FOOTBALL

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXV, Issue 10713, 14 July 1913, Page 5

FOOTBALL

THE SENIOR MATCHES. The senior fixtures of tho Waintrapa Rugby Union were continued at Carterton and Featherston on Saturday, when at both paces two of th» most interesting .-natokes played this were witnessed by largo follow) ngs of the sporting fraternity. At Carterton the championship wa» practically decided when Oaiiertou t defeated Gladstone by tho narrow margin of one point. The game was nob so close as the score indicates, as Gladstone at all times appeared to> be easily holding their own, and were unfortunate on at least one more oo* casion in not registering a score. At Featherston, United fought a greafr battle with Stars, who were without the service s of Loader and Yatea„ which greatly lessened their chances. Several times the Star team got over the line, but were greatly .surprised to find that it was the wrong line, and «eyeral yards short of the goal line. A detail of the snatches is an follows: CARTERTON (8) v. GLADSTONE (7). sP?arterton won the toss to play with a strong wind at theiir backs. Carterton set up an attack, in which Desmond, Biake and McKenzie were prominent, and were soon ia their opponents' twenty-five, from wihere Callister made ia good run, but was collared on the line. Scrummages on the line followed, but Mason eaved with a line kick. A good '" ''> passing rush by the Carterton backs. was nullified by faulty taking, and,. the effort resulted in a force. From ; the kick-off a mark followed, and McKenzie landed a beautiul goal.— Carterton 3, Gladstone 0. The Glad. stone forwards now livened "'up, and from this out had by far the best of play. From a splendid passing rusK the yellow forwards were-within an ace of' scoring, Hodge being pushed out in touch. .Shortly after Speckpoor attempt at goal. A. kH' up field by Seivers went out at half-way. ~ McKenzie had two at* tempts at goal in quick succession. Give and take play followed, th« Gladstone forwards working .. uka Trojans, and repeatedly hooking th« ball and had the maroons hard defending. Shortly before half-tima Vickerstaff (Gladstone) received a severe bump, and auffered a flight concussion, his place being taken by B. Mason. The spell ended with, no additional score.—Carterton 3, Glad-* stone 0. On resumption the Gladstone forwards worked like Trojaitts, and soon had Carterton in difficulties, Hodge, Johnson and being prominent. E. Mason placed his side in the lead by a potted goal, which wag loudly applauded by th» onlookers. Gladstone 4, Carterton 3. Johnston shortly afterwards scored a try for which was' not converted. The match' then looked to be all oyer, but Gron.be, playing at half,.. secured I; *he ball and made a brilliant run, being collared Iby Strang on the line, but fell over. McKenzie kicked a neat goal. Carterton 8, Gladstone 7. From this out a severe struggle ensued, but no further score resulted, and th» whisifcle blew mth GRadsfone attacking. Mr E. McKenzie capably controlled the game. UNITED 6; STAR 3. This,match was witnessed by a large crowd and produced first-class football. Stare, with a weak team, . played a great game, hut the United team was s'afe and sure. The ground was greasy, and work was confined mostly 'to the''forwards. The strong forward combination of the Star team stood them in good stead, but only once did a score - result. The UnitTed hacks played well, and Tait excelled himself, being a tower of Hgength to his side. Of the forwards (rolder also played exceedingly well. For Stars C Ross and Clarke showed best form, and in the backs Ball and Jerry were prominent. The final scores were: United 6; Stars 3. JUNIOR. RED STARTS WIN THE CHAMPIONSHIP. United forfeited their match which was to haye .been played at Masterton on Saturday, thus leaving Red Stars to win the championship from Carterton, with Dalefield third. WELLINGTON RESULTS. (By Telegraph — Press Association.) WELLINGTON, Last Night. The result of Saturday's matches are as follows: Petone (27) beat Melrose (5); Athletic (8) beat Oriental (5); Wellington (30) beat Victoria College (3); Poneke (6) beat St James (5). HAWKE'S BAY v. MANAWATU. (By Telefiraph — Press Association.) PALMERSTON N., Last Night. The Hawke's Bay, tourir;; football team was defeated by Mai. .vatu at Palmerston yesterday by 5 points to 3. Manavvatu had easily the best of. the game. [The Hawke's Bay team wii! against Wairarapa at blaster; ~i oa Thursday next.] UNIVERSITY MATCH, WIN FOR NEW ZEALAND. (Received Last Night 5.5 o'elc'c ) SYDNEY, July : The* weather was fine, and ti. :e was an attendance of four thousai . Excepting for a short period in the second spell, the home team was outclassed. The New Zealanders, playing with the wind, and with -good combination, easily held their,, opponents, the first half ending New Zealand 12, Metropolitan 0. Dobson, Staire, Darby and Ryan each placed :i. try to credit. Ea.rly in tiho second spell, C. Prence scored for the Metropolitan team, W. Prentice placiv tr a goal. Wognn then crossed the line, and Prentice converted. Tho again got going, and as a result of fne play, Dobson scored one and Belky two tries. Ohilds conVerted them all. The final score ws: New Zealand 27, Metropolitan 10. A LEAGUE MATCH. AUCKLAND T~TARANAKI. (By Tdearaph — Press Association.) AUCKLAND, Last Night. Tho: interprovincial League matcK between Taranaki and Auckland was i played "on th» Victoria Park yesteri day, in tue (presence of about 5000 t spectator*. The game was fast and ». interestin-r, but Auckland proved alt together tio good for their opponents, - winning the match by 24 points to 8.