In the earlier minutes the Durhams' junior team was able to hold its own. against the Marines, but gradually the weight of the latter told and their xick-and-rush methods told and play was taken into the losers' half from where they were given a penalty close to the goal posts and Da failed to score with an easy opportunity, Play went {o midfield and from here: Bixler broke away, running across the field and passing to Aikman who went off to a fine run to score under the posts, Davis converted Play continued to favour the Marines but they were penalized when within five yards of the Durhams' line and a good kick by Luard relieved the pressure, The winner's second try came when the Marines forwards kicked ahead and Davis, following up well. was able to secure and to go on and score. He converted his own try.
The second half saw the Marines even more dominant and being able to get the ball back more often from the set scrummages, McLoin was given possession and set his threes off to a number of movements. Early on, MeLoin scored after Aikman and Rook had combined to give him the opening, and Davis failed to convert.
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