Football.

Wairarapa Standard, Volume XIX, Issue 1836, 26 May 1886, Page 2

Football.

G iiEYTCWN v CARTERTON. The exciting game of football at the present season of the year in the Wairarapa is the absorbing topic of conversation among the votaries to this amusement, and the several forthcoming events are looked forward to with ‘.anxious anticipation ; anyone who has the temerity to hint that tbs game is a dangerous one, and not in keeping with the march of civilisation, incurs some displeasure from nine tenths of the players." On Saturday last the return match between Carterton and Greytown was played at Greytown, and the Reserve was the centre of attraction to many residents of both towns. Rankers, bakers, lawyers, .bsaoksmiths, doc--tors, clergymen, farmers, butchers, schoolmasters and representatives of all trades and professions could be seen busily cheering on their respective sides with the utmost interest and enthusiasm. The game commenced at 3.15 p.m., aud Carterton, having won the toss, the ball was kicked oil in a vigorous manner by H. Udy, the Greytown captain, aud promptly caught and returned by Fairbrother over the heads of the Greytown team. J. Humphries collared the ball and made a good run, but was forced out of touch. Carterton afterwards took the ball, and after another packed scrimmage Hart Udy took possession and very cleverly dribbled the ball out of bounds. After the next tussle, Baumber, the Carterton back, had temporary command, but was soon relieved of his charge, and then the Greytown team commenced to work the ball well back. A. Udy next made a run round the opposing team, but was collared on the touch line and dispossessed of the coveted leather. After some see saw play the instrument of torture was well passed from W. Burch, the Greytown back, io A. Beard. The ball being thrown out of touch Greytown then took possession and another scrimmage ensued, but some of the Carterton men having a weakness to bug the ground the whistle called off. Reid then temporarily held the ball, and next Baumber (Carterton), got a mark and kicked the ball well into touch. Burch soon whipped in again and it was immediately forced back. Then came another swarming of the busy bees, after which Nicolson (Carterton) gave a good punt out of touch. After some more backwards and forwards, neither side "gaining any advantage, the Greytown men forced the ball over the quarter line southwards ; then the packing business came on again, and little Baumber was soon to the fore aud kicked it clean over the touch line. After this Greytowu went in for some grand forward play aud worked the oval well through their opponents’ line, which resulted in J. Humphries securing a mark for Greytown. Terry then tried to meet the projectile but did not accomplish his purpose quick enough, aud C. Fairbrother collared him. At this stage of the game the two Fairbrothers, F. &C., were playing grandly for Carterton, and the object of attack being sent out was again operated upon by a practical scrimmage aud again quickly worked over the line. Dempsey (Carterton) then picked up the ball from outside the mark and Carterton did a bit of mild mulling. C. Udy then did a creditable bit of dribbling which his comrade, the Greytown half back, J. Terry continued over the line. After some more unprofitable labour for both sides, the light weight Baumber with a. fine drop kick, sent the ball on a visit to the spectators. The Carterton men were now gaining some good ground and their forwards were showing a powerful and obstinate front. A. Udy, getting a pass from W. Burch, next carried the inflated article over the touch line. After the next tussle, Nicholson, one of Carterton’s champions, punted out of bounds. The next episode in the game was an excellent attempt to run by Peters, and at this stage matters were looking exceedingly uncomfortable for the Reds (Greytown). Carterton stilt were pressing down very heavily with their forwards, and Baumber was moving his legs with great celerity. Kemble (Carterton) carried the ball through next scrimmage and impelledit over the line in most dangerous proximity to Greytown's goal line. After the next scrimmage, Day (Greytown) made a good kick, which was intercepted by Nicholson, who skied it over the line. C. Beard then made a good pass to W. Burch, but instead of kicking as he should he attempted a run, and was most adroitly detained by several of the Cartertonions. Burch had time, and would have pained considerable ground if he had kicked out. Another pack aud the umpire claimed the ball. Greytown was now pressing well forward. The Greytown captain next sent the ball “ speeling ” out of touch, and the next circumstance was some goad dribbling by llobman through the Carterton phalanx. Baumber next gained three chains for his side by a sood forward kick over the touch line. The Greytown men had a chance after this but missed it, although they held their own well until hand ball was called, which resulted in a scrimmage in which the Greytown team played rather too close. A. Beard kicked over the north quarter, aud some uneventful tussels then followed, when Baumber punted over the line on the same side. C. Beard made some good puuting in the next skirmish, Eweu (Carterton) then made a good pass to F. Fairbrother which was much applauded, aud Fairbrother gave a fancy kick, almost resulting in a maul in goal. After the next contingent event the ball was called back, one of the Gieytowu men being on the off side. Carterton now worked down to the Greytown line, but A, Udy next made a mark lor Greytown and kicked well. Nicolscn followed with a mark for his side. Day then made a good kick, which Moore (Carterton) returned. F. Fairbrother kicked into touch very nearly down on the goal line and much excitement and cheering took place—many of the spectators having the thoughtlessness to hover round too closely on the combatantsl W. Butch was next collared with the ball close to the goal line in a most dangerous place, and now the vital point of the game was being fought, and but for the unquestionable intrepedity of the Greytown men their opponents would have secured a try. Carterton was playing admirably and were almost irresistahle. They are developing into a team that would, with practice, continue to hold their own with Greytown or any of the crack teams in the oolony. Of course several of the Greytown veteran “ scrimmagers ” did not take part on Saturday, but the team that represented Greytown deserve all credit for their work, and it would ho unfair to suppose that providing all the old hands were present the result would have been different.

To proceed with the game. After (lie disputed possession had continued for some tune J. Humphries made a grand forward run out of touch with the ball, and quickly returning it Bamuher and C. Beard drew conclusions to the latter’s advantage. J. Terry then picked up the bail when ho had got a good dribble on, which wasamistake. B. Udydribhledaloug well alter this but Kieolson kicked out of touch, Carterton then threw in and Peters made a good ruu, but A. Board anchored him, and J. Heard rolled out of touch with the hall. Banmber (Carterton) next kicked out with no advantage but no loss. ,1. Beard was now showing some good form, and C. Udy drilii 1 >d well toward the Carterton en hj V. Beard kicked over the line, and next J Tony made a good run. Some loose play then ensued, J. Humphries, W. Burch and Eweu (Carterton), in turn making some good attempts to run. T. Fisher, for ftreytow**, made an excellent kick over the bounds, auu .1. Humphries and H. Udy made some c > d advances. W. Burch thed had to retire fo u few minutes having lost his wind. A. Beur.l passed to J. Beard who passed to 0. Beard, who kicked and struck C. Fairluot'-e j and m rebounding was caught by J 10 & who should have claimed tv mark. M-dftimo wa< then called. In resuming C Fail-brother kicked oft and Day made a good return. Carterton all got on the off tide and Dagot a free kick. Qreytown w. g then working well down when Moore kicked out of touch, which being returned to'-nded in a hand lull Tin umpire having thrown in the hal', Banmber took it out of the sorimraace. in, .

J. Humphries tan and J. Terry diihbled until Nioolson, having secured the ball, was run out of touch. Greytowa next dribbled well through until Moore, the Carterton back g

it, and Day got a rot in goal off Moore ! Greytown then lost a little ground at this stage, but W. Burch went through the Carterton men with little effort. A lot of kicking I out of touch and dribbling then took place in I which U. Udy, Baumber and J. Humphries 1 were most prominent, until Reid (Carterton) | got hurt, being kicked on the head through lying down in the scrimmage, (a fault of his). Reid was compelled for a short lime to retire, and the doctor and clergyman were promptly in attendance. There were several undertakers on the ground but they did not appear to think 'there was a job J. Humphries and G. Humphries made some goo 1 passes, and Dempsey, getting the ball, was forced out over the line. Dempsey then took the ball out of the scrimmage. Ter y, J. Humphries, G. Humphries and W. Burcii did some good work at this stage, when Malcolm got the ball, aud a bard game ensued. J. Beard, H. Udy and J. Humphries made some good passes until Day puntel into touch The Oreytown captain claimed a mark for A. Beard but it was disallowed G. Humphries was then supposed to have secured a try by falling on the ball at the outside of the goal hue, but it was given against him by the Greytown umpire, who declared that the ball was not dead. The other umpire did not see the occurrence, his {attention for the moment being diverted. Peters and Day made some good kicks, and F. Fairbrother got a force down iu favor of Carterton. Baumber and Peters made some good forward play, and A. Udy made a good run but the Carterton team now made a dash. Reid then got the ball, and on lying oa it in the scrimmage was drawn out by the legs by H. Udy. Fairbrother interposed and a “ mill ” was imminent, bnt better sense pre vailed. a good kick which W. Batch returnecr and after this Carterton obtained a force down. Day returned one from Baumber, and.then H*. Udy made tne run of the day and the ball was rushed into touch, Greytown now working well down ; Campbell got a good kick for Carterton, Day then dribbled well back, Moore secured the leather and J. Beard| pushed him clean out of touch. (J. Beard is a team in himself). Day then made a forward kick out of touch when “ no side ” was called, and the game thus ended in a draw. Mr J. Maguire acted as mpire for Greytown, and Mr Kemble for Carteton. Mr Webster was referee. The respective teams on separating cheered each other lustily. Day wag full back for Greytown, J. Terry and W. Burch three quarter backs, A. Udy, A. Beard and J. Humphries half-backs. FEATHERSTON BOYS v. GREYTOWN BOYS. The match between the Greytown and Featherstou boys last Saturday in Featherston, resulted in an easy victory for Greytowa, by two tries to nil. The Featherston boys did not appear to know how to play the game, and kicked very hard in the scrimraagea. The play was confined to the Featherston goal line nearly all the time. J. Maguire and E. Humphries secured the tries. Mr Lewis for Greytown and Mr Smith for Featherston acted as umpires. W. Uavey aud J. Maguire acted as captains for Featherston and Greytown respectively.