FOOTBALL

Grey River Argus, 4 August 1913, Page 3

FOOTBALL

HOKITIKA (12) V. KOHINOOR (3).

Fine weather prevailed for the match between the above teaimsj which was played before a fair attendance of the public. The ground was in a bad state making good-foot-ball impossible. The visitors proved themselves superior to the local team the first spell ending with honours even but the second half was all in favour of the blues who did most of the attacking with good result. The 1 place kicking of both sides ' was wretched and not one of the imany attempts was successful. THE GAME. Kohinoor kicked off and a rush by the blue backs was spoilt by offside play. The reds replied with a good forward rush. Atkinson beinpvery conspicuous, but Oliver saved nicely. . Rpff was nrominojnt con-n nft-envards by breaking away from the line-out, but he threw a wild pass and a good chance was lost. The blue forwards came back in a great rush but Fumes s saved brillianvly. Several good chances to score by the blues, were lost through hard kicking and the reds full-back (Sheahan) had no difficulty -in keeping them out. From a scrum in the reds twenty-five the ball came out to Erickson who made a tricky run down the blind side, but he lost possession and the blues forced. Both full-backs were showing the defensive work and weTe kept fairly busy about this stage of the game. A fine bit of play between Hogan and Furness ended in the latter scoring.- Raff failed at goal. . Kohinoor, 3; Hokitika, nil. The blues livened up at this reverse and carried play into, the reds territory. From a scrum Dowell (half) set his backs going and Hanrahan scored a good try. Houston's; kick was blocked. Kohinoor, 3 ; Hokitika, 3. Half time was then called. SECOND SPELL. On the resumption of play the blue forwards took charge and from , a scrum, McLean dived over and saved, but his attempt at goal failed. Hokitika, 6; Kohinoor, 3. The blues were opening up the game but their passing was of the "lob"_ description and the Tunning was too much • inclined to the side lines to be effective. From a scrum in the reds territory. Dowell (fiveeighth) made a good run beating several opponents but his pass went astray. Appleton was conspicuous for good forward play fo» the blues, and Ericksan and Atkinson for the reds were putting in some effective work. The blues were having air the best of the fight and from a scrum on 'the red line Dowell passed to McLean who scored his second try, Houston failed at goal. Hokitika, 9; Kohinoor, 3. From a good forward rush by the blues Henderson pounced on the ball and scored, Houston failing to add the extra points. : Hokitika, 12; Kohinoor, 3. ' ' Time was called shortly .afterwards. Mr. H. Hagan controlled the game. JUNIOR DIVISION. The Hokitika" juniors, defeated Arahura at Hokitika on Saturday-, thus winning the junior competition in the southern division. .Hoiktika will now. play off wth Kohinoor juniors for the West Coast Rugby Union's Junior Ghamiponship.

A unique football match was witnessed at the Caledonian Grounds, Dunedin, on Saturday when the Otago Boys' High School celebrated its jubilee with a contest in which famous old boys took pant. Names to conjure with are many of these, and one* greatly praised: A team.: — Full back, W. J. Strong; threerquarters — E. R. Bowler, C. G. White, G. GaJlaway; five-eighths— J. O'Shea, J. B. Thomson; half back— P. C. Hislop; forwards — R. Martin, A. J. Johnston, C W. Rattray (captain). G. G. Dennston, $. C. Allan, D. B. Shand. P., Doull, S. P. Mirams. B. team.— Full back — J. W. McßTearty; three-quar-ters—J. G. Macdonald, J. W. H. Banriermnn, J. S. Nicolson ; five-eighths — W. H. Allan. J. W. Shaw; half back — W. M.. Uttley; » forwards— l* O. Beal (captain). H. TTeseder, Ev L. Macassey. F. H. Statham. T. Paterson. G. F. M'Kellar, J. R. Murray, C. H. Turton. J. W. Mcßrearty Tefered to, is Dr. j". W. Mcßrearty, of this town, but he did not take part in the game