The Archive · 1938

Segalen Draws First Blood

The Saints kicked off against the western goal. Segalen stopped the Schoolboys' first movement and passed to Bossuet. The French captain sent Ward down for Schultz to concede a corner.

The French again carried the ball into the Saints territory. Bossuet sent Ward through. The latter crossed a lovely one. Roboostoff was too slow to connect and Garwood saved at the expense of a corner. Chao lantzeff sent in a fine kick, Segalen rose to the occasion and headed the ball into the net to draw first blood in the 9th minute, In the 13th minute Edwards initiate ed a move. The winger sent Foyn through, Both French backs failed io cover and the S.F.X. captain lost no time to shoot the ball way out of the opposing keeper's reach and equalize.

"The Schoolboys raided again in the next minute. Collet fell while trying to clear in front of the goal. Karolich dashed forward and banged the, stray ball past Boceviteh to take a lead.

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