FOOTBALL.
The first" of the matches arranged by the Peninsula Suli-union was played at Akaroa on Saturday, Little Akaloa and Akaroa meeting, and Okain's having a bye. The Akaroa team were stronger in forward and back divisions, and won by 22 points to nil. T. McGuire, A. Coc.. W. Jacobson. A. Williams. S. H.mingway. and S. Pickett Scored. (FROM A CORRESPONDENT.) WELLINGTON, May 23. After the football match St. James v. Melrose at the Hutt ground on Saturday, a disgraceful ecene occurred. It appeal's that Charles Ryder (St. James) while waiting for tho dressing-room' dcor to be opened, was assaulted by another player, and received a blow on tho chin. He was knocked against the dressing-room wall and rendered -unconscious. Mr Peters rendered first aid and medical assistance was summoned It was discovered that Ryder was suffering from concussion. The police were communicated with.
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Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 13741, 24 May 1910, Page 8
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