FOOTBALL

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIX, Issue 95, 27 August 1923, Page 2

FOOTBALL

THE FIRST TEST.

NEW ZEALAND 19, NEW SOUTH

WALES 9.

Per PrfcK isfwiatlon Dunedin, August 25. The first test match between New Zealand and New South Wales wa 1 * played on the Carisbrook ground today in the presence of over 16,000 spe tators, the gate being about £i.Boo. Bright sunshine prevailed, there being an absence of wind, but tho ground was a trifle holding owing to recent rain. There was no altera- , tion in the teams. Tho All Blacks took the field strong favorites, their forwards averaging about a stone heavier than the opposing vanguard. Richardson (Southland) captained the AH Blacks and S|teehan led the visitors. As the tjams lined out the New Zealanders greeted the visitors with a Maori haka, which was responded to in a similar manner by New South Wales. The All Blacks won the toss and tho victors kicked off with a strong sun in their eyes. The visitors quickly became dangerous, but the New Zealand forwards retaliated with a 1 great combined rush into their opponents' territory, where an infringement by New South Wales saw Sinclair narrowly mis s gpaling. Snappy passing by the Ne w Zenland backs saw Steel make a strong bid for the line, but he was grassed near tho corner flag. From a scrum close to '. the line Bellis secured and dived over !in a handy position: Sinclair's kick just missed—New Zealand 3, New South Wales 0. Now South Wales attacked strongly from the kick-off, bufci Sinclair marked in faco of a strong rush. From a scrum Mill and Snodgrass fumbled and Erasmus waa just beaten by Sinclair for the touch down. A sp?ll of even play followed, until the New Zealand forwards ! broke away in a strong rush, and Nothling fell on the ball to save. In the melee a penalty , was given against New South Wales and Sin- ! clair goaled from a standjing kickNew Zealand 6, New South Wales 0.

! Mill, Tilyard and Potaka were as- ' snciated in; a passing bout, but Nothling made E ? clever save.. Passing i between "Mingay and Erasmus saw the latter .burst through, but he was collared Iby Snbdgrass and injured, having to retire. Immediately after, from loose play, Shcehan cut in ; cleverly and passed to Stanley, who : <znve Smith a clear run in. Notbling I failed to goal from a difficult angle*— ! New Zealand 6, New South Wales 3. Loudon came on in plaee of Erasmus. Even play in neutral territory folded, and then all the New | South Wales backs took part in a i passing they lost groupdthereby and play hung at centre. A free kick was awarded to New South Wales outside hnlf-way and Nothling's kick fell short. The All Black forward* cn.me back with a rush, and +he bounce of the ball favoring Pete sen the latter secured possession and made a strong run along the loft wing and handed to who was beautifully tackled by Nothling at the corner flag. Play went to the other side of the field to Smith, who kicked to Steel, who the ball was secured by Loudon, who beat Snodgrass. but then he- was collared from behind and a dangerous situation was saved. A scrum was formed at the All Black twenty-five and Mingay tried to ■ break through on his own, hut he \ was we\\ coWared. "From the next i scrum he passed to George, who also made a solo dash. From the third i scrum Belli s dribbled cleverly to eonj tre and the All Blacks gradually took the ball to the New South Wales line, where some exciting play took place. Finally Mill secured and threw a high pass to Tilyard, who took the ball in his stride and scored. Sinclair goaled—New Zealand 11, New South Wales 3. The AH Blacks kept up the pres- , sure. Off-side play by a New South Wales- three-quarter gave Sinclair another op|K>rtuil"rty, and the Now Zealand full-back goaled with a fine kick from a fairly difficult angle. At this stage Smith retired injured and was replaced by Buntine. Half-time was called with the scores—New Zealand 13, New South Wales 3. At the start of the second half fumbling let the All Blacks through, Nothling relieving with a line kick. Buntine gained ground for New South Wales, and from the nick the ball went out to George, who sent on to Sheehan, then to Stanley, who kicked to the wing, Loudon securing and returning to Stanley, who raced round to score under the posts. Mingay missed with the kick—New Zealand 14, New South Wales 6. Soon after passing between Loudon and Sheehan ended in the latter dashing over. Nothling fajiled to

convert—New Zealand 14, New South Wales 9.

The New Zealand forwards pressed hard, Nothling making a brilliant save. New South Wales attacked strongly, the backs playing with great dash. A free kick in front of the goal gave them a good chance, which Mingay lost. A strong kick at goal from Nothling fell a little short, and then an attempt by T,'ilyard to drop a goal was charged do«"n. Tilya d cut in smartly and sot the All Black bncks going, play going out in the corner. A prctty ihark by Nothling stemmed a great forward rush by the All Blacks, Bellis, who was following up fast, being laid out while tackling him, but he did not retire. A strong forward rush by the All Blacks made an opening for their backs, but weak pasting f ustrated the move. Steel injured his leg and had to retire, but returned a few minuses lator. A free kick to New Zealand in front of tho posts was resultless, Sinclair missing. Twice the All Black forwards came within an ace of scoring, and a free k'ck by Steel just missed. Tho All Blacks kept up the piressure for a few minutes, and" then New South Wales broke through. Sinclair failed in face of a fo-ward rush and Snodgrass came round and saved. The All Black forwards, led by Bellis, returned to tho attack, and , McMoeliVn got over Vn t\ie comer.' Sinclair converted with a g r eat kick —New Zealand 19, New South Wales j 9. !

Off-side piny by Steel gave Nothling a chance, the shot going to the left of the posts. Sinclair created excitement by following up a long kick, and securing ho set a passing movement going, a forward pass spoiling the effort. Strnley was here temporarily laid out. The came concluded with play at half-way, tho score being:— New Zealand ... : 19 New South Wales 9 Mr A. Eckhold refereed.

NEXT TEST TEAM.

Per Press Association

Dunedin, August 26.

Smith, of the New South Wales team, who dislocated hV's collarbone on Saturday, will bo unable to play again on the tour.

The New Zealand selectors, Messrs Stuart, Drake, Griffiths and Parata, have made some dmstic changes in tho team- which was e'ig'ble for tho first test, and the following player have been selected to meet at Tima.ru to prepare for the second test, to bo played at Christchurch next Saturday:-

Barks.—Sinclair, Pwna, Lucas (Auckland), Ford (Hirifitehurch), Potaka, Bell, (Dunpdin). H. E. Nicholls (Wellington), McCarthy.

Forwards.—McLean (Bay of Plenty) B-dJis, McMeeking, R. "Donald, West (Taranaki), Williams, Peterson, Brcwnlie, Richardson, Pringle, Irvine' (Hnwke's Bay)'. "' ' ' I

The following have been dropped: Steel, Mill, Gemmell, Rigkton, and Mackereth. ,

HAWKE'S BAY 29 V. TARANAKI 3.

The jrame at Pnkekura Park on Saturday is reported to have been very disappointing to the Tatanaki team's supporters,' ninny or whom left the ground before the conclusion. The visitors scored early with a try by Batehelor under the posts but it was not converted—(3—4J). Then W. McGrogor scored in a similar position, the major points be"ng addeed.—(B—o). A soft try followed immediately and Nepea convorted BroH'nlie's score.—(l3—o). Before the spell closed, Nepea converted a pe-ialty kick—(l6—o). In the second spell Hingston scored not long after starting, and Nepea converted —(21—0). Kivell made an opening and the leather went back to him, the effort being a pretty one. Ncpsa failed to goal— (2l-0). The forwards rushed down and McNab scored, Nepea goaling—(29—o). A s a matter of courtesy, it seemed, Ta?-a-naki was allowed to score, McGregor getting over tho line after a passing bout among the backs.—(29 —3). Mr F. Julian refereed. THE MOASCAR CUP. NEW PLYMOUTH'S WIN. Great public interest centred tn ] the big Rugby matches (states Sat- | urday's Taranaki Herald), the Moascar Cup match between Te Aute College aiid the New Plymouth Boys' High School, and the crash between Hawko's Bay and Taranaki representatives, attracting to Pukekura Park about eight thousand spectators. The college game, which was played as a curtain-raiser, after a desperate struggle ended in victory for the High School by 18 points to 8. With a fast and well-sheltered turf favouring bright football, the big crowd was given thrill after thrill, and rewarded with a display such as is rarely seen in New Plymouth. OTACO V. TARANAKI, Otago and Taranaki reps try conclusions on the Recreation Sports Ground, New Plymouth, on Wednesday.

IN OTHER CENTRES.

TARANAKI B (7) V. BUSH (6).

Per Press Assi elation. Pahiatua, August 25

The'match Tarariaki B v. Bush resulted: Taranaki 7, Bush 6. The e ground was heavy and the weather fine. For Taranaki Hooker scored a try and Sturmey potted a goal. For Bush Siddellß kickod two penalty coals.

At Christchurch Canterbury defeated Otago by 15 points (four tries and a penalty goal) to 13 (three tries two converted). The conditions were excellent and between 6000 and 7000 spectators' frere present. The annual inter-collegiate, football tournament between the first fifteens of Christ's College, Wanganui College and Wellington College was commenced on Christ's College grounds, Christchurch, on Saturday, in beautiful weather. "Wellington College defeated Christ's College b v 14 points to 9. Mullins, Bailey, Rice, and Ta.it scored for Wellington, and one try was converted by Ormonct, while Hutchison and Hunter-Weston scored for Christ's College.

Wairarapa defeated Manawatu on Saturday after an exciting struggle on a hard ground by 5 to 3. Moir scored for Manawatu in the first spell and the try was not converted. Jury notched a try for Wairarapa and F. Booth converted.

The ; South! Island High Schools' Rugby tourney opened at Timanx on Saturday in ideal weather before a large attendance. Southland defeated Christchurch by 12 points to 7, and Tiinaru defeated Ot<ago by 21 points to 3. The final will be played on Tuesday.

Wellington results; Petone 16 beat Athletic 3: Poueke 35 beat Berhampore 11; 'Varsity 11 beat Selwyn 3* Marist 8 beat Wellington 3. v In a junior rep. match Wairarapa 11 beat Wellington 6'. THE OTACO MATCH, The Taranaki team to meet Otago at New Plymouth on Wednesday js as follows: Full-back—Coutts. Three-quarters Enuis, Brown, Sykes. / Five-eighths—Johnstone, Cameron. Half—Berg. ~ Rover—Taylor. Forwards—Kivell, Fryday, Beard, Paterson, Matene, Linn, Bayly. Emergencies Backs, Olliver, Bruce; forward, BosWell. FIRST JUNIORS. The tie in the first junior competition of the northern division was decided at Waitara on Saturday, when Urenui defeated Tukapa by 6 points to 3 after a close and interesting game. Urenui will now meet Tariki at Inglewood to decide the provincial championship in this grade. Tukapa have entered a protest against Urenui, and as a consequence the play-off for the provincial championship, which was to have taken place this week, will be deferred until the protest is-dealt with. West, of Taranaki, and Irvine, of Hawke's Bay, have been chosen to take part in the second test against New South Wales, and left by the mail train thifi morning. Clarke, of the Star Club, left by the mail train this morning for Te fcuiti, where he will join the Taranaki B team.

«►- ASSOCIATION CAME.

Sydney, August '26

The second "Soccer" test match, played'at Newcastle, was won by Australia, who defeated China by four goals to three after a hard, fast game, in which there was* brilliant play by both sides. Eighteen thousand were present.

THE CAME IN BRITAIN.

THREE CODES,

Press Association—Copyright. Australian and N.Z. Gable Association. (Received 8.55 a.p.) London, August 26.

Afteri an interval of only fifteen weeks, the Association football season has'opened.

The Scottish' League is already in full swing. There -have been fewnotable transfers. The English clubs mostly commence with the same players as last season. Tho lack of important changes is attributable to the League's extension. It now embraces eighty-eight clubs, and enormous fees are demanded for play■ers. :l It id stated that'the season's highest transfer fee is £SOOO, paid by Burnloy to Plymouth-Argylo for Hill, centre-half.

■ The Rugby League opened with excellent prospects for a successful season. Competition is likely to be keener than ever for the selection of a .team to tour Australia. The League Council decided that the team will leave England on April 11. •The Rugby Union's centenary year promises to bo tho greatest in tho history of the game. Many clubs will piny five or six teams. The only difficulty will be securing sufficient) grounds. ENGLISH SEASON OPENS. Press Association—Copyright. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. London, August 26. Huge crowds attended all the matches at the opening of the season." Over ' T2&.0OO " watched •. six League games Loncloa,,