Lacrosse.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume X, Issue 478, 21 September 1899, Page 8

Lacrosse.

[By

Coverpoint.]

The lacrosse season closes here next Saturday, when an exhibition match will be played at Potter's Paddock. As this is the first season of lacrosse in Auckland it must be admitted, considering the opposition the association has had to put up with, the game has caught on very well, and if the district scheme is brought into force next year it will no doubt please the public more. The association has fixed September 30 as the night for the smoke concert, and the committee in whose hinds the arrangements are being carried out are working hard to bring the function to a successful issue.

Pawnees met Dakotas in a friendly go last Saturday, but ns Pawnees had four of their number away and Dakotas two, a fair test between the teams could not be expected. Pawnees played two substitutes, making both sides ten each. Dakotas had the best ot it by 6 goals to 2. The game was not of the fast order, the heat which

prevailed no doubt having a lot to do with the play. Some are of the opinion that if Pawnees are to meet a picked team from the rest of the clubs the match will be a one-sided affair. I think such would not be the case. Given their full team, in my opinion they would more than hold their own I hear three of their best men are not available for the exhibition match ; therefore, I expect the association will pick two teams from all the clubs.