From THe "NoRrH-CHINA Dairy News, oF StPrEMPÉR 14, 1878
A match, Banks and. Navy v. The World, was played yesterday, and resulted in a victory for the World on the first innings by 25 runs. The World went first to the wickets and put on 98, but the Banks and Navy, who were three men short, only scored 73. Mr. Hodder played well for his 34 as also did the Captain and Mr. Moore for their respective 19 and 12. In their second innings, the World gave the enemy a bit of leather. hunting. and were not got rid of until they had knocked up the respectable total of 154. The fielding in the first part of the day was very good. but towards the end it became loose. and several easy catches were missed. It was not too hot, and all were much obliged to the Customs and Banks for the day's outing:
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