The South Pacific, August 30th 1943: teams from American and Australian cruisers face-off in a soccer game, won by the U.S. team 3-1. Pictured, according to the AP caption, is B.R. Smith of Great Banks, Mass., disputing possession of the ball with two Australians.
AP Photo/Frank Filan

The South Pacific, August 30th 1943: teams from American and Australian cruisers face-off in a soccer game, won by the U.S. team 3-1. Pictured, according to the AP caption, is B.R. Smith of Great Banks, Mass., disputing possession of the ball with two Australians.

AP Photo/Frank Filan

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