SATURDAY'S .SPORTS.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1867, 29 September 1913, Page 4

SATURDAY'S .SPORTS.

A ROUGH GAME.

WELLINGTON DEFEAT WAIRARAPA.

BROWN SHIELD MATCH.

AUCKLAND LEAGUE EXPONENTS ROUTED.

WIN FOR WELLINGTON.

WAIRARAPA BEATEN. (By ToleEraph.—frees Association.) Mastorton, September 28. Tho Wellington and Wairarapa representatives played here on Saturday, tho game resulting in an easy win for tho visitors, who were superior in all departments of tho game. Wellington (Black) won the toss, and played with the sun at their backs. Wairarapa (Green) pressed at tho start, Kinvig finding the line with a lusty kick. • Kinvig later attempted to pot a goal. A force resulting. The BJack forwards were ploying with much dash, and forced their opponents. ' In a scrum near tho Green line, tho Blacks hooked tho ball, Little sending to Kinvig. Tho latter made a fine run, and transferred to Beard, who scored in a good position. Drako converted. The Greens now took a hand, and Hodge had hard luck' in losing tho , ball on tho line. Fine kicking by the Black backsgained much ground, A little later M'Kenzie made a good opening for tho Greens, but a mull . spoiled tho opening. This happened time and again. A brilliant passing rush by tho Wellington backs resulted, in Beard again scoring at the corner. Drako failed with the Kick.' ' Wellington, 8; Wairarapa, nil. A few minutes later Littlo soored cleverly, running round the blind side. Drako added the major points. Half-time was called with tho Blacks,still pressing and tho scores—Wellington, 13; Wairarapa, nil. In tho second spell, the Greens played hotter, but werq a beaten and demoralised team. The Blacks wore In great form, and their passing was a treat to witness. Ryan and Kinvig were responsible for sorno excellent clcan work, the former making many excellent openings. A brilliant passing rush saw Beard score his third try, Drako failing to'convert. Wellington, 16; Wairarapa, nil. The Green forwards broke away, and a certain i score was lost by over-running the ball Kinvig, at this Stage, was getting in •some excellent line-kicking. The Black backs were soon at work again, and a : fine rush saw Ryan eludo two or three backs and score. The same player converted with a splendid kick. Wellington, 21; Wairarapa, nil. The Green forwards broke away, and, handling .the ballwell, Hodgo got over in tho'corner. The kick failed. Play at this stage was very rough amongst tho forwards, the reforeo seeming to have littlo control. Two playors wore conspicuous in this direction. One of . tho Wairarapa forwards was ordored; off for striking ■ a Wellington man. ' From this out, tho visitors'had all the best of tho gamo, tho backs being particularly clever, and giving an excellent exhibition of football. Tho gamo ended Wellington, 21: Wairarapa, 8. . V •; •• Tho local team never got 1 going at all, seeming to bo right off with tho exception of one or two of the forwards. Hodgo stood out conspicuously. all through, but the backs were beaten badly in all departments. For the visitors Kinvig. Ryan, and Beard gave an excellent exhibition, tho line-kicking of Kinvig being the best witnessed for many years. Parker, Francs, nnd Brown also played well. ■ The Rev. Mr. Ashcroft was referee.

The visitors wero entertained at dinner in tho Club Hotel prior to leaving for Wellington. Mr. D. K.'Logan, president of tho Wairarapa Rugby Union, presiding.

OTAGO & SOUTHLAND.

A CLOSE GAME, (Jly Tolerrnoh.—Preaa Association.) • Dunedln, September 27. There was a large attendance at Carisbrook this afternoon to witness the annual match between Otago and Southland. The first score of the gamo went to Southland. N. Stead picked' up' smartly after a forward rush in Otago's twenty-five, and passed to A- M'Neece, who scored. Martin failed with tho kick. J. M'Nees fielded the kick-out, and potted a fine goal, making tho score: Southland, 7; Otago, 0. Eckhold marked in Southland's twenty-five, but Richardson failed to goal. Play, 'hovered in Southland's territory, where Fortune again failed to goal from a penalty-kick. Southland then attacked, but Black sent them back with a good wick, and N. Stead returned to touch. The ball shot over to Fortune, who put in n good dun along the touchline, but was jjushed out when in a dangerous, position. Otago continued to prdss, and from the throw-in, Irvine broke through, and passed to Skinner, who scored. Eckhold failed with tho kick. Otago, 3: Southland, 7. The visitors worked play to tho Otago line, where a' free-kick relieved tho pressure. Skinner broke away in tho looso, and Richardson kicked down field, and Black and Fortune raced after the ball, the latter kicking it'out of one of the visiting backs' hands, and Black, going 011, picked up the ball aud scored. ' Watson goaled. Otago, 8; Southland, 7. Tho visitor' started off again at the kick-out, and Grant, taking a kick by Watson, raced down the lino, and passed to J. M'Neoce, who scored. Martin was unsuccessful with the kick. Southland, 10; Otago, 8. A little later, Watson failed to kick a goal from a penalty when in a good position, and Otago were sent back, but they returned, and drove Southland right back on to their line, where a score seemed certain, but J. M'Neeco saved the situation with a speculator down tho field, which put Otago on tho defensive. Play continued in the neutral zone until half-timo sounded.

On changing ends, Otago, by good line-kicking, worked play to tho Southland line, but tho lattor broke away, and invaded Otago's territory, where A. M'Neecc marked, but the kick at goal wont wide. Even play followed for a time, and thon Otago broko away, and Black picked up, and ran to tho line, but was collared. Ho.sent tho ball back. to Williams, who in turn was grassed, and Otago wore penalised. Otago returned to tho attack, and had Southland in troublo when <T. M'Ncece took a clever mark, thus relieving tho pressure for tho time. Otago _ continued to press, and after a series oF scrums Eckhold got through and scored. Fortune failed with the kick. Otago, 11 ; Southland, 10. With about ton minutes to go. Southland invaded Otago's territory, and appeared dangerous, but Otago sent them back, and when tho boll sounded, the visitors were defending, but tho score was unaltered. Mr. W. J. Wilson was roforeo,

MAORIS DEFEAT AUSTRALIA

PIKI'S BENEFIT MATCH. (By Teleirreph—PrcHß Association.) Auokland, September 27. Tho final match of the Auckland Rugby season took placo at Alexandra Park to-day in beautiful weather, tho game being a "benefit" arranged between teams. representing Now Zealand Natives and Australia, on behalf of Piki, who was hurt during tho tour of Maoris in _ Australia. The Natives won by 12 points to 9. The visitors had the best of tho opening. Carr drew first blood for Australia, but tho attempt at goal by .Wogan was unsuccessful. A stoppage occurred When Woods, tho first five-eigliths, had to retire with an injury to one of his arms. Play later centred in the Natives' territory for some timo, but the latter asserted themselves, and Takarangi was instrumental in removing the scene of action to Australia's end. Sellars scored for New Zealand, but Rogers's kick went astray. Play followed on the visitors' goal lino, but tho Natives, for all their efforts, could not get over, and Australia then brought tho ball to the Natives' end, arid Carr got over near the cornor. No goal resulted—Australia 6, Natives 3.

Later Rylands (Natives) accomplished a neat dodgy run, and crossed the line. Hale's attempt at adding tho major points was unsuccessful—Australia 6, Natives 6.

' The Natives then acted on tho defensive until Carr, from about half-way, effected a fine run, and eluding opposition, crossed the line. No goal resulted —Australia 9, Natives 6 The icliief feature, of the game aftor half-time was tho cheerful play of Takarangi. When collared, no matter in wliat position he found himself, lie was always smiling. The Natives gained superiority in tho play, ' and .Australia were put to 'it to save themselves from having a.'score registered against them. Later, Takarangi got cjver. but no goal resulted —Australia 9, Natives 9'. Towards tho closo both sides were manifestly getting tired, but tho tackling was good, and "many a likely scoro was brought to naught. At last tho Natives opened out, and a dashing onslaught on Australia's goal commenced, Rylands scoring a brilliant try. Cunningham essayed to convert, hut without result, and the final soore was: Natives 12, Australia 9.

The house match Gordon and Qotcli v. Luke's Foundry resulted in a win for Gordon ana Gotch by 27 to 3. For the winners, E. M'Gill scored four tries and oonverted one; G. Healey scored two" tries and concerted one; N. Hassal one try and J. Davis one converted try;

LEAGUE & LEAGUERS.

WELLINGTON & AUCKLAND. WIN FOR HOME TEAM. The match between the Auckland and Wellington League teams, played on Newtown Park on Saturday, resulted in a comfortable win for the homo thirteen. The conditions were of the best, although the ground was a triflo hard. Thero was an. attendance of about 1800 spectators. • The First Spell. , ' In the first spell, the came was mostly in . favour of tho Wellington men, although their opponents had a small lead when tho wliistlo sounded. Auckland had tho advantage of tho sun and wind when the ball wns kicked off. Play was interesting from the start, both side 9 making some good rushes. The Northerners were the first to look dangerous, and their backs carried the ball right to the line, being stopped just iu the nick of time. Then the Wellington forwards took a hand, and a promising dash was spoiled through a knock-on by George. The first try resulted through tho_ pretty interception of a pass by , Wilson, Who passed to Bradley. Then the ball went out to Whitley, who _ .scored. Campbell converted. Wellington, 5; Auckland, 0. Shortly afterwards tho Black forwards rushed the ball to the Auckland lino, where a scrum was held. Tho ball went out to George, who sent a neat pass to Bradley, who dashed over and scored a good try. Campbell failed with tho kick. Wellington, 8; Auckland, 0. Tho visitors then livened up, and sot up a strong attack. A passing rush by the Black backs relieved, and it scorned that their score would bo further increased when Kenealy intercepted, and.the ball went back into tho homo twenty-fivo. Here Seager snapped it up, and scored. Webb converted. Wellington, 8; Auckland, ■ 5. ' Tho Wellington forwards, playing solidly, again took play into tho Blues' quarter. ■ Campbell made a good. but unsuccessful attempt to lana a goal from a free-kick, and the Auclclandcrs, securing tho ball, carried play back again. Seagar had the ball almost over the line, when he had tho bad luck to fall. A period of lively play about half-way followed, and then Mitchell snapped up in a good position and raced over. Webb converted. Auckland, 10; Wellington, 8. There was no further scoro when the whistle sounded for half-time. Sccond Torm—Free Scoring. Although Auckland attacked often after the recommencement of play, it was not long before they were once mora in difficulties, a good run by Kelly taking plav well into their territory. Ho sent tile ball to Benshiann, who tossed to Spencer, who scored. Georgo converted. Wellington, 13; Auckland. 10. A long spell of play in neutral territory followed, and then Murdoch secured the ball from a scrum, and carried it well into tho danger zone. He secured tho leather again from a scramble, and scored. Webb was unsuccessful with tho kick. Wellington, 15; Auckland, 13. Wellington were now asserting their general superiority, and although they did not havo things all their own way, looked very much like winners. A fine rush by George, Bradley, and Kelly resulted in the last-named player scoring after a great run. George failed to convert. Wellington, IS; Auckland, 13. Wellington "came at it"_ again, and Parker just missed potting a goal. From a serum in midfield tho ball went out to Webb, and a pass to Cook let the latter over, after a fine run. Webb was unsuccessful wjth the kick. Scores wcro then equal—Wellington, 18; Auckland, 18. This, however, was the visitors' last score, for Wellington began to "run over" them. Kelly scored from a passing rush, in which House end Braaloy also took part. Cnmubol]

converted. Wellington, 23; Auckland, 18. A few moments later Bradloy got over after taking a good pass from Campbell. George converted. Wellington, 28; Auckland, 18. Just on timo Bensmann passed to Houso, who scored. 'Again George was successful with the gick. Tho gamo ended: — Wellington, 83; Auckland, 18. Mr. C. Murphy was referoo. COUNCIL AND THE CATE. STATEMENT BY THE MAYOR. In connection with tho decision of tho City Council to take charge of tho gates at Nowtowu Park, on the -occasion of the League football match —Auckland v. Wellington—on Saturday, the Mayor (Mr. J. P. Luko) denies absolutely any suggestion that this action was a direct attack upon tho League game. It had apparently been taken as a slight upon tho League officials. lie took full responsibility for what 'had been done, and tho Town Clerk had simply been acting upon instructions. Tho agreements between tho counoil and tho different sports bodies. Mr. Luko regards as in the nature or a contraot, mid this certainly was tli© nature of tho agreement between the council and tho League. The - oouncil would not bo doing its duty if it did not carry out its obligations to the publio in a busi-ness-like way. Nor could it carry out its obligations to the sportß bodies to provide suitable grounds unless it was ro-imbursed'with a sliare of the takings, and it had a right to see that the agreements with the sports bodies were fulfilled. Tho Town. Clerk had now been directed to provide for a check on the gates at all similar gatherings on City reserves where admission was charged. There was no reflection whatever on t'he Leaguo game. Other sports bodies would be treated in tho saino manner, so there need bo no heartburning,

BROWN SHIELD FINAL.

ASSOCIATION HONOURS.. CANTERBURY BEATS AUCKLAND. (By IWesraph—Press AHXKslatlon.) Chrlstchuroh, September 28. Tho last challenge, game for the Brown Shield, recaptured by Canterbury from Wellington, and successfully defended against Manatvatu three weeks ago, was played to-day. Auckland were t'ho, challengers, and were represented by the strongest eleven the local men have yot been askedi to face.. Red and Blacks (Canterbury) won the toss, and Blues (Auckland) kicked off, facing tho sun. A free-kick closo in gave tho home men their first chance, and before tho game was five minutes old Bisset, through a weak clearanco, scored— Canterbury, 1; Auckland, 0. This early reverse put life into tho game, and within a fow minutes the Red ana Blacks wore through again, and a nice pass forward by Taylor to Ward saw the dfefenders two up. ' Tho Blues now becamo more aggressive, but good play by Fullarton and Baxter set the Canterbury forwards going again,-only to be sent back, when a good chanco to scoro was spoilt by off-side being giv.en against Woolley. A great run by Ward looked dangerous, a free-kick relieving tho tension. 'Give-and-take play now took place, Canterbury if anything having tho .best of tho exchnnges. Then followed a series of attacks on tho Auckland goal, arid play was fast and furious at half-time, with tho scores still 2 to nil for Canterbury.

'Tho Red and; Blacks were sot a harder proposition in tho second spell, with tho sun in their faces. They opened up with an attack. Late in tho spell Wallwork -unfortunately . got a nasty kick which caused a short stoppage, but ho pluckily resumed. ..The Blues now;indulged • in long ..potting, but to no.iavail. A well-organised.at-tack by tiio Red forwards . nearly brought disaster to tho Blues,, and a minute later Norman raced the field, Bennett catching his delivery, only to find Tannor ready for the rebound, which, was promptly- rushed—Canterbury, 3; Auckland, 0. From the kickoff the Reds again attacked, and tho Bluos wero hard put to it to keep them out. Roberts, playing a sure defensive game, saved ,tlie situation time . and again. A slight stoppage, on account of Norman being winded, gavo tho players a breather. On- resuming, tho Blues by numerous headers got in. and Boyno, having a difficulty in getting in his kiok, put the ball past the posts. A nice combined run by Davis and Boyno saw M'FarlaJie concede a corner, which was cleared. Ward, from a liico pass by Norman, found tho ball too fast, and from tho resulting kick Norman, securing from Bissett, broke through tho defcnco, only to put tho ball j over the baT. With only tho 'keeper to boat, Woolley had a chanco a'minuto later, with tho samo result. Auckland's rightw;iug then got away, and a melee ensuod in tho goalmouth. The ball, gotting to Sheppard, then found the net— Canterbury, 3; Auckland, 1. Give-and-take play now ensued, the Blues striving hard' to win through. Baxtor, Fullarton, and Scriven ; however, held them well, the final wlustlo sounding with the score: Canterbury, 3; Auckland, 1. CHALLENGE CUP FINAL. PETONE V. KAIWARRA. There was a large attendance at Kelburno Park to witness tho filial for. tho Second Division Challenge Cup, Petono and liaiwarra being tno contestants. Opening play . was all in favour of Potone, wno came away at a great pace, and iUarton, heading well in, had no difficulty in drawing first blood. After lively play for ten minutes, Kaiwarra attacked, and Williams equalised with a fast oblique shot, which gavo tho Petono goal-keoper no chanco. Petono again attacked strongly, but the forwards over-ran the ball when almost under tho posts, and Marion next shot just too high. Porteous was still kept busy in goal, and was frequently applauded for smart clearances. Resuming, still on level terms, Petono again | got away with a rush, and from a splen-didly-placed cornor-kick Bryant headed a second goal. A similar .goal was scored at tho 'other end ten minuteß later, King heading in from a corner, and again tho scoro was level. So tho game continued until only five minutes remained. Petono then rushed down in a. body, but Porteous gathered up the ball and throw out.' Kaiwarra took advantage of this relief, and getting well down King secured what proved to bo tlio winning goal. Mr. F. O'Conuoll was an efficient rofereo. The final result was: Kaiwarra, 3 goals;\Petone, 2 goals. HENDERSON CHALLENGE CUP. Marist defeated St. David's by 1 goal to nil, and thus won tho cup. 1 FOURTH DIVISION CUP. The final for the Fourth Division • Charity Cup was playod between Y.M.C.A. and Brooklyn. After a most oxciting, fast game, Y.M.C.A. managed to defeat their opponents by 3 goals to 2. Hakcliu (2) ■ and Worth scored for tho winners, while Gray, on tho wing, was a tower of . strength to his side. Smith, in-goal, and Henry Bakor and Henderson also played well. For Brooklyn, Thomas, Reid, and Webb wero most conspicuous. Mr. A. E. Wells was refereo. SCHOOLS' REPRESENTATIVE MATCH. An interesting and evenly contested game was played on tho Iveiburno Park ground between Wellington and Marlborough school representatives. Welnnd Gold finding the not, but Marlborough then rallied, and as the result of a combined rush Fitzgerald opened their account. Aftor the cliango of ends play remained ovon, tho weight of tho Wellington men being more than poua-

terbalaced by the agility and skill of their lighter and younger opponents. During the last ten minutes Marlborough proved irresistible, Day heading in and equalising, scoring tho leading goal with a fast ground Bliot. For tho victors, Day, Fitzgerald, Gleeson, Casoy, Herd and Ewart were tho most conspicuous. Mr. R. Hutcheson was tho referee. Tho final result was Marlborough 3 goals, Wellington 2 goals. TO MEET MARLBOROUGH. Tho following team will represent Wellington Second Division v. Marlborough, at Blenhoim, on Octobor 4:— Goal, rortcous (Kaiwarra): backs, Goodall (Potone) and Taylor (Brooklyn United) j half backs, Percival (Swifts), Holland (Brooklyn United, captain), Ballt9 (Swifts); forwards, Allan, M'Gill, and Taplin (Petone), Mattingly and Guise (Swifts). Reserve, 0. Ward (Swifts). The team will bo under tho management of Mr. E. Horlie and will leave Wellington on Friday next for Picton and Blenheim, returning on Saturday evening. POVERTY BAY AND HAWKE'S BAY. (By Telegraph—Press Asaootation.) Napier, September 28. The Association football mat-ch Poverty Bay v. Hawke's Bay was played yesterday, and resulted in a win for Poverty Bay by 2 goals to nil. BOWLS. SEATOUN CLUB OPENS. The Seatoun Bowling and Tennis Club opened its grounds for the season on Saturday. This is only the club'a second season, but already the grounds gonorally are in excellent condition, and tho bowling green in particular is play-: ing admirably. Tho improvement effected by transforming an area of tus-scck-laud into trim lawns for bowls and croquet, and asphalt courts for tennis is wonderful. Tho season was declared open by Mr. W. H. D. Bell; M.P. for Wellington Suburbs, who congratulated tho club on tho possession of such fino grounds, and the condition they were in, oredit for which was duo to the groundsman, Mr. G. T. Crawford, who liad managed to effect wonderful ; improvements since last season. He also congratulated the committee on the good work it had dono during the year, ».nd, in deolaring. tho season' open, wished the club all success in the future. Mr. Bell was accompanied by his sister, Miss 8011. A telegram was received from tho Hon. F. M. B. Fisher notifying his inability to be present on account of having to attend a mooting of the Cabinet. Those present included representative rinks from all the city and nearly all tho suburban-clubs. Afternoon tea was provided by tho ladies of Seatoun. Tho following games wero played:— Khandaljah—M. Thomson, Drury, Davy, Churchward (s.), 26; Seatoun— Fuller, Cragill, Cooper, S. Hill, 16. • Petone—Castle, M'Arthur, Henry, Palmer (s.), 24; Te Hiwi—Benzie, Laurenson, Wiggins, E. J. Hill (s.), 16. Victoria—Townley, Keith, Townsend, Norwood (s.), 28; Thorndon—BUckeridgo, Hatch, Patcrson, Cohen (s.), 13. Wellington—Muir,- Norton, M'Lean, Veitch (s.), 24; Hataitai—Mathews, Clieeseman, Hendy, Rhodes (s.), 27. Hutt—Davidson, Upton, Barbour, Nicholson (s.), 20; Lyall Bay—Ashton, Ward, Fairway, Stansell (s.), 10. Seatoun—Wright, Gannaway, Bennett, Warford (s.), .14;: Kelburno—, Dougherty, M'Coll, Horner, Grey (s.), 23. .

Seatoun —Bonnett, Bradley, North, M'Girr (s.), 20: Newtown—Salmon, Gollie, Unc lerwooa, J. Sexton (s.), 22: Visitors—Alexander, Bailey, Frost, Pollock (s.), 21 p- visitors—Baggett, Cramond, S. S. Williams, Webb («.), 18.Tlio Sedtoun'Club will bo represented, at the opening of the season on October 4, at Newtown; by R. E. Bennett, W. P.. M'Girr, Geo. Bradley, W. H. Green '(s.V; October'll;'at Hutt—-H. E. Richards, P. Wright, W. H. Green, S. Hill (s.)- .' ON KARORI GREEN. The weather was delightfully fine for the opening of the Karori Bowling Club's green, and there wa& a very largo attendance of members audi visitors from tho city and suburban clubs, with their' lady friends. Mr. B. Burn, tho club's president, said ho was extremely pleased' to seo so many visitors had favoured; the club with their presence that afternoon, as by so doing they had made it the most successful gathering of its kind that the club hatl had years past, and ho extended to them all a most hearty welcome. Ho then declared tno green opon for. play. Mrs. Burn rolling up tlio jack amidst loud applause. Tea was provided in tho pavilion, the tables being beautifully decorated' with flowers of tlio club's colours. Among tho many ladies officiating were: Mesdames Burn, Dryden, Cooper, Read, Bradnock, and) Cox, and the Misses Gwen Newconibe and Read. Games wore played by rinks representing tho President and VicePresident, with tlio following results :— President—Leahy, Lawes, Colex, Stephens (s.). 22; Vice-President— Ramsay, Murdoch, Clark, Munro (s.), 17. ' President—Sunley, Cathie, Godber, Lloyd (s.), 19; Vice-President l —Blyth, (Man, Fleming, Bourko (s.), 19. President —Malin, England, Fulton, Watchman (s.), 18; Vice-President— Arden, Trounce, Vascoe, Hamilton (s.)» 23. - Pfesidont —S. Roberts, Flygor, Scott, Bland (s.), 24; Vice-President — Meadowcroft, Baldwin, M'A'rtliur, Williamson (s.), 20. ' President—Treadwell, Allport,, Soymour, Risliworth (s.), 8i Vice-President —Cooke, Julius, Trevor, Beynon (s.), 25. ' President—Crengel, Dixon, , Shallcrass, Leighton (s.), 18 j Vice-President —M'Ewen, Colgritt, Gilmour, Mollsop (s.), 19. President —Fieldhouse, J.- Clark, Johnson, Price (s.), 31: Vice-President —Campbell, Harrison, Lockett, Dryden (s.), 15. President—Atken, Cook, Bennett, Burn (s.), 16; Vice-President —Thompson, Redmond, Cox,. Kellow (s.), 26. _ President's total—ls4; Vice-Presi-dent's total, 164. OTHER OPENINGS. On Saturday next the Wellington, Victoria, and Newtown Clubs are to open their greens for the season; and' on tho following Saturday (October 11\ the Tliorndon and Hutt • Club .will initiate tOio season in the usual mariner;

RUGBY SPORTS MEETING.

With the competition of tho Rugby soasori tho local union advertise a sports meeting on Saturday next. Special events aro included in the programme to decido tho champion runlier in each' of tho six grades of the competition, while other events include a place-kicking competition, race for referees, open events for. all amateur athletes, harrier races and events for boys, intending enmpetitore aro notified that entries will bo received up to. G o'clock to-night.

BOXING.

WELLS BEATS MORAN. By- Tclcerapli—Prosß Aesodation-Oopyrisht (Rec. September 28, 5.6 p.m.) Sydney, September 27. Matt Wells was given tho verdict on points after a twenty-round contest against Owen Moran. Tho winner was tho heavier of the two by 9st. Bilb., as compared with Moran's 9st. 1 Jib. i Wells owed his victory to his skill in boxing, devoting himself to scoring points. He wns nearly knocked out in tho first round.