The WORLD of SPORT

Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 190, 13 August 1928, Page 16

The WORLD of SPORT

SOCCER FOOTBALL.

CHATHAM SEMI-FINAL. WIN FOR Y.M.C.A. CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS. The Chatham Cup North Island semifinal between Pukemiro Junction and Y.M.C.A. produced a fast and interesting game of the real cup tie order. From the outset the visitors had the local men outplayed, but "when Y.M.C.A. settled down they were hard to hold, though there was never a decided margin between the teams. In the end the Aucklanders claimed the day by three goals to one. In the championship competition Ponsonby were defeated by North Shore by tjje odd goal in five, and on Blandford Park Tramways defeated Belmont by two goals, which places Trams within a point of Ponsonby. At Northcote, after a hard and evenly(Contested game, Northcote claimed their first points by defeating a weakened Onehunga side. Playing for the F.A. trophy at Wellington, the Capital team, after a brilliant game, defeated Canterbury by seven goals to four.

Y.M. FOR CUP FINAL. Much interest centred in the visit of the Pukemiro Junction team, the South Auckland Association champions, to play Y.M.C.A., the Auckland champions, io the Chatham Cup North Island semifinal, which was witnessed by a fair attendance of spectators. Tlie teams took the field as follows:—

Pukemiro (black): Hazel, Garrick, T. Dodds, White, Robertson, Alf. Black, A. Black, Bates, Lattinier, Dodds, Hunter. Y.M.C.A. (colours): Hilliard, Mowatt, Otter, Dick, Itiddalls, Malcolm, Chalmers. Grant, Humphreys, McAuslan, Wlially. Referee: Mr. A. E. Parkinson.

Humphreys guessed the spin of the coin, and chose to attack the bridge end. From the kick-off the play was of the characteristic cup tie style, fast and keen. The Junction, vigorously encouraged by a strong contingent of supporters. threw no end of vigour into their play, and in the first ten minutes were several times within striking distance of Hilliard. Y.M. had no time to settle down before Latimer had drawn first blood. A dangerous cross coming in from Black, the centre got possession, and, rounding Mowat, drove hard and. true for goal, HiUiard having no chance to save.

The visitors were sure in their tackling in the back division, and their long open passing kept Y.M. on the run. The first time the Aueklanders got going was from a move started by McAuslan. Humphreys accepted an infield pass and tried a long shot, which, however, went wide. Back came the blacks, and following successful tackling by Mowat, B. Dodds crossed. Hilliard fisted out. and Otter finished the clearance. Whaley, on the left, bustled his way up to shooting distance, but Robertson cleared. Another raid by Pukemiro was repulsed, and Y.M. were soon surging around the blacks' citadel, but their attack lacked direction. A great ehance to score came 'g&kQ . Humphreys with Hazel out of hi* the local centre lifted the sphere over the bar. End to end play was 1 the order, and from a slip forward from Malcolm, Whaley started a run." Humphreys and Grant; carried on the attack, which the last-named finished with "a. fine drive that skimmed the bar. Two minutes later the same player again Sent .along a lovely drive from long range. The ball rebounded into play, and McAuslan running in made no mistake with the equaliser. The blacks pressed hard for a time till Grant, coming back, got possession. He let Chalmers away, and the winger, who had been obscured hitherto, passed infield to Humphreys. The centre eluded the backs, and pulling the ball to the left foot scored a beautiful goal. Y.M.C.A. 2, Pukemiro 1.

The resumption saw a sharp attack by colours, which, however, was soon shaken off, and Pukemiro had a look in. A great shot from Alex. Brown was smartly dealt with by Hilliard, and at the other end Hazel came into prominence with several meritorious saves. Another long drive from Grant was palmed over the bar by Hazel, and the resultant kick was fruitless. The game continued on real cup tie lines with certainly no marked advantage to either side. Latimer and Alex. Black nearly got through with Otter beaten, while at the other end Humphreys and Whalcy fumblfed a chance with an empty goal yawning before them. Breaking away again McAuslan let Whalev away. The outside left sent across the goalmouth, and Dodds made a faulty clearance, blocking the ball to Humphreys. The centre took the ball on the run and flashed it into the far corner of the net. Till the finish the game was interesting and stubbornly contested, but Y.M. kept their lead and passed into the final. Y.M.C.A 3 Pukemiro 1

PONSONBY BEATEN.. At North Shore the Ponsonby team encountered an unexpected set-back. Honours were easy in the first spell. Jay getting a goal for Shore and McCosh patting one through for -Ponsonby. A goal by Webb put Shore early in the ascendancy when play re-started, and \Vet>b added another. Then Ponsonby made their effort and Tones headed one through the goal, but Shore stubbornly held their lead to win 3—2. ONEHUNGA GO DOWN. At Northcote the. home team regii»tem] their first win at the expense of a visiting Onehunga side. Melbourne scoretf early in the game to give Northcote just, that much lead at half-time. Newman and Holmes registered goals in the second half, and then Onehunga took a turn, Gill landing a penalty goal. The game ended 3—l in Northcote'« favour. TRAMWAYS BEAT BELMONT. In the curtain-raiser at the Park, Belmont failed to hold Tramways, for whom Spong got a goal in the first spell, and Spencer and Christie added scores in the second session, wherein Belmont got their only goal, registered by Allen. | GAME AT WAIHI.

D.C.M. CUP FINAL. Waihi 8 goals. beat Waihou 1 goal. Waihl also won the Goidflsids Cup this season.

F.A. TROPHY GAME. WELLINGTON BEAT CANTERBURY. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) WELLINGTON, Saturday. The first English Trophy mateh of the season was played on the Basin Reserve to-day between Wellington and Canterbury. Wellington kicked off against a fairly stiff wind. A few minutes after the start the visitors instituted a strong attack, and, following an exciting piece of play, Bullen headed into the net. Canterbury 1. Wellington 0. Canterbury continued to press, but finally Campbell sent Wellington away. Leslie's shot was far too high, however, and Canterbury returned to the attack, Bridgens beating Lucas with a good shot. Canterbury 2, Wellington 0. Then came a lightning rush by Wellington, and Stark finished off a great movement by beating Colville. Canterbury 2, Wellington 1. Play continued fast, and the ball travelled quickly from one end to the other. A sudden rush by Canterbury ended in Bullen scoring again. Canterbury 3, Wellington 1. Wellington retaliated, and from a corner by Barton, Campbell headed through. Canterbury 3, Wellington 2. After a spell of even play Thompson scored for Canterbury. Canterbury 4, Wellington 2. This was the score at half-time.

Wellington had all the best of the opening stages of the second spell, and play had not been in progress more thaii five minutes when Barton scored as the result of a fast follow-up. Wellington continued to attack 6tronglv, and there were some bright passing bouts. Canterbury were kept on the defensive, and H. Campbell evened the score with a great shot after beating several of the Canterbury backs in fine style. Wellington 4, Canterbury 4. It was now nil Wellington, and Leslie broke away in a fine solo effort to score a great goal. Wellington 5, Canterbury 4: Soon afterwards Leslie made an opening for Barton, and the right wing made no mistake with his shot. Wellington 6, Canterbury 4. Wellington continued to have the best of the play, and the ball was rarely out of Canterbury's half. A fine centre by Barton enabled Leslie to score again, and the game finished with the score:— Wellington 7 Canterbury 4 WELLINGTON'S BRILLIANCY.

(By Telegraph.—Special to "Btar."» WELLINGTON, this day. Those who saw the Wellington and Canterbury soccer match to-day are not likely to readily forget the thrills of the first ten minutes. Both teams set off at a terrific pace and before Wellington had settled down properly, Canterbury had rattled on two brilliant goals, then Wellington recovered sufficiently to dash downfield and open their account. Three goals in ten minutes. It was the champagne of football, and the crowd was on its feet all through the first spell, which, although ending in Canterbury's favour, was characterised by fairly even play. Steel, right back, was the weak link in the Wellington defence, and in the forwards, Barton, Leslie, and Lock, did not play up to club form. All three halves played well with J. Campbell outstanding. There were few weak links in the Canterbury team. Bridgens, Whittaker, and Bullen all played brilliant football, while Walker, Roberts, and Ellis, made a strong half line which Wellington forwards found hard to pass. In the second spell Wellington were a different team and the crowd was electrified by attack after attack. Barton, Wellington's right winger, settled down to play one of the most brilliant games of his career. He controlled the ball in a remarkable, almost uncanny, manner, and his shooting was deadly accurate. Leslie also c-ame to isTht, and played great football. On the f'lole Wellington thoroughly deserved their victory, particularly on their showing in the second spell. Canterbury faded out of the picture in the second half, and in the last quarter of an hour were never in the running. It was not that they placed badly, but it was because Wellington played superlative football, reminiscent of the palmy days of the game in the capital city.

JUNIOR RESULTS. DACRE CUP COMPETITION. Newmarket 3. beat Ponsonby 1. THIRD GRADE OPEN. Belmont 2, drew with Mount Albert FIFTH GRADE. Carlton*4, beat W.Y.M.I. 1. Belmont 7. beat Tamaki 6. SIXTH GRADE. Carlton 9, beat Y.M.C.A. B 2. SEVENTH GRADE. Comrades A 2, beat Carlton 1. SECONDARY SCHOOLS' DRAW. The draw for the semi-finals of the secondary schools' senior knockout competition, to be played to-morrow, is as follows: Mount Albert G.S., v. Technical, Victoria Park No. 3, Mr. C. Downes; Mount Albert G.S. v. Auckland G.S.. Outer Domain No. 3, 4 p.m., Mr. G. T. Lee. The second round of the Junior knockout competition will be played on Thursday. the draw being as follows: Technical B v. Northcote J.U.S., Victoria Park No. 2. 4 p.m., Mr. O. Donaldson; Technical A r. Auckland G.S.. Victoria Park No. 1, 4 p.m., Mr. L. J. Check; Mount Albert G.S., v. Mount Albert G.S., by mutual arrangement, Takapuna G.S. v. Mount Albert G.S., Victoria Park No. 1, 4 d in Friday, Mr. L. J. Check. '' SUBURBAN ASSOCIATION. Games played under the auspices of the Auckland City and Suburban Football Association,on .Saturday resulted as follows : Thistle 4, beat Celtic 1. Bon Accord 3, beat Richmond 1. BUSINESS HOUSES GAMES.

Following is the draw for the second the Business Houses' Association football competition, to be plnved on Wednesday -Tramways v. Hellaby's. Ltd Blandford Park ; Abels, Ltd.. v. FarmersTrading Co., Inner Domain No. 1 ; Customs V. Kents. Ltd., Victoria Part No. 1; Booth Macdonald v. Auckland Milk Co., Inner Domain No. 2.