FOOTBULL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XI, Issue 3583, 9 August 1890, Page 2

FOOTBULL.

' A raatcfr between a; sotatpli team picked from the Masterton nnd Bed Star Football Olubs and the Whareama team was played on the Park Oval yesterday, and resulted in a win for the former by seven points to four, The Whareama men played a 'capital gauie, their "running being good avid their passing excellent, but their opponents were too heavy for them, and played with greater combination, ■ Tries were obtained for. Masterlou by Eton, Perry and Collier, two of which were converted, by Perry, For Whareama H. Speedy and .Elder each ; secured a try, a goal being kioked from one, The game thus ended, Masterton 7 points,. Whareama'4 points, The visitors were decidedly in public favor, and were heartily cheered when they scored. Among the most conspicuous of their players were Elder-and Owen, the -latter playing a rattling game "'throughout; ' Valuable assistance was rendered to Masterton by Etou,.. Hpunslow, Perry- and: liair--1 stow. Messrs Reid and Williams acted as umpires for Tinui and Mas--1 terfcoii respectively, and Mr 1\ Wallace, as referee. '

!t ~is stated that Elder,-who has'

distinguished himself for hig brilliant play during the past two cloys, hat joined the Eed Star Club, aiid will play for them during the remaindei of the season.