THE LEAGUE GAME

Waikato Independent, Volume XXIV, Issue 3230, 10 June 1924, Page 6

THE LEAGUE GAME

AUSTRALIANS DEFEATED. AUCKLAND SECURES' "ASHES." AUCKLAND, Monday. The second of the three matches between the Australian University and Auckland Rugby League teams was played at Carlaw Park on Saturday afternoon. Auckland won again by 17 paints to 2, and regained the "ashes," which were lost to the visitors in 1922 Owing to the heavy rain and the condition of the ground it was decided to play only two 35 minute spells. Despite the weather there was an attendance of 4000. The conditions were all in favour of the home side, and they used their well-balanced pack to frustrate the movements of the opposing backs. The visitors w r erc kept on the defensive throughout the game. Auckland won the scrum.s and gaining possession of the ball were able to place it among the backs, who threw it about well under the circumstances.

Auckland's score was made up of tries by B. Davidson, Bass and Mc Ncill, while Dufty converted two tries and kicked two penalty goals. The University score was from a penalty goal.