FOOTBALL.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2573, 6 August 1909, Page 6

FOOTBALL.

REPRESENTATIVE MATCH. COUNTRY 15 v. MANGATU 5. The only game that was played at the Victoria Domain yesterday afternoon was tho representative game between the selected country fifteen., and a team from the Mangatu sub-union. The match was played on No. 1 ground which was just a trifle greasy owing to the heavy rain which had fallen early in tho morning. There was a fairly good attendance of spectators, including a good number of ladies, and both sides had some most enthusiastic "barrackers” on the line.

Country lost the toss, and kicked off against the eastern goal against the wind and sun. Play was of an even character for a time, but with the ball in the Mangatu quarters the defenders were penalised, and To Reinga kicked a good goal. Both teams livened up after this, and after- a few minutes’ play Mangatu began to press, and from a long kick the hall went over the country line. The full-back fumbled in endeavoring to force, and Fitzgerald, following up fast, beat him for possession and scored far out near the corner. He added tho extra points himself with a beautiful kick. • Mangatu continued to attack, but Country were not to be denied, and after a passing run of the backs. E. Luttrell (substitute) scored, but failed at goal. The spell was announced with Country leading by one point. With the wind and sun in their favor, Country had the better of the second spell. Two minutes after the re-start, Mangatu were penalised on the touch-line outside their 25. Mason was entrusted with the kick, and he made a splendid attempt, the ball lighting on the crossbar and dropping over. A few moments afterwards the Country backs got moving nicely, and Gomer was nearly over. He lost the ball on tho line, but Luttrell was lying handy and fell on it. Mason made a poor attempt at goal. Numerous penalties were awarded each team in turn, and several attempts at goal proved fruitless. With play in midfield, the country backs wero passing ■well, and only solid defence on the part of Mangatu kept them out. Eventually Kara obtained, and with a dodging run scored behind the posts. Cole’s attempt at <mal struck the crossbar. Time was called soon afterwards, leaving the scores, Country 15, Mangatu 5. The game was controlled bv Mr. W. Hay. v

3 SATURDAY’S MATCHES. 5 3 Tlio following will represent Y.M.C.A. 1 thirds ‘ against High School, at 1.45 p.m. to-morrow: — Full-back, Fraser; three-quarters, Mill, Bull, Pakn; fiveeighths, Fromm and McMillan; half, Bloomfield; forwards, O’Meara, Quinn, , Ngira, Winter, Nelson, Wildish, J. 5 Winter, Richardson. Emergencies: ’ Parsons, Stafford, To Ivani Pere. : NEW ZEALAND RUGBY UNION. [Per Press Association.! WELLINGTON, August 5. The Management Committee of the New Zealand Rugby union met to- ! night. Suspensions imposed by the West Coast Union on players for fighting and using bad language were endorsed. Hawke’s Bay Union is to be required to send particulars concerning the suspension of a player till the end of the season for appearing on the field under the influence of liquor. ; The Ahuriri Club’s appeal against the five years’ suspension of a member by tlie Hawke’s Bay Union for striking a player, using bad language, and assaulting the referee, was dismissed, but the Union will bo asked to reconsider the matter with a view of reducing the penalty. A letter from the English Rugby Union regarding proposed alterations in the laws of the game stated that the Home Unions had been asked to join in a conference with the Colonial Unions in the matter. The Scottish and Irish Unions were willing to discuss the matter with the other Home Unions, but not with Colonials. Wales had suggested that the question of a conference should be discussed by the International Board. The English Union would bring; the matter before the International Board. In the meantime it would be unwise to sanction the proposed alterations. PROTECTION FOR REFEREES. ' United Press Association —Cotyrigiit SYDNEY, August 5. In the Assembly, Mr. Fitzpatrick, referring to the rowdyism at Saturday’s football matches, asked the Chief Secretary if he would see that in future so far as umpires were concerned, they were provided w'ith protection in thesliape of a coat of mail, or police protection. The reply was a promise of an adequate policy of protection. AUSTRALIAN GAME. A astrals met Imperials on the League’s ground yesterday .afternoon, and after an evenly contested game Imperials proved the victors by 11 points. In the absence of C. R. Webster (who met w'ith an accident during the week), J. Wack captained the Australs, while 11. Wack had control of the Imperials. A strong wind was blowing towards the Grey Street goal, and, needless to say, most of the play was at that end of the ground. From the first bounce Austrais collared and took the leather into their territory, where a behind was notched. From the kick-off, Imperials took charge, and soon began scoring, kicking for the quarters 3 goals 3 behinds to Australs’ 1 behind. With the change of ends, and with the aid of a good wind, Australs took charge, and soon had two flags np. The play was ; then taken to the other end of the ground, Avhere some good passing Was indulged in by Imperials, and good play resulted in a goal. However, Australs forced tlio hall again to their end, but the shooting wag bad, and out of about

7 shots only 1 goal was scored. The scores at half-timo were: Imperials, 4 goals 5 beliinds; Australs, 2 goals 6 behinds. A high wind was still blowing when the third ouarter was entered) and Imperials soon had the ball in striking distance), the two flags going up on two occasions, also for a number of beliinds. The Australs’ ruck did good work in this quarter, and a good Eieco of play was witnessed when the all was passed to Hogan, who did a good run right along toe wing, passing t-o Manning, who sent up tho two flags. This quarter ended .with the Imperials still leading by 20 points. With tho change of ends, Australs rushed tlio ball down the field, and W. Tate potted a goal, two more being registered in quick succession by the same player. Owing to the Australs’ back men leaving their places, iinuerials forced through and potted two easy goals, giving Imperials an advantage of 11 points when tho final boll rang.' The scores wore: Imperials, 8 goals 11 beliinds (59 points); Australs, 6 goals 12 beliinds (48 points). The following were the goalkickers: Imperials—Cooncr (3), H. Wack (2), Story (2), Atkinson (1); Australs—W.- Tate (4), Manning (2). The best players for Imperials were Lund, Story, Smith,' Cooper, and Atkinson, and the-most conspicuous for Australs wore Manning, W. Tate, Brown, Williams, and Hogan. Mr. Commons controlled the game.

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL

The following will represent Taruhern Association Football Chib against Athletics on Saturday: Coombs, Kelly, Lasker, Statham, Oates, Jennings, Reid, Micliie (captain), Sharp, Bardwell, Sharpies. ■ Reserves : Minnis, Taylor, Marshall, and Whitelcy. '' The following team will represent the Rangers against Taruneru, at Taruheru, to-morrow: Hoarc, Scroggie, Grimshaw, Arundel, Young, Williams, Holland, Lewis, Dick, Johnston, Pyno.