FOOTBALL.
RANFURLY SHIELD MATCH. WANQANUI EASILY DEFEATED. By Telegraph Press Association. Wellington, Saturday Night. The special challenge Ranfurly Shield match, Wanganul v. Wellington, was played at Athletic Park, and won by the home team by 30 points to 3. The Wellington team proved much the superior combination.' Wanganul had some speedy backs, particularly Svcnson, who played much the best game for his side. The first spell ended 16 to nil, but soon after the commencement of the second half, Sfenson scored for tho visitors, Head falling to convert.
THE LEAGUE GAME. A CRICKET SCORE. Wellington, Saturday Night. The Australia v. Wellington League match was played at Ndwton Park, and resulted In a runaway victory for the visitors. The Australians were altogether too strong for the local players, and ran up ■ a cricket score, winning by 91 points to 5. The magnificent passing of the Australian backs was mainly responsible for tho great score. In spite of the wet weather on Thursday, the match between teams representing tho Makelawa and Mldhlrst football clubs was played in Mr, A. Marshall's paddock, and resulted In a win for the visiting team by 15 to 5. Mr. J. Carter, of Mldhlrst, was referee,
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Taranaki Daily News, 6 October 1919, Page 7
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199FOOTBALL. Taranaki Daily News, 6 October 1919, Page 7
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