FOOTBALL.

Press, Volume LXV, Issue 19731, 23 September 1929, Page 8

FOOTBALL.

KUGBY UNION. CANTERBURY WINS EASILY. LILBI RNE'S FINE PLACEKICKING. In the final representative game of the season, ju.iyed at Lancaster Park on Saturday afternoon, Canterbury beat B«uth Canterbury by 37 points to 14. 11. Lilburne sruririg si* teen from kicking. Canterbury score"! seven tries and the \ isit»rM throe. The football was always interesting, but lacked finish, especially in the vinitors' back division. Play at the beginning was fast, but t'ii« iiiovriui-ntx w'-rc haphazard, South t'anf iM-'uiry (hiding the concerted attack of tlie Canterbury bark* too much lor them. Had their precision equalled their resolution, the vis.tors would have scored within the first few minutes, but at it was, their only score at half-time was a penalty goal, wrhi'e the home team had run up 27 points by bright reargunnl movements. A strong easterly ! ! impered the efforts of the visitors,] but the first spell was definitely Can- j ti rbury 'a. N'ot so in the second, how-j ever, for the South Canterbury for-j wards pot busy, the backs were more j enterprising and more sure and thong.i | they never gained ascendancy, their play was quite equal to Canterbury's for most of the spell. The game was definitely a back one •o far as Canterbury was concerned, though thin would not have been possible without the sterling all-round display of soinc of Canterbury's forwards, and the amount of ball given them by the huokera. The hoiai rearguard played very well together, and it was their finish, combination, and individual elnverness which brought them superiority. These i|imlitieg the visiting banks, aa a whole, lacked. Foremost among the R>'d and B'ackß at all times stood H. Lilburne at first five-eighth. Beth In attack and defence he was constantly up with play, while his remiurco and clever ruses sometimes left his vis-8-vin, and brother All Black, W. A. Strung, at a loss. To this he added a very fine place-kicking performance. O. D. Innee at second five-eighths was playing an exceedingly effective and elevcr game until he was carried off late in the second spell. He has a future before him, and next to Lilburne, was the best back on the field on Saturday. Mil I lan, behind the scrum, played well, showing a brisk attack and a stern defence. Hastie, at centre, was hardly fit f«r the corapanv he was in, though he was quite reliable. Hart, on one wing;, (playeid confidently, and again showed how speedy he is. Merritt on the other, played indifferently. He did not seem to trouble a great deal, and lacked resolution. He stopped when he should have gone on to make the best j of the situation, though his keenness to get rid of the ball when collared is not a football fault, but a virtue. Only •once did he take advantage of openings for which he has as keen an eye aq any footballer in Canterbury. Harris, at full buck excelled in all departments of play. Among the South Canterbury backs, Strang, at first live-eighths, was the spear head, but his thrusts so often went unsupported and advantages accruing from openiugs were so often spoiled bv hesitancy and mulled passes, that his <■'(Torts did not bear much fruit. Priestley outside him was a bad offender in < his respect. He dropped pass after pass when the attack looked promising. Trotter, at centre, was amongst the most .useful of the backs and his defence was very sound. Pew opportunities cum# the way of Mcintosh and Forrester on the wings, but they defended strongly when the Canterbury wingers were in action. Connolly at full-back-showed himself a great tackier, but his line-kicking and fielding were weak. He shown a tendency also to get out of position. Roper, playing behind the scrum, sent the ball away cleanly when he got the chance. Tlie visiting forwards played well during the second spell, but the Canterbury pack was never a beaten one. K. T." (Stewart., the South Canterbury mptain, did not play. King, Pickering, Adkins, and A. Btevenson were as good us any in the South Canterbury vanguard. For Canterbury, Scrimshaw at wlug-forward was rifbt on his game, and scored a couple of good tries. Cottrell, Manchester, Toby Robinson, and Anderson toiled very effectively. THE PLAY. Canterbury attacked early in the game, their backs indulging in passing. The ball went out to Merritt, who when he had a good chance to score elected to pass infield, the chance being thus lost. The Red and Blacks continued to attack, but solid tackling kept them out. Trotter then broke away and play was transferred to the local side's territory. Strang had an unsuccessful uttempt to pot a goal from a penalty. Play was uninteresting, ■either side showing up well. A long line-kick by Lilburne put Canterbury in a handy position and a moment later an infringement by the visitors gave that player an opportunity to kick a penalty goal, which he accepted. Canterbury ;>; South Canterbury nil. I.ilburne hud another kick at goal from a penalty, but this time was unsuccessful as also was Merritt a moment Inter with a pot, but Canterbury were *ot to be denied, a smart bout of passing between Innes, Lilburne, Scrimshaw and Hart resulting in the last-named crossing near the corner for a beautiful try. Lilburne failed to convert. Canterbury 6; South Canterbury nil. A pretty piece of work was seen just afterwards. Mullan broke away and neat to Merritt, the wing-threequarter «»ti being blocked, passing infield. Innes threw out a long pass to Hastie, who passed to Hart, that player, after drawing the defence nicely, passing infield to Scrimshaw, who crossed the line, Liburne kicking a pretty goal. Canterbury II; South Canterbury nil. I tinea intercepted and put Canterbury on the attack again. The ball went over the line, and a visiting player failed to force, Scrimshaw, who was in attendance, getting a try, Lilburne again converting from a diflicult angle. Canterbury JO; houth Canterbury nil. Another penalty kiek for obstruction from near half-way was taken successfully by Lilburne. Canterbury 19; Bouth Canterbury nil. Bouth Canterbury then opened their scoring account, a penalty kick being taken by Strang, who made no mistake, tuutrrbury 111; bouth Canterbury o. The nest score was obtained by Manchester after lrn had taken a pass freui Cottrell. Lilburne delayed too long with the kick, and a visiting forward got up to the ball before it could lie kicked. Canterbury 22; Bouth Canterbury ;t. Innes retired to the sideline for attention, but subsequently resumed. Merritt accepted a pass from Hastie and set off for the line, Cobdollv, however, accounting for him with a great tackle. I'lie ('anferbury player made amends a moment later, taking a pass from Hastie, sad beating Forrester and Connolly to score near the posts, Lilburne gouling. Canterbury ill; South Canterbury 3. This was the score at half time. South Canterbury were the first to •how up upon the resumption of play.

A lengthy kick by Connolly gained a lot of ground, but two forwards lost a good chance when the ball bounced Into touch. Back came play to the visitors' territory, where a nice piece of handling between the Canterbury backs resulted in Mullan accepting a pass from Merritt and scoring a good try, which Lilburne converted. Canterbury 32; South Canterbury 3. The visitors then scored a try. There was a scrum in front of the posts and securing the ball King was across the line before Canterbury had realised his intention. To the surprise of all Strang was unable to convert. Canterbury 32; South Canterbury 6. The visitors were showing up now to better advantage. After a forward had crossed the line, only to be called baek for a knock-on, the Green and Blacks secured from a scrum and a bout of passing resulted in Trotter scoring. This time Strang made no mistake. Canterbury 32; South Canterbury 11. The Red and Blacks got another try, thanks to good work by Lilburne. Tackled, that player was sent head over heels with the ball in his possession, but was on his feet in a flash. He cut through the defence and passed to Anderson, who coolly reached over Connolly to touch down. Lilburne, with another beautiful kick, converted. Canterbury 37; South Canterbury 11. Innes ran into an opponent and injured himself, being carried off, W. E. Alexander replacing him. Hart and Connolly were both injured in a tackle and had to leave the field. Then from a scrum on the line Roper got possession and scored. Strang failed to goal. Canterbury 37; South Canterbury 14. Connolly returned to his position at full-back, but Hart was replaced by Kirkland. The game ended just afterwards with the scores unaltered. • Mr E. A. Empson refereed. NORTH V. SOUTH. SOUTH ISLAND TEAM. (rmsss association rsuoßAic.) DUNEDIN, September 81. .The following tum will represent the South Island against North, at Wellington, on Saturday:— Full-back: J. Harris (Canterbury), Three-quarters: J. McDonald (Marlborough), W. M. McClymoot (Otago), D. Olliver (Otago). Five-eighths: H. Lilburne (Canterbury), A. Strang (South Canterbury). Half-back: A. Ilolden (Sotuhland). Forwards: A. Cottrell (Canterbury), J. Burrows, (Canterbury), 0. Sonntag (Otago). G. Hazlett (Southland), and R. Stewart (South Canterbury). F. Freitas (West Coast), and E. Snow (Nelson). (}. Scrimshaw (Canterbury). Emergencies:—D. Innes (Canterbury), back, and A. McCable (Buller) forward. Carleton and Oliver (Canterbury) and Geddes, Bird, and Norrls (Southland) were not available. The selected players are requested to be In Wellington on Friday morning. SUB-UNION'S TEAM. BEATEN BT MARLBOROUGH. (SPECIAL TO TBI VBSSS.) BLENHEIM, September 21. With forwalrds the equal of their backs, tlie Canterbury country team would have made matters decidedly more interesting for Marlborough than they did !n the final match of their tour, played in brilliant weather this afternoon. Page (half) and Maxwell (fiveeighths), a* the pivots of the visitors attack. frequently had the home team in trouble, but the Marlborough forwards held such an ascendancy, especially in the loose, that the cleverly conceived attacks were nearly always broken up. The visiting pack gained a good share of the bal! from the scrums lit.spite of losing Foster (hooker) after twenty minutes' play, but with few exceptions the home forwards were faster and more dangerous in the loose. Marlborough had powerful wings, but thu inside backs were extremely faulty. Both sides scored five tries, but Marlborough converted three, giving them victory by 21 points to 15. Bisphan, who kicked 100 per cent, of goals at Takaka, was right off. Marlborough lost numerous opportunities in the second spell and should have won by more. After twenty minutes of dull play, Bisphan scored Canterbury's first try from au opening made by Williamson and Jordan. Phillips equalised with • try from a good back movement. Before the interval Milliken enabled Jordan to score. At halt-T ilile Canterbury were leading by 6 points to 3. Sprinting from half-way, J. McDonald notched a splendid solo try soon after the resumption aud Payne converted, giving Marlborough the lead. Watson finished a forward rush with a doubtful try a minute later. Scoring continued briskly. Botham got over from a Marlborough forward rush, making the score 11-9. The home backs and forwards handled for Washington to gallop across between the posts. Payne goaled. Soon after the Canterbury defence was again penetrated by Washington after a passing bout. Payne added the major points, making Marlborough's lead 81-9. The home team eased up, allowing Anderson to run clean through to send Maxwell over. After the bell went, Crothall (full-back) carried play to the home line, Ellis getting over for the final score. Prenderville, Milliken, Watson, and Ellis war* the best of the visiting pack. Crothall got through a useful afternoon's work. Bisphan, second five-eighths, was the weak link in a nippy set of backs who played good football, handling and passing well. Jordan showed dash on the wing. Milliken's speed made him most prominent in the loose. J. McDonald, the Marlborough wing-three-quarter, played brilliant Rugby, and required close watching all the afternoon. SEDDON SHIELD. (F1139 ASSOCIATION TSUEOIUV.) MOTUEKA, September 21. Golden Bay-Motueka retained the Seddon Shield by 18 points to 11 to-day. In the first half the Bay forwards were superior, their tight packing being a feature of the Same. ■ Snodgrass scored the first try for •lson, but Lash scored a try, which Holyoake converted, -the score being 8 points to 3 in Bay's favour at ha'if-time. Nelson drew level' when Snodgrass scored a try, ; which he converted, and it looked like a i victory for the challengers, but in quick time Schwass and Lash scored tries, both of which Wright converted, which gave the Bay a comfortable margin. E. Snow made up three points of the leeway for Nelson with a - penalty goal. Smith, the Bay's full-back, played a great game. Max-was the best forward on the ground. TARANAKI 19 V. POVERTY BAY 6. (PXUCSS ASSOCIATION riLEGRA M.) GISBORNE, September 21. Very scrambling play was witnessed in the Poverty Bay v. Taranaki match piayed here to-day. the visitors winning by 19 points to 6. Taranaki were superior in every department. The forwards secured the ball with the utmost regularity from the ■crums. There was little back play of consequence, faulty handling usually ending any movement. Poverty Bay gave the poorest exhibition of tackling seen for years, and generally showed the effects of an absence from Rugby for the past few weeks, infusing no life into their play. Prominent for Taranaki among- the backs were Owen, Watson, Crawford, and Robinson, while their best forwards ware Walter, Ike, McLean, and Goi*;eu The best Bay backs were Bramwell, I ing'sndg. McKay, and the best for «ards Thomas McPhail and Higgs. Playing against a strong wind. Taranaki established a lead of nine to three in the first haW, Crawford. Walter, and Robinson scoring unconverted tries for the visitors, and Bennett for the home team. After the interval Crawford patted a fine goal, while Hunt and Hohoia scored tries for Taranaki, and Cjulton for Bay. A HEAVY DEFEAT. (FJtSSS ASSOCIATION rBLBORAM.) WELLINGTON, September 21 CJnder ideal conditions, -the Wellington B team eaaily defeated Taranaki by 44 points to 8. The first spell ended in Wellington's favour by IS points to 3 After that it became a walk-over, Wellington putting on 81 points to Taranaki's 5. Scorers for Taranaki were Galbraitb and Fowler. C beeves converting one with a fine kick. Far Wellington, the aooiers were Mackav, Ruehbrook (3), Elw, Diedrich (i), Neal, Cave, Claridge, and Lamaeon. PEACE CUP. (raaas rwniax.) HAMILTON. September at. In a match for the Peace Cup, Hamilton (holders beat Piake hy 8 points to 9.

GOOD FORWARD PLAY. HAWKEPS BAY 81 Y. WELLINGTON 12. (?EESS ASSOCIATION THIGEAK.) NAPIER, September 21. Going great Suns fore and aft, Kawke's Bay easily accounted for Wellington to-day by 31 points to 12. The Bay forwards carried everything before them in paralysing rushes that demoralised the Wellington backs. Wellington won the toss and in the arst half played with what advantage was to be gained Irom a diagonal wind. With one minute gone, Porter was too fast round a scrum, and Grenside, from a dimcult angle against a cross wind, just missed the goal. Only another two minutes had gone when the Bay forwards went through with the ball at their feet and bustled Heazlewood. Campbe!! kicked to the line and Brownlie scored under the poets. Grensids's kick hit an upright. Soon Wellington had a chance from a penalty, and Heazlewood landed a beauty from well out. Wellington 3, Bay 3. The home forwards were shining in the loose and the support from the rearguard was a great improvement on previous representative game 3 this season. In consequence, the visitors were kept iairiy secure in their own territory, and only smart individual efforts by the backs kept the Bay out. Porter gave Grenside another chance by getting offside. but this time the kicker's effort was feeble. Porter again got offside round a scrum in the corner, and Evans's shot was j'ist short. A Wellington forward held Brownlie aftor he had parted with the ball, and from the resultant free-kick Grenside found the right spot. Hawke'e Bay 6, Wellington 8. Twice the Wellington backs leached Bay territory, but their mistakes and the loca] backs' tackling prevented the position from becoming dangerous. Getting the ball from a scrum the visiting backs had a good chance, but Johnson hung on too long and his pass was smothered. Brownlie got offside and Heazlewood equalised the scores with a wonderful kick. The kick-off was followed by a free-kick to Hawke's Bay, but Grenside failed to land a long one. Another free-kick straight in front Saw Evans put the Bay ahead again. Hawke's Bay 9, Wellington 6. This was the fourteenth free-kick, six to Wellington and eight to Hawke's Bay. The interception of Nicholls's pass by Hapi took play to the Wellington line, where in the excitement a visiting man got offside and Evans landed his second left-footer. Hawke's Bay 12, Wellington 6. At half-time Wellington were attacking down the side-line. Within a minute of the resumption, the home forwards broke through a line-out and smothered the full-back. Johnson forced just in time. Then Lain'oie sent the backs away. McDonald cut in cleverly and Hapi finished ofi a neat movement in the corner. Grenside landed a great goal. Hawke's Bay 17, Wellington 6. The Bay continued to attack. Grenside beat several of the opposition and Botherway and Rtiru also paralysed the defence, the last-named scoring. Evans converted. Hawke's Bay 'l2, Wellington 6. Intercepting a Wellington pass, Brownlie got away and passed to McKay. The latter wad offside, but was unobserved by the referee, and passed to Hapi, who scored. Evans missed the kick. '35—6. Next came a Grensids-Ruru bout, and the latter scored. Grenside missed the kick. 28—6. Heazlewood attempted a pot from halfway and just missed. Then from a free-kick he 'anded aa easy one. 28—9. Wilson (Wellington) retired and was replaced by McDonald. From a free-kick Heazlewood placed his fourth goal 28—12. Cairns (Hawke'e Bay) retired and Heffernan went on. Wellington rallied, and a pass by Porter sent his backs off, but Julian was caught in the corner. Bay soon returned and Steere intercepted and scored. Evans missed the kick. 31—12. Time Bounded immediately. Porter was the most outstanding figure on the field At times he and Heazlewood played the whole Bay side. On defence the Wellington backs were sadly at sea, and the local rearguard by far exceeded expectations. Hcazlewood's feat in succeeding with four out of five penalties was remarkable, for none was easy. Hawke's Bay threw six points away through very weak kicking. A GOOD EXHIBITION. WAIRARAPA 21 T. WANGANUI 18. (PRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) WANG AN til, September 22. Before a crowd of 5000 people on Spriggens Park yesterday, the Wanganui Metropolitan Kugby Union representatives held Wairarapa to a three-points margin in the finest exhibition of Rugby ever seen in Wanganui, the visitor* only regaining the lead in the .ast few minutes to win by 21 points to 18. Both teams played up to a high standard and the presence of eight All Blacks in the visiting team was a decided attraction. Cooke was the bright particular star, but on the home side Kiiby did not suffer by comparison with Cooke's comrade in arms, Mill. Whereas the visiting pack struggled hard to make the play for Mill, Kalby hod to mafce most of his own opportunities, and it is a credit to him that he earned selection as the beet all-round player in the home team, for he varied his play to a far greater degree than ever before. The Wairarapa pack seemed rather stale compared with the vim and determination of the Wanganui pack, who excelled at rush tactics and it was largely due to them that the match was one of neck-and-neck scoring. Wairarapa had the advantage over the home pack in co-ordination. In the backs the visitors undoubtedly were superior. Cooke's generalship, cleverness on attack, uncanny anticipation, and sound defence were factors which contributed to the success of his team. Fuller, Roach, and Harvey were outstanding among the other backs. The home backs, though outshone by their brilliant opponents, played well. Lockett (rdver) was dangerous. Gibbons and Ambrose played well at five-eighths. Carlson had an off day owing to Stringfellow's tactics, which bordered on the illegal. Williams and Tilley, the other three-quarters, played splendidly, but Darby was not at his beet. An impartial judge would sum up to the" effect that a draw more correctly represented the difference on the day. Gooko kicked-off. After five minutes' play Oxley scored following a forward rush. Tilley missed the kick Wanganui 3, Wairarapa 0. A little later Fuller kicked a penalty for the visitors and evened the score mo visitors swept Wanganui back assisted by the wind ana Mill scored. Fuller converted. Wairarapa 8, Wanganui 3. Offside by Wairarapa gave Tilley a chance, and he added three points. Wairarapa 8, Wanganui 6. The Wairarapa backs retaliated and Cooke, the last to handle, scored a great try Fuller failed with the kick. Wairarapa 11, Wanaanui 6. The next score came when Wills got over after a forward rush. Tilley failed with the kick. At half-time the score was Wairarapa 11, Wanganui 9. With, the advantage of the wind in the second spell, the Wanganui forwards surged down on the visitors' line and Wills scored again. Carlson missed an easy kick. Wanganui 12, Wairarapa 11. Then Fuller soored a try for Wairarapa, adding the major points. Wairarapa 16, Wanganui 12 Carlson was next to score but Tilley could not goal. Wairarapa 16, Wanganui 15. The borne team took the lead again when Kilby scored. Leahy could not goal. Wanganui 18, Wairarapa 16. The deciding try of the game was scored five minutes before time. Reid crossing near the, posts. Fuller goaled. In spite of strenuous efforts, Wanganui were unable to finish off their movements, and the final whistle found the scores: Wairarapa 21, Wanganui 18. Mr F. C. Atkinson was referee. FRIE?foLY MATCHES. Ballantynes defeated Beaths by 6 points to 0, Gaskin and Campbell being the try-get-ter s for the winners. Murphy Bros, defeated Aulsebrook's by 11 points to 6. For the winners, N. Wall scored three tries, one being converted by A. O'Connor. The losers' score was comprised of a try by A. Murray and a penalty goal kicked by B. Vine. Cooper and Pryoe beat Johnson and Smith by 9 points to 6. For the winners, tries were obtained by Burborough, Jamieson, and Webb, and for the losers by T. Thornton and W. Morton. The M.E.D. defeated the Christchurch Gas Co. by 35 points to 4. For the winners Quaid and Johns scored two tries each Peart, Chinnery. and Price scored the remainder. John*, Price, Peart, and Chinnery converted one each; Chinnery also kicked two penalties. For the losing team Norrie potted a beautiful goal from the twenty-five. Railway Stores defeated Workshop Contractors by 11 points to 10. For the winrera tries were scored by N. Young, Pickering, and Wilson. N. Young converted one try Scorers for Contractors were Foot (1), Flood (1). and Cox drop-kicked a goal. After the match the Stores Challenge Shield was presented to the winners by Mr L. Wade. All Blacks in Training.—During the Australian tonr the All Blacks found Elliman's Embrocation most valuable for general training. Bub away muscle aches and strains with it. No athlete should be without it. —2

OLD BOYS CLUB. PRESENTATION OP TROPHIES. At a social held in the Old Boya Football Club rooms on Saturday night, the trophies iron during the year were presented Dr. W. S. Seed presided, and also present, in addition to a large gathering of old boya, were llr S. F. Wilson, president of the Canterbury Rugby Union, and Mr A. E. AlcT'hail, chairman of tbo Union. .Mr ilcFhaii congratulated Old Boys on the.r successes, and referred to the amateur side of tha sport and its influence. He stated that he oouid seo nothing whatever to gain in doing away with old boys' clubs. The trophies presented were as ' follows: Evans Shield, for most points scored in the various grades in the competition. Payne Trophy, Senior D.C.L. Shield, Senior B Shield, Junior 1 tirade, and Junior 2 Grade. Mr W. Dalley accepted the D.CJj. Shield and Mr J- T. Burrows the Payne Trophy, other captains and coaches speaking on behalf of their teams. referees beat pressmen. Referees and Pressmen provided a curtainraiser to the big match at Lancaster Park on Saturday, the former's knowledge of the game and ability to play it proving too much for the reporters. At half-time the scores were three all, Smvthe kicking a penalty goal for the Referees, and Hall getting a try for the Pressmen. In the second spell the Referees wore down their opponents and tries were scored by Radley and Thompson (two), Smythe converting two of them. One of Thompson's tries was a spectacular piece if work, being obtained after he had run about three-quarters of the length of the field. Smythe also kicked a pretty penalty goal from near half-way. Mr L. Hardie refereed. BIBLE CLASS TOURNAMENT. Seven-a-slde. First round —St. George's A 12, St. George's B 3; Papanui 5, St. Peter's 0; St. David's a bye. Second round—St. George's A 18, St. David's 3. Final. St. George's met Papanui in the final. This game resulted in a win for St. George's by 17 to nil. Scorers for St. George's were: Escott 3, Poison 2. Escott converted one. St. George's B were runners-up. AUCKLAND CHAMPIONSHIP. (PBESS ASSOCIATION ntLEOBAM.) AUCKLAND, September 22. The Bagby football season in Auckland was brought to a conclusion on Saturday, when the final of the eenioi championship was played between Ponsonby and University, the former winning by 16 points to 3. The weather was fine and the ground in good order, but the display was disappointing to a large gathering of spectators. The players appeared to be stale and the backs of both 'earns mishandled and passed badly. Tries for Ponsonby were scored by Edgars, McWilliame, McLeod, and Hook, Lucas and Cammick each converting one. Bush kicked a penalty goal for University.

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GORE CUP. CHRISTIAN BROTHERS BEAT ADDINGTON. In the annual contest for the Gore Cup between the champion Rugby League teams of Christchurch and Dunedin, Christian Brothers (Dunedin) inflicted a decisive defeat on Addington by 29 points to 8. Both teams have given brilliant displays of League football this season, and in expectation of • spectacular display, • fair crowd assembled at Monica Park, finding ample seating accommodation in the huge stadium erected by Stadiums, Ltd. From the outset the visitors established their superiority, and aided by fumbling by the usually reliable Addington five-eignths, Amos and Sanders, raced their opponents off their feet. The success of Christ.au Brothers, combined with the victory ot the Otago representatives over Canterbury, proves that the standard of Rugby League football in Dunedin is much higher than in Christchurch Canterbury Kugby League has suffered heavily by the loss of many prominent players during recent years, notably Wilson Hall, Desmond, and Maton to England, while the transfer of Robins and Consedine to the West Coast, Blazey, Pearcfi, and Rich to Dunedin, many of whom have represented Canterbury, has weakened club football. Addin gton's form was nevertheless disappointing. Several excellent scoring chances went begging early in the game through either a bad transfer at the last minute, or mulling. Once into their stride the visitors provided a sparkling display, and must rank as one of the speediest Rugby League teams that have played at Monica Park. The three quarters, Pearce, O'Malley, and Rich, were much'superior to Henderson, Staple?, and Stuart in combination, and burst through repeatedly. Pearce gave a brilliant exhibition, and was one of the best backs on the field. The combination of McKewen (half) and Pollock (first five-eighths) was more effective than Peddie Amos, the latter being off colour. McKewen gave a brilliant display, nipping away from the scrum cleverly, while hiß passes were crisp and sure. He overshadowed Peddie, who, however, stood up to the heavy and bustling Dunedin pack gamely. Peddie's passes from the base of .the scrum were crisp and accurate. He gave his supports every opportunity as Green was hooking the majority of the serums. Sanders came into first five-eighths in the second spell, but the visitors practically dominated the game. Their forwards were too heavy and too fast for Addington. Holloway and T. O'Connor were outstanding. Brownie and L. Amos worked hard for Addington. The scrum did not pack well. Green hooked the majority of set scrums, but the ball did not come out cleanly at times. In the first spell Christian Bros, led 13-3. After several great dashes down the right wing, Pearce crossed twice for B. O'Connor to convert both tries. Stapley broke through with a fine burst of speed that carried him well into the visitors' twenty-five, where he passed to Henderson, who scored. The kick missed. Addington missed a great chance when Sanders intercepted and raced through the defence, but his pass went astray. A brilliant bout of passing by the visitors' rearguard saw Pearce race over near the posts, the kick missing. In the second spell Christian Brothers romped over Addington, J. O'Connor (2), Pollock, and McKewen scored, B. O'Connor converting two tries. McLeod scored for Addington after a great solo effort by Sanders. Green converting. Mr H. King was referee. Sydenham (18) v. Kaikoral (10). The annua] friendly game between Kaikorai (Dunedin) and Sydenham was played as a curtain-raiser, and resulted in the local team prevailing by a comfortable margin. For the winners tries were scored by Meadows, A. Drury, and T. Fraser (2), while G. Fraser converted three. For Kaikorai Campbell and MVEwan scored, while R. Msyne kicked two penalties. FOURTH GRADE. Marist 6, Hornby 2. SEVENTH GRADE. Rlccarton 6, Waimairi 0. SCHOOLBOYS' GRADE. Linwood 3, Addington 0. VISIT FROM SYDNEY TEAM. (PBESS ASSOCIATION rKLEGRAJt.) AUCKLAND, September 22. The New Zealand League has received advice that the South Sydney Club, champions of New South Wales, has accepted its terms to play three matches in Auckland on C ber 12th, 16th and 19th It is understood the visitors will not go to the South Island In the Roope Rooster final Marist beat ronsonby by 17 points to 9. SYDNEY TEAM COMING TO N.Z. (UNITZI, PBBSB 4880C1ATI0H—BI BMtCTMC TELEOEAPH COPYBIGHT.) .... SYDNEY, September 21. Ihe premier Rugby League team, South Sydney, have accepted an invitation to visit New Zealand, leaving on October 4th —At,«I tralian Press Association ' AUSTRALIANS WIN AGAIN. (UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION— fi-j TEI.ICG&APH COPVBTOHT.) (Received September 22nd, 5.5 p . m \ LONDON, September 51 The Australian Rugby League te&m j feated the Broughton Bangers by f" to 8.-Australian Pre* Association.

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OTAGO BEATS CANTERBURY The Canterbury Football Association staged its last representatnve match of the season on Saturday last, when Otago contested the issue with Canterbury at English Park. A strong easterly wind was in evidence during the game and a dry ground made the ball light. A fast but not very scientific game was the outcome, and Otago must be considered lucky to win by the decisive score of three goals to one. As a curtain-raiser to the representative match Rangers and Sumner fonght out their English Cup fixture for the third time. Once more the teams crossed over without a score, but in the second spell Rangers rattled in four goals. Sumner failed to respond, and Rangers passed on to the semi-final. Otago (3) ▼. Canterbury (1). With the exception that Cullen filled the inside right portion in the Canterbury team in place of D. Sutherland, the sides turned out as selected. The teams lined out as follows: Otago—Goal, L. Holden; full-backs, F. Morris, G. Taylor; half-backs, R. Hector, A. Brown, W. Chapman; forwards, J. Mitchell, T. McHugh, S. Duncan, A. Olliver, H. Balk. Canterbury—Goal. L. Gwillam; full-backs, E. Allen, J. Muscroft; half-backs, S. Bristow, G. Roberts, I. McLeod; forwards, P. Allen, G. Cullen, A. Trotter, T. Nelson, G. Walker. Otago won the toss and Canterbury kicked off with the wind and towards the townend goal. Swinging the ball about lustily each goal was raided in quick succession. A corner to the visitors was cleared, and Canterbury raced away. Trotter placed forward for Nelson to rip in a cross shot which carried Just outside. Trotter was well marked from the outset, and being bottled up in a raid down the centre, he touched out to Walker, who shot wildly. Bristow and E. Allen pushed back an Otago offensive and G. Allen made ground to drop a great centre to goal. Trotter jumped to head in but he handled the ball. Otago retaliated through Brown to Mitchell. Duncan gathered a centre in goal, but Gwillam flur* h : m self on the ball and cleared under pressure. Play was even for a spell and then Otago came away on the right. E. Allen was set to clear, but McLeod mulled his kick and Mitchell scored unopposed. Otago 1, Canterbury 0. Following this unexpected reverse Canterbury drove into attack. A left flank raid gave Walker possession, but the winger shot wildly, with Trotter and Cullen well placed for a centre, A moment later Walker repeated the movement, much to the crowd's annoyance. At the other end a well-placed corner kick by Balk had Gwillam extended to clear. Roberts got the ball away and Canterbury raced away. Trotter and Cullen were nearly through when Taylor booted clear. Roberts snapped up and drove in a slanting shot, which missed by inches. Otago were attacking at half-time and the score was: Otago 1, Canterbury 0. On the resumption Canterbury were first away, and from well out Nelson took a chance with a long shot. A moment later Cullen almost landed with a rising shot. A corner to Canterbury was cleared - and Otago rushed play to the other end. McHugh crossed to goal with the Canterbury defence scattered, and Balk appeared a certain scorer until Bristow jumped in to clear. At the other end Holden made a good save under pressure. An Oatgo bombardment brought the Canterbury defence into action to clear with good head-work, and then the Reds rushed play down the right. Cullen placed through for Trotter, but Taylor, the Otago right back, in clearing, handled the ball. " Canterbury were awarded a penalty and Trotter made no mistake. Otago 1, Canterbury 1. Give and take play ruled for a period, but Otago were creating the best scoring openings. Play was at half-way when Br ! «tow put Canterbury away down the centre. Trotter snapped up and he drove in a. terrific shot, which Holden turned out magnificently. Canterbury were hammering away now and Roberts placed a clinking shot, which was inches too high. Then from the left Walker dropped in a beauty, which extended Holden to clear. At the other end a free kick against Gwillam for carrying looked dangerous for Canterbury, and the visitors gained a brace of corners before the danger was averted. From a throw-in well in Canterbury territory Olliver squared to goal. McHugh placed a simple'shot, which Gwillam fumbled and the ball rolled into the net. Otago 2, Canterbury 1. Canterbury rushed play downfleld through Cullen and Allen. A centre looked like a score, but hands brought relief to the Visitors. Just on time Otago broke away and Mitchell centred. Balk was handy and he .registered an easy one. Final score: Otago 8, Canterbury 1. Referee, Mr W. Campbell. Xotes on the Game. Without a win to their eredit for the season the Canterbury representatives have set something of a record. Twice they have gone down to Wellington. Westland successfully defended the Dawson Cup against them, and on Saturday a not very strong Otago team notched a three goal to one victory. It must be conceded on this occasion that Canterbury were not over-favoured by luck. What little there was about was accorded the visitors, and they made the best of it. The Canterbury team fielded on Saturday was Infinitely superior to any which has done duty this season. The material was undoubtedly on view, but it is utterly impossible to expect a team to be at its best without a single game together. A lack of understanding in the defence waa practically responsible for all the three goals scored by the visitors. E. Allen and McLeod simply presented the all-important opening goal to the southerners, and in each of the others a lack of covering ability led te the Canterbury citadel's downfall. For his first appearance in representative football E. Allen gave quite s creditable display, but it was obvious that he and his partner, Muscroft, had no prearranged method of defence to work on. No team can successfully counter a direct offensive under such circumstances. Gwillam in goal ranged sharply from very mediocre to excellent. Otago'a second goal should not have beaten a schoolboy. Bristow and Roberts were the shining lights of the home team. Indeed, it is doubtful if Canterbury have ever previously possessed a right half of the calibre of Bristow His play at all times was excel- I lent. It was no fault of Roberts that ] Canterbury lost. He made many fine open- . ings for his forwards, and his service w»s | made always acceptably. McLeod s exhibi- I tion came nowhere near his club form, and in representative football consistency should be the first consideration. The P. AllenCullen wing was the best forward combination. Cullen. as reserve for D. Sutherland, fully justified his selection. His one fault was his playing to his outside partner^ when a shot at goal was in order. Trotter showed more pep than usual at centre. He put in a "brace of shots which would have beaten most custodians. Nelson justified his selection at inside left, but he requires a little more ball control to be a top-notcher. Walker on the flank was well below par. Of the Otago team Holden proved himself a capable custodian. He got his aide out of many tight corners in a tradesmanlike manner. Both Morris and Taylor were safe and showed the Canterbury pair points in covering up. Brown was an adept at first time service at centre half, though at times his placing was wild. Hector and Chapman were better defenders than attackers. Of the forwards there was little to choose between any of them. Bristow subdued the brilliant Balk on the left, but the wily winger required watching. Of th * ° the ™ Mitchell and Duncan took the eye most. _ It . is usual, as a mark of courtesy to a visiting provincial team, for the home side to. line m» and welcome their opponents with a , cheer Perhaps the fact that the Otago | team were first to take the field led to this : omission on Canterbury s part, but it was one which may have been rectified just before the kick-off if a little though!: had been exercised. It is snch_ trifles which count in the estimation of visiting representatives. ENGLISH CUT. Ranger# (4) ▼. Sumner (0). For the third time this season Rangers and Sumner contested their English Cup fixture. The match was played as a curtainraiser to the representative game. J.M A Hawker, F. N g* AHe^ —E. Barnes, W. Lorrimer, W. Barnes F. Forsythe, J. McLean, A. Lees, D. Prase",' A. Bissett, W. Sloan, J. Morrow, F. BQ ol„ e r kicked off with the sun at Uter Sumner raided strongly. Peterson Lorrimer got in Hawker but he was Sloan slipped T i tor ially Rangers had the well offside. Temtor y advantage for a sp e . Then {ronj Mc . LelnTafer to finish with a Hawker turned out. From ii 5 Sli R Neville put Sumner attacking Stoneman let the ball out to fSmM who closed in to clip the uprurbt Camp jell, wno Tho ga me was fast at PO' nt ' bl " k Rangers had a let now, and more <j r { ye by Peterson reoff when a e r» Barnes, who was well bounded clear frol f " h Sobb headed out of goal At c t^- ith Hawker well just clear o- half-time whistle Rangers beaten. j there was no score, were attacking. bg eTen on the reß umpPlay fj ju t a little too good tion, with 'he In a g un iner attack a dropfor the attack. c mpbell w ,s headed just P C rs tbe crossbar by Browne. Rangers took a hand. «■* *«!'*** the Sumner goal,

but the finishing efforts of the Whites were crude. A corner to Rangers was well placed by Fraser, A hectie scramble in the Sumner goal ensued, and Morrow slipped the ball in. Rangers 1. Sumner 0. - Following play was fast, but neither goal was seriously threatened. Then, from well in Rangers' territory Fraser punched the ball well down the centre. The transfer caught the Sumner defence spread-eagled, and • Sloan dashed through to goal as be pleased. Rangers 2, Sumner 0. Sumner battled away, but could not get past the Rangers* defence. Hawker nearly mulled a long shot by Robb, and play remained at the Sumner end. From the right Fraser squared to goal. Sloan was on the spot, and he tipped the ball Into the net at close range, to put Rangers three up. Rangers were now playing w»ll. ana in a further raid Sloan sent out to Fraser, who registered. Time was called Immediately, with the score: Rangers 4, Sumner 0. Referee, Mr J. -Tennings. JUNIOR GRAM. HUMPHREY CUP: LytteHon -2 v. Marist 0. Referee, Mr Horsley. T.M.CjL S ▼. Thistle A 1. Referee, Mr Merritt. _ . Western S-v. Thistle B 1. Referee, Mr Cragg. FIFTH GRADE. KNOCK-OUT COMPETITION. Final —Technical 6 v. Y.M.C.A. 0. Referee, Mr Sharr, sen. SIXTH GRADE. KNOCK-OUT COMPETITION. Final—St. Albans S ▼. Marist 1. Referee, Mr Sharr, jun. WELLINGTON V. AUCKLAND. (PBXSB ISBOCIATIOH TmUUMUX-) WELLINGTON, September 22. The Wellington team to play Auckland for the P.A. trophy at Auckland next Saturday La as follows: —P. McVean, A. Hopper, JGuest, E. Jeffery, J Campbell, P. Lambert. E. Barton, J. Rigby, A. McLeod, J. Smith, Dr. Craig; reserve J. McLeod. IN OTHER CENTRES. (PMB3 ASSOCIATION r»LEQ*AMS.) . „ , AUCKLAND, September 2L Auckland 5, Navy 4. Falcon Cup games—Bon Accord 1, North Shore O; Manurewa 4, Celtio 1. PALMEESTON N., September 31. t -«tr defeated Hawkc's Bay by 8