FOOTBALL.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 16823, 23 August 1920, Page 5

FOOTBALL.

JUNI.OII CHAMPIONSHIP.

WON BY MIDHIRST. The play-off for tho junior championship or tue province took place at Eltnam on Sauirtlay between Jvapoiiga, winners ot luo boutnern division, and Midiurst, the Normern division winners. Idle Midliirst forwards maintained the advantage during the early stages ot tne game, notwithstanding tnat they ■ wore playing against a strong wind. Kilpatrick succeeded in mmsierring play to tue lUidnirst territory, wiuu o ocott nna a fruitless shot at goal rrom a penalty. Play continued lairly evenly lor quite a rfhiic, tho ball travelling up and clown the field very quickly, dust on tue call of halftime .'i'Gartny (Kappnga), from a quick follow-up, wmppeu up tiio bail, which Carroll nad faned to handle, and scored. Iho kick at goal was unsuccessful, Gn changing over Midhirst did not appear to gam much .through having the wind wiln them lor quite a time, and they wore fenced to defend against some vigorous attacking by the Southern i eprosentatives. Eventually, however, play was gradually removed to the Kaponga lino'Where a long scrips of serums took place, from one of which the bail came out to Vickers, wiio scored a nice try which was converted by L. Vickers. There was no further score and the game ended; Midliirst 5, Kaponga 3. Air. F. Julian was referee. THE CARBINE SHIELD.

STAR DEFEAT TUKAPA. The match between tho Star and Tukapa junior fifteens for tho Carbine Shield, which was played, at the Reel cation Ground on Saturday afternoon,resulted in a. win for Star by 11 points to 3. Star attacked and from a hign kick tho ball went over tho blue lino and Fahvasser, who had followed up fast, touched down within a couple of minutes of tho commencement of play. There was no further- score during tho first spell, and on changing cuds Tukapa pressed hard from the outset and after a few minutes’ play tho scores were equalised by Alorton placing a goal from a penalty. In tho last quarter-of-au-liour however, Star made things very lively and put on another 8 points (two tries, one being converted), and the final score was Star 11, Tukapa 3. Mr. I'. Hooker was releree. THIRD GRADE AIATCH. In the third grade match between Lcpperton and High School A, played at Bcppcrtou, the home team turned the tables on the visitors and defeated them by IS points to 3. TARANAKI TOUR. HARD GAME AT WELLINGTON. HOAIE TEAAI AVIN BY 16 TO 5. Per Press Association. AVELLINGTON, August 22. AVellington’s claim to the Rani'urly Shield was again established on Satur-. day, when Taranaki Were defdotod by ](> points to 5. The ground was somewhat heavy, but tho game was quite interesting, tho pace being very fast at times, particularly in tho second spell. With a bit "more luck tho visitors might have' won, for, contrary to expectation, they put up a very good showing. Their forwards exhibited much dash and speed and tlje Wellington pack was extended throughout most of tho afternoon. The Wellington backs, however, were very good and several of their passing rushes were exceedingly fine. Taranaki kicked off with a strong south-easterly wind in their favour and Wellington had to defend hard. Suddenly, AA’ilkinson picked up from tho tuck near one corner and dashed over, scoring a good try. R. Roberts (captain of tho Taranaki team) converted. Taranaki 5; AA’ellington nil.

Some time later Wellington got within striking distance of their opponents’ goal and a passing rush between E. Roberts, Aitkon and Tilyard ended in the latter scoring a try which remained unconverted. Taranaki 5; Wellington 3. Good work was done hy,E. Roberts in the succeeding play, enabling Wellington to gain much ground and an opening being created by “Kangi” Wilson, Algar and Aitken got moving and tho latter scored. There was no goal. ’ Wellington 6; Taranaki 5. Fast play now took place and a passing rush between Roberts, Algar and Aitkon ended in Aitken touching down. E. Roberts converted from a difficult angle. Wellington 11; Taranaki 5. The. play in the second half was most vigorous, tho Taranaki forwards doing gioat work. Towards tho end of the spell and after a lengthy period \if up-and-down play, E. Ryan succeeded in scoring another try for Wellington and Roberts goaled. Although now* well beaten Taranaki were by no moans dispirited and they' kept up a strong pressure until the Wellington forwards gained the upper hand, but the game closed without there being any further score. / The final score was; Wellington 16; Taranaki 5. Mr* A. C. Kitto was referee.

MANAWATU DEFEAT WANGANUI. PALMERSTON N., August 22. A representative match, Wanganui and Manawatu, was played hero on Saturday and resulted in a . win for Manawatu by 12 points to 8. The game opened rather dull, hut. the second spell produced good football from both sides. The homo forwards showed to advantage, and the passing of the visiting backs demonstrated their superiority in this department. The scores at half-time were Manawatu G, Wanganui, nil, and the dual scores were 12 to S in favour; of Manawatu., SOUTH ISLAND COUNTRY TEAM. ROTORUA, August 22. At Rugby.'Bay of Plenty defeated the South Island country team by 22 points to'ls. The first spell was.fairly even, the score at the end'being Bay of Plenty 15, Sputh Island 12. Thereafter the visitors only scored a try, while Bay of Plenty added eight points, their score being six- trios (two converted) and a penalty goal, the Southerners getting five tries.