Football Notes.

Te Aroha News, Volume XIV, Issue 2127, 12 July 1898, Page 2

Football Notes .

[By Drop Kick.] VOLUNTEERS v. CIVILIANS.

The second match for Smsf3dn’s Ball was played in Lipsey’s paddock on Saturday last, between the Volunteers and Civilians; and resulted in a win for the latter by 12 points to 8. As the Balj was to become the property of the team winning two matches ouc of three, the Civilians proving vie orous twice in succession the ball now becomes their property. Both Clubs put a stroug team in the field, each being confident of success. A. Lipsey captained the Civilians, and the L. Buchan acted in a like capacity for the Volunteers. As soon as the whistle sounded to commence play, the Volunteers made things lively, and it took the Civilians all they knew to keep them from scoring, they were not to be denied, however, for Biggs managed to cross the line; the kick at goal was entrusted tb Buchan. who failed to convert. The first spell ending in the score being Volunteers 3; Civilians 0. On the ball being again set in motion, the Civilians plM&d all they knew, and soon had tlnpg opponents in trouble. . Kenaally and Clarke had very hard luck in not crossing the line once or twice, however, after a determined rush Keneally, securing the ball, scored the first try for the Civilians, the kick at goal proving unsuccessful. The Civilians now seemed to warm to their work, and some splendid passing runs were indulged iu‘ the ball frequently passing across the field, through the hands of Bell, Lipsey, Mick, and Rennick. eveutually Lipsey getting the ball, made one of his dashing rubs, .and crossed the line, but the major points, were not added. The Volunteers now rallied, but Bell, securing the ball> made a short determined run, passed to Lipsey, who again scored, the kick at goal again proviug a failure. From the kick out the Volunteers got on a determined rush, and Buchan getting the ball scored the second try for Volunteers. Buchan took the kick, and although at a difficult angle, sent the ball sailing well in the air, just managed to land a gaol a fe.v inches inside the post. The leather being set in motion Bell secured the ball, passed to Lipsey, who transferred back to the former, who made a determined run and secured anuther try for Civilians, the kick at goal again pfbving unsuccessful. The whistle now sounded time, the.score being : Civilians 12 points; Volunteers 8. "

For 'the Civilians the following players were most conspicious : 8011, Lipsey, Keneally, Evitt, C*ark, Mick, Rennick, and Poland.

For the Volunteers : Cornes, Biggs, Salmon, Strange. Mikklesen, Boeh m and Hirst. This was the* > latter’s first ma c i With a little practice he would make a real y good man. Mr F. Lipsey acted as referee, and Messrs B. Bell and A. Clark looked after the lines.

.Ohinemoei v. Thyme?.' On Saturday last I determined on paying a visit to Paeroa to witness tho lung looked-for-struggle between the Ohinemuri and Thames ‘ reps.’ The weather was all that could be desired, consequently a large attendance of interested spectators were present to witness the contest, and at times showed their enthusiasm in the game in an unmisiakeable manner, often encroaching on the field, but: always retiring into their own ground on the appearance of the ‘ man in blue,’ who was kept doing sentry go down the lines. As regards the play of the individual teams it is not my intention to dwell on it, suffice it to say that at times some excellent, football was indulged in by both teams. The Thames hacks were all that could be desired, doing the w-ork entrusted to them very well; the half-back, although very smart in securing tho ball on it- coming out of the scrums, should pass out to his backs, and not try to run round as he did on Saturday last, this doubtless lost his side a few points ; tho forwards, on tho whole, played a hard and determined game, and made few mistakes. Coming to the Ohinemuri 4 reps ’ X must say they fought manfully, and played all they knew. I could not help admiring the forward work of Davis, who worked like a ‘ Trojan ’ and was always on the ball. Sorrenson likewise did his share ; and Gillet played well, the latter especially showing out brilliantly on several occasions. The game resulted in a very unsatisfactory draw—both sides scoring a try, neither of which were converted. As a rule I do not care to cast reflections on that very important personage, the referee, StJftlt I must say the gentleman who acted in that capacity on Saturday last u Auckland man I believe—alt’ very quick with the whistle, dy jft appear to give general satisfaction, at all events that was tho opiuion a of the spectators.

I understand that the Morririsville v. To Aroha match will be played in Lipsny’s paddock on Saturday next. The Te Aroha ‘Ponies’ play the Paeroa boys on Thursday. A will be held at the S.wn Hall this evening ; the following piayers are requested to roll up : - Smith. Laverv" Whitt- n (3) Mackie, " Johnson Bell, Baker, Eseritt, Vowles, Stewart McKee, Wilkinson, Burchell, Harris’ Timmins (2;, Forbes (2), Hirst ?