Englang succumbed to China in the final of the Basketball International League, on Thursday night, at the Pavilion, by 27-34 England played a far better game than the Chinese team, and, were very unlucky in not outscoring their, opponents. Before game commer England protested against having two Chinese referees; inasmuch "as it was International final, but the official they proposed was not accepted. \This "Geision "proved - unpopul both with the players and spectators, a large majority of whom were inese.
England opened the scoring and Kept the lead until a few seconds before the first quarter ended, when China caught up and led by one point at 7." The second quarter Proved disastrous for England, for China piled up the score to 22 points. During this quarter an. excessive amount of fouling was done on both sides. Englang nevertheless went in to play with renew-fed force and managed to catch Up England's gu line of M: Stferidan, Nora Seaborn, and Max Jone Kelly were in their excellent pla; form a combination which is the finest in Shanghai and they were responsible for intercepting passes Jand preventing many baskets bein, made good. tied sorwerts, thous of playing their usual fine game, tino should be congratulated. There no doubt.Ci remarkable team and, had the game been played different circumstances, it would Ihave been the finest game yet' seen Shanghai. ren
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