FOOTBALL.

Hokitika Guardian, 20 September 1928, Page 4

FOOTBALL.

N.S.W. BEAT MARLBOROUGH (By Tclegrapu—Per Press Association.) BLENHEIM, Sept. 19. A strong wind greatly marred the game when New South Wales defeated Marlborough by 27 points to 15. New South Wales having the advantage of wind and sun, worked both backs and forwards incessantly in passing rushes, keeping Marlborough steadily on the defence and emerged with a score of 17 to nil at half-time. With a somewhat stronger wind blowing behind them in the next session the local backs took charge, their forwards dominating the play. Apart from two runaway tries which were converted, New South Wales wore practically helpless in the face of the solid pack and heavy wind facing them. Marlborough did all the forcing, this spell.

.For New South Wales tries were scored by Croft (4), Towers, Abbott and Loudon. Bartley converted three. Devine, Hewitson and Dobson scored tries for Marlborough, Phillips converting one and Devine potted a goal. New South Wales backs showed good tactics and speed, hut their handling was not always certain. The visitors were again more frequently penalised than their opponents.

TARANAKI BEAT THAMES VALLEY TE AR OH A, Sept. 19. Taranaki and Thames Valley Rugby fifteens met here this afternoon in fine weather, the visitors winning by 28 points to 3. WELLINGTON v. SOUTHLAND INVERCARGILL; Sept. 19. After a hard and interesting game to-day Wellington Rugby touring team defeated Southland by 19—15. LEAGUE. Hamilton, sept. 19, ( At League football, South Auckland defeated Otago 36—12.