SOCCER

Stratford Evening Post, Issue 81, 2 July 1928, Page 3

SOCCER

JULIAN CUP FlffAL.

CALEDONIAN’S BEAT STSATFUH

The final match for the Julian Cup d ’.va.fi played in ideal weather at Western Park, New Plymouth, on Saij urday afternoon before a fair attenclI ance, The contestants for the honour of holding the Julian Cup, beautiful trophy, were the champions of the north and south sections of Taranaki respectively. an old Scottish team ? representing the north and Stratford representing the south | A hard game resulted in a win for Caledonians by four goals to one, hut while being beaten Stratford were by no means disgraced. The score does not reflect, the run of tho game, Stratford having the hardest of luck' on several occasions.

Stratford were without their crack centre forward, it being most unfortunate that Baker was laid aside bv illness. A whole-heated worker of his type would have made all the difference. From goal outwards,' Stratford played well to a man. Harrold in goal' was brilliant, some of his saves reflecting) the greatest credit on tin's young player who ’is fast improving and reaching form, which must sooner or later catch the eve of representative selectors. The full-backs Pinches and dir own, were equal to all calls made on them. The former was prominent with sonic fine head' work while Brown's clearances invariably set the opposing half-backs, on their mettle. He was Stratford’s sure rock in defence; 1 Half-backs Aird Cheney and Stewart were at the top of their form and gave nothing away Tile latter especially played a very fine game, both in attack and defence A player, of Stewart’s calibre is a great asset to any team and it is not generally realised that much of the credit for Stratford’s appearance in

tlie.fiua) is due to Iris - consistent brilliance. in tile course ot‘ ibis season ho has i'wed with equal credit full-back, half-back and forward position?.

The forward play was at times rather disjointed, but when it is taken into consideration that the tactics of the opposition at times were not all that should be associated with clean sport, the fault cannot bo entirely laid against the ability of Stratford’s attack.

played bis' best game at inside forward and would do well along with Hamilton. His lending out work was good. Bannister played an excellent game and name through some gruelling play with credit.

Milner played well under severe handicap. He has not quite i ecov ered from his recent illness and filled Baker’a place with distinction. Stratford, 'played a fine swingum gam© the triangular work of the lelf wing being both spectacular and effective. The local team is deserving of -congratulation autT encouragement on this season’s showing. They aro drawn to meet that fine young sporting combination, Hawera da!tic in the first round of the Chinese Cup. the match;.to be played at Hawera on Saturday week when a pleasant ga ne can be anticipated.

■ SOUTH TARANAKI TEAM. The South Taranak Soccer team to play Wanganui on July 7 is: Hartles (Auroa). Cockerell (Celtic), Beare Hawera). Gardner (Hawera), Frelikley (Auroa), Stewart (Stratford). Morgan (Hawera), Moloney (Celtic), Galloway (Hawera), Payne (Stratford)

Hamilton (Stratford)