FOOTBALL

Evening Star, Issue 15907, 13 September 1915, Page 9

FOOTBALL

J 4>-\'" - ■ >■— —-—» *J, _„'_. UNIVERSITY v. SOUTHERN. " ; < EOKHOLD;'LEAVis THE GAME. ■ Southern were soundly, beaten by University at-Carisbrook on Saturday afternoon—by 27 points to nil. The play of the Blue backs gave a splendid afternoon's " entertainment to a crowd of 'something under 1,000 spectators, arid if the match had no " flag" interest, (the Southern being already assured premiership) it was common talk that a lot of money would ' change hands dn the issue. There was considerable speculation and .suggestion when, after the half-time" respite, Eckhold (who had been a lion in the path of the invading Blues) did not return to the playing field. It was freely stated that he was not satisfied with the showing of the Southern team, though Eckhold_ himself had nothing to say—to the public at all events—and naturally he was besieged by questions pertinent and impertinent. Looking at the matter without any inside knowledge, one must say that, big ,as the beating was, there was nothing in the play of the losers to. suggest to an outsider that they were loafing; much less lying down to it. If such ugly rumors had not been set adrift one might have summarised the situation thus : It was an ideal University's style of play— a day on which there was nothing to reduce the great pace and initiative of the Blues' backs; and these backs, particularly Black, Wilson, Blundell, and Harris, played magnificently. The Southern pack, except on-rare occasions, were ' beaten in the loose, as they have been beaten several times this season, and though they won a considerable percentage of the scrums the pace of the opposing backs "spoiled" the passing of the Southern rear line. 'There were only three points on at half-time (atrybv Davie after a clever run and-centring kick by Blundell), but on several other occasions the Blues were nearly over. Once Black "cut" so cleverly that he had a clear run in. but threw away the try and passed wide and high ,to Harris. In the second spell the . score mounted rapidly. The most sensational try was Black's. Southern were attacking inside the 'Varsity 25, when Black secured possession, and ran the whole length of the ground, scoring near the posts, Buckley " landing " the goal. Towards the end of the spell Southern were clearly beaten, and the" tally steadily increased. In all seven tries were gained—by Davie (2), Harris (2), Blurjell (2), Black (1); and goals were kicked by Buckley and' Wilson (2). Mr L. Cameron was referee. ASSOCIATION. —Northern v.: Mornington.— The charity banner match between Northern and Mornington was played on the Caledonian Ground on Saturday, and, considering the fact that each team played some juniors, provided a very good game of football. In the first spell the play was fairly even, any advantage being with Mornington, who attacked strongly towards the end of the spell. At half-time each side had scored 2 goals. Northern asserted themselves in the second half, and had the hill team well beaten at- the finish, when the scores were: Northern 7 goals, Mornington 2 goals. Mr R. Brown, as Teferee kept the game well in hand. The were got by Campbell (4) and Timlin (3) for Northern, and Deuehrass • (2) for Mornington.