1917: 19th Season

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“Keio Tours Kansai Meeting Doshisha, Daisan High School, and KR&AC”
 Following Daisan High School in the previous year, Doshisha tied with Keio 3-3 for the first time at the 5th scheduled match. Doshisha's goal at that time was to defeat Keio. A draw was even an outstanding result. Daisan also drove Keio into a corner 3-0. The goal to defeat Keio was only a matter of time. Adrenalised Keio also gained a sweeping victory over KR&AC 11-0 for the first time at their tenth attempt, gracing their tour.
5th scheduled match held on 7 Jan. 1918: Keio 3-3 Doshisha
5th scheduled match held on 9 Jan. 1918: Keio 3-0 Daisan
10th scheduled match held on 12 Jan. 1918: Keio 11-0 KR&AC
 
“1st Japan Football Tournament (Toyonaka)”  
 The Japan Football Tournament, which served as the predecessor of the present National High School Rugby Tournament, was held at the Toyonaka Athletic Field in Osaka on 12 and 13 January 1918 under the auspices of Osaka Mainichi Shimbun. This tournament had two categories, the Association Football (soccer) and Rugby Football. Since the Keio rugby team withdrew, three teams from Daisan, Doshisha, and Kyoto Daiichi Commercial took part in the tournament. Doshisha claimed the title by defeating Daisan 19-0 and Kyoto Daiichi Commercial 31-0.