FOOTBALL

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2531, 18 June 1909, Page 3

FOOTBALL

TWENTY-MINUTE SPELLS. [Per Press Association.] DUNEDIN, Juno 17. From Saturday next, four twentyminute spells will be inaugurated in Rugby football at Dunedin. TE PUKE v. ROTORUA. ROTORUA, June 17. The football match to-day between Te Puke and Rotorua ended in a draw. THE INTER-ISLAND MATCH. WELLINGTON, June 17." The Management Committee of the Wellington Rugby Union to-night appointed the following selectors of teams for the inter-island match: —North Island: V. R. Meredith (Wellington) convener, D. Gallagher (Auckland), A. Humphries (Taranaki); South Island: H. Harris (Otago) convener, F. T. Evans (Canterbury), R. Galbraith (Southland). THURSDAY COMPETITION. The Thursday championship matches were continued at the Domain yesterday afternoon, in showery weather. The ground was rather greasy after the rain, and made the work of handling the ball .rather difficult. There was only a very moderate attendance of spectators. CITY (8) v. STAR (0). Both these teams were very poorly represented, Star being especially wea'k. The game was most dull, and uninteresting, neither side appearing to take the game seriously. It resolved itself into a series of loose scrambling rushes, practically no good football beipg shown. Star held tbeir opponents in check for a time, but eventually Gotland got over for City, and Tocher kicked a good goal. Star had the best of the earlier stages of the second spell, and City were compelled to force on two or three occasions, to defend their line. City, however, came again, and Tocher breaking through the ruck gave to Wyllic, who passed to Puflett. The latter dashed over at the corner, and scored, but made a poor attempt to add the extra points. Time was called soon afterwards leaving the scores: City S, Star nil. Mr W. Hay controlled the.game. GISBORNE (11), v. ALHAMBRA (3). This was a much better game, and Alhambra, created a mild sensation by the excellent form they displayed. Loose play followed the kick-olf, Alhambra being much superior to their opponents. A loose rush of their forwards carried the ball nearly the full length of the field, and after Newton and Kelly had each made had mistakes, Paaka Turei scored amidst applause, five minutes after the commencement. Somervell failed at goal. Alhambra continued to press, and their backs, passing well, were nearly over the line once or twice. They continued to hold the upper hand for a time, and faulty passing alone lost them two certain tries. Aided by a penalty, Gisborne worked up the field, only to be sent back by Somervell. Gisborne were awarded another penalty in a, good position, but Neill failed badly with the kick at goal. Play was quickly transferred to the Gisborne twenty-five, where the defenders were penalised for obstruction. Alhambra again pressed hard, and had all the best of the play, the usual Gisborne combination Hung conspicuous by its absence. A series of marks were obtained by each side, and the whistle sounded for the interval with Gisborne taking a band in attacking. Gisborne were lucky to save a score almost immediately after the resiiinption of play. Anderson and Somervell headed a good rush to the lino, but the ball went into touch-in-goal. Paaka Turei was playing a remarkably good game, and headed by liim, the Alhambra pack were nearly over the Gisborne lino on several occasions. Over anxiety lost them one or two likely chances, but they kept up the pressure, and had Gisborne defending hard for the first part of the second spell. Pollock obtained a clover mark, and Gisborne pressed hard, Delaney, Seymour, and Lyons being prominent with some good work in the loose. A force resulted, but. from the kick-out Pollock obtained, and after a fine individual run, scored far out. Newton kicked a rood goal, giving his side the lead. Gisborne began to assert themselves, and were nearly over time and again. Eventually, from a passing run of the backs, Neill got over the line and the referee awarded a try. Neill failed at goal. Even play followed, hub before the finish, Lyons picked up and forced bis way over, but Newton failed.to add the major points. Time was called with the scores: Gisborne 11, Alhambra 3. Mr. A. Pritchard controlled the game. TO-MORROW’S MATCHES. The following will represent the Y-.M.C'.A, juniors against United: Full-back, Craill; three-quarters, Makaore, Baker, Arthur; five-eighths, Graham and Breingan; half, Burnside; forwards, Hepburn, Perry, Paora, Mead, Evcriss, Hutton, Muir Coleman ; emergencies, Aitken and Cliiniside. . , , The Y.M.C.A. thirds will bo represented by the following against High School: —Full-back, Fraser ; threequarters, Eeddell, Neill, Palni I . ive_ eighths, Richardson and McMillan; half, Bloomfield; forwards, 0 Meara, Tanslcy, Ngcra, Winter, Wildish, Moore, Quinn, Brown; emergencies, Munro and Parsons. The following will represent the Makniri seniors against Te Kill a. Lyons, E. Swain son, W. Wilkinson, itRyan, J. Higgins, W. Butcher, L. Walker, R. Witters S WhiteMcCullough. C. Cole, J. Ryan, W. Camp bell, G 7. Hyland. J.. Campbell; emergeffi Malcaitri 1 juniors, who will meet Kaiti-City in the practice match in town are: E. Hansen, h. Hansen, A. We E Lange, W; Lowther- W. Plowman, K. Coo}K!.r, .W McGiccdy, J. Clare J Brown, W. Pardoe, C. TffitjeH V Bell, H. O’BuHivau, P. Ryan, D. Higgins, and G. Jones. •• Tlh« team to represent the Kaiti-City seniors against United will be picked from the following: Stagpoole Wo, Nicolas Delaney, Shepherd, Hansen, Beach ’ Hogg, Morse, Rowe, loclier,, Kuan7Gerard, Puflett, Swam, ancl The' 1 following will represent Kait'iCitV' iilhiors-. against the Makaun jumHepburn, Jackson, and Irasei. • , ■. ■■■ >; • -v. ;■

THE AUSTRALIAN GAME. Tho meeting held at the Y.M.C.A. rooms last evening to introduce to Gisborne football as played under tho Australian rules was only fairly attended, but those present aro taking the movement up in an enthusiastic manner. It was stated that there are' nearly 50 young men locally who have expressed a desire to see the game commenced. A ground has been secured, temporarily, for practice, but it was recognised that a very great drawback to the game would be the lack of a suitable reserve, the area required being 150 by 100' yards. In view of the factTihat an attempt is also being made to commence Association football, which tho Australian game resembles in many respects, it was decided to adjourn tho meeting until Wednesday next, when a combined meeting of those interested in each game will he held.'