Other Matches.

Otago Witness, Issue 2310, 9 June 1898, Page 36

Other Matches.

The Dunedin and Union Second* met on the North ground, and after an evenly contested game victory rested with Dunedin by the narrow margin of 3 points. Harolds scored for Dunedin, S beans foiling to convert.

The C*versham Second met and defeated the Zingari Second on Fraser's paddock by 3 points (one try) to nothing. The play from etarb to finish was exceed-ngly fast. The winning team had a slight advantage throughout. Bsnnett was the besb back on the ground, and well deserved his try. Peate made a splendid attempt at goal from a difficulbjangle.

The Ravensbour&e met and defeated the High School at the Asylum ground by 16 points to 3. Tries were eeored by Ferguson, Collins, Low, and Webber, while Blackie and Ferguson converted oae e*ch. Stewart scored for tbe School, and Pryde made a good attempt at go&l, the ball just going outside the post.

The Star (Second met and defeated the Alhambra Third by 14 points to nothing. Tries were scored for 4he Star by Payton, Stalker, Gray, and Huttoa, one being converted by

M'Que9n.

The Pirates Second met and defeated the Alhambra Second by 6 points to 3. Thompson and Mathewson scored tries for the Piwifres, while the Alhambra kicked a goal from a free kick. The game was very fast throughout end some good play was shown on both sides. The Alhambra played a hard game from start to finish, but the Pirates' forwards were superior and the tackling of tbeir backs was very safe.

Tha match University Second v. Kaikorai Second was played at Tahuna Park and resulted in a decisive win for the 'Varsity by 23 points to nil. The teams wore fairly matched forward, bub in the back division tbe Kiikorai were quite outclassed, the passing, and kicking of the winners being decidedly above the junior standard. Tries were obtained by Orbell, Morgan, and Allen (2), while goalu were potted by O'Shea and Orball.