AUSTRALIAN.
By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright,
[ReUTKE'S TELEGRiMS.]
THE FIRST VICTORY OF THE NEW ZEALAND FOOTBALLERS. (Received May 28, 9.45 p.m.) SYDNEY. Wednesday. The New Zealand football team opened their campaign atParramatta to-day against the County of Cumberland team. The weather was fine, but the ground was hard. At tho close of the day's play the New Zealanders had 33 points, and the home team none. For the visitors T. Ryan secured one goal, and G. Hehnore three. Roberts, Robinson, O'Donnell, and Lecky each obtained two tries, and Taiaroa and W. V. Milton (tho captain) three each. Tho Parramatta team displayed poor play, but that of the New Zealanders was much admired. (Received May 29, 12.30 p.m.) This day.
In the match against the County of Cumberland yesterday four goals for the New Zealanders were obtained by Ryan and W. V. Milton (the captain), not Ryan and Helmore as telegraphed yesterday. Milton, obtained three out of tho four goals. Taiaroa particularly distinguished himself by his brilliant play. The visitors were entertained at a dinner in the evening at Parramatta. An extra match has been arranged to take place in Sydney on June 3.
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Daily Telegraph (Napier), Issue 4010, 29 May 1884, Page 3
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191AUSTRALIAN. Daily Telegraph (Napier), Issue 4010, 29 May 1884, Page 3
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