SUBURBS V. NORTH SHORE.

Auckland Star, Volume XXVIII, Issue 139, 13 June 1892, Page 3

SUBURBS V. NORTH SHORE.

Some difficulty was experienced in getting a referee, bnb eventually Mr Noake was prevailed upon to take the position. North Shore won the toss, and chose to defend the northern goal. Suburbs kicked off, and immediately the ball was returned to neu tral territory, where it went out. Closely following the throw-in the Suburban forwards played well together and carried the play into Shore's 25. Things now looked dangerous for the marine players, but a clever rescue was .effected by Burgess punting to mid field. The forwards following up, a scrum ensued, and from thiß Rhodes punted up, and making a fasb run gained several yards. He was run out, however, atthe2sflag, andfrom thethrow-inplay centred in front of Shore's goal. Here Peace, the suburban captain, got an opening and potted a neat goal amid country cheers: Suburbs, 4; North Shore, nil. From the recommencement of play, the Shoreites made things lively and carried the ball well down the field. The forwards had the ball well beneath their feet, and a score seemed almost sure for the marines, but Leithart, picking up, punted. This kick T. Inglis marked, but the shot at goal failed. The teams seemed pretty well matched, and the ball traversed the field several times, on one of which occasions the Shore were forced. After the kick-out the North Shore rallied, and a smart dribble by several of the forwards took the ball into the Suburban territory. Murphy relieved by punting, and play returned to centre-field. A scrum in the course of play here ensued, and the ball being heeled out, Leithart picked up, and dodging several of the opposing forwards, gained some ground. He was collared, however, and passed to Peace, who was following up well. This player, who in turn was grassed, passed to Rhodes, who got in with a strong fending run. Peace took the kick, making the score read—Suburbs, 9; North Shore, 0. Smart dribbling on both sides was shown followed by several scrums. Play opened up and became very loose and Stewart getting a chance ran in ab the corner flag scoring the second try for Suburbß. Notwithstanding the difficult) angle. Peace converted, and made the score Suburbs, 14 ; Shore, 0. From the kick off again a scrum ensued, and shortly afterwards the ball went at half field. A short dribble was got up here for the benefit of Suburbs by the forwards among whom Major and I>acre showed to advantage. Shortly after this Murphy got a mark close by the 25 flag of Shore, but Peace failed at goal. Half time was now up, and thus the firat spell resulted : Suburbs, 14; Shore, 0. The second spell was commenced without further delay by Marshall kicking off for Shore. Peace returned out of touch. From the throw-in a scrum followed, and Peace again getting hold of the leather treated the spectators to a fine exhibition of footbell. He rufihed passed several of his opponentss and being closely pursued by others, potted just in time but iailed. Play now took place in the Shore's 25, where several scrums followed. McSweeney from one of these got the ball, and running in scored the third try for Suburbs. Peace again took the place, and kicked his fourth goal. Suburbs. 14; Shore, nil. The North Shore boys, who had been playing pluckilythroughout,now seemed to gain the smile of *' Dame Fortnne," and made things interesting for the Suburban team, several times placing them in danger. Some fast play took thb ball to the Country's 25 flag, when a Shoreite landed it over Suburbs line, neor to touch. Inglis, glad to register something for Shore, quickly dropped upon the leather, and Mays happened also to arrive at the spot at the same time, also touched the ball, but not before Inglis had steadied. Peace being in close proximity to these players, and thinking that the leather was not yet down, grasped the ball, and mauling, took it from Mays. This naturally caused some surprise, both among the players and spectators, and, on the referee being appealed to, he declared it no try. but a maul in goal. Thereupon Marshall, nettled at this, called his men off the field, the scores reading at this unexpected termination, Suburbs, 19, North Shore, 0.

Ib is more than likely tbab bhe aubhorites will be called upon bo arbibrate upon this mabch, as ib is the general opinion that the Shore scored a fair try. Marshall, however, made a grave miabake in calling his team off the field, as his better course would have been bo accept bhe referee's decision under protest. s