FOOTBALL

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XV, Issue 4460, 3 July 1893, Page 3

FOOTBALL

[HYDAHOOLZB.] Red Stars ut. Greytown. h Brilliant Gam. The second rouud of tho senior futures of the Wairarapa Union for the banner presented by Mr E. M. D, Whatman, was played on tho Park Oral on Saturday last, resulting in a win for the Stars by four points to two, A very largo assembly of spectators wero present, and were well repaid by witnessing ooe of tho most, brilliant and exciting gamea ever played in Masterton, To show the intenso interest displayed in this contest, over one hundred enthusiasts from the Lower Valley were present, and by the timo the matoh commenced considerably over one thousand person* weiv on the ground. A large number of ladies were present, and displayed a deal of interest in the proceedings, Tho principal cause of the enthusiasm in this fixture was in the fact that the i

Irtinpionehip for the season rested

upon the result, and in the tbreo previous matches between these teams each had been onco victorious, tlio rotnaining game ending in a draw. Tho" barraokers" for the opposing tea™ were present in full force, and displayed their fancy colours in real sportive style. The day turned out a beautiful one, although the recent rains bad made the ground in a very slippery condition, and after a few minutes' play the bill became dull end heavy, Both teams played with emergencies, but in nil cases the substitutes were quite up to senior form, and the sides were about tho best representatives the clubs could placo in tho Geld. They were bo'h confident of victory, but among Masterionians the splondid form of the Stars made them the favorities. E. Udy and Wilsone captained the Greytown and Stars re spectively, Mr Astall was chosen referee, and Messrs Hoar and Hawke acted as line umpires. The spectators were kept outside the large oral fence by an energetic committee of gentlemen, and by this provision everyone could 860 the play advantageously, and the players were in no way obstructed, The spectators were very impartial, applauding any individual play on either side, and kept their places around tho ring until the latter portion of the games, thon the excitement proved too much for them, ami all the efforts of the committee were unavailing, the crowd fol lowing up the play on either touch line, urging on tho players with deafening cheers. The spells were very full forty-fives, and tho last quarter of an hour was so dark that the men could not see the ball.

Too much space would be takon up by .detailing the play, and as neatly every'one intereateil waßpresent,it would be inviduous. Sutlico to Buy tbat the teams were so evenly matched that tbey bad both to display their greatest ability un the dofunsive and aggressive. Brilliaat play was the order ot the da/ even atthe outset, and from beginning 10 end every man did bis utmost. Greytown would have the Stars penned on their line one minute, and the next would be defending their own goal. The two full backs, Wngley and Udj, had nu unusual lot of work to do in Btopping fast forward rushes, and the smait and pluckjplay, particularly of the former, brought forth round after round of applause. The scientific passing of the Star backs was admirable, and was about the best piece ot football ever seen in the Wairarapa. Both ot their tries were the result of the olever passing between Hansen, Remeni, Hudson and Do Joux, and the tinestandmade by this quartette certainly won the game. De Joux was the first to cross the line,outpacing tho opposing backs, and landing the leather behind the line amid thundering applause. Wrig ley made an excellent attempt a converting, but failed. This was the only score in the first spoil. The second spell opened even faster than the first, and again the unselfish passing of the Stars came off, llemeni racing down and crossing the line near the outer flag. Wrigley again failed to register. Greytown now made determined attempts, their forwards proving worthy foeman, and after a rattling loose rush, Maguire was rewarded for his undoubted skill and scored Greytown's first and only try, Jaokson mulled the placo, and the ecoro was not advanced, It was now rapidly getting dunk, and the ball was up and down the field in quick succession, With five minutes to go, the play was on the Star's line, and it was expected every Becond that Greytown would again score. But the excellent defence of the Stars proved a fatal barrier, and tho whistle blew amidst tremendous excitement, leaving the Stars viotors by four points to two.

Thfi Stars fairly surprised their best friends, and played a truly unagnificient combined game. Wrigley aa full was as usual sure, and for bis coolness and serviceable play fully earned the high praise heaped upon him. Hudson and Do Joux played without a doubt the best back garues ou the ground, the former excelling in hi? long kicking, and the latter in his smart picking up and epeedy runs. Cochrane did not play his usual game, and although he made no mistakes, he was not as brilliant as the other backs. Hansen and Bernini Were in rare form, the former especially being a host in himself. The manner in which ho obtained possession of the ball and whipped it out to his three quarters, was a marvel. . Cotter played well for his first senior match, but I fancy Vennell would have proved of better ssfvico againßt the heavy forwards. Thtt forwards were at their best, and every man plajed with dnah and energy very rarely seen in modern football. They were quite a match for their stalwart opponents, both in scrum work and iu the loose, their pretty dribbling rushes proving a source of imminent danger to their opponents. Greytown played throughout in a plucky and determined manner, and the way they held the Stars at bay when scoring looked a certainty, was wonderful. H. Udy proved a safe full baok, and was a stumbling blook to the Stars throughout the gamo. E, Udjr played fotwarcj tjw first spoil,

and tlien took a turn at three quarters, and in both positions played splendidly. Jaekson, Hawkiue, and Hawke, did not skino so conspicuously as usual, the fast opposing forwards spoiling tliora time after time. MaguirJ fairly outrivalled his mates, and for dash and speed was recognised as the best man of his team, Knowles was also very noticeable, and did a vast amount of work in a plucky manner. The forwards were as usual, in rattling form, and kopt the play exceedingly merry from 1 start to finish, never lagging in the slightest degree.

I am glad to see Edgar Elolmwood who waß soriously hurt in tho Mas torton Htar match a few weeks ago, i enabled toget about town again, am I hope to soon see him quite re covered.

W. Iggulden, who wa3 prosented witii a handsome clock by tho Star Club on Saturday night, has been a member for seven years, and an onthusiastio player nearly the • whole time. Ho is one of the few who lias stuck to his colours through thick and thin, and has certainly been one of the men who have kept the club together, Mr Iggulden has been captain, vice-captain and Seoretary of tho Club at different times, and I certainly hope he may continue to " shine" with the Stars in the football fiold, when tbey are in want of his sturdy help. The presentation is referred to elsewhere.

I understand thai the munber of the Masterton Club, who was concerned in forging tho letter to another player, telling him that a certain match would not be played, has been expelled from tho Club Bnd disqualified from playing in the Wairarapa for two years. The Masterton Club are to be congratulated upon the firm stand they have taken in the matter.

The New Zealand team won the football match against New South Wales on Saturday last by seventeen points, to eight, thus obtaining tho victory in the first big contest, The news was eagerly looked fur and created a good deal of excitement when received on Saturday night.

Orientals v. Printers. The following are the teams to represent the Orientals and Printers in their match for next Thursday afternoon, Oriontals—Henry, Jackson, Oole, Bennett, Richards, Smith, Wobb, Doughty, Sayers, Wellington, Gardner, Warner, Marsh, Wiultens. Emergencies-Bowser and Fellingham. Printers— Warner, Green, Brady, Owen, O'Connor, Cargill, Gray, Wilson, Niool, Wimsett, Hounslow T., Gardner, Nicholson, King, Uyford. Emergencies—Truacott, Jackson, Smith and Itobinson. Stars v. Carterton' The second team of Stars to piny Carterton on Saturday next, at Carterton, will bo composed as follows—Wrigley, Green, Cargill, Galloway, Cotter, King, Fellingbam, Doreel(2) Pike, Wellington, Westbrook, Pearce, T, Wrigley, Hockley Emergencies • Renall, Stone, Donovan, Allen The team will start from Masterton at 1.30 bliarp.

A cup matoh between the Eketahuna 2nd and Paliiatua 2nd was played at Pahiatua on Saturday, and after a good game resulted in a win for Pahiatua by 12 points (4 tries and a potted goal) to 4 points (a potted goal), Baylor, Piper, Cameron, and Vile scored the tries, and Buick potted the goal for Paliiatua, Williams potted the goal for Eketabuua, Eketahuna had the beat of the first spell. Mr A. Baillie acted as referee Messrs Pelling and Pickering as line umpires.