FOOTBALL.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 3236, 5 June 1911, Page 6

FOOTBALL.

CHAMPIONSHIP MATCHES.

RAIN INTERFERES WITH PLAY

The chaunpionhip matches, were resuitied at Victoria. Domain on S'aturdftiy afternoon, Kaiti-City defeating United and Y.M.C.A. playing a drawn, game with Y.M.P. Shortly after the com- , mencement oif tine matches ram fall for ff some time with considerable, force, ana greatly spoiled) the prospect of inteiesitmg contests. There was only a moderate attendance of spectators.

KAITI-CITY (6) v. UNITED' (0)

United won the toss and attacked the western goal, having some advantage from a strong 'wind blowing. Aided by a penalty for off-side, United instituted an attack on City’s line, but Stubbs returned' well to outside the twenty-live. Loose play followed in this vicinity for some tame and eventually the. united backs got going and gained, considerable ground. iFroonm intercepted* a pass and operations were quickly transferred to the other end,, where Craill saved twice in rapid succession. City were ■penalised twice, for minor lnfnngeanents, and) >pla,y again settled in their own twenty-five. In the loose play that followed United had slightly the better of matters. They threatened City s lino on* more than one pcasion, hut were unable to put the finishing touches 1 on their efforts.' Stubbs saved an almost certain score .by cleverly marking a high cross-kick from Pollock, and then the Kaiti-City forwards, by an irresistible rush, in which Nicolas, 'Stagpoole andl Douglas were prominent, transferred play to the other end. Here 'City attacked strongly, and, [being awarded a penalty in good position, 'Skillen placed a neat goal. Nichollls was prominent- with clever work on resuming, and the City line was again threatened. A forward, rush carried the 'ball over the line, but touch in 'goal resulted. Even plan followed, but it was not of a big* order, the state of the ground and of the ball being such ate to preclude any possibility of scientific football. The teams changed over at half time, not taking any spell, aind play centred for a time. Several loose rushes by City looked dangerous for United, and a series of scrums took place on the latter’s line. Prom one of these Niloolas secured the leather, and wriggled his way oyer, scoring close to' the corner flag. Skillen’s attempt at goal fell short. Fairly even play followed, hut it was of a very scrambling nature, the ball being well nigh impossible to hold.. As a result a lot of loose kicking was indulged in, and from a spectator’s point of view the proceedings were by no means interesting. 1 Just prior to- call of time, United set up a. strong attack, but were unable to pierce the City defence, and the game ended with the scores —KaitiCitv 6, United' 0. Mr L. F. Williams gave entire satisfaction with the whistle.

A DRAWN CAME. t Y.M.C.A. (6) v. Y.M.P. (6). Y.M.P. kicked off and at once assumed aggressive tactics, rushing the leather into Y.M.C.A. territory. Y.M.C.A. were awarded a free kick, and Miller found the line about half-way. After the throw in Y.M.C.A. forced play into y M P.’s twenty-five, where the ball again went out of play. From a scrum Kaipara secured the leather and made a tricky run, passing to Tamati near the corner flag. Tamati was unopposed, and crossed the line and notched a thy, making the score Y.M.P. 3, Y.M.O.A. 0 .After the kick off Y.M.C.A. pressed Laird and succeeded in transferring the scene of operations to Y.M.P. s twenty-five, but Y.M.P. returned with a forward rush. Campbell, however, saved with a line kick, which again took play into Y.M.P.’s twenty-five. McOoll here gained possession and broke away, but was overtaken by Kaipara and forced to pass. The leather was taken bv a Y.M.P. plaver, who rteurned it to Y.M.C.A. territory. Here Miller secured and made a. dash for goal, but was brought down, and the leather was kicked across the line, where it w:«> forced. Play then centred l for a time, the honors being evenly distributed.-Off-side play gave Miller a shot at goal, but the 'kick -was too long, and it failed to cross the - bar. Tamati snapped up and put up a- determined run. to Y.M.C.A.’s twenty-five, where he was brought down and play again centred. At this juncture the light showers which had been! falling intermittently during the afternoon developed into a steady downpour, which continued throughout the second spell and impaired play considerably. The leather became very greasy, and it was almost impossible for players to keep on their feet.. By the force of their combined weight- the Y.M.P. forwards crossed Y.M.C.A.’s goal line, but thle leather was lucked into the dead ball area. Play then centred in Y.M.C.A. and Karitiana, eventually scored for Y.M.P. from a scrum on the line. The try was not converted, and the score stood, Y.M.P. 6, Y.M.C.A. nil. A long succession of line kicks and scrums kept the play between the two twenty-five yard lines for a time, the YJM.C.A. forwards acquitting themselves with great credit against their heavier opponents, and after a. time,, crossed' Y.M.P.’s line, but the ball was forced. On resuming play was confined for a time near Y.M.P.’s twenty-five, and Y.M.C.A. were awarded a penalty. Miller took the kick and lifted the leather well o-ver the bar, rendering the score Y.M.P. 6, Y.M.C.A. 3. Some loose play of a nondescript character followed. Y.M.C.A. having the best of it. Tire leather once crossed Y.M.P.’s line, but was forced just in time. After many serums :nd line kicks, Y.M.C.A. reached cheir opponent's twenty-five a few minutes before the call of time. Here off-side play resulted in Y.M.C.A. being awarded another penalty, and Miller, taking the kick, secured the necessary . three points, and the game closed with tho ■scores even.

'Mr P. Hickey was an efficient referee

A JUNIOR MATCH

Mangatuna and Tokomara juniors played a drawn game at lokomaru on Saturday. " E. Reed scored for Mangatuna, and M. Cook kicked a penalty goal for Tokomaru. Mr P. Liddle was referee.

TO-DAY’S MATCH

The team to represent Gisborne Football Club against Star on ’ the Domain tliis afternoon will ‘be chosen from J. Pollock, 0. Pollock, 'H. Gibson, T. SulliVan, Nicholls, G. Neill, G. King, D. McLeod, L. Murray, C. Cole, H. Skillen; (capt), F. Snowden, J. 'O’Neill. F. Seymouir, W. .Donnelly, J. Leitoh, M. Guthrie, H. Davis. P. Mortencn, J. Gallop, J. Winter, R. Hargreaves. J. and A. McLean. All the above are requested to be on the ground at 2.45 p.m. sharp in Club colei's.

THE CAME ON THE COAST. MANGATUNA DEIFEATLS TOKO- - Mangatuna defeated! Tokomaru at Tokomaru on Saturday by 3 points to nil. Here scored for Mangatuna. Mill. Fairlie was referee. THE GAME IN AUCKLAND. [PEE PEESS ASSOCIATION.! ■ AUCKLAND, June 4. In the Rugby football matches yesterday, Grafton unexpectedly beat Marist. Brothers by , 3 points to- nil; City beat Parnell, by 24 points to 8; and Ponsonby beat Newton by 30 points to ■nil. During the latter match two Newton players. McDavitt and Doran, were injured. The former had his nose, broken, and the latter sustained concussion of the brain, and was unconscious for over an hour. DUNEDIN MATCHES. DUNEDIN, June 4. The following are the results of the senior matches on Saturday: Pirates 10 beat Dunedin 5 ; Southern 15 beat PortChalmers 11 : University 11 beat Kaikorai 6; Zingari-Rrchmond 47 beat Union 6: Alhambra 3 beat Taieri nil.

THE ASSOCIATION CAME.

Y.M.C.A. (12) v. COUNTY (3)

The above competition game was played oar the Polo ground on Saturday. Y.M.C.A. were strongly represented, and secured an easy victory. County were unfortunate in being unable to place their full team: in the field, several juniors: being substituted. Saturday’s rain left the ground heavy, and a slippery ball 1 was difficult to control. » From the staid the visitors assumed the upper hand, and in the first- half scored on .five occasions through Green (3), Taylor and Hughes. County made several ineffectual efforts to score, through the brothers Sharp, . who were not too well Supported, and it was not until half-way through the second spell that their efforts: were rewarded. With a slight advantage of the wind in the second half, Y.M.C.A. had matters all) their own way, further goals being registered by Green (2), Meikle (2), Wood, Goff and 1 Taylor. Counijjr’s goals were obtained by F. Sharp (2), and B. Sharp. Mr Minnis gave complete satisfaction' as referee

JUNIOR CRADE. HIGH SCHOOL (0) v. Y.M.C.A. (0). On Saturday last the above teams met in the junior competition, and a fast and exciting game followed. From the kick-off High School were on the aggressive, and had hard luck in not scoring on - several occasions. Heavy rain fell during the match, and towards the end the ground became' very sloppy. Both teams worked hard, but neither were able to register a score, and the game resulted in a draw. Mr. A. Hoare gave every satisfaction as referee, and Messrs. Redstone and Lees held the line flags. MANIAWATU BEATS WANGANUI. '' EPEE PEESS ASSOCIATION.! PALMERSTON N., June 4. Manawatu -defeated. Wanganui by 3 goals to one.

NORTHERN UNION CAME. NAPIER BEATS DANNEVIRKE. [PER PEESS ASSOCIATION.J NAPIER, June 4. The Northern Union League match between the Napier and Dannevirke representatives was played here on Saturday afternoon, and l resulted in a win for Napier by 15 points to 2. AUCKLAND- v. NEW ZEALAND. AUCKLAND, June 4. A representative Northern Union football match will be played between New Zealand and Auckland next Saturday.