FOOTBALL.

Hawera Star, Volume XLV, 17 June 1925, Page 5

FOOTBALL.

ALL BLACKS IN N.S.W. The remaining matches in the Ail Bucks’ itinerary ate: June 17. —v. Metropolitan, at Sydney. June 20. —v. New South Wales (second. Test), at Sydney. June 24.—v. New South Wales (third Test), at Sydney. June 27.—v. a New South Wales’ fifteen, at Newcastle. July 1.-—v. Thorn’s fifteen, at Manly. TEAM FOR TO-DAY’S MATCH. - (Received June 17, 11 a.in.) SYDNEY, June 17. The All Blacks’ -team against New South Wales to-day is as follows: Fullback, Harris; ' three-quarters, Elvy, Johnston and Law; five-eighths, Lawson • and Johnson; half-back, Corkhill; forwards, Donald (wing), Lomas, Kirkpatrick, Righton, Finlayson, Walter, Thomas and Dickson.

FOURTH GRADE

WAIMATE v. TECHNICAL HIGH

It is a fact that not half enough encouragement is given or notice taken of the lower grade matches. And after seeing the most interesting and excellent display given by both teams in the Waimate and Technical High School fourth grade match, one has no hesitation in saying that the play was as good as any seen this season in any grade. Both teams played bright, clean and keen football, arid the way in- which the Ball was thrown about was a treat to watch. It would have done senior players good to have seen the display, and all spectators were delighted and. thrilled at the good form shown.

The passing of the School team was cleaner and nippier than that of their opponents, who were too much inclined to the “lob” pass, but the School backs often did not run straight, and they consequently lost the value of their neat work. Had their inside hacks cut in, even if only running a few.yards, they would have gained ground and given, their confreres much better openings. Of the Waimate three-quarters, Burke stood out both' in attack and -in defence. He was quick and clever in his work, and showed a very dangerous turn of speed. He made, too, many good openings. His progress will he watched very keenly. Rei, on the wing, has a style of running quite his own, and showed up several times very well, scoring two tries in capital style. His first, when he cleverly cut in and beat two men, was a fine effort. The wing forward (Hansen), the -half and the five-eighths all played remarkably well, and their forwards showed plenty of dash. They had the advantage of considerable weight. The full-back was verv sound. Of the School hacks, Cheevers stood out strongly. He did a great deal of work, and his, clever feinting and« his excellent kicking were marked features. Walshe, at half, also played remarkably well, getting the ball away and going down to rushes in great style. The other backs showed up well, and did a lot of fine collaring. The forwards were full of dash, and in fcheir loose rushes were really good. They deserved to score ’on two occasions. . The goal kickirig of Cate is worth more than passing paention. Two penalties he converted were capital kicks, and the latter was one of the best kicks from a most awkward angle seen on the ground for many a day. Any comment; on the play of the Waimate boys would he incomplete without mention of the fine coaching work of Mr C. A. Burke. He has taken the team in hand, and ha 6 them out to train a week. . They. respond readily, and the good result is seen in their plav on the field. The masters of the School responsible for the play of the boys are entitled to great credit for the showing made bv the boys. Their play was very good indeed, and if the hacks will run straight, their effectiveness will he increased very much. It was a treat fo see their transfers of the hall.

BUSINESS NOTICES. Messrs. Bennett and Sutton call rspecial! attention to their advertise' nisnt appearing in this paper, and which is of interest to every farmer, dealing, as it does, with top-dressing. They have ju»t landed two •admirable types of a distributor eminently suitable for the Taranaki district. Any enquiries will receive their immediate attention, and the firm, request personal inspection of the machine. At ITrenui on Wednesday the 24th instant, an important sale of pedigree and grade Jersey cattle is to he held on behalf of Mr. M. A. Sheard. This sale should attract much attention from ’overs of the Jersey breed, for Mr. Sheard has been breeding for many years and his herd is one of the best on the coast. In all there are 32 head of nedigree stock, and 80 grade Jersey cows and heifers to be sold, a big proportion' of which’ farmers, especially in the Urenui district, are well aware of the value of the stock sired by him. See ‘auction columns for an advertisement of the sale. To-mnrrow (Thursday), at 1 p.xn. sharp, R. P. Morrissey and Co. will sell by public auction quantity household furniture and effects of Mr B. R. Long and Mr J. Kettles, who are leaving the district. Full particulars in auction, columns.

J. C. Smith -will hold his usual sale to-morrow (Thursday), at 1.30 p.m.. of furniture, fruit and sundries.