FOOTBALL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XV, Issue 4427, 25 May 1893, Page 2

FOOTBALL.

[Bv Damocoes.] I: Melrose v. Stars. 1 The Wellington Melrose first 5 fifteen played their annual match will) the Red Stats on the Park Oval yesterday, and after a splendidly contested game, managed to the victory from the local team by two tries to one A good number of spectutois were present, and were very impartial in their remark Mr 0. A. Pownall was chosen referee, and Messis Giant ' (Me'ro.e) and Asiall (Star) line ( umpires. Tho ground was exceedingly I e'oppy, making tbe game ' a forward one, but nevertheless til-bough" mulling" was the order of 1 'ie day, tho play was at times fast 1 and exciting. The teams were ve-;y 1 evenly matched, and neither could be 1 ur'd to have much the best- of ' ■he game, Melrose played with far 1 moio combination than tlia Stars, and 1 mowed some all round pretty play. 1 The passing of either team was not ' good, owing, no doubt, lo the greasy 1 E.ato of the leather, bat the usual ' 'ooso forward rushes of the Stais were ' 0 Want, The first score of the match was a try' obtained by Cbnrch after a grand dash from the ' . b ; ow out. This was unconverted by Campbell. The Becond spell waß fasi and furious, and the Stars vera leveial 'mes within an ace of tcoiing, but 1 e grand defensive play of the M • l•o:,e backs prevented every onslaught. In tiiia spell Hansen pcored for the Stars, and Condor for the Melrose, neither of which wero For the winner* Church, the brothers Hour, Campbell, Boutke, and Bell were about the best, whilst Wrigley, l)e Joux, Hansen, McKillop and jlemini were tho most conspicuous "or the home team. The match was u'.iyei] in a very iriendly spirit, and displayed a marked contrast lo the iugh and tumble games Maslertoo Ins witnessed lately, Mamma ut. Tradesmen, Immediacy after the Star-Melrose contest the above match was started, on, of couise, an exceedingly sloppy and proved a most interesting and very fast game. For the first ten minutes or so Whareama had their opponents penned in, and the Tivdeuinen had all their work cutout I o avert a score being recorded against them, but eventually form and praci.se told, and a f ier a good run T. Thompson dossed the line, the score being still further increased by the k'fk at goal. Willi five points against them Wbureama buckled to in real earliest, and after some exciting play B, Stewart scored near the corner . fag. The place kick was mißiiccess.'.'l. The ball now travelled up and down tho field in quick succession, neither team gaining any material advantage, although Whareama was on the verge of scoring several times, but were prevented by the excellent ; defenoo of the Tradesmen's backs. Just before time was up, Remini, who was playing a dashing game, took the ball near tho cpntre, and dribbling light through, scored another try for the Tradesracr. After the attempt at goal, which was a failure, the whiatle sounded, the Tradesmen thus piovicg tictorious by seven points to two. , Of the winners Rimini, N. Hooper, Asfall, Owen, H. Wrigley, and Thompson were about the best, while ; fcr Whareama, the Owenß,—Jimmy especially—Elder, Stewart, Speedy, and Cameron playpd a grand game. ■ Mr Pownall again officiated aareferee. ; Orientals v. Eketahuna, ' The Orientals journeyed by train to Eketabuua yesterday, and played a i very inteiesling match with tho Eketahuna second, winning by twelve 1 points to nil. A large number of ■ spectators wore present. MrE.Darley made ail impartial referee, and 1 Messrs Kibblowhite and Dowsett lino umpires, Considering the sloppy state ; of tho ground, the game was considered fast and furious. The result was never i'i doubt-, the Orientals hiving the I lest r the game, playing with excellent combination and good spirit I throughout. Jackson, B. Geaneit, and , Webb obtained tries, two of which were converted by Richards. The four scorers and Doughty and Bayers [ were tho most conspicuous for the i winners, whilst Morris (2), B. Vile, | Merriman, and Toohill shone for Eketahuna, J Hard Case 2nd y.Obibnm 2nd, This match was played at Grey town I yesterday and won by the Hard Cases by 15 points to 6. The home team, . which included some of tho Ist fifteen, was far heavier than the visitors. ! Raison, Alerson and Cook scored for . thewinners, and Walker for tho losers. For the Hard Cases Meison, Cook, Hornblow and Jackson were about the best, and for the Orientals, Nicol, Walker, Renall and Jago played a mlly good game, 0. Aunos acted as referee, J, D. Udy and W Smith as line umpires. The Orientals played a good combined game but should have followed up quicker, and the result of the gamo would probably havo been far dider* ent. Violets v, D/'jFeield, The above match played at Dalefield yesterday wa3 won by tho town boyaby twelve points to nil. The i lunt-ry boys were out of form, and the Violeti simply romped over them, Gbeitowm v, Athletics, Tho annual match between the above teams was played at Petone yesterday in the presence of an immense crowd of enthusiasts. A well contested match was witnessed, the game ending in a draw, neither Bide sooting, PotIEKBV. PaLHEBSION. The above match was played at Pr'merston North yesterday, and was won by Ponoke by it goal to nil, Palmerston had the best of the game throughout, and it was pure ill-luck that thoy did score, The Palmerston team included six ex-Wellington playera, Fiatherstox t. Selwyn. ' The Selwyn (Wellington) team 1 were defeated by the newly formed Club at Featherston yesterday by one try, obtained by Hyland, to nil. The game was an interesting ene throughout, and the Feathmton boys are to congratulated upon beating » city team with the reputation of the Selwyns. Carterton t, Rdobt, The Carterton team defeated the Rugbya yesterday by 21 points to nil, 0. NicMson (2), Merewood (2), A Nicholson and Brown scored tries. Keid convertad the last named player's try, and Kiddie placed a goal from a mark, ' The following will represent South

Wai.arapa in their matoh against the North to bo played at Carterton next SaturdayMcCnrty, Dockery, Hvland, Jackson, Maguirej Booth, 12. Audi). Udy, MoKenzie, Leaoh, Welcb, Merewood (2), Ferrick, Tuboro.Donations towards tho funds of the Union will be received at the gate