The Archive · 1901

THE SHANGHAT FOOTRAIL CLUB

Assueiation game was played on Saturday afternoon between teams from the above, in glorious weather. A fair sprinkling of spectators watched the game with interest. Early in the game the Navy men secured a goal and just before half' tine sounded another was added. After this, Shanghai made some capital rushes into their opponents' territory, but failed to score. The defence of the Navy was excellent, Bishop and Stout, as full backs, were as solid as a wall. In fleetness of foot the advantage was with Shanghai, and the weight with the Navy men, The game was at times exciting and singularly free of disputes, being played in an excellent spirit by both teams. Barry for Shanghai proved a good and safe full back. Mr. Spottiswoode made a most fair referee.

he result at the close was: Pique.

hanghai, nil.

SHANGHAI ENG ERS F.C. ¢. PI ANDO.

Teams from the above met on Saturday afternoon and the struggle resulted in a walk ov yincers who won by eight F.C.

Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.

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