Canterbury Match.—Auckland Victorious.

Auckland Star, Volume XXI, Issue 4099, 27 August 1883, Page 2

Canterbury Match.—Auckland Victorious.

[IIY TKI.WIRAriI.— -OWN REPORTER.]

Chkistchurch, Saturday evening. Thk interprovincial football match, Auckland v. "^Canterbury, eventuated to-day at Lancaster Park. The weather was beautifully fine, and the ground, thougli somewhat heavy, was not sloppy. The Aueklanders drove to the ground in a drag, and/ on* their appearance on the grounds,' were heartily cheered. There were 2,500 present, butthrough the excellent arrangements made by the Lancaster Park Company, there wns no encroachment by the" spectators on the ground. Cotter umpired for Auckland, and Allack for Canterbury. Speight, of Dunedin, who umpired in the matches at Wellington, acted as referee, but his services were not once required during the match. The visitors were great favourites in the betting, 4 to 1 being freely offered. Several ituncdin players were present, and took a keen interest in the match. The disposition of the teams was a9 follows :—Canterbury (Ked and Blue) —Cotterill, back; Robinson, D'Auvergnc, and Mathias, three-quarters ; lies and Ilelmoro also backs ; Archer, Andrews, E. D'Auvorgne, Fenvvick, Mathias, E. Milton (captain), W. \ Milton, McLean, and Winslow, forwards. Auckland (Blue and White)— Webster and Warbriek, backs; Ryan, three-quarter; Ring find Whiteside, half-Lacks ; Carter, centre man; Henderson (capt.), Biggs, Croxton, Arneil, Mea'rns, Lecky, Spencer,Moginie, and O'Connor, forwards. Henderson winning the toss, elected to play uphill, with tho sun in Auckland playors'faces. Milton kicked off for Canterbury, and Warbriek returned it into touch. The ball being thrown in, a series of scrimmages took place, Canterbury getting the best of them until Ring took the ball across the field, and was collared. A scrimmage was formed, and on the ball coming out, Helmore passed it to Robinson (the Canterbury fast man), who made a good run, being collared by Warbriek. Auckland then dribbled the ball out *.of danger, the Canterbury backs falling on it and stopping the rush. Canterbury then worked it down towards the Auckland goal,, playing a first-class forward game, compelling Auckland to force down. Warbriek kicked out, and Cotterill returned the ball; into^ ■ touch in the Auckland 25. Henderson,| Moginie, and Arneil, dribbled the ball well up the field, middling to Whiteside, who took the ball into Canterbury's 25. The ball coming out of a scrimmage, D'Auvergne dropped it back. Ring, getting the ball, tnade a short run,; and. was collared by Robinson. Scrimmages' again became the-order of'the'day.' lies; getting the leather, made a good run, well into Auckland's 25 ; but Webster collaring, him, he lost the ball again. The ball, soon after a scrimmage, was found within 10 yards of Auckland's goal line. The ball coming out, 'Archer, dribbling, sent it up.' and it fell across the Auckland goal line First blood for Canterbury.

Milton took the place, but went vide of the goal; and .the forwards rushing £he ball,. Auckland was again forced down. After the kick, Auckland rushed, the ball down into Canterbury quarters, and Ring' passed to Ryan, who potted at goal, but was not successful; Canterbury forced down. Shortly'after, Arneil had a shot nt goal, and failing to score, caused Canterbury again to foreo down. After the kick, tho Canterbury forwards worked the bull dowd the field, whore it remained until time was called.

Ryan kicked oft' for Auckland, Robinson returned, and Arnoil passed to War-: brick, who dropped well down the field. On being returned, Ring passed to Warbrick, who nirfdo a good run, finishing with a long drop, forcing Canterbury down. Cotterill kicked out, and Carter, securing the ball, made a short run. Passed -to. Ryan, who kicked into touch, within ten yards of Canterbury goal. After the throw, a scrimmage was formed, when Mearns gob the ball and ran in, but the Canterbury urn-: pire ordered tho ball back, on the ground that it was held. Canterbury then worked the ball up the field. Warbrjck made a grand high kick, the forwards following up. Tho Canterbury back fumbled the ball, and O'Connor secured it, and with one of his well-known rushes, carried it over the goal line with three or four of the men on his back, securing- a hard-earned try for Auckland. Ryan took the place, and though not a difficult one, failed to secure a.goal. Canterbury kicked out, and worked it clown to the 25, where Webster came to the front with a splendid rush. Going through tho Canterbury forwards, Hclmore brought him down : a loose scrimmage was formed, and Auckland, who were now playing an open game, let tho ball through to Ryan, who kicked into touch. From the throw-olf, one of the Canterbur) forwards, Milton, secured the ball, and passed it to Robinson, whd dropped it at goal, the ball going between tho posts after touching Whiteside's hand^ The goal was disallowed. After the kick-but some rough play ensued, Auckland carrying the ball into the centre of the field; Wiiiteside, who by this time had taken off his boots, made a run to gist behind Canterj bury's goal line. The try was disallowed,as he had crossed the touch-line,. Whiteside bounced the ball in, and struggled to touch irt goal. From the kick-out Arneil :riiado a serviceable run, but failing to pass the ball, : CotterUl ' sont .it back,. ancj Moginie getting it, made a good run, and just missed securing a try, being forced into touch barely a yard off the goal line; Aftor the throw Canterbury was foreeddown. After tho kick out, Warbrick returned, and Cotterill, instead Of kicking, ran into touch. From the throw-in, Auckland worked the ball across? the ground ; Carter kicked to Whfteside, "and on Bob1 passing Ilesj D'Auvergne,,. Robinson, ; and Cotterill got an indisputable try close to the touch line. Henderson gave Arneil tho placoj and though tho angle was a ;diffieult one, i most 'unmistakable goal ' was *■ kiekodi Arneil^ boing hoistod shoulder, high by his onthusiastic brdthcre-iri-'armiC

Caflt«rbuty-put forth a desperate eflbrtj but the BTjp^eriOjT... .condition of the Auckland ' teairi ' v' (the result of eataful ;",■;.:! ;ti«ining) |j | T/tnabled A! it ouf boys to withstand . the rushes. Nothing more transpired till time was called. Canterbury forwards -played a splendid game, and had the-best in the scrimmages. The most conspicuous were Milton, Archer, McLean, and D'Auvergnc, while all their hnlf.backs played well, especially. Robinson, whose collaring and well-timed kicks were of groat service to his side, ■ Of our men it was hard to single out anyone for special praise. 1.- (hying to the wet nature of the ground,Whitcsido and Ring wero unable to mako use of their running powers. Our passing was a trifle reckless at times. All the forwards worked well, and as is customary with Auckland footballers,showcd to greater advantage whore everything seemed against them. The spectators displayed the utmost impartiality, cheering heartily "good plfty ou both sides.

[IIY TELEGKAPII— OWN COHRESPONIVENT.] Hamilton v. Cambridge.

Cambridge, this day

The return football match between Hamilton and Cambridge was played here oh Saturday, when tho weather was/anything but favourable. The gamo, ■tfhieh resulted in favour of tho Cambridge men by ono point, was the best contested witnessed hero for somo. time. Cambridge got a touch-down during the first twenty minutes, ' arid ,tho remaining portion of tho gamo consisted mainly of scrimmages, but no points woro scored. For Cambridge, the play of Carnaehan, Bleasell, Grey, Broakell, and Pearson was very conspicuous, Breakell being a youth of much promise. For Hamilton, Hunt and McNicol made "excellent play. In tho ovening'the local team entertained the visitors at a dinner in tho Duke of Cambridge Hotel. ■■■'' ';'- '■ '

[PKR PRESS ASSOCUTIOX.] The Buiaedin Match.

Dhnedin, Saturday

Taiaroa will not be able after all to play in tho Auckland football match, not having sufficiently recovered. In tho practice match to-day for tho impending contest, a young fellow named Galher had his leg broken.

Marlborough v. Nelson,

Nelson, Sunday.

The interprovincial football match, Marlborough v. Nelson,1 was played hero yesterday. The weather was fine, and a large number of persons were present. Marlborough was overmatched throughout, and Nelson won by three goals and six tries to nothing. Tho goals were kicked by Askew, Wither.*, and Walker.