FOOTBALL.

Auckland Star, Volume XLVIII, Issue 234, 1 October 1917, Page 6

FOOTBALL.

RUGBY. THE CHARITY MATCH. The annual "Gharit,- Cup\-contest promoted by the Auckland Rugby Onion, fixed for Saturday afternoon, between Railway (the winners of the Senior Chanipiocehip) and University (the runners-up). was played at Eden Park. Of the Railway team, who had given the Rugby Union officials their assurance that they Intend** to adhere to the 'Rugby code "and their authority to advertise same, only D. Stewart {captain), Rasniussen and " Lane puc in an appearance. .Biruie being out or town, and 'Burns suffering from an Injured leg. The vacancies were tilled principally from the secondary schools, wiich made up a good side. The weather conditions were unf.ivoxiT--B'ble. and as a result only about 200 spectators put in an appearance, the gates being thrown open. The game, which was played under several of the proposed new amendments, was fast and open throughout, despite a waterlogged ground. University eventually winning by 13 points to 13. For University. Lewis (2) and Robinson scored tries, all of which Lewis converted: while for Railway, Wilson, Bsideley and Hawkins were the try getters, Kelly and Badelev converting one euch. OUTSIDE MATCH. CUSTOMS V, HARBOUR BOARD. Customs won hy 24 points to nil. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) HAMILTON. Saturday. The A Battery. Auckland, beat G Battery. Hamilton, by 22 points to :;. Hamilton held their opponents till the last spell, but died away, and Auckland won easily. The weather was beautiful, and there was a record attendance.

NORTHEEH UNIOIT.

A TEST OF STRENGTH. A ceam from the Railway Club, winners of the Auckland Rugby Union Senior Championship, who have gone over to the Northern Union (ramp, met the Ponsonby team, winners of the League Championship, on the Domain on Saturday afternoon, the gnme betnc looked upon as a test of the merits of Rugby and League form. Tiie weather was very unfavourable. heaTy rain falling before play started and at intervals during the play* making the Renditions altogether against a brilliant display. Tbe attendance was estimated at about -2.000. The game was fast under the conditions. ■Railway eventually winning by 12 points *o 3. In the first half play was fairly even. Railway being a bit slow in adapting themselves to the conditions, more especially as regards getting the ball in the senim, and at half-time Ponsonby led by 3 points to nil. In the second half the forwards of the Railway team dominated the position, beating their opponents, and. aided by good tackling and fielding by the backs, the ex-Rnpbyites eventually won by 12 points to 3. For Railway. Dacre, Courtenay, Hing nnd Simpson crossed the line, Henderson being the try-getter for P<7nsonby.