FOOTBALL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XIII, Issue 4192, 15 August 1892, Page 2

FOOTBALL.

(By Diogenes.)

The Senior Cup contest between the Masterton und Greytown Rival Clubs, played on the Worksop»road ground on Saturday, was one of the most exciting of the Beason, and was witnessed by a large number of spectators, 'A particularly strons; team was put in the field by the Masterton Club, and when it was learned that the visitors had only about half' their picked team present, it was thought that the game would be a walk-over, Thiß was not tliecase, however, for the match from start to finish was warmly contested, and it was by the merest fluke that the score of six points was obtained by Masterton. During the first spell tho looal men, having lost the toss, played with the sun in their eyes. This placed them at a considerable disadvantage, and was the cause of a number of" mulls," Soon after the commencement of tho gatr.e Watson obtained a mark in the Rival territory, D'Arcy made a clever, though unsuccessful attempt at goal, and Greytown was forced. The play for some time afterwards was pretty even, the ball being first at one end of the field and then tbo other. An injudicious pass was made by a Masterton man and M'Kenzie, by a dashing run, was within an ace of scoring. He was cleverly collared, however, on the Masterton goal line by D'Arcy, Harry Perry shortly afterwards made n brilliant run, taking the leather (rom one end of the field to the other and passing all but the opposing back. The Masterton forwards got on a splendid loose rush, and .Gray falling over tho line drew first blood for his team. The kick was taken by 0. Perry, who failed. During the remainder of the spell the local team had somewhat the best of it, their opponents being several times forced. C. Perry and D'Arcy had each a try at goal from marks, the former almost succeeding in plac. ing one from half way. Early in the second spell the yisitors were hard pressed, and were several times forced down. 0. Perry made a shot at g«al, but the leather fell short. The Rivals were awarded two or three penalty kicks from which thoy gained a doal of ground. From a forward rush Gray again got over the Greytown line, but tho referee held that the ball had been passed forward and ordered it buck. Some loose play followed, and after a fierce scrum in front of tho visitors' goal lino H. Perry picked up quickly and by a smart kick sent the leather olean between the posts. This brought the score of Masterton up to six points. Tho remainder of the spell was very evenly contested, So me fine runs were made by the backs of both sides, but no further score resulted and the game ended, Masterton six points, Greytown ml.

The visiting team had all the best of it iu the scrums, their packing being really good. 'ln the loose, however, they lacked tho combination of their opponents. A feature of the match was the splendid kicking of the backs of both teams.

For the victors the most conspicuous wereD'Arcy, 0. and H, Perry, ftray, Watson, Mowatt, arid Malcolm, and for their opponents Booth, Beid, M'Kenzie, Beard, Tate and Nicholson, The latter collars and kicks splendidly, and is the making of a slashing player.

The collaring of JD'Arcy and Wallace was very good, and it was iu a large measure through their efforts that the visitors were prevented from scoring.

It was gratifying to old footballers to see Joe Perry onoe more in the field. Although ho did not distinguish himself, he was there when wanted, and made one or two brilliant runs. His brother Harry, however, deserves the utmost credit for his play. His running waß better than u&ual, and bis kicking smart. Bob Thompson was slightly " off-colour."

The passing of the Masterton backs was at times Very injudicious. On ono occasion the ball was passed right into the hands of the most powerful runner in the opposing team (McKenzie) who was within an aoe of scoring,

Watson played a very rough forward game, This was probably the cause ol his receiving a nasty blow in the face from which he is still suffering.

Mr C. A. Pownall acted as referee in Saturday's match, and was as usual impartial in his decisions, Messrs E, H. Eton and H, Welch were line umpires.

The silver Oup presented by Mr W. C. Buchanan, M.H.E., to the Wairarapa Rugby Union, is now the solo properly of theMastertonOlub, having been won by them three years in succession.

It is satisfactory to find that although the Cup has been won, the senior contests are not at an end, and the Star Club will try conclusions with Masterton on the Park Oval on Saturday next.

A match is being arranged to bo played at an early date between the blacksmiths and printers of Master-

Mumby, the Taranaki forward, is returning to the Wairarapa. His occupation being on a station, boyvever, be will bo prevented Iron) play, inc; further (Ms season.

Thp \Velpb family afe cqmmunicijting with the Stars witWhe view of arranging a match to be played before the close of tbe season.

The team to represent the WaiI rarapa Schools in the match against Wellington, will be composed as follows;-(G. Greytown, C, Carter* ton, M, Masterfon);—R. J)aysb. |G), \V? Roberts, (M)!' f Walker; (H), A Lintlop; (C),' J. Bennet' (Q),l}, fildes, (p), P. Armstrong, (0), Sutton, (M), F, St, George, (G), A, J, Lindop, (C), J, Eceleton, (G), L. Armstrong, (C), E. Smith, (II), Cameron, (M), McKenzie (0). Emergencies, V. Donald, (M), E. Haigb, (G), J, Parker, (C). W, Roberts has been chosen captain, and the match which is creating a great deal of interest among the school boys, will bo played in Masterton on Saturdav next, .The team consists i)f five players from eaoji school, ant) should be able to-'giW 'an excellent account of itself, \ ' ;i