LEAGUE TEST MATCH

Grey River Argus, 22 September 1913, Page 6

LEAGUE TEST MATCH

WON BY AUSTRALIA., (Per Press Association.) . WELLINGTON, Spt. 20. The League football international match to-day drew a crowd of between Sooo a.nd 9000. The weaiher was fine but dull, and the ground in .good order. The game was fast, and in the opening" stages New Zealand; showed some bright patches of work, a.nd actually a few minutes after start- held the lead by five, points to three over New South Wales, The blacks, however, could not maintain the pace, and though at times they came back in good style their efforts were spasmodic, nnd soon yielded to the great speed and combination of the blues. . Playing against the wind in the first speir New ZeaJand managed to get 10 points, Kelly and Barber getting tries,, which Ifwerson and Bradley '-converted, while .tho ;We.lshmen piled tip 30 points. Horder got three tries, and Frawley anid Hallett one each, Frawley convert ing four and kicking two goals from penalties. In the second spell the Welshmen had less wirnd against them than the blacks had had, and for the most part had command. Deane, Horder (2), Frawley, Cubitt and Sullivan got tries for New South ■Wales, Frawley converting four and Cann' one. For New Z-e aland Johnston scored a. try which George converted, and Bradley potted a goal, and kicked a. penalty.