FOOTBALL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 76, 16 August 1912, Page 8

FOOTBALL.

; WAIRARAPA (48) v. KELSON (5). By Telegraph—Press Association. ' Carterton, Last Night. The weather was splendid, the ground fast, and the ball dry for the match between Wairarapa and Nelson. Nelson won the toss, but had no advantage of ends. The Wairarapa forwards very soon proved their superiority by their weight, compared with Nelson, allowing them to push tiheir way through with the ball at their toe. A feature of Nelson's defence was the line-kicking of Vereoe and Saunders, but both these players suffered injury early in the game, Vereoe in the knee and Saunders in the shoulder. Vereoe retired. Smith also turned his ankle, but played on. Nelson played stubbornly, contesting every inch, but once the Wairarapa backs got possession a score was certain. Passing rushes were a feature of the Wairarapa team's play. Before halftime Wairarapa rattled up 19 points to Nelson's 5. On resuming Nelson vigorously attacked, but were steadily pushed back, and Wairarapa added another 28 points, Nelson remaining stationary. The final score was: Wairarapa 48, Nelson o. The game was interesting from start to finish, and although the score shows a great difference Nelson played a splendid uphill game. The following scored tries for Wairarapa: Groube (3), Spackman (2), Sievera (2), O'Brien, Bond, Hodge, and Ross. Spackman kicked a penalty goal and converted three tries, and Sandel also converted three. For Nelson Knapp scored, Vereoe converting.

SOUTH CANTERBURY (32) v. NORTH OTAGO (0). -

Timaru, Last Night. South Canterbury defeated North Otago in a one-sided game by 32 points to nil. Tries were scored by Coles (2), Lynch (2), B. Moore (2), and T. Horgan and Harley (one each). Darroch (2), Horgan and Spillane converted tries.

OKATO CLUB'S RE-UNION. Members of the Okato Football Club, winners of the Saturday competition, and supporters to the number of about forty, held a very enjoyable re-union on Wednesday evening. Mr. B. Booker, president of the club, wag chairman, and Mr. J-as. Garcia, was vice-chairman. Apologies were received for the absence of Messrs. D. P. Evans and Coltman. The first, and by no means least important, item set down for discussion waa the excellent dinner provided by Host Booker, of the Okato Hotel, and aJter the luscious Hurkeys, ducks, and other concomitants of a first-class repast had been disposed of, two or three hours were spent in social converse. A very excellent musical programme wa# dispensed by the following:—Overture, Mr. Drader; songs, Mrs. Booker, Messrs,. Erio Andrews (2), R. Andrews, Booker, L. Carey, L. Drader, and Race; vocal duet, Messrs. White and Power; recitations, Messrs. Hawkins and Forbes. Tihe accompaniments were played by Mrs. Booker and Mr. L. Drader. The following toast list was also honored:—"The King," proposed by the chairman; "Taranaki Rugby Union," proposed by Mr. W. H. Hawkins, responded to by Mr. Jas. Garcia; ''Referees' Association," proposer Mr, N. Andrews, responder Mr. J. L. Power; "Kindred Sports," proposer Mr. Forbes, responder Mr. W. A. Lind; "Okato Football Club," proposer Mr. Forbes, responded to by Messrs. E. Malone (captain) and J. L. Power (secretary); "Press," proposed by Mr. Fox, responded to by Mr. Jas. Garcia (representing Taranaki Daily News); "Ladies," proposed by Mr. Power, coupled with the names of Messrs. D. Greenway and R. White. Other toasts were: "Host and Hostess," proposed by Mr. Forbes, and "The Chairman," by Messrs. Garcia and Hawkins, which were duly responded to. During the evening the chairman, on behalf of the club, presented Mr. Putt, who kindly allowed the club the use of his paddock for its matches, -with a. case of pipes as a slight recognition. Mr. Putt, in reply, said that he was always willing to assist football in any way he could. The gathering broke up at about 10 p.m., after a very pleasant evening. THE LEAGUE GAME. PLAYER'S THAT DID NOT MATERIALISE. The League match, North v. South ! Taranaki. which was set down for de-' cision on the Recreation Ground, New ' Plymouth, yesterday afternoon did not ! eventuate. At the hour appointed for | the kick-off a fair-sized crowd' of specta- ; tors had assembled, but no players put T in an appearance.