FREE FIGHT ENDS GAME
DISGRACEFUL SCENE DURING LEAGUE FINAL [Per United Press Association.] i CHRISTCHURCH, September 9. A free fight on the sideline brought to a sensational close the AddingtonSydenham Rugby® League challenge game lor the Vivian Cup this afternoon. Within the first five minutes there was a stand-up fight between two rival players during a break in the play. No action was taken. The partisan spirit in the teams communicated itself to the crowd, which frequently roared “ Put him off.” A general caution was eriven the teams, and play continued more or less quietly till half-time, when Addington led by 8 points to 0. Early in the second spell, Addington put on two unconverted tries. When play had been in progress 15 minutes, R. Gatehouse, a Sydenham forward, was sent off for alleged rough play. The game was barely started again when a melee broke out on the sideline. Players and spectators were soon milling about in great style. Blood streamed from one of the combatants as non-militant players tried to separate the contestants. With some spectators shouting encouragement, the brawl continued for two or three minutes before order was restored. The referee (Mr G. Williams) then called the game off with the scores: Addington 14, Sydenham 0,
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Evening Star, Issue 23368, 11 September 1939, Page 11
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209FREE FIGHT ENDS GAME Evening Star, Issue 23368, 11 September 1939, Page 11
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