The Archive · 1938

Birmingham, Ala, Sept. 5

The professional Chicago Bears today defeated a southern collegiate football all-star team here by a score of 32-18.—United Press, London, Sept. 6.

The Australians were ina commanding position at the close of play yesterday in their match against Sir Pelham Warners XI at Folkstone, thanks to splendid bowling by Ward.

The Australians, batting first, knocked up 390, of which Waite contributed 60, Barnes 91 and Barnett 82, Todd claimed four victims for 97. In reply the Englishmen were dismissed foe 223.

Only Ames, the Kent and England wicket-keeper, was able to master the Australian attack, in which Ward starred, with seven wickets for 112. Ames contributed 78 in a flawless innings.

O'Reilly took only one wicket, for 54 runs, but it brought his bag for the tour to exactly 100.

When stumps were drawn the Austrelians had made 204 for five, of which McCabe was responsible for 91.—Reuter.

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