One of our correspondents to-day raises a point which, we consider, demands the attention of those it terested in local sport. A young man, whose father was a German, but who is described as being essentially pro-Ally, appeared at the Town Hall a' few months ago and boxed in the competition in aid of Dunstan's. Now, says our correspondent, because of his nationality he has not been permitted to take part either in the swimming gala just held or the one to come. We have made inquiries, and these generally corroborate our correspondent's information, al-' though we believe that no direct! resolution was taken debarring him. Rather was it a case of suggestion that he should not compete. The interesting point is also elucidated that in forming this opinion those concerned were influenced by the fact that Germans, Were not invited to participate in this year's Olympic Games. In view of what has already occurred—the appearance of the Young man in a boxing competition in aid of a British institution—we can only feel that this is carrying the matter too far. We have no love for Germans, nor do we want to see them back again here in Shanghai, but in certain cases, especially when those of German descent have been brought up outside Germany and away from German influences, we are not prepared to pass the same judgement as events compel us to do on the race. This case under consideration is one essentially for special treatment, and that on the merits of the youth alone, and we are happy to be able to state that in at least one section of the local swimming community the decision referred to has been received with profound regret.
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