FOOTBALL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XII, Issue 3819, 26 May 1891, Page 2

FOOTBALL.

WELLINGTON V MASTERTON. The match between the Wellington and Masterton Clubs, which was played on the Worksop-road ground yesterday, resulted, contrary to the expectations of the visitors, in a win for Masterton by twelve points (three goals and three tries) to three (one goal.) The. weather could not have been better, and the ground was in good condition. Great interest was taken in the game, which was one of the best-contestod ever seen in the district, and the attendance of the public was exceedingly large. Prominent amongst the spectators were a number of lady enthusiasts. Pearson's Brass Band rendered musical selections at intervals, which enlivened the proceedings. Whatman skippered the home team, and G. Hume the visitors. Masterton had undoubtedly the heavier team of the two, and this may have bad a little to do with the result. Shortly before three, Malcolm kicked off for Masterton, and the' play at once commenced in real earnest. Hardly a minute had passed before 0. Perry made a. good run and Wellington was forced down. Play was then tak°n to the centre of the field, but was soon afterwards returned to Wellington's fifteens.' A penalty kick was obtained by Masterton, but C. Perry failed to convert. A good deal of scrummaging then ensued in the centre of the field, but by good passing Masterton again invaded the territory of their opponents. From a loose scrum Malcolm get possession and rushed through the opposing backs in fine style,' securing the first try for Masterton amidst tremendous cheering. Thompson took the kick and placed the leather neatly over the bar. The centre of the field was then the scene of play, but the Masterton forwards, by a series of rushes, kept, their opponents in constant danger. Wellington obtained a free Hick, bat gained little advantage. Malcolm made a good run, asdid also Harry Perry, who was thrown out at touch. Aseries of scrums then ensued opposite the Wellington goal, but the situation -was relieved by Speed, who made a clever run. Scrummaging took place in the centre, but the Masterton forwards would not be denied, and after frequent endeavours tc score, 0. Perry made a capital run and got over the line,.thus securing a second try. Thompson took the kick, which was 0 difficult one, and placed a pretty goal. Play was afterwards taken 10 the centre of the field, and Cockroft took advantage of C. Perry's ' failing to kick, and - after a fine run passed to F. Pownall, who got behind and secured a try for Wellington. The kick was an easy one, and was placed by F. Pownall. For the remainder of tbe spell Masterton had it all their own way, their forward dashes being simply irresistible. At half time the game stood, Masterton six points, Wellington three. Soon after kick off the ball was rushed into Wellington territory, and a number of packed scrums took place, the result being that the visitors -were forced down. The play was then taken to the centre of the field, where penalty kjeks were awarded both sides in succession for infringement of the rules, The forwards of both teams were pjayrng.with great determination, and the backs did not miss a chance. By combined effort the Wellingtons . succeeded.in carrying-"the ball- into their opponent's .twenty-fives, but the situation was relieved by Thompson. Shortly afterwards Day got possession of the leather from a loose rush, and passing the Wellington backs in fine style, placed another try to the predit pf his team. C. Perry took the kick, feuf failed. From this out Masterton had it all their own way, and were several times within an ace of scoring. A fine, kick was negotiated by D'Arcy whilst struggling on the ground with one of the opposing backs. Thompson made a capital run, but was thrown out at touch. Almost immediately a%rward ? Joe Perry, bya doSgy run, again got oyer the coveted lipe. The kicfc was taken by 0. Perry, who again failpd. The game now stood, Mastertop eight points, Wellington three. Although it was clear that Wellington could not win, they played a plucky game, and it was not th§ir fault they failed to score. Joe Perry soon afterwards made a fine run, but was thrown into touch on the goal line. Scrummaging then took place on the Wellington goal line, and from a clever pass by T. Wallace, Thompson made a grand run, and gotinfairiy behind the posts. Taking the kick himself, he placed apother goal to the credit of Masterton. Scrumjpagiqg took place at the centre of the field, and Wallace passing to Watson, the latter made j the run of the day and again got over the line. The kick, which was taken by Thompson, was a failure, gjqon .afterwards "no sid*" was called, t)4e game pnding, Masterton twelve points, Wellington three, (phe gaine Was p}ayed in a friendly spirit throughout, and a fine displayof football was made. Thepe was np doubt but that the best team won, the Masterton players fairly excelling themselves in eyery department of the game. It would be invidious to mention the names of those who wej?e conspicuous, so general was the brilliancy of the players, The thorough hard work and constant play of Gray and Watson, however, deserve special mention.for they were lions in themselves. The Wellington forwards played well together, but were overpowered in strength. Theij? bftfik division was also strong. On leaving the field, hearty cheers were exchanged by the vanquishers and the vanquished. Mr Richardson umpired for the visitors and Mr E. S. Jljrscbberg for die horn e team, Mr Beid (of jjaptertpn) making an impartial referejE. ' The yieifcprs left for Wellington by the five o'clock train. MELROSE V EED STARS. The match between the Melrose Wellington) and Red Stars, played on the park Oval yesterday, resulted in a win for the former by four points (a goal and a try) to three (three tries). The game was fast throughout, and the Red Stars had all tb e best of it. No less than six time 3 djd they get over the coveted line, bat ifchree of £he tries were disallowed.' The remaining three tries y/ere not converted. The Stars ' complain of tbe partiality of the Referee '(a Wellington man), who awarded a try to the visitors obtaued after the ball had struck the fewe-?. For the Stars the scorers were Jelling, Thompson, and T. Welch, apd for the Melrose ,J.ohn§ton and Eagle.

The first trial of strength between the first fifteens of the Masterton and Red Star Globs, took place on the Park Oval on Saturday last, resulting in a win for the former by five points

to love. The match can hardly be looked upon as a record one, as some of the best meD of both teams were away, and only half hour spells were played. Whatman captained the \ellows, and Iggulden the reds. At the commencement of the play Masterton had a little the worst of it, baing forced down once or twice, but as the game progressed the Stars fagged, and their opponents had it all their own way. A noticealle feature of the game was the combined forward play of both teams. The winners, however, gained considerable ground by their clever passing. The first try was obtained by C. Perry, who took a neat pass from " Harry," and had no difficulty in getting behind. The kick, which was taken by E. Thompson, proved a failure. In the second spell a fine goal was potted by C. Perry, and towards the end of the game Harry "Perry succeeded in again crossing the line. The kick, which tLis time was taken by C. Perry, only resulted in a poster. The game was played in a friendly rflanner throughout." Mr T. Hawke umpired for the Stars, and Mr R. S. Hirschberg for' Masterton, whilst Mr VV. Y. McKenzie (of Carterton) refereed.

The match between the second fifteens of the Wellington and Master-, ton Clubs, .played on the Worksop road ground, resulted in a win for the tormer by twelve points to two. The visitors had the best of the game throughout, their opponents being weak in every respect. Wellington was skippered by K. Duncan, and Masterton by J. Bannister. Messrs Ronaldson and Parkinson acted as umpires and Mr Reid (Carterton) as referee. Trks were obtained for Wellington by Stewart, Galbraith, and Hall, the whole of which were converted by K.Duncan, A goal was also kicked from a mark obtained by Le Cren. For Masterton, tries were secured by Ariki and Mundy, both Natives. The game throughout was very slow, but was played io a I most friendly spirit.

The match between Greytown and the Wellington Athlatics, played at Wellington yesterday, resulted in a win for Greytown by four points to one.

The match between the second Stars and the -Whareama Club, played at Tinui yesterday, resulted in a win for the latter (Whareama) by three tries to love. The game was a very exciting one, but the home team had the advantage of a local referee.

The following are the fixtures for the; second round of the Senior Cup contests :—June 20th, Grey town v Te Ore Ore at Masterton, Red Star v Masterton, at Masterton; June 27th, Red Star v Greytown at Masterton, Te Ore Ore v Masterton at Masterton; July 4th, Greytown v Masterton at Masterton ; Red Stars v Te Ore Ore at Masterton.

In a match played on Saturday,the Violets defeated the Lilies by four points to nil. The match between the Orientals and the Greytown second fifteen, played at Greytown yesterday, resulted in a win fop the home team by" three tries to nil. • The Greytown' Fire Brigade won their match against second Melrose. (Bv Texegbavh). Napier, Tuesday. ■ A Hawke's Bay team/will visit the Wairarapa and Wellington at the beginning of July. The Te "Aute college team,, which defeated previously the unbeaten Pirate Club by G to 1 a week ago, and defeated the Napie: Club by 13 to nil on Saturday, visits Wellington and Cbristcburcb during the college vacation at the end of June to play the colleges and leading Clubs. J. Thornton, head master, accompanies the team. They are desirous of meeting Dunedin High School at Christchurch if possible. TheHawkes Bay Union at its last meeting unanimously decided to extend its full approval and sanction to tour.