at 2.30, 5.30 and 9.00 p.m.
"Undismayed by the loss, the Army team came surging back and in quick time the civilians were forced to play a defensive game. Incessant bomb-erdment caused the civilians to weaken. Twice the goal had narrow escapes. Cole's drive hit against Brazel's pad and then the goalie made a sensational save from Pyett at point blank.
After the change-over, the rain, which increased into a veritable deluge as the second half started, made the tussle unplayable. After about seven minutes, the water was coming down in torrents and the play had to be abandoned.
At the conclusion of the game, Mr. J. P. Jones, acting on behalf on the Shanghai Hockey Association, presented the First Division trophy to Captain Cole. Mr. Jones made a short but appropriate speech in lauding the Loyals for their hockey talent as well as their sportsmanship both on and off the field. The Captain, upon receiving the prize, responded kindly and the season was brought to a successful close.
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