LEAGUE FOOTBALL.

Waikato Times, Volume 118, Issue 19623, 9 July 1935, Page 11

LEAGUE FOOTBALL.

TAUPIRI DEFEATB IYIT. ALBERT.

FAST AND BRIGHT GAME,

An exceptionally fast an'd spectacular exhibition of Leaguo football was witnessed at Onslow Park, Taupiri, to-day, when, before a very large attendance. Taupiri (South Auckland champions) defeated Mt. Albert (Auckland leaders) by It points to c. From the kick-off a very fast pace was set bv both teams. From a scrum the hall rolled to T. Shaw, the Taupiri winger, who dribbled down to within a yard of the Hire for E. Taylor, following up, lo secure and open Tauplrt’s account. Shaw’s kick at goat-jailed. Taupiri 3, Mt. Albert n. The Taupiri forwards were working well, carrying play to the Ml. Albert line where a i'reo kick relieved. Back again came the home team, with Keti'prominent, lie made a good run. and as tackled transferred to Win. Tittloton who scored. Shaw’s attempt at goal again failed. Tenpin a Mt. Albert 0. A series of penalty kicks awarded lo the visitors took play to the home lino where Ihe visiting half started his backs going for Craii'eh to dive over well out, his kick fulling. Taupiri 0, Mt. Albert 3. The next movement was tho brightest or the match and was a treat to the spectators. Keti (Taupiri) secured, made a straight run down the field, transferred the ball and arter several others had handled he again received to hand to Pawson, who finished off a brilliant movement to score between tlie posts for Jackways to convert easily, the scoreboard at halftime reading: Taupiri 11, Mt. Albert 3. The Sooond Half.\rter the interval play was still rast and sea-sawed from one end of the field to tho other, each side trying to penetrate the defence without avail. Solid tackling was the order until near ihe end of the game, when away again went Ihe visiting backs, handling the ball nicely Tor .McNeil in cross. Crunch's kick missed. Taupiri 11. Mi. Albert r>. Play was confined lo the eenire of Hie Ill'Ll lor Ihe remaining lew infinites, the game ending with the score: Taupiri 11, Ml. Albert cl. Tills Is only the second occasion lids season that Mt. Albert have suilered defeat. The other team to beat them was Richmond.