THAMES JUNIORS V. MARIST BROS.

Thames Star, Volume XLVII, Issue 14613, 1 September 1913, Page 4

THAMES JUNIORS V. MARIST BROS.

The Marist Bros, fifth grade jotfrnewed to Thames on Saturday, under ilw management of Brother' Plichm to try conclusions with the Thames first 'juniors." ' The" game was Very strenuous and..interesting,' and considering that the Tyk»s were'pitted against a much heavier team, their perfoi mante was a very creditable-one indeed. The day was all that' could be desired, and the ground was m perfect, order. The.' Tykes took tfie lield somewhat weakened, as several 'of theiv best playera could not obtain the required leave. The Thames boys played vory well both on attack' and in defence, and the game ended' in » win ftir them by the narrow margin of one point, the scare* being 6 to 5. Several tries were thrown away' by both sides, owing to over eagerness* while- for the Users Foley scored ■ tw brilliant score under the posts and Blirnie converted. For the winner* good tries were scored by T, 'Corbet* and ,

During their stay at Thames tlie Marutt Boys put up at Mr Canuer'ir Shortland Hotel. The boys speak 'In tht> highest terms of ,t(he hospitality extended to them by the proprietor, who did everything in his power to make tholr short stay as pleasant as possible. Before returning to thecity, three ringing cheers were givci* by the boys for the^hospitaible hoefc and hostecss and his assistants.