FOOTBALL.

Taranaki Daily News, 12 July 1920, Page 3

FOOTBALL.

WET WEATHER CONDITIONS. CENERAL BIRDWOOD AN INTERESTED SPECTATOR. The weather conditions were distinctly unfavorable for football on Saturday. Rain, which hart fallen throughout the previous nlgtft and also during the morning, continued throughout the afternoon, and made matters decidedly unpleasant for spectators and players alike. It therefore speaks volumes for the hold that good foothall has on thp public, that despite the unfavorable weather there was a. very large attendance of spectators at, the Agricultural Show firounds. Hawera, to witness the gemes between the New IMymouth High School and Wanganui College, and Wanganui and Taranaki representatives. Among interested spectators was General Sir William Birdwood, who arrived early in the College match, and remained throughout the afternoon. He was accompanied by his staff officers, Mr. E. Dixon (Mayor of Hawera). Mr Pattqfeon (President of the Returned Soldiefs' Association), and Mr. A. Lees (President of the Taranaki Rugby TJnion). The party was met by Mr. .las. McLpod (President of the New Zealand Rugby Union), and conducted to reserved se-ats on the front of the main stand. The distinguished visitor was given a great reception on arriving at the ground. THE COLLEGE GAME. WANGANUI COLLEGE (11) DEFEAT NEWPLYMOUTH HIGH SCHOOL (3). The upenlng match between the two secondary schools provided a fasc and interesting game of football, play being up and down the Held, i A feature was the deadly way in which each team tackled and went down to rushed. The day was against back play, but, nevertheless, the Wanganut backs at times handled the ball well, and it was to this that they owe their victory for the local forwards though lighter than their opponents held the advantage In this department. The teams .were as follows:

WANGANUI COLLEGE. W. B. Hewitt, G. McDonnell, S. Boyd, G. 0. Bayly H S. H Gliniej leapt;. A A. Babhage, D. SI. Letlibridge, W. E. n. Gilmer. W. D Toung, T S. Carlson, D. W. Lethbrldge, B. A. Porritt, L. T. Taylor, A. A. Hudson. NEW PLYMOUTH HIGH SCHOOL. B. I. M. Sutherland, .T. D. Willis, H. W. Brown, G. L O'Halloran, E. C. Smart, ,T. H. Boon, T. Poden, M. Osborne (eapt.), .1. H. O'Halloran, C. Newell, C. Drader, D. Meßae B. Noakcs, B. Hair, A. .T. Christie. ' School forwards, carried play to Wanganui's 25, but the Collegiate pack came back with ;' rush and Foden, lying on the ball ;o save Collier had a got at goal which failed. McDonnell made a fine run, jut was well massed. Royd next, essayed to not, the ball being forced. Brown and Poden took play past midway where O'Halloran tried -to pick up and let Wanganui back. The Wanganui backs were throwing the ball about well, but the local lads tackled deadly aiid good work by Brown and Eric Smart put them into a good position, where from a mark, Osborne landed a nice goal amidst deafening applause from the School barrackers. N P. nigh School , 3 Wanganui College o

Offside play spoilt a promising Wanganui more, and then Smart cut in nicely but Erown iwas in front of him. Play was very fast up and down field, neither side having much advantage until Wanganui backs opened out, Gilmer and McDonnell being collared just in time. School backs tried to pass, but conid not handle the greasy ball Boon intercepted a College pass and cut through to half-way, hut his pas's was not held. Half-time followed with no alteration lu the score. After some even play Osborne followed up smartly and smothered McDonnell with the ball. Prom the scrum, Poden shot the ball out but his. backs could not hold, and Wanganui were able to c/.ear. Gilmer .marked, but kicked too hard, the ball reaching tho dead ball line. Wanganui backs kept busv, Gilmer and Collier especially being dangerous, but Schoo kept them out, j. free kick assisting. School forwards broke awav Cabbage checking gamely. The local forwards gained more ground, but their backs attempting to pick up, Wanganui had no trouble in clearing' Lp and down play followed until Gilmer obtaining the ball in front of the goal tried to pot the bail going under the bar. Wanganui kept up the pressure, and the ball was Kicked across to Boyd, who scored, and Collier landed a nice goal. Wanganui College . ■• n.p. High school .;;;; 3 Soon after the kick-off, McDonnell had a gallop, but was well grassed by Willis, and a little later Sutherland ley on the ball to save, Collier hnving a shot which fell short. Again Willis downed McDonnell. Collec backs kept moving, however, but School tackled well and it was not until after several attempt that Collier was able to cut in and score. His attempt to convert failed. Wanganui College .. » n.p. nigh school ....':.■•;;;;;; 3 Soon after the kick-off, Gilmer marked, and lm g n oai y " f " way Colller landed a ie ™- Wnnganul College . i, n.p. High school ~.,..;;;;; " In the concluding movements. School shook the game up, their forwards attacking, but Wanganii were able to keep them out. Frcm a free kick Osborne had a shot at goal but the ball was charged down, and the game ended soon after with the score:— Wanganui College .. n n.p. High school ;;;;;; 3 Mr. ,1. S. McKay was referee.

TARANAKI (6) v. WANGANUI (0). WIN BY A NARROW MARGIN. The ground which had been cut up by the College match very soon resembled a quag•mlre, and before the game had progressed long It was almost Impossible to distinguish he players, this being accentuated later to the mist. Consequently anything like I •dcntlfle dI.DIa T was impossible, and tne game developed into a forward struggle, in S the local team had the advantage Wanganu Biving numerous infringements. The Taranak pack showed the benefit of Wednesday's game w/ fis ', ed , a solld « lme throughout, an had hard luck m not scoring on severaloe"asion S The tennis were as follows:-' otCTSIO " s WANGANUI. (Blue' and Black.) McAullffe. ' J. Lockett, Scott (ca'pt.). Strachan. Sullivan, Cowle. „ „ HerotL Boswell. , Burkin, DJllon Alabaster, Daulelsori, Ross A. Lockett, Murphy. ' TARANAKI. George.Robertson, Sykes, Hickey, > Oliver, McKennn, Lynskey, Foarty (<apt.) Paterson, Birchell. Malone. Masters, King. Johnson, Kivell. .„^ a Sf,1 nui l' >rwai ' d 3 BOt bus y f ™»> the start, 5\ hW ' the ba " om " but a "nock on spoilt the movement. From the scrum Hickey kicked down field. Un and dow™ ftj « 0ll r!, d until Tarailakl { °™«ds car lied the ball to Wanganul's 25, where Svkes n^! red K U P a low ball and streaked for the corner, being grassed by strachan close to we line. Wanganul later being forced Back came Taranakl forwards and the backs attempting to pass, Sullivan was able to toe tadla «IST"- D 1 "0n ' Da " ieli >°n and Ross ELi . id ™»h, and kicking high Si™fV" Bmartly ' b,,t M » l °™ marked George the., gave Taranakl an anxious moment by fumbling under the goal, but he recovered Jell and lined. Malone, ball at toe led the mSS* «T* dOS f t0 Wannnui". to? but winiLS'i." / martly e athe «-1 "P and ined lTV!?.", tur " at defence until Heroti rush J?/? t0 stem a *"WW«3 oca rush, but McAullffe was able to save The pack agafn showed their qualitv and rushed play to Taranaki's 25, I mi- George proved equal to the occasion, lining ole-Vcrtv ZmiS " f r, r - , ! C "' Sil>llS ' whilßt ""fWemenS nullified. Judicious use of the line enabled Taranakl to gain considerable ground Thin to? w, < H 8 obt&iliei Possesion S2L .U."?- to ° £ arf ' the bal ' flnd ">f the *?**! hn \ A we " kM b >' Oliver LtJ^ & -'X?" f^? w ? d "» nad Wanganul defending Taranakl backs then shot the leather about, and Robertson, on one wing and Hlckejr on the other, were nearly over to succession, the latter being held up on the ££;..„ S e t. Boss -4 nd Scolt cleM,e <>, but £*vtr led Ms meriT>ack again, and a nice Hck by Lynskey saw them again attacking. I Here Bosvqeil again got otfaMe, and George had

Ross and Burkin were responsible for the Blues getting to midfield, where MeAilllfre gathered up neatly, and lined. Wanganui, with Dillon in the van. came down with a burst, Taranaki backs failing to stop the greasy hall until Sykes rolled out of bounds. Cowie marked in a nice position, hut Alabaster's k'ck was charged down, and the local forwards going on with the hall, removed play to the other end of the field. After Wanganui had brought it buck! the forwards with Klvdl and Masters ill the van, annul room it. down the flefd, where Robertson made another dash, but knocked on. Then the local pack swarmed under the visitor's goal, until a too hard kick enabled MeAnliffe to force. Taranaki, both back and forwards, were soon back again, and the ball came to Hicsty who was well tackled. Dillon started his forwards going, and Strachan, by fast following up, brought plav to Taranaki's 25. where l'.oss compelled (ictirge to hurriedly line. Waiig.imii secured th'e ball from flit- scrum, and Heroti shot It r.ut to Cowie. Iml O'Hullivan could lint hulil the hitter's pass, and let Tarnaaki through. Oliver here rut in and gained ground, whilst another infringement by Wanganui was nullified by a man getting in front of the kicker, whilst a. moment later a forward rush was spoilt for the same reason. Half-time being called with no score.

After a very brief resp;te, the game was resumed, and Wanganui forwards led by Loekett and Dillon were quickly knock-ins at Taranaki's •door, but another infringement let Taranaki clear. Strachan and Sullivan also were moving nicely, but anothert:l23364 123456 123 ing nicely, and aided by weak line kicking by the local backs, the visitors were able to keep inside Taranaki territory. Heroti cut through on the blind side, ;but his pass was not held. Thd Wimganui forwards pressed hard, but the local team managed to keep them out. MeKenna being Injured in stemming a rush and had to retire, S. Cameron taking his place . Then, like a flash, Taranaki rushed the ball down tUe whole length of the field, Kivell, Masters, Malone, and Fogarty being in the van. Three Taranaki men and an equal number of Blues dived for the ball, a scrum being given. Boswell again got offside, and from the free kick, George landed a beautlfuf goal. Taranaki 3 Wanganui 0 Cameron soon after gained considerable ground, and the local pack following up had Wanganui defending until .V 'uKffo drove the locals back with a great line I ek. Play was now very fast being up aim down field, it being difficult to distinguish players in the mud and mist. Kivell marking checked a dangerous Blue rush, Cameron going down gamely to another. Then Taranaki came down the field wlith a great burst that saw them swarming under Wanganui's goal. Cameron nearly forced his way through. The ball came Rcross, but it was too greasy for the backs to pick up. Wanganui were able to clear by lining.* Here Wanganui Infringed In a handy position, and George landed another fine goal. < Taranaki 6 Wanganui .., 0 Robertson and Strachan by smartly picking up saved their respective sides, and then Hlekey attempted to gather up the ball, but could not hold it. A free kick gave Wanganui relief. Interchange of kirks between the full-hacks ended In favor of George. Blrchall headed a local rush, which off-side play nullified, and then Cameron was again prominent. Wanganui forwards then shook matters up, but George lined near the 25, and Sullivan started a rush, with which Taranaki responded. Taranaki, however, were not to be denied, and Wanganui were forced. Malone and Paterson brought Taranaki forwards back, and" Lynskey, Malone, and Hlekey took part in a passing, move that saw the latter collared near the line. George had a shot from a mark, just falling to score, and time was called soon after with the score:—

Taranaki 0 Wanganui f ... 0 Mr. A. Neilson was referee. THE AUCKLAND TOUR. The following players have been selected to make the northern trip, leaving by the mail train on Tuesday morning.—George. Robertson. Sykes, Hickcy, It. 'Roberts, Penniall, Cameron, R. Oliver, I.ynskey. Fcgarty, Johnston, Kivell, King, Masters, Malone, Patterson, Blrchall, Smith, McDavitt. Mr. J. S. McKay will accompany the team as coach. The team will play South Auckland at Hamilton on Wednesday, proceeding on Thursday to Auckland where they play on Saturday, returning to New Plymouth on Monday evening. It has been .decided not to make the trip to Rotorua on account of the excessive travelling, and the fact that the team plays U.iwke's Bay at New Plymouth on the Thursday. NEW ZEALAND REPS. DRAW WITH AUCKLAND. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Auckland, 'July 10. The New Zealand Rugby team which is to tour Australia played Auckland to-day in the presence of about 8000 spectators. The ground was heavy after recent rain.- Contray to expectations, the game ended in a draw, eleven points all. Tho New Zealand backs were superior to the local backs, but the Auckland forwards, partieulatry in the second spell, outclassed their opponents. The flrst spell ended eleven points to three. In New Zealand's favor, tries being scored by McLean, Tllyard, and Algar, one of which O'Brien converted. Hayward scored for Auckland. In the second spell the Auckland forwards ran all over the New Zealand pack. Lomas scored a try, which V. Badeley converted, and Badeley also converted a penalty. The teams were:—

New Zealand.—Pull-back: O'Brien (Auckland) ; three-quarters, Storey (South Canterbury), Algar- (Wellington). Steele (West Coast); five-eighths, C. Badeley (Auckland), Tllyard (Wellington); half, Brown (Tarimakl) ; rover, Donald (Walrarapa); forwards, Carroll (Mnnawatu), Duncan (Otago), West (Taranakl), Moffltt (Wellington), McLean (Buller), Jacob (Horowhenua), Baird (Southland]. Auckland—Pull-back, Kingston; threequarters, Phillips, V. Badeley, Nicholson; flveelgths, Prussing, Grierson; half, Ross; rover, Singe; forwards, Lomas, Taylor, Lucas, Alexander, M. Hayward, Arnold, Fletcher. There wero two acriowno, sroffllt and Fletcher being both compelled to leave the field, Fletcher with an injured ankle. It is erpected, however, that they will both make the trip to Australia. MATCH AT DUNEDIN. Deundln, Last Right, The University A Rugby team suffered Its first defeat for a year or two past, being beaten by Zingnri-Rlehmond by 12 points to THE LEAGUE GAME. BRITISH TEAM'S VICTORY. By Telegraph—Pres9 Assn —Cosiyrlsht. Received July 11, 5 5 p.m.. Sydney, July 11. ' The third League football test, England Y Australia, attracted 40,000 spectators. The "ashes" being already won and lost both teams threw caution to the wlutfs, and indulged in enterprising play, sometimes bordering on recklessness. The Englishmen appeared to great advantage, their combined movements, and the short, sharp, swift passing bouts, were a treat to witness, and were In marked contrast with the slower ttsnsfers, of the New South Wales' hacks. , Horder retired early wrth an injured .Jmm, being grassed heavily after a fine sprint: down the wing. Stone played a dazzling tame for England, scoring two fine tries, one being the result of a race from the centre*. The halftime scores were: Australia 8 (Thompson and Famsworth tries, Burge a goal) to six (Stone and Hilton tries). The second spell was one of exciting titbits, with many thrilling moments. Burse got a goal from a penalty. Then Hilton scored again, Rogers converting, and England wero leading eleven to ten. Stone increased the lead with a splendid try, Rogers adding the extra points. Burge broke awav, and after racing fifty yards, crossed the Hie, bringing the scores to 10-13. it was stlil anybody's game, with the Englishmen ever threatening. Bacon registered a further try for the visitors, Rogers converting. Tho latter later added a further goal, making the final scores: England 23, Australia 13—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. THE ASSOCIATION GAME. WELLINGTON-AULCKLAND DRAW. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Wellington. July 10. The Brown Shield match, Auckland'v. Wellington, was played in heavy rain on tho Basin reserve before about 1000 spectators, and ended In a draw, one goal each. FIXTURES FOR THIS WEEK. ' THURSDAY COMPETITION. # SENIOR, ' . Inglewood v. Tukapa, at/Inglewood. al 3 pm.; Stratford v. Elthhim, at Stratford, at 3 p.m. SECOND GRADE. Inglewood v. Clifton, at Inglfewood. at 1.30 pm.; Star.?, Strafford, atA'ew'Plymouth, at 3 pm.; Mgdhirst and) Toko hava alitidjr g»m».

THIRD GRADE. Stratford D.H.S. v. Tukapa, at New Plymouth; Stratford v. Eltham, at Eltham, SATURDAY COMPETITION. SENIOR. Cliff on r. Old Boys, at New Plymouth; Star v. Tukuun ' (Slur match); Haliotu and Okato, byes. THIRD GRADE. High SehouJ A v. Leppertoi), at Lepperton; Tukapa v. Okato, at Recreation Grounds at 1.30; Old Boys v. Clifton, at New Plymouth; High School B v. Rahotu, at New Plymouth. FOURTH GRADE. High' School C v. Technical College; High Schoo D v. Star. FIXTURES FOR NEXT WEEK. THURSDAY, JULY 22. Taranaki v. Hnwke'a Bay, at Recreation Grounds, New Plymouth. SATURDAY COMPETITION. SENIOR. Clifton v. Rahotu, at Rahotu; Tukapa v. Old Boys (Tukapa match); Star v. Okato, at Okato, THIRD GRADE. Tukapa v. Clifton, at Waitara; Lepperton v. Okato, at Okato; High School A v. Rahotu, at Rahotu; High School B v. Star; Old Boys, a bye. The following are additional third grade matches : July 31— Clifton v. Star, at.New Plymouth; . Lepperton v. Old Boys, at New Plymouth; Higii School A v. High School B; Okato v. Rahotu, at Rahotu; Tukapa, a bye. Aug. 7.—Tukapa v. High School A; Star v. Okato; Lepperton v. High School B, at New Plymouth; Rahotu v. Old Boys; Clifton, a bye. Aug. 14— Tukapa v. Rahotu; Clifton v. High School A, at Waitara; Star v. Old Boys; High School B v. Okatoj Lepperton, a bye, Aug. 21.—Tukapa v. Star; Clifton v. High School B; Lepperton v. Rahotu; Okato v. Old Boys; High School A, a bye. FOURTH GRADE. High School C v. High School D; Star v. Technical College.