FOOTBALL.
THE NORTHERN UNION GAME. STARTLING PROGRESS IN AUCKLAND. By Telegraph—Press Association. AUCKLAND, July 22. The Northern Union game has made startling progress during the week, development being very rapid. On Monday a meeting was held, at which some 150 persons were present. andj;a league was formed. Since then matters have matured. A meeting was held>t North Shore last evening, at which there was a large attendance, and a strong club was formed, having for its officials some of the leading residents. The club has twi> teams to put in the field, and has practically taken the pick of ths amateur players from their district club. This evening a preliminary meeting was held in the city, abcut twenty players attending, and steps were taken to form a club. It is stated , that a Newton club will be formed next week, there being considerable dissatisfaction among the members at the management of the Auckland Union. The officials of the League have procured their ground at Epsom, and will commence a series of fixtures at once.
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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 9550, 23 July 1909, Page 5
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174FOOTBALL. Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 9550, 23 July 1909, Page 5
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