LACROSSE.

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 828, 28 May 1910, Page 12

LACROSSE.

AN INTERESTING OAUSERIE.

(By Centre.) The long-deferred cup matches were coiiune.neod under very favourable conditions last Saturday, wh'fen Capitol disposed of Columbia, by 11 goals to 0, and Kolburiie won at the expense of Wellington by 1.1 goals to 2. Good Lacrosse. The Capitol-Columbia match took placc on the Hnsin Reserve, and some exceptionally fine, lacrosse was witnessed. For three spells the Colum-bia

men hold thoir doughty opponents, but tlio older club came away in tho firud quarter, adding six goals in quick order. Montgomery and Borrodale, for Capitol, were the main scorers, although such players as Rankin and Forbes bore thoir share of tho work in attack. Tho Capitol defence, consisting of Moran, King, and Dee in particular, worthily represented their side, and on«y may easily judge that Columbia attacked ably in notching six goals against such a combination. The Columbia defence, in which, O'Leary and M 'Govern figured prominently, undoubtedly gave a good account of itself, whilst their attack must bo congratulated on their improved stickwork and tactics. Grant, Loydon, Casey, and Verschaffelt played consistently throughout the game.

Unexpected, but Decisive. TJio easy victory of Kclbumo ovei Wellington was as unexpected as decisive, but tho Blues' attacking division undoubtedly worked admirably together, and missed very few chances. Unfortunately, the game was played almost half way through without a referee, during which time several minor playing rules were transgressed by one or two players. Tho time was also curtoiled to the extent of ten minutes or more. If cup matches are to be taken soriously, the association should see that referees are in attendance. Tho writer has been informed that.unregiutorcd players are taking part in cup matches, which is a very grave offence, and clubs offending in this regard aro liable to forfeit the points should they win. Club secretaries are particularly advised to see all participating members are registered forthwith.

Coots With Spikes. It has also como to the writer's knowledge that a few players wear boots carrying steel or leather spikes to prevent them slipping. These are. barred by a special rule. To return to the Kelburne-Welling-ton match, it should bo here stated that the Reds put up an excellent game and might have left the ground with a better score in their favour but for the fact that thoir homes wore not of one mind. Firth particularly should play to the other homes even though they prove less brilliant with the stick; Robinson 'defended in his usual ablo style but being only moderately well supported by tho rest of the defence, his opponont, Meyer, succeeded in breaking through repeatedly. Tho reappearance of M'Donald was a noteworthy feature, and Wellington is fortunate in securing his services. Hicks —a new player for the reds —made his debut in lacrosse by scoring one of the two goals thrown for his side, whilst among the other Wellington men Carver, Renouf, and Levy were good. No one player more than another on tho Kelburne side stood out on the day's play. Pledger, Louglinan, Meyer, Miller, and Webb were equally prominent in all attacking, whilst Proud, Courtenay, Jordan, Ncal, Seely, and Martin worked well together in defence.

Unheralded, But Good. In Wellington it is often our pleasure to greot- visiting lacrosseurs, but seldom is it our good fortune to see one so clever in attack as Ferguson, formerly of Fitzroy, Victoria. Ho came unheralded, but ho left a lasting impression on all who saw him play last Saturday. Wo hope he will be with us for some considerable time yet, and participate in many games for his club, Kelburne.

Australian Visit. According to "Point" in the Sydney "Heferco," it is unlikely that a representative Australian lacrosse team will visit Now Zealand this season, the main obstacle being tho All States' Carnival in Adelaide, to which eacli State is sending a team during July. This would prevent many of tho players obtaining tho extended, leave of absence necessary to make tho journey to New Zealand. However, this is unofficial and the efforts of tho Auckland and Wellington bodies may even yet have tho desired end.

I am sure all enthusiasts of the game will bo sorry to learn that Seely will be unablo to play for his club for some weeks. It appears two of his ribs were seriously damaged in the game of fbotball between the banks, but ho played pluckily for his side on Saturday, aware of the pain, but unconscious of the serious physical trouble lie incurred in playing. -We hope ho will soon recover and be able to don the colours again for his sido at an early date.