Football

Waipukurau Press, Volume I, 1 June 1906, Page 2

Football

Fixtures. First Grade—

May 30, Waipawa v. Waipukurau at Waipawa. Referee, Mr Gooseman. June .13, at Waipukurau, [Mr Norris] June 27, at Waipawa (Mr Goose-

man) July 11, at Waipukurau (Mr

Norris) Second Grade, second round— June 6, Waipawa v. Waipukurau ai Waipukuian; Ouga a bye. June 13th, Waipawa v. Onga Onga at Onga; Waipukurau a bye. June 20th, Waipukurau v. Onga Onga at Waipukurau; Waipawa a bye. Third Grade, second round— June 6, Onga Ongav. Waipukurau at Onga. June 13, Waipawa v. Waipukurau at Waipukurau June 20, Waipawa v. Onga Onga at Onga Onga.

WAIPUK. v. WAI PA AV A.

Waipawa 3. Waipukurau 0. (Red.) (Blue.) Notwithstanding the cold weather prevailing on Wednesday, there was a good number of spectators to witness the second senior contest between Waipukurau and Waipawa, played at the latter place. Both teams were in prime form, the Blues being slightly the heaviest. Owing to the rain that had fallen, the ground was rather slippery, and the inflated oval w?.& decidedly “greasy,” making passing a real game of science. On the strength of the last meet, most people expected to see an even and fast game, and none were disappointed. Until the call of time it was any side’s game. After a period of general play Glasgow got over the line, and the position looked All-black for the Blues. Mackey made a good attempt to convert, but failed. This was the only score during the game, tho’ there were numerous narrow shaves. On one occasion Pirie was very near scoring when a Waipawa man interfered and got his wrist injured for his trouble, m-.d had to retire, so Waipawa played without Hopkins in the second spell. In this spell Glasgow and Green tried shotsat goal, but neither was successful. For the Blues, Wilder, Sharpin, Mitchell, Kelleher, and Pirie were prominent and did good work ; for Waipawa those most conspicuous were A. Ferguson, Glasgow, Ryan, and Mackey. Mr Norris refereed.. Messrs Graham and Gebbie were line umpires. JUNIORS. Onga 6, Waipukurau 3.. The Waipukurau v. Onga Onga Junior match was played at Onga last Wednesday- The ground, notwithstanding the weather, was good, and the game was well contested by both sides, having slightly the heavier team. The game resulted in a win for Onga by 6to 3. The most prominent player for the winners was Hewald, and for the losers Fox, Simpson, and Henderson. The team were entertained by the members of the Onga club at Mr Fletcher’s boardinghouse. Mr W. Bowling was referee. Mr G. Ellison, hon. sec. of Waipukurau club, accompanied the local team.

THIRDS. Waipawa 31. Onga O. The Onga boys were quite outclassed by the Waipavvians.

NOTES. The sub-union meets at the Tavistock Hotel this evening. The question of forming a referees’ association will be considered.

Wellington and W’airarapa reo. teams will play their annual match at the Athletic Park, Wellington, next Monday. Hastings seniors and juniors play Napier ditto on Monday. Football is more popular than ever in Taranaki this season.

Some time ago Waipukurau club, passed a vote of thanks to a gentleman who offered to coach the team. ’Tis said the coach wheeled right past and has not ap *■ Jn Un ixiu^ 1 t^e ' n its * powers to madly qualities of the raW/out, in common with many others, I have my doubts—increased through attending a foot-

ball match played during the present season. “ Played,” I have written— t is the u.-ual term —but there was no play ; the contest was brutal savagery. The teams reminded me of a pack of wild beasts, and the sweat and saliva dripped from their jaws till they looked like slavering wolves hunting their prey ; and as they Hew at one another, and hurled their opponents crashing to earth, they yelped their delight, while all the time the crowd howled in glee, and cheered its teams to further deeds of infamy and blood. We protest against the prize-ring. It’s brutal I But there is no such brutality as can be seen on the football field ; for the fighters, evenly matched as to weight, can watch each move, and guard against the onslaught. Who can guard against the stealthy kick and crafty, cowardly blow so often dealt in football ? How often does a man go on the Held with the set determination to “ deal out ” “ stoush ” to an enemy ? . . . Football —decent football —may be a fine game, helping to develop our strength and manhood; but football as it is too often played tends to the development of nothing but brutality and the. “ push” instincts. A COMPLAINT. “Forward” writes:—“l am not at all surprised that Waipukurau should suffer defeat for the second time in two weeks at tho hands of Waipawa. We have probably the better team, but Waipawa has all the advantages, leaying luck out of the question. Our opponents have an expert player to coach them, as well as to play for them, and, from all accounts, be makes the fullest use of his opportunities. A few weeks ago the Waipuk. men were offered the services of a reliable coach, but for some reason such services were not availed of, our men evidently thinking they were about good enough to beat anything —never mind practice or tuition. I don’t want to flatter the All-black player too much, but can assure him that if he were non est things would undoubtedly be very different.” TEAMS. Teams for Monday’s matches will be picked from the following : — Juniors: F. Staines, R. Staines, A- Lomas, G. Lomas, Fogharty, Healey, Burt, Maroney, Blackman, Douglas, J. Hitchins, Henderson, Maine, F. Jones, W. Hall, J Hall, Plummer, Tuohey, Stinson, H urne, Casey; play Waipawa at Waipawa Thirds to play Onga at Onga: L. Sharpin, Fox, Simpson, Young, C- Jones, G. Cook, S. Shearer, W. Lomas. Rood, Malonev, McGrath, T. Staines, H. Thompson, C. Thomson, Baskiville, E. Logan, J. Logan, Tuohey-