FOOTBALL.

Hokitika Guardian, 19 July 1923, Page 1

FOOTBALL.

[uv na.itdttAi’ii —run rtiitss association.] TARANAKI V. MA R I.FOROCG 11. .STRATFORD, July IS. Taranaki taei Marlborough this afternoon on a dry ground, before an atI e min nee of a built 2000, and won by 17 points 'three tries, one converted, and two penalty goals) to six points (a try and a goal from a mark). The forwards were evenly matched, I aranaki showing superiority in the hacks. .MAORIS 'DEFEAT SOUTHLAND. INVERCARGILL. July .18 P.pfnrc tiOlHi people, on a good ground, and under excellent weather conditions, II io Maoris defeated Southland to-day by 11 points to eight. The Southland forwards were .superior to their up)H>nents, and were really responsible tor Southland'-* Iwo tries in the first spell, bath being mtired by Frown. In the second spell the Maori backs gave a brilliant display, and put on eight points in the last. It) minutes. Tuki kicked a penalty, and Roll and F roughton scored tri*s, M alone converting the latter’s try. The Maori hacks wore far too good lor the local division. SOUTH CANTER FURY WIN. CHRISTCHURCH. July Is Ai l.iincaslcr Park to-day. South Canterbury defeated Canterbury by II points io three after a hard game. The visitor*, showed superiority in every department, their forward work being particularly good, while their backs proved safe under adverse weather and ground condition-. lii the first spell, Sontli Canterbury led by three points to nil, a try scored by Ritchie iillrr a last forward rush. Canterbury equalised s,iou alter the commencement of the second spell, Mel abe scoring in a passing rush. By clever footwork. South forwards out played Canterbury, and Ritchie and Mntliicson scored tries, one of which was converted by Scott. Canterbury hacks were very weak on defence, with a few exceptions, and their display altogether was disappoint ing. N.S.W. VISIT. WELLINGTON. July 18. •‘We have gone into the matter, and find that the expenses of the tour will mu into £O-152." said S. S. Dealt at tonight's meeting of the New Zealand Rugby Union, when the matter of flit* protest made by the major unions as Lo the admission charge during the New Ronth Wales team's lour came up. The means that each of 10 matches will liovo to yield £05(1 to clear expenses, or that £OSOO at 2s lid each will constitute the gate. It was decided to write to the protesting unions, laying out these facts before them.

SOl'Tir ISLAND TEAM

CHRISTCHURCH, July 18

The following team has been selected to represent the South Island against the North Island.: Full-hack: Sinclair (Otago). Three-q'ii.ftcis: Jj. SV?ele (West Coast), Maenkarcth (Otago), Snougnvs; < Nelson). Five-eighths: Bell (Southlandi. Page (( :iuteriitiiy). Ilalf-baek: V. McCarthy (Canterbury). Wing forward: W. Knox (Otago). Hookers: McMeeking (Otago). B. Met leery (Canterbury). Lock : ].. Williams (Otago). Supports: J. Richardson (Southland) L. Peterson (Cantevhury). Back row: O. Smart (Bullet), and R Stuart (South Canterhiiry). Ftnercmeies : Backs- W. Be;d ( Nelson'. and McKay (West Coasti. Forwards-- K. Snow (Nelson), and R. Tunnit Idle (Bullei).