THE LEAGUE GAME

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXII, Issue 19368, 27 July 1925, Page 6

THE LEAGUE GAME

NEW ZEALAND WIN AGADT. AND SECURE THE ASHES. Received Julv 26. 5.5 p.m. SYDNEY. July New Zcalaud won the ashes by .17 tr 10, after New South Wales were leading 10 to 5 at the interval. Twelve thousand watched the New Zealanders invade the blues’ territory right at the commencement of the game, only strong tackling by New South Wales backs preventing a score. Quinn reversed the, position by sprinting cleverly to New Zealand’s line. The local three-quarter lino then moved down field in an all-conquering rush, but an aimless pass prevented a certain score. Brain and O’Rourke repeatedly penetrated the defence of 1 hd lilacks, but the movements invariably lacked final touches. Wilson Hall fed the three-quarters well when opportun* ity offered. After further give and take play the blues received a penalty and Wearing opened the scoring with a goal. The visitors hotly replied, Parker and Brown were prominent, and. then from an infringement by the home team in a scramble, Dufty kicked a penalty goal to equalise the scores. The first try was the result of n swift move on the part of Carr, whd gathered at top speed and sent t<t O’Rourke, who dodged two opponents before sending Brain across. Wearing converted. Hardman scored soon after. Wearing’s kick missing by inches. Tho visitors then scored a penalty try which was awarded through Brown bring interfered with after parting with the ball. The blacks quickly assumed command in the second spell, O’Brien gathered from a weak kick by Finn and struggled over, Dufty failing tn convert. WiLson Hall crossed a few minutes later, bring the totals .13 to Iff in favour of the visitors, whose forwards at this stage were combining with the backs in pretty movements Dufty added two penalty goals befor* the final whistle.