FOOTBALL

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume IX, Issue 2945, 9 July 1888, Page 2

FOOTBALL

CUP MATCHES Masterton v Carterton (Rivals,}

The above Club's met for their second heatin the Senior Cup contests on Saturday" last at Masterton, which resulted, in a win for Masterton by three points (1 goal) to nil.' The match ■ was a good test of the strength .of both Clubs, as they had their best teams in the field.,,F. Pairbrother, of Wellington representative reuownwas playing for the Rivals, and proved a tower of strength behind the scrum, Masterton was strongest in scrummaging, their loose dribbles gaining considerably at tiines, and placed their opponents line in danger repeatedly, but the good kicking of the Rival backs—which nevor seemed to fail them—always managed to transfer the play to less dangerous ground. Although the Rival forwards were overweighted they made a plucky stand, but the game was rendered very'slow at times owing to a desire on their part to fall on the ball to check the progress of tho opposing forwards. Tho game was played in excellent spirit, and was watched with great interest by a large crowd of spectators, among whom was a goodly number of ladies, and as there was no score up to within a few minutes of "no side" the oxcitenient grow intense whenever a good run, luck, or dribble was put in towards the end of the game. • Messrs G. H. Smith and C. Reid captained the Masterton aud Rivals respectively. | Messrs J. H. Kibblewhite and Deuipsoy were the Umpires, and Mr W. Perry Referee. The Rivals kick off was well returned, and resulted in a scrum near the centre.. -F. Pairbrother by a good run and kick took the play to Masterton's. twenty.-fivo, but the forwards of the home team soon had it back to neutral ground, and a good dribble by P. Perry carried it still further from his goal lino. A Masterton forward rush was cleverly stopped by T. Moore at the Rival's twenty-livo Hag, at which place T. Komble marked twice in succession, but his kicks were anything but suooessful. At this ' point P. Pairbrother took a pass meant for Smith, and finished a good run by lacking into touch at Masterton's twenty-five. From the scrum that followed, P. Perry got possession and 1 put in a serviceable run, being collared 1 by Baumber near the Rival's twentyfive, H. Porry made a dodgy run and got through all but P. Pairbrother, ' t who grassed him just in time. j Snodgrass essayed a run, but Smith was in the way. Wallace marked j between the Rivals' twenty-fivo and 1 the centre, and 0. Perry took a | place kick, the ball just falling short of 1 the bar by barely a yard. The kick out [ resulted in scrimaging in the Rivals'

twenty-five, but some loose forward play carried itiuto tho visitors territory when H, Perry marked and Smith took a place at goal, Tho hall was stopped by the opposing forwards and carried it down the field when Nini got possession aud made a'serviccable run. The Rivals wero again put on tho defensive Smith making a pot for goal, which went very near scoring, A run by P, Perry helped tho home team considerably, but a kick by McCarthy neutralised the effect. A Rival forward rush, which was well stopped by J. Perry, who was tackling woll, brought tho first spell to a close the ball being in the centre,

Tho second spell opened by Fairbrother putting in a good run ho being grassed by C. Perry noar tho centre. Tho Rivals lino was menacod by a rush and relieved by McCarthy kicking into touch. C, Perry got a mark and drop-kioked for goal. Snodgrass returning the kick well up. F. Porry obtained a free kick for off-side play hut did not gain much for Ins side. A run by F. Fairbrother was out short by tho smart tackling of H. Perry. 0. Perry again marked and took another Hying kick at goal Snodgrass returning it near the centre. G. Welch did some very serviceable line work at this stage of the game, he was in laot conspicuous throughout for his line out -play, Hounslow got way on with a dribble, and finished up with a run, being grassed by F. Fairbrother, Baumber stopped a rush near his line and Snodgrass relieved the pressure by a dodgy run. Nini failed to take a long kick from one of the Rival backs by, which the Masterton line wag jeopardised, a pot for goal compelling thorn to force down. The home team carried the play into the Riyals territory when P. Pairbrother essayed a run, lie was smartly collared by H. Perry when he passed to Snodgrass, The pass being low it was not clearly taken and 0. Perry Mowed up, got possession, and dashed for tbo line, where bo was oollared by Useher, [it wan however, too late, for

the ball -was grounded behiMitboj; coveted scratch, aud Masterton the first try. Smith lacked ; fin' unde-M;; nioblo goal;;: The EivaJs few v ; minutes in hand set to wort/with iM will, and penned their opponents in- ;v their 25, and looked very much like g scoring, the hoine'. team; having -to. fight desperately to keep .them from ;\ getting over the line.: A pot fit goal V-. by McCarthy compelled them to force; down. The EWals again returned to;';; the attack, and to the end of the game;',* kept the play in Masterton's 25, ; wore unable to break through the';" barrier. -;'-.. '. .; 0 : - ?^

Junior Cup Match, • The fourth heat of the Junior Cup contosts was played on Saturday.;' ; between No.l and No. 2 teams of the ;;■ Red Star Club, andresultedin a draw,; V each side scoring three points, No. 1; team played short, being without the sorvicos of E. Thompson;; V"; : ; ;

Tho final tie for the Wairarapa Rugby Union Challenge Cup" takes place at Greytown on Saturday; next,: when the Masterton and. Greyto.vn Clubs, who .have each '..won, two matches, will meet to decide who is ,to retain possession of the trophy.; ; If Mastorton mns it is' the : absolute property of the Club, but' if Grey town wins they-keep possession of it till next season.;' V,;,■•-:.

The follojviiig team has been selected to represent Masterton in their match for the; Senior Cup'against the Greytown Club at Greytown on Saturday next:—Back: Nini; three:quar ters: Smith, Wallace, 0. Perry; halves:: J. Perry, H. Perry; wings: Hounslow, Pollingi .forwards: J. Bauuister, C. Bannister,' Chennells, Day, F. Perry, ;G. Welch, W.'E. Welch. Emergencies Forwards: Kummer,Kibblowhite; backs:Paterson, M..Welch..":'

Tho match between the Volunteers and.Firo Brigades, which is exciting much interest, takes, place on the Masterton Football Club's ground, Worksop road, on Wednesday next, commencing at half-past three, ,';

. Mr B. McCausland, the well-known. footballer, is to accompany the Native team to England as Secretary and umpire.. The football match Auckland v. Native team was played at Epsom on Saturday, .and resulted in a victory for. the former by 9 puinls to nil. About 4000 witnessed the game. Beforo.play commenced the Mayor presented tho Auckland representative team which defeated the English footballers on Queon's birthday' with .medals on behalf of Mr H, itrett'of the Auckland Star. ■ -