FOOTBALL.

Marlborough Express, Volume XXIX, Issue 204, 19 August 1893, Page 2

FOOTBALL.

MARLBOBOUGH V. NELSON. Fon many ypara tho sister provinces have exchanged visits. This year, however, it wa3 decided to play two matches, one m Nelsou and the other m Blenheim. These contests are always looked forward to with the keenest of interest. For several years the Nelson team had an unbroken reoord ; last season, however, tho local boys Bcored a victory by four points to nil, and this was acknowledged to be the result of fast forward play. The Selection Committee sent a light team to Nelson six weeks ago, and two games were played. Our boys brought home a draw and a victory, the draw being played on a heavy ground. The news that Nelson was sending a heavy team down, and the probability of the game being played on a greasy ground no doubt had a great deal to do with the last selection being heavy. Unfortunately for Marlborough the result was not exactly what was desired. Both teams played one half and an intermediata man, and had the local forward » played with the same combination they played with m Nelson, the gime would have been much faster. The defeat, however, must not be solely attribnted t3 the forwards, for it is many a day since our backs played so irregularly. Griffiths' ankle made him very careful, m fact he appeared to nuree it right through the game. Consequently he was not half the man he was a few weeks ago. It is only fair to say that he took O'Dwyer'a place at a day's notice, and that his inclusion was unfair to himself and to sound men. Robinson, too, was in-and-out, especially as regards mulling ; indeed, he has seldom been seen to play so irregularly Pugh had very little to do. but did his mita fairly well. Conolly deserved his place, and put m some useful work. His kick at goal was hard luck. Williams, at full back, was a i safe as ever full back need wish to be, hiß collaring being a treat to see. Carter, at half, played the best game m the team, his passing, collar, ing. dribbling, and kicking was A.1., indeed, he divides honors with Harper for the best game on the ground. Of the local forwards Ballantine was far and away the best m the loose, although Greenfield, Lipscomba and Baillie (m the second half) played good games. The great fault of the forwards was their following up ; there were scarcely any dribbling rushes, and slowness m getting into the scrums was noticeable. The pick of the Nelson backs was, of course, the veteran Harper. Hia potted goal was really a smart piece of play. Lorimer (three-quarter), Shallcrass (intermediate), and Goldie (half), did well, and put m lots of useful work. The passing of the Nelson t*am as a whole was good, add at times brilliant, quite eclipsing the local effort 3. The forwards of the team honestly deserve the victory they gained. Their following up, and dribbling and passing rushes repeatedly scored rounds of applause. H Clear, Moore. Hale, Cresswell, and Bolton shone throughout, and the genial " Cap" came m for '• whips of kudos." The game throughout was a fairly fast one, and there is no doubt but that the better team won. In short, Marlborough was fairly and welTbeaten. Their wirmest supporters must admit that, for they were outclassed m every department. Mr Crawshaw, although able to see the game, was unfortunately unfit to referee. Tbia was the subject of much regret because m a representative match the position of referee should be hfld by one who has the game at hia fingers' ends. The game was witnessed by a fair crowd of spectators, and was quite free from bad feeling and accidents. The following are the names of the players : — Nelson : — Nisbett, full back ; Simpson, Harper (capt.), Lorimer, three-quarters ; Shallcrass, intermediate ; G-oldie, half ; H. Clear, J. Clear, Moore, Frank, Hale, Whiting, Creswell, Clouston, Bolton, forwards. Marlborough: — Williams, full back; Conolly, Robinson (eapt), Pugh, threequarters ; Griffiths, intermediate ; Carter, half; Lipscpjnbß, Greig, Ballantine, Fulton, Newth, Knight, Ching, Baillie, Greenfield, forwards. THE GAME. Robinson won the toss, and defended the northern goal with the sun and wind behind. Harper kicked off, and atter a feeble return by Bailiie Goldie puts m & run, and the blues arc defending a pass to Harper, who registers 4 points within five minutes of kick oft. Simpson fails to return the kick off, and black is penalised within (their own territory. Fulton has a place at goal and nearly does the trick. Ballantine heads a rush to the blue 25 : Clear, however, regains the ground until grassed by Pugh. The blacks are again penalised, and are on the defensive after the kick, but soon have the play m midfield again. Conolly runs to Harper, who returns to touch. From the throw out Carter passes to Robinson, who kicks ; leather returns to touch m neutral territory. A black rush to blue 25, relieved by Lipscombe ; to black 25 the game goaa up and down for some time, the blaok forwards rushing and the blue backs aided by the wind. From his own 25 Creswell kicks to Williams, who replies nicely. More np and down play until Carter gets off a pass to Robinson, who is nearly good enough for 4 points. After the kick out Ballantine is again to the fore, but the blaok forwards reply with a fine rush to blue 25. The forwards exchange rushes, and Harper lands it out of touch within 10 yards of blue goal line ; the blues get out of their difficulty, bat are soon compelled to force. From the kick out the game was worked into black territory, and Conoll? gets a mark and has an unsuccessful drop at goal. After some give and take play the blues find themselves defending, and are relieved by a free kick. A mark by Fulton and an unsuccessful place at goal by Knight ends the first spell. Score : Black, 4 points ; Blue, nil. Fulton kicks off against the wind, and the blues attack. Carter passes to Conolly, and he to Robinson, who fails to take ; then a black rush and a blue one to Nelion territory. More passing by blue back 9 ends m Shallcra3S intercepting and running to WiUiam*. Aided by a free kick the blues relieve their line, then a passing run by Goldie, Shallciass and Harper; Williams was again to the rescue, and grasses Harper on the blue line. The blaoks are penalised for rabbiting, and the blues are ralieved. Harper marks and makes a good shot for the bar, Robinson kicks out and Greenfield follows up to touch at the half-flag. Wit hams is ones again too many for Harper, and up-ends him on the blue line. The blues rally, Ballantine and Lipscombe head a good rush to Simpson, who returns to touch at half. A combined black rush ends m Moore scoring. Harper, however, allowed too much for the wind. Greenfield and Carter put m short runs. Bolton marks, bur. Harper's attempt was a poor one. Williams makes a dodgy run, and Greenfield, Carter, and Ballantine head* a rush. Lorimer returns to Conolly, and Ballantine dribbles nicely to mid-field. Goldie passes to Harper," but Ballantina brings it back agaia. Some fine passing among the blacks would have ended m a score, only f<r a throw forward. Ballantine and Baillie dribble well up the field. Sttallcrass makes a fine run, then passes to Lorimer, who showed a olean pair of heels, and adds another try. Harper's attempt, however, was unsuccessful. A blue rush reaches Lorimer, who relieves at the espensß of his pants. Carter and Griffiths put m short runs, and Robinson punts high to Nesbitt, who is beautifully grassed by Lipscome From a scrum 10 yards from his line, Simpson makes the run of the day. Robinson, however, overhauls him, and Conolly relieve* GritHt!i3. Pugh aad Harper exchange kicks, and Williams returns nicely to neutral territory. Baillie Robinson and Griffiths heftd a doe ru3h which ends ia Baillie drawing blood amidst applause. Conolly's attempt struok the post. The blues put a little more powder into their efforts, but tha bheks having a strong lead play steadily, and the no-side whi-tle leaves the scores Nelson 8 points, Marlborough 2. Messrs Carmine (referee), Dee and Molver offisiated during the day T. Smalb has received instructions to sell the balance of the stook of the late J. God* Erey, consisting of grocery, drapery, ironmongery, fancy goods, etc., amounting from a needla to aa anchor. These goods must be sold and no reasonable offer will be refused, at tha shop adjoining his old stand next to Litchfield's sale.-ADVT. "Os the 8u,i..»-Pootball Boots and Shoes, good assortment, Cheap, any altera-* tion required done ties o£ charge if yO n want a good reliabla article try the Nbw Zealand Clothing Factory. -Advi. 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