TOURING "ALL BLACKS."
A SUBSTANTIAL VICTORY.
By Cable.—Press Association. —Copyright. SYDNEY, July 22.
The New Zealand Rugby TJion team defeated New England, at Armidale, by 35 points to 6.
O'BRIEN BREAKS A LEG.
A BRILLIANT SECOND SPELL.
(Received July 23, 11.20 a.m.)
During the Armidale match. Jack O'Brien, the New Zealand full-back, had his leg broken while tackling an opponent. He was sent to the hospital.
At half-time the score was: New Zealand 8, New England 6. The visitors played -brilliantly in the second half and "prevented the local men from scoring again.
The New Zealanders were tendered a civic reception at the Town Hall. v -
THE INJURY TO O'BRIEN.
ONLY A SMALL'BON])]. (Received July 2<i, 12.5-') p.m.) V SYDNEY, July 23. Later advices state that only a small bone in O'Brien's leg has been broken. It is expected that he will be incapacitated for about a fortnight. He is returning to Sydney for treatment, and will possibly be able to play n the Sydney ;■ matches.
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Sun (Christchurch), Volume I, Issue 143, 23 July 1914, Page 10
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