FOOTBALL.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 3295, 14 August 1911, Page 6

FOOTBALL.

THE RUGBY CAME. UNITED DEfFEAT KAITI-OITY. * The weather was fine, and there was a large attendance at the Victoria Domain on Saturday when the local competitions were advanced another stage. Ohief interest centred in the match between the United l and Kaiti-City teams, and after a fast and keenly contested game, the former won by 8 points to 6. Y.M.P. defeated Y.M.O.A. by 19 .points to .6 after a rather uninteresting contest. UNITED v. KAITI-CITY. Much interest centred in the game between United and Kaiti-City, and tjje contest proved to be one of the best that has been seen here this season, the former winning by 8 points to 6. The United forwards played excellently and were superior to the opposing forwards, though the Kaiti-City backs displayed more combination than the United rearguard. Kaiti-City made a desperate effort to equalise the scores in the last few minutes, but just failed to succeed. United won the toss and Niven kicked off for Kaiti-City, the latter team havingthe sun in their faces. G. Pollock obtained the leather, and with a good kick took play into City territory. Here Fromm obtained' and relieved his side by making a good run to the half-way line. FVom a scrum Riddell obtained possession and transferred to Rigby, who made a splendid run down the line, but was pushed out in United’s twenty-five. City were penalised for off-side play, and Luttrell removed danger with a line kick. An erratic passing rush by the City backs lost them a good chance of scoring, and G. Pollock relieved. At this juncture Skillen (Kaiti-City) received a nasty knock, and had to retire, his place being filled by Hickey. On resuming, a long speculator by Stagpoole took play to United’s goal line, but G. Pollock, who was playing a fine game, obtained, and after beating several opponents, kicked over tbe City full-back’s head. The kick, which was well-followed up by Davis, Snowden and Murray, resulted, in the latter scoring. Guthrie’s kick at goal went wide. United 3, Kaiti-City 0. Shortly after the kick-off United were Eenalised for off-side play, and Tocker icked well up-field. Clark returned, and play settled near the half-way for a few minutes. A dribbling rush by the United forwards bad City in difficulties, but Tate saved well with a line kick. City were awarded a free-kick from an infringement on a line-out, and Tocker found the line well up-field. A dribbling rush by Nicolas, Donnelly and Hargreaves carried play into United’s twenty-five. From a line-out Tocker centred and J. Pollock returned with a line kick. Luttrell punted high from a penalty, but Tate relieved his side in good style. Shortly afterwards Craill obtained the leather, and -with one of his long kicks sent the ball into City’s twenty-five, but Tate returned it to half-way with a line kick. A forward rush, in which Bristow and Nicolas were prominent took play into United’s twenty-five. Rigby marked from a high kick by Gibson, and Murray returned Tocker’s kick to the line. From the line-out which followed G. Pollock was penalised 'for obstruction, and Nicolas made a good, but unsuccessful attempt at goal. Craill returned the leather with a line kick, and City were penalised for handling the ball in the scrum, but Tocker returned, and transferred play into United’s territory. Murray secured from a- scrum and kicked well down field. The United _ forwards followed up well and City’s line was soon in danger. Several scrums for minor infringements took glace, and eventually City forced. hortly after the kick off City were again on the defensive, but Smith sav©d well. Fast even play followed and Rice was responsible for transferring play into United’s twenty-five. From a scrum on United’s line J. Pollock got m a lucky speculator, and removed danger. Half time was called shortly afterwards, with City pressing hard. On resuming, Guthrie kicked well ™" e and Smith returned to the line. A forward rush by City had United defending, but G. Pollock relieved with a line-kick. From a penMurray returned the leather to City s territory, where Fromm obtained, and after making a good run, was pushed out near the corner flag. City attacking hotly, were making the p.ace very _fast for their opponents, and Rice obtaining the ball in United’s twentyfive, transferred to Fromm, who in turn to Rigby. The latter sprinted + T1 11 luie > but Was collared by Luttrell. Play returned to centre where from a scramble J. Pollock obtained possession,, and outpacing his opponents scored a good try. Luttrell added the extra points. United B—Kaiti-City 0. United were shortly afterwards penalis©d for off-side plfay, and Tocker transterred play into the former’s territory by a fine kick. A scrum ensued in front of the goal, and United were again penalised for off-side plav. Tocker easily opened his team’s account. United 8, Kaiti-City 3. Tate repulsed a United attack from the kick-off by finding tbe line, and play settled near half-way. From the line-out Gibson got in a good kick, and play travelled dangerously near City’s line. Ridded made a,n attempt . to save, blit his kick rebounded and City were compelled to force. Give and. take nlav followed for a, short time, until Tocker snatched u"- from the toes of the United forwards and carried nlav into his '"'-'''rents’ twenty-five. City here bad United strotaidy defending, and the latter were soon compelled to force. Davis instituted a dribbling rush, and with the assistance of Murray and Snowden took -da-v into City’s quarter, but Tocker relieved. Nicolas and Hargreaves started a rush down the field with the hall at their toes. Craill picked up, but was collared by Nicolas,- a scrum on the line ensuing. City bold their opponents in a tight corner for several minutes until G. Pollock relieved with a high punt upfield. City were soon again attacking hotly, and a splendid passing bout between Fromm, Smith and Rigby was

checked by Craill. Clark returned play to hal| way, where United were peualised and Tocker kicked hign. From an attack in United’s territory Snowden was penalised for obstruction. Tocker kicked well down field, and play settled in United’s twenty-five for a time. A scrum) on the line followed, and United forced just in time. City pressed hard after the 'kick-off and United were again defending. A line out ensued, and Hickey and Donnelly took play on to United’s line, where the former scored. Tocker failed to add tbe major points. United 8, Kaiti-City 6. City livened up considerably afterwards, and were soon on the aggressive, but Guthrie relieved for United. The whistle sounded shortly afterwards with play in mid-field. Mr L. F. Williams controlled the game. Y.M.P. v. Y.M.C.A. Soon after this game commenced on No. 2 ground Y.M.C.A. took play into their opponents’ twenty-five, but a penalty kick awarded to Y.M.P. allowed them to remove danger, and play was again in neutral territory. A kick by Bradley and good work by the forwards headed by McOoll l had Y.M.P. in trouble, and a scrum was ordered in front of the goal posts. The ball went out to Rangi, who after a good run, scored. McColl failed to convert. The game remained in the centre for some time, but later McColl and Woods took the ball to Y.M.P.’s twenty-five, where, after a scrum, Y.M.C.A. were .penalised. After loose play they were compelled to force. The game was then to Y.M.C.A.’s territory, and after a scrum Tamati secured possession and scored. Tu converted. Y.M.C.A. then became aggressive, and just before half time was called Porter and McColl made successive attempts to get over, and were only stopped on the line. On resuming the ball was taken to Y.M.P.’s territory, but good work by W. Rangi and Tamati removed operations to centre. Y.M.C.A., however, returned by a forward rush, headed by McColl and Patterson, and the latter scored. McColl failed to convert. Y.M.P. then invaded tlieir opponents’ twenty-five, where after a scrum Y.M.C.A. forced. After a passing rush by Y.M.P. Tamati was left in possession, and after a good run scored. Rangi converted. Y.M.P. continued to attack, and after a line-out in Y.M.O.A.’s twenty-five Carroll obtained the ball and scored. Kokiri was unsuccessful with the kick. The game was in neutral territory for some time, but a passing rush started by Tamati took the ball right up to Y.M.C.A.’s line, where, after loose play, Rangi was successful' in getting over. Wi failed to convert. Tamati gathered up the ball in the loose just before time was sounded, and after putting in a good run, scored. Tu’s attempt to convert failed. The game thus ended Y.M.P. 19, Y.M.C.A. 6. Mr C. Hepburn was referee.

JUNIOR COMPETITION. KAITI-CITY (3) v. Y.M.C.A. (3.) This game was played on No. 1 ground at 1.45 p.m., and an even contest was witnessed. Rigby scored for Kaiti-City and Kay kicked a penalty goal for Y.M.C.A. Mr S. Dean was the referee. THIRD GRADE, Y.M.P. defeated Garrison by 3 points to nil. Rangi scored a try for tbe winners. SCHOOL MATCHES. Te Hapara beat Gisborne by 7 to nil. Whitfield drop-kicked a goal and Gregg scored a try. Makaraka defeated Kait-i by 6 to 3. Parker and McGaviston scored for the winners, and Wilson scored for Kaiti. Convent beat Mangapapa by 9 to nil. Tbe scorers were Bean, Heeney, and Swan. The points of tbe various teams are now as follow :—Waerenga-a-hika 12, Convent 9, Gisborne 8, Makaraka 8, Te Hapara 5, Mangapapa 3, Kaiti 2. AUCKLAND v. THAMES. tPEE PRESS ASSOCIATION.J AUCKLAND, Aug. 12. The return match between the representatives of the Auckland and Thames Unions was played here today, in fine weather, and in the presence of an attendance of about 5000. The local men had an easy win, tbe final scores being—Auckland 25, Thames 3. Stewart (2), Barrett, Murray, Gray, and McGregor scored tries for Auckland, two being converted by R. Magee. Montgomery kicked a penalty goal for Thames. THE GAME IN CHRISTCHURCH. CHRISTCHURCH, August 12. With the prospect of a successful series of inter-provincial fixtures, the Rugby Union bad a trial match set down for decision to-day, and though at times hard pressed the selected fifteen finally won an interesting game by 22 points to 14. Gray, Burns, Pyle, Carroll, Bain, Morris, Murray, Auld, Morgan, and Hassell showed fine form, and for the B team Fuller, Weston, Tosswill, Shadbolt, Humphries, Ward, Maxwell, and Brown played well, Fuller and Shadbolt giving a firstclass display. The game between Linwood A and Albion A ended in a win for the former by 15 points to 8. The inter-’Varsity match between Canterbury . College and Victoria College (Wellington) ended in the local team’s favor by 11 points to 3.

BULLER BEATS WEST COAST. WESTPORT, August 12. The inter-TJnion match resulted— Buller 16, West Coast 10. NORTH DEFEATS SOUTH. INTER-ISLAND COUNTRY TEAMS. WELLINGTON, August 12. The North Island Country team met and vanquished the South Island Country team to-day. The game was not a spectacular one, and resolved itself into a series of scrambles, with one or two

occasional bright flashes. The Northerners prevailed to the extent of 18 points to 6, though the difference in the scores did not indicate the relative merits of the teams. O’Connor (2) and Darby scored for the victors, and McKenzie converted two tries and kicked, a penalty. For the losers O’Brien kicked two penalty goals. MAORI TOURING TEAM. A WIN AT WANGANUI. WANGANUI, August 13. A football match between Wanganui and the Maori touring team was played on Saturday, in the presence of a large crowd, resulting in a win for the Maoris by 8 to nil. THE WELLINGTON .MATCH. WELLINGTON, August 13. The following team has been selected to represent Wellington against the Maoris next Wednesday:—Evenson, Cook, Mitchinson, Daly, C. Ramsden, J. Ryan, J. Tilyard, Sothern, D. Sullivan, Elliott, McFarlane, Moffitt, Perry, Wilson, Bell. Emergencies : Hill, W. W. J. Ryan, E. Roberts, McLeod. THE ASSOCIATION GAME. TARUHERU (1) v. Y.M.C.A. (1). The fourth, and last, round of the senior competition commenced on Saturday with a match between the above teams on tbe Freezing Works ground, and as both teams were level for championship honors, a very keen game was witnessed by a fair number of enthusiastic supporters. The three previous meetings of the teams resulted in two draws (1 —1) and a narrow victory for Taruheru by 2 —l. The ground ivas in splendid condition, and the game was fast throughout. Y.M.C.A. had the advantage of a slight breeze in the first half, but it was not until half-way through the first spell that any score was registered, Greene beating Creighton with a shot which just curled in under the bar. From the re-start Taruheru attacked strongly, and several good shots were cleverly dealt with by Wright. A good deal of mid-field play followed, and just before half-time Greene had a splendid opportunity of increasing the lead, but snot over. Tbe second half was even faster than the first and both defences were working hard, Webster, for Y.M.C.A., playing his usual safe game, while Sumner was putting in a lot of work for Taruheru. The latter’s goal came from a splendid individual effort by Sharpies, who received the ball on the half-way line, and, beating several opponents, sent the sphere past Wright when close in. Each side now endeavored to notch the winning point, but the defences held out, and time was called with the score as above stated. Mr. Hunwick very capably acted as referee. THE AUSTRALIAN GAME. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN CARNIVAL. rUNITBD PRESS ASSOCIATION— COPYRIGHT.] (Received August 13, 5.5 p.m.) ADELAIDE, ■ August 12. At the football carnival South Australia beat Victoria, and Tasmania defeated Westralia.