FOOTBALL.

Otaki Mail, Volume XXVIII, 21 June 1920, Page 3

FOOTBALL.

REPRESENTATIVE MATCH. HOBOWHENUA (1G) V. MANAWATU (5). This watch, played tit Levin on Saturday, was witnessed by u large Dumber of spectator.-', who were somewhat disappointed in the game. Tins was mainly owing to the greasy statu of the ground, which put good play out of the (piestion. tlorowhonua had the advantage in weight, and had the day been flue there is no doubt but. that the visitors would have made a more even contest. From the kick-off Horowlienua made tk« pace, and from a nice piece of play on the line Moynihau soon scored a try for the home team, which was nicely 'converted by Ncpia Winiata. Shortly after Los McDonald scored a. line try, beating several players, but his attempt to convert was futile, S-D- However, from a penally he found lite uprights a Utile later, 11-0. Before the spell ended Dalzell scored near the posts, and again McDonald was successful with the hick, 10-0. The second half was much more interesting than the preceding one. and Hunawatu put up a much more creditable game, time and again indulging in prt-tty passing rushes or good forward play. Horowheyua, however, were in i flne fettle, ami the play of both backs | ana forwards was good. The dribbling ] rushes by the forwards were much above the average, while the way the backs handled (he greasy ball was decidedly creditable. Moynihau, Dalzell and Donald Wilson played splendidly throughout, but the North Island representative, Jacob, although he put in a deal of good play, was not at lus bestprobably reserving lumscll tor tua North v. South maid, on Saturday ncil Toddy McDonald was a host in hbnsHf. while Jacob, Marshall, and Nt .pia Winiata played in greet style. Despite tins facl Manuwatu crossed their line after a good piece ol play. -The. fry wns .ouve.te.l. l.io. Although both sides worked well I" "he finish, there was no further -core. Mr J. O'Ceunor was iclerec. CURTAIN-RAISERS. There were two curluin-raiser* pre,ious to the mutch, the High School boy? and Rovers playing a &™vn* game, while the North v. South junior match was won bv the former. 11-0. Stickles scored two tries and Wilkinson one. the latter-- being converted. Mr Horo Karauti, was ret ever. lite r-ainc was a good one. but the northerners had the advantage of combination.