Football

Feilding Star, Volume XIII, Issue 6, 14 July 1891, Page 3

Football

MARTON^'FEILDING. The above Senior Cup match wa played on the Oyal on Saturday last ii the presence of a "large number of spec "tafcors of both sexes. Before play com * inenced, Mr" F. Y^Lethbridge, on behal of the ladies Feilding, presented th< local club with 'a handsome banner in. the shape of' a shield, mountec on a . cross-bar and pole, which were made and donated' by Mr Alfred Each (the gilding was skilfully executed bj Mr A. L. Pt>r.-), and the material is of red ; and black plush with-the monogram of the club worked in white in the centre, tassels are attached to each corner which, as well as the' string which attaches the flag to the cross-tree, are of gold. In presenting it, Me .Lethbndge said he hoped the team would be successful in future, but if not, he' hoped they would take a beating in a manly spirit, he also hoped they would play football as it / should be played, in a friendly manner. Mr R. Whisker (the'eaptain), in receiving the gift, said the team were pleased to receive it and they would always endeavour to uphold their reputation, and their aim would be to play on the lines indicated by Mr Lethbridge, he concluded by calling for three cheers for the ladies, which did not require asking the second time for. The following represented Feilding : — Full - back — Joe Robinson ; three-quarters — Djer, Jack Robinson, and Parr; halves— Strachan, Harmer, and x Matravers ; for wards— R. and J. '^Whisker, Nicholson, Campbell, H. Keightley, Oldhain, Belfit, and Graham. Marton:" Full-back, Ward; three-quart-ers—Fisher, Jackson,^nd Bear; halves — Gr. and "W. Shannon, and Watts ; forwards—Hare, Stafford, Iveson, Montgomery. Thurston, Sim«, Death, and Kendnck. Messrs Saywell and Harrison acted as umpires for Feilding and Marton respectively, and Mr Fowler was referee.- The game, which was well-con-tested throughout, ended in a victory for Feilding by 4 points (a goal from a try and a try) to nil. Marton started the ball, which went into touch in the Feilding 25.-, and from the throw- m some loose play took place in the Feilding 25 V Stiachan obtained pos session and after a short run passed to R. ' Whisker, who passed to Parr and play •was m Marton territory, but G-. Shannon relieved his side" by a kick into touch in the centre of the field, and play continued in mid-field for some time, when G. Shannon made a good run but was grassed by Matravers. A scrums-was formed for a throw forward, and on breaking a rush -was started by E. Whisker, Nicholson «nd Campbell who tooipfche play to Martoirs 25's, where Parr got a pass and after r .a good run was grassed a yard or two of the goal iine^tPlay was again taken to mid- field when Dyer got possession and sent the. leather back to the Marton 25's. Parr got: possession from a pass but after a smart ruii was again stopped ■near the. coveted line. Watts, G- Shannon and Stafford were instrumental in TeHevmg>their side, and play centred in midfield for a short time, when the Fetid ing forwards, headed by J. Whisker and UicholsonV took the leather into Marton's 25's, where some loose play took place. At this' stage a splendid exhibition of tiding was given by the opposing backs, the ball eventually going in touch in the ■visitors' 25's, and fronv; the throw>in a scriira was formed for a knock-on. The Tnsitnr^took tlie ball down the field by a good rush, which was stopped by Joe Robinson kicking into touch. Loose plaj uusued on play being started, when Parr kicked well down the field and Ward Teturued into touch. Jackson here obtained a, mark and kicked well up the touch-line, and after G. Shannon and Jack Robinson- had exchanged kicks, Ma- • travers J. Whisker and Campbell headed a rush into the visitors'/ 25's which resulted m Marton being forced down. Iveson kicked out,, and Joe Robiuson returning, a scrum was formed m the -centre. Harmer, J. Whisker, and Camp ■bell again assaulted the visitors' quarters. Jvesbn Kicked down "the field and Jack JJdbitison returned. Feilding was not to be denied and another rush saw the visitors' forced down. On the ball being kicked out Jack Robinson returned and and after some loose play Harmer got the leather and made a good run. The visitors took the play to mid -field, where Feilding obtained a free kick' for off-side play, the ball was well returned, and Pair obtaining possession made a good run into the yisitors' quarters. Play cen tredinmidfield, where give-and-take play ■resulted. Campbell, XL Whisker and • Xeightly headed a rush to Marton's 25's, but Ward relieved Ms side by a short run and kicked into touch. From the throw ltt play centred in mid- field. Parr, who lad been- playing a dashing game, got the leather and after a smart run was grassed, but was so unfortunate as to na' c nis ankle sprained in the fall, and had to retire irom the'field. Matravers took' his place at three-quarter and play was resumed. Watts lacked well down the field and Joe fiobinson returned. Shortly after Matravers made a short run and passed to Nicholson who was stopped by Jackson. Xeightly obtained possession and crossed the line but was called back and a scrum •was formed, loose play ensuing. A series of rushes took play to Feildiug quarters. but Dyer relieved his side by a kick intc touch. Half- time was called with plaj in Feilding 25's. The second spell was commenced bj Whisker kicking off, and play at onc< centred m midfield. Marton got on i rush which resulted in Feilding bem< forced down. Joe Robinson; kicked out and after the opposing backs had ex changed jacks the ball went m touch v mid-field. From a pass by W. Shannon Watte got possession and after making a good run was stopped by Matraver in Feilding territory. Play was takei to mid-field, where a scrum was formec for a throw-forward, some give and taki play ensuing. Joe Robinson kickei along the touch-line and Jackson failed t( take it, the baU going, in touch. From th * throw-out Feilding took the ball aeros ' the field/and a rush headed by Nicholson Oidham, Harmar, and Campbell forcei the visitors down. Iveson kicked on and jack Robinson and Graham took tb leather back to Marton territory, when kick by a three-quarter relieved the visi tors. Play centred in mid-field for short time. Oldbatn, Harmer, and Ni cholson headed a rush, which the visitor -were unable to stop, and the latter playe touched down, scoring a try for FeUdins Joe Robinson was entrusted with th kick at goal but failed to increase th * score. The visitors kicked off, but th ball going into touch it was ; called bac and this time the kick was spoilt by th r«ilding forwards rushing it, and pla centred in the visitors' 255, where Jac Eobinson got a mark. Joe Robinson wa entrusted with the kick, which-was a loa one, but failed to score, Marton bein forced down. From the kick-out loos play resulted, keeping the visitors cor tinually on the defensive. After som amarfc play by the local men Nicholso got the ball and tried to get over in fror of the goal, but being collared he passe to Keightly who threw himself over tfc -goal line between the posts. ' Stracha took the "kick and placed a goal. Iyeso kicked but and Dyer returned; tb ball- being sent back to Dyer, he wi jackled'by a" player off-aide, and for th

Dyerl^s awarded a free kick. Marton madflfa determined rush, which Joe Robinson stopped by kicking in touch. Play/^as now in Feildin^'s 25's, and the visitors^ tried hard to score. Several ■ s Bcrum&were formed close to the Feilding a goal linfe, when Jack Robinson got the '- leatherand kicked to Jackson, but Belfit - waß on him like lightning and prevented f him from having a shot at goal. After c somejloose play Jack Robinson, who was '. playing a rattling game, relieved his side, 1 and play centred in mid-field for a few s minutes; .By a long kick Marton was b forced down again. On the ball being 7 put in motion Dyer and Jack Robinson 1 made several good runs, being near scor- - ing on several occasions, but the visitors 3 continually cleared their line. Joe Rob- • inson got the leather but his kick was 5 spoilt, the ball striking one of the visitors i and rebounding, Marton following up fast >- took the ball into Feilding's 25's and looked like scoring, but Matravers ran I back and. saved his side. The visitors ) made several unsuccessful attempts to 6 score, but passing and smart forward play . put the visitors again on the defensive. r , Harmer here made a short run and > passed, the ball was taken by an opponent and kicked in touch in mid-field. R. ' Whisker, Dyer, and Strachan took the leather back by cleyer passing, from whence the yisitors took play to mid-field where time was called. All the Feilding men played well, but if any should receive special mention it should be Jack Robinson, R. Whisker, Campbell, Nicholson, Oidham, Keightley, and Matravers. For Marton Shannon (2), Fisher, Iveson, Bear, Hare, and Montgomery played well, especially G. Shannon. The Feilding Red Stars played the Sandon club on Saturday and won by 3 points to nil after a well-fought game. Percy Giesen scored the try which was conyerted into a goal by J. Keen Hunterville defeated Bulls on Saturday last by 5 points to 3. The Junior Cup match between Awahuri and Palmersu n resulted in a draw. A scratch match will be played on the Oval on Saturday, when the Seniors will play the Juniors (same team that played Palmerston last). Wanganui play here on August Bth, and Turakina is expected here on Saturday week, 25th July. (For continuation of Reading Matter see fourth page. )