FOOTBALL.

Taranaki Daily News, 22 September 1924, Page 3

FOOTBALL.

CAHTERBURY DEFEAT WELLINGTON By Telegraph—Press Association, Ohrlfrtchurch, Last Night. Canterbury beat Wellington on Saturday by 32 points to 6, thus bringing the Rugby season to a close. Wellington were outclassed. In an army service corps match Wellington versus Canterbury, the latter won by 12 points to 8. OTAGO DEFEAT SOUTHLAND. Dunedin, Last Night. Otago defeated Southland yesterday by 24 points to 14. The forwards were evenly matched, but the winners were superior. KING COUNTRY V. WELLINGTON B. Wellington, Last Night. The King Country Rugby representative team defeated a Wellington B. team by 18 points to 12. It #as a poor game, both teams lacking combination. TUKAPA CLUB. THE ANNUAL SOCIAL. The annual smoke concert in connection With the Tukapa Fpotball Olub waa held in the Kawaroa Park bungalow on Saturday evening, E. F. Fookes (the club president), presided over an attendance of about a hundred Among those present were Messrs Jas. Garcia (vice-president of the Taranaki Rugby Union), Jas. McLeod (chairman of the Taranaki Rugby Union management committee), A. R Davis (a member of the T.R.U.), T. Petty (president of the Referees’ Association, Northern Division), as well as representatives of Various clubs. An kpology was received from Mr. R. Howell. After the loyal toast had been enthusiastlca’ly honoured, the chairman proposed *.e Taranaki Rugby Union. He said that because of the scattered nature of Ute district and the scarcity of finance the management committee had a difficult task in controlling football, and they certainly deserved congratulations for the manner In which they succeeded. They were subject to criticism at times, perhaps on no occasion more than this year, but probably good would result therefrom. The Taranaki representative team had not altogether covered themselves with honour, but with the young players cothirrg on prospects for the future looked bright.

Mr. Jas. Garcia, in responding, stated that every member of the union was out to do his utmost In the interests of the game, which was the ideal of the players also. The union, he admitted, were somrtimes criticised, but they did not object to criticism, as all their actions were open and above board. He considered that the game Was on a good footing. He congratulated the Tukapa Club u nd other clubs on their excellent performances during the season and the sporting way in which tljey encouraged their young players, most of the senior players having risen from the ranks of tlie juniors. He a'so congratulated them on the high place they had taken in the competition, being runners-up in the provincial championship, and also on the fact that they had produced another All Blaok.

Mr. J. Jenkinson, in proposing the toast of the Tukapa Club, congratulated the club on the high position they tad attained in the competition. He thought this was largely due to the manner In which they had practised, an example that oth.T clubs might with advantage follow. Mr. Geo. Loveridge, in responding, said that though defeated the senior fifteen had all given of their best, and in this connection he thanked two old players, I‘. Allen and W. Baird, who had filled a breach when several players were injured. He paid a tribute to the keenness of the team, who had played the game for the game’s sake, and in a sporting spirit that appealed to the public. He congratulated the Hawera Club on their performance in winning the championship.

The Referees’ Association was proposed by Mr. F. Cameron, who remarked that Rugby owed a great deal to the work of the referees. Mr. L. Goodacre, in responding, thanked the clubs for the support given during the season. There were times when the row became a little hard to hoe and tact was necessary, ft was no pleasure for a referee to order a man off the field. This was only a last resource. All referees were combined with the idea of giving all players a fair “go”. They were prepared to stand criticism, but he asked old players to join their ranks, instead of standing on the bank criticising. Other clubs and kindred sports was proposed by Mr. J. McLeod, who said he was pleased to see the Primary Schools’ Union encouraging sport among the girls ai well as tlj® bpys,

instancing basketball. This was responded to by Messrs E. Jackson (Boxing Association), C. Bond (Star), R. Howell (Old Boys), P. Briggs (Kaponga) and C. O’Connor (Hawke’s Bay). Other toasts were "The All Blacks,” proposed by Mr. T. Petty and responded to iby Mr. Geo. Loveridge; “Old Players,” proposed by Mr. E. Jeffries, and responded to by Messrs A. R. Davis, B. C. O’Duwda aud Dr. E. F. Fookes; “Primary and Secondary School: Football,” proposed by Mr. Jas. Garcia and responded to by Mr. T. Petty and Dr. Fookes; “The Ladies,” proposed by Mr. D. McCurney and responded to by Mr. .1. Hammersley, “The Press,” proposed by Mr. K. Kirk. During the evening a splendid musical programme was rendered, including songs by Messrs K. Ward, C. Waters, D. McCuraey, A. R. Davis, and also community singing. Mr. K. Ward was the accompanist. THE INKSLINGERS’ CUP. The spirit of rivalry was keen on the racecourse during the week-end, when teams representing the Taranaki Herald and the Taranaki Daily News met to contest the temporary ownership of the Inksllnger’s Cup. Alfter a ho- encounter, which was witnessed by quite j a large crowd of impartial spectators, the I Herald .left the field victorious by six points to five. Tries were scored for the winners by Moon, who was surprisingly aigile throughout tihe game, and PJumib. For the Dally .Vannd;., x.T.red a -r?’, which he converted. Herald.—Philpotts, T. Dickson, Martin, Woodham, Scanlan, Newelil, Revell, L. Harvey, Hill, Healy, Plumb, Berk. Moon, Kelly, MakJkay, Evans. Dally News.—A. Clarke, R. Boulton, O. Nasmith, L. List, F. Knox, W. Penman, A. Bowie, H. Billing, R. Bitheil, J. Abraham, C. Harvey, J. Austin, D. Saxton, F. Whiting, F. Reynolds. Messrs W. Rock and Jas. McLeod refereed. After the match both teams were entertained by Mr. W. C. Weston at his residence, ti* toasts of their hostess and hostess, the winning team and the referees being heartily honoured. It is hoped to make the fixture an annual one. THE ASSOCIATION GAME. BULLER DEFEAT CHINA. FOUR GOALS TO ONE Westport, Sept.. 20. One of Hie largest crowds which has ever assembled on Victoria Square gathered there to-day to see the soccer match. China v. Bulier, A strong drying wind and sun cleared away the effects of overnight and morning rain. Playing in the first spell with the wind and sun in their favour, Buller did most of the attacking and made numerous long shots at goal which Pao saved. One of these, however, by McArthur was fumbled by Pao and Newman scored an easy goal. The next score for Buller came from White, who took the ball up the field, outplayed the opposition and goaled. The Chinamen made repeated efforts to overcome leeway, showing pretty footwork but not the vigour of their opponents. Being awarded a penalty kick Ting beat Smith all the way and goaled. The spebl ended with the score: Buller 2, China 1.

With the advantage of the sun and wind, ' China expected to do better in the second spell and though dangerous at times and narrowly missed scores, they were more often compelled to play defensively. After two hot shots stopped In quick succession. Methven evaded Pao and goaled. Bulier 3, China 1. The game was not much longer in progress when, in an attack by the Buller forwards. Banks shot Buller's fourth goal. China, with pretty passing movements, repeatedly got within striking distance but Buller showed good defensive powers and staves of the attacks, the game ending with the score: Buller 4 China 1 TARANAKI DEFEAT NEW PLYMOUTH. THREE GOALS TO NIL Ideal weather conditions prevailed on Saturday afternoon when rhe public of New Plymouth were able to witness t’he first and only "soccer” match of the season to be played here. The game took place on the sportsground at Pukekura Park and there was an attendance of about 400 people. The contesting teams were the Taranaki representatives who drew with China at Hawera on August 6, and the New Plymouth team, the latter oeirig defeated by three goals to nil. The teams took the fieid as follow: Taranaki (chocolate and gold).—Goal, Renwick (Hawera) ; backs. Beltridge (Manala), Beare (Hawera); half-backs. Banker (Eltham). Pooch (Hawera), Brown (Auroa) ; forwards. Plant (Auroa), Galloway (Hawera), Campbell (2) (Hawera), Pollard (Kaponga). New Plymouth (black and white).—Goal, Royston; backs, Holmes, Matthews; half-backs, I. Thomson, Hughes, Herdson; forwards. Bell, Shepherd (ex-representative), P. Thomson (exrepresentative), Harlow (ex-representative), Darwell. Taranaki won the toss, New Plymouth taking the play to Taranaki’s goal. Beare sent back a long kick which Hughes returned to Thomson, who sent in a shot that Renwick saved. Pooch then sent to Pohlard, who scored. New Plymouth attacked and Renwick saved from Thomson and Shepherd. Bettridge cleared and Galloway put In some pretty footwork. but was stopped by Holmes, who had to leave the field owing to an Injury to his knee, Skyjellerup replacing him. Royston saved from Campbell! and midfield play followed. At half-time the score was : Taranaki 1 New Plymouth 0 In t«he second spell New Plymouth attacked, but Beare cleared on several occasions. Pooch took a long shot and I. Thomson hit the side of the net. Pooch secured and sent to Pollard, who transferred to Plant, who scored. After the kick-off Beare sent downfield to Campbell, who took Hie ball and passed to Galloway, who then shot over. Hughes sent to Bell who tried a long shot, which Renwick conceded a corner. Be.il sent a kick behind the goal. Plant took the oat! the length of the field and ny a kick put the call into the goal, but he was declared off-side, the goal being disallowed. The same player then centred the ball to Pollard, who scored the third goal. There was no further score and the game ended:— Taranaki 3 New Plymouth o