FOOTBALL.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXIII, Issue VI, 6 August 1904, Page 21

FOOTBALL.

RUGBY. AUCKLAND REPS. A trial match between the “A” and »‘B” teams took place at Epsom on Saturday, and resulted in a draw—l 4 all. The teams were as follow: A Team: Renwick, Absolum, Murray, Carlaw, It. McGregor, Kiernan. Fraser, Heath, Tyler, Gallaher. Lewis, Nicholson, Mackrell, Joyce, Trevarthen. B team: Mays, Marshall. I'billlps, Lendrum, Sbera. Young, Wells, W. Tyler, Irvlue, Capill, Cunningham. Autridge, Scott, Francis, McCluskle. With so many of the originally chosen “A” team absent, it was hardly to be expected that a first clas game would be witnessed, and beyond a few flashes of exciting play, the Bj>“ e was very uninteresting. Renwick, at baek, was again disappointing, and bls omission from the representative team will not cause any surprise. Of the threequarters, Murray was a long way the best, his fielding of the ball being first class, while his kicking was excellent. It was a pltv the klek he received compelled him to retire, as after his retirement the “B's” scored eight points. Absolum is not the Absolum of old. Carlaw was patchy. Dick McGregor unexpectedly turned out (and although there was a trifle too much condition noticeable) gave a good display. He has lost none of his old tricks, and will be a decided acquisition to our team. Kiernan took matters easy. The forwards were evidently only out for exercise, and did not play with the dash that we kuow they can show when called upon to do so. Joyce and Nicholson were perhaps the most prominent. Of the “B” team Mays at full did not play up to expectations. His kicking was the strongest point, but his tackling •was wretched. The three-quarters were very moderate, Phillips doing the greatest amount of work. Sbera. at five-eighths, was not pi ominent, but Young, at centre half played right up to bis best form, and got through his work in good style. Wells, on the wing, »ras easily the best of the wingers, some of bls foot work being splendid. Of the forwards Irvine, Autridge and Scott showed up most prominently. ;‘r- TO PLAY WELLINGTON. Mr Murray’s final selection of the Auckland team to represent us against Wellington next Saturday was posted after the “A” and “B” practice match. Mr Murray lias sprung a bit of a surprise on us iu the selection of Harrison as full-back. After Gerrard's inclusion in the New Zealand team for that responsible post, it was looked upon as almost certain that ho would be called upon to act in the same capacity for the local team. In choosing Harrison Mr Murray has evidently been guided by the opinion of those who saw him play against the Auckland *’B” team. Harrison has onty to show' as good form as he displayed last year to justify his inclusion. Mr Murray has decided to drop Wood on account of his unsoundness, and in replacing him with R. McGregor lias made a good move. Certainly McGregor is a bit above himself, and may not do himself justice against Wellington, but by the time the British match is played ought to be fairly well. There is no fault to be found with the forward division, every man of whom has well earned his place. The following is the team:— FuU-back: W. Harrison (Northern Wairoa); three-quarters, Asher (City), Gerrard (North Shore), McKenzie (Grafton); live-eighths, R. McGregor, Ward (Grafton); Imlf-back. Kiersait (Graftos); wing forward, Gallaher (I’onsouby); forwards, G. ’Tyler (City), Irvine (North Shore), Lewis (Newton), Nicholson (City). Seeling (City), Trevarthen (Newton), Joyce (North Whore). Emergencies: Murray, Young, Mackrell, Francis. 'AIIRB FIFTEENS. CHAMPIONSHIP WON BY FONSONBY. The Ponsonby and North Shore third fifteens played off for the championship again oa Saturday last, the match of the previous week having resulted in a draw. Ponsonby had the better of the game throughout, aud won by nine points to nil. thus winning Ihe championship for the season 11)04. Tries were scored by Carlaw, Matmeson and Trevarthen. J SECONDARY SCHOOLS MATCHES. r- —— ■(cred Heart I. v. Gram mar School I.—• Sacred Heart won, *8 to nil. King's College I. v. Prince Albeit I.—* King s won by 8 to 3. Grammar School If. v. Sacred Heart IL i—Grammar School won. 13 to nil I’rfnce Albert 11. v. Kiog x College 11.—• Prince Albert won, 12 to 3.

OLD BOYS’ MATCHES. Onehunga v. Mt. Eden.—Onehunga won, 27 to nil. Beresford-st. v. Chapel-st.—Beresford-Street won, 20 to nil. PUBLIC SCHOOL MATCHES. Nelson-street v. Newton West.—Nelsonstreet won by 3 points to nil. Parnell v. Kiehmond-ioad. —Parnell won by default. Onehunga v. Wellesley-street.—Oue-himga won by fi points to nil. Ellerslie v. Remuera.—Ellerslie won by 3 points to nil. Marlst Brothers v. Mt. Edcu. —Marist Brother:: won by 18 points to nil. Bayfield v. Epsom.—Bayfield won by 14 points to nil. NORTH V. SOUTH ONEHUNGA Teams representing the North and South Onehunga Clubs played a very well contested game at the farm on Saturday, the result being a win for North Onehunga by 7 points to 3. In the evening dinner was served In the Public Hall. A. AND T. BURT V. MASSEY BROS.’ Teams representing these firms played on No. 8 ground on Saturday, the result being a win for Burt’s team by 4 points to 3. J. Taylor kicked a goal for the winners, and A. Wannop scored a try for Massey Bros. COASTGUARDS V. PSYCHE B TEAM. The former won by 20 points to nil. Tries were scored by Woodward (2) and Little (2). Woodward and Little converted one each, while Booker kicked a goal from a mark. WISEMAN S V. D.S.C. A team from Messrs Wiseman and Sons met a team from the D.S.C. at Ellerslie on Saturday, and played a very Interesting game. The match resulted in a win for the former by 13 points to 6. COMPLIMENTARY DINNER TO THE NEWTON TEAM. A complimentary dinner was tendered by Mr P. Quinlan at the Clarendon Hotel last week to the members of the Newton District Football Club, to commemorate their success in the senior championship for 1904. Fully 80 guests sat down to dinner, which was served in host Quinlan’s best style, the menu cards being neatly printed in the colours of the club. Mr 11. Conquer, president, of the Newton Club, presided, and as soon as the eatables were disposed of gave the toast of ‘‘The King.” Mr F. J. Ohlson, chairman of the Referees’ Association, followed, and in a neat speech proposed the health of the Newton Football Club, coupled with the names of the captain (Mr T. Roberts) aud the chairman. In the course of his speech Mr Ohlson congratulated the team on their success, and on their conduct on the field. Messrs. Conquer and Roberts suitably replied. Other toasts honoured were the. “Auckland Rugby Union,” “Kindred Clubs,” “Auckland Referees,” the “A.R.U. Selector” (Mr Murray), and “Our Host.” The chairman, in proposing the last-named toast, referred in eulogistic terms to Mr Quinlan as a constant supporter of the Newton Club and of football generally, and on behalf of the senior team presented him with a handsome shield of the members of the committee and the team. The popular host suitably responded. Musical items were rendered during the evening by Messrs. Lewis, Chcvis, Brown, Perry, Lock hard, J. Quinlan, jun., McAuliffe, and Fort. Amongst the guests present were the members of the A.R.U. Committee, and representatives of the Referees’ Association and kindred clubs. WAIKATO MATCHES. . HAMILTON, Monday. In the foot ba II matches played here on Satnrdny City lieat No. 1 by 5 to 4, making a tie for the championship. rnleriuigl tefented Wfongln by 17 to 0. Kihiklhl and Otorohangn bad a draw, 3 all.

FRANKLIN RUGBY UNION. PUKEKOHE. Monday. A meeting of the delegates of the alrnve Union was held on Friday, July 29th, In the Pukekohe Hotel, Mr Reid (president) in the chair. There wore eight present. The chief business was the consideration of certain statements made by the Waiuku Club against Mr Williams, who acted as referee at a match played at Waiuku three weeks ago between the Waiuku and Pukekohe teams, and the refusal of the Waiuku Club to pay the referee’s expenses. After careful investigation and hearing Mr Williams' statement, the delegates decided to disqualify the Waiuku Club for two years. A member of the Waiuku team was also disqualified for ton years on a charge u£ having insulted the referee. PAEROA V. WAIHI. PAEROA. this day. The inter-union football match. Paeroa v. Waihi, was played here on Saturday afternoon, but was not very interesting. The ground was heavy, and the game was confined practically to the forwards. Up to within five minutes of time no score had been registered, but then Paeroa got the ball from the lino, and Vtiglar passed to Rickets, who made a nice run. Thou he gave to C’oote, and the latter ran over. No goal resulted. Immediately on resuming Paeroa got the ball into Waihi’s 25. and from a forward rush Rukataia picked up and forced his way over. The game thus ended: Paeroa, G; Waihi. nil. Mr J. McGregor gave every satisfaction as referee. MAN Al A V. COROMANDEL. (TWO PLAYERS ORDERED OFF. COROMANDEL, Monday. The Rugby Union cup match. Manaia v. Coromandel, was played in Bates’ paddock on Saturday, and after a very rough game resulted in a victory for Coromandel by G points to 3. For the winners, tries were obtained by J. Gatland and W. .Tones, and Doctor scored for Manaia. Two players were ordered off the field for rough play. Mr Fernandez was the referee. WIIANGAREI UNION. WHANGAREI, Monday. A large number of spectators were present at the Union matches in North's paddock on Saturday, the weather being tine. The Whakapara seniors played the Mangawai seniors, the match ending in favour of the home team by 12 points to 6. During the match C. Foote, of Whakapara, had his collarbone broken, and McKenzie, who attempted to jump over one of the Mangawai men, was thrown heavily to the ground, a number of his teeth being knocked out. The Mangawai juniors played the Whakapara juniors, the result being a draw. HAWKE'S BAY UNION. NAPIER, Monday. A large number of spectators found their ■way to the Recreation Ground on Saturday, and were treated to the finest exhibition of Rugby seen on the ground for many years. Both Scindo and Te Ante teams were in excellent fettle, and the game was fast and exciting throughout. In the first half the ball travelled up and down the Held with great rapidity, owing to the College backs invariably securing it from the scrum aud starting dangerous passing rushes, which severely taxed the defensive powers of the opposing backs. Scinde forwards were a shade better than Te Auto’s. They put in some* fine dribbling rushes, and only hard kicking when near I lie line prevented several likely scores. Halftime was sounded without a score on either side. The second spell opened and ended merrily. Bishop dashing up gained possession from a punt by McVay, but when near the Hue lost the ball, which was snapped up by Smyvik, who registered a try, McVay converting with a lovely kick. A magnificent passing rush by Te Ante ended in Greimell (lashing through his opponents and going over at. the corner flag. Erekana had a simple kick, but failed to equalise matters. The final result was: Scinde 5, Te Ante 3. The junior match, Te Auto v. Tangolo. was won by the former by !» points to 3. Mr F. Logan, president of the Rugby Union, delivered a short address on Saturday night on various points of the game, to a large assemblage <*f footballers, who evinced great interest in the proceedings. The Hawke’s Bay team selected to piny Wellington on Tuesday Is regarded as a very strong one In all departments, and Is expected to give a good account of itself against the visitors. Hastings sub-union matches resulted: — Seniors: Tamatea v. Heretaunga United - This match was very keenly contested. and ended in a draw, neither team icortng. The

latter team have now secured Hie senior cup for the season. Juniors: Havelock (10) beat Tamatea (nib: Rovers (8) beat Roy’s Hill (nib: Watohiki won by default. Heretaunga United failing to pul a team tn the field. The contest for the juidor cup is still very open. as there are throe teams within a few points of each other. WKLLI NGTON. Menday. Owing to the representative team heitu? on lour no senior matches were played. The junior championship matches resulted: Melrose G, Johnsonville nil: Petone 9. KiaOra nil; Athletic 12, Oriental nil. Third Glass: Athletic 19. Selwyn nil: St. Patrick’s College 30. Old Roys nil. Fourth Class: Selwyn 4, St. Patiirk’s College nil; Athletic 25, St. .lames’ nil; Railway bk Oriental 3. Fifth Class: SI. Patrick* College 19. Selwyn nil. The Al hit tie* Oriental fixture was postponed, the re* force failing to turn up. WELLINGTON BEAT MAN A WAT Ik PA&MERSTON NORTH, Monday. The northern tour of the Wellington rep. team opened successfully at Vuliuerston North on Saturday, when Manawatu were defeated by 8 to ». The show ground was iu good order, and the weather conditions perfect, until the beginning of th» second spell, when light rain commenced to fall. The game was keenly contested, and although the better team won. the result was uncertain all through the second spell. The Manawa in men lacked combination in the first half, but they improved considerably as the game went on. Wellington forwards did some great work in the first spell. A new feature of their play was the passing tushes from the line out. The backs on both skies were not above club form. Calnan was probably the best forward on the field. Whisker, McMinn (2). Johnston, and Hepburn were the picks of Manawatu acruminers. In the first spell a loose forward rush of the visiting forwards closed with Moss diving over at the corner. A passing rush by the black forwards enabled Calnan to add another try. which Wallace converted. Manawa! u scored a try in the next half, A. McMinn breaking through the Wellington cordon fioiu a line out. The game ended Wellington. S; Manawatu, 3. Wallace has been elected captain of the Wellington team on tour. About 2000 people witnessed the game, which constitutes a record attendance at it football match here. The takings amounted to £GB 18/. There was a very large attendance of Indies. L. Allen, late of Taranaki, Is coaching the local reps. WANGANUI SI’CCT MB TO WAIRARAI’A. WANGANUI, Monday. The Wanganui Rugby Union were indeed unfortunate in regard to the conditions prevailing for the Wanganui-Wulrarupa match, which was played on the “Rec.*’ Up HU one o’clock the weather promised most favourably. It rapidly clouded over, however, and the match was played in :t drenching rain, which practically settled the chances of the Wanganui team. The heavy Wairarapa furwards proved veritable “mudlarks” in the soft going, and their weight, combined with fastness and staying, and the clever work of their backs, proved altogether too much for their lighter opponents. During tlie first twenty minutes before the ground and the ball became saturated, the local men held the upper hand, and their play and scores at this stage suggested that with a dry ground the result might have been different. Their running and passing was very effective, and their all-iound collapse when the ground became soaked, caused their supjwrters great disappointment. Owing to I>. Udy l>eing injured Jackson took his place. Shortly after the start O'Leary kicked a penalty goal fur Wairarapa. Bell later on made a clever opening, and passed to Sheehan, who scored at the edruor. Mitchell next made a good run and scored for Wanganui. (3—G.) Wanganui backs continued the attack, and some clever hand work saw O’Leary credited with a try. (<»- G.l t’adwallader was the next to score for his side. (9 6.) In the second spell Wairarapa drlhled over the lino, and Jackson scored. This time O’Learj r converted. (14 —tl.) In quick succession tries were scored by Rogers and Wrigley, and the game ended Wairarapa 20 points, Wanganui 0. WAI RAR APA JUN LORS. MASTERTON, MondayThe results of Wa Irani pa Junior matches on Saturday were: t’arterton beat Murtinboro’ by 8 to 3: Gladstoni* bent Tuhlrangl I>y 11 to nil. Carterton and Gladstone now fight out the championship. Parkvale School beat Gladstone by Gto nil. A good practice of the Wairarapa School reps, was held, and first-class form was shown. MAN AWA I’ U M A TCIII2B. MANAKAU, Monday. There was a large crowd of spectators to watch the match between Wuiiderera and Otakl at Weraroa. The game was cbiiMly confined Io the forwards. In (lie first spell the game was slightly in favour of WiindvroFM, who scored a try. which was not bettered. Whareo received a pass and scored a try. which was not converted. After this Otakl went to pieces, and llitchings, Taihiirl, and Wiunlnta scored tries, one of which Whnreo converted. The game ended: Wanderers 17, Otakl nil. The post, lions of the teams are:—Levin, plnycd 9, won 4, lost 3, drawn 2. points 10; Wanderers, 8 4 2 J 10; Otakl, 8 3 3—3—K

WHANG AM ARINQ UNION. The final match of the W'hangamarino championship was played on Saturday at Mercer between Mercer and Maramarua. After a hard Kame Merecr won by 8 points to 3. Abbott and Menaies «-ach scored for Mercer, and Abbott ronverlwl the letter’s try. Murdoch kicked a penalty goal from the field for Mawwua. OTAGO V’. SOUTHLAND. DUNEDIN, Monday. A very interesting game was seen at the t’alcdonian grounds, Dunedin, between Otago and Southland. The hitter’s forwards beat their opponents in the sennn, but their backs did not utilise the opportunities, and Otago in the first half had the better of the game. However, the Southlanders played with improved combination in the second spell, but they failed to overcome Otago’s lead at the interval, the result being: Otago 11 points, Southland U points.