THE TARANAKI MATCH.

Auckland Star, Volume XXIV, Issue 208, 2 September 1893, Page 5

THE TARANAKI MATCH.

BAD WEATHER PREVAILS,

NOTES AND ANTICIPATIONS

(BY TELEGRAPH.—OWN" REPORTER.)

New Plymouth, this day, Ahoxo the Auckland football enthusiasts who accompanied the team was Mr Badweafchor, who has taken up his quarters here, and who is at present treating all aud sundry to one of his magnificent Saturday afternoon entertainments. It has been raining ever eince nine o'clock last night, and the ground is consaquontly in a batterpudding condition. As Taranaki's team averages a stone weight over our combination, popular favour ia all on thai) side. Betting stands at 2 co 1, but 3 and 4 to 1 can ba had. The people are looking forward eagerly to the match as it is tho opening ono on the new field on the recreation grounds. It is a splendid ground, level as a billiard table and with a good topping, though rather short. Our boys selected Elliott as captain last night, whilst the Taranaki reps, have placed Alf Bayly in command. A large crowd of intendingfspectatora camo into town this morning on the train. All along the line from Hawero considerable disappointment has boen felb at Jervis, MeKenzio and Stone not having been able to get away. Personally, our boys are afraid thab Taranaki will win, but they are in good fetblo, and intend making a game struggle for victory. There was some talk yesterday of shifting Maßefield to three-quarters, and making Kissling a full-back, but it has been definitely decidod to keep"the team as srsb arranged. With regard to whab I wired yesterday re the inclusion of Bob Lusk, the Selection Committee decided to allow llobson to retain his position. ' The kick-off takes place at ba!f-paat two.