SATURDAY'S FOOTBALL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVI, Issue 2735, 20 May 1924, Page 2

SATURDAY'S FOOTBALL.

SENIORS: : WANDERERS 3 .V. HUI ALAI 0. FOXTON 17 V. ROVERS 0. OTAKI 25 V. SHANNON 0. JUNIORS: KOPUTAROA 15 V AIOUTOA 3. THIRDS: WERAROA 11 KOPUTAROA 0. SHANNON 3 V. FOXTON 0. FOURTHS: L.D.H.S. forfeited to Weraroa. SHANNON 11 V. FOXTON (J. ,It had been anticipated that in the meeting of the above teams as neither had lost a game, the public would witness a good game, but although it was a hard fought contest throughout, it was marred by the boisterous weather conditions that prevailed, a strong southeasterly gale raging throughout which proved disastrous to each team, as they played against it, it being quite impossible for players to kick the ball to advantage. As an indication of the strength of the gale, only on one occasion was the play earned over the- half-way line, this being done by Shannon in' the second half. The advantage was only momentary, however, Shannon played with the wind in the first half and kept Foxton busy .defending their line throughout the spell compelling them to force about half a doezn times. On three occasions they were successful in penetrating the defence. C. Johnson, George and Hunt scoring, the latter converting. The spell ended Shannon 11, Foxton nil. On resuming, Shannon was attacking for half way through the spell but Foxton, having the wind with them, were successful in holding them. Foxton now got going and for the remainder of the spell by some tine passing rushes among their backs they had Shannon taking a turn at defending their line. The latter put up a good defence, but on two occasions they were unable to stem the rushes indulged in by Foxon when Huff and Townshend scored. Neither attempts by Huff to increase the score were successful. Wjth about five minutes to go Foxton made a desperate effort to level the score, but Shannon proved equal to the occasion, the game ending Shannon 11, Foxton 6. Mr K. Da-vis proved a most efficient referee.

Soon after the game - started Wright (Shannon) met with a mishap and had to leave the field, his place being taken by Keenan. In the second half about half way through the game another Shannon player ((J. Johnson) ricked his leg and had to retire. Shannon played one man short for the remainder of the game. Practices for the Fourths will be held on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights at Stevenson's ageThe Fourths desire to tfa&nk all persons who sent in subscriptions towards their club funds.