SYDENHAM v. CANTERBURY COLLEGE.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 13746, 30 May 1910, Page 5

SYDENHAM v. CANTERBURY COLLEGE.

Thoso teams tried conclusions on the south ground at Lancaster Park, when Sydenham won easily by two goals from tries, a goal from a mark, and two tries (19.points) to nothing. The game was not a particularly interesting one to watch; each side making numerous mistakes. The forwards on both aides worked hard, if-not giving scientific displays. College (Maroons) kicked off from the east end against the wind, and the ball was at once rushed to the Cardinals' goal-line, but Bussell returned to the centre, and the Sydenham forwards then worked the ball to their opponents' line, and fumbling by the backs lost a capital chance of scoring, the College being forced. The Cardinals continued to attack, and from a passing run between Bussell and Love, the Maroons were again forced. The Collego then hold their own for a time, but tho football exhibited by both sides was not of a high order.' Fumbling by the Maroon backs placed them on the defensive ajrain. "Williams then headed a College rush., end the ball being kicked over the line, Svdenhainforced. The Cardinals invaded their opponents' quarters and bad handling of the ball onco morn lost them a chance of scoring. Sydenham being awarded a free-kick. Watson had fi fruitless shot atnoal. the ball going a little to the rirjhf of the post. Play was quickly back in the Collegia.iis' territory again, but loose passing by the. Cardinals enabled the Students to clear their lines. Sydenham returned, and Hutchings getting possession scored behind the noste, Watson easily adding the major points. Half-time was called a moment later.

As soon as tho teams changed ends, .Sydenham rushed th<« ball over the Collogo line and Huichings fell upon it ana -scored, Do?ll failing to convert. Play was quickly back in the Maroons twenty-five, and Love scored, Doeli ac;ain missing with his kick at goal. The Maroons being awarded a free-kie , .:, Davev had a shot at goal, the ball falling short. College attacked for a time, but runs by Lovo and Hutchings re'ieved. and the Maroons wero forced. The Cardinals soon returned to their rivals' sroa! line, and Nelson scored, Watson kicking a coal. Nelson headed a .Sydenham rush after the kick oft, and the ball being taken over the line the College wore forced again. A little later Hutchir.gs marked witbin n^casur- ,- nble distance, and placed the ball for Doell, who kicked a goal, no charge Icing allowed. Sydenham 19 points, C.oilege nil. Kvcn'play in neutral te;"litor.v was then witnessed until tiie call uf tiniCj and each side was forced in turn. Mr !?. Cockayno was rcieree. OLD BOYS v. MARKST BROS. In this match, which was played at the Show Grounds. Old Boys secured a st.'iiewhat lucky win by a goal from a •nark to nil. With ihe wind in their favour, the Old Boys showed very disr.ppointing form, and some good work by tho Marist Bros.' forwards kept their opponents busy. T. Bam aucl ►Simpson were prominent in a rusli which removed play to the Marista' twenty-tive, Murray checking the attack in good style. The Whites' forwards were soon at work again, and a dangerous-looking rush was stopped by .Murray, whose kick was, however, n:arked by Simpson. J. Bain v, as successful in placing a goal, and the spell elided a. fe-.v minutes later, w itii ttie score ."{ to nil i;i favour of Old Boj-s. Tho owning of the second spell was marked by a period of indecL«;ve play,, but at length* the Greeu forwards set-

tied down to work, and their efforts made an opening for Morris, '.vho was tackled near his opponents' line. In the succeeding scramble the "Whites were penalised, and Murray had a shot at goal, the ball going ]u.?t outside. The Greens Kept, up the attack for a «bile, but some dashing work by the Whites' forwards soon removed tho play to midfieid. Tlic remainder of the game was evenly fought out. and though the Marists had one or two good chances, they were unable" to score, the game ending : —Old Boys -i points (a goal from a mark), Marist Bros. nil. Mr H. C. Wilson was ri-fcrce.