HAMILTON ACCOUNTS FOR MATAMATA
NORTH ISLAND LOSE TO SOUTHERNERS. ENGLISH LEAGUERS’ GREAT VICTORY. - WELLINGTON CLUB ANNEXES CHATHAM CUP. 9 ASSOCIATION, HOCKEY AND OTHER SPORTS Saturday was a red-letter day for all football codes In the Dominion. Rugby Interest was centred on the North Island v. South Island match at Christchurch, the final scores of 15-14 In favour of the latter indicating the closeness of the game. Locally, The Hamilton representatives in a friendly match accounted for Matamata, after a dismay of bright Rugby on both sides, to the tune of 17 points to 14. Widespread Interest was centred on the Second Test in connection with the touring English League team. At Dunedin the Englishmen won decisively, putting up 13 points to New Zealand’s five. Soccer followers concentrated their attention on the final for the Chatham Cup, which fell to Petone (Wellington) after a close contest with Auckland Y.M.C.A. The final score was two goals to one. On this page and elsewhere in this Issue will - - be found results and descriptions of sports and pastimes from all quarters.
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Waikato Times, Volume 104, Issue 17485, 20 August 1928, Page 4
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177HAMILTON ACCOUNTS FOR MATAMATA Waikato Times, Volume 104, Issue 17485, 20 August 1928, Page 4
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