SPORTS AND PASTIMES.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2575, 9 August 1909, Page 7

SPORTS AND PASTIMES.

*•' , FOOTBALL.

REPRESENTATIVE MATCHES. POVERTY BAY (11) r. WAIAPU (10). Tho annual representative match between Poverty Bay and the Waiapu sub-union team was played at the Domain on Saturday. The- weather was splendid, and the ground was in excellent condition for a fast game. Therewas a large attendance of spectators. Waiapu lost the toss and kicked off against the sun from the eastern goal. Even play followed in midfield, and Waiapu gradually forced their way to the Poverty Bay twenty-five, where Campbell saved* well. Bowman was also prominent, and from a kick by .Hyland, Toclcer forced. After the kick out Pollock obtained at half way, and made a good run, hut a penalty saved Waiapu, and a force later saved thorn again. From a penalty in midfield, Aorera had a result less attempt at goal, and Poverty Bay returned to the attack, the forwards rushing the ball over the lino where Callaghan again forced. Waiapu forced matters, but Kaipara and Campbell brought relief, and Poverty Bay attacked only to be sent back by Wate horn. Good, short passing was seen by the Poverty Bay backs, and Kaipara and Campbell were almost over. Poverty Bay were awarded a penalty, but Tocher's attempt went wide. Very even- play followed, the kick out, bach side ini turn taking a turn in attacking. With play in the Poverty Bay twenty-five Dick sent out to Watchorn, who, after a short run, transferred to Callaghan. The latter gave to Aorere, who made a pretty run and scored between tile posts. Tate added the extra points easily. Play settled at centre and Watchorn broke through to the twenty-five. Here Poverty* Buy were penalised and Aorere had an unsuccessful attempt at goal. Waiapu pressed hard and kept Poverty Bay busily defending. Tockor . saved brilliantly when a score seemed imminent. Not to he denied Waiapu returned to the attack and, after loose play in the twenty-five •). Lincoln obtained and scored close to the. posts. Tate converted easily. Half time was called with Waiamrleading by 10 points. Poverty Bay attacked strongly after the interval and the backs, passing well, were nearly over. The forwards were playuig very hard and Lowe almost scored at the corner. Waiapu forced the local men back to half way, and after good passing between Maiehr, Watchorn and Aorere, play settled in the Poverty Bay twenty-five. The hacks on both sides were passing well, hut play was principally confined to loose forward rushes. A heavy shower made the ball very slippery and difficult to hold. The Poverty Bay forwards. In aded by Lowe and Beach, rushed the hall to the Waiapu line, where Campbell, picking up smartly, was nearly over. Scrums followed on the Waiapu line and a. penalty brought them rtTef, and play was quickly transferred to the other end, where 'fate made a splendid attempt to drop a goal. Miller" was prominent in midfield with good work, and he transferred play to the Waiapu twenty-five by good kicking and following up. Poverty Bay attacked, but Tate and Watchorn -were very safe and sent the invading side back time after time. Miller found the line outside the Waiapu twenty-five and good work by Kaipara and Miller nearly resulted in a score. Poverty Boy returned to the attack, and a rush of the forwards headed by Lyons carried the ball over the line, where Delaney fell on it and scored. Tocker failed badly at goal. Poverty Bay continued to hold the upper hand and play remained in the Waiapu twenty-five, where Watchorn saved well from a forward rush. A nice passing run by the Poverty Bay backs resulted in Pollock scoring a try ■ amidst enthusiasm, ■which was redoubled when Campbell kicked a good goal. Play became fast ■and furious and a series of scrums took place in midfield. Delaney obtained a mark at the Waiapu twenty-five, but Miller was unable to convert. Maioha .saved well from a run of tho Poverty Bay forwards, and a rush of the Waiapu men carried the ball to tho local line, where hard close work resulted. A free kick saved Poverty Bay, and an irresistible rush of the whole Poverty Bay team in the last minute carried the ball to the Waiapu territory, where, after a passing run of the backs, Miller spurted and crossed the line, amidst enthusiasm, snatching victory f-or his side just on cal! of time. The kick at goal was a failure, and time was called immediately, leaving the scores, Poverty Bay 11, Waiapu 10. Mr W. Hay controlled the game.

AFTER THE MATCH. After the .match the visiting team, accompanied by a number of the members of the Rugby Union, dined at tbe Record Reign Hotel. After dinner a short toast list was gone through. Mr. H. E. Maude, President of the Union, announced, amidst applause, the names of those finally selected to go on tour, and both he and other speakers extended hearty congratulations to tho selectors (Messrs H. Bright, J. A. Eaton, and H. Puflctt) on their choice. Another item that “brought down the house” was the fact that when the names were read out, it was seen that there were live of the Waiapu team included out of six who had signified their intention of making the trip. POVERTY BAY REPRESENTATIVES.

The, following are the names of the final selection, which, as will be seen, includes nine backs and ten forwards: Backs— I Tocker- (Kaiti-City), Campbell (Y.M.0.A.), Pollock (Gisborne), Miller (Y.M.0.A.), Kaipara. (Y.M.0.A.), AVatohom (Waiapu), Dick Nehu (Waiapu), Ryland (Waiapu), Fitzgerald (Mangatu).. Forwards —Redmond (Mangatu), Gilbert. J. Lincoln (Waiapu), Nicolas, Lowe. Beach, Delaney (Kaiti-City), Lyons (Makauri), Donnelly (Takitimu), and Stagpoole (Kaiti-City). A recommendation to the Union was added by the selectors, to the effect that Mr. Watchorn be appointed captain of the team. The members of the team are notified that they must attend practice both this afternoon and evening and to-mor-row afternoon and evening. The afternoon practices will be held at the Domain, and iu the evenings the members : will meet at Mr, Lysnar’s hall, Read’s Quay. The arrangements for the tour are almost complete, and the- final details will be discussed at the Management Committee meeting to-night, f ■ An announcement that will be received with general approbation amongst footballers and all those interested in the game was made at the Waiapu dinner on Saturday night, to the effect that Mr. H. E. Maude will, in , all probability, accompany the team as manager. Any of those who intend to accompany the.team op tour are requested to ..communicate with the Hon. Sec. of the x r ' 1

Union (Mr. E. L. Maude), not later

than to-day. DEFENCE CADE.o MATCH. GISBORNE (3) v. NAPIER (0). The Defence Cadets of Napier and Gisborne played a challenge match on No. 1 ground prior to the WaiapuPoverty- Bay game. -The isapier Cadets arrived by the s.s, Yvimmera in the morning, but, owing to a misunderstanding at Napier six members missed their passage and wore left behind. Their places -were filled by substitutes here. 'Hie game was mod evenly contested from start to finish. Both 'sides, were compelled to force several times, but after a strong attacking movement of the local team, Lloyd scored just before haf-time. The kick at goal was a failure. No further scorin'- took place, although the backs on both sides were nearly over the line on several occasions,* and tho game ended in a victory for Gisborne by 3 points to nil. For the winners Scott,- Brown, Lloyd, and East wore about the best, and Morlcy, Evans, and Trouson played hard for the losers. Mr. Harold Carr’ was the referee.

THIRDS. Y.M.C.A. (33) v. HIGH SCHOOL (0). Although opposed by a much heavier team, the t sehooboys -clayed a good game, and never lost heart, attacking strongly when the whistle sounded. Y.M.C.A. were much the stronger team, and put up the above big score. Tries wore obtained for the winners by Baku (2), G. Richardson (2), G. Fromm, S. Mill, N. Bull, and Kgira, and major points were added by N. Bloomfield, S. McMillan, S. Mill, G. Fromm. T. Quinn and Paku. Mr. J. J. Martin refereed. OUTSIDE MATCHES. AUCKLAND MATCHES. (Per Press Association.. AUCKLAND, "August 8. There was an off day in Rugby football in Auckland city yesterday, two representative teams being engaged in playing inter-Union matches with country teams. Auckland A team defeated Thames, at Thames, by 13 poiu'is to 6, and Auckland B team defeated Franklin, at Pukekohe, by 13 pout.- w 3. The Northern Union match between Auckland and Taranaki reprr".; motives, played here yesterday, was won. by the visitors by 8 points to 7. The -natch, despite the cold showery weather, attracted an attendance of between 1000 and 5000 spectators. The X' r thorn Union game has n-ow about 200 players in Auckland, and the public are begrnning to patronise the game. The bnd weather of the past week left the grounds in a very bad state yesterday, and all outdoor games were played under great disadvantages.

TARANAKI DEFEATS WANGANUI

■WANGANUI, August 7. The representative football match, Taranaki v. Wanganui, was played today. The ground was very greasy. Taranaki won by 14 points to 3. Tho visitors’ score was made by Jack Stohr, who kicked -th.ee penalty goals, scored a try. aiw converted it. Wanganui kicked a penalty goal. HOROWHENUA DEFEATS MANAWATU. PALMERSTON N., August 7. Horowhenua defeated the Manawatu Union senior representatives, at Levin, by 14 points*- to 9. CHRISTCHURCH MATCHES. CHRISTCHURCH, August 7. The senior football results were as follows: Merivale (0) v. Albion (0) —a draw; Linwood (10) beat Old Boys (3); Sydenham (6) beat Canterbury College (5); Christchurch. —a bye. DUNEDIN MATCHES. DUNEDIN, August 7. The inter-club football matches were brought to a close to-day, in splendid weather. Alhambra (11) beat Pirates (8); Dunedin (12) beat Southern (8); Taieri Rovers (13) beat Union (8); Zingari-Richmond (9) beat Port Chalmers (8); Kaikorai (20) beat University (0). Alhambra wins the banner with a record of 15 matches and 15 wins. Zingari-Richmond and Southern tie for second place. NEW ZEALANDERS IN AUSTRALIA METROPOLITAN DEFEATS PONSONBY. Uniter Punas Association—Copviiigiit (Received August 8, 5.5 p.m.) SYDNEY, August 8. About 20,000 persons witnessed the Ponsonby match., which was played in fine weather. Early in the game Francis missed a goal from a fairly easy position, off a penalty kick. A fine" bit of work by McCabo ended in a try, which Verge converted. After a lot of even play, Francis secured a fine goal off a mark. This success spurred the visitors, and from a good forward rally Elliott scored, but Francis failed to convert. The home team were kepi; on th„: go. Off a mark, Francis added another goal. In the second spell the visitors were on the defensive most of the time. At the start Francis made a feeble attempt at goal off a mark. Some rough play on the parti of one or two of the visitors called forth a caution from the referee. The Metropolitan team then began to play, all over Ponsonby, and a couple of tries resulted, one of which was converted, the home team winning by 13 points to 9.

QUEENSLAND DEFEATS MAORIS. BRISBANE, August s. Queensland defeated the Maoris by 21 points to 11. Play was fast and open. The Maori defence and passing were good, hut the local men scored rapidly, the score at half-time standing Queensland 13, Maoris 3. In the second half the pace became| faster, but Queensland pressed their opponents almost continuously, and the tackling of the latter became erratic as the tide of play went against them. Pouwhluwliiu, in the first half, and Wharapapa in the second scored tries, but they were unconverted. Rukutae got a try, which Hairi converted. After more hard play, the whistle sounded with the scores: Queensland 21, Maoris 11. NEW SOUTH WALES DEFEATS QUEENSLAND. BRISBANE, August S. New South Wales defeated Queensland by 13 points to 6.