The Wood Trophy matches, year after year, bring to the tone the cream of local cricketers and in their "way these games can be likened to miniature Test matches between the Rees and Club sides. The acquisition of the trophy represents Shanghai cricket superiority and invariably th huge crowd of spectators is treated to fine and occasionally spectacular cricket. With no interport against Hongkong this summer, Saturday and Sunday's affair will be in the nature of a gala match with the efforts of players and spectators alike going to swell the coffers of British War Fund i All local cricket and associated spans clubs, members apd friends are invited to the SCC. ground on the two days. Wood Trophy War Fund tags at a minimum price of $2 each can be purchased from local cricket clubs and it is hoped that all who attend will be wearing these flags. Marquees will be erected in the S.C.C. ground on both days so that spectators will have plenty of accomodation while refreshments will ba on hand throughout the two days at Club prices, A private sweepstake will be conducted on the game in which holdwrs of tickets drawing the batsman with the highest innings and bowlers returning the best analysis will gain worth-while prizes. cess an informal dance will be held on the Recs' ground on Saturday night from 9 p.m. till 12.30 am., tickets, at $5 per couple, being obtainable from the Recs' Club and SC.C. e only question that all Shanghai will be asking is: "Will the weather be fine?" According to a conversation held. between the S.C, groundsman and the Weather Clerk sun and shine will prevail through-Out the week-end, so that should satisfy the many who intend to be present at the game.
Two splendid teams have been picked. They represent the strongest elevens in Shanghai at present. They are
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