FOOTBALL IN AUSTRALIA.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 9560, 5 August 1909, Page 5

FOOTBALL IN AUSTRALIA.

EASY "VICTOR* FOR PONSONBY. FINE GOAL KICKING BY O'LEARY. Received August 4, 9.45 p.m. SYDNEY, August 4. The Ponsonby and oouth Sidney teams met to-day, the former win ning by 25 points to 6. There was fine weather for the match, but a high wind. Ponsonby, losing the toss, played in the first half against the wind, the spell ending up with very even play. Savoury secured a try, which O'Leary converted. Soutn Sydney also scored a try.

In the second spell Ponsnmby had matters all their own way, and piled up a score, the local team oniy adding three points to the visitors' 20. The line-out work of Ponsonby was'"'*much superior to their opponents, and their weight in the forwards told. In the second half tries were secured by Francis, McGregor, Savoury and Murray, all being converted by O'Leary. MAORIS DEFEATED.. Received August 5, 12.30 a.m. SYDNEY. August 4. The Maoris played a Newcastle team to-day The latter had the Maoris on the defensive in the first half, which ended Newcastle 7, Maoris nil. The second spell became exciting, the Maoris playing their hardest, both «ides indulging ir rough play. Tuki, after a fine run, scored, but the kick failed. There was great excitement when Pakere, taking a pass at full speed, dashed down the ground. Wikiriwi took the ball as Pakere was collared, and dashed over the line. The spell was nearly finished, and the goal meant the defeat of the local team. Tuki, however, sent the ball about a yard wide, and Newcastle won by 7 points to 6.