FOOTBALL.

Auckland Star, Volume XLII, Issue 228, 25 September 1911, Page 7

FOOTBALL.

RUGBY. AUCKLAND JUNIORS BEAT .WAIUKU. The annual junior representative match between Auckland and Waiuku was the only match played at Alexandra Park °n. Saturday, and failed to draw a >eryattendance. , The Waiuku forwards, ruling down from the kick off, had Auckland ia » cultles, but Ilines got up and saved. Passing between the home backs, and a score seemed Imminent, but Forgie failed to <noia a bad pass from Fisher, and Knight got the line. Avcr.v s'hot the ball out to liwm'" sen from a scramble oa the line, but Wallace and Bright beat the Aucklander for the bali, and play went to the centre. I' rom a scrum, Avery got possession agaiu, ana sent to Gordon to Weston to Fisher, whose pass was wild, and Wilson cutting in yecured and found the line. A free to the visitors, and Droingool took the kick, ami tried for the line, but Forgie returned to the Waiuku twenty-live. Auckland corning away with a big rush, in which Campbell was" prominent, saw the last-named player secure in the loose, and dive across. Ifwersen's kick failed. Avery got going shortly after the kick out, and sent to Weston, who made a nice opening, and sent to Gordon to Forgie, but Barribalf laid this player low, and play went to the home team's quarter. In a scramble Forgie got possession, and after a fine passing rush, in which ail the home backs participated, Ifwerseu ran round behind the post. An easy kick failed. From the kick-out play settled in the centre, the visiting forwards having if anything the better of things, till Sexton got away up the line with the ball at toe. The Auckland backs made frequent attempts to initiate passing runs, but Flavell and Hammond proved stumbling blocks. The home forwards got away from the line-out, but Flavell snapped the leather, aud found the line with, a powerful kick. A brilliant bit of passing between Weston and Ifwerseu ended in Weston racing away from the Waiuku backs and scoring. From tne kick-out. Gordon got possession, and dodging through the visitors sent to Avery, who ran over under the posts. The kick again failed. On changing over Avery set his backs going immediately but the bail went straight across the lield, Knight finally upsetting Ifweraen in possession. The Waiuku torwards led by Dicmgcoi took play to the homo team's quarter, but the relief was only momentary, the Auckland pack coming away with a great rush, a free pulling them up in a scoring position. Forgie followed up a long kick secured oa the bounce, ana dashed over at the cornet. Weston's effort to convert fell a little shott. Gordon secured in the ruck, and sent to Weston, who, after a big run, gave the ball to Ifwcrsen near the touch line, and this player stalling off opposition ran round behind the posts. Stanton was entrusted with the kick and ■ got the bar. The visitors now livened up, and Wilson,. Hammond, and Knight were prominent ifi some good work. Hammond got away shortly after, but losing the ball, Avery secured, and kicking high, H. Knight marked. Bright tad a shot, but a line kick hit the post. The visiting pack were now working better, and held the home forwards, but kicking too liard Gordon secured, and making a [rood opening sent to Fisher, to V> est on. to Ifwersen who got across with a beaut if in run. He took the kick, but failed to convert. Weston got possession from tne kick-out, and making a splendid opening sent to Fisher who dashed across. ihe belt wont shortly after for half time with the scores: Auckland, 20; Waiuku, 0. SECOND SPELL.

The exchange of kicks following the kick-out ended with. Knight getting the line at half-way with a line kick. the Auckland player 3 failing' to take their opponents seriously enough found themsewes penned on their line, till Hines got the 25 flag "with a good hoot. Forgie got away up the line, and passed, to Fisher, who, swerving well, beat the opposition and scored. The kick failed. The Auckland forwards got to work from the kick-out, and after a passing rush amongst the home hacks Fisher dashed across again. Stanton's shot was unsuccessful. The visittug forwards attacked hotly, and Hammond securing in the ruck got over, I>rigiit failed with an easy kick, j On changing over for the last speil the Auckland backs were soon at It, but a free gave the visitors needed relief. Aided by good Hue kicking, the Waiuku forwards gradually worked their way to the home team 1 '? quarters, but Ifwerson secured, and raced down the field only to loose the ball. The relief was only temporary, however, and the visitors were soon storming the .Auckland cltidel again, a force giving the home team needed relief. The home pack now took a turn at the attack only to be pulled np again and again by Coraaga, who was playing a great game at full back. From another free-kick immediately afterwards, the visiting forwards -following u£> hard, had Auckland in difficulties, but If worsen picked up In the loom in his own 25, and. beating the opposition in great style, raced over under the posts. Taking the kick himself, he found the bar. The bell went shortly afterward with the score: Auckland, 37; Waiulcu, 3. IN THE PROVINCE. lIUNTLY. ITU NT IA" Y. HAMILTON. The Hamilton A team journeyed to Iluntly on Saturday and met the liuntly team under the auspices of the Lower Waikato Rugby Union. A well-contested game resulted in a win for liuntly by 12 points to 11. For Huntly, Farrell, Pak'i, and iManderson scored tries, while Knri Martin kicked a goal from a, penalty. For Hamilton, Ellis, Farley, and Mann scored tries, Colthorpe converting one of the tries. Mr liughes (Hamilton) was referee. COROMANDEL. COROMANDEL. Saturday. In the Rugby Union football match, Coroinanrtei v. Warkwortli, the former won by 3 points to nil, the result of a try scored by F. McGninness. Warkworth were strong in back play, but their forwards were outclassed by Coromandcl. Mr. C. Billing acted as referee. WAIIII FOOTBALL. At football on Saturday in the senior division, Waitete (6.) were beaten by City (8). In the school match. High School (C) beat combined schools (nil). INTERPEQVSWCIAL RUGBY

WELLINGTON BEATS CANTERBURY

A RUNAWAY WIN.

(By Telegraph.—Press Association.)

CIIRISTCHURCH, Saturday

The matcli between Wellington and Canterbury was played to-day on tlic showgrounds. The weather was tiuc, and the ground in good order. Wellington won the toss, and Canterbury kicked oft against a light wind. From the first scrum Canterbury obtained possession, but a bad pass by Gray spoilt the chance, I'yle saving cleverly. Then Murray broke away, and Wellington gained relief by forcing. Wellington worked the ball back to Canterbury's quarters, and passing amongst the Wellington backs ended in Fuller rushing Evenson out near the corner. McKenzie (Wellington) marked, but Kinvig's kick was poor, and Canterbury forced. Canterbury rushed piny to the Wellington quarter, but Kiuvig replied with n good kick, which found the iine, and Wellington returned to the attack. When in a good position Evenson made a poor attempt at a pot, and Canterbury forced. The kick out ■brought no relief to Canterbury, who had to force ag.iiu soon after from a good, but unsuccessful pot by Ryan. From the centre Wellington took play to Canterbury quarter, but Miller relieved temporarily. Play was soon in Canterbury .territory again, Ryan finding the line with a good ldck. Evenson was pushed out near the line, but almost immediately Cunningham dashed over and scored. Atitahinsou made a poor attempt to convert. Wellington 3 Canterbury 0 Canterbury rallied, and a forward rush followed by a good kick by Gray found the ball near the Wellington line. It was soon back at 'the centre, but Pyle made a good run, and play was again near the Wellington line. Wellington soon had it back at tie centre as the result of kicking

Tjy th<? backs, 'but Toswiil onec more found tie Jtuo in Wellington quartets. It was not there long, however, tie ball being gradually forced back to the Canterbury end. Rushing by the Wellington backs gained further ground, Henry putting Bvenson out on the corner. Then Miller intercepted a pass, and frith a fine run shifted play once more to the Wellington end, Grace saving. Canterbury coirtinued to attack, Pyle putting in a good run. Gray then came away and beat several opponents toefore passing to Toswlll, who lost f chance by kicking feebly. Wellington then came away with a passing rush, being enabled 'to start it tliraugli poor tackling by the 'CarrttflMiry team, the rush ending in Orace scoring. Roberta fatted with the tick.

Wellington 6 Canterbury 0 From' therklck.-ont .Roberts potted a good goal. ■Wellington 10 Canterbury 0 An exchange of kicks ended In favour of Wellington. Wilson picked up in the Canterbury twenty-five, and passed to Gillespie, who dashed over near the posts. Elliott converted. Wellington: 15 Canterbury 0 Half-time was then called. From the kick-out, Canterbury set up an attack. Wellington marked in front of the goal, the kick going to Burns, who replied by centring, Murray scoring near the posts. 'Fuller made a weuk attempt to convert. Wellington Canterbury .......... 3 Wellington worked piny to Canterbury's end, MclCenxie kicking out near the line. A loose rush started 4>y Murray, and Fuller shifted play to Wellington's twentyfive. It was soon at the other end again, with play at the centre. Burns cleverly beat lioberts for the ball, and ran down to Wellington's twenty-five. Keeping up the attack. Burns passed to Gray, who sent on to Pyle, who was badly missed, and got over at the corner. Wellington * IS Canterbury C Bnrns obtained from a scrum at tlift ceutre, and passed to Gray, who sent it on to Pyle who gained further ground with a good run. After a period of play in Wellington's quarter, a passing rush, in which Itvan and Mitchinnon were prominent. shifted the scene, but it was soon back again at the Wellington end, a<s the result of a forward rush. Bvenson obtained near the centre, and ran tip the line, passing to Roberts, who beat several opponents, and scored cieverly at the corner after a brilliant run. Evensou's kick failed. Wellington Canterbury " Canterbury rallied, and shifted play to the Wellington end.- .A passing run, in which Burns, Gray. TcwflwHl. and Pyle took part, ended in Pyle scoring. Hascll s kick failed. -Wellington IS Canterbury ® Wellington rushed the ball to Canterburv's end, and an exchange of kicks left Henry in an awkward position, but he relieved cleverly. lioberts picked up in Canterbury's tweniv-five, and passed to Grace. The latter ran through his opponent" who stood and looked at htm while be scored behind the posts. Houlihan kicked an easy goal. Wellington 23 Canterbury •* " Further passing by the Wellington backs ended in Murray bringing Grace down near the Canterbury line. Good kicking shifted play, but Wellington returned to the charge, and after a loose rush Perry picked up and scored. Ivlnvls's kick failed, and the game ended— Wellington 2 <> ' Canterbury J OTAGO BEATS SOUTHLAND. (By Telegraph.-—Press Association.) DUNEDIN, Saturday. About 3000 people were on the Caledonian Ground for the annual Otago-Southland match this afternoon. Otago had the wind in the first spell. Scarcely three minutes were gone when the Otago forwards secured in au attacking position, and McDonald flashing round the open side of thft scrum got the backs going. Norrie scored at the corner as the result of a clover cut in by Black. Otago » Southland 0

Otago continued very aggressive, and Norrlc (Southland five-eighth) conceded a penalty in front of goal, but Eckhold missed the shot. Every encounter found Southland In trouble, and they were hammered to the line oil several occasions without tangible result. it was well on towards the middle of the spell when Smith loci a strong forward rush tor Southland, but McKcllcr saved well for Otago, and Southland were again driven to their last post of defence. McDonald swung from his own wing to the centre and gave the forwards a clean opening, and Nelson following up fust scored Ot.igo's second try. Norrie made a good try for goal. Otago 6 Southland 0 Southland had their first chance to put the half of the llcid behind them when McLennan put in a great kick, but Scott frustrated them and sent them back to half way. Nevertheless Southland responded to the stimulus of a momentary success, and were for the first time aggressive, in a mild way, but they could not hold the. position they won, and Sandy Patterson, breaking away on the line, tumbled them pell mell to their line. Southland's first dangerous sally was made from near their own line, McNeeee running beautifully on the left, wing till he encountered Black's tackle. Towards the end of the spell the Southland forwards assumed a narrow supremacy, but their efforts were suddenly brought to nought by a clever kick from Black, which was so closely followed up by the Otago forwards that Southland could not recover and Brown scored. At half time the scores were:— Otago 0 Southland 0 Black (Otago five-olglrth) retired at, halftime, and Keilow went on in ills place. The blues continued to make the game fast, and Southland were defending. The maroons gradually pulled themselves together, and a good rush had the blues in trouble. Their play, however, lacked finish but they compelled Otago to force. Southland were getting the ball, bnt they could do nothing with it. Patterson was playing a great forward game for the blues, who were again going as strong as ever. F. Williams just missed scoring at the corner. McNeeee made a good run for Southland, being brought down by Patterson at the corner. Norrie stopped another passing rush by the maroons, by cutting off a pass on the Hue. Southland were now making the play more open, and their bucks were passing better. Jvimey next made a good run, only to be downed by "Scott. The Southland backs passed out again, and once more Scott's tackling saved Otago. From a scramble Scully picked up, and went over, Martin converting. Otago 9 Southland 5 Twenty-five minutes were left when Martin, from a mark, kicked a splendid goal from the touch line. Otago Southland 8 The blues made a great rally, but a high pass let Southland away again. Otago returned to the charge, and the play became most exciting. From another mark Martin had another shot, the ball falling short. His place kicking was excellent. Patterson was worth two men to Otago, who were again back in the maroons' quarters. An interesting game ended in a win for Otago by one point. The better team undoubtedly won. ASSOCIATION. DDNiEDIN, Saturday. The soccer premiership was decided today, Morningtoa defeating. Kaitongata by two goals to .one.

x-TORTHEBII TOsXOH GAMS.

Bower Waikato defeated Hamilton foy 5 to 2. Gleeson scored for Lower Waikato a::td Hail converted. Hughes kicked a penalty goal for Hamilton.

AUCKLAND V. COUNTRY TEAM.

The selectors of the Auckland Rugby League, Messrs R. Oliphant, S. Anderson, and J. G. Jackson, have selected the following playei-3 to represent Auckland against the Country representatives, to be played at Waihi next Saturday, September 30tli, as an exhibition match:— Pull-back: H. Chiids (City).

Three-quarters: A Ashcr (City), H. Robinson (City), A. Keneally (Eden), S. Houghton (Ponsonby). Five-eighths: F. Morse (City). Half: A. Jackson (North Shore). Forwards: W. Griliin (North Shore), 3. Bennett (Newton), C. Punning (Ponsonby), J. Rukutai (City), B. Mitchell (City), and H. Fricker (Ponsonby). Emergency: Waters (North Shore). Any players unable to make the trip are requested to notify the League secretary before 8 p.m. to-night.