N.S.W. v. OTAGO.
OTAGO WINS BY 5 POINTS,
DUNEDIN, August 24. The football match New South Wales v. Otago was won, by Otago by five point* to nil. The weather was beautiful and the ground dry and in "good order* The attendance was large, probably eight thousand. The game was pleasant to watch, and proved exciting. Losing the toss, New South Wales had to play against the breeze, which was at times gusty. The local men made the play open, but it was not till near the end of the spell that they scored. Duncan kicked to the,centre, and Smith, snapping up the ball, scored, Bennett converting. Changing ends, Otago made the game close,- and for some time had the advantage. The last minutes were very exciting, New South Wales attacking, and a score • seemed probable any moment, but time was against them. The visitors put in some pretty passing, and had all the best of the. scrum work, but Otago was superior-in the open, while there was a great improvement in the backs. The game was played in an excellent spirit.
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Wanganui Chronicle, 26 August 1901, Page 2
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182N.S.W. v. OTAGO. Wanganui Chronicle, 26 August 1901, Page 2
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