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Capt. and Mrs. Eccles...69 3 66 Miss Boyes
Mr. V.A.C Hawkins ...70 4 66
THE CAPTAIN'S PRIZE.
Notwithstanding the early hour fixed for this competition a very fair nnmber of players started. No doubt if the weather had been even moderately fine many more would have competed. Mr. G. Stewart's 40 was a very creditable performance and he is to be con gratulated on winning the handsome prize pre- sented by Cupt. Rumsey, the Captain of the Club.
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Dr. J. Bell
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Mr. C. W. Knox.
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Mr. C. Palmer
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Major Thomas.
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Mr. G. W. F. Playfair.. 62 9
Rev. R. F. Cobbold.
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The last of the monthly competitions for the Cup presented last April by the then Captain of the Club, Commodore Boyes, was played on Saturday, March 7th, and following days. Mr. C. E. Hume was the successful member, aud, it his score had not been spoilt at the last hole, if would have been a very fiue one.
The same gentleman and Mr. Anton tie for the Sweep.
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was confined to the Kowloon territory. The played a very sound game at centre, and his Centurion, however, showed themselves weak in unselfish feeding of the wings was very credit- the forward rank, and although they pressed for able to him. Of the halves Henderson, the ten minutes they could not break through the de- captain, played really a brilliant game; his fence. They had one or two good opportunities, kicking was always reliable, and he tackled in but failed to take advantage of them, and it was very excellent style. Robinson and Stewart soon apparent that the vanguard were not play- were very capable backs, while Knight, when. ing such a strong game as had been anticipated by he was called upon, was safe in goal. their numerous supporters. At length Kowloon Centurion team certainly did not play up broke away and got dangerously close to goal, to the standard that was expected of them. The Centurion halves played pluckily, but The forwards lamentably lacked combina Mylie managed to dodge them and sent a ca- tion, and it would be well if they cultivated a pital shot towards the goal. Greenwood, however, system of judicious passing and more accurate was on the alert, and he sent the ball across, shooting at goal. Most of the final shots were to Steel and Richards, who travelled up the poor and either went very wide of the uprights field to Kowloon's quarters and looked like or resembled a successful Rugby drop at goal. scoring. But again their weak spot was mani. At intervals some good wing work was witnessed, fasted as the shot at goal went wide of the but it proved valueless because at the critical mark. The Centurion continued to attack, but moment the other forwards were straggling the Kowloon halves and backs worked ex- and unable to give the necessary support. The ceptionally well, and their tackling quite upset back division at times accomplished some very the calculations of the seamen. On one occasion good work, but the men require much finish before a shot from Buchanan caused Knight to use his they can successfully cope with the Kowloon hands, but soon afterwards Henderson and string of forwards. Greenwood should have Stewart, who had been playing a very good saved the second goal, but unfortunately for game, succeeded in getting the ball away, and his side he directed his attention too much to the Centurion back division were now kept an off side appeal while Symington was shooting. very busy. For two or three minutes Kowloon, This fault of waiting after an appeal until the attacked vigorously, and after a corner some referee gave his decision was noticeable on many lively play occurred in front of goal and Mylie occasions during the game, and should be re- headed the ball through for the first time. medied without loss of time. Never leave off Deafening cheers were raised when this point playing until the referee blows his whistle. was made, and encouraged by their success Kow. It should be mentioned that the game was con- loon became still more aggressive and hotly tested throughout in a very friendly spirit; not pressed their opponents. Just before half time duce during the contest was there the slightest time Mylio had possession and he was just going manifestation of any ill-feeling amongst the to shoot when be slipped and somehow the goal-players, and they are to be commended for their keeper fell and was disabled for a couple of true sportsmanlike conduct.
On the game being resumed Kipling and Mayes showed up well on the right wing and some vay interesting play between the Centurion forwards and the Kowloon back divi- ! sion was witnessed. . However, half time was called without any addition being made to the
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In the second half the Centurion were the first to advance, the loft wing doing a lot of useful work, but they could make no headway against the sturdy defence of Kowloon. The seamen did md keep up the offensive fo very long, og Shupson and McSwayd got possession and by means of sour very effective passing they try-led down the field broke through the defence, and Mylie passed to Symington. The last mined was just aheat to shont when 2 ary of tut side" was raised, aud Grogya red tunde the mistake of putțiur bus hawi og et praeal m.te
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properly disallowed, Kowloon again attacked and Simpson ran up with the ball, but he was clearly off side; however, his final alot weut wide of the posts. The kick from goal enabled the Centurim to get to the other end, and Kipling had really a good chance of scoring, but his kick at goal was a very poor attempt. McSwayd now got hold of the ball and worked his way in fine style right down the field, HONGKONG FOOTBALL CUP FINAL, but he was tackled by the backs and dis-
Of the above Capt. Stewart and Mr. Thorburn have left the colony and Capt. Eccles has won the Cup twice. This will leave uine members to compete for its final possession.
A VICTORY FOR KOWLOON.
PRESENTATION OF THE PRIZE BY MRS. LOCKHART.
The final tie in the Hongkong Football Com- petition was played at the Happy Valley on Sa turday afternoon between H.M.S. Centurion and Kowloon. Throughout the season the various stages of the competition have been watched with unflagging interest, and it was generally thought that the meeting on Saturday would bo productive of the finest game of the year, so that it was not at all surprising to find that about two thousand spectators, including a very fair sprinkling of ladies. lined the ropes when the start was marle. The Centurion won the toss and elected to defend the bridge end of the field, and they had a very slight breeze at their backs. For the first five minutes practically nothing was done, as the ball was very frequently kicked out-¦ side, and neither side gained any advantage. Kowloon were the first to make a really cu- ergetic attack, but Chaubers cleared with a long shot, and for the next few minutes the game
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possessed of the ball. Kowloon continued to hold the upper haud and gave their opponents a lot of trouble. About ten minutes before time an exciting assault was made upon the Centurion goal, and Greenwood stepped out of his charge to clear a shot from Mylie. The ball went to McSwayd, who cleverly shot it between the posts and scored the third goal. From this point the seamen played a very weak game and on the rare occasions they get up the field their efforts were frustrated with compara: tive ease. Once Blount got dangerously close to goal, but his shot went far too high. Kow. loon were attacking when the whistle blew, and their victory of three goals to uil was heartily cheered.
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At the conclusión, of the match Mrs. J. H. Stewart Lockhart, amidst load bursts of ap- plause from the large crowd that had gathered found, presented the well-earned trophy to Hen- derson, the captain of the Kowloon team. The Hon. J. H. Stewart Lockhart made a short peech in which be heartily congratulated Kowloon
their victory, which, he aid, they fully deserved. They had played magnificent game and. although he did not wish to single out any of the players, to commend Henderson for he would like the five form he had shown. This was the first contest of the kind that had been held in Hugkong. and be sincerely hoped that a similar competition would be held every year. Cheers wore then given for the Kowloon feuin, the Centurion teami, and for Mus. Lockhart.
The following wore the toung":-----
howLoox --Knight, gual; Robinson and Stowert. backs, Hasy. J. Henderson, (captain), and Cambion, half backs, J. Simpson jud MeSwayd (left), Mylie (centre), Gow, and Byunington righty, forwards.
CENTURION--Gunnor Greonwood, R.M.A., roal; W. Chambers, A.B., and H. Shirland, A.B., backs; Blount, W. Street, A.B., and D. Alleu, half backs; Gunner Richards, R.M.A., and
Steel (left), P. Buchanan, bandsman; (centre), A. Mayes, A.B., and J. Kipling, A.B., captain (right), forwards.
Referee Mr. King. Linesmen-Messrs. P. G. Davies, R.A., and E. F. Mackay.
HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION
Owing doubtless to the counter attraction of the Football match only four members turned up on Saturday afternoon to shoot in the re-opening competition, which was fired over the 200 and 300 yards distances. The occasion was the competition for the Short Range Cup, which was won for the first time by Captain Ferguson, who also secured the Spoon. The following were the scores :--
200 300 H'cap Total
32 30
62 30 23
Capt. Ferguson Col.-Sergt. Hopkins. 29 Mr. F. Smyth Private Wilson
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: That the better team won there cau be no
doubt. Kowloon were superior at all points of the It is reported that a telegram has been game, and from a quarter of an hour after the start received at Shanghai by one of the former to the finish there was no doubt as to the result.directors of the Belmont Mine, which the The winners fully deserved their victory. Their Shanghai owners were forced to part with a forwards played a sterling game: their passing couple of years ago for a mere song, saying was very stylish, and their combination was that the property has been sold for a cool, never at fault, while the wing work, particularly million gold dollars to an American syndicate. McSwayd's, was vory
fine indeed Mylie China Gazette.
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