The struggle for supremacy in the local rugby football world this season promises to be a keen one. So far, although the season is still in its early stages, and many surprises may happen, the fight seems to have narrowed itself down to three teams—the Seaforth Highlanders, the United States Marines, and the Club 1st. XV. By virtue of their undefeated record last week the doughty Scotsmen were favourites then but the Marines, a powerful and speedy team, may be relied upon to do their level best to upset both the Jocks and the Club. Games between the two service teams are drawing cards locally and in two encounters the Jocks have emerged on top, winning the first game by 8 points to 3 and forcing a draw of three points each in the second match, which was played last week. Some idea of the strength of the two teams may be gauged by the following pictures which were taken during the second encounter between them. A
"Got him!" yelled the Marine supporters as this Scot was well and truly brought down. Vigorous but perfectly fair tackling was a feature of the match.
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