The Archive · 1938

Charity Soccer Match Arranged Today

Italian Soldiers to Meet Chinese Players

A Chinese team composed mostly of Tung Hwa players will meet the Savoia Gnenadiers in a charity soccer match this afternoon, starting at 4 p.m. on the athletic field of the French Forces in Rue Lafayette, corner of Route Pottier, The tussle marks the second appearance of the Chinese in soccer, their debut having taken place a few months ago against the French soldiers whom the Tung Hwa stars beat, The Italians are winners of the Tsz Ling Cup and ought to put up a creditable performance today, Chess Club General Meeting At the request of about one half of the members of the Shanghai International Chess Club and with the approval of the President, a general meeting of members will be held in the Club room at the Foreign YM.C; A. next Wednesday, June 29, at 7 pin.

The subject for discussion will be some serious questions which have been raised in connection with the recently concluded Shanghai Chess Championship Tournament, All members of the Club are requested to be present at this meeting.

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