FOOTBALL.

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19115, 26 September 1927, Page 14

FOOTBALL.

TEIAL MATCHES. FOR SOUTH AFRICAN TOUR. ALL CANTERBURY BEATS OTAGO AND SOUTHLAND. (rRT.SS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) DUNEDIN, September 24. The first South Island trial match was •played on Carisbrook ground on Saturday, before about 8000 spectators. The ground was in fine order, and a sparkling exhibition of the Rugby code was given. In the first spell the Canterbury players had slightly the better of the exchanges, and led at half-time by 11 points to 10. In the second spell the game was very fast, each side scoring in turn. The northerners ran out victors by 30 points to 20. The teams were as follows: — Canterbury, South Canterbury, and Asa-tuvk-n. Full-back: Lilburne. I'hrec-qur.rlers: A. C. C. Eobilliard, Carleton, Steel. Five-eighths: J. Robilliard, Strang. Half-back: Dalley. Forwards: Burrows, Clark, Alley, Godfrey, Stewart, McKenna, Mulheru. "Wing-forward: Scrimshaw.

Otago, Southland, and North Otago. Full-back; Heazlewod. Three-quarters: McClymont, Lindsoy, Stewart. Five-eighths: Murray, Loder. Half-back: Holden. Forwards: Hindenach, Mills, Cameron, Hazlett, Bird, Hore, Marslin. Wing-forward: Johnston. The Otago-Southland combination kicked "off, and after some ragged play , Otago were forced. Holden showed out , in a nice run, which carried play to the Canterbury twenty-five, when Hazlett got off-side. Strang marked eight yards inside half-way, and kicked a beautiful goal. Canterbury .. " \ Otago •• .. 0 ■ Clark and Godfrey made a great breakaway from central territory, and carried play into the Otago twenty-five, i but Holden returned. The.next incident was a nice cut-in turn by Strang, who was well taken by Heazlewood. BobilHard, on the wing, secured, but was grassed at the corner by McClymont. Strang and Dalley made a nice dash, but Scrimshaw got offside when a try was certain. The Canterbury side kept the attack up, and had Otago penned in their twenty-five. Steel made a dash down the wing, being forced out by Lindsay. Holden. drove back with a long line kick. The Otago back line showed out in a nice, passing rush, and ~ then Lindsay found the line in the Canterbury twenty-five. Marslin led a dribbling rush, and then McClymont battled through almost to. the line, but Bobil- , Hard" cleared. Strang showed out m a nice run"and kicked, but Stewart.was there first. ..Steel came into play, and ran over unopposed at the corner. Strang missed with the kick. Canterbury • ....*• •• 6 Otago .. • • ° From the kick oft Lindsay and Mars-lin-showed out in a nice run, Holden secured, and drawing the defence to the left, gave Marslin- a clear run in under , the. posts.. Lindsay converted,,:,; Canterbury """ ... - ■• 6 Otago .■•■... •« - 6 Shortly after; Burrows ran over, after some scrambling play in the Otago twenty-five. Lilburne kicked a goal. Canterbury .... 11 Otago" '"■ «■■ ■•• ? -., Godfrey made a .great run down the line, but was well taken by Murray at: ; the corner. Holden broke away from a scrum a.t half-way, and transferred to McClymont, who jinked through to'the' line, but was taken by Lilburne. Otago kept up the attack. . Marslin' kicked through, and, following fast, caught Lilburne in possession under the goal-posts, and in the loose scramble following, Bird dived over. Lindsay converted.. The half-time score: was:. ..Canterbury .. '.'. H -.-.-- Otago . •• -.10 ' On resuming, Mitchell replaced Loder, find Finlayson replaced Mills, while Carlcton went to inside five-eighths, and J. Eobilliard played centre. The Otago forwards tame away in a slashing loose rush, and Mills picked' up and sent Marslin over. Lindsay converted. Otago .. :>■, I 5 Canterbury ; ... "..11/ Holden made' a nice opening on the ilind side, but Carleton saved. The Otago forwards: were now playing better,- and were holding the opposing pack. : €arletbn secured, at half-way, and. made a Btrong run into the Otago twentyfive, and transferred to Scrimshaw, who handed-on to Strang',- who scored between the. posts. Lilburne converted. Canterbury '.V" '•• 16 Otago . .. .... 15 Lilburne secured, and potted, but the tall went' wide, and Steel who was fully fifteen yards offside, picked up and ran to the corner flag, where he was grass-, ed. Following a scramble the ball came to Steel, who-ran"over, Lilburne missed with the kick. " ' ' ~ Canterbury ..' ••<; ■« Otago v ... ...; ■'•'..■ I 5 ■ Hore showed out in a nice solo dribble down the line, and Holden sent his backs, away, but Steel intercepted and found; the line at the twenty-five. D. Stewart went off, and was replaced by Jeffries. Lilburne ran to half-way, and transferred to J. Eobilliard, who sent on to Steel, who was grassed by HoldenStewart made a nice breakaway, but. when- tackled threw back, and several Canterbury forwards got offside. Lindsay kicked a great goal. Canterbury .. ..19 otago • -..*"- .-';18 The Otago backs came away in. a passing rush but Lilburne drove them back, and Heazlewood received and. coolly dropped a beautiful goal from 40 yards out. Otago .-'.-•' •• 22 Canterbury " ".. . •• 1° - The : pace was now very fast, and the Canterbury backs were opening up passing rushes time and again. Dalley received from a'scrum and sent his backs ..away. J. Eobilliard received,' and made - a great dash into the Ofiigb twenty-five, where : he passed to 'Scrimshaw, who dived oyer "at the corner. Strang.converted with a great kick. Canterbury .. •• ;♦'24 Otago .. .-. 22 ..Canterbury .infringed, and Lindsay • .had/al shot, which just missed, Hinden- ; ach and. Johnston .led a .loose forward ..••rush to the ; Canterbury twenty-five, where Holden secured and sent his b'acks „■: Sy?y>.»^. u .t a misunderstanding between

Lindsay.and McClymont lost a sure try, Lilburne forcing. Otago penned Canterbury in the twentv-five, and Mitchell made a nice ruii through, but was taken by. Lilburne. Lindsay had a shot, at goal which missed, and J. Robilhard found the line in Otago territory- Da 1ley sent his backs away at the haltway, and Carleton cross-kicked, and a. C Eobilliard, taking the ball in » 1S stride, ran over to score at the corner. Strang missed with the kickCanterbury • • •■ ?l Otago ' •• ..■■«. • Scrimshaw broke away down the "g" wing, and transferred to J. •RobiHwra, 'who was grassed just short of the »ncDallcy picked up, and dived over. Sancton missed the shot. e ' « .' u ' ..30 Canterbury • ■ 09 Otago • • -The Otago backs came ing rush and McClymont at the cnd of the line, swerved over to score the try 0/ the game. Lindsay failed at goal The final whistle sounded shortly alter with the score unchanged.

Canterbury • ■ •' 25 Otago jj PROBABLES- V. POSSIBLES. TEAMS SELECTED. (pnEoS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) DUNEDIX, September 25. The selectors (Messrs A. J. Gedcles, A. Adams, and T. Milliken) announced the following as the teams for the South Island Probables and Possibles match at • Chriitclmrch next Wednesday. „ , ', Probables; Full-back—Lilburne. . • Three-quarters—Robilhard, Carleton, Steel. ■ .„ • . Five-eighths McGregor (first), Strang (second). Half-back—Dalley. . . Forwards— F. Clark, C. Mills, Cameron, Godfrey, Freitas, Bird, Fmlay,son, Johnston (wing-forward). Possibles. Full-back—fieazlewood. Three-quarters—McClymont, Lindsay, Snodgrass. Five-eighths—Mitchell (first), • H. Jamieson (second). Half-back—Holden. , Forwards —Burrows, Hore, • Alley, Hazlett. R. Stewart, Marslin, E. Snow, Scrimshaw (wing-forward). Emergencies (both teams): —Reid,. E. B. .Stewart (backs); Young and McInnes (forwards). Hindenach is not available. ' • MUD SPOILS AUCKLAND GAME.. ' •- (PRESS ASSOCIATION! TELEGRAM.) ' . AUCKLAND, September. 24 Aii All Black trial match, played-here 10-day between teams representing Auckland and North Auckland combined, and a Waikato, Bay. of Plenty, Tham&s Valley, and King Country teani resulted in a draw each.side scoring eight points. 'Heavy rain had made r the ground exceptionally heavy, and.good back play was impossible. As indicative of tlie standard of All. Black, play the game 1 was very disappointing. The early stages of the gaine were dull, and lacked the keenness.usually displayed in representative -football." Berridge -attempted to- and an.Auckland back threw a,.wild pass to Sheen, which let three of the' visitors. away, Bayly scoring wide out. Tuck failed with the kick—Combined teanf 3;'Auek-land-tyorth.Auckland 0. -The visitors maintained the attack, mistakes by the. Auckland back .division .'.. letting their forwards: through. The first- ;quarter, ended without further .^scoring. On changing over Auckland had the advantage for a period, the home team frequently- attacking from, the, loose.; From a scriini in:the. visitors''twentyfive, McManus shot .round the blind side, and; making: a good- opening sent the, ball infreld to~PaMmer; who dashed oyer wide.out. Butler made a poor attempt,, to convert.. Cpmbine,d team 3, Auck-' land-North Auckland 3. • ■ 'Pretty in and out passing by the Auckland backs kept the visitors on' defence, Hook almost going over. Auckland maintained the attack, Finlayson,.Badeley, and McManus just failing in efforts to go. over. Auckland was now having the better pfplay, the visitors being forced three times, in as many, minutes. Following :. a bright, passing bout Woods ran strongly down the touch-line,. Sheen came into the movement, and Finlayson -carried over and scored. Berridge added the major points with a good kick. . Auckland-North Auckland 8, Combined 3. ■'.'.'.

Oh resuming after half-time, the' Northerners immediately attacked, j Sheen and Findlay were prominent in an Auckland attack; which T. Lomas saved well. Then the visiting forwards' broke away from half-way in an irresistible rush, which ended in Fitzgerald scoring with all the vanguard in attendance. Thovrias converted with a good kick, making the scores level. Auckland-North Auckland 8, Combined team 8. ' Close forward play marked the concluding stages of tho game with Auckland generally on the attack, but there was no further score.

NORTH ISLAND TRIAL MATCH. ■ ■ ■. '■' ■■■■ COOKE NOT SELECTED. (rBESS ASSOCIATION-! TELEGBAH.) A AUCKLAND, September 25. After'watching the All: Black trial match on Saturday, the selectors chose the following players for the North Island Possibles and Probables match at Palmerston - North on' Tuesday. The., teams are: '■'■ ■: .'.,_' ••■;,- Possibles. .. '■•:•■; Full-back: Brown (Tarauaki). Three-quarters: Grenside (Hawke's Bay), South (Wellington),. Bushbrook (Wellington). , . •-• - Five-eighths: M. Nicholls (Wellington), L. Johnson (Wellington). Half-back: Kilby (Wellington). Forwards: Kovcr, Porter (Wellington) ; hookers, Swain \ (Hawke's Bay), Coulston (Poverty Bay); - lock, Conrad (Hawke's.Bay )* sides, M. Brownlie"and, C. Brownlie (Hawke's Bay); back row, ■Leahy (Wanganui), Galpin (Manawhcnua). . ; • Probables. Full-back: Thomas (Waikato)'. Three-quarters: Hook (Auckland),' Sheen (Auckland), Brophy (Manawhenuu). _ Five-eighths: (Auckland), D. Johnson (Tarahaki). Half-back: McManus (Auckland). Forwards: BovciyKeenc (Auckland)) hookers, Hadle\ and' Palmer (Auckland); lock, Harvey (Wairarupa>;. sides, Finlayson (North Auckland), Ward (Tara'naki); back row, .McWilliams (Auckland), Donaldspu (North Auckland). •.','■'.' Emergencies for both teams: Backs, Bramwell (Poverty Bay), Stringfellow (Wairara-pa); forwards: Courtney (Waikato), Anderson (Mauawhcnua).

CANTERBURY B BEAT ashburton. A POOR GAME. In one of the poorest games seen at Lan"ter Park season > a Canterbury B representative team defeated th'o qlioscn of Ashburton on Saturday afternoon by 21 points-to 12. The play was so crude as to resemble that cf Jot of young and proved very uninteresting to the small oOondance of spectators many of whom lift before the match was finished. The day va s so warm as to make conditions uncomfortable for the players, and this .probably was .one of- the reasons why they gave such a, . mediocre performance. ' * The forwards appeared to be well matched, Jjut the Canterbury . backs were superior to their opponents, and had they accepted all the chances that came their way, must have won bv a .much bigger margin of. points than they actually did. They had the tendency to staind too deep, but it was their bad handling that prevented many promising movements from being successful. Some cf "their passing was wild .in the extreme, and it was seldom that .the ball was transferred snappily and at the right height—generally it was thrown at; a man's head, or above it, and then by way of a change at his feet. The nor'-wester which blew throughout the match might have been responsible to some extent for such bad transfers, but otherwise everything was favourable to them. . . The teams were:—Canterbury (Red and Black): A. Neil!, H. Ocier, M. Calder, G. jlari, J. Mardoti,- I/. Grant, G. Cox, S. Fookes, A. L. Oottrell. Ji. S. Baird, ■C. Speight.,. T. Robinson,. K. Kearney, and T. P. Gibson. • Ashburton (Black and "While): C. S,tills, G. Stephens, B. Carleton, E. Brophy. A. IS*. Stcvons, G. Day, 0. Kviedlander, G. Da.ton, . Gillespie, Peterson,. P. Seyb, >. "Withell, A.' McCormack, J. Farr, and C. Pawson. THE PLAT. ■ Ashburton had a gocd chance. to score shortlv after the opening of the game, but Daltoii kicked too hard, and Ogier was able to force. A Canterbury forward got off side s-p.d' A. 15. Stephens had an unsuccessful kick at goal. The Rods tried passing, but the inside backs were .unable to cut through, in consequence of which the movement ended straight across the field from where it was commenced.

Thecountry forwards were having the better' of the play, but there were too many crudities about their work to achieve- success. Hart then showed up in a. good run, "which beat three men, before he was accounted for.'- Baird and Speight dribbled the ball past several players before the movement was pulled up. Then the Black and Whites came down the field in a good rush by the forwards, which took play to near the Red's line; -Bad passing spoiled the effort, but a penalty, kick was turned to' account by Stevens, who landed a nice goal. Ashburton 3, Canterbury nil. Just, afterwards the Red and Blacks com-, bined in a nice passing rush, which resulted- in Hart crossing near the coiner. Robinson's kick, at goal missed. Ashburton 3; Canterbury 3. The Red and, Blacks again were seen in a passing rush, which gave Ogier an opportunity to aide-step past Stills and score. Calder kicked the necessary goal. Cantorbury 8; Ashburton 3. . From a, scrum, Stevens sot -the ball and dribbled through until Neill picked up and cleared-. The visitors were now pressing the Reds, but they spoiled their, efforts by pveri eagerness. Day made a breakaway, but was unsupported, and the Red 3 cleared. Canterbury were forced,, but the visitors still kept up the .pressure, until the Canterbury forwards took it. into their heads to clear, and did so.; Cox followed up a kick, and the ball bouncing over the line, he fell on it to score.. Calder converted. Canterbury. 13; Ashburton 3. . Speight . scored immediately afterwards after a bristling -run, and Calder converted again. Canterbury 18; Ashburton 3. ' Canterbury appeared to have another try within reach when Pookes .darted away, but G. Stephen,? had too much speed for him, and tackled him.- Before the visitors had time to take stock of themselves. Hart pot possession, and, cutting, in nicely, left the .opposition; standing/, to score -a. good try. This ; time Calder's kick was unsuccessful. Canterbury: 21; Ashburton 3. Hart again showed .-Up;in a pretty run, but when attempting to side-step an opponent,; Stephens grabbed''him from behind. - Just, before the interval, Stills kicked a penalty goal, making the scores:—Canterbury 21; Ashburton 6. •• Second Spell. ■-.-.■iShortly, after the resumption 'of play, Ogier'ran round >nd passed to Calder, who sent out. to Hart, that -player failing to accept when, in a'.good, position. Canterbury tried numerous passing rushes, all proving abortive .through bad handling. Mulled -passes'" continue*!, to be the OTder of the -day to vthe. disgust : - of the spectators.. Stevens' then away, and. sent out to Brophy, but the : ball .got no further; Ogier • tackling! him , well. A■• penalty ■ kick taken by .'.Stills failed and a few moments, later the 'Reds sought refuge in a force. , '•' ■ Ashburton kept' up.the .pressure, and as the; result of following up, Pawson fell on the ball and scored.- Stills failed to convert. Canterbury ;21';.'Ashburton 9. • ' Then from, same in.and out passing .between "Daltsn, Day/ Stephens, and Brophy, the last-named : dasHed : over, and touched down.. l Stills again failed .with the kick. ' Canterbury 21; Ashburton 12. -.. The- Red. iorwards broke away, and after . several players had 'handled, Ogier dashed over at the corner,. but unfortunately had .put his foot out of bounds. From,the lineout, the visitors cleared.' Scrambling play waß the principal feature'of the remainder of the game,' ,which; ended-in a win, for Canterbury bv 21 points to 12. '-.':'' Mr D. A. Clarke refereed. . . ■'

WAIRARAPA PEAT WELLINGTON. rH ' AN EASY,;VICTORY. ; '.''■'■ (raESS 4SSOCIATIOH ■WELLINGTON, September 25.' . Wairarapa outplayed Wellington in all deportments on Saturday on the Athletic Park, to win'in a Hollow fashion by 30 points to 19. Smashing forward play by the AVairarapa pack/ allowed', their backs, of whom Cooke was the star ; performer, to. function with great dash. • Wellington played in the first spell with tho wind, and at half-time -led; by 13 points,to 11. In the second spell -AVairarapa just romped'over them'as they pleased. Cooke played a great game, both ' in attack and defence, and was always found where he was most wanted. Porter, Rushbrook, arid EJvy scored _ for Wellington. Nicholls converted two and" kicked two penalty goals. For Wairarapa, Stringfellow (3), R. Booth, Cooke, Lc'Quesnc, and Reid scored trie 3. Roach potktl a goal, Cundy converted four tries and kicked a penalty goal. Irvine, Harvey, and Quentin Donald w ; era always in the thick of it, and Porter (Wellington), at wing forward, was more than usually subdued! He was uot prone to hold on to the. bait too long yesterday. The Wellington pack were pushed all ! over the place, and outclassed iri loose and I tight. Wellington were a bcateu team right I from, a few minutes after the start. '

NORTH OTAGO BEAT SOUTH . ■-- ■ CANTERBURY. ■ (PRESS 'ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) '•' • ' ' OAMARU, September 25. The final game of the season, between South. Canterbury and North/Otago, ut •TYaiihatc, resulted in an. easy win for tie latter bv 22 to 6, leaving the rivals with, a win each and,a draw on the three games played :The North. Otago forwards, played a fine, bustlhiif game, dominating the play in the laTt spell A feature of the gam* »••■•« maenificent goalby Boroman, the North ShW drop-kicked from a mark from his side of the halfway line. SpNNTAG NOT AVAILABLE. ' ' (rRESS ASSOCIATION l EUSGBAJT.) . DUNEDIN, September 21._ C Sonnlag,. the Otago .forward, who skipn«ed the Rugby team on its northern tour, fs not available for the South African tour A. MarsHn took Msrploie,in the trial match to-day. ' ' . . i BRITISH TEAM. ....... PROPOSED DOMINION TOUR. (M CABMS-PSESS ASSOCIATION ■•- COPYRIGHT) (AVSTBAIJAN AND N.Z CABUt ASSOCIATION.) LONDON, The Bugbv TJnionhas received an invitation to tour New Zealand in 1930, and has forwarded the invitation to the International Board, which meets in March, with, a recommendation to moko the necessary arrangements, if possible. - . It is suggested that three.or four fiames be. played, in New. S.puth .Wales, ...;..■

WARATAHS' TOUR. NEATH AND ABERAVON BEATEN. (BY CABLE—PRESS "ASSOCIATION—COPYRIGHT.) (AUSTRALIAN iiND N.Z. AND SUN CABLE.) (Received September 25fh, 5.5 p.m.) LONDON, September 24. . The Wnratahs beat Neath and Aberavon by 24 points to 5. VISITORS' CLEVERNESS. ("Argue.") (Received September 25th, 5.5 p.m.) LONDON, September 24. The match provided an interesting, polished game throughout. The Wnratahs' cleverness and speed were in the early stages checked by close marking and great tackling. The first goal came after twenty minutes' play. Lav-ton kicking a penaMy,' and adding another penally goal five minutes later. Oncc. the Welsh dribbling rushes were exhausted, the visitors demonstrated superior brilliance and effectiveness. Lawton's magnificent place-kicking was an outstanding feature. The scores were comprised as follows: Wnratahs —Three goals from tries, two penalties, • and a try; Neath and Aberavon —a goal from a try.

RUGBY LEAGUE. NORTH ISLAND BEAT SOUTH NORTHERN BACKS SUPERIOR. (PBES3 ASSOCIATION AUCKLAND, September 24. The North v. South Island Rugby League football match, played here today, resulted in a win for the North Island by 13 points to B.'

The North Island team owe their victory mainly to clever play among the bucks. Their passing was a revelation, and their speed in the open was superior to that of the visitors. The South Island forwards outclassed the North Island vanguard in their clever dribbling and splendid tackling, which upset the attacking" movements'of the North Island backs. Go'odall (Buller) was the best forward on the ground, showing surprising pace in the open and handling the ball with the skill of a threequarter. Quin (Canterbury) and Griffiths .(West Coast) were prominent among the forwards. The South Island back division showed little concerted play and tlie wet ground interfered with their play. Woods (Canterbury) at half-back scored a particularly good try as the result of clever play. Sullivan (Otago) made some wonderful saves and his defence was superb. In the North Island team Wetheril] (centre-three-■quarter) was the most brilliant back on the ground, and was the pivot of every attack. Gregory played a brilliant game at five-eighths. List was the best of the other three-quarters, and on the attack he was; a hard man to stop.

Early in the game, Dufty, in trying to take up,, missed, and Hands, rushing through, managed to score. Eobins missed with the kick. South 3, North 0. North Island went immediately to the attack and after a snappy passing bout between . Wetherill and Peckham, the ball shot out to Eaynor, who scored in the corner. Dufty missed with the kick; South- 3, North 3. Another score came.-North'sway mainly through poor tackling on the part of the South Island. Gregory, taking up from t the loose, made a good run;--.cutting out about three' men. Prentice took the pass at top speed and delivered on to List, who had no trOublo in scoring. Dufty converted. North 8, South 3. There -was rib more score at half-time. Early in the second spell the North backs combined in a brilliant movement that ended In.List scoring between the posts, Dufty converting. North 13, South a. The South Island forwards swept over - the opposition, and from a scrum in the/North twenty-five, Woods inade a brilliant opening, and beat Dufty to score a good try, Sullivan -converted with a "great, kick from the side-line. There was no further score, the game ending: North,l3, South 8.

SEMI-FINAL REPLAY. HORNBY CAPTAIN ORbERED OFF W r hon Sydenham and Hornby met in | the semi-final on"the previous Saturday Hornby infringed a rule,, and the match was j re-played on . Saturday. Tlie ground was in j good order, a stiff nor'-wester necessitating the teams, having to play four spells. The football was high-.elass, and Sydenham completely baffled the Blacks by their good defensive play. No*, doubt the Blacks, missed the services of Woodß (halfback) and 'W. Woodgate (forward), who were away in Auckland with the South: Island team. A sensation was caused, nearing tho end of 'tho gnrue when the referee ordered off H,, A. Vivian, apparently for disputing the referee's decision when he ordered a free' kick to Sydenham. • -Sydenham had the advantage of tho wind and sun in the'first spell, and Straightaway assumed the offensive. Snappy individual play by .the Blues kept play in the Blacks' territory, where A. Crouch' kicked, two penalty, goals. J. Mundy spoilt a promising' movement when he failed to transfer to Thomson, who was handy. In ensuing play Davis got over. The : Blacks kept up the • pressure, and from a sweeping Black forward rush C. W. Woods went over in the corner. A. Mundy failed with the kick. Hornby kept up the pressure until half-time sounded with the score: Jlornby 6, Sydenham 4. • On. resuniingr Crouch equalised the scores with a penalty. Mayno (Hornby) was compelled at this stage to leave the Held, and shortly afterwards Davidson (Sydenham) was carried off, but came back later. The Blues were now attacking, and Clegs put. in a jrood -run before passing to Hainbevger, who was awarded 11 try, a large number of people apparently not agreeing with the decision. Crouch then kicked his fourth goal in good style, amid cheering. At this stage the play was very billing, and the game was frequently stopped for the renewing of torn jerseys. Thomson (Hornby) then made a good solo run,' going over at the corner, hut a drop-out was ordered. Lisle then failed to field a kick by Davidson, and as is sometimes the reward for following up, G; Falgar scored in the corner. The kick ' missed, and time was called with the score: Sydenham 14. Hornby 6. Roferce, Mr J. J. Stevens.

The following were the results in the junior grades:— SECOND GRADE. Tiinwood 10 beat Ex-West Coasters 0. Jlarist 9 beat Addington 3. ■-;'■ THIED GEADE. ■ Templeton 27 beat Sydenham 13. Marist beat' Hornby by default. FOURTH GEADE. Addington v. Marist not played. ■ Woolston- beat Hornby by default. TIFTH GRADE. Addington 9 beat Marist 6. SIXTH GEADE. . Addington 6 beat Marist A 3.

ASSOCIATION. ENGLISH CUP. THE SEMI-FINALS. The serai-finale for the English Cup in the Canterbury Football Association knock-out competition were ployed off on Saturday last. The warm weather and a strong nor'-west wind did not conduce to vigorous play, but the standard of football was of a high order, and the progress of the games was watched with keen interest. At English Park, Nomads were opposed to Thistlo. Each side scored (wo goals, and the will be replayed. At Spreydon Domain, ltfa bea "Western bv the odd goal in .five, and will fc, wi>" r <» «i«, <« ,h 0 in the history of the chm.

XOMADS (2) v. THISTLE (2). \-omads kicked off facing the sun and p Nomuu Almost immed.ateiy a BLri -aanS &\f geio f { Kugalf and G. Wilson were then ass, - tinted Tn a 'Thistle advance, and from tnc I • tre bW-U essayed a shot from the ruck. v Two corners followed from »h£hNom. da vcie hard pressed to clear. FW. swl 'j>° l from end to end sharply, Thistle, aided by lirwind' having the bitter of the «£««£ I A spasmodic Nomads raid bad Thistle c.e Vnrlin" ■uul » bad decision for hands, gave X 3 a Penalty Trotter took, the.kick { . and made no mistake. Nomads 1, Ibistie i. } Pav hovered near the halfway line for a 1 Period and in a duel for possession Bryan A l;l r s°iaten by Wilson. ■ MoLeod then put 'q T!,u<]p itt<iekin°- down the right, and a SnSgS'bv Cummins brought McDougall w his knees to clear Thistle continued to attack and swarmed .o the No ads' citadel. Bissett short-paaaed to Wilson, who gave James McDougall no chanco at short ■ range. Jornada 1, Th«.lo 1 Thistle forced a corner. The kick was ( well olaccd by C. McDougall, and in a- , 2«Sutli. Wilson headed through. , Thistle 2, Nomads 1: Wilson was injure in .coring for Thistle, but returned to play . ill a tondaged head. Nomads now took ( a hand. Purvea and Chapman being asso-. , elated in a left-flank raid. -Gwilham ad- 1 va"ced from goal to cover the ensuing centre, but niisj-Xged the flieht of the ball Trott,r was on the soot, and he levelled the scores n. pposed. Nomads 2, Thistle 2. : Fast. exchanges follov;ed, the tackling of botl.side be'n" keen. In a Thistle advance, Bissett 1 gathered from C. McDougall and sent in a rasping shot, which just missed the upright. ( Good kicking by Johnston and G. Sutherland , repulsed a Nomads advance, and at the 1 other end two corners to Thistle had no result. Hall-time was called with- play in ] Nomads' territory and the score: Nomads ; Thistle 2. • .. „ ' play favoured Nomads on . resumption, ] nnct* a series of left-flank raids were -well countered by.McLeod and Johnston. Chap- ( man and iFriokleton combined well in ] Nomads' attack, and Trotter was hustled ; off the ball in the nick of time. Play wun" to the other end, with Cummins and ] Bissett prominent. From a cross to goal, < Graham just missed heeling the ball into 1 his own net. The resultant corner kick was : cleared. Thompson initiated a. Nomads attack, and Chapman passed infield. FncKI leton washandv, and he banged in a shot ; which grazed the upright. Muscroft and i Bryan repulsed a Thistle .advance, and play swun-r to the other end. Chapman centred : for Trotter to shoot strongly into Gwilham a i hands. Th : stle retaliated, with D. Suther- , land and Wilson prominent. A moment later i D. Sutherland had James McDougall extended to clear a dropping shot. Nomads broke away on the right Scragg placed forward to Ptirves, who centred to goal. I'ram a medlev of players, Gwilljam d'.d well to punch clear. Play was in Thistle territory when time was called, with the score: Nomads .2,. Thistle 2. Mr J. Stout was | referee. ■ VILLA (3) v. WESTERN (2). Playing at Spreydon Domain, Western kicked' off facing the wind. Howarth re- ( pulsed a forward move by the Western inside trio, and Walker nut Villa attacking. Ellis niade ground, and Sprosten held up the attack at the ' expense of a corner, which was resultless. Western .replied on the right, with', HarbuU and Barwell pro-, minont, but Morloy promptly checked tho advance and sent Villa away. A sharp raid ensued, with' Ives, Berry, and Leslie putting in. _good work. Roberts cleared a centre to goal, but a moment later -Andrew's, in goal,, was tested by Goddard. At'this stage Harbutt, the Western right winger, was injured, and had to retire. Aided by the ; wind, Villa were going great guns'* and for a ' period Western were hard • put to / keep their" : go'al intact. A sortie _ by-the •■Blacks, 'brought some lelief to tho' defenders, and Nelson l>rokc through the centre. 'Johnston •blocked tho movement, and Villa retaliated, through Ives. A smart centre followed, and' a quick movement culminated in Leslie opening the score for Villa. Harbutt had now resumed, but Villa, continued to hold the upper hand. Colville drove clear, from Leslie and Whittington and put Western attacking. Barwell raced through and essayed a shot; which went wide of the target. Villa replied down the centre with Berry, Leslie, and Goddard -in the van. Roberts blocked the mtove'inent, and Ellis put Western attacking through' Clements and Falloon. Walker tackled 6trongly, and Villa were jittacking when the interval arrived, with the score: Villa 1, Western ().. •Western were assisted by the wind on the resumption, but, Villa, were first danger- - oils. ' Snappy passing characterised a slurp raid, and Whittington was prominent in defence for Western. A movement to. the | other end" was' checked by Walker, and a juomeht later Villa broke away. Leslie gathered from Berry and slipped x fhe ball through to- Goddard. Ellis (Villa) came into action on the wing, and centred for Leslio to score a brilliant goal. Villa 2, Western 0. A long shot .by Whittington was held by Jackson, and play returned (o inidficld. A smart tackle by A. Ellis let.Falloon away, and for a period Western were the aggress- ' ors. Strecfcr brought relief to Villa with a hefty kick, hut the ball was quickly returned. An interchange of passing between • Barwell and Nelson gave Falloon possession, and he opened Western's score at cldio range. This success put fresh life in the. 'Western attack, and for a spell Villa were tho defenders. Then A. Ellis opened a Lively .Western attack, and from a cross-itick Nelson raced through to give Jackson no chanco with a. hefty drive. Western 2, Villa 2. A sharp Villa attack was repulsed by Ellis, but a moment later Leslie was nearly. through Colville returned play, and Nel- ] «on, Barwell, and Cleriients had the Villa defence on the move. A cross to goal looked dangerous, but Streetcr fil'ed the breach and, cleared. Villa retaliated through MorleV to .Ives.' The 'winger made ground and centred. Sprosten failed to 'cover up and Leslie nipped in f,o drive into the net. VilU 3, Western 2. The ensuing exchanges were fast, arid the opposing defenders were con- / stantly in action. Jackson snapped up a shot by Nelson, and Howarth transferred plav well down. Roberts placed out to Falloon, who made ground, but Walker blocked the winger's, progress. Villa consolidated their defence, and time was called with, the score: Villa ". Western 2. 1 Mr M. Thojnloy was referee. . JUNIOR GRADE. HUMPHREY CUP. Rangers sr. Sumner. 2. Referee, Mr \ Lamont. Marist 9v. Spreydon 0. Referee, Mr Heakefh. New,, BrigTiTon 1 v. Technical Old Bovs 0. , Referee, Mr M. Wilson. j WATSON CUP. Final. Technical Old Boys 5 v. Marist 1. Referee, Mr J. Jennings. RAMSAY CUP. Semi-finals. ' Technical A 3 v. St. Albans 2. Referee, Mr Jenkinson. Marist 3 v. Technical B l: Referee, Mr . L. Coton. , • SEVICKE-JONES CUP. Spreydon 3 v. .'Marist 1. Referee, Mr Yates. MATCHES AT WELLINGTON. (r-RESS ASSOCIATION >ELEGRAM.) 1 WELLINGTON, September 25. In the second A division final Diamonds beat Thistle by 5 goals to 4. In the Chatham Cup Dominion final, Ponsonby (Auckland) beat Northern (Otago) by 3 goals to 2. At half-time Ponsonby, playj ing with the wind, led 3-0. Hunter, Toundley, and Adshead scored for Ponsonby, and "McDowell and McCormick scored for North ern. Northern seemed to have something the better of the game, but were unable to put the finishing touches to their aggressiveness. • SYDNEY CHAMPIONSHIP. : (b? cable—press association— copyright.) (australian and n-2- cable association.) (Received September *sth,' 5.5 p.m.) -. . SYDNEY, September 25. The Gladesville-Ryde Club won the championship, defeatine Granville by 2 goals to