The Archive · 1938

Arsenal Well Out in Front

Wolverhampton, Leeds Fail to Maintain Pace Scotland Defeat England 1-0

RSENAL took a step nearer the championship as the result of a win over Leeds United, Wolverhampton, and Middlesbrough both failing to gain even a point.

Portsmouth who are making a big bid to avoid relegation defeated the Wolves, Middlesbrough went down at home to Huddersfield Town.

Grimsby Town who are also making a bid to avoid relegation gain two valuable points by defeating Manchester City. The City, last year's champions, are also in the relegation zone. The position at the bottom of the table is an interesting St. Bernards 2, Brechin City 1 Stenhousemuir 4, Forfar Athletic 2 Raith 3, Edinburgh 1.—Reuter.

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