FOOTBALL.

Hokitika Guardian, 28 May 1923, Page 3

FOOTBALL.

N.Z. VARSITY BEAT SYDNEY. Australian and n.z. cable association. SYDNEY, May 27. Tho New Zealand- and Sydney Initorsi ties second test match was played yesterday in line we ither. During the first half the local players had command, showing an apparent superiority. particularly in tho work of the hacks, but the game as a whole was palehv, neither side seeming to do justice to itself. At half-lime the Inane team was leading 'ey 18 points to 3. On resuming. New Zealand pet more vim into the game, and with excellent work by the three-quarter line, well supported liv the hack's, they changed apparent defeat into a wellmerited victory, the final scores being: Now Zealand 2ti, Sydney IS.

The general opinion expressed is that New Zealand football is considerably below the previous .standard. SYDNEY, Alay 23.

Tn tlu* universities match. Hart (two) Thomas, Ale Donald, and Murray .secured tries. Diack converted two and also kicked a penalty and a field goal. A DECISION DISLTTEJ). (Received this day at 8 a.m.) SYDNEY, May 28. Not only the onlookers, but the visting team were dissatisfied over the refree’s ruling regarding a disputed goal in the soccer match. The New Zealanders contend that the goal was fairly theirs and placed them in a winning position.