FOOTBALL

Evening Star, Issue 17956, 1 May 1922, Page 7

FOOTBALL

RUGBY. Tho reason opened on Saturday under most favorable conditions. Largo crowds attended tho two principal matches. FIRST GRADE, —University v. Zingari.— About 6,000 people attended at Carisbrook on Saturday to see University piny Zingari. It proved an interesting match, though, naturally, the display was to a largo extent of a ragged, firet-of-lhc-season nature. This was especially noticeable in tho first spell, when, the ’Varsity’s attempts at passing were very poor. Zingari in this spell played a dashing forward' game, and when the teams changed 1 over the students were laoed with, a deficiency of 3 points. Play , improved in the second spoil, when the "Bine backs began to find themselves. Several excellent rushes was the result, and from these the Blues scored 8 points—a converted try and a goal from a mark. Zingari failed to add to their first spell score, and were beaten by 8-3. The play of ’Varsity in tho later stages gave promise of good times ahead for football “ fans,” especially when Fen, cornea into the back lino. Zingari kicked off with the sun in their eyes, and by aggressive play threatened tho Blue lino several times in the first few minutes, A free kick gave relief, and a nice line kick by Perry put tho students in an attacking position for the first time. Wills came to the rescue, however, with a rush, which carried tho play to tho ’Varsity line once more, where a smart mark by Stewart saved the situation. Tho Colors came at it again, Paterson in the van, but had passing nullified the effort. ’Varsity returned tho play to Zingari quarters, but their passing was ragged. A good line kick by M’Naughton shilled play to tho corner flag, where Sandy Paterson forced hjs way over. Watson’s kick was a good one, but ineffective. Zingari 3-0. Tho Colors’ forwards dashed iiHo it again, and ’Varsity were busy defending. Then Cabot headeda Blue rush, which. was_slopped by Watson, who made a fine save. The Blues’ passing continued to be erratic, and Zingari gained ground by the mistakes of their opponents. Shortly afterwards the students had a good chance, but Mackereth dropped his pass. Play changed, and the Colors wont within an aco of scoring, but bad handling let Blues away in a loose rush. Sinclair had a futile shot at goal for ’Varsity, and just before half-time another opportunity of scoring was missed through Hawke failing to lake a pass. Half-time scores; Zingari ... 3 ’Varsity 0 Play was fairly even for the first few minutes, then a beautiful passing rush by the Blues started near the Colors’ twentyfive, and ended in Stewart outpacing the opposition and scoring behind the posts. Sinclair converted. ’Varsity 5-3. Play became keen, the Colors pressing hard) until a Blue rush shifted play to the other end, Stewart nearly getting across. Shortly afterwards Ward made a determined attempt, but just failed. From a mark in front Mncky dropped l a neat goal. ’Varsity 8-3, The Blues were now having the best of the play, the Colors evidently tiring, Macky and Ward made a nice run, the former passing to Hardy, who fell when in a good position. After a long spell of play in the Colors’ territory tho ball was taken to the ’Varsity twenty-five, where Jacobs broke away. Rut ho was not fast enough, and was caught. In tho dying stages of tho game the Colors made a final effort, Gilroy getting in a good run, and, giving tho dummy, he passed to Kroon, who missed, and the chance was gone. Tho whistle sounded' with play in the Blues’ twenty-live. Final scores: ’Varsity ... 8 Zingari 5 Sinclair (full-back), Stewart, and Ward played best amongst'the backs for the winners, Hardy and 1 Gray being their most prominent forwards, Zingari were best served by M'Naughton and Wills (backs) and Paterson, Wildgooso, and Eckholl (forwards). Mr G. M'Kenzio was referee. —Alhambra v. Pirates.— This match was ‘played on the Caledonian Ground, and proved a close, oven game. Pirates combined bettor than their opponents. King (the Alhambra, full-back) saved his side repeatedly. 801 l and Smith, on. each, side, kicked a goal from openings, and West (three-quarter) scored for Alhambra in the second spell. The middle of tho second half saw the Pirate forwards attacking strongly. Their backs also began to open up, but their rushes were usually forced out. Pirates kept pressing their opponents, and G. S. Smith scored at tho corner, making the game oven at 6 with only a short lime left. Several passing rushes by Pirates failed, but at the last moment Mockridgo scrambled over. Final : Pirates 9 Alhambra 6 Mr Torrance was referee. —Kaikorai v. Port Chalmers. — These teams met at Tahuna Park. Both sides attacked strongly in the first spell, and missed a number of opportunities through over-eagerness. The passing as a rule was faulty. The backs did not combine well, and still want a few games together. The forwards were a solid, hardworking lot. Sonntag, tho Kaikorai forward, was in groat form, Dickinson got in some fine lino kicks, while Knight was a tower of strength to the Port backs. Near the close of the first spell Dickinson picked up ami passed to Crewcs, who transferred to OwleS, this player scoring a good try at tho corner. Crowes’s luck failed. Kaikorai 3, Port nil. In tho second Fountain beat tho Kaikorai backs and "scored, Watson converting. Port 5, Kaikorai 3. From a scramble Dickinson kicked to Crewcs, who sent the ball to Poolo ✓The Kaikorai wing ran in behind the posts, Crewes converting. Final : Kaikorai 8 Port Chalmers 6 Mr J. Himburg was referee. —Southern v. Union.— This contest took place on tho North Ground. Prior to the opening of play both teams elected captains and deputy captains for the season, J. Marks and C. Walsh being chosen for Union, and W. Brown and H. Harley for Southern. Union wore too light for their opponents. They showed lack of practice together, and tho loss of their captain before tho first spell was half over was felt by them. Southern scored first, Brown going over. To this Union responded with a try by Walsh—3 all. The Blaclc-wnd-Whiles kept up their pressure, and ultimately a series of passes by forwards, in which Mitchell, Bain, Brown, and Potts took part, enabled Brown to score. Another Southern rush carried the ball well on in front of goal, where a Union man lay on tho ball. From tho free kick awarded, Prebblo landed an easy goal. Southern 9, Union 3. In the second spoil Potts got over, Probble converting. Mitchell also scored ■a try. Final : Southern 17 Union 3 Mr W. Rennick was referee, —University B v. Taleri Rovers.— Taiori Rovers failed badly against University B at MosgieL Their bade play was poor. The University backs pot in soma fine passing. Turnbull was unable to play for Taien. In the first spell University’s score was comprised of a goal from a, free kick and two tries, one of which -was converted. «The scoring in the second half (18 points) was ma.de up of one unconverted try and three converted. University B 29 Taieri Rovers 0 Mr R. M’Kenzie was referee. SECOND GRADE. Zingari-Richmnnd 35, Pirates B 12. Pirates A 14, Bavensboumc 3. THIRD GRADE. High School 15, Port Chalmers 0. ; FOURTH GRADE, Zingari-Richmond B 8, Dunedin 0. Pirates A 14, High School A 0. SCHOOLS MATCH. Ravensbourae 28, Monty Place 0. j

OTAGO’S REPRESENTATIVE MATCHES. THE DATES ARRANGED. At the anual meeting of the New Zealand Union tho following dales were fixed for representative matches against Otago at Dunedin : —Canterbury, August 9; Hawke’s Bay, August 12 j Auckland, August 19; Taranaki, August 30; Wellington, September 9. _ The _ matches nedust Canterbury and Taranaki will be pkivcd on a Wednesday, and the other games on a Saturday. September 16 has been pencilled for tho match against Sontliiaufl at Dunedin. Otago may send a team to Invercargill on September 2. ‘ IN OTHER CENTRES. Auckland.—Ponsonby 0, Grammar School 0. Graf ten 12, College Rifles 11Marist Brothers 16, University 13. Wellington.—Oriental 11, University 6. Pot one 11, Marist Brothers 6. Berhamporo 9, Poneke 4. Old Boys 11, Selwyu 9. Athletic 5, ’Wellington 0, Christchurch—Lvnwood 16, Old Boys 11 Marist Brothers 24, Sydetiham-Lyttel-tnii 0. Mori vale 20, Albion 4. Christchurch 20, University 3. HOME FINALS. In Rugby football Newport defeated Bristol by 5 points to 5, and Cardiff defeated Donelly by 9 points to 6. Tho Association Cup final was played at Stamford Bridge in tho presence of 53.000 spectators. Huddersfield defeated Preston North End by 1 goal to nil. The winning goal was duo to a penalty l:ick in tho second half in front of tho goal. In tho Northern Union Cup final Rochdale Hornets defeated Hull by 10 points to 9. LEAGUE MATCHES. Auckland.—Athletic 23, Ponsonby 5; Marist Brothers 25, Richmond 11; City 48, Fire Brigade 10; Devonport 17, Newton 17. Christchurch. —Sydenham 37, Federal 0; Addington 28, Linwood 13. SOCCER. FIRST GRADE. —Mornington v. Mount Zion.— Mornington beat Mount Zion at Culling Park by 2-0 alter an interesting game, controlled by Mr Fogarty. After some good exchanges, which kept play veering, Gallo, on tho right wing for Mornington, obtained the ball in mid-liekl and l carried play down the line, and from a fine centre Newman shot a good goal. Mornington 1, Mount Zion 0. Almost from the kick-off Stevens made a splendid run down the field, and centreing to Newman, tho latter again scored. Mornington, 2-0. The second! spell opened with bright play,. Prescott making a nico run down the centre. Diekel, however, returned to Catto, who tricked past several opponents until Hansen stopped him. Prescott again made a fine run, and, beating Diekel, essayed a shot, which Scott saved. Several corner kicks were forced by Mornington, which, however, proved rcsultless. By a fine piece of play on Mount- Zion's part the ball was centred into Mornington goal, and Scott was brought down, but saved by conceding a corner, which was resultless. Give-and-take play followed until Diekel misheaded, and Ketch Thompson sent the ball towards Mornington’s goal, where Scott cleverly saved a couple of shots. Mornington were pressing their opponents hard, and a penalty was given them for handling tho ball in tho penalty area. Diekel took the kick at goal, and sent in a hard, low shot, which Mount Zion’s goalkeeper held and cleared. At the call of time Mornington were still attacking. Mornington 2 goals. Mount Zion 0 —Northern v. Maori Hill.— Northern and Maori Hill met orx Gulling Park, victory going to Northern by 2-1. It was a close game in every department. Northern played the first half with tho sun at their backs, and a good centre by Brundoll early gave Cherry a successful shot. Northern 1-0. For Maori Hill (who now attacked) Balk had an unsuccessful shot. Following a free kick against Ruddiman (in goal), Northern removed play from the goal, and Potts (inside left) sent across to Cherry, who again found the net. Northern 2, Maori Hill 0. Early in the second half Balk obtained in mid-field, and, slipping past several of the opposition, placed out to Fraser on the left wing, who sent into goal, and

Jeffries scored. Northern 2, Maori Hill 1. Maori Hill wore attacking in the final stages. Northern ... 2 goals, Maori Hill 1 goal. Mr Smith field the whistle. —Old Boys v. Seadifl'.— Old Boys and SeacliiT met on the latter’s ground, and Seacliff wont down to last year's cup winners by 9-3. It was Seaclill’s first appearance in senior matches, and their display was creditable, hirst half Old* Boys put on 5 goals—scored hy Al.loo (3), McLennan, and. Fraser—and 1 Seacliff 2 goals (Humphrey and Hirers). The four further points in the second spoil wore notched by Fraser _ (5) andi MT.ennan; while for Seacliff Rivers netted. Old Boys 9 goals. Send iff 3 goals. —Taicri v. Y.M.C.A.— Taicri 6 Y.M.C.A 0 —Southern r, Kaitangata.— Southern 4 Kaitangata. 0 "second GRADE. Mornington 2, Southern 0. Waitati 10, Northern B 1. Christian Brothers 6, Old Boys 4. . Northern A 3, Maori Hill 1. THIRD GRADE', Southern 6, Taicri 0. Maori Hill and Christian Brothers, a draw ; no score. High School 6, Y.M.C.A. 0, Technical College 5, Mornington 1. AUCKLAND CHIMES. Philomel 11, Evcrton 3. Brotherhood 4, Norlhcoio 2. North Shore 9 goals heat Corinthians. For Children’s Hacking Cough, Woods’s Groat Pcnnonnint Cure.*—fAdvt.j