Though the Football Club could only field what appeared on paper to be a weak team, they surprised even their most enthusiastic supporters on Saturday by defeating the S. M. Police in the first round of the "Skottowe" Cup competition by no fewer than five goals to one, The game began shortly after three o'clock and before play had been in progress a minute, the Football Club registered their first point, Archer finding the net after good combination between himself, Drake and Leslie. A few minutes later the Football Club were credited with a second goal, Archer heading the ball into the net from a pass by J. Robertson. Following the kick-off there was a spell of fairly even play and on one occasion Quayle, who was badly served by his wings, became dangerous, but Brown relieved the pressure. Presently the Football Club 1e-turned to the attack, and from a pass by Campbell, Drake scored their third goal. "The Police then took the offensive and Quayle eventually beat McLean with a shot that gave the latter little chance to stop. Shortly before the whistle was sounded for the interval, the Police were penalized for hands, but Isaacs saved Drake's shot in splendid style and the teams crossed over with the Football Club leading by three goals to one.
In the opening stages of the second half the Police were frequently attacking and on one occasion Clissold came within an aco of scoring, bt his shot was well cleared by McLean. Quayle also was often dangerous, but was well watched by Robertson. The Football Club's fourth goal was shot by Drake, Isaacs making a weak attempt to save and after the kick-off the Police again attacked, Quayle sending in a splendid shot which McLean only just. managed to save. The Club's fifth and last goal was scored by Goldman fro
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