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FOOTBALL.

(By Diogenes.)

The return match between the Mastertonand Grej town first fifteens was fought out on the Worksop Road Ground on Saturday, and in the expectation of a close finish, a great many spectators rolled up, including an unusual array of the fair talent. Before the visitors arrived, Greytown were the favorites, as it was known that Joe Perry, Wallace, and Hounslow would be absent from the local ranks, and on the splendid form of the Lower Valley boys the last time they were pitted against Master ton, it wa3 thought they would prove the conquerers, But when they arrived on the ground also with several of their prominent players away, it made the teams more equal, and a great game was anticipated, and those present were not disappointed with the display. Owing to the late arrival of the teams, the spells were reduced to forty minutes each. Mr Cornwall was chosen referee, and Messrs McEenzie and Jones umpires. Whatman and Nicolls skippered the teams. Malcolm kisked off for Masterton, and E. Udy at once essayed a strong run as far as D'Arcy, where he was brought low. Play now continued inside the Masterton twentyfives for a considerable time, and the Yellows had to play their utmost to prevent a score. The good generalship of Nicholls was accountable for this, as he has the happy knack of placing his backs where the ball is sure to come, and they never lost a show. Tate made a clever mark, and placed for Udy, but a splendid attempt at goal was spoiled by the stalwart form of Watson obstructing the career of the leather. Greytown once more got on the aggressive, and from a splendid rush by McKenzie, Beard, and Tyler, spoiled an almost certain score by kicking too hard, the ball going into touch in goal. The Masterton team now evidently thought it was lime to show their mettle, for immediately after the kick out, their forwards, with Gray, Day and Watson to the fore, got on a splendid dribbling rush, and could not be stopped till the other end was reached, where the ball went out. From the throw in, Malcolm passed to Thompson, and some grand running and correct passing ensued, until D'Arcy got a show, which he took advantage of by passing the opposing backs, aud getting over the covetedline. C. Perry cook the kick, and from a very difficult angle, put it between the posts. Soon after the kick off, Bamber made a pretty pot, and what looked like a correct goal was given as a poster. The Yellow backs again passed well, and D'Arcy aud Thompson made some fine attempts to get away, but each time were pounced upon by Bamber or M'Carthy. Malcolm marked in front of the Greytown goal, bat Perry mulled the place. A splendid dribble by Tate and Bamber, who Here only stopped from scoring at the last moment by A. Holmmood kicking over the fence. Half-time was called with Masterton three points, Greytown nil On resuming, Masterton settled down to work, and the fast dashing play of their forwards, combined with the excellent passing of the backs, gave the visitors an immense amount of trouble. Greytown had to accept several force downs, and C. Perry wound up an excellent run by getting another try, which Thompson failed to convert. Tyler, Maguire, and Udy were made prominent by their play, and Tate at times shone very his dribbling powers being much admired. The Mastarton forwards were all playing up to form, Eton especially going in for a dashing game. C. Perry on one occasion got the ball at his toe, and cheated himself of an easy

score by endevoring to pick up the leather after he had succeeded in passing the whole of the opposing |baoks. J From this point out the play was exceedingly fast, neither team gaining any distinct advantage, until Bamber smartly collared a kick from Perry, and ran in between the posts. He had no difficulty in getting the three points. C. Perry had another kick for goal from a mark by Holmwood, but fell short. The game soon afterwards ended in another win for Masterton by four points to three.

The cup match between the Red Stars and the Te Ore Ore Clubs was played on the Park Oyal on Saturday, in the presence of a great number of Native enthusiasts,. who evidently held the opinion that their, team would prove victorious, and were highly excited throughout the game. The Stars ultimately managed to pull the match off by four points to nil, a try gained by Renall and converted by Polling, and a try by T. Thompson. Several other points were gained by the Stars, but were given against them. It was feared at times that a free fight would ensue, and it was deemed advisable to let the Natives, in a great measure, have their fling, or otherwise some fatalities would probably have to be chronicled. As it was, one of the Stars received a severe bruise on the face from a " gingham " of one of the infuriated dusky maidens, and several of the spectators had to intervene to prevent further trouble. The game itself was exceedingly rough, and the display of football was not therefore very inspiring. Some delay was caused througL the bursting of a ball, and the game was finished in the dark.

The Te Ore Ore Natives have received nearly LBO by the aid of subscription lists to enable them to tour the country shortly, playing against Native teams. They are to take part in seven matches, and will probably be away about a fortnight.

Mr E. Polling, the vice-captain of the Red Star Club, who is about to leave the district, was the recipient of a presentation by the members of i his Club on Saturday night, in the I shape of a handsome silver-mounted pipe, suitably engraved, with pouch and lucifer bos to match. The Stars will suffer a great loss in the departure of Mr Pelling, who has been a very consistent member from the time of the Club's formation. As a player he has distinguished himself as a most brilliant three-quarter back, and this year has represented his Club in j the vVairarapa Union fifteen.

The Cup matches for the year 1891 may be considered finished, as the only one now on the boards is that between Greytown and the Red Stars, and that has been adjourned sine die. The Masterton Club has proved victorious in all their matches, and has an unbeaten record throughout the season. They have still, some important fixtures to maintain, and the match with the Te Aute College will probably be the hardest struggle, and their members should lose no time to pick up the form they have certainly lost lately in not rolling up to the gymnasium.

The Carterton Pirates played the 2nd of the Greytown Fire Brigade on Saturday. The match was won by the latter by a goal,which was kioked by M. Wood.

The match Te Aute College v. Canterbury College was played at Chrisuchurch on Saturday, and after a very fast game resulted in a win for the latter by thirteen points to eight.

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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XII, Issue 3856, 13 July 1891, Page 2

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1,207

FOOTBALL. Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XII, Issue 3856, 13 July 1891, Page 2

FOOTBALL. Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XII, Issue 3856, 13 July 1891, Page 2

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