SOCCER.

Hawera Star, Volume XLV, 12 May 1925, Page 3

SOCCER.

MEETING OF EXECUTIVE. A meeting of the Taranaki Football Association executive was held at Stratford on Friday, Bth inst., the following being present: Messrs. W. Adams (chairman), J. Campbell, J. Renwick, H. A. Morgan, G.'Freakley, B. Muggeridge, W. Brown, —Hartley, and the secretary (H. Kendall), The business of the evening was of a lengthy nature, and several very important rulings were decided upon. Air. J. Campbell (Hawera) reported, having attended the council meeting of the N.Z.F.A. in Wellington on May 1. and lie commented at length on general matters concerning the management ol that central body. His report was a very interesting one indeed, and the progress that the “soccer” code has made in New Zealand during the past year has been most encouraging. General regret was expressed that the English team (now touring Australia) would most likely not include New Zealand in it s tour—for this team was undoubtedly a very fine one, and would give a splendid exhibition and show the public how association football should be played. However, there was just a possibility that they might come to New Zealand yet, and if they did Taranaki could be almost certain of an opportunity to try conclusions with them. A very hearty vote of thanks was passed to* Air. Camobell for his efforts on behalf of the T.F.A. in Wellington—also the chairman. (Mr, Adams) wished him bon voyage on the eve of his trip abroad.

It was announced that Air. AY. Adams (Hawera) had been elected a vice-president of the N.Z.F.A. in recognition of his untiring efforts and services to “soccer” in Taranaki for many years past. Delegates to N.Z.F.A.—Air. Frank Campbell (Wellington) was elected to that position for Taranaki. Finance Committee. —Alessrs. Adams, Kendall, Morgan and Rennick. Chinese Citizens’ Cup Committee. — Same as Finance Committee —to draw iqi rides for the “Chinese Cup.” It was reported that on account of the “mixed” half-holidays between New Plymouth, Stratford and Elthain. no settled fixtures could lie drawn tip for North Taranaki, blit the following teams would compete in the Julian Cup in South Taranaki: Kaponga, Hawera, Alanaia, Auroa A, and Auroa B. Considerable discussion took place on the subject of transferrins players from A to B teams and this was amicably settled to the satisfaction of the various clubs. Many matters of importance were discussed, and it was in the “wee sina’ ’oors” that the meeting dispersed with the vote of thanks to the chairman.

JULIAN CUP. FIXTURES. The following fixtures were drawn up for flic Julian Cup.— May 16 : Hawera v. Auroa A , at Halve ra ; Kaponga v. Auroa B, at Hawera ; Alanaia a. bye. May 23: Hawera v. Manairt, at Mannia; Auroa A v. Ivaponga, at Auroa; Auroa B a bye. May 30: HtVNvera v. Kaponga, at Kaponga; Alanaia v. Auroa B, at Auroa; Auroa A a bye. June 6: Alanaia v. Kaponga, at Kaponga; Auroa A v. Auroa B, at Auroa; Hawera a bye. June 13: Auroa. A v. Alanaia, at Manaia ; Auroa B v. Hawera, at Hawera ; Kaponga a bye.

MANAI A (2) v. FLAWED A (1). Hfliwera opened their season by journeying to M-aniaiia,, where they were defeated by the local club bv the odd goal in three. Ft was nob a fast game by -any meams, but at times some good football 1 was shown by both team®. j fa.wera gave seine of their juniors a, try-out, and on Saturday’s play they ,should keep their places in the senior team: Manaia lost- the tosis and started the ball against the isun. Bear© cleared from Hawera’s goal-mouth, and the visitors set up a- ■hot attack which ended by Forbes sending wide. .Hawera came again, and J. Campbell miis-ved by inches. Betterkige stopped Leach anil sent well down to Bollard, who ran through and tested Pettet, who cleared well. Alugge ridge returned the ball, and from, bis centre Ftarrisiin headed the ball, on to the bar. Fliawera forwards were plqying with good combination. and should have scored on two or three ooen-sioos, over-eagerness and bad shooting spoiling many good efforts. ATiiiia.i’iii wero attacking and I Paiwcrai were penalised, for an .infringement. Bollard took the kick and put Afa-iiiiuia. one up. Hawera- got going, null J. Campbell ■‘■cut to Forbes, who hit the crossbar. A. Spice missed from the inbound by inches. B. Afuggeridge cleared well and O’Connor passed to RotPa.rd, who caught the Hawera, defence mapping and scored with a, cruiss shot which gave Petltet no chance. M.alf-I imo came: Alamniia. 2. FTowera. nil. Till© iseeond half .saw Hawera' la.ttackiug moist oil’ the time. But Betteridgo and Co. were too good. Dancer tried a solo. His final .shot went inches wide. Moloney pleaised the -.spectators with .some pretty footwork, his short masses) being a treat-to watch. Then Bollard broke through 'and a- goal looked ai certainty, when he was robbed by Leach. Pullen, sending well down, put FTawerni on. the lattack again, and a, penalty kick to awarded Hawera. Dancer took the kick and scored Hawera’s only goal. End-to-end play followed, and the score remained unaltered at the final whistle. AU. Geo. Mitchell was reforep.