FOOTBALL.

Taranaki Daily News, 3 October 1921, Page 8

FOOTBALL.

' THE LEAGUE GAME. ; V-t*-AUSTRALASIA v. ENGLAND. ' ENGLAND WINS FIRST TEST. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. Received Oct. 2, 5.5 p.m. London, Oct. 1. There was fine weather and the attendance was 20,000 for the first League test match between Australasia and England. England won by 6 points to 5. The Australasian team was: Fraser, iHorder, Vest, Craig, Blinkhorn, Johnston, Thompson, Pearce, Prentice, Ryan, Gray, Burge, Watkins. England forced the game, and ten minutes after the start Stone scored a try, which was not converted. Forceful play followed, and Australasia’s efforts to cross were rewarded, Blinkhorn scoring a try and Craig converting. The game was well contested, though there were many mistakes. There was little difference in the scrums, but the advantage went to England. The score at half-time was: Australasia 5, England 3. Seven penalties were awarded England in the first half and five to the Australasians. There was vigorous play in the second session, England’s footwork beating the visitors, who were unable to get going. After much close play Stockwell broke away and scored a try. which was not converted, making the final-scores: England 6, Australasia NEW PLYMOUTH MATCHES. TWO INTERESTING GAMES. Two interesting matches were played on the Recreation Ground, New Plymouth, on Saturday afternoon. The weather was fine, and there was a good attendance. The proceeds, about £l5, are to be donated to the Sports Ground Committee for the improvement of the ground. WATERSIDERS (14) v. RAILWAY" (3). The first match was between Watersiders and Railway, and provided a very willing and fast game. Both sides contained some well-known ex-players, Watersiders, captained by Frewin. the ex-Taranaki rep., having the advantage in this respect. They owe their victory to .the superiority of their rear division. Though there was a margin of 11 points between the two teams, there was hardly that between the teams on the day, as the Railway got steam up on several occasions and nearly scored, and it was not until the final 20 minutes that the Watersiders put the issue beyond doubt. In the fir-t twenty Watersiders scored two tries, Arnott and F. Broughton getting over from nice passing bouts. In the next twenty minutes Betts kicked a penalty for Railway. In the final twenty minutes a great passing bout between i Frewin, Broughton and Sturmey saw I the latter sail for the line, passing to > Arnott, and the latter scored his second try. From a line-out at half-way Oliver secured, and beating the opposition. scored a good try, which he converted, making the score: Watersiders 14, Railway 3. Mr. W. Roch refereed. CIVIL SERVICE (11) v. BANKS, ETC. (5). This game provided a fast and bright exhibition. Civil Service attacked on opening and forced the opposition several times. Ultimately Williams picked up the ball about twenty-five yards from the line, and beating Willis, got over. Ennis failed to convert. Right from the start of the second spell the Banks team pressed, and a passing bout saw Paterson nearly over. Civil Service rushed play to the other end, where Malcolmson was beaten by the dead-ball line. Then H. Hoffmann tried ■ip pot, but the ball was forced. A moment later, however, off-side play enabled Ennis to land a beautiful goal. Play still was fast up and down field, until from an oj ng by Wynyard put the combined team in an attacking P 08 1" tion and Ladner scored. Wynyard o-oaled, making the score Gto 5. The combined team tried hard to secure the lead, but the defence was too sound, and finally Williams, securing from the ruck dodged several of the opposition and scored. Ennis goaled. Play soon after ceased with the score: Civil Service 11, Banks, etc. 5. Mr. F. Hooker refereed. SCHOOL FOOTBALL. At the Stratford Recreation Ground on Saturday, New Plymouth Central School defeated Normanby School ma match for the McLeod Shield by 2b points to 0.