SATURDAY’S SPORTS

Evening Star, Issue 18715, 18 August 1924, Page 5

SATURDAY’S SPORTS

CHINESE TOURING TEAM

Beaten in First Test.

SOCCER MEW ZEALAND BEATS OHIHA. VISITORS LACK FINISH. There was an attendance of 18,000, ■ who showed great partiality for the visitors n the first test, China v. New Zealand, played at the Auckland Domain. The weather waa fine, but the ground slippery as a result of heavy rain over night. The condition of the ground affected both sides, but nevertheless there was remarkably fine footwork. The visitors on the whole were Cleverer and showed hotter combination than- the New Zcalanders, but they still lacked finish. The goal scored by New Zealand in the first spell was a rather tame affair, the opposing backs being apparently taken off their guard, and the honors "were about even in the first spell, but the New Zealand forwards took fuller advantage of their opportunities, the Chinese losing their advantages by_ passing too fax- forward when close to their opponents' goal, and allowing the New Zealand backs to clear. Apparently the Chinese are adapting themselves to the New Zealand style of play, as they tackled harder than on last Saturday, and used the shoulder. The Chinese had the best of the first part of the second spell. They started off at a pretty pace, and surprised everybody by pressing from the outset and maintaining their advantage. The New Zealand forwards made every effort to score, but the defence was very sound. The Chinese forwards were more often in a position to score than the New Zealand forwards, but a Lack of finish and a certain amount of timidity prevented them adding points. New Zealand played against the sun. A shot by Jap was saved by Craxton in goal, | end then New Zealand attacked. A pass from Neesham io Da ere to Lines was fruitless, as no one was up. The Chinese then attacked, Lok beating M'Kinstry to the centre, and Chang shooting, Craxton punting clear. New Zealand retaliated, Ballard sending in from the left-wing. Pao threw in front of goal. Dacre shot wildly from a corner kick by Innes, but Campbell scored from another corner. Cook headed over the goal after a period of attack by New Zealand. The Chinese put up a promising movement, but -Anderson stopped it. Play travelled up and down field until Wu went right through, drew the defence, and passed io Ting, who shot just outside the open goal. Lok then made a good run. only to slip at the critical moment. New Zealand now attacked, but were repulsed. Just before time the Chinese made a prolonged attack, all the forwards participating, and the New Zealand backs being fully extended. Craxton was defending the goal with Anderson, and finally conceded a corner, but Chang sent the ball behind. China was soon back, a centre from Lok being accepted by Wu, who drew the defence and slipped the ball across to Jap, who scored with a fast drive. The goal was well deserved. New Zealand brightened up. Innes, on the right, cross-kicked to Ballard, who kicked over the top. At halftime the score was 1 all.

In the second spell at the outset China attacked, with occasional rushes by New Zealand. A fine New Zealand rush, with lanes, Cook, and Campliell prominent, saw Liang effect a clever save. A good combined movement by Lok and Jap, the latter, going down the length of the field, ended in his shooting erratically. Then Dacre received from Cook to shoot just over the top. Play travelled up and down the field, several scores being narrowly missed by both sides, the goalkeepers on each side being responsible for good saves. In the final stages New Zealand made great efforts to score, but the defence held, Pao making a fine save from what looked like a certain goal. After a prolonged attack M’Creanor passed to Innes, who centred, and Campbell scored. The game ended; . New Zealand 2 China 1 END OP COMPETITION. SEACLIFF’S SIX-POINT LEAD. The match between Sea cl iff and Northern marked the end of the senior competition. The hospital team was already out of reach of the others, so far as the premiership went, and the result of to-day’s game gives them a six-point lead over High School Old Boys, the runners-up. Of the fourteen games played Beacliff won twelve, lost none, and drew two, so that their record is a fine one. They scored 51 goals, and had 18 netted against them. Old Boys played fourteen, won nine, lost three, and drew two. They scored 57 goals, having 18 scored against them. The following are the positions of the teams at the close of the competition :

SEACLIEF BEATS NORTHERN. Seacliff and Northern met at Culling Park, tha former winning the day by 4 goals to L A good deal of interest centred on tho game, which was watched by a fair-sized crowd. Seacliff were the better team, but there was not a 3-goal difference. The game was a disappointing one, neither team playing up to form, and both missing chances. The following teams took the field : Seacliff-—Goal, Rivers; full-backs, Murray and G. Anderson; half-backs—Rogers, Waugh, Cox; forwards—-Hanlin, Bailie, Hooper, Simmons, Baxter. Northern.—Goal, Braham; full-backs, M‘Pherson, Coates; half-backs—Jones, J. Dryden, Morrison; forwards—W. Dryden, Euddiraan, O’Brien, Cherry, Duncan. Northern faced the sun, and had the better of the play for a timiv Attacks by both vanguards failed. Later the two Drydens were prominent in a Northern effort, which ended in J. Dryden trying an unsuccessful shot. Northern were stall having most of the play, though a little later Braham was called upon to stop a couple of shots from the Blue forwards. The Northern defence was some- , what hampered by the sun ; but Coates, M'Pbersoa, and J. Dryden met all the demands made on them. Euddiman was making an opening or two, and Cherry, taking advantage on one occasion, essayed a dnve at goal, Rivers holding a ball that I would have gone close. Northern conj tinned the offensive, and Cherry and > O’Brien tried shots, but the defence, principally that of Anderson, was very stout. J. Dryden passed to Ruddiman, who ; transferred neatly to W. Dryden, and tho j winger tricked Anderson; but O’Brien I was not in a position to take full advantage of tho centre. Seacliff pressed from time to time; but their attacks were pretty wild. Coatses fended off a Seacliff raid, and the ball went to W. Dryden. She latter centred to O’Brien, but he

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was too slow, Cos reaching him just before ho could shoot, and sending tho leather wide. Later Seadiff went away on the right, but tho effort (a very weak one) was fruitless. Northern .retaliated, and Ruddiman transferred to the leftwing, who landed tho leather in front of goal. Rivers came out to save, and O’Brien grabbed him, a free kick saving the situation. At last, towards the end of the spell, a score was notched. The Seadiff vanguard raced down tho field, and Simmons had a shot. Braham _ nearly saved, but the ball zipped from him into tho corner of the net. Seadiff 1, Northern 0. Wild shots by both sides ended further attacks. Ruddiman, for Northern, skied the leather over the bar, and a Seadiff forward did likewise at the other end. Both teams were urged on from time to time bv hoarse shouts of encouragement from their supporters. The Northern attacks failed on some occasions through tho reluctance of tho forwards to tackle Anderson. The play of the Seadiff vanguard was without combination. There was a lively moment when on one occasion the Seadiff attackers rushed the play to their opponents’ goal. Braham went down, making a weal: clearance, and Coales arrived on the scene just in time to shoot the hall over his own lino dose to the goal. Seadiff still had their onegoal lead at half-time. Tho second spell opened briskly. Seadill’s opening attack was easily repulsed by Coates, and Northern quickly transferred’to the other end, this effort being also resultless. Ruddiman forced a comer a second later. Duncan’s centre was a good ono, but nothing resulted. Northern had a free kick, but the shot missed. Ilanlin, Hooper, and Simmons were prominent in a Seadiff raid, the effort of the last named failing. A penalty for handling by Murray was given against Seadiff, and J. Dryden made no mistake with the kick. Northern 1, Seadiff 1. Tho referee was being heckled by a section of the spectators, and tho play was stopped while, ho spoke to some men on tho X6rthem line. Seadiff then pressed strongly, and Northern were hard put to it to save. There were plenty of llio defenders at hand, however, and Jones saved tho situation. A Northern attack, in which Duncan, Ruddiman, and Cherry were the principal figures, ended in the last-named essaying a shot, which Rivers held. Seadiff pressed, and the effort was a. good one. The Northern backs were left out of the picture, and Hooper sent in a shot which Braham could not save. Seadiff 2, Northern 1. Seadiff continued tho pressure, and Northern were kept busy defending. Later Hooper again got away and, passing tho full-bficks, netted with |a hard drive. Seadiff 3, Northern 1. A minute later a fine header by Ruddiman from a centre by O’Brien (who had taken the left wingposition) was well saved by Rivers. The next score was again in Seadiff’s favor. Hanlin tricked Coates and centred, and j Simmons netted with a low, hard -drive, Seadiff 4, Northern 1. Seadiff had afree kick on account of Braham taking more than three steps with the ball. | Braham brought off a good save of a dose-range effort, and the game ended soon after with the scores: Seadiff 4 Northern 1 Mr F. Rutherford -was the referee.

SECOND GRADE. —Knock-out Competition.— Technical Old Boys 4, Southern 3. Old Boys 6, Y.3LC.A. 0. Northern a bye. THIRD GRADE, Maori Hill 2, Northern 1. Mornington 2, Technical Old Boys 2. Post and Telegraph 5, Ravensbourno 0. Old Boys A 3, Old Boys B 2. FOURTH GRADE. —A Section.— Mornington 1, Maori Hill 1. High School 5, Ravensbourno 0. Y.M.C.A. 2, Technical Old Boys 0. —B Section.— Normal 3, Old Boys 0. Northern 2, Technical College 1. High School A 2, Ravensbourno 1. FIFTH GRADE. —A Section.— Port Convent 6, Y.M.C.A. Rovers 6. Mornington 2, Technical College 1, High School A 2, Ravensbourne 1. —B Section.— Y.M.C.A. Swifts 3, Southern 3. Northern 4, High School C 0. High School B a bye. IN OTHER CENTRES. WELLINGTON. —Senior A.— Hospital 2, Marist 1. Watersiders 4, KaroTi 4. Diamonds 3, Institute L —Senior 8.Scottish Wanderers 2, Brooklyn 0. South Wellington 4, Petone 0. Welgasco 3, Johnsonvillo 3. CHRISTCHURCH. Sunnysido 1, Nomads 1. Western beat Rangers by default. Y.M.C.A. 4, Villa 1. Kaiapoi 3, Lyttelton 1. Thistle 1, St. Albans 1. RUGBY PIRATES BEAT UNIVERSITY A. Pirates, one of the two teams to beat University A in the senior competition this year, met the students again in the annual match for the Ainge Shield, donated by Mr Ainge for competition between tho team winning the premiership and the runners-up. After a well-con-tested game, Pirates proved victorious by 19 points to 11. The weather was ideal for football, and the ground was in splendid order. An attendance of over 5,000 watched tho match, which was exciting from start to finish, and the proceeds, which are estimated to reach about £350, will; with tho exception of expenses, be devoted entirely to charity. On the play of tho day the winners deserved their victory. A big factor in their success was the play of their forwards, whose vigorous rushes beat the opposing pack. 'Varsity forwards showed up at times iu dribbling and passing, but, as has been the caso right through this season, they seemed to lack dash. The 'Varsity backs threw the ball about freely, but not with their accustomed skill, and, instead of getting far with it, generally only brought the opposition down on them. Pirates' backs, who bad more opportunities than the Blue vanguard, also threw the ball about freely. With both sets of backs playing an open game, the crowd never lost its interest.

Pirates, who kicked off with tho sun in their eyes, were the first to ho aggressive. After 'the forwards had prevented the ’Varsity backs from returning .a kick, and had opened a vigorous assault, the backs came into play. St. George (half-back)

got the hall away quickly from a scrum, and made a good opening, then handing it to Provan (five-eighth), Tho latter attempted to get tho ball out to Wise (wing), but ho was too near the corner to work, and in tho ensuing scramble ’Varsity forced. PiraW forwards continued to make the attack, and kept play within ’Varsity’s twenty-five, Mimro was always prominent in the Pirates’ forward rushes. Provau (Pirates’ five-eighthl made some good openings for his side, but generally spoilt them by sending out very bad passes to his second five-eighth (Stewart). Once Webb (tho speedy ’Varsity wing) broke through a Pirates’ back attack and got away, to be pulled down just in time by Walker (fall-back). ’Varsity were frequently penalised for off-side play. An infringement in a scrum gave Pirates a free kick, and Morgan put over a good goal. FirAtos 3-0 The first attacking movement by the ’Varsity was taken part in by several players, the ball going out to Webb, who made a good run, but was pulled down just in time. A minute later tho Blues again threw tho ball about in characteristic style, and Murray took a pass from a forward and made a groat run for the corner, with about five Pirates’ men coming at him from the centre. He got there just in time to score a groat try. Stevenson’s kick went wide. ’Varsity 5-3. Pirates’ forwards again asserted, both in the scrums and the loose. Tho ’Varsity backs were mot getting much of tho ball, being called upon mostly to stop rushes. Morgan made an unsuccessful attempt to goal a free-kick awarded through Cabot (’Varsity wing-iorward ) getting off-side. Misfielding by Walker let 0. Gilberd (’Varsity five-eighth) through, and ho initiated some passing which sorely tried the Pirates' defence. A passing bout between Johnston (half-back) and Webb (wing) almost ended successfully, the latter unluckily losing tho ball. The students continued to throw the ball about freely, and after some more pretty passing M’Donald (wing) went within an aco of scoring at the corner after a strong run. Moro of the true ’Varsity form was now being shown by tho students, tho forwards as well as backs throwing the ball about. A try seemed certain when Ross (first five-eighth) broke away. Ho got the ball out to Dunne, but the latter threw a bad pass to M'Donnld, and Pirates cleared. Tho game was a fast one, and play quickly went to the other end of tho field. Jimmy Wilson (Pirates’ wing-forward) picked up from a loose scrum, and sent tho ball out to Stewart, The five-eighth neatly dodged three or four opponents, and raced away with Morgan in support. Nearing tho ’Varsity full-back ho threw to Morgan, whoso speed enabled him to beat Stevenson, and run over at the corner, and round behind the posts. He converted tho try. Pirates 8-3. In his usual stylo Wilson broke away with tho ball from about halfway, and eluded three or four opponents before being brought down. Dunne failed to clear, and the ball went right to the line, where Stevenson was just in time to put. it out at the corner. From a throw-in ’Varsity forced. From the kickoff ’Varsity carried play to halfway, where the exchanges were very even. Just before half-time Wilson went off, and returned with a bandage over-his head. Half-time score : Pirates 8, ’Varsity A 3. Pirates attacked briskly early in the second half, and their backs attempted p:ftaing. Provan made several good openings, but was unable to get tho ball out. At length a forward sally right on the line ended in Ross forcing his way over. Morgan’s kick failed. Pirates 11-3. Gilberd made a good cut-in, and was caught only in time, St. George clearing for Pirates with a kick. Pirates soon worked play to the other end, where the backs made several unsuccessful attempts to iret going. Play was open and fast, but not brilliant.

Play became a bit more exciting when Wilson broke through a scramble and let the ball out. It went through many hands, but the rush broke down near the ’'Varsity line after Stewart had made a bold bid to force himself over. Gilbcrd took play out of the danger zone by a brilliant breakaway, widen was stopped only in time. Stewart was injured and went off. Munro went back as live-eighth, and Henderson came on in the forwards.

Cabot headed a 'Varsity forward rush which had the Blacks in trouble after their backs had fumbled. Cabot picked up and threw to Porritt. The latter dashed away to near the corner, and gave to Owen, who scored. It was the result of some nice forward passing. Stevenson failed to convert. 'Varsity 6-11. Only a minute later the Students got another try. Their forwards were now making a much better showing, and rushed play right to the lino where, from a loose screarnble, Dnnno went over to score. Dickson missed the kick, but, through a falsa charge by Pirates, was given another attempt, and put it over. 'Varsity 11-11. With the scores even, play became exciting. The Students now began to do fho heavier share of the attacking. Their back passing, however, was not up to its standard, and did not take them far. Pirates had got the ball in most of the scrums in the first half, but the Students were now getting the larger share of it. In the loose, Pirates’ forwards were still having the better of it.

Play brightened up considerably. Twice Stevenson came up after fielding the ball well, and set the backs m motion. Webb made a strong run for the corner, but was well tackled by Walker. It went in to Murray and then to Pennycook. who was unlucky in being held up on the line and not being able to touch down. He went over the lino with two opponents hanging on to him. Play was still fast, and Pirates soon transferred it to neutral territory. After some unsuccessful passing by the Pirates' backs, Wise secured and made a great sprint up the line, with M'Donaid chasing him. and Stevenson to pass. They both got him at the same moment, not far from the lino. In the ensuing scramble, however, Robinson (centre) kicked the -ball over the line and followed it over to score. Morgan converted with a splendid kick from a difficult angle. Pirates 16-11.

Pirates’ forwards began to play more vigorously, and had the students in trouble. Wise picked up from a kick which came across the field, and, with a characteristic straight dash, went over at the corner. Morgan failed to convert. The game then ended, with the scores : Pirates 19 University A 11 Mr R. Torrance was referee. THE SHIELD PRESENTED. After the match the Aingo Shield was presented to tho Pirates Club by the president of tho O.R.F.U (Mr H. IT. S. White), who congratulated the team. Felicitous speeches were made by Mr Aingo (donor of the shield), Mr Johnston (president of the Pirates Club), Mr J. Wilson (captain of Pirates), and MrD. Dickson (captain of tho ’Varsity). It was stated that if the game of Rugby, was always made as open and attractive as Pirates and ’Varsity endeavored to make it there would bo little fear of its going under to a rival code. Cheers wore exchanged by tho teams, and the captain of Pirates wished ’Varsity tho best of luck in tho Pavne Shield encounter ori August 30. SECOND GRADE. Alhambra 12, Training College 3.

SECOND GRADE. Alhambra 12, Training College 3. Pirates 16, Ravensboume 6. Dunedin 5, Union 5. Port Chalmers beat ’Varsity D by default. Kaikorai boat ’Varsity C by default. West Taieri beat Southern by default.

THIRD GRADE. Green Island 25, Alhambra B 0. High School 6, Y.M.C.A. B 0. Ziugari 14, Alhambra A 11. Pirates A 11, Y.M.C.A. 7. Pirates B 16, Dunedin 8. Training College 13, Ravensboume 7. Port Chalmers 9, Southern B 5. Kaikorai bent ’Varsity by default.

AUCKLAND BEATS NORTH AUCKLAND.

TODKEH GUAIIE. Port Chalmers 59, Kaikorai A 0. Southern 0, Pirates 0. Zingari 9, Alhambra 3. Kaikorai B 18, M’Qlashan 0. Dunedin beat High School B by; default.

FIFTH GRADE. Pirates 9, High School 0 0. Dunedin 10, Alhambra 3. Zingari 6. Southern 3. Port Chalmers beat High School D by default.

PRESIDENT’S GRADE. Zingari 15, Pirates 5. Alhambra 8, Technical College 6. High School E 16, Southern 3. Dunedin 16, Port Chalmers 3. High School E heat Green Island by default.

SCHOOLS. Macandrew Road A 11, Milton High School 0. Macandrew Road Bantams 16, Jlilton High School 0. JUNIOR REPRESENTATIVE TEAM. The following have been chosen to represent Otago against Eastern Districts at Palmerston on Saturday next: Full-back, Porrv; three-quarters—Rawlinson, B. Allan, Telfer; five-eighLhs—Mitchell (oaptain), Pacev; half, M'Lean; forwards— Colder, Soiiter, Sinclair, Hendra, Cooper, Guyton, Brownie, M'Cormack. Emergencies—W. Griffin, Porter. The team will train at G'arisbrook on Thursday evening. OTAGO BOYS' HIC-H SCHOOL BEATS SOUTHLAND. The Otago Boys' High School second fifteen and Southland High School second fifteen played on the Caledonian Ground The local team was too heavy for the visitors, and won after a fast and interesting game by 28 points to 4. Tries were scored for Otago by Bremnor (2), Ingles (3), Howes, Dove, and Sutherland. Joyce converted two. For the losers Falkiner potted a good goal. Mr G. M'Kcnzie was referee. OUP. The Moascar Cup match was played at New Plvmonth in bad weather conditions, and resulted in a draw—High School a penalty goal and Te Aute a try. IN OTHER CENTRES. PALMERSTON NORTH. Kia Toa 11, Old Boys 3. Kia Toa win tho premiership. WELLINGTON. Bcrhampore 17, Poneke 10. Petono 9, Oriental 6. Wellington 4, Old Boys 0. 'Varsity 14, Marist 3. ITutt 11, Athletic 6. - WAIRARAPA.

Gladstone defeated Featherston by 15 points to 5 points, thereby securing the premiership. Tied Stars are the run-ers-up. Carterfon, last year’s champions, aro at the bottom of the list, having only won two games and drawn one. Hawke’s Bay Juniors defeated Wairarapa Juniors by 14 points to 6. MILLER’S FLAT SEVEN-A-SIDE TOURNAMENT. [Special to the ‘ Star.'] CLYDE, August 18. The Miller's Flat seven-a-side football tournament at Roxburgh was played in fine weather. Alexandra, represented by Noble, Marslin, Townsend, Diack, Poiiick, MTntosli, .and Campbell, won the senior grade, defeating Beaumont in the final by 5 points to 0. Alexandra High School won the junior grade. SOUTH CANTERBURY BEATS CANTERBURY, Tlio Canterbury touring team played South Canterbury in fine weather and before a large attendance. The game was fast and exciting, and resulted in a win for South Canterbury by 21 points to 18 points. SEDDON SHIELD Golden Bay-Motueka 15, Buller 6. TARANAKI BEATS WANGANUI. The attendance at New Plymouth was about 6,000. The ground, after the first match and the wet weather, was very heavy. Nevertheless the game proved fast and interesting, there being some splendid forward rushes, in which Taranaki predominated. The Taranaki backs also handled the ball well at times, and here Taranaki also appeared to bo superior, ultimately winning the game, in which interest was sustained to the end, by 18 points to 9 points. Collier scored for Wanganui, and then Patterson and Kivell scored for Taranaki, Johnston also landing a penalty goal, the spell ending: Taranaki 9, Wanganui 3. In the second spell i Bennett •arid Johnston scared tries for Wanganui, whilst Ross and Walter (2) scored for Taranaki, none of the tries being converted. j

Auckland, on their own ground, beat North Auckland by 11 points to 8. The visitors bad the advantage in weight in tbs forwards, and played with great dash. They repeatedly broke through, the local forwards and bustled the Auckland backs, who were seldom able to get going properly. Shortly after the commencement of the game Fletcher kicked a fine penalty for t-ho North from halfway. Auckland’s first score came from one of the few wellexecuted passing rushes of the day. lonian scored and' Karl Ifwersen converted. Later Ifwerson kicked a penalty. Auckland’s last score was the result of another fine handling movement. In tio second half the North showed renewed dash, and after a senes of sustained attacks in the Inst quarter the visitors beat the defence, Simmonson scoring well out. Fletcher converted with a fine kick.

POVERTY BAY BEATS BAY OP PLENTY. At Gisborne Poverty Bay beat Bay ot Plenty by 25 points to 9. OTAGO v. NORTH OTAGO, The following team will represent Otago in tiie match against North Otago, to be played at Oamaru on Saturday next: Full back, Stevenson. Three-quarters—Wise, Murray, Morgan. Five-eighths—Ross, Provan. Half-back, Johnston. Forwards —0. Knox, Ponnycook, M'Dermott, Polwnrtb, Brim, Duncan, Pierce, Wilson (captain). Reserves—Bathgate, Shand, Owens, S coles. OTAGO v. SOUTH OTAGO. The following team will represent Otago in the match against South Otago, to bo played at Balcl nth a. on Saturday next; Full-back, Walker. Three-quarters —Webb, McDonald, Robinson. Five-eighths— Callondar, Wills. Half-back, Glengarry. Forwards —M‘MPeking, Milne, Ilighley, Williams, Fitzgerald, Dickson (captain), M’Millan, Semple (wing). Reserves — Newman, I inn* lay, M’Ewan. St. George, Munro, and Hart were not available for either match. BRITISH TEAM’S FIRST TEST. BEATEN BY SOUTH AFRICA, CAPE TOWN, August if. In tbo first test match South Africa defeated the British Rugby team by 7 points to 3. The play was hard, but clean. The Britishers spoiled their chances chiefly by bad passing.—Renter.

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Team.

Seaoliff ... ... 14 12 0 2 51 18 26 Old Boys 14 9 3 2 37 18 20 Northern ... 14 7 3 4 30 21 18 Kaitangata ... 14 7 6 1 14 18 15 Mornington ... 13 3 5 5 21 25 ii Southern ... 14 4 8 2 23 00 10 M<"jori Hill . 13 2 10 1 19 43 5 Taieri ... 14 1 11 2 17 44 4