FOOTBALL.

Taranaki Daily News, 28 July 1919, Page 2

FOOTBALL.

LEAGUE PLAY AT AUCKLAND. J Press Association. Auckland, Last Night. Senior League football on Saturday was marred by an unruly crowd In the match between Fonsonby and Newton. Partisans of one side made a demonstration against the referee in the closing stages of the game, and encroached on the Bold, interfering with play. Tho referee rightly declared the game off, and the match will have to be replayed. WANGANUI DEFEATS MANAWATU. Wangamii, July 26. A representative Rugby Union game between Wanganui and Wellington was played here today In brilliant weather, the homo side winning a fast and open game by 22 points to 8. Play In the early stages was even. Connop and Dalnes scored for the home side, Head converting one. Carroll scored for the visitors, Stewart converting. At half time Wanganui : .cd by 8 to 5. In the second spell Wanganui had all (he best of tho game. Tries wore added by Parker (2), Svensou and Green, Baddeley converting one. i LOCAL COMPETITIONS. "% CLIFTON (19). v. STAR (II). There was a good attendance at Waltara en Saturday, when Clifton and Star mot undor perfect weather conditions, and on a dry ground. Tho match prqved very Interesting, play being very fast throughout. The passing of the Clifton backs was of a bright nature, and to this, and the superiqr}ty of their for-, '.nrds, particularly in the scrum, they owe iiolr victory. Clifton scored 19 points in the ,'irst spell, and looked like rattling up a big | tally, but Star played a much more dashing game in tho second spall, when they did all tho scoring, and notched 11 points. I Star winning the toss, Clifton kicked otT with a strong sun in their faces, but almost immediately assumed tho offensive. Tate, making n nice opening, passed to Taylor, who, however, could not reach the ball. From the scrum Menu essayed to set Star backs moving, but the opposition was too solid. Fuller and Lash headed a Clifton rush that caused Star to force. Crowley then set Clifton rearguard in motion, and, all handling well, the ball came, to Goodwin, who puf* In a good run beforo being collared, when his pass went wide. He, however, took a fine mark later, and S. George—being awarded no charge—landed a nice goal. Blucher, intercepting a pass, led Star to the attack, and Clifton had a spell at defence. Sheppard, as the outcome of a Star passing bout, got over, but lost the ball, which was forced. A little later Clifton were again forced—a kick by Sutherland from a penalty just inside half way. Clifton again assumed the upper hand, Tat* came downtleld ball at foot, and from a I scrum Crowloy passed out, the ball .travelling via Kupe and Tate to Stewart, who made a great run and was thrown out near tho corner, a force resulting. A moment later a Star back failed to take the ball, and Taylor scored as a result of fast following up. Gcorgo added the | major points. Play now travelled up and down Held, Clifton and Star being forced in succession. A good line-kick by George put Clifton In a good position, and, their hookers getting the ball, Crowley passed to Tate. Tho latter made a great opening and transferred to Goodwin, who cut In and scored a pretty try, which George failed to convert. Clifton—both backs and forwards—kept up the pressure, and the next few moments v(ere full of Incident. Crowley and Clare in succession were nearly ever, and from marks by Kupe and Qoodwln George had two shots at goal, the latter being successful. Star forwards next rushed, but Goodwill with one of his electrical dashes, gained considerable ground. Star held their own until Sheppard, falling to field a high ball, in Clifton through with a rush. Hamlin jusi forcid In time to prevent Tate scoring Another hefty Clifton rush was chocked by siwn, and LovurIdge headed a counter Star rush to half way. Goodwin, George and Co were lining well, and drove them back Manu and Soffe were responsible for Clifton attacking, and the latter, following up fast, scored, after a fine run by Goodwin, and George again converted. Clifton were securing the ball from the scrum, and their backs, handling well, were nearly over on several occasions. A pass forward brought relief, and the first spell ended: Clifton, 19; Star. ill. Star opened the second spell by attacking, but Clifton proved equal to the occasion, and carried play to mldfleld, where Crowlev set his backs moving. Pennlall neatly Intercepted, and gained considerable ground, but George, with a long kick, lined, and a spell of even play ensued,- Pennlall next lined at the corner, and In the resultant play Copestake kicked rather hard, and Clifton forced. Star forwards— notably Bhichor, Spence and Koea—were putting great vim into their work, but Clifton backs and forwards held them well. Sheppard, fumbling a high kick, let Clifton through, and play hovered for a while under Star's goal, until Manu marked and the visitors eleand their goal. Spence and Koea led the star forwards down field, and Maim opened out tho game Pennlall and Hamlin gave the local team anxious momonls with passing bouts, but George, Tale ilnd Goodwin saved. Star, however, could not be denied, and from a free kick Sutherland landed a nice goal. Almost from the kick-off Richards secured, and, after a nice run, kicked Copestake, following up, scored, and Sutherland converted. Star were now playing with groat dash, but Clifton forwards held them, and Clifton backs, lining well, saved the situation. A fast spell followed, the ball travelling up and down the field until Star forwards, led by Blucher and Reynolds, set up a rush, and the latter scored Sutherland failed to goal. Star made strenuous efforts to further reduce Clifton's lead, which was now down to eight, but Kune marked, and a long-kick by George relieved Clifton took a turn at attack, and a passing bout may have ended In n score, but Kupe passed rather wildly to Stewart, who had a clear run in, and Star forced The game ended a little later with no alteration in the score which was: Clifton, ID; Star, U. Mr. J JohuBon was referee. Messrs. W. Roch and D Geroge were line umpires.

SECOND JUNIORS. CLIFTON v. TUKAPA. At Western Park on Saturday Clifton second juniors met and defeated Tukapa second Juniors by 16 points to 8 The game was a good one and much closer than the scores indicate Mr H. Johnson was referee, and during tile second spell had occasion to order a Clifton play«r <,ff the field. Star second juniors defeated High School B by 11 points to nil.