SPORT OVERSEAS.

Auckland Star, Volume LVII, Issue 277, 22 November 1926, Page 8

SPORT OVERSEAS.

MAORI FOOTBALLERS. A WIN IN LONDON. BLACKHEATH CLUB BEATEN. (By Cable.—Press Association.—Copyright.) ; LONDON, No\ ember 21. The Maori Rugby footballers yesterday defeated Blackheath by 9 points (3 tries) to 5 (a converted try). The Maoris' team comprised: Potaka, Falwasser, Pelhain, Phillips, Kingi, Winiera, Love, Bell, Olsen, Dennis, Rika, Wilson, Tatana, Manihera and Robinson. The Blackheath players were: King-Turner. Sir Thomas Devitt, Kendall, Bishop, Wynne, Young, Chichester, Bonaventura, Ryder, Pratten, Gwynne, Haslett, Brashier and Rodham. The Prince of Wales was present and Bhook hands with the teams. The Prime Minister of New Zealand, Mr. J. G. Coates, also attended. Although Haupapa did not play he changed into football clothes and led the war dance. Rain in the night had soddened the turf, and as a result the ball was very greasy and difficult to handle. BLACKHEATH SCORE FIRST. The Maoris started shakily, Blackheath pressing for the first quarter of an hour. They crossed the line once, but the referee ordered a line-out. Subsequently Rika broke away, Tatana carried on a good run, but his pass was intercepted. The Maoris were again forced on the defensive, although they maile several breakaways, in which Falwasser made a 60yds run before he was thrown into touch with several of his colleagues awaiting a pass. Phillips started a Maori offensive from a scrum. The visitors continued to attack until a free kick relieved for Blackheath. Love spoilt a chance to score by hanging on to the ball. Young vigorously broke through the Maoris and passed to Pratten, who ecored a try, which Kemp converted. At half-time the scores were: —Blackheath 6, Maoris 0. MAORIS PULL THE GAME OFF. Immediately after the resumption of Way the Maoris attacked. Robinson, Bell axid Falwasser combined in an excellent dribble. Phillips picked up the ball and beat several men, but was tackled within inches of the line. Manihera secured the ball from a scrum, put down i his head and forced a path across. Potaka failed to convert. The Maoris continued to press, but passed at random. Falwasser crossed the line, but the referee ruled Pelham's pass a forward throw. Kingi dashed round a scrum and Bent Dennis in to score. Potaka failed to convert. Devitt made a great run, but was grassed opportunely by Bell— a magnificent tackle. The Maoris' better condition enabled them to continue their attacks. Rika forced his way across and scored, but Potaka failed with the kick. The victory of the Maoris was due to their great forward play. Bell, Kingi, Pelham and Love were also excellent. CRICKET IN AUSTRALIA. [* SYDNEY, November 21. The Sydney grade cricket matches ■were continued in fine weather and on good wickets. For Mossman against Balmain Salmon made 142 runs not out. For Gordon against Glebe Watson made 117, and for Randwick against Cumberland Donnan made 110 and McCristal 119 not out. Playing for Cumberland Waddy ecored 123, and for University against North Sydney Hogg made 96. Batting for Waverley against Marrickville Lewis made 104. Bowling for Waverley O'Connor took six wickets for 45 runs, and in the second innings Kippax took Bix for 62. In the grade cricket matches at Mel- . Bourne Ponsford, playing for St. Kilda against University, made 132 runs. For Carlton against North Melbourne Woodfull scored 103, and for Melbourne •gainst Essendon Hendry made 44. A SMALLER BALL. DISCUSSED AT HOME. LONDON, November 21. The County Cricket Advisory Committee this afternoon discussed the advisability of assisting bowlers and •greed to favour a smaller ball. It appointed a sub-committee consisting of Lord Harris and Messrs. A. W. Dixon, T. A. Higson, and G. H. Jupp to consider the matter, also the question of paying less attention to the preparation of wickets. Concerning the number of days allotted to Tests, it was decided to await the effect of any alteration the sub-committee might recommend, and Lancashire's proposal of abolishing the tea interval on the third day was adopted. CYCLING WORLD RECORD. CINDER TRACK TIME. MELBOURNE, November 21. At an athletic meeting at Wonthaahi R. W. Lamb, who was paced, established a world's cycling record for a cinder track. He covered three miles in 6m 12 2-ss. WRESTLING IN MELBOURNE. YOKEL DEFEATS MEESKE. MELBOURNE, November 21. In a wrestling match of six rounds at the Melbourne Stadium last evening, Mike Yokel defeated Billy Meeske by 1 fall to 0. WIN FOR LBS MURRAY. NEW YORK, Norember 21. Les Murray received a decision over Bolly Seaman in a ten-round bout on points.