The Archive · 1940

Relay Race

The School boys relay (Shuttlecock) was won by the S.F.X, boys who had to fight it out with the S.A.S. and the ITH. right up till the last man. With Edwards In a five-yard lead li was all over. Novgorodoft put every thing he had in the last 10 yds, and overtook Chan (SAS) at the tape to take 2nd. place.

The stilt, race brought in a touch of humour, The men on the stilts were dressed in gorgeous coloured Chinese gowns and some were in police uniforms, Clowning went on during the whole of this race, which was enjoyed by all.

'Taking much of the spectators' interest was "the 'Tug-of-War. The war" started with a great upset as the SMP. "A" pulled the Marines fever once' and dia it again to show their superiority. The Marines lackced style and centd not "dig in," in spite of the weight they possessed. It was the Seaforth Highlanders that thrilled the spectators with their masterful teamwork. After much Kechan: 9, Chookiant

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