Vol 14 No. 94 September 10, 1923 One Halfpenny WIN A THRILLING FINAL. ALL-IRELAND HONOURS.

At Croke Park yesterday, before a crowd of 26,000, Kilkenny beat RECORD CROWDS WATCH Tipperary by 4 goals 2 points (14 points) to 2 goals 6 points (12 points) in the final of the All-Ireland Championship for 1922. GRAND DISPLAY. The gate receipts, totalling over £2,400, constitute a record. Over 30 special trains arrived in Dublin from different parts of Ireland. The game, which will rank as one of the greatest hurling contests in the history of the G.A.A., aroused remarkable scenes of enthusiasm. Excitement ran high, but, despite the stern nature of the struggle, it was decided in a fine WONDERFUL SCENES OF sporting spirit. With one exception the winning team was composed of players new to the ENTHUSIASM AT CROKE All-Ireland Championship. After the match they were presented with the perpetual challenge cup by Mr. Dan McCarthy, T.D., President of the Central Council. PARK. Tipperary are still ahead on the winning list, having 9 championships to their credit. Kilkenny, with 8, now tie with for second place. There was a surprise in the All-Ireland Football Semi-Final for 1922. Sligo, who were for the first time representing Connacht in the championship, SLIGO’S SURPRISE IN gaining a meritorious victory over Tipperary. They meet Dublin in the final. All classes were represented in the huge concourse at Croke Park, including FOOTBALL SEMI-FINAL. several of the newly-elected Dail Deputies. Ladies were present in large numbers, and there was a big attendance of clergymen and army officers. HURLING: Kilkenny, NATIONAL AIRS. THE OFFICIAL FIGURES ARE : - On through the second half it was a 4-2 (14 points); GATE RECEIPTS………..£2,403 7 0 terrific struggle, and if at one time it Tipperary, 2-6 (12 The members and officials of ATTENDANCE……………...26,119 looked as if Tipperary were to carry off points). Central Council and other helpers, the laurels, those who knew the Kilkenny Tipperary, taken all round, would FOOTBALL: Sligo 1- including the hurling and football style of play and their great finishing appear to be the heavier body of men, 8; Tipperary 0-7. teams of the Civic Guard, had the powers, never once lost confidence. In arrangements in excellent order, and but anything Kilkenny may have wanted this, they were justified, for the closing the big task of catering for the in weight they made up for in other With over 30 special trains minutes produced hurling the like of crowd in the way of admission and respects. They are a young team, arriving in Dublin from which was never seen before. The issue accommodation proceeded without possessed of all the qualities that made practically all parts of was in doubt up to the end, when a hitch. The weather was everything Kilkenny hurling famous in the past. Ireland the crowd must Kilkenny were leading on the scores by a that could be desired and the sod in With the exception of the veteran, Dick have constituted a record. two points margin. The game will live in perfect condition. The proceedings Grace, of , they were making From the moment the gates history, and will rank with all the great were enlivened by the Transport their first appearance in an All-Ireland were opened at about one games that have gone before. Workers’ and Artane bands, which final, and that they came through the o’clock there was a steady The last meeting between Kilkenny and discoursed stirring musical trying ordeal with flying colours is a stream through the several Tipperary in an All-Ireland final was for selections during the time of waiting tribute to the sterling stuff of which they entrances. This continued the championship of 1916, which went to and the intervals. Members of the are made. They certainly did better than while the football match the Premier county. Kilkenny had beaten St. John Ambulance Brigade in would have many a much more was in progress, and by the Tipperary in the 1913 final. Ireland (City of Dublin Division) experienced selection. Where all gave a time the hurlers lined out The football match was well contested, rendered first-aid in a number of creditable account of themselves it shortly after 3.30, the but the result came as a big surprise. accident cases, and their services would be invidious to particularise, spacious grounds Victory was predicted for Tipperary, who were warmly appreciated. suffice it to say that every man of the won the All-Ireland Championship for presented the appearance fifteen did his part and did it well. of being filled to 1920, but gave Mayo a walk-over in the HIGH-CLASS HURLING. semi-final for 1921. It was the first time overflowing. WENT DOWN FIGHTING. It was a great mass of for Sligo, who had beaten Mayo (1921 humanity, all classes being The hurling contest provided a All-Ireland finalists), and Galway (1919 That Tipperary were fated to go under represented in the immense really high-class exhibition, the play All-Ireland finalists) in the Connacht ties, does not in any way detract from their hosting drawn together all through reaching a standard that to represent their province. They played wonderful ability as hurlers. While from every corner of the has rarely, if ever, been equalled. good football, and thoroughly deserved Kilkenny are to be congratulated on a land. To judge from the Outstanding features were speed, their victory. Tipperary led by 3 points at hard-earned victory, a meed of praise is attendance and dash, close tackling, and quick, half time, but Sligo showed decided due to the Munster representatives, who enthusiasm, the games of accurate striking. It was surprising superiority in the closing moiety. put up a gallant fight, and were not the Gael, and more the very fast pace was maintained Prior to the start, Tipperary lodged a beaten until the referee whistled the end especially the national from start to finish. Both teams gave protest with the referee against the of the great game. Never before was an pastime of hurling, occupy evidence of training and practice in composition of the Sligo team, the hour filled with such thrills of sensation a higher degree of plenty, for the players were going as grounds of objection being that one of the and excitement. The scoring ran level, popularity to-day than ever strong, if not stronger, in the closing players (Kilcoyne) was ineligible to take and the interval whistle found the before. minutes than in the earlier stages. part. It is stated that there is also figures even. an objection pending by Galway against Sligo KILKENNY being awarded the final of the Connacht FIRST HALF dashing style. Leahy championship. EQUALISE. Goals Points Frees 70’s Wides did well in the Both games were decided in a good sporting Tipperary rere line, Kilkenny 1 1 3 1 6 spirit. Nearing the end of the hurling match the Really brilliant play and Kilkenny crowd encroached on the side line, with the marked the ensuing Tipperary - 4 4 1 6 territory was visited result that only a very unsatisfactory view of passages, either end for Hayes to have a being visited in turn. good try from a free. the game could be obtained from the Press SECOND HALF table. Both sides showed The play at this stage splendid form and some Goals Points Frees 70’s Wides was as good, or better, than anything THE HURLING fine spectacular work Kilkenny 3 1 2 1 3 was witnessed. that has ever been HARD-EARNED VICTORY FOR Tipperary Kilkenny, attacking, got 2 2 3 3 6 witnessed on the KILKENNY a free in good ground, same ground. This and Dick Grace levelled The hurling was now of a magnificent order, continued on to the Tipperary won the toss and played towards the up with a great goal. which was remarkable considering the extreme interval when the Clonliffe goal. Tipperary were first away, and Excitement ran high as closeness of the play. The scoring was level with scores were level, as the Kilkenny citadel had a narrow escape. Tipperary moved away 20 minutes of the time gone. A Kilkenny follows :- Kilkenny, Tipperary returned and got a free from which to meet with a sterling visitation was repulsed, and Tipperary attacking 1-1, Tipperary 0-4. Cleary opened the scoring with a point within Kilkenny defence. The with vigour spoiled by fouling. A free was well 3 minutes of the start. Kilkenny bounded Marble County were taken by Grace, and Kilkenny were again on the A TERRIFIC away, and Dick Grace sent well in for the quickly on the offensive, Grace sending over from a second FINISH. Tipperary line to be crossed without result. aggressive and had hard free. The pace was unusually fast, and little open Lovely play of a high order ruled at mid-field, luck in their full play was allowed. There were a few stoppages, Play was for a time both sides giving of their best in a tense forward, Roberts, due to minor injuries to players. Kilkenny backs struggle. A free for Kilkenny was neatly confined to midfield coming to the ground in showed up splendidly against a hot Tipperary on resuming. centred by Grace, and the forwards had a good attempting to get on to a onslaught. Kilkenny took up the running, and the try, but failed to score. The scene of action Kilkenny were first to rolling ball which went Tipperary citadel was in danger when Lalor press and O’Meara quickly changed, but the Tipperary forwards wide. Hayes put drove wide. Kilkenny were facing a brilliant sun, failed. Tipperary ground was visited, Carroll saved in the Tipperary again ahead but were losing no ground in the play, which was Tipperary goal. sending in a free which was struck by Roberts, with a point from a free, pretty evenly distributed. There was a vigorous for O’Meara, in saving the Tipperary goal, to Kilkenny ground was but Kilkenny dashed duel at mid-field, from which Kilkenny got away visited for a “70.” concede a “70”. This was well taken by Grace away with vigour, and to send over. Kilkenny were having something but brought no reward. Tipperary worked which was sent over after O’Meara had the better of the play, and O’Meara was called on by Cleary. Kilkenny away fighting every inch of the ground, and saved well in the to defend between the Tipperary sticks. Hayes added a point. Time gone, 9 minutes. A backs showed up well Tipperary goal Lalor Tipperary strove hard, but made little impression and eventually got free by Browne brought Tipperary back, and equalised for Kilkenny on the Kilkenny backs, who put up a grand there was an exciting bout close up to the away a ground for a great point. defence. After Tipperary had sent wide, movement bringing Kilkenny citadel. Hayes added a point for Kilkenny again came along in Tipperary from a free. Time gone, 11 minutes. the marble county forward. The Tipperary sticks KILKENNY DRAW LEVEL THE TEAMS. had a narrow escape, but Kilkenny kept up the pressure. The hurling had lost nothing of its Kilkenny were now doing best and, fighting Kilkenny – W. Dunphy (capt.), M. McDonnell brilliancy from the first half. Kilkenny, hard for a score forced a “70.” which Dick (goal), M. Power, J. Roberts, R. Tobin, P. showing great form were keeping the Tipperary Grace placed in the goal-mouth for the forwards Donohoe, E. Dunphy, M. Lalor, W. Kenny, P. backs busy, but the defence was equal to all to level up. The Kilkenny followers went mad Aylward, R. Grace, T. Carroll, P. Glendon, John efforts to get through. The Tipperary citadel with delight. Tipperary bounded off on a Holihan, J. Tobin. was in grave danger, but the end was crossed fruitless scoring mission, the Kilkenny backs without result. Tipperary sprang away on the again being equal to the best efforts of the Tipperary – J. Leahy (capt.), J. O’Meara (goal), puck out, but were unable to penetrate the opposing forwards. The hurling maintained its A. O’Donnell, J. Power, P. Power, B. Browne, S. Kilkenny defence. Showing wonderful speed brilliancy, it being wonderful how the great Hackett, T. Dwan, W. Dwan, J. Darcy, J. Cleary, Kilkenny again went attacking and the speed was kept up. Tipperary, showing M. Kennedy, J. Hayes, J. Fitzpatrick, P. Spillane, Tipperary backs cleared in capital style. wonderful dash, pressed with determination, J. Darcy, J. Cleary, M. Kennedy. Subs – M. and, with six minutes of the time to go, P. Mockler, P. Cahill, W. Ryan, J. Conway. TIPPERARY AGAIN LEAD. Power put Tipperary ahead with a goal which left the Kilkenny custodian no chance of saving. KILKENNY RECEIVES CUP. A strong rush by Tipperary brought them a With a heavy shower coming on, Tipperary VICTORS BORNE SHOULDER HIGH great goal from Power. This with 10 minutes of were still on the offensive, but were making FROM GROUND. the second half gone gave Tipperary a three little headway against the Kilkenny defence. points lead. Kilkenny tried for a score, but Kilkenny bounded away, and the excitement There was a scene of wild jubilation by the huge failed against the Tipperary defence and was feverishly intense, when within three Kilkenny following at the end of the hurling Tipperary again moved away to get a free, minutes of the end the Marble County levelled match. The crowd rushed in and several members from which Hayes put on a point. Time gone up with a great goal. of the victorious team were borne shoulder high 12 minutes. The hurling was all the time of an The play was stubbornly contested, and there from the ground. The cheering, which was unusually high order and the spectators went was strenuous hurling at midfield, when a great deafening, was kept up for a long time. It was the wild with enthusiasm. A few strong duels were Kilkenny burst was rewarded with a goal, which unanimous opinion on all sides that the game, witnessed in Kilkenny ground and excitement gave them a lead on the score. Tipperary almost especially the finish, was one of the greatest in reached fever pitch. Tipperary continued to immediately put up a point, and continued on memory. force the play in a terribly vigorous game and this offensive. The Kilkenny backs were Mr. Dan McCarthy, T.D., President of the G.A.A., the Kilkenny backs effected a succession of brilliant, and held up quite a number of forward presented the Kilkenny captain (W. Dunphy, fine saves. Kilkenny dashed away for Roberts drives by Tipperary. The excitement and Mooncoin) with the silver challenge cup, the gift to get a great point 15 minutes after enthusiasm that prevailed towards the close of Mr. Liam McCarthy, a well-known London resumption. Renewing the offensive the baffled description. Tipperary tried their utmost, Gael, and which was won for the first time early Tipperary sticks were again in danger when but were unable to improve their position, and this year by Limerick for the 1921 Championship. O’Meara saved well in the goal mouth. Terrific the long whistle found them two points in Mr. McCarthy complimented the winners on their hurling followed, the persistent efforts of the arrears. splendid achievement. Kilkenny forwards being only equalled by the Mr. P. Dunphy (Dublin) gave general Rev. Father Mathew, O.S.F.C., suitably superb Tipperary defence. satisfaction as referee. acknowledged on behalf of the Kilkenny team.