MATCH AT DUNEDIN

New Zealand Times, Volume XLIX, Issue 11303, 31 August 1922, Page 7

MATCH AT DUNEDIN

■ TARANAKI v. OTAGO. j HOME TEAM SUCCESSFUL. TEE. PRESS ASSOCIATION. DUNEDIN, August 23. Perfect weather x revailed to-day for tlio representative match Otago v. Taranaki, and the turf Has fine and spring:'.’ after the rain m the early part of the neck. The attendance numbered about 8000 persons, who -were treated to a fa.-1 game with plenty of sparkle in it. These teams have iiiet cn seven occasions, and the honours are even, each province having won three games, while one has been drawn. Otago won th© toss «md Taranaki (yellow and black) kicked off iu the faco of a fairly strong sun, which .soon clouded over. From, the first line-out Mnthieson set his back* in motion, but Dickinson dropped a pass and the fast yellow forwards were coming through in good style, but Otago backs showed up m crisp passing rushes which regained the lost ground. Two free kicks against Otago helped the visitors to relieve the pressure resulting from a long kick br Murray, and play settled down near the visitors twentyfive, where Murray made another "ood opening, only to seo his team penalised for doubtful offside ploy. A free kick to Otago from well out gave Mell a chance, but the ball went wide and play settled down at half-way. The yellow forwards took play to the Otago end of the field in ipose rushes, but a free kick sent them back, and Mackereth obtaining possession passed to Bell, who ran up on the wing, but was pushed out twice in quick succession. TH£t SPECTATORS THRILLED. Otago backs attacked, thrilling the spectators, and on the second occasion Townsend 1 made a nice opening and passed to Murray, who transferred to Mackereth. This player scored a fine try at the corner, Bell's kick just missed. Otago 3 Taranaki 0 TARANAKI ATTACK. Weak play by Munro gave Hammensley a chance from about thirty-five yards out, but the ball fell short and a shot by West a moment later just missed. The yellows kept/ up a strong attack on Otago line and the ball came out nicely to the backs, Wilkinson missing a pass when a score seemed certain. Taranaki were having the better of play at this stage, the forwards showing fine dash and beating the local men on the lineout. Nice passing by Townsend, Mathieson and Mackereth transferred play to the colours twenty-five, where a free kick relieved. Otago forwards, headed by Wilson, returned with a loose Tush, and carried the ball over the line, where Owles missed and the colours forced down. Another shot by Bell missed and Mathieson then ran through the Taranaki backs, a scrum taking place in front of the goal, from which Hammersley cleared in good style- Owles made a fine dash for the line, but a moment later kicked over the line and the colours forcing. Another passing rush by Otaf£ backs saw Dickinson cut in nicely and Owles was almost over. The 6pell ended with Otago strongly attacking, but there was no further 6eore. OTAGO SCORE AGAIN. The second spell; opened with the Otago forwards taking th© offensive, in which J they were aided by a free kick, the boll being put out at the corner bv Dickinson. A few moments later offside play bv the yellow forwards gave the same player another chance and he lauded a neat goal. ’ Otago - <5 Taranaki . 0 Murray, MackeTeth, and Mathieson next gave a nice exhibition of passing, and the forwards also took a hand, but Malon© was responsible for shifting £?ay to the centre. Malone and West next broke away together and took play to Otago goal, where a free kick was awarded tlio colours right in front, Coutts sending the leather between the uprights Otago 6 Taranaki - 3 The blue forwards in turn dribbled over the 'colours* line, where Johnston forced jest in time. The visitors now livened up considerably, and the forwards worked hard, but the Otago de- | fence wes sound and they were assisted • by infringements on the part of the yd- 1 low forwards, wh*> were over anxious. ' At last a short kick by Dickinson was | followed through by Murray, who beat the full-back for possession. Owles appeared on th© scene and dived for the line, but passed to Murray when tackled and this player soored, Dickinson missed with the kick. Otago si Taranaki 3 VISITORS UNLUCKY. Good play by Coutts gave the colour** a chance, but they were unlucky and Owles cleared to half-way. Williams took the play, in a solo effort, to the colours line, where Bell had an unsuccessful shot. Coutts made another fine run down the Sine, the tackling being weak, but the Otago forwards returned to th© assault and the ball went out at a corner. Taranaki cleared, but the Otago backs were now playing with great combination, and from a beautiful piece of passing Murray got over. Owles landed a good goal. Otago 14 Taranaki 3 THE (FINAL EFFORT. The blue forwards next took a hand, and from a loose rush McMeeking scored. Belil J s kick was short. Otago ' 17 Taranaki 3 The game ended without further score. UNINTEREBTING GAME MANAWATU AND SOUTHLAND, PALMERSTON N., August 30. The game. South Canterbury against Manan atu, was devoir! of brilliancy, and was rather more productive of amusement than enthusiasm. South Canterbury won by 9 points to 3. Lecder ecored a try for Manawatn in the first five minutes, and A Scott and B. Stewart scored tries and Q. Lawson kicked f. penalty goal for the visitors. WELLINGTON B TEAM SUCCUMB TO WEST COAST, GREYMOUTH, August 30. West Coast defeated Wellington by 15 pointy to 6. There was perfect weather, and *2OOO spectators were present. The game was largely a forward one. the weighty Coasters prevailing. The visiting backs, individually, were fair, cepecally Carmodv, McCabe, and McCleary, but tne Coast backs showed better combination, Russell, Ryan, and Nelson being particularly nippy. The ‘best forwards wore Hall ana Hagan, for the Coast, and King and Wylie, for Wellington. The first spell ended, Wcllintgon 6 points, Murphy kicking two penalty goals, and West Coast 3 (a try by Bannister). In the second spell Egan ecored from a i forward rush, Nelson converting, and also helping Russell to score from a passing movement. Russell potted a goal. West Const were the better Team throughout, except in the latter half of the first spell. when the Visitors livened up. The local representatives were attacking rdf most of the second spell.

PRIMARY SCHOOL FINAL DUNEDIN, Augud In the final of the primary schools* tourney Canterbury defeated South Canterbury bv 7 points to 3.