Shanghai, Aug. 26.
Hong cricket begun on Thursday evening ended in the defeat of the Waterworks yesterday when their side was dismissed for the score of 1 runs, R. Lock and K. W. Pettit Leing the best scorers in the side, In their Arst_ knock the A.C. had knocked up 154 runs and the Waterworks were unable to come up to their performance being completely bailed by the deliveries of the bowlers. Pullen was the best bowler of the day, taking three wickets while Eliot' took two, The losers were faced with difficulty in scoring, the rain shower during the day having some effect on the pitch which was not "true."
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