Shanghai Football Club players had their rst match practice for the season on Sept. 3, opposing the" Loyals ina friendly' game on the Racecourse and getting soundly defeated to the tune of 7-2 after holding the soldiers for the frst half at one-all, 'The Loyals fielded practic ally a reserve side, only Taylor and Clayton of the recognized first team being in the line-up, whilst the Club fielded ten senior' players, Louis Greenberg played in the frst half and there were frequent changes. the second.
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