The Archive · 1938

Scott Scores Try

The Marines had a short movement and Bixler got away, but his pass to Soloway was forward. From their own half, the Durhams attacked, a foot rush taking the ball into the Marines "25" and from here Cpl. Scott went over with the ball to score their try. Hunter took the kick from a cult angle and just failed io add the extra points. (Marines 3—Durhams 3)

Hylton kicked ahead and the team followed up, a defender holding the ball, on the ground when tackled and for this reason a penalty was given against them, and Beddow scored from the kick. (Durhams 6—Marines 3). Play remained in the Marines' half for some time, May finding touch close to their goal-line. The referee warned, the Marines for infringements" in play near midfield and Hunter kicked to touch—again near the corner flag. Pressure by the Durhams brought no result. Hylton kicked ahead and Goush fumbled, but Mencner dropped back to assist. Hunter made two attempts to drop goals, both unsuccessful, and the closing minutes saw the Durhams still pressing,

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