ASSOCIATION.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume I, Issue 92, 25 May 1914, Page 2

ASSOCIATION.

PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE. SENIOR TABLE TO DATE.

Favoured with ideal weather,''the! official opening by the C.F.A. of Richmond Park attracted a fair turn-out of spectators, who witnessed by far the best play served up so far this season. In the "kick-off " the Mayor demonstrated how easy it was to play soccer by a lusty kick from the line, which unexpectedly did iiot go as far as his Worship anticipated. The- "punt" was, however, sufficient to let' the eager playfers away with a rattle. The Nomads v. Sydenham game, being the '' Derby'' of the first 'xound,; ;nattirally attracted the bulk of the onlookers -present,'' who anticipated a battle royal, although I liave not the slightest doubt that the majority of those present at the match were there m jfie firm belief that, they, ■vfould be witnesses !/of Nomads adding to their already joints. , Everyoiie vv'ho is: Anyone int'f oof ball circles, even further afield than Canterbury, knows quite well what Nomads can do, and on Saturday they did it. Information from the "stable" proved to be authentic,-and the coup was landed. But at what a cost. The unfortunate .accident to the genial Alec Taylor instantaneously happening with his making the points safe for the blues not only cast a gloom on all present, but struck close followers of the game with r Taylor is one of the most elusive players in the Dominion. The soccer game throughout the jpinarkably free from accidents, aijg this is the first "break" to be reiedrded in Canterbury, excepting a^mixror'pne-to the finger, sustained:by ;Q« ; , J,;jWa?d, .&oniie; number of years ago. This in itself speaks volumes foj t:lje safety of the game. From enquiries mjfc'de at'' the Hospital s the ihjtired otie'i'S 'grti^c^jig'favourably as could'be expected. Taylor the sympathy of all, as also has the opposing player w f ho unfortunately, but quite Illegitimately, got in the way of the shot. A cleaner accident has never been witnessed; and no particle of blame can be 'attached to anyone.

I Notwitlxstanding .the, above loss to the [Nomads, they still heldi the opposition in check, and played! a»prominent/forward game to boot. Right throughout, playing a clean though vigorous game, (Captain Clay held, the Sydenham .forwards opposed in,. jplayed a sparkling his crosses werfenot up to" those.of old/ not only jiaving too much but of times landing behind his forwards. Baker, playing out of ; his could, hardly be criticised. v Cornish,! although still a'' knowing one,'? found too fast. Goliglitly will teep his position, and his - efforts' in the closing;stages of .the game were deservjing of better luck. | Those present at the Hospital ground ho doubt left the-field disappointed at the scrappy display giveh by both Sunnyside and XJnitedi In H'iew. of the proximity of the'"respective elubs to each other at the bottonx of the. league table, a keen struggle" for pbints 'was anticipated, and, although the'game was ; a hard-fought one, the foptball- served up was very poor. United have good material in their eleven, and ; I for one expected soijiething doing .from this quarter early in the ■ Lack of 'method and. too many '' skippers'' are ,to blame. Let the necessary talk jbe. done quietly before the gaxxxe and in- "How to play the game aboixt to be engaged in,'' and better results will follow.

Things' looked blue for Liuwood when the Rangers snapped a two-goal lead almost from the jump, but this early reverse saved the green and whites, as it cured them of what seemed like staleness or almost indifference. One or two players bucked up to it, and the Biangers then had to face the music to soriie tune. The halfs cracked up, and Harris, Mitchell, and Co., being allowed to "gang their ain gait," quickly drew level. Waterland is a nippy player, With considerable promise, but at time's he wanders afield, and is lost when •< most wanted. Missed penalty kicks are becoming too frequent. Why will players who are entrusted with this gift goal not realise the importance of treating it seriously? Undoubtedly there you have the cause. A penalty is given, the receiving side is jubilant, hands are rubbed with joy, the kicker with too

gross takings be given to each teani> and. that the 2% per cent, payable to the New Zealand Leagife be deleted. On the motion of Dr Thacker it was decided to rescind the previous resolution. Dr Thacker then moved: —"That in Northern Union Cup matches 60 per cent, of the gross takings be given the visiting team and 40 per cent. ,to the local team, the 2| per cent, payable to the New Zealand League to be cut out." „ The motion was carried. ' It was decided to disqualify F. Newman and J. Siincock during the pleasure of the committee for participating in Kugby Union games. 'Dr Thacker urged the necessity of the League's having some central rooms, where players might meet. At present, he said, it was a hard job to get into touch with players. It was resolved that Dr Thacker, and Messrs Falgar, Taylor, and Griffiths be appointed a committee to go into the question of procuring rooms, and report to next meeting. Messrs Hooper, Simpson, aud Button were delegated to make arrangements for the erection of a" scoring board at the Show ground. It was decided to admit the City team into the senior competition, Avitli u handicap of four points, 'aiid that in the event of their playing next Saturday, the St. Albans Club be allotted tho bye. Votes of. thanks were accorded Messrs Hooper and Moyle for their assistance in the formation of the City Club.

little thought advances to make the "pinch" secure. "Bang," without a thought, and the shot misses. At - least nine out of every ten penalties should be netted, and if those entrusted with, the kick would put more thought to wnfcre they intend placing the shot, instead of h'ow hard they can boot it, the desired result would follow. -Linwojod romped/home easy winners. To be twb goals l and- then win by 4 to 2 isi a good pejforfeanei&leveft against the Weakened Bangers/ and Linwood followers are hopeful that this will spur them «pn to a much .better showing than has as> yet been gf^eh,' ;• | THE BI^iv^SHIELD. . The j selectors - jyill meet after next Saturday's gamiesLtoj the team to represent Canterbury i against Westland on Jupe 3. The, selected ones will be found;in the SpsOJffes .Edition. NEXT SATURDAY'S MATCHES. Senior. Sunnyside v. Linwood Corinthians, at Sunnyside. ' ! Christchurch United v. Nomads, at Park Royal. ' Rangers v. Sydenham, at St. Albans. To the Editor of THE SUN. ! Sir, —In reply to a letter published by y° u > signed '' Captain,'' with regard jto, a paragraph concerning the United jv. ■ [sec.bhd griade v soccer ">.niatch-' played on Saturday, 16th inst., and included in '' Uno's'' notes on the following Monday, I should like to point out that, though appearing in these notes, it was-not written by line, and I had no knowledge of its insertion. Captain' appreciation of i-thfe' by the Referees' AssociationM entirely agree with, but the conduct of certain referees in not fulfilling their engagements is certainly not in the interests of the game.—Yours, etc., ;uno]; [The paragraph referred to was contributed, and there was.no reason, considering the : g6vfc'e of to doubt its'^uthehtieity^i

■a ■0.' ■ ■ >-• © UJ ** ' CO c8" -2 • fl <u > s o £ O <4 ' fl • ■ at ' 5 ■'s? © • © Nomadg •.» 4 4 0 0 14 2 8 Rangers «. '4\ : 2 2 0 8 8 4 Linwood ., 3 1 1 1 4 5 3 Sydenham 3 1 1 1 3 5 3 Sunnyside 3 1 2 0 1 6 2 Clich. United 3 0 3 0 3 7 0 Two points lor B "win^ and one point t for a drawn game.