LEAGUE TOURISTS
DEFEAT KEI6HUY
NEW ZEALAND BACKS BBIIdHA-M 1
(Beceived 24th November, 2 p.ra.) LONDON, 23rd November. Tho Now Zealand Bugby League touring team defeated Keighley to-day by 21 points to 3. . n Feilding almost their strongest side , the visitors completely outplayed Keighley, and, although inconsistent In the later stages of the game, dashed ' off with a great flourish, and played fine football during v the first twenty minutes. / The forwards Mouat, Carroll, and Singe were most prominont, and scrummaged excellently, giving their halves many chances. The passing of the backs bordered on brilliancy, and Keighley were unable to check the attacks. Sanders, Singe, and Davidson secured tries in quick time", Mouat converting one, and kicking a penalty goal, giving New Zealand the lead by 113 points to nil. The visitors thtn eased up, and the scrummaging deteriorated, play becoming evener. Keighley seeurod possession more frequently, but lacked tho necessary ■ finish. Jo comploto their movoments.
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Evening Post, Volume CXII, Issue 126, 24 November 1926, Page 10
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155LEAGUE TOURISTS Evening Post, Volume CXII, Issue 126, 24 November 1926, Page 10
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