FOOTBALL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 60, 26 August 1907, Page 3

FOOTBALL.

TAKANAKI ON TOUR. WIN* AGAINST WANGANUI. Per Press Association. Wanganui, August 25. The annual representative football match between Wanganui and Taranaki look place on Saturday afternoon. The weather was fine, although heavy rain had fallen during the previous evening, which made the ground a little slippery. There was a large attendance of the [public, some 3000 being present. The game throughout was played in a sportsmanlike manner. were without the services of Peter Ward and Hc.gan (the "All Black" wing forward), I Kith 1 icing under orders not to play. Wanganui lost the toss, and had to piay against both sun and wind. On. the ball going into play, Hunter was responsible for some solid work. Wanganui marked, and play was ccntitd. For a time, even play ensued, until Mitchell secured, anil shifted play to the Amber and Black's territory, where, by bard kicking, a force was registered against Taranaki. From this, to a scrum, which took place a few yards from Wanganui's line, play Ka; of a very even nature, until Hunter snapped up, and eluding his opponent sucoe-isTullv, landed the ball on the side of the posts. Bourke added the major points, and the score then stood at— Taranaki, 5; Wanganui, 0. Interesting and exciting play followed. Ibo ball went to Cohnan, who marked. Jff-side play on Taranaki's side gave the local team the advantage. The ball came to Mitchell, who made a poor attempt at a line kick, the ball gong out almost at right-angles. From this to the conclusion of the first spell, ilay was of a very even nature, no fur:her score being registered. On resuming, play became hard and ast, of which the local team had a shade hi best of the deal.

TEe forwards on both sides did their utmost to outwit each other, but being so evenly matched little advantage was gained, and onty by individual play on j either side was the scene of operation Wted.

I This happened time after time, as when the ball was in play in Taranaki's 26, it was soon to be seen hovering fc the local team's territory.

A free kick was awarded Wanganu io the middle of the second spell, whicl allowed Southcombe to place a splendic goal, thus making the score a difference oi {wo points. Despite the determined onslaughts ol the local forwards, nothing in the scor ; ing line ever came Wanganui's way, and 1 when the whistle blew Taranaki had i won by 5 points to 3, the same points a? those scored against Auckland by Taranr kl last Wednesday. Sir Katherns refereed, but failed to ! sec several glaring breaches. WELLINGTON v. AUCKLAND. NORTHERNERS DEFEATED. Per Press Association. Wellington, August 24. There was a line day and a large attendance for the match between Auckland and Wellington, but owing to the recent rains, the ground was soft and muddy. The Northern forwards played finely, but their backs were weak, and mainly owing to this the visitors were beaten by U to 3. Wellington had four ''All Blacks" behind the scrummage, and all of them were wonderfully fast for such a wet ground. Their dash and combination upset Auckland, and were in strong contrast to the faulty defensive play of the visiting backs. It was only the slippery b»U that saved Auckland several more tries, but it is quite likely that on a dry ground the vigorous play of their forwards would have placed a few moit points to their credit also. In the first spell, Mitchinson scored after a brilliant run, and in the second Anderson obtained two tries, from one of which a goal was kicked. Auckland's score wa3 a try by Francis, who played a great game, ana was splendidly seconded by the other forwards. OTAGO v. CANTERBURY. Per Press Association. Dunedin, August 24. The football match, Canterbury v. Otago, was played to-day, resulting in a win for the former by 14 points to nil.. The weather was wretched, steady rain having fallen since early on Friday morning. Canterbury proved the better team in almost every department of play, but their success was chiefly due to the fact that their forwards secured the ball in almost every scrum, the backs thus getting better opportunities than those of the home team. The visitors were faster, and played well together. The iackling of Otago was very poor. For the winners Deans scored two tries, one being converted by Fuller. Howison and McPhail also scored. AUCKLAND "B." v. ROTORUA. Per Press Association. I Auckland, August 24. The Eugby fixtures here this after- ' noon was between the Auckland "IT I team and the Rotorua representatives, • who defeated the Wednesday Union I team on Wednesday. The ground was > heavy, and rain fell frequently during i the game, consequently the ball was • very greasy, and good handling was out of the question, The visitors, who were i composed principally of Maoris, had ra - ther the best of the game, their passing i at.times, considering the ball being very : good. The game eventually ended six points each, two tries by the respective t teams scored in the first half, when Auckland had the wind with them.

NELSON v. MARLBOROUGH. Per Press Association. Auckland, August 24. The inter-provincial match, Mnriboro' r. Nelson, wa3 played here today, weather conditions being perfect, and resulted in a win for the former by 29 poult's to 8. The visitors put up all their points in the first spell, outclassing the local team in all departments of tins game. Nelson livened up la the second spell, and were attacking for the greater part of the time. Two tries were scored, one being converted. Marlboro' play Golden Bay reps, at Takaka on Monday.

.training sheds," £4O to each club. Thia made a total of £BO9 spent wholly upon the players, and lor the advancement of Ifoothall in Auckland. 'J'he Union, a few years ago, had purchased a new ground at the Three Kings, for £3300, but which had now increased in value to £O6OO. This ground was a very valuable asset to the Union, and was good for all time.

"ALL GOLDS" THIRD WIN.

FIVE POINTS TO THREE.

Received 24th, 8.8 p.m. Sydney, August 24. The third and last football match bi

tween the professional footballers of New South Wales and the Dominion of I New Zealand was played this afternoon, and resulted, as did former games, in victory for the Maorilandcrs, though, in this instance, it was only by the narrow margin of a converted try to a penalty goal. ' J

The weather was line, but (lie attend- - ance foil far klmv those oT previous Saturdays, being estimated at not more 1 tlian 8000. '- -Messenger, who played such a fine ' game against the amateur "All lilacks'' 1 during their visit, and who recently joined the ranks of the professionals, captained the local men, and fortune favored him in the spiii of the coin. Shortly after the New Zealand "All (.olds had kicked off, the Welshmen Kajlted the scene of play u, their opponents territory, and there they penned Inem for a,quarter of an hour, the strain mto lie local 23, and following up smartly, was down on his man. before he had time to gather up the oval. Messenger, however, was near at hand, and *»yed a score against wis side by kicking out into dead country. 6 On resuming, play was once more in Aew Zealand's ground, where, for off■tide in their 25, the visitors were penalised by having a free kick given against them, and .Messenger successfully piloted i C h wn' he bar ' iTm ' m 8 first blood lor the Welshmen. As the bail was sent in play, the Blacks swooped into their opponents' 25 and the Blues had all their work cut out to prevent them scoring. Johnston made a desperate effort to get over and looked like scoring,, but Hedley, the local full-back, who was putting in some excellent work, collared ium right on the line.

Hedley gained possession, and sent the ball into the centre of the field, whore play hovered for a time. Then Smith made an effort to break through the opposition, Imt wag unsuccessful, and the Blues, who were, if anything, more than holding their own, gradually pushed the New Zealanders curing the ball from the scrum, the mue S smothered the New Zealanders belorc their backs got to work. Both sets of forwards were playing a bard game, but the visitors, with a dribbling rush, after a long interval of play u. neutral zone, broke through, and got into the Welshmen's 25, where the superb defence of Hedley once more saved the position.

Thi local men wore making use of the hue to greater advantage than their oppoßents, but Turtill, the visiting goalkeeper prevented anyone invading his wound, aud then half-time sonnded?with A«w South Wales having three on the board to New Zealand's nil. The "All Golds" started the second spell by at once placing New South Wales on the defensive, and there they kept them for some time, but the visiting backs were.unable to get aoiw though time and again they charged desperately. °

Often when the New Zealanders had what appeared a chance to score, it was spoiled by erratic passing. This gave the Blues a chance to move forward and charging down thev kept he visitors hard pressed, and battling ItZ't ?, Uler SCOre beiD S "gtatered against them.

From a free kick, Wrigley kicked ■down the field, and Messenger* failedto I take ,t, giving Johnston, who had follow" c<l up Wrigley', kick, the opportunity to snap up the leather and cross the line! Airtill was entrusted with the kick, and placing a goal, made the score read- ' J>ew Zealand, !>; N.SW 3 Open play .mostly in'the centre of the Gel followed, , mb , TurUl| to r.ranville, who worked the game into tta v,B, ors' quarters, and, 4,4,""° gill' SS ™« OT h "<> « 'utile shot at A few minutes later the game ended. NEW PLYMOUTH HIGH SCHOOL « TOUR. On Monday, the High School leave on tour for Napier and Palmerstou North, iney are the champion school team of laranaki, and will play Napier High School (wl lo SC( , und srade mid » r |Hawkes lUy Rugby Union), and Palmcrston North High School, who are the [champion thirdgr.de team i„ theMaaawatu Rugby Union District. The foTowing will make the tour: Full, G Pott-three-quarters, S. Hurle, .1. (; ra 'nt |' Sinclair; five-eighths, A. Osborne; half! R. Laing; wing-forwards, K. Macallum, R. Quilliam; forwards, J. Hibby, P. \„imry R. Coker, P. Grey, W. Monk, H. Uarfce, a. Maclsaacs. Emergencies: G Dumbleton, D. Morey, R. Okey. Mr the tram and Mr JarUin ° Wi " aceonl l ,an >'

lhe Star juniors left for Auckland on Saturday night, Mr Jno. Clark accompanying the team as manager. They play their first match on Wednesday. il'< team was farewellcd by a "ood crowd of supporters, and cheers were gKcn as the train moved off.

In addition to winning the five chain- ' nionships held under the jurisdiction of inc. Wellington Union, Pctone has also 1 won the two school championships- in olaer words, the Petone footballers have ' scooped the pool of Wellington football. ! ibis constitutes a unique record. Such ; unparalleled success is due simply to ' | tracing, . and to th « scientific teaching o the pomts of the game to the young generation It is a singular fact that "' tea ™ (the seniors have pulled otr the championship three or fours years LhT t on),V " e MCmbcrs of 'he school football teams in their younger d-ivs kt^r^.^'^Aen*,-; b^, a nn f- act,wmteMtin ball looking upon the school player, as e clubs players ultimately, and therein lies the secret of Petone's success. Were •imilar attention paid by clubs and the ■™ ° SC, "">l football in Taranak? Sv ! ■l ,^t^ pwtaMTOnM 'w""on; advance by leaps and bounds. THE ASSOCIATION GAME. BROWN SHIELD MATCHES. Per Press Association. •n, B .Auckland, August 21. Ihe Brmvn Mm-ld competition (As , o . nation football) will be commenced in Auckland next Wednesday afternoon and continued on Salurdayl Wellington «"<! laraimki teams meet on Wednes-' ■in.v, and Auckland meets the winners on the following Saturday. SVKES'S DRENCH.

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