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FOOTBALL r i.
~AlJXI,ATDB'V.~NOHWO(5B; ?
On Saturday afternoon these clubs met on
the~A'delaide t)val in the presence of about
3,000 spectators. The weather was suitable
or a brilliant disolav of football, and the
greatest interest was taken in the contest;
which was expected to be an exciting one.
Punctually at 3 o'clock the game was com
menced by the Adelaides kicking towards
the north goal. It at once became appirent
that the game would be very fast, aa the ball
went all over the ground, and the backs on
both sides were called on to defend. At
leDgth Waldron, Roachock, and Norman put
in good work, and Roberts was enabled to
secure well up. He pasaed to Waldron, and
the veteran notched first goal nine minutes
from the commencement. Nowise dis
concerted, the Adelaides Bet to work
with a will and menaced the No woods'
posts. Bertram was clever, and enabled
Chandler to drive to the gate wing. The
Adelaides, however, drove back again, and
Clarke marking well up pot on first behind
for the red-a'hd-blacks. Then enaued a
capital display. Both teams urged on by the
cries of their supporters performed splen
didly. The came waa exceedingly fast, the
ball traversed the ground from end to end
and wing to wing. The marking, kicking,
and xunning were of the best character, and
it was only the exceptional brilliancy of
Roachock and Waldron in the centre that
enabled Dixon to put on first behind for Nor
wood. While the eame was anything but
uninteresting the Norwoods for a time had
rather the whip-hand, and Cox, Warren,
and Phillips back found their hands
quite full. Aided by the followers they
prevented the eastern team getting goals,
)ut three behinda were added, and then
McGrath beat Cox and passed to Norman.
The youngster did very well and marked to
F, Letchford, who was equal to second goal,
just before quarter-time was called. From
the bounce K. Stephens prevailed, and some
clever play by Giles and Hall enabled Clark
to mark well up and score iirat goal for the
metropolitan team. The Adelaides, playing
well together, made things very warm for
theNorwoode' backs, and Bertram, Richards,
and Chandler, aided by the followers, and
Roachock, Shaw, and Waldron had to do all
they knew to prevent the Adelaides scoring.
Time after time the red-and-blugs drove to
either wing, but the ball would traverse the
ground in a few minutes. Cox, Everett,
Hooper, and A. King distinguished them
selves, and Rounsevell, aiding R. Stephens,
the Adelaides secured second behind.
The Norwoods replied to this with a fast
dash down the centre, and Haldane put
Letchford in possession. He was content
with a behind, and immediately afterwards
Haldane made a brilliant mark 3 yards in
front of the Adelaide goal. To the disgust
of the Norwoods' supporters he punted the
ball beside the post. This delighted the
Adelaides, and after the interval had passed
siles and Warren were instrumental in the
ball travelling to the centre of the ground.
J. Stephens and Rounsevell forwarded on,
and again the Norwood backs were in
trouble. The Adelaides added two behinds
in rapid succession, then R. Stephens secured
a mark from hia brother and equalized
matters. The excitement now became intense.
and,if possible, the game becamefaater. Urged
on by the cries of the spectators every player
did his utmost, and the ball visited every
part of the' ground. Beine so fast the play
was somewhat^ rough, but the utmost good
humour was manifested by both teams.
While the ball was alternating from end to
end the Adelaides managed to put on a
behind. The Norwoods shortly afterwards
replied with a nice goal through the agency
of McGrath, then three-quarter time was
called. The partisans of the ' light wtsighta'
were confident that the Norwoods woaM not
ong maintain their point to the goo. I, bat
Roachock, bhaw, Dixon, and Sampson put
in good work, and the Adelaides had to acton
the defensive. Their followers and backs
worked hard, but a scrimmage ensued in
front of their posts, and Waldron securing
the ball kicked fourth goal. The Ade
laides then raised the hopes of their
Bupporrera by threatening the Norwoods
stronghold. They added three behinds,
then the Norwoods turned the tables, and
also added three before time waa called. A
brilliant game resulting— Norwoods, 4 goals
9 behinds j Adelaides, 2 goals 8 behinds.
There waa hardly a man on the ground who
did not do excellent work at times, bat per
iap8 Roachock, Waldron, Dixon, Sampson,
McGrath, Guster, and Bertram were the best
of the Norwoods, and Stephens (2), (Jox,
Hooper, Clark, Mole, and A. King of the
Adelaides. Mr. Sidoli was a fast and im
partial umpire.
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