The Augusta quintet showed considerable improvement over the last, game and gave the "Y" outfit a stiff battle through the first half. The score was tied at least four times in this period with the lead changing hands just as often as it was deadlocked. Again two distinct teams were used by: both sides the substitutions. taking place at the quarters. With the frst halt rapidly drawing to a close, Rook, right forward for the Augusta, was awarded a foul shot and tossed in a eat basket to place his team ahead by one point just before the whistle.
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