FOOTBALL.

Taranaki Daily News, 19 July 1920, Page 3

FOOTBALL.

AUOKLAND v. TARANAKf. AN INTERESTING AND FAST GAME. BOBERTS' BRILLIANT TRY. (By Wire.—Special Reporter.) Auckland' July 17. ■Beautiful weather conditions prevailed for the Tarunaki-Auckland representative match, which was played at Eden Park, in the presence of about 12.000 spectators. The ground was heavy, but despite this tho game was fast and Interesting throughout. The Auckland team, which has been playing the amended mles, made the game open, but the Taranakl backs collared well, whilst at times the backs indulged in some great attacking bouts, Roberts' try being the culmination of the most brilliant passing bout of the match. Taranakl forwards also showed great footwork, and were too good for their opponeits, Malone, Fogarty, Birchnll, and Paterson playing great games. In the seenod spell, Taranakl had the better of the play, the forwards getting all over the Aucklanders. All Auckland's scoring was done In the first half, two penalty goals being kicked early in the game, a try being scored in the second half, whilst Taranaki scored a try in the Becond spell, and had hard luck in not scoring on other occasions.

Taranakl opened with the sun against them, and almost from the ktck off the Auckland backs gave a taste of their quality. Pennlall cutting In and intercepting a beautiful rush when the Northerners were looking dangerous. Fogarty and Masters then led Taranakl past half-way, beating Nixon badly, but Lomas was responsible for the blues gaining considerable ground, until Roberts lined beautifully. Ross set his backs going, but Grierson was well taken by Oliver, and then Paterson broke through, but Kingston proved reliable at fullback. Auckland forwards then came down with a rush, Lynskey lying on the ball, Badeley landed a beautiful goal from nearly half-way. Auckland 3 Taranakl 0 Hlckey centred nicely, and fast following up gave Taranakl the advantage, but, like a flash, the Aucklanders started throwing the ball about in great style. Both sides swept the full length of the field, and Badeley was Just collared on the line. Good following by the forwards and line-kicking let Taranaki through to the centre, and the Northerners still kept the ball moving about. Turar.aki, however, were tackling well, and staved rhecn pit, until Mclean, following ui> fist, smothered Rickey, who lay on the ball. For tho resultant penalty, Badeley landed another nice goal. Aurkand 0. Taranakl 0 After Taranakl had broken through to Hie twenty-live, the Aucklanders were back aj::un, and George, bein;; collared with the ball, Taranakl supporters had an anxious moment until Fogarty saved, and a little later Taranakl were forced. The first quarter ended with play in neutral territory. On changing over, Roberts secured, but was collared. The Auckland forwards brake through, being cheeked by Robertson. Then there was u lengthy interchange of kicks between the backs, until Kingston, the Auckland full, started a passing rush. Taranakl, however, were tackling well. There was no result. Afterwards a rush headed by Lomas was spoilt by oft-side play, but n high kick, well followed up, had Taranakl in trouble. A scTfpm was given five yards out, but Fogarty and Klvell broke away, and, with Roberts, carried the ball through to raidfield, where Kingston was penalised for holding on, and later the Auckland full-back ran up, and sot his backs going, but Paterson checked, and came through with the ball at toe to the twenty-five, where from a line out Malone tried to pot.

Taranaki bucks gave a taste cf their quality. Lynskey, Oliver, Robertson, Roberts and Hi- »• being prominent. Roberts, handling well, show.d his best Form in a dodgy run, nearly falling over. After a spell at defence Auckland came again, N'lcliolrnn wound up a passing move by streaking lor the line. He had George to beet when he slipped, and Taranaki In turn roused their supporters bv a great rush. All the forwards handled 'the ball well until Fogarty's kick! was «harged down. Tar;:naki now awarmed round tho Auckland goal, bur Malone tried to pot. A force resulted. Hlckey took the kick-on*, and centred, but the Auckland backs gathered up and Badaley was soon sailing for the line. He lost the ball. Nixon, however, was handy, and scored, Badeley failing to goaL Half-time ended soon after with the score:— Auckland 9 Taranaki 0 THE SECOND HALF. Many thought that Aucktanc? would now pile tip a big score, but they were doomed to disappointment, as Tarannki played up in great style. Taranakl's kick off found touch, and a scrura ensued, but Lynskey, was too anxious and was penalised. Good lino kicking brought Tir<tml;i to Auckland's 25, where the local team was penalised, and George had a shot, which fell short, and was forced. Lynskey started his backs moving, and then the Aucklanders charged down the field, George checking by lining. Hickey was responsible for the ball, going out at the 25, but the Aucklanders carried it back again, until Malone came through, ball at We, to the 25. The Nortfiern backs cleared, and then the Taranaki forwards, led by - Fogarty, Masters, and Borchall, raised their supporters to frantic enthusiasm, but a kick Instead of a pass let Auckland through, and a moment later a too hard kjek enabled the blues to force. Auckland backs- carried play to Taranakl's 25, where Malone collared Boss Just intime. Then Malone came through wth the ball, and ran half tho length of the field. He beat all opponents,, getting to within fifteen yards of the line, but no one wsb lp. support, and a great chance was lost. Features of the r.ert few moments were fine marks by Kingston and and then Birchall broke away, but was collared. Fast following by Grierson looked dangerous until Pennlall checked him. Malone again broke away on his own, but he obstructed, and the' penalty let Auckland dear. Taranaki, both forwards and backs, were now playing well, and brought play again to Auckland territory, where Kingston hurriedly lined. After, McLean headed his forwards to half-way. Ross started his backs moving, the ball travelling smartly via the backs to the Wing, then being sent In field again, but Taranakl's defence was equal to the strain. McLean was here injured and had to retire, being replaced by McCullough. Taranaki backs got moving, Lynskey * transferring to Oliver, to Roberts, who handed to Robertson. ' The Hawera man freaked down the line until thrown out by Kingston at the corner. Lynskey and Roberts put In some heady play, but Auckland kept the line Intact, and the quarter ended with play In neutral territory. Early in the final quarter, Birchal. who was following up well, and Malone brought Taranaki to Auckand's 25, but Kingston stopped (hem on two occasions. Taranaki, however, could not be denied, jind kept up the pressure, their forwards swarming round the goal. Then the ball was shot out to Hlckey, who streaked, but was held up. Tlay was then quickly transferred to the other side, with the most brilliant passing bout of the day. A forward shot the ball to Lynskey, who passed to Roberts, who transferred to Malone, who In turn cut in and handed to Eobertson. Roberts, who had come round again, completed the effort by scoring a beautiful try. George's attempt to convert failed. Auckland 9 Taranaki S The Taranaki forwards came again with a great burst, and after being penalised were again swarming round Auckland's line, but Kingston was able to save. Then from a line out Fogarty was nearly over, but was held up, and a penalty let the Aucklanders through, and Malone, Klvell and Co., were going well, and compelled the local backs to line on several occasions to save them. Kingston, with a great run changed the scene, passing to Singe, who with a dummy pass beat a couple of men, the rush ending in Taranakl's 25. Taranaki, however, cleared, and Roberts, following up fast, just failed to gather up the leather. Auckland were having the better of the game at this stage. Kingston attempted to pot, the ball being taken by Roberts, who beat a couple of men. He lined, and Nicholson then streaked for the line, but was well collared by George After a further Auckland rush had been stemmed by Hickey marking beautifully, Te.ranakl forwards attacked hotly, and kept the local team defending until close on time, play ending In neutral territory with the score : Auckland ;. s Taranaki * 3 Mr. Wetherilt was referee. The curtain raiser rasulted: Grammar School 12, King's College 5. HAWKE'S BAY TOUR. DEFEAT OF WANGANUI. ! By Telegraph.—Press Association. Wanganui, July 17. A representative Rugby match, Hawke's Bay t. Wanganui, was played here this afternoon In beautiful weather, and before a large attendance. The visitors were superior to Wanganui, and won a fine game by 11 points to 3. Hawke's Bay scored two tries, one converted, and a penalty goal, to Wanganul'a try. The Hawke's Bay backs were cleverer tfaiA ti» lewis

WEST COAST MATCH. Westpoit, July 17. At Westport to-day, Bulier played a return football match with Inangahua,. and w«u by 19 points to six. NORTH TARANAKI RESULTS. SATURDAY'S RESULTS. Beautiful weather prevailed on Saturday, when the Saturday competition was continued. The two senior fixtures were played at New Plymouth. Tukapa beat Star by JS points to 3, and Clifton beat Old Boys by 22 points to nil. SENIOR. CLIFTON (22) V. OLD BOYS (0). i Although the championship has heen decided, a fair amount of .latorost. was taken in the' above game, decided at Western Park on Saturday. The winners generally dominated play, the forwards pushing their opponents in the scrum, and we?» superior in line-out work. Invariably the ball was secured from the scrum, so that the viaititig backs had many opportunities of bringing off attacking movements that penetrated the Old Boys' defence. Colman and Coutts, in the back, were an effective combination, both displaying form that should ensure them a place in futur* representative games. Graham, la tho forwards was the best on the ground. Six tries were scored fox Clifton, two being converted, the scorers being Coutts, Cain (converted by Colman), Jones, Softe, George, Goodwin (converted by George). Hughes, for Old Boys, had a couple of shots from penalty kicks, which, however, failed to open a scoring account although close to the uprights. Hartman was solid in defence, and Wvnyard, whilst condition lasted, also showed up well, but there was no combination in the team's play. < Hughes and Corkill were the best of the forwards, who were much handicapped through lack of weight, and Quite failed to hold their burly opponents. Mr. B. Petty was referee. TUKAPA (S) v. STAR (8). j Plonty of spirit was shown In this match, { and hard work characterised the game I throughout. In the first half Tukapa's play was superior, while Star played disjointed!?, but in the second hal? Star brightened Up, | and put in some good Berk. There seemed I tobbee e an epidemic of cramp in this matfah, and several halts were called on that account. L. W. Andrews (Tukapa) injured his knee, and had to retire In the second half. A feature of tho gtme was the spi«;i<!!d work of the full-backs c* oach teem, Pviar (Tukapa) and Jenkins (Star). THIRD GRADE. Okato beat Tukapa by 9 to 8. PRIMARY SCHOOLS' COMPETITION. INGLEWOOD (36) v. FITZROY (3). At the Racecourse, on Saturday, Inglewood defeated Fitzroy bv :SG points to 3. For the winners Brittaln (2). Wilson (2), Allen (2), Enuis, Bublitz, and Lile scored, three of the tries being converted, and Caldwell kicked a penalty goal. Hawkins scored for Fitzroy. The Inglewood team have a couple of fast players and their forwards follow up well. Tho Fitzroy team are on the small side, and, though .beaten, played a plucky came.