FOOTBALL

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXXII, Issue 57, 5 May 1924, Page 3

FOOTBALL

TAIiAXAKI COM PETITIONS.

RESULTS AT A GLANCE.

Eltham 13 v. Old Boys 6. Tukapa 23 v. Waimate (j. kaponga 12 v. Patea t>. Hawera 18 v. Star 0. Inglewood 12 v. Stratford 3 Clifton 6 v. Okaiawa 3.

INGLEWOOD (12) v. STRATFORD (3.) !

Stratford sufFcred their first defeat against inglewood on the hitter's ground, the game being throughout a bngtit exhibition, in which the j Inglewood team proved themselves superior on the day's play. Though the honours of the day must go ' to Jnglewood's untiring forwards, ally led by Gernho'cier, Burkhardt; Raynor and Wilson, the backs played a fine* game.' Ooutt's, was chiefly responsible for the victory, his place kicking alone realising nine out of the total twelve points registered. 'He was ably supported bv C Nic-ho'Hs.-at half-back, and 'the Robs brothers. Stratford's forwards were willing, prominent among them being Fryday and Kivell, but the fiveeighth's line, was weak. Woods was the leader-of-the backs, the Meuli , brothers also doing a. lot of useful, j work.

Inglewood won the toss and elected to play with the gab behind them. Play was' immediately carried to Stratford's line, where, following upon a knock on, Fryday (Stratford) was off-side through being over eager. and with, tbo succeeding kick Confts landed a good goal. Inglewood a<rain attacked and were dangerous. Shortly after another penalty was awarded to Inglewood for off-side play, and from nearly half-way Contts kicked « fine goal. From a hi'ih kick bv poutts th". Inglewood forwards followed up fast, and the Stratford fullback just forced in time. From tight play near the centre of the field Inodewood were penalised for bff-sid<i play, and the fierce wind dropping monetarily. Sharrock ■■opened-- Stratford's vonvo. with a (yeod rroal. From a. tie).**- corner Stratford's forward" found relief by a concerted rWbbitiff ""'sh. hut Contts- took a. mark from: tlv> toe of an noposing audi again kicked a fine,-goal. Tknitts, i^ ! ouen piny, attempted a; drop at gnffl, ih" kick falling a little short, but stem ing the hall immediately after* wards, lie kicked hiffh and Reeves, cue opposing full-back, failing to field cieanly, Inglewood were within an ace of scoring. From a scrum on tne <me the ball was pushed over, ana Stratford forced. Inglewood attackeu with energy, and a.short Stratford j/iiiit intended for touch was gather«u up hi fine,.style by the Inglewood three-quarter (W. lloss), who dasnetf up lo beat the opposition and scoit. near me posts. Contts' kick jusi missed. Half-time sounded almost, immediately with the scores: lug'wwooci 12, Stranord '•s. '

Isnortly after resumption Inglewood were penalised for oil-side play, llut Kliarroclt's, attempt was fruitless. Play was very willing, and ranged up I'and down the field. In a scramble near the corner Fitzgerald (luglcMvood), who had -played well, was injured and was replaced by Davies. From a Stratford rush, in which Woods was prominent,- a try was nearly scored, but from a line out almost.t on the goal line Inglewood forced. Woods, who had heen * playing a sterling game, again figured in an attack, but fell heavily and had to retire from injuries to his slvoußler.

Reeves secured for Stratford, and carefully measuring the "distance, attempted a drop kick, which just failed. :Atkinson then made a fine run for Inglewood, but was brought down when he liad one more man to pass. Stratford's - Weakness in the liveeighths line Was becoming more apparent as time went on, and play became', somewhat ragged.. Algar (Stratford) marked nicely, but the kick was charged down. Play was carried down to Inglewood's line and from loose play went over, but Inglewood forced. From, the drop out Ctratford pressed and remained dangerous for some time, but play was returned to midlicld and the whistle sounded with the score:— Inglewood " Stratford '' Mr F. Julian re forced.

PLAY «N OTHER CENTRES. Wellington.— Petone 13 v. Oriental 3; Marist 14 v. Selwyn 3; University 15, v. Old Boys 1 ; Athletic 18 v. Htttt 5; Wellington 6v. Berhanipore 3.

CANTERBURY V. NAVY TEAM

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Christchureh, May 3

A Rugby football match between Canterbury and n team from, the visiting cruiser:-, was played at Lancaster Park "this afternoon. The weather was bitterly eoid, with !l strong southerly wind blowing, and v.fter rain which foil yesterday and tliis mornir/*, the oval, was soft. The visitors, who played four three-quar-ters, two halves and the 3 —2—3 serum formation, were hopelessly outclassed, Canterbury winning by 51. points to 8.

AUCKLAND DEFEAT WAIKATO.

Auckland, May 4

The. Auckland Rugby team defeated Wailfafo by 44 points to 12 yesterday in the presence of 10,000 spectators. The game was last, and was characterised by the splendid scoring form of the Auckland backs. THE LEAGUE GAME. Wellington, May 4. At Rugbv Leafjue Wellington bent ri\r.A.-'i. Adelaide bv ?>9 to nil.

B. Roon> broke n small bone in his

niiklc while playing for Old Boys against Eltbam at Pukekura Park, New Plymouth, on Saturday afternoon. He did not leave the field, but it. is understood his injury will prohibit him from participating in any further matches this season.

A London cablegram states that >n tlie Northern Union League championship final, Batley defeated Wigan by 13 points to 7. TOUR OF ALL BLACKS. BOYCOTT BY SCOTLAND. London, May .'I. At a meeting of the Scottish Football Union at ■Edinburgh if was derided to change the name of Llie body t 0 the Scottish Rugby [Jiiion. A statement was made regarding the Scottish boycott of the'forthcoming tour of the AH Blacks. It was explained that it had been atrrecd by the "international board that 'future tours should be under the direct auspices of the board, and I lie English Rugby Union (r-iving broken this agreement the Scottivj, committee declined to accept fixtures.