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CRICKET,
H.K.C.C. V. THE NAVY.
Only an hour and a quarter after the adver- tised time-11 a.m.--a match commenced on the Cricket Ground on Saturday, Nov. 28th between the H.KC.C. and The Navy. the bands of H.M.8.8. Amphitrite and Blenheim being in attendance. The Navy was not, of course, at anything like full strength, seeing how small a contingent of the China sjuadron is at present in our harbour. Nevertheless their team was fairly powerful, and the two bats who came off so well for them on Saturday have both made excellent reputations hp, north. Irwin is oredited with three "centuries" and of Moore it is unnecessary to speak here; his batting is well known in Hongkong. Batchellor took the place of Barnby in the Naval team, while R. Hancook was unable to turn out for the H.K.C.C. R. E. 0). Bird coming into the team instead. Eercombe Smith won the toss and went in first with Maitland. A fair commence- ment was made, the score mounting steadily. principally through Maitland's agency, until 37 was reached, when Smith retired. Ward followed in and both bats settled down to make a stand. At the timin interval they were still together with 73 on the board. The interval seemed to put more vigour into the batsmen, and runs came faster. Ward gave a couple of chances, but it was not till 134 had been scored that the separation came, Maitland being out for a sterling 60. His first stroke looked like a possible catch, but his innings was invaluable. Chichester troubled the scorers little, but Hancock showed good form, and be and Ward put on 46 before the latter was out for a bright and excellent, if somewhat lucky, 87. Hancock stayed until 216, making one sixer in his innings of 33, and Turner and Arthur brought the score to 229 before Smith declared the innings olosed at 3 o'clock, giving the Navy two hours in which to win or get out. Obviously the latter fate was the more likely, and when Rowe was run out at 7, things looked gloomy for the naval men. However, when Barnard joined Irwin a good stand was made, and 60 was on the board before Barnard put his leg in front of the wicket to one of Sercombe Smith's deliveries. Norfolk, who followed, was ill at ease and only survived a few balls, but Moora joining Irwin, started with a 4 and followed it up with another two later. Continuing to play in this vigorous style he added runs at a rapid pace, while Irwin went on prettily and effectively, if not so fast. Changes of bowling were frequent, but unavailing, and the Navy seemed fairly certain of a draw. But at 153 Irwin dnfortunately stepped in front of a ball from Chichester and was given out. His 58 was a charming innings. With his departure things went badly for the Navy. Moore left at 175, having made 66 out of the 102 while he was *in. No less than 12 fours were included in his score. Eercombe Smith and Rimington proved too much for the remaining men, and a couple of minutes before time the Navy's innings closed for 195, leaving the Club winners by 34 rupe,
Scores and analysis :-
H.X.C.C.
T. Sercombe Smith (capt.), b Meaden..
F. Maitland, b Moore
Major Chichester, a and b Silver
A. G. Ward, o de Paris, b Meaden
H. Hancock, b Meaden
W. C. D. Turner, not out
H. Arthur, not out
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THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
BOWLING ANALYSIS.
H.K.C.C.
0. M. R
W.
Silver Swan Meaden
12
74
1
4
17
13
44
3
Norfolk
10
Moore Irwin
8
1
2
6
THE NAVY.
0.
M.
R.
4
1
11
10
47
1
5
16
10.2
2
27
2
Sorcombe Smith. Chichester
9 6
31 3 37 2
Bird Lowe.....
Hancook Rimington
CIVIL SERVICE C.C. v. CRAIGENGOWER C.C.
This League match was played at the Happy Valley on Saturday last and ended in another For the winners victory for the Civil Service. Dr. Atkinson gave a dashing display of batting, while both Jackman and Witchell bowled well. Braun was responsible for a good score on be. half of the losers. Score and analysis:-
CRAIGENGOWER C.C.
A. O. Brawn. 1.b.w., b. Jackman J. D. Kinnaird, c and b Witchel' J. P, Jordan, l.b.v., b Jackman E. Herton, c Jackman, b Witchell
L. Lammert, a and b Witchell
L. A. Rose, b Witchell
R. Baza, b Jackman.
R. Pestonji, o Atkinson, b Witchell
J. Stuart, c and b Jackman
H. Taylor, b Jackman E. Ford, not out
Extras
Total
CIVIL SERVICE C.C. R. Witchell, b Pestonji
Jackman, b Brawn
38
6
3
2
4
9
3
NO
72
0 13
Dr. J. M. Atkinson, c Lammert, b Pestonji 32 G. A. Woodcoca, c Taylor, b Pestonji 11 J. Deveney, 1.b.w., b Lammert..
L. E. Brett, b Pestonji W. Pitt, not out
Extras
Total (6 wickets)
10
0
13
83
F. T. Robins, Craig, H. J. Gidley, and W. H. Woolley did not bat.
Jackman Witchell
Brawn Pestonji Taylor Lammert
BOWLING ANALYSIS. CRAIGENGOWER C.C.
CIVIL SERVICE C.c.
31 5
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0. M.
IL 11
R. 39
5
0. M.
R
9 2 26
14 3 22
3 2
4
H.M.8. "TAMAR V. PARSEE Q.C. This match in the Happy Valley on Saturday 28 h Nov. was the first League engagement of both Clubs. The Tamar did well and after declar- ing the innings closed at 104 for 8 wickets. dismissed the Parsees for 65 only. Scores į-
H.M 8. "TAMAR.
R. D. Forbes, o B. Mehta, b Noria....... A. C. Butt, e Cooper, b Noria
Hawkins, not out
Total (8 wickets)
PARSEE C.C
0
T. H. C. Smith, b Noria
0
E. Crabtree, o Ruttonjee, b Captain
24
H. S. Holgate, b J. N. Mehta
27
P. J. King, b J. N. Mehta
0
A. E. Olver, b Noria
14
13
Yates, b Noria
1
13
Corben, not out
8
60
Extras
10
.
104
33
12
K. D. Mistry, o Yates, b Crabtree
0
10
R. B. Cooper, o Holeate, b Butt
21
13
J. N. Mehta, b Hawkins.
25
J. D. Noria, o Forb 8, b Butt
8
229
J. H. Ruttonjee, b. Oli ver
6
D. R. Captain, c Forbes, b Hawkins
J. M. Master, c Butt, b Hawkins...
N. B. Shroff, bawkins
B. K. Mehta, 1.b.w., b Crabtree
Mr. Irwin, R.N., L.b.w., b Chichester.
68
M. D. Vania, not out
Mr. Rowe, E.N., run out
5
C. B. Morawals, b Hawkins
Mr. Barnard, B.N. l.b.w., b Smith
25
Extras
Lt. Norfolk, R.Ne Turner, b Chichester 1
Eng. Lt. Moore, RIN.) (capt.), o Riming
Total
65
ton; b Lowe...1...].
66
Mr F. H. Batohellor, R.N., run out
8
Mr Swan, B.N., Rimington
5
Mr. V. de Paris, not out
6
Dr. Meaden, R.N., b Smith...
1
Extras
Total.(5 wickets)
R. E. O. Bird, W. W. Rosa, Lieut. Rimington, S.F.,
• November 30, 1903.
out, Pestonji 19 not out, extras. 3. Innings declared); Civil Service C.C. 48 for 5 (Hutchings 3. Bryant 20, Knight 8. Cooper 42, MoKensie 9, Milue 0, Brown 0 not out, Extras 4).
on astern.
YACHTING.
SATURDAY'S RACE,
At the start Dione, Elspeth, and Aileen were became a little behind the line; Vernon was slightly astern. Emphasising the stillness of the air, the tide carried the yachts; there was not even breeze enough to keep them from drifting After about four minutes Aileen
At last, seven and Vernon dropped anchor. minutes after second gunfire, Dione passed the mark-boat; about the same time Vernon and Aileen weighed anchor. A light air had sprung up from the west, the boats being just able to do a little more than hold their own against the tide.. Shortly afterwards the breeze freshened a little. Aileen crossed the line eleven minutes after gunfire Vernon, with Elspeth a shade behind, followed about a minute later. The yachts then lined with Fernon if anything a little ahead. Approaching Blackhead's Fier main booms were slacked well out on the star- board side. Spinnakers were used; it was necessary to pole them out, Shortly after two o'clock the wind, from the east, freshening, drove Vernon past Blackhead's Pier; she was about a minute and a half ahead of Aileen. Elspeth and Dione were then working for.
Vernon and Aileen made Causeway Bay. successive short tacks off Kowloon Docks. After sailing acress Kowloon Bay they tacked for Quarry Bay. Dione and Elspeth, now on the opposite shore, worked similar tactios. After rounding the mark-boat in Quarry Bay the Vernon yachts headed for Channel Rocks. rounded them 70 seconds ahead of Dione; 50 seconds separated Dione and Elspeth; Aileen The course now lay was a long way astern. towards Cast Rocks Buoy. After this was cleared spinnakers were set. Vernon rounded 40 seconds ahead of Dione; Dione was four minutes ahead of Elspeth; Elspeth was about three minutes ahead of Aileen.
At this time (Cust Rocks Buoy) the race was (wo hours old. Making for the mark-boat in Quarry Bay for the second time Vernon headed for Causeway Bay, the other three for Channel Rocks. Elspeth, when about a quarter of a mile from the buoy, tacked, now steering for Quarry Bay; Dione and Aileen ran across Kow- loon Bay and tacked into Quarry Bay. Round- ing Channel Rocks for the second time, Vernon lead on Dione by a little over four minut s; Elspeth was nearly eight minutes behind Dio e. When Vernon rounded the race was 4 hours 6 At that time Aileen had uot minutes old. reached Quarry Bay. The times at the finish
were:-
Vernon Dione
h.
m.
8.
7
57
12
55
Elspeth
18
5
Mr. C. Silver, R.N, c Rimington, b Smith 7 Lt. Forbes, E.N., b Rimington...
Extras ... qua »«qu** ·
Total
0
13
.....195
CIVIL SERVICE C.C. v. craigengOWER C.Ĉ.
The second team match on Saturday after. noon 28th Nov, ended in a draw in favour of the Craigen-gower 2nd XI, who scored 95 for 4 wickets and declared, the Civil Service 2nd XI making 48 for 5 wickets before stumps were drawn. The scores were Craigengower C.C., 95 (Asger 4, Austin 18, Farne 5, Rapp 6, Houghton 40 not
Aileen had not finished at 5.45 p.m.
The course was eleven miles.
ONE-DESIGN CLASS.
The one-design class turned out yesterday -it was the third club race. At second gun fire Min, Bonito, and Erica had their anchors down to keep them from drifting astern. A miserable calm spoiled the day's sport. The wind, what little there was, came from the esat. Kathleen was the only yacht to finish. Result :-Kathleen, 4 hours 57 minutes 55 secoads. Min, Bonito, and Erica did not finish.
SECOND CLASS,
Seven second class yachts were started ten minutes after the one-designers :-Doreen, Chanticleer, Gloria, Iris, Payne, Alannah, and Mist, Alannah, who had had her anobor down, was first over the line. The race was not worth describing. Result:-Chanticleer] 5 hours 50 minutes 30 86conds. The rest did not finish.
At a recent meeting of the Shanghai Golf Club a suggestion was made and approved that a professional player be employed for two_or three months during the golf season. The Golf Club's report, published last week, says: It is understood that the Hongkong Golf Club bas secured a professional on a yearly contract, and an effort will be made to secure his services, if it is agreeable to the Hongkong Club.
and A. B. Lowe did not bat.
THE NAVY.
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