREST winning goal umid tremendous This game has other interests excitement. from the Governor's quite apart Cup contest. A Colony eleven to meet visitors from Saigon is in the process of being picked. The names of players to represent the Colony for the return Interport matches with Shanghai (ut Shanghai) in early May are on the table. The selectors will have before them the cream of local football talent and they are sure to

Their victories over their foremost have Chinese rivals, South Chino, been most decisive. In their league meetings they have won 4-1 and 3-0. In their meeting in the final of the Senior Shield tourneys lost Saturday their clear cut 4-1 victory completed a good int-trick.

regard the game as being in the na- FASTBALL NOTES

lure of a trial.

It is a pity that most of the league clubs are engaged today. It means. that most of the pinyers for to morrow's game will be playing two days running. The one exception is Sing Tao, who usually provide the majority of the Federation's players.

In Law 5 (that which specifics the duties and powers of the ro

that (erec) It

definitely states the referee shall have "discretionary power, from the time he enters the field of play, to caution any player

A full house may be expected at misconduct or

ungcil- gulity of

* Curoline H this afternoon. RAF tlemanly behaviour—," Towers of football are familiar with and the Amateurs is a bright fix- the player who shows his dissatis-ture; both teams are doing well just

the fuction with A decision of referee by booting the ball away to the other end of the field or out of the ground. Although that muy well be considered showing dissent from the referee's decision

If

Medhurst, the Chelsea goalkeeper, finishes nose-first in the mud while saving during a strong Brentford attack in a First Division match at Griffin Park-Associated Press.

International Final Tomorrow To

Wind Up Season

(BY "SPECTATOR?')

China and Great Britain take the spotlight on the stage of the final of the International Series tomorrow at 2.30 p.m. The winners of this match lay claim to the coveted Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels Shield. With the the curtain conclusion of the International competition rings down on the official fastball season.

now, although the Airmen have lost some of their more regular players. Immediately following this gume the Saints meet South China. It is not often that Saints are able to fleid

fully representative cleven. they can call upon their Macao men (a cautionable offence anyway) this game with South Chinn might is the kind of behaviour which may

well prove as exciting as their re- well be called ungentlemanly. cent struggle with Sing Tao.

Fresh from the highly meritorious sideration from every angle the IRREPRESSIBLE SING TAO Surme

victory last Sunday over India, hot Chinese are stronger collectively just referees unhesitatingly penalise

favourites who let their supporters by that fraction of counting margin. the

stands player who

Congratulations to Sing Tao on

Probable line-ups of the teams It is down, an inspired British squad will behind on opponent, and, when the winning the Senior Shield.

lo ex-competing are ball is coming towards him, calls really not too early to congratulate enter the field tomorrow

change blow for blow with a con- Great Britain-G. Saul, pitcher out "Right!" with the intention of them also on bringing off the doufident China-team, which scored H. Wing-lee, colcher, Stan Leonard, fooling him into believing that one le, landing the league championship of his own side is waiting behind and the Scalor Shield in the same convincing win over the U.S.A. in 1st base; B. Wilkinson. 2nd base; the qualifying round. On paper. Dave Leonard, 3rd base; 1. Eriksen, him for the bail. Clearly such season. Sing Tao have not had un

the two sides are well matched and short stop; Sid Hollands, left feld; tactics aro not good football and easy passage to their Shield success.

In the semi-final they had to fight for that the tussle should proven. Castro, centre field; S. Ablong, are far from gentlemanly.

interesting. Ball fans are assured right field; G. White, rover. 45 Commando. The intention of the law, however, hard to overcome

China-1. Quon, pitcher; does

not need much explanation. "45", when they are really on their of a treat in flashy plays.

football

game mettle, are one of the most dificult Association

teams to beat in local football, which should I played in

But only once in this 1046-47 sea- sporting spirit and for the ment of the game for its own sake.sen have Sing Tao been, benten inty in the defence of both squads, Ali, left field; P. K. Lau, centre field;

im- the local senior league competition but the Chinese boys definitely have G. G. Lee, right Players who attach 100 much portance to winning their games or

1:1

enjoy-

of playing to the gallery often do

the

so to

80

to

it to

detriment

of more

the

sporting players; they definitely de

the detriment of

the name of football. It is only right. therefore, that referees should have full powers to protect thosts who play fair and the game from In- eldents which bring it lule disepule.

TRIKER, recalving two blacks from the scratch player in the final of a club handicap, it by eight points when after pocketiTIK loat red he was faced by the leave

indicated in baulk ALL the cofolits ex-

copt yellow and black.

wore on

their ovat.

not 10 10

kot Lh

Fencing In Palace Of Arts

hibition in 1024;

for

It appears that the edge is with Chung, catcher, B. Woo, ist base; China which is stronger all round. Chang, 2nd base; Leung, 3rd base: There is little to choose in superiori- P. F. Chol, short stop; "Showboat" field: I. Bunn.

A BITTER PILL

ta

the

a much more dangerous pitcher In rover. Herbie Quon. Quon's opposite num- ber, George Soul, cannot be com--"It was thought (only thought, but pared in any department, but it must definitely!) not by a few that Great be said that Saul is a game player Britain stood less chance than a with bail sense. The field of G.B.anowbull in hell last Sunday against behind Saul will have to work over-India, who apparently felt that way time backing up their pitcher, who too by the way they

That played. will be hit far and often. Any feeling resulted in the indi

Indians being determined pounding" will probably given a stunning punch—the knock- break up G.B's defence which is out! It was doubtlessly a heart- LONDON The fencing Contests at not stonewall, the 1948 Olympics will be held in there is some apprehension

On the other hand, breaking defeat when they had ap

us to peared to be well on the way the remodelle Palace of Arts, whether Chinese backstopper Dick Champlonville, having what looked Arthur Peall says erected for the British Empire ex-Chung will be able to hold down to be easily the strongest leam in speedy G.B. runners at first with his the competition and having beaten Located in the suburban Wembley pegs to

second.

Chung Wil have to the other strong contenders. Portu- sporting grounds, near the stadium be extremely alert, while, Chinn will gal. Yes Sir, it was a bitter pill and arena, the palace will be con- do well not to allow too many run- they were made to swallow! Well. verted into eight pistes (fencing ners reach first. Arriving at second they asked for it!

with scals

British strips)

Many 1,300 the go-getting

boys will

hope was daalted. The ma- threaten every time spectators.

to score. In jority of the India sqund had their eye of the on their third International medal. The central piste for the major attack, again the strength competition will be 11114 feet two teams is about even but China, Manager A. R. Markar and captain long. Far the events eight pistes facing caster pitching, has a positive Kasha Nazarin had caressed

thought of leading India to a third Deelding, are being laid down outside the advantage.

success and their third success too, Opportunistle endeavour Went A palace, which will also house a cafe

for competitors

triumph and long way in G.B.'s

Youthful up and a-coming Benny over i lounge and

their playing offleials, dressing rooms and offices India and if China gives them one and I. M. Onlar

well too for for administration of the Olymples. break too many the G.B. boys may hearts out and very

yet run away with another un their first real International prizo -Associated Press;

expected victory and to garner the only to see their so-called old war International honours. And, mana horse veterans literally throwing the ger Hal Wing-Ice and captain Dave game away. Cry and you cry alone Leonard belong to the super grade better luck next ume, Indial who know how to make the best use What were the causes of India's of the breaks too. So look out, you highly unexpected downfall? Whe China boys!"

start of the game saw Great Britain India's fallure has brought a fighting for every inch in, an uphill lose-face" jolt in the string of cor- battle. India dashed into a two-run- forecasts by this scribe, leud but the winners carried reet

doggedly. They were on their thos eventually came. The Indians were for o me playing a brand of classy ball of which they are quite capable lend They could have consolidated. by tallying at least four more times. But some unaccountable, uncalled- for attempts at heroics and show: manship, plus haywire, ragged:basa- running wasted time and again some powerful mace mauling-way by Kahin, Nazarin, Olly Omar and Skelly Hazack,

BLACK

YELLOW

yel

enay low with

break pos

ibition ter follow, be noskered the vdrawa playing. Ochibu black as show

Some of the duo members ala not approve of "this. But having regard to the handicap and state of the acore, think striker played Litr stroke whiets te felt conndent w the best he could manage.

Cue-ball was in hand when striky! laced the billiard inave shown to*-

centre of disgranite played a cimon which lett choice of in-of white or red, but I prefer, the insull instead of the cannon, With an ki off you can control easily from hand tu not take rims with a poallone! свали

SPORTING SAM

Wouldn't Follow That Cua

British snooker player Joe Dayis conceded 100 points to American heavyweight fighter. Joe Baksi, then ran out as the winner. But when

to follow the China to beat Great Britain. The odds are even but after due end-

By Reg. Wootton

Baksi suggested using his fists on the Stretching my neck out again, I UP for any opening.ukich

ball, Davis refused cue.--Unlied Press.

USER EXPENSIVE ERRORS D

53

on

Meanwhile, the GB. lads, ably led by mentor: Hal. Wing-lee were pegging away with timely blingles, doubles and triples alternately by George White, Dave Leonard; and youngster Sid Hollanda, and passted a couple of expensive indjá

errors, they caught up 2-2 at the

The end of the fourth frame.

tle

DIARY

TO-DAY

Soccer-Tat Div.

Club-Eastern v. 42 Commando, 3

Dmm.

Club-Club-V, Navy, 4,30 pan.

Caroling 1-RAF v. CASC.

1

p.m..

Caroline Hill-South China v. Joseph's, 1.30 p.m.

S

Seokunipoo-27th

RA V.

1st

Devons (for 44 Cdo), 4.30 p.m.

Second Division

What Happens To The Stars. Of Yesteryear?

BY ARCHIE QUICK

Do you ever wonder where the sports stars. of yesteryear are today? What your sporting idols of a deende age are doing now?

"The thought occurred to me when 1 ran into three of them in one day, If you know Harrow, you are aware that there is a long hill leading up to the famous school, and walking up then I spotted a tubby figure ahead of me. I knew it at once it was the square-shouldered barrel-like Patsy Hendren who, without being fat, hus always elven me the impression that he is broader than he is tail. Put, la Elais, is now whose real name

coach at arroserably placed

Renfelly

and happy as he through life. A quarter of century Navy-Sing Tao v, ist Devons, 3 ago I knew Pat as winger for Brent- he still attends all home

by the a Middlesex

butsawan

p.m.

Navy CASC v. 27th RA (for 44 matches at Griffin Cdo), 4.30 p.m.

AB

Military.Chinese Cadre v. Wire- watch,cldsmen on the

less Centre, 3.p.m.

Millary-Kit Chen Y, Police, 4.30

p.m.

Crickat

Recreio-Recreio v. KCC, 2 pm. KCC-KCC v. Land Forces, 2 p.m.

Lawn Bowls KBGC.-KBGC v. Craigengower,

1.15 ...

Badminton

ind more

glorious to

way.

he was one of Englan

a useful change than bowler: I always place Dennis Comp- ton's as a parallel career to Patsy and it was Hendren who gavo Denis his early coaching,

Recreio-Exhibition matches, 7,30 it and

p.m.

SUNDAY

Soccer

Governor's Cup Navy.IKEA v. ""CNAAF,

p.m.

Second Division Caroline H-Kivong Wah South China, 4 pm. -

4.30

HQ

Caroline Dockyard V Land Forces, 5.30 p.m.

Club.—RAMC v. Club, 6.30 p.m. ..

Fastball

King's ParkInternational Series Final China v. Great Britain.

Plans For 1948 ·

Olympics Rowing

London. The fresh water reaches of

the Thames River, plled annually by International crews the Henley Regatta, will boil under the sculls at the 1948 Olympics row ing competitions from August 7 11.

to

Later in day I was down in Eriti and there I visited Len Harvey in his hostelry. Like Hendren, be lou is comfortably circumstanced." Harvey was wise uut of ring as well as in nd is prosperous and happily married. Never would you believe that he has had 400 fights under his belt.

Not a scar on the face to be seen, clear-eyed, narrow-waisted Len is a credit to a sport that produces few

ike him. The third meeting was saddening, is former world cham- for not only plan walker George Cumming blessed with few of this world's goods, but he is crippled. The man who, thirty after he had set up the world's walking record still holds it, now Onds difficulty in hobbling down the Fleet Street he loves so well. It is difficult to imagine that once he covered 1,760 yards in Just over six minules walking the and

That is only two longer than the flying Wooderson

the covered George used to walk in all manner of commercial stunts advertising this end that food

ood product, and has raced against dogs, horses, even the Chel- tenham; Fl

Flyer over limited distance and on handicap.

fool

minutes Sydney distance.

You will find that all these old maestros cannot help but hover. around their old gome. Thus you And ex-professionals cricket and boxing attending big. at football,,

events

How

Reare yanked the Indians from their reported that area, near Henley-on-thes are forgotten. The auto-

Alex

un-

and ittle sadly of days that used to and speaking reminiscently be: Maurice Tate, Bill Hitch, Ban- bardier Wells, Andy Wlison-dozens The British organising, committee of them line up regularly in the Parade

men who were once great. Thames, west of London, would be casily spree acting high and mighty and built up for the games with specia- graph hunter will chase some they immediately managed to score

for stands possibly seating 15,000. known

reserve footballer and pass one to lead 3-2 at the first of the fifth canto. This lead was short-

James by er eagerly await the Anong other improvements plan-

of "a" second eleven Ilved, however, for an inspired G.B. ned are housing for contestants, au- appearance

striking

tomobile, parks, public address sys- county cricketer and rub shoulders gang had come to within distance

and nothing could stop tem over the entire course, storage unknowingly with Jatic Hobba. Or them. India's opposition had been for boats and new pilings to allow get signature of some no-account six- mastered and the victors went about three boats abreast instead of two round prelim boxer and miss great

Kld Lewis, slamming at will and pushed into the regulation for the Henley regatta. winning 4-3 lead at the last of the sixth stanza. Hero India apparently had no fight left, and were forced to take 1, 2, 3 marching orders in their last turn to bat,

India's manager was to blame for fofling to pick the right player substitute for Junior Markor, regu lar India-second-baseman, who could not play due to finest. turned out the substitute was in a big way responsible for the defeat. He made the silliest of errors again

India's again. Also

mentor failed to Instil the required fighting spirit in his team.

and

•

Although not finally decided, the events will probably include singles

coxswain, pair

without sculls, double sculls, pair oars with coxswain, four oars with coxswain and four oars without coxswain cight oara.

cars

Such is Hfe!

Walker Cup Trials

Instead of starting on April 8, the

The United States, respresented first Walker Cup (Golf trial will by Washington University B-caps now take place at St. Andrews, Scot- As it tured the eight cars at the 1938 Innd, on April 9, 10 and I The

Olymples in Germany, while

Ave Sandy Herd Trophy will be compet- events were won by the Heat nation. ed for In the Artisan Golfers Com No defending teams will come from petition at Birkdale on June 24 and Germany, which has been black-the annual tournament will take listed from next year's competition. place at Wentworth on August 25

jand 20, --Associated Press.

TALKING SPORT

by IAN COSTER

THE RING, BLACKFRIARS, IS COMING BACK TO BOXING GAME.

M

Tost famous centre of boxing in London, The Ring, Blackfriars, blasted by air raids, will reopen. When? That is not decided. Victor Berliner, matchmaker there for years, knows that it would be unfair to rebuild The Ring while people are still short of homes, but 'he hopes to get a permit soon..........

moker by trade, had a narrow victory over Piko nt Acton Town Hall in the only match they have. over played. "Even Hitchcock admitted. I was unlucky," zoya Pike

Piko has held 37 major cham- plonships and is London cham- plot, having won that avent in 1830 from 10,000 entries. He will not defend the title when the Individual championship 18 restored next. year because he now ranks as a professional:

Rugby gesture wanted

ny qualms the older hands of Allie Rugby Union Committee had in the past about entrusting care of the game to younger suc-

Meanwhile Berliner keeps his boy Into the game said father, cessura must have been removed

Reply to the toast of the fugby: hand in by arranging the charity"Maybe ho'll get to like boxing in the Richmond dinner tournament for the Mayor of the Forces."

Union was made by ons of their Southwark's fund every year, And Not-so-much Cup fuck

most recent acquisitions. W. C his only ambition is to sca the old

Ramsay, who is secretary of place lit up again.

There has been a lot of shouting Middlesex County and of the Built in 1783 as a church by. Dr. about the return of the luck London fugby Union, in addition Howland Hill, the Ring was of the Cup draw. but not even a to running the Middlesex Sevens. Dexagonal, it's explanation of the whisper from the Third Division Although older men in Adrian design being,” the devil' will not clubs,

Stoop and Arthur Trollope were be able to hide in the corners." They had its to comfort them among those present, they gave ..the war-time home-and-away way gracefully to Ramany Whore Wilde's London start

tles which swayed the odds speech was exemplary, Ifa could The old place was crowded with decisively in favour of the big be heard clearly in all parts; be flatle memories. Jimmy Wilde, clubs Their hopes of an improve-spoke in meastred tones, without a pale-faced lad of 7 stones had his ment with a return to the single-nates or heaitalion, was pro first London, fight there. Ally the system tuve been drastically foundly, discreet, and put forward Wells. Phil Scott. Len Harvey, Jaci.huttered. Hoog, Kid Lewis-nearly every No one to guarantees the boxing name has been on the bill.

It became a Sunday afternoon. Institution. dedicated to the worship of the gloves.

It went in for all-in wrestling and byen that strange, spectacle wrestling in mud. And, once, back) In 1920, it became a chapel ngain for two boura, a servico being held inilde the roped square.

Non-boxing song........

-appearance of a Division.III club in the fourth round. Nineteen- provided Northampton win their replay, with Peterborough-are in the,tles: 12 play Division 1 clubs, seven are drawn‘against Divinlon II, teams. And only seven of the to have been drawn at home.

It looks very much like a total

one constructive proposal.

one

It was that the great lack of playing fields, analcupping the among game's development ..small clubs

accondary schools might have to be met -text iscorun by a gesture from big clubs who would allow the use of pliches on Saturday morn Going for the Potter?

Andrews in Mày) will no clipse of Division Ill hopes one Walker Cup contest at St. Fanuary 11. In fact, there is * abubt be a popular topic at Rye Talking of old boxers, barghly better chance of a non- next month when more than 60 of Gains, a spritely 46. but look. Cague club, Gillingham, winning our leading amateur golfers will ing as it as when he fougat, rough,

Cornern, was at Solomons the World's boat at dirts other days Larry has been in the

contest the "Pulter."

Taking partipare two of the. selectore, Lyrli Tolley and B. 1. Army ⠀ as T apringer (PT Who is the best/darts player in Oppenheimer, and also the 12 and instructor), and now runs o dance this country and, therefore. A. caplain, Roger Wethered, wo band at Southend.

in the world? There is no doubt Walker Cup players At A I play the drums, byť not very in the mind of' Lambeth-born 43- Pennink and In OneGrawley, ALD well, he told me,

2 year-old Jim Pike that he is the ulşa, entrants, BENZERO Gains has two sons, bite a bit di man ng SMOKE PLAY 10, Off. 4in, and about to go into O

Tolley and the third member of Pike because Joo the committee, W. B. Torrance. gargofflichcock, captain of BL Dusatan's were selector (in 10304 when Gains, uptor, has not taken to Four, has been put forward at the Drinin, gained her first win after boxing, "I don't believe in torcing pet player filiencock, a tool-'ring losses.

the Army