FOOTBALL

Gisborne Times, Volume XIX, Issue 1496, 3 July 1905, Page 3

FOOTBALL

By Ta'as’raph—Press AspoalaUon —Copyright Received 7.55 p.m., Jnly 1. T .. . Sydney, ,July 1. lu the Association game. Now' Zealand TDtsue New South Wales the ground was cTijcy slippery, rendering dribbling work e&Xhoult. Now Zealand got in some smart rushes, fcnt failed to senre. Tko Now Booth Wales’ goal was repeatedly attaokod. Jdsk towards balf ticno tbo looal ixisn turned tables, and Neale scored first goal for New South Wales. In tho second half play began to bo warm, although rioithor ■ y.eide could bo soid to have the advaatago' Piny was chiefly in she Now South Wales ground. Two free kicks in succession gave Majison a good chance for a goal, but JSlery heeded them out. A groat rush by New Zealand was checked by the unexpected bursting of tho ball. After Ibis New Zealand was in danger three or four , times in quick succession, hut Fitzgerald’s Sue defence saved the situation. Hollin, from midfield, ’cairied the ball right through on hi» own shoe and scored. Then the game became faster, both sides playing for all they ware worth Time was about up when the second ball burst, the game ending New South Wales 2, New Zealand nil. Brisbane, July I. Now South Wales beat Queensland by 15 to 8,

Per Press Association.

Auckland, last night. The football match between tho member* of tho Now Zoaland team, who tour Australia, and tho Auckland representatives was played yesterday in ideal weather, in the presence of about 7000 spectators. The game was fast and interesting. th 9 Auckland forwards beating New Zealand in the pack, but the local backs Were not comparing with the representative’s rear division in attack, tho latter’s superiority in this respect accounting for Auckland’s defeat by 9 points to 3. Hunter scored for New Zealand in the first spell, and McGregor and Smith in the second half, Wallace failing to oonvert any of the three tries. W. Tyler scored a try for Auckland ja3t before the close of the game. This was not converted.

WEST END V. KAITI-CITY.

Saturday was anything but an enjoyable day for witnessing a football rnatoh, yet there, was the nsnal attendance at Victoria Domain so witness the continuation of the dietrfjt olub competitions. West End and Kaiti City seniors tried conclusions on No. 1 ground, a"very evenly contested game resulting in a victory for West End by 8 points (a converted try and a try) to 3 points {a try). There was no soore in the Grst speil, although Kelly, the dashing West End wing-throequarter, crossed the line after a brilliant race np tho tonch S ronn d the ball. 5 0 ih sides bad severalS easy chances of [coring, but faulty paasirw? and handling tabbed the game of much q>f its attractivelass. The City forwards rrkore than held heir own, bub they received\ no assistaDoe rom their backs, Nolan and ISrekana being he ones playing np to club iform. Nolan lad little to do, but his focm\ was much .head of his confreres. In Vjhe aeoond poll Newton, Allen, and Leyden carried [sy into West End’s quarters, and C. Sharp, with nice foot work, carried play to he goal line, and snapping the feather up tnartly crossed the lino. Erekana s kick copt low. Bad judging of high, kicks by ihe City backs gave West Err.d a fine jhance to soore, bat tbe City fallback, by ndicious obstruction, saved the situation, leather brilliant run almost saw\ Kelly aat tho corner. From a scrum Op the ins Wi Friday beat his men and scored. Three all. Close on time Wepiha seemed 1 mm a throw in near the City and [rounded the ball between the posts. B-0 licked {; easy goal. There was no further oore. For West End every man in the sam played a bard game. Parker Torei, ’bdb, Skeet and Wepiha were the pick of iie forwards, and tbe backs all handled he ball well, kicked with judgment, and added cleanly. Their weak spot was Hack. Bro wn made opening after opening, rat left his pass too late, and did not give Jarr a ehanc3. The latter never failed te eed his wings.whan he did get the ball in ime, and timed h'lß passes nicely. Kelly ras in splendid form, and played up to epresentative standard. Brown did a lot Stolid work behind the scrom. Boderiok ras as safe as usual. Of the City baoks foian was the best. Ho never made a mistake, and his defence wa3 sound. Srekina played better than usual, but the backs were not in form. Of the crwnrd3, Newton." Leydon, Allen and fartin were, the pick of a fine lot. Bayly na Sharp played well on the wings. Mr fallamore controlled the game, and Messrs tobiuson arid Howard held the line flags. Tbe junior match, Huia v. West End, esulted in a draw. Mr G. Kowe held tho third grade matches West Eod created School, and Hnia defeated Kaiti 3ity.