The Shanghai Football Association has announced that they have accepted the offer of Mr. Smith, Manager of the Islington Corinthians, to play a soccer game in Shanghai on the afternoon of Sunday, April 3. The Corinthians. are due to arrive in Shanghai "about 1 p.m, on that date so the kick-off will probably be at.3 pin, or even later, to permit the visitors reaching the ground after their arrival in port, A safety ma gin will be necessary in case the ship is late.
No decision has been made as to who will represent Shanghai, and the Selectors will no doubt watch the cup final on Saturday as a majority of the players chosen are likely to be Service men. The only Outstanding civilian players at present are Boissezon, and Marcal, with Roboostoff a likely choice for centre forward although Robinson, the Durham's centre will come in for consideration should he play a good game in the cup final Further details regarding the arrangements for the game are to be announced at an early date.
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