FOOTBALL.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17159, 1 October 1923, Page 8

FOOTBALL.

5 RUGBY. OTAGO DEFEATS NORTH OTAGO. Pkr Press Association. DUNEDIN, September 30. Tn the final Eughy match of the season to-(lay Otago defeated North Otago in beautiful weather. The Otago backs were a good deal superior to the opposing rearguard, though the visitors’ forwards held their own. Otago’s first score came early in the game. Lamb, by a fine dash across fifty yards, put his side in the attacking position and a smart pick-up by Duncan made a great opening for Milne, who dodged across near the corner. Dickinson's kick missed. The play went no and down the field for a while, then Williams got over m a passing rush started from the, loose by the visitors. Matheson goaleil. Soon after this Otago's forwards and backs participated in a pretty passing rush. Cabot crossing in the corner. Dickinson’s kick missed. There was no further score at half-time. The second spell had not progressed far before North Otago took part in a passing rush, Direen getting over. Mathieson's kick missed. Otaeo attacked strongly, and from a scrum the ball came to Towns, end., who completely deceived all the visitors' defence and scored. Dickinson missed. A bounce favoured Direen, who raced over for North Otago. Grainger missing (he kick. A few minutes before time L. Williams broke through and gave to M'Mocking, who scored for Otago, making the score 12-11. Lamb failed to convert. Shortly after Lamb, who was conspicuous throughout the game, made a brilliant effort and scored under til© posts. Dickinson o-oaJed. Immediately on resuming Lamb sent Morgan away. The latter left a train of would-be tacklers and scored under the posts. Dickinson again The game ended: Otago 22. North Otago 11. MATCH AT AUCKLAND. Prar? Press Association - . AUCKLAND, September .TO. The Eughy match between Auckland and a team selected from the Franklin. Mamikau. Pukekohe. Waikare and Waiuku Sub-unions, resulted in a win for the former by 20 points to 11. LEAGUE. MATCH IN AUCKLAND. (Special to tho “ Star.”) AUCKLAND, September 30. At League Auckland 44 beat Province 15. ASSOCIATION. MATCHES IN WELLINGTON. Pbk Press Association. WELLINGTON, September 30. In the cup semi-final between Y.M.C.A. (Wellington) and Huntly (Auckland), the former won by 2 goals to nil. The final between the winners and Seacliff (Otago) will be played on Monday. In the Victory Cup final. South Wellington l l>eat Thistle O. In the junior championship. .Tohnsonville and Watersiders drew, and Marist 3 beat Diamonds nil.

STATE FINAL DRAWN. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copy right Australian and N.Z. Cable Association ri _ SYDNEY. September 29. The State association championship final resulted in a draw between Sydney and West Wallaeud, the score being four all. CHINA v. AUSTRALIA. MELBOURNE, September 29. Twelve thousand people witnessed the Australia v. China association contest. It was the visitors' first match in Victoria. They put up a good fight, and in losing by two goals AUCKLAND V. HAWKE’S BAY. (Pek Press Association.) AUCKLAND. October 1. The following have been chosen bv Mr Meredith to train, for the match against Hawke's Bay on Saturday :—Gregory, Malloy, VV iHon, Cooke. Lucas, Twomev. Sheen, lfwerson, Buckland. Wright, R. Casev, Fogarty. Lv Casey, O'Brien. M. Havward, Knight, Kighton and Arnold.