FOOTBALL.

Taranaki Daily News, 5 July 1920, Page 3

FOOTBALL.

•iHE SATURDAY COMPETITION. Clifton (22) v. Okato (())•. Old Boys (23) v. Star (8). •Tukapa won from Rahotu by default. The football competition was continued on »„ a H U S?f '" flne WMther - Clift ™. Old Boys J n ?it M s , ecurln S wins, the latter by derauit. Following are detailed results:— SENIOR. OLD BOYS (23) v. STAR (9), Playing at the Recreation Ground, Old Bots were able to defeat Star with a substantial margin of 14 points. The game was In no sense an Interesting one, and could scarcely »» regarded; as a satisfactory exhibition of 2j"L y- *, S J" r .. w< * ed ot! with the mn in their eyes, which bothered them a good deal at times owing to the high kicking Indulged in ,1 thel l opponents, and Harvey, who was playng out of his usual place did not appear at home as full-back. It was mainly due to misses by him that Old Boys Rained their m-st two tries, and in one case at least the sun was responsible for Harvey's failure Old Boys got in some Rood kicking, and their fast following up almost smothered their opponents at times. The Black forwards, however, were too strong a pack for Old, Boys, who were invariably beaten in the scrums. Bertrand, Dowland, Erldger and Tunbridge were the most successful of the back rankers of the Mar team the former, by a smart run. dodging half the field and managed to fall over the line and touch down lust as he had been splendidly tackled, by Whittle Harvey s attempt to goal failed. When half-time was called Old Boys had 10 points to Star's

'■ the , 3e J ona na'f. Dowland ha« bad luck In getting in front of one of his own side when 2Sff. . a poats ' nni the Penalty awarded the I Whites was taken full advantage of by Hushes, who kicked his third goal. Hartman played a splendid game at five-eighths for Old Boys, and was Instrumental in giving the three-quarters a number of good chances, of which they did not always make the most use. Whittle was not taking well, and on several occasions made some easy misses. The Black forwards, whose weight told before the end of the game, forced matters somewhat, and Spenee managed to score a couple of tries in quick succession near the close of Hie rome. neither of which was converted. Sot 2 ■ E oy ?;> trles WCTe score(l bT Svkes. Macuonald (2), and Fuller, nil of which were converted by Hughes, who also kicked a penalty goal, making the score for Old Boys !3 to 9, Mr. P Hooker was referee. CHITON (22) r. OKATO (0). Clifton sourneyed to Okato and after an nterestlng game, which was witnessed by a large crowd, defeated the local team by 22 to nil. The scores do not Indicate the difference Between the teams on the dav Okato having hard luck in not scoring on at least one occasion Clifton were not up to full strength, Coutts, Pernilall, and Colman being absent, but ■ the substitutes, particularly Jones, played well. Kupe, who has returned to the game after a spell at I refereelng, was the best hack on the ground Clifton forwards proved too good for Okato in the scrum, and securing the ball their hacks were able to show their superiority over the local rearguard. Early In the flra't spell, Goodwin got over at the end of a passing bout, George falling to goal Later on the ball was kicked across the field, and .Tones snapping up, scored Then the Okato forwards •shook matters up, and Clifton were compelled to force on sever'ST occasions. The first spell ended without any further score: Clifton 8, Okato nil.

Early In the second spell Clifton backs got moving and from a fine passing bout, .Tones scored and 0. Taylor converted. The next try fell to Goodwin, after a good passing bout, and George converted Then from n line out Hicks secured and scored. Tavlor falling to convert A little later G. Tavlor got over, George falling to goal Towards the close of the spell Okato forwards pressed, but were unable to press home the advantage, and the' game ceased with play in neutral territory. Mr, D. Johnson was referee. THIRD GRADE. LEPPERTON (21) v. lUKAPA (»)'. Tukapa thirds journeyed to Lepperton and were defeated by the local team by 21 points to nil, the score at the end of the first spell being nine to nil. Klenner scored four tries, and Wright two. whilst Grayling kicked a penalty goal. Mr. E Clare was referee The visitors -speak in high terms of the hospltallty of the lepperton ladies, who entertained both teams to afternoon tea after the game. CLIFTON (9) v. OKATO (3). At Waltara, Clifton thirds defeated Okato by 9 points to 3. At the end of the first spell Okato were loading by 3 points to nil, «v trv ""TLS? N - Jullan - Earl y ln the second spell Clifton gained the upper hand and scored three tries. An Okato man was Injured some time before the end of the second spell, and the game then closed. Mr. D. George was HIGH "SCHOOL A (20) v. STAB (5). High School A defeated Star by 20 points to 5. Mr. A. B. Kyder was referee. HIGH SCHOOL B (8) v. OLD BOTS (3). High School B defeated Old -Boys by 8 points to 3. Mr. N. Day was referee. FOURTH GRADE. The two fourth grade matches provided Interesting contests. Star neat High School c }** Points to oil (Mr. Searle referee), nnd High School D defeated Technical College byl4 Joints to 5 (Mr Connell referee) On Thursday, High School C and High School D played their second round match, JL foriMr wlnnl ne by 8 points to S The position of this competition Is that Star and High School C are now equal. PRIMARY SCHOOLS' COMPETITION. CENTRAL DEFEAT FITZROX In the match. Central v. Fitzroy, the former won by 15 points to 3. The game was fast, the forwards on both sides giving good displays. For the winners, Maxwell (2), tapon, Singh, and Scrtageur scored, and for the losers, Hawkins scored neatly Just on the call of time.- Central opened np the gamo on several occasions, but slow or faultv passing spoilt their chances. The Hne-klc'klne of ntnoy was of good quality. Mr. G. Bertrand refereed. DH3LEWOOD DEFEAT WEST END. Weßt End journeye* to Inglewood on Saturday, and were defeated by the local school team by 9 points to nil At the end of the Hrst spell the score was 3 points to nil. Tries were scored, for the winners by Allen, Bublite, and Ennls. Mr., Sbeehan was referee, WANGANUI AND BAY OF PLENTY. A DRAW. By Telegraph.—Press Association. , " Wanganul, July S. •* representative match between the Bay of Plenty touring team and Wanganul was Played to-day in fine weather. There was a large attendance. The game ended In a draw, neither side scoring. If anything Wanganul had the better of the play. TARANAKI v. WELLINGTON. THE WELLINGTON TEAM. The following team has been selected to represent Wellington in the Ranfurlv Shield match, to be played at Hawera on Wednesday : • Full-back: F. Malln. Three-quarters: N. Barker, E. Ryan, 0. Altken. Five-eighths: M. Corner, E. Roberts. Half: H. Nicholis. Wing Forward: Fitzgerald. E. Hughes, Standen. J. Moffltt. Wilson. Price. J. Shearer. Harkness. Emergencies: Back, A. Jackson; forward, S. Shearer. THE LEAGUE GAME. WELLINGTON DEFEAT HAWKE'S BAY. Wellington, July 3. A League football representative match, Wellington v. Hawke's Bay, was played on the Basin Reserve. It was a fast and exciting game throughout. There was a good attendance. The ground was fairly heavy, being against spectacular play. An exciting and Interesting game left the home team sueomfui b» u point* to I.

! AUSTRALIA'S SUPERIORITY, ENGLAND AGAIN BEATEN. By Telegraph.—rress Assn.--Copyright, Received July 4, 5.5 p.m. . Sydney, July 1. In winning the second League football test, and Incidentally the "ashes," liy 21 points to S, Australia overshadowed the Englishmen at meat points of the game. Over fifty thousand people witnessed tlio match, which was played in ideal weather, though the ground was greasy as a result of the rains. The visitors started well, and for a long tlmo it was anybody's game. Both sides keenly felt responsibility for the result, the outcome being a close and careful game to tl»e detriment of brilliancy. Oronow opened the scoring with a penalty, Fraser following with a field' goal and equalising the scores. . Horder then initiated a brilliant passing effort, the wing, Potter, getting across. England replied with a ftno rally on the opposite wing, a mix-up ending in Johnston scoring, but Gronow failed to convert, and the scores read five all. , Play at times became very fast, despite the heavy ground, and both sides were responsible for fine flashes of play, one ending in Farnsworth getting over the line, but Burge failed with the kick. England replied with the passing gem of the match, the backs traversing three-quarters of thß field till Gallagher got across. Gronow's kick at goal missed, and the score at half-time was eight all.

In the second spell, after «i lengthy period of level pegging, the Australian backs raced down the field, Horder passing In to Farnswcrth, and then regaining the ball scored under the posts. Horder kicked a goal. Vest scored later, but Horder missed the goal. (The message does not state how the other five r.olnts were obtained).—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. THE FOOTBALL CARNIVAL SPECIAL TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS. Not for some years has so much interest been manifested in local football as is being focussed on the representative and college games to be played at Hawera tfiis week. On Wednesday, the Ranfurly Shield challenge match between Taranakl and Wellington is set down for decision on the Hawera A. and P. Grounds, starting at 2.30 p.m. sharp. The Wellington team arrives in Hawera on Tuesday evening, and the Taranakl team is requested to assemble at Gormley's Egimont Hotel at a quarter past eleven on Wednesday forenoon. Patrons are notlfled that excursion fares have been granted by the Railway Department, and a special train will leave New Plymohth at 7.33 a.m., arriving at Hawera at 10.25 a.m. Trains -will leave Hawera on return at 5 p.m., and 6.10 p.m., thus affording visitors to Hawera plenty of time to Inspect the Winter Show both before and after the football match. On Saturday, the Rugby Union is providing a double bill of football fare. At 1 p.m, Wanganui College and New Plymouth Boys' High School will meet for the first time in their football careers, and the game is already exciting immense interest. Arrangements have been made for the New Plymouth High School boys to attend the eame in force, 300 strong, and no doubt somewhat similar arrangements have been made by Wanganui. Tiie Rugby Union has arranged that the teams dine together at the Central Hotel at 11.30 a.m. "Following the College game, the represenatlve match Taranakl v. Wanganui will commence sha?p at 2.30 pm., and will be concluded In plenty of time to allo,w of patrons catching their trams. The Rugby Union has arranged to guarantee the cost of a specia.l train on Saturday for the above games, and a similar time-table will now be run on that date to the arrangements already advertised for the Wednesday. The special fill accordingly leave New Plymouth at 7.33 a.m., trains returning from Hawera at 5 p.m. and 6.10 p.m. respectively Excursion fares will be available by the special trains, but not on tihe mall trains The Hawera' Winter Show executive have arrange to entertain the Wellington-Taranaki teams at a "smoker" on Wednesday evening.