FOOTBALL

Hokitika Guardian, 29 July 1929, Page 5

FOOTBALL

ALL BLACKS’ OFFICIAL PARTY. HELD UP AT GATE. ,United Press association—Jßy Electric Telegraph—Copvi ignt).(Reccived this day at 10.30. a.m.) SYDNEY, July 29. The “Telegraph Pictorial” reveals why Saturday’s test was late in starting. It appears the All Blacks’ official party numbering thirty-five, thirty of these arriving m a charabanc, weie admitted through Lhe gates but a car containing the other live met with.the Official order, “You can’t tonic in.” A scene developed, and the gate official was informed that if the party could not enter, there w-ouid be n i match. Eventually a compromise was reached, the car remaining outside and the passengers passing through the turnstiles. The players were thirteen minutes late in talcing the field. Mr McLeod stated last night that his threat of no match was only a joke. “We were so helpless,” he said. THE TEST. SYDNEY PRESS COMMENT. ißeceived this day at 11 a. in.) SYDNEY, July 29. The “Herald” commenting' on the Test, says that victory went to the better side. Although New Zealand scored three tries to two, the home side proved its superiority in the open play, sheer pace being the downfall of the visitors. They were compelled to withstand rush after rush in which direction was varied, and it was obvious every stoppage was a blessed relief to them. Australia must take their success with becoming modesty. The All Blacks were distinctly unfortunate in playing without Dailey and Oliver. No one will forget Porter’s heroic inspiring effort. He was in nearly every movement and his great tackling and speed in short bursts was .wonderful. He set the seal on his fame and there were no signs that his career as a leader or a rover of exceptional activity should end. The “Telegraph Pictorial” says the All Blacks were magnificent though not victorious. Goal-kicking was the deciding factor for the success of the Australians, who depended upon pace. The New Zealanders generally relied upon rugged ness and battering forward charges, for which they are renowned in the Rugby world. The visitors had the best of matters in line-outs, but the home men predominated in the scrums. Australia, owed much to Malcolm’s clever play.- The match will go down in history as'one of the very few international losses, suffered by the All Blacks, but the visitors have won the admiration of sportsmen for their gallant fight in the face of adversity.