The Archive · 1938

Rapid Growth

The French Club moved into new premises in 1925 but still had to rely upon matsheds until 1927 when the Swimming pool was covered and the is a nice boy, and not at all nasty about this matter."

The Yankee chief's words appeared to indicate his confidence that the difference between himself and DiMaggio would be composed before the club departs for its winter training headquarters shortly.

DiMaggios thunderous bat is a powerful factor in the terrific Yankee attack which swept everything before it last year. If the Yanks win the 1938 world series, which would be their third straight triumph, they will have done something no team has ever accomplished—United Pres aS present seven courts were then made available.

Tt was about, and shortly after, thi period that other organizations tool io the field. The S.V.C. used their gymnasium and St Joseph's and the Union Church their halls. The Police had a small gym. at Gordon Road which they made the best available use of. The Police had a keen sup: porter in Capt. Martin who was Jate: the President of the Shanghai Badminton Association.

The Columbia Country Club also.put up matsheds whilst the Country Club built regular courts, Arrangements were also made by the LR.C. and the Portuguese Club tò be followed for a brief season or two by the Jewish Club. The Race Club used some of the space they had available and the Cathedral School

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