FOOTBALL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XV, Issue 4436, 5 June 1893, Page 2

FOOTBALL.

WE NEWZEALMIEM,

(By Telegraph.—Press Association.)

Wellington, Monday.

Tho following football team has been selected to visit Australia:— Full back-D'Arcy, Wairarapa ; three-quarters—A.~ Good, Taranaki, Jervis, Auckland, G. Harper, Nelson; Halves-Gage, Wellington, Btttland, West Const, Elliott, Auckland, and Herrnld, Auckland ; ; forwards— Larobie, Taranaki. Stuart,. Wellington, Cockroft, Manawatu, Pringle, Wellington, Hiroa, Hawke's Bay, MoKenzie, ,Wairarapa, Gardener, South Canterbury, Elliston, Wellington, Speight, Auckland, and Murray, Auckland. Emergencies—Back, A. Bayloy, Taranaki; forwards, Howard, Mowlem, Manawatu, The names of two others who have been selected are not divulged, as it is uncertain if they can secure the necessary leavo of absence. l

[BY DAMOCLES.]

M Stars ut. Greyiown,.

The first senior cup match of the season was played at 1 Greytown on Saturday, and resulted in a well daserved victory for the Stars by fife points to three. The Stars were without the services of Hudson, Bobinson, and Walter Welch, while Greytown wero weakened by the loss of McKenzie, Tato and Maguire., so that the teams were equal as far »s emergencies wero concerned. Mr Syd. Nieholls was chosen referee and Messrs Thomas and Tally line umpires. .''."•' The tennis as they entered' tho field were composed as follows :-6reytown—A, Udy, Fullmer, Hawkins, Jackson, H. Udy, Hawke, E. and' D. Udy, Mitchell, Connolly, Welch, Tuboro, Cand J. Beard, and Amps. Stars—Wrigley, Cochrane, Bennll, Galloway, Dp Jonx, Hansen, Yennell, Een)ini,'MoKillbpl Welohj lggiiltieu, Morris, Wilsone, and Kutnmer. The Stars played fourteen men in thefirst spell, when Butement joined their ranks.

The Stars kicked off with the sun in their eyes, and a stiff breeze against them. Almost immediately after the start, the Stars forwards had the ball before them, and sailing away wards the Greytown goal line. From the forwards the "backs got a show, and clever passing between Cochrane and De Joux, enabled the latter to dodge through the opposing backs, and score a try near the corner. Wrigley, by a well-judged kick from a difficult angle, increased tho score to five points. Greytown then assumed the aggressive, and tho play for a considerable time was stationed close upon the Star goal line, where tho excellent defensive, play of the Star backs was seen to advantage. Several times a scoro seemed inevitable, but the splendid efforts of the Greytown forwards were not crowned with success, For a. breach of the rules on the part of the Stars, Greytown obtained a free kick, and Hawke fully utilised the golden opportunity, and placed the ball, be'tween the posts, amidst great excitement, The Stars now rallied, and had tho play out of immediate danger the rest'of iho spell, The second half was infinitely more evenly contested, and the Stars by fast open play made the game Yery interesting. Neither tram bad any distinct advantage in this spell, the ball in* vading both quarters, and for the main was relegated in neutral territory. No6core was obtained in this spell, not for the want of trying, for both teams played their utmost, and when the whistle ended the game, the spectators were thoroughly satisfiSd with the result of the game, after witnessing a well-contested and thoroughly good-ttmpertd exposition of football.

For the winners, the forwards played «ell to a man, and were quite equal to their heavy opponents in acruramago as well as in the loose, The backs I have never seen to better advantage, the passing, running and. collaring at times being brilliant, Wtigley.as full, was the lion of his team, and played in that cool and consistent manner fur which, he is noted. Cochrane, Renall and Galloway, as thrco-quarters, had a lot of work to do, and played faultlessly. The halves, Hansen, Vennell, and De Jottx were also in splendid form, the latter being'particularly brilliant,

The Greytown forwards were far heavier than the Stars, and including some of their old warriors, viz,, Mitchell, 0. Beard and Amos, who strengthened the team wonderfully, The rest of the forwards played their usual splendid game, and it was very hardluck they did not score on several occasions. In the backs, llawke played a olever half-back game, his smart punting being quite a feature, and proving a great help to his team when in tightened circumstances. Pnlkner played a good-leoipered game, running and kicking in splendid style, He is without doubt onoof tbe best backs we have in the Wairarapa, and for good all-round play I think he tnlio3 the palm, Jackson and Hawkins also put in somo useful work, and the other backs were seen attheirbest. .

Iggulden, one of the most consistent and hard-working forwards in the Red Star 'jSlub, leaves shortly ■> for Eketabuna, and will not'only be greatly missed by his team,'but by Wairarapal footballere generally, Ho has been with the Star Club for years, and it is certainly through his indomitable perseverance that the Stars have attained the proficiency they nov? holq\ I understand Iggulden wijl not sever his'connection with his old plub, put wiil conie down to any big contest, should they require his services;, -' :

The second Stars played all-comers pp the (jyal on Saturday, and an exppjlent practice was held. The allpomers composed about twenty of the Mtstaiton Club, so that.the result pf the gijne wasneveriii jjujtjje' plucky Stirs made things very, merry for their experienced opponents,

The Cup contents for next Saturday aip'i-rSpnior—Masterton v. Stars on Muster ton : ground, ; Junipr-Stijpß v. Csrtppton, • at' Carterton,; : '* > ';±"' :

, Ajmeßtiu'df tho'BusliEugby Union Trvas; held ab the Commercial Hotel; Pahiatm, on Saturday night, The following delegates were present :- JfiKMHjio' ,(Chairm»n)i . Pinfold,

Keighly, Lucbna, H; riiin,F. Hart, H.Hargwavesjiid W.;' Digiian (Hon. Secretary,)!, .?*{, ■■ *>, The minutes of the I ing>ere.read and coLfiraed;-;/ ;"# 'Mr A. Stevenson,was appointed re- :; ! feree for Woodville in place of Mr,; Martin, resigned. Mr 0. Nicholson t was appointed referee for Eketahutnvt in place of Mr F. D. Pelting, resigned. ■ The action of the delegates in post-.,, poning the match between Tutaekar*: and Pahintua whs confirmed, f ;; ./ It was 1 resolved that a concert' be' .- held at an early date to liquidate the Union's debt, and any surplus to be : directed to the lunajffor purchasing a banner." V :■

Mr Diguan's design for the banner Was approvod.

It was resolved that the colours of tho Union he black jerseys, willi a monogram on a heart. : - 'vr

_lt was ■resolved^that therefofees be iristruoted'tosend any' playcr'ofl the ground, who has not liis proper uniform on. -,,-•:> -:'<.-

Tho following is a description o thoN_ew-. Zealand team, as-given in the New Zealand Timestfjjjs-: FULLBACK.: '' A. E, D'Aroy, 18st 8lb;-Has represented/the Wairarapa for fiye years. Sure collar, 'the' tremendous drop kick, Yeiy fast, but has a tendency to run too far.' Can play three-quarter. '■'■'■..

. TfIBEE-QUAtITEIIS, ■• . : ■ 'l C. Harper, list 71b. -JHepnted to do well in an open, •passing game, Drops and punts well; Is Very. coolTikes advantage of every, opportunity, and as a rule does not wait- for them. Represented tbcSouth Island against / tho Englishmen, ' v """ AGood,l2sfc Taranaki dasher. Fair kick.' Very fast, and once he gels away takes a lot of atop, ping, Docs not alwuys take a puss well. An old Taranaki reprcsenta* tire.

F.M.Jfltyis J splendid kick. Fast, dodgyYtofo^ agoo a< tackier, and is inclined" to hang to the ball too much. A good place kick, Haß represented Auckland several timeß, and is considered the best back there, which should be sufficient recommendation, Halves;

D. Gage, lilst 2lb-one of the ■; most brilliant and useful backs in tho" Colony. Never loses bis head, and' can generally be depended upon to do the right thing at the right time, a! powerful iiuntj-and kicks with judf!: menf, ■ Vmm but ivelli ; An oi<ty representative. Visited England; with the Native team, >

M. Herrold, lOst 121b—Past and' dodgy. Gets away from the scrum like a flash. A splendid tackier! Passes well, and a clever dribbler. Toured N.Z. with the last Auckland representative team.

W.Elliott, 12st 21b.—Apoworful runner, passes and tackles well, bu sails very close to the wind in his observance of the rules. An old Auckland representative and a member of the Native team.

H. Butland, 12st 21b.—He shaped very well on Saturday, and in goodcompany he should develop into a useful back. Kicks well, and above all, looks after his three-quarters. Plays pluckily. Butland'is the only West ! O-j'aal representative in the team, and !ho really played himself into a place on Saturday. ■ •;.. J. Lambie, IBst 71b.—Mfo powerful forward. Plays a hard game right through. Has a good knowledgo of the game. Fairly fast. Has represented Tatanaki several times.'

•T. B. Ellison, 13st 81b.—Haa not played forward for two seasons, but if ho allows anything like his old form is worthy of a place. A' strong runner, : and a very dangerous inab when .near an opponents goal. Is well up in the finer points ..of the game. Takes the ball well, but should pass more, no mailer in what position- ho plays, Visited England with the Native team and has rendered great service to \Yellington in the field, W.Pringle,l2 a t2lb,'-A hardworking, dashing player. Work* well, and always shinos in the loose. ■ Has represented Wellington several times, •. A. Stuart,"llst 01b.—One of the best all-round players in Wellington. Does his share in the scrums, and is seen to advantage in the open, Usually plays a hard, determined game, Clever with _ his feet. A member of the English team which visited the colonies in 1888, and has represented Wellington over since,

S.Cockroft,l2Btlolb.-Athoroughly honest, hard-working forward, who has fully earned Waplaoe by bis con* sistently good pla)%7fctsj#st. An old Wellington representative, but in now representing the Manawatu. T. fliroa, 12sfc 71b, -A Native forward, and a clever one too. Maya with great dash, and is very fast and tricky. Uses his feet cleverly, Has represented Hawke's Bay for seven yours, .

J. Hi Gardiner, I2st 41b.—-The ouly South Canterbury representative n the team. 1b said to be a very fast player, a good dribbler, and a good kick, One of the raembers of the team picked entirely on his reputation,

W. McKenzte, 18st.-Very fast. Collars well and is a good kick. Can play three-quarter. Represented the Wairarapa frequently, Q. Speight, list 101b,—A tall forward, and his height assists him on the line put. Shines in the loose rushes, dribbles and passes well. Has represented Auckland,

• F. Murray, 'IM-Fairta fast; good diibbler. A good mm kick. Represented Auckland twf!or three times,

The tiial matoh between the North and South Islands, played at Wellington on Saturday resulted' in a rather easy win for the North by eleven points' to three. A. Oood, Ciage, Gray;" and Shannon scored tries for the North, pirn of wlijph 'was.cpn'yerted by Psod, ai'id'Wynyard dropped a fine goal from, a free' kiok for' tho Southerners,' " "■■ ' ' '

Thp following foamp have beep selected to p% on Saturday next ; Starsy.Masterton:—Cop}irane, Hudson, Emmett, De Joux, Hansen; Wilsone, Morris, Iggulden, T.'and W. Welsh, Bernini, Kummpr, 0. perpy.v PmergeSS^i-- Wrigley,. genallandgreej; "" ... I '; Star find v. Oarterton.-ftallopay, Wellington, Green, Pearse, Fellingham, King,, Hookley, P. Cotter, F. Dprsett; W estbrdok. Pike, W. Renall; Allen, Stone, Donovan. Emergenpies, Mogengie, Dofset, WijDsejt,"

.Tho following team will represent the Wairarapa sohools in their match with the.Wellington boys, on Saturday next;— Full-back —' J3,.'. Daysh (Waiugawa):i.threerquarters-=-Parpr (Cartertpn), Arthur JMpp, (Clare* villßj/Rbgers ((Jreylownjj halves-., Winter (Masterton), > Alex.- Lindop (Ulareville)',:. Ibbetsoh (Masterton) j ■ (oapJ.J.JSeside,' Burns,' Donald (Masterton), Braith-

(Fe»therstorjj, Gray (Waingawa); eiflergeaoy-TBlaino (Masterton). The team will play in blue jerseys, white knickerbockers, black Blockings, and dark caps, They will leave Mastorlon OD'Friday afternoon in oharge of Mr ; W. H, Jaokaon, and will be the guests .of tlie Wellington boys, ';': The Wairarapa boys will be driven jto the Island Day ground, where the 'matoh is to be played, and lunch will bo provided at the Boys Institute, the catering being in the bands of Mr Godber, of Cuba-street.