Football.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXVII, Issue 3522, 16 May 1905, Page 3

Football.

LAST SATURDAY’S GAME. Ev “ True Sport.” t What promised to be an interest- -; ing game of foofcba’l at the race-'T course on Saturday afternoon last between Old Boys and Huia, turned out to be a fiasco, Huia forfeiting, bein'* unable to get a team together. Whether the fact that the Old Boys were reported to have a strong combination put fear into the hearts of the natives, I know not, hut the fact remains that the splendid native combination of last year failed to « toe the mark.” Old Boys' accordingly kicked oil, scored, and/ thus gained the first two points for the Simpson (jap. Immediately Afterwards sides were chosen, and a real' good practice held. The game itself cannot be said to have been a good exposition, nothing exceptional happening, except it be. that Barker only had to get hold of the. leather to score. He scored three tries,- and pleased me greatly with his undoubted pace.’ Still, he has faults which must be overcome. ; He must remember he has other backs with him, and would also do well to run straight instead of relying so much on his pace to carry him through. By running pound, his field.a.player,, is going nearer the touch-line all the time, and stands a chance of getting ■ an legitimate .bump out ibf tohch;. 'even if he cannot be collared by an opponent,, To • wit,, a , case of this , ■kind happened bn ,Saturday, when ■Barker was bustled pul' at the corner flag, after making -a brilliant I' fun. , Others who gave good promise'were; G. Robin.-on' (who should-, pake a; clever, ha)f/back), ( .,C. Robinson, (a| thpee-quarter of merit), the Duni| brothers, tfhiiaf in the forwards] Hooker whs ‘toiling hard; 'He ’ha| pace, weight, ahd in' fact every quali | fication. necessary do becomei. • W Colonial representative. There yferb| amongst the combatants three olqj stagers in Jimndy Desmond, Tom’; Curtis, : and 1 Bob'. 'N'etiftlv and' these] bid hands were-always-Wthe. foreui [solid work. Joe Jillett and SydkL ;, Wright made themselves conspicuous at time* by energetic efforts to lead - the'-- vanguards- intthe’ loose, .Whilst ’the '.Executive secretary (inh] sweater) created 'ho end 1 of ‘AxcTtement by spasmodic glimpses of football tact. Marshall i* the-makings of a top-notch three-quarter, and should be made use of by his club. Old “ Bob ” Hines was out doing duty as full-back, the pace set by some of the young colts was too great, and as a result the up-rivey student ’ eyacked 1 ufi > badly i in, ths finishing stages. Bob raised a good humoured laugh,when he sat.on the ball once to make sure it was forced, with a smile on his countenance that bespoke many words of satisfaction — “ My work, all my ■jyork ! ” The point that impressed the most was the want of organisation in scrum’ work. Players seemed to have little idea of how to pack thoroughly, and want a lot of coaching in that department of the game. The best of spirit prevailed throughout the struggle, which was controlled by Vr E Nash, of Palmerston, who naturally was greatly disappointed at the Huia Club failing to put in an appearance. Messrs Frew and Martin held the touch-flags. NOTES. The gate money at Saturday’s match netted 14s 6d, after some of the money had been returned. It was unfortunate that Huia never

’ v * rolled up,” both for the referee"wh travelled from Palmerston North for this match, and for the public, who expected to see an interesting tussle. These happenings are abpo unfortunate for.the Executive, who are In no way to blame, but who trust forfeits shall be made known earlier in the day in future. There was far too much appealing on Saturday last, and combatants would do well to drop this habit a habit which may cost them the HanIdn’.s Shield,..for at all events the Simpson Ctfp. Tim printers; have the .Manawatu Annual for 1905 well in hand, and hope to have the same ready for sale all’over the Manawatu, district at nexV Saturday’s matches. The work will be tho best of its kind ever published in the colony, containing as it does every, record of big football as -regards New Zealand teams, the New Zealand ’Rugby Union bye-laws and Unions, affiliated Also .all Manaiyatu records, bye-laws, contest rules ' fixture's both for the Palmerston and Fdxton sections, every affiliated club to the Manawatu Union, and Ranfurly Shield regulations. The laws of-the game itself are very complete, case law rulings being attached to • each Tide. Photographs of both ’Manawatu • and outside rep teams will adorn its pages, which will provide hours of study for toe-ballers generally, and no footballer should be. without a copy. It is to be hoped Huia will he found to the fore when Awahou match comes up for decision on’Hhe 27th. .

THE HANKINS SHIEID. ' The following are the points scored by both divisions for the Hankins Shield • Northern’ Division.,

Southern Division. By Huia forfeiting, Old Boys have gained two points for the Shield

-- - 1 t • . . « <* HS ft 1 a" o . £ Lost ' : ° • i Feilding ■ 2 ■2 ■ 0 4 Palmerston 2 1 1 Institute 2 I 1 2 Old Bovs 2 1 1 ■ 2 Kia Toa’ 2 1 1 2 1 Iwirda 2 0 2 0 ;