INGLEWOOD V. STAR.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LIV, Issue 13479, 19 July 1907, Page 3

INGLEWOOD V. STAR.

Inglewood defeated Star at Inglewood by 18 points to 10. The winning team had fourteen meJn, several of them substitutes. Star had twelve men, of whom five only were regular members of the

senior team. Even this number was reduced within a few minutes of the kickoff through Dickson retiring with an injured ankle. The result was poor football, with occasional brilliant deeds. Once Pike, near his own goal-line, intercepted a pass from Potier, dodged the full-back, and raced for the goal with his opponents in pursuit. Pike's pace was the best, and he scored amid universal applause. Another interesting piece of play was seen when De Launay broke away with Potier in attendance. Passing to one another they ran more than half the field, and De Launay scored. Inglewood's total would have been very much bigger had they not so often run up against Pike's solid defence. Among the Star forwards Ryan and J. Anibury did splendid work. Potier, who played half, was the best man on the home side, though his place-kicking was poor. Inglewood's score consisted of a penalty goal (kicked j by Potier) and tries scored by Birkett, De Launay, Potier, Hopkinson, and Townsend. For Star tries were scored by Pike and A. Ambury. Both were converted by Pike.