FOOTBALL.

Otaki Mail, 1 May 1922, Page 3

FOOTBALL.

SATURDAY’S RESULTS. SENIORS. Hui Mai v. Wanderers, 3—o. Old Boys v. Shannon, 3—3. J UNIORS. Hui Mai heat Kuku. Otaki v. Paraparaumu, draw. Old Boys v. Te Horo, 3—o. THIRDS. Old Boys v. Te Horo, 3—o. ILui Mai defeated Wanderers at Mu- ' .■- nakau after a goud contest by an unconverted try to nil. At the Otaki domain Old Boys and Shannon drew after a struggling game. The locals had their best team, while the visitors had to play two spectators. I’roiu the kiek-otl both sides made jthings hot, and just before half time fo'ands scored for Shannon in a handy f'po.sie,” but the kick at goal failed. Qn changing ends the locals tried hard j.O score and towards the eiosing stages Jacob gave Udy the leather and the latter raced across. boon after the game ended. -Ur Henare Tahiwi gave {jvery satisfaction with the whistle. For the visitors Nelly, T. Moynihan, Wakefield and Drain wore the pick, and in the paek all did well. Kewi Hoynilian and Sands were perhaps first choice. For the locals Clark, at full, shotved tip to expectations, und the same applies to the rest of the backs. On the

sving forward Sotheran played well, and with training will bo amongst the best. In the pack Webby, Kehu, Takerei, M. Hakaraia, Ahern and I’ohio all shone out, and although light, equalled (their hefty opponents.

THIRD GRADE.

Old Boys v. Te Horo.

This match was played previous to the senior grado. The local team were victorious by a unconverted try to nil. rfhe game needs little description as there was nothing of interest shown on both sides. At half-time there was no lscore but well into the closing stages Hapeta scored for the locals and the game ended. Mr Ross Webby controlled the game.

JUNIORS.

Old Boys v. Te Horo,

This match was played at> Te Horo tm a rough ground, and the Tainui lads again secured victory. Frqm start to finish there was not a dull moment, both sides making vigorous attempts to score. About 15 minutes to go the .visiting backs got a passing rush going which ended in Giddens touching down. The kick at goal failed. This was the only score and the game ended as previously stated. Mr Stan Parker refereed.

For the winners Bowden, at full, was a host in himself, his line kicking, tackling, etc., being a treat. In the threequarter line all did their share. 4\. D’Ath was X'crhaps the pick. The two five-eighths, D’Ath and Guldens, were a hard pair, while Mclntyre at half was the shining light. Pohio (wing forward) was uncomfortable, but in the pack all did yoeman service, although one or two inclined to pick up in forward rushes instead of using their feet. For the losers all the bucks showed up to expectation. AVells, Wilson, and Morgan were slightly ahead of the rest. In the pack the whole seven, Marino, Lateen, Harvey, Best, and others all ehone out, while M. Wildman, a sixteen etoner, (wing forward) proved a flue player, but was inclined to be rough.

the otaki club.

A meeting Of members of (lie Otaki Football Club was held in the Council Chambers on Saturday evening, Mr U. .Williams presiding. After congratulating both the Otaki and Faraparaumu teams on the day’s play, which ho said was only marred by a refereo being ig aorant of the rules—although impartial to both sides—he said the question *• be decided was whether it was desirable to enter a senior or junior team for the championship. Personally, he did not think it advisable to enter for penior honors —the Club might win a match or two, but if it lost members would lose heart, but, on the other hand, if the Club' entered for the junior competition there would be play worth witnessing, and he had no doubt hut that the Club would do well. Messrs W. Baker and Puku Rikihana favored a senior team, but Messrs Tahiwi brothers and others differed, and on a show of hands it was decided, by an overwhelming majority, to enter for the junior competition. It was pointed out that the Levin and Hui Mai Clubs would be strengthened by jthe inclusion of leading players from Uuku and Shannon. . A letter was read from the HorewheE na Union stating that all members #f Clubs had to be financial by the end of May otherwise matches would be against them. Received. The question of insurance was raised, and it was pointed out that the Union had sadly lacked its duty for not paying out to injured members of the Club, in fact payment to one member was two years' overdue, despite the fact that the matter had frequently peon brought under the notice of the Union. —It was decided to again make application. It was decided that players meet on Wednesday for “gym” practice. ' donation qf £1 Is vfaa acknowledged with thanks from Mr A. Satherley, phe of the Club's vice-presidents. M" William* stated his intention of Civteg two gold medals, one for the best back, the other for the best forward, te -be awarded as players desired.

1 PTASX y. FARAPARAUMU. A splendid game resulted between the above i cams, played at I's.ttpe r a

umu. It was a good, even, willing contest, and after some line play, ended in a draw—no score. Mr Lea Udy 1 was referee.