Vol 14 No. 94 March 5, 1923 One Halfpenny POOR HURLING CONTEST. LIMERICK OVER-RUN DUBLIN AT CROKE PARK. BIG ATTENDANCE AND FINE WEATHER LIMERICK………..8 Goals 5 Pts. DUBLIN………..3 Goals 2 Pts. BIG SCORE The 1921 All-Ireland Hurling Championship Final was played at Croke Park yesterday, and after a display of hurling which was the poorest seen in the final for many 19,000 SPECTATORS FOR POOR years Limerick ran out winners from Dublin (1920 champions) by a margin of 5 goals 3 points. The official CONTEST gate receipts were £1,030 and the attendance between 18,000 and 19,000. The weather was bright, but cold, and THREE MEN INJURED the ground in excellent order. Mr. D. McCarthy, T.D., President G.A.A., presented the Liam McCarthy cup to the winners, this being the first time the trophy was put up Limerick, 8-5; Dublin 3-2. for competition. In beautiful weather, and before they made a bad beginning, and, as A GREAT CROWD. Other officials were: a very large attendance, events proved, were beaten from the Limerick scored an easy victory start. Only a few amongst the number The sod was in the pink of - Umpires – Messrs. T. over Dublin at Croke Park showed any semblance of their usual condition for the game. McGrath, Clare; R. O’Keefe, yesterday in the final of the All- hurling prowess, those including Immediately the gates were thrown Leix; P.D. Breen, Wexford Ireland Hurling Championship Clune and Walsh, who fought hard in open, shortly after 2 o’c., there was (Chairman, Leinster Council); for 1921. the back division. In the front line and a steady stream through the and J. O’Brien, Clare. To say it was one of the most at midfield they were completely turnstiles until an hour afterwards, - Linesmen: - Messrs. disappointing finals ever played outclassed. when all the available seating and O’Farrell, Roscommon; and is but stating a cold hard fact. It standing space was well filled. A P. McFadden, Antrim. could not at all compare with CREDIT TO WINNERS. big crowd came from Munster, but that for 1920, in which Dublin considering the times and the lack The ball was thrown in by Mr. won well from Cork in May last. Limerick gave an all-round good of travelling facilities the attendance James O’Mara, of the O’Mara Limerick, showing great display and are capable of much was representative of several Opera Co., who is a native of strength, dash, and staying bigger things that that with which they counties other than those concerned Limerick. power, had matters pretty much were confronted yesterday. Their in the game. their own way right through the backs and centres are remarkably The official figures are:- THE PLAY hour. At no time did Dublin sound, while their forwards – notably Attendance, 18,000-19,000; Gate, LIMERICK ALWAYS ON display championship form, and McConkey and McGrath – are £1,080. TOP it is difficult to believe that but a exceptionally good in the line of The proceedings were enlivened by MANY WIDES AND few weeks before they gave attack. Considering the circumstances the Transport Workers’ and Artane OVERS quite a brilliant exhibition of the times, and the recent Boys’ brass and reed bands, which against Kilkenny in the Kevin discoursed pleasing music during disorganisation of the game in their Limerick were first away to cross Barry Memorial Tournament. It the intervals. It was an inspiring county, they produced a splendid the Dublin end. Returning from puzzles one to account for the scene when the teams took the field, team, and are deserving of the puck out, Gleeson sent across surprising change, which is the Dublin men attired in blue and congratulation on their victory. to Keane, who was fouled. really inexplicable if we are not the boys of Garryowen decked out The Dublin team showed two changes Gleeson took the free, and the to revert to the old excuse of in jerseys of green and white, with on that which won from Cork last ball was turned into the net by staleness or over-training. stockings of the same hue. Both year, J. Ryan (Grocers) and J. Phelan McGrath. No score was allowed It is idle to suggest that the sides were heartily cheered. (Collegians) being replaced by M. owing to an encroachment of the home team had not had Darey (Collegians) and J. Bannon sufficient preparation. In this parallelogram. Dublin worked (Faughs). Ten of the Limerick team THE OFFICIALS. away but were forced to retire respect they certainly had an played on the selection which beat advantage over their opponents, before a stout Limerick defence, Wexford in the All-Ireland final for Mr. Willie Walsh, Waterford, had a and a good bout of hurling was who were yesterday their 1918. They are Lanigan, Humphreys, busy time as referee, and while his masters at all points of the play. seen at midfield. Moving Ryan, Keane, Gleeson, McInerney, decisions did not at all times meet forward, Dublin sent wide. The Dublin men were simply McConkey, McGrath, Murphy and with approval, it must be admitted snowed under; Limerick dashed away and sent Hough. that he showed strict impartiality. over a little later. Hough stayed a Dublin onrush, From a hop by the referee Limerick changing, the Dublin backs, of whom Clune was the more prominent, were but the home team kept up the bounded away and were pressing kept moving. Limerick forwards, though up against strong opposition, were attack for Tom Hayes to drive with vigour when M. Hayes elected showing splendid form. Frequent fouling and minor accidents brought wide. After Limerick forwards a fine clearance for Dublin. A free irritating delays. Limerick kept up a persistent onslaught, which was had missed, Dublin got into good by Gleeson brought Limerick back rewarded in McConkey going through for a magnificent goal. McInerney position, but spoiled by fouling. and after an exciting tussle in front had saved for Limerick, and play was at midfield when the interval came – Hough’s free was well taken, but of the sticks McConkey sent into the Limerick, 4-1; Dublin 0-2. McConkey failed to find the net for a goal. Limerick continued to objective with a rasping shot. hold the upper hand and Humphreys Lanigan, who all through played a just missed in a try for a score. The SECOND HALF great game for Limerick, met with Dublin rere line was still being hotly PLAYERS RETIRE AS RESULT OF INJURIES. an injury to his head but resumed. tested when Walsh relieved for the A free to Limerick was sent over Metropolitans to go forward and Tom Hayes was obliged to retire from the Dublin side, and was replaced by from far out by Hough. The over. From a free Clune again set J. Kennedy (Faughs). The second half opened with a surprise, Dublin Munster men were having much Dublin attacking. The Limerick attacking for Neville to net a goal from a very difficult angle. After Clune the better of the play, which did defence prevailed and either end had saved a Limerick rush Dublin again assumed the offensive, but sent not at all approach the expected was visited in turn before Dublin wide. From a free at midfield Clune placed front of the sticks for Murrane standard, the Dublin men forced a “70.” which was taken by to bring off a grand save for Limerick. From a free by Gleeson Limerick appearing to be completely off Tom Hayes and cleared by Mullane. engaged in a brisk attack, a goal from Howard being received and sent into their game. After Limerick had In a flash Limerick were away. the net by McGrath. again gone out they were awarded Lanigan sending in for D’Arcy to a free which was placed to good save for Dublin. advantage by Gleeson, McGrath Hereabouts the play showed some GAME AT A GLANCE sending into the net for the first slight improvement, which, FIRST HALF score of the game. A free to however, was maintained for only a Dublin brought them a point by brief period. Limerick were Frees 70’s Wides Overs Goals Points Tom Hayes from about 75 yards attacking when a free to Clune eased Limerick 7 0 4 4 4 1 out. The same player was injured for Dublin, who went forward for Dublin in the head a little later, but Mockler to get a point. Walsh and 4 1 3 2 0 2 continued on. Limerick got a free Burke put Dublin pressing, but they which was centred by Gleeson, were beaten off, and the Limerick SECOND HALF but the Dublin defence prevailed forwards, Howard, McGrath and Frees 70’s Wides Overs Goals Points in face of a spirited onset. Hough McConkey, engaged in a grand saved a Dublin onslaught, but the attack for McConkey to beat Daly Limerick 2 3 3 2 4 4 pressure was continued and the for a well-won goal. Dublin 8 0 8 2 3 0 Limerick citadel was in danger till Determined play marked a great Neville sent wide. Gleeson, effort by Dublin to get through, but seldom at fault, scored a point for the Limerick defence was There were three stoppages in the first half owing to accidents, and the Limerick from a free. unbeatable and, the scene of action same number in the second half. A brace of frees brought POINT FROM “70.” decided supremacy kept up the attack, and PRESENTING THE CUP. Dublin forward, but the twice crossed the Dublin end without scoring attempt was Limerick were showing marked result.