fum A Chinese Point of View To the Editor of the "Nortu-Cuina Dany NEWS"
Sim,—With reference to the soccer ions I naturally game last Saturday between the operation of P.T.H. and Kwang Lou teams which It was only after the resumption when the School increased its lead that really rough tactics by rang, Lou players became apparent. Prior to that there had been several to Who minor incidents arising from quesd who so A rad be in tionable charges.but intervention by sober-minded players and the "as to whether any such referee prevented any serious deve-above has ever lopments. However, when the School if it has scored another goal shortly, it seemers ..!|vapidity of ces and the jeering atlilude of ihe ignoring mobs made indeed.
"The particular incident, and not a misunderstanding to say the least, which led. to fisticuffs was caused by a Chinese forward who charged at the P.T.H right fullback with his foot. well above, the ground with the result that his boot landed on answer to "Bachelor is: the thigh of e School player, and, A amia your lady Ree you hear, you ought the latter, e limping away, struck the Chinese a blow. This retaliation incited the crowd of Chinese and they soon surged on to the field resulting in a free-for-all.
Fortunately, prolonged fighting was avoided through the energetic efforts of a number of Park watchmen and other more intelligent Chinese and foreign spectators. The referee then sought to continue the game but the Chinese players refused to take the field and, on the face of things, they forfeited the game.
Tt is most regrettable that rough tactics should have marred this game despite the recent warning issued by the S.F.A. and I hope they will be able to gather all the facts of the present case so that appropriate punishment may be meted out.
I personally deplore the lack of sporting spirit, win or lose, amongst. the particular Chinese players, and trust that they will endeavour to cultivate such a spirit in addition to mere methods and skill in playing soccer. TEE Shanghai, Jan. 30.
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