FOOTBALL .

Otaki Mail, Volume XXVIII, 14 June 1920, Page 3

FOOTBALL .

JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP. POXTON (3) V. WAIKANAE (0). V The football match, played at. Levin on Saturday between the l-’oxton nad Waikanae juniors, was probably th« most exciting and interesting match played in the district for years past. From the kick-off great enthusiasm prevailed among the spectators, and before the game was half over tiircc hundred spectators had yelled themselves hoarse. Trequently it was difficult to hear the referee’s whistle above the hub-bub of the leather-lunged bnrrackers. i'oxton made the game willing from the start, while Waikanae gamely retaliated., and stubbornly the contest was fought between the teams. There were no beg pardons, the game, generally, was a forward one, and as both packs were equal the spectators were treated to some hard and good play. The forwards, each and everyone, played for all the game was worth, while the backs were always on the alert for an opening. The first ?pell ended with no score, auii the, second was drawing to a close when I’oxton were awarded a free kick. Henry Tay lor placed the ball neatly between the uprights, and thus a really fine game was won. Mr <J ’Connor was referee. SHANNON (3) V. OTAKI (I). This game, also played on the Levin ground, does not call tor special men tion, and w hile some 31)0 spectators witnessed the W'aikanae-Foxlon game, only a handful watched the contest between Ghannou and Otaki. Both teams opened without combination, and the failure was noticeable throughout. Otaki forwards frequently broke away, but each rush was an individual effort, while the collaring of some of the team can be belter imagined than described. A little more of the Ross Webby collar would liax e probably won the game for Otaki. This player was in groat form, and with Chancy put in fine work throughout, while Duncan Wilson put in fast worn. Sotheran was the best of the three-C|unrter line, and should catch the selector’s eye for the coming rep. contest. Ho. however, would do well to “cut in” more—a straight run is generally much more advantageous than a long run round. List also put in good work, and with a few games together ‘tie team would take beating, but with only individual effon they are heavily handicapped. For .Shannon Buck man kicked a penalty goal, while Butler scored between the posts. The kick at goal proved futile. For Otaki Kali, almost unconsciously, potted a goal, and with a lew minutes to go the score was fi t. Otaki worked hard and were having the best of the game when the whistle suundod. Mr Ned Bcvan was referee. LEVIN (3) V. KUK.U (3). This match, played at Kuku, was an even contest, and there was but Id He to choose between the teams. The game ended in a draw. In the Ilui Mai-Tokomaru match (seniors) the latter won 11-3. Jacobs (Horowhenua) has been picked in the North Island team to play the South on the 33th insl. at Wellington. REP. MATCH. A DRAWN GAME. Marton, June 13. The representative match between Horowhenua and Ksngitikel proved a fast and exciting game. In the first spell there was no score, but the honours rested with Rangitikci, who missed several excellent opportunties. Brilliant passing by Rangitikei backs enabled Pavue to score the only trv of the match. His kick at goal failed. Horowhenua rallied. and were awarded a free-kick, from which L. McDonald war successful in placing a goal, and the game ended in a draw. Jacobs, of Horowhenua, was the most prominent player, and saved his team several times. The North Island selector (Mr G. Nicholson) and the Wanganui selectors witnessed the game.