FOOTBALL.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXXVI, Issue 3981, 11 July 1913, Page 7

FOOTBALL.

THE THURSDAY COMPETITION. ST. PAT’S DEFEAT KIA TOA. The second match in the Thursday competition was played on the Domain yesterday afternoon between St. Pat’s and Kia Toa, the former team haying a somewhat easy win by 21 points to 8. The winners placed a strong team in the field, while Kia Toa was not represented' by such a strong combination as took the field in the previous match. St. Pat’s won the toss and played with a strong sun belli nd their backs. Kia Toa made the play in tho opening stages and matters were contested between the haltway and the Green’s 25. Some nice passing bouts by the backs put St. Pat’s in an attacking position, but the Rods successfully defended and eventually returned the leather to midfield. Open and fast play followed with St. Pats gaining the ascendancy. The Kia Toa forwards got going in a nice rush and took, the oval to the Greens’ 25, but it was quickly transferred back into neutral territory. A moment later Carruthcrs, picking up in midfield made a nice run and after successfully beating the opposing backs, grounded the ball behind the posts. McGill safely piloted the leather across the bar. Soon after tho kick-off, C. Pollock, Carruthers, Ivaipara and Murray were prominent in a passing rush which gained much ground, and later Dennett found the line well into the Rod’s zone by means of a nice kick. Strenuous play occurred near the - 1 r.o, but nothing tangible resulted, plav being eventually transferred to a more neutral position. From near the half-way the Red forwards broke away and rushed the ball across the Green line, a force resulting. A period of up and down play followed, and then matters were contested in. Ivia Toa's 25. Several times St. Pats were within a whisker of scoring, but infringements brought them back and in the closing minutes of the spell a knockon right on the lineTost a try. The second spell opened somewhat disastrously for Kia Toa. Within a minute of kicking off Ivaipara secured near half-way and. after running along the touch line, centred, the ball going across the Ivin Toa line. The Red full-back failed to secure, and out of four of the St. Pat’s who had followed up. Murray was. first in falling upon the ball. McGill was again successful with the kick. A few minrt- ■ ies later Ivaipara again secured near . the half-way, and after beating several , opponents, grounded the ball.over the . line. This time McGill failed. Kia ; Toa now livened up considerably and made a raid into the Green area. On one or two occasions they looked like getting over, but they failed to make , use of their opportunities. Plav then , went back to mid-field, where Carru- -j thers initiated a passing rush. The ball eventually went out to Dennett, who scaled along the line and scored near the corner. McGill again failed j to add tho extra points. For a con- ] siderable period after the drop-out Kia c Toa had the better of the exchanges, j They kept the Greens in their own 25 t and after attacking for. some time E were awarded a free kick near the line. The attempt at goal failed, but the St. Pat’s backs were, caught napping, fo r Winter, following up fast, s snapped up the leather and scored. € The attempt at goal was not success- c ful. The Reds vuutinued to apply s pressure and a series of struggles onsued on the Green line, but the de- ( fence was too good to be pierced. At length ®t. Pat’s broke away and swept tho ball up tlie field. McQuarrie eventually securing another try for the Greens. He took the kick himself, and added; the extra points. Once more Kia Toa asserted themselves, and after attacking for a period their efforts were rewarded for Walters succeeded in touching down. R. Somervell kicked a fine goal. For the remained of the spell Kia Toa had a 1< trifle the better of matters, but no fur- o ther scoring took place and the game f ended in favor of St. Pat’s by 21 to c g. t Mr Burge refereed. » r

LEAGUE FOOTBALL. taranakl v. Wanganui. [PRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM! ELTHAM, July 10.. The Taranaki v. 'Wanganui Nortlrern League game played he'r.e. to-AVO/ resulted in a win for Taranaki t>V 11 points to 2. Heavy rain, made the ground very heavy, and slippery,, hut a good display of football was given, the .game being ps fast and clean as could be expected under the conditions prevailing. Just on the call of half-time Sicldells scored for Wanganui from a- mark .by Callaghan. In the second half Taranaki had the best of play Hooker got over and Malone converted. Kyle dribbled over fiom a forward rush and Gernhoefer added another just before time, Malone fading with both kicks. SOCCER. TURANGA NUI v- RANC ER S A. The above match took place at the Reserve yesterday and resulted in a

very fast and willing game. The Rangers were unfortunate in not having the services of Orighton in goal, or they would probably have come out on top, as both goals scored for Turanganui should have been stopped. For the winners Ansell, in goal, was very safe. Jack Wallace was the best back, Oates’ kicks Jiaving too much of a speculative character. Tom Hannah and Sumner were good at half, while Peat, Roy Wallace and Read were the best of the forwards.

For the losers Duncan, in goal, was new to the position, but shaped fairly well. Jiih Somerton and French were all that was desired at back. Hignett and Piggales were good halves, while all the forwards, especially Downie, Dye and Hignett, played good hard games, showing much better combination than their opponents. On the play Rangers had the most of the game, and in the second half had' decidedly the best of tho tussle and were unfortunate in not scoring on numerous occasions. The scorers were: For Turanganui, S. Hannah 1, J. Oates 1; for Rangers, Downie 1. COUNTY v. RANGERS B. In the match County v. Rangers B. the Rangers’ secretary having notified County of their inability to put a team in, County won by default. This is the end of the second round, and the competition is in a very interesting state. Turanganui and County are in the lead with 14 points each. POVERTY BAY (BRITISH) ASSO-

CIATION. The fortnightly delegates’ meeting of the Association was held last evening. Mr Lankester occupied the chair, and there were also present: Messrs Binnie, Wilson, CrightDn, Webster, Stone (2), Slingsby, Ansell, Somerton, and Duncan.

A 'protest was received from Turanganui club protesting against County claiming points for match occurring on June 3. As Turanganui failed to keep their engagement, the protest was not sustained. A proposal that no matches be played after Saturday next until a. Referees’ Association be formed was carried, and a Referees’ Association will be formed immediately. Mr McColl was appointed examiner of intending members. Messrs Lancaster, Binnie, 'Webster and McColl were appointed a- committee to represent Soccer football on sports bodies. To equalise home and away matches on Saturdays and Thursdays, an extra round was proposed, and*carried. The secretary was instructed to write to Wanganui in regard to a probable fixture with them.