Nanking, Apr. 30.
The largest crowd that ever witnessed a soceer match in Nanking turned out this afternoon to watch China's Olympic hopes in action.
Though mixed teams participated, the team with recognized "second string" players created a surprise by defeating a side led by Lee Wai-tong. The score was tree goals to two.
The victors displayed good combination, especially in the forward Vine, and their inspired play was mainly responsible for their triumph, During the game, spectators were loud in voicing their opinion that younger players should be favoured instead of veterans, who appeared slow.
'The match was played on the field of the Omicers' Moral Endeavour Association, and was preceded by a short address by Mr. Lit Coo, representing, Mr. Lin Son, chairman of the National Government, who was unable to be present. Mr. Lu Chao urged the players while abroad 10 behave and play in a manner displaying the best of Chinese civilization, Mr. Tai Chi-tao, president of the Examination Yuan, kicked off in to-day's game—Reuter.
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