FOOTBALL.

Otaki Mail, 12 June 1922, Page 3

FOOTBALL.

Hui Mai beat Farm, 6 —5. Hui Mai beat Kuku juniors, 6 —5. Hui Mai v. Levin—a draw. Tc Horo beat Otaki thirds, 21—0. Old Boys beat T* Horo, 3—o. Otaki beat Paraparaiuxu, 9—5, Old Boys forfeited to Shannon (sen.) The Old Boys failed to make the journey to .Shannon on Saturday, agreeing to forfeit rather than travel the distance. A deal of interest was evinced in the football matches played in the district on Saturday. At Otaki there were two junior matches, the first being pluved between Otaki and T’araparaumu, and the second between Old Boys and To Hero. The four teams were sanguine of victory, and over eagerness on the part of players often spoiled play. The Otaki-Cnraparaumu contest was a good one. but for the first half the visitors failed to play up to expectations, but despite this Otaki only crossed the line on one occasion. By fust following up an opening was made and Subritzky sent the bull to Araputa, who smartly scored. The kick at goal proved futile. The second half was more interesting than the preceding one. and the visitors put more dash into their play. In consequence the ball traversed the field, first in one half then the Other, until Subritzky scored a good try. Tahiwi failed to convert, o—o. Then came a reverse. The visitors dashed along the field, and Green getting possession made a fine run and scored a clever try. Clothier nicely converted, o—s. Front this play was of a solid nature, and interest was keen. Then Tahiwi scored a splendid try. but Tuna failed to convert. 9—-5. There was no further score, and thus Otaki won by a margin of four points. Mr Henare Tahiwi was referee. For the winners most of the backs played well, while the forwards proved an even lot. Green. Smith, Maclean, and Clothier were tire pick of the visitors. i The second contest, Old Boys v. 'I e i Horo. was not so interesting as both * teams played below expectations. The loeaN. however, showed the best know- ]

ledge of flip game, and many of their .forward rushes ■were good ones, but the backs failed to make much showing. Several backs lacked judgment and kicked whore a passing rush should have been initiated, but on the other hand their taking and kicking was much above tin* average. Te Horo put ia some very fine rushes, but the back* had but little opportunity to show t" advantage, due to the opposing forwards being very aggressive. The only score of the game was a smart try scored by Hakaraia. who made the most of an opening. Oiddens failed to convert. -Mr Davis was referee. For Old Boys King put in solid work behind the scrum, while Bowden was often seen to great advantage. The forwards were good. The Te Iloro backs were reliable, while the forwards played well, hut at times lacked ginger. The Otaki-Te Iloro school boy match, played at Otnki, was won by the former. Mr “Bob” Nikora was referee. The sum of £3 12s was taken at the gates at Otnki on Saturday. In the match Old Boys v. To .Horo I third-grade) at Te Horo play was Into starting on account of Old Bovs ! failing to arrive to time. Te Horo j io.-t the toss and played against the sun. Five minutes from starting Te Horo scored by smart back play, while altogether twelve points were added before half-time. On resuming Old Boys Mere again on the defensive, and continued so till call of time. I . the sec-, oud half nine points were added, thus making 21—0. Otaki showed lack of combination. Cootes was the best forward. and O 'Gradv the pick of the backs. Te Horo players were fair, and with little more coaching by the team's coach (Gobo) will prove a hard team to beat. A. Day and F. Morgan were in the limelight on several occa-

si'ons, while W. Marino and R. Windlcy were good among the backs, Mr We- i lupeihana was referee. 1 Hui Mfti thirds met the Training ‘ farm on Saturday on Hui Mai ground. ( The game was fast and interesting 1 throughout, neither team being much j the superior (with the exception of j Hui Mai forwards who pressed the ( game). Horn scored in the hrst half | for Hui Mai a try which was not con- . verted. In the second spell Farm push- ; ed the game and play remained in Hui 1 Mai’s 25 until by a smart piece of ( work bv Mickle, Boulton, and. Kees, j took the play to Farm’s line. The 1 former scored at the corner. The ] ;.:;in:e ended: Hui Mai 6, Farm 5. Mr ■ Cdy was referee. 1 The junior game, Hui Mai v. Kuku, i : was made willing from start to -tinish. 1 There was little to decide from in the ; two teams. Hui Mai backs played a fine game, especially George, who took the place of Rickard at halt 1 back. In The forwards Kuku appeared to be < superior, being more noticeable in the scrums. Tries were scored for Hui Mai by Wallace and George; neither were converted. For Kuku Timpson and Adams were prominent. Kuku scored one try which was converted, the game ending Hui Mai 6 Kuku 5. The game, Hui Mai v. Levin seniors, was the hardest fought for the season to date. Both teams were so evenly matched that neither side was unable to score. The game resulted in a draw. Pretty play was witnessed at intervals, especially amongst the forward?. The most prominent in the Hui Mai team were (in the .backs) Porter and Martin, (forwards) Robinson, Te ITiwi, Dimock and George. For Levin Hopo ■\vus as usual, sound at full back, .lacob and Luke also played well for the backs. In the forwards Winiata was most prominent. Mr Burrows was referee. The Maori team, which is to visit Australia, will play a match in Levin ts-day, .Arrangements are being made to endeavour to get the team to play *t Otaki to-morrew.