LACROSSE.

Auckland Star, Volume XXXI, Issue 185, 6 August 1900, Page 6

LACROSSE.

OPON«S)NBT DRAW WITH GRAFTON fAJND LEAD FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP.

A 1 largo crowd assembled on the Domain Cricket Ground on Saturday afternoon to witness the fifth and last series of the second round for the lacrosse Championship. The match Fonsonby v. Orafton was the centre of attraction, and ihe public were rewarded with a very keenly contested struggle, and at tunes some very pretty lacrosse was witnessed. Taking1 a line through the whole of the play, Ponsonby certainly had the best of It and were unfortunate in not winning. Too much rough play was indulged in, and it is to be hoped the referees will in future be more strict In this respect. Grey Lynn again proved to be .Parneii s masters, by defeating them by two goa s. North Shore were too many for bubui'DS and came off the field with a majority of three goals. PONSONBY (2 goals) V. GRAFTON (2 goals). Peacock and Stewart, the two respective centres, started play, and the former beat his opponent and passed the rubber on to his attack, who gave the opposing defence a warm time of it. Ivallendar stopped a couple of shots beautifully. At this period the game was stopped tor a short time, as several of the Grafton team were found to be wearing other than the regulation sole on their boots or shoes, and were compelled by the referee to have the defect remedied. After resuming operations the black and whites got away and looked dangerous, till Noton relieved for Ponsonby with a long throw. The Ponsonbyites kept up a hot attack and the opposing goalkeeper was called upon to stop several straight shots, the first quarter ended leaving play In Graf ton's territory. Play was now fast and interesting and the ball was up and down the ground at very quick intervals. Grafton got off one of those passing runs for which they are notable, and after a brief scrimmage Graham picked up smartly and shot first goal. The blue and blacks rallied after this and put great vim into . their work, but could not get the rubber past Kallendar. The bell rang for half time, leaving play in neutral territory, and the scores Grafton 1; Ponsonfoy 0 ■ Second Spell: For the first five minutes play was distinctly even, when Luckie by n clever bit of manoeuvring sent the rubber on to his attack. Loose play.followea near Ponsonby's goal, and Graham picked up and shot a fluky goal. Grafton brought one of their attack men on to tho defence with .the evident intention of playing purely, a defensive game, but this change did not have much effect Peacock secured at midfield, and after a Short run gave the ball to Anderson, who transferred to McCoy; this &*?*?■ J™£** to Lundon, who .after, a good sprint, threw a brilliant goal. Change.ends f for the last quarter was called shortly afterwords During the whole of this quarter Grafton were g continually defending and four of their attack players went to the rescue, but without avail. Excellent passing by Ponsonby's attack resulted in McCoy shooting their second goal, thus making the scores even. The excitement was noV intense, and Grafton's goal was In Imminent danger several times, but Kallendar successfully kept the ball out of the net, and two minutes before time threw well down the field. Ponsonby's goal waTln danger till White threw out If bounds, then the. referee founded cease Dlav the game thus ending in a draw. Mr W. Robinson acted as referee,, and gave universal satisfaction. . j GREY LYNN (2 goals) V. PARNELL (nil). Parnell were without the services of two of their best men, Ruddock ond Lennox. However, they gave their opponents a hard time before they' "aimed victory. Treston and Hicks faced off, but no advantage was gained by either m^rter Grey Lynn's score was increased r^o'S E. Bradley was the sueto^f SSSSS? Storied satisfactorily. NORTH SHORE &J}9^ V" BTJUBS

•nlniinrdson and Foubister, the two respectlS ceuS faced-off, and Sfaore werel inn? Uthi "at ouarter. The Shoreites passed ffiander gave the Shoreites an opening, ,whlch theymade good «c of and their fhirrt and last goal came on: iv. lizarua crosse Fast, open, and Interesting play took DlaceT during the last quarter, but no SilleS the game with Hlb usual ability anJ Impartiality

NOTES. ' In the game between Graftoii and PouM nby too much ground play was indnfe* f« imt hftth teams. The grass was very loug iufes of lacrosse was severely commented Z by other players and the public: gener*llv By playing a drawn game Grafton thll to the splendid work done by their goalkeeper, Kallendar, whose, lonj, -throws were quite the feature of the game. Roberta was the next best, and he got through ? tremendous amount of usefu Tvorlf Stewart at centre was the hardest drafter In the team, and the only jvoak g "nils play, was that he 9*7**° far up on the - attack. Of The atWßlims division Graham was the pick, and the two She got were the result of exctiUat judgment. Atkinson, was too well looked liter by .the opposite defence,. which accountedfor his non-success. Luckle played patiently throughout, and consequently did a lot of useful work. Coming to the PonBonby team, Peacock must be crodlcea_wJth ■having played the best on the grounO. When ■he sot the ball the Graf tonites appeared to be paralysed, and his dodging and pass ng were really brilliant. Of the attacking party all played well, but Luiulon's pjay calls for special mention. White's dlspUy In goal did not compare very favourably With his vis-a-vis, Kallendar. Notoa ;was ■not In hla usual form; but B. Mason aaid Gallaher at third man and left defence respectively worked hard and consistently throughout. Grey Lynn's win was popular and well earned. E. Bradley, made few mistakes, 'and played with good judgment. Treston and Cossey call for mention. White, Cooper, and Whltehouse, were the pick of the rest. •

For Papnell, Hicks, Ward, Fenn, Chain.*, and Goldsbro' were the best.

North, Shore kept up their reputation by defeating Suburbs. Alexander at point was again easily their best defender; Ward also showed good form. Burgess played bis maiden game and created a favourable impression. Wynyard, Blackler, and Watson .were worthy of special praise. . '• J. Thomson considerably strengthened Suburbs' defence. A. Brown and Owen defended admirably. Foubister played »»pJI at centre, and Rendall Bros., Walker, and AlIgu did good service attacking. ■•■

■ The-following.table shows the state of the championship up to last Saturday;—

»te:ff.. e 7 1 L#:3<\s Suburbs .... 10 3 7' 0 29 40 G Grey Lynn. 10 2 8 0 13 75 4 Parnell .... ao ,1 8 1 13 57 3