FOOTBALL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 164, 5 August 1909, Page 3

FOOTBALL.

AUCKLANDEKS IN SYDNEY. By Cable.—Press Association.—Copyright Received 4, 9.45 p.m. ~ Sydney, August 4. lonsonby defeated South Sydney by 2<j to 0. There was fine weather and a high wind. Ponsonby, losing the toss, played the first half against the wind, vhich ended up with very even nlay. Savoury secured a try, which O'Leary converted, South Sydney scorinn- a try. in the second spell Ponsonby "had all their own way and piled up 'the score the locals only adding three puints to the visitors' 20. The line-out work of lonsonby was much superior to v their opponents', and the weightier forwards told. In the second halt tries were secured by Francis, McGregor. Savoury, and Murray, converted bv O'Leary in each case. " " • I

MAORIS DEFEATED BY NEWCASTLE. Received 5, 0.30 a.m. ™ „ . , Sydney, August 4. llie Maoris played the Newcastle team. The latter had the Maoris on the defensive during the first half, which ended: Newcastle 7, Maoris 0. The second spell became exciting, the Maoris playing their hardest, and both sides indulging in rough play. Tuki, by a line run, scored, but the kick failed. There was great exictement when Pnkere, taking a pass at full speed, dashed down the ground. Wikiriwi took the ball as Pukerc was collared and dashed over. The spell was nearly finished and ' a goal meant a local defeat. Tuki however, sent the ball about a yard wide. Newcastle won bv seven points to six.

NEW SOUTH WALES DEFEATS QUEENSLAND. Received a, 0.30 a.m. Brisbane, August 4. New South Wales defeated a second Queensland fifteen by 27 points to 3. INJUNCTION AGAINST THE MAORIS. Received 5, 0.30 a.m. Sydney, August 4. A:i interim injunction lias been granted, on the application 0 f Jack, against eight members, of the present Maori team, restraining them from receiving from the New South Wales League any moneys other than wages due. The matter arises out of a decree granted on the visit of the Maori team last year.

TRIAL MATCH. Unfavorable weather was again experienced for the second trial matcli, North v. South Taranalki, ;played at Hawera yesterday. Showers fell during portions of the game and the ground was not suitable for good football. The-match ended in a draw, each side scoring 3 points.

THE IiEP. TEAM. The following team was subsequently chosen to go on tour, commencing on Saturday at Wanganui:— Backs: Dixon (Stratford), Pini (Waimate), C. Sheahan (Patea), Cameron (Stratford), J. Stohr and A. V. Stohr (lukapa), Mynott (Tukapa), Beamish (lla.wera), Brown (.Star). Forwards: Potior and Osborne (Elthum), T. Sheahan (Hawera), Youn» Ryan and Tamil (Waimate). J. Crowley and J. O'Sullivau (Kapunga), Cau'c (Clifton), Smith (Stratford). BENEFIT MATCH. The football attraction- this afternoon is a benefit match, Bakers and Butchers v. Fire Brigade, the proceeds to be handed ove r to the trustees of the fund being raised for Mr. J. Bill, of Mangatoki, who recently lost his home, wife and family in a lire at his house. The object is one well worth r of,support, and as this is one of th'e last matches of the season the promoters should have a record crowd. Play commences at 3 o'clock. Tickets are selling freely. THE ASSOCIATION* GAME. The cud fixture, Eltha.ni v. Xcw Plymouth, will be played at Kltlinm ' today. Klthani are leading for the premiership of the northern division, but a win for the local club will also put ihcm in a good position. The New Plymouth Club will be represented by: Cooper, Hartley, Hedley. Thomas,' Elliott, Lister. < I william,'Kenncrlev. Arthur, Eggleston. Smart (capt.) "i'eara leaves by the 12.30 p.m. train.

The following will represent Xcw Ply. month '•Hunks and Law" football team ngaiiwt Stratford "Banks and Law" toilavi—Kllis. Webster, f. flrant. Salwav. Hill, A. (Irant. Stowe. Tressidcr, Tmiil.iill. llnrlc. t'oker, Mi-Uanc, iPowcr. t'hipham, and West. Air. K. McKenzie, of Wairarapa, bas been appointed referee in tbe WanganuiTnranaki football niateh on Saturday.