SCHOOL FOOTBALL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume L, Issue 3970, 13 July 1929, Page 3

SCHOOL FOOTBALL.

Probably the most interesting match for the Austin Banner and Easton Cup yet played this season, took place at Ohau on Tuesday afternoon, when (Otaki and Ohau ' State School boys met. From the kick-off the visitors, a light fifteen compared with Ohau, attacked and maintained the advantage for some * time. (Splendid play by both sides was witnessed, but the Otajki team continued prominent and made frantic efforts to score. The Ohau backs, a heavy combination, held their opponents in check and the spell resulted with no scoi'e. Good play was witnessed in the second half and the strong backs of Ohau frequently indulged in nice passing, but the collaring by the opposition was sound.. However. Matai George, nearly the limit in weight, broke away and scored a good try near the corner, but Hogg failed to convert. Otaki attacked and from a free kick well out Bex Nicolson kicked a splendid goal, 3 —3. George secured a second try in fine style, but again Hogg failed to add the major points. The score was equalised by Nicolson kicking another nice goal from near the sideline, the result of a free-kick —6 6. Both sides worked hard to score, and eventually Wehipeihana went, over to score a good try under the posts, which George easily converted. Ohau 11—-Otaki 6.