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CRICKET.
HONGKONG 0,0. V, THE GARRISON.
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THE HONGKONG: WERKLY PRESS AND
[November 11, 1898
first half of the game was rather in favour of the soldiers but there was not much in it. Bộtho teams play indicated the beginning of the season as very little combination was shown i and mis-kicks and mis-judged passes were fre- quent.
At times there were flashes of brilliant play, but as a whole, although the game was interest ing throughout, the players showed evidence of not being settled down as yet in their posi- tions. Af half-time there was no score.
her unknown to fame in this colony, and we | fanoy any team that contains them will soon have a name to itself, Turning to the game, twenty minutes each way was agreed on owing to the late start. Immediately at the outset the Engineers showed their superiority, but though they pressed they could not break down the stubborn defence of of the V.R.C. baoks. The Recreation halves and forwards were much too light for their opponents, the former being able to do little but hamper the Engineers' forwards, while the After the interval the Artillery took up the latter were promptly knocked off the ball when attack and maintained it for a little while. ever they essayed to get away with it. Fine They were very near scoring, particularly on one play by Craig and Tuchy kept down the En-occasion when their inside loft struck the post, but the Club, probably on account of batter condition, wore them down. About ten minutes of the second half had gone when Danby re- ceived in a good position, tricked the back, and shot an excellent goal, clean out of the custodian's reach:
The Garrison made a poor show against the Hongkong C.C. on Saturday last, only securing 08 against 227. Of this 96 Captain Langhorne was himself responsible for 67, which was made up of ten 4's, one 3, six 2's, and twelve l's. Cap tain Langhorne and Captain Tulloch batted first for the Garrison, and Captain Lang- horne's was the sixth wicket to fall. The score then stood at 97, and it remained at the same figure when the seventh and eighth men had been dismissed, being subsequently raised to 96. The Cricket Club were represented at the wickets first by Lieutenant Jelf, R.N., and H.gineers' score and at halftime they had only re E: Green. The last-named had not a long life, begistered one goal to nothing. After the interval ing caught when he had made one run and when the Recreation men began to weary and their the score had reached ten. Lieutenant Jelf, heavier opponents took full advantage, adding however, made a much better stand; he did not another 3 points and finishing winners by 4 return to the Pavilion until 129 was telegraphed. goals to nil. Of this number he was responsible for 56, in- cluding ton 4's, three 2's, and ten l's. The next highest soore was T. J. Wilde, whose 39 was made up of one 6, six 4's, three 2's, and three l's. In the bowling Hancook disting- nished himself for the Club, taking four wickets for eight runs. The Rev. G. B. Valling's for the Garrison, took five wickets for 69 runs. Score :-
THE GARRIGOT. Capt Langhorne, R.A., o Jelf, b Hancock. Capt. Talloch, R.A., ¤ Ross, b Mackensie Idout. Rotherham, R.W.F., b· Rosa - 7. Lieut. Higgon, R.W.F, o Nugeat, b Ross
67
0
Liert. Hill, R.W.F., o ́and b Mackenzie
Private Preedy, b Hancock
Rev. G. R. Vallings, o Wilde, b Jelf
Lient. Mulliken, R.A,, b Hancock
0
Capt. Simonds, R.A., o Wilde, b Hancook
5
Capt. Waymouth, R.A., o Ward, b Jelf
Lieut, Thomson, R.A., not out
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2
96
56
Extras
HONGKONG Cricket Club,
1
24
0
41
.5
Lieut. Nugent, E.N., o Higgòn, b Mulliken 27
Tota!
Lieut. Jelf, R.N., o and b Vallinge
H. E. Green, e Simonde, b' Vallings.
A. G. Ward, b Vallings
J. A. Ross, and b Preedy
H. C. Hancock, o Hill, b Langhorne
J. E. Lee, c Thomson, b Vallings..
T. J. Wilde, o Mulliken, b Valings.....
39
K. Mounsey, o and b Preedy
6
A. Mackenzie, c Thomson, b Preedy
5
́P. A. Cox, not out
16
Extras
8
Total
227
BOWLING ANALYSIS.
THE GARRISON.
Overs. Maid. Hans. Wides. N.B. Wickets.
84
Mackenzie.... 13 3
Roes
12
5
20
Hancock
11 8
8
Lee
23
Jelf
3.2 1
HONGKONG CRICKET CLUB.
Preedy Vallings
20.1 5 71
19 7 69
Waymouth
Higgon
€ 1 3
20
15
Langhorne...... 7 2
22
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5 1
22
Mulliken
2
2
2
8
5.
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The winners' strength lay in their defence, which showed up very favourably against the weak attack opposed to it, but let them be warned not to put too much store by this, as they will have much stronger attacks to meet. In their forwards they are not so strong, their weakness lying in their outside wan, They shewed very little combination, but this may have been through want of know- ledge of each others' style. Taken as a team they are not at all bad, on the contrary if they can secure a couple of strong forwards they will be very difficult indeed to beat. Duncan, Dyer, Smillie, and that old stager Henderson, showed up prominently among them.
Of the V.R.U., the backs, Craig and Tuohy, were easily the best and saved their side from & much heavier defeat. Chunnett behaved well in goal. Swan-
Bon
was
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The Club men worked together better after this and did the bulk of the attacking. Looker. on one occasion made a fine attempt with a header, but Murphy in goal saved.
To the end the Club were somewhat the stronger, but there was no addition to the score and the game ended::-
Club
38th Company.
The Artillery, although, not so well repre- sented as in last season's final. bad a. capable eleven and one quite equal to giving a good game to any team in the Colony.
They are heavy and strong, and their for- wards have a dangerous method of swinging the ball from wing to wing. In Lieut. Greene they have a clever and unselfish centre forward.
Kew in the Club goal was safe as usual. Blake played well at back; kicking strongly and sure: clever forward and only laoksly, tackling well, and withal showing excellent weight to be a really good player. Seth was judgment. Hall, his partner, although not tricky, but gave way to his usual fault of doing badly and playing well in the open, holding on to the ball. Henderson (V.R.C.) showed lack of resource when pressed. He is a put in some good work both at half and good man but unaccusto ned to the position. forward. The whole team played pluckily but Looker tackled very well, but might place bet- they want a deal of practice, as with one or two ter. He bas a tendency to kiok too strongly. exceptions none of the players can obtain quick command of the ball and all of them lack judg. ment. They are very severely handicapped by their lack of weight and considering this are: to be congratulated on showing up so well against such heavy opponents.
The Dook staff had a couple of games at their ground, Kowloon Dock, with H,M,S. Endymion on Tuesday and Friday last. On both occasions victory rested with the Dock boys," the score being 1.0 in the first game and 2.0 in the second.
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THE HONGKONG FOOTBALL CLUB v. G. CO. R.W.F.
The football game between the Hongkong: Football Club and G. Co. Royal Welch Fusiliers: on Tuesday ended in a draw. Although both Overs. Maid. Bans. Wides. N.B. Wickets. sides had opportunities nothing was scored. The Welshmen were the worst offenders in this respect, missing several easy chances. The soldiers right winger, Pugh, is a remarkably smart little player and gave Pinckney no end of trouble, the big back being altogether unable to cope with him.
FOOTBALL.
HONGKONG ENGINNERS v. V.B.O.
Quite a number of spectators made their way to the Hongkong Engineers' ground at Cause way Bay on Saturday last to witness the new team's debut, the V.R.C. having the honour to be their opponents on that auspicious occasion.
The playing portion of the ground is rather rough, owing to the attentions of the polo ponies, but this is not altogether a disadvantage, as it makes it much easier for the players to keep their feet than on the smoother turf of the valley.
The teams lined up at 4.40 as follows :- Engineers -J. Blake, goal; Wilson and Dyer, backs; Lapsley, Henderson, and Ritchie, halves; and Libeand, Smillie, Duncan, Galt, and Benjamin, forwards, V.R.G.:-Chunnett, goal Craig and Tuohy, baoks; Williams, Brett and Loureiro, halves; and Seth, Taylor, Dandy, Swanson, and Henderson, forwards.
Although a new team there are but one or two names among the Engineers we a are unfamiliar with Messrs. Henderson, Wilson, Ritchie and Co, of the old
logot
THE HONGKONG FOOTBALL CLUB V. THE 38TH CO. 8.D, RA, Immediately before this match, played on Wednesday Dr. Atkinson, President Hongkong Football Club, with a few wall chosen words of congratulation handed over the Six-a-Side Challenge Cup to Mr. Noble, Captain of the wine ning six, and also presented to the members of the team the very choice gold medals given by Mr. Chadwick T. Kew.
The game started promptly, the following forming the teams
Club :— F. H. Kew, goal; M. B. Blake and R. J. Hall, backs; H. W. Looker. CT. Kew, and W. Howard, halves; and C. J. Libeaud, H. E. Green, J. F. Noble, H, C. R. Hancock, and J. D, Danby, forwards,
38th Coy:-Murphy, goal; Wilson and P. 8. Bell, backs; Milne, Steele, and Gidman, halves; and Harris, Frost-Lt. Greene, Stiles, and Panter, forwards.
Referee, Mr. H. W. Slade.
Chad. Kew played his usual hard and success- ful game, and Howard, although not in his last season's form, played splendidly considering that it was his first turn out for the season. Libeaud did not do badly, but is not the same class as the other forwards. Green was in fine fettle and was on the day's play the best of the Club's for wards, his passing and judgment being excel- lent. Noble. was not at his best, baing & little rash and reckless occasionally.
The more we see of the left wing the more we like it. Hancock gives some beautiful passes to Danby and his fault is, we think that he dei votes himself too much to his partner to the neglect of the centre. Danby's speed and strength make him a most dangerous wing man,
THE SHIELD COMPETITION. The draw for the first round of the football Shield competition was made on Tuesday. Fil- teen teams had entered and they came out of the hat as follows:-25th ED. RA, a bye; C Coy. R.W.F. B. Coy: RW.F.; Hongkong FC. v 25th S.D., R.A.; A Coy: R.W.F. 38th S.D., R.A.; Engineers' Institute # F Coy, R. FH Coy. R.W.F.; G Coy, R.W-F. & V.R.C. W F.; H.M.S. Victorious v R.E.; D Coy. R.W.
To be played off on or before December 31st. First club has choice of ground but must provide ball.
FOOTBALL NOTES.
6th November. Members of the Hongkong Football Club are probably not aware that their, amateur status is in danger. Let them take warning from the following conversation overheard between Royal Welch Fusilier and a 38th Co. Royal Artilleryman. Apparently they are discovered. FUSILIER. "Say ! Don't think you chaps '11 have much chance against the Hongkong Club Fellers for the shield this time. ARTILLEETMAN-"Can't expect us; they're all
perfessionals.” FUSILIER.— - Perfessionals P. **-*-*
ARTILLERYMAN-
(Looker).
es; they all play for lucre
The Club was a couple of men short of
Our informant does not tell us what was then its full strength, but the Artillery too had done to the artilleryman. not its best eleven c
✅on, the field; being worsa || The Club have not had their opening.
Hlin. Clabui
only game daring a walk meng
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