FOOTBALL.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 23 June 1924, Page 6

FOOTBALL.

SATT'TODAY'S FEATERF.S. INTERESTING PLAY, j The series of matches played on Saturday provided many interesting games, in which good form was shown. Hawera. had a. great contest with Stratford, and after a. close' struggle scored a good win. Eltham crashed against Tukapa to the tune of 21 points and Kaponga. continued their winning way by beating Opunake. The Jngle" wood-Okaiawa match was marred by several regrettable features, including the ordering off of three players. Results are as follow: Tukapa 21, Eltham nil. Kaponga 3, Opunake nil. Patea 11, Warm ate 6, Hawera. S, Stratford nil. Inglewood 8, Gkaiawa 6. Clifton 14, Star 6. SENIORS. HAWERA (8) v. STRATFORD (0). The above game, played at Hawera, was easily the best seen'this season. Both teams were in good fettle, and a fast pace was maintained throughout. The better team won through having better finishing powers. The Hawera backs were always dangerous, and the Stratford tactics of continually .shepherding the opposing backs quite failed. J here was no breeze; the ground was .greasy, hut not unduly so when Hauera kicked off. Stratford immediately worked downfield, hut a pass from Fryday went astrav. McGregor with a. splendid kick saved for Hawera. Another good hurst by Fry (lay almost succeeded, but Whittington got away and raised the siege. A free kick to Stratford in a handy situation failed to rise. A great passing rush by the Hawera hacks, Plodder, McGregor, Brown an d Lay, saw the latter tackled short of the line. The ball was taken hack and a mull by Jarvie let Stratford away. Charcl went off with a had ankle, and Smith took his place. Two splendid passing rushes by the whole of the Hawera backs saw Lav pushed into touch within a yard of the Stratford line. Eurther aggressive play by the Hawera backs saw Stratford forced. Hawera backs were now getting the ball, and McGregor was getting away splendidly at times. Once Brown with a clear field got the pass too high, and again was held up just op the line. Another hurst away from the scrum, and from A. Paterson the hall went to Hoclder, to McGregor, who went through near the posts. Brown failed to convert from an easy position. Hawera, 3, Stratford nil. Half-time blew immediately after. From the kick-off Stratford went away and looked very dangerous, and Walter was almost over. A free kick to Stratford right in front failed, but a good run by . Meuli took play right on to Hawera line. Some tight defensive work was seen until the Hawera backs broke away again. Brown was held up just as he was crossing the Stratford line. The play was shifted to j half-way, where Stratford came away with the ball to see E. Meuli pushed into touch right in the corner. From the line-out the Hawera forwards, headed by Robinson, went into Stratford’s quarter, where offside' stopped a dangerous movement. The play now see-sawed at a great pace, both sets of backs and forwards working their hardest. Following a period of close play the Hawera pack, headed by Robinson ancl Malcolm, set off for the Stratford goal, but were stopped. A serum was formed, and the ball came out to A. Paterson, who sent on to Hoclder, to McGregor, to Brown, to Lay, who went over with a good try. Brown converted. Hawera 8, Stratford 0. From the kick-out Jarvie returned to half-way. Stratford came hack, and from a free kick under the goal Sharrock failed. A great rush by Stratford, with Meuli and Young in the van, looked dangerous, but Brown nipped in and saved. Another rush by Stratford lacked finish, and then the Hawera forwards, headed by R. Paterson, took play upfield, but a lucky kick took play into Hawera corner, where A. Paterson marked ancl saved an ugly situation. Time was called with the score reading: Hawera 8, Stratford 0. Mr A. F. Neilson was referee. PATEA (11) v. AVAIMATE! (6). The Patea. v. AVaimate game at Manaia. was a hard fought and even one. Both teams had brought their score- up to 6, and it appeared that if AVaimate’-s strenuous efforts did not produce the decisive points the game would end in a draw, but the tables were turned a couple of minutes before the conclusion when Patea swept clown the field and scored and converted a try. From the kick off, Patea set off to harass the local men with forward rushes, Back and Baldwin being prominent amongst the visitors. Patea kept up the pressure until their full back failed to field the slippery ball, and play remained for a. while 'in the visitors’ territory, where McCarty tried to pot from a penalty. Patea were soon hack again, and "in a dribbling rush AY. Cornwall got the ball and dashed across. Jackson failed to convert. Patea 3. AVaimate 0. Patea still pressed until McCook headed a great forward rush amongst the home team, and Taylor missed a chance to goal from a penalty. From a. scrum AVaimate got the ball, but a Patea. forward intercepted and a pretty exhibition of short passing saw the visitors penetrate to the line, where a knockon spoiled. Lardell, the Patea left wing three-quarter, gave a. pretty display, but in diving for the line lie fell a few inches short. McCarty was unlucky not to score after following up farst, but a few minutes later Hughes kicked a good goal from a penalty. Patea 3. AVaimate 3.

,Ayhen the second spell. opened the AA r aimate pack began Lo warm up to the work, and Nuku came dangerously close. Christie headed a AVaimate forward rush, and from a five yards scrum Tommy Rei got the ball and passed to Nuku. who got over in the corner. Hughes’ kick did not come off. Palea 3. AVaimate G. From a. passing rush Greig got the ball from Jackson, and the former scored. Jackson failed to convert. Patea G, AVaimate C. premising movement amongst the AY:Umate men saw Griffin run cut a couple of feet from the corner. Orcig re _ tired with an injured ankle, and’McKenna, come on in liis place. Hughes failed in an attempt to pot- a. goal."mid later in an attempt to kick a goal from a penalty. G. Tavlor came"’through with a dribbling rush, but lost the ball alter he got over the lino. AYaimato continued to make strenuous efforts to s'-ore, but they could not break through Patea-'s defence, and later Paten swept down the field, and J. Power, coming with a splendid corkscrew run, scored between the posts. Hurley converted. Patea 11. AVaimate G. The game closed a c-ouplc of -minutes later with AA'aimnte. ami in on the offensive. Air. H, Whitting-ton was referee.

KAPONGA (3) v. OPUNAKE (0). At Opunake, Kaponga defeated the home team by 3 points (a penalty goal! to nil. Both sets of backs were seen in many good movements, but the game was mainly a. struggle between the evenly matched forwards. Play was keen throughout, and in the first spell honours were evenly divided. During the closing stages, however, Opunake were kept on the defensive, and though Kaponga were unable, to add to the score, their victory was merited.

Playing against a slight breeze, Kaponga made the first invasion when, following some indecisive exchanges, a punt from Guy allowed C. Evans to lead a. forward rush which resulted in a throw in near the home line. C. Hohaia. lined at half-way, and O'Rourke took the Coast pack to the visitors’ end, a penalty giving relief. A halfway serum sent the ball to Briggs, who made a good run to be forced out by F. Hohaia. Kissick kept his pack working, and in endeavouring to clear, an Opunake forward was penalised, Paterson converting. Attack and counter-attack alternated rapidly, Kissick and Doyle in the Kaponga van giving a lot of trouble. Tuwhaka made a brilliant opening for Opunake, but was unsupported. C. Hohaia showed in a fine run from midfield to within five yards of his objective, only to be baulked by Briggs, but Opunake pressed, and O’Rourke narrowly failed to goal from a mark. Just before half-time Opunake gave their best showing. Bowman and O’Rourke, headed several assaults, but Lynskey and Guy were checking and C. Evans consistently blocked the half, while the kicking of Paterson and Whalen robbed the Hohaia brothers of several opportunities. The spell ended with the score: Kaponga. 3, Opunake nil. Shortly after resuming, Guv sent out a, dangerous Opunake 'attack, but the home forwards came again, * and the backs threw the ball about in front of the goal, Kaponga relieving with a penalty after an exciting defence. At half-way Kissick sent a pass to Lynskey, and a rapid interchange between G'uy, AA r . Evans and Scott was cleverly intercepted by King. Rye led Opnnake’s next invasion, which terminated when Kissick broke, through a scrimmage and Martin took the black pack to the opposite twenty-five. In subsequent action the Kaponga forwards, who were well supported, dominated the play, Brophy, Tuwhaka and Humphreys being conspicuous in the defence. Guthrie and Thou mine were, hooking with consistent success, and from a scrum at midfield Lynskey worked the blind side, and was partneied by Paterson in a brilliant move which was narrowly defeated by AA 7 . Hohaim Playing with consistent dash Kaponga sustained a determined attack during the concluding stages, but full time sounded without alteration to the score. Mr. J. Christie, was referee.

INGLEWOOD (8) v. OKAIAAVA (6)

One of the most interesting games witnessed at Inglewood'was that playccl on Saturday. A slight freeze favoured Inglewood, and play was rushed to the Reds’ (Okaiawa) 25. From the first scrum Nieholls secured and threw to Lumsden, to Coutts, to. Atkinson, who knocked on. Hot play ensued on the Reds’ line, Tuki forcing. Okaiawa forwards then came away and play settled in the Maroons’ 25.' Fitzgerald and Lumsden then came through and collared Griffin in possession. Dick Roberts was next prominent. A penalty to Coutts saw Gernhoefer charge B. Roberts’ return. From the scrum Roberts was nearly over, and Cameron pulled Atkinson down. Inglewood were having much the better of the play, Tuki showing sound defence. Inglewood had numerous kicks, but Coutts’ attempts, though good, were resultless. With play in midfield B. Roberts picked up and sweeping past NT. Ross gave the “dummy’’ to Sutherland and went over the line. Although in good position D. Johnston failed to convert. Lumsden made a fine dash, but his pass to Davies was faulty, and ' Okaiawa cleared. A great exchange of kicks saw play go to Inglewood’s 25, but from as crum the ball came cleanly and the Maroons were attacking at ’halftime. On changing over L. Ross ancl Coutts combined in a fine rush, Tuki collaring Coutts on the line. Coutts had two penalties, but both missed the objective. Johnston broke up a Maroon rush by marking 1 . So far the home forwards had dominated play, but Okaiawa rallied and made some hot attacks on the Maroons’ line. Inglewood worked play up field and a nice dasli by N. Ross saw his kick beat R. Roberts, ancl in a scramble the ball beat Tuki, Lumsden scoring a try. Nieholls made no mistake with the kick. Inglewood 5, Okaiawa 3. The visitors came again and play near the Maroons’ line saw the referee order B. and R. Roberts off. AVith thirteen men Okaiawa played up and a forward rush saw J. Johnston score. The ball was placed for goal when Coutts charged, ancl as a result of an “interview” he was retired. The ordering off of three men took a lot of interest out of the game, but towards the finish N. Ross wound up a great dash by scoring a fine try, which was unconverted. Inglewood 8, Okaiawa (5. In the last few minutes of play Okaiawa made repeated efforts to score, and Tuki failing to kick a goal from a. murk the whistle sounded with Inglewood winners by a margin of two pouts. On the run of play the home team had the best of the game, but the last ten minutes were decidedly in favour of Okaiawa. Mr Andrews was referee. TUKAPA (21) v. ELTHAM (0). The two leading teams in Group I. met at the sports ground, New Plymouth, before a large attendance of spectators, and the home team had a runaway victory to the tune of 21 points to nil. The honours in the opening stages of the game were even, until Hart broke away with a great burst of speed, but he was securely tackled by Page at full-back, I‘he home team gradually worked play into their opponents’ territory, but the defence held, PonniaJl, Sheehan and MeQuin doing a lot of hard, tackling. Page cleared, ancl give and take play followed, in which there uere many infringements, upon which the .referee came down sharply. Kva (half-hack; was ondeavouringHn set his backs in motion, but' the tac-kling was good, and the want of combination amongst, the Eltham hacks spoiled a number of good chances. Several attempt;; were made to lack goals from penalties, and at last Ennis' landed a good one, which gave the home side the first three points. The visitors rushed play into Tukapa territory, where Ennis went down to stem the attack, but it was only temporary, and the black and whites returned, and Priar had to mark in order to clear. A free kick to Eltham in a handy position gave Philpotts a shot at goal, hut he was off in his kicking. "Play fluctuated up and down field until the home side were down on their opponents’ 95 yards line, whore Ennis brought off a great solo effort from behind a and ran through the opposition to score at. the posts, and he converted his own try as

half-time was sounded

Eltharn .set up a vigorous attack from the outset after the change over in a determined effort to wipe off the deficiency. For a time they kept their opponents on the defensive, and they were unfortunate not to score on one or two occasions. PenmaH and McQuin coming down near tlie objective. Any hope they might have had of winning vanished when the home side cleared and removed play to the opposite end of the field. Here an attempt to dropkick a goal fell short, but good following up and a miss by .Philpotts saw Stohr pick up the ball and fall over the line, and Ennis again added the extra points. At this stage R. Oliver received an injury to his hip, and his place was filled hy Bedford'. Tukapa again became aggressive, and Hart made a great dash down the line, but was too well marked to score. Each side were awarded free kicks, and at one at which Eltharn had a shot at goal the ball struck the crossbar and dropped infield. Ennis added a further three points to Tuknpa’s score from a penalty kick, and play thereafter was to the advantage of the home side, who once more breached the defence, Hooker topping off a nice movement bv scoring under the posts, and Ennis converted The score was : Tukapa 21, Eltharn' 0. Mr E. Gilmour was referee. JUNIORS. Patea juniors heat Waimate at Pntea hy 9 points to nil. Opunake defaulted to K a pong a. THIRDS. Eltharn (17) defeated ivaponga (0). The annual series oi' matches for the I arihaka Shield begin on Wednesdav next with a. match between the Ngatii uanni and Taranaki at Normanby. Both teams are in solid training, and a. great game should result. The*teams will be announced 10-momnv. RANFURLY SHIELD. HAWKE’S BAY v. POVERTY BAY. (BY TELEGRAPH —PRESS ASSOCIATION.) NAPIER, June 22. Hawke’s Bay defeated Povertv Bav yesterday in a Ranfurly Shield match by 46 points to 10. The visitors played well for the first twenty minutes, hut then they were gradually worn down until the result was a complete rout. The Hawke’s Bay score consisted of tries by Ormond', Grenside (I) Ealwasser, C. Brownlee (2), McNnb (2), and Kivell, while Nepia converted two and kicked a penalty and Mill ronveited two and Irvine one. Wharitiri and Scott scored for the visitors, Tureta converting both. The ground was very heavy. hr ANA WAIT; v. HOE OWHENUA. PALMERSTON N., June 22. •Manowatii defeated Horowhenua yesterday in the first representative match played at Foxton, by 19 points to 11. The visitors had the better of the first spell and scored a couple of unconverted tries. After the interval both sides made the pace a cracker, and 24 points were added. RESULTS IN THE CITIES. Christchurch.—Old Boys 16 v. Merivale 0; Christchurch 26 v. Albion 3; Linwood Bv. ’Varsity 0. Bv Their victory over Merivale, Old Boys are now leading in the competition with 7 points. Christchurch and Merivale are second with six points, Linwood fourth with 5, and ’Varsitv fifth with 4. Wellington.—Petone 11 v. Athletic 6; Hutt 13 v. Marist 3; ’Varsity 6 v Oriental 3; Poneke 20 v. Selwvn 3; Berhampore 5 v. Old Boys 3. Dunedin.—University B 11 v. Pirates 9; University A 18 v. Dunedin 11 • Zmgari 6 v. Alhambra- 0; Kaikorai 51 v. Union 0; Southern 14 v. Taieri 0. Auckland.—Universitv 8 v. Grammar Old Boys 6] Marists 17 v. Grafton 11Ponsonby 0 v. College Rifles 0 ; King’s Old Boys 14 v. Newton 0; North Shore 20 v. Suburbs 3. the league game. ENGLISHMEN OUTCLASS N.S.W.

BY CABLE—PRESS ASSOCIATION —COPTRIv/lIT, SYDNEY, .Juno 21. Tn the English Rugby League team’s third match against New South Wales twenty-five thousand saw the ignominious defeat of the home team by 43 points to o ' The Britishers were in great form. They made the pace merry from the jump and quite outclassed their opponents in all departments. In the first half they rattled up 17 to nil, and in the second spell, though playing twelve men only, one having retired "injured, the visitors continued to pile on points, although New South Wales managed to .score a couple of times. The wonderful improvement in the British League football team’s plav. compared with the _ previous match against New South Wales, came as a surprise, and bodes well for the test match against Australia.TWO FATALITIES. ONE PLAYER INJURED. (by TELEGRAPH •PRESS ASSOCIATION.\ ALCIvLAND, June 22. W illiam Scasses aged 37. a resident of Devonport, died in hospital last night. Deceased, who was playing for the Londoners’ Association Football Cluh, was standing on the side-line watching another game some time after his own had finished, when he collapsed and died in hospital without regaining consciousness. ” J. Gribhle, aged about 21, the well-known amateur hurdler, collided with another player while playing for King s Old Boys in the senior Rugby match against Newton, and sustained a double fracture of the Up WESTPORT? June 21. pVt an inquest touching the death of William King in the Westport hospital on Jml ay morning', evidence was given that deceased, f rom a broakawav in the line-nut in a junior foot ha 11 n’mtch at Li andy <hi ilie l proceeding Saturdav, received a hick or knock fioir. a knee. Do.recovered sulfieient.lv to nlav a littU longer and thou Wt the field. ' He became seriously ill lint night and was removed to the \\ o-Rport hospital, where lie died at 11 n.m. on Fiidav. A verdict w.; •■•eturncd that deaili war; tile result of in in no:-, 1o the ahdamon. accidentally received in a hall match. WESTPORT. .Time 22. The funeral of the b!e William King, a C ranity lootoallor. who died on Friday ns a result r.f loUri.-- n : 1 in a football mil eh. (no!: ohem on Nahmdny afternoon. The lenrrthv empo-o included offic-iaL of the BuiUr Rrmhv Union and UotUdUm mm r; n ~i; ir , in the district, and the benrm was preceded hy members of flip R jvers Cluh, of which deeen-T-d was a memlier.