CHRISTCHURCH (14) v. MARISTS (12).

Press, Volume L, Issue 14982, 1 June 1914, Page 5

CHRISTCHURCH (14) v. MARISTS (12).

It was generally expected that ClnistI church would havo little difficulty in I defeating Marists, but the Greens playi ed "one out of tho box." and nearly obtained a win, the Reds saving defeat by piling up 11 points in the last five minutes of the game. ' Early in the first spell Christchurch attacked, and a passing rush ended in McCullv scoring wide out. Guiney failed to convert. Christchurch 3, Marists nil. The Greens then took a hand, and a passing rush between Dwyer. M'ullins, Amodeo and Smith saw the latter score wide out, Mulims converting with a good kick. Marists o, Christchurch 3. Marists continued to hold the* upper hand, and the forwards were badly beating the Reds Amodeo secured in a passing rush, and potted a beautiful goal. Marists 9, Christchurch 3. . , From this on to half-time play was very fast, but no further score was registered. * , On the opening of the second spell the Greens were again "on the attack, and -laving close up, the Marists backs bottled" up tho opposing passing rushes. A penaitv kick was awarded to Marists, and Mullins again placed a goal. Marists I_, Christchurch 3. The Reds now took a hand, and passing by tho backs enabled MacdonaM to cross the Greens' line. Marists l- : Christchurch 0. . , Weak tacklinf by the Greens' backs and Fumbling by the forwards again let the Christchurch backs away, and Macdonald again got over, but W. P. Guiney failed with the kick. Marists 12, Christchurch 9. Almost immediately afterwards another passing rush 'gave Robinson a try, and as W P Guincv converted with a good kick, Christchurch led .by j 1* points to 12. Christchurch were I nearly over again, but a penalty saved. , A penalty kick by Mullins iailed at ; goal Play f or t | |e last two minutes ■ of the game was fast, but no further

scoro was registered, Christchurch winning by 14 points to 12. Mr H. C. Harrison was referee.