FOOTBALL.

Press, Volume LIX, Issue 17882, 1 October 1923, Page 5

FOOTBALL.

RUGBY.

ASHBURTON SUB-UNION.

| SOUTHBRIDGE SHIELD, ASHBURTON (13) v. ELLESMERE (11). The final match for the Southbridge Shield wa3 played en the Ashonrton Show Groundson Saturday, the local team retaining the ahield after a. great game. During the finrt spell neither qide could gain much advantage, and Ellesmere were leading by three points, but in the last two quarters the pace was clapped on, and 22 points were scored by both aides. Aahburtoa owed their win to the fine work of Dennehy, who played one of his best games to date. Chikh, the £Jleamere wing forward, was very prominent until Dennehy changed places with Dalton. n i'j i'l was ,e°°d •* half for the visitors, t-alder did not havo many opportunities, and did not handle at all well. Kennedy, one of the local five-eighths, spoilt many movements | by hanging on too long. Fitzgerald ajid I Chisnall were noticeable for hard. graft in j the flcrum.

The following were the teamsAshburton—A. Wright, G. Day, J. Horfao. «. Kobilliard, P. Kennedy, S. Maxwell. A. St. George, J. Dalton, T. Daly, H. M. Scott, D. Fitzgerald* L. Chisnall, D. Dennehy, W. Douglas and E. Meachan. Ellesmere—H. Dalley, McLaughlin, J. Colder, Blackmore, Ludbrook, R. Calder, W. Kennedy Child, W. Dalley, Lloyd. Ebert, ,r' V™"" 3 . Montgomery, Chamberlain. Mr I. Fallwell was referee. THE PLAY.

Ellesmere won the toss and Ashburton tacked off with the wind and sun in their favour, and play centred in the vicinity of half way for some time. Ashburton set up attack after attack, but the passing was very wild. The Reds were penalised for lifting their feet m the scrum, and Douglas just failed to place the penalty over the bar. Wright (Ashburton) took a mark about half way. His attempt at goal was charged down by Calder, and Kennedy, gathering up, cleared from the oncoming Beds and earned applause by a brilliant run The Reds began to infuse mora life into their play, and to fling 'the ball about. For the first time play moved to the home team's twenty-five. Dalton broke away from a line out and careered down the field on his own. Once again a wild pass lost an opportunity. The teams changed over after the first quarter without a score. From the kick off Chisnall secured; and put in a great dash. He passed to Scott, who lost _ the ball. Ashburton forwards were dominating the play, Chisnall and Dennehy playing splendidly. In loose rushes thoy carried play to Ellesmero's line. An injury to Dennehy stopped: play for a while. On resuming, Wright, in* essaying to stop an Elleamere forward nob, failed to find the line. A melee ensued on the twenty-five line, and Ellesmere were awarded a penalty. Ebert made no mistake in placing the ball over the bar. Ellesmere ...• «.♦ ..3 Ashburton .. .. ..0

Prom the re-play EUesmer* kicked hard and fast following up by Calder looked dangerous. In a race for the ball Day just won, and forced down. Play grew exciting. The Whites set up a splendid rush ana Horgan was. just grassed in time by H. Dalley. The Rede retaliated by sweeping down the field, onty to be arrested by a splendid mark by Meecham. A few minutes later and Douglas missed another penalty. H. Dalley at full-back was getting plenty of work, and repeatedly saved his side. Half time sounded with the Bcores unchanged. Upon the resumption of play Dennehy j went out to wing forward, and Dalton went I in the pack. Following the exchange of a few 'kicks, Maxwell emerged, tearing down the side line. He passed in to St. George, who dropped the. pass, but Chisnall picked up and dived over at the corner. Dennehy converted from, a difficult angle. Ashburton .. .. .. 5 Ellesmere' .. .. .. 3 Plar surged up and down, and Ellesmere set up a passing rush which broke down, and Fitzgerald led a rush to Ellesmere territory. A few minutes later the same player picked up and passed' to' Scott, who shot over unopposed, under the posts. Dennehy again converted. Ashburton ►. .. ■ .. 10 Ellesmere .. ' .. ..3 From the kick off the White forwards again surged to the Red line, and Ashburton were awarded a penalty. Dennehy took the kick, but the whißtle blew for a man in front. Tho game was slowed up by numerous penalties for minor infringements. The White forwards were magnificent. In a solid bunch they tore down the field. Such tactics must bring their reward, and Fitzgerald polished off a splendid rush by hurling himself over, wide out. Maxwell failed with the kick. Ashburton . „ _. ..18 Ellesmere .. .. ' ~ 3 Change over for the last quarter came soon after. Dennehy led a loose rush to Ellesmere line, and with only the full back to pass, flung out a wild pass, and McLaughlin securing rushed down the side line.. Horgan intercepted a pass and brought temporary relief, but the forwards carried on. Ebert got over under the posts. He converted his own try. - Ashburton .. .. 18 Ellesmere .. .. ..8 From a scrum St. George started a passing rush to Maxwell, Kennedy, Robiiliard, Kennedy and Maxwell again, Maxwell being brought down right on the line. TheWhiteg were awarded a penalty, and Dennehy's attempt went just outside. From a penalty kick . Calder followed up fast and hurling himself into the air secured and flung out to Blackmore, to Montgomery, who was hauled down just in time. Robiiliard transferred play to the other end with a brilliant solo run, and Ashburton lodged a dozen fierce attacks on the White line. Play was highly exciting. A minute later and Calder sent play right back to the Ashburton line, (where a fierce tackle by Hogan was opportune. From the line out Horgan booted hard down the field. From a scrum on the Ashburton twenty-five Dalley passed out to his five-eighths, and every back handling in turn, Blackmore went over as time wa3 called. Ebert failed with the kick. The final score was: Ashburton .. .i ■ ..13 Ellesmere .. <. ..11 NORTH OTAGO DEFEATED. (PBBSS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) DUNEDIN, September 29. In the final Rugby match of the season to-day Otago defeated North Otago in beautiful weather. Tho Otago backs were a good deal superior to the opposing rearguard, though the visitors' forwards held their own. Otago's first score camo early in the game. lamb, by a fine dash across! 50 yards, put his side in an attacking position and asmart pick-up by Duncan made a great opening for Milne, who dodged across near tha corner. Dickinson missed the kick. The play went up and down the field for a while. Then Williams got over in a pawing rush started from the loose by tho visitow. Matheson goaled. Soon after this the Otago forwards and backs participated in a pretty passing rush, Cabot crossing in the oorner. Dickinson missed the kick. There was m further soore at half-time. The second spell had not progressed far before North Otago took part in a passing ru3h, Direen getting o7er. Mathieson's kick missed. Otago attacked strongly and from a 6crum the ball camo to Townsend, who completely deceived all the visitors' defence and scored, Dickinson missed. A bounce favoured Direen, who raced over for North Otago, Grainger musing the kick. 3. few minutes before time L. Williams broke through and gave to McMeeking, who scored for Otajo, making the score: Otago 12, North Otago 11." Lamb failed to convert. Shortly after Lamb, who was conspicuous throughout the game, made a brilliant, effort and scored under the posts. Diokinson goaled. Immediately on resuming Lamb sent Morgan away. The latter left a train of would-be tacklers, and scored under the pests, Dickinson again converting. The final score was: Otago 22, North Otago 11. (

RECORD GATE TAKINGS. ASSOCIATION SELIGBAJI ) NAPIER, September 29. There w*s a record gate for football in Hawke'3 Bav at last Saturday's Hanfurly Shield match, Hawke's Bay versus Auckland. The receipts totalled £930. LEAGUE. AUCKLAND MATCH. (PRESS ASSOCIATIOK TEMSGXAJt.) AUCKLAND, September 29. Auckland beat Province by 4A points lo

ASSOCIATION,

ENGLISH CUP FINAL.

SANDERS (2) v. WESTERN 1 (0). Following the draws gams of last week, when each side scored a goal, a record crowd for tho season attended English Park last Saturday to witness the replay Between Western and Rangers for the English Cup. The weather was perfect, with littlo wiad» and the dry ground favoured fast football. In order to provide a better distinction in the opposing colours, Bangers turned out in the Canterbury jerseys, Bed and Black. The teams turned out as follow: RANGERS. Goal: Perry. Backs: Frickkton, V.C., Lusk. .Half-backs: Aspinall (capt.), Dowker, Shaw, Forwards: Cross, Bissett, Barwell, Norman, Gonnack. WESTERN. Goal: Andrews. Backs: Lattaway, Chappie. Half-backs: Whittington (capt.), Durie, Kenredy. Forwards: iloorhouse, Norrie, Mahoney, Reece, FaJJoon, Bangers kicked off facing the aua and tuo opening cschange3 were confined to the opposing half-backs. Then Durie put Western attacking by a transfer to Beece, who sent on to Falloon. Aspinall failed to hold the winger, .who put in a long centre. Mahoney and Norno closed in fast, but Perryt side-stepped and got the ball away. A counter-attack by Bangers was led by Dowket, and from a pass Bissett put the ball to tho wing. Kennedy beat Crosse for possession and Western came back for Fricfclctoa to clear from Norrie. A fine piece of combined play on the left put Rangers attacking. Barwoll snapped up a pass from Gormack and put back to Norman, who sent in a. shot high over the bar. Pky returned to midfield where Durie was prominent in defence for Western.' Whittington worked the ball out to Moorhouse, but the winges finished weakly. A sharp counter-attack by Bangers carried play to the other end, and for a period Western were fully extended in' defence. Andrews turned a hot shot from Norman over the bar, and from the flagkick Lattaway drove the ball clear from * group of players. A brief raid by Western was repulsed by Shaw, and Gormack galloped down the Rangers' left wing. Bissett put the centre to goal < and Lattaway cleared, but the ball struck the referee and went to Bowiker, who immediately banged the ball into the net out of the reach of Andrews. Bangers ~ ~ #> i ■Western .. .. ..0

It was an unfortunate reverse for Western, lor Andrews was quite Unsighted when Dowker shot. A desperate Western roily promised an early equaliser, but the inside forwards failed to control the ball when near goal. A sharp shot from Norrie was Well fielded by Perry, and then Bangers broke away in line. Western conceded three cornera in quick succession, and they were oleared with difficulty. The sharp passing of Bangers kept the Western defence busy. Bissett lobbed the ball over to Barwell, who let it go through to Norman, who was tramorked, and ho gave Andrews no chance with a fast lifting shot. The interval was called with the score: • Rangers ... w „ 2 •'< ' Western .. .. .. 0 The second half opened with a spirited: Western attack, and Mahoney just failed to gather a transfer from Norrio right in frorft of the Bangers' goal. Two corners to West* era were oleared and then Gormack broke right away from half-way. He beat Lattaway but Chappie filled the breach and cleared into touch. A lively' attack by Western followed and Perry was called on to save from Reeoe end Norrio. Western now dominated the play and Frickleton and Lusk were kept constantly in action. Mahoney- i drove a fine centre from Norrie a yard out-1 side the net and Reece followed with a shot just over the _ bar. Western kept Bangers J penned to their line, but the marksmanship of the forwards was poor. Three corners failed to bring results, and a • spasmodic raid by Rangers ended in a eharp ehot by Barwell being gathered by Andrews. From mid-, field Whittington essayed a run through, and Jj 3 (finished with a strong ehot which I/Usls headed clear. Keeping up the pressure Western forced another corner and in play following the flag-kick Reece put in a hard volley which Perry turned over the bar. Mahoney was next prominent for Western, but he hung on to the ball too Jong and Frickleton cleared. Rangers were noticeably tiring, but Dowker, the full-back, and Perry, de- I fended valiantly. Moorhouse- shot over the .bar with, only Perry to beat, and Rangers' gradually worked the ball to half-way. An attack on the Rangers' right was in : progress when full-time was called, with the soore: Rangers .. ... .. 2 Western .. .... 0 Reieree, Mr Geo. Black. Alter tne match, the English Cup was presented to it. Aspmaii, captain of tlio itangers' team by the Mayor (Mr J. A. Flesaer). NOMADS (3) V. KAITANGATA (2). The annual fixture between tha Nonads and iiaitangata team 3 was played at .bugJiah Park as a curtain-raiser to the Cup hnal. In their last match at Kaitangata, iNozuads were defeated on a wet gkcimol. by three goals to two. The teams turned out us follow; — Kuitungata—Penman, Richardson, _T. Thompson, Bonnie, Morrow, .McAuley, Smith, \V. Tnompson, Prescot, Murray, K. Thomp-' son. •

Nomads—Wools, McDougal, J. Frickleton, Colviile, Grcgan, McOreanor, Purdie, Bond, Flood, Graham, Wilson. The game opened with long passes out to the wings by the opposing naif-backs, and hefty kicking by tho lull-backs. Munsey nnd K. Thompson were associated in a sparkling left flank movement for the visitors, and Irom the centra Prescott tested "Wilson with a long-range shot. Then Graham sent tho ball. to McCreanor, who put well forward down tho line. Grogan gathered at full speed and slung tho ball to the centre. I'rickleton sent on to Woods, but the Nomads' winger finished weakly. A lively counter-attack by Kaitangata swept.play tu the other end. McAuley passed inside to Munsey, who lrut the ba.l well across goal. Prescot beat the backs, and cutting ho beat Wilson with a first time shot from cioso lange. Kaitangata 1, Nomad 0. Fast exchanges followed, with the visitors the lucre prominent. In clearing in the penalty area Flood fouled Munsey, and from the kick Prascot put Kaita-izuta two goals up. These early reverses Btitfened tso Nomads' attack, but the forwards cult, not initio lown. Co), ville attempted to trick McAuley, but was beaten, and K. Thompson put Kaitangata attacking on the left. • Graham intercepted a pass to Munsey, and Fneklcton made ground lor Nomads down the centre. Under pressure T. Thompson conceded a corner, and this was well placed by Frickleton. The ball came over to McDougal, and he headed the ball through for Noraad3' first score. Fast exchanges lollowed, but the scores remained unaltered when the interval wa3 wiled. Kaitangata 2. Nomads 1.

Nomads were first dangerous on resuming, but smart clearing by Morrow and McAuley relieved for Kaitangata. Smith and W. Thompson wero prominent for the victors on the right, but McCreanor intervened. Colvilie carried play to the other end, end stnt the ball inside to Purdie, v-ho put to goal. Frickleton raced through and underpressure he shot from a difficult angle. The ball Etnick the j.osi and entered the net for the equalising goal. Fast exchanges followed, with both sides showing stress of battle. A great shot by McAuley was well gathered by Wilson, and Nomads returned to the attack. A nice combined movement between McDougal and Frickleton gave Purdie possession, nnd he beat Penman with a hard drive. Kaitangata played desperately for the equaliser, but tima was called with the snores: Nomads 3, Kaitangata 2. Referee, Mr Pennington.

N.S.W. CHAMPIONSHIP. (AUSTBAIJAH AXD X.Z. CABLB ASSOCIATIOS.) \Bt CABIj:—PBESS AS3OCIATJO5 —COPXEIGHT.) (Received September 30, 5.5 pjn.) SYDNEY, September 29._ The State championship final resulted in s draw—Sydney i, West "Wallsend i. AUSTRALIA (2) V. CHINA (0). (bx cable—raiss asbocutioh— cotmasz.) (AUSTRALIA* AKD 5.Z. CABUS ASSOCIATIOK.) (Received Seotember 30th, 5.5 p.m.) ! MELBOURNE, September 29. Twelve thousands people witnessed the match between. Australia and China. It was the visitors' first match in Victoria. Tie Chinese put up a good fight and were unior"*inate in losing by 2 goals to 0.

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' WELLINGTON MATCHES. (PKIS3 ASSOCXmOK TELSOUIC.) WELLINGTON, September-80: Tlie Chatham Cup semi-final between the Y.M.C.A. (Weiiinglonj and Huntly (Auok- .' land) was won. by %ho former by two goals to nil. The final between the) winners and Seacliff (Otago) will be played on Monday. Victory Cup final—South Wellington one ' beat Thistle nil. ' Junior championship— Johrwmvilki v. Wateraders, a drawj Markt , threw v. Diamonds niL