FOOTBALL.

Waikato Times, Volume XL, Issue 3258, 16 May 1893, Page 2

FOOTBALL.

HAMILTON V. WHATAWIATA. [Bv Taoku: Low], Tub I'ateraiigi - Hamilton match having fallen through, owing to Paterangi having withdrawn from tho Cup contests, tho Blues played their first game 'for the caps against Whatawhata on Saturday afternoon. The Hamilton Club hr.ri great difficulty in placing a full team on the ground, owing to the absence of several of their players, who were out of the district, and even after thoso blanks had been filled up, the Maoris wore kept waiting on tho Held for nearly half-an-hour, through ono of tho Hamilton players failing to pot in an appeamiico at the appointed time, and some of the men declined to play short-handed, This was really too bad, Heavy rain foil all tho afternoon, making things very unpleasant fur both players and spectators: it a'so made the leather greasy, and hard to pick up, T. Clarkin being about the only man who did not fumble. The game, which resoltnd in a hollow victory for Hamilton by 14 points to nil, was a very fust one, anil both teams indulged in a good deal of rough play. A lot ut krl temper was also shown by both sides, and several rows that might have developed into free fighte were chocked by the timely interference of Const able Forbes. Mr D. L. Smart ably lilled the thankless position of referee, and gave his decisions in a very impartial manner, i'iio Maoris, however, considered that they wero harshly treated on several occasions, and left tho ground ten minutes befnro time was called through the referee allowing Hamilton a try when they reckoned that the decision should hive been given in their favour. Tiicse disputes were, without a doubt, entirely due to the natives' ignorance of the now rules. The following team r.iuresonted Whataivhata: Full-back, More; three-quarters, Bishop, _ Walker, Moeto; halves, Jimmey, Kukutai, White; furwiink Rore Edwards, I'on, Argyle, Jacob, Mad Jack, Taoara, Matapaere, and White. The Hamilton fifteen was composed of:—Full-back, C. Mayes; thre.equarton, T, Clarkin, W. Wright, J. Hdl; halves, Hume (2), and J. Clarkin; forwards, Cillett, Peacock, Harrison, Parr, Clarkin, Hunt, Williamson, and Seddon. During tho first spell, Hamilton only scored two points (a try obtained by Gillett), and althoogh they got across tho Whatawhata line time after time, the Maoris wero two clever at forcing, and when half time was ctiled they had succeeded in saving nine times, and only once did they manage to get insula the Blues' 25 flag. Shortly after the second spell staitxl li. Hume took a pot at goal, but missed, and fie Maoris saved. Kdwards then dropped out, T. Clarkin returning, and li'oro mulling, allowed Parr who followed up splendidly to score tho second try. This T. Clarkin c inverted, bringing the total up to 7. The Maoris then got a frco kick, 'and the ball went to Hume, who ran well and then passed to T. Clarkin, who dashed over tho lino securing the thir-l try. This time his kick at goal failed to increase the score—!). The last try, which caused all the trouble, was obtained through a strong forward rush, which enabled Parr to get his second try. T. Clarkin again look the kick and was successful, placing a beautiful goil-M points, It was at this stage that the Mauris retired. Among tlio backs T. Clarkin undoubtedly played the best game on tho field. Wright and Hill did good work. Bert. Hume was very conspicuous, making many Bund runs. "Hill" is a promising half. Parr shone most in the forward division ; he is always on the ball. Whatawhata has got a first-class full-back in Hori; his collaring is vn'y sore, Bishop was very useful at thrci-quarter. Moetu had not a single chanco to display his running powers. Knre Edwards was most unnoticeablo among the forwards. JIUNTLY Y, "HINGAItO. This match, in tho Waikato Rugby Union competition, was rilayed at Ngaruawahia on Saturday, anil roanltotl in a win for Hnntly by six points tu live. For tho victors two tries were secured by J, Montgomery, and one by W, Lovell. For Waingavo, a try was secured, which was converted by Osbmie. We believe arrangements are beinp made to play a match at Hamilton on May 24th (Queen's Birthday), between toams from Paterangi and Hamilton. The Paterangi Football Club has formally withdrawn from the Waikato Rugby Union competition, and will play no inatchos under it this season. A meeting of the Hamilton second team, and others interested, will bo held in Tub Waikato Timks Buildings, at 8 o'clock, this (Tuesday) evening. Members are requested to be punctual. The Auckland Rugby Union has been written to, asking them to appoint an efficient referee to act in the HamiltonHuntly match, to be played at Ngaruawahia, on May 27th.