FOOTBALL.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXII, Issue 8892, 12 August 1907, Page 3

FOOTBALL.

Now Zealand v. Australia. A Drawn Game. Per Press Association.-Copyright SVBNET, August 10 - Tho final test mate* bo t:° JLlVi': tralia and New Zealand was pla oc at e .-< • i j. .-. „ri this afternoon in line weaS'vSio-l interest w ?Cftl - C d :,, r ' ,„. „ s tho vsitors had v. on in the S"'f e '. cfc jnatches, and the team excluded that lowered the -VI Backs''' colours m tlio re--.,nd uuMi „'?„ cf veir South Wales, The i-.rdi thfei! witch, New Zealand v. Nov c '<-d'. Wales, and it was fully anticipated di U the attendance would prove a record la,l :t did not. There was not nioro dnu "' >ui 35,000 present, which is far Lehes he attendance in tho previous mat he* ■vainst the redoubtable "Ail Bk . ." Governor Bawson and party were a::i:mg those who attended. When tho game began then 1 v. a a fresh north-easterly bxeezo blowing, -nd Australia having won tho to=s idi ced to play with the wind behind them which gave tliein a great advantage. The first half spell was a di -appoin* -in; exliibition of football, no biilhiiey being displayed on either side. The visitors were satisfied to play a close forward game in face of the i. hid, . nd although tho homo team gave the b "-h moro chances than did their opponent ~, they were not able to do much m gaining advantage in tho game. For a tir.r th< play waa sluggish in the c::do-i: >, , nd the rcferceing was not of a charaeW likely to help tho game along. '! he l,r-l quarter of an hour's play saw piacth ally tho game hovering in neutird tet.i'oiy and thero were no scrums on tho par;- of either side. Tjiis dilatory play, however, did not fall in with the ethics of tho New .',',<- landers and they charged down the held making matters very warm for Australia. Woods, however, stopped the movement

by a useful mark and sent the ball o-t behind New Zealand's line. The latter forced and almost immediately, by the aid of MclCivat, had to carry out similar tact i( -. When the ball was in play again, A usliv, lia with a good passing rush drove the " All Blacks " back ou their own line, but here a free kick relieved them, although they failed to make the most of it,and another and tumble ensued on the Black-.' back line which looked like trouble for them. However, their forwards hustled the hall hack to the centre, where there was a long period of uninteresting play. At this time Australia, when within-the visitors' territory, looked as if about to score, but their chance was spoilt by a bit of had passing. Shortly before the whistle sounded half time, Wallace got a mark close to the Australian goal, but the ball went wide, and then tho spell ended without either side having' registered a score.

Tlio second spell opened hopeful from a spectator's point of view, and enthusiasm was raised to the highest pitch -\vheu Woods, getting away neatly from a scrum, .started a fine passing rush which carried the- scene of play well into the visitors' country, and then Woods again getting possession after a great movement removed tlio hall to the centre, and eventually capped his efforts by darting over the line. Messenger was entrusted with the kick at goal and tlio Hag hoisted Australia ... ... ... 5 New Zealand ... 0 From the kick out the Blacks charged down field, and ran over the opposing forwards, but Dix, taking the ball neatly, got in his kick well down field, and the game coining toward the Australian line Fryer marked" in a nice position. 'J he kick at goal, however, went wide of the posts. After this play 1 ecame more open, hut Australia, with the stimulus of a score, were having the best of it, and local enthusiasm ran -\ery high. The Australians continued to have the best of the game, and were outplaying the New Zeakmders, whose tail appeared to he on the droop, hut the supporters of the latter admit that they never know when they were beaten. The Australian team continued to play with great vim, and a fine rush on their part had the ' All Blacks " again on tlio defensive, but the latters' forwards gradually worked in to neutral territory. The Australians rushed again and went over the Blacks' forwards, but the back division cheeked a further advance. From a scrum_ which followed, Koberts -who was playing ;'.n excellent game, sent the ball centre of the field, where the New Zealanders had tlio first penalty recorded against them. After give and take phiy just inside the half-way flag, Cunningham started a forward rush in which Franc's, Nicholson and Mitehinson were prominent, the last named put in a long kick, and Dix, the local full-buck, in trying to secure possession came into collision with one of his own threequarters, and between them they dropped the ball, and Mitchinson who had followed up his kick smartly was on the opposing backs before they had time to recover, and then gathering up the oval placed it nicely behind the posts. Wallace essayed at a goal and equalised the score by shooting the leather over the bar. The board then read Now Zealand 5 Australia ... ... ... 5

~The score on tho part of New Zealand gave them fresh lifo while their opponents were equally determined to prevent :i further score, with tho result that the game became very willing. The visit*•} .5 endeavoured to add a winning point and toot play to the Australians' country an I the latter had all their wo.k cut out to prevent the Mr.orilanders scoring. Again and again Now Zealand were attacking Australia's line ami Roberts on more (ban ono occasion nearly brushed his way through, but just when success appeared in the ascendoncy the home team were awarded a free kick which relieved the position, and almost immediately the whistle sounded no side, tho game ending in a draw, the score being a goal from a try each.

This left the New Zealanders with two wins and a draw in the test matches All the Southern division of the team left by the Monowai. Tho Aueklanders return on Wednesday. There is a rumoui that Johnston may be induced to join the professional team for England. Press Comments. Sydney, August 12. Both morning papers are of opinion that the luck was against the Australian.:, who should have won the match. Twenty-nine thousand persons passed through "the turnstile, and the takings wore £1320. The total attendance for the matches played in Sydney was and the takings ,£7SG-A. The majority of tho football team left by the .Monowai. Webb, sculling champion, was also a passenger. All received a hearty send-off. Per Press Association. Auckland, August 11. Great interest was taken in the match at Sydney. Jt was generally expected New Zealand would win, but it is now recognised that New South Wales is able to put a stronger team in the field than Sew South Wales and Queensland combined.

The Ranfmiy Shield

Hawke's Bay v. Auckland. Per Press Association Auckland, August 10. The second interprovincial foot U'll match, in Auckland took place this afternoon, when in the presence of a large attendance Auckland repulsed the challenge of Hawke's Bay for the Uanfurly Shield by 12 points to 3. The weather was fine. Hawke's Bay attacked hotly against the wind for the first twenty minutes, then Auckland showed some combination and opened vip the same, the home team having a little the best of the contest. Hawke's*"JJay nearly scored in the fir.-t part of the game, but Auckland drew fir-t blood. McDonald took play to centre, and then the Auckland; backs took a hand to the 25, where Hayward came up and carried the ball over the line. 3lagre failed with the kick. This was the only score in the first spell, though Auckland had the svTii and wind in their favour. From play near centre in the second spell Wynyard made an opening, and sent the ball out to Twiname, who gave it to DiUamore, and the latter scored. Magee

gain failed with the kick. Immediately afterwards Hall followed up fast and dashfid ov'er. Magee failed with the kick. Auckland's next try was secured by Wynynrd, who picked up near the lino, but the try was not converted. The visitors' try was scored halfway through the second spell, when from some forward play-the ball was kicked down the field, and Mctntyrc followed up '.fust and scored. _ Auckland C team also defeated Frank! m Union in a " curtain-raiser " match by 14 to 3. Third Class. HIGH SCHOOL (5), FEILDING (3). The school hoys got a fair team away Faire being a noticeable absentee. From the kick-off the Feilding lads charged <Wn hard and secured a good try, but the kick at goal failed. Both teams were evenly matched, and though the ground .Was somewhat muddy it did not interfere

much with tho fastness of tho play. Tn tho] second spell a fine dribbling rush by the schoolboys en ihlod them to score near the goal posts. This was converted and placed the. ichooi on top by u to' 3. Oiving to tho appointed rcferco failing to put in an appearance 3lr Footo agreed to to take the whistle, and pave entire Eati.ifaction. Kawko's Bay v. Kanawatu. The following team has been felcclel to represent ?-lan i«atu again=fc Hawl.o'-J Bay at Palinerston North on Saturday next:— I'ull-biK-lr—lfrg'-o . Three-quarters—Carroll, If. Hewitt, Stalker. .five-eight h- - —Skelley, Memo. Half—(>i'L.3e.-. Wmg-J;-,m. i Fm-r.ird—Wingate, Ale-:. :.IcMinn, Kmith, Whi-I"r, fe'h idLolt Waldoj;ra\o i'liif'i'ge'i \" —T* i' h : '['rovena, Price, An low.' roiv.aid . Jleid, bb-oker, Jlithiefon. ,

Tin G::icld Final

Am important match is fixed to h 1 j playi d at efartrm cm Wednesday—(' e i final tor the Shield between BnH- > and Iliintorville. Considerable interest is being taken in this fixture and uc, doubt a largo immber of .supporters of each club ■will make tintrip to Marion to vs idles flie result of the championship.. These two f-hibi iiavc- v, on an equal number of matches so that the contest for -upi. mary on W< ihn sday should provide a decide!'-, ob>--o and oxiiting gam". Tirs U the first fine these iea,n> .■!>..- come oof vmii eojnL hono'ns loi tb' Shi'ld. llr.uifi\ ille i- put I jug in a .strong combination and will make a big bid to retain die ooveb'd honour, whilst Hulk will June it- sd-oiigo-t loam in the iield and is also confident of Micc-i - . II i- r. ddhcnli matter to auric in.lie the r-.-nlt and all that can be aid i.- that v, i nbevoi* tea:; vrins will only hi by a i.amw margin of point -. Fcllovi'i'' v\ ill imo -"it r,iill,-,:— Gj-oii •>, <\,tt"r - .'. T< nuent. C'.ap-■-w'l\ C'louchi r, Joe, Jleiuh rson. Ryan. Rav, lin>s, Swo lc. S. llnnr j .mil A. ivieLean. Emergencies: Dav, on and jio\ aid. (Jouh hiiY''Bulls at one p.m. shar}}. Mr O. E. 'Gibbon has Ivi u appointed reieroo for die final Shield match at War ton on Wednesday. ]

The junior fir.turc Hnia v. Taihapc wr.s played on fiio Taihapo ground on Saturday last and resulted in a draw. The Huius in the first spell kicked a penalty goal, which vas the only score in that spoil. In die next sp"li T.iihape no> ed tho Iluia I lino, for which Dowdili vras maiuly responsible. Williams took the kick but failed to increase the score — three all and. during the remainder of die game, the sr-oro was not altered, though Taihapo had all flip. hist of the gann- from tho start and really ought, to have scored, but on account of the greasy state of the ground their efforts failed. In the first spell ]joorr > f,, r Taihapo, c\rtainly crossed the lino but tho referee not seeing it sent them back to ilio :.'o vards. ;:ihl to the credit of the Taihapo boys they took the. decision without a. murmur. For Taihapo nil played well and it would be invidious to make a selection as all played with d'-tu l filiation and good feeling. The same may bo said of the Tildas, but P.oger h shone old above his males. This young man he- the maid;" of a leal good player mid if he would pday more with his •■|"-a" pul villi h ; - boot it v, on Id be ili-tinc tly to hN advantage.