FOOTBALL.

Taranaki Daily News, 1 August 1919, Page 7

FOOTBALL.

HtW 2EALANOERB IN SOUTH AFRICA, . JBJ Tolegjapn.—Press aaan.»Cd»ytlgljt.- . Recßlved»July 31, 12.35 p.m. Capetown, July 25. . The Mayor entertained the New Zealand footpall team at luncheon, when they were warmly welcomed.—Aus. and N Z. Cable Assoc. Received July 31, 12,35 p.m. __, Capetown, July 25. TKe New Zealanders, In the presence of a ficord crowd, had a keen and exciting forward itrugglfl with the town team. The match was drawn, one try being scored hy each.—Heuter.

THE LEAGUE GAME.

NOTES ON THE TRIP, Auckland, last Night. The Wow, Zealand League team returned by the Mania and landed this afternoon. Referring to the Australian tour, Mr. Oakley (one of the' managers), said that, with the exception of the second Queensland match) the referees had been satisfactory. The reports that Waddell's leg 1 Has. broken were not correct. Walsh and Lalng ate still incapacitated. Mr. Oakley- remarked that football in New South Wales was not up to the previous high standard. In the forward division the New Zealanders predominated. Poor goal-kicking was responsible for two of the New Zealand losses In the tests. Mr. Oakley added that If the shipping strike permitted a team would leave Sydney to tour New Zealand between August 13 and 16. . TUKAPA v, INQLEWOOD. Teams representing the above clubs met at, Western Park yesterday, Mr. B. Petty refereelug. A high wind at time's spoilt the back play, but, despite this, the winners gave a very good display of football. Inglewood (maroon) possess players who only require coaching to considerably Improve their value In the field. The forwards are very heavy, but require plenty of practice to bring thorn up to the standard of the winners. The Inglewood back* were a falf combination, some of the players being well up to senior form. Whlttaker and Nlcholls showed good average form. Sheehan, late of. Stratford, captained the visitors, and at times played somewhat selfishly, his Inability to pass spoiling the few rod rushes attempted. He was "off" In his kicking, - nnd the only score the maroons gathered In was obtained when the crowd barracked for another kicker, and Myles lauded a penalty goal, riayinS with a steady breezo behind them, Tukapa set up a continuous attack, but Inglewood were solid In defence, and kepi the blues out for a time, but eventually Kirk broke through and scored, H. Oliver 1 converting, The second try was obtained by Hurley as the result of a scrum, and the decision was not relished by the maroons, who, however, managed to prevent any further scoring in that spell. Oti resuming. It was anticipated that. Inglewood would shake things up, but these hopes did not materialise. The men Were run to a standstill, and Tukapa, judiciously using the line, had play confined to the visitors" territory. The third try was not long In coming, Johnstone picking up In the loose from a rush Initiated by Allen, and passing to A. Oliver, who transferred to R. Oliver, the latter touching down. It was a pieco or neat anj effective passing. Boswell scored Tukapa'a final try, going over the Inglewood line as tho finale to a loose scramble near the line. Tukapa were frequently penalised, Sheaban having place and drop kicks at goal, but his navigation .was faulty. The last penalty was taken by Myles, who made the final scores read: Tukapa, 11; Inglewood, 3. Inglewood played several returned soldiers, and tho full-back (Myles) was taking a big risk In playing witli ; a damaged arm. The Tarlkl men. Hucker brothers, also from the front, relished the tight work, whilst Knofflnck, in the hands of a good coach, would dovelop into a fine forward. Prlar, as usual, played a safe game for TuHapa, his line-kicking being certain, and fielding very safe. H. Oliver is developing into a mo.il resourceful back, and representative honors look a certainty for him. His brothers, K. and A. Oliver, also play sound games. Boswell shaped very well at half Grady, in the forwards, grafted hard, and Braebum, despite his "condition," held the scrums well. The veteran JohnStono was conspicuous In the loose piny. STRATFORD AND ELTHAM DRAW. , As was generally expected, there was considerable feeling displayed in the contest between Stratford and Eltham seniors, which was played at Eltham yesterday. A fast and willing go resulted, though, taken on the whole, It was free from rough play. Unfortunately the game was marred by a regrettable incident during the first spell, when the referee (Mr. J H. Thompson) was struck severely by an Eltham plaver The Incident Is reported elsewhere. Stratford had much the better of the game, and kept Eltham on the defensive practically the whole period. Qply on two or three occasions did Eltham Invade Stratford's 25, and for a brief time did the ball come out of Ellhnm's half. It was only owing to their excellent defence (both back and forward), and the splendid line-kicking Of their backs (nptably Molr) that Eltham were able to avert' defeat: Prom the opening of play Stratford,';. with the wind behind them, attacked, and good forward play, aided by linokicks on the rart of the backs (whose few attempts to open out tho game wore well checked by the local team) placed Stratford In a good position; and, a free kick being awarded, Coutts had a good but resultless kick at goal. Stratford held the upper hand right through, and. from free kicks Coutts had eight further attempts at goal, having hard luck on one ocpaalon, for the ball landed on, top of the bnr and resounded tn field, whilst six other shots wore posters. Hampson and McCullough wero nearly, over, but forces resulted. Coutts, who had been playing well, made a great run and pawed out to Rogers, but the Stratford flyer could jdot reach the ball, and another force resulted. From a line-out ; close tb the line, Coutts ran In, and was promptly upended before getting the Ball. Stratford was awarded another free Wok, which Colson failed to goal. In the second spell, which Mr A. Lees referced, Stratford made the game more open, and a fast, strenuous game ensued, Ellhnm's fourteon being hard put to It to keep their line intact. Klvoll quickly opened up the game, and, Cameron, Klvell and Rogers handling nicely, the latter was just pushed out in time. From the scrum Eltham forwards, headed by Walsh, Corkll! and Rowlands, cleared, and Moir, with a flno linekick, reached half -way. A forward bout ensued, In which play was even, until Coutts had another shot from a' penalty, the ball falling short. Masters; Coillson. Hampson and McCullough carried play to Elthnm's goal line but Morgan .and Riley cleared with kicks. Stratford kept up the attack, Bnd their backs, flinging the ball about, gave Eltham many an anxious mo- ' ment, as Rogers, then Frydny. Cameron or Klvell made dashes for the line. Knocks on at the critical moment, combined with fine tackling by the local backs, and strenuous work by the forwards, .headed, by Rowlands and Rooter, checked them. A : nice centre'kick by Klvell nearly let the visitors In, but the bounce beat them, and Glentworfh, marking, saved ?°s§F ft 6" JwV W Eltham rush Into Strat-trnM-Unltrnt^pvif:Rogers lined,. Jm&iSttatfotdttltto took 'tip the offensive, "which thev matptjltoea .tti.tlijjamsh.'-fThov.gli Eltham were oh several occasions, no and the game ended jri-avdrav/. W mt sSsMijsMfWl' "IndVtiie game beff* en ,#f!S'™FW^ h W in Pukekur* Park W7,^W«rf6>™^ : ;',tn.*estlng. In. the? first WMI «?fl*.tp»|*ll.;»and, and,Kheß,»f--81*8 impenetrating Sf S^^liP^MW:4» ,Me occasions; «nf. ffl the score was: § M The latter were not WVM&M ■m W#JS d ln ft* >e=<"id half litfle'i inferior to their ®wTOmw l the blacks from t fTOMted in notchI S^fcl'?®SPSt.w^ es vt,,! DB resumed on I ' l6 mGet Otalawa, and PWBwijpw!.i?*Wi)w Walmate. The' Kaponga Norgate, Guthrie, Soott, Mellow, Joe M. Priest, McCarthy m. Abliott, Fit2fjaificfc. BmergenclSJT'JM' TOnfmerstey, Gargan; The.toUpwlpg represent ..Kaponga first juniors agaiaMlawMA;,Young, Soott, Walsh, Mellow, Hislop, Brlggs, Malnys)s»[l (ft i,O'Neill; Olllver, Cameron. The J?following represent Kaponga thirds against Hawera Technical School: Mellow, Doland (2), Brlggs, E. Forster, Maindonald, ForBter, Tboumlne, Bennle, Hammersley (3), Collect, Grimwood. Cameron. Emergencies: DaTles, Murray, Williams, Ward. Walnuts seniors are the same as last week, and the juniors selected to meet Oknlawa are: Borrlß, Sutton, McKay, King, Tamanui, Jackson, Game, Clsgue, Wifnofskle, Aroa (2), Elkington, Cantelln, Ryan, Rau. Hawera seniors have the bye, and the juniors to meet: Kaponga comprise: Tau. Wilkinson, Franklin, Bye, O'Carroll, Grant, Clout, Hurley, Winks, Murphy (2), Milne, McNea, Knight, Dick, Heke, Champion, Squire, Gardiner. BTAR CLUB. The following will represent Star seniors In the match against Okato at Okato to-morrow: McCraeken, Handing, Stanley, Copestake, Fenniall, Pearce, H. Manu, Smith, Francis, Shoppard, Reynolds, Koea, Sutherland, Spence and Richards. Emergencies: J, Fay and H. Booker. »b» JrfftWM sgH ranresae'. th* Star second

Juniors against Tukapa at the Recreation Ground on Saturday, at 3 p.m.: Jenkins, Hurley, Sharp, Tunbrldge, McKenzle, Belcher, Haldane. Amor, Way, Buurke, A. Mills, G. Mills, E. Bedford, Henry, J. Bowler. Emergencies: A. Bowie, C. Clare. TLAYER STRIKES REFEREE, A REGRETTABLE INCIDENT AT ELTHAM. An Incident that is probably unique in the annals of football hi New Zealnnd, though all too common in some other parts, occurred at Eltham yestorday during the Eltham-Stratford match, when a player of tho local club named U. Bunn, who has played for Eltham for tho last ten years, severely struck the referee (Mr. J. H. Thompson) on the mouth, with the result that he was rendered unconscious for a ehort time, and was unable to officiate during tho second half, though, fortunately, ho reclvered to be able to view the greater portion of the second spell. The aflray took place near ths northern goal postß, and the first Intimation 'that the majority of the spectators had that anything was wrong was seeing the referee picked up from, the ground, apparently , ln a dazed condition. There was a good deal of feeling in tho raatdh, which Was very keenly contested, though play, generally did not savor of undue roughness. As usual, several free kicks had been awarded against Eltham, and some of the spectators appeared to think that the referee wsa biassed, though, as far as could be seen by neutral spectators (who Included several officials of the Rugby Union), hla decisions were just. Immediately prior to blowing the whistle for half-time, a free kick had been awarded Stratford, owing to Bunn tackling a Stratford player without the ball. Immediately half-time was called, some one shouted: "Three hoots for the referee," and referee walked over to Bunn, who was standing near by, and whom he had previously wirhod twice during the game, and oslicJ him to repeat the words, which he considered he heard him use. Bunn dented using them, whereupon the roforee appealed to those standing by, ma of whom confirmed the statement that Bunn had used the expression. The referee thereupon ordered Bunn off the field for the second spell, and it was then that Bunn struck him on the mouth. The referee was at once taken oft the field, and did not regain consciousness until at the grandstand. Bunn, It is alleged, was at once struck by a Stratford player. Constable Townsend, who was present at the match, handled the situation tactfully, and possilily saved further trouble. Mr. A. Lee, of Okaiawa, was appointed by the Union officials to referee the second spell, jn which there was no further untoward action. Bunn's case was dealt with at a meeting-of the management committee later In the faternoon. After hearing the evidence of the referee and a statement by Bunn, a decision was come to, but In view of police action being taken, publication of the decision Is withheld. Bunn, It should be addod. Is regarded as a good type of man .in every, way, and the lapse Is all the moro Inexplicable., TARANAKI RUGBY UNION. , ' MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING. A meeting of the management committee of the Taranaki Rugby Union was held at Eltham yesterday, when there were present: Messrs. Jas. McLeod (chairman), A. Lees, L. G. Beamish, W. B. Fearon, R. F. Harkness, Jas. Garcia, R. Masters (treasurer) and R. Tyrer (secretary) ... It was resolved to disqualify.for a month a Stratford player for using obscene language In the Stratford-Eltham match, and ft Maori player In the Clifton second junior match was disqualified until the end of the season for a like olloncc. It was' resolved that the Strtaford Club he asked to take steps to keep Its line clear during matches." Considerable discussion took place over the protest by the Tukapa Club over Stratford being awarded a win In the Stvatford-Tukapa match, owing to Stratford having played the Carlson brothers (2), who had played five matches for the Ellhnm Club and had net been transferred. The evidence went to show vli.it tho Carlsons at the time had undoubtedly been domiciled the necessary, fourteen days in the Stratford district having gone to reside, un June 30, on a farm which they had purchased within the Stratford boundary.. Stratford Club had not obtained a transfer, though they had gone to the secretary of the Union, and had lieen giveri permission by him to play the men. It was shown, however, that tho men were not financial at tho time with the Eltham Club, and were not entitled to obtain their clearance until their subscriptions had been paid. It was resolved, on the motion of Messrs. Garcia and Lees, that tho match be ordered to be replayed, An amendment by Messrs. Fearon mid Harkness, that the protest bo dismissed, was lost. The reinstatement of J. Julian (Inglewood) to second junior, and of G. Hart (Tukapa), from first to second junior, was approved. The transfer of It. Oliver (Technical College Junior) to Tukapa seniors was approved. It was resolved to vote £5 out of the .SI4 received from' the New Zealand Rugby Union for the encouragement of school football, to be allocated by Messrs. Lyall and Ryder (the representatives mi the union ot the southern and northern divisions). The balance will be kept In hand, pending developments ln the central nrea. It was resolved, on the motion of Mossrs. Masters and Fearon, to advise the Auckland Rugby Union that Taranaki will only play under 'the irules as passed at the nnnnnl mealing of the New Zealand Union, and to express the hope that Auckland would be able to reconsider their decision. Mr Masters and the secretary were authorised to arrange a match with tho VYalroa Sub-union, to be played at Stratford pjiiAuiust 14, or Patea on August 16. Mr. A. Lees was appointed manager of the Taranaki team to visit Auckland on August. 23. :,THr. Fearon reported that tho Kaponga Club fl'ad donated tho gate of the Kaponga-Watmate match (about £4) to the union. The club was thanked for Its action.