The Archive · 1938

Shanghai Ladies

Three Games Yesterday in Reid Challenge Trophy Green's Big Victory

The Women's Basketball League at the Navy Y.M.CA, competition or the Reid Challenge Trophy, started oft last night. In the opening game the Greens, defending champions, scored a sweeping victory over the Yellows by a one-sided margin of 36 to 4.

Miss Parkill, as running guard, proved too clever for the opponents and garnered a total of thirteen points, including six field baskets.

The Greens, using their first-stringers to begin with, wound up the first quarter by 14-2. The second period ended with 9-2. After halt time the losers failed to score. Miss Tilley, who made the four points, encountered bad luck by missing a few easy shots.

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