FOOTBALL.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIX, Issue 58, 30 June 1914, Page 3

FOOTBALL.

AUSTRALIA 12; ENGLAND 7. [Bx Electric Telegraph—Copyright] [United Pkess Association. I Sydney, June 29. In the second test Australia reveised Saturday’s deleat in brilliant weather and on a hard ground. The home team, strengthened by the acquisition of six new players, opened with determined rushes into the visitors texritory, but were unable to break down the solid defence. Within the last few minutes of the first half, an exciting melee in front of England’s goal resulted in a try for the home side to Fraser’s credit. Messenger converted, and at half-time the scores read seven ail. , „ In the early stages of the second halt the Australians pressed hard, but the , visitors saved wonderfully. At this stage Robinson dislocated his aim act retired. Playing a man short at the critical stage, the Englanders were continually penalised, but managed to hold their own in the face of long odds. The visitors’ defence was, however, eventually broken down by persistent rushes,*Burge scoring a splendid try, which Messenger converted. (12— 7). The attendance was 52,000. The goal-kicking competition was won Out of four tries, ‘Messenger landed three, and Hoiclei two; while for the Englanders Guerin and Wood kicked one each, (Received 9.15 a.m.) Sydney, June 30. 1 Press opinion of yesterday’s football is that England were unlucky. The absence of Moorhouse and the injury to Robinson smashed the forward combination. Had the teams been the same as on Saturday England would have won. The Telegraph refers to the ungenerous spirit of the crowd in hooting ceitain English tactics and cheering the same thing among the Australians, and to the callous counting-out of the injured Englishmen. [Per Press Association.] Auckland, June 29. The Council of the Northern Union League has extended the tour of the British team,and has allotted July 15 to Canterbury and July 8 to Hawke’s Bay.

RUGBY. Dunedin, June 29. Advice has been received that another half-back is required for the New Zealand football team for Australia. It is understood that selection will probably fall on E. Roberts, of Wellington. THE REFEREES. The following are the referees appointed for this week’s matches Thursday.—-First Juniors : New Plymouth H.S. v. Inglewood, at lNev\ Plymouth, Air Roberts ; Star v. Clifton., at New Plymouth, Air Petty; Stratford v. Tukapa, at Stratford, Mr Petty... Second Juniors.—Clifton v. Star, at Waitara, Air West; Stratford v. Stratford D.H.S., at Stratford, Air Hill. Saturday.—Seniors: Inglewood v. Star, at Inglewood, Air Spurdle; Stratford v. Tukapa, at New Plymouth, Air Roch; Okato v. Clifton, at Okato, Air Snell.