SPORTS AND PASTIMES,

Gisborne Times, Volume XXX, Issue 3608, 22 August 1912, Page 9

SPORTS AND PASTIMES,

FOOTBALL THE RUGBY GAME. “WELLINGTON (20) v. HAWKE’S BAY (11). [PEE PRESS ASSOCIATION.! NAPIER, Aug. 21. Wellington defeated Hawke’s Bay in a Rugby football match here to-day by 20 points to 15. ' The first half was very even and ended with the scores level-—lO points eavh. Both teams played with good 'Combination, anti the backs got in some good passing work. Wellington had the best of the opening part of the. second spell, and added 7 points before Hawke’s Bay scored. The latter livened up near the end of the game anti added five points. Hawke’s Bay .were attacking vigorously when the whistle blew for no-side. Cunningham. Bovd, Sullivan and Evenson scored tries and Dingle and Nunn potted goals for Wellington. Parohiwi and Johnston secured" tries, one of which .Smith converted. ’The latter kicked a. penalty goal and Ashton potted a goal for the losers.

WELLINGTON (241 v." BAY OF PLENTY (9). ROTORUA, Aug. 21. The Wellington representatives played the Bay of Plenty here to-day in fine weather. The visitors were superior in both backs and forwards, and had the best of the game throughout. The first spell ended in favor of Wellington by 10 points to 6, the local scores being notched through mulls on the part of the backs. For Wellington, Welton, Mackenzie and Elliott crossed the line. MeFarlane converting twice and pulling over a- free kick. , . In the second spoil the. bay put m some better play, though the visitors were not extended. Roberts and •Young scored for "Wellington. Mol'album Converting one. Kongo Nuku scored for the Bay. The final scores were : Wellington 24, Bay of Plenty 9Mr Xikera, of Hawke’s Bay. refereed. MAYAWATI* (181 v. WELLINGTON (16). PALMERSTON X., Aug. 21. The i epvosentative iootbali match between Manawatu and Nelson played here to-day resulted in a win for Manawntii by 18 to 16. The game was closely contested. It was only won in the last two minutes. The back play of both sides was poor.

A CHALLENGE MATCH. AUCKLAND. Aug. 21. The Wellington Tramway Rugby football representatives defeated the Auckland tramwaymen in the Kolm Shield challenge match by six points to three. NEW SOUTH WALES LEAGUE TEAM. rpES PRESS ASSOCIATION.) WELLINGTON, Aug. 21. Tim League footballers from New (Smith Wales w re given a civic reception in the Concert Chamber of the Town Hall tins evening. The Mayer (Mr D. McLaren) welcomed the visitors, and expressed the be!]’)t that they would he able to shew the local men some points. Messrs. 11. 11. Miller and J. E- Blue responded. The former, in reference to the question of amateur <;r professional, said this was an individual matter. The League provided for both amateur' and professionals. Mr. Blur- stir! that before they left New Zealand thsv would_ convert 97 per cent, of the Rugby I nion enthusi-