Among the surprises resulting from the day's play was the defeat lof Pettitt by Mills. Pettitt interport honours to his credit, whereas Mills has not, and, furthermore, when it is considered that Pettitt is regarded as one of the steadiest. players in Shanghai, the result of the game was the more interesting. The fact was that Mills was playing -n the very top Jof his form, and went out in the morning in 37, this including 3's at the third, fourth, sixth and seventh holes. Pettitt was by no {tar behind, and was in good enough form to get a 4 at the fifth. To win'the hole he needed it too, for Mills had an easy 5. Out in 37 Mills was home in 40, giving him a total lof 77 for the morning. Pettitt, who tinguished himself at the "18th by holding out in 3, was 82, and found himself 5 down.
Mills was by no means s0 good in the afternoon, having an 8 at the: second and a'9 at the fifth, but in spite of this he was out in 43. He never, however, allowed Pettitt a Jehance to bring the match level, and won by 6 and 6.
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