FOOTBALL.

Gisborne Times, Volume XIX, Issue 1508, 17 July 1905, Page 3

FOOTBALL.

OTAGO UNIVERSITY v. POLYGLOTS

By telegraph, Press A‘*s'n, Copyright Boeeived 7.43 p.m., July 16. Sydney, July 16. There wns glorious weather. The proceedings commenced with a_.mateh between tho Otago University and a polyglot team, consisting of rising oolts and a number of have boons. Xn tho first spell tho visitor? had things all their own way, their passing being oxoollont. Crawford from a pretty bit of passing by Foote and McPhorson scored tho first try, which Adams failed to convert. A penalty to the looala nearly ended'in a soore, tho ball bouncing back off tho boar. From a good pass from Hoalo to Crawford to Cameron tho latter scored, Thompson failing to add the extra points. Shortly after a dribble down to the lino took place, which Murray finished up by getting over. Thomson converted. Some give and take play followed, and then a good passing rush took place, which McPherson ended with a good run and sooring, Adams going under with tho kick. Half time then sonnded. In tho second spell tho locals had tho best of it. The game was more open and there was good passing by tho oombined team. Play proceeded without any advantage to either side until just on the ball of time when, the locals pressing the visitors hard, Hawkin struggled over from a hue out, but Salmon failed to secure the goal. The game ended—Otago 14, Combined team 6.

NEW ZEALAND v. NEW SOUTH WALES. A DBAWN GAME.

I 835 telegraph, Press Ass’ru Copyright I Deceived 7.48 p.m., July 15. I ' Sydney, July 16. I In the match New Zealand v. New I South Wales Booth took McGregor's place, I the latter replacing Hunter. Newton was played instead of O'Sullivan in the forward division. New Zealand won .the toss and played with a light breeze behind them. I At an early stage New South Wales, playing a willing game, had New Zealand in difficulties. They rushed right down on the visitors’, line, but unfortunately MoSmith lost the ball when on the point of scoring. New Zealand then began to force the game, whioh was very fast and open, Woods and Murmin getting fine work for the looals. Prom a bustling bit of play Mynoti had a shot at goal, but the kick

went wide. The Welshmen were now on the defensive and were sorely pressed, but off side play relieved them. Play continued in New South Wales’ twentyfive and the visitors kept them battling continuously to save the line. Several

free kioks were awarded against the visitors. A little later on Boberts secured a mark, but Giliett’s try at goal fell short. New South Wales were unable to remove play outside their twenty-five. From a scrum close on the back line McDonald got across, but Gillett failed to oonvert, The score was the result of 34 minutes’ play. New Zealand ... 3 New South Wales ... ... 0

In the scrams the local men more than held their own. The New Zealand back I play at times was clever, Gillett being par tioularly smart in finding the line. Illegal work in the scrum gave a free kick against the visitors on the 25 line. The kick went dangerously close, the ball falling just under the bar. Half-time was then sounded without any further score. On resuming, the locals carried the scene of play into New Zealand country. Bussell got a mark, from which MoSmith placed a pretty goal, amid tremendous cheering from the 30,000 on the ground. ■ New South Wales ... ... 4 New Zealand ... ... ... 3

The play now beeame strenuous, and a beautiful passing rush once again saw the Maorilandefs in difficulties, from which they were extricated by Gillett kicking :tha ball over the line and forcing. The tables were turned, and the visitors were kept fighting in their own territory. The crowd relished the |new experience, and were raised to a high pitch of enthusiasm when a great rush, ending in front, -of the New Zealand goal, took place, when Juld, holding the ball high above his captors, threw it out to Burleigh, who in a flash whipped it over the bar. New South Wales 8 New Zealand ... ... ... 3

The New Zealanders struggled on gamely but the play wrs not up to what was to be expected from a New Zealand team. Their opponents beat them time after time in getting the ball from tbe scram. When the Maorilanders did get it there was a good deal of fambling. Woods, for New South Wales, with .Anlezark played brilliantly.' The hope of the New Zealand supporters in averting defeat were at zero, but tire visitors were not yet done, and within two minutes of time, when the spectators felt secure of victory for the New South Welshmen, tbe visitors swooped down into the New South Wales 25. From a scrum Robertson got the ball, which he shot on to Wallace, and a dashing bit of work followed. Wallace handed the leather on to Mynots, who neatly dodged his opponent and got a neat pass to McGregor, who bounded over the line and scored behind the posts. Wallaoe, taking the kick, was equal to the occasion, and by seudiug the ball fairly over tbe bar brought the scores eveu, and the game ended in a draw. New Zealand ... ... ... 8 New South Wales ;.. ... 8

WAIRARAPA DEFEATS HAWKE’S BAY. |

.(Per Press Association.} Napier, last night. Tbo football matoh Wairarapa v. Hawke’? Bay was played . here yesterday afternoon on the Recreation Ground. The Weather was fine and the attendance large. The visitors had the advantage in weight, being an average of about 61bs per man heavier than Hawko’s Bay. The play was very even, tbe locals having tbe best .of the first spell, but in the last half of tbe second spell Wairarapa put in some fine work, from which {they scored twice, the game ending in a win for Wairarapa by 8 points to 5.

BAITI-CITY Y. HUIA. The district Bugby competitions were continued at the Victoria Domain on Saturday last, in tha senior matob, KaitiCity v, Huia, the spectators were treated to a rather poor exposition of football. The game was wholly confined to the forwards, who played over hard and neglected their backs. Kaiti Oity were very Btrong behind the pack, and playing with an extra five-eighths they were more than a match for the 'Huia rearguard. Hay and Delamere, City's half and five-eighths respectively, attempted too much by themselves, and although both played sterling games, the result might have been different had they sent their passes on. Both Nolan and Puflett were in fine form, the former at centre three-quarter, doing an immense amount of defensive work, his splendid tackling and stopping of foot, rushes saving bis side repeatedly. Schrafft and Palmer, at wing-threequarter for City! gave a good account of themselves, The forwards all worked willingly, On several occasions they indulged in some fine passing, carrying the scene of nlav

Liuo j/aoaiLij', U»ffyUJg 6XIO BuQDQ QI piay from one end of the ground fco the other. The most noticeable in these rushes were Freer, MartiD, Allen, Leyden and Hsmsen. Freer and Allen in the front rank of the scrum for City generally managed to take the ball from Sefton and Thomson. Erekana at full did useful work, but his tackling and taking of the ball was defective' I 'at times. Qf backs Robinson was the pick, and like Nolan he appeared to be everywhere, and his defence was flawless. Rowe, the Q!uia skipper, received a naßty knock towards the close of the first spell, and although he played to fche end of fche game he was unable to do himself justice, Sharp, at was ag as ever, his play all rpunfi being marked by his accus* tomed dash. The forwards on both sides made the game willing. Sherratt.Park and Sefton were conspicuous from start to finish. Te Reinga at wing forward was in splendid form, both attacking and defendwell. The game eaded without either

| side scoring. It would bo impossible to j dosoribo the game, whioh had very little to I commend itsolf. Tho fine open play I which makes tho Bugby game so nttraoJ tivo was conspicuous by its absenoo. Mr I W. Howard ;had [chargo of the whistlo, I land controlod the game in a strictly im- | partial manner. Messrs H. Wopiha and [ W. Gibson hold tho lino flags. WEST END v. KAITI-OITY. Kaiti-Citv infiiotad .an unlooked for ' defeat upon West End in tho junior mntoh by 14 points to 6. Mr W. MoOrodio had charge of tho whißtlo. THIBD GBADE. In the third grade matches the School defeated City, and Huia beat Wqst End. I