FOOTBALL.

Press, Volume LXIV, Issue 19357, 9 July 1928, Page 13

FOOTBALL.

Rugby union. trial match. PBOBABLES BEAT POSSIBLES. Although tho trial .natch, Probables T Lancaster Park on Saturday in the presence of a large was not so spectacular as the match of the previous Wednesday, nevertheless it proved interesting to the spectators, and gave the selectors an opportunity of seeing in action certain Xrers of whose form they were doubt- ? ? The Probables won, as they dea tn for they were the better side, S* '»«'< ,h s Lntaec lay with them. As a mark of to the late Mr C. R. Murray, *ho captained the Canterbury team in The memorable match against the Springboks in 1921, the players wore Mack armlets. A visitor to the match j Turpin, the Linwood player, who was injured while playing recently against Merivale, and who, on being recognised by the spectators as he was wheeled on to the ground in a chair by his brother, 0. Turpin, was given a fcearty round of applause. The teams were:— Possibles—C. P. Chesley, M. F. C-alder, V Ozior, J. Steel, \V. K. Teape, B. Marshall J. H. F. Sugden, H. L. Stephenson J. Kirkland, B. Anderson, J. Manchester, J. Manihera, J. Pickering, S. Baird, L. Maginness. Probables—J. Edmonds, G. F. Hart, C Oliver, N. Dorreen, D. G. Grant, D. Hay. B. Dunbier, A. I. Cottrell, F. Clark, A. Y. Montgomery, T. Lawson, J, B. Jackson, Tom Robinson, Toby Bobinson. , . , . Steele did not play for long, his collarbone, which was injured earlier in the season, again giving way, resulting in bis having to .leave the field in the first spell. Ho remained long enough, however, to score a try in typical fashion. Getting the ball from his centre, he beat most of the opposition bv sheer pace, and when faced by Hay, who waited for him after coming across to taekle him, fended him off and erossed the line. Had he not met with this accident it is probable that he would have been one of the chosen representative wing three-quarters. Chesley played first of all at fullback for Possibles, and later as wing three-quarter. While a fair custodian, he showed once again that ho is inclined to be unreliable when pressed hard. His real place is on the wing, and in- the second spell he ,gave evidence pf his ability in this position. It will be difficult to keep him out of the team to meet South Canterbury on Saturday next. Dorreen, who always plays well in representative matches, gave a satisfactory display, and kept was opposite him, in check. He sold the dummy nicely once, and all through the game ran well. Calder was disappointing, considering the games in which he has played lately, making far too many mistakes for a man selected to play in a trial game. Ogier did a lot of solid work, and although not brilliant was dependable. Hart, whose great speed makes him a dangerous man when in possession of the ball and any room to work in, was

not given many chances to get away, and consequently did not show to advantage. If he were as good a deprive player as an attacker be would , y tsave net'difficulty in gaining his representative cap. Hay, •at five-eighths, potted a splendid goal, but otherwise wasnot very impressive, having played many better games. It is unlikely, however, that he will not find a place in .the representative team. ' flrint, the other five-eighths for Probablos, was excellent at various stages of the game, and mediocro in others. Bight on the call of time he jcored a try which simply left the opposition standing, rnnning clear from a melee to- touch down behind the posts. His breakaway was so unexpected that practically no "opponent attempted to pnt a hand on him. Page, as on Wednesday last, was in form, throwing the ball out with precision and good direction, besides catting in and opening up the game when- ' ever such an opportunity offered itself. ' His defensive work, too, was first-class. . He will probably be the first man selected for the South Canterbury match. Oliver again did some brilliant work, 1)8 try, which opened tho Probables' Jtore, being a splendid effort, Chesley, *lo expected him to pass out to Doritta, being badly bluffed by a "dummy." Towards tho end of the ■> game, however, he injured an arm, ■wjdeh prevented him from giving of his beat. Sugden, behind the pack for Possibles, was playing well when an injury fcreod him to retire, Cox replacing him. she latter also played well. Teape and werfi not so impressive as the . opposing five-eighths, but at times - ihowed up well. Goodman did not make Wb a good full-back as Edmonds, being JWnly out of his position there. The forwards worked hard on both • and if the selectors choose their Wen correctly Canterbury should be strongly in the vanguard. Montgomery was tireless, and was never oot of,the picture, and Tom Bobinson - foil of dash from whistle to whistle. Lawsou, Jackson, Stephenson, Md Manchester were, the pick of tho Otter forwards. - 08s ibles tries were scored by . Stephenson, and Kirkland, Ches- % kicking a peinalty goal and convert8a try; and f° r Probables Hay potted /if 0 ?!' ' r ' es being obtained by Oliver A?)» Dorreen, Hay, Hart, and Grant, Edconverting one try.

CANTERBURY REPRESENTAv :' x TIVES. fjjje'Canterbury representative Rugby Up bo picked from the following n:.?? 18 00 Tuesdav evening:—J. Harris, C. Oliver, C. D. Cheslev, N. D - G ' 6rant > D - Ha y> M. L. ?• °B ier > J - Galbraith, G. Cox, P. A t I" 1 Stephenson, F. Clark, y'Jj J. Kirkland, T. Lawson, Jackson, A. T. Montotn and Toby Robinson, J. •fester, and S. Baird. l Payers must attend practice at ***% gymnasium at 7.30 to-mor-evening, and afterwards at the ground.

At the Show Grounds, West Old Boys 15 beat St. Andrew's 0.8. G. Referee, Mr S. Hollander. U Linwood Park, Linwood 9 beat Old Boys 8 * Referee. Mr V. 0. Schmidt. U Polo Grounds, Christchurch 18 beat 'Varsity 11. Referee, Mr \V. Smythe. •Vt Rangiora North Canterbury 27 beat Albion 0. Referee, Mr E. Empson. At Kaiapoi, Kaiapoi 14 beat Old Collegians 11. Referee, Mr R. J. Collins. \t Opawa Park, Sydenham 23 beat Men* vale B 0. Referee, Mr W. C. Templeton. At Sunnyside, Sunnyside 9 vntn Merivale A 9. Referee, Mr A. J. Mason. SECOND GRADE. Old Boys 38, 'Varsity 0. Christchurch 15, Merivale 9. Linwood 26, Riccarton 0. Sydenham 15, Albion 3. THIRD GRADE A. Aranui A 17, Technical 0. ? Merivale 9, Old Collegians 0. West Old Boys 27, Linwood 0. North Canterbury 6, Albion 3. Old Bovs 17, Christchurch 3. Training College beat Bromley by defaUlt' THIRD GRADE B.

Old Boys 27, Bromley 3. " sNew Brighton 10, 'Varsity 9. Y.M.C.A. 3, Christchurch 3. Kaiapoi 12, Halswell 0. Aranui 8, St. Andrew's 0.8. 6. UNDER TWENTY GRADE. Christchurch 13, Old Boys 8. 'Varsity 8, Albion 8. Merivale 13, Boys' High School 9. UNDER NINETEEN GRADE. Merivale 8, Linwood 3. St. Bede'a 21, Christchurch 3. St. Andrew's 12, Old Boys 3. Technical 15, Christ's College 3. Sydenham beat Kaiapoi by default. UNDER EIGHTEEN GEADE. Boys' High School 9, Merivale 3. Albion 12, North Canterbury 9. Technical 15, Linwood 3. UNDER SEVENTEEN GRADE. Kaiapoi 9, Albion 9. Technical A 21. Merivale B 0. Linwood A 24, Merivale A 0. Linwood B 17, Technical 80. Boys' High School 12, New Brighton 6. Old Boyß beat Riccarton by default. Sydenham beat West 0.8. by default. UNDER FIFTEEN AND A HALT. Boys' High School 3, Sydenham 3. Linwood 52, Technical 80. Technical A beat Meriv&le by default. SCHOOLBOYS (Under Bst 71b). Sydenham 42, Y.M.C.A. 0. Christchurch 26, Old Boys 3. Linwood 60, Merivale 0. SCHOOLBOYS (Under 7st.). Linwood 28, Sydenham 3. Christchurch 6, Albion 3. Merivale 0, Old Boya 0.

WAIRARAPA BEATS HAWKE'S BAY. (PRESS ASSOCIATION TKLKOBAM.) MASTERTON. July 7. Favourable conditions, both overhead and underfoot, prevailed for the return representative Rugby match played here this afternoon betwen Wairarapa and Hawke 8 Bay. Although Hawke's Bay left the field with a score against them of 13 points to 0, their pack was probably the better until tho last quarter, when the home team's form and finish improved somewhat unexpectedly, and they ran the visitors off their legs. Altogether the game, especially in the concluding stages, was up to interprovinical standard, and the large attendance of tho public was well pleased with the display of both sides, which, in the later stages of tha game, developed into a spectacular and brilliant display, about two-thirds of both ' teams participating in some exciting passing movements that kept onlookers on tip-toos and must have almost caused the players to pause for breath. Hawke's Bay beat themselves on many occasions when near their objective on account of erratic handling. The .Wairarapa backs were better on the day s play, their combination and handling being superior. The tickling on both sides was hard and keen, especially at the finish. The game was hard and clean, although J, Gemmell and K. Reid were ordered off the field a few minutes before the conclusion for getting into holts in an exciting piece of play in front of Hawke's Bay goal. Mr.H, J. JlcKenzio controlled the game. Hawke's Bay kicked off. against the wind. Proceedings started sensationally on the part of Wairarapa, Cooke putting in a brilliant run through the visitors* backs, t6 be brought down a few yards from the line by Blake. Wairarapa kept up the pressure, and after twenty minutes' play Parker intercepted a pass and broke through. Jury carried on to near the comer, and sent the ball infield for Cooke to cross half-way out. Cundy missed an easy kick. The home side still were aggressive, although a number of freekicks awarded to the Black and Whites relieved the situation somewhat. Bennett made a good attempt to pot a goal but just failed. Soon after the Wairarapa full-back. Roach, delighted the crowd with a beautiful pot from about forty yards, bringing the score to 7-0 in Wairarapa's favour. Just before half-time Tankard injured a knee and was replaced by Pearson. Hawke's Bay kept Wairarapa busy on defence in the first part of the second spell, and were dangerously near scoring on several occasions; in fact, they were extremely unfortunate in not doing so. Their efforts fully deserved reward'. Roaoh had to forcedown -twice in quick succession, but gradually the invaders of Wairarapa territory were driven to their own half. Then following some electrifying play which was as good as any seen in Wairarapa—both packs making brilliant passing movements at a great pace, the ball soe-sawing. back and forward between the two twenty-fives—from a fine movement Irvine broke away and Biki scored jn the corner. Cundy failed to convert. The Wairarapa pack now ran all over their opponents, and right on the call oi time Oundy took a pass, beat the. field, and scored in the corner, after the most spectacular effort of the day. The major points were not added, and the game ended:

Walrarapa • • 13 Hawbe's Bay .. ■ • 0 Sitlord, the Hawke's B»y half, was the favourite of the day and undoubtedly the best back on the ground. MARLBOROUGH (14) V. NELSON (3). (PBESS ASSOCIATION TELEGItAH.) BLENHEIM, July 7. Nelson and Marlborough met this afternoon, the home side winning by 14 points (two penalties and two tries, one converted) to 3 (a try). The first half was hardfought, but ragged, the Marlborough forwards predominating, particularly in the loose piny. All the points were scored, in the flrst spell. The second spell was more even but uninteresting. It was anything but a good exhibition of football. NEW PLYMOUTH B.H.S. (16) V. TE AUTE COLLEGE (11). (PRZSB ASSOCIATION TKLEGBAM.) NAPIER, July 7.

The New Plymouth Boys' High School defeated To Ante College at McLean Park this afternoon by 16 points to 11. Tho attendance was 2500. The game was well contested, bnt patchy, the wind playing havoc with both sets of backs. In the opening stages the New Plymouth backs worked with precision, patting on 16 points in short order. To Ante's tackling was bad, and repeatedly let the opposition through. The score at half-timo was IG-* in New Plymouth's favour. With the change over the game took on a different complexion. Using the wind, Te Ante forwards and backs indulged in loose attacks, which demoralised the New Plymouth backs, who failed to keep the invaders out. Te Aute put nn 8 noirtts, and were attacking hard when the bell went. ' Altogether it was not n verv, inspiring exhibition of the code, the handling at times being very bad. In the opening stages the pace ns slow, but livened up later. For the winners. Watson (2). Fookes, and Anderson scored tries, and the last-named converted two. For Te Aute. Paenga and Gemmell scored, and the latter kicked a penalty and converted a try. taranaki representatives. (PEBSS ASSOCIATION TELEOHIH > HAw ERA, Julv 7. Southern Division games in the Taranaki Rugby Union competitions resulted:—Okaiawa 8 v. Opunake G. Kaponga 6 v. Patea 3, Hawera 18 v. Athletic nil. The team selected to represent Taranaki against Waibato is as follows:—A. Collins, W. Hohaia. H. W. Brown. K. Fookes, D. Johnston. E. Owen, S. F. Riley. A. Guy, J. Walter, W. Baldwin, R. Williams, Ike, A. Kivell, W. Robinson. Q Murphy. Emer-n----cies: S. Court, C. Hohaia, C. Wills, and E. Smith.

RANFURLY SHIELD. SOUTH CANTERBURY TEAM. The following is the South Canterbury representative team to travel to Christchurch on Saturday nest to do battle for the Ranfurly Shield: —H. Connelly (Temuka), W. Neutze {Old Boys), H. A. Scott (Old Boys), B. Trotter (Fairlie), D. Fairbrother (Zingari), H. Priestly (Old Boys), R. Arnold (TerauSa), K. IJalstead (Old Boys), P. Stevens (Waimate), P. Roper (Celtic), G. Soutligatc (Fairlie), K. Bassett (Old Boys), H. Coxhead (Old Boys), A. Stevenson (7,iugari), C. Manning (Teruuka), J. Mcßride (Waihi), 'W. Willets (Waimate). J. Gibson (Celtic), and G. Giddings (Fairlie),

TAIHAPE (11) V. WANGANUI (6). (PEESS ASSOCIATION TELEGEAJJ.) WANGAXCI, July 6. Playing here on Saturday, the Tuihape representative Rugby team defeated Wanganui by 11 points to 6. At Waverky, a second Wanganui team drew v.-ith Wairoa Sub-Union. i all. WEST COAST MATCHES. (SPECIAL TO THE PEESS.) GREYMOUTH, July S. Senior Rugby matches were postponed owing to tho rain. At Victoria Park yesterday. in showery weather, Blaketov.-n defeated United B in a junior fixture by 10 points to 0. For the winners Cooper scored an unconverted try, Dimond poMed a goal, and Negri kicked a penalty g0..1. United A defaulted to Star Juniors. In the Fourth Grade fixture Technical defeated United by IG-points to 3. IN OTHER CENTRES. (press association telegrams.) AUCKLAND, July 7. Ponsonby 1G v. Grammar 6, University 11 v. Manukau 3, Grafton 4 v. Marist 3, City 11 v. North Shore 3, College Rifles 3 v. Training College 3. WELLINGTON, July 7. Poneko 23 v. Athletic 6, Oriental 8 v. Marist 6, 'Varsity 26 v. Wellington 8, Eastbourne 6 v. Old Boys 6, Pctone 16 v. Berhampore 12. DUNEDIN, July 7. 'Varsity A 22 v. 'Varsity B 5, Alhambra 6 v. Pirates 3, Kaikorai 43 v. Southern 6, Zingari 8 v. I)un°din 31, Union 21 v. Taieri 8. INVERCARGILL, July 7. The annual Town v. Country match was won by the former after an interesting game, by 19 points to 11.

BUGBY LEAGUE. SYDENHAM ELIMINATED. HORNBY BACKS TOO GOOD.

Ground conditions were ideal for" fast football on Saturday, but a cliill easterly wind was not appreciated by the spectators. There was again a surprisingly good attendance at Monica Park to watch Hornby and Sydenham do battle in the struggle for championship honours. The latter were eliminated by 14 points to 8, and Hornby at present are champions, but under the new rules Marist, earlier leaders, have the right to challenge, and undoubtedly wili. Sydenham played the same style of football as in earlier games—a rock-like defence but a weak attack. Their defence was so solid that Hornby could register only two tries, although frequently on attack. Sydenham also scored two tries but they kicked only one goal, whereas Davis, of Hornby, was in good form and kicked four goals, all from well out. On attack Sydenham again failed. Each back was good on his own, but they did not combine effectively. The weakness still lies in the five-eighths line; they are too slow in sending on and do not follow up their passing to cover the threequarters. Perhaps if they changed Fraser to five-eighths and Dymond to full-back it would stiffen them up, as the former is quicker in getting away and the latter is a safer last line of defence. On the other hand constant changing is not good for combination. The Blues' vanguard more than held their own in the set scrums, and it was their persistent tackling that broke ui> the Hornby back rushes. In this latter department they were helped by a bad mistake, oft repeated, of holding on too long by the Hornby backs, and somotimes when there were three or four more men waiting for the ball. If they do the same in the play-off against Marist they will be beaten, as the Greens are quick to profit by opponents' mistakes. Only for this, Hornby's backs went well. They indulged in passing rushes right from their own goal-line, often turning a hard defence into a swift attack. In these offensives the Blacks missed the genius of Cliff. Woods behind tHe scrum. Kelly was_ good, but a long way below Woods in starting off and finding gaps in the defence, of which there were plenty. As a combination Homby are improving with each game, and are greatly pleasing their supporters. The main reason is the return to form by Stuart and Mackie. the former especially. He has played great football in his last two games, and is a little unlucky to be overlooked by the selectors. Another back playing well now is Wilkie. He is still a little inclined to wait for the bounce, but he does not kick as often as formerly, and starts many good passing movements. Mackie and Smith lost many chances by holding on too long, and the latter was not good on defence. Howison, a recruit from Taranaki, looks promising. He has a clean pair of bands and runs well. Of the forwards, who were very fit to last right through at such a solid pace, Hornby were a little bettor, but their backs saved them more than did their opponents'. Minards and Woodgate, who had to retire before half-time owing to an injury, were the best for Hornby, and le Warne and Heuchan were very solid for tho Blues. Blazey also went well, but infringed too often, when near the Blacks' line. Southam is improving on earlier games, but Drnry is slipping back. He do«s not follow as he did a few weeks a S°The teams wore as follows: — Hornby—K. Wilkie. W. Stuart, J. Howison G. Woods, R. Mackie, P. Smith. J. Kelly, W. Woodgate, A. Ward, W. Vivian, W. Davis, S. Minards, and A. Cameron. Sydenham—S. Frasor, T, Davidson, E. Falgar W. Daviß, F. Tonkin, H. Dymond, P. Turton, B. Heuchan, W. Drury, J. Southam, W. le Warne, G. Blazey, and L. Parrel!. Sydenham were first to set up an attack, invading deeply. Heuchan missed two Boots at goal, and then Hornby drove back and Davis opened the scoring with a fine kick. Fraser equalised soon after, when Tonkin broke away and led the Blues upfield. Feetup in the Sydenham scrum gave Davis a shot at goal and he added two more to the Blacks total. There was a wild scramble in a corner in which the ball was thrown round m exhilarating style, culminating in Blazey pushing over wide out. The shot at goal failed. Daviß kicked a third goal, and then, in a fast rush in which nearly all the Black backs handled, Kelly, Smith, and Cameron finished well for the last-named to score. Davis goaled again. Just before the interval Sydenham made a great onslaught on the Black line. The forwards took tho ball down the backs indulged in some faßt passing, and le Warne finished off with a try in a handy position. The kick tailed. Woodgate was hurt in a hard collision, Vivian going on in his stead. There was only one try m the second spell, and it was to Davis, after a long struggle in the twenty-five. Smith s shot at goal failed, thus leaving Hornby winners by 14 points to 8. Mr H. W. Lawrence reJereed. The following were the results of tne junior games:—

SECOND GRADE. Sydenham 3 beat ex-West Coast 0. Marist 13 beat Linwood 5. • Addington 5 beat Waimain 0. THIRD GRADE. Marist 0 drew with Sydenham 0. Woolston 10 beat Linwood 5. FOURTH GRADE. Aldington 5 beat Sydenham 0. Hornby 22 beat Kiccarton 0. FIFTH GRADE. Harist 9 beat Waimairi 8. Addington 11 beat Linwood .. SIXTH GRADE. SECTION A. Hornby 8 beat Waimairi 2. Marist 8 beat Riccarton 5 Linwood 52 beat Marist C O. \ddington ii beat Linwood 0. SECTION C. Riccarton 21 beat sr ist A 0 Marist B 45 beat Addington A n. Waimairi 11 beat Marist D O. WIN FOR ENGLISH. TEAM. (UNITED PBESS ASSOCIATION' Bl* ELECTRIC ■fELEGP.A£n —COPYRIGHT.) (Ttweived Julv Sth, 0.3 p.m.) lhcc " BRISBANE. July 7. England beat Toowoomba by 17 points to hard and fast the local, players having the Le P lvt the second sjfell Jd retrieved the P™» Association.

WEST COAST MATCHES. (SPECIAL TO THE PBES3.* GREYMOUTH, July 8. The senior League fixture between Mamt and Blackball, at Cobden, this a £f rnooD ' suited in a drawn game, 6 The we a was fine but dull for the match, which was witnessed by a good attendance of spectators. The game throughout was very e\en, e half-time score being 3 all. , For Marist, tries were scored by Griffiths and H. Brown. Robins kicked a penalty goal. For Blackball tries were scored oy K. 1 - liams and Lang, tho try by the last-named being converted by Caldwell. Grey third grade defeated Brnnner by 6 points to 3, at Dunollie, The third grade game between Runnnga and Marist resulted in favour 0.. the former by 1G points to nil. IN OTHER CENTRES. 'rr,ES3 ASSOCIATION telegrams.) AUCKLAND, July 7. PoiiFonby 17 v. Newton 3, Marjst 14 V. Devonport ILi, Kllerslie 22 v. Cit> o. DUXEDIX, July i. _ Christian Brothers 24 v. Kaikorai 5, Citv 11 v. Athletic A 5, Pacific 5a v. Athletic B 21. ASSOCIATION. CHATHAM CUP TIES. N.Z. PREMIERSHIP. The first round in the Canterbury competition for the New Zealand Chatham Cup ties was pluyed at English Park on Saturday. There was a large attendance and the football fare provided was fast and at times spectacular. The ground was dry and weather conditions were excellent. In the early match Thistle and Technical were the contestants. Both teams were at full strength with the exception that Thistle played a substitute in goal in place of Gwillam, who was unavoidably absent. Although Technical had a decided advantage in play in the first half, they were a goal down nt the interval. After the change over Technical failed to maintain their aggressive tactics and were finally beaten by four goals to one. In their match with Western, Nomads unfortunately were without the services of four stalwarts in J. Muscroft, I. McLeod, J. Bryan, and A. Trotter. In spite of this handicap the Blues made Western go all the way to win by the only goal scored. Last soason Nomads were the Canterbury finalists. They were dofeated in the South Island final by Northern (Otago), tho score being 2 gouls to 1 in the southern team's favour. Thistle (4) v. Technical 0.8. (1). English Park was in splendid playing order for the initial matches in the New Zealand Chatham Cup ties. Although the first match was scheduled to commence at tho early hour of 1.30 p.m., there was a fair number of spectators present when the game was opened. The teams were:— Technical Old Boys (Green and Gold) —C. H. Kirk, S. Cawtheray, J. Booth, W. Temple, S. Muirson, J. Teichert, P. Bridgens, W. Jolly, E. Phelps, 0. Goode. H. Smith. Thistle (Blue and White) —G. Gregg, H. Johnston, G. Sutherland, G. Bristow, A. Sutherland, A. Arburthnott, G. Cummins, D. Sutherland. A. McGilp, J. Dick, J. Spiers, Technical kicked off towards the school end goal, but almost immediately Thistle took the offensive. A series of sharp exchanges in Technical territory culminated in Dick placing out to Spiers. The winger beat Cawtheray and drove in a great shot which found the net. Thistle 1, Technical 0. This reverse, after five minutes play, put Technical on their mettle, and they set up a hot attack. Play converged on the Thistle goal, where from a scramble, the Greens were nearly through. A free-kick brought relief to Thistle, and for a period lively exchanges ruled. Twice Technical almost carried an assault, but a lack of steadiness at shooting range nullified the efforts. Play continued to be confined to Thistle territory, but the shooting of the Technical vanguard was erratic. From well ont Muirson placed a high dropping shot which had the Thistle defence in a tangle. From the ruck Jolly drove in a ground shot which missed by inches. A brace of corners to Technical had the Blues all ont in defence. Muirson was prominent in great midfield work for Technical, and from his service Phelps, and then Bridgens, all but scored. Technical easily held the honours in the first half, which was called with the score: Thistle 1, Technical 0.8. 0.

The opening phases of the second half were evenly contested until a sharp raid on the Technical right produced a corner which was abortive. Muirson then brought tho left flank into action, but Bristow beat Goode for possession and put Thistle attacking. From the left Spiers placed a shot which Kirk gathered and cleared. An injury to Bristow, Thistle's right half-hack, caused his retirement. From Technical territory Goode broke away for the Greens and went right through, only to finish with a shot well over the cross-bar. Play swung to the other end, where D. Sutherland placed a dropping shot from well out. Kirk gathered, but fumbled and carried the ball over the line. Thistle 2, Technical 0. Bristow resumed and Thistle attacked on the right. Cummins Blung over, but Muirson booted out for Technical. From the clearance Arbuthnott gathered and he beat Kirk with a great shot. Thißtle 3, Technical 0. From half-way Technical opened out on the right. Bridgens centred to goal, where a foul against Gregg gave Technical a penalty. J. Teichert made no mistake, and the scores were: Thistle 3, Technical 0.8. 1. Thistle were the more dangerous in tho following play, but Booth, Cawtheray, and Teichert defended well for Technical. Play swung to the other end, where Goode and Phelps wore almoßt through. Thistle cleared, and attacking on the' right forced a corner. Cummins placed to D. Sutherland, who Bent in a Bimple shot which Kirk mulled badly. Thistle 4, Technical 0.8. 1. Fast end to end play ruled, with Technical the more dangerous. Play was in midfield when time was called with the score: Thistle 4, Technical Old Boys 1. Referee, Mr J. Smyth. Western (1) v. Nomads (0). Four reserve players took the field for Nomads against Western in the second New Zealand Chatham Cup match at English Park. The Blacks were without T. Nelson, who has left Canterbury for Australia. The teams wore:— Western (Black) —G. Colville, E. Oolville, W. Wick, W. Whittington, G. Roberts, A. Ellis, G. Harbutt, G. Clements, A. Falloon, G. Kennedy, G. Thompson. Nomads (Blue) —J. McDougall, F. Graham, J. Thompson, J. Ellis, E. Scragg, 0. McDougall, J. Whitehead, J.- Abbett, A. Wilson, W. liindson, J. Allen. Western kicked off-' towards the town-end goal. The opening oxchanges were even until Western made a break on the left. Close to the Nomads' lino Falloon placed to Thompson, who crossed to goal. Harbutt snapped up and centred for Kennedy to register from close in. Western 1, Nomads 0. Nomads took a hand, with Alien and Abbett prominent. E. Colville relieved for Western, and Roberts sent -play to the other end. From well out Clements sent in a raking shot, which J. McDougall gathered and cleared. Nomads took a hand through Scragg to Allen. The winger centred smartly for Wilson to shoot just over the cross-bar. In a' further Nomads attack the Western cuslod,ian was penalised for carrying. From the free-kick Wilson lobbed the ball just under the cross-bar for G. Colville to tarn out for a corner, which was cleared. Play continued to be fn«t and interesting, with Nomads the more dangerous. Western gradually worked play to tho other eud. A sharp passing bout on the right culminated in Clements sending in a strong cross-shot, which J. McDougall punched clear—a great Bave. Nomads replied down left and centre, and G. Colville was extended in clearing a concorted rush by Wilson and Hindson. Play continued to bo fast and interesting, with many exciting interludes, but there was no further score when half-time was called: Western 1, Nomads 0. End-to-end play characterised the opening stages of the second half. J. McDougall ■was brought into action to punch clear a dropping shot from Clements. Then from Nomads' territory Wilson broke clean away. The Nomads' centre beat E. Colville, but G. Colville filled the breach and Cleared somewhat luckily. A brace of corners to Western had the - Blue defenders extended to clear, and for a period Western continued to attack. From a centre by Clements Kennedy lifted the ball over the cross-bar, but a moment later he brought J. McDougall down to a fast ground shot. From a series of midfield exchanges Clements booted well down. Graham clean missed the clearance, but Falloon over-ran the ball and thus missed an excellent scorinc chance for Western. In a Nomads burst Wick blocked a dangerous movement, aud the Western full-back was again prominent a moment later in relieving from Wilson. At this stngc Nomads were playing the irfore finished football, but they could not- penetrate the Western defence. Western took -a turn, and on the left forced a corner, which was Timo was rplled with Western attacking, and the score Western 1. Xomads 0. Heferee, Mr J. Stout.

SENIOR E GRADE. Playing on the Hagley Park No. 2 ground, Rangers defeated Marist by 5 goals to nil. Referee, Mr Cawtheray. New Brighton defeated, Sumner on Hagley Park No. 1 ground by 3 goals to 1. Mr A. Hesketh was referee. JUNIOR A GRADE. Playing at Richmond Park, Spreydon defeated Y.M.C.A. by G goals to 3. Referee, Mr Mitchell. Thistle A defeated Thistle B in a match, played at Hagley Park, by 4 goals to nil. Mr F. Elisor was referee. JUNIOR B GRADE. The match between New Brighton and Western, played at Hqgley Park, was drawn —no' score. " Referee, Mr Thompson.

Playing at Elisor' b road, Technical defeated St. Albans by 2 goals to 1. Boferee, Mr Newton. , Junior Grade Qualifying Match—Flaying at Richmond. Park, Excelsior dofeated Nomads by 8 goals to nil. Referee, Mr Jenkinson. THIRD GEADE. Playing at South Hagley Park, Western defeated Marist Bby 1 goal to ml. ilr Kennedy was referee. Sumner defeated Marist A, at Sumner, by 2 goalß to 1. Referee, Mr Merritt. TIFTH GRADE. Playing at Spreydon Reserve, Western defeated Spreydon by 4 goals to 2. Referee, defeated Technical, at Ensor's road, by 1 goal to nil. Referee, Mr Smyth. Playing at Ensor's road defested St. Albans by 8 goals to 2. Referee, Mr Roece. SIXTH GRADE. Playing at Richmond Park, New Brighton A defeated Technical B by 2 goals to 1. Referee, Mr Cullen. . . Nomads defeated New Erightonßatßichmond Park, by 4 goals to nil. Referee, Mr P " piaying \t Spreydon Park, Technical defeated Spreydon by 5 goals to nil. Re ferec, Mr McLeod. . , _. The match between Maris* and St Albans, played on Hagley Part- was drawn _2 goals all. Referee, Mr ViKs.

IN OTHER CENTRES. (PBESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAMS.) AUCKLAND, July 7. YM C A 2 v. Belmont 1. In the Chatham' cup match VMC.A. 3 v. Marist 2, Petone 10 T. Institute 1, Thistle 8 v. Seatoun 1, Hospital 3v. Diamonds 2. , , - DUi*iEDIN, July 7. High School Old Boys 3 v Seacliff 1, Maori Hill 8 v. Mosgiel 1, Moraington 1 v Technical Old Boys 0, Northern 3 ?. Y.M.C.A, 0.

SENIOR B GRADE. The following of the teams: — P. West O.B. .. 11 St. And. O.B. 10 OhristchurcU 10 Old Boys .. 10 Koiapoi .. 10 Ijinwood . • 11 North Canty. 10 Sydenham .. 10 Old Colleg. 11 Merivale A 10 Albion ■ • 11 Training Col. 10 'Varsity . • 10 Sunnysido 10 Mcrivale B 10 tablo W. 10 • a 7 7 6 5 4 3 3 3 1 0 shows L. D. — 1 1 2 3 — 3 — 4 1 3 2 5 1 6 2 5 2 8 — 6 2 6 3 10 0 the F. 185 101 148 151 104 113 116 113 85 67 86 SO 113 87 30 positions A. Pt«. 31 101 73 8 76 8 56 7 105 7 106 61 77 6 64 41 105 4 87 4 178 3 14-J 3 163 3 146 L'l 230 0