FOOTBALL. AUCKLAND v. WELLINGTON.

Evening Post, Volume L, Issue 53, 2 September 1895, Page 4

FOOTBALL. AUCKLAND v. WELLINGTON.

VICTORY FOR WELLINGTON. There was glorious weather for tho annual raatoh between Wellington and Auckland at Newtown on Saturday. The interest shown in the match was very great, about 60Q0 people finding their way to the Park, and applauding with impartiality any fine play on either side. Owing to extreme pressure on our space we are compelled to considerably condense the description of the play. The teams headed, by the Garrison Band, were driven from the Oriental Hotel to the ground. Some discussion took place prior to the start relative to the referee. The visitors argued that ho should have sole control of the game The Wellington captain objected, and the point was withdrawn. The Auckland oaptain won tho toss, and eleoted to defend the southern goal. The spectators gave the Northerners a hearty cheer as they stepped upon the field in their blue and white hooped jerseys. Included in the team were Gage and Wynyard who had played brilliantly for Wellington in past seasons. Cheers having been exchanged between the teams, they took up their reBpeotive positions as follows : — Auckland.— Fullback, R. Maaefield (12st 51b) ; three-quarters, L. Abaolum (list 31b) O. Riley (list 81b), T. Wynyard (list 121b) • five-eighths, D. Gage (l2st) ; half, A. Braund! captain (lOst 61b) ; wings, I. Mills (lOst 131b), H Stevenson (list 121b) ; forwards, J Bradv (list 81b), C. Speight (I3at), T. Clarkm (13at31b), F. Mnrray(l2st 101b), J M'Millan (12st 121b), D. Evitt (Hat), S. Brown (12st). Average per man, list 121b. Wellington. — J-nllbaok, H. Davidson (10-st 121b) ; three -quarters, F. Galloway (12st 21b), W. Roberts (list 41b). J. Baumbor (list Gib); five-eighths, H. Kelly (12st) ; half, J. Pudney, captain (lOst 71b) ; wingH, J. Kelly (list 91b), W. M'Konzie (lllst 41b) forwards, F. Young (13st), J. Swindley (12at 101b), J. Pauling (14st), J. Poland (13st 81b), A. Campbell (12st 61b), W Hardoastle (12st 6lbj, J. M'Lean (12st 51b). Average per man, 12at 31b.

THE rLAY. Poland kicked off for Wellington, nml Absolnm returned into touch. Tho fir-t loticeablo feature was a splendid piece of play on tho part of Absolum (Aw-kland tlirci - liiarter), and pood work by tho Auckland forwards, amor gat whom Clarkin, Munay, ird Rvitt were conspicuous, threatened tl o Wellington line ; but the Wellington forwards playing with characteristic dash, Swindley and" Poland especially beiug prnminent, brought tho play to mid-field, and Galloway, by ft run, caused the visitors t<> be placed on the defensive Smart play by Gage and a passing rush by the sarno playir and Abßolnm a little later on. compelled Wellington to defend. A. free kiok to Auckland owing to M'Kenzie infringing the rules gave Murray an opportunity of making a chance to place a goal. The effort was fruitless, and Davidson forced down. Shortly after the kick-off H. Kelly got possession of the ball, and terminated a great run by passing to Galloway in the Auckland territory, bnt the latter player knocked on, and a threatened score waa averted. The Wellington forwards, notably Young, Pauling, and Swindley, together with Pudney and H. Kelly, were making great efforts to score, but Mabefield nullified their work. Campbell (Wellington) had a shot at goal from a mark secured by Poland, but made a poor attempt. Koberts and Galloway, aided by Hardcastle, Poland, and Swindley, made matters very lively for the visitors. Exciting play in Auckland territory followed, and H. Kelly, who was playing a great game, orossed the goal-line, but the referee disallowod the score. Wellington still pressed, Baumber and M'Kenzie beiug responsible for good play. Aggressive play by the local forwards, who again got the ball going, caused Masefield to force down. A brilliant run by H. Kelly ended in his being collared about three feet from the line, and the visitors had their work out out to prevent Wellington from scoring. A free kick to Auokland gave Gage an opportunity of relieving the pressure. A kiok was made by Bobertß, and Swindley, by rapid fol-lowing-up, smothered Masefield before he could take his kick, and the forwards dribbled over the Auokland line, where J. Kelly and Hardoastle fell upon the ball amidst applauße. The try waa awarded to Hardoaatle. Campbell was unsuccessful with the kiok. Wellington, 3 ; Auckland, 0. The Wellington forwards were now playing well together, and Campbell crossed the line, bnt the score was disallowed. Galloway made a good attempt to score, but was thrown into touch, and M'Kenzie, from a forward rußh, almost got over, but again Auokland's defensive powers proved sound, and good play by Braund, Gage, and Absolum, and another free kiok, centred the play at half-way. Galloway, by a dashing run, got into the Northern quarters, when Braund, pioking up the ball, neatly kioked into touch. From the line out, Swindley eeoured the ball, and running past the Auokland backs registered a second try for Wellington, but Swindley. who took the kiok himself, failed to inoreaso. Wellington, 6 points; Auckland, 0. This put the Auoklandera on their mettle, and the forwards, particularly Clarkson, Murray, and Speight, worked the ball to the Wellington line, where Braund, Gage, and Wynyard had a hand in a pretty exhibition of passing. Wynyard transferred to Absolum, who wonnd up a grand run by touching down, amidst deafening cheers. Murray piloted the ball safely over the bar. Wellington, 6 points; Auokland, 5. The Auokland boys were now haying the best of the play, the forwards continually securing possession of the ball. The Wellington forwards were not working the scrum with anything like the system so noticeable in the Taranaki matoh, and for the remainder of the spell the game was all in favour of Auckland, who, however, failed to inorease the soote •Murray again kicked off for Auckland, and immediately a scrum was formed inside tho Wellington 25. through Baumber knocking on. A free kick relieved the danger. At ibis stngo M'Kenzie, Pudney, Boberte, and Hardcastlefor Wellington, and Gage, Clarkin and Absolum for Auckland, were conspionona for good play. The Northenera were looking very dangerous when Baucaber's serviceable kicking brought the play to mid-field. Swindley,.who was playing an exceptionally fine game, snapped tho ball from a throw in, and going very strongly got through several of the visiting backs but passed forward, and a eorum was formed in Auckland's quarters. Murray broke through the Wellington ranks with the ball at his toe, and tricky play by Gage and Braund caused Davidson (Wellington's full baok) to be placed on his mettle. M'Kenzie and H. Kelly were playing brilliantly for Wellington, and their efforts were applauded, while Absolum, Gage, and Bruund were performing equally good work for Auckland, which met with appreciation. A great run by Baumber, who followed up his kick and obtained possession of the 1 ather, " brought down the house." Masefield, however, out short I his career. Fudney, from a sorum, got possession of the leather, and sent in on to Galloway, who in turn transferred it to H. Kelly, who darted over the line with an Auokland player dinging to his neck. The soore was not increased. Wellington, 9 ; Auokland, 5. More brilliant work on the part of H. Kelly and Galloway, and again the Auckland line was menaced. Pauling obtained possession, and after a short run passed it on wildly to H. Kelly, who, bowevor, picked up very cleverly and transferred to Galloway, who was thrown into touch near tho corner flag. "ho local team was now makinir tremondoua efforts to score, and the defensive powers of the Auckland baok division were called into requisition. Pudney endeavoun d to slip over the line, and on being collared he passed tho ball forward to H. Kelly. Auckland oleared the line with a free kiok, but a long kick into touch by Davidson brought the play once more in dangerous proximity to the Northerners' quarters M'Keuzie, Pauling, and Galloway got on a passing rush, but the last-named was thrown into touch by J<iley. Galloway received a mark, and Campbell took a shot at goal, but it was unsuccessful. It was now the visitors' turn to attack, and the Wellington forwards showing signs of Hugging, tbincß were made merry for our backs. H. Kelly, Baumber, and Davidson, particularly the last named, were instrumental in olearing the line, and Hardcastle, breaking away with the bill at his toe, centred the play at midfield. Some sweeping forward lushes by both teams up and down the field followed. Milli for Auokland, made a great dribble, but Baumber cleverly intercepted. Absolum had a shot at goal from a penalty mark, and just on the call of time Campbell made a similar attempt for Wellington, but in each case the effort was fruitless, and time was called with the score standing — Wellington, 9 points ; Auokland, 5. COMMENTS. The pamc was a first-class one from start to finish, being fast and open, and a contrast to that of the previous Saturday. All tho Wellington backs played well. Davidson was very reliable at full. Galloway and Baumber played with great dash, their work at times approaching brilliancy. Roberts gave a better display than in the previous match. H. Kelly at five-eights played a splendid game, and waß a tower of strength throughout. His passing at times, however, was not always reliable. Pudney did a lot of useful work behind the scrum. M'Kenzie and J. Kelly played splendidly on the wing, the former's exhibition being undoubtedly the finest yet given by a wing forward on Newtown Park. Swindley, Poland, and Young did great aer. vice in the scrum, Swindley being also very noticeable in the loose. Pauling at times was conspicuous, and Hardcastle, M'Lean, and Campbell did good work throughout. Masefield, Absolum, Braund, and Gage were the best of the visitors' backs, while Mills, Clarkin, Murray, Speight, and Brady, more particularly Clarkin and Mutray, were foremost in the forward ranks Mr. Garrard, Secretary of the Canterbury Eueby Union, was referee, and Messrs. G. C. Faohe (Wellington) and O. Wells (Auckland) were line umpires. Ckrtainlt the best medioine known is Bander and Sons' Eucalypti Extraot. 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