FOOTBALL

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 3639, 17 May 1927, Page 4

FOOTBALL

SATURDAY’S RESULTS

SENIOR. Wanderers 18 v. Awahou 5. Shannon 12 v. County 3. Hui Mai G v. Weraroa' 0. JUNIOR. Foxton 12 v. Awahou.!). Hui Mai 11 v. Shannon 11. THIRDS. Foxton 8 v. Awahou 0." Shannon 12 v. Weraroa 6. FOURTHS. Awahou 14 v. Foxtdn D.H.S. 10. Four matches were played locally on Saturday in showery weather. In the early part of the afternoon the Awahou fourths met and defeated the District High School; the Eoxton thirds defeated Awahou thirds; the Foxton juniors defeated Awahou juniors and Awahou seniors went down to Wanderers. In the third grade match two boys, ono from each team, were placed on the line for fighting. The junior game, Awahou v. Foxton, was a strenuous struggle and attracted most attention from the spectators. The Awahou team were much heavier than their opponents, but the lighter team showed marked superiority in handling the ball. The refereeing in this game did not meet with the approval of the spectators. SENIORS. WANDERERS (18) v. AWAHOU (5). The points scored in the above match indicated the respective merits of the two teams. Awahou put up a stubborn defence throughout but combination was lacking. Wanderers attacked from the onset. Awahou relieved with a kick well up field. Jacob with the ball at his feet rushed play again to Awahou line where scrums ensued until Moses found the line and a free kick gave Awahou further relief. A cut in run by a black back compelled Awahou to force. Again Wanderers swooped down but Awahou shitted play to centre where Taylor following fast beat the opposing back and gathering the ball raced over the line under the posts. Moses added the major points. AWAHOU S—WANDERERS5 —WANDERERS NIL. This surprise packet livened up the blacks who again invaded Awahou territory and some scrums took place in front of the home line. From a free kick Jacob essayed an unsuocessful shot at goal. A anderers now threw the ball about and a passing movement between Udy, Stoker and W. Talar ended in the latter scoring, Jacob made no mistake with the kick.

AWAHOU S—WANDERERS 5. Moses foiled an attacking movement by Jacob, and shortly after Awahou’s full back was caught napping but a penalty for offside relieved the pressure for .Awahou. Hindu checked another black attack and shortly after Jacob failed with a free kick within the 25 yards. Jacob started his backs moving but the deadly tackling of Awahou temporarily checked the onrush. Awahou accepted another force. Some faulty handling by Awahou enabled McKenzie to secure and cross over at the corner. Jacob converted from a difficult angle.

WANDERERS 10—AWAHOU 5. Awahou attacked and Fuller, Moses, Westwood and Taylor were prominent and Wanderers were kept busy on the defence. A combined rush of the blacks changed the venue and Awahou accepted a force and shortly after half time sounded. Play hovered in the centre for a time until Moses and Fuller broke away. Hotorini mulled and the blacks came through, but Awahou returned with a forward lush. The black backs again got moving but Shammy was equal to the onslaught, and offside play gave Awahou respite. Hakaraia, Moses, Westwood and Huff gained some ground but Udy was the stumbling block. Jacob was beautifully grassed by Shammy and play remained in the centre for a time. Faulty passing in a black rush spoilt a good opening and Awahou were awarded a penalty kick for obstruction. Fuller made no mistake in bringing down Udy who put in a strong run and passed to Tatana, who failed to pass Westwood. Awahou were now kept busy defending which ended in a force. McKenzie from the kick out made a great run down field which was spoilt by a knock on. Wanderers again attacked which ended on the dead ball line. Jacob was well tackled by Moses and Awahou now attacked brilliantly but Tatana was in the way and brought play back and again Awahou accepted a force. Hindu evaded the blacks with a solo effort and shortly after Westwood staved off a dangerous attack. Rangi Williams secured and succeeded in dummying his way over under the posts. Jacob converted. WANDERERS 15—AWAHOU 5. Westwood tackled Grace who was en route for another try. Hakaraia made a break with a tricky run but McKenzie securing transferred to Stoker, to Udy to Stoker to Udy, the latter getting over. Jacob failed with the kick, the game ending, Wanderers 18 —Awahou 5. Mr. Neville ably controlled the

game. Jacob’s generalship and spoiling tactics was a thorn in the flesh of the Awahou backs. He was ahlv assisted by McKenzie, Stoker, Miniata and Udy.

Moses, Taylor, Westwood and Puller played well. Taylor’s fast following up was a fine feature. Fuller played with great determina-

lion and his tackling was deadly Moses was well watched by Jacob. Reid did not play on Saturday.

O’Reilly, who played a great forward game, received a nasty cut over the eye.

FOURTH GRADE,

FOXTON D.H.S. v. AWAHOU

The above game was played at the racecourse on Saturday, Awahou fielding a much heavier team. From the kick-off Awahou attacked and following a fine individual effort E. Ball scored well out. The kick at goal was unsuccessful, Awahou 3 High School 0. A period of quiet play followed, the play being of a scrappy nature, until E. Ball secured the ball and aided by weak tackling scored his second try. Awahou G, High School 0. From the kick-off High School attacked strongly, keeping thdir opponents on the defence. Both sides were relying on dribbling rushes, Mason (FI. School) and E. Robinson (Awahou) leading the rushes. A few minutes before half time from a forward rush Andresen picked up and scored under the posts. Newson converted and lemon time came with the scores Awahou 11, High School 0. On resumption of play High School attacked determinedly, and their efforts were soon rewarded by a try which Moore converted. Awahou 11 High School 5. Awahou then took their turn at attacking, E. Robinson scoring from a bribbling rush, Awahou 14, High School 5. For the remainder of the spell High School attacked and from one of the forward rushes Gardiner scored near the posts for Moore to convert, Awahou 14 High School 10. Although High School attacked strenuously, no further score resulted and the game ended with Awahou leading by 4 points. For Awahou E. Ball, J. Barett, and E. Robihson were outstanding while Gardiner, Stevenson, D. Chrystall and Mason played well for High School. Mr. Tim McDonald gave every satisfaction as referee.