FOOTBALL.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 15871, 10 July 1922, Page 8

FOOTBALL.

MAORI KCCI3Y TEAM

CONTEST WORTHY OF FINEST TRADITIONS OF FOOTBALL.

WON BY 25 TO 22,

Elec Tel. Copyright—United Press Assn.) SYDNEY, July 9.

The final stages of the New South Wales-Maori contest were worthy of the finest traditions of Rugby. The weather was line but dull. There was an attendance of 6030. The Blues had their own way in the first half and led by 22 points to 6at the interval. Barclay scored both the tries, "but Akuira aiid Tangito failed to convert. After the interval Canister and Barclay scored, Tangito and Akuira failing to convert, and Peina kicked a penalty goal, bringing tlie scores up to 22 points to 15. With 20 minutes to go the visitors unhealed their dash with the brilliancy of real champions. The forwards particularly threw themselves at the Blues and drove New South Wales past the haltway mark, and created .an opening for Barclay, who sprinted 30 yards past Nothling and Schute, and scored. Peina failed with the kick. The Maoris immediately resumed the offensive, play developing of a sterling and exciting character. The New South Wales team was apparently stupefied. While Phillips was speeding in lightning fashion for the line, Nothling pushed him out at the 25. From the line-out a Maori back initiated a brilliant passing movement, Peina falling across at the corner with a bevy of Blue players on top of him. I'iue converted. Peina was compelled to leave the field, injured while scoring; also Matui, who dislocated his elbow. New South Wales emerged from their shells in a desperate effort to penetrate the Maoris' goal line, but the hitter's tackling was of a determined and deadly character. Raymond brilliantly spurted down the. wing, but was forced on the corner flag. Ihere was no further score. SOCCER MATCH: NEW ZEALAND wins by two goals.' ;: : IPtr Press Association.) / AUCKLAND, last night. The third Association test.match was one of the best exhibitions of the. code seen in Auckland. It was very fast throughout, in marked contrast to", the" game against Auckland. The backs were evenly matched, but the New "Zealand forwards were superior, putting more.finish into their work, and being cleverer in front of the goal. The second spell was •specially fast, the New Zealanders showinjr clever footwork. New Zealand scored two goals within the first ten minutes of the game/ the scorers being Ballord and Cook, the spell ending two goals to nil. Australia, scored early in the second half, Browne shooting a goal. Shortly afterwards Dacro added another goal for New Zealand. Exciting play followed, but the local defence was too sound, and the game ended, New Zealand three goals, Australia one.

LOCAL RUGBY FIXTURES

SATURDAY'S RESULTS

Seniors: Kaiti-Citv 12, Mangaut 0; Y.M.P. 5, Old Boys 3. Juniors: High 'School 6. Civil Service 5; Y.M.P. 8, Old Bovs 7; Rovers 9, Kaiti-Oiay 7. Third grade: High School won from Y.M.P. by default; Kaiti-City 14, Old Bovs 0.

Followers of football were afforded an opportunity to witness any of .a large number of matches on Saturday afternoun, all available grounds, including flic Ratene road reserve, being in use. The match that attracted the greatest interest was that between; Kaiti-City and Mangutu, though the unexpected turn of events in the Old Boys Y.M.P. match drew the attention during its later stages of a large section of the public. Several junior matches, all oi a good order, preceded tho senior fixtures. KA IT I-CITY v. MANGATU. Tho match opened with Mangatu playing with the sun in their eyes. The visiting country team was made up of players who were, individualy good, but who lacked the essential factor of combination; further, more than one seemed to be unused to their places. w Kaiti-City, with a well-connected scheme of play, and with a strong attack, therefore found the opposition somewhat less troublesome than had been expected. Early in the first half the blues were pressing in attack, well inside the black territory. The pressure was relieved by P. Fisher, on the black's left wing, this player breaking through the blue pack with the ball a't his toe, and following it to the blue 25 line. Walters cleared with good judgment. From a line-out,at midfield, the blacks, led by Fitzgerald and Tore Smith, made a threatening move, and each of the players mentioned got in good runs, the ball eventually being forced bv tho blue back. The blues were indulging in occasional offside play,. With the result that penalties were awarded to the visitors, and this enabled the blacks to again approach the goal line. Higgs and Heeney made a sudden sortie from the blue territory, and with Bilcliif and Mellor in support, transferred the centre of action to the black 25. From a scramble thereabouts, the blues forged ahead, and a black player, mistaking an old line, thought to force. Heeney seized the opportunity and the ball, and scored beyond the correct line. 0. Pollock failed to convert. Kaiti-City' 3, Mangatu nil. The blacks' made' a promising attack, but a counter offensive, in which the Pollock brothers and Cowie figured, brought play back to black territory. Cowie got possession, and was smartly tackled, but not before he transferred to J. Pollock. The speedy blue side-stepped the opposition and scored behind the posts. The try was not converted, and the score was: Kaiti-City 6, Mnngatu nil. Fitzgerald and Fisher, with Puru, were prominent in a rapid move 'by the blacks, smothering the blue back, who, to save a score, huflg on to tho ball, and gave a p<jna*lfy. Tate missed the goal witii ,li. short-dropping place kick, and a moment after had hard luck with a drop kick. King, the black half, broke up a rush by the blues, seeming the ball and/giving Walters riiomontary anxiety. The latter rose to the occasion, however, ) and coolly averted trouble. Tate, at' centre three-quarter, was the mainstay of the black defence, his kicking being ndtablc ; Tapaia showed flashes of good l'cirm, and the remaindor of the visiting ', team showed an honest capacity ipr work. Martin, Iliggs, and Mellor were the pick of the blue forwards, aiid iC Pollock was good on the defensive, tlipugli a trifle careless. The. blues opened the second naif with a rush, and see-saw (play followed a force by the blacks. The blues were rapidly gaining the upper jhand, and they frequently launched Attacks which were 'oloakcp by only the/most strenuous work on the part of the (blacks. The latter put in some praiseworthy work, and opened up two or three rushes that looked likely, including one in which Toro Smith carried the) ball for a. third the length of the field,; 1 to be smothered when within a few strides of scoring. Martin put the finishing Vtoueh to a strenuous blue attack by picking up in front of the line and charting over,' and J. Pollock's speed enabled him again to score in a handy pnsiliion. Neither tries were converted, however, and the concluding score was: KaittjOity W Mangatu nil. Mr M. Pudney Was referee. Y.M.l'.'s FIRST VICTORY.

In tlio senior/ competition Y.M.P. scored their first/victory this season, defeating Old Boy/s by 5 to 3. The? first half of the gai'iic was not distinguished by anything out'standing in tho way of brilUant play, put the second spell earthings liven up considerably. S,o much

so that a large number of tho spectators deserted the other senior match in favor of this. A number of .Maori enthusiasts watched the proceedings with interest. Y.M.P. kicked off with the sun in their eyes, and immediately after secured a penalty kick, Scott's effort, however, being; unsuccessful. Old Boys giant the kail well down field, but the Y.M.P. fullback, M'alnrnga Fere, secured and kicked it, but bv rushing up Hansen (O.B.) stopped (lie effect. The leather eventually went to Chc4e, who took a. "pot" 'at goal, which went' slightly wide. Ft'oni a. line out Piki Smith (Y.M.P.)' passed to Mafeking Pore, but when within striking distance of Old Boys' goal tho attack was frustrated. As play returned to mid-field, Huhdleby, Maude, and Woodward flashed out in a. bright passing rush. Plav was taken still further into the blacks' (Y.M.P.) territory by a concerted effort by Huiidleby. Mount and Hansen, but tho latter Wins brought down iii the corner. A scrum shortly afterwards ensued and just after the ball wen|, out to Winter, and passed on to 'Woodward, then to ("bote, who returned to Woodward. The latter diver over in the corner. Hundlrhv failed to convert. Old Bovs 3, Y.M.P. nil.

'Oivc and fake play followed for a period, and then, after a. hard tussel, in which tho fowravds chiefly participated, the blacks encroached to within close proximity of Old Boys' goal. The ball was then, kicked too hard and whites (Old Boys) secured a respite. Whites were next penalised, but Jones' (Y.M.P.) kick from -a. good position just behind the quarter way line failed. Old Boys then carried play to the other end, hut the tension was relieved for Y.M.P. by Lardelli, who marked in front of tho goal. Back in their own territory whites were being pressed when LangUinds made a, sprint down the line, hut after travelling some distances was forced out. Lardelli received a hard bump, but after ai .short time was able to continue playing. Through Hansen being off-side blacks were given another penalty kick, McDonald failing to send tho leather over. As a result, of further passing C'hote got away with tho ball and had streaked about 50 Yards downfield when Eilery (Y.M.P.) tackled him. The leather was- secured by Lardelli, who kicked-it into touch. Half-time found play in midfield. The second spell saw Old Boysi pressing, until the ball went out off- Hansen in the corner. Soon after it found its way to Devery, thence to Bull and Hundleby, but the latter was downed in front of the goal, and Y.M.P. cleared-. ■Tho Old Boys front rankers were then seen in action 1 in a, passing rush, but Y.M.P. were awarded a free kick owing to Slichbury getting off-side. A period of interesting play followed and then Scott made a getaway, for about 40 yards, but tho ball went wide in passing. There was then some close play, with two scrums right in front of the goal and then Matthews dived over the line. 'Scott converted—Y.M.P. 5, Old Boys 3. Play was now renewed with vigor, the Old Boys especially waking up, hut were not successful in enlarging their scoi*e. Tho befit part of the game was now entered upon, Old Boys giving .a series of demonstrations of snappy passing. Chote, just after the resumption of play, made a good ran -upfield for about 25 yards. Close play 'in the Y.M.P. 25 ensued, until Mahnnga Pero cleared. StVteliffe here shone out in some nippy play. Y.M.P.'s forwards were putting up a solid; defence, and then Scott broke) away, but after traversing somo distance was collared by S'utcliffe and LanpJands. Forward play, in which Chote and Mcfndowie predominated, enabled T.iaiiglands to make another sally along the line, until forced out. Hundleby was brought down hard" by Piki Smith, as ho attempted to get away. Blacks had another penalty kick, unsuccessfully attempting to put the ball over from half-way. Maude made a j good nave in front of his ,<joal by kicking the hall clear, hut F. McDonald (black) took possession of it and made a smart run to within a. short distance of the line. Y.M.P. were still on the | offensive when time was; called without further alteration having been made to the score. The forwards! of both side* I nut up a ijood game, while fhci ("lid Hoys' hacks, defended well. Y.M.P.'s backs, were rather weak in the matter of combination, but some (rood 1 individual nlny was witnessed. Mr Osborne was the referee. JUNIOR GAMES. Y.M.P. DEFEAT OLD BOYS. An interesting game was witnessed between Old) Boys and Y.M.P.. Both teams were fairly evenly matched, hut the latter proved superior, winning narrowly by 8 points to 7. Heperi and Waipara. scared tries, while E. Brown converted one- for Y.M.P, For Old Boys Sulcliffo (lotted a goal, and Hornier scored a, try. The hitter's try was an excellent' piece) of work, taking the ball at his toe from his own 25. Mr G. EJlery acted) as referee.

HIGH SCHOOL DEFEAT CIVIL SERVICE.

I The spectators to the High School' (6) and Civil Service (5) match were treated to an exhibition of Rugby that was a pleasure! to witness.- Tho game waa fast and open. High School played with all their characteristic smartness and combination. Feajturcs of "the match were the good passing and the high putting, while there was a total absence of continuous Appeals to the referee. Mortlcmim scored! a try and kicked a penalty goal for school. Civil Service secured a try, which was converted, in the second half. Mr E. Corbett was referee. ' -

Rovers, in the junior grade, scored a surprise, vistory by defeating Kaati-City by nine points to seven. Nothing .startling in. the way of concerted play developed during the game, which was fov the.most part, scrambling. Rovers-i, however, fulfilledl the promise of their earlier games, .and won against a, fairly strong combination. A. Warrington and il. Miller scored for Rovers, and Leslies notched points for a penalty place, kick which topped the bar. J. O'Connor recorded the maximum points with a drop kick from the field, audi Milligan scored fin unconverted try; Mr J. Reidy was) referee. THIRD GRADE. Y.M.P. defaulted to High School as, it is stated', only one of their team'turned up. ■ ' ■ On the Iluteno Road reserve Kaati-City defeated Old Boys by the wide margin of 14 to nil. Tries were obtained! by Hay, Woods, and Borst (2), while Ingram converted on one. occasion. Mr Stiehbury was referee. POVERTY BAY REPS. SELECTED. Considerable interest has been manifested in Rugby cireleg lately'as to who would bo selected for tho representative team. Two teams have now 'been chosen, one* senior and one junior, and' will try conclusions vrifh the Waikohu. sub-union's representatives on Saturday next. Messrs ,1. Hall, J. O'Neill, and J. Chrisp vrero.'t|i.& selectors''for the senior team, while Messrs E. Poswilld, Somervell, andi Morrison acted in ;ii similar capacity with regard to the juniors. The selectors' decisions are as wider: — SENIORS. Backs: A. Woods, C. Pollock, J. Pollock, W. Langlands, B. Hundleby, J. Mouat, and P. McDonald. Forwards: V. Dcvery, Melldowiei, J.

Heeney, H. Matthews, O. Scott, Iliggs, Humphries, L. H(in6en. Reserves : Forwards; L. Stichbury, J. Jones; backs, X. Cowie,- M. Pere. JUNIORS. Full-back, Pankburst. Three-quarters, 11. Martin, W. Filzmaurice, R. Whitiri. Five-eighths, Wilson, Mardon. Half-back, J. Leslie. Wing-forward, Sru Brown. Hookers, I. Robinson, E. Nott'ing. Lock, W. Charles. Side supporters, Poynler, Thomas. Back Row, Strongman, Waipara. Reserves: Forwards, Hunter, Fitxma.urice, Higgs; backs, Bart left. Sulci iff e, Nasmitli, '

A practice is to be held ill the Oisbonio Boxing Association's training rooms on Wednesday evening.

COUNTRY .MATCHES

TE KARAKA SENIORS DEFEAT MATAWAI.

The Te Karaka, senior team journeyed to Matawili on Saturday and met and defeated tho local telun by tho comfortable margin of 15 to 5. For the winners tries were scored by Honey (2), Single, and o'Grady, whilst the latter also sent tho ball over from a penalty kick. Hargreaves secured a try for Matawai. The try was converted. MATAWAI JUNIORS BEAT TE KARAKA. At'Te Karaka tho Matawai juniors defeated Te Karaka by 6 to 3 after a. good fast game. Tho visitors appeared to have tho better of tho game, keeping play principally in Te Karaka territory. Tho latter team occasionally niacla some ,irood rushes in attempting to get away to even up matters. RobTi and Hope scored tries for Matawai, and Te Karaka. got a penalty coal.