FOOTBALL.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 20039, 22 September 1930, Page 17

FOOTBALL.

MAORIS BEATEN. WIN FOR CANTERBURY B. SEVENTEEN POINTS MARGIN. <* Canterbury B beat the South Island Maoris by L>:< points to six on the Oval •,t Lancaster I'ar on Salun'ay after- ,; noon. There were ]c>* than -000 spectators preeen'. The Canterbury Wain acquitted itself moderatelv will, .but tho Maoris, who ' were drawn from different provinces, lacked ream work, though they allowed plenty of ent)iusi.\sm. The'r team was muck weaker than flic aide originally chosen, the ritu-rgi'iicies having to be tailed on, while two Canterbury College players, K. Wikiriwhi and G. M. ijjlvtli, made up the number. j{. J. Bel! captained the side, while C..T. Oliver Jed Canterbury. y "Though « II team, tho Canterbury side included some regular representative players who had not been able to »ct away on the southern tour. " Both sides fought hard in the forwards, hut the resource of the Red and Black backs—particularly of Oliver — fl-aa too much for the Maoris, who had eight points -cored against them in the first quarter of an hour. Later they settled down, but the points against them mounted steadily. Their scores were froth made by Manihera as the result of forward rushes. The Maori backs showed little sign of combination, though they made the play individually. Oliver was easily the best man on the ground, his speed and tricky running <jonsfanfly bringing to light weak-spots in the Maori defence. He initiated many movements. Fulton, at full-back, again played a very solid game, his long and accurate line-kicking gaining much ground. b'Brien, at half, did quite well, as did Loveridge on the wing. The rest of the Canterbury rearguard were only mediocre. The Maori books did not shine. They were over-anxious at times, this causing them to get out of position, while, at ! other times, they were not anxious enough. Grennell showed a fair turn of speed, while Williams, at five-eighth, played a sound game. Huria) at fullback, was good at times and poor at others. Tbey bad a good solid pack of for- -■ wards." Bell, of Southland, originally (elected for tho backs, went to wingforward and kept close to the ball. Manihera played a very solid game, at did Purdue, whilo Manning was good in the loose. Wells and Hooker were two young forwards in tho Canterbury pack who showed up prominently. Wells was in the forefront all the way. Foley, Cottrell, and Porterfleld could be seen • btttling hard in the tight play. Scrimihaw, too, was well on his game. 1 4g Tho teams were:— ';' South Island Maoris. C' Full-back: F. Huria (Canterbury). i , Three-quarters: H. Grennell (Banks ..;'Peninsula), "W. Reed (Nelson), G. M. -' Bjrth (Canterbury). \} ■• Five-eighths: C. Williams (Banks «',*' Peninsula), D.' Tamui (Ashburton). "-,?? Half-baek: L. Wright (Golden BayR. J. Bell (South';f&*ward»: Back row, T. Manning W. Hopa (Banks Penin-.-/jjui); sides, G. Purdue (Southland), K. ;*J«kiriwhi. (Canterbury); lock^J,Mani'jjpra (Canterbury); front row; R. "Elli* jpon (Otago), M. Maru f Canterbury Team. '4 Full-back: R. A. Fulton. |i Three-quarters: L. G. Loveridge, J. P. IfMcAuliffe, J. F. Robilliard. is* Five-eighths: C. J. Oliver, T. Preston. ' Half-back: 8.. O'Brien. f Wing-forward: G. Scrimshaw. •■' Forwards: Back row, T. Hooker, F. J. Foley; sides, A. P. Mac Duff, C. H. Per- , kins; lock, M. Wells; front row, A. I. Cottrell, N. M. Porterfleld. I The Play. ' Canterbury scored early. The backs ;[. moved into action, Loveridge securing • and in-passing to Perkins, who went > across. Loveridge failed to convert. ';. Canterbury 83, Maoris 0. >„ The Canterbury forwards were breakItiag away from the loose, and Cottrell tjjfot across near the posts. He converted stts own try. 1 . Canterbury B 8, Maoris 0. f| Play hovered in the Maoris' twenty||lw, when Loveridge, on the wing, inipaued. Scrimshaw gathered in and Ipped across. The kick missed. m Canterbury B 11, Maoris 0. '• pvTha Maoris began to get more • ||«oaesion in their play. Bell set up a • • rush, but Grennell was ■ gf Sopped close to tho touch-line by Prestljjfc Canterbury worked downfield, and llrgUs almost tackled Huria as the fullfewek cleared from a dangerous position. Wveridge made a good dash soon after tad was over, but the touch-line judge's "vftg went up, and a line-out was Nnared. First Scrimshaw, then Porter- -; |i}ld, made a determined bid for the «iit, the latter scoring. Loveridge ifond the kick. • ■, • Canterbury B 14, Maoris 0. I. From a forward melee McDuff sped - +'f*»y with the ball and passed to Robil- :' wo, who followed up fast. The Maori jj; : &nrards f however, relieved the prcss,Wr«; Prospects for the Maoris looked when Wright sent his backs **»ay, bnt bad handling spoilt a good 'Chance. Canterbury attacked again, Hooker breaking right away to be well {rounded by Huria. Manning snapped up and, fending off Loveridge, made his way upfteld. Reed was the next to earvo his way through, and tho Maoris had a clear run in when off-side play i the movement. Half-time score: r i Canterbury B 14, Maoris 0. < Purdue almost scored after the interval, But he ran into touch. After a fleree fight on the line Manihera at wagth dived on the ball and scored. The tiy was unconverted. [ J > ■ Canterbury B 14, Maoris 3. • ;. good back rush, in which Oliver WW prominent, followed, McAuliffo «eM»g a field goal. • % Canterbury B 18, Maoris 3. were pressing, but the ' Uln* e ' ence was more,resolute. Gren-»|fiP-*aine away on the wing, but Lover- ;. - Hp> atopped him. Oliver, moving in to |j|g* live-eighth, secured from O'Brien IjpM a scrum. He nonplussed the opp - srwag inside backs and went over be>**«ta the posts for Loveridge to con- , jjr ; f Canterbury B 23, Maoris 3. •'■ tried a shrewd manojuvre by tak- - iSr'* *' lort kick and following up fast. ''■ nLrtlP* to iannin &> wuo dropped the • S| * nen a score seemed certain. The C forwards took up the play, and < jffi*Khera went across. He missed the ■ B," ;. Canterbury B 23, Maoris 6. J 8 Maoris sprung a surprise when fgfiJl'yU went racing for the line with I #fc* to P nss- 01iver > however, clap- _ 0n speed, chased him and brought ' ®?fe OWD " ' rne Maoris wcre beginning j g!; EW»w the ball about, but they were *5 WHr *° P (>l,t>tTat( '. Oliver, with a irjfflP? run, threaded his way through |

tho w ho i c Maori side, passing to McMcDuff ,S W y^^ S from tha Une > hut MciJuff dropped the ball. -I'mal score:

Canterbury B 23, Morris 6,

CANTERBURY BEATEN.

OTAGO BETTER IN THE MUD. [THE *BE3S Special Service. 1 DUNEDIN, September 20 The match between Otago and Canterbury was the commencement of the jubilee celeorations of the Otago Rugby Union, the oc ,. a "on being given a fitting start bv the vieory of the Otago team by 11 points to 3 conditions underfoot and overhead were far from suitable for an iiiteri.rovincial match. and there was an attendance ot nu.y about 2500 people, who, however, were at times aroused to a high pitch of enthusiasm. Efforts at handling the ball bemg out of the question, the game resolved 't»elt mostly into » forward struggle, though the backs of both sides fielded and picked extremely well in the circumstances, fir Wr?'"* U6e " *° the conditions in a he o!i. r , man "" thßn the opposing side dlLXlf J?™ *?* Bble t0 «°™ a well* I>*W Vl «t°ry, both backs and forwards pa cd we „ tl 'l. otafc '? ftwwftrdi, „. of who!n v-hVu t>' Ct l the f of th« game, vard rushed H* ek £ BOt down t( * [ -o< .i u m i L th ? heiivi er visiting pack in rlt o-an- y a I I>artl <i u >" interest attached to r m ° b ,' : - aUSO of tha '"* that the po„u----"c 'rovin^ 1I r r \, C - S°" nt,lff ' for u eakinJ ,h„ " th i time, thus t'a.e - record formerly held by S.

The teams were: Canterbury (lied and Black—G, Innes; G. k i. rt ' S -J*- C " lo ton, W. Browu: li Hazelhurst H Lilburne; T. F. Mullan; J t '?, nd m W a Pease> J - Manchester. ]\ aim,,! lain. -d T K.^T„g J - WUde "- J " Ch - J '- Otago (Dark- Blue)—S. Fa-ilks; 11. McSkm m !ng L Ghes, J. McKen.ie; H. F. f. o S '» \ M ~ Bra danovich; W. Bathgate; tnV n tC Stl <-> ll)l "T. N. Miller: C. Bonn tag, C. Finlayson, J. Hore, It. Allan, U Laing. ' '

First Spell. The ground, which ha(J been badl the junior representative match, ,vas not at lor tootball when the teams tiled on to H,,, i- , i Ui 5 WRS Btin falli "S heavily as Otago kicked off. Canterbury started passin;; at once, the movement ( ;jing to the utago twenty-flve before it was brought up lo lowing a scramble, Faulks found touch at iialfway. Innes returned an Otago kick to touch. Sonntag broke away in possession, and sent to McSkimming, who ran strongly past halfway. Otago continued to press. McKenzie was almost over, and in the following scramble Canterbury forced, Otago pressed, and a forward was almost over " e " thß P°Sts. Then Bradanovich wax pulled over not far from the line. Faulks kicked over the line. Tnnes forcing. Otago resumed the offensive, tho forwards drlbblin-r well in the mud, and when the ball went oyer the line Canterbury forced in the nick of time.

Canterbury took play down field, but Miller bonntag. and Finlayson came away in good dribbling. Then UrKcnzie kicked over the line, and Giles ran over to beat the opposition, and score wide out. Souter's kick a beauty with a heavy ball, was successful.

Otago 5; Canterbury 0. The Canterbury forwards, led by Manchester, went to the Otago line, but a freeKick drove them back to haifway. Again the visitors' forwards came through, but Otago got possession from sevornl scrums, and found touch. Then the Otago forwards, with Laing leading, came to halfway, Lilburne failed to And touch, and McSkimming gained ground in dribbling, the effort ultimately being stopped by Innes with a line-kick. The Otago forwards had so far adapted themselves better to the conditions, and frequent loose rushes had Canterbury in trouble. Sourer had a chance with a freeklek, and goaled. Otago 8; Canterbury 0. The rain was' still falling steadily, and the ground was becoming worse. A free-kick to Canterbury sent play to the Otago twentyfive, after Finlayson and Hore had shown up in a rush, but McSkimming returned to halfway. In dribbling Simpson was at the head of two Canterbury rushes, Faulks saving for Otago. Hore came through, Lilburne and Innes in turn saving for Canterbury, lorward scra-mbling in the mud was the order of play for the next five minutes. McSkimming cleared, and held off a Canterbury rush in splendid style, and sent to toucli. Canterbury now did more of the attack than before. Faulks played soundly, and saved several times. A cross-kick was sent to Brown's -wing but this player failed to gather the -Kail up, and slid Into a big pool of water, Otago clearing. Finlayson headed a rush to halfway, where thore were a number of forward struggles. Mullan attempted to start passing, but it was disastrous in the circumstances, and allowed Otago to go right to the other end, Souter starting a movement which nearly ended in a try at the corner.' When tho Canterbury forwards came back Giles cleared well to touch. Otago was again doing most ot the attacking, and Allan showed up in a rush which went right to the line, where, after some scrambles, Canterbury forced. Keeping up the pressure, Otago went right to the lino, apain, Giles losing the ball about a yard from the goal when a try seemed certain. Then the Otago forwards were almost over, Mullan saving. After more forward scrambles, the ball was kicked over the line by Laing, who raced after it to score. Souter's kick missed. JHalf.rime was then railed, with the score: "* Otago 11; Canterbury 0. Second SpelL Rain was still- falling when the second spell commenced, and Canterbury's kick-off was recalled, the ball only going a few yards. Faulks fielded well, and lined near halfway, but the Canterbury forwards made an incursion inside. Otago's twenty-five, and a free-kick to Canterbury was unsuccessfully taken by Mullan, who had taken Lilburne'a place at first five-eighths, Hodgklnson coming on as half-back. The Otago forwards gradually worked their way. to Canterbury's twenty-flve. and from a scrum Laing broke through. The Canterbury forwards, headed by Simpson, returned to halfway, where McSkimming checked the rush. The rain had ceased, and the sky was brighter, but the ground, resembled a quagmire. The Canterbury" forwards were holding the Otago pack better than' in the first spell, but Otago rallied after a Canterbury rush had been stemmed, and going at top McSkimming fielded a kick beautifully, only to be pulled down before ho.was properly into his stride. Stewart was in the van of the Canterbury forwards as they made an ons'aiiTht on the Otago line, but Sonntag cleared by brenkine throue-h in good style. Mullen went off injured a little later, and Thompson came on to full-back, Innes going to first five-eighths. The Otago forwards shifted play to the Canterbury twenty-five, Hore being conspicuous in a loose rush. Rain was falling again as Canterbury returned play to halfway, but Finlayson and Allan came through with the ball at their feet. A free-kick to Canterbury was taken by Stewart, who found touch near the line. With the Otasto forwards breaking clear, Thompson fielded well and found touch, and from the ensuine loose rush Stewart scored. Innes's kick hitting the Crossbar and dropping hack. 1 ' Otaeo 11; Canterbury 3.

1 Play was rather lifeless at this Btage. and for a while it hovered round halfway. The Otago forwards took the ball inside Canterbury's twenty-five, Thompson relieving with a good kick. The Canterbury forwards, led by Manchester and Simpson, swept down past hnlfway, only to be sent tack by Finilks, who found touch. Hart made a good run, but as he tried to centre he was bumped by McKenzie, and the ball went into touch. There was an exchange of kicks which ended in Thompson finding touch at the Otago twenty-five. A dangcr-cus-looking Canterbury loose rush-was well cheeked by Bathgate, and eventual y Faulks, who was standing very close up, cleared. Hore headed the Blue forwards In a rnsn to halfwav. and caught Hodckinson before he was able to gather the ball. Hore was plaving a rattling good game in the Otago rack which took play ins-de .Canterbury s territory, where a fre*»-kick to Otago was taken bv Souter, who found the leather too heavy, and the kick was fruitless, Canterburv returning to halfway. Simpson and Manchester dribbled through, to Otago s t .•jnty-five, and as the Dark Blues were clearing Stewart was penalised for obstruction Canterbury wns hammering away at OHpo's line. King bein-r in the front of a the loose burst. With Canterbuy pressing hard. Bradanovich broke th-ongh to near halfway, where he was pulled down Following a kick through by Hazelhurst. Fau'ks ran beh'nd the line to clear, but failed to find touch. Stewart fielding the ball, and passing to Hart, whose pass % went astray. Laing cauoht Thompson as the Canterbm* man fielded the ball, but the latter 'got his pass awny to Carleton. who found ouch Inside Otago's twentv-five. ot »™ "eine c°nv pelled to force. Stichhury retired Injure* a few minutes before the end of the wm, and was not replaced. Thomson «eld>a a hall and kicked through to Faulks. who took a great mark. The game ended with play? at Otago's twenty-flve, and tho score; « . . • Otago 11; Canterbury 3. Mr Kelly was referee. Junior Match. On a ground almost under water, the Canterbury junior representatives were defeated by Otigo by 9 points to 3, the game being played as a curtain-raiser to the senior fixture The first spell ended 3-0 in favour of Otago, Bell kicking a penalty goal ten minutes after the start. In the second spell unconverted tries were scored for Otago by Simon and Richards, while Vincent kicked a oenaltv goal for Canterbury.

LINWOOD CLUB.

ANNUAL SMOKE CONGEST.

A large number of members attended the Linwood Football Club's rooms on Saturday evening, when the club's annual smoke concert was held, there being also present representatives ot the Canterbury Rugby Union and members of the South Island Maori team. Mr F. 1). Kesteveu was in the chair.

Following the ioyai toast, that °* the "Canterbury ltugby Union" was proposed by the chairman. The Rugby tnion, said Mr Kesteveu, had done more work during the past few mouths than any other sports body in the City, for the season, owing to the visit of the British team, had been a particularly busy one. Everything the Union had done had been for the good of the Rugby game, and had been carried out to the best of their ability. So long as that was the aim of the Union, it was up to the clubs to back them up. Responding. Mr A. E. McPhail, chairman of the Management Committee of the Canterbury Rugby Union, said that the Linwood Club were players of the game for the game's sake. The governing body always knew that the club's support was behind them. The toast of ''The Linwood Club ' was proposed by Mr It. W. Britton, who comolimented the club on the wav in which they nulled their weight in the province's fontb-ill. The club had traditions of which it could well bo proud. Mr H. Macintosh replied on behalf of tho club. Other toasts honoured were ' The Referees." proposed by Mr E. Cnminings, and responded to by Mr R, J. G. Collins, and "Kindred Clubs." Musical items were given during the evening in the intervals between tho toasts, those contributing including the Maori footballers. Messrs Frank Moron. R. Cowan. W. Cowen, W. Kitchening, J. Lamb. K. Donaldson, and E. Mather.

SUMNER V. NEW BRIGHTON. On Saturday nfUmoon tho Rawhiti Domain, New Brighton, was tho venue of a fast and exciting football gftm«, when the anr.ual inter-borough mutch between Sumner and New Bripblon was played.. There was a krge attendance, includinjr a number of Sumner residents.

From the commencement the Brighton forwards dominated the play, the score cpjnrr r-ened when an infringement handy to the Roa'i allowed Knight to put »n easy ln.-'i over for Brixton. Brighton 3, Sumner nil. Sumner rallied unmediatelv, and W. E. Merritt just missed with a drop-kick. An injury to Hny (Brigliton) held play up for Dome minutes, and then Hay side-stepped two men and dropped a {rrt-.t kick between the posts. Half-time sounded with tho score Brighton 7, Sumner nil. On resuming trn visiting forwards got coiner in great style, and a dribbling rush, led by Dawe, went within an uce of being successful. Merritt missed a good opportunity when he failed with a free kick in a handy position. Sumner contioned to press, and only Folid defence was keeping them out, when the Brigliton full-back fumbled the ba!l and Wiggins dashed over. Merritt missed with the kick. The visiting backs weie now throwing the ball about freely, and J. Bamford ran over in the corner, after outpacing several men. Merritt ag'irin nnsEC-d with the kick. Brighton 7. Sumner 6 M'ith the scoring so even play became very exciting, and the spectators were being treated to a pood display. Within a few minutes of time offside play on the part of % virtiting forward allowed Hay to advance Brighton's score by three points, the (jjimp ending shortly afterwards. New Brighton 10, Sumner 6. Mr K. Perrin was referee.

At the conclusion of the match the New Brighton Rugby Club entertained the visiting team at afternoon toa. Mr A. W. Owles Viesented the Pulton Shield to the captain of the New Brighton team, stating that it had been in existence for six years and had been won by New Brighton four times. Mi- W. E. Merritt, captain of the Sumner team, suitably responded.

■ RANGIORA SEVEN-A-SIDE TOURNAMENT. The annual seveu-a-side football »nd basketball tournament under the North Canterbury Primary Schosls' Athletic Association was hold in Dudley Park, Rangiora, on Saturday. The weather conditions were ideal. A great deal of interest is taken by the various schools in North Canterbury in the competitions, as shown by the large entry. Seventeen schools were represented, divided into three grades. The duties of hon. secretaries were carried out by G. W. Southjate and (J. R. Robinson. The results were as follows: Football. A GRADE. Section A (open)—' Belfast 10, Woodend 0; Oxford 5, Kaiapoi 8; Rangiora, a bye. Semi-final—Belfast 8, Rangiora 0. Final —Belfast 18, Oxford 0. Section B, under 14—Belfast A beat Ohoka B by default; Kaiapoi 3, Woodend 0; Oxford 9, Rangiora 3; Belfast B a bye. Semi-final—Kaiapoi 7, Belfast'A 0; Ox. ford 3, Belfast B 0. Final—Kaiapoi 8, Oxford 0. Section C, under 12—Belfast 10, Oxford 0; Rangiora 8, Woodend 0. Semi-final—Belfast 14, Oxford 0. Final—Belfast 9, Rangiora 6. Section D, under 10—Rangiora 6, Belfast 3; Woodend 3, Oxford 0; Ohoka, a bye. Semi-final—Rangiora 12, Ohoka 0. Final—Rangiora 15, Woodend 0. Section E, under B—Oxford 6, Woodend 3; Rangiora 18, Ohoka 0. Final—Rangiora 3, Oxford 0. B GRADE (Open). Section A—Sefton 3, Amberley 0;\ Oust 13, Southbrook 0; West Eyreton C, Ohoka 3.

Semi-flnnl—Sefton 21, Eyreton 0. Pinal—Sefton 6, Oust 6. Under 12—Softon 9, Summerhill 0j South brook 6, Ohoka 0. Final—Sefton 11, Southbrook 0. C GRADE (Open).

A Section—Ashley 3, Clarkeville 6; Fernside, a bye. Final—Ashley 19, Fernside 0. Basketball. A GRADE. Section A (open)— Belfast A 7, Kaiapoi 1; Rangiora A 8, Belfast B 2; Woodend 9, Oxford 0; Rangiora B, a bye. Semi-final—Woodend 6, • Belfast A S; Rangiora A 11, Rangiora B 2. Final —Rangiora A 10, Woodend 3. Section B, under 12—Woodend 9, Kaiapoi 2; Rangiora 7, Oxford 6; Belfast, a bye. Semi-final —Belfast 5, Woodend 1. Final —Belfast G,_ Rangiora 0. B GRADE. Section A (open)— West Eyreton 9. Amberley 1; Southbrook 2, Ohoka 1; Sefton a bye. Semi-final—West Eyreton 7, Sefton 2. Final—Southbrook 3, West Eyreton 2. Section B, under 12 —Sefton 8, Amberley 2; Southbrook 5, Ohoka 2. Final—Sefton 4, Southbrook 8. C GRADE. Section A (open)—Clarkeville 2 .Ashley 0; Fernside A 11, Fernside B 0. Final—Fernside A 8, Clarkeville 0. I M'INTOSH SHIELD. The annual football mateh between Rangiora and Kaiapoi, in the Mcintosh Shield competition, was played on Saturday afternoon at Rangiora, on the High School ground. After a good game Rangiora won by 11 points to 3. For Rangiora, tries were scored by J. Mcßride, Fohey, and L - . Hawkins. Mcßride also convorted a try. For Kainpoi, F. Hanna kicked a penalty goal. After the match 'the teams were the guests of the North Canterbury Football Club to tea Mr C. W. Tyler congratulated the teams on the splendid spirit in which the game had been played, and said that although Kaiapoi had been beaten the teams were very evenly matched. The Mayor also commented on the very friendly spirit in which the match had been played. He also congratulated Rangiora on their win. Mr Rinaldi replied on behalf of the Kaiapoi tenm. As a curtain-rniser to the principal match, a - friendly game was played between the Kainpoi and North Canterbury under 17 grade team. The game was won by North Canterbury by 8 points to nil. Mr S. G. Dalley was referee. BEATH'S BEAT HAY'S. Boath's defeated Hay's, Ltd., in a hard game on Saturday afternoon, by 8 points to 3. For the winners, Shirley and Lawrence scored tries, Burns converting one. Bnoth scored for Hay'B. ' RAILWAY WORKSHOPS. Christchurch railway workshops team beat a Dunedin combination by 25 to 8 on Saturday afternoon. Mr Hordan was referee.

WELLINGTON BEAT WAIRARAPA.

IPfiEaa ASSOCIATION TELBOBAIi.I WELLINGTON', September 20. Wellington scored » runaway victory against Wairurarpa ut Athletic Park tins uJtemoon by 42 points to 19. At half-time tho home side was leading by 17-8, and though Wairarapa mado up some of the deficit, and at one period was only nine points behind, Wellington produced a great last fifteen minutes' spurt and rattled on 1-1 points in as inuny minutes. Cooke played a magnificent game for Wellington. He was in nearly evary attack, and on defence he saved his side time and again. Scorers for Wellington were Olliver (three tries), Mackay (3), Ball (2), Julian, Price, and Cooko. The last-named player kicked a penalty goal and converted three tries. Rcid, Puller and Jury scored a try each for Wairarap.i, and Fuller kicked two penalty goals and converted two tries. Mr J. A. Scott v.as referee.

NELSON BEATEN. (THBSa ISBOCIATIOir TBLBQJUM.) NELSON, September 90. The Wellington coits team bent N,":so:i by 21 points to 13. TOURNAMENT AT GERALDINE. The 1930 football season was brought lo a oloso on Saturday when a seven-a-side tourney was held at Geraldine. Tha semi finals and finals resulted as follows: Senior—Semi-final: Old Boys 6 beat Temuka 3; Star 3£ boat Waihi 3. Final: Old Boys 3 beat Star 0. Junior—Semi-final: Timaru Old Boys 8 beat Pleasant Point 0; High School 5 beat Celtic h 0. Final: High School 13 beat Old Boys 0. .Third Grade —Semi-final: Sydenham !1 beat Star 0; Old Boys 10 bent Pareora 0. Final: Sydenham 3 beat Old Boys 0. Fourth Grade—Semi-final: Zingari 13 beat Hampstead 0; Temuka 6 beat Tengawai 5. Final: Temuka 3 beat Zingari 0. Fifth C,rad(—Semifinal: Star A 11 beat Fairlio District High School 0; Geraldine A 3 beat Star B 0. Final: Geraldine 3 beat Star A 0. Schoolboys' final—FaMie 8 beat Geraldine 0. IN OTHER CENTRES. (i;iSSB /ASSOCIATION TBLKORAMB.j AUCKLAND, September 20. Saturday's football Rugby results:—Ponsonby 23 v. Grammar 10; Marist i) v. Grafton 3; 'Varsity 10 v. City 3; Training College 14 v. College Rifles 11; Technical beat Mnmikau by default. Ponsonby are tho 1030 champions. PALMKBSTON NOHTH, September 20. _ Manawhenua defeated Hawke a Bay by a iVid jjoal to a penalty proal. RUGBY LEAGUE. SYDENHAM'S GOOD WIN. END OF VIVIAN CUP ROUND. Results: Sydonham 11, Addington 9. Marist SB, Unwood 6. Conditions were ideal for football on Saturday. Interest in Rugby League circles centred in tho Sydenhara-Addington match at Monica Purk, where there was a good attendance Sydenham's win puts them in a position to challenge Addington, the present holders, for possession of the Vivian Cup. In the Thacker Shield competition Marist met Linwood at Innes road reserve, and had » big win, running up over 30 points. Hornby won by default from Waimairi. This leaves Hornby, Marist, Addingtou, and Sydenham to contest tho semi-finals tor tho shield. Sydenham (ii) v , Addlngton (9). A Sydenham team that could hardly be recognised as the combination that went down so easily in the early part of the season ueat Addington by vigorous tackling and determination in the final of the Vivian Cup round on Saturday. Addington played well, but it was only rarely that they could get their back line into action. The teams were as follows:

Sydenham—T. Davidson; L. Meadows, T. Gilroy, it. Davis; i\ Tonkin, P. Turton; O. Eraser; &. le Warno, W. le Wume, K, Humberger, J. Wakefield, S. Marshall. S, Clegg.

Audington—C. McGarry; T. Simpson, R. Falgar, J. Gahagan; 0. Falgar, J. Auiob; A. Peddle, L. Brownie, IV Flanagan, V. Ward, J. Condon, P. Smith, W. Stuart. ...„ This was the fattest and most vigorouslycontested game of the season. Right from the whistle both aides rushed into their work with eagerness, and though, towards the end of the firbt spell, Sydenham seemed to become very tired in the forwards, they put a newer enthusiasm into the game after they had scored. There were not many brilliant back movements, the fixture being below expectations in this respect, as the tackling was too deadly. Sydenham's backs, as a passing machine, did not impress, bat all were good in solo work,, and they tackled like demons. Right on till near the end Addington strove to win by proper Rugby League passing, and then, when to the spectators it looked that they were gaining the upper hand, they changed their tactics and kicked. This kicking helped Sydenham considerably, as in this part of the game they excelled with Davidson at full-back. In the forwards a dour struggle was waged; There was no leniency and anyone in the path of an attacking bunch was quickly put out of the way. The evenness of the score all through made the vigorous forward onslaughts very keen and exciting, some masterly defensive work being displayed by both sides. The "brains" of W. le Warne made him invaluable In loose scrums and in playing the ball. The slowness of his approach to- kick off following Addington's tries earned for him the Jeers of the crowd. Hamberger'g drop-kicks to the line were very good. Another forward showing up well was Wakefield. Meadows, Davidson, Gilroy, and Tonkin were the best of the backs. Aldington's back work has been neater. R. Falgar was most in' action, with Amos, who was closely watched, Simpson, and Q. Falgar all striving hard to find holes in a solid defence. Ward, Brownie, and Flanagan did good forward work. Both sides took a forward from the scrum in the second spell and used him as an extra fiveeighth, Stuart for Addington and Clegg for Sydenham. Nearly forty minutes had gone before a score came, Fraser letting Davis over on the blind side. Addington quickly equalised, Ward scoring in a press of forwards in o cornor. Neither was converted, the half-time scores standing level —3 all. Sydenham were first over in the second spell, Wakefield, Marshall, and W le Wnrne co-operating for the last-named to add to the total. Bamberger s fine kick was just short. A long kick by Davidson was fumbled and Meadows sped in, collected, and was over in a flash. Fraser gooled. Amos broke away in .following play, making a great run, Simpson and R. Falgar carrying on for the former to score. Condon missed. Passing among Amos, Simpson, and R. Falgar ended in the last-named going over the line in the corner. Amos's kick hit an upright and went outside, so Sydenham wen by 11 points to ft. Referee, Mr A. Vivian. Marist (36) t. Idnwood (6). Marist decisively defeated Linwood at the Innes road ground, which was in splendid order. The players not having settled down right away combined play was at a premium, but this was not to be the order for long, for the Marist backs took charge and simply played havoc with the opposition. Their speed and clever in-passing were too much for Linwood, who retaliated only now and again by a forward rush or by a passing bout which, however, went generally straight across the field. Gillespie was in rare form for the Greens, and by making some clever openings paved the way for the majority of the tries. He was given able support,by Growcntt, McKendry, Small, and Archer.' In the Marist forwards Poff _ and Conscdine went well, being usually associated in the passing rushes. Consedine handled verv well, often starting the passing off himself. C. Priest was the best of the Linwood backs, while W. Rogers was outstanding in the forwards, but found his task too solid before tho end. Although Linwood opened the scoring account by Rogers kicking a goal, McKendry and Small scored unconverted tries from neat passing rushes, and Rogers soon after kicked nnother gonl for Linwood, bringing the score to 6-4. However, after a period of even •play McKendry and Small again scored from passing rushes. McKendry converting his try, and half-time sounded soon after with the score: Mnrist 14. Linwood 4. Shortly after the resumption Marist infringed and Rogers kicked his third goal. From then on, however, Marist set up an Irresistible attack, backs and forwards combining to a nicety. On another occasion the Marist full-hack, Barnard, was practically responsible for a try. Further tries for Mnrist were scored by Orowcott, Archer (2), Costello, Qifford, arid Gillespie, Archer ■converting his second try with a good kick, and Flood converting Gifford's try, making the finnl score: Marist 86, Linwood 6. Referee, Mr W. Desmond.

SEVENTH QBADE. Linwood 2, Riccarton 0.

IN OTHER CENTRES. (PBES« ASSOCIATION rELEQBAVS.) AUCKLAND, September 20. Saturday's results:—Roope Booster, final Ponsonby 15 v. Richmond 7.

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ENGLISH CUP SEMIFINALS. \ The scmi-fluals in the Canterbury Football Association English Cup competition were decided on Saturday lost under favourable weather conditions. At English Park Thistle were opposed to New Brighton. Although the Scots won by the convincing margin of five goals to one, their display was not impressive. Half-way through the first spell the seasiders lost E. Staines through an injury, and thereafter played with ten men. Not until Thistle took the lead did they dispiay anytmug like their true form. At Richmond .Park Western' carried too many guns tor Nomads. STlie Blacks opened up at a rattling puce, ana thrice gomed in tue first session. Nomads held their opponents in the second spell, but failed to reduce their lead, and Western won by three clear goals. Thistle r. New Brighton. At English Park, Thistle contested the issue witn New Brighton iu the English Cup Bemi-final. Neither team was at full strength. New Brighton were without P. Allen and P. Knight, whilst J. Spiers was absent from the Thistle forward line. There was a good attendance, and the ground was dry and fast. The teams were: — Thistle (Blue and White) —Goal, L. Gwillam; full-backs, W. Johnston, Oh Sutherland; half-backs, A. Walker, A. Sutherland, 1. McLeod; forwards, G. Clements, J. Bruce, A. Trotter, J. Ureig, G. Walkor. New Brighton (Black and Gold) —Goal, M. Mitchell; full-backs, F. McDonald, J. Cruickshanks; half-backs, W. Waddeli, K. Sharr, E. Staines; forwards, N. Elmos, L. Gordon, F. Smith, J. Cockle, J. Couttee.

New Brighton kicked off towards the town end goal, and almost immediately attacked. Gordon sent across to Cockle, who placed outside. Couttee went through and shot strongly for Gwillam to clear under pressure. At the other end Brighton were in difficulties when G. Walker's cross to the centre produced a hectic melee in gaol. McDonald finally cleared. Brighton then rushed play down the flank. Fronf a cross-kick Gordon connected with a rising shot which Gwillam just tipped over the cross-bar. At the other end Mitchell, the Brighton keeper, survived, with credit, a hot bombardment. Good play by Sharr put Brighton attacking on the left, but Couttee finished weakly. The seasiders were under sustained pressure in following play, but the marksmanship of the Thistle forwards was poor. New Brighton then made a fast break on the left and centre. For a foul against G. Sutherland Brighton were awarded a penalty. Waddeli's shot struck the upright, but Gordon followed up fast to score from the rebound. Half-time Was called in the midst of a hot Thistle attack with the score: Now Brighton 1, Thistle 0. New Brighton had played without Staines for the last twenty minutes of the first spell, and he did not resume after the interval. From the kick-off Thistle attacked strongly, and from well out A. Walker placed a rising shot which Mitchell tipped over the crossbar. Thistle continued to force the pace, and from a faßt exchange of passes Trotter levelled the scores. Thistle were not long in talcing the lead From a mistake by Elmes the Scots went away on the left. The ball c*me over, and from close in Clements scored with a rising shot. Thistle 2, New Brighton 1. Further Thistle attacks were nullified by staunch defending by McDonald. Waddeli and Sharr, and then Brighton took a turn. At half-way Elmes placed down the centre. Smith beat Johnston for possession, and. with Elmes, raced for goal. Then, at short range, with only Gwillam to beat, Smith sent high over the cross-bar. It was a let off for Thistle. Brighton pressed for a spell, and then G. Walker initiated a Thistle raid. Grieg worked to - the centre, and from a melee Trotter punched the ball in. Shortly nfterwardß Trotter found the net with a fast, long-range shot, and the score was Thistle 4. New Brighton 1. In following T>lay Brighton continually threatened the Scots' citadel, and Gwillam w.is given many onxious minutes in goal. A. Wnlker and A. Sutherland worked play downfleld. and after a fast inter-passing movement Trotter again scored. Time was colled almost immediately with the score: Thistle 5, New Brighton 1. Referee: Mr J. Cawthcmy. Western v. Nomads. The match between Nomads and Western, played at Richmond Park, opened at a great pace. Western early threatened, but Graham and Strecter repulsed repeated raids in good .style. Pickup and Smythe were prominent in a loose forward rush by Nomads, but a timely tackle by E. Colville returned play. Western retaliated through Whittington to Bridgens. The winger made ground and cut the ball inside. Falloon slipped in and placed to Nelson who drove through a fast shot. Western

1, Nomads 0. A spell ol even slay culminated in Nomads staging » snappy -movement which ended when Pickup'* shot carried wide. Western once more raided strongly. 1 A. opened out to Roberts, who made around to find an opening to •S. Ellis. Falloon and Nelson joined in a concerted rush lor goal, and from a acramble Nelson put Western two coals up. At this stage Western were playing; attractive football, their passing and Dosltional play being Excellent. Good play by Adams blocked a further Western raid on the left, and Nomads took a turn at attacking, but the Blues could no» penetrate the Western defence. Play return** to the other end, and Falloon capped an excellent effort witn a good goal. At half-time the score was: Western 8, Nomads 0. ' From the resuming kick Nomads were Erst away, with Pickup prominent in the lorwards. G. Colville collected a fast shot, and Kelly cleared with a hefty kick. BrMgena made ground on the right, and from Ills centre Graham conceded a comer which was cleared. For a spell play was cjhfinnd to Nomads' territory, and Sharr was given * worrying time between the uprights. Smythe led a Nomads' raid to the other end, and from a cross-kick Pickup launched a hot shot which carried just outside. Play onco more settled in Nomads' territory, where the fast, snappy passing of the Wostern vanguard kept the Blue's defenders on the iaovt». From fast play Falloon drove through again, but he was ruled offside. The Western attacks eased up, and in the closing stages Nomads made strenuous efforts to score. The Western defence held, and time was called with the score: Western 8, Nomads 0. Referee, Mr T. Hastings.

JUNIOR GRADE. Humphrey* Cap.

Lyttelton 5 v. Technical 014 Boys 1. Referee, Mr Horsley. Western 1 v. Marist 1. Referee, Mr J. Craw.

THIRD GRADE. Wblte Cup. Final. Technical Old Boys 3 v. Western 2. Ret eree, Mr L. Hallams.

riri»H GRADE. C.F.A. Cup. Thistle 3 v. Y.M.C.A. 2. Referee, Mr A. Harris.

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WELLINGTON, September ?0. Falcon Cup, Bemi-final: Glen Innes 5 v. Ponsonby l; Y.M.C.A, 4 v. Thistle 1. By defeating Marist by 4 goals to ml, Hospital won the first division Soccer championship by one point. Diamonds defeated Petone by 4 goals to 2, winning the Auld Cup. Diamonds and Waterside tie for second place in the championship. Wellington representatives beat H.M.S'. Dunedin by 2 goals to 1.

SCOTLAND DEFEATS IRELAND. (UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATJON —BT BLECTBIO TELEGRAPH —COPXBIOIM.) (Received September 21st, 5.5 p.m.) LONDON, September 20. At Aberdeen, in an amateur Soccer International match, Scotland beat Ireland by 2 goals to 0.