GRAMMAR PREVAILS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXV, Issue 166, 16 July 1934, Page 13

GRAMMAR PREVAILS.

In a game which lacked thrill Grammar A defeated Kden by 14 points to 3. The game opened tamely and an exchange of kicks resulted in a line-out at halt-way, lroin which Grammar secured the ball and a passing rush broke down at Claphaiu. 1< torn the scrum Corner sent out a nice pass to Slyneld, who, beating his way past the opposition, sent Kelly on to score. The kick tailed. Knight's arrival shortly after this seemed to unite Grammar's pack, which up till that time had lacked cohesion. Grammar forwards took control of the game, and were continually attacking Eden's line, but the defence was sound and half-time came with the score Grammar 3, Eden nil.

Shortly after resumption offside play by Eden gave Grammar a penalty kick, which Slyiield put over the bar. From the kickoff a ruck followed, Corner, Jessup and Slyneld became associated in a passing bout, the latter sending Hammon on to score after a clever run. Slyiield converted. Grammar, realising that their pack was much heavier than Eden's, from then on claimed scrums instead of a line-out where possible.

Eden, staging a rally, commenced to throw the ball about, and alter all the backs had handled, Cowan received a reverse pass and scored. The kick failed. For a while Eden seemed certain to score again, but a knock-on dashed their hopes. Grammar forwards took play again to Eden territory, where Eden infringed, and a penalty kick was awarded Grammar. Slyfield was successful. The final whistle went with the score Grammar 14, Eden 3.