FOOTBALL.

Gisborne Times, Volume VI, Issue 196, 26 August 1901, Page 3

FOOTBALL.

OTAGO DEFEATS NEW SOUTH

WALES.

By Telegraph —Press Association. Dunedin, last night. The football match, New South Wales v. Otago, was won by Otago by five points to nil. The weather was beautiful, and the ground was dry and in good order. The attendance was large, probably eight thousand. The game was pleasant to watch and exciting, Losing the toss, New South Wales had to play against the breeze, which was at times gusty. The local men made the play open, but it was not till the end of the spell that they scored. Duncan kicked to the centre, and Smith snapping up the ball, scored, Bennett converting the try into a goal. Changing ends Otago made the game close, and for some time had the advantage. The last few minutes were very exciting, New South Wales attacking, and a score seeming probable any moment, but for the time being against them. The visitors put in some prettypassing, and had all the best of the scrum work, but the Otago players were superior in the open, while there was a great improvement in the backs. Tlie game was played in excellent spirit.

ANOTHER KNOCK TO NEW SOUTH WALES.

By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright Brisbane, Aug. 25. Queensland beat New South Wales by 25 points to 11. i AUCKLAND DEFEATS THAMES. By Telegraph—Press Association. Thames, last night. The Auckland representative team met the Thames to-day. A close and interesting game ensued, the final scores being : Auckland, two tries (6 points); Thames, a potted goal (I points). THE NEW ZEALAND TEAM. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) Dunedin, last night. Duncan, one of those selected for the New Zealand team, leaves for Wellington to-morrow, with Burt, who has been chosen as an emergency. CANTERBURY GIVES HAWKE’S BAY A BAD TIME.

(By Telegraph—Press Association.) Christchurch, last night. Canterbury beat- Hawke’s Bay at football to-day by two goals and eight tries (34 points) to nil, after a poor game. A MINOR MATCH. (By Telegraph Press Association.] Wellington, last night. The match between Wellington and Horowhenua, played at Levin on Saturday, was won by Wellington by 15 points to 8. ASSOCIATION GAME. WELLINGTON TEAM DEFEATS AUCKLAND. By Telegraph—Press Association. Auckland, last night. The Association match, Wellington v. Auckland, was played yesterday. In the first spell Wellington, assisted by a strong wind, belli the advantage, and scored two goals to their opponents’ nil. The first goal was scored by Weils,- and was the result of a fine centre from a corner kick by Hales. The second goal was secured as the result of the forwards charging Kobcr, tlie goalkeeper, into the net while lie was attempting to kick out. In tlie second spell Auckland held the advantage, but only one goal was registered. Fitzgerald, the Wellington goalkeeper, mulling a long kick by Meldrum, allowed the ball to go between the posts. The game thus ended in Wellington's favor bytwo goals to one. During the game Claude Heather and Broadstock were injured, and had to retire.

[Notes cy “ Tub Whistle.”]

The senior banner fixture, Kaiti v. City, sot down for Saturday last, did not eventuate. The exertions of the Rugby ball of the evening before appeared to have been too much for the players. Only some oight or so City men rolled up at 3.30, and the officials of the club decided to forfeit tlie match to Kaiti, who were also several men short. A short practice game was held, but tlie play was of a feeble description, and the men all seemed to have “ that tired feeling.” No chargo for admission was mado at thc’gates. Next Saturday should see one of the most exciting contests of tlie senior competition. Huia, who have 10 points on for the banner, play West End, who have 8 points to their credit. As Kaiti also have 10 points on the slate, a victory to West End next Saturday would have the effect of placing those three clubs level for the championship, with two matches to go—West End v. City and Kaiti v. Huia. A most interesting finish to the struggle for the senior banner should be witnessed.