LINWOOD v OLD BOYS.

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 11876, 25 April 1904, Page 10

LINWOOD v OLD BOYS.

•This match was played on the eastern ground at Lancaster Park. Linwood had much tlie better, of the afternoon's play, eventually winning by 26 points (2 goals from tries, a goal from a mark, and 4 tries), to nil. Old Boys (Whites) kicked off, and almost immediately were in trouble, owing to a fumble by Pratt, their full-back, who forced down. Guthrie relieved with a run to the centre, but the Linwood (Green) forwards, headed by Shanks, Halliday and Corbet*, returned to the goal line, the first-named scoring a try in a good position, fjorbett added tho major points. From the kick-off C Koskella made a strong run to the White* twenty-five, being well collared by Red- j path when looking dangerous. A markv secured by Walker, was enhanced by Gorbett, the Greens at this period over- , running their opponents by loose forward j rushes. Byrne (2)",* and Lawrence, put ] in, some sound defensive work, and several marks and free kicks by way of penalties - gave further relief, but Evans and Corbett dribbled over the line, the latter scoring in a good position. Cv" Koskella kicked a good goal. The Old Boys then rallied, and while in their opponents' quarters, a ( fine passing ran, in which "%rne (it), Law- j rehce and Guthrie participated, forced the Greens down for ihe first time. -Towards the end of the spell Smith eluded; tbie • opposing backs; -and passing opportunely - to Manning, enabled the latter to scare,, but ShanksW attempt at goal was a. poor one. Half-time was called with the score . 17 to nil. ' In the second spell' Old 'Boys played better, but their forwards inever presented any serious opposition ti» €he Green vanguard. At the opening <.f the spell play hcvered at mid-field for some minutes, until a good run by Lawrence sent the .ball into the Linwood tetrritory, Gibbs making a good but futile at goal from a penalty for off-sidei. Corbett, Newton and Mahoney headed a return rush, which was well stopip<>d by Gray, who kicked out at mid-field. Linwood then attacked, and a quick ■'pass from Smith gave C. K-jekella an opportunity, of which he took, advantage, and scored at tho corner flp#, Shanks failing;in th« attempt} at ;goa"L The kick-out gave no relief, for Newton got over the lirae, and scored the fiftit his side,- no goal again resulting. The Old Boys then rallied, and foe a, few minutes Looked like ecoring. Lawren», Byrne -(2),. Gray and Guthrie each handled the ball in turn, but Gi&y foolishly passed when ho. should have Tun, and spoilt 'an excellent cbance. Again the Greens attacked, and iPratt fumbling .badly, scriDainages took? place on the White goal-Ur c, from one of which Halliday broke away and scored, Corbett missing .the kick. Time was called shortly after, the Greens winning ea stated. Mr F. T. i.vana was referee.