The Archive · 1938

Russian Regt. Will

Not be Beaten Volleyball Leaders Score 5th Consecutive Win by Victimizing Foreign "Y"

Mr. Spiegler's report as presented yesterday read as follows:—It is difficult to really form an opinion on the standard of termi: during the season, inasmuch as, given normal conditions, form usually attains its peak in the latter part of August and beginning of September. Play was suspended in August and never resumed. However, from what could be gauged prior to the unfortunate enforced cessation, the standard was equal to that of the By virtue of defeating the Foreign Y.M.C.A., defending champions in the Invitation Volleyball League, in a crucial match last night by a score of 2-l, the Russian Regiment have hoisted themselves to undisputed supremacy in this season's "A" Division campaign. The success marked the soldiers' fifth consecutive victory, and they have only the Navy "Y" to beat to achieve an unbeaten record.

The ex-champions final bid was weakened as a result of Alex Prokotiff's injury which kept the "giant killer" from action last night. In the first game the civilians were completely outclassed, losing by a lopsided score of 15-2. However, the team suddenly found their feet in the resuming session which eventually turned out to be a long drawn out affair, with the tally reaching 16-14 in-favour of the "Y" players.

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