SPORTS AND PASTIMES.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2241, 13 July 1908, Page 3

SPORTS AND PASTIMES.

FOOTBALL.

HASTINGS v. POVERTY BAY. LOCAL TEAM VICTORIOUS. Tho annual fixture between the Hustings sub-union and Poverty Bay representatives took plneo at tho Domain on Saturday, when, after a hard fought contest the local men won by 11 points to 9. Tlio weather was gloriously tine all day, and tho attendance at tho ground was. well üboyo tlio average. Tho playing dleld "was dry ami in good order for tlio. fast: game that resulted. Tho .Hastings term arrived by tho s.s. -W-immorn from Napier on Saturday morning, and were met at tho boat and welcomed to Gisborne by a number of the officials of tho Poverty Bay Rugby Union. They were then driven to tho British Empire Hotel where they wore accommodated during, their stay. A number of tho visitors went up to the Domain in tho morning Kind indulged in a ’little practice and after lunch both teams wore driven to the ground in four-horso brakes. Tlio visitors took tho field, with one exception as advertised, lleta Kaui-replacing McIntyre in the throe-quarter line, and the team, in their black jorsovs, looked a little fighter all round than tlio local men who were clad in the customary scarlet.

Renwick, the visitor’s skipper, won the toss from Rowe, and defended tho western goal, with a strong sun in -the eyes of tho Poverty Bay men. Hoko kicked off, and after an interchange of kicks between tho backs on either side, Wall found tho lino near tho home twenty-five. Play settled near midfield and from. a' scrum Nicholas broke away nicely on a dribbling run, only to bo pulled' up by Lewis, who found tho lino at half-way again, with a high kick. Tho visitors forwards were hooking tho ball in the serum in good style, and their backs had some pretty passing bouts, but which generally ended in the ball boing kicked into touch. Brown was prominent in stopping sevoral determined rushes of the Black’s forwards, and a few moments later Lowe came through tho ruck with the ball at his toes and carried it to the Hastings twenty-five, where Lewis cleverly picked up and saved with a fine screw Kick. Another rush of tho visiting pack looked very like a score, but vv’i Repa indulged in a flying “speculator” which luckily saved the situation. Further relief was obtained by the Blacks being penalised for off-side twice in quick succession. The Reds’ backs now got going for almost tho first time in the game, and AVatcliorn, Brown, Kaipara and Rowe had a nice run, but tho latter lost possession. The home team .now put up a 6t-rong attack and, after some passing amongst the backs, Hustings were compelled t 0 force. From the kick-out Kaipara got the ball, and after a short run gave to Malloy, who was well taken by Renwick. AVatohoru was prominent at, this stage, putting in some excellent work both in attacking movements and in defence. Hastings were penalised for obstruction outside their own twentyfive, but Puflett made a poor attempt it goal. Tho -Red forwards kept up tho attack, and from a scrum outside the Hastings’ line, Brown made a great dash for the line, but was head up by Renwick and Collins. A lucky kick by a Black forward sent the Dai£ into touch at midfield, but again the visitors . were penalised for obstruction. The Black forwards swept down on'the Poverty .Bay line and the ball wont out at the corner flag. A tow minutes of exciting play were now witnessed, but the weight of the Reds’ forwards enabled them to gradually push their opponents back, and Nicholas and Heke, breaking through the scrum, carried the leather to mid-field. Loose play resulted here and Renwick, from a scrum, gave to Kenyon, who cut in-nicely and almost reached the line,, after a splendid run from no-adly half-way. He was collared by Rowe on the line, and sent the. ball out to Lewis, who in turn, gave to Btow, who scrambled over the line and touched down. Lewis failed to add the extra points. After a lot of loose play, chiefly about half-wav, the backs on both sides got going on several occasions, AA’atcliorn shining particularly in liis work on the line out. No further scoring took place, and the interval! was -announced.

Hastings 3 Poverty Bay 0

After the breathing space, which was apparently hailed with delight after a fast first spell, the Reds’ forwards at once commenced to press, and some heavy work took place outside tho Blacks’ line. Eventually from ,a scrum Brown obtained, and, darting round tile blind side, wriggled big way over and scored near the posts. Puflett kicked a good goal, giving his side the lead.

Poverty Bay 5. Hastings 3.

Fast play followed the half-way kick, and the Reds, spurred on by the success, again pressed their opponents hotly. The Blacks’ forwards, however, relieved the pressure and, with a splendid rush, headed by Jull and Douglas, they carried the hall close to the Reds’ twenty-five. It was now their turn to attack, and they did so with a will. Some nice handling by their backs ivas witnessed and from a rough and tumble on the line, Kenyon g ive to CoHins, who got over. Lewis again failed with the kick.

Hastings G Poverty Bay 5.

.Wi Itepa dropped out and Pine, following up hard, blocked Lewis’ return, the ball going out at the Haeting’s twenty-five flag. Watchorn, who was still playing extremely well, again got away ami gave Rowe a good chance, but the latter failed to hold the ball. The Blacks’ backs initiated another attacking movement, but Kaipara. saved cleverly and kicked well down the field. Jago, who had taken William’s place, missed taking, but Heta Kani saved in good style. Scott and Lowe were foremost amongst the Red forwards in somo fine, loose work, and Brown a moment hitcr surprised everyone by diving into the scrum and coming clean through the other side.- Keeping up the pressure, the Reds looked likely to score. Kaipara got the ball from Brown and sent a long pass to Watchorn, - who transferred to Malloy Heta Kani intercepted the pass and with Renwick in close attendance raced up the field to Wi Repa, who brought down tbo latter. Almost immediately the Blacks were penalised for nutting the ball in the scrum unfairly, and Puflctt landed -a magnificent goal from just inside the iialtway line.

Poverty Bay 8 Hastings 6

p]av was fast and furious after the kick-out and Watt-horn was again in evidence with a tricky run. Both sides attacked in turn and the ban travelled rapidly from one end of the field to the other. Heavy scrummar\lltr took place outside the Reu s fine’ but Watchorn and Kaipara wero instrumental in transferring play to centre. Here the Black’s backs obtained possession and Renwick gave to Ken von who passed on to Wall on tho wing. The latter used his pace to advantage and rail clean round the opposing backs, grounding the ball near the corner, llenwick took tho kick but failed.

Hastings Poverty Bay 8

with only ’ a few minutes to go play was very fast and Efforts were making desnerate dforts to .again obtain the 10ad.,.A, bit of passing between Watchorn, Kaipara, Brown, Wi Repa- and Rowe was marred by a forward pass and spoiled an almost certain scoie. Excitement was intense as Wi Rtpa, escnvfd to drop a goa from a penalty, ft* the bal? fell short. The same player also tried to pot a goal .am ment later, but to no avail. Froni scrambling play outside the Blacks

I twenty-five, Brown cleverly took a ; mark, and Puflett sent the ball sailing over tho bar, high and true amidst great applause. Tlio Blacks played hard to regain their advantage but* could not penetrate the Reds defence, and a last -and exciting game concluded with the scores

Poverty Bay H Hastings 9

It was a fast- and exciting game, but .tlio local men gave a rather disappoiiiting display alter tlio form tliov showed on the previous Saturday. It speaks volumes for tlio strongtiuof the visitors that they put up such a good fight- as they wore practically a club team. AVatcliorn was the liest back on tlio- homo side, and got through a tremendous amount ol work. Brown and Kaipara woro about the next best, hut. the others were very scratchy. Pine, Nicolas Scott, and Heke were prominent in the winners’ front rank. For tho visitors Lewis and Ren wick in the back division and Collins, Jull, and McAVillie in tho forwards bore the brunt of tho work. Air. AV. Hay was referee, and Messrs AV. Howard and Jago hold tho lino flags. THE VISITORS ENTERTAINED.

After the match both' teams were entertained by tlio local Union to dinner at Dustin’s rooms. An excellent- meal was served up, and a very pleasant, evening spent. A r anous ■toasts were proposed, and a musical programme was gono through, tlio gathering terminating about. 9.30 p.m.

Air. AV. Lane, of Hastings, during the evening, stated his intention of presenting a shield for' annual competition between tlio Hastings and Poverty Bay Unions, an announcement tluit was received with cheers. The visitors, loft for South again by the s.s. Haupiri last night.

THE BRITISH TOUR. AVANGANUI DEFEATED. [Press Association.] AVANGANUI, July 11. . The match, England v. AVaiiganui, was played at Cook’s Gardens to-day in beautiful weatlior, before a large concourse of spectators, all tho terraces and auxiliary stands boing crowed. Tho ground was in splondid order, but was'slightly -hoavy after the recent rain. The game was interesting and exciting -aid through, tho visitors leaving the field victorious by 9 points to G. Tlio teams were very evenly matched, AA’anganui more than holding thoir own in tho forwards; while the English rearguard outplayed thoir opponents. For some time after tho commencement, tho game was confined to the forwards, but after the players found their places, the English backs got to work, and several pretty bouts of passing were, witnessed. Tuan and Ponty Jones, by clover work, let Gibbs away, but when a score seemed imminent ho was well grnssed by Reed. Menli then made a strong run alongside the touchlino, but slipped near the goal-line. Dyke saving. The British back division made some splendid concerted runs, but. found the tackling of Mitchell, Seeling, and Reed too sound. J. L. AA’illiams dropped at goal without success- Another pretty bit of passing resulted in Tuan Jones losing the ball on tho line. From the succeeding scrum Laxon shot tho ba!i out on the blind side to'Davey and Gibbs, who went over at the corner. Harding failed at goal. A desperate combined rush by the AA’anganui men resulted in Wanganui being awarded a free kick in front of tho. posts, and Abbott kicked an easy goal. The visitors’ backs executed some pretty passing runs, one of which Mitchell intercepted and dribbled over the visitors’ lino, but Dyke saved,. After the usual interval, at halftime, the Wang imii forwards made repeated charges through :o Dyke, who stopped them. Harding now opened up with hies backs, throwing back J. F. AA’illiains into the threequarter line. Laxon passed out sm ir&iy and a pretty bout of passing resulted in AA’illiams scoring at the corner.' Harding again failed -at goal. Laxon and Davey fed their backs liberally, Suiter, Mitchell, and Hogan spoiling repeatedly. As the result of a mull by Southcombe, Dibble and Thomas broke clean away, and dribbled to the line, wliero Aleuli cleverly saved. Abbott had a long shot from-a penalty, the ball dropping under the crossbar. A brilliant bit of work by Laxon, Ponty Jones, and Davey resulted in the last-named scoring at the corner. Harding failed at goal. After much give-and-take play, the’ AVaiiganui forwards charged through, and Aleuli obtaining possession scored in a good position. Abbot failed with the kick. After another great rush by the AA’anganui forwards, which Dyke spoiled by kicking v into toneli-in-goal, tho game ended as above. The visitors played a dashing game, but the general opinion was that they hive not sufficient “devil” to cope with the highest Rugby combinations of the Dominion. The AVaiiganui three-quarters got out of their places time after time, a fault which contributed greatly to their defeat.

THE AUCKLAND TEAM. I [Press Association.] AUCKLAND, July 11. i A representative triall match was ! played to-day, after which the follow- ' mg team was chosen to represent ' Auckland province against Britain next Saturday : —Full-back, Renwick; ■ three-quarters, Murray, Magee, and : Wilson ; five-eighths, Baker and Morse; half, Kiernan; forwards, Gillett (wing), Herring, McGuire (Oitv), Francis, Cunningham,. Nicholson. Hayward, Seeling. Emergencies : Young, McGuire (Grafton), Miller, arid Johnson. COMPETITION MATCHES. OUTSIDE RESULTS. [Press Association.] AUCKLAND, July 11. To-day was a deciding day here in football, tlie junior grade championship of tho Auckland Rugby Union being finally decided. The winners of the various grade championships for the season are as follows: Senior grade, Ponsonby; second grade, North Shore ; third grade, Ponsonby ; fourth grade, Newton. WELLINGTON, July 12. Yesterday was an ideal day for football. The senior championship matches resulted as follows: Melrose G beat Poneke 3, Petono 22 beat Oriental 6, Athletic 3 drew with Wellington 3, St. James 8 beat Old Boys 0. Southern 10 beat Victoria College 3. G. Spencer, the Melrose full-back, was ordered off the field for kicking an opponent. .CHRISTCHURCH, July 11. The senior football matches to-day resulted as follows: Albion G beat Merivalo 3. Sydenham 13 beat Old Boys nil, Christchurch 34 beat Canterbury College 3. DUNEDIN, July 11. The senior football matches were continued to-day. Dunedin 17 points beat Port Chalmers nil, Southern 8 heat Pirates 3, Kaifeorai 19 beat Union nil, Alhambra 6 beat Taicri Rovers nil, Zingari-Richmond won by default against University. UNIVERSITY TOURING TEAM- • THE THIRD DEFEAT. United Press Association. Copyright (Received July 12, 8.15 p.m.) SYDNEY, July 11. The New Zealanders met a fairly oood metropolitan team, but not the best. The visiting team was as iollows: Full-back, Rhodes; three-quar-ters Goodbehcre, Robinson, and Danfiev’ five-eighths,'Wrigley and Lomas; half Gray ° forwards, Wilson, Fenwiclc, Delamere, Potter, Brosenbam, Wrigley, Grace, and Young. The New Zealanders played a fine game in the first spell,, although they had a try scored against them and . failed to score themselves, good passing rushes being a special feature. I was injured during the spell,

and Nuku took his place. In the second spell the Blacks loroed the pace, and Dnnse.v kicked a gotil.iioni a mark. Then Brosenham wound up with a try off a dribbling rush henclotl bv Delamere, but Dan soy laded to convoi't. An easy shot from a mink by Nuku was mis-kicked by Daiiso.v, and the visitors then went to pieces, tlio local men scoring a couple ol tries in quick succession, aitliougn tliov failed to convert them. .Lime was called with tho scores: Metropolitan 14, Now Zealand 6. THE MAORI TEAM. ANOTHER AVLV. United Press Association, Corviucm’ (Received July 12, 8.15 p.m.) SYDNEY, July 11. . The Ala or is beat tlio Northern team at AVest Maitland by 30 to 16. The game was last, and the Maoris 'made some fast passing rushes. Tlio Northerners held their own during tho greater part- of the game, but the Maoris’ good condition told in tho latter portion of the second spell.

FOOTBALLERS ON STR,IIvE

It is n matter of no surprise nowadays t 0 hear that workers of some sort -liavo “gone on strike,” but a strike among footballers -is something out of the ordinary routine, and is, too, seine tiling of a commentary on the growing high and mightiness of those august bodies, tho Rugby Unions, whoso way is to say, “Let, there bo football,” aml to see football happen accordingly. To-day (says an Invercargill scribe, writing last AVednesdny) ...the Southland Union said. ‘’(Let there bo football,” but there wasn’t any. Now the Rugby atmosphere is heavy with tlireatcniiigs. ' For some time, hero as elsewhere, players have been feeling the weight of over-dogislation, and the reasonableness of the decisions of the

powers that bo hag -not always been obvious. This has boon so in various

ways, iand particularly so far as today’s happenings are concerned in regard to playing or postponing matches ill doubtful weather. To-day the culmination happened when tw 0 senior teams (Pirates and Britannia), containing two New . Zealand representatives, Hamilton and Hughes, refused to go bn to-the ground during cold rain showers and after a previous match had ploughed up the turf. The Union officials ordered the game to go on, but tlio players resolutely refused. It is said by some that a conciliatory conference might have got over the difficulty, but as it is, the players have broken the law, and there is much speculation as to what view the Union will take of the matter. There is some rumor of young football bloods here adopting Northern Union rules as distinct from ordinary Rugby, and consequently the Unions’s decision may hive additional import. [A. telegram in this paper on iSaturday stated that the 27 men wliq refused to play have been disqualified by the Southland Rugby Union.]

HOCKEY. N AUCKLAND BEATS CANTERBURY

[Press Association.]

AUCKLAND, July II

Auckland withstood a second challenge for the New Zealand Hockey Shield to-day, when they defeated Canterbury by two goals to one. The ground wits in excellent order, and there were 4000 spectators present. No score resulted during the first spell, in which neither team' could claim any advantage. In tho second half, which was considerably in Auckland’s favor, Porter scored for the homo team, and Jones notched a goal for Canterbury. At tho conclusion of the- second - half, the scores being equal, it was necessary under the rules governing the Challenge Shield, to play on, and after five, minutes’ play had gone, during which trine Auckland were continually on tho attack, Mason broke away, and beating tho Canterbury full-back and goalkeeper, drove the ball into the net amidst tremendous cheering. Play then ceased. Air. Frank Robertson, of Taranaki, was a good referee. The next match for the Shield will he on August Ist, when Mana.watu will endeavor to wrest it from tlio holders. UOLF ‘ AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIP. United Pkess Association. Copyright SYDNEY. July 11. In the golf championship tho second round was won. by Pearce, who again did the round in 75. Duncan (81) tied with Carnegie and Clarke for seventh place. Handy-side scored 86 and Tareha and Bidwcll 89 each. United Pbess Association. Copibight (Receiv.nl July 12. 4 30 |< m.) SYDNEY, July 11. Pearce won tho golf championship with a score of 311, Soutar (New South AA’alcs), with 314, being second, and Duncan (New Zealand), with 318, third. Bidwell (New Zealand) was thirteenth with 336, and Tareha (New Zealand) further down with 346. [Mr. Arthur Duncan is at present tho golf champion of New Zealland, and as -he is at present in fine form it was confidently anticipated by golfers both in tho Dominion and in Sydney that lie would win the Australian championship, but the fact that ho had so little time to get used to the links must have militated against him.] THnm United Press Association. Copyright (Received July 12, 8.15 p.m.) MELBOURNE, July 11. The Steeplechase resulted: Cardinal 1, Ally Sloper 2, Tarpon 3. There were 22 starters. The first two rose together at the last fence, and . a great struggle ensued, Cardinal winiiino- by a short neck, Tarpon four lengths away third and Revealer close up fourth.

CRICKET. TRIANGULAR CONTESTS.

United Press Association, Copyright LONDON, July 10. Sir Joseph Carrntliers, in a letter to the “Times,” pleads that the counties review their decision. As a lover of the game and a lover of the Motherland, he asks that the sentiment associated with the present singlehanded contests be not set aside for a change that Australia does not want, does not understand, and which is not well ,founded in any sense oil failure in the old order of things. 11 any change is desirable the right ot insisting belongs to Australia as the holder of the ashes. The proposal to intrude a South African team was not agreeable to Australia, because South Africa had never accepted, and Australia was unable to ignore tlie financial aspects. Mr. Jessop, writing in a private capacity .heartily supports Cant. Jackson’s views in, regard to the Marylqbone having virtually revoked the invitations to Australia to visit England next year by tlie terms of I'ridav’s decision. It bad acted cavalierly and held the pistol at tueii head. He had hopes that Australians would dare the pistol to be snapped. SYDNEY, July 11. The secretary of the Board of Control received a cable from tlie Marylebone Qlub stating: “In face of tlie action of county clubs regret eannot offer Australia a separate programme for next year.” . The secretary ami Mr. Iredale consider the Board, or Control unlikely to alter its previous decisions in regard to triangular contests. AN EXPLANATION. United Press Association. Copyright (Received July 12, 8.15 p.m:)

LONDON, July 11. Mr. Wynvard, 'in replying to Ca.pt. Jackson anil Mr. Jessop, states that the Marylebone Club, as .agent for the counties, would place the Au&tra-

linns and themselves in a false position bv inviting tlio Australians to play against counties which wish not to 'play Australia alone, but with the South African associations. It merely proposed with tho best motives one triangular match, as an experiment, and is urepared to guarantee tho Australians against pecuniary loss Tlio chib deprecated tho suggestion that Australia had been intentionally slighted.