TOUR OF ALL BLACKS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20307, 15 July 1929, Page 12

TOUR OF ALL BLACKS.

DEFEAT OF VICTORIA.

.TWENTY-ONE POINTS MARGIN

DOTTED GOAL TO EACH SIDE

STEERE INJURES AN ANKLE.

Auatinlian imd N. 7.. Press Association. (Received July 11. 5.55 p.m.) MELBOURNE. July It

The -All Blacks yesterday met and defeated Victoria at Melbourne by five tries, three of tliein converted, and a potted goal (25 points), to n potted goal (4 points). The weather was showery, making (he handling of the greasy ball difficult. The attendance was 5000. Hemingway, McNeilago and Spencer replaced McGce, Freyer and Nairn in tho Victorian team. The teams were:— NEW ZEALAND. Fullback: Stringfellow. Thrcequarlers: Grenside, Lilburrie, [Waterman. Five-eighths: Hook, Cundy. Wing-forward: Sout.er. Halfback: Tuck. * Forwards. Palmer, Reid. Sontag, Steers, Reside, MeWilliams, Mahoney. VICTORIA. Fullback: Burke. Threequarters: Hemingway, Gibson, Mil wood, Spencer. Five eighths: Sturtridge. Halfback: Duncan. Forwards: Bland, Yoffa, MeNeilage, Brev.in, Russell, Ward, Telford, Edwards. Waterman Scores First. New Zealand had the heavier side and Immediately showed out in the scrums, lis initial! attacks, however, failed through sterling defence by Burke. Clever passing by the All Blacks shortly after the commencement ended in Waterman securing tho ball, and, with a fine jinky •run, ho crossed the line to draw first blood for the All Blacks. The try was not converted. New Zealand .3 Victoria . . . . . . 0 The Victorian backs then withstood a prolonged attack. Lilburne was showing up to advantage for New Zealand, and his work war? continually applauded. Sturtridgo and Duncan carried Victoria to the New Zealand twenty-five for the first time in the match, but the tide was stemmed by the sureness of tho All Blacks' handling. New Zealand was now becoming accustomed to the conditions and fine combined play by the threequartcr line resulted in the scene of activities being transferred to the other end of the •field. Just prior to the interval Stringfellow dropped a great goal, and at halftime the scores were : New Zealand . . . » . . 7 Victoria .. . ** 0 A Spectacular Try. On recommencing the New Zealand forwards broko through repeatedly, but Burke again was responsible for the attacks breaking down. With a heady, swervy run, Waterman made an opportunity for Stringfellow to go over and score a spectacular try. Lilburne concerted. : New Zealand 12 Victoria . . . . . . 0 The Victorian forwards lacked resource compared with the superior tactics of the All Blacks. Burke, who had been one of Victoria's best players, -capped his bright work by notching a potted goal. New Zealand 12 Victoria . . .. .. 4 Tho New Zealand combination arid stamina was now evident. Profiting by the Victorians' faulty passing, Lilburne, Waterman and Grenside tore through the defence, tho last-named diving across the line, but the try was not converted. New Zealand 15 Victoria 4 The. New Zealanders immediately followed up with another electrifying dash, •and Grenside registered a further three .points, to which Cundy added the major.ity with a great kick. New Zealand 20 Victoria . . . . . . 4 Temporarily outpaced and outweighted, Victoria lagged. The All Blacks, now obviously the superior side, forced an attack, arid from the ruck Lilburne secured, and, with a splendid zig-zag run, crossed ■the line, Hook converting. New Zealand . . .... 25 Victoria 4 Victoria rallied near tho call of time, but New Zealand had won handsomely, the final scores being:— New Zealand 25 .Victoria 4 New Zealand's Best Players. Those who had shown up to best advantage for New Zealand, although it must be stated the whole sido gavo evidence of an even, high standard of play, were Lilburne, Stringfellow, Grenside, Hook, Waterman and Stcere, who injured an ankle and retired just prior to tho finish. New Zealand was superior in the scrums and in tho straight running of its backs. : Tho All Blacks received a great ovation from a large number of New Zealand sailors present at tho match. '1 he players will be entertained to a motor trip to-morrow. RECORD OF THE TOUR.

[GAMES STILL TO BE PLAYED.

Following is the record of matches played to date by the All Blacks: — Now .South Wales—Drawn, no score. Newcastle —Won, 35—8. Australia —Lost, B—9. New Mouth Wales —Won, 22—9. .Victoria—Won, 25—4.

Points lor: 00. Points against: 30. Following are Iho matches still to bo played July 17—In ihe noun try; either tho New Kugland or Clarence River Union. . .Inly 20—Australia, at Brisbane. .Inly 24—Queensland, at Brisbane. , July 27—Australia, at Sydney.