FOOTBALL.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LIV, Issue 16664, 8 October 1917, Page 7

FOOTBALL.

UNDER LEAGUE EXILES. * CITY V. RAILWAY. UNION CHAMPIONS DEFEATED. Tnu meeting of Railway, tho winners of tho Rugby Union championship, and the City team, which has been successful against the League champions on more than ono occtjion, was not as interesting as had been expected. Tho game was generally alow and not of a particularly spectacular oharactor. Tho game terminated in City's favour, the scores being 18 points to 6. Within a few minutes of kicking off, City were awarded a free kick. Rukutai placed the ball to Hog an, who dived over and opened tho score. City oontinuod to attack, but for some time were hold in check. After some fast and open play, Stanaway rushed down the lino and, gathering up tho ball, crossed the line and scored. At this stage Simpson, tho Railway three-quarter, was injured and had to retire, his place being filled by Lang. Railway forwards now put mora dash into tho play, and after several exchanges Barclay secured and crossed the lino, making tho score 6—3 in City's favour. City soon retaliated;, however, and within a fow minutes Davidson, after a pretty run, added thrco more points. The whistle went for half-time almost immediately after. Early in tho second spell, Hiug scored for Railway, just crossing the line. Tho City forwards now gave a better display, and during tho closing stages of tho game added throe more tries, the scorers boiug Rukutai, Eustace and Mitchell. None of the tries was converted, and the game ended: City 18 Railway ~ ~ .. .. 6