FOOTBALL.

Taranaki Daily News, 4 July 1919, Page 6

FOOTBALL.

YESTERDAY'S MATCHES. The mtaeh between Star and High School was postponed, And Inglewood did not come in to play their match with the Technical College. TUKAPA (3) v. STRATFORD (0). This game, decided at Westown Park yesterday, proved one of the most Interesting bouts of football this season The high "wind prevailing did not Improve tho playing conditions, which were further hampered by the greasy nature of the ground and passing showers. Stratford had a strong team in tho field, and, had the day been favorante, football must have resulted. 'fhero were many Instances of combined back play that indlr.itt d better football as the season progresses. The visitors possess a fine vanguard, their line out and scrum woTk being particularly effective. In the backs Stratford did not c mpare favorably with the Tukapa playsrs, who showed much better judgment in line kicking, and their fielding was much nippier. Individual!}', Coutfs, for Stratford, stood out prominently as the back for the day, and of tho forwards, Masters indicated that he was Tight w to form. Although lacking the weight of their nppouents, the Tukapa forwards surprised -heir supporters by their determined and accurate tackling, I while their work in the loose was exceptionally good. Whlttaker and the Oliver broth».TS were prominent in defensive play amongst the backs, whilst Hurley seems a most promising forwaid. Tukapa, playing with the wind, scored a try, Hurley touching down from a loose, scrambling rush, and this was the only score, although both teams had a few attempts at goalinj from penalties. Mr. Humphrey was leferee.

STRATFORD, IG; STAR, 3. Stratford, Last Night. Stratford second Juniors beat Star (New Flymouth) by 10 to S. Forrest, Grant and Anderson (2) scored for Stratford, Austin and Thlrkleson converting. For Star, Jenkins kicked a penalty goal: Mr. J. Scoon refereed.

WANGANUi v. TARANAKI. The match between Wanganvl and Taranakl, which is to be played at Hawera tomorrow, should attract a large attendance. Wanganul football this year is said to le more than equal to pre-war days, and as the Taranakl team will have benefited by the match on Wednesday, a good game should result. The match will commence at 2 p.m. The Taranaki team, with but two exceptions, is similar to that which played Wellington, Rogers and Masters, both of Stratford, replacing Kupe and Manu White (Clifton) in the backs and forwards respectively. Mr. 0. West will referee. OKATD V. OLD BOYS. . The following will represent Okato in their match against Old Boys at New Plymouth tomorrow : H. Corbett, Manu, C. Corbett, Hill, I; Andrews, N. Julian, Smith, E. Corbett, Fabish, V. Andrews, Whenare, Julian, Goodln, N. Corbett and Hill. Emergencies :Back, A. Andrews; forwards, Tautem, McCarthy.

RAHOTU V. STAR. The following will be the Star senior team to play Rahotu, at Rahotu, on Saturday: W. Jacobs, W. Hughes, Rambling. Copestakc, Hartman, Blucher, Spence, Smith, Penniall, H. Manu, Reynolds, Sheppard, Sutherland, Fay, Koea. Emergencies: Sharp and Stanley. The secretary (Mr. J. Clark) notifies that a brake will leave Egmont Street at 12.30 sharp, and requests any player not able to travel to nptify him. Rahotu will be represented by the following In their match against Star to-morrow: Backs, W. Jeffries, Tamakaha, A. ICasper, M. Gibson, T. Ralwitl, Rahul Marc, N. Marc; forwards H. Kas per, J. Waiwirl, Pakl Pakl, A. Gilliooly, J. Graham, M. Coffey, N. Morgan, F. Baker. Emergencies: Backs, Watene, Baynor; forwards, OS. GQhooly, Tai Coffey, Timl.