FOOTBALL.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2100, 7 June 1907, Page 3

FOOTBALL.

At tlio Victoria Domain to-morrow Takitimu will meet West End in tho senior contest. The secretary of tlio Kugby Union gives notice elsowlioro that' all players must ho financial. HAIRDRESSERS V. TAILORS. Tho nbovo teams took the field promptly at 2 o’clock at Victoria Domain yesterday, the tailors winning tho toss. Allen set the ball in motion for the Barbers and lteg, Somerville found the lino with a good kick. From the commencement both sides determined to secure a victory and some willing play ensued. Bush marked nicely and Worse sent, tho ball out at t Tailors’ 20. From a loose scrum Isaac secured and kicked well down the field where Wilfield cleverly marked. The Tailors followed up the kick smartly, and Bush stopped a rush by the Tailors who were making strenuous efforts to score. Williamson secured and sent the oval well up the field with a nice kick and Orpwood returned to centre. Lyford headed a good rush for the Tailors which Matchett stopped by falling on the ball. “Beck” Tancr came through the ruck with the ball at his toes and succeeded in working his way to the Tailors’ line where a free-kick brought timely relief. Bush took tho ball splendidly and kicking too hard forced the Tailors. From a mis-kic'k from McConville, Penman marked and Allen had a shot at goal, the ball grazing the post on the wrong side. Emanuel, who was playing well up to his reputation, saved his line with a fine lino kick. Lyford initiated a dribbling rush which “Scotty” McLaehlaa stopped, sending tho sphere out well up the line. From the line-out-Parker who was playing well, secured and coming through in great style, was neatly grassed by McLachlan. Emanuel (“Dufty”) secured the lea- . -ther and making a strong run sent ihe oval well up the field with a high kick and following smartly got on to the opposing back before they could secure the leather, and gaining possession a second time started a fine rush which compelled the Tailors ±o force. " Wilkinson took the ball well and relieved his' side but Dudfield sent the leather back again and Pirie marked. Kicking high the tonsorial artists charged down on the ball but Zachariali was equal to the occasion and taking in good style shot the leather out with a good kick. From a free-kick to Tailors, Wilkinson secured, and making a fine strong run in which he bowled a few of his oponents over, succeeded in sending the leather out at the corner flag. “Gus Moss” cleverly marked off his opopnents’ toes and following the kick smartly, Penman gained possession and made a fine run, carrying the ball out at the 20. Half time was then called. Upon resuming both teams went at it with a will and some hard work was indulged in. Matchett made a fine run and transferred to McLachlan, who sent the oval out with a fine kick. Peg. Somerville next shone up, getting 1 in some nice long line kicks. Zachariali Was. also playing well. A fine passing rush in which all the Hairdressers’ back's took part, was ibustrated by Poole cleverly intercepting. Zachariah brought relief to liis side by a good line kick. Isaac marked and Allen made a splendid' attempt at goal, the ball just missing the posts. Shortly - afterwards the Tailors were awarded a free kick which Allen stopped and a force resulted. Bush at this point had a pot nt goal making a very good attempt. Morse and Allen started a fine rush which Wilkinson joined in making a strong run and fine line kick. McConville marked the ball off the Hairdressers toes and sent the leather out at centre. From the line out the Hairdressers worked their way oil to their opponents’ line and from a scrum “Peck” Tanner crossed the lino and scored. Allen made a good attempt with the kick at goal. Hairdressers 3 points, Tailors nil. Pirie was playing well at half and got the ball out to McLachlan in good style, that player sent it on to Wilkinson (“Mahutonga”) who raced round and scored between, the posts. Bush kicked a line goal. Hairdressers* 8 points, .Tailors nil. The Tailors began to tire towards the finish and the Hairdressers attacked hotly. From a good passing rush McLachlan made a nice dodgy run and, eluding the opposing backs, scored a splendid try right between the posts. Taking the kick himself, he piloted the sphere safely between the uprights. Hairdressers 13 points, Tailors nil. Shortly afterwards notime was called. For the winners all played well, the backs taking, kicking and passing with great judgment and tlie forwards all working with a will. For the losers all played hard but most of them require a bit of . practice. Their handling of the ball was faulty, and the forwards instead of forcing the pace seemed to wait for some one to take the initiative. Zacluiriah and Somerville of the backs, and Lyford and .Diulfiold of tho forwards, were the pick. . Mr. Hay made an efficient referee, while Messrs. J. Roderick and M. Cox held tho line flags.

TEAM FOII AUSTRALIA

THE FINAL SELECTION

Press Association,

WELLINGTON, last night

Following is tlio team to represent New Zealand on the Australian Full-back, G. Spencer (Wellington); three-quarters, Wallace and Mitchinson (Wellington), Dive (Taranaki), Fryer (Canterbury); fiveeighths, Hunter ‘and Mynott (Taranaki), Eckhold (Otago); halves, Roberts. (Wellington), G'olman (Taranaki ; wing-forward, Gillet (Auckland) ; forwards,' front rank, Casey, (Otago), Tyler (Auckland), locks, Cunningham (Auckland); Raton (Otago), side and back, O’ Sullivan (Taranaki), McDonald and Johnston (Otago), Seeling and Francis (Auckland) Hogan (Wanganui), J. Spencer (Wei 'ington).