ASSOCIATION CODE

Press, Volume XCI, Issue 27642, 26 April 1955, Page 6

ASSOCIATION CODE

HURLEY SHIELD GAMES

WESTERN OUTCLASSES

THISTLE Conditions were ideal for the second round of the Canterbury Football Association's Hurley Shield competition on Saturday. In the main game at_English Park, Western outclassed Thistle and won by 7 goals to 1. In the earlier match at the park, Shamrock, with more in the forward line, beat Nomads, 2-0. At Elmwood Park, University showed improved form, although going down to Technical by 6 goals to 3. Results:— Western 7, Thistle 1. Shamrock 2, Nomads *> Technical 6, University 1. Championship points are!--Western 4, Technical Old Boys 3, Shamrock 3, Thiele 2, Nomads 0, University 0. WESTERN T. THISTLE There could be little doubt after the first few minutes which team would win the match between Western and Thlatle on -the main ground at Bkiglish Park. Western took the initiative during the opening’s exchanges and, apart for odd Thistle counter-thrusts, held it throughout. Even 'allowing for the \dwperate Thistle defence, it was apparent that Western could have ’used this territorial advantage to score more goals. Western has set a high standard in senior club football for several years, but it seems unlikely that any previous teams have been better than this one. In both backs and forwards it has first-class material and during the last two games has proved that a powerful cohesive unit has been built up. Saturday’s team,-4n spite of the excellence of its exhibition, may not be the Chatham Cup choice, as F. Bradley, Canterbury back, A. Davis, New Zealand inside right, and P. Cole, promising utility forward, were not playing. Mention must be made of the colt. T. Brownlee, at right half. More will be heard of him for already he is thoroughly versed in the requirements of his position. Thistle scrambled home the previous Saturday against Nomads with what might be termed a handy side, but the' replacements, coupled with the absence of G. McAnulty, did not produce a likely combination against Western. Indeed, Saturday’s display endorsed G. McAnulty as the mainstay of the forward lirie. for without him the attack lost practically its only driving force. Thistle spent most of the game well inside its own territory. Here several players took the eye in lepelling Western pressure. J. Donnelly, the diminutive goalkeeper, was in splendid form, and ahead of him A. McAnulty, N. Wheeler, J. Kay, and J. Grant worked hard in goal area play. J. White (two), K. Olley, S. Ralph, P. Saunderson, J* Longmuir, and F. Haydon scored for western, and J. Hooper for Thistle. Referee: Mr J. Davidson.

SHAMROCK v. NOMADS

Although Shamrock had slightly the better of the game against Nomads in the early match at English Park, Nomads had its scoring opportunities, and if these had been used there might not have been much difference in the scores. As it was, the result once again emphasised the limitations of the Nomads’ spearhead. A. Van Rooyen and B. Shaw, inside forwards, backed by J. Cullen and F. Wright, flank halves, gave the forwards every opportunity of pressing home the advantage of possession, but the Shamrock defence was seldom in difficulties. Nomads’ most promising movements came through the partnership of Van Rooyen and Shaw. On defence the two colts, D. Bond, right back, and T. Graham, centre-half, improved on last week’s display. Shamrock gave its usual competent display on defence, with Durant and Fletcher, the flaxflc halves, well to the fore also in mid-field play. To strengthen the balance of the forwards, E. Fields turned out at right wing, > and K. Flaherty, last season’s St. Vincent’s player,' at inside right. Fields put in some good runs, but O’Flaherty lacked understanding with those outside him. Further opportunities of playing together would rectify this. E. Bell was given more latitude In this game and scored an excellent goal after a bright solo effort. B. Newsome and E. Bell Shamrock. Referee: Mr T. Mathie. TECHNINCAL V. UNIVERSITY At Elmwood Park University settled down early against Technical and, exploiting the speedy Mahomed at centre forward, was ahead at the Interval. Technical’s superior fitness and experience, however, proved the deciding factors. Good goal-keeping by Langley and steady defence by Cole. Cook, Smith and Peters took toll of many of Technical’* thrusts, and in the forwards the brilliant Feenstra and Mahomed were the pick. Technical was well led by Gardenbrock at centre with Charlton, Banham and Cook putting in excellent work in supporting combined efforts. In the backs, McKenzie, goal-keeper, and Dean defended well. H. van Dolsen (three), C. Banham, A. Gardenbrock and E. Charlton scored for Technical, and S. Mohamed (three) for UniversityReferee: Mr C. Sweeney. LOWER GRADES Second Division.—Christchurch 1, Neerlandia 0; Wigram 5, Atlantis 1. Senior Reserve I.—Thistle 4, Neerlandia 0; Technical 12, Wigram 1; City 9, Burnham 3. Senior Reserve ll.—Nomads 7, Celtic 1; Shamrock 8, Technical 1. Junior Grade ll.—Boys* High School 6, Nomads 3; Western 5, University 1; Technical 5, City 3.

Fifth Grade A.—St. Joseph’s (Juniors) 7, Boys’ High School 1; Technical A 2, Western 1; West High School 3, City 0; Technical B 2, Shamrock 1.

Fifth Grade.—Celtic 4, Boys’ High School 0; West High School 7, Technical 0; Nomads 7, St. Joseph’s 2. Sixth Grade.—Rangers 6, Boys* High School 0; West High School 3, Technical B 2; City 3, Western 0; Nomads 4, Technical A 0; Shamrock 6,1 North End 0. Seventh Grade.—Celtic ’3.x Rangers 2; Nomads 7, City B 1; Shamrock 1, Western 80.

Eighth Grade.—Shamrock A 8, City 2; Rangers 3, Shamrock B 0; Nomads 1, Western 1. Ninth Grade.—Celtic 3, Rangers 0; Nomads 1, City 0; Shamrock 0, Western 0. Tenth Grade.—Celtic 7, Technical 0; Western A 1, Nomads 0; Shamrock 3,

RESULTS IN OTHER CENTRES

Auckland. —Eastern Suburbs 4, Mount Albert 2; Grey Lynn 4, Thistle 3; Point Chevalier 4, North Shore 1; Eden 1, Onehunga 1. Wellington.—Stop Out 5, Hospital 2; University 2, Petone 0; Marist 2, Seatoun 1; Railways 4, Miramar Rangers 2 Dunedin.—Caversham 6, Northern 1: Roslyn-Wakari 7, Maori Hill 1; Mosgiel 5, Mornington 4:. Green Island 4, Technical Old Boys 4.