FOOTBALL.

Hokitika Guardian, 19 August 1927, Page 1

FOOTBALL.

SATURDAY’S GAMES. The opening matches of the Junior and Senior Knock-Out Competitions arranged by the Westland Sub-Union take place to-morrow afternoon. On Cass Square the juniors Excelsior B. and Kokatahi will meet at 1.30 p.m. and at 3 p.m. the seniors Kanie.ri and Excelsiors try conclusions. Both games should prove attractive ones and there i.s considerable interest as to the outcome. I ho following is the Kanieri team to pla.v Excelsior seniors to-morrow at 3 P-m. : —George, Whiley, Tninui, Hutchison, Pfnhlert. Stephens, McCleary, Flagar, C. Pfnhlert, B. Moynihnn, Bannister. ('. Fleming. Doeherty, Schist, Macintosh. Reserves; Back; AY. Fleming; forward: MacKenrde.

MAORIS DEFEAT OTAGO. DUNEDIN. Aug. 17

On a muddy ground the Maori touring team lieat Otago at Carisbroot this afternoon by .11 points to 5.

'The Maoris, under the circumstances, played a really line game. Their footwork was clever, and the hacks handled tile heavy ball in spectacular fashion. AVhenever a movement broke down there was someone to cover the mistake, and their elusive running continually had the Bines in trouble. Tho forwards played a hard battling game, packing well. and following tip fast. Among the backs Pelham (centre), and Harrison (half-back) were outstanding, and Crawford and J. Gcmmoll were the best of the forwards.

The Otago side, which included several country players, and others who were being tried for the touring team, made an unimpressive showing, and were defending during most of the game. Heazelwood and Bon On Hander in the hacks, and I lore in the torwards. were the best.

Otago drew first blood, Dougherty scoring in a forward rush, and Heazlewood converting. The Maoris responded with spectacular tries by Enhvasscr, Cranford, and Wineera, Crawford eonveting one. There was no score in ;he second spell.

YY.AIROA V. POVERTY BAY. WA’IBOA. Aug. IS. A representative m ods ho. key match was played here to-day for the single Cup and Badges, between AVniroa (holders) and Poverty Bay (challengers). Tt resulted in the trophy being lifted by the visitors, who were much superior and won by two goals to nil.

PA FAYA 1 REINSTATED. WELLINGTON, Aug. U

The New Zealand Rugby Union tonight, at a special meeting, considered the application of !.. Paewai. Ihe 192-1 All Black, for reinstatement to tho Rugby code. The meeting held that the breach of signing a form of registration for League football was only technical and granted the application.

RAXFUHLY SHIELD DECISION AUCKLAND, Aug. 18.

The appeal of .tin* Hawke's Hoy RugI»v Union regarding tho decision ol i lie New Zealand Union awarding lie Rnnfurly Shield to \A airarapu, wrs considered by the Appen 1 Council ol tins New Zealand Rugby Union tonight. Tho decision of the Council will to forwarded to the New Zealand Union through which body .the result will be, made known.

HAWKE’S BAY APPEAI DISMISSED.

WELLINGTON Aug. 19

The New Zealand Rugby Union has received word from Auckland that the Appeal Council unanimously dismissed the J-lawke's Bay appeal.

DULLER. REP TEAM. WESTPORT. Aug. IS. Duller rep team to moot Ashburton is as follows:

Backs: Casey. McKenzie, Griffiths Thornton. Harden. Sherlock. Corby forwards: O'Neill (wing). Gardiner Stephenson. MeXoight, Stewart. Me Cabo, Hawes, Lamont; emergencies backs. Mel lerron. Mclntyre.

The team comprises several changes. Five playots are inelnded who did not plav in the Shield match against Nelson. All players belong to Jie y muger brigade and should give a suitable display. At a meeting of tho Buller Rugby Union complete arrangements were made for the visit of the Ashburton team, which is sure of a hearty reception. It was agreed to play Coast at Greymouth on September third, and Westland tit Hokitika, on August b.Ut. Advice was received that the Golden Bay touring team will play Butter on August 27th.