Football Notes

Southern Cross, Volume 2, Issue 10, 9 June 1894, Page 12

Football Notes

STAR v. I. F. C. This match took place on the Union grounds on Wednesday last, and proved a “ walk over ” for the Star by 27 points to nil. The game was a very hollow one from first to last the Colours simply having a little practice with their opponents. Albeit the Blues played a hard game, and on more than once gave the Star enough to do to clear their lines. At times the passing was very good, but, taken all round, the match did not hate much interest for the few spectators that put in an appearance.

The match, second Star v. Britannia first, was a very good one, ending in a draw, no score on either side.

The third Pirates defeated the Britannia second by 12 points.

Teams representing the Juvenile and North-Eastern clubs played on Wednesday, the former winning by 13 points to 8. In the match, St. Clair v. High school second, the former won by 24 points to nil.

By the way I have not seen the third Match Committee man appointed by the Union on the grounds lately. What has become of him ? To be able to know anything of the merits of the players, when the time comes for picking the “ rep ” team, he should be present when the club matches are played. ,

The entrance to the ground is in a very muddy state, and those in authority should have a few loads of gravel spread there as soon as possible. The asphalt work, lately laid down, is a decided improvement and was much appreciated on Wednesday.

The Star journey to Riverton on Wednesday next, when the western town players intend to give their doughty opponents a good “go.” Apropos of the trip reminds me of an unrehearsed act which occurred a few years ago when the Star were going to Riverton. Our trap proceeded via the beach and all went merry as a marriage bell ” —till the Waimatuku was reached. When about half way through the stream the horses and trap got into the quicksands, and all hands were precipitated into the water. All the “ togs, etc., were floating about and Gulf plunged <• after the ball,” which was fast being carried out to sea, while the rest of the team busied themselves looking out for their belongings. Eventually they reached the other side in safety, and without delay “ made tracks ” for their destination as fast as possible. Arriving in Riverton one footballer put his boots in the oven of the hotel to dry, while another put his starched shirt in a similar place for the same purpose. But when they -went to look for these articles of apparel they found them—burnt to a cinder almost! However, the match was played, the Star won, and the incident has since served as food for reflection for those who participated in it.