FOOTBALL.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVI, Issue 22, 30 May 1913, Page 3

FOOTBALL.

SENIORS. TULKAPA (6)T~CLIFTON (0). The match betwen Tukapa and Clifton at Western Park, New Plymouth, yesterday afternoon could scarcely be called interesting. Tukapa registered their points before ' halftime, playing with the wind at their backs. Stohr was evidently in fine form, as he scored all the points by landing two.splendid goals both from near the half-way line.. His first attempt 1 from a mark by Brown was unsuccessful, but the second from a free kick was magnificently judged, and the first points were registered. Shortly before half time, he had his third attempt from a mark by McAllum, and was a second time successful..—Tukapa 6, Clifton 0. It was expected that Clifton would

"do things" in tho second spell with the wind behind them. They commenced with a strong attack, but off-sido play brought tho game back to half way. Until near the end, Tukapa again had the best of it, and were nearly scoring several times. However, neither side could cross tho other's line. The whistle blew with Clifton attacking. Mr F. Spurdle was referee. ELTHAM v. STRATFORD. Eltham forfeited to Stratford. FIRST JUNIORS. CLIFTON (9) v. STRATFORD (8). In this match each team scored all their points in a spell. Clifton, whose forwards were chiefly responsible for their superiority, had tho advantage

in tho first, and Stratford, who were on the other hand notable for their back play, nearly equalised in the second. Mr 0. West was referee.

STAR (10) v. TUKAPA (0). Star first juniors had undeniably j the advantage over Tukapa in their j match at tho Recreation Grounds, i New Plymouth, yesterday, althouglP, tho fist spell was fairly closely contested. The total score Consisted of unconverted tries by L. James and Lovell, and a potted goal by Gomer. Mr Johnson was referee. TUKAPA v. INGLEWOOD. The Tukapa v. Inglewood Junior match was not played. SECOND JUNIORS.' *■' The New Plymouth High School boys beat Star lII.' b'y 29 poirits tp nil.' Crone, Colson, and Bruce each scored two tries, and Sinclair, Sutherland, and W. Ewing each scojced one, while Colson converted one. Clifton 111. had an easy win over Technical School College at Waitara, winning by 49 to nil. ,' (

TARANAKI v. WANGANUI. • •• "• _. '"'' i ' " ■"■' ; '' ! ' Tho following team "has been selected to represent Taranaki against Wanganui on June 3.—Full-baek, McLeod; three-quarters, Loveridge, Roberts and Stohr; five-eighths, Page and' S. Cameron j half, Broivn; wing forward, Taylor;- forwards, Cain/Whittington, Pini, Hawkins,' Tamu, John Kissick and Dewar. Emergencies: Dobson and Ryan. THE ASSOCIATION GAME. i Wellington, May 29. The annual meeting of the New Zealand Football Association was held'tonight, Mr W. Muncton ' (Auckland), presiding. Tho annual report showed that/the affiliated associations now numbered thirteen, and each was promoting the soccer game amcnig youths. The school competitions in the larger centres were on a firm footing. The balance-sheet showed a balance of assets over liabilities of £9O. Lord Liverpool was elected patron, and Sir Joseph Ward president. Some'discussion took place on the Wellintgon Association's objection to Mr Wm. Matheson, treasurer, sitting on the council while also being a player. Eventually Mr Matheson was reappointed treasurer. The other officers elected were: Secretary, B. L. Salmo'; assistant secretary, A. C. Kerr'; -representative to Football Association, A. E. Cibbs (London); trustees, Wl M. Matheson and J. M. Oliver; auditor,_A. J. Barnett.

Wanganui was asked to supply particulars of the suspension imposed by that Association.