GAME OF THRILLS.

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18480, 7 September 1925, Page 13

GAME OF THRILLS.

N.S.W. HAVE A WIN.

brilliant football. irBZSS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) NLW rUTMOUTH. September o. After a thrilling game of Rugbv, which at times reached the brilliant, level, New South Wales narrowly defeated a combined Taranaki and Waaganui fifteen here to-day by 13 points to 11.

Each side scored three tries, the visitors gaining victory throogh two eonversions to one. Tho game was watched by a large crowd. The teams were:—

New South Wales—Toby, Foote. George, Morrissey, Bowersj Lawton, Meagher, Thorn (captain), .T. Ford Itaycock, Bryant, Shaw, Palmer, Blackwood, and T. Smith.

Taranaki-Wanganui—Darby, Collier, Brown, Coulton, Johnson, Pelves, Kingi, Fryday, O'Oonnell, Robinson, Walter, Stewart, Kivell, Ward and Bond.

The ground was heavy, but both ssides handled the ball faultlessly, and play was bright, fast and open throughout. The forward teams wcro wellmatched, but the isitors were superior in the scrums, hooking well and enabling the backs t.o set. out on many dangerous excursions, which solid tackling alone stoppod. The visitors' forwards also handled tho ball like backs, and_ were exceptionally fast and elusive, though too much inclined to offside tactics. The local forwards played with dash throughout, but on the game were slightly overshadowed by the visitors. The New South Wales backs were a. set of strong, powerful runners, Foot.? and Lawton shining particularly, and they threw the ball about in breezy, confident style. The home team backs excelled themselves especially in the first spell, and gained all three tries from splendid movements. On the run of play there was little between tho teams, and the result was in doubt right to the end. Play opened brightly, the combined team sweeping to an attack. A kick by Lawton drove them back, and Thorn and Smith camo through, . the lattor appearing to score, but a force was ruled. Play swung rapidly from end to end, the visitors' backs, with short passing tactics, striving for an opening to break the defence. The combined backs were not fed from the New South Wales hooking the ball regularly. The homo forwards made a rousing rush, and the ball was tossed to Brown, who made a great run down the line,' but his pass infield was not taken. The home team gained the upper hand, Darby on one Occasion running half the length of the field. The home forwards took charge, getting round quickly on the opposing backs. Johnson and Ward broke away, an infringement on the line preventing a try. It was only a temporary set-back, however, as Walter and Fryday broke away, whipping the ball out to Johnson, to Browji, to Coulton, tho lastnamed crossing in tho corner and running round behind tho posts. Fryday missed an easy kick. Three minutes later Fryday sent the ball out to the backs, and Johnson, Brown and Collier combined in a spectacular in and out bout, which ended with Johnson flashing through to score near the comer. Brown gna.lerl splendidly. . The visitors' backs, after a long spoil of defence, were put on attack by Lawton/who made a brilliant run, Jvoil supported by his colleagues. Foote lost the ball, but kicked and followed up fast, and scored. Lawton kicked a difficult goal. At half-time tho isc-orcs were: Combined .. • • 8 New South Wales ... 5 Immediately on resuming, Meagher sent, the backs away, Lawton cutting through and handing again to Meagher. Foote joined in at the end of tho chain, making a determined run to score in the corner as he was tackled. Lawton's failure to goal left tho score level—S all.

Tho visitors made full use of their backß-in an effort to forge ahead, Bowers earning applauso for a great run. Thorn could not goal from an easy penalty shot. The home team then jumped into action, the backs handling splendidly. Coulton once was held up on the line. From a ecrum a minute later Kingi whipped the ball out to the backs, tho leather flashing across tho field to Collier, who .scored in a handy position. Brown's kick rebounded from the post. Combined .. 11 New South Wales .. 8

Shofrtlv afterwards Foote, who played a splendid game on the wing, retired injured, to be replaced by N. Smith. The visitors, with time running short, ma<Je desperate efforts ■!to draw ahead. Darby was caught with the ball, but Thorn missed a penalty kick. George made a great rim, and looked like scoring, but his pass was mulled. At last the visitors found au opening. - Darby failed to pick up, and Lawton and Bowers rushed down the Wing, joined by Morrissey. Brown tackled the first two, but Morrissey hid a clear Tun in. Lawton goaled, putting the visitors two points ahead. In the last five minutes the Combined team attacked. Brown missed a penalty. When a back movement looked dangerous, Toby came in brilliantly and relieved. The game ended: New South Wales .. -13 Taranaki.Wanga.wni .. .. 11 Mr F. g Sutherland, of Auckland, was referee.

RANGIORA. A friendly football match was played at tkl? ora on Saturday between North Canterbury senior team and the Christchurch senior B team. North Canterbury won by t Pwnts, a try scored by Sinclair, to nil. Mr Eudkin was referee.

SOUTH OTAGO BEAT OTAGO B. (K&BSS ASSOCIATION TELEOBAJt.) _ DUNEDIN, September 6. . . 6 Otago Rugby Union representative B earn w»B defeated yesterday by South Otago ">y 12 points to 9.

OTHER CENTRES. (**l6B ASBOCIATIOH TZLXGBjUtS.) NORTH, September 5. tw<Z« I lttn BJatch. played at Foiton, b<v _ ~7 -Manawatu and Horowhenua (which. t. one union), resulted in via *former by 10 points to 5. Manawaiu in all departments on tho

CHARGE OF MANSLAUGHTER. PLAYER acquitted. Assocunoß-corrwcirT.) WWS4IUJ AND „. z . CABL* ASSOCIATION.) Wltli._ ADELAIDE. September 5. slaniii Harold OUver, charged with man '"'lowing the death of John St match, was found w ®*Wi on Jnne 22nd, during a football tj„der Australian rules, m lhe a quarrel occurred which It' waß alleged that William 2^L d T °»'£. a -prominent iStcr-Stat* Plfler, John Puxcell/ who died in hospital.J

JUNIOR REPRESENTATIVES*

CANTERBURY 14, OTAGO'It. The junior representatives of Canterbury and Otago met at- Lancaster Park ou Saturday, prior to the scainr match, the local team winning an interesting lame by 14 points to 11. Otago kicked off, and within a few minutes a penalty was awarded them (or offside play, G. Porter kicking a goal. Otago 3, Canterbury 0. After s period of play in Otago's territory, O'Reilly had an unsuccessful attempt at a pot. Otaco worn having the better of the came, but were encountering a stubborn dofence. At length, however, they got the ball from a scrum and essayed a passing rush, which was atlended with success. McPherson running round lo score under the posts. Porter converted. Otago 3, Canterbury 0. Canterbury then set up a hot attack, but McDougall vas efjual to the occasion, and sent them back. Canterbury's forwards took play to the other end of tho field, whero a line-out took place, from which Johnstone nearly scored, being held up on the line. Otago subsequently transferred play to Canterbury's quarters, where Holden, their halfback, cot across, but was unable to ground the ball. A little tatcr Manihera look a pood mark when Ot-ago were looking dangerous, half-time being called a few minutes later with the score $ to 0 in Otago's favour. Shortly after the resumption of play. Hardball made a Rood run for Canterbury, beating several opponents before being accounted for. However, his efTort. provided the necessary opening for Beattie, who N-ored, KhodVs c.onTerting. Otago S. Canterbury G. Porter put Otago on the offensive with a good run, but Rhode* was able to save. T. Porter, an Otago forward, was injured and Orr took his place. Otago again attacked, and Bolton, after making a fine run, transferred to Churchill, who ran over unopposed. The kjck at goal failed. Otago 11. Canterbury 5. A little later Rhodes, from a penalty, landod a goal. Otago 11. Canterhury S. The same player repeated his performance a few minutes later. Otago 11. Canterbury 11. Canterbury tried hard to pene trate tho defence, but r.ould not do so. but offside play gave the dependable Rhodes aaothnr shot at goal, which lie accepted. Canterbury 14. Otago ]]. Otago came awav in a hot attack, but luck was against them and' Canterbury forced. Shortly before time was called Otago -were awarded a penalty, but. Porter missed the opportunity of equalising, his kick passing just outside the posts. Canterbury thus winning by 14 points to 11. Mr E. Kmpfon was referee.

GERALDfNE SEVEN-A-SIDE. The annual s«ven-a-«ide tournament under the a-ispices of the Geraldine Football Glub was held on Saturday in fine but cold weather. The ground was heavy and impeded fast play, but on t.he whole the exhibitions put up by tho competing teams, of which there were f>6, was of a good standard. There Mas a good attendance. Timaru High School Old Boys A team won the premiership in the senior grade after a very even match against Temuka iu the final, and tho junior competition was won by Genildine from Tiftiaru High School A. The following are tho results:—

SENIOE. First, round—Celtic (Asiibnrton) 3, beat. Tirauru Old Boys B 0; Timaru Old Boys A beat Ghristchurch by default; Temuka 6 beat Waihi 0. Second round —Timaru Old Boys A 3 beat Star 0. Temuka beat Celtic by a force-down. Final—Timaru Old Boys A 3 beat Temuka

The final game was very even. In the first spells no score w*s recorded. In the third spell Tate made a fine opening for Matthew-son to run in undjlposed. JtTNIOBS. First, round—Star A 3 beat. Dunedin Training College 0; Star B 3 beat Parcora 0; Point 11 boat Timaru Old Boys 0; Geraldino A beat. Hinds by default; Timaru High School B (i beat Springburn 0; Temuka beat Geraldine B; Asiibnrton Old Boys 3 boat St. Andrews 0; Timaru High School A 11 beat Mayfield O.

Second round—Ashburton Old Boys beat Tirosru High School B: Star A fi beat Star B 0; Geraldine ;i beat Point 0; Timaru High School B 3 beat Temuka 0. Sp.mi-finalg—Timaru .High School A boat Ashbnrton Old Boys; Geraldine A 3 beat Star AO. Final—Geraldine 6 beat Timaru Hitch School A 3. THIRD GBADE. First, round—Timaru Old Boys beat Zlnii.ir A: tTb.rif-'o'iiirc.h Old Boys 9 bo*i. ; , J.f A. AO. f>:» lf 1 iop beat. Titnvnl'J by de iViit: Zir.jjari U-_bent A»h burton Technical <1 of an It. WaphH v ki' f. b t. Si.-ir 0; Tiiruru Hicrh tohoo! t eat Ternuka; VTashdyke B beat Ashburton Old Boyg. Second round —-Clmstfthurch Old Boys 3 beat Timaru Old Boys 0; Geraldine 3 beat Zingari B 0; Timaru High v School 3. beat Washdyke 0. Semi-final—Geraldine beat Timaru High School. Final—Ghristehurch Old Boys 9 beat Geraldine 0. FOUBTH GRADE. First Round—Point bp.At Star A;. Washr dyke 6 boat Geraldine 0 0; Star B beat Te.muka 0; St. Andrews beat Geraldine B; Geraldine A beat Timaru Old Boys. Second round—Point ft beat Washdyke 0; St. Andrews brat Geraldine. Si<mi-flnal- —Star B beat Pleasant Point. Final—Star B 6 boat St. Andrew's 3. FIFTH CfBADE. First round—Geraldine B 3 beat Star B 0; Star A 3 beat Temuia 0; Celtic 5 beat Timaru High School 3. Second round—Gsraldine A 9 beat Star A 3; Celtic beat Geraldino B. Final —Geraldino A 3 beat Celtic 0.

AMUm CHALLENGE SHIELD.

HAN ME R V. GLENMARK. Hanmer met Glenmark for the Amnri Challenge Shield in perfect weather. Hanmer wotl the toss, and elected th play againsi a faJrly strong wind. The local forwards, led by Seekup and Milliken, set up a strong attack. Jones saved with a good mark. Hanmer continued to attack, and Glenmark was compelled to force. Glenmark then attacked, but a score was averted by 0. Woods, and Hanmer found relief in a force down. Anderson (Hanmer) spoiled a chance by kicking too liard.' At this stago B. Jones (Glenmark) retired with an injury to his arm, Russell replacing him. Milliken broke away on several occabut bad passing spoilt his efforts. Stackhouso (Glenmark) marked almost in front of the posts, but the kick at goal failed.

Carson (Hanmer) retired injured, and was replaced by Paterson. The first spell ended with no score.

In the second spell Hanmer attacked from the kick-off, Cobden scoring between the posts. Sutherland added the e*tra points. Hanmer, 5; Glenmark, 0. Doak, who .was playing a great game for Glenmark, just failed to score. Hanmer continued to attack and Seekup followed up a high kick and passed to Sutherland, wbo broke through to score a pretty try, which he converted Hanmer, 10; Glenmark, 0. Both teams tired badly for a while, and play was of a ragged nature. Hanmer broke away, and passing between backs and forwards enabled Milliken to score after running thirty yards. Tho kick failed. Hanmer, 13; Glenmark, 0.

Tbe game ended without further score The mateh was played in the best of spirits, and was ably controlled by Dr Sowcrby. '

The visitoru were the gu«sts of the local club at tea at the Log Cabin. Kiosk.

AUCKLAND V. HAMILTON. (rawa AOSOCUTIOK WLXOBAX.) . . HAMILTON, September 5. Considering the state of the ground the Rugby representative match, Auckland versus Hamilton, played to-day, provided an interesting game, in which tho local men proved superior by 17 points to 12.

LEAGUE.

CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL. The competitions of the Canterbury Rugby League were advanced a further btage on Saturday, and though the prospects of lino neather were reasonable when the games roiumenced the playing areas were in a bad rendition with mud. "When the hail storm swept the grounds at four o'clock, tho conditions from the players' point of view were very dismal. The chief attraction was the final' of senior premiership games between Addington and Marists Old Hoys, and though the former had the better of the game, their forwards boing vary prominent. a miscalculation by their full back iu the second half gave their opponents the try which won tho same. Each team scored /our tries, and it was tho successiul goalkuking of F. Sheehan that tho cup for the Greens, as their kicker converted three tries, two being (r<vm wide out. The senior knock-out competition was commenced, and Hornby beat Waimairi by a decisive margin, and Sydenham beat Marists Old Hoys B team, the ground conditions in tho latter match being very bad.

Addition (16) r. Msrlsts 08. A (18). The ground looked bad as the teams filed out from the pavilion and there was a salvo of applause for U. Falgar when he appeared with the Addington team as captain, this being his first appearanco sinco his injury some weeks ago. Tho Addington backs endeavoured to play the open game, but the foothold was precarious and J. Crooke and R. Mayne failed to field the greasy ball and this enabled the opposing forwards to gain control. H. Goodman pulled up a strong rush by the- Marists forwards with a timely mark, and B. Christenson, following fast smothered C. Hatche lor's return. H. fioodman whipped tho ball out, but mlsflelding in tho rentro lot S. Polaschek, V. Burns, and J. O'Connell away, and the latter, tackled close to the Addington lino, failed to play the ball on a unanimous appeal, and the Whites' barks stopped and looked on as H. Hlaixy put tho ball over the line. As the referee awarded the try thero was loud disapproval from the stand* and line spectators. F. Sheehan converted with a splendid effort. The Ad dington backs were making mistakes in their fielding, aud a high retu/n to B. Mayne ended in his missing the ball and J. O'Gonnall, following fast, secured possession, and went over between the posts for a good try; and F. Sheehan eonverting, the Greens secured a good lead early in the game. The Whites' forwards were now shewing out in some fine loose play, aud adapting themselves to the ground The Addinyton forwards gained control, and in a strong rush, G. Falgar secured possession inside half-way. with a strong run in which he shouldered off E. Brosuahan. the Addington captain scored cleverly behind tho post.;* for A. Colli© to goal. Faulty fielding by the Addington backs gave Marists possession, and E. Fitzgerald and »T. O'Malley went through. From a scrum close in, »T. O'Mslley "worked the blind side and sent out to F, Sheehan, who dived over to score at tho corner, aud he converted hit* try with a splendid effort. There was a fine passing rush by H. Goodman, J. Crodke, G. Falgar, R. Mayne, and J. Crooke, but the last-named slipped when in a scoring position. 0. Batchelor, for illegal obstruction, was penalised, and A. Collie goaled from a long range shortly before the whistle sounded for half-time, when the scores were: Msrlsts 0.8. 15, Adington 7.

Tho Addington forwards resumed play with a great rush that went right th'fougb tho opposing backs, and after A. Collie failed to goal from an easy position, D. McGibbou wont over alongside the posts fot a fine try. A. Collie missed gosling. The Addington forwards were outplaying their opponents, and as n hailstorm swept the ground tho White?, with an overwhelming tush, burst through and M. MaLeod gcored wide out. A. Collio failed to goal. Tho crfcwd were now ex&ited with prospects of a" stir* ring finish. Tho Addinctflu forwards burst through again, but overran the'ball and left E. Fitzgerald with a clear break, hut G. Falgar got to him and R. Mayne pulled up a strong rush by marking, and -with A. Collie and D. McGibbon, and A. Oreen, wire showing out at the head of some fine footwork by the Addington pack. The crowd were excited as A. Collio burst clear, but P. Bums got across to save the strong rush. Penalties drove tho-Whites back, and R. O'Malley failing to field a high return, let the Greens to the Addington twenty-flvo. A penalty -was given to Manpts, and E. O'Malley was caught napping, C.. Batchblor beating him . for possesaion, and wore.d cleverly. F. Sheehan failed to goal. The Greens' backs were making every atfort Co get*through with some fine passing but G. Falgar was playing a great game, and was effectively stopping C, Robins. Play was fierce in the forwards, with obstructive tactics frequent, and ill a set-to between the packs the referee pulled 'hem up and root 0. BatchMor and M. McLend olf. (J. van prominent for gain inn position, and" It. Muyno led tho White s torwa-rds in a grout rush Hnowards. A. Currie, securing possession, bumped o£E would-be tacklers and soored at the Corner. A. Collies kick fell short, an 4 excitement was high. Th; White forwards returned, but a penalty pulled them up and P. Burns fifiiit play to the Addington twenty-five just prior .to tjhe final whistle, with the score: If Arista Old Boyfe 18 points (four tries, three converted), Addington 16 points (four tries, one convorted L and a penalty goal). Kefdree, Mr T. Kirton.

Hornby (IS) ▼. Waimairi (6). rinying on their own ground, Hornby had •no difficulty in beating Waimairi, the latter being without the services of W. Mitchell, D. Pahi and B. tiynskey. Commencing briskly, tno home team, with s passing rush from N. uavios to W. Davis, <o W. Stewart to R. McGregor, the latter scored wide out, but F. Henry failid to goal. Some good iplay by the Waimairi forwards bad Hornby ijefendlogi but A. Mackie cut through and sent a long pass out to F. Henry, "who failed to hold the bill. The big forward rectified, the mistake, as, securing at half-way, he burst through and scored a fine try which he converted. Some brilliant pliy by C. Carr gave Waimairi position, but lack of support lost a scoring chance, and Wj Wood gate finished • off a Hornby forward rush by scoring, but Y. Henry failed to goal. Passing between W.-Davis, B. KAene, F. Henry, ft. McGregor, G. Dawkins and out to R. McGregor again, the. Utter peered wide oat, but F. Henry failed to convert. Shortly after W. le Warae secured possesion and scored between the poftg for R. Lisle to goal just prior to thd interval, with tho scores: Hornby 19, Waimairi 0. t After half-time Waimairi strengthened their team and held the opposition, scoring two tries, whilst Hornby failed to add to their first spell total, the final score being: Hornby 19, Waimairi 6. Referee, Mr It. A. Cox.

Sydenham (12) v. Marist B (8). Sydenham and M&rist B met at Woolston Park. Marist won the toss, and Sydenham kicked oft 1 with the slight advantage of a cross-wind. The initial play was a Sydenham passing rujh, in which P. O'Connor, wheii ia a good position, lost the ball, but Y. Green, through following up, scored. T. Walker failed to improve. E. Falgar (Sydenham) ihen set his backs moving, tint a force-down •resulted. Then the Marist forwards, headed by P. Hanraban Itnd J. O'Shanghnessy, went through, bat O. Davis lost the ball and T. Davidson forced just in timA. B. Dyihohd, the Sydenham full-back, put in a good run, gaining fifty yards and giving Sydenham position, but a force-down was the result. However, they kept np the pressure, atfd O'Connor fielded the ball and beat fou'r men to score a good try. E. Walker failed to goal. S. O'Brien and P. Clarkson took play to the Sydenham line, and after some tight play in front, of g6al G. Blasey dived over for Hanrahan to goal. Marist were again attacking, and after some good passing, by which no ground was gained, J. Murphy took a pass, and with a great burst of speed scored at the corner. Hanrahan's kick, a good effort, just failed.

Davidson started a Sydenham rush, and Marist were kept defending until they were awarded a free kick, from which they gained, and Hanrahan, O'Shaughneaey, and Blazey headed a forward rash to the Sydenham line. A force-down resulted. Half-time sounded with th 6 score: Marist B 8, Sydenham 6.

On the resumption of play. P. Tonkin gained ground for Sydenham, with the result that h. Budd, by a great dash along the line, was almost over. Marist attacked' temporarily, but Dymond thed put Sydenham on the attack by a good run, the result, however, being a torco-down. Sydenham pressed from the Kick, and through Budd talcing play to their opponents' line W. Cunningham dodged over for a try, but his kick at goal failed. Sydenham renewed the attack, and after some tight play in the Marist twenty-five 8. le Warns put in a tricky run, to score a good try. Tonkin failed to kick the goal. S. O'Brien then let the bsll out, bat the rush* broke down and Sydenham went through to the Marist twenty-flve, but Blazey and Hanrahan sent them back, and there was now -some tight play on the Sydenham line until a free-kick brought thdm relief. Hanrahan again headed a rush to the Sydenham line, but the ball went over the dead-ball v2 e j > the concluding stages O'Connor (Sydenham) spoilt a good chance by knockwhen in a handy position. Sydenham kept up the attack until the final whistle sounded with the score:— Sydenham 12, Marist B 8. Referee, Mr P. Kirtou.

JUNIOR KNOCK-OUT. Monica Park No. 2 ground was very mnddy when Hornby and Waimairi ■ met. Hornby early took charge and forced Waimairi twice. P A tT r w t ? y,,d * f "f started by Powell, Watson carrying on to ifeore. BostS« was up and down the field, with honours even, but Hornby missed three tries by mishandling. The score at the interval was: 'Waimairi 3,

fJI f r as J hed the interval, and ft? d ® wi » th « to* Scott scored, the H JEk ort- ., A ,<m * by Powell forced Hornby, and then Lyons dashed through for Waimairi, the kick failing. In the heavy hailstorm Hornby scored. Cook The kiek missed, gcor ?» The play continued J. /i. °1 n m<^ Uy ««>**«» to the for•Hppary fof passing rnehde. T). Lennox »nd VWian m»r nXr W w e ™ b ?-.*V er * sacka in-tbe-«t »£ J i V- forced. The score 6 fi « 4*%* Waimairi i 0, JJjjrnby 6. A. LcUch was referee.

Third Or&de. Mnrists beat Woolston in th« fin®! of tfe4 knockout competition. by 13 points to nil* and won tho series. Ecferte, Mr I), Mc&ae. Sixth Grad*. By their succes# on Saturday a tfcey beat the Woolston team by 6 to nit. Hornby won Ibe A grade school boys coapetU Hon for the season. # In the light-weight premiarship Addiac*** beat Linwood by 6 points to 3. This these teams level, and they have to p*i7 off for the premiership. Auckland t. Canterbury. The Auckland team Wt the northern tity last night for their southern tour, tad arrive hero in the morning, and go on t* Oroymouth by tho ovsrlana express. They play tho West Coast repr***ntatiT*a oa TT«dnesdav, returning to Ohrintfhureh oa Tharadav, and playing the Canterbury rcpm«*ulive team «t Momca Park next Saturday. The visiting team are:—Messrs R. manager, Herewini. I.irt. TV Davidson, Kirk!ao<?, H. Coir. Kiley. TYckham. Mason. T<r*nM*«d„ Te WhftU. McDonald. Payne, Ban, t>©ttfria*» Crowthrr, and The 4e*fla ia » strong one. nith speedy backs %od forvatds.

FIRST TEST. N.Z. (25) V. QUEENSLAND (2«. (rßxss iwocrvnox TxiAasui.t ATVKLANTV September The Queensland Rugby Leagne team played the first Test match against New Zealand today. Heavy rain had fallen during the night, but tho ground was in good order. 16,000 spectator? wntchrd the C*ro*. Queensland won the toss and played with the sun at their ba«-ki.. Tho cam# was a*tnt in the first few minute?. The Queensland hacks showed a U*uch of their gtrat parr. but they were frequently penalised Jnr breaches of rules. Eventually Queensland fame oway with a treat run, Ainsle? »c«rtas under the pott.*. Craig converted. Queensland .. .. S New Zealand .. O Immediately afterward* Oraie ki«ked ft penalty goal, making tho score: Queensland .. 7 New Zealand 0 Queensland had the best of the fallowing play, and then s food ran by the New Zealand . backs Sander* score. Delgrosa* missed a difficult kick. Qneensland .. .. 7 New Zealand 3 Immediately afterwards the Qn»«ntla«<l backs fooled the New Z«aland dkfecce and Ainsley scored und Craig i-on*ert*d. Tfcan Dclgroftao kicked a penalty for New ZealmMl. qneeoaland .. IS New Zealand S Soon after Dolgrosso pnt the ball over th* bar arain. hut a New Zealand*! (Ot In front and the goal was not allowed. Th* New Z«aland half-back, Wilson-Hall, went 6tt owing to an injury, Ben Daridsen taking his place. Wctherall going up to halfbaci. Aftar eton play Craig kicked a penalty for Qneeatlaad, making the scores: Queensland .. ..14 New Zealand * 5 •Tust before half-time Aingley aeoreA hi a third try, and Craig put OTBr bit fifth goal, making the scores: Qneensland. .. .. 1# New Zealand a Half-time came immediately afUrwarda. A4mbruster went off for' Queensland and Leibkc replaced him. Is the second spell Avery opened tho scoriftg account with a try at tho corner, but Dolgreata inSisaad tka IdclL Queensland .. .. 39 New Zealand - .• From a free-kink Watheralt short-nttntad and took, the ball and aeored. Oelntwso goaled.

Queensland ~ ..19 New Zealand ..IS r The ganie now became vary fait and mxciting,' "with the advantage 'to Quaulud. Several New Zealand attacks wm< iMM by faulty handling. Then Craig ItiM U lixtk goal.

Queensland .. ..21 New Soaland .. .. IS Soon after Delgrouo landed a penalty. Queensland tl New Zealand ..18 Towards the finish, Sings eeoted tram » fine forward rush, and Delirono imW. Queensland .. .. 31 New Zealand .. SO Then Ainsley came away from an InterceptM pass and scored, but tha miaaad. New Zealand still attacked, and Avery ecoted at the corner with three minutes to to. Dal-groeso-missed a'difficult kick. Queensland ' ;; ..24 New, Zealand , . . I S J Jtui as tho bell was aboml in e®. TMgroaao goaled from a penalty. fivinj M«v Zealand the victory,'the aootae being: N«w Zealand .. gg Queenaland H

A SEVERE TSBT. v ' n flr,t >P«Q with * high vini behind them, tl>< visitors pltM ntt k lead at 19 poldts to 8. bat Nktr XmiX&f mT 1» points on to their score in itHNtldul fisUoa. At the opening of the seeand halt ui <m that point onwards, the tin iru a etotin*-> oiiii sensation. The rain of the r-l-iaia' night and the liarhi showers of the affctaßsaa hud ntdt the luifut of the ~ itoand ftHta* in places, and this contributed to «MMiZa rnjaUkM by players on eltta aMe. Otearally, however, the conditions limit* thami] football Ability of the *4ifln Queensland were favoursd attar the in* few infantes by getting th* tell MUteaMtl* in the serum*, but against tM« Ai «i»i» were severely -penalised throughout the «*■— for scram illegalities, " shepherding." anlaS side play. Theyhad 4» fafrHefcs against them, and the New nolmilm penalised eleven times. Whfthar m m tk* Visitors felt that they were unfairly tfAtad. they took the ruling* sporting!*. inga rarely had the effect of Slowfot ua tkt game, for itt the great balk of cum tfe*Jjiokp were rated at a time when play m stopped for a scroti or when a player «u tackled and down with the bill.

AT DUNEDIN. (raigs AsaocuTW* *w wiit l Rugby League matches -mHtd- . A 34 *• City B 0; Oity A 13 t Athletic 7; Kslttngata 10 r.