RANFURLY SHIELD MATCH.

Taranaki Daily News, 26 September 1921, Page 3

RANFURLY SHIELD MATCH.

■ WELX4NGTON DEFEATS GTAGQ. i j By Tetefirayh.—Press Assodatlon, Wellington, Sept. 24, There were ten thousand people at Athletic Park to-da.y when Wellington (holders) played Otago (challengers), ' for the Ranfurly Shield. The game was • not brilliant, but was full of incident, the Wellington backs playing a fine, defensive game. The Otago forwards, ! particularly Richardson (of the All -(Blacks) were superior in the loose, but > the backs, though fast, were unable to I penetrate the local defence. All the i scoring was done in the first spell, when i 'Wellington secured 13 points to Otago’s 8. H. E. Nicholls (Wellington), potted a splendid goal in the first spell from a scrum, a magnificent efl’ort. Weliing- . ton won by 13 to 8 and retain, the shield. SEDDON SHIELD FINAL.”> ! fe. WIN FOR MARLBOROUGH. Blenheim, Sept’. 24. Summery conditions prevailed to-day for the final of the Seddon Shield, the game of the season. West Coast (challengers) were defeated by Marlborough by 19 points to 9. Play was of an interesting character, and the success of the home team was quite justified. In the first spell Marlborough scored 11 points, tries being obtained by J. O’Brien, Byrne and R. O'Brien, the last one being converted by Fitzgerald. The visitors opened the scoring early in the second spell, Deere registering an unconverted try. J. O’Brien scored again for Marlborough, Fitzgerald converting. Shortly afterwards Gunn crossed, but the try was unconverted. The Coast made several rallies in the latter part of the game, Mouat and Steel scoring tries, which were unconverted. The visiting backs were prevented from operating freely owing to the vigorous play of the home forwards, who were much superior in the loose. Marlborough retains the shield for the season. GIRLS AT “SOCCER.” CANTERBURY BEAT ‘ WELLINGTON. AN INTERESTING GAME. Christchurch, Sept. 24. There was a big crowd at the English Park this afternoon to witness the first ladies’ inter-provincial “soccer” football match played in Canterbury. The teams (Wellington and Canter- | bury) were loudly cheered as they came from the dressing shed. The (.Canterbury girls had adopted the honored red i and biax*k colors, aud their dress consisted of a black jersey with a wide red band round the centre, loose black shorts and long stockings. Their caps showed the feminine touch, being made | in black, with a red band and a flowing ( red tassel. The Wellington girls, al- ( though they have been playing longer than their Christchurch sisters, have ] not reached the stage of wearing shorts, and their dress consisted of a neat looking gymnasium costume of navy blue, with a light blue stripe, and an attractive looking cap in light and dark blue colors. All the players wore businesslike boots. From the outset it was evident that whatever ideas the crowd may have come with, the girls were certainly out to win. The only score of the game was registered by Canterbury, who thus won by one goal to nil. A Wellington girl had made a great mistake in using her hands to pick up the ball in the penalty area, and the referee promptly spotted the breach. The free kick awarded to Canterbury brought about the desired result, Miss Poynter kicking a goal. “That's the way!” roared the crowd. Wellington were hippy, and having learned the lesson were not going to be caught napping again. At the end of the first spell the girls were showing signs oi tiredness, aud a brief respite was very welcome. Wellington made strenuous efforts to even up, but the teams were too evenly divided, and the game ended without any alteration in the score. As they walked off the field the crowd surged round the girls and congratulated them freely on the excellent game they had played. Throughout the game there were humorous incidents in plenty, which kept the crowd constantly amused. WOMEN AT PLAY. MATCHES IN AUSTRALIA. By Telegraph.-—Press Assn.—Copyright. Received Sept. 25, 5.5 p.m. Sydney, Sept. 25. A ladies’ League football match in Sydney drew five thousand spectators, and a* ■’soccer ’’ match at. Brisbane ten thousand. Play was lively and tries ; were plentiful, but goals were scarce. Curiosity more than the play attracted j the crowds. THE LEAGUE GAME. AUSTRALASIANS AT HOME. ANOTHER EASY VICTORY. Received Sept. 25, 5.5 p.m. London, Sept. 24. At League football the Australasians defeated the Hull-Kingston Rovers by 2t» points to (>. The weather was fine, and the attendance, thirteen thousand.. In the early stages of the game the Rovers were, vigorous and fiery, but the visitors soon penetrated the home defence and kept, the upper hand. At halltime the Australasians were 13 and the Rovers 2. Blinkhorn, Gray and Border secured tries and Norman converted two. Bradshaw got a penalty goal for the Rovers. Shortly after the start of the. second spell, as*the result of illegal play. Bradshaw kicked two penalties. The visit- j ors maintained superiority to the end. 'Border was particularly brilliant, adding three tries, two of which Norman converted. • NEVER' WEARY. WHEN IT RAINS AND THE WIND IS Than is New Discovery Time. Many sensible folk make it a habit In wet weather to i’ortitfy lhemselves before venturing out by a small spoonful of Dr. Sheldon’s ■ New Discovery. These are the folk who are < never troubled with coughs and colds. Dr. Sheldon’s New Discovery is a favorite Cough < Remedy for men, women and children. Ob- ' taifiablo at all chemists and itoros ;