ASSOCIATION GAME.

Auckland Star, Volume LI, Issue 141, 14 June 1920, Page 7

ASSOCIATION GAME.

lICXTLY V. BROTIIKRIIOOD. This match between Huntly and Brotherhood was played on Victoria Hark in brilliant loolball weather and before a big crowd of spectators. Gilbert, Huntly. set the ball rollinß. passing to Hayes, who immedately put Brotherhood on the defensive. The visitors kept the pressure up, and Hayes winding tUrotigh several players, had tho first pot nt jroal, which proved of no avail. lirotlierbood now took a hand in affairs. «nd Martin rcceivins tested Steel, who cleared only to receive vollpvh in quick snect'ssion from the local forwards, i'lay was very even, both sides iittackliiK nnd dffendliif: in turn. Williams, who was playlns a Rood same, sent In n stlnglUK shot, but Steel iislus goo<l judgment cleared omidst applause. Althousb the local team were handicapped with R blazing .sun in tUclr eyes, they were well holding their own. A corner against Huntly was taken by Harrison, who put the ball close to the goal mouth; a melee followed, and when a KOfll seemed almost certain Cardinal- intercepted. Iliintl.v were again Bfnt on the attack, and Kerr receiving, made a Kiand run down the wind, sending In a shot at lons range, which failed to attract the attention of his inside men, nnd a jrood ,-hance was lost. The came was very fast nnd full of lightning incidents. and when the whistle Hew for half time neither side had scored. Kckman set the ball srnine for the second spell, passliiK out to Harrison, who put the ball well into the goal mouth. The position was looking very dangerous when a corner kick relieved the situntlon. Huntly were sent on the attack by Hayes, l.iddle receiving, but sent the ball out. Huntly were now forcing the pace, and getting two corners In succession. Porteons received from Llddlo and shot at goal, finding the net amidst great applause. A penalty against Brotherhood for Infringing was taken by Green, who sent the leather out. lluntly were now playing good open football, and Hayes and l.iddle were giving a good account of themselves, both playing excellent football. The local men were sent on the attack, beng very unlucky In not scoring. At timea it appeared more like a shooting game, hut the local men could not reach their objective. Free kicks and Infringements were coming were frequently, both sides eharlng the honours. A beautiful combined attack by Huntly's forwards was broken up by Martin, who Bent out to Wrlilams, who. after making a brilliant run down the wing, was brought to grief by Mo Laughlan. Huntly continued to press, but failed to Increase their lead, and the game ended: Huntly I. Brotherhood l>. Mr. Jacobs officiated as referee. NODTHCOTE V. NORTH SHORE. " This game was played at the Shore under Ideal conditions and before a large number of spectators, and provided a fine exhibition of the code. Northcote won the toss, and elected to piny with backs to the sun. Hαv Immediately went towards goal, but Metgc cleared, and for a time play hovered round mldfleld. Give and take pluy followed, and from a fine piece of work by the Shore forwards Dacre shot, giving Hidings no chance. After the kick Northoote tried hard to equalise, but the backs were too sound and the ball was Hoon returned. Not to be denied Northcote again got to the attack, and forced a corner, the ball going behind from the kick. Shortly after Xorthcote BRain pressed, and were awarded a penalty for an Infringement oo the part of a Shore player. Corrln took the kick, but the Shore custodian was equal to the occasion, putting the ball behind, nothing resulting from the corner. At this stage the game was suspended for a time owing to Samson. Shore's left back, and Rurford. Xorthcote's left wing, receiving Injuries which fortunately were not. very serious. Both teams were playing very hard, but the defence kept the play round mldfleld. though occasional Scott was a tower of strength for bis side. and was continually keeping his forwards on the move. From a tine piece of work by Xorthcote halves Burford made a fine line run. but lacked finish. Falrgray then received and took the ball up the field, but on Infringement on the part of a Shore player spoilt what might have been a fine goal. When the whistle went for half-time Shore were still pressing, with the score: North Shore 1. Xorthcote 0. From the kick Xorthcote pressed, nnd gave Shore an anxious few minutes till I>acre cleared to Cooke, who sent his forwards away. However. It was soon returned, and a fine shot by Corrln was turned over the bar by McAnulty. the kick going behind. Give and take play followed till Woolley received, and after a fine run put In a shot which just grazed the bar. Shore now undoubtedly had the better of the game, their forwards giving the Xorthcote backs a lively time. From a piece of work in midfield Jackson sent the ball to tali-gray, who ecored a nice goal from the line. North Shore 2. Xorthcote 0. Tremain his goal and cleared. Shore were again "on the attack, and Dacre mlsivl an easy goal a corner resulting, from whlcTi Daere headed into the uel. North Shore 3. Xortbcote 0 Shore continued to press till time was called, the score being: Xorth Shore ! Northcote f>. ' Jlr. nit son very ably officiated as referee. YM.C.A. V. KOHIMARAMA. T.M.C.A. 6 sroals. beat Kohiraarama 0 Kennedy t-oored y goals, ritklu 2 and Bralthwaite 1. SECOND DIVISION". Northentp 2 (Stayto and Cross), heat T/ibernacle I. V M° n,SOnl 'y 3 (Austin 2, ICaglcton I), beal Xorth Shore 7, beat Relnaont 1. FOTRTH DIVISION. T.M.C.A. ttaiigers ]>, beat llevonnort Presbyterians 1. Tahernade 4. bent V.M.C.A. Celts 0. North Shore ;;, beat V.M.C.A. Spurs 0. FIFTH DIVISION. Xorthcote 2 (Bailey and Hewitt), beat V.M.C.A. Hovers 0. North Shore 3, beat Rivals 0. SIXTH DIVISION. North Shore 3, v. V.M.C.A. lUvals 2. ■ FIFTH A GRADE. V.M.C.A. Rangers 1, bent P.elmont 0. North Shore 3, beat V.M.C.A. Rivals 0. Northcote 2, beat V.M.C.A. Hovers 0. FIFTH E GRADE. V.M.C.A. Spurs drew with Brotherhood, B all. ' V.M.C.A. Rivals won from Technical by default. V.M.C.A. Celts 4, beat Tabernacle 4. V.M.C.A. Celts 4, beat Tabernacle 1. SIXTH B GRADE. r.M-C.A. Celts drew with Brotherhood, no score. North Shore 1, beat T.M.C.A. Borers 0. {forth Shore 1, beat V.M.C.A. Rovers 0.