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Taranaki Daily News, 2 July 1909, Page 4

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WS" '<-*- FIRST GRADE ( \ TCKAPA v. Tukapa and Clifton met yesterday afternoon iu the Liecreationj (..rounds. The Held was in good order;, the uay teing perfect for footliall, ">g llt "'"' calm, there Has a good attendance if the public. I Iu- game ended in a not unexpected win tor Tukapa, although the margin 01 victory was larger than could reasonably have been anticipated. Onion, playing with its full team on

;..< iiw:i ground, had to admit defeat at the hands of Tukapa iu the first round.' \cstc:day they played with only twelve seniors, the absentees being Pu-..i-re. Uish and Hicks. They were replaced by three of the second juniors. Hie back's adopted a fresh formation, S. (ieorge going from full to half, and Crowley half to wing three-quarter, thus eieasing Seholeiield for the post of fullback. Tukapa played a strong fifteen on a ground that was in favor of developing its attack from the back division, and it was the surpassing excellence of this department that gave them the handsome victory by IS points to nil. At the same time the home backs', although completely over-weighted, put up a game struggle, and played well iu the loose. The Clifton backs were all at sea, and the tactics of Mynott, and the Stohr brothers' turn of speed nonplussed them. In the latter portion of the game they had very bard luck, several determined rushes being staved off oniy at the last moment.—Mr. J. Way refereed.

Early in the game the Clifton pack asserted itself, and the bluea' were placed on the defensive, Jack Stohr relieving at length with a line kick. Loveridge, Dernehl and Du Blois were heading gome dangerous rushes'into the Tukapa end, but the defence was very sound, -J. Stohr sending regularly to touch. Mason, Mynott and tlic'Stohrs put in a pretty piece of passing, but the ground I thns gained was recaptured by Clifton as' the result of a run by Eggleston, Crowley and George, Scholefield finishing up'with a kick to touch. Ward set the Tukopas going again, but the Clifton forwards swarmed back on to the line, where they had hard luck in not scoring. .lust afterwards Tate slipped through the home team, and should have scored, but one of his own team got in his way. Several scrums were formed dangerously close to the line, then Loveridge got away nicely and raced down to the Clifton full-back. Bert Stohr followed, but the forward passed wildly, and he was robbed of any tangible result of a fine piece of work. S. George, by fine line-kicking,, sent Tukapas back to their own end. The yellows were getting the best of the iine-outs, and taking the tail from the scrums nearly every time. On one occasion, however, they didn't, and the ball came out to Mynott. He cut right in to the middle of the pack and drew the defence, then gave a high pass to J. Stohr. It was a lovely opening, and Stohr made the best use of it, galloping nearly half the length of the field and storing at the corner. He placed a fine goal. Tukapa 5, Clifton 0. Play soon settled down again at the Tukapa end, Bert Stohr saving at the toes of a headlong Clifton rush. A long kick bothered Scholefield, whose display at full-back was faulty. A serum was formed just outside Clifton's base, and Mynott repeated his former tactics. The old general had called Webster across to take the pass from the ruck, and Webster and Jack Stohr each transferred correctly to Bert Stohr, who 9Cored near the corner fiag. J. Stohr added the major points with a beautifully judged effort. Tukapa 10, Clifton 0.

Tukapa now set up a brisk attack. Jack Stohr started a promising movement, and transferred to Bert Stohr, the latter pssing forward to llynott near- the line, .lust afterwards Bert Stohr put np one of the finest runs seen on the ground this season. He dodged in and out of the Clifton men. and then passed to Jack. The greens let him canter in. and he improved his trv !>y a goal. Tukapa 15. Clifton 0. t'u the few remaining minutes of the spell, Ridland was thrice called upon to save at close quarters, and on one occasion only his clever tackling kept Tate out. The effort injured his shoulder, and lie had to retire. Just at half-time D. (ieorgc essayed a pot, but punted. In the second spell McAllnm played Ridland at full and Kilgour took his place in the ranks. Shortly after the start, Bert Stohr was cautioned for interference with Seholen'cid, and Seholefield for retaliating. The Clifton pack was decidedly aggressive, Du Blois. Cain and Loveridge dicing prominent throughout. Time and again they swept down into the blues' territory, but it was of no avail: Once or twice the backs set up a passing attack, but the ground gained was' small, and Ward or T. Jones generally got in amongst them. A long kick by Eggleston was carried on by the whole of the forwards, but too lard kicking gave the ball to Webster, who was cijual to the occasion, igoing down to his business thoroughly, the ball going out. S. George made a nice attempt to pot a goal, but had no luck. It w«s Tukapa's turn to attack now, but .Mason was spoiling a lot of work, kicking late, or transferring to llynott generally on the wrong occasions', when his skipper was hemmed in. Bert Stohr had hard luck in sending a forward pass to ilynott at the end of a nice run. near the line. From this time onwardsj i the play was mostly close to Tukapa's line, the visitors fighting hard for a score. A swift rebound came out to Tate, who was unable to get going in the Space allowed him, and AicAlium brought the ball away. Jfynott made another opening for Webster, who showed his pursuers a pair of clean heels, and, failing support, punted ahead. Bert Stohr chased the ball and beat Seholeficld for it, kicked, and chased again, falling on the ball well behind the line! The kick was simple, but failed. The blue, forwards were overpowered by a .heavy rush, and got into difficulties again. Rush after rush came from the Clifton ,men, and their backs also handled the ball freely, but thev were unable to penetrate the defciica The game ended without further score. For the winners, Mvnott played a capital game, creating most of the openings. The Stolirs were "right on," too. Webster, who is a greatly improving ■■lajer. «•»» tackling, taking, ami passing ivell, besiden putting in a few nerI'ieeable sprints. Mason km a failure. f >f the forwards T. Jones and Ward were the best of a verv lit pack. Ktee'o was generally prominent, but his tactics were not . always commendable, flic Clifton backs were not a success in their new positions. Tate. ]). Ceor«e, S "enr.ro and Eggleston were the" be--the fieorges played well together, l; i :llois. Cain, il m s. Loveridge „- ore Ms ;;,. lhc pick of the forwards.

TXGLEVTOOI) v. STRATFORD. This matcii was a. very one-sided affair. Inglcwood being far too weak a team to compete against Stratford. Stratford.started the game bv kickhi" off from the east, closely following the ball up all the lime till very close on Inglonood's line. At this stage Homier got the ball and scored with very little trouble. Ingb'wooil replied furiously, and rushed the ball to Stratford's line, hut without the slightest hesitation Homier again grabbed the ball and passed it to Cnmcron, tlienee to Tucker, to Dixon, who scored. Tnglewood tried very hard to trespass on Stratford's ground, but invariably they were driven back by the clever batch (if Stratford's /onvards. At the outset play was quartered in Stratford's half, but with the exception of a couple of attacks from Inglcwood the visitors' half was the centre of operations throughout the

alFthe scores were mainly got thrash raomisuikes of the Inglewood forwards. Tockijr scored after a good run. Stratford took things easy and luft thel play in Knglewood's hands for it time, 'i'liere were some golden opportunities for Inglewood to score, but. they were, unable to make use of them. Toeker] scored twice again quite easily. After this Inglewood seemed to drop oil' to a standstill, and Dixon and Cameron snatched the opportunity, and scored one after the other. Jlarkness also scored about ten minutes afterwards. Towards the end of the game Cameron again scored, and immediately afterwards Fvaron scored twice in succession, the game resulting in a win for Stratford liy 112 points to nil.

ELTHAM v. STAR. Stars journeyed to Eltham yesterday afternoon and suffered defeat at the hands of the home team by J! points to (i. Perfect weather conditions obtained, and tiicre was a good attendance of enthusiasts. Owing to the match not starting until 3.40, short spells were played. In the opening stages of cne game the quick nippy play of the visitors was the principal feature, the home team having plenty to do' to avert scores. In the second half of the game, when the home fonvaiids were tiring, the Eltham back division "came to light" and made their attacks so frequent and vigorous as to keep the visitors "hard at it'" clearing men lines. Star kicked off and soon invaded the home territory, where loose play ensued, resulting in tile visitors being jorced. From midiield Clow had a shot at goal, the ball going just outside the posts. Give and take play followed. From a long throw-in Potier secured and traversed a lot of turf before he was, " downed," Star failing to take him low. Potier passed on to Lewis, who bad a fine opening, but did not succeed in taking the pass. last play was now the order in Star's 23, Lewis, Potier, una I). Moir showing out. The visitor's defence failed to avert a score. From a throw-in W. .Smith got possession and drew- first blood. Potier did the trie* with the kick, and the score read: Eltham 5, Star 0. Play went to the neutral 7-onc for a spell. Then the visitors) broke away, Ryan, Maine, and Whitaker showing out. A scrum ensued nnd'r Eltham's goal, but the home forwards came away in fine style. Pike stemming the rush with a good kick to the line. Returning, Eltham vanguard speedily had the play in Stars 25, the visitors easing the tension from a mark. An interchange of kicks followed, Star mulling through two men attempting to play the ball.- Eltham backs swooped down in a twinkling, but were nra out »m' the comer. On the throw-in Star marked and sent play to safety. The visitors invaded Eltham's territory with fine vigor, but phty lung on the line and gradually wore to centre. Each team now essayed to open up the game and both packs took a turn at invasion. The collaring on both sides was good and prevented any score being registered. From a difficult angle on the line Potier had a shot at goal, but the ball failed to carry. The home forwards headed som e good rushes, but Ryan broke back successively, and the home team had a lively time on the defence. Half-time sounded with dull play at centre on the line.

The second half opened up with a series of long kicks. Dive, through failing to exert, himself, was upset, before he could get in his kick. The visitors saw the opportunity, and with a determined dasli carried the play to the corner. A fine struggle followed, Star playing the leat'ncr loosely. Brown got possession and dashed ove'r. Clow's kick was a failure. Eltham 5, Star 3. Making the pace merry the home forwards became aggressive, their etforts were ably seconded by Potier, D. Moir, and Lewis, who got in some nice passing work of a dangerous order. Scrum work ensued. Star secured and kicked high. With a splendid run Pike took the ball at the full and set out along the line. - Just as lie was run out he passed out to Whitaker. The latter, however, wajKtacklcd too early to operate, Eltham transferring the play to centre by a useful line kick, on tile line out a long kitik from Eltham put the ball over the goal line. Dive's pace was just good enough to enable him to touch down. J. W. Smith made a poor kick at goal, Eltham S. Star 3. , They had niirdljr resumed before Eltham territory was invaded. From the rufck L'evick secured and dashed over, lie lost the ball, but Lewis was handy and touched down. Dive failed at goal. Eltham 11, .Star 3. The home backs were now very busy, Potier, Lewis and Moir opening up the game and wauiging in good passing work: but the Star tackling had improved, and play centred. ,T. W. Smith tried a shot at goal from half-way. The kick, a very fine effort, just missed. For a good space the home team were having easily the best of the game, and a lot of loose play was indulged in. Dive, Potier, Lewis and Moir were always at hand, and two or three scores were narrowly averted. Star forwards headed a rnsli. in which Ryan and McKoy were conspicuous, and play was taken to Elthum's territory, wiicrc, from a mark, Clow had an unsuccessful : shot at goal. From a line-out Star put in a pretty piece of work. Hill secured from the ruck and galloped right round and scored. The kick, though easy, went wide. Eltham 11, Star 0. With only a few minutes to go, Star fought hard to notch another score, and had Eltham pinned at the corner. The. game ended without furthf r score. Mr. Spurdle refereed.

SECOND GRADE. ELTITAM IT. v. STAR IT. Kltliam II play<-<I Slur II on tlic Tiecreation Grounds, and won bv 15 points to 9. TI'KAHA IT. v. CMI'TON .IT. Tnkapa juniors took a weak team to Waitara and sud'ered defeat to the tunc of 30 odd to nil. THIRD GRADE CLIFTOX 111 .v. TIHCAPA ITT. Tukapa TIT had an easy win over Clifton 111, who brought in a very weftk team. STRATFORD v. IXOTJSWOOT). The above match was not played. Tnglowood forfeiting.

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