FOOTBALL.

Grey River Argus, 30 May 1922, Page 3

FOOTBALL.

BEEFTON RUGBY NOTES. IKAMATUA-JUNCTION (13) v. CKONADUN-PIRATES (13). The charity match between combined Ikamatua-Junction and C’ronadun-Pir-ates took place yesterday in the presence of a large number of spectators. The weather was ideal for the players but rather cold for the public. Owing to accidents and illness several of the selected players failed to put in an ap- I pearance, their places being taken by substitutes. After very even and fast play the game ended in a draw, 13 points all. The Ikamatua-Junction scores were made up by three tries, Jenkins (1), Coghlan , and a pottea goal by D. Hannah. The try-getters for Cronadun-I’irates were Osborn? (I), Meibom (1), and Wright (1), two of which were converted by O’Regan. The Ikamatua-Junction did not strike form the first spell being in arrears of 10 to nil at half time, but on changing ends quite a different tale was told when they rattled up 13 points to their opponents three. The forwards on both sides played well, the most prominent being Coghlan. Jenkins, McLennan, O’Regan. Dunn ad N. Dick. Amongst the backs Straight. I), and J. Hannah ami Hands were most conspicuous, while \V. Dirk, Wright, Walker ami R. Smith played well for Cronadun-Pirates, the latter showing that with proper coaching, he will develop into a first class scoring back. The Union is in the position of having two sets of forwards •quite up to rep form, but the barks, tso far, are not up to the standard of previous years, though the youngci plays are showng great promise. SYDNEY, May 29. The Maori Rugby Union t.-am will piny in Sydne yon June 24. MAORI TEAM AT SYDNEY. ONE MAN MISSING. (Received May 29, 10.5 p.m.) SYDNEY. May 29. The Maori footballers were accorded n civic reception here to-day. The members of the team are concerned over the . •disappearance of William Tapsel, whom thev state disappeared from Taur.'inga Wharf when the team were leaving for | Auckland, and has not since been heard of. LEAGUE SECOND ROUND FIXTURES. The following are the second round ■fixtures in the senior and third grade competitions: — Seniors. June 3. —Kohinoor v. Blackball, at <Grey mouth. June 4.—Waiuta v. Runanga, at Blackball. .June 17. —Kohinoor v. Runanga, at < trey mouth. June 18.—Blackball v. Waiuta, at Blackwater. June 25.—Kohinoor v. Waiuta, at. Blackball. July 2. -Runanga v. Blackball, at Blackball. Third Grade. June 4. —Runanga v. Blackball, at Blackball, 1.30 p.m. June 17.— Kohinoor v. Runanga, at •Greymout h. June 2.i. — Kohinoor v. Blackball, at. Blackball, 1.30 p.m. WEEK END FIXTURES. The following are the fixtures, referees and grounds for this week-end: Senior. Josie 3.—Kohinoor v. Blackball, at (Greyinouth. Referee, E. Smith. 3.15 p.m. Junior. June 3. —Rivals v. Roa, at Greymouth. Referee, W. Hopkins. 2 p.m. June 3.—Blackball v. Kohinoor, at

Greymouth. Referee, JI. Lawrence, 11 a.in. June 3. —Runanga v. Brunner at Brunner. Referee, H. Glen. 3 p.m. • June 3. —Blackball IV. v. Runanga IV., at Greymouth. Referee, J. Thomas. 9.45 a.m. June 4.—Runanga v. Waiuta (senior), at Blackball. Referee, T. Todd. 3 p.m. June 4. —Runanga v. Blackball, at Blackball. Referee, 11. Neilson. 1.30 • p.m.