FOOTBALL.
50TES BY FULL BACK. Arthur O'Erien (Christchurch) captained the United Hospitals (London) against Cambridge University on Saturday* October 25. The game was drawn, each side scoring a try. There was only one New Zealander on the Cambridge eide (A. F. Roberts, Clare) , but the medicos had several— A. B. O'Brien (three-quarter), M. Louisson (half), A. H. Wall, and B. Gkndining (forwards), all of Guy's Hospital. The death from blood-poisoning is rmnounced of T. H. Dobson. a well-known English International Rugby footbalfci, which took place on November 12. Deceased, who was only 30 years of age, besides attaining fame as an international footballer, was a sprinter of the front rank, having won £250 worth, of prizes at various athletic meetings.
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Otago Witness, Issue 2545, 24 December 1902, Page 50
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