SPORTS IN A NUTSHELL
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ENGLAND lost 1-0 to the United States in the World Cup soccer tournament in Brazil and British sports writers haven't yet got over their amazement. Said the London Daily Express: "It marks the lowest ever for the British sport."
Yanks Score Big Soccer Upset
From Tribune's Wire Services Invited to the world soccer championships as a matter of international courtesy, the Ponta Del Cada team of Fall River, Mass., Thursday upset England 1-0 on Johnny Souza's first half goal to surprise thousands at Rio de Janiero's municipal bowl.
The 1950 U.S. World Cup team. Back row, from left: Jack Lyons, Joe Maca, Charlie Colombo, Frank Borghi, Harry Keough, Walter Bahr, Bill Jeffrey. Front row: Frank Wallace, Ed McIlvenny, Gino Pariani, Joe Gaetjens, John Souza, Ed Souza. (Photo courtesy National Soccer Hall of Fame)
