FOOTBALL.
WAIBARAPA MATCHES,
• The GroytoWn first V. Eotahitangata nhtoh was played at Papa Wat Bn Sat-irfiay; The ground was in a very. Heavy state and not at all fit fot a. football match; in fact, the Wftlrarapa Union should hot allow another match to be played on tho ground. Tlib game i was fast and furious. Tilo Veteran captain, E, W*. Udy, played a magnificent game, alia scored a try, which was converted. William Judd scored another try, and the game resulted with the score—Greytown, 8 j and tho natives, nil. It was a very enjoyable game throughout. Mr J. W. Card gave every satisfaction as referee. The Greytown sScbnd. V. FeatheVstiJn mhtoll resulted in ft Win fdf the Gfeytdwn team by 10 points to 8. Tile game was very fast and even. The Feathorston forwards had the host of it, but tho Greytown backs rather more than equalised iftatlefs. Mr Charles Amos was referee, giving complete satisfaction to both sides.
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New Zealand Times, Volume LVX, Issue 3131, 18 May 1897, Page 4
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