FOOTBALL.

Taranaki Daily News, 23 June 1925, Page 8

FOOTBALL.

PLAY IN TARANAKI. REFEREES FOR SATURDAY. Senior matches and referees in Taranaki on Saturday are: — Tukapa v. Clifton, at Waitara, Mr. Julian. Hawera v. Okaiawa, at Hawera, Mr. Stratford. Inglewood v. Patea, at Pa tea, Mr. Kiley. Old Boys v. Athletic, at Pukekura Park, 1.15, Mr. Clare. Star v. Kaponga, at Kaponga, Mr. Whittington. Eltham v. Opunake, at Eltham, Mr. St. George. Stratford a bye. PRIMARY -SCHOOLS. Seniors.— Inglewood v. West End, at Inglewood, Mr. Leslie; High School v. Waitara, at Racecourse, Mr. Inch. Juniors. —West End v. Convent, at Racecourse, Mr. Connell; Central v. Vog- 1 eltown, at Racecourse, Mr. Courtney. TAINUI SUB-UNION. SATURDAY’S MATCHES. Tongaporutu journeyed to Mahoenui on Saturday and defeated Mahoenui by 12 points to 5. The Maoris v. Awakino match was played at Awakino, and resulted in a draw, neither side scoring.

PUKEARUHE V. OKOKE. Football is being taken on with avidity in this district just at present (writes our Urenui correspondent). Independently of the Urenui team, which is competing so successfully in the junior grade competition, a triangular contest is being held by Pukearuhe, Wai-toi-toi and Okoke. The first contest took place at Pukearuhe between that club and Okoke, and, after a gruelling contest, resulted in a win for the latter by 3 points to nil. Mr. A. Davis, an old resident of Pukearuhe, controlled the game, and discharged a most difficult task successfully and impartially, considering that the players were wearing a variety of colours, making it a hard matter to distinguish one team from another. Pukearuhe is always noted for its hospitality, and treated their opponents to a most sumptuous repast, which, it is needless to say, was heartily appreciated. In the evening a most successful euchre party and dance was held, Miss Edwin presiding at the piano, the visitors and others enjoying themselves most thoroughly. The next match to take place was between Wai-toi-toi and Okoke on the ground of the latter, and there was a large attendance of visitors from Urenui and other quarters, including a strong proportion of ladies, who evinced keen interest in the game. The weather was perfect, and, under the control of Mr. J. Fitzgerald, four fif-teen-minute spells were played. From the kick-off to the final whistle the game was most willing, and although the home team won by 11 points to nil, and had considerably the best of the game, Wai-toi-toi put up a good fight, and nearly scored on one or two occasions. With a little more practice and combination they should make a much closer finish when the return match takes place at Wai-toi-toi. After the game, the team and all visitors were entertained at a splendid hot tea 'laid out at the residence of Mr. L. Frazer, and the Okoke ladies are to be complimented upon the manner in which the repast was served, and the hospitable way in which they entertained their guests. In the evening a euchre party and was held, and Mr. J. Thompson, representing Wai-toi-toi, took the opportunity of thanking the ladies for their consideration. Miss Edwin (who is almost indispensable at these functions) provided the music, and Mr. Holly made a capital M.C. The two first prizes, a cup and saucer for the ladies and a pair of slippers for the gentlemen, were won by Mr. and Mrs. Stan. Hewlett. It is understood that Wai-toi-toi are making every effort to win the return game, and also treat their opponents in a fitting manner. ASSOCIATION GAME. MANAIA DEFEAT AURO A. The meeting of Manaia and Auroa, at Manaia, on Saturday aroused keen interest amongst “Soccer” followers, the result being a win for Manaia by four goals to nil. The game was fast and interesting .throughout, but Manaia were easily the better team on the day’s play. For Manaia goals were shot by Betteridge, B. Pollard (2), and Muggeridge. PAST AND PRESENT ALL BLACKS. LITTLE PROSPECT OF A MATCH. By Telegraph —Press Association. Wellington, Last Night. The effort to carry z out the proposal fci a match between the 1924 and 1925 Ail Blacks is apparently not being attended with much success, and with the information already to hand the prospect of the game eventuating now seems remote. While a good set of backs is available, not many forwards of the 1924 combination have sent in their names for selection, the majority signifying that they will not be alble to participate in the match. NEW SOUTH WALES TEAMS. By Telegraph.—Press Assn. —CoD.vrlght. Sydney, June 22. The New South Wales team to oppose the All Blacks in the third test willjie: Full-back, Ross; three-quarters, Crossman or Jameson,. Reid, Morrissey, Smith; five-eighth, George; half-back, Snell; forwards, Breckenridge, Bryant, Laycock, Fox, Shaw, Smith, Tarleton, Ritchie. . The New South Wales team m the Newcastle match is: Full-back, Ross; three-quarters, Crossman, Reid, Morrissey. Smith; five-eighth, Anderson; half-back, Snell; forwards, Thorn, Bryant, Breckenridge, Fox*, Baber, Davis, Blackwood and Elvy.