The Archive · 1938

Unusual Reason

Silimilarity of Colours Causes Decision

The match between the Russian Club and Betar scheduled as a 3rd Division game was called off by ihe Referee, Mr. Harrs on the grounds that both clubs were wearing such similar colours that it was difücult to tell the difference between the opposing. players. Both these teams are registered as having white shirts, the distinguishing features being a badge in the case of the Betar team and an orange belt on the Russian Club colours. The visiting team were at fault in this case and it is surprising that the Betar committee should have overlooked law 26 of the Associations rules in view of the numerous reminders regarding registration of colours that have been sent out. The two teams decided that rather than go home without a game they would play the game as a friendly.

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