The Archive · 1939

Mussolini's Sons Watch

Milan, May 14.

Signor "Mussolini was not present, but both his sons, Bruno and Vittorio, were interested spectators. The British Ambassador, Sir Percy Loraine, was also present.

Before the start, the players lined up in the centre of the field and stood at attention while both national anthems were being played. Bub-sequently, the English team gave the Fascist salute.

(Great interest was taken in the match, upon which commentaries were broadcast in six languages.

General Vaccaro, President of the Italian Football Federation, in an appeal broadcast before the commencement of play, requested the crowd not to barrack but to treat both sides equally regarding applause, England were markedly superior in the first half, and attacked almost incessantly. The only goal in the first 45 minutes was from a header from Lawton in the 19th minute.

Three minutes after resumption Biavati equalised, and then Piola put the Italians ahead while the English defence were hotly appealing for hands.

Hall scored the equaliser, shooting through a crowd of players lining the goal-mouth in the 77th minute.

8—500 yd. flat.—1 Shot; 2, Monitor. Also ' ran:—Mad Jack. Cornell Bandit, Adin A neck.—Time, 30.64.

Win. $9720. Forecast (6-2) Div.

$309.00.

Place, 1st $ 2nd $1250 Double Event (6-6) Div. $50.30.

9900, yd. flat—1, ermin Led Lady Whirlwin Also ran:—Glencoe, Clara Fante. 3 lengths.—Time, 30.23.

Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.

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