Yesterday the British Navy fielded what is probably the strongest team they have been able to get together for a number of years. The team was drawn mostly from the H.M.S. Birmingham and have already made a name for themselves in other China ports this season. The J.A.C. were Cbviously out-classed and seldom got the ball into the Navy half, losing by 14-0. In fact only on three occasions did the Navy goalkeeper have io use his hands to the ball; for the remainder of the match the play alternated from the centre spot to the J.A.C. goal and the sailors made the game seem more like a goal kicking practice than a football match It is hoped that this navy team will be able to be present when the Cup competitions start and that they will then meet some of Shanghai's stronger teams and so provide a display worth watching.
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