The Archive · 1934

On the Shanghai Polo Ground

'Thursday, the Cossacks (Bradiord, Franklin,' Congreve, L. K. Taylor), receiving two goals, were beaten by: Seven goals to three in the Army Polo Cup tournament. by the Good Com-Ipanions (Ltey, del Bone, clu Rivesu Forrest Sutterle)

'The attendances in the Polo Club and also along the boards have been Roticeably large this season, testifying the rapidly' increasing popularity of the game. On. Saturday, was unfortunate that, towards" the fend, one game had to be out short owing to an accident to Mr. C. Franklin. His ponyeseemed to eros his Tegs and came down, throwing his!

Tu the opening game, between the What Nott and' the Mie Macs, the latter proved far too good for their opponents. Harrington opened in. a convincing way and scored. an early foal for the What Nots. but after that the Mic Macs rallied and Mott went "through to give them an Play from then on was distinctly "favour of the Mic Macs, who Pressed continuously and put on two more goals, through Ridgway" and Heyn, "It was a thrilling and' exelting. display, packed full of good tentions, even though it" was not bubbling, over with seientise notions.

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