FOOTBALL.

Lake County Press, Issue 498, 21 April 1892, Page 3

FOOTBALL.

QUEENSTOWN V. WINTON. Last Saturday a team from W T inton journeyed to Queenstown to play a football match against the Queenstown team on Easter Monday. At Kingston they were met by a few of the Queenstown players, and when they arrived at Queenstown they found that all the rest of the Queenstown men were on the wharf to accord them a hearty welcome. While in Queenstown they were shown all the sights by the local players, some of whom accompanied the visitors when they drove over to Arrow on Sunday. The visitors—most of whom had never been up this way before—were greatly pleased with the scenery and the drive. While in Arrow thty impressed the people with]! whom they came in contact as being rather gentlemanly in their behavior and not overburdened with animal spirits, as some of the travelling teams are.

On Monday Mr Jopp and Mra Dyson sent traps over loaded with people to witness the match. A few minutes before the game commenced Mr M'Eachen, at the request of the playeis, took photographs of each team separately. The following were the teams : —Queenstown Full-back, Henry Lorden ; three - quarter backs, F. M‘Donald, C. C. L. M‘Kenzie, and O. N. Firth ; half-backs, T. F. Malaghan, and A. Robertson ; forwards, J. Reid, M. J. Gavin, J. Simmers, J. O’Kane, R. Williams, G. Cunningham, W, Robertson, F Daniel, and J. Farrant. Winton—Full-back, J. Shand ; threequarter backs, Thomas, Donaldson, and A. Jones; half-backs, Cuff and Haggerty ; forwards—Bennet, J. Murphy, Swale, Jerrard, Harris, Egerton, J. Oalder, L. Murphy, and W. Haggerty. The Queenstown team appeared for the first time in their new uniform, which, being somewhat showy, made them appear a good deal heavier than they really were. Both teams lined out shortly after 3 o’clock, and agreed to play 40-minute spells. Thomas (captain of the visitors) winning the toss, chose the upper goal to defend, and had the advantage of playing down hill. Firth kicked cff. Winton kept Queenstown in their twenty-five, wheie a number of scrums took place. Thomas here first distinguished himself by a good run, for which he was awaided a try, but no goal resulted, the play at this time being very fast. From the twentyfive yard kick Queenstown managed to keep their opponents well at bay, numerous scrums taking place. Thomas soon relieved Ids side by a good kick, and his men, taking advantage of it, for a time Queenstown well within their bounds. M'Donald got hold of the ball, and, with a clever run, brought the ball well down the field, piny being centred for a considerable time. From a free-kick Queenstown brought the ball well into Winton’s tw< nty - five, some throw-ins taking place ; but the Winton team soon turned (he tables, and by some clever passing brought the ball well into Queenstown’s twenty-five. Scrums on the Queenrtown line were frequent, and from one of which Haggerty secured another try. Thomas took the kick, but failed to score. From the twenty-five yard kick Queenstown brought the bad well into centre-field, where it remained for a considerable t : me. Winton here, with a rush, forced Queenstown down. After the kick-out Queenstown were kept well in their twenty five, but Firth soon relieved his side by a good kick. Jones then got hold of the ball and made a fine run, but was suddenly brought to earth by one of Queenstown’s forwards. Play was again centred, and ■was kept there for some time, causing a number of scrums. The Winton team, after some clever passing, secured a try, Jones taking the leather over the line. Thomas again took the kick, hut failed. After the kick-off, Queenstown brought the ball well down the field, where it was centred for a time. Queenstown with a bit of determined play, brought the leather well into Win ton’s twenty-five. M'Kenzie got hold of the ball, and made a desperate run, but was forced over the line. From the throw-in Haggerty secured the ball and made off with it, but he was quickly collaied by Firth. Some scrums ensued. , After a short encounter Queenstown were again compelled to force down. From the kick out Jones secured the ball, but he was soon compelled to take the refuge of the line. At this point Queenstown showed well up in the scruma. Play was centred when half-time was called. Points : Winton 3 ; Queenstown, nil. After a short interval, Winton kicked - off, and followed the ball ■well up, keeping the play well in Queenstown’s twenty-five. After a short tussle, Queenstown were awarded a free kick, by which M'Kenzie brought the ball well into centre-field, where it remained for some time, Queenstown keeping their opponents well within their bounds. After some smart play, Queenstown brought the ball into Winton’s twenty-five. Firth got hold of the leather, and, with a dodgy run, secured Queenstown’s first try. Sl‘Kenzie took the kick, but failed. From the kick-out several scrums took place, which brought the play into Queenstown’s twenty-five. From a scrum on the Queenstown line, Queenstown made a splendid rush, and managed to bring the ball into centre-field. Shortly afterwards Queenstown were again compelled to force down. Gavin got the ball and brought it well up the field. Scrums were very numerous, •ach side striving their utmost to

avoid further scoring, and the ball was kept in centre-field. Play was again IvonO" into Queenstown’s twenty-five, ! and Winton got over the line once t more. Cuff took the kick, but failed, •'lie ball "as again brought up the field ; but it was soon taken back into , j Queenstown’s boundary, when L. Murj •by got hold of it and managed to get j over ihe the line just behind QueensI town’s goal-post ; no goal resulted, j Pla i was or a give-and-take character ’ ■ r some t ; Jones’s play at threequarter bat was very noticeable at tins point of the game. Piny was now centred till time was called, leaving Winton victorious by 5 points to 1, or ••v the new rules, 10 points to 2. For the winners Cuff, at half-back, played the game of the day. He obtained possession of the ball very frequently, and his judicious passing and clever dodging enabled bis fellows to score more than once. Thomas, too, was of great service with his kicking. These two, ably seconded by L. Murphy, Donaldson, J. Murphy, Haggerty, and Jones, kept their opponents on the defensive. Shand, at full-back, was the right man in the right place. The back division of the Winton team were I too good altogether for their opponents j in every department of the game. The 1 Queenstown forwards, led by J. j Reid and J. Simmers, played a very i good game, and were greatly superior to the opposing forwards. The backs of the local team kept tco close to each | other, and when passed to, were unable to take advantage of any good shows they may have had. The game was played in a very friendly spirit throughout, and both teams showed their good sense by saving their lungs for play instead of, as is often the case, wasting it in talking during the progress of the game. Mr Crawford um pired for Winton and Mr G. Reid for Queenstown, while Mr J. Golding acted as referee. The Queenstown Band, under Mr A. Fraser, were on the ground, and played some capital selections of music. In thn evening the visitors were enertained at a dinner given by the local players at Mrs M ‘Bride’s Family Hotel, and both teams did justice to the ample fare set before them by the hostess. After the tables had been cleared, a smoke concert was held, when a number of songs were sung and the players bad an opportunity of chatting with each other over the events of the day. The visiting team speak in unquab’fied terms of satisfaction of their treat- , ment at, the hands of their genial i hostess Mrs M‘Bride, and more than I one expressed a wish that it would not be long before they would be up again to play a match in this district. Cn . the whole the visitors enjoyed themselves, one and all being unanimous in the, declaration that be had had “ a good time.”