FOOTBALL

Hokitika Guardian, 9 October 1922, Page 4

FOOTBALL

GREY V. WESTLAND,

The representative match between Grey and Westland for the Dittman Shield took place on Cass Square on Saturday afternoon and resulted in a win for" Westland by 6 points (a try , by AVogon and a penalty goal by IIoss) to nil. The ground proved quite a surprise packet alter the extremely heavy rain of the previous two days proving firm and holding, if a littl soft, being in capital order for play. Both teoms suffered defections in ' tho announced selections. The gamo proved a very even contest throughout, the northern players lading to give a showing of their reputed powers collectively, though individually they showed up well at times. The home team forwards had the bettor of the open play at times, and tho bocks in the second spell opened out some nice passing rushes. In the first half there was no score, though each side had good winch were not availed of. The tackling on both sides was refreshing, being low and keen, and most of the runners came down as a result. Grey, hat several shots at goal in the first spell without result, the kicking being poor. The second half saw Hokitika show to some advantage, and after several passing runs had failed, from a scrum tho hall came from tho half to Ross, who passed just in time to VY ognn who went over the line tor a neat try. Ross failed to convert. A fe'v minutes after Devaney marked dose in front of the goal, hut his place kept low and almost immediately a penalty for offside by a Grey forward was entrusted to Ross who kicked a neat iroal, ‘bringing ‘the score to 6 to 0. Grrev then attacked, and had several good chances to score, but the efforts were spoilt by determined tackling, and some luck, and tfic hall came away to tho centre whore it continued until time was called;' Mr 1). Dowell was referee. 'lmmediately afterwards from the pavilion Mr J. F. Wilson representing the Wf-‘St Coast llughy Union in handing over the Dittman Shield congratulated the winners on their success. Though Grey had not their full strength down, tho best team on the day had undoubtedly won, and he congratulated them oil tho improvement in their football. The shield was then handed to Mr F. McGregor (Chairman of Wcntland Sub-Union) to hold for the season. Mr McGregor expressed his pleasure at receiving the .shield and congratulated tho Went Const Rugby Union on its sportsmanship in including the .shield for competition in the game they had played that day. He was gratified to receive i!t on behalf of the Sub-l uion. Cheers for both unions and players concluded the function.

STARS V. EXCELSIORS. Teams representing the juniors ot Stars (Ureyl and Excelsiors met on Xo 2 ground, which was heavy and wet. After an interesting game Excelsiors were returned the winners by 11 points to 6 points. slr Sumner was referee, for Excelsiors tries were scored by Andrews and Montague, Ait he n converting one and kicking a penalty goal. For Stars tries were scored by Johnson and Brown. KIWIS V. COR DEN. Kiwi juniors travelled to Cobden where they suffered 'defeat by 1!) points (■'> tries, 2 converted*) to 3 points (a try).