SPORTING.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 9131, 2 July 1908, Page 6

SPORTING.

FOOTBALL.

BRITAIN v. HAWKE'S BAY,

EASY WIN FOR VISITORS

BT TKr J EORA.I'H —I'KK £>RKSS ASSOCIATION

NAPIER, July 1

The football match between Britain and Hawke's Bay was played on the Recreation Ground this afternoon, under conditions which were in every respect favourable to the contestants, an d was won by the visiters by 25 points to 3. The ground was in excellent condition. There was a good light and the wind was not of any moment. The crowd was estimated at about six thousand. The teams were as follow -.—Britain —Full-back, Dyke; three-quarters, J. '■£. Williams, J.'P. Jones, J. Tuan Jones, Chapman; half-backs, Laxon and G. L. Williams; forwards, Hardine (captain), Morgan, Oldham, F. L. Williams, Thoma3, Smith, Ritson, Green. Hawke's Bay.--Full-back, 0. Symes; three-quarters, T. Mclntyre, J. B ker, A. Wall; live-eighths, H. Smith and W. Kenyon; half-back, H. Rayne; ,wing forward, T. P. Walshe; forwards, R. Hackett, R. White, J. J. Bailey, D. Evans, .J Hughes, D. Nicholson, A. Joll. 'ln the early part of the first spell play was for the most part on the British side of half-way, but the visitors were evidently keeping themselves well in hand. From a throw ,in Laxon obtained the ball and gave a long pass to Tuan Jones, he dodged and transferred to Ponty Jones, who scored near the corner about twelve minutes before half time. Dyke was unsuccessful with the kick at goal. Immediately afterwards the English forwards initiated a dribbling rush, and Ritson scored near the corner, Harding kicking a good goal. Another British rush saw another score. Dyke failed with the kick, and the spell shortly afterwards ended. In the second ppell the visitors' backs were more prominent. A Hawke's Bay passing rush was spoilt by Smith knocking on. A little later Walshe secured the leather in mid-field and made a splendid run for the lire, in which he evaded numerous attempts to collar him. His career was stopped when danger was imminent. Hawke's Bay made another onslaught, headed by Smith, but Dyke marked at a critical stage. The ball was returned to Smith, who kicked across the field. Wall fol-

lowed up , and Chapman failing to gather the ball enabled Wall to score near the corner. Symes went wide with the kick at goal. The British backs once more returned to the attack, and an excellent passing bout between Tuan Jones and Edgar Morgan resulted in the latter scoring between the posts. Morgan failed with the kick. Immediately after Ponty Jones, E. Morgan and Smith executed another rush, and Smith crossed the line. Harding made an unsuccessful kick at goal. Dyke obtained the leather and ran through the opposition. Ho passed to "Jerry" Williams, the latter running round and scored. Harding failed with the kick. England continued to press, and from the throw-in Chapman obtained the ball, an«i beating Symes, scored between the posts. Dyke conI verted. The game thus ended in favour of Britain by 2f» points to 3.

BY TMiEGKAPH —PKESS ASSOCIATION. Received July 1, 9 a.m. LONDON, June 30. The Rugby Union has arranged 28 fixtures for the Australian footballers commencing at Devon on September 26th. The itinerary includes matches against England, Ireland, Wales, the Universities, Counties, Army and Navy and leading clubs, concluding in France on January Ist, 1909.

The following will represent Star 111. against Masterton 111. in Fraser's paddock, on Saturday next: —Full-back, Riddle; three-quarters, Edwards, Coyle, Messenger; fiveeighth, Boyd; half-back, Mason; forwards, de Lisle, Galley, Welch, Smich, O'Dowd, Billington, Treen, Hogg, Harris; emergency, Dixon. The following will represent the Masterton 111. :—H. Braggins, Yates, E. Simonson, Osman, Johns, Hanley, Fly, Biilington, Wellington/ Rayner, McHattie, Selby, Dixon, Munn, Dean; emergencies, Catt, Simonson. The following will represent Red Star Juniors against Te Ore Ore, on Saturday next, on the Showgrounds: —Full-back, G. Ross;three-quarters, Sowman, Williams, N. Chamberlain; five-eighth, Hebley; half-back, Ball; wings, Faulkner and Welch; forwards, Allen, Golder, Fulton, D. Ross, E. Williams, McHattie, Stewart; emergency, Cole (back), Hursey (forward). The following will represent Te Ore Ore:—Fullback, Fitzgerald; three-quarters, W. Haeana, R. Kerehoma, M. Walters; five eighth, August; half-back, Ferguson; forwards, Jumbo, Punch, McGillicuddy, Thompson, Phillip, Kara, Reiri, Brown, Stafford; emergencies, Mason, Ellers (backs), Mor.a, Heta (forwards).

The following will represent Masterton Seniors against Red Star Seniors on the Showgrounds on Saturday: —Minett, Thompson, Handley, Darvill, Logan, Gray, Daniell, Barry, Fielding, Lyall, Ross (2), MacKellar, Brenchley. At a meeting of the Masterton 111. team last evening, L. Johns was elected the captain, and J. Osman vice-captain. E. Simonsen and V. Peterson were elected members of the Club.