FOOTBALL

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIX, Issue 98, 30 August 1923, Page 3

FOOTBALL

HAWKh’S BAY 16 V. WANGANUI 6. Wanganui, August 29. Hawke's Bay met Wanganui today, the visitors winning by 16 points to six. The weather was tine i but cold and the ground wa s in excellent order. The attendance was three thousand. Jn the first spell Wanganui played with a, steady breeze at their hacks. They attacked frequently and ten minutes after the start a short passing rush near the line hy Ross, Hairo and Baddley let the latter over. Wanganui attacked again and Delves goaled from a free-kick. Before the spell Grenside completed a passing bout by getting over in the corner, hut he put his foot on the touch line. The half time score was; Wanganui six, Hawke’s Bay nil, Hawke’s Bay heeled from the scrum, Pothan sending the ball out to Kir wan, who heat two local backs before passing to Grenside, who scored well out. On resumption play swept up and down, and it was not until idle last fifteen minutes that Hawke’s Bay asserted themselves. Kivell received a pass from a forward near the line and fell over. The kick failed. Grenside missed two easy kicks at goal dead in front of the posts, hut Yates wag given, the next penalty kick and goalod. Five minutes before the end Gemmell broke through and scored under the posts, Yates converting. There was no further score and the game ended Hawke’s Bay sixteen; Wanganui six.

NEW SOUTH WALES’ DEFEAT. Invercargill, August 29. Before seven thousand people Southland defeated New South Wales by tlurty-oJie (seven tries five converted) to nine (three unconverted tries)'. The ground was dry, but holding, and a stiff wind blew down tlie ground. The visitors’ backs gave a disappointuig display and after twenty minutes of the second spell they had no chance. The southland forwards hi the loose had command and the local backs played a more determined game. ■

NO MATCH AGAINST MAORIS.

Wellington, August 29. The New Zealand -Rugby Union toniglit declined the proposal made by Mr iiosward (manager of the New ) against the should bo substituted tor th© match against Wairarapa, a s the hnal match of the tour. Mr J. Richardson (Southland) has been appointed as captain of the New Zealand team for the second test. INTER-COLLEGE FINAL. Christchurch, August 29. There was a. large croud to see the hnai dK th© iuler-coiiegiate toumaj meat between Wanganui College and I Christ’s College, and the spectators were treated' to an open and fast j exhibition of the game. The iiuiiours, wont to Wanganui by 2.3 points to id after a vigorous battle. The lirst spell ended hi Wanganui’s favour; and th© first twenty minutes of the h econd half was also in their favour. Then the scene changed and Cirri.si’s College attacked an great style, and if the time had been extended by tiv© minifies'there would probably have been another tai© to tell. Tatham, Ormond (2), Carreli and Lance scored tries for W angauni, four being converted. Armstrong (2) and Ormondby (2) scored for. Christ's College, two tries being converted.

THE ALL BLACKS. Timani, August 29. Tho All Blacks are being favored with delightful weather for training operations for tho second test. Since the arrival of the team there has been perpetual sunshine, with a bracing atmosphere. 11l tho morning;, the men parade the sands ac Caroline Bay, wher© physical drill is gone through Later in the day the team proceeds to the Caledonian grounds, where running and ball practice are carried out. To-morrow the All Blacks play a cricket match. The players are all in the best of health and anticipate being much litter than in the first test. Lucas (Auckland) and McLean (Bay of Plenty) arrive to-morrow. Conseiquently they, have been unable to take part in tho training so far, which may prejudice their chances of inclusion in the team.

RANfURLY SHIELD. Auckland, August 29. Advice hag been received that Hawke's Bay has accepted an Auckland challenge for a Ranfurly Shield match on September 22. SOUTH CANTERBURY V. WAIRARAPA. Tima.ru, August 29. Wairarapa played South Canterbury 1 at Ternnka to-day. Tbe first spell was very evenly contested and concluded 9 all. Sooth Canterbury, in the second half, were responsible j for an absolutely brilliant display I of Rugby, and the gam© ended: j South Canterbury 26,, Wairarapa 12. '

FOOTBALLERS AS ATHLETES. Christchurch, August 29. At a meeting of the management committee of the Canterbury Rugby Union a letter was received from the Ashburton Club stating that a gala \va s to bo Judd at Ashburton and a number of footballers’ relay, and handicap races would he held, and it asked if itf would affect the status of an amateur if he were, to compote against a professional runner in the races. Mr Wilson (the president) said he had interviewed Mr Chappell (chairman of the Canterbury centre of the New Zealand Amateur Athletic As-, sociation) and be was of opinion that an amateur would damage his status by competing with a professional. Mr Wilsc.i said the amateur conditions seemed strange. Brian Medea ry c run as an amateur. Mr B. . rie; No he can’t. He can play Rugby footbajl though. Mr Payne : If a professional runner plays'football why can’t he run in the relay? * It was deckled to refer the letter to the Canterbury centre of the New Zealand Association for a ruling.

THE TOUR IN ENGLAND. Christchurch, August 29. A meeting of the management committee of the Canterbury Rugby Union considered the New Zealand Union’s circular concerning the terms on which the English Rugby Union had invited' a New Zealand team to tofir England in 1924. The conditions were discussed in committee and on resuming it was decided that the attention of the New Zealand Union be drawn to a resolution passed at the annual meeting, which stated that a meeting should lie held before the terms wore accepted. It was also resolved to recommend that a small allowance be made to the players making the trip. Auckland, August 29.

The . Auckland Rugby Union tonight carried a motion declaring that a special meeting of delegates should be held before reaching a definite decision regarding the- New Zealand team for England. 4

OTAGO BEAT CANTERBURY. Dunedin, August 29, The Otago-Oanterhury “Soccer” match was played this afternoon in beautiful weather for the Peter Dawson Cup, which was presented last year for competition among South Island associations. The game resulted in a win for Otago by two goals to one. OTAGO 3 V. TARANAKI 3. About 1000 people attended at Pukekura Park yesterday to witness the meeting of the Otago and Taranaki teams. The Amber and Blacks’ play was a great ‘improvement on the match against Hawse's Bay on Saturday. The visiting forwards (states the News) played together better and had the' advantage in the line-outs, whereas Taranaki did not follow up well. However, the home pack ini-

proved a,s the game progressed, infusing splendid dash into their work in the second spell, while they hooked the hall as regularly from tn© scrum a« the Otago men. Their tackling, too. wa s more determined. On the whole, both packs gave a good exhibition of hard, clean football. The Taranaki backs were indeed a surprise, getting into their stride well, and providing the spectators with man v thrilling passing bouts. Cameron and Johnson especially shone out, the latter making some splendid opening, hut Stohr, on the right wing, was weak, and several scoring chances were lost. The Otago backs were also a nippy lot, and it was only good tackling that kept them out. The teams lined out as follows; —•

Otago' (light blue). —Scott (fullback) ; Wise, Wat on, Webb (threequarters; Samson Jetfs (five-eighths); Glengarry (half); Knox, (rover); Mmiro, Gantley, Duncan, captain, Milne, Eckloff, Dick.-on, Pearson (forwards). Taranaki (amber and black). — Sykes (full-back); Coutts, Johnson, Stohr (three-quarters'); Oliver, Cameron, captain (five-eighths); Borg (half); Mia,ten© (rover); Firyday, Morrison, Linn, Patterson, Kivell, Bayly, Beard (forwards). Tli© first score, which went to the visitors, was registered about half way through the first spell. From a, scrum Glengarry worked the blind side, and Wise dived over at the corner, Scott’s kick failed.—Otago 3, Taranaki 0. Taranaki’s score cam© from repeated passing bouts. Johnson made a. splendid opening for Oliver and Coutts. and the latter, running strongly, dived over at the corner. Matene’s kick hit the post and rebounded—Otago 3, Taranaki 3. Interesting play followed until the call of time. Mr J. P. Kilov referred.

TECHNICAL SCHOOLS’ MATCH. HAWERA AND FEILDiNC DRAW. The match between the Hawera Technical High School and the Feilding Technical High School on the Hawera A. and P. "rounds yesterday resulted in a draw, the scores being three all. Although in the early stages Foilding had the better of the game. Hawera evened the honors before the end, and there wa,s nothing between the two teams on the day’s play.