Rallying in the second half to score two goals, the Shanghai Hockey Club defeated the Seaforth Highlanders in a First Division hockey match at the Race Course yesterday afternoon by the odd point in five and maintained their position in the League as runners-up, Fine all-round work on the part of J. W. Pote-Hunt saved the civilians from defeat. The fast and tricky inside-left proved invaluable because of his defensive and offensive play. Time and again he drew back to assist his halves and, when the forward line had possession of the ball, as always there to do the backing. It was his efforts in netting the first two goals that laid the foundation to success.
The soldiers played a hard game. They shared most of the game but wore unable to work the ball through.
A. Crickmer and E. Beeching were ly unbeatable once they had settled down.
The teams lined up es follows:—
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