FOOTBALL.

Taranaki Daily News, 6 July 1922, Page 3

FOOTBALL.

THE RUGBY GAME WELLINGTON DEFEAT TARANAKI. TARANAKI B BEAT WANGANUI B. There was a very large attendance, estimated at -about 5000, at the Egmont A. and P show grounds at Hawera yesterday, when Taranaki had thirty men in the field playing rwo matches. The curtain-raiser between Taranaki B and Wanganui B was won by Taranaki by 18 points to 13, while in the senior game Wellington accounted for Taranaki by 13 points to 3. The ground, despite the wet weather, was in good order, but the wind blowing down the field militated somewhat against the play. WELLINGTON V. TARANAKI. A W’IN FOR THE VISITORS.

The match between the above teams provided a strenuous struggle, in which the Taranaki forwards played a great game, but. the Taranaki backs lacked the nippiness and resourcefulness of the Wellington backs, who made better use of their opportunities. To this they owed victory. The goalkicking on the Taranaki side was shocking, numerous opportunities being missed. Wellington won by 13 points to 3, but on the day there was not this difference between the teams. The teams were as published. Wellington won the toss, and Taranaki opened with the wind behind thorn and the sun in their eyes. R. Roberts set the ball moving, and Tunnington failing to take a high kick, Taranaki invaded. Tunnington recovered cleverly, and with Wogan and Malfroy removed the ball to half-way, the forwards taking it to Taranaki’s twenty-five, where Coutts went down gamely. Then Nicholls started a move that ended in the ball crossing the line, but it was called l>ack owing to a pass forward. Almost immediately, from a free kick, M. ! Nicholls goaled. I Wellington 3 Taranaki o Play then veered to Wellington’s twentyfive, where Coutts failed to goal from a • penalty. Troy was prominent for the visitI* ore. but Masters, snapping up, set the Taranaki backs moving. The bout broke down. Roberts failed to goal from a penalty, as did Malone a imoment later from a mark. Taranaki were securing from the scrum and J kept pressing, until a wild pass by Coutts let Tunnington line. After a period of close play Coutts made an opening to Johnson, who handed on to Vaughan, but the latter was well tackled. Agai” the local backs essayed to pass, but the ball did not reach the wings. Wellington cleared, but Robertson drove them back. Then Malone sent the ball to Roberts, who handed to Vaughan, who was thrown out at the corner. Then ensued a series of scrums on Wellington's line. West just failing to score. Finally Algar cleared. After interchanges of kicks Mcßae, Moffit and Duncan led the Wellington pack to mid-field, where Nicholls initiated a rush, but Tunnington was well taken by Hickey. Play then returned tn mid-field, Malone gaining a lot of ground. Taranaki forwards took a turn, but Atkins ran into the ruck instead of passing out. and Troy was able to clear. Then Hammersley, Masters, Malone. Hunt and West carried play close to W|ellington’s line, where for an infringement West failed to goal. Taranaki kept Wellington busy,! and Atkins, securing from the scrum. shot out smartly to Coutts, who had all his men in line, but he ran into the pack, ending the movement. Hickey was unable to get going , when Atkins shot the ball out. Robertson i next tried to pot. the ball reaching the deadi ball line. Hickey kicked high and followed l up -fast. The Wellington backs failed to take the ball, and in a scramble he appeared to get over, but Wellington were awarded a free kick. The Taranaki forwards brought the ball back, and Malone, gathering up, passed to Johnson, who transferred to Vaughan, and, coming round, received it again and scored a nice try. Roberts’ shot, although a good one, failed. I Wellington 3 Taranaki 3 Malone. Hunt. Fogarty and company had Taranaki at once attacking, and the leather came out to Hickey, who lined. Later Roberts hung* on and Algar was able to clear. Again Johnson handed to Roberts, who failed to pass. 'Wellington forwards broke away, but Atkins checked, and from successive free kicks Coutts and Roberts failed to goal. Then Vaughan, securing from Johnson, sailed for the line, but was taken by Malfroy. Play travelled across the field, but Taranaki's passing was faulty. Another free kick, put up high by West and followed up, culminated in a line-out close to the corner. West dived over, but the ball had not been thrown out straight, and the spell ended a moment later.

The spell opened with a. lengthy interchange of “kicks. Roberts had another penalty shot, which 'failed. Christopherson returned to Hickey, who ' beat a man and kicked high. The Taranaki pack set up a rousing rush, which was checked, and the Wellington backs started throwing the hall about, Wogan being well taken by Vaughan. A couple of Wellington moves were spoilt by forward passes, and then Atkins lined. The local pack smothered Nicholls. Play went up and down the field. Wogan was well tackled by Roberts, and after Nicholls had just failed to goal from a penalty the Taranaki forwards returned to the attack. From a penalty Roberts had another resultless shot. Robertson returned the kick off. and, smothering Wogan. Taranaki were dangerous, but Johnson kicked too hard and Wellington forced. Robertson was then badly beaten by the bounce, but Roberts lined and checked the visiting pack. Tunnington then badly fooled Hickey, but McCullough intercepted his pass, and with Masters, Malone and West, carried play to mid-field, where Algar tried to pot, the ball being forced. Nicholls marked smartly, and Coutts and Roberts both tried to take the ball. The former failed to line, and Tunnington. securing again. beat Hickey, and wormed his way through the opposition, losing the ball near the line, but Troy was handy, and In the resultant scramble dived on the leather and Nicholls goaled. Wellington 8 Taranaki 3

Masters, West and Hammersley were prominent for the locals. Then Malone, intercepting a pass, put Taranaki in a good position, where West marked and dropped at goal, the hall falling short, being returned to touch by Christopherson. Then Roberts secured and beat a couple of men, but Hickey had no room to operate and was forced to touch at the twenty-five. M. Nicholls failed to goal from a mark. Tunnington, with a tricky run, gained a lot of ground, and Malone relieved a dangerous situation by marking. A passing bout was brought to an end by good collaring, Malone and Roberts being very solid, and play returned to mid-field, where Nicholls marked and essayed to goal from past, half-way, the ball being charged down. A weak kick by Roberts saw Wellington again attack, but Atkins lined. Wellington had another free kick, and the Taranaki pack broke through to past half-way. but just on call of time Wellington attacked again, and from a scramble Duncan scored and Nicholls goaled. Wellington 13 Taranaki 3 Time was then called. Mr. F. Julian refereed.

WELLINGTON V. TARANAKI. The results of previous games between the provinces will be of interest-

. Summary (1907 match not included). — Played, 29; Wellington won, 18; Taranaki won, 10; drawn, 1. Points for: Wellington, 251; Taranaki, 194. TARANAKI B v. WANGANUI B. HOME TEAM’S NARROW VICTORY. The curtain-raiser between these teams proved very interesting, being fast and open. The backs on both sides threw the ball about, and though the bouts frequently broke down, the open game was appreciated by the crowd. Wanganui had the better of the early stages, and at one time led by 13 points to 3, but thereafter the local team asserted itself and added five more tries, none being converted. The teams Were as originally selected, save that Soffe replaced Fuller in the front row and G. Taylor replaced Colman on the wing for Taranaki.

Taranaki, captained by Hooker, won the toss .and Wanganui kicked off with the wind in their favour and the sun in their eyes. At once Taranaki forwards pressed. Then Wanganui had play .in front of Taranaki’s goal, where Stewart tried to cut through. After a period of defence, in which Wanganui tried to pass bitt, failed to hold the ball, Soffe and Taylor carried play to mid-field. Again Taranaki were defending, but suddenly the forwards swept down-field, and Soffe shot, the ball to Ennis, who was collared by Wright. Taranaki still pressed. Cox intercepted and led the Wlanganui pack down field, where Ennis and Bell gave Taranaki some anxious moments. Finally Lockett smothered the latter, and the resultant free kick was goaled by Jackson. Wanganui 3, Taranaki 0.

Fast play followed. Hooker had a resultless shot from a penalty. Play travelled fast up and down field. One moment Bell pulled Wright into toucji at the corner, and the next Williams checked Taranaki when dangerous. Both full-backs had plenty to do, the Wanganui man being much the better. Presently the ball travelled via Barrie, Jackson and Stewart, who cut j'q and handed to Collier, and the latter scored a fine try. Jackson goaled. Wanganui 8, Taranaki 0. Taranaki forwards now asserted themselves, and headed by Crompton, Spratt and Scott, invaded Wanganui’s territory. Greaves made a fine opening to Oliver, thence to Hooker, who transferred to Wilkinson, and the Hawera flier scored in a good position. Hooker failed to goal. At half-time the score was: Wanganui 8, Taranaki 3.

On resuming Taranaki attacked, and Wilkinson was pushed out close to the line. Spratt, Byrne and Greaves bad shots from marks without result, though Byrne’s shot struck the bar. Then the Wanganui pack gained the upper hand, being temporarily checked by Hooker. Barrie, however, shot out smartly to Stewart, who sent on to Jackson, and the latter streaked across, also converting: Wanganui 13, Taranaki 3. From the line-out Taranaki attacked strongly, but over-eagerness spoilt. The backs opened out, but Oliver ran into the ruck instead of passing. Taylor picked up and dived over. He failed to convert: Wanganui 13, Ta/anaki 6.

Again the Taranaki pack attacked hotly, and Williams essayed to find the dead-ball line, but failed. Crompton, Soffe, and Scott, following up fast, the latter scored. Hooker again failed to goal: Wanganui 13, Taranaki 9.

Play now became verj- fast. Taranaki pressed, but. Wanganui took a turn. Bell tried to set his backs moving, but Williams intercepted, and Wanganui, both backs and forwards, got going again until chocked by Wilkinson. Then setting up another irresistible rush, the Taranaki forwards carried play right down field. Taylor and Birchall were in the van. The former dribbled down nicely, and picking up dived over. but. was tackled by Stewart as he fell and a scrum ensued. Again Ennis got over, but he had knocked on. A moment later Ennis scored. Hooker failed to goal: Wanganui 13, Tara-

Wanganui had the better of the next two or three minutes’ play. Jackson had a shot from a free kick. Taranaki again assumed the upper hand, and Greaves initiated a clever move. Oliver sent the ball to Hooker, who transferred to Wilkinson, and the Hawera flier succeeded in putting Taranaki in front. Hooker just failed to goal : Taranaki 15, Wanganui 13.

Taranaki again attacked, Ennis and again Wilkinson being dangerous. Thompson and Phillips carried play to mid-field, where it hung until Cox and Williams led Wanganui to the attack, a penalty giving relief. Spratt, Oliver and Wilkinson were prominent in a move that Collerton checked, but Soffe came away ball at toe, and Scott added the finishing touches. Taylor failed to goal. The, final score was: — Taranaki Wanganui 1:5 Mr. A. F. Neilson refereed. INTER-COLLEGIATE MATCH. THE HIGH SCHOOL TEAM. The • annual football match between the New Plymouth Boys’ High School and the Wanganui Collegiate School first fifteens will take place at Hawera on Saturday. The match is arousing great interest, and a stirring contest, in keeping with the best traditions of secondary school football, is assured. The Boys’ High School team has been selected as follows : K. Taylor (10.1). L. Abbott (10.2), H. Brown, captain (11.7), T. Foden (11.1). W. Alexander (9.4), J. Brodie (11.4). J. Shaw (9.1). J. Paterson (9.5). R. Brewster (11.4), R. Christie (11.2). J. Palmier’ (12.2). J. Revell (12.1). C. Collins (11.0). H. Rickard (11.1), L. Christie (9.7). Emergencies: Backs, H. Mason (half). G. Morey (five-eighths), D. Mackay (threequarter) ; forwards, T. Penn, A. Brodie, T. Eaves. Average weight, lOst. 9ibs.; average age, 17 years 4 months. In recent matches the School team has been playing below strength, sometimes witli as many as three emergencies, but the above team represents the first fifteen at its full strength. The backs all played in the team that played Wanganui last year, whilst there are four new forwards, viz., L. Christie, Collins, Paterson, and Revell. A special train has been arranged by the Railway Department to take the local boys, their parents and friends, to Hawera, leaving New Plymouth at 7.33 a.un., and startnt> rexuru jaurney front Mwera at

5 p.m. As a curtain-raiser to this match, the annual match between North and South Taranaki primary school representatives Will be played, commencing at 1 p.m. PRIMARY SCHOOL MATCH. NORTH TARANAKI TEAM. The following team has been selected to represent North Taranaki in the match against South Taranaki at Hawera on Saturday: R. Sampson (Waitara), S, Simpson (Waitara), Law (High School), T. Taunt (Central), Fletcher (High School) captain, H. Ewens (Waitara), Fookes (High School), Roberts (Waitara), Fowler (Waitara), York (High School), Dnlgarho (West End), Spiers (Fitzroy), Roper (West End), C. Ewens (Waitara), Ohllson (Waitara). Emergencies: Backs, Kerr (Central), Gudgeon (Inglewoo 5 ). Forwards, Arnold (Central), E. Smith (High School). i CENTRAL DIVISION FIXTURES. The following appointments) have been made for central division (matches:— SECOND GRADE. Thursday.—Midhirst v. Inglewood, at Inglewood, at 2.30, Mr. F. Julian; Tariki v. Stratford, at Stratford, at 2.30, Mr. T. Wilson; Ngaere v. Cardiff, at Cardiff, at 2.30, Mr. C. A. Gray. FOURTH GRADE. Thursday.—lnglewood v. Stratford, at Stratford, at 3 p.m., Mr. J. Thomas. ASSOCIATION GAME. AUSTRALIA v. SOUTH AUCKLAND. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Hamilton, Last Night. There was fine weather and a. large attendance 'or the Association football <n»atch between Australia and South Auckland. In the early part of the game South Auckland attacked, and then Australia made several hot attacks. After mid-field play South Auckland were awarded a penalty, from which Barnett scored with a fast ground shot. Play continued interesting, the home team having a shade the better of matters. Australia made several determined efforts towards the close of the spell without success, the spell ending: South Auckland 1, Australia 0. In the second spell the home team showed the effect of their strenuous work, while the visitors brightened considerably and carried play repeatedly into their opponents’ territory, resulting in Brown scoring twice. The game ended: Australia 2, South Auckland 1. •Mr. L. C. H. Dawson, of New Plymouth, has been appointed referee of the third- Association football test match between Australia and’ New Zealand, to be played at Auckland on Saturday.

Year, Won by ■ Score. 1894—'Taranaki — ..—, - 0 1895—Drawn .... 0 0 189*6—Taranaki . 0 1897—Wellington 0 1898—Taranaki . 18 99—Well i n gto n u 1900—Wellington 9 8 19bl—Wellington - - - . - 20 3 1902 —Taranaki .. - ~ G 3 1903—Taranaki .. 5 3 1904- -Taranaki 11 3 1905—Wellington 6 0 1908-—-Wellington 14 6 1907—Abandoned at half-time. Wellington leading 3 0 1908—Wellington 13 8 Taranaki .. 0 1909—Wellington 1 r. 6 1910—Wellington T •3 11 6 1911—Taranaki 23 3 1912—Wellington 12 10 Taranaki .. 6 1913 —Wellington 8 0 Wellington 13 9 1914—W ell ington 12 6 Taranaki .. 14 10 1919—Wellington 8 ■ ■ 18 10 1920—Wellington 16 0 Wellington i 20 9 1921—Wellington 17 0