FOOTBALL.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XXXVII, Issue 12199, 15 July 1910, Page 2

FOOTBALL.

(IVr Press Association.) IIAWEKA. this- day. The Taranaki Rugby footballers defeated Manawalu by 21 points to nil.

GISBOHNE (6) v. ALHAMBRA (3). The Thursday Lysriar Banner Competition was continued yesterday at tho Victoria Domain. The teams lined out as follows: — Gisborne: T. Atkinson, A. Davis, C. ('dies, R. Murphy, C. Somervell, .1. I'ollock, 11. Skillon, .). Lyons, K. Seymour, F. Snowden, J. Lcich, A. Hogg, H. Benson, C. Davis. Alhambra: Ktuhhs, Curmody, L. Tate, Wilkinson, Huston, Roach, O'Neill, Carter, Bristow, Nicolas, Carroll, MeConnell, William*, Wi Mutakuore, I'aoiv. The ground, us was to be expected after the recent heavy rain, was in a very wet and .slippery condition, numbers of miniature lakes being situated in various parts of the field, and consequently a . mud scrambling contest ensued. The ball was in a slippery state, and the handling of the leather was most difficult.. Speculators were very popular, and, in fad, the game was more' like a "soccer" display than Rugby. The spectators appeared to be greatly 'amused at the numerous aquatic "dives" find plunges of p layers as they, tumbled and rolled about in the' water, from which they would extricate themselves soaking wet and nlmoust unrecognisable, at times covered in mud. The weakest of players bad an equal chance of distinguishing themselves, and few came out of the /fray "without at. least being covered with mud." Alhnnibrn made ii big- bid for victory, and experienced n good deal ol their usual hard luck. Gisborne Jjy their win have now practically secured the banner, :un, deserve much credit for their consistent, play this season. Alhambra kicked off, and at onoi made the pace willing. Nicolas led a forwan charge. Tate picked up. and gave to Huston, who found the line in Uisborne 25. Cole shifted play to :mdfield, Skillen, Stubfos, and Soineryille exchanged kicks, and Atkinson kicked om in his own territory. Louse, forward scrambling play enmiod, without either side gaining much advantage. Stubbs picked up in midfield, and after beating three' opponents found the line well. Alhambra pressed hotly, and Atkinson forced just in time. (Jisbni-ne then at tacked, Skillon kicked across the field and a forward rush by Gisborne carried the ball into the hedge. With the oval in centre field. Alhambra were awarded a free kick, and Tati drop-kioked a fine goal. Alhambra 3, Gisborne 0. Loose charges eajxicd the leather up and down the ground for some time, Alliamliru doing most of Die attacking. Eventually, however, alter a strung attack, Gishorue worked their way into their opponents' 25, and Skillon dropped n goal from a penalty — Alhambrn 3, fiishorue 3. Half-time sounded Without fur ther alteration to the totals, although both sides tried hard to score, Alhambra nearly getting over rm a number of occasions. On resuming piny i'ollock outpaced the opposing "backs and scored. No kick at. goal, was flowed, through the ball being placed on the ground. Gisborne. 6, Alhambra i. Alhainhra now rallied hotly, but without result, and 1 although Tafe had a shot at goal, and Alhambra nearlj crossed the line many times, Jhe score wiis not changed, (iisborne .winning by 6 points t<. 3. Stubbs played exceptionally .well at fullback for Alhambra, and all the other . competitors played fairly well under the conditions. Mr .1. McCredie controlled the game.

The following players have been selected to represent Te Kareli Club in their match against. High School at 1.45 on Saturday at the Park racecourse: llolmia (rapt.), Niko'ra (vice-oapt.), Perewi, Waaka, Ruka, Murphy, ' Kniti, Warctini, McAndrew, Tame, Kawau, Eru, Patu. I'okio, Timi. Kaiti-City senior team for to-morrow: Huston, Adolph, Skillon, Smith, Stuhbs, Tate, Oil!, Stagpoole, Nicholls, Bristow, Haile^-, Lowe, Sheppery, Proud, Morse, Froinm. The following team will represent the High School in the 3rd grade match v. Te Karete at the Park tp-iuomiw: Melldowie, Porter, Harding, Kingi, McLeod, Pere,\ Gartshore, Greig, Dines, Devery, Hickson, Halbert, Torrie, Bremner, Douglas ;emergencies, backs, Patterson and Hale, forwards Winter and Grant. The team to represent Makauri 'in their match to-morow will be picked from the following: Lyons, Ryan, Cole, Davies, Gerrard. Campbell (3), Witters, Wilkinson (2), Higgiiis, Haapu, King, Ferguson; White, Kane. The following teams will represent the Garrison Club on Saturday:— Juniors v. Kaiti, Do lniain, nt 1.45: McLean, Harford, Stitchburv, J. Lloyd, V. Somnrvell, Quinn, G. Scott, Brown, Bean, Philpott, Crosby, G. McDowell, Porter, Williams, Gnrnett, Mctiuflle. Thirds y. Y.MvC.A., Park, at 3 o'clock: W. Atkinson, W. Dennett, East, Wildish, Ambridge, File, Walters, Sceats, Hargreaves, Hansen, Stitchbury, McGonigal, Oman, Redstone, F. Lloyd, Clare, and Gordon (2). In the League match, Taruheru v. Makauri, to be played at Makauri to-morro\v .the tV lowing will represent Taruheru: 'Jrigmor, Carey, Austin, Coker, Statham (capt.), Jennings, Read. Michie, Oates, Sharpies, McMnrray; reserve, Lowther, Minnis, Lasker, Bardweil. 1 ASSOCIATION GAME. The following will represent Y.M.Q.A. Athletic v. Rangers, at Carnarvon street ground: Lowe, Douglas, Gardner, T. Rennie, Bilham. Webster, W. Rennie, Forge, Gfeeii, Campbell. Hughes; reserves, Taylor, Clarkaon, CowelL