FOOTBALL

Grey River Argus, 21 July 1922, Page 3

FOOTBALL

MAORIS V. NORTH AUCKLAND. WIIANGAREI, July 20. This afternoon the New Zeal: nd Maori Rugby footballer reps, played the first match after their return from their Australian tour, against a North Auckland rep. fifteen and won by thirteen points to nine. The Maoris practically met their nr tch in all departments, the Northerners leading at half time by six points to five. The Northerners had scored a penalty goal and an unconverted try, ami the Maoris a converted try. The second half w: s played throughout in a torrential downpour, with thumler and lightning. The Maoris put on a penalty goal, making the score eight to six in their favour. Then they added a converted try, which j made them thirteen to six. Towards tiie close, the Northerners scored another try, which was not converted, the final score reading: Maoris J 3, North Auckland 9. NGAHERE v. MARISTS. The following will represent Ngahcrc in their match with Marist to-morrow i at 1.30 p.m.—C. Craig, Armstrong (2), Duggan, Parfitt, Hunter, Watson, Bail- i lie, Campbell, Jamieson, Daly, Me- I Laughlin, Paul, T. Dudley, Mayne, Leo, , Kelly (2), and Dewc (capt). The following team will represent 1 Marist Juniors against Ngahere to- • morrow: —MeEnanoy, Jackson, Wright, . Quinn, O’Hallahan, Kennedy, Lake, Clarke, Cotter, James (3), McGinley Doogan, Machefejeski. Emcrg: Mor- I rlsBcy ’ I The Marist fourth grade team to play I Uniteds to-morrow at 1.30 p.m. at the Par.k is as follows:—Wylie, Dimond, NelHOn, Brennan (2), O’Leary, Sigley, Shanil: han (2), King, Kiely (2), Jones, Quinn, Murphy, Griffen, Joyce, O’Neill, James. Players are requested to be at the Union Hotel at 1 o’clock sharp. Mr J. F. Wilson will referee to-mor- I row’s rep. game on the Park. liwo senior ami three junior games will be played in Westland to-morrow. At Ifrri Hari Kokatahi play the local senior.?* and Kumara play Excelsior at Hokitika. Westport Rival juniors play at Hokitika on August 5, getting half the gate. There may bo some fun when Westland Union officials report rough play without Reference to the referee. Tnangahua are expected to give the Grey to: m a big tussle tomorrow. It 'will be interesting to see how the backs work in their new positions. It is understood that ‘ 1 Curly’’ Gil ber.t, the well-known West port footballer, has accepted a position at his trade Greymouth and leaves to-day for this locality. LEAGUE FOOTBALL. The Blackball League team to play Kohinoors nt Blackball on Sunday next, July 23, is as follows: —.Mason, Kells, Todd, W. Neilson, Smith, Hall, Rhodes, .Long, Skelton, 11. Neilson, Kerr, StenJjouse and J. Neilson. The Blackball junior team to play agtWiißt Runanga 11. at Blackball on July .23, is as follows:—Dodds, Haistv, Jim Kerr, McDon: Id, Mi-Lay, Kirk, Meadowcroft, Taylor, Hudson, Scott, 11. Faris, Neilson, and Kidd. Following is the Rival team to play Nelson Creek tomorrow at 2.30 p.m. at the Rec.: —R. Dunean, P. McGirr (captain), Brislane, Johnston, J. McCabe, J. Dynes, Costello, F. Davidson, Williams, Fraser, G. McGirr, Willis, O’Connor, T. Willis, J. McMinn. SOCCER FOOTBALL. (By “Linesman.”) The Wetland competition was advanced a further stage last week-end,

Moonlight and Runanga trying conclusions at Blackball. The game w:.s not a bad one by any means, very’ nice combination being in evidence at times. Runanga was very’ noticeable in this respect during the last twenty’ minuter of the game. For the winners, Par-son-go gave a good display between the sticks. The backs were inclined to be somewhat w ’d. ami they were lucky that Moonlight u.d i:o.t utilise their opportunities in front of the goal. 'l'he half backs played well, and fed the forwards nicely, Barnes being the pick. Eyeington had his work cut out opposing T. McNicol, but did not disgrace himself. The Runanga forwards all did well. One or two of the Runanga team played with unnecessary vigour, and were admonished by the referee with good results. Moonlight’s emergency goal keeper did not altogether cover himself with glory, but was handicapped through not being arrayed in football garb. You can't expect a man to ruin his best suit for a game of football! McNicol and Adamson had an unthankful task in playing at full back, positions they’ lr d never essayed before. Individually they played well, but the team work was missing. Bond was the pick of the halves and in the first half played finely. Gourlay also did well, and T. Wilson, the voter: n goalkeeper, who played left half, often nullified the efforts of the Runanga right wing forward. T. MeNicol was the pick, J. McNicol, Hall and McDonald also rendering good assistance. Hampson had an off day and left his shooting boots at home. Moonlight’s next : nd final competition game will probably be at Greyinouth next pay Saturday, against the Grey team. THE WESTLAND SOCCER COM PETITION. Standing of Clubs: — Goals P. W. L. for. agst. Pts Blackball . 5 5 0 .13 5 1(1 Runanga .5 4 1 14 7 8 Greymouth .5 1 4 5 10 2 Moonlight . 5 0 5 9 19 0