FOOTBALL.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 16505, 5 August 1919, Page 4

FOOTBALL.

NORTH v, SOUTH MATCH. TO BE FLAYED AS ARRANGED. nx tELEGRArn. —own coukestondenx. AA'ELLINGTON, August 4. There was an informal discussion at a meeting of the. management committee of tho New Zealand Rugby Union to-night as to whether the North and South Island match should bo played in tho existing circumstances. Captain T. H. Jones urged strongly that the fixture should bo proceeded witn at all costs, especially as their other big games were not coming off. AVith this opinion tho members generally concurred, thinking that the transit difficulties could bo overcome, oven if they aro in existence at the time fixed for the match. Mr. Malone, to represent Taranaki, was added to tho North Island selectors, and it was decided that the northern team should be selected at the Auckland-Tarnnnki match at Non- Plymouth, and the southern team at tho Otago-Oanterbury match, both to he played on August 30. Mr. S. F. AA’ilson, a South Island selector, was authorised to visit South Canterbury, Otago, and Southland to get acquainted with the players.

NEAY ZEALAND UNION. Per Press Association. AA’ELLJNGTON, August 4. At a meeting of the management committee of tho New- Zealand Rugby Union to-night. Mr. T. IT. Jones, who recently returned from Auckland, said ho attended a meeting of the. Auckland Union’s executive, and had been given to understand that only Hvo of the amended rules had been played pending a decision of the council.

it was derided to send a telegram to Auckland asking how many amended rules were played on Saturday last, and to hold a special meeting to consider the reply. The New South "Wales Union wrote that it was prepared to fall in with the suggestion to hold a conference and discuss an International Board of Control, it was decided to reply suggesting a conference of delegates representing Queensland, New South Wales, and New Zealand to bo hold about the middle of October. GAME AT BAHOTU. The match at Bahotu on Saturday, in which Clifton defeated Bahotu fiy the narrow margin of 3 points to ml after putting up 128 points against them in the first-round match, was played in favourable weather in the first spell, but heavy showers at half time mado the going heavy and the ball greasy for the rest of the game. Clifton put a strong team in the field, and the Bahotu team was the best that had taken the field for the club this season, the back division being greatly strengthened by tho inclusion of F. Bakor, Rahul Marc, Hohai and H. Ngaia, ail of whom played splendid football. Tho game was evenly contested throughout. The Bahotu forwards quite excelled themselves, and were, if anything, superior to the opposing pack. Tho visit, mg backs showed bolter combination than those opposite them. Quito a number of spectators were present, and tho match was easily the best witnessed at Bahotu this season. In the opening stages of tho game Clifton had to force twice, and then commenced to open up the game, but had their efforts well checkoff by splendid tackling. For a time the Bahotu full-back was kept anxious, and then A. Kasper headed a forward rush over tho Clifton line and had hard luck in not scoring. Up and down play followed, and then the BaKotu forwards dominated the game for the remainder of tho spell. In the second spell the game was evenly contested until the closing stages, when Clifton had the advantage. Near tho call of time, Betts, a Clifton forward, crossed the line and scored, but George was not successful with the kick. A feature of the game was splendid linekicking by Goodwin and George for Clifton. All the Bahotu forwards played well, and the deadly tackling of Morgan, Glontworth, Kasper, and Grahamo was particularly noticeable. Mr. V. 0. West was referee. APPOINTMENTS FOR THE WEEK. Referees have boon appointed as follow to take matches this week ; THURSDAY, AUGUST 7. Senior.—Tukapa v. Stratford, at Stratford, Mr. Boch; Eltham v. Inglewood, at Inglewood, Mr. Julian. First Junior.—Clifton v. Midhirst, at Stratford, Mr. Hooker; Star v. Now Plymouth High School, at New Plymouth, Mr. I). Johnson. Second Junior.—lnglewood r. Star, at Inglewood, Mr. Roberts; Stratford v. Eltham, at Eltham, Mr. Scoon. SATURDAY, AUGUST 9. Senior.—Old Boys r. Bahotu, at New Plymouth, Mr. Roch; Okato v. Clifton, at Waitara, Mr. 'West. Second Junior.—Lopperton V. Tukapa, at New Plymouth, Mr. D. Johnson; Star v. High School A, Mr. Hooker; Clifton v, Stratford D.H.S., at Waitara, Mr. George.