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Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18432, 13 July 1925, Page 13

LEAGUE.

N.Z. UNLUCKY. NARROW-MARGIN DEFEAT BY N.S.W. i'BT CAEI.r—PP.ESS ASSOCIATIOK—COFTatGHT.I (AVSTE.VI.IAS AN-rj x.z. CABLE ASSOCIATION.) (Received July 12th, 5.5 p.m.) SYDNEY, July V2. Tlie Nov Zealand Rugby league team, though defeated by 7 points to 4, tvon oil the honours ill a hard, ruggod conflict with Now South Wales in the presence of 2-",000. The Black vanguard gave a line exhibition throughout the contest, but the backs were unable to finalise fhc forwards' good workwhen the critical moment arrived. Though only one fry was registered, theNew Zoalandcrs should have crossed several times. In fact, they did on two occasions, but breaches extricated the Blues from awkward situations. The visitors deputed Brown to bottle tip the New South "Wales star winger, Wearing, and Brown succeeded admirably. The visitor tacked his vis-a-vis determinedly whenever the latter touched the leather. o'lfonrke, instead of transferring to the wing, out ji> smartiy 011 one occasion, leaving Duffy fo contemplate Wearing, who was expected to receive the ball but did not.' Apart from this error, for which flic most brilliant of full-backs could be pardoned, Duffy gave a sterling display, his powerful line-kicking and deadly tackling' being reminiscent of Doughty, the English full-back, and Sullivan, who toured Australia and New Zealand in 1021. Wearing converted the try, then Laing, in quick succession, landed two penalty goals. At the interval the scores vrctc: New South Wales 5, New Zealr.nd 4.. Dtiuworth was carried from the field owing to slight concussion, Hayes replacing him. Dolgrosso was injured, but continued playing. After the spell Delgrosso decided nofc to resume, and following a brief conference between Laf.ta. and the New South Wales selectors, Parkes was allowed to replace him.

Play in the second session was decidedly open, but not brilliant iu consequence of effective tackling by both sides. Afouatt, O'Bvien, and Avery showed up in all the conquering invasions to New South Wales's goal ::roH, but faulty handling checked each movement. Tho Blues apparently felt themselves to be a beaten : side; they certainly played like one. Their customary enterprise and sparkle were undermined and spoilt by the tactics of (he visitors. A penalty for an illegal tackle was converted into a goal by Wearing late in the second half, Laing subsequently failing with a comparatively easy penalty in his opponents' twenty-live. The Blacks electrified the crowd' with a brilliant three-quarter rush on time, but a knock-on near the line spoilt a certain try. With a little polish the visitors arc expected to turn the tables in the future.

CANTERBURY CENTRE. The competitions were resumed on. Saturday under disagreeable conditions. There was :■ good attendance at Monica Park to view tho senior games there, but tho standard of jtugby was moderate. Sydenham rovcrscd tho first round result by beating Waimairi, tho winners profiting by adapting their play to the conditions. The groui;d being unfit for phv, the Linwood and Marists Old Boys A fixture was postponed by the referee. The Marists Old Boys' B team-had their secoud win of the scries by defeating Woolston. The following are the positions of the teams in tho senior championship:—

Hornby (3) v. Addingtou (0). R. J. "Watt, the clover Addington half-back, was unable to play, and the rearguard was rearranged. A. Jlaekie was absent, from tlio Hornby basics, but the game served to illustratt; that there are better backs available in the junior grades, as R. Lisle, a promoted junior player, gave a. line display that made liis confreres* form moderate. Tho opening play was in the Addiiigton twenty-five, the conditions being favourable to the Blacks. | J. Crooke, E. O'Malley, and G. Falgar defended well. A rush by W. Davis was recalled for a knock-on. E. O'Malley, E. Oo.v, and S. Sy mister 6Cnt the Hornby forwards back, and the. Whites took a hand. IT. Goodman passed fast to J. Crooke, who pierced (he defence-and sent a good pass out to H. Campbell, who failed to hold the ball .and lost a sure score. ' A series of free kicks gave Hornby respite. G. l'algar was playing a grdat game for Addington, and giviug his forwards possession. L. Amos, A. Collie, and hi. Cos broko through, and It. Msync left the Hornby backs istoru, but R. Thompson's speed enabled him to win the race for possession The Addingfcon forwards were .again Jn poshcsfcion, and solid tackling by Hornby prevented .T. Crooko and. E. O'Malley from scoring. Trees assisted Hornby to obtain position, and L. Zimmerman, securing, dashed through aid sent to W. Stewart, who hung on 100 long a!1( l was brought down. The interval caaio without a score. Ou resuming hostilities, the lighter Addington forwards bad play in the opposing twenty-five, and from two penalities in succession A. Collie failed to goal. A solid rush by the Homby forwards reversed the position, and a penalty by Hornby fell underneath the bar. Tho Blacks' forwards were keeping play tight. G. Falgar and E. O'Malley staved off some fierce offorts, and a high 'return being missed by G. Fa Igor through Slipping, W. le Warne kicked through, to fall on tho ball for an easy try, which L. Zimmerman failed to goal. The Hornby forwards kept the play close aud made the gamo monotonous. K. O'Malley sent play back, and a cross-kick let B. C'Jiristenson clear, but W. Kelly raced across and saved his side with a timely tackle. Tha Hornby forwards, aided by penalties, went back to the Whites' line, hut individualism lost, the Blacks control, and then from an Addington rush G. Fa hear missed a score by a narrow margin. The bell rang with tho score: Hornby 3, Addingtou 0. Keferce, Mr H. Lawrence. Marists B (15) v. Woolston (6). The ground conditions at Woolston Tark were very unfavourable when tho teams took the field," and there were several changes i-' both sides. Tho game was a duel between tho Marists' backs and tho Woolston forwards. Woolston held control for a period, with the pick missing chances. It -was discovered that the home team had an additional player on the field, ond this was Tightrd. Misficlding by the Woolston backs s-.sv w! Williamson score for Marists, M. Molloy failiug lit goal. The Woolston iorwards, getting possession, went through, for }l. Hall to score,- but no goal resulted. The Blue forwards were agiin in cont-yr.l, Did in scr.\mbluitc play on the Greens' line H. Hall scored. Misfielding gave the Green? possession, end *>. Jirittendcn raced through for a fine try, which was not improved. A period of even play followed till half-time, with, the scores: Marists 9, Wootston G. TUc Greens had control on resuming, and in loose play on the Woolston lir.o S. O'Brie'i scored twice, neither try being converted. Play for the remainder of the spell was rhieflv long kicking by the backs, with forward'rushes and scrnms. -There .being no further score, the final figures were: Marists B 13, Woolston G. Referee, Mr A. Lcitch. Sydenham (13) v. Waiiuairi (2). Waimairi and Sydenham met ou the >"o._2 , ground at Monica I'ark. a shower of rain greeting tho players as they kicked off. The > Wnimairi backs fumbled near their line, an.l O'Connor snapped tip and d.islved over under the posts, for Warr to convert. Tonkin cut in from n passing rush and took the bell well down, sending a cross-kick over when be was blocked. Davidson accepted, and after a sharp sprint, hocdjd to Vttxt, who finished :he movement with a try. in the corner. Davidson's kick was inches short. Farrell broko clear for Wainum and, with Kirton in attendance, took play to Sydenham's line, but 113 kicked too hard at the end. sending over the dead line- Tonkin rushed through with a long grubber kick, and, with Munro, looked to be sure to score, but Pahi won the race for the ball, and forced, Goodnll essayed a long shot against the rata and wind, ;ho ball going outside. Sydenham had the, better of the play, but there was no further score till tho interval, which came with the scores. Sydenham 3, Waimairi 0. With the wind at their backs. Wairaair: started the second spell with great dash. which, however, was short-lived, as Dymonrt went through nearly the while team with a

J sprint, and s»nt in fo Warr. who dribbled over : tpler the ;.j>t< : , ~; inllVf r: -J. The Whites' forward., by vi-orou* nH-th-l*. look plav to . f-yo-'itham j line, and then spoilt their w.a'nces ■■ t-y nei:i~ too carer.' Then a rer.altv right in ; jjon, enabled Mitehcll to ki. k an easv soal. if'"; f . k "' 1; - J s'rcni !• passir-s rush and fol-K-wed us!, hut the ball beat him to the ,-or-;ri-r tnu w ? »t otf in-coa!. Ooc.c.ill was in a } ttattuy p.isit.nn fpr a tr-.-. but Mi ■■htil he'd en t,.0 ;, n5 am i .-yd. ••.ham cleared. Warr. , v.-ith ;li. bail at tne. c:d I'ahi hid a dest:e-.-at.-I rayp lor p.is: essbn in ti.o ! Jt t rtiinuio. but 1 'il\ c - r l '. nv crint: more tha-.i halt the field a ; \wiite lorwa-d shot psst them to force. The [ !'." a V 0 '?. 0 v " a!:: 13. Waimr.iri 'J. I. Mirror, was the leferce. j Marist A v. Linwood. j On aeeonnt o{ -'ce cround at Linwned Pari: I'Cit": ti-.tder w.iter, ,l 1 (, „;atch between Maris; ->- ar.d Li n w uol l ,e SS no ; played. JTJNIOE FLAG. Addin-ton b--at Sydenham bv 11 -.loinis to I'J. Referee. Mr It. Heed. Hornby defeated Marists Old Bovs by 10 points to 0. Ket'eree. Mr A. Cox. T.i.'iwood beat AVai.-n.iii-i bv C points to 0. Heferee, Mr E. ,T. (;carry. " TOUKTH C-EADE. Marist? Old Roys heat Svdenham bv 13 points to 0. Ket'eree. Mr W. Healey. FIFTH GKADE. Hornby won by default from Sydenham. Wainiairi beat Marists Old Bovs bv 03 points to 0. SIXTH GKADE A. Hornby A beat Marists Old Boys B by ■1- points to 0. Woolston beat Marists Old Boys C by 20 points to 0. | Marists Old Boys A beat Sydenham by 5 | points' to nil. I The Aldington and Hornby same was postiponcd. j LIGHT-WEIGHT GRADE. Linwood won by default from Sydenham. Addinjrton. beat Marists Old Boys by tf points to 0. WEST COAST CENTRE. (special to "the mess.") GREYMOTJTH, .Tuly 12. Brilliant weather favoured the West Coast Ku;rby League for its matches on Saturday and to-day. Blackball defeated Runanpa, who were leading in the senior competition, by 4 points to 2 in a match at Greymouth yesterday, ftodds kicked two goals for the winners, and l'timcll landed ono for Rtinauga. The opposing honkers, Tallentire and Dando, were ordered off in the last five minutes of the raino for feet up in the scrums. Mr W. Hopkins was retiree. Marists seniors showed their best_ form against Cfrcymonth to-day at Omoto, winning by 30 points to !'. Quiun ('i) and Moore (2) scored tries for tho winners before the interval, and Campbell crossed for Greymouth. After half-time Holmes and Sherlock scored tries for Greymouth, and Wright, Moore, Quiun, and James for Marists, Jacksop converting Ihrce. Mr C. Dewar was referee. Roa defeated Tnangahua, at Blackball by 14 points to X Mr H. Xeilson was referee. Blackball juniors defeated Kunanga by 2S points to :>. Marist juniors defeated Rovers by 13 points to o. Grcymotitit juniors defeated Brunner by 8 points lo 0.. Nelson Creek juniors defeated Inangahua. Greymouth and Rovers, the leading teams in the third grade, played a drawn game, 8 points being scored by each Bide. Blackball third grade defeated Athletic by C points to 0. Runanga School defeated Brunner by 14 points to 0. IN OTHER CENTRES. (PRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAMS.) AUCKLAND. July .11. Ponsonby 22 v. Devcnncrt 5; Marists So v. Athletic 3; .Richmond 12 v. Newton 11. WELLINGTON, July It. Southern 28 v. Rovers 0: Hutt 38 v. City 0. DUNE DIN, July 31. Oitv A 35 v. Kaitansatii 3; Christian Brothers A 13 v. rncifio A C; Athletic v. City B 0; Christian Brothers B 13 v. Pacific B 2. ASSOCIATION. CHATHAM CUP. Owing fo the state of the grounds on Saturday last, many of the matches set down for decision under the jurisdiction of the Canterbury Football Association were postponed. With four local teams entered for tho Chatham Cup, it was unfortunate that tho matches had to be decided under the prevailing ground conditions, for it was impossible for the contestants fo produce their best form. The draw was responsible for Sunnyside and Nomads meeting for the third time this season on English Park. In the Charity Cup and competition engagements the Mental Hospital team prevailed in each instance by tho odd goal. On Saturday Nomads turned the tables on their opponents and emerged tho victors by the only goal On tho Sttn,nyside ground Kangers met Lyttelton. A good match, spoiled by the heavy ground and wet ball, resulted in each side having scored two goals when time was called. Kxtra. spells were played, but there was further score, and tho match will be re-played. At the Knsor's road ground, Technical Old Boys defeated Addington Workshops by 9 goals to 1. Nomads (1) v. Sunnyside (0). Although cold, showery weather prevailed, there was a lair attendance of spectators at rnglish Park to witness the Nomads-Sunny-side match in the first round for the Chatham Cup. Nomads kicked off, and Chapman took play down the left. The Sunnyside defence camo into action when Jackson intercepted a pass to C. McDougall and drove downfield. Trotter snapped up and placed out to McLachlau, but Scraggs blocked tho movement and sent play down the wing. Purves gathered, and, making ground, piloted the ball to the centre. James McDougall was on the spot, but Jackson challenged and cleared with a hefty kick. Sunnyside now took a ! hand, with Sutherland, Trotter, and Browning prominent in an advance. MeLaehlan placed inside from tho wing, and Browning speculated with a long shot, which sailed over the bar. A clearance by Flood put I Nomads attacking. C. McDougall made ground and placed to James McDougall, whose shot was cleared for a corner, which was abortive. ' The game was fast aud willing, both sides j attacking nud defending' with determination, j Purdie opened up ihc game for the hospital ; j team, and a desperate assault produced a corner. . McLachlau placed the flag-kick perfectly, but Sutherland headed over the bar. For a period Sunnyside applied pressure, and a long shot by Thompson fully extended Jackson in clearing the Nomads' citadel. Piaj- swung lo the other end, where a shot by James McDougall found Callaghan alert. The closing stages of the first spell were marked by a bombardment of tho Sunnyside goal, but the defence, prevailed, and there was no score at half-time. Tho game reopened with a Sunnyside flank attack." A centre by Mizen was cleared by John McDougall, and Nomads returned to the attack. Chapman made ground and centred. James McDougall trapped smartly, and, drawing the defeuce, he placed to C. McDougall, who opened tho scoring with a gTeat shot. Fust exchanges followed the kick off and then Chapman made a break for Nomads. James McDougall gathered the wiDger's centre, and sent on to Purves, but Simpson raced over aud intercepted. Trotter gathered and put forward for Browning to test Jackson with a sharp drive, Nomads retaliated down the centre, and a dangerous movement was checked by Simpson placing the ball back to his goal-keeper, who cleared. Mizen was prominent in a Sunnyside advance, but Crookston blocked progress | and put the hall out. From the throw in j Sunnyside came again, and in challenging Crookston was injured and retired. The dps-1 ing stages ot the game were contested with] vim. and following a fracas Bond (Sunny- j side) and Purves (Nomads) wero ordered off. ■ Time was called with the score: Nomads 1 : Sunnyside 0. Kefcrce, Mr Stout.' I Bangers (2) v. lyttelton (2). ; Rangers kicked oft' and nn attack on tho right produced a corner which was cleared by the Lvttclton defence. A counter-attack was frustrated bv Howarth, and Bissclt made ground for " Rangers. Barwell accepted a transfer and racing away the winger placed to -oal. Gibson was on tho spot, and ho nenflv deflected the ball into the net. Rangers kept "up the attack, and Wilson, the waterMders' custodian, was fully extended in dealinr- with shots from Jsorman, Gibson. and Bi'sett. Then Mitchell, the Rangers' fullback kicked wildly at a long Lyttelton clearance.' and missed. Pnilo raced through and he levelled tho scores from close range. J'ast piav followed with each side attacking in turn. Then Grcenaway placed to McGilp, who sent across. Mitchell placed back to Porrv, Mho booted out. Parle gathered the clearance and gave Lyttelton the lead with „ ri=in ,. eross shot. Following the centrekick." Reumins put Rangers attacking through Barwell. A melee ensued, and \\ ales the Lvttclton centre-half, was ordered on. Almost immediately Harwell drove in a low shot which brought Wilson down, but unocr pressure tho Lvttclton keeper cleared well. Hannaway made ground for the watersiders but in a collision will Mitchell he suffered a broken collarbone and - retired. Flay continued to be strenuous, and lor a misdemeanour. Howarth (Rangers) was given his marching orders. Half-time was called with tho score: Lyt-tclton 2, Rangersr j. Following tho resumption Rangers applied pressure and the opposing defence was fnl y "extended. From the Lyttelton half MeGilp placed down the centre. Latterway raced through, but when a goal appeared imminent Lusk challenged and cleared. Play swung to the other end, and only tine defensive play bv Wilson. Taylor, and Greenaway kept their goal intact, MeGilp finally brought relief and Pnrle broke away on the left. The winger closed on goal, but from a good position he shot wide. Lust put Rangers at-, tacking down the centre. Gibson snapped up the transfer and racing for poal he levelled the scores with a close-in shot. In the iollowintr play, a further seu-ation was caused by MeGilp. the Lyttelton halt-back, ben': ordered off. and Lvttclton continued with ei"ht men. There was no further score when

time \v;<* railed, with the result: Rangers 2, Lyttelton '-'. T\v» extra spells p{ ton minutes each were playeu. hu; as a protest against the action o: the referee, neither side attempted to score, and the match will be replaved. Referee. llr Uobinsor.. Western v. Thistle. The rr-mpetiiion match Western v. Thistle was set dp'v.i for decision on the Elisor's, road ground, but as the pitch was reported to be unplayable, the game was postponed. Technical Old Boys (9) v. Addingtou Workshops (1). Technical kicked off and J. Teiehart scored for theui in the first few minutes. Technical forced a corner which proved abortive. Later Mtiirson had a shot it goal which wa» well dcare'i by Paw kins, *Addin»ton's right Gibson and Gabb essayed a break awav, hut were repulsed by Booth. Te.-hnic.il forced a corner which was nic-ly placed, but thopposition cleared in gcod style. Tomb'in. Lr.mom. and Farmer made ground on the Aldington left, hut il'.eir finishing effort was admirably smothered by the Technical de--1 fence. Fed by Smith. O'Laughlin raced away on Teehnieal'i left, and outpacing the opposition scored. Technical wore monopolism? '.be play and not footwork by O'Laughlin sml Smith enable.! J. Teiehart further to increase their score. A succession of corners to Technical were competently dealt with. Dawkins. in goal. heing alert and reliable. Maintaining the pressure, a misskick by S'ai" let J. Teiehart through, and his .shot'at goai gave no chance. Adninittou's perseverance deserved a more tangible result, but the Technical intermediate trio were playing s» rare spoiling game, and allowed their opponents no latitude. O't.auchlin. hampered by Mahnncy. sprinted down tne left and shot into the goalie's bands and .1. Teiehart scored from the clearance. A free-kick to Addington permitted them to make headway, but. Brosnan repulsed and sent Bridgrns away whose transfer to Smith enabled the latter to score. Half-time arrived with the score: Technical ti. Addington Works 0. On resuming. Addington inspired hope in the breasts of their supporters by a vigorous offensive in which l.amouf. Farmer, and Gabb •wore, conspicuous. Mnirsuit relieved by sending Bridgon? away, and covering ground in tine style, his centre connected with J. Teiehart, who scored with a nicely placed shot.. Grieve sent r.amont and Farmer away, and tricky footwork by the fir.stnamed had the home, defence guessing. Smith tested Dawkins. and late.r O'Laughlin scored after good work by Bridgons on the opposite wine. Addington initiated an onslaught upon the home defence and Lamont opened their scoring account with a shot which gave Kirk no chanco. Spurred on by this success. Addington forced 'wo corners in r-ipid succession through the agency of Lament, but the Technical defence held good au.d prevented any further encroachments. Transferring play to the other end a fast shot by j-'iridgens rtitled the crossbar and J. Teiehart scored from the rebound. The whittle sounded Soon afterwards, the final score being: Technical Old Boys 0. Addinglon Workshops 1. Referee, Mr Porryman. JUNIOR. GRADE. Playinc at Sprevdon Reserve. Rangers defeated Y.M.C.A. by -1 goals to nil. Referee, Mr Yates. Thistle, defeated St. Albans at North Park, by three goals to one. Referee Mr Speucer. Playing at Officers' Point. Lvttclton defeated Western by 5 goals to one. Referee, Mr Smyihe. FOURTH GRADE. , Spreydon wen by default from Lyttelton. FIFTH GRADE. Playing at Spreydon Reserve, Western were beaten by .Spreydon by 5 goals to one. Tho scorers for the winners were Wardell (8), and Smith (2). For Western Bengcra scored. Referee, Mr L. Coton. SIXTH GRADE. Playing at tho Mental Hospital ground. Western defeated Marists by 2 goals to 1. The scorers for Western were Francis mid Ayres. McDonald scored for Marists. Referee, Mr Johnson. ASHBURTON SUB-ASSOCIATION. At Methvcn, Methvcn defeated Rakaia by li goals to 11 after a fast, exciting game. Mr Chapman was referee. IN OTHER CENTRES. (MIE'SS ASSOCIATIOK TELEGRAMS.) WELLINGTON. July 11. Charity Cup—Marist 3 v. Hospital 0; Thistle 4 v. Institute 2. Championship—Y.M.C.A. 3 v. Diamonds 1; Scottish Wanderers 5 v. Watersiders 1. DUNEDIN, July 11. Seacliff 5 v. Kaitangata 1; Northern -I v. Old Bovs 2; Technical Old Boys 0 t. Maori Hill 0; Mosgifil 1 v. Southern 1.

THE THIRD TEST. AUSTRALIA OUTCLASSED. (by C.VBLE—rP.BSS ASSOClATlON—coptright.) (AUSTBAMAJf AM) N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION.) (Received July 12th, 5.5 p.m.) ' SYDNEY, July 12. Playing at the top of their form, tho Englisli Soccer eleven outclassed Australia in tlie Third Test ni Maitland, winning by S goals to 2. Ten thousand people were present. Batter, was unatle to go wrong, shooting ■with deadly and unerring aim from whistb. lo whistle. Ho scored five goals, bringing hir, tally to 08 for the tour. Cartwrigiit was constantly peppered by the visitors, some shots escaping his vision altogether. The local players, despite their dismal showing'on paper, performed creditably under the circumstances, though they were simply out of their class. Hamiaford placed a corner conceded by Storey, and Batten tipped it under the bar within a few minutes o£ the comrrencement. Simms added a, gaal, and Batten immediately scored with a convincing shot which found Cartwright oft? his lo<rs. Then .Hannaford, with a cress-kick, hit the post, the hall rolling into the net. The visitors, playing with great hsart, hit out. in cricket parlance, and Batten, collecting a long pass, electrified the crowd by banging tho bah into the net. Before the interval Leonard opened the scoring for Australia from a centre by MeNaughtr.n. At half-time the scores were. England 5. Australia 1. Play in the saCOTid term continued on similar lines, the final score being 8 goals to 2. The total receipts to date amount to £17,000.

Matclic !S: Points _ Club. P. AV. h. For As'st. Pts. Marists A 8 7 1 137 54 It Aldington !> 7 2 187 (18 It Hornby 9 7 2 305 61 U 9 5 4 ;2S i<5 3 0 Sydenham 9 i 5 139 i»« S '.VTaripts B 9 2 7 32.) 121 4 Woolston 9 2 229 4 Linwood S — 8 51 217 —.