GISBORNE V. TURANGANUI. TURANGANUI DEFEATED.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XX, Issue 6726, 17 July 1893, Page 3

GISBORNE V. TURANGANUI. TURANGANUI DEFEATED.

There was a large attendance of spectators at Tucker's paddock on Saturday afternoon to witness the second meeting of the above clubs this season. The day turned out beautifully fine ; in fact, one of the best that has greeted the local footballers this season. A good number of ladies wero amongst those present, and seemed to take a great deal of interest in the game. The Gisborne team went on to the field with the determination to down the blue and whites, who up to the time had gone threugh all their Hutches without sustaining a defeat. All their team wore present. But the Turanganui were not so fortunate. They were without the services of their crack half Burns and full-back Mayo, the first-named being laid np with the prevailing epidemic -measl«s This caused the alteriug of the positions of the backs. Nevertheless a fast and exciting game was expected, and from start to finish the excitement that prevailed was unbounded, the cheering and "barracking " being heard quite easily down near the Post-offic Gisborne won the spin of the coin, and elected to kick with a slight wind and the Bun at their backs. Martin set the ball in motion, and the forwards following up fast prevented a return, the ball going out at Gisborne 25. J. Murphy then got in a couple of good kicks, and the game was exceedingly fast. By a goed run and kick J. Murphy transferred the play to centre, where it went out. Gisborne were awarded a free kick for off-side play, and Fisher mado a grand attempt at goal, the ball just going outsi Je the posks. A scrum was formed in Turanganui 25, which the latter carried, and play was taken to Gisborne 25, Bodgers and Woodward being in the van. J. Murphy, who was playing a dashing game, was next censpicuous for seme good play on the line ou*, but still Turanganui kept their opponents on the defensive in their 25. Fisher obtained the oval from a long throw-in, and passed to Sk«er, who missed it, and Turanganui forwards were on him, play being in Gisborne 25. Both Murphys here shone, and assisted by a fine run by Hari and good following up of the f orwarda , the ball wenb out afc centre. Turanganui were next awarded a free kick for off-side play, but nothing resulted. E. Murphy sent

the ball back, and Zachariah neatly returned, the play being near the blue and

(Continued from third page.) whlt«s 25 flag. The latter* vanguard wer« not to be denied, howeer, and took the ball with a sweeping rush info Gisborne territory again, where Mumby, by offside play, allowed Gisborne a free kiok. J. Murphy essayed a run, but being collared, Maynard got the oral, and he hkvwia* ;iftempt«*d to elude hh opponents. The good cullftring of Gisborne, however prevented him from going far, and Wildish, £^ttin« the ball, passed to B*yly, who made a smart run, bu* waa brought buck on account of the ball being passed forward. A good rua»i by Turanganui forwards to within half-a cUzen yards of Gisborne line followed, where it went out. Eaton passed the ball in s-narkly to Mumby. who got over the live, but he was brought back, as his foot went out of play. A scrum was formed, and both aides showed excellonl play, Gisborne ultimately relieving their line, the ball going out afc the 25 flag. Play was here stepped for a minute, owing to an injury to Madigan'a na«al organ, and he had to retire from the fray for a while. Gisborne's fronb division made a rally, and took the ball down the field, where Caulton came to the rescue with a good run, being nicely grassed by Fisher, and the ball was sent oufc at centre. J. Morphy made a nice run, but was collared splendidly by Zachariah, and the firstnamed getting the ball again sent ifc out in Turanganui 25. A good rush by the blue and whites, headed by Woodward and Eaton, took the play once more to the other end of the field, where Znchariah secured a mark, and Poyuter was entrusted with a shot at goal, bwt again no result, Gisborne b«ing forced. E. Murphy set the ball going once more, and it being returned, play was in Giaborne 25, where Robinson headed a rush. Turnnganui retaliated, which was cleverly stopped by J. Murphy, and the ball going out to Skeet, ha made a good run, but was brought down by Ryburn. Caulton did not get far before he was laid low by Crosbie, with play in centre. Hari made an excellent run, and was on the ace of Bcoring when Poynter intercepted. The going was now very fast, and Trojan efforts were put forward by both teams, but Turanganui gradually cleared the lines, and Ryburn following up with a smart bit of play cleared hia side of danger. Loomb here did some good work from the line out and play rapidly shifted up and down the field. Bayley and Robinson were to the front in a good rush, but Caulton retarded further progress by kicking up and making a run which was stopped by Taku. Turangauui took the ball down the field where Skeet secured it, making a neat run to Turanganui 25, but being brought down Ryburn was able to return it, and play centred. J. Murphy, after a strong run, was brought down by Ryburn, who was assisting his side with splendid work. Eaton secured a mark, and a shot at goal failed to put up any score. The play was in Giabome 25 now, and Cole came in for a lot of applause for a very sraar6 kick in a difficult position. Caalton got the oval and passed to Ryburn, who made a good run, but was well collared by Skeefe who was now having a lot to do. Woodward made a determined rußh, being well backed up, but Cole stopped, and made a good kick. Poynter secured a mark, and Martin made a grand attempt at goal, just falling short. Good run and kick by E. Murphy which he followed up well nearly enabled him to cross the Goveted line, but good play by Caulton and ethers cleared the line, the ball going out at Turanganui 25. The play was here very fast, and the ball being well thrown in J. Murphy took in cleanly, and had a. clear run in, scoring right betweea the posts. Fisher took the kick, and placed an undeniable goal. Gisborne 5 Turanganui nil. Half-time was shortly afterwards called, with the play well in Gisborne's 25, with Turanganui pressing hard. After the usual interval the teams again ook the field, but Forest, who had been phying a real good game for Turanganui, was found to be an absentee. He had the misfortune to break a small bone in his shoulder during the first half. Dr Innes, who was present, attended to the injury. Madigan, who had again come on before the conclusion of the first part of the game, was shifted to full-back, Poynter coming up to play three-quarter. The whistle sounded, and Gisborue kicked otf, Poynter returning, the ball going out at Turanganuis 25. Both teams were here vary excited, and a lot of talk was indulged in, the Turanganui boys ultimately taking the oval to the centre. A good rush headed by Mumby, was well stopped by Giaborne full-back right on the line, and Bayly cleared his line with some fine work. Hari ably assisted, and to the centre of the field the ball travelled rapidly, where Madigan came upon the scene and stopped their progress. Mumby got the ball from the line but, and made a good run to Gisborne 25, where Fisher was conspicuous for starting a .good passing run. Gisborne were awarded a free kick, Mumby again being the offender, and the b ill whs sent out at Turanginui 25. From some play after the throw in E. Murphy secured the oval, and nvide a splendid attempt at goal from near the half-way, just fulling short. Turanganui kicked off again, and the ball went out at the 25 flag. Fisher got the ball from the throw-out, and made a good run, passing on to Bayly, who made one of the best rtmsof the day, being just collared in the nick of tima by Madigan. Turanganui were forced. From the kick-out Cole was to the front with some fine play, finishing up grandly with a kick, the ball going out inside Turanganui 25. Good line out work ensued, and the ball waspassed back to Ryburn, who transferred to Loomb, who made a nice run, and being about to be collared by Murphy, he sent it on to Zachariah. The latter took the oval splendidly, and made a ljt of ground before being grassed in the centre. A forward rush by Gisborne was stopped by Ryburn, and Nisbitt followed up by a run. Some good play ensued from the throw-in, and a rush by Nisbitt was well stopped by Poynter. At this stage McDonnell was knocked out, being winded, and the game was stopped till he came round. Bayly took the ball neatly from the throw-in, and got well into Turanganui 25, where he was grassed, and Martin, securing the oval, made a dashing run, but Cole proved equal to the occasion, and he had to succumb. A lot of scrum work followed, both sides doing fine work. Skeet was the means of obstructing Mumby when making a dash for Gisborne's line, and this bit of play was followed by Caulton essaying a run, but he was thrown out at the centre. Taku and Crosbie started a forward rush on the ball being sent into play, and Bayly picking up well was nearly in. A scrum was formed, however, and Turanganui cleared their line with fine forward play, and immediately after Gisborne was awarded another free kick for off-side play. The ball was well returned by the blue and whites, and some smart kicking by Cole gainad applause from the spectators. Loomb next made a nice run, and passed on to Ryburn, who sent it out at Gisborne 25. Play was now fast and exciting, and scrum after scrum was formed in the blue and black territory, with Turanganui making big efforts to score, but the grand defence piny of the Gisborne team was too good. Shortly after "no side" was sounded, leaving Gisborne victorious by 5 points to nil. The play on both sides was exceedingly good, bub at times rather rough. The Turanganui players staffered more in this respect than their opponents, and there is hardly a man in the team who cannot sho-v the effects of the game. Forrest and Madigan were the principal sufferers. Gisborne thoroughly deserved their win, and it shows what a little training and determination will do, The team tras a

lofc superior to that which met; Turaneanui before, and J. Murphy (from Christchurch) and Crosbie wore indeed welcome additions. Tho team, as a wh."U>, play?' 1 splondidly, and if there aro nny th>n deserve special mention thpy five Fisher .md J. Murphy (l>nck.«\ and Bayly, Hari. Taku, and Croshit? (forwards). By the bye, the public fully expected to Rec •Juiso in the t-.i-iim after his magnificent ">imo bist weok, and if be !v>d been puf bohind the scrum instead of Fisher, it i.° more than likely thatGiaborn* would havp put up a bigger score. Turanganui. «1 though defeated, were by no means di« graced, and it was tough luck that; Hieir ream did not all roll up. Nevertheless rhey played with great dash, and did all they knew to cross the Gisborne line, but to no account. Ryburn, Loomb, and Zachariah (backs), and Mumby, Caulton, Woodward, and Rodgers seemed to do a great amount) of work, bub where everyone grafted io hard it is hardly fair to pick out any as above the ethers. Mr Trotter acted as referee, with Messrs Colebeurne and Featon as lime umpires.