29 October 1921

CUP-HOLDERS THROUGH

The five thousand spectators of the Cup-tie at Featherstone were never thrilled, for the game never reached a high standard. Whilst Kingston Rovers fully deserved the victory their scores were rather the result of individual opportunism rather than of smart combined movements. Further if the Featherstone defence had been as good it was, say against a few weeks ago, not one of the three tries obtained in the first half would have been registered.

Crossing over with a lead of nine points Hull Kingston had nothing worry about. In the second half they were rarely dangerous, and Featherstone did most the attacking. The movements of the Featherstone backs, however, had little bite in them, and with Osborne on the top his form, these attacks were safely held.  The only score in this half, and the best of the game, was a try by McGeiver.

For two-thirds of the second half Featherstone were without Reeves. He had not played September 3rd until Saturday, and now he crowned all his previous misfortunes by breaking his arm. A tribute must paid to that plucky, tricky, skilful player Jack Hirst.  He did everything possible at centre to put life into Featherstone's attacks, and cannot blamed for their defeat.

Leeds Mercury 31 October 1921