ASSOCIATION

Dominion, Volume 15, Issue 195, 15 May 1922, Page 7

ASSOCIATION

THISTLE AND WATERSIDERS PLAY A DRAW ■ A GREAT CONTEST The premier contest on Saturday was undoubtedly the Thistle v. Waterside game at Association Park, a great crowd assembling to eh joy the game. 'As was expected, the two teams were well matched, and played strenuously from start to. finish, in endeavour to . gain the supremacy, but it was impossible to separate them, and the result was a fair criterion of the merits of the two. It was “soccer” at its best, and few finer games have been witnessed here, the spectators reaching the pitch of enthusiasm again and again.

SATURDAY’S SENIOR RESULTS -• '' A GRADE. Diamonds (2) v. Hospital (0). Karori (1) v. Marist (o). Thistle (1) v. Waterside (1). Y.M.C.A. B <7> V. Y.M.C.A. A (2). B GRADE. 8. Wellington (5) v. Wadestown (1). Petone (7) V. Swifts (0); Gas Co. (3)'v. Island Bay (0). THISTLE v.~WATERSIDERS The weather-was glorious for this match at Association Park, and the big crowd of spectators witnessed one of the finest games ever seen on that ground. Right from” the word go the pace was atcracker. The teams turned, out as trader. Thistle.—Ewing, McKenzie, Taylor; Smith, Brownlee, Henderson, Houston, Trott,- • Campbell, O’Shea, and McArthur. ' _■ .Water aiders. —Porteous,- Batten, Jackstone, Bell, Jones, Irvine, Cusack, Palmer, Ferguson, Anton, and Nicholls. Watersiders won the toss, and Campbell kicked off against th* sun toward the Newtown end, and. Thistle started the attack at a fast rate.’ Some pretty work on their left wing saw •Houston put‘behind.' " From'the goal kick, Palmer, gathering the ball, sent Cusack .away, only to see that player bustled off the ball by Henderson, who, kicking hard, enabled Thistle to press, and things looked ugly for tho Watersiders. Trott, however, sent behind. Away came the Watersiders, and'Anton tried a shot, but missed. Porteous was next called upon, and saved well. Campbell next" had a great chance; he sent in an excellent shot,‘but Jones cleared, and sent Nicholls away. From his centre, Taylor cleared, Thistle - 'were having the best of the game so far, .and only good work by Jackstone and Batten* saved the day for the Watersiders, whose forwards ’ did not seem to be able to settle down. A free kick against Irvine was taken by Campbell, ( but his shot was well cleared by Porteous, at the expense of a corner.’ From the kick Batten’cleared, and Cusack' was away on the right, but his centre went behind. Thistle forwards were doing great .work, and causing Jones and Co. some anxiety. A piece of bad luck for Watersiders saw Thistle a goal up. Jackstone and Hendersop were trying to get the ball, and Jackstone handled in tho Senility .area. Campbell took the kick, and ’ made no mistake. Thistle, I; Watersders, 0. Thistle deserved to be leading; but a penalty goal is poor consolation. The game was now twenty minutes gone, . and the Watersiders then came into the picture, and some pretty play .between Palmer, Furguson, and Anton saw the ball in the Thistle goal-mouth, and Taylor gave a corner. Nicholls placed the ball well, and Ewing fisted away, but Palmer’s head came in contact with Ewing’s head, and ths latter had to be attended to. Shortly after Henderson was penalised for fouling Palmer. Bell took the kick, but it went behind. Half-time sounded with Thistle leading—and they I deserved it.

The second half opened in great with both sides determined, and Jones,. who seemed off-colour in the first spelh now put in some groat work, robbing Campbell time after time. Great player as ' Campbell is, Jones now had his measure. If the firsthalf was Thistle’s, the second spell was certainly Watersiders’. Palmer sent in a terrific shot, but it went a few feet wi<|e. Furguson next tried one, but it went just over the bar. The football was great, and still at a fast pace, and the spectators seemed delighted, urging each team on. Shortly after, Watersiders had bad luck: tbo ball was in the Thistle goal-mouth, and Furguson seemed to have a chance but Ewing cleared; the Tail, however, back, and Ewing appeared to tip it to Furguson, and Nicholls, who ’put the ball through. The ‘spectators were electrified, hats in the air, and cheering. but were disappointed when the refereo ruled for offside. So busy were the Watersiders ?, on fT,j 11 Nicholls upon scoring, that they seemed stunned when the re--4 re ~p avc off-side. A lucky escape for Thistle, who were now feeling the strain. McKenzie and Taylor were evidently feeling the effects of the fast pace. Soon after Watersiders drew level. JackstonA sent to Irvine, who, (lifting across from the left, gavo.dhe ball to Jones, who, beating Brownlee, eent a sharp pass through the fullbacks. Anton was aftci*it like n shot, and appeared to be right through when his legs, wore kicked from under him, but Furguson, ever ready, went on and equalised, amidst great excitement. Thistle, 1; Watersiders, 1. Thistle were seldom dangerous now. Wateraiders having all the best of it, and the cheering was great when Irvine, with a great piece of work, sent Nicholls off, the latter finishing a groat effort by sending behind. Campbell was given a chance soon after, but O’Shea was penalised for charging the goalie. The Waterside halves were playing like tigers, giving the Thistle forwards no opportunities. Irvine was the star, his work being done in the neatest style, which often won applause*. As time drew near the spectators were roused to a great pitch of excitement

Try 'as they might, however, Watersiders could not score, k and amidst a burst of cheering the whistle Bounded for time. Watersiders, 1; Thistle, 1. Mr. Lithgow was referee.

KARORI-MARIST The Karori-Marist match was played gt Association Park, and resulted in a dt’aw, two goals each. The game could not be as a fine exposition of “soccer,” but at times flashes of really good play were to be seen on both sides. Soon after the kick-off, Marist invaded the suburban team’s, ground, and it was not long'before McEUigott beat McKellar with a fine shot at close quarters. For a short while after recommencement of play Karori took the offensive, but faulty shooting robbed them of a score; then Marist forwards got going once again, and a long dropping ehot from Carruthers put them two un. This livened Karori up. and Kelly (in goal for Marist) was called upon to ston shots from McKillan and Eton, who were both playing good games; eventually Karori was rewarded, and Mason headed the ball through the nosts from a cor-ner;’half-time was called shortly afterwards. The second half was -slightly in . favour of Karori, and Kelly was kept busy throughout saving some very hot shot's. Karori’s second goal, and •the only one scored in the second spell, came from the boot of Eton, who followed up fast and sent in a fast shirt high up, which bent Kelly all the way. Thomas and McEUigott were the pick of the Marist forwards; Pope at half and KeP.v in goals were safe. For Kamri, Eton-Yind .McMillan played well in the forwards. Russell, at centrehalf, though not up. to the form. of his last two matches, was always in the thick of it, and Prince at full-back played a very sound game. Mr, Robineon controlled the game.

DIAMONDS v. HOSPITAL Diamonds journeyed out to Porirna to meet the localteam, and an interesting game resulted. Hospital forced the play' in the early fctnyes and Obtained a couple of corners, which were well cleared by Tarrant. Dick and Whitehouse made'several good runs for Hospital, but the shooting was weak. Diamonds played with plenty of dash, and frequently had Hospital in trouble, Kinnear, Lewis, and /McLeod being very prominent, ably assisted by McKie. A good niece of \play by McLeod ended in McKie sending in a sharp shot, which gave Tigerton no chance. ,\" The score at halftime was I—o in Diamonds’ favour. Hospital opened the second half with a strenuous attack, but the defence of Tarrant. Hearne, and Browning was equal to the onslaught, and the local forward’ failed to make any impression. The fast game changed.rapidly, both goals being the venue in turn. At last, faulty kicking let Diamonds through’, and from a melee in front of goal Grundell doubled the score. .JOesnito everv effort not break through, the play being very exciting to the finish. Diamonds, 3; Hospital, nil. *"• diamonds, Hearne, n rowning, and McKie were the bes* in defence, while Lewis, McLeod, and were always prominent amongst the forward’. For Hospital, McArthur Auld, and Wallis were the most noticeable. / Mr. E. Windley wits referee. ■ , WELLINGTON FGTTTH V. WADESTOWN. Wellington South proved a hefty team, and soon had Wadestown hard pressed to defend their goal. Play was of the fast and loose style. From a, kick on the right wing to centre Robinson placed first goal for South Wellington. Wadestown carried the ball dowh the wing, and McLeod (Wadestown) bent his opponent and centred to Harris, who made a good shot at goal which was smartly saved by Jell. From a corner kick by Wadestown, the We'lington team secured, and, after good footwork, Robinson again goaled. The pace set now began to tell on the players, and the game became somewhat scrappy, loose kicking spoiling what r should have been chances for Wadestown i South Wellington took the ball into their opponents’ territory. 'whei’,e some good head and foot work were 1 shown on both sides, and Emerly sav.ed Wadestown. Half-time saw Wellington South. 2: Wadestown, 0. From the kick-off Wadestown pressed for a time, hut the opposition was too solid,and play was taken to the other goal where after some pood work from the Wellington forward- line. goaled. Wellington South, 3; Wadestown, 0. Wadestown swung the ball about somewhat disorganising their opponents. From a centring kick by McLeod from the wing Ravenswood goaled. Wellington South, 3; Wadestown, 1,, Tile play from now on was not interesting, except at intervals, in one of which Dewhurst, from loose work, goaled. Just before the call of time the South centre (Robinson) carried the ball at his toe., and. from a fast shot, beat Cameron in goal. Wellington South. 5: W n^es t°wn. 1. A feature of the game was the front lino kent by the "Wellington South forwards, who were 'a fine, powerful, fast set. 1 During tbi) game Robinson was laid out for a time by a strenuous charge bv Wadestown. Another South man fßakebroad) was comnelledCto leave the ' fold through having his eve badly cut through colliding with a player., GAS CO. V. ISLAND B4Y. Play opened very fast, and Gas Co. tools the ball into the Bay’s half by a brilliant effort from the right wing. Mountford collected the centre ■from Marsh, and with a stinging shot just skimmed the bar. Bav recovered and quickly took play to their opponents’ half, finishing badly in front of goal. Fast end'-to-end .nlay followed, both sides making it willing until apparently, by a misunderstanding between the Bay’s back, Quinnel burst through, and, with only the goalie to beat, notched an easy goal. Mountford had hard luck several times in not scoring, but the whistle blew halftime. Gas Co., 1: Island Bay, 0. From the restart, Island Bav were quicklv on the' defensive, and had it not been for the brilliant saves of their goalie, Gas Co. would have increased their load. Eventually, a long dropping shot from Dennison was fisted through his goal, by the Bay goalie

after a fine attempt to save. Midfield play followed, combined work by the Bay inside men causing their opponents some trouble, but the Gas Co. backs maintained a solid defence. Continual pressure by the 'Hay resulted in a freekick being awarded them in the Gas Co. goal area. Dennison, stopped tho ball and Hargreavo, with a long kick, sent Marsh away on the right. Mountford collected* from Marsh and banged hard nt goal. The goalie cleared, but Quinnel rushing up received the br< in his face and found the net with the third and last goal of the match. Play was again pretty oven, Gas Co. always slightly holding the upper 'hand until' Bay broke awav, and the centre forward, with only Hart to beat, failed miserablv at goal. Soon after time was called, Gas Co. winning a good clean game by 3 goals to nil. The goalie, the inside right, and inside left played brilliantly for Island Bay. Mountford, McArdle, Marsh, and Turner were the best of a pretty even side for Gas Co. Mr. W. Press was the referee. Juniors. Diamonds (1) v. Scottish Wanderers (0). Won by a penalty goal. Danes, | Moffitt ,and Ledger played best for Diamonds. Mr. D. Stirratt was referee. Waterside (5) v. Y.M.C.A. (1). Pridmore (3) and Hendry and Bell (1 each) scored for the winners, and McCullough scored for the losers. Jenkins played a great game, also Hendry and Chamberlain for the winners. Mr. H. Yeoman was referee. Institute (6) y. Petone (0). The scorers were Hanson (2). Maddock (2), Greenfield and Jeffrey (1 each). Mr. E. Watts was referee. ■ Kainga> A (5) v. Karori (1). The winners gave a splendid exhibition, and delighted the spectators with their knowledge of the game. Angell scored 2 goals. Engill 1, and Moore 2. Mr. E. X. Ricketts was referee. Island Bay (1) v. Brooklyn (3). Mr. J. Gilbert was referee: ' Tramways (4) v. Brooklyn (3). Mr. 8. F. Wilson was referee. Marist 0. B (1) v. Johnsonville (1). Mr. E. Croft refereed. Third Class. Thorndon A (7) v. Thorndon B (2). Brown scored four goals for the win-, ners and Brindle two. Mr. F. Rcdshow was referee Institute 2v. Karori 1. W. Newton scored two goals and Russell one. Mr. M: Martin was referee. ’ Y.M.C.A. 7 v. Diamonds 1. Mr. C. F. Ward was referee. Beatoun sv. Swifts 1. Mr. F. W. Ching was referee. Fourths A. » Marist 7v. Y.M.C.A. It Mr. J. Gilbertt was referee.Porirua 3 v. Mirarnnr 0. V. Windley, scored the three goals. The first spell ended with no score. Porirua having slightly the best of it. and in tho second thev were bn'■the attack all the time. Mr. F. Trevethick was reforce. South Wellington 2 v. Institute 0. Mr. F. Rcdshaw was referee. Fourths B. Marist B 2 v. St. Thomas’s 6. Kershaw and Waterhouse were the scorers. Mr. R. Duncan was referee. Seatoun 3v. Brooklyn ,0. Mr'.' F. W. Ching was referee. Institute B2 v. Y.M.C.A. 81. Mr. E. Josephs was referee. Johnsonville 3'v. Island Bay 1. Mr. E. Croft was referee. Fifth A. Waterside 2 v. Island Bay 0. Nick-, legs and Condon scored. Mr. E. F. Edward was referee. Institute A 12 v. Y.M.C.A. A 11. Mr. Hargreaves had charge of' the game. 'Seat&un 3 v. Johnsonville 1. Mr. G. Bell was referee. Fifth B. \ Institute B defeated Karori by default. Y.M.C.A. B 2 v. Diamonds 1. Mr. E. Stevens was referee. Stop Out 2v. Island Bay 0. Mr. W. G. Brice was referee. St. Thomas’s 4 v Sc nth Wellington, I. Kershaw and McWilliam halved, the score for the'winners. Mr. E. Heath was referee. St. Patrick’s College 15 v. Swifts 1. Mr. C. Stanton was referee. ' Sixth Grade. Marist (T.) 3v. Porirua 0. Goals scored by Quirke and Guinan. Mr. T. Cocker was referee. Diamonds 4 v. Seatoun 1. Carter (2), Hall,'and Qutts were the scorers. Mr. H. Colpus was refe-ee. Y.M.C.A. 1 v. St. Peter’s Union 1. Mr. F. O’Driscoll, was referee. Marist sv. Institute 1. Mr. MF. Redshaw was referee. / ■ ■ i ■ !■ Seventh A. Y.M.C.A A 5 v. Miramar 0. Mr. ,F. W. Ching was referee. Institute Iv. St. Peter’s 0. Referee, Mr. J. Moss. Marist (T.) v. St. Patrick’s postponed. Seventh B. Karori 2 v. St. Thomas’s 0. ' Mahoney and Clementson were the scorers. Mr. H. Liversage was referee. Miramar B 1 v. Kilbirnie 0. Mr. E. Heath was referee. ' Eighth. Marist (N.) B 2 v. Marist/(N.) A 0. J. Quirke and P. O’Connor scored. Mr. B. Thorpe was referee. Marist (T.) A 2 v. Institute 0. Mr. J. Moss was referee. Seatoun 12 v. Marist (T.) B 0. Mr. F. Redshaw was referee. Island Bay sv. Diamonds 0. Mr. G. Roberts was referee. BOYS’ MATCH AT PORIRUA. The following boys’ team will journey to Porirua to-day to meet Porirua. Tho team will be in charge of Mr. W. Ferkins, and will meet at Thorndon station at 1 p.m.Goal, Leicester; backs, Lawrence and Jackman; halfbacks, Seiwood, Cannon, and Emeny; forwards,"Ferkins,' Fraser. Kershaw, Escher, and Smyth. Reserve, O’Donnell. SENIOR B FIXTURES. The following are the remaincjpr of the senior B fixtures:— South Wellington v. Petone; Swifts v.-Island Bay; Wellington Gas Company v. Wadestown. Swifts v. South Wellington ; Wellington Gas Company v.* Petone; Island Bay v. Wadestown. , GAMES ELSEWHERE AUCKLAND. »T TELEGBAPH—PBEES ASSOCiATION. Auckland, May 14. Ponsonby 4, Devonport Rresbyterians 0; Y.M.C.A. 2, Philomel 1; Northcote 5, Corinthian 2; North Shore 4, Everton 2. CHRISTCHURCH. Christchurch, May 14. Ashburton beat Corinthians 1—0; Normads beat Sunnyside, 3 —o; Villa 1 and Western drew, one goal each.

: POSITION OF . i TEAMS ■ r ' i '' ■ ; t, ' r '-' ■ ■.' A GRADE. J a 2 J o to ’rt o 0 1 DO ■ "c5 o 0 5 .9 o A o Thistle .... . 2 0 1 12 4 5 Waterside ... .... 2 0 1 5 1 6 Diamonds .. 2 0 •;i 7 2 5 Hospital’ .... 1 2 0. 2 6 2 Y.M.O.A". b ... 2 1 0 10 4 4 JMarist ....... .... 0 '2 1 4 7 1 Karori ... 0 2< 1 5 7 ■ 1 Y.M.O.A. A ... 0 3 0 4 16 0 Petone SENIOR B ... 3 0 0 25 f - 0 6 Gas Co. ...... ... 3 0 0 8 6 6 8. Wellington 2 1 0 12 5 5 Wadestown . ... 1 2 0 6 16 2 Island Bay . ... 0 2 1 2 7 1 Swifts ... 0 3 0 1 18 0