The Archive · 1928

Lose to U. S. Marines

On Saturday the Welch Regiment provided a first class display of rugger. They overwhelmed a Shanghai XV by 20 points to nil. Shanghai "wore outclassed in all depart ments. The Welch team put on magnificent show which was easily the best yet ween this season. Pron. the kick-off, the Army pressed and; several fine runs by the Welch threes ended by Dunkley tackling the wings when nearly over., Dunkley was magnificent and, as ever, was tower of strength to his side. tackling was hard and low and other Shanghai players might well follow his example, The final score was: Welch iment 20 points (7 tries, one dropped goal) Shang-

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