The Archive · 1941

Police Triumph Over Saints 3-1 in Thrilling Soccer Tussle; Bulpin Shines

HE largest crowd of the season witnessed. a major upset yesterday afternoon at the Race Course when the Police sloven defeated the highly-favoured S.F.X. by three goals to one n a thrilling first division encounter.

A magnificent defence—in which every member covered himself with glory, particularly Bulpin, the goal-keeper—and three surprise breakaways, in each of which they scored, was responsible for the. Police victory, as he schoolboys pressed dangerously throughout the entire second half but failed to find the net.

It was a grand day for the lawmen's rear department, which stood up nobly under the attacks of what is "doubtedly the strangest forward line in the city. Bulpin effected magnificent clearance after clearance climaxing an afternoon of flawless goal-keeping by saving a penalty kick from, the powerful boo of Jimmy ard.

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