ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL.
WIN FOR ENGLISHMEN. MELBOURNE, May 20. In fine but dull weather the English Soccer team defeated Victoria by seven goals to riil, the winners not being extended. Victoria started well, but was unable to sustain the effort. England’s passing, also head tactics, coupled with cohesive forward play, dazed their opponents. At half-time England was four, and (lie Victorians nil. Robinson, Victoria’s goalkeeper, was tho best local player, Barrett and Templeton being most effective for the visitors, for whom Williams got four goals. Sims, Spencer and Seymour scored ono each. The attendance was five thousand. Press Associutiion.
POLO IN AUSTRALIA. SYDNEY, May 20. For the Australasian Cup the NewSouth Wales “red” team beat the “blue" team, 7-1; South Australian defeated Victoria. 7-4. —Press Association.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume XLV, Issue 143, 21 May 1925, Page 9
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