N a heavy track in bitterly cold weather, Shanghai racing ponies went through training gallops early Wednesday morning in preparation for the New Year Race Meeting which begins on Monday and continues on Tuesday and Wednesday A good gathering was on hand to see the gallops despite the weather. The fastest mile was run by Night Express in 2.12.3. The detailed times record were the annual match for the "Hob-nob Shield." The latter winning the fame by the'odd goal of five. Play was of a very high standard considering the type of match this is intended to be, the original qualifications of the players being that each should drink at least four pints of beer before taking the field.
"The Privates certainly had a pull in the forward line, having Adams and Thompson, both first team players, on the wings, the Corporals having McAloon as pivot and Campbell at right full-back. In the first five minutes of the second" halt Campbell was injured, and was a passenger until he eventually left the field. - Following this the Privates gained the upper hand scoring two goals to the Corporals' score being 3-2. The presented to the captain of, Privates on the touchline, it being made up of tartan studded with hobnails.
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