FOOTBALL.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 15841, 5 June 1922, Page 9

FOOTBALL.

iPer Press Association.! NAPIER, June 3. A representative match. Wairarapa v. Ilawke's Bay, was played to-day, the attendance being about 3500. An even, though somewhat ragged game was relieved by a few bright flashes, and ended in a win for Ilawke's Bay by 14 to 12. Tries for the winners were scored by Nepia, Greenside, and Barclay. All were the outcome of good passing. Akuira converted one try, and Kirkpatrick goaled from a mark. J. Donald and Cook scored tries for the visitors. One was converted by Knowles, and Southgate potted a goal. The weather was fine, and the ground-in good order. Mr. F. Tvne was referee. WANGANUI. June 3.

A Rugby matcho between Waliganui and Taranaki was played here to-day in wet weather, the home side winning by 12 points to 9. Wanganui had the best of the, game throughout, the backs passing well and showing better combination than their opponents. In the first few minutes of the game, Wanganui attacked, and Delves, picking up in front of the posts, potted a goal. Play fluctuated, and eventually Wanganui were penalised, and Hooker kicked a goal. The score was unchagned at half-time, when steady rain came and the ball became slippery. Early in the second half, Wanganui got within striking distance, and Smith, after fielding a centring kick, scored under the posts, and Badeley converted. Taranaki made bard efforts to score, but Wanganui's defence was sound. Hooker, whose kicking was a feature" of the game, placed two more penalty goals, and scores were even. In the concluding stages, the Wanganui backs outplayed their opponents, and a fine passing run, in which all the backs figured, let Head over near the flag. The home side kept the lead until time was called.

WELLINGTON, last night.

Petone. drew with Poneke, three points each. Great interest was taken in the match. There was a large attendance, and the ground was heavy, rain being continuous.

SOCCER. WELLINGTON BEAT AUSTRALIA. IPer Press Association.) WELLINGTON, last night. In the Soccer game, Wellington against Australia, played on the Basin Reserve on Saturday afternoon, the ground was exceptionally heavy, and ram fell 'throughout. The visitors were severely handicapped by the weather conditions, but put up an excellent showing The local team was aggressive early, but could not break down The defence, which, was solid. The Australians attacked for a while, several shots being made without result. There was no score at half-time. On the resumption the rain increased, also the wind. Wellington had an advantage halfway through the second spell, and a clever centre by Jones ended in Campbell goaling. Wellington 1, Australia nil. Just before call of time Ballard gave Thomas an opportunity, which he made the best u-,o of. ciTheh Gilberlson secured Wellington's third goal from an opening by Gauvright. The exhibition was tho finest seen in Wellington for many years, and it was witnessed by 4000 \spectato 's.

J.EAGt.E MATCH IN SYDNEY. MAORIS DEFEATED BY 77 TO 13. DEEENGE SHATTERED LIKE CHAFF BEFORE A STORM(EIec. TeJ. Copyrlftht—Tintt.M press A.«n! SYDNEY, June 3. 4t League football, Metropolis beat the Maoris by 77 to 13. in the presence rif 40,001'. people. The weather was fine. - Tin visitors wore outclassed tluvufhout, their defence scattering like cha7 before the storm whenever the Mo-.k polis set their backs moving. With the exception of three, the local side wev.: practically the Kangaroo combination which recently returned from i.'nd. O-i the day'.s play, they would have bt.aten.any teaur. The Maoris' forwaicln were clever and determined, but the three-quarter line was weak and patchy, (hough, in fairness to them, it must be said that they were pitted against a team of greyhounds. Metropolis led by 31 (o TO at half-time. Te Whata retired hurt shortly afterwards, the visitors playing a man short. Metropolis scored 21 tries, .seven being converted, and the Maoris three, Paid getting two, and Yates, who replaced' Ahomiro, one. Dufty and Gardiner kicked a goal each.