FOOTBALL

Evening Star, Issue 15477, 27 April 1914, Page 5

FOOTBALL

RUCBY. NORTH v. SOUTH. , The match arranged by the O.R.F.U. for Saturday, North End v. South End, was not seriously taken. So many" of the selected players 'failed to put in an appearance that, recruite had to De obtained from Bathgate Park, where the Southern Club were indulging in a practice match. South won- by 22 points- to 11. Mr W.. Ross was. referee. IN OTHER CENTRES. Wellington.—Weather showery, and grounds heavy. Petone, last'year's champions, "were defeated after a fast game by Poneke by 12" pointe to 6. Other results: Wellington 10, Melrose' 3; Athletic 11, University 3; Oriental 26, St. James 0. Christchurch.—The following are the results of the Rugbv championship matches : —Merivale 21 points beat Lmwood «; Christchurch 9, Albion 8; Old Boys 26, Marist.Brothers. 11; University and bydenbam drew,'ll all. „, . The Rugby League games at Wellington on Saturday resulted:—Suburbs 29 beat Athletic 11; Newtown 6, Petone 2. - . SOCCER JH ENGLAND.

—English. Cup Final.— A London cable states that in the final contest for the Association Cup Burnley heat Liverpool by 1 goal to nil. The winners scored in the second half. The match was witnessed by 100.000 spectators, and His Majesty the King presented the cup to the winners. The League contest is now practically finished, Blackburn being the champions Treston and Derby go down a grade, and Notts Coiuitv and Bradford go up.