FOOTBALL.

Press, Volume LXV, Issue 19683, 29 July 1929, Page 13

FOOTBALL.

. * BUGBY UNION. IHN FOR COUNTRY, ffifl FORWARD DISPLAY. >,rtftillf M> tii*» Sub-Union'* match last VVe.l- - gave promise of suck » (splendid <J.»»l»y *f football as w»a furnished by the Country team on Saturday in their annual gjadl with Town at L*noist*r Park, which, todar ti>* favourable condition* prevailing, fag an attendance of over 6000 spectators. Sfatn *** scarcely a breath of wind, bright lonaitiw, ami a decided nip in th« air—ideal jootball waatiu>r —but under;oot the going wa jwasy **** treat haroua. Tha players *c;J rw d "muddied oat*" before they had been „ Mtiou ions, thti v-011-churned sod of the Chral ■o°« i'-=> mark on the red and ktKic jaraey* o: th- Guy men aiid tiie black and w hiU ones of tlu) heity foothallers from the l»ud. Indeed, rtoiuttimM it clumj etiil higher up, and one pla>er, J. Low, ataggerod to tiie twuchlina witli eyes full, while the game *M held U£> for the ambulance mt.n to get to work "ii tho mud wiih piecea of lint. It «M a really good aitennjon'rt entertaiii(itnt, wi'h a curtain-iaiser between tho little Biver and Tuahiwi Maori* and hakus «ad poi dati<-pa at tho interval by copperikinoid warriors and maidens, tho graceful and populni poi U-iug iiorf-irmed to the ac„uop«uiriciii of the ukulele. Althon** l it ia nothing new for the Country man to beat the Town—they did it last j mr hj 92 point* to l&—on Saturday they row to heights of achievement, and the marfin of one point in their favour ia more tb»n tottering to City. Theaa men from tha (tab-Union* have not become sophisticated in Hi* art of football, like members of the town .lab*. They give away innumarabta pcnaltiea. fn»k« ftw attempts to get the most out of (he touehline while m their own twenty-five, tad ha*« not learned how to break a acmm up qniefcly But for all their lack of polish, (hay held the Town team in the backs on Saturday, and "imply pulverised them in the forwards So relcntles* were those raki»f nwhes that Town had no time for anyiMag; but desperate defence, and were extrawaly Iticky to acore on one of the very ft* oocasione in the second apell when »ti*y paa»*d halfway. It waa really a erreat ity tor the Country, and the country atyle ♦f play has rarely been shown up in a mora ftmur*bln light. Tha teams were aa follow*:

COUNTRY. Full-back: I. Uowataon (EUeßmere). TllM«-<lu»rt«ra: L. Dor© (PoninauU), J. WilliMunoa tKUesinere), T. Wheeler (EllesKm). Five-eighths: 8. Maxwell (Hurunui, captsm), T. Jordan (North Canterbury). Half-back: V. G. Mason (Ellesmere). Wing-forward; J. Low (Hurunui). Forward*. Back row, A. Carson (Elleet»ra), J. Uunn (Malvern); aides, G. Thompson (Ell«)»niere). W. Prendeiville (Hurunui); look, C. Watson (North Canterbury); hookera, II Anderson (Elleamere), K.. Foster (Huru■Bi). TOWN. Full-back: A. W. Koberts (West Ciiristthurch Old Boys). Thr«e-qu»rtera: l>. F. H»rt (Christclrarch), It. N. Williams ('Varsity), C. Smart (Linwood). Fiw-eighths: J". R. Hawkea ('Varsity), D. lay (H.S. Old Boys). Half-back: M. L. Page (H.S. Old Boys, uptain). Wing-forward: CJ. Scrimshaw (Christthuroh). Forward: Back row, J. Wilders (Christthoreh), W. Ln.nybe.in ("Varsity); supports, C, Anderson (Merivale), T. Manning (Albion); hek, 8. Baird (H.S. Old Boys); hookera, 8. Buckling (Merivale), J. T. Burrows (H.S. OM Boy*). Iks bis; game waj about balf an hour late It itarting. It was not until the second spell tint Country demonstrated their superiority. flsw woefully lucked a good kick, Howatson, Williamson, and Maxwell all failing badly *it| the greasy ball. It was surprising to 111 some of these attempts made from the •Nfc greasy patches about, when by going Ihl a few yards comparatr'ely dry ground IN available.

Aa to tho full-backs, Howataon was easily tin equal of Roberta and always inspired Bore confidence. The selector* would be tall-advised to give the West Chrietchurch nit more experience of first grade football More calling on him to undertake a job in •ilich » great responsibility may fall on him in tome match. Roberta lacks the coolness wltioh only experience can bring. A powerful and accurate punt is a big asset, but resource is a greater.

The Country three-quarter line was very found, and Uoro especially so. Both he and the other wing, Wheeler, know how to cut out i man with a swerve infield, and their defwoe ia good. It waa not • day for the three-quarters, the long stretches of mud poring a most effective brake on touch-line babe*. Williamson waa reliable at centre, tat none of the three-quarters was quite as doii taking the ball with speed on as afcaott. Maxwell, the Country captain, is i player ol considerable talent, with experi--1901 a* a provincial representative in 1924, Md he was very sound on Saturday, giviug tat wings their chance*. Jordan, the other fofeeightha, and Mason, half, got through Ihaur work well, but did not impress like Harwell. Still, there must have been a lot •! good work don;- by the Country inside a«B winch did not attract much notice on Ist touchhne, foi the Town thrusts were hpoleuly ineffective The Town backs were Indeed bottled up safely. Toby Robuibon was absent from the Country forwards through a bereavement. Arider•m and ThompMm, the two Ellesmere men, etogixt the eyj a great deal in a very fine lack of forwards, Gunn made the mistake •1 bnahing away from the scrum once or *not whan bis weight would have been but there was very little "winging' Vj the sub-union men. J. Low, who played s) lttf-iorward, was assisted by a long c-x-PMisnce with High School Old Boys, and *«i deadly on the tackle. Bobcrte ,md Smart are proving that it *»*«• t.me to make a representative player. to* Me youns; and have most of their foot**B in front of thrm. Hart, who gained his »r but year, has set them a fine example »&• way he has corrected his fault*, and "a* will be union? the beet three-quarters *i province h.is had for years There is *«« My evid-nce of the public's expectation, * Ikey ask lum to do impossible things Mtaoatwe he has 'he ball When he really t|rtt chance on Saturday he went past *» opponents with a Jack Steel fend, and ••Id the best trv of the game. Williams '»centre, and *>»« cramped there on Sat- *■?. Hie awft is speed, and it is no regain on his game on Saturday to say that * Has him to beet advantage on a dry Nad plavim/ on the win*. Hay was *»*>r than Ftawkes, his colleague at five- **»«, who seetii.nglv may be expected to ** into a 'ut c-f tiou'ble in the course of a **»» nd then ;io Something really brilliant. , s *«d the Mi-.ioi on Saturday, but not the ■"•* Paje had to go down to some hard ** and f.ia.. • retired with an injured ***. Hi» »n* a sound performance, with- * »* »nj t,,.,. ...aching brilliance. More, J** apecin. oi >i,» successor, Mullan, than "* (»'!•, w.lh si..h excellent promise in the ?* mai.ih.s, but one was relieved to see "•Chnstci-uiih , i.or redeem the bad mis*J»b»ai»d» ,n 1-is first minute on the field, >» he In the bail trickle through his *•*• only a lev. .eet t'rom the line. ' i «uaeha» i« i.lumii: nearly as well as **h»did, but i\ns~ learned perhaps a little ■*aarii in aoi:i.< i.specta. Ho escaped with ' md deal of off-ide plaj , and obstructed * *aat twu-c wlioti there was no excuse for / Hia rvat nf t'ie ' .rwards were out-massed * Cntiitry, 0 ..-t Hu-rows and Manning ap•'•'•slto he iras-ng .1 better effort than thtir "'■"tJillf-K , *• ib-mm- *'... n-bef which Town obtained "* pemltira an ..fficial count gave them ' ** u>tt!|>ar-u wit'i Country's five in the ™>« d tali .\ i„ , roportion of the scrums V* Ime-outs *,.... uuh-terminate, although °«atrv Vld ,„, undoubted advantapw m *t« department* Till. TH.AY. *"»» Heds <ti.it.-d passing earlv in the once Ha-1 Ud'y eluded a tackle l v *° "n*** l i «>'< x( run. which gamed LV * ground The Country forwards, «,„■"* U P * budi liuk, cautrh't Smart in Cii ,0 "- » n d «»-ept toward*, the line. The '■'■LUt** - hard, however, and a fuSr*" rirt,;, 'd A pvnaltv kick to ti_.7 w " tak-n ;>y Howatson, but the if*Pt wis » i„v, r onft . *■»„*" IT *l a «» 1» liadlv 'jeat Do re in an*w*iT"' il '-"' infiold. however, "i/ein? ,h, '«rßftd St " r " ,1,,1 - lW - The Town forwards «.i 'l' * k "" hI loose r-ish and the M»,V . » P^ J -in E movemftnt. the ball \ K -.»i*\ ur ' W •'■»n Williima. who ",!.' *h'ch he was unable to ac f, * , «*«nt'*f Rot awav in a Promising * ,l *nn«. m th " » cr "m. but Harts over- **■""* fta!-?'!'" 1 h " l ' *° K f t "ffside, and the Cottt «M«ria!ise. *■ m*P 'rj'*" l ". *••» •« following"*"1 * rolling ball towards Roberts,

handy and saved momentarily The packmen, however, carried on. and 'it via fortunate for the Town defence that S-'m sbaw got possesion and cle*red. ' Another penalty kick by Howataon miaaed a«in P l"; Waß f " rm; " SS l ' nt " the b again gut away on a rush >Vi.l uni , SDOilme u bv "ivino ■, k»,i --warns •m, b t • omg a bad pass to Smart. 1 ben lown got a •'■xm\ t.-» 1.., "*••.'■■ -w ■ 6 my Iron a BCiu*n n.akin? a beautnul cut-in before out to Scrimshaw, who sent on to Hart Thl last-named stumbled, but recoveredlard tot clear, to beat two opponents and b ,. 0 „ at the corner. Roberts conver'ed with "a k c'wmch was full of merit. Town 5. Country by tie Ked backs, but it failed to p-netrt-e tne dofo.net, and in a moment the Count-/ ioiwarus had transferred play to ing . d ; iowns territory, dribbling and throwing the ball about ma. manner refreshing to see. 1 lown inaraged to hold them 03. and a good 1 kick plated them in the posit on of attackers I . ff° Wa; r 01 ' w *° Penalised for holding the j ball, and ItoL-erts had an unsuccessful kick ;tt yoal from the resuitant penalty. Town Loi.tuiuen to aiiack, but a stout defence kept tiiem back. Howa!*on then had anotutr attempt at goal irom a penalty, but ihe bail Old not r .»e. Beiore the defenders c< uid ciar, the Black and Whites atarted a passing rush, and alter Low had out dee u ,r.to the defenoo hj« to Williamson, who scorea a aplendid try, which waa from too d»£bcuH an agio { or conversion. Bad defunce on the part oi the Town backs nearly let Country in again, but two over-eager attackers overran the ball. Then trom the iield Williamson had a cood but unsuccessful attempt at goal. Pa»e,"who had gone off injuied, was replaced °uv Ivluilan. Iho Country forwards at this stage were worrying the Red and Blacks who were rather lucky to keep their line clear. Once Dore made a. good run. bting jumped on from behind when looking dangerous. Country were attacking when half-time arrived tae score* being: Town 5, Country 3. Shortly niter play had been restarted, the town backs into act .on, -.be ball reaching Smart, who ran into a bunch cf Country players. The Town backs were finding the sun m their eyes disconcerting. Maxwell broke away, ma.ung a good run betore being stopped. The Country forwards pressed hotly, and securing the "bail from in froct of the posts Dorc got it when unmarked on the wing, and ran over to touch down. Williamson was unable to add tie extra point*. Town 5, Country 6. Maxwell had another penalty kick at goal but the ball fell short, and Town cleared' The Country forwards were now 111 the uscendant, beating Town in the scrums and in the loose. Thanks to their efforts, the visitors got another try, Maxwell making a good opening, from which Wheeler, on °he wing, scored at the corner. Town 5. Country 9. From a scrum at halfway, Tovn secured, and Williams cut thnugh nice y, but spoiled a good opening by a glaring forward pass. The Country forwards were giving he Town backs more attention than they relished, tackling them in no uncertain manner. Town had a possible chance of scoring when Hart was given the ball at the end of a passing rush. When faced by two opponents ha kicked over their heads, but rlowatflon was too speedy, and forced in plenty of time. Another Town passing l movement ended with Smart being well collared. The Country team were now definitely the better side, Town's attempts to open up the game being hopeless. Country continued to have tho advantage. Their forwards in an irresistible rush, carried the ball to the line, a Country forward diving, but just too late. Town getting relief in a force-down. Jowards the end of the game the Red forwards took a new lease of life, and after a dashing rush which carried all before it bcrimshaw cr owned the effort by scoring. A converted try would have placed Town in the lead, but Roberts's kick, though good, was unsuccessful. Town 8, Countrv 9. ~ T n>B was the final score. Country leaving xr well-deserved winners. Mr H. D. Jones was referee. Tuahiwi (8) t. Little Elver (0). As a curtain-raiser to the Country v. lown game, a match was played between the luahiwi and Little River Maoris. There was a fan- amount of humour displaved bv the players, which added greatly to the enjoyment of the crowd. Before the play started both teams gave hakas, and during the interval small Maori boys performed two hakas. Tuahiwi kicked off, and Tainui found the line welt down. A scrum allowed Stevens to set his backs in motion, Anuria stopping the rnsh. The Reds (Little River), by combined rushes, worked their way down to Mauve (Tuahiwi) territory), Tainui forcing. A free-kiek to Little River gave Manning an unsuccessful shot, the ball falling outside the posts. Stevens picked up smartly, and made a good run to the Mauve twenty-five. A scrum on the Red goal-line ended in HadHeld clearing. Tini made a sreat effort to score, but over-ran the ball, a force resulting. Still pressing. Little River had the upper hand, but over-eagerness lost them tries. Rupene made a dash for the line, but C. Williams collared him well. The Red forwards were pushing the Mauves all over the place in the scrums, but the latter had the advantage in the loose. Half-time found no score.

After the commencement of the second half, Tuahiwi set up a strong forward attack, but Timothy stopped it. Fine passing rushes by the Mauves ended in Pohio seoring, the kick at goal falling short. Tuahiwi S, Little River 0. Tuahiwi had the better of the play from then on. and from a free-kick B. Huria placed a fine goat. Time sounded with the score: Tuahiwi 6, Little River 0. Mr R. T. Bailey was referee. JUNIOR IL 'Varsity $, Linwood 0. PRESIDENT'S I. Christ's College 12, St. Bede's 0. PRESIDENT'S 11. I Old Boys IS. Christ's College 0. I Merivale 13, Bromley 8. Richmond 21, Halswell 0. Riccarton 18, Technical 0. Albion 16, Christchurch 6. PRESIDENT'S 111. Sydenham 12, Sumner 8. ELLESMERE SUB-UNION. The Ellesmere Hugby Sub-Union's competitions were continued on Saturday. Results: — First Grade —Waihora 26 v. Dunsandel 0, College 16 r. United 0, Southbridge 12 v. Leeston 12 Second Grade—Dunsande! 3 v. Waihora 3. Southbridge 24 v. Leeston 0, United won from College by default. The following tables show the positions of the teams:—

FARMERS' CO.-OP. V. PUBLIC TRUST. The N'ew Zealand Farmer*' Co-op-rative Association brat the Public Trust Office oy 19 points to S in their annual match at Koith Park on Saturday afternoon. Mr R. Sj.ooner waa referee. NELSON RETAINS SEDDON SHIELD. ASSOCIATION rW.E*SiS.'i NEI.SOX. 'u!v '27. Maitdv by a comfortable lead in the first lia'-f Kelson retained the Seddor. .Shield against the West Coast by 19 points to 0. At the end oi the first half it locker! as t: Kelson was going to win easily, as their hacks* were a ciass above the onposi'. on aad threw the bail about with abandon. The half-time score wa« H t >oints to 3 in Nelson's favour. However, the (.Vaster* siiowed new life in the second spell, when they commanded the scrur.s. thus giving- the backs plenty nf opportunities, which they were unable to make the most oi through lack of combination. The Coast players did not have an understanding of each other'? play. Snodjrrass was in form, scoring two tries, kicking a nenal'y r-oal, find converting a try. The ether .-.utdtanding flayer tor Kelson was ful'.-t>ack Boyce. who showed flashes of bri' ! iancy. Fong was the b-at Coast back. Hajjar and Frieias were two fine forwards for the Coast and v.-ere the best forwards on the ground. BARRY CUP. (PRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) V.'AIROA. . Julv 27. Fovertv Bay beat "Wairoa this afternoon for the Barry Cup bv 1G points to 11, after a very even game on a heavy ground. The play w»» mostly of & forward nature, the visitor*' backs just turning the balanct.

I SOUTH CANTERBURY BEAT ! NORTH OTAGO. j IP7-.E:,5 ASSOCIATIOX TEI.SOEAM.) I OAMAKU. Juiv 2S. 1 Tht 5,-■,»(• r.r-.rh-irv v. North Otago repI re:£jXl\*?X ~£\d here on Saturday < before an s r.,.,,a 3 icV of nearly . peop.e. ! i„/ ".■„ '!-" c ' ,V South Canterbury O! Tee iieavv ground. 3JJL ' I . , _ - *■-•., on lie of time by 11 P«'- is "° *■ \ MANAWATU 14 V. BUSH 9. ! i>HZ9S ASSUCIATIOS TELEOSAM.J • paHIATUA. Jnly 2?. : Ma-a»a- Bu«h bv 34 points to 3 i :d* an open, contest. The pace of !h- Xla«;"«u back, in the first spe£ ! gave, them a lead of U P«« ta *° , 6 ' Bu !* , had much tV- .-■: the_ escnanges >n '-he second eneil. the forwards particularly I nUving a gr ,at. game. For Manawatn Pa.ge 1 2 .'Strar.jfe. and re £ ?f Q gt I 'her convert] one. Fee Bush Roife, V 0.- : iand, end 3icDay scored. j PEACE CUP. I (f-HISS ASSOCIATION TBLEORAM.) i HAMILTON, July 27. ! Ir. ♦«*■ Peace Cup match ; Morrinsville and : Thames drew, 10 all. Morriniville -etains ! tt-i- cu-j. ,\t Hamilton. Hainiiton beat Tauj piri by 27 point* to uil. IN OTHER PLACES. {F3ESS ASSOCIATION rELEGftAMS.) AUCKLAND, July 27. To-dav was the Auckland Rugby Union'* annual Charity Day. There was a large attendance at Eden Park, where senior and secondary schools' games were played. A sura of between £3OO and £4OO will be available for various charities. The senior games resulted:—University 'J v. Grammar Old Bovs J: Ponsonbv 32 v. City 0; Manukau 17' v. Training College 1-: Technical Old Boys 11 v. College Rifles 8; Marist 22 v. Grafton 3. Secondary Schools—Auckland Grammar 6 v. King's College 0; Sacred Heart College II v. Mount Albert Grammar 5: Auckland Grammar B 15 v. Takapuna Grammar 8. Falwas=er, who declined a League offer from England recently, rejoined the Manukau side. NAPIER Juiv '27. Hnstings 13 v. Technical Old Bovs -i; High School Old Bovs 13 v. Pirate? 3; Hastings High School Old Bovs 13 v. M.A.C. e. HAWERA. July 27. Hanera 15 v. Wairr.ate 0; Opunake 6 -v. Okinawa 3; Knponga 9 v. Patca 6; Athletic 21 v. Eltham S. WELLINGTON. July 27. 'Varsity 2-1 v. Poneke 9; Wellington 12 v. Eerharnpore 5; Petone 14 v. Oriental 5; Murist 13 v. Athletic 8; Old Boys 19 v. Eastbourne 10. In the match between Berhampore and Wellington, two players had ribs broken and one suffered a broken leg. They were all members of the Wellington team. DUNEDIN, July 27. University A 27 v. Pirates 5; Kaikorai 17 v University B 4; Alhambra 19 v. Zingari 0; Taieri 6 v. Union 0; Southern 23 r. Dunedin 8.

KUGBY LEAGUE.

THACKER SHIELD GAMES. ADDINGTON AND SYDENHAM UNBEATEN. Results:—■ Addington 21, Marist 13. Hornby 24, Waimairi 8. Sydenham 14, Woolston 0. After the heavy rain all football grounds were terribly muddy for Saturday's matches. Monica Park has never been worse than it was for the game between Addington and Marist, consequently the exhibition was not very good, although it was at times very exciting. The cleverness of Addington gained a good win for them. Hornby ran all over Waimairi, the game ending early in the second spell. Sydenham beat WoolEton fairly easily in a sea of mud at Sydenham Park. Addington (21) v. Marist (13). There was only an average attendance, 700 or 800, to watch Marist and Addington, and the ground conditions made good football out of the question. Addington*s clever inside backs won the game for their side. In the first spell they kicked very nicely to gaps and had the Green forwards running to save, while the Magpies took things fairly easily. These tactics allowed Marist to score thre© tries before they were thoroughly tired, and then the Addington forwards had easily the better of things in the loose, and in the second spell it was the loose play that counted, as the ball could not be handled safely. Marist tried hard to open up the play aud give Bond the ball, but this was frustrated by the slowness of a five-eighth and the fact that Spillane held on too long. This holding on by Spillane takes & lot of sting out of the Marist attack, and also mars his own good work. Brittenden and Bond were the mainstays on attack. The former's reverse passing is very clever, but his teammates are not coached up to it. Addington at no stage of the game appeared to be going their best, and towards the end seemed to have a lot in reserve. Peddie, at half-back, was the hardest worker. Amos and Sanders directed things well, but the latter "loafed" a lot when his team were in front, and played back With O'Connell. Stuart's play was a big improvement on earlier games, he taking a big hand in attack. Marist kicked off against the sun, Addington returning play and quickly dashing up to attack. Some good passing by Stapley and Stuart saw the latter open the seoring by a clever try in the corner, which Sanders converted. The Green backs were on the offensive in a couple of minutes, some smart handling right across the chain of backs ending in Bond crossing with a solid dive. Brittenden's kick hit an upright. Near midfield Burns accepted a pass by Sturrock and had a clear run in before Addington realised the danger. Brittenden goaled. In another good passing bout Brittenden dummied three men and cut in for a reiilly clever try. Spillane goaled. After a spell of even play Amos cut in and ran well down j to send McLeod on for a try. Sanders added I the goal points. Clever placing of a free kick by Sanders saw Stapley race the Green defenders for a try well out. Again Sanders converted, leaving Addington two points np at half-time. Play in the second spell was mostly dull, tho> forwards having charge most of the time. The Magpies were breaking away with loose rushes but they were offside repeatedly. After a long and at times fieree sortie in the Green twenty-five Mayne scored in a handy position, but Sanders failed at goal. Arms and legs on both sides swung freely in a hot raid on the Addington line, which looked like ending in a try, but was repulsed, the Magpies then charging down. Sanders caught O'Mslley and bustled his kick, which went to Henderson, who dived over at the corner. Amos missed the goal, leaving the final scores: Addington 21, Marist 13. Referee, Mr P. Kirton. Hornby (21) v. Waimairi (8). Neither Hornby nor Waimairi struggled over strenuously in the mud on Monica Park No. ■Z ground. After showing more skill in skating through :he slush, Hornby won comfortably. Their handling of the heavy bail was surprisingly good. Woods, Howison, Wilkie. and Smith figuring in several bright passing bouts. Davis did some hefty pU nt ing at full-back, and also kicked a fine goal. Pa.3mountain shaped well on the wing. K. Wilkie, at centre, was very elusive, and should develop into a high-grade player nest season. The duel between the half-backs, Woods fHornby) and O'Couuor (Waimairi). wait ifiterestina:. even in the b:id playing conditions. Both handled well, and made some brilliant The League code is fortunate in bavins two such clever players. O'i'ounor is mom of an individualist, due chierlv to kick of team work in the Waimairi thirteen whereas Woods links up with his support.' .•Wtriy. W". Woodgato- and N Vivfau did the 'bulk ot the work in the Hornbv pack. G. Rowlands snaped very wpII a't lull-back for Waimairi. Iloilis was conipicous er.rlv in the srame for a bnl.iant nipivftuion. but slipped when in a kacdy scoring position. E. Spencer was easily the be.t of the Wataairi forwards Hornby led in the nrst spell by 1.-,-?. I'aia'v.rni'-sin scored an unconverted iry f ur Hornbv. O'Connor was then -espo-isibie for one of the most brilliant s"-0 efforts seen at the Park. Securing the ba,l in hi. own *wertv-fiv* he demmifi and sidestepped hU wkv nao the Hornby team. _ _and raced ■-.-,;,.-;,.Vly the lenith of the "id ■? score .iiulW"'■'"'" "<~ts and convened h : s try. Wi.c-dsat:- and Wiikie scored tor Hornby. Smit'i t"°iivorti v z both. tn*?s. In the spell Wilkie, iacjcie. ar .d Howi-on combined in » '- ever jn-»cd-out • •>'«»-•■.- rns)> for Howison to score. Pans ,-orv«*'i'ps "' VI 'be Hornbv backs handled for Palamouutain to score " while N. , Vivian brushed his way through to add the try. neifhe- of -hose 1.-ine converted. O Lonnor " n ..V f-orr.a s.-amble for Waimairi. Mr 3'. P..rvW was ref-rec. Sydenham (14) v. Woolston (0). Th= Svdenham-Woolston game, at Sydenham Park, was played in two short speiis, -he second spell, being much the shorter. The ground was ankle-deep in mud and dnob.iGg

I rushes were the order <-; the «-sme. but cow and agam the sydennaai balks 'sho--eU •up wej. '1 litre :s no doubt that j have some good mudia-ks :.>- < .=" v\ j-:..-. j CampbeJ, aud Uiazey drit •■ic-i i throu-u the tiitira Woolston -.-..m", wul.e X. I Davidson, v.tu was p-aying f't.i-t/a'ck. ou: :-i some good runs by 'admin. :• • ' aud <.■?■-.-■ [ m- aside higa taek.er.-. winger-. 1 Lamberton and Lrur;, were ouch responsible i ior a try, and both narrowly missou adding more po.nts. For iUn.siua' 12 tne hack-. Jackson and Cunningham v.eru unit: r_o::ceat>.e. the former for some dodgy run\ wl.il" the latter'* tackling u,, tii ~ " forte. Uf a moderate pack of forward-,, '-V, Tauuipso:: *a« the best. Sydenham's v :;; « a j jeeonip: ishcd in an easy manner. They i>r..c'i env d:d as : they liked. Woolston did aut shV" much . opposition, ior the home team nuickiy adapted themselves to me conditio- s and tocic the . offensive. There was not much vsr.ety -i 1 their play, but the condition of the ground ■ was the main cause. Sydenham attacked from the outset. but could not quite finish their movements. However, they persisted, and S. !e Warne opened the home team's account by ;o:nj over from a scramble on the hri". tirory then put on the speed and went over for a good try at the corner following 3 pacing rush. Davidson made a sensational rnu and handed on at the right time to S. Ie Warne. who had no difficulty in running in nnder the posts for a try which Eraser converted. The teams had no interval, but changed ends and resumed. It was not Ion? before Lamberton increased Sydenham's tally by a ! try at the corner. Sydenham kept on the offensive-, but time was. called without any addition to the score: —- Sydenham 14, Woolston 0. Referee, Mr L. Thackwe.ll. JUNIOR GRADE. Linwc-od 10, Marist 3. THIRD GRADE. Addington 16, Sydenham Z. FOURTH GRADE. Woolston 17, Kiccarton 3. SEVENTH GRADE. Marist 0 drew with Waimairi 0. Kiccarton A 21, St. Joseph's 3. SCHOOLBOYS' GRADE. Addington 22, Linwood B 0. St. Joseph's 3, Kiccarton 0. IN OTHER PLACES. (PRESS ASSOCIATION lEZ.EGAAH3.) j AUCKLAND, July 27. Auckland 11 beat South Auckland S. For the winners, Brisbane (2) and L. Scott scored tries, Delgiosso converting one Tittieton and Tlmms scored for South Auck land, Tittieton also kicking a penalty goal. DUNEDIN, July 27. Christian Bros. 10 v. Pacific G; City LSI v. Athletic 10.

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N.Z. CHATHAM CUP. CANERBURY FINAL. Although the Hurley Shield championship matches were continued on Saturday, the chief interest was centred in the meeting of Thistle and Western in the Canterbury final for the New Zealand Chatham Cup. English Park was the venue of the contest, and it is regrettable that such an important fixture had, of necessity, to be played on a ground which was inches deep in water. In spite of the depiorab.e playing conditions, the football staged was exhilarating to a degree. Although, at one time, Western were going well enough to suggest a thrilling climax, the Scots, by virtue of their pertinacity and versatility, finally removed all doubts as to their superiority, and won by the decisive margin of four goals to One. Thistle will now meet Northern (Otago) at English Park on Saturday next to contest the South Island final. In the Hurley Shield contests St. Albans again showed improved form by defeating Technical Old Boys at Hagley Park by four goals to two. Technical were not at full strength. At Richmond Park Nomads con tested the issue with Sumner. Nomads made amends for their recent defeats, and collected the points on this occasion by a margin of five goals to two. Owing to the Kaiapoi ground being under water, the match between Rangers and Kaiapoi was postponed. The positions of the teams in the championship are as follows :

Thistle (4) ▼. Western (1). The teams were: —Thistle (Blue and White) —Goal. L. Gwillam; full-backs, H. Johnston, G. Sutherland; half-backs, A. Walker, A. Sutherland, T. Farrell; forwards, J. Spiers, D. Sutherland, A. Trotter, J. Dick, G. Western (Black) —G. Colville; full-backs. W. Whittington, E. Colville; half-backs, G. Clements, G. Roberts, A. Ellis; forwards, J. Bridgens, C. Barwell, J. Evans, T. Nelson, G. Thompson. Thistle kicked off facing the sun, and Western immediately forced a corner, which was cleared. Thistle retaliated, and G. Col ville, in goal for Western, did well to clear under pressure from D. Sutherland and Dick. Following exchanges were even and willing until Thistle set np a hot attack. Trotter slammed in a hard drive, which struck the crossbar. Prom the rebound Trotter again shot for the top of the net. for G. Colville to turn out for a good save. A moment later G. Colville was in difficulties from a faulty goal-kick, bnt E. Colville finally cleared. At the other end Evans brought Gwillam down to a low shot, and then Thistle raced away down the centre. E. Colville conceded a corner, and from a wellplaced kick by Spiers, G. Walker headed in. Thistle 1, Western 0. A series of Western raids almost brought about the downfall of the Thistle citadel, and then the Scots rushed play down the left. A mistake by Clements let G. Walker through, and from his centre there followed a melee right in Western's goal. G. Colville slipped in clearing, and left Trotter to score an easy one. Thistle 2. Western 0. Shortly afterwards Roberts cleared a certnin Thistle goal with G. Colville beaten. At the other end Bridgens shot wildly from the wing with his centre well placed. A moment later Evans and Barwell slammed in shots which extended Gwillam to clear. Western were pressing hard now, and from a free-kick well placed by Roberts, Nelson headed just outside. Western were attacking at the half time whistle, and the score was: Thistle 2. Western 0. Thistle were the more dangerous on resuming until Whittington cleared out _ to Clements. From the centre. Evans and Nelson worked down the centre. G. Sutherland failed to clear the slippery bah, and Evans jumped in to score at short range. Thistle 2, Western 1. Western came again. and Thompson placed a cliEkiug shot, which brought Gwillam down to save. A moment later from a corner vo Western, Evans headed past. Good play by E. Colville and Whittington kept the Scots out in a series of sharp raids, and then, from G. Waiker. fa. Colville turned a short range shot over toe bar. G. Walker placed the corner kic* right to goal for Trotter to head in. Thistle o, Western 1. Thistle kept at it. A mistake by E. Colville let Trotter through, but Colville recovered to clear in the nick of time. At the other end a shot by Barwell struck the upright, and went out —a close call for Thistle. From halfway, Farrell initiated a Thistle attack through G. Walker. The winger placed to Dick, who went through to send Trotter in for another goal. Thistle 4, Western 1. The Blacks fought back strongly, but the forwards could not hand.e the heavy going. In a Thistle attack, A. Walker placed a long, high shot, which fa. Colville touched over the crossbar for a good save. Time was called with Western attacking, and the score: Tbiotle 4. Western 1. Referee, JXr J. Stout. St. Albans (4) v. Technical 0.8. (2). In their match against St. Allans at Hasiev Park. Technical Old Boy= were obliges t-j till up their team with a fittti grade player and a reserve. From the opening kick St. Albans made a forward move with Bannerman, Angus, and Culler, prominent. Tanner blocked the movement for Technical, and Graham and Jolly were associated in a counter-attack en the right. Cawtberay looked HkeK- from the centre when ilaynard challenged and bontt-d we!! down- F "• a spell St. Albans kept Technical on the def°n«!ve. and Angus twice brought Martin ''.to action with shots. Muir= -n and O'Lotitth!an opened up Y t-st T.-S-ni.-.;,! drivn. but and T-nnant w-.-r* too s„li<l :n d~f"r.'.-.. for St. Albans From halt-way Ur.'ilev initiated a sha-p St. Aibans attack, snd from his service !>...:>>ivai. atd BuEr.ormaa rat: th'ro'ueti. A centre was a-v-p-ed by Cnl ten. who drove ic a mitthty shot v-hich 2' ±ar ' tin failed :r res-'ii. S'. -Vbi-r-, 1 i-eh-nical 0. Te-h-o-a] r'-Mltate.i -Vr::-:- 1 tinner on the rlpht. Grahatn s'ir-f'l 'he l ' S! ' thro-.ts"- to Jolly. ... ho mad* an o;--;,; g for Cawtheraj to nip in for the- oq-ja'o -or. Fact end to end play featured the came tor a reriod, with both h-'< of forward- showing aood con-loiatloo. Martin did weil to hold a fast-moving sh" from Culler, in a Saints' raid, sad then Drvden p*saved ?. *-y.r "ilator which catried bo;,ir:d Technical work-d piay and *~awtheray was a-rno-t when Cooke interested .and d-ove c'frar. S-. A;Var= iiit-tt te.nl: u'i the rfitbt arid f-enspr-r movem-- T tt ottimlrated in Ar.tnis driving throrieh. Kn:f-t r reo -.v3> -'a ; :-d wttb th-'-score: St. Albans 2. Technical 0.3. 1. On resuming. Technical were first away with Graham iind Jollv waking weii the -ivinr From a cross, Cawtberay smashed :n a '-'■ ■

ing she: whkh .lust cleared the cross-tar. 'lucre to.lowed an exchange of kicks between let haif-biuks, ana then St. Albani oroc:e away :n a fa-: inoveu:-. Nt with Dona.dsoii a?:.d (_ u,,cu 0 .i_g u.Le.y on the w::»t-. Anirus was or. the spot :". r an .us.de transfer, aud he registered with a fast drive. St. Aibius :'. Toci.u. 1 *".. .ion ir.c; p.ay was . louieste.i ah-' ;. 1, 'i.-, hn o.ai territory, with ; Tanner. K. PL..,:-.- iLi .J Tdchrrt deiendin; ' strenuous.y for tne c-ree:i>. Martin he.d a ; hot cross drive ironi Doiijiuson, and a moment : later he was tested with a hot shot from I Angus. >:. A:: it,. Kept up tfe attack, and from a press of p.ay m tne Techn.cal goal. Cu.ler. touched ;ho ball into the net and put Samts trree ~-c.,.s up. tay cent nued in favour of St. .Albans tint.l, from midfield play, Cawth.ray snape.d up. The Technical centre 1 torward raced thruuga to gear w.th a great I shot -vhi-.h L-wt Wl:, nmson t:o cuance. Time ! was called almost immediately with the j wore: st Albans 4. Technical Old Boys 2j Referee, II- J. Doret. 1 Nomads (5> v. Sumner (2). I I'layrr a> K.ihiuord Park. Nomads 2nd I Sumner deputed their r.gh: to advance from i their du.il position ou the third runj of the j euampionsoip ,;,ddtr No.uaas k.-kod off fatimg the sun. and opened au attack en the ! right. Barwei! over on the run, and i Alien -p.... l.a-.ed from well oat. Hawker, the ; Sumner cu-lodian. cleared with a flyic; kick, { jllst bo-atint t-m.th [• : possess.on. V\ llson ! sni.pped up and again Hawker was brought | into action - L o -ave a rising shot. Nomads, I kepi up the aituc't, and Stiff, Nevill,.- and K. Allen were kept on the move in defence for Sumntr. From half-way smith made en openiu? down the centre, and from his transfer Wilson went through to finish with 1 lightning: shot which struck the cross-bar. Sumner tried to sret going with Browne and Peterson in the van, but the bustling tactics of the Nomads' intermediates drove the sea aiders back. From the wing, Smythe initi ated a Nomad? attm k which worked right over to the rieht wing. Barwell placed to goal, and from a melee in the Sumner goal the winger whipped the bnl! into the net. Nomads 1. Sumner 0. Nomads continued to be the more ngcressive and hands in the danger zone produc. u a penalty. From the spot. Smith gave Hawker no chur.ee, and put Noma.N tv. o goal* up. The Blues were playing great football at this stage. and were the masters of their opponents. Smythe opened a further attack, and in a duel ! for possession, Wilson beat Alien and regis--1 tered with a long range shot. Nomads were still on the offensive when half-time was called with the score: Nomads 3, Sumner 0. Even'exchanges reopened play until Campbell made a break for Sumner. Graham returned play, and Smith, accepting from Wiison. clipped in a smart shot which Hawker fielded in good :-t>"le. A moment later Wilson let loose a lifting shot which found the cross-bar. Neville brought relief to Sumner with a hefty kirk, and Campbell sailed down the wing. Peterson was handy for the centre, but his shot was just off the target. Nomads then mshed play to the other end. Smith shot the ball out to Barwell, who closed in fo reirster witn a beauty. Nomads 4. Sumner 0. Sumner took a hand now, and Campbell worked throngh to notch one for the seasiders. Attack and counterattack marked following plnv and there were some fine passin» bouts. Then, in a Nomad* raid. Smith raced down the centre to score for Nomads. Nomads n. Sumner 1 The seasiders retaliated strongly with Browne prominent on the right. From a dropping centre Peterson connected with a header to score the best goal of the match. Time was called shortlv afterwards -with the ncore: — Nomads 5, Sumner 2. Referee, Mr Mat. Wilson. Kaiapoi v. Rangers. Owing to the Kaiapoi ground being under water the match between Rangers and Kaiapoi was not played. JUNIOR A. Plaving at Lyttelton, St. Albans were defeated by Lyttelton. by 7 goals to 2. Referee, Mr J. Jennings. Thistle A defeated Nomads at Hagley Park by 4 goals to nil. Referee, Mr Sharr. Plaving at Haglev Park. Y.M.C.A. defeated" Marist by 1 goal to nil. Referee, Mr Horsley. JUNIOR B. Air Force defeated Sprcydon at Spreydoo by 4 goals to nil. Referee, Mr Thompson. Plaving at Hagley Park, Thistle B defeated New Brighton by 2 goals to nil. Referee, Mr Craggs . Playing at Ensor's road. Technical Old Boys defeated Sumner by C goals to 2. Referee, Mr Merritt. FOURTH GRADE. "Western defeated Nomads at Hagley Park by 2 goals to 1 Referee, Mr Brown. * The match between Marist A and Marist B, played at Hagley Park, was drawn —no aeore. Referee, Mr Sharr, Jan. FIFTH GRADE. Playing at Ensor's road, Technical defeated Y.M.C.A. by 4 goals to 2. Referee, Mr Johnston. SIXTH GRADE. Playing at Hagley Park, Technical defeated New Brighton by 2 goala to nil. Referee, Mr Wilkins. St. Albans beat Spreydon by default. Nomads defeated Marist at Hagley Park bv 4 goalE to 1. Referee, Mr Phelpa. "Thistle defeated St. Bede's at Ensor's road by 3 goals to 1. Referee, Mr Donaldson. BROWN SHIELD. CPBBSS A3BOCIATIOH TBLEGBAK.) HAMILTON. July 27. A keenly-contested game for the Brown Shield between South Auckland (holders) and Hawke's Bay resulted in the holders retaining the trophy on a draw, one each. The visitors, who were heavier, had much the better of the play in the first half, when they secured the first coal, the resnlt of a penalty for handling in the goal area. In the second half Hawke's Bay seemed to be feeling the strain of the earlier effort and wera powerless to stave off the South Auckland attack, which waged fiercely about the visiting goal for the greater part of the time. South Auckland had bad luck in missing the goal by inches on several occasions. Finally Dodds, who handled and gave the visitors their goal, retrieved his error by scoring. IN OTHER PLACES. (ITRE33 ASSOCIATION TBLEGEAHS.) AUCKLAND. July 27. Thistle 3 r. Y.M.C.A. 2; Belmont 8 ▼. Celtic 1; North Shore 1 v. Tramways 0; Onehunga 7 v. Ponsonby 2. WELLINGTON, July 27. Chatham Cup—Y.M.C.A. 2 v. Petone 1. DUNEDIN, July 27.

Mosgiel 1 ▼. Technical Old Boys 0; Northern 4 v. High School Old Boys 1: Seacliff 2 v. Maori Hill 1; T.M.C.A. 3 T. Morn ington 0.

FIRST GRADE. P w. L. D. F. A. Pts. Wa ihora .. 11 10 0 1 178 43 21 College . . 11 8 1 2 175 eo 18 Southbridge 10 5 2 3 90 60 13 Dunsandel .. 10 3 e 1 98 149 7 United . 10 3 7 0 49 85 6 Irwell . 10 1 7 2 42 126 4 Leenton . 10 1 8 1 49 186 3 SECOND GRADE. Southbridge 10 7 1 2 137 16 16 United .. 10 7 3 0 150 103 14 Waihom . 11 6 4 1 122 S3 13 Rolleston . 10 6 3 3 89 59 12 College . 11 6 5 0 111 56 12 Dunsandel . . 10 1 7 3 52 238 4 Leeston , . 10 0 9 I 9 166 1

P. w. L. D. For. Agt. Pts. Thistle 12 10 — 2 31 11 22 Nomads 12 8 3 1 47 21 17 Western 12 8 3 1 27 17 17 Sumner 13 7 5 1 43 37 15 Kaiapoi 12 4 6 2 23 29 10 N. Brij ghton 12 3 6 3 20 21 9 Tech. OB. 13 2 9 2 30 53 6 St. Alba ns . . 11 2 7 2 20 29 6 Rangers 11 2 8 1 26 46 6