There wasn't much startling in the football of January 18. Indeed some of the Sunday papers only gave the bare results without a word of comment. The customary victory of the Arsenal over Millwall (4-1) and West Ham's surprising failure at Watford, (1-3) have practically assured the Thames side Club of the championship. They are the only unbeaten team in the football frolic—so they must be good, But they may find it harder fo win matches in the near future, since six of their players, Drake, Kitchen, Crayston, Sidey, Marks, and Scott will soon be in the RAF. as physical training instructors, and young Nelson is to follow Denis Compton. into- thè Army.
London may also provide the cham. pions of another section for though the Queen's, Park Rangers mere sternly opposed by Boscombe shock tactics gave the Shepherd's Bush players their ninth successive victory end they are now clear of all their rivals, Dave Mangnall, Rangers' "borrowed" centre—they would like to be able to keep him,—got his usual goal, but missed a penalty almost imwaftepwands, In. the fands, Wolverhainpton's great victory over West Bromwich was.outstanding. The Albion who had won eight games and drawn two since their only previous defeat on October 28 were bea-iten 2-0, and, as a result, the Midlands leadership has changed hands.' West-colt played his last game before joining the Army.
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