FOOTBALL

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 16, 13 July 1911, Page 8

FOOTBALL

EASY WIN FOR NEW ZEALAND. ■ MAORI LAND (-KM v. lU'NTEU RIVER (8). By Cable. —Press Association. —Copyright Received 13, 12.45 a.m. Sydney, July El. New Zealand defeated Hunter River team at .Maitland by 40 to 8. (lilmore, Savoury, Morse, Rukatai, Francis, Mitchell, McDonald and <! : 'bort were the scorers. The weather \ 's showery and the ground slippery. From the start the New Zealandern outclassed the local team, and won easily.

RETURN OF THE VARSITY TEAM. By Telegraph—Press Association. Wellington, Last Night. The flew Zealand Varsity footballers returned from their Sydney trip to-day. All the members of the team speak highly of their stay, and report that the Union game has now passed the worst phase of the counter attraction in the shape of League football. They also speak highly of the calibre and stamp of the men in the Union game. It is estimated that the trip will result in a slight profit, probably £2O. TO-DAY'S MATCHES. Referess lor to-day's matches have been appointed as follow: Senior matches.—Clifton v. Tukapa, Mr. G. Hopkins; Tnglcwood v. Stratford, Mr. Spuraie. First Junior grade. Tnglewood v. Stratford, at Tnglcwood, Mr. ,T. Thomas. Third grade.—Tnglewood v. Stratford, at Stratford, Mr. J. 11. Thompson.