FOOTBALL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XVI, Issue 5071, 8 July 1895, Page 3

FOOTBALL.

GREYTOWN v. RED STARS. [by damoci.es.] Footballers in tlio Wairarap! ■fovoro again oxkomoly fortnnnto 01 M Saturday, as regards thi! weather and although it had been raining f little tlio niglit provious, the Pari Oval was in splendid condition considering tlio season of the year Tho match between tlio Greytown and Red Star teams was the great centra of attraction, and tho crowd of people presont from all portions of the Valley, again testified to tlio intenso interest taken in the game, in ilieso parts. Groytown itself must have been emptied of its inhabitants, for they stormed the ground in overwhelming numbers, old and young, male and female, travelling miles to witness what meant to their representatives, tho principal game of the season. They were well repaid too, for the came on Saturday was ono of the fastest Masterton lias seen this season, and the determination and endurance with which it was played, plainly convinced overyone that the men were in tho best of form, and clearly ou their mettle. Undue roughness Awas also conspicuous by its absence, Wand tho game was voted by all con- ~ corned,to be a pleasanlone from start to finish. Owen was absent from tho Star ranks, Richards' lilling the position, otherwise both Clubs had their strongest selection, As the teams lined out into the field, the rattling set of visiting men created a good impression, their fine forwards especially coming in for a lot of eulogistic comment. Both teams had heaps of friends, who were in their own minds pretty confident of the result, although openly they were not eager to declare it, Mr C. Pratt acted as referee, and, as usual, did his duly honestly and faithfully in tlio interest of good football. Play commenced soon after three, tho Stars kicking off. For some time the spectators did not show their enthusiasm, but pent-up feelings ultimately had its sway, and for the remainder of the game, the " barrackers" of either side grew intensely excited, and tho noise fk\cotild bo heard for miles around, BrThe Stars opened well, and some pretty all-round play was shown by their backs, who, whenever they obtained possession of the ball, knew exactly what to do with it. The passing was really splendid, and after several grand attemps Thompson obtained bis show, and made one of the iinesfc runs ever seen on

tho Oval. Thirty yards from the goal line he started.and with opponents behind and before, his pace and dodgy tactics proved too great, and lie crossed the lino amidst cheers. Richards failed in his attempt to convert. Greytown were now placed upon their mettle, and scoring was narrowly averted, From marks in the Stars 2o's, Dockery and Hawke had shots at goal, but each time failed, Another grand piece of play was soon after witnessed, a passing rush of the Stars faking the play from one end of the Geld to the other. Both backs and forwards participated in the rush, and what f appeared a certain score was lost on j| tho Greytown line, by one of the players losing possession of the ball. Play then continued even till the spell dosed, each team having its share of defending and attacking. Greytown opened the second spell veiy merrily, and soon had the Stars in a tight corner, Their men knew their game, and played it to pefeetion. To let the ball away from their forwards would be giving the Star backs an advantage, as they could see perfectly well from the play in tho first spell the home team were superior in this department, So a forward game was made, and Greytown proved their quality. After working hard for some time on the Star line, Brunton obtained possession, and rushed over amid great excitement. The kick at goal proved futile. With scores even, the game resumed, and the heavy and dashing work of the Greytown forwards told its tale. Tho Star men seemod to lag, and could not withstand the grand loose rushes, and the strong scrum work of their opponents, From another scramble on the line, f Greytown secured their second try, ' and the game was won. The Stars livened up after this, and for the remainder of the game, lnado the play more interesting. For the first half of this spell, the Star backs hardly touched the ball, all the work being done by the forwards of both teams. At the finish the Stars obtained more chances to give their backs a show, and on several occasions mado desperate efforts to score. Groytown now played on tho defensive, and the game was ended in their favor by six points to three. The winners deserved the victory, and evoryono appeared perfectly satisfied with the result. Their forwards played a marvellous game, and their strength in the scrums completely put a stop to the game in which the Stars excel—sending the ball out to the backs, ft was admitted all over the ground that if the Star forwards could have held their opponents in the scrum, and mado it a back game, the scoring would have been a deal heavier. All the winners' forwards played a determined game, and none need be ( individualised. Their backs played safely, but not brilliantly, going in ; for vory little passing and running, I being apparently to make tho game, ■wards wore overweight proved too ugh they played a ■mined game, they lvantago in this ompsonin particuled possession, the match between the played at Carterton 1 resulted in a win 10 points to 3. The uch tho best of the 9 a splendid oxhibiMcGovern potted a 1 scored a try, and it over the line for Masterton, C. Allen obtaining the only try for Carterton. Mr C. Reid officiated as referee. ' ■ XOM3. Junior championship matohes, ■which havo for tho last, three weekfl been' standing, back, will , again assume an interesting stage next

Saturday, when the two strongest teams in the district will moot on tho Park Oval. I refer to tho Kotahitangis and tho Stars, Tho fonnor havo an unbroken record this season, and tho latter one loss, which . they hope to retriove next Saturday. : Tlio Junior Stars havo gained a reputation ot playing tho best foot- , ball ot any team in the district, and enthusiasts may depend on something merry and exciting when they meet the (ino stalwart set of native players from Papawai. Congratulations to Groytown—the champion team of 1895. They have an unbroken record in Cup matches, this season, and certainly deserved the honor of winning tho Banner. Red Stars, Mastcrlon, and Groytown, havo now each a leg-in for (he trophy. The win was a very popular one in Masterton, and all agree that the southern men achieved the honor on their merits. The names of the previous winning Clubs are to be placed upon the Banner. The Junior Stars will be represented as follows, against Kotahilangi, next Saturday: -D'Arcy, Jackson, Renall, Feliinghaiu, Mawke, King, Butenicnt, Cotter, Wostbrook, Dorset (2), Doughty, Cameron, Wellington, Pike. Emergencies— Sullivan, Wise. On Saturday evening, Mr Fred Jktement was unanimously elected Captain of the Junior Stars, ciVe II r Jeffries, who is now classed as a senior. The following is tho table of the Wairarapa Union fixtures, which were completed on Saturday last:—

The following players iirc tlio try scorers in the foregoing Banner matches : (Greytown) Brunton (2), Cress, llaigh, and Magnire: (Masterton)—Perry, Johnston, Watson (2), JlcGovern ; (Stars)— Tlioni|)bon ('2), Hudson, lioss; (Carterton)-Jloore, Allen. j The majority of the Star team on , Saturday appeared on the ground in . bandages, and had apparently not I recovered from the severe struggle against Jlnsterlon the previous week, They played a great game, however, and deserve credit for their pluck and endurance

; A champagne supper is to ho given r to the Greytown team next Saturday r evening by the ex-footballers of the ; town. s " Charlio" Do Joux is playing for t the Petone Club, i Senior Cup matches are completed . nearly two months earlier this year than they were last. There have . been no interruptions, and it will i now give the representative team plenty of time lo practice together. | Club matches should also be arranged ; to keep up the interest in the game. Points for the Wairarapa Banner . are as follows:—Greytown, <li; Mas- ■ tcrton,3i; Stars,Hi; Carterton, H. Several trophies have been pre- | seated to the Star Club by Masteri ton residents, to he awarded at the I conclusion of the .season, , Now that the cup fixtures are completed, the various Clubs are ■ endeavouring to make arrangemsnts . for short tours early next month. , Wellington is likely to be visited by , the Masterton team, and Pahiatua [ by the Red Stars. The White Stars i also intend playing at Eketahuna, ; Pahiatua and Woodville very shortly. [ Mr W. C. Cargill has been elected i dolegate to the Wairarapa Union by ! the Red Star Club, in the place of ; Mr A. N. Norton. , Petone dofealed Wellington on [ Saturday by 12 points lo three. Melt rose secured a very popular win over ; the Athletics by four points to three. ■ The Grcytown footballers had a i big reception whon thoy arrived • home ou Saturday night. All the i residents of the town, and the Brats : Band were out to welcome them, the latter playing" Seo the Conquering Hero Conies." The representatives for the Wairarapa should now be under earnest i consideration, and a likely team should be at once chosen to practice together in view of future matches. TheSeleetionCommittee have plenty of excellent material this year lo pick from, and tlio team should be even stronger than that of last season. It is sincerely to bo hoped a i tour will he arranged by tho Union.

Winners. Losers. Point", Carterton lied Stars 3-0 Mastwton) Grcytown j Drawn Game No store Bed Stars! Mastcrton j Drawn Game No score Grcytown 1 Carterton) Drawn Game No score Mastcrton Carterton 10-3 Grcytowu lied Stars 7-3 licit Stars Carterton 3-0 Mas'.erton l Grcytowu)' Drawn Game No score lied Stars Mastcrton j 5-0 Grcytown Carterton 11-0 Mastcrton Carterton 10-3 Grcytown lied Stars J 6-3