CHRISTCHURCH (7) v. OLD BOYS (6).

Press, Volume L, Issue 14976, 25 May 1914, Page 10

CHRISTCHURCH (7) v. OLD BOYS (6).

I irom the kick-off Christchurch rushjed play to the Old Boys' twenty-five | From a long kick by Parson," the I Whites assumed the aggressive and !from a passing rush Guthrie nearly | scored. The Reds' forwards cleared, but from a kick by Bain they were forced. Immediately, the Reds rushed the ball down to the White line where Macdonald had a fruitless pot! and th_ Whites were forced. Following the kick out. the Whites essayed a passing rush, which looked dangerous but the Reds forced. Good forward work by the Reds saw play removed to the \\ hites' quarter, where, from a passing rush, Robinson was nearly over. Iho Reds kept up the pressure, and from a free-kick A. H. Guiney dropkicked a magnificent goal. * Christchnrch 3, Old Boys nil. A neriod of uninteresting play followed, "and the spell ended m favour of Christchurch by 3 points to nil.

"The Reds soon got to work after resumption of play, and from a good passing rush Macdonald jnst failed to get over. Fast- and exciting play follo'ved. and Old Boys tried hard to get over but without- avail, and from" a freekick tho Reds were forced. From tho kick out tho Reds worked tho ball up tho field, and A. H. Gniney getting tho ball,, dropped a brilliant goal. Christchurch 7, 0!d Boys nil. Tho Whites now livened up, and from a mark by Guthrie, Crawshaw kicked a goal. Christchurch 7, Old Boys 3. The W"hites kept np the attack, and Crawshaw worked his way over, but railed with the kick. Christchurch 7, Old Boys 6. The Whites made a determined effort to get ahead, but without success, and time was called, leaving Christchurch winners by 7 points (ono potted goal and a penalty goal) to 6 points (one try and a penalty goal). Mr R. W. Button was referee.*