CHINESE FOOTBALLERS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXI, Issue 18762, 16 July 1924, Page 12

CHINESE FOOTBALLERS.

ARRIVAL AT WELLINGTON. FINE STAMP OF MEN. ; ACHIEVEMENTS IN SPORT-, i~BX TaLEGBAKEC, —OWN COBBESFONDBJW.".] WELLINGTON. Tucsdajr.i Enthusiastic scenes were witnessed at the Queen's Wharf this morning, when memhers of the Chineso University Association football team, which is to tour New Zealand for nearly three montha, arrived by from Sydney, In addition to a large gathering of the public, there were present on the wharf Mr. Li Kwang Heng, Chinese Consul, Beveral representatives of the Chinese community, members of the Council of the New Zealand Football Association and the Management Committee of the Wellington. Football Association.

As the smiling rtfembers of the team, led by their manager, Mr. A. E. Dome, filed down the gangway they were given a rousing reception, which they readily acknowledged. It was seen that, although slight of stature, the visitors were of a flne stamp, clean living, and proud of their race.

When all the members of the team had landed, Mr. H. G. Mayer, chairman of the New Zealand Council, extended to them a very hearty welcome on behalf of the people of New Zealand. "We have been greatly impressed with the welcome you have given us," said Mr. Dome, in reply. "I can tell you it was quite different from that which we received in Sydney." The team which ho led, he continued, was composed of the stars of tho various universities in China So far they had had little opportunity to practise together, but he could give an assurance tnat after two or three games they would be able to give a good account of themselves. Mr. Dome supplied the following information regarding the players:— Jap Boon Boey: Age 21, weight 9st. 101b., height sft. 7in. Born in Dutch East Indies; entered Hongkong University in 1923 and played for university J 920-24. Other sports, track and tennis. Wu Yen Chang: Age 22, weight 9st. 61b., height sft. 6in. Born in Canton; represented the university at Soccer, baseball and basketball. Member of the Far Eastern Olympiad Soccer team in 1921; inter-collegiate champion for four years in high jump. Other sports, tennis and track. Has done 100 yds. in 10 2-6s. Lowe Pob Tah: Age 20, weight 9st. 41b.. height sffc. 6in. Born in Canton; played Soccer for .seven years. Represented East China in volley-ball and swimming at National Meeting in 1924. Loh Mei Lung: Age 21, weight lOst. 61b., height sft. Bin. Bora in Hangchow. Played Soccer for seven years, and represented East China in 1924. '- Chen Po: Age 22, weight Bst. 81b., height' sft. 4in. Born in Shanghai. Also represented East China in 1924. Other sport, baseball. Pao Ching Ti: Age 24, weight 10st. f height sft. 7in. Born in Ningpo. Played Soccer and baseball for four years, and is college champion in shot put and discus. Wang Chen Sheng: Age 24, weight list. 61b., height sft. Bin. Born in Pekin. Played Soccer eight years; inter-collegiate champion in shot put and javelin. Represented China in Far Eastern Olympic Games in 1921;

Alfred K. Ting (captain): Age 26, weight list. 111b.. height sft. 9in. Captain of th* tennis team, and college champion, 1915-1919. Member of Soccer team to Olympiad in 1917. Attended Cornell University, California, 1919-20. Ranked third in coikge tennis team. Wong Fuh Tan: Age 24. weight 10st. 81b., height sft. 7in. Born in Wushish. International pentathlon champion in 1924. Hung Hwai Chang: Ago 20, weight lOst. 51b., height sft. Bin. Born in Fukien College. .Champion ;in tennis in 1922. Alexander K. Ting: Age 22, weight lOst., height sft. 7in. Born in Soochow. Good all-round athlete.

Harry K. Liang: Ago 22. weight 10st., height sft. ?in. Born in Shanghai. Captain of basketball, football, track and field teams in university. Represented China in Far Eastern Olympiad of 1921 and 1923.

Chang Hei En: Age 24, weight 10st., height sft. 6in. Born in Pekin. Member of team in Australia last year. Lok Lun Naam: Age 20, weight 9st. 6ib., height sft. Sin. Born in Cardiff, Wales. All-round athlete.

Tsai Tsa Ying: Age 24, height sft. 6in-, weight Bst. 61b. Born in Wuchang. Played Scccer, basketball, and represented university on the track. PRACTICE AT KELBURN PARK. i PROMISE OF GOOD PLAY. fa* XEUSGUA?3.—PEESS ASSOCIATION.] WELLINGTON. Tueedoy. After their reception on the wharf the players were motored to their headquarters, the Empire Hotel. A reception was extended by the Mayor of Wellington and Ministers of the Crown. The team had a practice at Kelburn Park, but was feeling the effects of the voyage. The goalkeeper, a sound custodian, shaped well. The outside right, a fine hooker, centres brilliantly, and the centre-forward shoots hard and low, a good shot. The centre half is a clever, experienced player, and knows the game thoroughly. Judging from the practice the team will give some excellent displays. It is regarded aa a superior team to that which visited Australia last year.