FOOTBALL.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 16463, 16 June 1919, Page 4

FOOTBALL.

NEW 7 ZEALANDERS DEFEAT NEW’CASTLE. By Telegraph—Press Assn.—Copyright, j SYDNEY, June 15. { The New Zealand League footballers j met/ Newcastle yesterday. In the first spell If worsen scored a try. In the second { spoil Ifwcrson added two tries, and Davidson kicked a goal, the final scores being; Now Zealand 11, Newcastle 8. MAORI PIONEERS v. HAWKE’S BAY. Per Press Association. HASTINGS, June 14. The Maori Pioneer Battalion football team played a return match against Hawke’s Bay this afternoon, before a large attendance, including Sir Andrew and Lady Russell. The game resulted in an easy win for the Maoris, who defeated their opponents by 25 points to 6. Their score was made up of tries by Rogers, Wilkinson, Barclay (2), Gardiner, Apanni and Croll, two of which ‘were converted by Jacobs. For Hawke’sBay, Findlay kicked two goals from free kicks. The game was fast and willing throughout, but the heavy- physique j and passing tactics of the visitors proved too much for the local men. SATURDAY COMPETITIONS. SENIOR. Star (14) v. Okato (5). Star and Okato met on the sports J ground in Pnkekura Park. 'The teams were fairly' evenly' matched in the forwards, but the; Star backs were superior in attack, though their opponents tackled splendidly. The first spell ended with the score live to nil in favour of Okato, Eustace having scored a try and converted it. In the second spell Star opened up tho game and had the advantage. Tries were secured by Copestake, Fay, Hughes and Jacobs, the last one being converted by Sutherland. The final scores were; Star 14, Okato 5. Mr. L. H. Andrews was referee. Rahotu (6) v. Old l Boys (6). High School Old Boys journeyed to Rahotu, and as the result of their match with the homo team are in the way of establishing a reputation for drawn games, both the contests in which they have so far engaged resulting in this , manner. Rain ceased just prior to the kick-off. Rahotu had, elected to play with the wind', which was farily strong, and a kick took the hall into touch a few yards from Old Boys’ lino. From the line-out Jimmy Waiwiri, one of the Rahotu front-row players, broke through and scored, but the kick by M. Kidd failed. Shortly afterwards the game was taken to the other end of the field, and a; passing rush by Old Boy backs ended in N. Little touching down. C. H. Wynynrd was not successful with a kick against the wind from a difficult angle. For the remainder of tho spell the play was fairly even between the two teams, though Rahotu had to force on several occasions. Soon after play was resumed the Rahotu forwards, who were a heavier and more even lot thgn the opposing pack, forced matters in the scrum, and decidedly had the advantage in this respect for the remainder of the game. Weakness in the forwards, prevented the backs in tho Old Boy team from taking proper advantage of their superiority. Wynyard (five-eighths) scored about half-way through the spell, but D. Hughes failed to convert. H. Bayly (Old Boy five-eighth) was just short of scoring after making a fine run. Just on time some loose play by Old Boys enabled Joe Taruakaha (Rahotu wing three-quarter) to , follow the hall over tho line and secure a try, which was not converted. The game thus ended with the scores standing: Rahotu 6, Old Boys 6. Mr. AY. Roch was referee. SECOND JUNIOR. High School A (8) v. Star (0), The High School A and Star teams met on the racecourse and the gam© was well contested, though High School appeared to be the better team. The first half was uneventful, but after the spell High School attacked strongly and Bellringer scored. The kick failed. Later a second try was secured by O’Halloran, and Foden converted. The final scores were: High School 8, Star 0. Mr. V. 0. West was referee. Lepperton (23) v. Tukapa (0). The Lepperton team, which met Tukapa on the racecourse, had their opponents decidedly outclassed and compiled a score of 23 points, while Tukapa were unable to score. Tries were secured by Fussell (2), K. Klenner, S. Klenner, Copestake, Feakina and Clapcott, and one was converted by S. Klenner. Mr. Quickfall was referee.