From THE "Norta-Cuiwa Dairy NEWS" or May 24, 1869
One of the best contested and most interesting matches of the Cricket Club was played on Friday and Saturday last week. The capability of the club to bring forward two such teams proves the popularity of cricket in Shanghai. We have never seen a match where the men came up to time with such alacrity, and which seemed to give such satisfaction not Only to the, players themselves, but to the visitors whom we gladly welcome, and whom we now thank ior favouring us with their company. The presence of spectators, and more specially of the fair sex, gives a great stimulus to cricketers. The game resulted, after a close contest, in favour of the Racquet Court by 27 runs. This is ihe third match which has taken place between.the new Racquet Court and Cricket Club. The first was won by the latter by one innings and 44 runs, ihe second drawn in favour of the Racquet Court, and the third just finished won by the Racquet Court by 27 runs. We hope next time to see the Racquet Court appear in their owl colours. We cannot conclude without thanking the efficient umpires, Messrs. Tate, Blain, and Lieut. Hardings, R.N., for their kindness in standing throught the hot sun of the past two days.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.