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FOOTBALL

TE AROHA v. WAIHOU. The lads from the butter township met the Blue and Whites at Te Aroha and after one cf the hardest fought games played on the local ground, ended in a draw, each side scoring a try three points each. The day was fine and a good number of spectators assembled to witness the meeting of these old rivals. Te Aroha lost the toss and Waihou choose to defend the western goal with the sun at their backs. A light wind was blowing across the field and was if anything in Te Aroha’s favour. McKee kicked eff for the blues and after the usual exchange of kicks play centred, after several scrums in which the reds (Waihou) had all the best of the blues, Te Arona worked their way into the reds’ 25. Faulty handling of the ball by the blue backs lost them the advantage gained and Weir and Lennard, the reds five-eighth pair, by good passing shifted play to the blues quarters. Scrums and free kicks (of which a good number were given against the reds for breaches) were plentiful. Faulty handling of the ball by Morrison nearly let Lennard in but McSweeney and McPike came to the rescue and removed the danger* by McPike kicking out. Waihou were making the game open but the blues backs were equal to the occasion and defended splendidly towards the end. O’Grady, after making a good opening for himself, nearly succeeded in getting over the chalk mark and Te Arona were relieved by a free kick. D. Borrie, of the Waihou team, had the misfortune to get knocked out at this stage and after getting his wind returne l again. Nothing of note occurred in the remainder of the spell, which shortly after ended without a score on either side.

P.'ay opened in the second spell on somewhat similar lines as the first each side having an advantage. Shortly after starting the blues pack playing well together got into the rids’ 25 and after a good forward rush in which Collins and Honeybun figured, the ball was dribbled across the line and Sam Jennings making no error scored near the corner amidst a big outburst of cheering from Te Aroha’s suppoiters. H. McSweeney made a good but unsuccessful attempt at goal. Te Aroha .. .. .. 3 Waihou .. .. .. 0

On resuming Waihou made the pace pretty warm and play was fast and furious. Te Aroha seemed to be having a slight advantage over the reds, they, however, responded gamely and play again became even. Near the last, from a line out, Maclean got possession and passed to Weir he in turn to O’Grady who made the scores even by getting over near the corner. Weir failed with the kick Te Aroha .. .. .. 3 Waihou .. .. .. 3

Waihou were at it ugain from the kick out and EUcrr, the blues threequarter back, made a sensational run up the field to the reds 25. After a lot of scrums, a great many being played in the semi darkness, the whistle blew time, sfter a great game. Te Arjha .. .. .. 3 Waihou .. . . .. 3 NOTES. Of the Maroon and Golds’ backs Weir, five -eighth, stood head and shoulders above anything else ; he is full of tricks and is always making openings for his bro'her backs. O’Grady, three-quarter, did not have much to clo but what* ever went his way was clone well. Alf. Lennard (Captain) was not himself at times but nevertheless got a good bit 0? work in Joe. Timmins, hehlnd tho pack was tfie right man in the rightplace. Jono3, wing forward, played nicely and in the pack Borrie, Arty Lenuard, Ripi Napier and Farrow were the pick of tho forwards.

For Te Arolia H MeSweenoy played a great game as full-lmok and a few more games in this position will see him develops into a first rate guardian of the sticks, MePike, Ellery and Miller, the la.ter player although meeting with an accident- to his leg, played good games. Mackie at half, conld not be improved on : he got down to every rush. Scott, on the wing, agan gave a splendid account of himself and was always on the ball, Collins, Honey bun, Cribb and S. Jennings all did good work in the pack. Mr Price, of fhp Thames, had ocargoocargo of the game. Messrs Allison and Mikkelson guardci the lines and Messrs Glynn Lewis and Geo. McGlashau were the timekeepers. WAIOr.OXGOMAI v MORRINSVILLE The boys from the mines journeyed to Morrinsville to play their fixture with the lads from the farms and after a pleasant game resulted in a win for Morrinsville by 14 points to nil, Tiies were scorp 1 hy Edwins, J. and C, Mclntyre and J, Gaddis, one of which the latter player converted. WAIHOU IT T. TE AROHAII. This match was played at Waihou and after a good go resulted in a wiu for T’e Aiaha by 10 points to three. Trios were scored for the winners by J. Johnson both heing converted by Bennett and Bygrave, while M. Q'Donoghne scored a try for Waihou. Mr H, Johnstono refereedWAIORQNGQMAI II y. MORRINSYILLE 11. Walorongomai forfeited to Moirinsville the former team not being able to place a i 5 in the field. The following table slnws the positions of the various clubs for the cup competition ;-.-x

Team Matches playecl. Won. Lost. d • <a ft Points foi Against, Waihou 2 1 0 1 .S (> Te Aroha 2 1 0 1 21 3 Moyrinsvjlle 2 1 1 0 19 5 Waiorongomai 2 0 2 0 0 3'

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Te Aroha News, Volume XXVII, Issue 4412, 18 May 1909, Page 3

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FOOTBALL Te Aroha News, Volume XXVII, Issue 4412, 18 May 1909, Page 3

FOOTBALL Te Aroha News, Volume XXVII, Issue 4412, 18 May 1909, Page 3

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