MARTON v. FEILDING.

Feilding Star, Volume XIII, Issue 137, 17 May 1892, Page 2

MARTON v. FEILDING.

The first match for the Senior Cbaiupionsbip of the Manawatn Eugby Union | took place on the Oval on Saturday last , between the Marton and Feilding Clubs, | and resulted in a win for the local men by i 2 points (a try) to nil. The day was very | wet and cold— in fact, it was said by old ' players that such a day bad never been experienced before duripg a match in this district— and consequently very few. spectators were present. In the early part of the afternoon it was thought advisable to postpone the match, but as several of the Marton men would be unable to get away, it was decided to go on with'the game, which startediali' 3.30. J. Matravere, the Feilding captain, won the toss, and G. Shannon, the Marton skipper, kicked off against a strong wind. The ball was soon in the Marton ground, and there it remained for the rest of the spell, only the good play of Shannon and Leys keeping Feilding from scoring on several occasions. . Just before the end of the spell the local forwards got on a rush, and by quick following up Jack Robinson got possession of the ball, and passing the opposing backs fell over the line near the; corner flag. The kick at goal proved fruitless, and before the ball was back into play the whistle blew for half-time. Sides were changed, and it was thought that Marton would reverse the state of affairs with the wind in their favor, and although having slightly the best of the game, their efforts to score were always upset by the splendid combination of the. Feilding forwards and the collaring of the backs. The visitors were awarded several free kicks, and Bear on one occasion narrowly missed sending the ball over the bar. With five minutes to play, the local: team made things very merry, and the game ended on the visitors goal line, leaving Feilding the winners by 2 points. Judging by the way the; decisions were taken, the umpires (Messrs Sim and Say. well) and referee (Mr Slrachan) gave great satisfaction. It would be unfair, to mention any players as having distinguished themselves when all played up so well. The passing of the^Fedding backs was far ahead of that of the /visitors, and had the day "been dry, onlookers would have been treated to some fine play.