FOOTBALL.

Otaki Mail, 19 April 1922, Page 3

FOOTBALL.

MONDAY'S RESULTS.

Marist (Wellington.) v. Old Boys Jui lors, H—s. Hni Mai v. Old Boys Seniors, 18—0. Both of the abase matches wer played on the domain on Monday an were witnessed by a large attendance The first match was played betweei the juniors which was the main attrac tion. From start to finish there was not a dull moment, and the passing oi th« visitors was a treat to witness, Both sides were fully represented, the visitors being strengthened by having three first graders in their team—Connop, Troy and Sullivan. Nevertheless the 'local'boys held their own. The first spell was even, no score being registered. On changing ends a free kick was given the visitors and Troy made a good attempt to convert, the ball just missing. The locals, thinking it was over dead ball line, did not make an attempt to force, and the visitors, following up, scored. Later they again scored. C. Enoka overran the ball near the twenty-fives and Connop picking up scored between the posts. Troy or-toA The last try was scored by

Troy but no goal resulted. From this the"locals made things warm, and from a. good rush Gray made for the line and passed to W. D'Ath, who scored under the goal post. C. Enoka converted. Soon" after the game ended with the Wellington boys victorious by 11—5. Mr Parker refereed. During the visitors' stay in Otaki they were entertained at supper by the _ local team, the Tainui meeting house being decorated by the ladies for the occasion. On behalf of the Old Boys' team Mr Loo Hansby welcomed the visitors, and Mr Troy spoke on the visitors' behalf. The second match was between Hui Mai and the local seniors. The visitors had the advantage in weight and form. Tries wore scored for the winners bv Kansfleld Bros., one each, Don

Wilson, and Eobinson. Three tries were converted, Mita Davis (2), and Waka (1). For the -winners' backs P. Ransfleld, Mita Davis, Waka, Silbery and Wallace all played well, and in the pack all shone out. The same applies to the losers' backs and forwards. Mr Ealph Thompson refereed.

A meeting of footballers will be.held to-morrow night to discuss the amalgamation of the Otaki and Old Boys Clubs. It is hoped both Clubs will be fully represented. Captain Bar has to hand the jerseys for the Otaki Club, and also balls donated by himself and Mr Brandon. The following will represent Old Boys seniors against Hui Mai at Manakau on Saturday:-Full baek, E. Clark; thioe-quarters, V. Taipua, H. tTdy, C. O'Rourke; five-eighths, J. Hakaraia, H Hakaraia; half, J. TTtiku; forwards, W Bevan, R. Webby, 8. Parker, TakeTei, D. Tuna, K. Hakaraia, H. Ahern, M. Giddens. Third Grade v. Te Horo at Te Horo: —Full back. Tana Carter; three-quar-ters M. Murray, W. Rikihana. A. Cootes; five-eighths, Cleland, Wallace; half W. BakeT; forwards, P. Cootes, Jacob, Gray, Power, Wintorburn, Kingi, Crumpy,' Hohipuha, Mead, O'Grady. The following will represent Te Horo juniors against Old Beys at Te Horo "on Saturday, April 22nd:-Full back, B. Wells; three-quarter, W. Puti, H. Wilson, W. Marino; five-eighths, G. Bernhard, V. Morgan; half, B. King; wing forward, 8. Marino; forwards, J. Aldworth, G. Edgintpn, D. P. Best, T. Harvey, B. Ryder, A. Bay. Emergencies, Kooti, Puni. Te Horo 3rd grade v. Old Boys 3rd grade:—Full back, Ropata; threequarters. N. Windier, J. McChesney, G. Bills, G. Piki; five-eighths, R. Windley; half, V. Cottle; wing forward, A. Faith- forwards, F. Morgan, B- Fielding, J. Trembath, V. Guy, W. Collier, Hayward, Gawler. Emergencies, R. McChesney. Mohi. All Te Horo members are notified that Saturday, April 22nd, is general sub. dav, and all subs, must be paid that dav. All members must purchase their jerseys on or before that day. The secretary of the Te Horo Football Club acknowledges receipt of the following donations towards the Club f unds:—N. C. Davidson £1 Is. W. Sotheran £1 Is, B. E. Ellis £1 la.. H. Wilson £1 Is. H- Wise SI I s - *• Barter « Is, R. H. Aldworth £l, A. Lees 10s 6d, H. Edwards 10s 6d, E. Evans 10s 6d, C. Baker 10s 6d, J. Day 10s, E. Gawler 10s W. Jamieson ss, V. Morgan ss, Mrs Day ss. A. Thomson 4s, W. Shoppie 3s 6d." G. Wells 2,6 d. H. Lamsden 2s 6d, J. Ashdown 2s, Vie. Cottle 2» 6dMr Lees has donated two medals, on» for the best forward end one for thebest baek during the season. Mrs Muir has also donated a. trophy to the third grade team for the most ( improved player in the team for the coming season. . j