FOOTBALL.

Bay of Plenty Times, 3 August 1893, Page 3

FOOTBALL.

'■ K^KATIT. WAIHI. ,6mS COBRESPO-fDEST. The above match w. s played on the Katikati football field on July 22nd. -The weather was anything but desirable lhe rain started about 2.30 and continued almost up to the finish of the match, of course the rain sadly interfered both with the would-be apectators and the field itself, which waa covered with mud, and it was altogether impossible to run with the leather at all. . The following teams represented their respective clubs -.—Katikati Fullback, J. Gray ; |s, B. Anderson, Moko, J. McMillan ; Js, D. Morrow, C. <Mfky» «*• tfoky > Forwards, F. Johnston, fi. Blakeney, A. Johnston, G. Andrews, C. Chatton, In. Thomas, Hamuri, Nathan. — Waihi. Full back, J. Lloyd ; fs, McGlynn, McGomsU, McGregor ; _©, Martin. Garvey, DeAar ; Forwards, Hoi. and, Bum i on, Joll, Jones, Vuglar, Doug lass, Ball, Saunders. Play darted about a quarter to four by Waihi kicking off ; Ansley returned well down the field, the Waihi backs returned lather weakly and play was soon in Waihi's 25 ; by fair dribbling Katikati took the ball near Waihi goal line, after a good deal of wild loose play the leather was brought to centre ; from a good kick by the local halves the ball was g/>on in Waihi territory again ; from a scrutn Waihi's centre half passed i> Mcolyn, and bis fleetness soon carried him past Katikati forwards, who failed to stop him until he reached the full back who brought hiifi down. From a scrum the ball 4m taken to centre again when the* Waihi forwards rushed it down to KatiiatiV qoarters, where it went oitat the 25 peg. From the throw iii fctfikati again invaded Waihi goaf line 'but the ball was sent into touch j from tlie line out play was taken to mid field when a rush by Katikati forwards carried tjie bail over WaiSi goal line. Nathan scoring first for the home team. Mor ro w took the kick, but the ball went rather wide. Katikati, 2; Wpihi, nil. . From the kick, out Waihi sent the ball well down the field and following np fast carried the ball to Katikati 25 when Foley, by a good run, centred play j tv scrum followed and Waihi gqjt tho ballby their forwards heeling out, but the local halt es ran them cut of; touch on Katikati side of centre. From a throw io the visitors secured the oval and carried it acppss the field, button- trying> to pass tbey got off side. A scrum being formed Blake-S-iyugide a good pw till he was stopped by^bftoppo^iiig backs, but our light fofvpftlr is never to be denied and •gift, he seized the ball and by a good dribble carried- the leather into Waihi's 25. From the throw in the ball was passed to Anderson but he failed to take it at the time, but afterwards redeemed his bad play by picking unclean arid passed to Foley and he to ; McMillan, then the referee whistled for hand ball ; from the •crum Waibi centre half picked it out "•nil another scrum was ordered and th* Katikati forwards by a combined effort, carried the ball bnt in Waihi 25.' Here play was stopped as one of the home team objected to McGlyn playing in running shoes with spikes. By good dribbling Waibi forwards carried the ball almost to the opposite goal, where a scrum was ordered, and finally Samson crossed the line ; Holland took the kick but failed to add the necessary point?. Katikati, 2 ; Waihi, 2. Ansley kicked off from the 25 and Waibi "r« turned briskly; here Foley got the leather and made a splendid dart for the line, but seeing danger ahead he passed to our crack 1, who travelled on in bis usual style. From a scrum Johnston took the ball to Waihi 25 ; play was now very fast and Waihi threw forward, for this a scrum was ordered. Foi lowing this the locals got a free kick in front of Waihi goal but by some mistake Waihi rushed tuo soon and spoilt ihe chance; immediately after this _- time waa called. During half time the ball collapsed and caused some delay. Katikati kicked off and by fast ft Uow ing up made things lively. Immediately things were reversed but Katifcati hacks returned well, a rcrum was nacked again and Waihi brought the tail still further down ; nvhen it ca-ne to the full back who returned rather poorly, Waibi kipked over the line and the home team were compelled to force. From the kick out Waihi backs again seized the leather and gained more ground, when Morrow made a good run and was well backed Up by Blakeney. From the throw in the ball went crooked and a scrum was formed, and Ansley getting tbe oval, made a good run and kicked well down the field. Soon afterwards Anderson and Moko failed to pick up clean until \\Taihi forwards were on them ; after some give and take play Waihi marked and the kick was a poor one. Katikati 1 returned well ; soon afterwards Ansley mat ked but with no berefit. From a scram Anderson got tbe ball and with a long drop sent it well home to Waihi. From the return Blakeney got the ball and carried 'it almost to Waihi goal line ere he was stopped when the ball went out ; from the line ont Katikati forwards, headed by Johnston, got on a splendid dribble right to Waihi goal line when Charlton kicked too* b&rd -and a force resulted. From the kick out Waihi took the M to tbe local 25, Katikati rallied aud the ball was soon at tbe other

I end wb_n Wafhi marled off Andrews • a r/derson returned in good styTe, the ba J came tack and Morrow failed to pi<-k up, but Poley was there and made a splendid run which relieved the danger ; Waibi came with a rush but Johnsson, Blakeney aud Charlton were ready, and they carried the ball back towards Waihi, but their forwards were prepared and by a well judged kick sent the latter to the home 25. Very soon tho leather was handed to McGlyn who made a smart run across the field in hopes of get- i ting round but he was too slow. | Prom the throw in Morrow passed to I Foley and he to McMillan, who by a good rnn took play to Waihi 25 ; Katikati kicked too hard and sent to Waihi f, McGlyn, who attempted to kick a rolling ball and missed, but Waihi full back cleverly picl c 1 up and averted the danger by kicking down towards Katikati 25, where McMillan picked up and carried out near centre. From the throw in A. Johnston and Blakeney started a dribble and brought the ball right to the opposing goal line when Katikati kicked too far and f .he visitors saved by forcing down. From the kick out Charlton again got the leather and dribbled dangerously near Waihi line when McGregor picked up and punted well j down the field to Gray who was slow to pick up and returned poorly. Waibi got on a dribble and centred play. From a poor drop tho ball rolled to our £ , who failed to pick up until Gray cama up and got the ball, by this time Waihi forwards were down on hira and they kicked over the line, and the local team was compelled to force. From the kick ou.t Waihi returned rather short, the homeforwards carried the ball to half way where McMillan picked up clean and made bis way right way up to the Waihi line where he unfortunately lost the ball. After a scrum, Johnston, Blakeney and Charlton carried the ball to Waihi territory again when Andrews kicked too hard and Waibi was compelled! t » force again. The game ended in a draw, each side scoring 2 points. . Messrs Flatt and Stewart acted as line umpires and Mr Mi Idlcbeook as referee. The Waihi team was entertained by the local tern in the Uretara Hotel, where fair justice was done by the two teams to the excellent dinner provided by Host McDonnell. '» - ■ j i>