FOOTBALL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XV, Issue 4425, 22 May 1893, Page 2

FOOTBALL.

Masterton ut. Greytown. [By Damocles.] The return match between the above senior teams eventuated on Saturday last, on the Worksop Road Ground, and furnished one of the closest and roughest contests I have witnessed for a long time, A large crowd of spectators were present, including a number of the fair sex, vf ho > ppeaifd to take a lot of interest in the result ot the game. The Greytown team arrived short, being without the services of Falkner, Smith, and Hawkins, while Masterton also had to engage tho services of two emergencies, Simeon and W, Thompson,

Wat6on nnd Tote captained the Lome team and the visitors respect* fully, MrO, A.Pownall handled the whistle, and Webster and Obatnbera officiated us line umpires, The game nas undoubtedly a fast one, and form soon began to tell, some of the Master ton team especially showing signs of stiffness. Maßtcrton went away with the kick off, nnd in» vaded the Greytown quarters for a very short time, the latter forwards, loose rushes being simply unmanageable, and play was soon landed in Mosterton twenty-fives, Thero it remained for nearly the whole of the spell, save an occasional desperato effort on the part of the Masterton forwards to transfer affairs to tho other end, only to be returned almost immediately. Scrums were the order of the day, and at times were very monotonous. Although Masterton had the advantage in weight, Greytotvn could hold their own, and several timed were even superior in their tactics. Tho Masterton forwards were as usual good in the loose, and when G. Weloh, Malcolm, Watson and the Grays wore fairly on the move, it was a very difficult matter to stay their progress. This was also found vice versa, when McKenzio, Udy, Beard and Tuhoro had the evul in front of them. No Bcore was registered on either side in the first spell, and both teams were twico forced, Grey town obtained several free kicks, andoaoh time essayed a place for gaol, but were unfortunate in all.

The second spell opened with a tremendous effort on tho part of Masterton, and from a gallant rush by their forwards Gray dashed over, scoring near che corner flag, amidst a flutter of excitement on the part of the spectators, D'Arcy failed to improvothe score, from tho difficult angle, although hemade a finoattempt. Almost immediately after, Gray again got over at the same place, but the referee granted the appeal for oftside play, and this was the last chance Masterton had. Greytown tben commenced to invade-and play they did-putting m some excellent rushes, und had it not been for the grand defensive game of the looal backs—Fowler in particular—they must liavo scored in several instances. Towards the end of the game, play was getting rougher and rougher, and I am sorry to say a lot of bad feeling prevailed, so much so that the referee waß called upon to caution several players. When "no-Bide" was announced, play was near the centre, and tho evening rapidly dosing in. All football enmity appeared suddenly to disappear, and hearty cheers wereexohanged on both sides,

The match at Qreytown on the prcvioua Saturday was considered rough, but the return was rougher. In lhe second spell on Saturday, several old players who ought to know better, went in mainly for" scragging," and not football. Men of both teams were equally responsible for this state of affairs, and the ill-feeling between the players is to be regretted, as the more matches they play the worse it will get, Rough play on the part of; two or three is the commencement, and captains of teams should oertainly put this down with a firm hand.

Agoew as full back for Masterton did hia work in excellent stylo, taking matters coolly, and not making a mistake. Fowler as centre quarter was the main stay ol his team, and had moßt of the hard work todo. He really played well, his scientific running and passing being much admired, while he collared in ■ grand style. D'Arcy, of course, strengthened the backs considerably, and for his first matoh this season, a sterling game. Hia long drop'kickingwas specially seryiceable. R. Thompson ran well, and at times passed with judgment, but this department was altogether very reckless. The other backs were too well marked to do anything, although W. Thompson made one,exceedingly pretty run along the line.

Geo. Welch was the best forward on the winning aide, playing with a deal of dash and judgment, Malcolm and Astall played a good scientific game, while the Grays, Watson, and H. Welch were splendid in the loose, and very dangerous when anywhere near their opponents' quarters.

Greytown forwards were all good, no wceptions being apparent, and from start to finish played a rattling game. MoKenzie Bhone especially on the line out, and played better football than when here before, fore proving a deoldedacquisition tobis team. E. Udy, Beard, Tuhoro were also eouepicuous, being in excellent trim, and working like Trojans,

Magnireaa half distinguished himself considerably, marking smartly his opponents' halves, and in fine style» mothering many a dangerous pass. Tate, Doekery and Udy were also dangerous, and played each one with? l a fault. Jaro,asfull,hadnotD>,A to occupy his time, but kicked ' Ijff good judgment. wllfl

The crowd were very I "barracked" as much for „„ ]■* •be other, cheering .any nun, irrespective of; )w fg,

one win eaoh, tho next match between the teams, probably not till the Cup contest at Greytown on June 17th, will le looked forward to as the match of the season,

Mr Pownall may be congratulated on bis service as referee, and the visitors retired perfectly satisfied with their treatment from that official. Not the slightest partiality is shown, his decisions are smart, and he sees everything.

Second Stars v. Fbatherston. The junior Uup conwst between the above teams, played at Carterton on Saturday, resulted in a draw, each team scoring a try (2 points), The game was a splendid one from start to finish, the backs of both teams playing a rattling game, Dorset scored for the Stars in the first spell, and Barlood for Featbereton near the M'er end of the second Bpell, Cooper, Harland, and McCarthys' (fere reckoned the best of the Featherston, ' and Wrigley, Galloway, the Cotters, the Dorsets, and McKenzie tho shining lights for the Staß*,. The utmost good feelingprevaileawroughout the match.

The match Eketahuna v Tutakeara, was played at Eketahuna on Saturday last. The game From start to finish was olosely coutested, the result being: a tie.

The following are the teams chosen for Queen's Birthday : Star Ist r. Melroee, on the Oval, at 1.30 sharp ;-E Wrigley, Bobinson, Galloway, CBshion, De Joux, Hansen, Wilsone, Iggulden, Morris, ttomini, Kummer, T. Welch, MoKillop, F, Wellington, Hudson. Emergencies; E, and F, Dorset, Cotter and Green.

Oriental Ist v. Ekelahuna 2nd, at Ebetahuna: —Henry, Jaoksoa, Bennett, Fellingham, BiptajgMty'ebb, King, Wellington, Warner, Wiokons, Marsh, i%!er. Etnergoncy; Greathead.

Oriental 2nd v Hard Case 2nd at Greytown :—Corbett, H, Walker, Jenkins, Johnston, Welch, Finlayson, King, Pickering, Wickens, Reynolds, Morris, Wilton, Peterson, Wellington, Jago. Emergencies—Eobinson, Curson.

Hard Case 2nd v, Orientals.—F. Merson, T. Hereon, Ooydbouse, 0, 0, Nation, E. Haigh, M. Knight, Kogers, B. Fildes, Webster, H. Madsen, J. Cros?, E. Cook, W. Jackson, J. Eccleton, A. McMaster, S. Fuller, Emergencies; H,R. Wood,F. Jones, J. Hornblow. The match will start at 12.8Q sharp.

The Groytown Ironsides played a much at Papawai last Saturday against a team of boys of that place, resulting in a win for the visitors by twelve points (six tries) lo two points(one try). A very rough Bod tumbler and unscientific game was played, No* goal posts were on the fiela\ to mr goalß were tried for or counted. 0.. Rogors skippered the Ironsides and F;. Manibera for Papawai. Thero worei no refereea or umpires present, m most points were decided by the cap* tains. The Athletics M Saturday lust ], and" Wellington won thfe-.TSrlßngainst Melrose by eleven points to nil.

Star 2nd v Greytown 2nd, at Greytown on Saturday next (Cup match); -Wrigley, Galloway, McKenzio, Green, Cotter, King, Fellingham, Wellington, P. Cotter, Westbrook, Dorset (2), Pike, Hockley, Renall. Emergencies - Donovan, Wrigley, Stone. The team will leave the Star Club roomß at one o'clock sharp.

Tradesmen v Tinui, on Park Oval, on Wednesday, at 8 p,m .'-Fullback —T. Hawke ; three-quarters—N. Owen. T.Hudson, A. Scott; halves, A. Boar.T. Thompson, G. Litobfield •„ forwards—Astall, Ewington (2), N„ Hooper, Braggins, W.Welch, Jeffries,, E.H. Eton, Emergencies :—Baclq, -E.Welch.A.Wolcb.A.Caselberg; forwards-Broom, B. C. Bennett B, Langton,

To THE FOOIBAIIEBSJ-Ntff. look bere, yon local knights tif the leather. I'm just going to have five minutes with yon on the diagraoeful gams you are playing hero, and thon call yourselves exponents of " good. oiaSugbyl" You are right in one, sense—it is old—it*s»aj|>, t v b»|de,fr gome of football I'vo seen'since I left school, and I've out my eye-teeth too t Whnt in the nameof high kiokine fojr »ny other pbrauo you like) do yon mean by consistently going % for "bullocking?" Saturday after Sat. nrdiy spectators aro disgusted by having to witness play, that would disgrace a lot of schoolboys, Think oi that, you fellows who strut down, the street on Saturday night with yonr capa balanced on >,hreahairM«ncing that yon have done great deeds, wbem as a matter of fact, y OD should h , ae , your diminished heads by reason of the fearful- hash "you have.mado of a grand old British game. What d« you go into the field for—the honourr ofyourolub? Not you! What is 'lttenl I'll tell you | Self-glorifi-cation and gallery ploy! Nothing elsol Your club, indeed! That is a secondary matter, and does not enter into your consideration in the slightest particular. What is combined play to yon? A mere mibJmfjVhat a unselfish play? DittPlitto. what beoomea of the hints given you "J your captain nnd well-wishers ? lhe samo old thing-no notice taken I And the result ? Well, look at your proudly'?) floating banners I They tell an eloquent tale, don't thevof your prowess? And you fellows, too, hftVlEgsomeofthe finest bone ana sinew m thmglonouß country. Shame om you I You induce the beßt sprintow » hed lßt „ct tojoinyoorranka.athletes who could earn distinction' „ any arena-and placing (hem. ir ,J baok division, what is the g«s» w ,''f' of the opposing forces? T a r them out." That I belieT©\°, ,fly of the most cowardly actio- -7 and can it therefore bee- M P°»H men will ever attewLfc' xpeotc field under those cif" Ho eDter „ tll T e say certainly not I the gamoasUsl)' H J 00 " must oftheWniw That w the key-note bination.mo/ ® m } Without tornhack divisy ' eovßr ' ln l^B forwMd an * Isiaplyar J?s, it is not football—bui 'to pltr ■' ene s.of"acrunjß,"ofnoUßß WW'.' 6 ? H eBS , % are without anO i" 10 , D '' te^ons t0 epectators; fa look here, footballers, don't you :/■«« tho spectators. It's all very I Mil for you to say you don't care for . weml How do you like playing a ; match with no one looking on? Well, » you don't alter your game, that'swhat it will result in. And now, boys, Iwdonel Don't think for one moment that I'm writing in a carping: spirit-farfromit. Amongst you are' athletes that weuld do credit to any country under the sun. Shake off' your lethargy, get rid of your petty jtuouiiw, enter tilt field is trained-

men, don't talk while you work, strive for the good oi your club and not individual gloty, and then Well, wewiil bo tho fust to eing your praises and givo you every credit,— "The Idler," in the Yeoman. the n,z. wr mm. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) Auckland, Monday. Tho Wellington, Taranaki, and Hawko's Bay Kugby Onions have mot to consider Mr Ellison's'motion respecting Tron-affilia'ed Unions, which is to be discussed at a meeting of the N.Z. Union, on June Brd, and lmvo resolved to instruct their delegates to support it with nn aniondBen granting South Canterbury permiision to play annual matches,. The question is now under consideration by tho N.Z. Union. ■■; - ;y~ ;