FOOTBALL.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2527, 14 June 1909, Page 3

FOOTBALL.

SATURDAY CHAMPIONSHIP

The Saturday championship matches' were continued on the Victoria Domain on Saturday in fine weather. The attendance of spectators was fairly large,and some interesting play was witnessed in the various games. v TOWN ; COMPETITION. United 25, v. Y.M.C.A. -17.. United kicked off, and Y.M.C.A. were defending "in the first minute, but Campbell marked and saved well. A series of line-outs occurred in midfield/ and United working down the field, Y.M.C.A. were awarded a penalty

■ i Avhich brought relief. United kept up tho pressure, and Paaka Turei obtaining a mark near the twenty-five, E. Luttrell made a good attempt at goal. Play continued to be in the Y.M.C.A. territory, but a knock-on spoiled United’s chances Avhen looking likely . From a scrum inside the t\venty-five,A. Luttrell sent out to Somervell who passed to Malloy and the latter-just got over. E. Luttrell failed badly at goal. Up to this time, United, were having tlie best of matters, but Y.M.C.A. began to assert themselves. and a beautiful passing run of the whole back division brought play to the United line, whore Miller was forced into touch. They continued to -hold the upper hand for a time and kept United penned on their ovra tiventy-five. Campbell was nearly over, after a tricky run by Kaipara, but E. Luttrell, tackling him well, saved. Not to be denied, lioavever, Y.M.C.A. came again, and, receiving a timely pass from Clark, Miller scored at the corner. Campbell’s kick at goal was a failure. Y.M.C.A. returned to the attack after the kick out, Rangi, Kaipara, and Miller using the line judiciously. Somervell was prominent by a nice kick to half Avay, where United, assisted by Bright. Ncavton, and Malloy, bore doAvn on their opponents’ line. Pino headed a fine rush by the Y.M.C.A. fonvards, but were sent back by Kelly, only to return again by means of a fine line kick by Kaipara. NeAvton was penalised in liis oavii tAventy-five for offside, and Kaipara made an excellent attempt- at goal from a- difficult angle. After tho kick out, Campbell, intercepting, Avas well taken just on the line by Luttrell. White got aAvay and ran half the length of tlie field when ho centred. A. Luttrell Avas quickly on tlie ball, and securing scored a try. Luttrell made an excellent attempt at goal. The Y.M.C.A. backs Avere showing good passing form, and gained a good deal of ground. A loose rush of tho United fonvards carried the Avar into the enemy’s country, but it Avas spoiled by several knocks-ou which passed unobserved. Good kicking by Kaipara and Miller regained tlio lost ground, but the United forwards again returned. * Kaipara kicked to centre, and temporary stoppages to tlie play were caused 'through injuries to Winter, Campbell and Somervell, the latter tAVO being compelled to retire for a time. Newton and E. Luttrell had unsuccessful shots at goal from penalties. From a lino-out Malloy, running up to an unprotected spot, received, and returning to Bright, the latter scored a' clever try. White kicked a good goal, -and the whistle sounded for the interval. Avith United 8 points in tlie lead.

Even play in midfield folloA\ r cd the resumption, and E. Lnttrell found the line in Y.M.C.A.’s tAventy-fivo with a nice, kick, but play was quickly transfered to the other end, where clever Avork by Pine, Campbell, and Kaipara ended in Campbell dashing oyer. Kaipara’s .attempt at goal was a failure. The game Avas A-ery fast, the ball t novelling quickly from ono end of the field to the other. After a loose rush of the United fonvards, Somervell obtained. and. making a good opening, enabled Mallov to score. E. Lnttrell again failed at goal; United pressed hotlv and Campbell saved Avell by picking up from the toes of the fonvards, and finding the line at the twenty-five. Another series of scrums and line-outs occurred near half-way ay here Malloy, obtaining from Luttrell, made a good run, and beating several of his opponents scored close to the posts. Somervell failed at goal.. Just a moment later Somervell made a clever opening, and after nice passing betAvecn White and Grenfell, the former scored and E. Luttrell converted. _ United Avere penalised for obstruction, but Kelly averted the threatened danger by marking the kick. Play centred in midfield, and again United Avero penalised for an infringement. Loose scrambling play followod, and Kaipara and Campbell breaking aAvay, the former scored a clover try between the posts. Campbell converted easily. United bore doAvn again, and after Rangi had foolishly tried a “speculatorv,.’? White obtained, and passing to Grenfell: the latter scored at the corner. The kick at goal was disallowed. United Avere playing with great dash and passing Avell, Avhile Y.M.C.A. Avore not showing the form which characterised their play in the earlier stages. Play Avas confined chiefly to the Y.M.C.A. territory, but from a pretty run by Kaipara, Clark, and Makoare, Clark scored a- really good try. Ivaipara failed at goal. Spurred by their success, _ Y.M.C.A. pressed hard. Perry and Miller being prominent Avith good Avork. United were penalised' in their 0AA r n twentyfive, and Miller kicked a neat goal, thus further reducing the United lead. United pressed, but were penalised twice, in rapid succession, and after further loose play in midfield the Avhistle sounded for time, leaving the scores: United 25. Y.M.C.A. 17. Mr. W. H owtird controlled tho game.

JUNIORS

Y.M.C.A. (3) v. KAITI-CITY (3)

Y.M.C.A. and Kaiti-City again tried conclusions on Saturday, but the result, a draw, proved the same as their match on Saturday week. From the start Kaiti-City had the best oi a forward game, and. had Y.M.C.A: defending their line. Good kicking by Barker relieved the pressure for a time, but did not get Kaiti-City out of thou' 25. Several attempts were made at goal-kicking by City’s captain, Bristow, in Y.M.C.A.’s 25, but without success, and then Y.M.C.A.’s forwards livened up and sent the ball to midfield. Here, Fromm, as the result or ii good kick and quick following up, nearly scored lor City. Or ah am, Y.M.C.A. half, was playing a good game in getting the hall out to the backs, but they seemed content to kick,- hardly lattemptng a successful passing run. t Even play in midfield oi a slow nature took place .till half-tme. Even play through the greater portion of the second spell followed, then .Kaiti-City forwards attacked strenuously, and had Y.M.C.A. hard pressed to defend their line. Breingan, who was playing a brilliant game .was responsible for saving Y.M.C.A. from defeat,* his excellent kicking and defending proving of invaluable aid at tins portion of the game. When time had nearly come, the V .M.C.A. backs slightlv rallied, and forcing the ball to miclficld, where loose scrum play, took place, they broke through and from a good speculation kick Brown was able to score after an excellent run. > The kick at goal was a failure, and from then on The City were in Y.M.C.A, 25, pressing'' them hard, hut to no effect.. It looked like a win for the Y.M.C.A.. hut just .on' time from a good throw-in from the line by Bristow, Swain managed to cross and score. The attempt to convert was not successful, and the game ended 3 all. Mr. J. Martin controlled the game'. ‘ ~ • • . " ■ ,

THIRDS. HIGH SCHOOL (8) . v~ KAITI-CITY .(8) The High School boys played an excellent game against Kuiti-City, and AA’ell deserved tlieir Avin. For the High School, G. .Porter and N. Oman scored. Gart&hore converting the former’s try. For Kaiti-City R. Smith scored. Mr. Pritchard refereed. COUNTRY COMPETITION. Tho country competition Avas continued on Saturday afternoon at Mr. G. Witters’ paddock, Makauri. The Aveather Avas beautifully fine, and tho ground in excellent condition. There Avas a fair attendance of spectators, and in the senior match, at least, some good football Avas Avitnessed. The result of this game demonstrated the great evenness existing betAA’cen tho senior teams in the competition, and promises Avell for future interest in the fixtures. SENIORS. MAKAURI (0) v. TAHITI MU (0). This game, which resulted .in a scoreless draAV, Avas about the best which lias yet been played in the country competition. Play was very fast and interesting throughout, both sides making strenuous efforts to open tho scoring acccount, but good defence frustrated their efforts. Tlie backs on both sides indulged in some nice passing runs, and in the- first spell Makauri had slightly the best -of matters. In the second half, hoivever, Takitimu had most of the play, but were unable to put the finishing touches on thenefforts, the Avhistle sounding for timewithout either iine being crossed. Mr. L. F. Williams controlled the game. JUNIORS. MAKAURI (6) v. TE KURA (0). These teams met for the third time this season, and for the third time Makauri asserted their superiority. Botli teams include several very good players, but the game Avas' of a rather scrambling nature. Mr. H. Carr held the whistle. OTHER MATCHES. AUCKLAXD MATCHES. (Per Press Association.) • AUCKLAND, June 12. ‘ The Rugby football district championship matches were advanced another stage to-day. The Aveather Avas unpleasant, but- despite this fact, the first meeting this season of the City and Ponsoriby teams attracted in attendance of about 7000. Ponsonby won by 17 points to 7. The results of the other senior matches Avere : Grafton beat University by 16 points to 3, and North Shore defeated Parnell by 6 points to 3. DUNEDIN. MATCHES. DUNEDIN, June 12. The football matches Avere continued to-day in fine. Aveather. Alhambra (16 points) beat University (3 points); Southern (3 points) beat Taiexi Rovers (nil); Zingari-Richmond <2l points) beat Pirates (nil); Dunedin (10 points) beat Port Chalmers (3 points); Kaikorai (8 points) beat Union (nil). NAPIER MATCHES. A private telegram states that- the last match of tho first round of the Napier senior competition Avas played on Saturday, Avhen Rovers and Ahuriri, who Aver© both previously undefeated, met. After a very interesting game, Rovers Avon by ‘4 points (a potted goal) to 3 points (an unconverted try).

THE ALL BLACKS IN AUSTRALIA

A WIN FOR NEW ZEALAND

United Press Association —Copyiuciii

(Received Juno 13, 5.30 p.m.)

SYDNEY, June 12. About 10,000 persons were, present at the football match. The game was not conspicuous for brilliancy. The All Racks lost the services of J. Spencer, through an accident, House filling his place. The All Blacks’ tackling showed a great improvement on their previous displays, but there was evident stalencss on both sides. The local players showed a want of combination. The visitors had decidedly the best of the game in the first half, and obtained three tries, none of which were converted. In. the second spell Australia attacked with vigor, and levelled matters with a try, which was converted. The good combination of the All Blacks, however, put them in the lead again with 14 to 8. Australia next added a try, and then immediately were kept ou tlie defensive almost to the end of tho spoil. The AH Blacks scored another try with the added points, and tho local men failing to increase their score, the whistle sounded with the score: New Zealand 19, Australia 11. [The team has now played four matches, won one, and lost three.] N