FOOTBALL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume II, Issue 270, 28 May 1889, Page 2

FOOTBALL.

Paiaka v. Foxton

This match took place on the racecourse reserve on Saturday afternoon list, result' ing in a victory for the Foxton men by 6 points to nil, As was expected, it proved to be a rather tough game, some interesting play being shown on both sides. The Paiakas exerted their utmost to score, but were prevented owing to the good tackling of their opponents. Only twice was the Foxton ground invaded, being forced to touch down on one occasion. This being the first match of the season, the game was slow at times, but as the season advances, the teams no doubt will show better condition. The Paiaka men played a really plucky uphill game, and with" s little practice together, should be able to send out a team that would do credit to a much 1 larger place. A number of people witnessed the match, they evidently enjoying the gv>me as did the players. For Foxton some n* v w blood was infused, and they will be a great acquisition to the club. The following were the teams ;— Foxton— Full back, K. Newth ; Half s, o. Robinson and F. Young; three quarters, J. Whyte and Hathway ; wings* 3, Symons (captain), and C. Robinson ; forwards, G. Edwards, F. Robinson, W. Cook, Fraser, T. Brebner. J. Purcell, F. Armstrong, and J. Burr. Paiaka— Full back, A. Cuff ; three-quarteras, J. Harris (captai'fl); 0. Gardner, and A. Beachamp ; half's, T. Pugb and G. Hudson ; forwards, J- Atkinson, G. Bennett, \V. Law, A* Langley, W. Langley, .7. Henderson. J. Jackson, W. Wentsel, and D. Gardner. Tries were obtained by C. Robinson, W. Cook, Young, Symons, and Hathaway (2), but none were converted, some very poor attempts being made. The passing was extremely wild, the ball being thrown forward in nearly every instance*. For the victors F. Young and Hathaway ttpre the pick of the backs, while C. Robinson, Fraser and Edwards did good work in the forward division. On the Paiaka side ctf the backs, 0. Gardner, and J. Harris played well, the former tackling in good style. The forwards all played together, and held their own in almost every scram. The game was one of the best witnessed on the race course, there being no wrangling, or bad language, which is generally the outcome of football matches. , The umpires had not a very arduous task to perform, and only in one instance was the referee asked for his decision, ftps to be hoped the teams will shortly meet again, when some interesting play should be witnessed;