08 March 1924

SPECTACULAR TRIES

Bright Football in the Mud at York

The conditions at York on Saturday militated very considerably against open football, and both York and Featherstone are entitled to credit for their efforts to make the game interesting. In the early stages some good handling was witnessed, but after the ground became sticky and the ball greasy, there was more footwork than passing. Though they were very thoroughly beaten, Featherstone kept up the pace to the end, and infused any amount of dash into their efforts. Unfortunately Woolley was ordered off by the referee.

In the scrimmages the York forwards were the stronger combination, and laid the foundation of the side’s victory, but in the loose both packs put in some very effective work.  Whilst individually the Featherstone back division were clever they did not combine so effectively as the York team, and their best work was done on the defence. In this respect none did better than Denton, who saved his line repeatedly, though Burton, at full back, was very sound, and fielded and kicked admirably.  Hirst also put in some very clever defensive work. At half back McGlone worked hard to make the most of the opportunities that came his way. Of a hardworking pack, Higson and Clements were perhaps the pick. 

On the York side Hook was in scoring mood, and he traversed over three-quarters of the length of the field to obtain his second try.  J.Corsi ran half the length of the field to register his try.  All the forwards played well, and Brittain and J.Corsi were responsible for some clever work.

Leeds Mercury 10 March 1924