DUNEDIN.
Wednesday,
The Football Team.
Auckland v. Dnnodin.
la, the football match, Otago won, the scores being Otago seven points, Auckland half-a-point. The play commenced at 3, and continued till 5. Ends were changed four times, but the ball was always kept near the Auckland goal, and rery rarely passed the centre of the ground. No goals were kicked. Auckland played well, but from the fint halfhour it was easily seen that they were overweighted. Mr McFarlane, from the North, worked hard, but the Otago men had it all their own way. The game was played in a,most friendly manner. There -w.ereTiO~dlSputospiind---tlre"'bcsfr vfolloiroliip-^ was observed throughout. The halfpoint for Auckland was a touch-down at the commencement of the game. Over three thousand persons were present. At the conclusion the spectators gave three hearty cheers for the visitors. The weather held up fine throughout. The LatestIn'the football match the correct Otago score should be nine and a half points instead 3 of seven; Auckland half a point. A dinner is to be given to the visitors io-night.
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Thames Star, Volume VII, Issue 2097, 23 September 1875, Page 2
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176DUNEDIN. Thames Star, Volume VII, Issue 2097, 23 September 1875, Page 2
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