X is difficult to forecast with much accuracy what is likely to happen in these games since the forn¥ of the respective sides in this type of competition is absolutely unknown, Speed, cleverness and constant hard Work are but three essentials that will be required of the winning side and since there is a possibility that the successful teams on the first day will be required to play at least two games, stamina is another asset that will be needed in large quantities, The games up to the final will all be played in 7%-minute halves with a 5-minute interval while each team will be allowed to nominate two reserves who, however, wfl not be permitted to play for any other side in the competition.
Both pitches at the Race Course will be utilized on Saturday, the first game between the Police 1st VII and the Seaforths 3rd VII being due to start at 230 pin. Ten minutes later W. Neugebauer was unable to overcome T. E. Baker, the latter winning in four games. Neugebauer was impressive in the first game, the first three points of which were scored in about 15 minutes, several long rallies and changes of service being played before a point could be scored. After taking a long lead in the first game, Neugebauer almost lost the game on the adjoining field the Club Ist land. the Seaforths 2nd will strive for victory, while at 3 p.m. and 3.10 p.m. respectively the Club 2nd and Area Details 1st meet each other as do the Seaforth seniors and Area- Details juniors, At 3.30 p.m. the Club ard stringers engage the Police ends while the Nipponjín team receive a bye into the second round.
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