20,000 spectators, most of them Irishmen, found their way to Mitchum stadium today to see the Easter Monday gain it football match between Kerry, all Ireland Gaelic football champions, and Cavan holders of the London charity. The ball was thrown into play by his Eminence Cardinal Griffin, Archbishop of Westminster. Rules of the game need a long apprenticeship of study. Players can handle the ball, but tackling as in rugby is not permitted. Shots on the goalscoring 3 points, those over the crossbar one point. The game is typically Irish in its toughness; each team brings 3 spare men in case of accident. 7 April 1947