Football Notes.

Pahiatua Herald, Volume II, Issue 166, 25 June 1894, Page 2

Football Notes.

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Pahiatua v. Eketahuna.

Probably the most exciting snd interesting game played in the Bush this season was that between the senior teams of the above clubs, who met for the first time this season on Saturday, the contest taking place at Kketaliuna. The ground, which is noted for its roughneas'and mud. was, on account of the previous fine weather, iu fairly good order, although in places it was very s'icky. As was anticipated, the Pahiatua man were completely overweighed by their opponents, but it was soon seen that weight would not win the game, the combination of the visiting toam proving too much for them. There was little to choose between the two back divisions, and i?me exceptionally brilliant play was shown by both. From kick off to “ no Side ” the gams Mas fast and furious, constantly changing from one end of the field to the other, but neither side succeeded in crossing me much-coveted line—although at tunes the ball was within a few inches—and the game thus resulted m a draw. The play of our boys m the forward division was splendid, and the way they broke up their opponents in the scrums was grand. It would be extremely hard to iudiridlalise, but the play of Wallace, Kn.ghl, Roes, and McCordle calls for special mention, the former being very effective on the line out. Amongst the backs, I certainly think Woods p ayed the beet -ame on the ground. Vile. Caehion. Piper and Wallace also doing splendid work. I Tackett grafted hard but lacked the .lash Me usually displays. Greville at fall waa all that could be desired, his kicking and collaring being faultless Coming to the '.ketahuna forwards. Ho ban. Brodenck, and Anderson worked very hard, but the rest appeared to be p aying mere half than forward, and akirked the scrum* when they could. The backs are a wry -mart lot. and play with great judgment. Belling (21, Birney. Williams, and Pneet showed up particularly welt Mr C. Nicholson acted as referee ari appeared to give satisfaction.

The visitors were entertained at a dinner and smoke concert in the evening at Pelling« hotel, and a most pleasant time Mas -pent. The Pahiatua team arrived home shortly after midnight.

Speaking to l)i* toast of The Visitors at Eketahuu* on Saturday night. Mr Von Reden. President of the Fkeiahuna Football Club, said he was very pleased to see that his te.im had Inrcn ** taken down a peg or two." mainly because they nad made so sure of beating the visitors, and nad actually been speculating whether ihe score would e2oor 30 points ! No such things as morals nowadays.

Tutaekara v. Woodville.

iFrora our own correspondent.!

Woodville and Tutaekara met. for the firs! time this season on Saturday last at Tutaekara The game was late in starting on account of some of the playere not turning up to time. Woodville won ire toss and took the western end of the field, with the sun at their backs. Waterson kicked off for Tutaekara. the ball going out at Woodville twenty-five. From the throw in Lnccua got h mark, and flora the return kick Tutaekara were forced down. Soon afier the kick off Woodville obtained a free kick owing to Ro«* holding the ball. Bodmin returned the kick, sending the ball out near the corner. From the throw-in Bodmin obtained the ball, aad mode the first score, e try. Bodmin failed to convert. Woodville now wakened up. every man playing bin best, and from a long kick and smart following up Wareham scored a try for Woodville. which McKenzie failed to convert. Loose rushes and scrums were now the order of the day. which ended in Woodville being forced down. McKenzie kicked off and A. Lucena returned with a long kick, ogam forcing Woodville. After a lot of give and take play J. Lucena marked in from of the Woodville gaol, but Bodmin failed to kick a gaol. The first spell ended with Wood ▼ill# being forced down. McKenzie started the second spell, and both teams were now playing their hardest. After a lot of tichange kick* amongst the backs Meyer, who was playing a rattling game, got the ball and se: sail for the gaol line. After a good run and a ahort kick and smart following up be woe rewarded for his trouble by scoring a trv. Bodiura took the kick, and ogam failed to convert. The game fiom this out was loose rushes amongst the forwards, me Woodville team working like Trojans, and when no s de was eal’.ed the score stood. Tciae*ara fi points. Woodville 8. Mr Luere acted a* referee, but was not a eooceea. Both teams piayed well, and A. I.arena waa the pick ot the lot. his play being much admired. The visitors were entertained at tea at Mr Corby’s hotel.