The Archive · 1938

Too Much Scrummaging

Another suggestion was that there was too much scrummaging and serums ought not to be allowed as options to line-outs from touch. It is understood that the International Board is considering this gpoint./

Montreal, Jan. 12.

In a fast-scoring tussle, the Maroons walloped Les Canadiens, 11 goals to 7, to-night to set a new record for high scoring in the National Lee Hockey League.

The encounter was marked by bitter rivalry, both squads being home-town products. The- sharpshooting tactics of the Maroons and the rapid-retaliating powers of the Canadiens resulted in a total of 18 markers, shattering the game record for number of goals tallied.

Despite their victory, the Maroons remained in the cellar of the Canadian Division, still 7 points behind the Canadiens, penultimate team in the standing.

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