FOOTBALL.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXVI, Issue 2952, 16 June 1891, Page 2

FOOTBALL.

PATKItANOI V. HAMILTON. i;i,0III0US w„atlier, together with tb>3 great intorest evinced by tho people of Hamilton in the above match, drew an unusually largo number of spectators of both soxes ami all at;es to Sydney Square en Saturday alternoon to witness this contest, which, it van e.xpocted, would be a vory close one ; but fimil the kick-off the of the game was never in doubt, and the betting quickly jumped from level moiitiy to 3 to 1, and i.ne enthusiastic plunder, the local " IJlaikie,'' was rash enough to offer pounds to halfcrowns on Hamilton, which remained untaken. Mr Uowden acted as umpire for Mr 11 vvynnii filling a 1 ilcti position for the home team, and with Mr Fielder as referee great satisfaction was given. The names of both teams having been published early in tho week, it is unnecessary to again give tliem. Hamilton, attacking the northern goal with the sun in their eyes, set the leather but through Mime of the n.en being iu front of tiie ball when it was kicked off, it was ordered back to midlield, where a scrum was formed, and li tyly getting the ball ran and passed to Hume, who carried it to the Pate raugi line, where a scrum took place ; but through the foul play of some of the blues, I'aterangi was awarded a free kick, and the ball wont out at tho half-way flag. Then with a rush tlie Hamilton forwards came through into their opponents' ground, and (lillett dashed across the line, getting try No. 1. Hammond took the kick, but did not convert it. Paterangi kicked out, ami Hammond and Corboy exchanged soveral kicks, after which Wright " in red jersey " ran and kicked back over his head out of bounds, the stripes benelitting by bis blunder to the extent of some 10 or IU yards. Harvey then got the ball and made a good run, afterwards passing to Wright, who was thrown out uf bounds at the centre of tho field. Shortly afterwards Wright again made a grand run, and after getting away past tho Paterangi backs, with a clear tiv ill view, he over-reached himself at the "path, just where it begins at tho north-westeri, corner of the ground, and fell a few yards from the line. Jleru a sci uui took place, anil I '.it n was compelled to save. Bowden kicked out, and, following well up, carried the bill out of bounds at half-way. From the throw-in the blue forwards, hoaded by Bayly, camo through into the visitors' territory, where they remained for some time. A scrum was formed in fruit of the bars, and McSweeuey got across the line; tho try was disputed, and tho referee gave his decision in favour of Paterangi. Corboy brought the ball out. and it was quickly rushed back within close proximity to the line, and Hume got across, scoring try No. :1 within Hi minutes of the start. The kick at goal, a difficult ono, was a failure. Paterangi kicked out, and Wright seeming the ball made a good run, carrying it to the 25 flag, where a scrum took place. At this point some off-side p!ay resulted in Paterangi getting a free kick. Hume then rii'idea fine run till collared by Jvitipa near the 2o flag, tho ball being neatly uicked up by Bowden, who made a determined run but was thrown out of bounds. The leather then passed into Biyly's hands, who made a dodgy run. and, fending well, carried it back to Paleiangi's 25. where a scium ensued. The hall coming out behind was smartly picked up by Mayes, who, making a strung run, got over the iine, but for some reason the try was not allowed. Corboy kicked out and Hammond returned, tho b .1; going out at tho stripcs'2s Hag. Shortly ifter tho throw-in a scrum took place iu front of the posts; the Hamilton forwards heeling out to Hump, whos ; i attempt to pot at goal was a failure, but, following up smartly his own ki-.'k, he secured tho leather ind scored tiy No. 2. No goal resulted. For to; ne:;t f.-w minutes tile play was confined to Pater,mgi's quarters, the Hamilton forwards making most determined efforts to sc ire without avail, owing to the splendid defensive play of Bowden and Corboy, but Hume again dashed over tho lire at tiieextreme north-eastern c irnei', and Quick, who took the kick, nowithstanding Hie crumped position, uiudc a splendid attouipt at goal, the ball going about two feot under the bar. After the kick-oc.t a determined rush of the blue forwards compelled Paterangi to again s.ive. No further score was mads before halftime. During the whole of the first spell the visitors had been playing one man short, but were now joined by (Jribble, an ex-captain of the Hamilton team, The stripes kicked off, and after Hammond's return Bowden got the ball and made a smart run, being grassed by Mayes ; .J ally by a fine dribble bringing it back to mid field, where some neat passing was done by the Hamilton backs, the ball crossing and iB-crossing the field several times, but eventually being thrown forward, a free kick was awarded to Paterangi from which Hammond seemed a mark. Bowden then got hold of tho leather and carried it into the blues' 25, where he was collared by Hiiiiik. The play centred here for a short time during which the Paterangi forwards, who were now playing -vith moro combination than before, looked decidedly dangerous, and once succeeded in rushing the ball over tho line, but Hume relieved his side by a splendid punt, and Harvey following up made a line run and passed to Bayly, who carried it back to Paterangi's quarters; and Corboy shortly afterwards punted out of bounds at the 50 flag. After the line out the Paterangi forwards rushed the leather into their opponents'ground, where Bi.wden securing a mark, Cm boy had a shot at goal the bdl going a little wide, and Hamilton for the first time were obliged to .save. After the kick out (jiuck and Peacock coming through with tho ball at their feet dribbled it to the other end of the lield, a scrum being formed near the line, when tho Hamilton backs again did some neat passing, and Odium made a strong run till collared by Katipa a few yards off the line. From a free kick awarded to Paterangi Odium again got the leathor and being collared passed to Scott who kicked, and Hume following up smartly scored the fifth try for Hamilton. Hammond taking tho kick, an easy one, landed a neat goal. During the remainder of this spell play was centred in Paterangi's quarters, Jolly eventually getting a try right under tho barn. The ball rolling, Hammond's attempt at goal was a failure. After tho kick out, Wright getting hold of the oval mado a splendid run across the field to the 25 flag, where he was thrown out of bounds by Corboy. From the line out Ryburn carried the ball to midtield, from whence it was brought back by the blue forwards with a rush and Paterangi saved. Gillett and Mayes respectively scoring tries in quick succession Hammond trying but failing to convert that of the former. Owing to a breach of the rules in bringing the ball out no kick at goal was allowed for the try secured by Mayes, time being called shortly after with the ball in the Paterangi's quarters, the result being Hamilton 10 points, Paterangi nil. It is pleasing to state that the match though decidedly onesided was played in a very friendly spirit, and Paterangi deserved great credit for the plucky way in which they played an up-hill game.