19 September 1923

UNBEATEN BATLEY

Featherstone Outplayed at Mount Pleasant

Batley were a better combination than Featherstone Rovers in the Rugby League game played at Mount Pleasant yesterday. They were not only speedier but more effective, some their passing movements were of high order. The game was a triumph for Scott, the Batley stand-off half, who played one of his best games for Batley. He puzzled the opposition his quick bursts through, and he opened out the play repeatedly.

The difference in the scores did not flatter the winners, who had the game well in hand from the moment Albert Carter scored the first try. Wynard landed penalty goal for a feet infringement, and this was to be the Rovers’ only score, although Mason was unfortunate in not scoring from Kinsey’s pass near the home line.

The second half saw Batley even more aggressive. Gallagher, Scott, and Albert Carter adding tries, and H. Rees and Fowler kicking goals. Robinson again played cleverly at full back on the Batley side, with Harry Rees a fine performer in the centre, where Evan Rees gave an improved display. Fowler was the usual elusive individual at scrum half and forwards were all good, with Gallagher and Fred Carter smart opportunists.

Featherstone played pluckily to the end, but their attacks were comparatively feeble. Too much was left to individuals. Jack Hirst did several good things but received little effective support, and Cartwright, by good turn of speed, made praiseworthy efforts on the wing. Williams worked hard against great odds, and Kinsey, who was making his first appearance with the team, justified for a further trial.

Leeds Mercury 20 September 1923