The Shanghai Club's billiard record had soared from 166 to 207 on October 6 when W. G. Clarke left the table after bri? Mantly sustained play. The previous record, held by ROK. Johnson, had endured since 1025. Before his record break, Clarke was leading the Club's" all-the-year-round competition for the best break and now it already appears in the palm of his hand. It was not Clarke's first excur~ slon beyond 200; he is reputed to have had a break of 250 In India me years ago. considerable threat this season. It. 'Tsehirgl Is also back in Shanghai, though it ig heard he is not going to play this year, It is doubtful such an enthusiast will remain out of xed the game" once he stands on. the touchlines and watches his men in'
tion. He will be a power in the Marines side if available The Sixth U. S, Marines are now doing duty on the Soochow Creek Sector and no word has been received of their intentions in regard to rugby. They havea wealth of strength in American Football players, and with It, Robert Shaw, one of last year's All American Football team. players available, and several other Lieuten-fants known for their prowess at the American game, on hand for eompetitive sport, it is more than probable they willie drawn to the English game," Major Skinner, who showed such interest in the English rugby code when he was here several yours also with the Sixth, and prob abilities are all the more bright of his regiment furnishing a team.
'The. SIN, Police, like the Army units have' been doing a_ strenuous period of duty, and it Is possible they may not be able to get sufcient Teave to take part in matches soon. They are a fairly good all-round side and likely to be well up-in matches this year.
Mention must be made of the Area Details team which showed up well fast year. At the beginning they were considered a junior team, but at the end they proved. themselves equal to the best of the senior sides. [They ave reported to be asking 10% matches already and have been train-Ing preparatory to the season.
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