SULTRY STUFF

NZ Truth, Issue 1176, 14 June 1928, Page 14

SULTRY STUFF

Butß.S.A ? Hasßestof The Soccer (By "N.Z. Truth's" Palmerston North Rep.) Games of the round ball code were continued .in Palmerston North on Saturday, but the'stan- . dard of Soccer displayed was nothing to enthuse over. *• PLATING at North Street Pai-k, U.S.A. r had no dfficulty in defeating St. Andrews 3-1, though the game was more even than the score indicates. R.S.A. owe a great deal' to their veteran centre -half,' Traversi who not only is a very clever player, but whose shrewd generalship is frequently the big factor in his side's successes. Brown; at right full-back, played a sound defensive game for the Saints, and, as. in the rep. match, on Monday last, it was his hefty kicking and clever defence that saved the side, a lot of trouble. The greatest surprise of the day was the defeat of Flock House; by Athletic — and not only a defeat but a very sound one. It will be exceedingly interesting to see the result of the match between the House and U.S.A. '; : '