FOOTBALL

Hokitika Guardian, 29 September 1930, Page 3

FOOTBALL

TARANAKI V. WELLINGTON.

'By Telegraph—Per Press Association.)

WELLINGTON, September 27

In the last game of the season played here this afternoon, Wellington defeated Taranaki by 11 points to a. The game was easily the- best interprovincial fixture seen at Athletic this year, for the teams were far more evenly matched than even the seven points difference between them suggests, and territorially Taranaki had a'slight advantage. Wellington however, had by far the greater finish, and though one try was rather r. lucky one, it deserved to win on the day’s play. Cooke was individually responsible for the first try, scored by Mackay, while late in the second spell Barry scored at the end of a forward rush. Cooke also kicked a penalty goal. For Taranaki, Galbraith potted a good field goal. McLean,' Cooke and Julian, all members of the Wellington team, were injured during the match.and had to retire. WELLINGTON V. MANAWHENUA. PALMERSTON N., Sept. 28. Wellington Rugby team defeated Manawlienua bv ,19. points to 6-., It was a forward game, and waft played for the most part in pouring rain. ,

OTAGO UNION’S JUBILEE

DUNEDIN, September 28

The jubliee celebrations, of the Otago Rugby Union were brought to a close to-day with a c.hurch parade of present and past players. . There, yvsis a service in the Town Hall, which was conducted by Archdeacon I.itcliett, assisted by Rev. R. G. MelJowclj, (Presbyterian) and Rev. A. -Mead, (Congrcgationalist.) POUTER RETIRES. Wellington; September 28. Some fifty friends and admirers ot the footballer, Cliff Porter, met on Saturday to make him a presentation in recognition of the great part he has played in New Zealand football, and to mark their. Vsensjepf regret at liis retirement from Rep. honours. The gathering, was quite unofficial and the memento .took the form of a sketch and photos, of incidents in the last, international game.. , A framed and suit•i.l ily inscribed yuid autographed testir mo,ilia)./ was 'presented,,, which testir mony' was borne to Porter’s leadership s portsmanship, and courage. In reply ho spoke of having, had many hard games. / He had made, many friends'. Though retiring, he hoped to take an active interest in the game.