FOOTBALL.

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18486, 14 September 1925, Page 11

FOOTBALL.

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gQXjfH CANTERBURY DEFEATED.

onSffl BACKS' GOOD DAT.

H* reettla r patrons of Lancaster Vayed away Saturday, K/Werbury and Soutn CanterilieL fearing that the heavy state IlLonnd would reduce the quality lifLjne to a mere mud scramble, ||;s|jag the local backs give the !%fobition <> f handling in adverse JE&tes that they have shown n, iir was cold and and n •aiterlr made conditions worse. f *£ th e attendance was smaller • aanal'at representative fixtures. ■jait&fl thirty-second occasion on two Unions have met, and HLit-45 points to 9 in the borne

Mi favour— brings Canterbury's Fj snaewca up to 25 against their W -t*t J. Tho score of Cantert*Shoueh » lar S e onc ' cIOCB not !;•+.♦* a record defeat of South UrbWT who In 1892 were beaten KailatThnani. Other big wins Southern Union were t and again in 1900, and '? ml i* The visitors were W~~» in that they were without VSLS'et thdr star forward. K. LSttlAB-Blaek, and R. Logan, U»Tthree-qoartcr, who, owing to I tateof the roads, had been unable, to come through by Itorwat morning.

Lr imfthrg Back Play. lifcanterbory team commenced as ii» were going to inflict :i heavy & the viators, as indeed they liTdid but when their backs thwarted in their atr.c S£s Vigorous tackling opposed %3ii umeared that a hard-fought |™sjir result. However, tho UißptM -fceal men, when they ISijMlpn earnest, combined with of tho ball, placed raraffiiiipi doubt and incidentally look' rather cheap.

SEL. the water-logged state of ti« game wa ß surprisingly t ifflMtiieaeeOnd spell progressed m <ftia»* thftt the visitors were w the effect* Of <he b&rd going. Adr fortaruS ftt thfi beginning of i ntfl wAi W«U and gave the local jitW time, but their backs seli Hiked dangerous. Consequently nle tl&eatflned to deteriorate i tmttd aeramble, but after the itatoir forwards had found their isijinu they played up splendidly lft*-pwks did the rest, Ford scor»lwW thAn five tries during the ttk, tis speed ia thb mud being leUlfe to *otder at. Ullh local backs did well for that Iter, Tfjil* tlie South Canterbury fmtfd had to play second fiddle hgttat. Here brilliant' in and out Ik* thai that between Ballej', mui attd HcGregor, which rest fctionftftl try, wcmld bo hard to sst,4adJt sent the crowd away in e g««fhsmouf. fhewitds on both sides played

il, s|f stated previously, the lost most of their JritJndß the close of the second /* The Teams. steams were?— Uttbury (Bed and Black)—J. C. Bobllliard, S. B. Carleton, Lford, N. P. McGregor, D. Hay, taUey, G. gerunsbaw, J. McCorm*,'Clark, B. Waghora, R. B. at D. N. Waghorn, J. Jeffries, tfh Canterbury (Green and Black), .AlslAnd, D. Tate, B. Mathieson, iqim, Qt. Lawson, W. Lawson, A. t % 3. Clarke, BL Coxhead, L. 1..0. V. Gerard, F. ftoyle, M, Melt, Y. Cisey, A, Bobtnson. 1 1 •• Ike Play. Wk ffiattotnr kicked off, ttd play HjfaQt at the half-way mark, Two amto PtMfac rashes Went straight ".uaniM, ao ground being gained. fftka mark in a handy position, but ttftaf was unsuccessful. The de- , Ja* eleared with a kick which raMMtaiefl a aermn, and Bar's kick i BUM ahi of ground. Canterbury j Ia HJJI'* 1(l »» M ' line, with a couple of * * S* B *t s *■* Angland was equal 1 uiffln?*' * & ' *** tackling accounted 4 co&H C«t very far. AQHJfeJomrds then transferred play ■ftfcto&.at la* field, where the local ■£»?**«•> defending. HaSSI/?^^* oo r the position WBpKJm clearing with a good kick. |B||ss* away in a good passing rash, a fine ran, kicking past **• "de line, from which the doing a lot of passing, state of the ground prebacks from cotting in. In travelled out nlg&iues-4uarters, who were un- ' 'iffijiff*? ** Btr oag defence which JjSre.lHP* *P tte pressure, but the iffwaS* to * fr««-kick. . just after,Mw«n got away in a good dribJJJV *** » force down resulted. AnHSffJi local backs was nullified ftJ-jJlPgrkieked in front of the posts, ! Li™VJ* n *'»bn»y Bide accepting the ) f£Jr& *A penalty to the Reds was ! Carleton. i EEfipveS? *** a Pretty piece of i rafßgwOregor and Ford, who in--3 jaiia ewer in . and out passing, i "SH» *. try seemed imminent, the \ s Pressure, bnt the visitors i *oree-down. The score was \ gJL?" l 'f» oowever, for after a fine J'-jSSS *oJM"i«rd got across at the J.,'*''!** frHed with the kick at jßKjfc TOO had gone off injured ■Lt[j2s2ytaCflied to play. Another lEi tke Beds' backs reSij , ***'M»t given the ball at the a clean pair of IgyjsjWMtion, he scored near the ™Ess|*J'* no * >n * scoring vein, 'WSSrt'tiSfl * k * ball was sent out to ilTmsSffl M>».chain of backs, the |BKj_j* >r Jjjpnfag away from the qggKtEF seoiing behind the posts. to delight the specaßsieS? leaner m which they tossed f ,fifiSi.it? o*^ 0 *^* T **? came a moment TjtuJJTO'*'*, following up quickly, Posts. Carleton added the then asserted themplay to Canterbury's a lengthy interval. Once yHfEfflygy. Prom a scram on the JP|aKg-.g*waTds broke away and fnd of the ground, and <£|lfSyE3&a|atn. kept busy defend jsßJMSgfyHtk a good ran and a by a line-out five IgßißiSSfy'Ul's line. McGregor preajttro in characteris *** pressure, but He "■SBIKiaJC? Won th rew them bael were attackinif yaßifesyrr^* w>e *»• sounded witi ilßifflnlif ,nr ** h j" Mce > J - Cl *ri l UW^Sglff r South Canterbury aftci «HB%L t,l> t taken by J. Ben sßEßlklml!?'***'* 4 tha "P^ l " lvitl «~!lHhshHiS If? forwards sooi of th » around .-~WMSfg§SB&B2!~J O '" m - Galley gaioci

down 0 Aft * r » P*riod of up and C.niL.v Ck,ed m Possession, hack thl r "\ clea "d, but the visitors were run bv T ai rV m ° m J ent and - C»ni»rh„ i. oerard - "mothering a kick by » ?.u«d To be JJ°J t n iu a handy *>»««■ strans Canterbury 1B South Canterbury " ' " 3 inThfi firii 0 ™* more dash 1 timP »,r»? rd . d i Tision than hitherto, and for hot ?£Ji b * ected the Canterbury line to a vantage w£ Wh i ch Coxhead showed to ad"af?". M £ en they .ttempted to pass, howSrv « effortß broko down and CanmistakL DOt BIOW t0 proflt ,rom <heir Red,'' tfnf'r {r °? sn attack c,os « *° the inJndm. lrd '. BI * i,lf an <T*enins. dashed ,a a fISSh - Str " e BE,in Canterbury 19 South Canterbury'".. '.'.l t-vnnfv fi r v Ur - V S a 7 ied a grram *he Greens' ; n r J " and » a »er sent his backs away. Tl.i k t ba " travelle <i to Ford, who made a dash, but was well collared by Angland. Another scrum followed, and the übiquitous Dalley, slipping throueh on the blind Fide scored an easy try. Carleton failed to conCanterbury .. 2 1 South Canterbury .'. " g A little later Strang picked up from the loose and sent out to his backs. Toit, running strongly down the line, just managed to wngge, clear from Ford's embrace. He was tackled on the line by Scrimshaw, but was able to touch down at the corner. Strang failed badly with the kick. Canterbury .. .. 21 South Canterbury . . "" 9 Tait came into the picture again with a nice run, following which the ball got to Ci. Lawson, who was temporarily knocked out. >ord was nearly over a few moments t later, leing (-ollared a couple of yards from the line, \\ithin five minutes, however, he was given another chance from a passing rush, which saw the ball handled by all the inside mefl. after which the speedy wing threequarter went over unopposed. Carleton converted. Canterbury" .. .. 26 South Canterbury .. 9 Canterbury continued to attack, and Ford, after a good run. kicked beyond the fullback, but the visitors were able to clear. There was another dashing attack by the local hacks, which,resulted in IX N. Waghorn struggling across to score with an opponent hanging on to him. Carleton did not add to the score. Canterbury ~ .. 29 South Canterbury .. .. 9 Another attack by the Reds' backs let Robilliard kick over ths line and fall on the ball. McCormack's kick struck an upright and bounced into the field. Canterbury .. ..32 Sonfh Canterbury .. 'A A sensational try was scored immediately afterwards, Hay making a dash and passing to Kord, who had come up on the inside with great pace, to run over unopposed. I)alley's kick ttruck the crossbar and bounced over. Canterbury .. .. 37 South Canterbury .. .. 9 Canterbury, from halfway, indulged in further passing, from which Ford again scored. Carleton rdado no mistake with the kick. Canterbury. .. .. 42 South Canterbury .. 9

Canterbury now had the visitors at their merry, and another splendid piece of passing started by Dalley, resulted in McGregor seerinp at the corner. McCormack failed with the kick. Tho game ended with tho score: Canterbury .. .. 45 South Canterbury .. .. 0 Mr T. Bain was referee. Schoolboys' Match. y In a seven aside match played during, the interval between the Addington and Waltham schools (under 11), the former won by 9 to nil. REMAINING FIXTURES. September 19th —Test Match, New Zealand v. New South Wales, at Auckland. September 19th—Club Saturday. September 26th—Canterbury v. Wanganui, «t Lancaster Pork. September 30th—Hawke's Bay B v. South Island Maoris, at Lancaster Park (probable). BY TWENTY-ONE POINTS. WELLINGTON BEATS OTAGO. (fBESS aSSOCUTION TELSORAH.) WELLINGTON, September 12. In fine weather, but on a rain-soaked, sodden ground, Wellington beat Otftgo's Rugby "representatives by 31 points to 10. There was a large attendance. Porter was first to become prominent. Then the ball came to Polsworth, who, With a long run and a good kick, enabled Otago to reach the Wellington line. From a forward tussle Otago ecored and goaled. Otago, 5; Wellington, 6. J Shearer and Martin-Smith attacked from the kick-out, but good defensive work by Otago transferred play to half-way. Wellington made little use of the free kick, but from a line-out Mark Nicholls covered 20 yards with a good swerving run. The ohanee of gaining further territory was lost through Mansfield's bad pass to Bedell. Svenson, Nicholls. Porter, and Bedell Jftsds determined efforts to score, but the **<*£s? of Otago was sound. Awarded a free kick about 40 yards out, Nicholls opened Wellington's scoring account with a beautiful B ° Sl * Otago, 5; Wellington, 3. Porter dashed down the field almost from the kick-out. and amidst great applause Warwick put on the finishing touches with a fine try. Nicholls's kick fall short. Wellington, 6; Otago, 5. Wellington forwards were now finding themselveV and, aided, by good solo, runs from the backs, in which Svenson, Nicholls and Bedell were conspicuous, they reached a stage from which Nicholls had a Unsuccessful kick at goal from, a penalty. Otigo attacked, but faulty handling of food naases by the backs lost them opportunities oHSkiag thingrdeoidedly more uup; e»s.n| for Wellington 8 OUgo »«««»»•«£ S virfd nound bv a forward rush, rney at Sway with a brilliant .fort .lohhston, Ross, and Townshend Whng the ball.in a. passing rush which gained three qiarteVs of the field, resulting m the Urt. named scoring a beautiful try, which was converted. Otago, 10; Wellington, .6. Both teams attacked in turn with fast driobling rushes, greatly in evidence. Vacillating play en Sued, and the score was unchanged at half""woUington opened the second spelll •*•*»£ a Strong su*° P Rrom an kicks and a good run by Svenson, Mar* meow"* potted a beautiful goal. Otago, 10; Wellington, 10. Wellington •*»»»««*•*, i"S£' who in beautifully, shot *]>« to covered much ground before fer ££g r£ Bedell, who scored a good try. «>c»ous failed with the kick. Wellington, 13; Otago, 10. Wellington maintained *«r offenarw, Bedell holding it up with »*»£•&/?,£ Mansfield, Nicholls, and .Hickey 2 an . d '* d _ 1 ?! ball., and the l»*t-»« nt ' one * "ifd the Hne. fortune to stumble as he reached the A force-down was given, receiving the ball from Nicholls, scored *eii Nicholls's kick missed. Wellington, 16; Otago, 10. The OUgo forwards, attacked with determination, penning Wellington .in own twenty-five" only faulty handling « f the J£{ losing Townshend. who was playing a mag niflcent game, a certain try undgj „ posts. ■ Similar efroußWUnees lost wom. j a try, and Hanan also had hard luck i Otago forwards were now domu Bating Situation. Bonnelly.tneda. Penalty w« from 40 yards. G i^ and ;, t fJ ce rush lowed in midfield until a solid forwarrt by Wellington saw > &K and the ball, which-was kicked over tne wro, scored. Nicholls goaled. Wellington,' 21; OUgo, 10. Hickey made a run *«« woo when tackled passed infield Jo "™»°- dropped the ball when «* , *2f; d Jg r ws try " covered it, and scored a well •*%££* gntt Nicholls goaled with another of Ms P kicks. ■ in Wellington, 26; Otago. 1°; The Southerners *^£ ali £sFt& From about half-way th « lV W 3 tu kicked the wards atUcked in force. Nicholls ball over the goal line, and fjenson a hard race. Nicholls goaled again to good kick. The final result was. Wellington, 31; OUgo. 10.

CANTERBURY UNION. SECOND GRADE. At Kaiapoi Old Boys «|££ d^frSer£ THIRD GRADE. At North Boys by 8 points to 6. Mr **• u - *"•* was referee. FOURTH GRADE. At North Park, MerWalc defend OHjoys by 14 points to 9. Mr V. Barrett w»» ferce.

N.S.W. TEAM. ANOTHER SUCCESS. (rsrss association telegrah.) GISBORNE, September 12. Before a large attendance, New* South 'Wales met a combined Poverty Bay-East Coast team to-day. The weather at the start of the game was fine, but heavy rain fell during the first spell, making the ground heavy, and brilliant, open play was impossible. The New South Wales backs could not get going properly for any length of time with passing rushes, awing to the slippery ground. In strums, both sides were even, but the visitors' tackling ; was very sure. The pamc was exciting from start to finish, the score at halftime being only C—o favour of New South Wales. After give-and-take play in midfield. Bowers g-ot away, but was brought down by the combined full-back. Wood. After a scramble on the line, the ball went out to Wh-titiri, who found the line upficld. Woodward (Combined) made a sharp breakaway, but had no support when tackled. The backs commenced to attack, and after a dribbling rush the ball came out to Doran. who sent on to Boweu, Greatorex, and Ford, the last-named scoring. The try was not converted. New South Wales 3, Combined 0. Soon after the start, Toby had a pot at feoal, but the ball hit the bar. Heavy rain feet in at this time. NowSouth Wales started a series of dribbling rushes, in which Thorn, Ford, and Great ores took a prominent part. Then from a line-out Bowers secured and passed to George, who, after a good run, sent to Woods, who scored. The attempt at goal was unsuccessful. New South Wales 6, Combined 0. Day showed littlo change till tlio interval. During the spell an electiical storm, came up and very heavy rain fell vntil well in the second spell. Morissey (New South Wnles) replaced Mulligan, who was New South Wales opened aggressively in the second spell, and only the good work of the Combined team's full-hack saved scores on several occasions. Then the New iSouth Wales backs got moving with several rushes between Doran. Morrissoy, and Bowers. The visitors pressed, and from another passing rush, started by King, tho ball was transferred to Morrissey and then to Doran, who got over at the corner. Thorn converted from a difficult angle. New South. Wales 11, Combined 0. By this time the rain liad stopped arid been replaced by brilliant sunshine. New South Wa'es attacked repeatedly, hut the Combined team put. up a great defence. Towards the end Combined livened up and the game was very exciting. Kepoated attacks were made on the New South Wales goal. From a line-out the ball wont to Leach, who flent it on to Smith, then to Langlands, who got over. New South Wales 11, Combined 3. The closing stages of the game- were very strenuous. Owing to injuries* Thorn (New South Wales) was replaced by Telford and Smith by Blackwood, and Ford retired hurt just as the bell rang. In the Combined team Webb was replaced by Burden. The players mostly were bruised, the worst sufferer being Thorn, who had a badly sprained' wrist.

A STRAGGLING GAME. HAWKB'S BAY AND AUCKLAND DRAW. (fbess assocutiok TELEOEAM.) AUCKLAND, September 13. Hawke's Bay and. Auckland met at Edon Park 'to-day before a crowd estimated at 18",000. The game resulted in a draw, 9 all. ( The match was very interesting, but did not provide as good an exposition of Rugby as expected,' the play being straggling, wi«U frequent infringements. The Auckland forwards stood up well to Hawke's Bay, and, in fact, were their superiors on the day. M. Brownlie and Irvine were always conspicuous among the visiting forwards, and Bighton and the Knights in the local vanguard. Mill was outstanding in the Hawke's Bay back division, and gave his colleagues many chances, but nearly every time the ball seemed simply to go straight across the field. Nepia did some good work, his goal from the field evoking great applause. Cooke was the star of the Auckland backs, who failed to make the most of their opportunities, particularly in the second, spell when Auckland were attacking consistently, Hawke's Bay seeming to feel the effects of the strenuous matches they have played this season. Hawke's Bay won the toss. In the first four minutes there were five penalties, three being against Hawke's Bay, and two against Auckland. Cooke essayed a penalty kick from half-way, bnt failed. Mill was conspicuous for dashing work behind the scrum, but only once in the first ten minutes did the ball go into either twenty-five. On that occasion Olsen kicked well up, but Nepia responded brilliantly with a long line kick. Then, after scrambling play, relieved by individual flashes by Sheen and Cooke, the latter kicked to near.Hawke's Bay s corner. Exciting moments followed on the visitors line, temporarily relieved by a. penalty kick Owing- to obstruction by Matson: Sheen marked and Cooke tried a long drop-kick iu*t missing. Wright was temporarily knocked but and a penalty was awarded Auckland, followed by another, M. Brownlie being the offender. Hawke's Bay had a; turn in Auckland's 25, bnt kicked too hard, the ball eoing out of play. Irvine made an unsuccessful attempt to kick a penalty goal Auckland worked upfield and kicked within the visitors' twenty-five. Cooke dashed through, and catching Nepia out of position, neat him for the ball and dnbbled over the line to score near the posts. Cooke failed with, the kick. Auckland .. •• " n Hawke's Bay •■ •• u

Hawke's Bay attacked stTongly and got well inside Auckland's twenty-five. Wright now had to retire, being replaced by MeManns A minute later Mill dashed round on the blind side from a scrum ten yards out, and pawed in to M. Brownlie who scored under the posts. Irvine converted. Hawke's Bay • • • • jj Auckland • • • • ° Hawke's Bay kept up the pressure, a freekick for a forward pass giving Auckland tfmely relief. After being forced twice, the local forwards carried the bah on from halfwar Rirhton being conspicuous. Lomas dribbled through in great style, picked up, • fell over the line with several Hawke's b£ players on top of him. Goodacre failed to convert. Auckland •• •- ™ Hawke's Bay • • • • ° The next noUble incident came as the culmination of a Hawke's Bay rush to AuekWl'« twenty-five. Mateon kicked a penalty nlar half-way. and Nepia gathered the ball £"nieelT aud potted a perfect goal anud great applause. Hawke's Bay .. •• ■> Auckland -• '" Half-timo waa called soon after. - Presuming, Auckland were penalised at i..ifs»r but Nepla gained little ground with rtlline'kick. Auckland rallied to the attack, StIiSTcMM to Hawke's Bay's hne A penfftv then was awarded Auckland, but Good- »,/, faUed from a difficult ang e. Batty 3P Knixbt Bros, did good work in forward for obstruction. Sheen faiUng. Pa«in« movements among the Hawses B.Vtoei> repeatedly gained nardly any broke away and kicked erOU v«il^ ° head/with Lucas and Olsen in o ,«r » e P» , t l 2» of the ball beat gupport, but ine »oub e %nd tn a -l Bay saved bvkicking behind their ?n7 The Presture «»* mintained, Stouoa lme, h p e Hike's Bay corner. A penthe visitors, and by adopting of P BBsln S' tbey ' orl[e4 J d<,Wß to Auckland s *»«l ,y t £* ' the Auckland for7 ,rd vi,k sent them Away again, and Lucas fr< l; » feeble attempt to pot. The ensuing made V«f artrwarHnS. uninteresting nature, play was of a toe . Hawte 's C""w*rt3« wltteat .ee-pltatof anything decisive. minute left.. Mcfine goal. The game ended. I Auckland • • •" j, 1 Hawke's Bay •• I- Mr "W J. Meredith was referee.

FAST AND WILLING. HAWKE'S BAY B DEFEATED. (rSESS ASSOCIATION TELBGBAM.) BLENHEIM. September 1"'. After heaw rain the ground was wet and L l ii for the Marlborough v. tIT side's account by running round the scrum visitors more or less in uieir u Phillips Fifteen minutes before the end Fhil ips ing several times, and the game ended up with the visitors busily defending. d Toller, a Hawke's Bay tomrati.»vLSmta a broken kneecap in the second spell, ana was sent to hospital. _ j.f„,t e d In a enrtain-raiser Marlborough B defeated Kaikoura by 15 points to S. HAWKE'S BAY B V. MAORIS.

Advice has been received to the effect that it is now practically certain that the HwW» Bay B team and a South Island Maori team will play at Lancaster Park on Wednesday September 30th. The North Island team *ill include such players as Nepia, Mill. ana Paewai. OTAGO (8) V. NORTH OTAGO (5) (PEBSS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) OAMARU, September 13. In a Rugbv representative match yesterday. Otago defeated North OUgo by 3 poiott to's. The match wos. played under wretched weather conditions. JUNIOR REPS MATCH. frBSSS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) NAPIER, September 13. The return junior representative match, ■Wairarans v. Hawkc's Bay. was played yesterday, Hawke's Bay winning by 24 points lo 0' Wairarapa led at the interval by » points to 7, but the second half saw the Bav backs got/ iuto their strido and their combination and speed were too good for the visitors. PEACE CUP. (PRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) THAMES, September 12. Though weakened by the absence of Lomas, the All Black hooker, Thames to-day retained possession of the Peace Cup by defeating Pukekohe by 24 points to 3, after a good game. MOASCAR CUP. (PRESS ASSOCIATION TSLEG3AM.) WAIPAWA. September 12.To Auto beat Napier High School in a Moascar Cup match by 21 points to 6. BULLER UNION. (rEESS ABSOCIATIOK TELEGRAM.) WESTPORT, September 12. Plaving the Karamoa Bub-Union at Karamea to-day, the Buller B Rugby team was defeated by 11 points to 0. Hokitika and Westport primary schools met at Westporfc to-day in the final of the primary schools' championship. Hokjtika won by fl points to n. The "Westlahd junior representative team defeated the Buller junior team by 20 points to 9. WEST COAST UNION. (special to "rex press.") GREYMOOTH, September 13. The weather was dull for yesterday's Rugbv Union matehes, and th« grounds were wet after the rain which fell daring the morning. Playing at, "Victoria Park, Grey defeated Inangahua by 26 points to 8. Play was fairly open, and Steel, who turned out again after recovering from recent injuries, was the most prolific scorer for the winners, notching four tries. ... Magpies defeated Blaketown juniors by 16 points to 11. „„...,, Cobden juniors defeated Star by 11 points Cobden fifth grade won'the competition by defeating Star by 15 points to 8.

LEAGUE.

CANTERBURY (6) BEATS . AUCKLAND (5) A LAST-MINUTE VICTORY. Monica Park was in a very bad condition when Canterbury and Auckland met on Saturday, and a great display was hardly to bo expected under the conditions prevailing. There was a lot of interest in the game, and if it did nothing else, it served to Bhow the difference in styles adopted by the two provinces. The Aucklanders attempted to handle all the time and the Canterbury forwards indulged in footwork, and on the greasy ground the latter style prevailed, though only in the last seconds of the game. There were several features in the play which did not altogether please, and maybe the League authorities will make an attempt to stanuajdist) the football so far as iNew Zealand is concerned and so eliminate one or two of the questionable features. What a scrum is in league football is a very douotfui point, but surely the referee in .Saturday's match could have made something better of it than it really appealed. The scrum as formed on Saturday usually ended in a heap of players "lying on the ground with the ball underneath and the whole game at a standstill. A free kick or two would have brought the players to their senses and have induced them to give the respective half-backs a chance of getting the ball into the scrums. Time and time again the half-back attempted to put the ball in, but it rebounded off the eide of the ecrum. If it did not, then the centre forward in either team lay down like a stubborn shafter in a team, and the whole forward paek fell on him. The first ten mintues of th© game provided desultory football, neither side being able to handle the ball. Before the end of the first spell Canterbury realised the strength of their forwards and from then on had the better of the play territorially, though the Aucklanders' method of passing ,was the more likely to bring results. The gamo was noticeable for styles in tackling, the Aucklanders and many of the local men believing in a mere'high smothering collar, while there were several in the Canterbury side, notably Robins and Parkes. who indulged in the hard, low tackle. The latter was the more spectacular. So far as passing was concerned, there was very little, but what there was ended in favour of the visitors, who several times staged passing runs that would have ended in scores but for the great tackling of the Canterbury men. Canterbury adopted a too orthodox style in this respect, and when it was attempted, the Auckland back line moved up as one man and tackledas each onponent received the ball- In this particular department of th© game the visitors showed themselves pastmasters. They also showed the local men a few points so far as obstruction was concerned, and their habit of holding an opposing player's jersey and of deliberately '-coursing" him off the ball is not a nabit that should be encouraged amongst local players. There is a brighter story to be told, and amongst the most pleasing features was a fin© exhibition of dribbling by the Canterbury forwards for the greater part of the game and spasmodic efforts 1 bv the visitors. When the latter did adopt this style- of play they gained ■ stretches of ground, and had they ' used it more frequently they would nrobablv have emerged victors. Handline the ball was the visitors' long suit, an done and all showed an apti-

tude in this respect that would have kept airy team busy on a dry ground. There were several weak spote in the Canterbury rearguard, and the ground did not suit a number of the players. Brosnahan, at full-back, was off Jus game; Parkes, at wing three-quarter and later at centre, proved himself a hard, determined runner; Mackie was a bit slow behind the scrum; Fitzgerald and Robins went well at fiveeighths, especially the latter on defence, while Falgar* &«* afc e " oiehths and later at wing three-quarter, was the weak dink in the back division. _, , „ . In the forwards, Henry and Polaschek proved a great nair, die former showing fine command over the ball, while the latter exhibited a burst of speed in his following-up that showed his fitness. Both these forwards can he ranked with the best.

On the Auckland side, peat credit must be given Crewther, the full-back, and not a mistake can be debited against him. He handled the greasy ball in a remarkable manner and evaded tackle after tackle when he attempted to run. Davidson, at centre, showed great speed on attack, and List, with more chances, would have made his presence folt; but neither Kirkland, three-quarter, nor Riley, five-eighths, showed any real ability. Peckbam, at half-back, got through a big afternoon's work creditably, and amongst a heavy pack of forwards Bass, Te Whata. and Townsend stood ont at fast, honest battlers. The teams were as follows: — CAHTBBBTJBY. (Bed and Black-) Full-back—E. Brosnahan. Three-quarters—E. O'Malley, E. Fitzgerald, ■J. Parkes. Five-eighthe—G. Falgar, C. Robins. Halfback—A. Mackie. Forward*—E. Cox, A. Green, A. Collie, S. Polaschek, F. Henry, h. Peterson (captain). ATJCKLAHD. (Blue and White,) Full-back—S. Crewther. Three-quarters— J. lrist, B. Davidson, 31. Kirkland. Five-eighths—l,. Biley, B. Cole. Half-back— T. Peckbam. Forwards—H. Douglas, H. Townsend, L. Mason, Te Whata, H- McDonald, >"• Bass (captain). The Play. I The visitors kicked off towards the town end, and in the opening exchanges fast backing up and solid tackling lei them secure position. Henry was prominent for good footwork, but Peckham sent play back to the home twenty-five. Off-side play gave Auckland a penalty at long range for Mason to open the storing with a splendid goal. I Aocklaad .. ..3 ! Canterbury .. ..0 The nome f orwar ds securing control, ilactia seat the ball to Falgar, who was

smothered. Fitzgerald, with good dribbling let the Canterbnry forwards to the visitors twenty-five, and Henry made a good, though unsuccessful, effort to goal a penalty. Scrum followed scrum in monotonous succession as the players slithored here and there. Hackie passed to .Falgar, who pierced the defence and sent the ball to Partes, who knocked on The home forwards came back again with Polaschek leading, but Crewther gathered the ball and saved. The local were over-keen, and penalties gave the visitors assistance. Peckhim Douglas, and Bass broke away, and McDonald bustled Brosnsr ban for pcsse«sion, but Falgar went racing back and' saved. An attempt at passing by the Canterbury backs lost ground. Robins dribbled the ball along and the visitor*! fullback was penalised for holding on. Henry failed to goal. The Auckland forwards got going, with Peckbam sending to H. Cole, who was stopped close to the line. From a series of serums Te Whata secured possession and hnrled himself over for a try wide out. Mason's effort to goal fell short. Auckland .. 6 Canterbury .. 0 Kirkland was injured, causing a stoppage, and the play slowed down. A dash down the touch-line by List and Bass gave the visitors position, but Mackie stopped Peckham's attempt to score, and Cox, Henry, and Collie relieved with a spirited rush. Parkes knocked on in attempting to pick up. and lost a scoring chance. The home forwards, with Polaschek showing out, broke through again, but Crewthcr pulled them up and sent play to neutral territory.- The bail rang for half-timo with the scores:— Auckland .. ... 5 Canterbury .. .. 0 On resuming, Kirkland staved off a forward rush, but Cox, Collie, and Green went back and Mackie sent fast to Parkas for the latter to shoot through, but Crewther brought him down with a great tackle. A penalty kick by Henry went wide. The local forwards, especially Polaschek and Cox, bustled the visitors' backs, and after Mackie had failed to get over from a scrum on the line, Henry picked up and scored neatly on the'' corner, but he tailed to goal from the angle. Auckland Canterbury »- .. * A long return by Bass beat Broen&han badly, and McDonald and Douglas broke clear, but Falgar raced across and effected a fine save. Davidson came bock with a solo run, and Bass and To Whata beat the local forwards, but the later gave a wild pass to List, and lost a- scoring change. The northern forwards were making great efforts to score, but frequent penalties gave the homo side relief. A rapid pass ffcnj Fel-<-ar enabled Brosnahan to send tho visitors right back. Mackie transferred to Parkes, and the latter went through to Crewtber and then sent s wild pass to O'Malley. Bplendid passing by the Auckland backs let Davidson and Kirkland away, Falgar checking them. Polaschek headed tho Canterbury forwards in a. clearing rush, and Falgar went op to Crewther, who stopped a dangerous move-* meat. The Auckland forwards came at it again hard, and smothered tho local defence, but Falgar again proved the obstacle to a score. Within two minutes of time tho Auckland supporters were viewing their prospects with favour. Going fast with a great combined rush, tho home forwards swept aside the visitors' backs and keeping control, Collie kicked over the line, Polsachek scoring amidst excitement. J. Parkes missed an

easy goal., The bell rang for time with the scores:— ' Canterbury .. .« 6 Auckland .. >. 6 Mr W. Hesley was referee. SECOND TEST. QUEENSLAND'S GOOD WIN. (PtttSS UKOCUTION TT.LEGOAM.) AUCKLAND, September 12. The second test between the Queensland League team and Mew Zealand was played at Carlaw Park te-day, and resulted in a win for Queensland by 35 points to 14. The teams were:— Queensland—Craig, Aynsley. Spencer, Gorman. Crouch, Mooree, Edwards. Steinbort, Henderson. Bennett, PureeU, Parcelle, and "Armbroßter. New Zealand—Gregory, Delgrosso, Kirwan, Littlewood, Sanders, Wetherall, Webb O'Brien, St. George, Herring, Singe, and Avery. New Zealand were penalised after three minutes' play, near halfway, and .Craig goaled. , Queensland ..2 Hew Zealand 0 Immediately afterwards, from a New Zealand rush, Kirwan kicked across and scored. Delgrosso goaled. Hew Zealand .. .. 5 Queensland ... .. 2 From fast, play Queensland almost scored. A try for New Zealand looked certain when Queensland were penalised, and Delgrossf goaled. yew Zealand .. 7 Queensland ... 2 Shortly after, from tight play in the New Zealand twenty-five, Kirwan miskicked. Spencer snapped up and scored. Craig missed the kick. New Zealand .. ..7 Queensland 5 A chance was missed when Avery broke away. A forward pass spoilt the movement. The pace was very fast, beth sides tackling well. The Queensland forwards broke away in a passing bout! Pursfell knocked on, but recovered tba ball and' scored. Craig- goaled. Queensland 10 New Zealand .. 7 Another nippy movement by the *isitoT* saw Gorman break through to the full-back and transfer to Crouch, who Bcored. Craig failed at go»L Queensland .. ..13 Key Zealand .. 7 Spencer broke through and beat the fallback, but Delgrosso tackled him from behind near the line. Just on half-time the New Zealand backs got going. Wetherall got through, but last the ball, a force resulting. The half-time scores were: Queensland ... 13 Hew Zealand .. 7 Shortly after the interval German was penalised for obstruction, and Delgrosso goaled. Queensland ~ 13 New Zealand * After a great struggle in the Queensland twenty-five, the visiting backs broke away.

Crouch took the Anal paaa and beat iae loll' hack, to score. Craig goaled. QoeenaUnd . • .* *• . New Zealand .. » From some, fast play, Sander* took* through to the full-back, rapperled bX-Xfr* wan. The. l»tt*?..waa tackled ht A»nel«r*e- • fore receiving the ball. Folr toe OMtraotion a try As awarded, which Delgrosso goaled. Queensland .. »• J?' New Zf«J""* . < , -. 14, . Further fait pla> followed %w both, idee. Orate kicked short and gave a efcasc* to the forwards, Bennett scoring. Orel* goaled, Queensland . - .. 23 New Zealand .. '...■ 1* Immediately afterwarde ftalg added 'two points to the visiters' score by ttfeHJte from a penalty. QneaaaUnd .. ff New Zealand .. 1* The New Zealand forward* twep* the ball up-field; WetncreU Wekin* into (swkrijto corner, but the visiter* earn*. baek.:wlUi clever passing, and gave dyaaley a chance to score behind the poet*. Orate geeled, Queensland .. ..86 \ New Zealand . ... 1* The visitors were getting the ball from the serum, and kept up a constant attack Pnrcell broke away and east to Otoiskert, who scored. Craig goaled. Queensland ... *. 38 New Zealand ./ U Time eame with the acere «aea*nged. - CANTERBURY CENTRE. BUBSBSVB OBdURS. In the Junior knock-out eempetitiea Aldington beat Hornby by $ point* ot 5. The ground condition* were very bnd. - Tfle Sydenham »od Waimetti natwe tras postponed. , The ftnal of the eehoelbey** light-weight premiership was also postponed owing to adverse condition*. WELLINGTON V, AUCKLAND. (PEMS ASSOCUTIOX TTUWOTUM-) WKUJNGTON, September 18. The following is/the team to play Auckland at Wellington, on Wedae*day:~-B»llca, Smith, Gray,7Hedg»en, Even*, Byin, Brace Honatt, CarroU, Green, Bbanahan, Partridge, and Bemm; emergencies, Blddatt. JUmodt. Hawthorne, anderson, Porter, and Bder. WEST COAST CENTRE. (■wow, ro "-an nmT) QKBYUOVTM, Bn*oßAf*,U. Blackball senior* signalised their entry into the competition* by scoring a gced win ever Rvoasga in a gam* *>*»/»* Owote. The ftnal ewe we* « to 5 in AlackbaU'e favour. Alien Brows and S*l*ty scored tries for Blackball, MoOe.be eehvertiag one, and Cost scored for ftsaanga, PwW Nebo*n*Ore*k junior* dafeafed Blackball. Mart** junior* detested Bnaas? fry « points 'to 0. \. _ Meriat third grade defeated G*e»Btoa*b. h Buaasga fourth grade «n competition by defeating Mar Jet