FOOTBALL.

Taranaki Daily News, 8 September 1919, Page 7

FOOTBALL.

RANFURLY SHIELD MATCH. WELLINGTON DEFEAT TARANAKL AN INTERESTING GAME. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Wellington, Saturday Night. The Itanfurly Shield match between Wellington and Taranakl was played on the Athletic l'ark this afternoon, and was won by the home team, the holders of the shield, by 181 points to 10. There were between 5000 and 6000 spectators. Despite the rain the ground was in%ood condition, but a chilly fcoutherly blew across the park. For the most part the 4,'ame was a contest between the forwards, both sides having good packs. Wellington won the toss, and Tata, raid kicked off against the wind. Wellington attacked for some time. An almost certain score was lost owing to Tilyard dropping the ball. Elliott then had a freo kick, which missed. A nice passing rush among the Wellington backs resulted In Taranakl forcing. Taranakl forwards set up a hot attack, but Wellington managed to hold them, and again penetrated the visitors' territory, where Roberts (f) broke clear. He was supported by Courts and Kivell, but the movement was spoilt by an infringement. Taranakl and Wellington attacked in turn, and at last Roberts picked up, and tho ball passed between C. Tilyard, J. Tilyard, and Corner, -who dashed over. Elliott's kick wept low. Wellington 3, Taranakl nil. 6 Wellington wero penalised immediately after, ut Oliver's kick failed. Then Taranakl were penalised In front of their goal, and Roberts ( klck was successful. B—o. Soon atter, Decllfton got over at the corner, but Green's kick missed. 9—o. The Wellington backs got possession Immediately, and Roberts kicked a beautiful goal from the Deld. IS—O.

Taranakl attacked and Contts was given a penalty kick. This was charged down, and Wellington again look the offensive. Algar replaced Corner at centre-tbreequartvr, and this made an Improvement In the home team's play. Just' before half-time I. Tilyard picked up and a snappy rush ended In Algar scoring behind the posts. Roberts converted. 18—0. On resumption, Taranakl forwards attacked, but Algar saved by finding the lino. Play was carried to the visitors' twenty-five, but soon returned, and from a swift forwsrd rush Masters scored, George, who at half-time took McKenna's place owing to the latter having been kicked, converted. 18—9, There was another desperate struggle on the Wellington line, but Ryan brought relief to the blacks by kicking Infield. Wellington Invaded Taranaki's 25, where Corner made a good run, but Algar failed to take a pass, and shortly after the visitors made another great rush, keeping Wellington busy defending. Owing to an Injury Roberts loft the field, and Chesterman filled the vacancy. Algar led a rush, but Wellington wore soon defending again. From a loose rush, Spratt scored. George converted. 18—10. Taranakl were given a penalty for obstruction, but S. Georgo's kick Just missed. From a passing movement among the Taranakl backs, Rogers went close to scoring, but was pushed out. Wellington took play to the visitors' 25, and from a passing bout Chesterman made for the line, but was forced over at the corner. Taranakl charged down the field and an exciting fight followed on Wellington's line, in which Masters was within an Inch of scoring. The game ended without further score.

NEW ZEALANDERS DEFEATED AT CAPETOWN. By Telegraph.—Press Asm.—Copyright. Received Sept. 7, 5.5 p.m. Capetown, Sept. 4 At Rugby football, a combined team of the Universities of Capotown and Stellenbosch defeated the New Zealanders by nine points to eight. This is the most important match that has yot been played hero. A slight rain end heavy wind prevailed during the game. The Universities put an exceptionally strong team Into the field. Play was very fast throughout The score at half-time was New Zealand 5 (a try converted). Universities 3 (try).—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

WELLINGTON T. MANAWATU. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Palmerston North, Saturday. For the Wellington-Manawatu match played here to-day there was line weather and a large attendance. The game resulted In the visitors scoring 11 points to 8. It was n good, fast game. In the first spell the home team, aided by a slight wind, held the advantage, the score at half-tlmo being'Manawatu 8, Wellington 3. In the second half, Wellington had a slight ascendancy and Increased their score by a further eight points. For the winners Barkor and B. Thomas scored tries, Ambler converting one and kicking a penalty goal. Carroll scored a try for the home team, .1. Stewart converting and kicking a penalty goal. Nicbolls, a Wellington player, retired with a broken rib, his place being taken by Chris, toffersen. NAPIER BEATS POVERY BAY. ' , Napier, Saturday. At Rugby football, Naplor beat Poverty Bay by 9 to 8. The visitors outweighed the home team by a stone, and made a forward game of It, neglecting to make proper use of their backs Napier played a good smothering game, and were far superior In loose play.

THE LEAGUE GAME. AUSTItALIA BEATS NEW ZEALAND. Auckland, Saturday. The third League test match, Australia r. New Zealan* was played on the Domain In splendid yreather. There were over 20,000 spectators. Tho game was fast and open throughout. Both aides lacked combination, mainly through keen tackling and nippy opening movements. The scores were mainly the result or individual efforts New Zealand hod the better of the first part of each spell, the Australians showing up In the later stages The game resulted: Australia 34, New Zealand 23 For Australia trios were scored by Bnrge, Hodder (2), Cubltt (2), Robinson (2), Johnson Hodder converting four and kicking a penalty goal. For New Zealand, tries were obtained by Avery, Walters, McGregor (J) Dufty, one being converted by Ifwcrson, who also kicked two penalties, Bradley kicking one penalty. P.EPRESENTATIVF/ 'LEAGUE TEAM. Auckland, Last Klght The following will represent New Zealand In the fourth League test match next Saturday: Pack, C. Dufty, O. lies, K, Ifwerson, D. McGregor, W. Clokc, J. Sanders, B. Lnlnv, G Bradloy, .1. Stewart; forwards, S Walters, W. Williams, H. Avery, W. Snmers, T. Hoddon, Bass, E Herring, and Carglll. In'reference to the ordering off of Walters yestorday, the referee (Mr. W. Murray) explains that it was a case of mistake la the Identity of the offender. $ JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP. CLIFTON DEFEAT HAWERA.

The final In ilio junior championship was played between Clifton and Hawera at Stratford on Saturday. Clifton won the toss and played with their backs to the sun. For tho first few minutes the advantage was with Clifton. Plav was momentarily transferred to Clifton's 25, but was forced back again. Carroll (Hawern) got the ball hut mulled, and Copestake broke away and scored. McKoy failed to convert. Clifton 3, Hawera 0 In a loose forward rush netu the corner flag, Hlekcy got the ball and scored for Hawera. Winks converted. Hawera 5, Clifton 8. Hawera was awarded a free kick, but the shot at goal by Winks from near mid-field failed. A. forward rush carried piny to Hawera's boundary, but the venue was soon altered, and Clifton later, were forced. At this stage Hawera forwards wore showing auporlor play. The ball camo out to Wilkinson, Priinklln, and Rye, the last-named scoring. Winks was unsuccessful. When halftime wns called the scores stood: Hawer» 8,1 Clifton 3. Shortly after tho renewal of the game Hawera took the Initiative. From a forward rush a Clifton player had a good chance of scoring, but mulled. The position > became perilous for Hawera, but timely relief was given and play returned to mid-Held. A Utile Inter It looked as though Clifton would score, hut a free kick saved the situation for the Southerners. From near half-way, McKoy kicked a magnificent goal. Hawera 8, Clifton 6Hawera forced without gaining any more than a temporary advantage. An exciting scrum tool; place clone to Hawora's goal, from which Copestako secured and dashed over the line. McKoy was unable to add the major points. Clifton 9. Hawera 8. From a mark, McKoy picked another goal. Clifton 12. Hawera 8. Play became much more lively, and Clifton were putting lu excellent work. McKoy, from free kicks, made two unsuccessful attempts at goal. After aomo uneventful play, In which Hawera made strong efforts to retrieve the position, the whistle blew with the scores : Clifton in Hawera 8 Hi. day ttt«et*

SENIOR GAME.

STAB 14, OLD BOYS 13. The above game was decided at the Recreation Grounds on Saturday. Neither aide was fully represented, juniors on both sides largely contributing to the teams. Despite this the game was an interesting one to watch, Star* winning by 14 points to 13.