FOOTBALL.

Taranaki Daily News, 9 August 1920, Page 3

FOOTBALL.

THE t CUP FINAL. HAWERA AND CLIFTON DRAW. AN UNINTERESTING. DISPLAY. The cup final between Hawera and Clifton, 1 which was played at Hawera on Saturday, to decide which club should hold the McMastcrs chamipion shield for the ensuing year, proved indecisive, each team spring six points. The ' game was played in fine weather, though the I rain of the previous day had made the ground greasy. There waa an attendance" of ab;.ut 1200 spectators. The game proved hardly, up to senior standard. The first spell, which was practically confined to the forwards, proved a very dull display, f being a succession of scrums and free kicks, relieved by line kicking, and though Clifton were attacking nearly all the time, and also had numerous Mhois at goal, they did not make the most of their opportunities, and only landed one penalty goal. The second spell proved brighter and was evenly contested, but Hawera made , more use of their opportunities and scored two tries, whilst Clifton only scored another goal, the game thus ending in a draw six points each. The Clifton team played as picked, but the absence of Thurston (half) and Patterson (forward) necessitated re-arrangement of the Hawer:; team. Greig came up from wing three-quarter to half, and C. Whlttington went in ns wing three-quarter, whilst McLaren went into the pack. Clifton opened in the first spell with the adt.intage of the wind and the sun at their ilrf' , briefly invaded, but were & tin »11 ' lnd tllen a penalty n™. T fl ? I ! 0We(1 UP saw Clifton attacking. Goodwin making a dash that compelled Wilis to hurriedly line at the corner. Twice in quick succession, George had resultless shots at goal from a penalty and from a mark by his brother, the latter just missing. An pinSil.il 1 w !®" ss . let Hiuvera cl "ar. and then Penniall kicking too hard, Hawera was forced. ,^f;i C v m 'Y\, Coutts ' and Ta - vlor Vitiated h ■ ■ Baw Ta "l or we " up-ended Tnvw ri" S ° n - C,ifton kept up the Pressure, r™? t,S pln| \. il 2, ass 04 11 critical moment Sjm tac I kli ' l|; b >' R y an and Robertson, and solid work by Spratt, Murphy Bros., and Foj»-?nf?rt-Trt » invl,lunllle itl kee S'"K «ie line ii? ', rom a George agfiln fust lii.i t° 5°2 *. (3oodn ' in 'hen made a lightning dash, but failed to connect with the ball, ana attsr a long interchange of kicks, Bobert- . found touch at mid-field. Hawera, pressed howH™. Ge i ree "WW- Coutts, howeier, saved. Penniall and Coutts I were neaily over in quick succession, and a.ler a further hot attack, a penalty gave Hawera relief, Then Goodwin received near the touch line, and with his characteristic dodgy ran, squirmed his way to midfleld, Jjliere Taylor, failed to take his pass. Clif-' ton kept up the pressure, and just on halftime was awarded another free kick. Taylor being awarded no charge, landed a fine goal Ihe spell ending;— Clifton 3 Hawera !.!!!!!!!!![ 0 rriM 1 "!!: 1 * 6*P"ted to shape much better Hi L. "Z* 1 , " d " mi thei ' °P"iod orlghtly. attacking in good style The backs then pureed well, Crete, Cameron, Ryan and Robertson handling nicely, but Whittington failed to take the pass and Colman was able to check. Then from n. penalty, Robertson wh ! ch / e " short - "eins forced. Taylor failing to take a high kick from tameron, Clifton were again in trouble, hut Penniall came to tho rescue. Clifton forwards again asserted ther.iselres. and aided by penalties the visitors were again attacking. Cnlman made a fine opening, but Penn.iH was off-side Taylor then had another shot, the ball falling short. Cifton now threw he ball about In front of tho visitors' goal, but though Taylor and Colman were within rii are of scoring, there was no result. Sudden, y the scene changed, Snratt, Murphy and Hunt broke through; Wilkinson securing, kicked high rnd followed up, the ball going to touch at Clifton's corner. Later. .Fnmirty kicKed high, and Georgo being Mothered, Hawera came swarming round close to their line, and in the scramble, Hunt dived over Robertson s kick just went under the goal. Clifton 3 Hawera !!!!!!!!! 3 A Hawera back movement was interceptedSiT Cm,tls cutt, "K »'• but Wills was safe. Ihen Penniall secured and streaked for the line with two men in attendance. He was well taken by Wilkinson, and lost tho hall instead of passing out. . Colman tried to find touch at the corner, but the ball went into touch in goal Clifton, both back and forward. pressed hotly. So (To and then Colman were held up on the line, whilst Penniall also got across, but lost the ban when tackled Hawera forcing. A moment later, George lauded a beautiful goal from a penalty. \ , Clifton IHawera <>

This reverse roused TTawera, and thev pressed. Greig. cutting round the scrum and kicking high, Georrre had ample time to kick, but tried to beat the charging pack, and the ball rebounding went to touch at the 25 Then Greig transferred to Cameron, who Bent the leather to Wilkinson, and the Hawera flier made a desjftrate dash, heating Penniall, who slipped. He cut in, and-.tliough blocked by three men on the line, forced his way across. Robertson failed to goal. Hawera a Clifton 6 Prom then on to the end the game proved yery fast anc willing, Hawera if anything, havIng the better of the play, but there was no further score. Mr. B. Petty was referee. SATURDAY COMPETITION. SENIOR. » TUKAPA (12) v. OKATO (6), The curtain wns rung down on the Saturday sen or competition, when Tukapa met and defeated* Okato on the latter team's ground Neither team were at full strength,. Okato having several emergencies and sadly missed McCarthy, whilst Tukapa had only two of their usual rearguard, tho vacancies being filled by iliird grade players and "Herdman," who made ti!3 re-appearance after several year' 3 retireraent. » The match was not taken very seriously bv Jhe players, and In consequence play was at t mes of a rngced nature. Okato team played with plenty of vim and were well led by jli. Care X' I>ut " lelr p,ay '"eked science and they did not make use of the chances offerins. Tukapa threw the ball about a good deal, and there were several nice passinc bouts by the -blue backs In tha It. Oliver and Malcohmson raced over for Tukapa, and L. Carey scored from a forward rush for Okato. Okato had the beat of the second spell, but only succeeded once in gettinc over, H. Cornett crossing from a forward scramble. Johnson then not over for Tukapa, and shortly before time the ball was passed throucli all , 116 Tukapa backs, and "Herdman" raced over from outside the 25, scoring a fine trv amidst the plaudits of the crowd. Of the six tries scored during the match none were converted, the game ending as above. Mr D Johnson was referee.

THIRD GRADE. Rahotu and Old Boys met at Western Park in the presence of a large number of spectators. In the first spell. Pox scored a try for Old Boys, which .Knapman converted. Later In the spell Gilhooley scored, tile spell ending Old Boys D, Rahotu 3. Early in Hie second spell Dowlaml scored another try for Old Boys, which was not converted. Later, Glover scored a try, which was not converted! Borrle landed a penalty goal from near halfway, Rahotu thus winning by 3 points to 8. Mr. C Hoskin rcfereed. Lepperton journeyed in to play High School A, but as there was soino misunderstanding regarding the venue of the match, the country team were only able to muster 11 imen. High School therefore agreed to play the match this afternoon at 1.3# p m. Star thirds were unable to. go to Okato on Saturday owing to there being only one ground available. The match will be played later. FOURTH GRADE. Star beat High School C at the Racecourse. liy 3 points to nil after a great contest. Butter scoring a fine try in the last three minutes. Mr. Searle was referee. Technical College forfeited to High School D. TARANAKI TOURING TEAM. The team to play Hawke's Bay, Wairarapa, Manawatu, and Wellington will leave by the mail train this morning. Of the twenty picked, Southeombe will not be able to make the trip. Ol'ver will be available next week, Kins (Stratford) was not available. It is hoped that West (Hawera) and Brown {Tukapa), who are away with the Australian team, will bo available for the Wellington match. # j THURSDAY COMPETITION. THE JUNIOR TLAY-OFF. As Inglewood have decided to forfeit to Midlilrst in the match set down for next Thursday, Mldhirst are now level with Clifton in the first junior competition, ft has been decided that the play off between Clifton and Midhirs'. will take place at Inglewood on t&usater Aftajnooa.