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led by Max and King maintained a-relentless-pressure. .Corner, and- Cob hns performed heroic work in defence and the gam e ended: North 11; South • Although the ; conditions were uall against spectacular football, there was ample evidence that a brilliant exhibition would have been provided on a dry ground, Gilbert'outplayed Collins for the, fullback position. On the day the backs could hardly be judged.,, but it would seem New Zealand’s best three-quarter line would be Bullock-Douglas; Caughey and- Hart. Both packs impressed by their fine physique and Knight, Mahoney, Mew Lean (North), and Max, Hore, Man-! Chester, King and Ancirews (South); were oustanding forwards. Mr R. ( Walsh, of Waihi was the referee.

ALL BLACK TEAM SELECTED

RON KING AND HOLDER CHOSEN

. . . AUCKLAND, July 8. Following the final trial match, played at Eden Park on Saturday, between teams' representing the North and South Islands, the All Black team to tour Australia next month M r as chosen by Messrs E. McKenzie, V. R. Meredith, A. Adams , a nd AJ. Gecldes. The players- are as follows:

Full-back: A. Collins (Taranaki). Three-quarters: G. A. Bullock-Doug-las (Wanganui), G. F, Hart (Canterbury), E. Holder (B,uller), T. 11. E. Caughey (Auckland), r/ H. Smith (Otago).

Five-eighths: J. R. Page (Wellington), H. T. Lilburne (Wellington), J. L. Griffiths (Wellington), O. J. Oliver (Canterbury).

Half-backs: M. 1 Corner \Auckland), J F. D. Kilby- (Wellington). Forwards:. W. Hadley (Auckland), A. Lambourne (Wellington, J. Hore (Otago), R. M. McKenzie (Manawatu), A. Knight (Auckland)’ D. S. Max (Nelson), H. F. McLean (Auckland, J. E. Manchester, A. 11. Andrews (Canterbury),’ A.' Mahoney (Bush), R. living (West Coast), J. Leeson (Waikato), IT Mataina (Hawke’s Bay). MARLBOROUGH BEAT NELSON. NELSON, July 7. Marlborough retained the Cecil Rugby Shield -against Nelson by <pght j points (a converted try and penalty) to three (a penalty). ContimioiVs rani made the ground -a quagmire, preventing good football. 'RESULTS IN OTHER CENTRES. CHRISTCHURCH, July 7. Football matches to-day were played in dull overcast cohl weather on greasy grounds Results: Merivile 11 heat Li-n >vond ?i; Christchurch 16 bo»t University- 5 ; Sydenham 19 beat Athletic 3 ; Albi-on 13 heat fiunnyskle 3. .. WELLINGTON, July 7. . Mn.rist 15 heat P-oneke 6; Old Boys 13 beat Wellington. 6; Athletic 14 beat University 3 ; Petone 1$ beat St. Patrick’s 11. DUNEDIN, July 7. Vai’sitv A 20. Zingari 8: Southern 16, Pirrtes 0 ; Union 13. Dunedin 8 ; Kaikorai 18. T'aieri 3 ; Alhambra 17, V-arsity B 14.