ST. HELENS WIN CUP

The Rugby League Challenge Cup final at Wembley Stadium saw 80,000 spectators, mainly from Lancashire and Yorkshire. Field Marshal Earl Alexander of Tunis met the teams before the match. Halifax, the favorites, faced a tough first half with no scoring. In the second half, St Helens launched a strong attack, with Carlton and Llewellyn scoring tries, and Rhodes converting. Despite Yorkshire's efforts, St Helens secured victory with Prescott's try, marking their first win of the cup.

Who was the chief guest at the Rugby League Challenge Cup final?

• Field Marshal Earl Alexander of Tunis

• Prime Minister Winston Churchill

• Prince Philip

• Queen Elizabeth II

Which team was considered the favorite before the match started?

• Halifax

• Yorkshire

• St Helens

• Lancashire

Who scored the first try for St Helens in the second half?

• Llewellyn

• Rhodes

• Prescott

• Carlton

How did Yorkshire manage to score during the match?

• Through a penalty

• With a drop goal

• By scoring a try

• By a conversion

What was significant about St Helens' victory in this match?

• It was their first win in the competition

• They played with fewer players

• They won without conceding any points

• They scored the most points in history