PAKEHA v. MAORI MATCH.

Shannon News, 2 June 1927, Page 2

PAKEHA v. MAORI MATCH.

A GREAT EXHIBITION. FORMER WIN BY 14 TO 13. The best game seen in Otaki for many years was nlayed on the Otaki Domain yesterday, when the Pakeha team defeated the Maoris, in the presence of a large number of spectators, by 14 points to 13. Real football; weather prevailed for the match. Fine play, especially on the part of the Maoris, was prominent from start to finish. Their passing rushes were good, at times brilliant, and offtimes the ball was sent from the half to the wing three-quarter, in great style. The Pakehas kicked off, and scored early in the game per medium of Satherley, who made a long run. Westwood failed with the kick. Soon afterwards Bryant registered under the posts and Hunt converted. During a fine passing rush by the Maoris. McDonald beat the opposition and got his try in, Jacob converting. Following some off-side play by the Pakehas, Jacob had a successful shot at goat, equalising the scores. The next to score was Hakaraia, Jacob converting. In the second spell Hunt kicked a goal in the early stages, and later in the game he repeated the performance. Mr J. Smith was .referee.