HUTT OUTCLASSES MARIST.

Evening Post, Volume CVII, Issue 147, 23 June 1924, Page 4

HUTT OUTCLASSES MARIST.

Making their initial appearance at Athletic Park, the Hutt seniors easily defeated the more experienced Marist, team by 13 points to 3. The members of the suburban fifteen seemed toibe in splendid physical condition, and they maintained a strong attack throughout the whole game, the Hutt'forwards dominating the play for the major portion of the match. The victory of the wearers of the red jersey seemed to bo as popular as it was well deserved. The wind was blowing- in light gusts from the south, and gave neither side it, distinct advantage. Marist kicked off, but Hutt immediately commenced lo force the play, and were soon within the opposing twenty-five. Several scrums and line-outs followed, but, despite desperate efforts, Marist were unable to clear. Hutt secured possession from a scrum close up to the goal, and Burt, taking a good pass, scored near the right corner hag. Cudby's kick failed. Hutt 3. Marist 0. The Greens worked hard' and transferred the scene of activity. to Hutfc's territory, where Marist were awarded several penalty kicks. Mlurphy was unable to send the ball over the cross bar. Several good passing rushes again improved Hutt's position, and R. Hiekiing, breaking away, crossed the line. The kick at goal was not successful. Hutt 6, Marist 0. -Hurrell made a good lone-handed dribbling rush, and a few minutes later the Hutt backs began to pass prettily, but Murphy stopped the advance, and then cleared with a good kick. There were no further scores.before the interval.

Early in the second spell," Marist were awarded a free kick, but the ball, which was immediately returned, rolled over the line. J. Hiekiing showed a fine burst of speed, and beating all the defending backs fell on the leather, and thus scored Hutt's third try. Sidet saved well from a promising rush, but the Marist combination seemed to have gone to pieces. J. Hiekiing secured when in a favourable position, and dropkicked a fine goal from the field. Hutt 13, Marist 0. Marist rallied for a few minutes, and Murphy took advantage of a penalty to the extent of place-kick-ing a splendid gial. Marist 3, Hutt 13. Tho game ended with the suburban team still on the aggressive, and the! scores, Hutt 13, Mnrist 3. j Mr. Hylton was referee. |