FOOTBALL.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1235, 18 September 1911, Page 2

FOOTBALL.

THE INTERPROVINCIAL RUGBY. IN THREE CENTRES. WELLINGTON WINS AT BLENHEIM. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) Blenheim, September 16. The team which Wellington sent over to Blenheim, 1 hough l)y no means a representative one, proved strong enough' to. beat Marlborough by IS points to 3. The local I cam hail not previously boon beaten on its own ground for six years; The game, though fast at times, was not very intercsliiig, this being parlly owing to the strong westerly wind which blew down the ground. Tlio visitors had the advantage of the wind in tho first spell, and after a loose riifh Pool" scored, Ryan's kirk missing. This was tho only score before (lie interval. With the wind in their favour it was anticipaled that Marlborough would mora than hold their own in the second spell, but the Wellington forwards kept the ball always within reach, while their backs played lor safety. Bell, intercepting a Marlborough pass, ran half the length of tho field and scored, Roberts goaling. Shortly afterwards lioni a passing rush Pcolo ran round- and scored under the posts, Roberts again adding th:major points. From, a mark O'Hricii landed a good goal for Marlborough. Tho local team was outplayed, both back and forward, and at 110 stage of the game looked liko winning.

OTAGO'S WIN.

THEIR FORWARDS DO IT. ■ (By TclecraDh.—Press Association.) Dunedin, September 16. Otago to-day secured their first win iti the round of interprovincial fixtures played hero this season, defeating the Canterbury representatives by 8 points to nil. Heavy rain had fallen during the morning, and, although the afternoon was fine, the ground ' was somewhat treacherous. The game, which was witnessed bv about SOOO people, was only moderately interesting. It was marred by a great deal of erratic and ragged, play, even allowing for a fairly greasy ground. The Canterbury forwards started off in groat stylo, ami repeatedly drovo homo sweeping rushes, but Otago succeeded in struggling through the first spell without any score being recorded against tliem. In the second spell the visiting forwards quite failed to show the samo dash and strength, while tho Otago van-' .guard played hard though clumsily. Tho : Blues put on two tries, both scored by their forwards, and narrowly missed several others. Tho Otago backs, on the other hand, gave a colourless ami erratic display, and, while tho play of t.lie visiting backs did not reveal any great combination, it was at; least relieved by several bright individual efforts. Jlr. W. J. Wilson was the referee, and during tho progress of tho .game, cautioned a spectator for making impertinent remarks. As has been said, tho first spell was featureless, and a description of tho second half sufficiently indicates . the game. Immediately after recommencing, fast following up brought Otago up to tho visitors' twenty-five, and then a short dribble up the lino by Jl'Donald beat Doell, who tried to send the ball into touch. 110 failed, however, and Sheuhan, dashing in, scored. Otago, 3 points; Canterbury, nil. ' Tho Canterbury forwards responded 'with a smashing forward rush, and then tho ball was shot down tho line. Guthrie followed it speedily, but just failed to gather it in, and Scott cleared. Brown essayed to lead another Canterbury rush, but it did not extend far, and presently I'atbu,- by-fast"-following-up, gavo Otago an opportunity which his fellow forwards pushed on to tho twenty-five. A dash by il'Uonald was the next incident, but he mot an impassable barrier when ho came to Doell. Sutherland then marked in a good position, and a fruitless shot nt goal by Fa ton terminated tho attack, and brought relief to the visitors. Their forwards figured in another rush to Otago territory, but met a sound defence, and then—suddenly and unexpectedly—threo Otago men woro seen racing, for tho Canterbury line, with Watson nlono in front of them. Tho Canterbury man, however, was equal to tho occasion, and tho visitors followed up tho check by sending tho ball down to Uie local twenty-five. Norrie then kicked hard lipfield, "and a race followed between him and Doell. The latter kicked over l'.is own line, and the ball went into tho dead-area, but the referee evidently did not see what had taken place, and refused a scrum five yards out. Two fine bursts by Otago followed, and then Guthrie responded with an even liner run, but Scott met him and tossed him. Generally speaking, the play had now livened up considerably. The ball was soon carried back into Canterbury's quarters by Falon, and some hot work followed-. This attack was repelled, but tHie visitors were still in trouble. Otago .screwed a scrum in good style, and Doell just escaped with the ball into touch at tho corner. Tho Cantabrians were palpably tiring 1 , and, after some further struggle, a long drive by l'aton found Doell seemingly indifferent. 110 kicked feebly to touch, and play still hung in Canterbury's twenty-five. A i>oor shot at goal by Scott enabled Canterbury to clear, but Brown sent tho ball as quickly back again, and Guthrio failed to field. Canterbury wero now in straits, and a scaro seemed to bo within easy reach. And so it was, for that big forward Fatterson Has equal to the occasion, and dashed over the line, leaving two "winded" men in his trail., lickhold converted from an easy angle. Olago, 8 points; Canterbury, nil. The game ejided three minutes afterwards without further incident.

RANFURLY SHIELD.

THE LION AND THE MOUSE. (By Telccraph.—Press Association.) Auckland, September IG. The Raufurly Shield match between Auckland and Poverty Bay, ivhich was played hero to-day in fino weather before an attendance of 0000, was won by Auckland by 29 points to 10. The run of the scoring made tho game interesting. Poverty Bay led by 1 points to 3 at (ho end of the iirst spell. Early in tho second spell Auckland overran Poverty Bay, and the local score quickly mounted to 24. Poverty Bay then scored (i points, and just on the call of time Auckland added another 5 points. Erekana potted a goal, and Douglas and Aorere scored tries l'or Poverty Bay, while Macky (2), O'Leary, Wilson (2), H'Circgor, and liriteo scored tries for Auckland, of which O'Leary converted tivo and Maeky and Mageo one each. Tho Poverty Bay team left for home this evening by the East Coast steamer, which was dela.ud for them. REPRESENTATIVES. FOR THE SOUTHERN TOUR. j Tho following players have been finally selected to represent the Wellington Union on the southern tour, lo play matches at Chriblchurch, Duncdin, and 'invercargill.:— Fuil-bnck: Kilivig (Oriental). Throequarters: Evcnson (Athletic), .Mitchinson (Poneke), Gram (Old Hoys). Five-eighths: .f. Jl'Ken7.ie (I'etone), .f. Ryan (I'etone). Half: P. Roberts (Oriental). Wing: A. Wilson (Athlflic). Forwards: Houlihan (Southern), Klliull: (I'onuk?), Dent (I'etone), Sullivan (Melrose), Perry (Orient'll), Beli (Athletic), King (St. .lames). Emergencies: 10. Roberts (St. .Tames), Rnmsden (I'eloue), Jloliitt (St. James), ami Maefarlaue (Petone). Manager. Jli\ E. Little. OTHER MATCHES. SADDLERS DEFEAT TAILORS. At Athletic Park on Saturday afternoon the Saddlers and Tailors of Wellington settled their annual Rugby difference. Tn the first spell there was no score, but after the resumption of play the Saddlers asserted their superiority, and M'lntyro, Shilling, and Overend scored tries. No goals were kicked, and the gamo thus ended: Saddlers, il points,; Tailors, nil. Mr. Xeilson was referee. 11l a "house" match nt I'ctono on SaturiLay a team roprcsoutins M'Eucji

Carter and Co. defeated Kcir and Co. by 21) points to !). The annual match between St. Augustine's Bible Class and St. Mark's Bible Class look place 011 Saturday at Petone, and resulted in a win for the former by II points to nil. The scorers wero 11. llill (2 tries) an.l Marsdcn (1). AUSTRALIAN LEAGUE TOUR. ARRIVAL IN ENGLAND. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright (Rec. September 17, 5.5 p.m.) London, September 17. The Australian Liaguo football team has arrived from Plymouth in excellent health and condition. Tho opening match will be against tho Midland Counties at Coventry 011 September IM. SYDNEY FINAL. (Rec. September 17, 5.5 p.m.) Sydney, September 17. In the Rugby League final East Sydney beat Glebe by 11 points to 8.

ASSOCIATION.

WELLINGTON AND THE SHIELD. UNSUCCESSFUL QUEST. "One goal each" was the best result that the Wellington Association men could compass. The ground was rather too hard, and the sun much too warm for tho very best "soccer," but it was nevertheless" a good showing, and about 1000 people looked on. The following wero tilt; teams which lined up to the whistle: Canterbury (rod and black).—Goal, Webster; full-backs, Hctrick and Forrest; halves, Howie, W. Fullarton, D. Fullarton; forwards, Ward, Bisset, Norman, Carey, AYilhams. Wellington (black and gold).—Goal, Cockburu; backs, Pye-Smith, Parsons; halves, Kirscbberg,Roots, Shaw; forwards, Lowe, Phillips, Vessey, Phillips. Lowe. Referee, Mr. Parker, Dunedin; linesmen, Messrs. Ramsay (Canterbury) and W. Wells (Wellington). The Only two Scores. Wellington kicked off against the wind and sun, and at once boro down 011 Canterbury's goal.' A "corner" resulted, which Kirscbberg sent behind. From tho goal-kick Bisset broke away, but was pulled up by Shaw, and Roots then bad a long shot, which went over the bar. For some time Wellington continued to display "the whip baud." but somehow could not get through. W. Fullarton was one decided stumbling block to the Northerners, his bulk and height helping to disfigure and bewray ciuite a number of promising movements. Kirscbberg presently mis-kick«d into his own goal, and the visitors had an anxious moment, ,but Carey sent behind. Once more the "Yellows" came along, but Forrest cleared nicely. Up to this stage both goalkeepers bad had a comparatively easy time, but the plot soon thickened. A pretty movement' was executtd by the Wellingtonians, and Roots passed out to Albert Lowe, who beat Hctrick, continued 011, crossed beautifully, and then the Wellington captain beat Webster with a fine shot along the ground. Wellington, 1 goal; Canterbury, nil. Shortly afterwards another goal nearly resulted from a corner, and then the tables wero swiftly turned. From a freekick given against Roots Bisset tricked tho Wellington backs, got close in, and then sent, home a shot which gave Cockburn no chance. Canterbury, 1; Wellington, 1. The Yellow and Blacks at once rushed the leather to the Canterbury end, but though Webster was lured out 111 front, Forrest just got there in time to save. Vessev now made a nice dodgy run, but it ended in nothing, as tho ball was sent behind. Ward (Canterbury) now made a fast rui down the right, and centred well, but Parsons relieved at the other end, and tho next chance—a good one— cane to Norman, but Cockburn had no difficulty in'dealing with the assault. A well-placed freSlti£EJiy"D.'ri'uiraTton was just stopped by Cockburn, and then Arthur Lowo made a long tuh on tho right, but tliero was no finish, and it ended in smoke. Williams now caino away on tho left, but Pye-Smith pulled him up and sent the ball up-fiekl with a mighty kick, and Ward, whj is very fast, beat Shaw, and Parsons had to concedo a corner. Arthur Lowo mado a pretty run and passed Forrest, who, however, brought him down and was penalised, just before half-time was called.' Tho Goal that was No Goal. Tho bree:e was meantime vesriug round, and Wellington's luck was apparently out for, onco more, they • had a nasty crosswind to contend with. Arthur Lowe was soon prominent, and brought Webster to his knees with, his parting shot, the "goalie" having to give a corner. Vessey made a short run, but was pulled up by Forrest, and then away went Bisset, and Parsons bad to kick out to save. Albert Lowe mado another goad run, centred ink-, goal-mouth, but Forrest, who . was deservedly applaudod for his effort, mot the attack cleverly and coolly, and rolled it back. Roots presently sent in a fino long shot, but "Webster just reached it, and, like a good many other onslaughts, it Jailed to got home. Then Canterbury broke away, ani Ward outpaced tho opposition, but "his centre was llot made uso of, and the dash guttered out. ■ Tho Red and Blacks at this stage were having the most of the play, and Coel;- * bum had often to be up and doing to push trouble out of the Canterbury goal. Ho was quite equal to the occasion however. Soon Norman onco more found himself in good position, but Shaw robbed him of tho ball just in tho nick of time. Arthur Lowo now mado another good run, beat Forrest, and sent in to Ve-ssey, who drow out Webster, crossed to E. Phillips, who landed the ball in tho net. Tho refereo blew liis whistle, and pointed to the centre of the field, and the game was about to commence under the impression that a goal had been shot, when tho Canterbury lineman Tushed up to him and declared the ball had been over tho line, and so a. goal-kick was" awarded. Ward was again prominent, and making a long run he centred splendidly to Bisset, who snapped up and hit the post—a close 'call for Wellii gton. As a final effort to win the shield, Albert Lowe worked his way through the defence in a simple fashion, but unfortunately over-did tilings, and 0110 of the brightest chances of tho mat.-h was lost. Play was in tho visitors' half when time sounded. For tho home team, Forrest, all tho halves, Ward, and Bisset were very prominent, while Cockburn. Pye-Smith, tho three halves, Lowe (2), and W. Phillips were best men for tlio visitors. Tho teams wero entertained at tho Y.M.C.A. in the evening, and the Wellington men returned by the Monowai yesterday. JUNIOR GAMES. Saturday being an "off" day, four junior teams journeyed to .Tolinsonville, and two matches wero played. These players wero tho representatives of (ho "remainder of tho sixth division" v. Y.M.C.A. (the champions) and the Third Division v. the Second Division. Following arc tho results of the matches played;— Sixth Division v. Y.M.C.A. A sixth division representative team played this year's champions, Y.M.C.A., at johnsouville on Saturday. Despite adverse weather, a splendid game resulted in a win for the champions by J: goals to 2. Manly scored for the representatives with a long, high, Hying shot within a minute of tlio commencement. There was no other score during tho first spell. A beautiful run down the left-win,?, mid a still better centre by llally, enabled Evans to equalise immediately upon tho resumption of play. From the kick-oil' Cording and Manly broke away, and beating tho defoneo badly Manly onco more put the representatives in the lead. Not to bo denied, Y.M.C.A. attacked strongly, and, after somo good work in front of the goal, M'Lood beat the goal-keeper. Y.M.C.A. again attacked strongly, and swarmed down nn the representative goal. A "hot one" by Galloway saw Y..M.C.A. in tho lead. 'A splendid run down the wing, ending in a hard, Hying shot, saw a beautiful goal registered by Cook for (ho "Tiger Stripes."' Y.M.C.A. then attacked strongly, but no further score resulted. Deli,'at full-back for the representatives, played a splendid game. Reed, at half, was almost his equal. Cathie, Manly, and Eastwood did good work in tho forwards. In tho Y.M.C.A. ranks, Myers, at full, was very noticeable. M'Gill anil Scott were good at half. Hallv, a diminutive player, on the left-wing, was tho best forwnrd on tho Hold, and was well assisted by Cook oh tho right-wing, and Evans,

inside-light. Mr. Hutcheson bad charge ol' the game. Seconds—Thirds. A close game resulted in the meeting between Hie Second Division representatives and tin! Tliircl Division. The ganio ended in a win for the Thirds by 3 goals to 2. Public Schools' Competition. Owing to. four teams being level for second place in the public schools' competition, and, as there is a set of medals for the team securing this position, it was found iioccs-snry to have a play-off. The following two matches were therefore played at Anderson Park on Saturday morning;— Marist B v. Karori, Mnrist B had practically the best of this game, and easily defeated Karori by !i goals to nil. H. Marshall shot two goaia for tho winners, and Ryan one. South Wellington v, Thorndon. This match was very fast, but play was considerably spoilt by the strong northerly wind that blew across tho field. At the call of half-time neither team bad scored, but, oil changing over, E. Bold (South Wellington), secured the boll about half-way, and, after a brilliant run, sent tho bail between tho posts. Thorndon, however, returned, and from a scramble near South Wellington's ' goal Shearer scared. This player was again successful shortly afterwards. There was no further scoro when time sounded, Thorndon thus winning by two goals to one. Mr. W. M, G. Smith controlled l)o£hl games. ROUGH RIDEriS' CUP. IFrom Our Special Correspondent,) Palinerston North, September lfi. In the final for tho liough Riders' Cup Hangers defeated Jackeylown by two goato to nil.