FOOTBALL.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 19940, 29 May 1930, Page 14

FOOTBALL.

LAST MINUTE WIN. INTER-SUB-UNIONS' MATCH. SOUTH BEATS NORTH. Only a few hundreds of people witnessed the annual match at Lancaster Park yosterday between Northern and Southern BubUnions, and it is safe to «t»te that they .were disappointed with the showing of the teams, the play being generally poor and unlnter* estinjfr relieved by an exciting finish, which gave the Southerners the victory in the last minute of the game. , . j . Neither team turned out »» » B '» oto »; * wo notable absentees being Toby and Tom Robinsun from the Southern *i<*e, » nd *? B B* ma was twenty minutes late in commencing. The Canterbury eelaotors (Messrs P. H» rv _ e y » n * R. R. Masters) were present in the hope of being able to discover one or two outstanding players with a view to strengthening tCe side to represent the Province against the British team next week, and to use on Canterbury £ southern tour later on in the season. The form shown, however, was far short of that displayed by the country Pl»yoj» laßt season, when Country beat Town. The forwards did not possess the dash tut-it to characteristic of them, nor were tney able to follow up as In previous year*. Their scrum work and line-out play also left much to be desired. It is on open secret that the selectors would be glad to find a lock tor forthcoming representative matches, and were hoping for success from yeßteroay s match, but the form of neither man in the opposing sides was Impressive. The play of the backs also left a good deal to be detired, and here again it it safe to stkUrthat on the form displayed It will be difficult for any country player tb gain a place. It must bo admitted, however, that the two ful-backs, Lee and Howatson, especially the latter, did some fine work. Indeed, Howatson' t kicking was really first-class.

The teams were:— ' .„...» Northern Sub-Unions (Bed and Blue)—J. Lee; T. Jordan. It. Slog. A. McMillan; T. McDonald. B. Eieh; B. Harrisons J. Low; J. Busch, 0. Watson, W. Prenderville, V. Smith, H. Karl G. Davidson, H. Gorrio. Southern Sub-Unions (White)—l. Howat■on; S. Allen, 0. Williams, 0. Mcintosh; B. S. Sherwin, 0. M. Wilton; L. H. Harrington; McKensie; W. Moore, B. Anderson, E. W. Thompson, B. Adams, M. Ryan, T. 8. Craw, N. Wltheli: ... - , For some time after the kick-off play centred about the half-way mark, Lee eventually making a good run, which he followed with a nice kick, the benefit of which was lost, however, when a forward got offside. A long kick by a Southern back resulted in a force-down. Play was scrappy and uninteresting, the Northern side being the more aggressive. There was too much kicking by both sets of backs, In consequence of which the backs did not get as many chances to open up the game as they should have had. Attempts on the part of the White backs to indulge in passing failed badly, the play continuing to be very crude. On resuming after half-time the Whites secured the ball twice In quick succession and sent their backs away on attack. On the first occasion the passing was neatly done, being handled by the line of baoks right to Mcintosh, but no ground was gained. The second attempt was equally unsuccessful, and once again play became ragged in character. Williams retired hurt and was replaced by an emergency. One of the few bright spot* of the game then occurred, Wilson picking up the ball and running strongly for the line. He had covered about twenty yards, and had only a few strides to go when he was overtaken and pulled down. In the closing stages of the game there wm a forward rush by the Whites, from which Anderson scored and Howatson converted, Southern Sub-Unions winning by 5 points to nil. Mr V. Oraw was referee.

SECONDARY SCHOOL GAMES YESTERDAY'S RESULTS. Yesterday the Ohrlstehuroh secondary schools played the second round of the competition, when, owing to the fact that neither Christ's College nor St. Bede's College were contesting games, & fair «»«&»•* °* * n a matches were postponed to bo deolded later in the season. The following were the results:— SECOND GBADE. The match between Bsnglora High School and St. Andrew's CoUege will be played next Saturday, at Banglora. '' Playing at the Boys' High School ground, Btraven road, Technical High School and Boys' High School A drew, each aide scaring 8 points. Mr F. J. B. Murray was referee. The game between Christ's College and Boys' High School B was not played. THIBD GBADK. Playing at the Boys' High School ground, Btraven road, Teohnical High School defeated Boys' High School B by 8 points to 7. Mr B. M. Bruce was referee. The matches, St. Bede's College v. West: Ohrlstehuroh District High School, St. Andrew's College v. Christ's College A, and Christ's Oolloge B v. Boys' High School A, did not take plaoe yesterday. The postponed match between Boys' High School A and Boys' High School B also took place this week, being ployed at the Boys' High School ground, Btraven road, where the A team won by 1? points to 8. Mr B. M. Brace was refereo, FOURTH GRADE. Ploying at the Boys' High School ground. Stravea road,' Boys' High School B defeated St. Andrew's College by 10 points to 11. Mr H. S. Baverstock was referee. The matches, Technical High School v. Christ's College A and Christ's College B v. Boys' High School A did not take place. FIFTH GRADE.

Aa the matches, Christ's College B v. Technioal High School and Boys' High School A v. St. Bede's College did not take place, and St. Andrew's College won by default from Boys'" High School B, no 'games were glayed in the fifth grade yesterday. Boys' tigh School intend withdrawing their B team from this section, and in consequence the postponed match between Boys' High School A and Boys' High School B has been recorded as a win by default for tho former team. SIXTH GBADE. Playing at the High School Old Boys' ground, Rlccarton Corner, Technical High School A defeated Boys' High Sohool A by 38 points to nil. Mr A. A. Bender was referee. Tho match between Christ's College and St. Andrew's College was not played. At the Ohrlstehuroh ground, Rlccarton Corner, Boys'; High School B defeated Technical High School B by 9 points to 8. Mr A. A. Pullan was referee.

. West Ohrlstehuroh District High School had the bye.

SEVENTH ORADB. (Under 7st 71b.) Playing Bt the Polo Grounds, West Christchurch District High Sohool drew with Boys' High School B, there being no score. Mr w. Moffat; vat referee. The match between Technical High Sohool A and St. Bede's College was postponed. At the Polo Grounds, Boys' High Sohool A defeated Technical High School B by 85 points to Mil. Mr J. T. Burrows wae referee. EIGHTH GRADE. (Under 7it Tib.) Playing at the Merivale ground, Rlccarton Corner, Technical High Sohool A drew with St, Andrew's College, each side scoring 8 points. Mr G. M. Keys was referee. At the Polo Grounds, West Ohristchuroh District High Sohool defeated Boys' High Sohool Bby 6 points to nil. Mr H. 3. Markle was referee. At the Y.M.G.A. ground, Ricoarton Corner, Boys*. High School A defeated Technical High School Bby 27 points to nil. Mr W. W. Brassington wae referee. NINTH GRADE. (Under 7st 71b.) Playing at the High School Old Boys' ground, -Ricoarton Corner. St. Andrew's College defeated Technical College B by 8 points to 5. Mr. R. MoKenaie was referee. The pame between St. Bede'a College and Boys' High School B did not take place. At the Technical Old Boys' ground, Ricoarton Corner, Boys' High School A drew with Technical High School A, there being no score. Mr C. L. Ridgen was referee. TENTH GRADE. (Under 7st 71b.) Playing at the Polo Grounds, West Christchurch District High School A defeated Technical High School B by 17 points to nil. Mr H. P. Wise was referee. At the Polo Grounds, Boys* High Sohool defeated West Christohurch District High School Bby 8 points to nil. Mr P. A. Wicks Was referee. Technical High School A had the bye. ELEVENTH GRADE. , (Under 7st 71b.) Playing at the Polo Grounds. Technical High School A defeated Boys' High School by 86 points to nil. Mr W. Bryden was referee. At the Polo Grounds, Technical High School B drew with West Christchurch District High School, there being no score. St. Andrew's College had the bye. , SATURDAY'S GAMES. The most attractive round of the series will be played at Lancaster Park next Saturday, when the unbeaten Albion team meet Christchurch at 8 o'olook. Albion hare had only six points scored against them, and are a very strong team. Christchurch.are improving, and made a goad impression by their defeat of Old Boys' last Saturday. A cur* tain-raiser between .'Varsity and Old Boys will be'played at 1.80 p.m. to enable the

selector* to laa all the player* in Mttm> Thiaia uaually on* of the b»*t games ofthe year, and at both aidea Incline to the «p#tt paaiing game, fine football should be iiw. . Sydenham play Llnwood oa liaaoaster Park aouth. At (ha Show Gitroada Taohlea!m»t Wert OhrUtehnrch Old Boy* on Aha No. A troand, and oa the No. 2 groaad Albloa ' 9>ay 'varsity A in the aenior B competition. ' ■ . ■ At Rugby P«rkt> Ohriatahurth play Mart* ▼ale aeaior B'a, cotamaacla* at 8 o'cloek. NORTH CANTERBURY SUBUNION. ' Hatchet aad referee* for Saturday, nwt are at follow*: . - Senior—Oxford t. Coat, Mr 0. Peary j Kowai v. Woodead,. Mr B. Burney; Oliamari * bye. , Junior*-—liobairn r. Oxford, Mr T. Neyloa; Gleamark r. OUrkrllla, Mr Poraytha: Ohoka r. Amberley, Mr P. Bouie; Woodena a bye. No match** will be played oa Saturday, Jubb 7th. 1