360
CRICKET.
H.K.C.C. v. THE PEAK.
With the usual pudotuslity of Hongkong oricket, it was nearer 12.30 than noon when play began on the Cricket Ground on Satur day Some difficulty was experienced in getting together the Peak team. Indeed it had been feared on Friday that a side might not be raised. Happily, however, eleven men were at length got together, and the Peak was then very fairly represented. Winning the loss, Sercombe Smith took ip Chichester with him to face the bowling of Lumsden and Mahon. The opening was uneventful, for though Chichester scored a 4 and a 2 in Mahon's first over the score
was only 16 when in the tenth over Chichester fell to a catch by Turner off Mabon, whose bowling also dismissed Davies an over later. Mackenzie then joined Smith in a stand which brought about bowling changes and lasted for 30 runs after lunch. The score was 63 when Mackenzie left. Then came a series of dis- asters, Hancock going out at 65, J. T. Dixon at 6, Walter Dizon at EU, Arthur at
the
4, and Ross at 110 Not till Rademacker joined Smith
the Was
prospect of Peskites improved, but these two put on no less than 70 runs, Rademacker was caught at 180, and 9 runs later Sercombe Smith's long and useful, though decidedly lucky, innings came to an end. There werelten 4's in his 101. When the Club went in they had no chance of victory, the late start having durtailed the hours of play so much. However a good attempt was made to force the game, and the Peak bow'ers were knocked about a bit. Turner was out: t 13, and Maitland at 31. Then Pearce and Moo doubled the score, but at 71 the Club captain was out. Pearce followed at 81 Heath and 1ird went on till 113, when Bird was dismissed. In the gathering gloom Batchellor and Heath put on 6 more, and stumps had to be drawn. Heath's meritorious 23 being unfinished, le match would have been a good one, had it commenced at the proper time. Scores and analysis:
THE PEAK.
T. Sercombe Smithst Heath, b Bird Major Chichester. Turner, b Mahou. Capt. P. G. Davies]A.O.D., c Maitland.
b Mahon
A. Mackenzie, o Burchellor, b Bird......
H. Hancock, c Pearce, b Bird
J. T. Dixon, c Bird b Pearce
Walter Dixon, c Hatchellor, b Pearce.
Rademacker, e Mahon, b Bird.
H. Arthur, e Bird,
Pearce
W. W. Ross, b Batchelor
F. F. Gibson, not det
Extras
Total
H.K.C.C.
W. C. D. Turner, ef Chichester, b J. T.
101
10
0
23
༈༙
14
15
3
13
.189
Dixon
5
F. Maitland, b Chichester
21
T. E Pearce, 1.b., b Rademacker
20
G. Moore, R N., sab., b Rademacker Lieut. Heath, not but
28
23
R. E. O. Bird, o Chichester, b Rademacker 10 F. H. Batchelor, B.N., not out
Extras
·
Total 5 wickets)
1
11
.119
R. R. Morley, R.N., Capt. W. F. Lumsden, R.A.. Lieut. Mahon, and A. Wilson, R.N.. did not bat.
Batchellor
Horley
Moore
BOWLING ANALYSIS.
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GO TO
THE PEAK.
0.
M.
1.
W.
Lumsden
15
Mahon
13
37
2
Bird
12
35
4
Pearce .........
13
39
3
5 3
3
2
5
1
8
H.E.C.C.
M.
R.
W.
J. T. Dixon
10
1. 33
1
Chichester
7
27
1
Mackenzie
+
Rademacker.
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FOOTBALL.
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
H.L.F.C. V. ROYAL ENGINEERS. Thursday afternoon, at Happy Valley, a match was played between the Hongkong Football Club and the Royal Engineers in fine weather. The tears were as follows
H.K.F.C.-F. H. Kow, goal; H. C. Austen and E. F. Aucott, backs; H. C. Gray, J. W. C. Bonnar, and J. M. Forrester, halves; W. H.
Williams. H. A. Brent. C. R. S. Cooper, J. D. Danby, and C. Humphreys, forwards,
R. E.-T. d. Widdows, goal; W. Morecambe and W. Hemmings, backs; H. 8. Gaskell, P. H Campbell and W. T. Caulfield, halves; R Nettleton, C. H. R. Chesney, A. C. Hills, J. Spiers and R. Hathaway, forwards.
Referee, Mr. C. T. Kew,
Linesmen, Mr. A. Brawn and Mr. J. God- dard, R.E.
The Club kicked off but were forced back iuto
turning
the
re-
their own ground, and for the E.E. Campbell had a long shot at goal which went past. When the ball was set agoing again Brent carried it down the right wing, and getting a chance to steady himself centred well, but Cooper sent it past wide of the posts. The Engineers were not long in
Fisit, and Chesney had a try at goal which Aucott's close atten. tions made iueffectual. As the game settled down the Engineers' I ft wing. Spiers and Hathaway, had a nice run into Club territory and Kew bad to run out to save. Danby was the next to show up. He dribbled cleverly down till near the R E. goal, and centred to oope, who was despoiled by Morecambe. The Club returned to the attack and from a smart scrimmage close to goal l'auby had almost scored when he was put offside. Ply was carried on in midfield for the next fire or ten minutes, until the Club broke away, and Brent on the run had a shot which shaved the cross-bar.
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[ November 16, 1903.
at the last general meeting.
Certain circum. stance made it impossible for him to race on Sundays, and others also preferred Saturday to He moved that the races for the Sanday. ärst class should be held on the Saturdays previous to the dates arranged for the races
of the other classes.
Commodore Robinson seconded.
Mr. Slade said he would propose that the motion be monded so that it be distinctly understood that the owners of the first class yachts, unanimously agreed to it on account of the present peculiar circumstances, and that it be made clear that the Saturday racing of this season should not be used as a precedent.
Mr. Bird seconded Mr. Blade's amendment. Mr. Deacou supported the amendment; and when put to the meeting it was carried by 6–3, The Chairman then drew attention to the extra expenses which would be incurred for a start r, etc., on two days instead of one.
After the general meeting there was a com- miltee meeting to settle:-
(1) Course for the 2nd Club Race. (2) The Regatta Programine.
The dates fixed on for 1903-1904 club races at the annual general meeting were as follows:-
2nd Club Raco
15th November. 29th
3rd
4th 5th
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13
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19
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10
6th Just bef re half-time the Engineers forced the pace, and Spiers had an opening that
7th he failed to take advantage of; he kicked high over the bar.
Half-time score-Nil.
When the game was re-started the club
Williams had a fast started pressing.
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rita
was 80
a
up the wing, and finished with a splendid long shot which Widdows had to rst out. Cooper got hold of the hall and got it well up-too well up in fact, for be harassed by Morecambe and Hemmings that be ran it right over the line. The R.E. forwards got possession from the goal-kick and carried play right down the field. Spiers again got chance which he did his best to make good, but without success. A minute later be sent in a "steamy one which taxed Kew's fisting abili ties to turn. Austen cleared well up the field, and Danby and Forrester (who was now playing on the wing, baving changed places with Hum. phreys) carried the ball up into the Club terri- tory. When still quite a distance from goal Forrester sent in a slow trundling slot which in some curious manner slipped into the net past Widdows. Encouraged by the success, the Hongkong side made the pace ho', first one wing and then another having a shot. At last Danby in a scrimmage headed the ball into the R.E. net again. Hills, Chesney, and Spiers worked hard for a point, but get past Kew they Williams had hard lines in not add.
could not.
in another for the Club. This honour was re-
L
served for Cooper, who beat Widdows again When the whistle with a swift, strong shot, sounded the score was
H.K.F.C., 3 goals; R.E., 0.
A Rugby practice game took place on Saturday between teams captained by B. C. Sandford and E. D. C. Wolfe. Wolfe's XV. had the upper hand at first, and scored 4 tries to nil before the interval. After the change. Robertson was detached from the leaders' side, which altered the complexion of affairs entirely. Sandford's team won in the end by 3 goals and 2 tries to 4 tries.
ROYAL HONGKONG YACHT CLUB.
A general meeting of the Rosal Hongkong Yacht Club was hold in the Cricket Pavilion
on Thursday to consider the following proposal by the owers of the championship class:-
That the race for the championship class be beld on the Saturdays previous to the dates fixed for club races at the auous general meeting.
The Hon. F. A. May took the chair; there were eleven other members present.
The Chairman said that the me ting bad been called to decide whether the club races for the first class yachts should be held on Saturday instead of Sunday as was arranged
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9th
10th
11th
12th
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6th December. 20th
14
10th January.
24th
7th February.
21st
7th March.
21st
10th April. A Ladies' Race for a priza presented by Colonel L. F. Brown, R. E.. will be held on the 21st November.
FIRST CHAMPIONSHIP RACE.
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The championship class of the Royal Hong- kong Yacht Club on the 7th inst, turned out to contest the first race towards this season's championship. All four boats, Dione, Vernou, Elspeth and Aileen, faced the starter. course lay from Kowloon Police Pier. round, Channel Rocks, Black Rock, Meyer's East buoy, Channel Rocks and Black Rock again, sad back to Kowloon Police Pier.
The start took place at noon in a light westerly wind-a very light one-and a glance at the harbour revealed belts of calm and cats' paws. Elspeth, Dione and Vernon got away together with a good start, Aileen alone being behind at second gua-fire Spinnakers were set when crossing the line and main booms slacked well out. Towar's Blackhead's Pier Vernon drew ahead, close y followed by Elspeth and Dione, the four boats forming into pro- cession: Elspeth, Vernon, Dione, Aileen. En- tering Hunghom Bay they paired, Elspeth and Vernon leading, and Dione and Aileen a cable's leug.b behind. There was not enough wind to keep the sails full, and main sheets had to ba overhauled to allow the booms to go out to their fullest. Elspeth and Vernon, sailing neck and neck, were further instore than the others, so, on altering their course to head for Channe Rocks, the four boats were brought into line. About this time Vernon drew a little ahead. Rounding Channel Rocks in close procession the order was Elspeth. Aileen Vernon, Dione; and immediately on the other side Aileen came up level to Elspeth. It took one hour from the start to Channel Rocks. The three leading boats were in a bunch when approaching Black Rock; after gybing around it and approaching Kowloon Dock peninsula Vernon had a good load, Dione was second, Aileen 1hird, and Elspeth a long way behind. En route to Meyer's East buoy Aileen passed Dione, and at one time tried hard for first place. Elspeth getting into a calm belt lost ground (eyond recovery. Approaching the kerosene godown Vernon distancel herself and a long interval separated all. At Meyer's East buoy the race was two hours old. Heading for Channel Rocks on the seco d journey Dione made an effort to pass Aileen, but the latter, fav. ured with a good
slant, recovered her former distance. Vernon, who had been gaining ground all the time, rounded Channel Rocks five minutes ahead of Aileen, and continued to gain on the passage to Black Rock. Afterwards, of course, there
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