The much-heralded game between the Shanghai Association Pootball League and tke Shanghai Defence Force took place on the Police ground on Saturday afternoon before what is believed to be a record crowd since the Interport against Hongkong in February, 1923. Tt was one tf the fastest and most Interesting games of the season, in which the Shanghai lo line showed up to great advo' The army team played the complete forward line, which in no Wray Delitiled: its xepatation, but the] TArmy defence left a lut to be desived.
In the semi-final of the International Cup series Portugal, playing: Againet England yesterday, secured useful lead of three goals at the Interval, end went to win by the odd veal in seven, It was poor game so far as Zostball went, Wing largely to. the English team Suing wenened, by the absence of Gant apd Price, The Portuguese Shevoughly deserved: their win. and meet Scottond la the final on the Polo greund next Saturday.
Navy Cep, the Hawkins drew wi the sem final for the Army and the Despatch, and will have to fight} over again to decide which it to meet the Durhi en Wednesday.
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