The Archive · 1939

Marines Meet Details

At the same time on the adjoining pitch the U.S. Marines Captain's side will meet the vastly improved Area Details. The composition of the American XV is as yet unknown but provided it is made up from the majority of players who took the feld under Bixler last Sunday, a very even match should result. The British soldiers probably have a better idea of the game as a team than their friendly rivals, but the "leathernecks" are never beaten until the last whistle. The Marines appear to be better served among the forwards although they will have such tough opposition as is provided by players of the type of Wallis, Crewe and Evans, Among the outsides, however, the boot is on the other foot and the Details should be seen to the fore. Whatever happens, little difference in the score is likely hile to be seen at the close of a keenly fought encounter,

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