FOOTBALL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XV, Issue 4729, 25 May 1894, Page 2

FOOTBALL.

[By Damooces]

Maaterton ut Petone.

A largo mimbcrof spectators were piescutoii tho Worksop Road Ground yesterday to witness the miitch between the above teams, and a very fast and even game—if not a scientific one—resulted in victory being j afforded to tho visitors by nine points to five. The ground was in a very hard condition, and accidents were numerous, somewhat spoiling the progress of the game. Hudson (Petone) was heavily thrown at the commencement of the contest, and after vain efforts had been made to bring him round to consciousness, he was taken into town in a cab. Harry Perry was also rather severely hurt in a collision in the second spell, and had to bu carried off the ground. Several others received naßty braises, and will have cause to remember this match for some time to come. Notwithstanding the number of casualties, tiie game was not of an extremely rough nature, the hardness of the ground being the chief cause. Mr Pownnll acted as referee, and Messrs Reed (Petone) and Stewart (Masterton) lino umpires. H. Wynyard was the first to score, racing l after ihe leather after a fine kick by Baumber. The latter failed to negotiate tiie kick. D' Arcy turned the tables, and scored a. tine try,, after a dashing bit of play, and, taking the kick himself, safely planted it over the bar. McKen/.ie was thp next to score, (grounding tho leather behind the posts, failing an easy kick for goal. From n free kick, awarded for the oilside play of Kemble, Baumber placed a neat goal; bringing the score of Petone up to nine points. The play was at times very exciting, the Musterton forwards taking all before them in the scrum, and on tho loose. Their passing was weak, and lhu backs had little or nothing to do. Mowlem playod a splendid game as wing- forward, and repeatedly dashed oif with tho ball in rare style. Milton, Watson, and Mo- , Donald wore also very much m evidence. D'Arcy did tho lion's share of work among the backs, running and kicking with excellent judgment. Harry I'orry ulsoplayeil in liis old dishing stylo, mid was often on tho verge of scoring, The Petone team were strong in their back play, and some line passi hg was witnessed at times. Wynyard, Uaumbcr, Pollock, mid Tupoua were nil up to their work, and put in some pretty play, Hugger, MeKenssio, nnd Pike were nuont the most eonspiouous in the forwards.

The team wore well h-eutudduring their stay in Masturton, imtl woru met nl the station by tho Committal) mul Hand, nnd driven to tho Club Hotel, where dinner was nerved. They wore also driven to the ground, and again to tho station, -whore, ringing cheers weve exchanged on the tiiiin departing.

Red Stars v Melrose. , ■*— s The above match eventuated on Pcione Wo 1 ground yesterday afternoon, in the presence of about 500 spectators, including many Masterton residents. Burke, captain of] the Melrose team won the toss, and elected to defend the enstem goal. Wilsone kicked off; for the Stars, the Melrose captain returning into touch. Fium the line out the Starforwards curried the ball into Melrose 25, and after some give and take play Morton relieved tho pressure for the Melrose team. A serum eventuated

in the Stars 25 territory, with the result tliat the latter team were awarded a free kick for their opponents overstepping the ball in the serum. The Star forwards following up the kick succeeded in keeping the ball in the Melrose twenty-fives. Here some neat passing between Hanson, Itetuiiii and Mori-is resulted in Ucmini taking the ball to the Melrose goal line. The full back mulling the ball, Jeffries assumed possession, and touched down forthe Stars. H. Wrigley took the kick at goal, but failed to increase. Half time was shortly afterwards sounded, the score being Stare 3 points Melrose nil. Towards the latter end of the spell Cargill injured his knee, and the Stars were minus his ser vices forthe remainder of the game On resuming play, the Melrose made matters very lively, when somo passing between Bell, Lingard and Burke terminated in tho lntterjjlayer crossing the Star line. The kick at goal was a failure. The Stars now worked hard to avort a defeat, their forwmtls several times carrying tho hall before them. From a scrum in the Melrose territory the ball was heeled out to Hansen. This player neatly entrusted it to T. Wriglcy, he in his turn transferring it to Norton,. the hitter player, showing great pace, ran in at the corner flag. This was undoubtedly the best piece.of pluy ( during the day. The kick at goal (a good attempt) resulted in a poster. Shortly following this Do Joux and |T. Wriglcy were prominent, working the ball up to the Melrose 25, when Norton intercepted a pass, and again crossed the line, but the score was disallowed. Main now-began to full in torrents, and for tho rest of the game the play was principally among the forwards, tho ball being very greasy and the ground heavy. Fi-om a series of line outs, a rush headed by the Melrose forwards, in which Church, Soffc, and Warrick were the most prominent, took the ball to the Star twenty-five, where a pass to Morton resulted in that player touching down for the city team. The kick again being a failure. Rain continued in torrents play being chiefly in the Molroso territory, when the whistle blew, leaving tho game a • drawn one— ls points each.

The play on the whole was not a j brilliant exhibition of football. Both teams being ignorant of many minor points of tlio new rules, for which penalties were freely incurred. For the country team tho following backs did good work. Hansen, H. Wrigloy, Norton ami Do Joux, the hitter being particularly brilliant at times. H, •Wrigloy lit full, saved his side on many occasions from dangerous! rushes. Morris and T. Wrigley put in good work on the wing. Tho forwards all worked hard, in particular Wilsone, Jeffries, Welch, and Cochrane. Tho Star forwards would nil do well to kick lumler in tliu loose, and murk up n little smarter on the lino out. For the Moh'oso team Burko (2), Morton, and 801 l were tho mainstay of the backs, while Sofl'e, : Church, and Milhvard showed up among the forwards. The gitmo was a very friendly one'from beginning to end, the visitors being vary hospitably treated by the town team, Messrs T. H. Thompson (Stars) and T. Hoar (Melrose) acted as line umpires. Mr Hyams, giving satisfaction as Referee, j' >fff*

Athletics ut. Greyiown. A large crowd asHemblod in the Greytown Recreation Beaoevo yesterday, (Thursday) afternoon to witness the matches between the juniorand senior teams of Wellington Athletics and Greytown United, The weather waa wet and the ground consequently ißofagfttha fair sex were conspicnouinly their absence, owing to this. The -visitors wcra treated to luncheon by their opponents. The junior teams played first, commencing punctually at one o'clock. H. O. Tully bandied tho whistle, and W. A. Tate (Greytown) and Lowe (Wellington) officiated as line umpires. .Both teams wero light and the visitors were weakened by the inclusion of two or three of their third team forwards. The game throughout waa played in a, most friendly spirit, but was a decided victory for the' home team. For them W. Smith kicked & goal from his own try, and Buchanan and Welch secured tries. Th© Athletics failed to score.

i The senior teams of the. Athle,ticsT~ and Greytown tried conclui?MiMgS|n&'' the former wore assisted ItnHieir forwards by two who played in tlie-preoedinffi mutch. N. Davy acted as referee, and Lowe (Wellington) and Tate (Greytown) as lino umpires. The Athletics were captained by McKee, and the home team by Tully. The teams were fairly equal in weight, but the Greytown should have won the day. The play throughout was fairly oven, and very friendly. Greytown made a few dribbling rushes, but were prevented from effecting a bcoi'o. Thoy were weak at passing and indulged in looso pay. The Athletics set a good example by play inga very combined game. Towards the end of the iirfrt spell, Hall secured a try for the visitors, which lie converted. When half tima wasoalledGreytown had not scored. • H. Uuy made a try for them in the second spell, but his brother, 13. TJdy, failed to increase from the kick. No other score was made, although for the last five minutes Greytown looked dangerous. Had thoy played as well throughout as they did then, the tables would undoubtedly huvo boonjuwied. The decisions of the not meat with general approval, an it was thought lie was iuolined to favor the visiting team. Pahiatua ut. WooduHle. i (By Telegraph.—Own - Correspondent.) , Pahiatua, Friday. The first banner match of the season was played hero yostorday, , when Pahiatua heat Woodvillo by J six points to nil, Hodgins and Wood 3 scored tries. Tho game was a poor , exhibition of football. There were _ 'IOO spectators presont. A most suot cessfnl concert and dance ended tho ~, day's proceedings.

The first Orientals wero the only team who brought victory to Masterton yesterday, defeating the "Wellington Orientals at Petono by two tries to love Jackson and Doughty wore the scorers. The local boya played a very fino game, and -were far toD smart for the city lads in all points of the gntao. A provided, and they pitably treated. *h— -****^

The Solwyns (Wellington) beat Featherston by 16 points to love. Oswin and Galloway obtained two tries each, two of which were converted.

The first junior cup matches ei.the season will bo played to-moirow.' Carterton play Featheraton at Carterton, Stats A. team meet Te Ore Ore on the Mastertoii ground, and Kotahltanga play the Grey-town second on the Greytown Reserve.

The Wellington Orientals were defeated by Carterton by 29 points to 6.

Kuripnni Warriors " wrent down " at the hands of the Carterton Rovers to the tune of 26 points to nil.

j The match between tho second | Orientals and Wellington Stars, played on the Park Oval, resulted in it victory for the City boys by ten points to nil, Tindal scored a, try, Tucker placed a goal from a penalty. lack, and Thompson potted' a, goal. The Staiis were'well treated by tho local team, and spread was provided at Host Thompson's Empire Hotel. Tho game was a, good natured one, and all were satisfied with tho result.