MARISTS DEFEAT B LEADERS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXV, Issue 184, 6 August 1934, Page 12

MARISTS DEFEAT B LEADERS.

In a well contested game under most I uncongenial conditions Murists proved superior to Kden and won by U points to 3. On n sloppy field 'and with u drizzii; falling Marists were the Quicker to adapt their play to the unsatisfactory conditions. Their forwards took charge of the game with well timed dribbling rushes, and quite early one of these efforts gave Loom be the chance to score. A few minutes later Kden just saved with a force, but Marists were soon knocking at the door again, and McGrory got over. Neither try was converted. This second reverse goaded the Edcnites into real aggression, and with fine dash they crowded on to the Marists twenty-five. There Campbell and Mergerney gave a tine exhibition in handling"* a greasy ball. A perfectly timed movement between the pair saw Campbell score The next move was in Marists' favour Good work by Toye, Irvine and McGrory ennblcd the last-named to score his second try. The greens retaliated with a rush the -full length of the Held, but they could not top it off, and half-time found the Marists still leading by <) to 3 In the second half the Marints pack continued to show to most advantage, but the kdenites kept their lines intact from further invasion, and occasionally made bright sallies into opposition territory. Notable features in the mud scramble were the outstanding performance of MeGrorv in the Marist pact, and the exceptionally sound display of Barry as full-back for Eden.