FOOTBALL.

Hokitika Guardian, 25 July 1927, Page 4

FOOTBALL.

SEDDON SHIELD. RETAINED BY NELSON. lIV TELEGRAPH —PRESS ASSN., COPYRIGHT. NELSON, July 23. Five thousand spectators witnessed the Seddon Shield match, which was played this afternoon, between Nelson (holders; and AA'e.st Coast. Nelson won tile game by 23 points to 15. The winners gave a line open display in the back division, quite outclassing their opponents, but the forwards were more evenly matched, although Nelson were the mine prominent in the loose.

The first spell ended 9 all, the scores comprising two unconverted tries and a. penalty goal by Nelson, and three penalty goals by tbe AA’e.st Coast. In the second half. Nelson quickly established a lead, their backs'showiug up particularly well anil getting off many pretty movements. For the winners tries were scored by Young (2), Snodgrass, Mahoney. AYallaec and Mouagalte, and a penalty goal by Snodgrass.

For the losers three penalty goals were kicked liv AYariies and tries were

scored by Jamieson and Bannister. The game was a very friendly one, although there were quite a number of minor casualties.

RAN EUR LY SHIELD

PROTEST UPHELD

AY ELLINGTON. July 23

The New Zealand Rugby Co ion has upheld AYairarapa’s protest, against the inclusion of AA". Barclay in the Hawke s Bay team in the Ranfiirly Shield match at Ylastcrtna on .July 9th. Ihe Shield t hus goes hack to AAairavnpa.

THE SHTEI.D DISPUTE. AYELLINGTON, July 25. After the. New Zealand Union had given its decision re Barclay. N. YlncKen/.ie said Hawke’s Bay would go to the Supreme Court for a ruling, and until that was settled tho Shield would stay whore it was.

Ylr Dean said that would he decided later, and Ylr YA'ylie pointed out Haw.te’s Bay would have to exhaust ils appeal under the New /calami I nion first).

AUCKLAND KEi'S. AA’ HA NO AREA. July 23. Auckland had no difficulty in defeating North Auckland at Kensington Park on Saturday by 21 points to 3 on a soft grounds. ’lhe Auckland backs played like clockwork, and the three-quarter line-—Lucas, Sheen and Hook—was most I’oriniitable. The packs were fairly evenly matched, but the whole of the North Auckland side was under the disadvantage of not having played together before. For Auckland. Sheen (21. Lucas and Hook scored. Berridge converting three tries and adding a penalty. Morrissy seined for North Auckland.

MAORI TEAM’S TOUR. PALMERSTON N.. July 21. After a display of football in the first spell that wax miserable, the combined Horow lienua-Ylanawatii team on Saturday rallied in the second half of the game .to contribute to one of the most spectacular matches that have b.’.'ii witnessed at Palmerston North for some time. At the close of the first spell, ill • touring Ylaori team were leading by JG i i 5, and the Ylanawheniia .supporters were despondent over tTieir team’s showing. However, a. complete reversal of form characterised the second spell, and not only did the district team efface that substantial margin but near the end of the game they even established a lead. Only a last minute try robbed the combi tied men of victory, the game being drawn, with the .scores ■2l all.

NORTH OTAGO v. SOETH CANTERBURY. OAYI ARE, Julv 23. The Rugl i.v representative match, South Canterbury v. North Otago, resulted. after spirited game, in a drawsix points all. AA AIROA v. EAST COAST, AYATROA, July it! AYairoa rep. team, minus half of ils best players, defeated East Coast (Hawke s Bay) to-day by three to nil, alter a good exciting game, played in .squall., weather.