FOOTBALL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2239, 11 August 1891, Page 4

FOOTBALL.

TEMUKA SECOND Y. WAIHI SECOND.

This, the second meeting between the above teams for the Junior Flag. came off on Saturday last at Temuka, and ended in a win for Wailii by the narrow majority of one point to nil. The previous meeting had ended in a draw and this contest was expected to prove a close and intevestiiu; one. In fairness to the home team we must say they—as is invariably the case—had to put on substitutes, on this occasion three. Temuka losing the toss kicked oil with the sun in their faces. Kobinson kicked off, and Rogers following up well spoiled the return, and packed scrums ensued, until Russell made a good run down the field. Play hovered in Wailii territory until South came through with a dribble, but was smartly stopped by Velvin kicking into touch at midway. Scrum followed scrum until Rogers, who played a really hard game, passed to Storey, and he transferred to Hawkes, who made good use of his pace till grassed .by South. Packed scrums followed ii>. the Colours' 26"5, until Henry came through with a good dribble, and the play was changed to Temuka's 25's. until they were forced down. Following up the kick Robinson ran round until upset by Davis. The ball was gradually worked back, and Wailii, coming with a loose rush looked very dangerous until Hawkes stopped it by falling on the ball. He was under the impression he was over the line and held ' the ball—thereby giving Waihi a free ' kick—which, taken by Moore, proved fruitless. The bali was set in play by a good kick oi Storey's, and combination between Marshall, Henry, and Russell carried the oval to the visitors' quarters, and Robinson by a dodgy run increased the pressure till relieved by a punt from South. Temuka were now allowed a free kick for an infringement, but Storey's attempt was nullified by the Colours' forwards charge. Packed scrums and line work followed without any advantage to either side until Henry, taking the ball smartly from the line punted high, and R. Marshall —who was playing a rattling forward game —getting well under the ball narrowly escaped scoring. Good passing ensued between Storey, Hawkes, and Russell, the latter falling into the e nbrace of Davis. Line work followed and half time was called without any score. Blissett set the ball in motion by a high kick and Storey took the ball well, but being surrounded by the forwards, formed a scrum. Leversidge came through the scrum with the Colours behind him till stopped by MeAuliffe with ja good charge. Play remained in dangerous proximity to Temuka's line, but they, amid great cheering, cleared their lines. Hawkes came on now with a good dribble begun by Henry, and working through the whole team, had his hard earned efforts neutralised by the smart return of A. Moore. The ball was worked back by the brothers Henderson, and Leversidge, and Storey saved his side by a kick , into touch. Play now became erratic and furious, and Henderson —who must indeed thank the elasticity of his jersey—scrambled over the line in the embrace of McCaskill and Hawkes, thus drawing first blood and also winning the game, and we may say making the winning of the flag a certainty for the red, white, and blue. Moore made a miserable attempt to convert, and on resuming play .'the Waihi continued aggressive, and packed scrums under Temuka posts followed, until Rogers, by a smart and well judged punt cleared the lines. Hawkes again put in good work by a good run, and soon after Holden .transferring promptly to Itussell enabled him to compel Waihi to force down. From the throw' in Marshall took the ball well, and gained a deal of ground till stopped by South. Good work was put in by Holden, Henry, and Rogers for iTemuka, and by Opie, Blissett, and Henderson for Waihi, and soon after time was called with the ball in Temuka's territory. The game was devoid of any scientific display, being confined entirely to the forwards, and very often sides, but Temuka especially had good shows but did not feed their backs. The forwards seemed ignorant of the fact that they had men behind them, and seemed to think the skill of the game lay in bullocking and hacking about instead of heeling out. Marshall (2), Henry, ami. McAuUrle were, the pick of the forwards, aiid Hawkes was the best man back for Temuka, whilst for th» winners Hendersons (0), and Leversidge (forwards) and Ouie and Davis (backs; pnt in ff'Jod work. Rogers played the best half v.ek g;una on the ground, but. must not forget ha has three threequarters behind him. The Rev. Mr Wood officiated as referee, and amid the great amount of talking and appealing, came out quite successfully, hi-'. decisions being characterised by strict impartiality, Mr H. Lavery acted as line umpire for Temuka, and Mr F. Shallard for the winners.

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