The Jewish Football Team of Vienna, the Hakoah, was received yesterday by Sir Herbert Samuel, High Commissioner of Palestine, who praised the players for their recent victories. Governor Storrs has arranged a tea in their honor.
Last night, a reception was held at the theatre with the Kahoah as guests of honor. Representatives of Zionist Organization, including representatives of the Maccabean Executive and of the Vaad Leumi spoke in terms of praise of the splendid record achieved by the Jewish Football Team.
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