FOOTBALL.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2583, 18 August 1909, Page 6

FOOTBALL.

TO-MORROAV’S MATCHES

The Thursday football competitions will be continued to-morrow. Star lheets Alhambra at 1.45 p.m., and City meets Gisborne at 3 p.m. \ The team to represent Gisborne will be picked from the following: C. Pollock, A. Pirie, W. Flatman, E. Austen, G Neill, H. Kelly, H. Henderson J. Newton, F. Hingstone, W. Brown, A. McConnell, T. Henderson, T. Swam, H. Harrison, F. Seymour,'C. Hepburn, C. Cole, R. Flatman, R. McKenzie, J. Ryan and M. Sullivan. SATURDAY’S MATCHES. The matches to be played under the auspices of the Poverty Bay Rugby Union on Saturday will be as follows: At Victoria Domain.—Seniors,-Uni-ted v. Y.M.C.A., 3 p.m.; juniors United v. Kaiti-City, 3 p.m.; thirds, Y.M.C.A. v. KaiithCity, 1-45 p.nM Defence Cadets v High School, 1.40 P ’At Mr G. Witters’ paddock, Makauri. —Seniors,' Takitimu v. Te Kura, 3 p.m.; juniors, Te Kura v. M akauri, 1.45 p.m.

THE POVERTY BAY TOURING TEAM. k DEFEAT WANGANUI. (Special to “Times.”) WANGANUI, August 17. There was heavy rain last night, and intermittent heavy showers all the morning and throughout the game at the Recreation Ground, heavy hail tailing at half-time. The teams lined up as follows: —- Poverty Bay : Full-back, Fitzgerald, three-quarters, Hyland, Pollock, Miller; five-eighths, Kaipara and Watshorri; - half, Nehu ; 'wing, Tocker; loiwards, Beach, Lyons, Gilbert, Donnelly, Nicolas, Lowe, Delaney. Wanganui: Full-back, Meuli; threequarters, Signal, Slight,, and C°e; five-eighths, ' Campion and McLeod (captain); half, Dowe ; wing Souter; forwards, Bishop, Murray, Takarangi, Russell, Leahv, Dustin, and Aitken. Wanganui won the toss, and played with the wind in their favor. Lyons kicked off, and with play settled m the Wanganui 25, Poverty Bay was penalised in the first few moments, through Gilbert holding on A loose rush of Wanganui, headed by Dustin and Murray, took place to Poverty Bay’s 25, but Miller saved welh Tlje Wanganui backs, after good lacking bv McLeod and Campion, worked their way by good passing to Poverty Bay s 25. Ryland’s line kick was well returned by Meuli, and for a time play settled in Poverty Bay territory. Wanganui pressed hard, and with play on the Gisborne line Watchorn saved m .good fashion and kicked to midfield. Here the Poverty Bay forwards, headed by Lowe, Lyons, Donnelly, and Beach, rushed to Wanganui’s 25, but Wanganui drove them back into the Poverty Bay 25, where Tocker relieved, onside play, Signal made an unsuccessful attempt at goal: The ball was very greasy, making accurate handling _an ikicking impossible. From Signal 6 kick Fitzgerald forced. An interchange o kicks followed the kick-out, Watchorn nuu ?u.'i.;ck .being conspicuous for good

taking and kicking. Wanganui kept up the pressure, and in the loverty Bay 25 tlio defenders were awarded, two penalties In quick succession, but Wanganui returned to the attack, iollock and Miller saving. The M anganui backs were passing well, and gamed a lot of ground, being nearly over once, Fitzgerald saving in time. 1 nut of a very interesting nature. owing to the state of the ban and With Wanganui forcing matteis, YVatchorn saved brilliantly twice in quick succession, but McLeod mark, and had an unsuccessful attempt at goal. A series of scrums and penalties in midfield followed. JJrom a kick by Neho, Slight (Wanganui) failed to take, and Delaney kicked into touch m Wanganui’s 25, but the Wanganui forwards made an excellent loose rush to Fitzgerald, who failed with his kick. Do we marked in a good position, but Campion’s kick went wide. Jw » scrum in the Poverty Lay Nehu with a smart kick found the line at the centre. Dustin returned to lAaipara, who made an opening and gave to Pollock. The latter transferred to llyland, who made a strong run down the line, but was taken at the 25 by McLeod. Poverty Bay -pressed hard for a time, and the forwards, led by Beach, Lowe, Nicolas, and locker, rushed to the Wanganui line, where a penalty on the line saved the defenders Fitzgerald failed to take a kick, and play settled in the Poverty Bay 20, but Delaney broke through the ruck and came to the centre. 1 overty Bay again attacked, but good defence y McLeod and Meuli kept them out. A passing run between Watchorn 1 ollock, and Miller ended in the latter foolishly kicking straight to tho iuU back, losing a good chance to score. Wanganui were again penalised twice in rapid succession, the game being fast and furious. The Wanganui backs were passing fairly well, and the f° were shining m the loose work, they brought play to the Poverty Bay 20, where Pollock intercepted and put m a fine swerving run to the full-back, and kicked over the latter s head. Miller obtained at the 25, and raced un p posed to the Wanganui line amidst excitement, but just on the line lie was overhauled and collared by Signal and lost the ball. A scramble ' ensued between the Wanganui backs and the Poverty Bay forwards for possession, and the issue was doubtful, but the referee gave a force. It was a pretty piece of play,. and deserved a score. Play centred in midfield. Ivaipara, Watchorn and Nehu were prominent for "ood defence, but Wanganui giadually worked their way down the line, and Miller fumbling nearly let them in. Delaney, however saved his side by coming through the ruck with the ball at his toe, and the interval was called with Poverty Bay pressing, with no score on either side. , A series of scrums and line-outs occurred on the resumption of play. Wanganui had slightly the better of the exchanges, but Poverty Bay soon asserted themselves and attacked strongly, but from a weak pass_ from Kaipara to Pollock, Leahy and Coe broke away to'midfield- .Here Wanganui were penalised, and Fitzgerald s kick just missed the posts. Loose play in midfield followed the lack-out. The ‘Wanganui forwards carried play to the Poverty Bay line, where Watchorn splendidly saved by a lack te oentre. Not to be denied, the Wanganui forwards returned’ to the attack, and kept Poverty Bay busy defending, and. when hard pressed. a penalty brought timely relief. Watchoin was again prominent with an opportune save and kick, and the next item of interest was Rylan , who fielded -beautifully, making a strong run down to the Wanganui Ime where be was taken by Meuli. In the latter stages of the game each side ate tacked in turn, and both teams were nearly over. Poverty Bay had, perhaps, the best of the spell, with the exception of about ten minutes, iollock and WMtchorn were responsible tor good work repeatedly, and time wearin" on, it looked any odds on being scoreless draw. Poverty Bay however played hard, and the forwards rushed to Meuli, who kicked m-field. With only half a minute to go, Pollock obtianed, and, beating several men, ran to the full-back and kicked tiie ball over tlie latter’s head, and following it up secured it again on the bounce, and though hotly pursued, ran over, scorin" a clever try. Fitegerald s kick from a difficult angle just failed. Amidst enthusiasm, Poverty Bay were declared the winners by 3 to ml m their first game against W r anganui. Mr. L. J. Furrie refereed. The team were entertained at dinner at McCarthy’s Hotel to-night, and the usual toast list was gone through. Many congratulatory telegrams have been received from Gisborne. The team leaves for Pabiatna to-mor-row, and will play there on Thursday.

NORTH v. SOUTH ISLAND MATCH

[Pun PnKss> Association.! AUCKLAND, August 17. The selectors have chosen the following team to represent the North Island against the South Island: —Full-back Meuli (Wanganui); three-quarters, Cabron (Taranaki). Michmson (Wellington), Murray (Auckland); five-eighths, Morse and O’Leary (Auckland); half, Green (Wellington); forwards, Wilks (wing, Auckland), Herring (Ashland); Ready (Wellington), Francis (Auckland), Milne (Wanganui), Tamu (Taranaki), Waddell (Auckland), Bruce (Wellington). MAORIS v. NEW SOUTH WALES MATCH POSTPONED. United Fuess Association —(jopyhight SYDNEY, August 17. The football match Maoris v. New South Wales, fixed for to-morrow, has been postponed until the following Wednesday.