FOOTBALL.

Press, Volume LVII, Issue 17170, 13 June 1921, Page 5

FOOTBALL.

./; CANTERBURY RUGBY UNION. - *i In glorious weather, and with the grounds in good condition, the Canterbury Rugby * i Union's competitions were continued on Sat- ?' iirday. "Xbeio was a good attendance at Lan- £ oaster (Park, where the Marists-Old Boys' match was the principal attraction The game* was very even in the first half, but +.-, in the middle of the second spell Mansts „ l forwards took charge, and outclassed the opVpoeition I The game between "llcnvalo and <scLfiiWoi)d,,wi more even than tho scores m- $. k dicate, but Christchurch ran all over SydenK ham, whe gave up at half-time Albion won tf- from„ 'Vassity by default. The following R table shows the positions of teams engaged. " < m the First Grade competition Za ,(* ♦ -W. L. D. For.Agst. TJL " Old Boys ..64 70 80 6 /..Albion v .. 8 6 1 S3 107 3J ♦Vanity ..37 28 26 3 \ Sydenham .. 0, 9 * *, Marists (25) v. Old Boys (0). ;'M4rigt* and 'Old Boys met on the oval at i Lancaster Park Old Boys won the toss, and splayed with the assistance of a light nor'eastern r From the outset Old Boys became aggressive, Marists being kept- busy dealing' with'them. Marists' efforts to pass were met * wfth determined tackling, against which '' < they could make little headway. After about €{ twentj*minutes, Marists pressed hardj Old Boya\ taking refuge m a force. Maxwell l Vs'^roke' , -away-< for Old Boys, and dribbled i~;- down the field, McCormack heading a good rush back. Camck secured, and after a kick i (i of ever sixty, yards the ball trickled over •v f (he line, Kerwan forcing-. Marists now atr j. lacked strongly, and after some fruitless were awarded a penalty, which Eane to profit'by kicking a yood goal V s Maintaining the pressure. Marists kept the lV Whites, busily defending, causing them to •^ferce'three tunes in quick succession From TOW good piece of passing Peterson got pos-£i-*"'-session, and bored his way across, only to back for being off side. Half-time "' was called -with the score 3 to nil in Marists' jJ 4 f»TonrV t the, resumption of play Mansts at- •>(■ tacked with vigour. xD. McCormack made a -* jcapital'opening, on whioh Blasey and Fitsi enabling F. Smythe to •S»rt«oMt lEane kicked a good goal. A few moments Kg later Peterson and J. McCormack ran down and H. Mulhns, following TO> jjf t , possession, and dashed across The kick ail goal failed. Marists now had *f,„-si&gfn(e in hand, and play was seldom out %£%,<>( territory. D. McCormack ran hear the posts, and Fitzgerald, Was in-sttendance,. had no difficulty in W\«sHWrj'"Hate's kick at goal, striking a r»5 forwTim's vhinds in flight, failed. From a pMnU« -near the hue Peterson scored a was* not converted. In the conPfj*hjdrsg)\tages of the same Peterson, follow'wupsecured, and, after being collared near Injjfcj&rfiße, struggled across'to score a good j!sOTJßsKkne' adding the minor points. A i QfefßSrJßw'' game thus ending in a win for *" 85 points to ml Mr H. Mclngame, on the h^A^sS?*s? I< *> m * faroe - £ydenham took i * s*&& ten men, including two juniors. , scored and converted soon after ., the ««mnencement, and shortly after Knight :^.js^* 4 £s*rioTialy, and Sydenham sprang a JWirjatjaa on them, Rogers running through f and eooxing Sydenham's only > *jjjT»*Kß«Sfis, half-time tries were scored for <, Boon (2), Cowliahaw, Dingle, i- , iitt* '■d Button, Dingle converting one. was called off at half-time with v t|» , %otfo:'<inTi«toaurcb. 18, Sya&nham 3 Mr " , was referee. &<&&&*■ (21) V * LtaWo ° a (9)> > l A*Mefivale s quickly set up an attack, but a foref.down only resulted, after which the Hlreine-took a turn at attack, Shaw and Tnr- "* pin, being noticeable for good work. Several assisted the Linwood side, but they "•weretunable to posh the"attack home, and Merivaje cleared, and by passing bouts car- £ ned,3>lay to their opponents' territory. Lin- } r wood lost -the services of Davis, osntre-three- , ' -quarter, who hid to retire. A smart piece i oi work by Hardie, assisted by weak dels fence, ended in a try, which Evans converted. i' "Busing between the Blues ended in Ford

dashing over for a try, which Penberthy tailed to improve. This was followed by a third try by Carnegie, which Evans converted. The teams changed over, with the fioore 13 points to nil in Merivale'e favour. Upon resuming, the Linwood forwarde attacked strongly. A good' mark'by Burson saw that player drop, a neat goal. ( Linwood'continued to press, and Merivalee defonce was sorely tried. Good work by Turpifi assisted the Greensy end E. Cummings was also prominent, and a movement by him was finished off',by Watson scoring a try. Delamore made a good, but tuißUocesßful atfmpt to Jldd the major points. Keeping up the pressure, Linwood further reduced the Blues' lead, Wright • scoring ,an unconverted try wide out. Tho game now promised a clo9e finish, but fine kicking by, Merivale found the Greens' backs but of position, and Ford, following up nicely, gained possession to race over from the twenty-five. Evans i>dded ihe extra points. Musson ended a good effort with.a try, which Evans failed to improve. -Time was called with Merivale winners by 21 "points to 9. . Mf E. G. Watkins wsb referee. SECOND GRADE. Merivale, defeated Marists by 20 points to 6 • For Merivale Partridge, Baylies, .Yates, and White scored tries, Dickie potted a goal, and Brosnan and Partridge converted a try each. For Marifrfa McDonald and Delaney scored tries. Referee, Mr J F. McGuffog. Albion defeated 'Varsity B by default. Plaving at the Show Grounde Christchurch defeated Lyltelton by 6 points to 8. Spooner scored a try, and Richards kicked a penalty goal'-for the winners. Bamford scored a try for'Lyttelton.. Mr G. Gray was referee. North Canterbury defeated Linwood atthe Show Grounds by 32 points to 6. Fleming (4), Hume (3) scored tries, and Rolands, Hume, Fleming, and Heap'converted tries. Hume kicked a penalty goal. Prudence scored and Turpin converted, for Linwood. Mr F.' Schmidt;was referee".' THIRD GRADE. College v. Christchurch C. played at the College ground,} was won by College by 80 to 3. Referee,] Mr T. Crawshaw. Merivale v. OH Boys, played at Old Boye ground, was wok by Old Boys by 11 to nil. Beferee, Mr E. - • At Sydenham Park, Sydenham .defeated ' Marists B by 6 ;o 3. For the winners Hassell scored and Skelton kicked _ a""penalty goal.. Brittendei scored for Marists. . Linwood B v. Albion, played at Linwood Park, was won «y Albion by 20 to 8. Referee, Mr E. J. Eathorne. '■ . Teohnical B t, Belfast, played, at Polo ground >'*>• 1. • waited in a draw, 8 all. Perry (Technical and Thiel (Belfaet) each scored a try. Referee, Mr O.D.Fraser., -Technical AS (a try by Ward, converted by Ritohie) dreW with Riccarton (a.-try_W Taggart convert d by L. Raxworthy). K6feree. Mr E.'G. Keatsv~_ . •' FOTIRTH GRADE. Lyttrfton Cadets beat Sydenham by 11 points- to 3. For Lyttelfcon Gilmour scored two tries and Henderson one, Ayers convertins' one. Sydenham's score was a penaltv *oaL Mr W; Herman was referee. Kauipoi 22 defeated Chnatfa College 6. Referee, Mr H. Rollinson, Old Boya T. North Canterbury, played at Polo ground No. 4, was won by Nortt Canterbury by 12 points to 9. Referee, Mbr AC. Fuller. " , „.. B.H.S. v. College B, CoUege cricket ground, was won by B.H.S. by *» to niL Referee,. Mr W. B. HoweU. _ Model Platoon v. Marists, played at Military ground No. 11. North Park, was won by Mariste by 56 to nfl. Referee, Mr L. M. Donaldson; , , ■. _ t At.St. AndreVs ground, St. Andrews beat linwood by sfi to 0. •FIFTH GRADE. Bovs» High School A 61 defeated Kaiapoi ml. "Referee, Mr" J. Murphy. . ■ College defeated D; Company by default. ■ St. Andrew's, ground No. 2, resnltedw a Scorers-xFor Merivale, Murphy (a try. and a plnalty goal); for St AndreVa, .Jtaayfr try) and Alexandre* (a penalty goal). Referee. Mr H.~C. Watson. . , Technical V. C Company, played afrColmeal by 81 to nil. Referee, Mr W. J. wal High School BV. Marists. played at Twi* m»fi <?chool ground, was won by Mr M. E. Campbell. HURUNUI SUB-UNION. Eaikoura Juniors defeated Cheviot by 11 pointrto S. Main. .Cording, and R. Clark secured-tries for KaikouraCordmg^~nverU ing one. Denton scored for Cheviot, and W tte°se«iofti»tch Eaikoura beat Cheviot by 10 pointe to 8. - Burland and. Stove scored for Eaikoura, »»« EeUy end Barnes scored for Cheviot, Henderson converting one.

PENINSULA SUB-UNION. Okain's beat Akaroa by 6 points to 3. Mr V. Craw was referee. United Bays defaulted to Little Akalo*. Akaroa A.beat Akaroa B by 12 points to 3. Mr F. Mason\was referee. Little River beat United Bays by 8 points to nil. INTEE-'VARSITY MATCH. NEW ZEALAND BEATS SYDNEY. (By Cable—Press Association—Copyright.) (Australian and Ni. (jable Association.). (Received June 12th, 6.6 p.m.) SYDNEY. June 11. At Rugby football, New Zealand University defeated Sydney University by 19 points to 11, in the third test, after a contest characterised by hard: play, and resolute, determined tackling. Two New Zealand backs, Siddelk and Jackson, wero injured, the former, bsTa kick on the nose, and the latter'by a kick behind the ear, necessitating their removal to hospital. Their injuries, are not serious. Scott suffered a cut mouth." Consequent upon the strong defensive work, all attempts of both teams to open up the game were smothered. Raymond opened Sydney's account with a fine sprint, ending l in a try. which was not converted. Aitken equalised by running round the backs and getting across. No goal resulted. The halftime scores were three all. In the Becond epell, Sydney got their backs moving. Nothling made an opening for Raymond, who crossed the • line, but failed with the kick. Aitken again retrieved the position, getting a try .which Harty failed ■to convert. Both teams fought strenuously to gain the advantage, Aitken among the backs, and'XJabot in the forwards being'prominent. A-pass went astray-when Sydney were invading the Blacks' territory, ana in a twinkling Ward dashed down the field, and transferred to Aitken, who scored again. -Cabot converted amidst great excitement. Raymond, by good luck, picked up the ball in the loose, and got across the line, Nbth-< ling adding a goal. Eleven all. Hansen next forced his way across, and shortly afterwards was iollowed by MlaxweU, Harty converting the flatter's try; making the final scores: New Zealand 19, Sydney 11. RESULTS IN OTHER CENTRES. (press association telegrams.) • AUCKLAND, June 11. Pbnsoiiby beat North Shore "by 26 points to 7; Grafton beat Newton by 39 points, to 6; Marist Old Boys.beat Grammar School Old Boys by 8 points to 3: University beat Parnell by 33 points to nil. .: ' WELLINGTON, Juno" 11. Petone beat Marist by 14 points to 8; Oriental beat Athletio by 21 points to 20; ■ Poneke beat Wellington by 22 points to 5; Berhampore beat 'Varsity by 17 points to 10. - . DUNEDIN, June 11. Sou'tbern 19 v. University A 0; Zingari 22 v. Union 5; Pirates 16 v. Dunedm 0; Alhambra 17 v. Port 3. v LEAGUE RUGBY. The competitions were continued on Saturday under excellent conditions, though the playing grounds were hard. The principal fixtures were the Federal and Addington game at Addington, and the Sydenham and Linwood contest at Sydenham Park. Federal maintained their lead fo r the premiership by vanquishing the Western Suburbs team by. 18 points to 9. Addington missed the, services, of W. Green, who was indisposed. " Sydenham owe their success to cohesion, though the mistakes of the Linwood bocks gave them four tries. Results:— . .Federal (18) v. Addington (9). The opening exchanges were in favour of Federal, whose forwards quickly had play in the' Addington twenty-five, but the forwards set up a passing rush which almost allowed Goldman to. get over. The Federal forwards swept down the. field, and Healey scored' for Erase to goal. Federal maintained their advantage, but the passing was ineffective. A rush by the Addington forwards resulted in A. 1 Green scoring, but he failed to improve the try. In the second spell an attack by Federal enabled Kidd to score.. Thackwell failed with the kick. -After a period of even play, the Addington backs got going, and Bench scored. F. Sanders took the kick, but foiled. The Federal forwards retaliated, and Cain scored from a loose rush, Erase failing to goal. The Western Suburbs backs returned to the Federal twenty-five, and from a good rush Smith scored, but failed" to-im-prove his try. In the final stages Erase scored and converted, and from a penalty he placed a goal. Mr A. Morris was referee Sydenham (19) The initial stages saw the Sydenham backs passing crisply, and Rowe scoring. The opposition were slow to find their ,

positions, and taking advantage of this, the Sydenham backs came found on the right wing, McEwin scoring, but Coojnber again f aied. at' goal. After; r.tho first ten minutes the Linwood forwards Vput Bome vigour into their play, and for a long period they /made desperate efforts to cross the South Suburbs' line, but were unlucky in not scoring on three occasions. lAftei; repeated efforts, a hard sortie in theVsouth corner enabled Healcy to score, but Ball failed to improve the try. i The Easteri Suburbs forwards maintained control, ant from a hard rush, Bell scored for Gregory) to goal. In the second etell weak tactics by I*iliwood Igave Rowe a try, which he converted. The Sydenham bsx ts again caught Linwood napping, and Youn; scored, Coomber failing at goal. A clevei run by Marshall, and a tranefir to Rowe 6 w the latter 6core at the cornerlflag and conert with a. fine kick. The Linwosd forwards went to the Sydenham line, and Smith pissing io Bates the latter scoredTfor Ball to goal. Mr T. McLelland waa wfeiee. J JUOTDR FLAG. "Wooiton beat Jddington, after a fast garoe.ly 5 points 03. Mr T. Kirton was . xefereeJ Hornta defeated Sydenham by 17 points to nil. 3pr J. J. Stjvons was referee. Avonbeat' Federal by 27 points to nil. Mr W. Mel night was ifferee Kaiaiii defeated Linwood by 17 points to 0. MrC. McLachliin waa referee. ..■■■.'• THIRD GRADE. Avon beat Addington by 8 points to 0. Mr E rearry, waa referee. Sydes am defeated Kaiapoi by 20 points to 4. ,Ir C. Tilleyshort was" referee. Wools >n beat Linwood by 13 points to 8. Mr 0. Eaton was referee. iTenrpl ton defeated Hornby toy 6 points to 0. MrW. Gray was referee. FOURTH. GRADE. Addin ton "Beat Federal by 13 points to 3. Mr D. Icßae, was referee. Sydor am defeated Kaiapoi by 14 points to 4. Mi D. M«Gregor waa referee. 1 • FIFTH GRADE. Sydei am biat Wooleton A by 38 points to 8. t J. Buddie wae referee. "Wools in B defaulted to Linwood A. IINAGEMENT COMMITTEE. _A meing of) the Management Committee was he on Saturday evening, Mr .A. E. Hooper residing. OorreE sndence was received from the secretary < the Wellington Centro regarding , the int< jTovinoial fixture this season. The a retary /of the Auckland Centre forwafded notification that the new ground at Carlt Park would be opened by tbc Mayor < Saturday next, and invited the local Ce;re tq : be represented.^ The s retard of the Petone' Club wrote stating at the club were challenging the. Ponsonb Club! for Dr. Thacker'a Challenge . Shield. The iecretery was empowered to act in 1e matter. It wa£ resolved that all the early fixtures must co :lude by 2.65, and the senior and junior g nes commence at 3 o'clock. It was lecided that all referees be advised to atten a conference on Thursday next. The fi: ares, grounds, and referees for Saturday nt are:— Senior Jrade—Sydenham v. Addington, at Sydenha Park, Mr A. Morris; Federal v. Linwood at St. Albans Park, Mr J. J. , Stevens. Junior Flag—Hornby v. Linwood. at Lin- \ wood Pk, M* C. Tilleyshort. "Wbolston v. Sydei lam, it 'Woolston Park, Mr "W. Gray; jtdingtitn v. Federal, at Addington Reserve, itr CJ Eaton; Avon v. Kaiapoi, at Kaiapoi', Mr Dj McGregor. Third rrade-pWoolston v. Templeton, at Templet i, Mr! D. Mcßae; Addington v. Hornby.pt Hornby, Mr A. Davis; Linwood v. Kaiapi, at .'St. Albans Park, Mr T. Kirton; Av|n v. Sydenham, at Sydenham Park, at 1.40,|Mr J. : Puddle. Fourtj GradV—Addington v. Kaiapoi, at BeckenAm P*k. Mr W. Gaskell; Federal v. WooTton, a', "Woolston Park, 1.40, Mr xl. Read; frdenhaa a bye. Fifthprade-Bydenham v. Avon, at St. Albans Brk, l-l, Mr "W. McKnight; Woolston Al v. Li wood A. at Linwood Park, 1.40, Mr E. Cjarry; Woolston B a bye. . j ATJCILAND RESTJLTS. (iIVS JSOCUTIOM TKLMK4M.) AUCKLAND, June 11. Maritime bea Marist Old Boys by 15 points to 8- iPonsonr beat Fire Brigade by 10 points to 8; <ty beat North Shore by 84 points;to 6. WOMES CLUB FORMED. /Bv Cable—l ess Association— Copyright.) SYDNEY, Juno 11. Ovfir 100 JO' S women attended a prcliminaVnieetingrganued by the Rugby League in connexion ith the proposal to form ladies" teams. Training will commence next week, « there will be pnoho aetata.tiona when 4l *^ faß haTO e aAwied '

Queensland (21) v N.Z. (16). (By Cable— Press Association—Copyright.) (Australian and N.Z. Cable Association./ (Received June 12th, 5.5 pjn.) BRISBANE, June 11. At League football, Queensland beat New Zealand by 2l points to 16. The teams were:— New Zealand—Full-back Delgrosso; threequarters, Davidson, Woolley, McElwee, and Larng; halves, McClymont and Poison; forwards, Walters, Somers, Williauis', Avery, Tancred, and Paki. Queensland—Full-back, Fewin; three-quar-ters, Broadfoot, Brown, Mcßrian, and Paton; halves, Bath and Flanagan; forwards. Pofcter, O'Donnell, Bennett, Richards, Stanley, and Johnson. The weather was threatening:. The attendance was 10,000. The ground was sodden, pools of water making the surface elippery." Queensland forced the pace, and Paton was over the line promptly, the. try being converted. The game was hard." New Zea- | land attacked. Davidson passed to McClyniont, who scoreS, and Davidson converted. Paton was playing brilliantly. Wilson came on for McElwee, who was hurt, and immediately Wilson went over from half way after a great run. Davidson failed with the kick. Fronia ecrum, Bath sent the ball to Brown, to Johnson, who scored. Paton kicked a goal. Thorogood went on for Bath, who was hurt. The game continued fast. Paton was forced out. Flanagan scored from a acrum, but Paton's kick failed. Wil9on broke away, but wcs stopped by Broadfoot. Some clever passing by the New Zealanders followed, Davidson and McClymont being outstanding figures. Following heavy forcing play, Brow scored, and Paton goaled. Queensland's ascendency was duo to their better combination, handling, and greater speed. For New Zealand Davidson, Avery, and McClymont weTe prominent. The halftime scores were: Queensland 18, New Zealand 8. _ Wilson started the second spell with a brilliant run, but wae immediately tackled. He injured a, leg, and was carried off the field. No one replaced him. Laing spurted, and passed to Woolley, who was grassed near the corner. Mcßrian made a run -half the length of the field, and ultimately Brown got over. Paton'a kick was fruitless. The Blacks attacked, and McClymont crossed the line, Davidson adding a goal. Just on time Somers scored, but Davidson's 6hot at goal failed. In the second half the play was rough and uninteresting. New Zealand's combination improved, and a feature of their play was dribbling. CANTERBURY ASSOCIATION. Before a large attendance of spectators at English Park on Saturday, a Canterbury lenior team took the field, under ideal weaMier conditions, against a team from H.M.S. Chatham. The teams were: Canterbury—Swift (goal), Flood, Graham, Simpson, Newell, Durie, Kirk, Grant, Norman, Bissctt, Smith. Chatham—Mcßae (goal), Penny, Nash. Wilson, McEligot, Kenyon, Jenninga, Deller, Whitley, Stone, Lusk. The kick was taken by Canterbury, and Bissett sent Smith away, but) Nash" relieved. Norman passed to Grant, who tested Mcßae. A good shot was put in by Kirk, but the Blues broko away on the left. Stone put in a fine shot to the corner of the net, but Swift mode a brilliant save. Bissett kicked well forward to Norman, who finished with a great shot, but McKae'a fist wae there. Canterbury continued to attack, »nd Smith got away down the wing. Grant gained possession from a good centre, and scored with an unexpected cross-shot. Chatham then broko away, but Flood relieved. Newell passed to Smith, who centred, and Norman scored tie second goal for Canterbury from close in. A penalty was awarded to the Sailors, but Whitley, ehooting for the corner, hit the upright, aud the ball rebounded to the wing. Half-time cam© with the scores: Canterbury 3, Chatham .0. Canterbury attacked strongly from the kick. and Bissett passed to Norman, who missed a good chance. Chatham attacked, and Swift made good saves from Deller, Whitley and Stone. The play was then returned to the other end, and Mcßae saved from Norman. A free-kick was awardedi to Chatham against Swift for holding, but Canterbury cleared well. Wilson sent in a long shot for the Blues, but Swift blocked it. JJissett and Norman then put in some good combined work, the inside right just missing. The Blues came back to the attaok, and Stone, trapped on the run, beat Graham, and scored' with a magnificent Bhot. Chatham then attacked hotly, and forced two corners, which. Canterbury cleared. Simpeon transferred to Norman, who passed to Smith, the latter outpacing the backs easily, and <sent in a. beauty, which gave the Blues' goalie no change. The attack was then '-taken up by Chatham, arid Stone scored from [ajscranitble..: Chatham kept Canterbury deTending' in very bad light till the" call of" time. The final scores were: Canterbury 8. Chatham 2. Referee, Mr Davoy. JUNIOR MATCH. As a curtain raiser at English PaTk, a junior team from H.M.S. Chatham met a team consisting of junior and.third grade players of Canterbury. This gaine was very evenly contested throughout. Canterbury took the kick, and Chatham immediately attacked. From 'a wing movement by Smith and Boyd, Booth gained possession, and he scored from, well in, drawing first blood for the Sailors. From a combined Canterbury attack, Phelps got the ball, and (he scored, bringing the scores even. Some good combined work was put in by the Blues, but most of it.was spoiled by offside play. Luke and Johnson saved Canterbury several times in the first epell. The scores remained level at half-time. Canterbury attacked hotly on resuming, but Short sent Smith away, and his centre wae taken by Luke. The Sailors forded a corner, which Canterbury cleared. Moorhouse passed to Selwood, who centred to Trengarth, and Phelps taking it on the run' scored. Give and take play followed -the kifljfc and the Blues forced two corners., which were well cleared. A fine Bhot by_ Booth was tipped over the bar by Cummine. Canterbury attacked, but McDonald relieved, and the Blues forced anothe r corner. Smith made a good kick from the corner, but Booth headed over. The Sailors were. now getting well into their stride, but time was called with the scores: Canterbury 2, Chatham 1. Referee, Mr G. Black. FOURTH GRADE.Corinthians beat Western by 3 goals (Graham 2 and Wilson 1) to nil. Referee, Mr Yardley. FIFTH GRADE. Technical A beat Strange's by 6 goals (Blackler, Speirs, O'Loughlan (2), Griffiths, and Muirson) tb nil. Referee, Mr Mcßeath. SIXTH GRADE. St. Albans v. Technical, at Ensor's road, was won by St. Albans by 7 goals (Griffiths (4), Mahan (2), and Taylor) to nil. Referee, Mr Trustam. A challenge was accepted by St. Albans to play H.M.S. Chatham at English Park to-day at 2.30 p.m.