FOOTBALL.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2521, 7 June 1909, Page 3

FOOTBALL.

TOWN COMPETITIONS.

The competition matches were continued on the Victoria Domain on Saturday in beautiful weather, and the football was of an interesting character. Kaiti-City in; the senior match succeeded in winning from Y.M.C.A. The junior match between Kaiti-O'ity and Y.M.C.A. was a well contested one, resulting in a draw. SENIOR GRADE. KAITI-CITY (10) y. Y.M.C.A. (6). Kaiti-City lost the toss and attacked the eastern goal. From the lack off City attacked hotly, but Neill and Kaipara, by good kicking, relieved the pressure, and Y.M.C.A. took a turn in attacking. They were unab.e, limyover to put a finishing touch on their efforts, and, after -loose play, KaitiCity resumed the aggressive, hooso play followed in the Y.M.C.A. twentyfive. From a kick by Rowe, which u ent over the line, Rang] forced for Y.M.C.A. From the kick out smart play by Graham brought play into the Kaiti-City territory, where the defenders were, awarded a free Jack roi offside play. The City forwards headed by Hansen, brought the ball back to V M C.A. 25, where another penalty brought relief to Y.M.C.A. Even play followed in mid-field, and lvaipara, Miller and Campbell, in a nice passing bout, gained a lot of ground for their side. From a loose rush Campbell got away with the ball at Ins feet and, kicking oyer tho line, beat Rowe, lor pace and scored. Kokiri failed at goal. Very even p ay followed, Y.M.C.A. being penalised in midfield -for Folding the ball. From tho resulting kick City forced matters, but getting off-side near the line gave relief to Y.M.C.A. A . moment, afterwards Rowe was prominent with a strong nin, and Rangi, with a nice kick to half-way, rehoved pressure'. City returned to the attack, and from a mark by Hogg, vPufiett had a resultless attempt at-goal. A. series of scrums in tho Y.M.C.A. territory took place then. Perry, by a fine, kick transferred play to midfield, h rom another series of scrums City were awarded a penalty, but Puflett again failed at goal from a difficult angle. Loose play followed and the ball, coming out to Swain, he beat bis man and dropped a neat goal, giving his side a

lead of one point. Half time was called almost immediately. After the resumption Lowe was prominent with a nice run* but was unsupported, and a fine chance was lost. Kaipara was penalised for off-side in his own 25, but Pufiett made a poor attempt at goat. Just a moment later Kaiti-City word awarded a free kick for obstruction, and Pufiett dropped a nice goal. Play centred in midfield for a while, Miller- on one side and Bowman oil the, other being conspicuous by fine line kicks. City kept up the attack, but a nice run by Clark, Campboll, Kaipara and Neill brought play to midfield,, where Kaipara was penalised. City still pressed, but Campbell broke away and,, kicking up the field, followed up well. An almost certain try was lost, however, by Gerrard obstructing Campbell, and the ball was returned by Rowe to the centre, where loose play followed. City continued to have tho best of the game, and Tocker breaking through nearly scored. A forward pass helped the sorely-pressed Y.M.C.A. men, and just later Gerrard kicked dead. City ’ were having all the best of the game, but inaccurate passing spoiled several likely chances to increase their score. Tocker had a fruitless drop at goal, and, headed by Paul and Perry, Y.M. C.A. brought the ball back iip the field. , Y.M.C.A. were penalised in their own territory for off-side play, but once more Pufiett failed at goal,. this time from a comparatively i easy position. Beach was prominent for City a moment afterwards with a nice dribbling run, but no score resulted, Campbell and Neill breaking away again to centre. City continued to have the best of the play, and scrum after scrum was formed on the Y.M.C.A. line. Eventually, from a passing bout, Tocker scored a clever try, and converted himself, giving his side a very substantial lead. Even play followed, but before time Y.M.C.A. obtained and, forcing matters, pressed hard. They were rewarded for their efforts by being awarded a free kick, and Miller kicked a neat goal. Loose play followed, and the whistle sounded, leaving Kaiti-City the victors. Mr. AV. Hay refereed the game.

SECONDS

Y.M.C.A. (6) c. CITY (6)

This match was the most interesting played. Y.M.C.A. kicked off against wind and sun, but despite this disadvantage soon' had Kaiti-City on the defensive. A. number of scrums took place in Kaiti-City’s twenty-five, and it looked as if Y.M.C.A. were sure to score. Good kicking and passing by Kaiti-City backs now began to tell, and the hall was gradually -got. into Y.M. C.A.’s twenty-five. Kaiti-City from this out showed rather tho best play in tlie back division, but Y.M.C.A* scrum work was too good for the attackers, they getting, the ball out from almost every scrum. Even play was the. order till nearly half-time, when Ivaiti-City, as the result of a good passing rush, managed to score near the corner. An unsuccessful attempt to add the major points was made, and the spell ended with Kaiti-City 3 to nil. The second spell was of a last and open order, the ball being rushed up and down tho field by good line kicking and passing. Kaiti-Citv managed to score again, but Y.M.C.A. quickly scored two tries, and brought the scores equal. Y.M.C.A. had the best of the game from this out, their three-quarter line getting in some excellent runs, but they failed to break through the defence of the Kaiti-City team, who wore defending in great style. Fast and brilliant play took place in the closing part of the game, but neither team managed to score again, the game ending in a draw. Arthur and Brown scored for A r .M. C.A., the Ivaiti-City scores being registered .by Rigby and McGregor. Hutton, Arthur, Barker, Fromm, and Makoare played well for Y.M.C.A. backs, and Everiss, Brown, and Muir in the forwards ;while Bristow, Pollock, Hargreaves and 'Huston played a good game for Kaiti-City. Mr. M. Osborne controlled the game. THIRDS. DEFENCE CADEL’S (14) v. Y.M.C.A. (3). The Defence Cadets proved too good for Y.M.C.A. Thirds, and managed to get the substantial score of 14 to 3 to their credit. AV. Dennett (2) and R. Wright scored for the Cadets, C. East converting one of the tries, and To Paap kicked a goal from a free kick. For ALM.C.A. August scored a try. i.r. 11. Carr held tho whistle. COUNTRY COMPETITIONS. The second games in the country competition were played in good- weather on Mr. G. AVitters’ paddock, Makauri, on (Saturday. FIRST GRADE. MURIWAI (8) v. TE KURA (6). The match- between Muriwai (or Takitimu) and Te Kura proved very interesting. The Takitimu team, composed of Maoris from Muriwai and To Arai, lias been well coached by Mr. A. Pariane, in charge, of the Muriwai School, aucl they • did no .discredit to his teaching. . The game was keenly contested and oven, and resulted in favor, of tho Takitimu players by two points. They scored B,points, obtaining two tries, one. of which was converted just before the call of time. Te lvura scored 6 points, for two penalty goals, both kicked by Mason. Mr. Pritchard acted as referee. The country competition is arousing a good deal of interest, as it is- considered that each of. the three teams engaged, Makauri, Takitimu, and To Kura, has a good chance of success.

JUNIORS: MAKAURI (6) v. TE KURA (0). From tlie kick-off both teams made the game very willing, especially amongst the forwards, but Makauri missed chances of scoring through, one or two, forwards spoiling by contimiovtsly being, off side: The' first! spell ended by Hyland scoring a trv which Campbell failed to convert—Makauri 3, To Kura nil. In the second half Te Kura livened up but through indulging in passing when neavtlio lino missed two good chances of scoring.; From a loo.so scrum the Makauri forwards took tho ball down tlm field, where Cooper picked and dashed over. Campbell again failed to convert. Makauri 6, To Kura nil. Te Kura tried hard to score, but {lie Malnum backs, indulged ,in good line .kicking, and saved their side re-, nentcdly. For To .Kura all worked well bht would do better if they opened up the play, as they have a fast set of backs'. Fob Makauri all ; played a good game, but they would improve their .play if they did not wait off side so much. Mr. C. Sompi’voll •,acted as referee.

MATCHES ELSEWHERE. «

AUCKLAND MATCHES. [Pjuu Piiess Association.] ' ■ - .1.,.,.. ■ . AUCKLAND, June 5. The Auckland Rugby Union’s district chamionship matches were played in showery weather, to-day, and he loro a limited, number of spectators. In the senior grade matches, Ponsonby beat University by 32 points to 3; Parnell beat Grafton by 11 to 3; and North Shore beat Newton by 24 to nil. A Grammar Schoolboy named Laxon had his arm broken- to-day while playing in the secondary schools competition. CHRISTGHUKCH MATCHES. . CHRISTCHURCH, Juno 5. In the continuation of the Canterbury Rugby Union’s country week, a match was played at Lancaster Park this afternoon between town and country. The ground was in capital order, and there was a very fair attendance. The country players put up a very good fight, but they found the pace and combination of the town backs toomuch for them, and in the end were beaten by 24 points to 5.

DUNEDIN MATCHES. DUNEDIN, Juno 5. Tho senior Rugby matches were played this afternoon, in fine weather. The ground -was soft after yesterday’s rain. The results were: Port Chalmers (12) beat Pirates (nil); ZingariRichmond (3) beat Southern (nil); Alhambra <9) beat Kaikorai (8),; Dunedin (8) beat Union (6); Uninversity (19) beat Taieri (nil). ALL BLACKS BEATEN BY NEW SOUTH WALES. Unitisd Pkkss Association — copyright (Received June 6, 5.5 p.m.) SYDNEY, June 6. The football match resulted:—New South Wales 26 points, New Zealand 21 points. The “Kangaroos” team was: Fullback, Wooley; three-quarters, Frawley, Conlin, Rosenfeldt, and Cheadlo; half, Butler and Holloway; forwards, Sfnalloy, Pearce, Graves. Courtney, Cann, and Noble. The weather was fine, and the attendance numbered 18,000. The game was fast and vigorous throughout. The New Zealanders were apparently not in the best of form after their voyage, and did not fairly get going till weli into the second half, when they played together a little more, and gave a much better account of themselves. Tho New South Wales team were faster, and showed better combination and superior open work. The visitors were better in the ruck. The first half ended: New (South Wales 15, New Zealand 3. J. Spencer secured an unconverted try for New Zealand. In the second half the New Zealanders put in some splendid work, and at one time had 16 to their credit against New South Wales 15. Tries were obtained by Barber (2), Lile, and Rowe, whereof Haughton converted three. The tries for New South Wales were secured by Rosenfeldt (4, whereof two were converted), Frawley, and Conlin one each. The former converted. Conlin also kicked a penalty goal.