FOOTBALL.

Hokitika Guardian, 13 September 1926, Page 3

FOOTBALL.

(Australian & N.Z. Cable Association]

PARIS, Sept. 12

Official correction—The Maori score was 87—0. Twelve tries were oonvort-

THE PLAY DESCRIBED. LONDON. Sept. 12

Sixteen thousand watched the League All Blacks at Dewsbury. They were handicapped in the first’ half by a strong wind and lack of acquaintance with the intricacies of the rules, especially regarding the scrummage in which they did not obtain possession at 'once as frequently as they might. They were also misled by the referee’s blue coat, which resembled the players jerseys. The referee later appeared without a coat. Lyman’s penalty goal was tlte only score in the first half, but he missed two others. In ttie second spell the Blacks showing greatly improved. Hall broke away and passed to Saunders who kicked. A Dewsbury player puled him down and the referee awarded a penalty from which Dufty goaled. Dewsbury thou made a successful run ending in Bvan obtaining a try which Lyman converted. The Blacks gallantly rose to the occasion. Kinvin and David-son-combined in a run to score and Dufty again goaled. Lyman again scored a penalty goal and then Avery min in, Unity's kick striking the upright. Finally a brilliant run by Hall, Avery, and Mountt sow the last score.

Critics declare Hall is a glutton for work. Cole and Gardner were excellent. They expect better displays in the future. New Zealand scored three tries and two goals, Dewsbury one and three goals? The Blacks missed several chances owing to defective passes.

THE MAORI JJAME. PARIS. Sept. 13. Five thousand spectators witnessed the match. The Maoris, gave a brilliant exhibition, every man displaying in* divicluality and collectively perfect science in all departments of the game. They very completely controlled the play from beginning to end. Their speed in attack and rapid footwork baffled the Olympiqne players, whose defence was unable to cope with their opponents. Barclay (wing three-quarter) and Shortlnnd (half) particularly distinguished themselves. The Olympique’s who were reinforced by several players from neighbouring clubs appeared to suffer through lack of training. The score would hare been heavier only the Maoris slowed down during the latter half of the game.