FOOTBALL.

Taranaki Daily News, 13 July 1922, Page 3

FOOTBALL.

MAORIS IN AUSTRALIA MATCH AGAINST NEW SOUTH WALES. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. Received July 12, 9.55 p.m. Sydney, July 12. The Maoris defeated a New South Wales second Rugby fifteen by 27 points to 18, after an indifferent contest, in which intermittent flashes of brilliancy were seen. Play was inclined to be feeble and ragged in the first half, the blues frequently preferring to drop the ball like a hot potato when bustled by the blacks. The score at the interval was 14 to 6 in favor of the Maoris. The second spell was more evenly fought, with the Maoris in the ascendancy, though both sides were falling at critical The Maoris scored seven trigs, three of which were converted, and the home team scored six tries. TEAM FOR AUSTRALIA. ONE ALTERATION MADE, By Telegraph.—Press Association. Dunedin, Last Night. In connection with the New Zealand Rugby team to tour Australia, Borrell advises his inability’ to make the trip, and Byrne (King Country) takes his place. Williams (Kaikorai Club, Dunedin) has been selected as an extra forward. The team assembles in Wellington on Tuesday, plays Wairarapa on Wednesday, and leaves for Sydney by the Ulimaroa on Thursday. TEAMS FOR TO-DAY. NGAERE CLUB. Ngaere against Toko, at Ngaere, 2.30 pMn.— Bloomfield, Meuli, Coleman, Meuli, Fryday, Meuli, Loveridge, Powell, Tippins, Pennington, Penniall, Connell, Booker, Penniall, Hunt. Emergencies: Hunt, Pattlnson. INGLEWOOD CLUB. Second Grade v. Tariki, at Tariki, 2.30 p.m. —Orchard, Molloy (3), Shrider (2), Herbert, Lumsden (2), Cameron (2), Adams, Stewart, Gernhoeffer, and Kirk. Fourth Grade v. Stratford Technical High School, at Inglewood, 3 p.m.—Evans, Allen, O’Byrns (2), Franklyn, Peters, Roberts, Mumby. Burrows, Hamerton, Baker, Bublitz, Spurdle, Clegg, and Gillespie. TEAMS FOR SATURDA STRATFORD CLUB. Seniors against Patea, at Patea.—Vickers, Rev. McKenzie, Gray, Fowler, Vaughan, Court, Berg,' McCullough, Corbett, Chard, Flssington, Masters, Walters, Coulton, Sharrock. Emergencies: Aitken, Breen, Chard, Coleman, ASSOCIATION GAME. AUSTRALIA v. MANAWATU. Palmerston N., Last Night. The Association match between Australia and Manawatu was played to-day in fine weather. The ground was soft, and slippery. The visitors showed superior combination and gave an excellent display. The home team was fair in defence but weak in attack. Maunder scored shortly after the commencement, and a combined effort by the Australian forwards resulted in Ward goaling. Then Maunder scored the third goal, and the first spell ended : Australia 3, Manawatu nil. Bratten, following fast, scored the fourth goal, and after a fine solo run Ward secured the final goal, the game ending: Australia 5, Manawatu nil. AUSTRALIAN LEAGUE TEAM. Sydney, July 12. It is stated that 'the Rugby League proposes sending a team to New Zealand at the end of the premiership matches.