The U.S. Marines made their initial appearance in rugby football this good pi season when their fifteen defeated a Club XV by a goal and three tries (14 points) to nil, the Club side playing up well in the first half, but falling away in the second period when the; had to fight strongly to keep the score down The Marines were originally to} have played the Club 2nd XV but ai misunderstanding about times for the games led to the Club 3rd meeting the American team, with the result shown. The winners have a number of inexperienced men in the side this ye ud will have to persevere with their training to achieve the form reached by the famous teams which preceded them. That they will do so is confidently expected view of their fine performances with equally inexperienced men in earlier years. and Shanghai looks forward with hopes for the annual rubber series between the Club and the U.S.
Marines.
Of yesterday's team, only six me: of last year's team remained, the others being newcomers of this year some of whom talent, Of these Sykes ing, his running being powerful. with a little more coaching h be recognized as a threat in the Among yesterday's side, C. Smith full-back played a fine game, his kicking and handling being outstanding. MeLoin, also a player retained from last year's team, ran strongly. while Havelock, who played on the wing was fast' and hard top. Mencner was the most experienced man in the side and has seen several years of Rugby football in Shanghai. He strengthens the side considerably and will open up the game to the advantage of the undoubted natural ability for running as shown by yesterday's three-quarters, Of the forward: asia and DeWitt were names t remembered from last ar, the former playing a good game s did Davis, a newcomer this season, and one of whom more will be heard The Club forced to play a defensive game, but Hocking. Alor and Thornley were prominent with their ok hile McMich: showed up we forwards brought footrushes, with to the fore
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