FOOTBALL.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 51, Issue 278, 7 September 1931, Page 2

FOOTBALL.

THE REPRESENTATIVE MATCH.

CANTERBURY B 14, ASHBURTON 6

In a very poor and patchy match at the Showgrounds on Saturday, the Canterbury B representatives defeated Ashburton by 14 points to sixl The attendance was very small. There teams were as follows:

Canterbury—D. Symes, G. H. Brittenden, G. I>. Innes, W. Brown, C. H. McPhail, R. Hazelhurst, W. H. Vincent, J. Crockett, R. K. King, H. Wikiriwhi, S. J. Foley, R. Smith, P. Roberts, K. Brown, C. Bowes. Emergencies—M. O'Reilly, K. C. Mortlock, E. Malcolm, K. Lowry. Ashburton—S. Peimal, J. Lilley, E. Henderson, J. Robinson, M. Heenan, G. Dalton (Captain), K. McCormick, J. Mulhern, F. Fox, N. Murdoch, B. Doig, C. Pawson, J. Sowden, P. Doig. Emergencies—W. Lamb, C. Davison.

Canterbury kicked off, the Ashburton, forwards breaking through immediately! and carrying play inside the visitors' twenty-five. Play centred in this position, Daltom bullocking through the pack well. B. Doig broke through and carried play on to the line, but the visitors' defence was too sound. Canterbury pressed downfiekl, but a scrum infringement cost them a free kick, enabling Ashburton to gain ground. Innes intercepted nicely, and went through the pack well, but when the ball went out to the wing it was lost, and a certain try missed. A penalty in front of the gcal gave 'Canterbury a chance, but Vincent's kick missed". Canterbury were having the best of things territorially at this stage, and bustling the home side continuously. The Canterbury .backs went into action, and Hazelhurst, Innes, and McPhail handled, the ball going back to Hazelhurst, who scored well out. Vincent's kick missed. Canterbury ••- ••• 3 Ashburton ... ••• 0 The visitors pressed from the kickoff and W. Brown was seen in a good solo effort that took play right on to the line. King secured possession, and crossed. Vincent's kick again failed. Canterbury '*> Ashburton ... ■■• P Canterbury attacked again, McPhail selling a pretty dummy to work through to the twentv-five. Ashburton returned, and Pawson dashed through, passing to Mulhern as he was collared. The weight of the Ashburton forwards was beginning to tell, and they pressed right up on the Canterbury Ime. A score seemed imminent, but the visitors . were awarded a free kick for a

scrum infringement. Pennal fieledd the ball, and found the line, where Canterbury were awarded anbther free kick. Ashburton pressed again, and McCormick and Mulhern were close to scoring from a five yard scrum. The pressure was maintained, and P. Doig and Mulherni bullocked through to the line. Poor passing was costing Ashburton a number of almost certain tries. Lilley received from a line-out, and short punted up into the comer. The home side followed up well, ibut Sowden was grassed, and lost the hall. Canterbury broke away, and in a magnificent passing rush carried play to the twenty-five. However, Ashburton returned for a time, MePhail and W. Brown secured and went down field unopposed, but lost possession within a yard of the line.. Ashburton rushed play, and Lilley had a good opportunity, but failed to snap up in time. Again the home side attacked, and play went up into the corner. Lilley secured from Dalton, and at the fifth attempt went over in the corner. Pennal's kick missed. Half-time sounded with the score:— Canterbury 6 Ashburton ... ... 3 ! Ashburton attacked on the resumption, the backs throwing the ball about more than they had been doing previously. Canterbury! retaliated with a passing rush, hut a forward pass cost them a good chance. Brittenden broke upheld, sending in to MePhail, who was grassed before he had gone far. ,Play centred in midfield for a time,' Canterbury pressed down, obstruction costing them a free kick, which enabled the home side to return play to the other end. Canterbury made the pace again, hut failed to penetrate the home defences. A free kick when things looked dangerous relieved for Ashburton. Play returned to the homo twenty-five for a time, Canterbury getting possession from a scrum, only to lose the ball before making any impression on Ashburton. Canterbury maintained the advantage, and had the home side bustled inside their twenty-five for a time. Ashburton moved "downfield,. but Canterbury secured from" a scrum near the line, and took play back to halfway. A free kick enabled the. home side to momentarily gain a little ground, ilnnes and W. Brown obtained possession, and put in a nice run down the sideline, the latter punting over Pennal's head for Innes to secure and score. The kick failed.

Canterbury ... ... 9 . Ashburton ... ... y 3 Canterburv continued to press, carrying play inside the Ashburton twentyfive again, where Mulhern secured, and made a solo run upfield for a short distance. The visitors returned, and Innes was again to the fore in the attack, diving over just outside the posts, and converting his own try. Canterbury ... ••• 14 Ashburton ... ••• 3 Canterbury maintained the pressure, and kept play right upon the Ashburton line. The home side broke away suddenlv, and Henderson sent out'to Lillev, who went up the line, and returned the ball to Henderson, who crossed. Dalton's kick missed. Canterbury 14 Ashburton ° The final whistle sounded without further score. Mr G. W. Brown was referee.

JUNIOR GRADE. The final of the junior grade between Springbum and Methvep, which was to have been played at Springbum on Saturday, was postponed on account of snow in the Springbum district.

WELLINGTON BEATS AUSTRALIA

FIFTEEN POINTS TO EIGHT. (Per Press Association).. WELLINGTON, September 5. The Australian touring Rugby team suffered its fourth defeat to-day when it was beaten by Wellington by 15 to 8 The tourists had bad luck, as they played the better football in. the first spell when the ground <and ball were dry- The Australians threw the ball about with abandon, and proyea much too. fast for the Wellington Si Had Herd, one of the Austra, lian three-quartters, handled better, the Wallabies would have scored several times early. „„„,- The first score to Wellington came when Lilburne sent out a long pass to Ball, who made a determined + run for the Australian line. Towers took the Wellington winger well, but_tne ball went over the line, and Pag~ pounced upon it. Nichol s made, a good effort to convert. Wellington o, Australia 0. L n +;*.«* The Australians were badly beatuig the Wellington men in the scrums, and this led to a bout of fisticuffs, which caused the referee to have a few words with the players. After half an hour's play Australians staged a brilliant burst ot passing, in which Primrose, Herd and Ewers handled, for the latter to waltz across the line and run right round behind the posts. Ross had no difficulty in goalmg. Australia o, Wellington 3. ' .•'"'• Ball, the fast Wellington winger, broke away, but he was splendidly taken low by Towers. From a scrum, Kilby sent the leather to Lilburne, who made a brilliant opening, which let McKay over in the corner. JNicnolls failed 7 at goal and Wellington led again. Wellington 6, Australia <*. The Australians continued to throw the ball about in dazzling fashion. They did not care where the bail landed, so long as it had plenty-of air. Australia's second try was a tnriiler. About mid-field Hemingway secured, and made a brilliant run whien was carried on by both backs and toiwards, and ended, Judd fcoiing. Ross failed at goal. At half-time the scores were: Australia s Wellington ... ••• 6 There was an appreciable drop in the temperature at the interval, and. the, wind freshened from the south wmch was all in Wellington's favour Shortly after the second spell opened, one ot the heaviest hailstorms ever seen at Athletic Park broke loose. The downpour was so dense that it was almost impossible to distinguish the players. This spent the end of any chance oi victory Australia might have had. The Wellington forwards thereafter dominated the play, and wisely kept the ball on the ground, while the Australians foolishly attempted to handle it. Ball, with great opportunism, scored three tries in the second spell, none of which was improved by Nicholls. Prob-

ably no other player than Ball oould have scored these tries, which were the results of pace and dash. The game ended: Wellington ... ... 15 Australia ... ... 8 - Mr R. J. G. Collins, of Christchurch, controlled the game admirably. ■-.'■:

OTAGO DEFEATS AUCKLAND.

AUCKLAND, September 5. The Otago touring Rugby team defeated Auckland tc-day on a heavy ground by 18 points to 6. The tourists were superior, in every department of the game. For Otago, tries were scored by Simon (two), Kavanagh and Hore, while Souter -kicked two penalties. For Hutchinson and Palmer scored;

TARANAKI BEATS HAWKE'S BAY

NAPIER, Seuptember; 5. In a -representative Rugby match, played at Niapier this afternboni, Taranaki defeated Hawke's Bay by 10 points to, 51;, ' ■ , •

MATCHES IN OTHER CENTRES. Christchurch—Knockout semi-final: Merivale 30, Christchurch 19; Lihwood 14, Albion U. '• Invercargill — -, Championship final: Invercargill 8, Pirates 3. , Palmerston North—Manawkehua" defeated Wanganui by 20 to 6 in a good game played under adverse conditions.

THE ASSOCIATION CODE. MATCH AT SOURABAYA; SYDNEY, September 6. At Sourabaya aii enormous crowd watched the Australia, v. Tjpnehwa Association football match, resulting in an Australian win by four goals'to nil. The visitors were much superior.

MATCHES IN OTHER CEN/fRES.

Christchurch—English Cup . knockout: Thistle 2, Rangers 0: Technical 0.8. 3, Sumner 2; Nomads 5,. New Brighton 4. Auckland—Falcon Cup—Tramurewa 3, 'Onehunga 1; Y.M:C.A. 10, Ponsonby 1. * ' - i ■'■ ■ . Wellington Auld Memorial Cup: Petone 3, Hospital 2; Diamonds 5, Seatoun 3. Secondary schools: Auckland 2, Wellington 1:; . (

PRESENTATION TO MR WALLACE (Per Press Association). WELLINGTON, Sept. 5. Mr W. J. Wallace, the ex-All Black, who represented New Zealand in 1903-4-5-7-8, was made a. presentation this morning by the United Commercial Travellers' and Warehousemen's Association in the form of a bound Volume of the "New Zealand Traveller," in recognition of his contributions from June of last year to July of this, year in the form of reminiscences;

The captain of the Australian team, Mr S.J. Malcolm, was present, and expressed pleasure at having the opportunity fo paying his respects to Mr Wallace, who had done a great deal for the game. Mr Jacobs, president of the Association, said that the presentation was not local, and was meant to convey the appreciation of. all members. . Mr Prendeville, chairman of the Management Committee of the Wellington Rugby Union, also paid a tribute to Mr Wallace, mentioning that for some years Mr Wallace haxr been one of the selectors, and had assisted in coaching various teams. His t heart and soul was in the game, and it was a treat to know that the general public appreciated what he had done, for fotoball in New Zealand, concluded Mr Prendeville. ' • Y -j. Mr Wallace in replying, said that it was gratifying to know that .his articles had been appreciated. "*... . ;