LEAGUE FOOTBALLERS IN SYDNEY

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 231, 24 June 1919, Page 5

LEAGUE FOOTBALLERS IN SYDNEY

« — DEFEATED BY NEW SOUTH WALES. (Eec. June 23, 11.45 p.m.) Sydney, June 23. Fifteen thousand spectators wore present at the final match between New Zealand and New South "Wale?. The alterations in the home team were that Johnston replaced Halloway, and I'yo filled Fraser's position. In tho New Zealand team Wilson replaced Mitchell. A few minutes after the start: Wilson scored a try, which was not converted, bad kicking being a feature of both teams throughout, the match. Davidson then crossed the line,, his try being unconverted. From this point to halftime New Zealand forced the game, tho scores al! the interval being: New Zealand, lGj New South Walest 8. the scorers for the visitors 'being Wilson (two tries). Davidson, M'Grogor (one try each), and Walters and Ifwerson (one goal cacM, the former kicking a penalt.v just beforo linlf-time. Ifwerson was injured in the shoulder and retired, M'Clyuiont replacing him. In tho second half the game was a hard-fought: one. New South Wales used forcing tactics, which resulted in much rough play. The final scores were: New South .Wales, 22; New Zealand. 19. Tho only scorer for the Blacks in tho second spell was Wilson (a try, which was rnconvertcd).—l'ress Assn.