short run and then passed it over to Matthews who was quickly secured by Toms. Kirkwood here did some pretty dribbling, and came very near scoring, but his desire was frustrated hv Robcow, who, by a long run, placed another try4o the credit of the local men. This try was converted into a goal. After being kicked off by Cunningham, Murray seized the leather, but did not succeed in getting far before lie was overpowered by batf-a-dozen of Ilia opponents. ' A short scrummage ensued, when Portee got the ball, and by *.a capital run, m»od, several of his opponents and made good a •xry,' r amid loud cheering. M'Lean being entrusted^ with the kick converted the try into flff dalt .'Theball being kicked off or the last j.ime, Moule caught hold of it but did' not goFfalf away before he was overtaken by Snell. Another scrummage took place, the ball eventually being rushed down the field, where it was picked up by Porter who, in a j new departure, in the shape of a sitting kick, averted the danger of the Roxburgh men scoring. Matthewß here took up the ball and mado a grand run, but seeing the imminent danger of being collared, passed very cleverly to Fowler, when time was called, tho score standing then : Lawrence, 32 points ; Roxburgh, nil. The visiting team gave three cheers for Lawrence and tho latter returned the compliment.— ln justice tottie Roxburgh team, it may be mentioned that they are a newly-organised team, this being but their second match, and have never previously all played together. The crowd dispersing, the visiting team adjourned to the Victoria Hotel, where they sat down to a sumptuous repast, catered! by \ Mrs ) Williams tin ;her welleßtai£isnesL stilej? gMtr Hindm&feh occupied trie '^placo'ofndnof j and after' the various viands had been done full justice to, the usual toasts were proposed and duly responded to, thusterminating a very enjoyable, and — in the Lawrence men's eyes — eventful day.
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Tuapeka Times, Volume XVIII, Issue 1166, 29 July 1885, Page 6
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328Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 Tuapeka Times, Volume XVIII, Issue 1166, 29 July 1885, Page 6
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