ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL

Evening Post, Volume CXXI, Issue 146, 22 June 1936, Page 16

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL

INSTITUTE'S SURPRISE WjN SEATOUN SUFFER FIRST DEFEAT Having defeated every other team in the division, excepting the champion Hospital team, with whom they forced a draw, Seatoun lost their first match of tha season on baturday, when IrUitute Old Boys, in convincing style, van up 7 goals to their i. Before Saturday's game Seatoun had had only three goals scoiecl against them in six games. Their defeat gives a good lead to Hospital, who had no difficulty in beating Diamond, J-1, and 11 proves the position of Marist, who secured an ill-deserved 2-1 n over:an improved Waterside eleven. Swifts had another loss, this . time tp Technical Old Boys continued their un- - beaten progress by overwhelming Onslow, 12-1. Scottish Wamleieis are in second place on the table, having defeated Miramar Rangeis on Saturday by 5 goals to 1. Lower Hutt beat Psada by the same : score, and Island Bay managed to head off Rovers by the only goal. Conditions could not have been better for football. RESULTS AT A GLANCE. _ Dms , ox _ j FIRST A DIVISION. 0.8. .. 12 Onslow 1 | Institute 0.8. .... 7 Hea'oim Wanderers . 5 Mlraroar Bangers 1 I Lifts 0 Lower Hutt .... •; Nad. 1 •IS ® i w«»dß.y J « CHAMPIONSHIP TABLES VIR9T A DIVISION. mST " Coaß Cl.; Goals. '-11. i. T) F A. PU. - ~ . IT- f « n F I3 Tcdmieal 0.8. • * « «{\ 5 i i 1 18 30 it Scot. Wamlerers S i 1 — I •> \ ± l: . 10 Lowcr iiutt .... o C - fJMarlst •■■•••• i 7, , 33 21 7 island Bay .... 8 1 ■{ J " J J ■' Institute 0.8. .. < -J; u , 8 6 Na(la » 2 b 1 -I •• VUterside .... * 5 Mlratnar Hangers * ~ -j A'etone T .* j; gg % Hovers 7 1 •> - ? Diamond •■•••• . r ~ 10 3" 0 Onslow 0 -Si Swifts — « .

(failed to bring the equaliser. A sudden break by Institute finished-when Reid bustled Parton and the ball into 1 the net to make the score: Institute 5, Seatoun 3. Institute now took more interest in the game and in the last five minutes got two more goals through Reid and Tanner. A very entertaining exhibition of football ended with the scores: Institute 7, Seatoun 3. PETONE AND SWIFTS . Although Petone's star has not been in the ascendant lately they have every ' reason to be optimistic of their future • chances, as they gave a good exhibition • in handsomely defeating Swifts on the L Petone Recreation Ground by 6 goals " to 0. 1 The teams were: — Petone: Body; Connoll, Haines; M. t White. Graham, Smith; J. White, Verrail, Leslie, Cullen, Craig. Swifts: Kelly; Q. McGregor, Olliver; ; P. McGregor,,Dickson, Lamb; Whyte. - Heath, Adams, White, Hawken. Referee: Mr. J. Sanderson. Swifts were not disheartened when in the opening minute Petone made a spectacular burst, which eventually found Cullen in possession, and a good t- goal was the inevitable result. Several e smart attempts by White and Heath d whost play in the earlier stages was oi I- a brilliant nature, gave promise oi e a breaking down of the Petone defence, e but their good work went for naught d because of their colleagues' poor shoote in ß- ~, d Petone soon had a firm grip of the onrl 4Vi<aiV. initial snr-

FIRST A DIVISION MARIST WERE LUCKY ' ' 1 It was more by good fortune than by merit that Marist gained their 2-1 win over Waterside on No. 1 ground on the Basin Reserve. The winners* forwards were'hardly ever in the picture, and at half-time were level with Waterside at 1-all only because of a misdirected kick by a Waterside back. Throughout the second half the Waterside inside forwards attacked persistently, and but for the work cf Turkington, Laracy, and Duffy would have run up a considerable score. Near the" eiid Marist climbed ahead with a fluky shot, and despite a terrific bombardment by Waterside they held it until the finish. 'The teams were;— i Marist— Turkington; Laracy, Duffy; Hindle, Darragh, Traynor; Burge, Kershaw, R. Quirke, Hatchard, M. Quirke. Water-side.—Ward; Topliss. Hazel; Reid, Longbottom, Cocks, Dunsmuir, Thompson, Janes, Geromson, Irwin. Referee:. Mr. G. Jackson. The greater part of the game consisted of a Willing contest between the Waterside forwards and halves and the Marist goalkeeper and backs. Skilfully blending/ the short-passing game with long cross-field booting, the Waterside attackers had Marist bustled and but for the heroic efforts of the final trio would have greatly improved

game, however, and their/ initial suecess was quickly followed by a series of penetrations which resulted in the scoring of no fewer than four more , goals in the first half. Leslie, although very much in restraint, was always the prime mover in Petone's advances, ably supported by Cullen whose inside play Was the acme of perfection. Petone's superiority was manifest throughout the game Swifts lacking co-operation and thrusl through the centre. A final goal, through a penalty, gave Petone a clear-cut victory by 6 goals to 0. FIRST 15 DIVISION SCOTTISH AND MIRAMAR A fast pace was maintained through- ' out in the match between Scottish Wanderers and Miramar Rangers at > Crawford Green on Saturday. Miramar ! missed many opportunities in the first • spell through over-eagerness and lack of combination in the forwards. Scoti rnnro /4orta«>rniis *on

their goal average. i Marist's forwards, usually so danger- ( ous, were completely off form, and ex- , cept for a few flashes of individual ; cleverness, were definitely inferior to their opposite®. The halves, too, were weak, and gave little support either ahead or behind. To Marist supporters the display was disappointing, but not so much.as was the result to Waterside. A reversal of the figures, would have indicated the more fairly the merits/of the teams. HOSPITAL'S BIG WIN diamond overwhelmed Hospital beat Diamond 9-1 at Porirua. . ; The teams were:— Hospital —VVyatt; Miles. _ Thompson; Todd, Jeffery, Simon; Gibb, Standridge, Webster, Shankie, Woods. Diamond.— Cunningham; Connell, Hopper; Nichol, Geddes, Upchurch; Tucker, Baker, Johnston, Dyer, B. Johnston. _ t

tish were much more dangerous on attack, and in the second spell held a territorial advantage most of the time. The teams were as follows: — Scottish Wanderers.—Gibbons; Jordan, Fleming; White, Cunningham, Murray; Coveny, McGrory, Gray, McKeen, Jupp. Miramar Rangers.—Tonks; Hicks, Coveny; Verity, Taylor, Smith; B. Donoghue, Phillips, Henderson, Niven, Allott. A well-executed attack by Scottish j in the opening stages resulted in McKeen scoring from well out. A series of Miramar attacks followed, but lack of ball control lost the .home forwards their chances. Scottish turned the balance again, and three goals were; registered in quick succession. First McGrory whipped in a hard one from close in which Tonks got his hands to but could not stop. A minute later Gray lifted the ball back over his head and found the goal-mouth. A long shot from Gray was deflected into the net bv a Miramar back. Scottish kept up the pressure in the second spell, playing really fine foot-, ball. From a melee in the Scottish eoal-mouth, Niven registered Mira-

Baker scored first from a centre by" 1 Tucker. Then Gibb forced a corner ; off Unchurch, and Webster scored with a header to equalise. Cunningliam saved from Webster, and Standridge from close in scored after Gibb , imd crossed a good ball. Hospital 2, From the restart Tucker forced a corner, which Hospital cleari. Hospital then attacked through ■•octs, who scored, and Standridge, •r good work in midfield, added a her goal. Webster then added liber 5 after heavy Hospital pres- : c Diamond forwards were trying Id to pierce the Hospital defence, ,ut Miles and Thompson were defending well,' Webster, receiving from Woods,scored, again. Then Jeflery and Simon started a good movement and ' Standridge added a furthcrgoal. Diamond, had Connell off injured, and Hospital forwards were \v dangerous; Shankie received from \Voods and scored. Webster scored a further goal; making the final score. Hospital ? Diamond v*"""' :,Iv. N. Brian was referee.

KUcU-JUUUWi, .mvw* mar's only goal. Just before time, McKeen notched another for Scottisii. maKlng the final score Scottish "Wanderers 5, Miramar Rangers 1. Mr. G. Forbes was the referee. PRACTICE FOR" TECHNICAL Technical College Old Boys had thensecond practice run in succession when they left Onslow the victims by 12 goals to 1 at Kelburn Park. The weak opposition gave the forwards an opportunity to shoot from all corners of the map, and Onslow—well, they just got used to it. The ground was heavy and sticky, but it made no difference; and in the second half the Onslow net forgot what it felt like to be in shape. Technical had every opportunity to do what they liked—short-passing, longpassing, scissors-passing. In fact, Ons- ' low were just a hard-working but 1 futile foil. * \ 1 The teams were: ' Technical Old Boys.—Redmond: Gib■r,-.-, n..n TCrirdlo W -itof

SEATOUN'S DOWNFALL \ "institute Oid Boys and Swifts played 1 ■i 1 last and thrilling game before a good cr6wd of spectators. The final score was not-a true indication of the «ame, but Institute were always at "east one goal better than Seatoun. The teams were:— Seatoun.—Parton; Grimstonc, - K vpnman: H. Salt, Gibsbn, J. Salt, wuson, Bedford, C. Yeoman, McKenzie, King; Watson, M^ ea »; Bilby, Boyes, Hicks; Marshall, Sutherland, Ward, Tanner, and Reid. A very fast* ace was maintained and the football was of a good type. Parton waß very soon in action and was beaten less than three minutes from the start, Ward scoring a good goal. Institute's lead was very brief, Bedford going straight through for the eaualiser. A combined attack by the Oldßoys enabled Sutherland to re- _ 1 J A nnoin Sentnnn went I

son, Parker; Pullen, Beedle, N. uates; Stewart, A. Gates, R. Liddicoat, Torriijgton, Prosser. Onslow.—Wilson; Kendrick, Leake; Eades, Dear, Tutty; Webster, Dougall, Stevens,' Betliell, Moses. Referee: Mr. J. Houston. The Technical forwards worked with neat precision, taking all the halves had to offer cleanly and confidently. Holding such a strong balance, they could have been forgiven had they exploited solo efforts, but instead they took the opportunity to throw the ball about and improve their .positional play, a department of tho game in which Onslow were'badly lacking.' As against Mira- > mar Rangers—when they led half- [ time, and beat 10-I—Technical did not [ warm up thoroughly until the second . half, when Onslow faded. Four goals - were scored in the first half, and eight, r in the second. The deft-footed pivot, R. ; Liddicoat, who has a solid drive in both

store the lead, and . again seatoun straight through to equalise, Gendall being 'the scorer. The opening ten minutes was full of excitement, and played at a terrific pace. Both goalies were kept on their toes throughout the first spell aind each of them brought off some excellent saves. Ward succeeded in getting another beauty past Parton, and: Sutherland creased Institute's lead to 4-2. Fast up-and-down play with plenty of vigorous but fair tackling by both sets of backs was the order for the remainder of-the first spelh At half-time Institute 'thoroughly deserved their twogoal lead. , Immediately after resuming both goalies were called upon to make good saves. Gendall eventually bustled his way through to beat King and make the 4-3. The Institute delence proved impregnable when Seatoun applied the pressure. Twenty Minutes of sustained Seatouri attack

In sharp contrast was the pretty work of the Waterside vanguard, particularly the inside trio. Though Janes, at centre, played a patchy game, at his best he was brilliant, and Thompson and Geromson ably supported him. Their shooting was weak in the first half but good in the second, and thenunderstanding was always excellent. Led by Longbottom, Waterside's halves were also a force to be reckoned with. All three tested Turkington with likely shots. I Topliss and Hazel at full-back for Waterside did not have a great deal j to do, but they did it well. In goal , Ward was good but could have been better in his handling. Not this season have so many people attended the game on the second ground at the Basin Reserve as there were to see the Seatoun-Institute Old Boys clash. The initial number was increased by a great deal at half-tim*?,, a lot of spectators abandoning Marist and Waterside in favour of the more exciting Contest. Gibbons was responsible for several fine saves in the game against Miramar Rangers, and kept the score against Scottish Wanderers well down. He has the faculty of keeping cool in all emergencies, and can always be depended upon to do the right thing. For Miramar Rangers, Hicks played his usual well-judged game, and kept out the Scottish attacks on all but a few occasions. As a whole, the Miramar backs played a much better game than the forwards, but they still show a tendency to boot rather than to pass when hard pressed. All the Scottish forwards were on their mettle, but the most outstanding were the inside men McGrory, Gray, and McKeen. Gray played an exceptionally fast and tricky game, and car-

feet, has- now scored 14 goals in two consecutive games, six against Mira- > mar and eight against Onslow. The t fact that Onslow fielded a fourth : division goalkeeper, who had played j in the "curtain-raiser," cgnnot be used ; as a reason, because each goal was a j good one. The Onslow forwards necessarily did not come into the picture. They were frequently close, but always out of i'ocus. Scorers for Technical were 1 Liddicoat (8), Torrington (21, and > Gates ancl Prosser. Dean scored for 'Onslow when Technical eased up. Mr. J. Houston refereed. ISLAND BAY V. ROVERS Island Bay met Rovers al North Park in a very interesting and scientific game, in which the play travelled from end to end without cither team gaining an advantage in the first half. There was no score at half-time. The teams were: — Island Bay—McLean: Salisbury, Hicks; Hardie, Long, Todd; Rigby, Finnegan, Mclvor, Osborne, Wilby. Rovers.—Newton; Fishburne, Blair; T. Chandler, Hanlon. Chapman; Woods, Cartmell, Farrant, R. Watson, R. Cartmcll. On resumption of play, both teams I were on their mettle, and strong attacks were made, but both goalkeepers proved equal to the tests. After fifteen minutes' play, a hot one\by Webb, of Island Bay, beat Newton. Island Bay 1, Rovers 0. Rovers attacked, and for a few minutes Island Bay were penned in their own goal- ' I line, but no score resulted. Rovers j ■ still persisted in their attack, and were I I unfortunate not to equalise, several ; hot shots being cleverly stayed by •. McLean. Hanlon, for Rovers, played tj his best game to date. Island Bay .' backs proved a tower of strength to j their side. The final score was. , | Island Bay J

I ried out several successful movements, s , v * * a If R. Liddicoat, centre-forward for J; Technical, is not leg-roped, he will turn = the less-experienced first B division goalkeepers grey. He can pump them in from all angles, and. what is more in.portant, never hesitates cither in shooting or getting rid of the ball. Onslow heard from him on Saturday, when he scored eight of his sides twelve goals. I t No Technical forward was a passen- j ger, and the combination and ball con- ■, trol were excellent. The halves, par- j ticularly N. Gates (left-half), were crisp , and skilful, and kept the wings well . plied. ' Although- overwhelmed and out- . ; generalled the Onslow full-backs, Ken- • drick and Leake, were hard workers, ■ and played rugged football to the end. : I ** * L Wilson. Onslow 'keeper, had a busy • day retrieving the ball. He let four ' Petono goals through playing for his club's fourth division team, and then 1 missed his lunch and twelve more goals • against Technical. However, he often s gave a good account of himself. g Parton (Seatoun) made some bri 1.j liant saves and should not get dis- , heartened over Saturday's score. All except two of the goals would have beaten any goalie. Seatoun owe their good first round recorded to their brilliant goalie. Parton is the best of sportsmen, and he was the first to J enter the Institute dressing-room tc|

Rovers 0 I The game was controlled by Mr. J. Graham. j NADA V. LOWER HUTT Nad a antl Lower Hutt met on the Hutt Recrcalion Ground under ideal conditions. Lower Hutt won by 5 goals to 1. The teams were:— Lower Hutt.—Moyes; Moore, J. Bulland; Rudolph. R. Bulland, Murphy; Halley, McLellan, McSloy, Cross, Stobbs. Nada.—Guppy; Ronald. Lovatt, Swinburne, Rolls, Swinburne; Devcreaux, Rate, Walker, Duffy, Quirke. Hutt elected to play with the sun at their backs. Play seesawed until Hutt penned Nada in their own goal and Stobbs netted, immediately following it with another. Hutt 2, Nada 0. McSloy added a third. Nada were award-1 ed "a penalty in front of the Hutt goal and Devereaux found the net. Hutt 3, Nada 1. Hutt continued the attack, but half-time came without further score. 1 On resumption o£ play, Hutt pressed 1 hard but Nada backs held them out. From a pass by the right-wing Cross 1 shot a goal. Scrappy up-and-down 1 play followed, and from well out Mal--1 ley shot hard successfully. Nada backs ' were unable to stem the Hutt rush and ' Hutt were very near to scoring when > the whistle sounded. t Hutt 5 Nada 1 s LOWER DIVISIONS

congratulate the victors. j a * j w Grimstone and K. Yeoman still persist in playing too square and too close eto goal. This was the cause of their as defeat. Their style of play admir- U ably suited the nippy Institute lor- o wards. c. The Seatoun half-back line ha,d a very busy afternoon. They appeared to be bustled oil their game. McKenzic was the pick of the Sea- C toun forwards. He has good "ball 1: control and works hard the whole C ninety minutes. « ■:< • * ' S Gendall was playing quite well until he received a hasty knock. He scored two nice goals. I ' King (Institute) played a good game, J One or two of his saves were spectacular. Watson and McLean were a safe pair of backs. 2 Bilby, Boyes, and Hicks were a hard- * working trio, and always had a good ( grip on the Seatoun forward line. 1 The Institute forward line worked j well together, and their attacks were varied and swift. It is impossible tc j discriminate between tliem. They were all very good. Pelone, up to Saturday, have experi- | enced a lean time this season, but is j this any reason why their hundreds of supporters who were always with j them in the good years, should neglect j them at such a critical period? A good ; - supporter never leaves his club. i Cullen, of Petone, has probably not j been considered this season for representative honours, but by his play on Saturday he has no peer in the insideforward position. J. E. JONES CUP OTAGO WIN RETURN MATCHj I

SECOND A DIVISION. Korokoro 9, Swifts 2. Waterside 5, Marist 3. Institute 0.8. 3, Seatoun 1. Diamond 3, Hospital 1. SECOND B DIVISION. Wadestown 4, Scottish Wanderers 3. Island Bay 3, Onslow 1. Technical Old Boys 3. Lower Hutt 0. Stop Out 8, Marist 1. i Nada, a bye. j FOURTH DIVISION. Petone 4, Onslow 0. Marist 5, Korokoro 2. Institute 0.8. 2, Waterside 1. Lower Hutt 3, Diamond 3. Technical 0.8., a bye. FIFTH DIVISION. Seatoun 8, Swifts 0. Institute 5, Waterside 3. Technical College B 10, Scottish Wanderers 1. Marist 7, Miramar Rangers 4. SIXTH DIVISION. Technical College A 11, Nada 1. Swifts 3, Diamond 3. Onslow 0. Seatoun 0.

wnsiuw u, oeaiuuu u. Stop Out 3, Technical College B 0. Marist, a bye. SEVENTH DIVISION. Seatoun 15, Wadestown 1. Boys' Institute 6, Onslow 0. Marist Thorndon 7, Swifts 0. Miramar Rangers, a bye. EIGHTH DIVISION. Seatoun A 1, Boys' Institute 0. Marist (Thorndon) 5, Seatoun B 1. j Diamond, a bye. NINTH DIVISION. Diamond 10, Boys' Institute 1. Miramar Rangers 5, Marist (Thorndon) 4. HUTT VALLEY LEAGUE SENIOR GRADE. Petone 3, Technical College 0. Stop Out 5, Upper Hutt United 1. JUNIOR GRADE. Stop Out 2, Petone 0. '/ Technical College 2, Rovers 1.

! INTER-HOUSE LEAGUE | | Games played in the Inter-House League competition on Saturday reI suited as follows:— , Lewis Berger's 6 (Buchanan fi, Cheyne 3), N.Z. Canister Co. 3 (Duncan 3). Brymay 2 (King 1, Warcham 1). Hibbert Burnes 2 (Jones 1, Gollop 1). Championship points are:—N.Z. Canister Co. 8, Lewis Bergers 6, Brymay 3, Hibbert Burnes 3. FKO3t TIIITsiIAU LINE PLAYERS AND THE GAMES Best man on the field in the MavistWaterside clash was Turkington, the Marist goalkeeper. Unlike most o£ his | team-mates he was right on form, and i his speed, confidence, and anticipa- ■ I tion were a delight to watch. The fppmipnt fusillades of the opposing tor-

lrequeni iusuiaues; ui uic; ; wards and halves held no ten ors fox | him; he handled every shot with ease ( and could not be blamed for the one ] scored against him. , Next best to the goalkeeper were Laracy and Duffy, full-backs for Marist. They were continually on the job, and though they received little help from their halves, they ( rarely failed. This season Marist have never had a strong half-line, but it is doubtful if their halves played worse than »ioy did against Waterside. Weakened by the inclusion of a lower-grade player, they were an ineffective line, thoujin ; their failure was not for want of trying. What happened to the Marist'forward line is difficult to say. They just i did not make the grade.

I I (Bv 'I'elegiaiili.—l'i-l-fs Association.) J DUNEDIN, June 20. In a return matcli against Canterbury for the J. E. Jones Cup, the Otago team had nine changcs, young players replacing veterans. Canterbury fielded the team which took the F.A. Trophy from Auckland, with the exception of Barnes and Gordon. Logan Park was in excellent condition. There was a strong wind. For steps by the goalkeeper Otago was awarded a free kick in the goalmouth, Chapman scoring. Canterbury withstood strong pressure,' magnificent anticipation and handling by the tall i 'keeper being the principal factor in preventing scores. The visitors had j scoring opportunities from a clinking! rhot by Craggs and a free kick by Mc-| Millan, which went over the bar. Fin-1 allv Gordon centred and taking advan-

UUy vjrmuuu v-viuivu ' — • tage of the confused defence Adams equalised. A few moments later Rogers placed Otago in the lead from a corner bv Duncan. After half-time Otago showed to better advantage against the wind, forcing a number of corners and driving netwards many stinging shots, which only brilliant goalkeeping by Mcßae kept out. From sorties by Canterbury, Craggs twice and Adams once endangered Otago's citadel, but Holden in goal proved sound. From a clever advance on the right Duncan centred and Davidson h<#ided into the net. Otago 3, Canterbury 1. The visitors staged a bright movement, but Adams's shot was safely held by Holden. A stinging drive by Craggs was also cleared, but presently Ellis found an opening and scored just on time. Otago won a well-contested match by 3 goals to 2.