The Archive · 1938

Babe Ruth's Pace

Within Two Gaines of Pittsburgh Pirates 'HE first friendly match of the season was played yesterday on the ground of Gonzaga College between the 5.F.X. and the Tung Hwa E.C. /The match was characterised by fast loose movements, though both teams showed signs of fatigue towards the end of the match, probably due to the long rest and lack of practice since last season. Tung Hwa took the lead early in the bare ana made vigorous attacks on the S.F.X. goal. The latter, however were expert throughout the game in clearing and making short rushes on the Tung Hwa, but quick offensive tactics kept the S.P. more or less in their own territory.

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