SATURDAY’S SPORT

Evening Star, Issue 19617, 25 July 1927, Page 4

SATURDAY’S SPORT

Soccer Rubber to Canada

RUGBY

'VARSITY’S SEASON The result of tlio two games at Carisbrook, those between 'Varsity A and and between Kaikorai and Alhambra, practically decided tlio premiership for 1927. Only' one more Saturday remains for club matches, but the results are not likely to affect the championship results. Following are the relative positions of the teams in the competition:—

STUDENTS’ DECISIVE WIN. ’Varsity’s triumph was a complete one at Oarisbrook, where an attendance of 'about 11,000 people watched the play. The weather was beautifully fine, but conditions underfoot were not conducive to the best football. Nevertheless, the Students threw the ball about freely and cleverly, their backs being too fast and clover lor those of Pirates, The Students’ forwards wore also slightly superior to those of the opposition. The teams were:— .University A.—Stevenson, Wohh, Lindsay, M'Clymout,- Ross, Mitchell, Holden, Hindenach, Douglas, Dunne, Datchelor, Porterfield, Christie, Aitkcn, .and Mprete. •Pirates.—Jolly, Graham, Faulks, . Stewart, Niven, Manuel, Giles, Malloch, Lawless, Werges, Campbell, lingers. Glendining, Jackman, and Hurring.. Honors were even in tho opening exchanges, which were confined to the forwards. From .the first few scrums Pirates Hooked the ball, and the backs endeavored to get going, but without much success. Pirates’ forwards made .•the most of , the play, and had ’Varsity in its own twenty-five till a free kick gave relief. ’Varsity backs came into play, and Lindsay kicked to halfway. Twice the Students’ hacks got going again, but first Webb on the one wing and tnen M'Clymout on the other were .well tackled. Through Jackman catchfang.' Stevenson with the ball, the Pirates team was on the offensive again, and ’Varsity had to strive hard to retard tho onset of a forward rush. Faulks went just wide with a free kick,, but a minute later was successful with another. Pirates 3, University A 0.

From a scrum Holden set tho ■’Varsity, backs going, but Webb was caught, also Lindsay, to whom lie sent a reverse toss. Amid excitement (Webb made another great dash for the line, but was brought down a low, yards from success. Again the Blue backs were on tho move, and M'Ciymont, who made a strong run, was tackled on the line. Lindsay, however, came up to pick up and score. His kick missed. University A 3, Pirates 3.

' Fast and exciting play followed, tho Students attempting to throw the ball 'about freely. A spectacular passing bout among Webb, Holden, and Douglas changed tho order of play alter Pirates forwards had made a sortie. Good tackling brought up another dangerous thrust By tho ’Varsity backs. Soon the Blue backs were* at it again, but Faulks cleverly broke in on tho passing and cleared. ’Varsity forwards seemed to have got into their stride by this time, and began to get tho ball from tho scrums to give the backs plenty of chances, which they were not slow to avail themselves of. Lindsay made a bold bid for the corner, and was brought down in the nick of time.

•e Fast following up by the Pirates 7 forwards put them in an attacking position. Passing by the backs, however, was not good enough to take them far. Stewart finished off a bout by going in determined fashion for the corner, Stevenson catching him. Kiven went off injured, and daggers came on, this player acting as half-back and Giles moving out to five-eighth. ’Varsity cleared l ’ts territory and worked play hack to the other side of halfway. Five yards short of halfway ’Varsity gained a free kick, and Lindsay sent a great goal. ’Varsity A 6, Pirates 3. Pirates’ forwards replied with vigor, but an equally vigorous rush by tho students’ forwards, followed by a solo effort by Mitchell, carried play downfield to Pirates’ territory. A Blue passing rush looked dangerous, but Webb was caught by Stewart. Pirates .made a temporary thrust, Malloch leading the pack, but Webb secured, and, breaking through the defence, ; ticked when the full-hack threatened • him; Jolly luckily charged clown the ■ kick, and Pirate-* cleared. Half-time - was called with the scores;— University A G Pirates 3 There was a change in the ’Varsity team second half, Pacey having replaced M'Civmoat on the wing. Varsity backs throw the ball about freely, Webb being caught dangerously near the line. Thon Pacey made a great run before ho was brought down in . front of the posts. Clearing to halfway, the Blacks’ forwards gave their backs some chances, but they could not Vcombine well enough. . Pirates pressed right to tho line, tho Students , clearing and attacking in turn. ~From a scrum at halfway Holden -iooled about half a dozen opponents .. and ran to past the twenty-five before passing to Pacey, who was grassed. A force-down ■ gave relief to Pirates from pressure by the Students’ forwards. Mitchell attempted a pot, but went low. • ’Varsity made all the play at this stage, Pirate; being constantly in ‘•‘trouble. Holden shone out in a . piece

of play that nearly ended successfully, and then Stevenson ran up strongly /to , send Webb away lor the comer. • The wing’was caught a few yards from success. Webb, who caused excitement another run, slipped. Holden, / braving a great game, again fooled Pirates, but a ''knock-on" brought up tha effort. Passing at the slightest opportunity, ’Varsity backs were now alway> in the picture. A bout of passing caught Pirates out of position, and Pacey finished off the effort by going over near' the corner. Lindsay converted from a difficult angle, JJiJIKrgitjt ..

University in Winning Position

Pirates temporarily got within striking distance A minute later, however, the Students were on the move again. Lindsay put over another free from well beyond the twenty-five. University A 14, Pirates 3. The Students were now “ all over ” Pirates. A passing bout ended in Pacey going for the corner. He sent the ball back to Lindsay, who scored. Lindsay’s kick went wide. University A 17, Pirates 3. When Pirates pot the ball from a scrum in ’Varsity’s twenty-five, Giles made a great cut-in and a dash, which was stopped only a few feet from the line. From a free kick Faulks put over a goal. University A 17, Pirates 6. A strong rush by tlio Pirates’ forwards had ’Varsity in trouble, and fumbling by the Blue backs let Pirates right to the line. Stewart and Faulks were nearly over in turn. Pirates’ forwards were now going better, and asserting in the loose. Still the Blue vanguard contested’every inch of the way. Jackman came up quickly to down Stevenson before he could clear the ball. Stewart picked up, and had a clear run over, but unluckily knocked on. Graham was caught by Holdou after making a strong run for the corner. Persistent efforts were made by Pirates, and some exciting struggles took place on the line. But the Students were not dono ; and, clearing their line, they came upheld, Pacey further increasing the advantage with a wellplaced kick. Webb made a strong run, Giles throwing him into touch with a tackle. Dunne finished off a forward rush by throwing himself over near the posts to score a good try. Mitchell converted. The game ended a few minutes later. Final score: University A ... 22 Pirates 0 Mr R. Watson was referee.

KAIKORAI BEAT ALHAMBRA

Kaikorai heat Alhambra 3-0 in tho “early match” at Carisbrook. Play was not of a very high standard, and was largely confined to tho forwards, the backs on both sides making a poor showing. Tho winners, on tho whole, had the best of the play, though Alhambra made desperate efforts towards the close to pull the match out of the fire. The sun was shining and the grand stand full when, at 1.33, Alhambra kicked off towards the Cargill road goal with the sun behind them. Their forwards invaded the Kaikoiai twenty-five, but the latter worked their way back, and Brown, side-stepping nicely, looked to have a clear run; hut he passed, and the ball was lost in the crush. The Blue Stripes continued to worry their opponents, and, though Knox led tlie latter out of danger in a loose rush, the Blues came back. “ Foot up ” gave Kaikorai another look in. Laing’s cross-kick was only partially, cleared by King, and a somewhat wild passing rush brought play close to tho Alhambra line, where Laing spoiled things by getting off-side. ’Bamas ’ forwards, playing in tigerish fashion, brought play into Knikorai’s twenty-five, where Perry throw back into goal to Wilson, the latter clearing with a good kick. Wilson (playing wing for Alhambra in place of Judge, who was absent), missed a pass, and, on the other wing, Simpson speculated dangerously. But Kaikorai came at it, and it was Buchanan who turned them with a, splendidly taken mark. A free kick to Kaikorai on the stand wing was returned by M'Millan, who shook off a loving (?) grip by Callendnr. Another breach by Alhambra gob them into trouble again, but bad passing by Kaikorai backs lost them a golden opportunity, and Buchanan dived through the tight stuff, only, to ho grassed. At it again, and Bonntag got the ball out to Laing, who passed to Wilson, and the latter appeared to get over. But something was wrong, and no try was awarded. Once more Alhambra offended (offside), and Callcmlar’s kick just missed registering first points.. Defensive play by Alhambra forwards relieved the situation, but still another off-sido breach let the Blues in again. A hefty “speculator” by Coates sent the ball into the open, but Simpson got to it and returned.

Betting was getting the ball away, but tho other > backs were mulling. Stevens came with a great dribblmg solo rush, and only a smart kick out by Buchanan stopped him. Then Wilson, “ dummying ” nicely, broke through. Coates got in another “Soccer” knek, and play went into Kaikorai’s half. Play was of a scrambling nature, tho Blue forwards every now and then swarming clown the wing. Fountain pu in a srong run, eluding several opponents, but a wild pass spoiled tho effort. Alhambra were getting the ball, but could not do much with it. A good take, a useful run, and a clever kick by King here gained a lot of ground. Again King was prominent, and Wilson helped matters along. It took Simpson all his time to clear his lines. Out in front Buchanan got possession and had a pot, but missed easily.

Knox started a rush on the stand wing, and as Buchanan got away things looked promising. He sent to Coates, ■who returned to Buchanan, the latter being grassed within syds of the line. Alhambra wore now forcing matters, and Griffin tried a pot. It went low and wide, and a fumble nearly got the try. But a lucky “speculator” lifted tho danger. Piny was halfway when the bell wont for half-time, neither side having scored. Kaikorai ... ... 0 Alhambra i.O Kaikorai invaded on resuming, and King slipping with the ball, matters looked gloomy. A free kick against Kaikorai for off-side relieved tho situation. A nice dribble by Berry, who secured and kicked cleverly past an opponent, brought tho play bang into Alhambra’s twenty-five. Wylie marked just afterwards, but Sonntag returned the compliment, _ with much better results. Kaikorai ‘ returned _ to tho charge, and King pranced into touch close up instead of coming round. _ The Blues kept at it, aud Fountain, with a strong run along tho Press box wing, was almost through when forced out syds short. On the other wing the Kaikorai made .another attack, after a passing rush right across the ground. Another push by the Blues, and tho ball wont over the line, being forced near the fence. A free kick gave Callendar (Kaikorai) an easy chance, but his boot was again out. Desperate play in front of the Alhambra goal, the Blue forwards being a very busy pack. A passing rush across the field did not gain much ground, though if Callendar had taken a wildish pass from Fountain there would have been dire trouble for Alhambra. Another attempt on similar lines ended in Callendar getting hurt. King, who had previously received a nasty knock, got another, and went off, Parsons replacing him, ■ Roy Callander'shot out into the open in the centre, but Bon Callander cut off Ids pass, a brotherly act not appreciated by Kaikorai supporters. A minjiie later; Alhambra were penalised for

off-sido, and Simpson duly lauded the goal. Kaikorai 3, Alhambra o.' Alhambra were kept on the defensive, there being a lot of fumbling on the part of their backs, Kaikorai wore distinctly the better side so far. An aggressive dribble by Wilson (Kaikorai) added to the Reds’ troubles. Tho latter made use of their rare excursions into enemy eountryj but Simpson had not much difficulty in clearing. Brown led them in again, and there were encouraging shouts as the sides fought near the line. Again the defence tvas too sound, and Sonntag showed ’em the way to go home. Barry put in another clever dribble, and the war waged grimly in Kaikorai’s twenty-five, where tho play was kept for some minutes. But, though Alhambra was determined enough, they several times missed excellent chances. A penalty three minutes before time gave Callander an opportunity to level up tho scores, but his kick was not good enough. Tho Reds kept at it, but over-eagerness was their undoing, a free kick against them at a critical moment shifting play to halfway,' where it was when the whistle went Kaikorai ... ... 3 Alhambra 0 Mr R. C. Torranco was referee.

SOUTHERN BEAT UNIVERSITY B. This game was played at Tnluma Park, wliich was in good condition. ’Varsity kicked off and attacked strongly, the Colors being kept busy defending ior the first five minutes. On two occasions Probblo brought relief to his side with well-judged kicks. Good work by the Southern forwards put the Students’ lino in danger, but Henley carried play back to Southern territory. Peterson then put in a splendid run, giving the “dummy” cleverly, but after M.’Kerrow and Simpson had handled tho ball tho movement broke down. Southern continued to make most of the play, Hove and Prebble doing some fine work. Bolton (Southern) made a nice opening and passed to Peterson, who beat several opponents, and when held up near the lino ho sent tho ball infield, but his pass went astray. Southern kept up the pressure, their backs throwing the ball about freely, but tho movement lacked finish. The ’Varsity forwards broke through, and the backs carried on the good work, but they were unable to break through the defence, and tho spoil ended without either side scoring. ’Varsity attacked shortly after play was. resumed, and Potaka went close with a pot. ’Varsity backs got going, and Bibby sprinted for the line, but was called back for a forward pass. C, Lewis led his forwards to the Students’ quarters, but Potaka saved. Immediately afterwards Muir (’Varsity full-back), who was playing well, saved in tho face of another rush. Play was confined to ’Varsity territory for some time, then tlio Blue forwards, led by Hen'ey and Wilson, shifted play to halfway. luglis (Southern full-back) beat three oi; four opponents and passed to Peterson, but the latter was brought down a few yards from the line. Good work by the ’’Varsity forwards had the Southern lino in danger, a free kick bringing relief to tho Colors. Pretty passing by tho Southern hacks ended in M‘Kerrow being pushed out near the comer flag. At last Southern’s efforts were rewarded, Peterson making a fine opening before sending the ball on to Nei- , pier, who scored a good try. Prebble converted. Southern 5, ’Varsity 0. A few minutes later passing by tho ’Var sifcy backs ended in Bibby scoring well out. Henley’s kick tailed. Southern 5, ’Varsity 3. There was no further score, tlie game ending:— Southern 5 University B 3 Mr L. Cameron was referee. TAIERI BEAT DUNEDIN. Taieii defeated Dunedin’at Moutecillo by 16 points to 10 after a ragged game, in which play was mainly confined to the forwards, though individually some of tho backs showed fair form. Dunedin kicked off, and after desultory opening play Collett led a good forward rush wliich threatened Taiori’s line. M'Kewcn marked a clearing kick, and fooled tho opposition badly by kicking low after placing the ball. Brookes, the Dunedin centre, was handy, and coolly potted a neat goal. Dunedin 4, T’aieri U. A series of Taieri back attacks, initiated by Grieve (half), failed to culminate through faulty handling, and ultimately Fiulaysou, Hamilton, and Simpson were in a fonvard rush which ended in the last named scoring. B. Scott converted. Taieri 5, Dunedin 4. Taieri maintained the pressure, and from a free kick B. Scott goaled. Taieri 8, Dunedin 4. Then Dunedin took a turn on attack, Cronin (first fiveeighth) showing up in a nice bit of solo work. Collett, Toomey, and the veteran Murphy were in the van of a fonvard sortie to the line, but Vickers cleared, only to seo Ryan dribble through a moment later and score a well-earned try, wliich Collett failed to convert, half-time sounding with the score Taieri 8, Dunedin 7. Play was very patchy in the second spell, neither side showing much combination. Soon after the resumption Murdoch (who had been playing well in tho Taieri pack) had to go off on account of a kick on the face, and Gibson replaced him. Finlayson (Taieri) and Collett (Dunedin) were playing with great dash in their respective packs, but there was little of incident until L. Scott scored for Taieri following a loose rush. Findlay’s kick failed. Taieri 11, Dunedin 7. Things were made a little more interesting when Collett kicked a fine goal for Dunedin from ten yards inside halfway. Taieri 11, Dunedin 10. Bathgate (Taieri first live-eighth) showed up several times in “jinky” runs through the opposition,-and eventually ho obtained in midfield, beating several men to score. B. Scott converted. Taieri 16, Dunedin 10. Hand, the Dunedin half-back, saved his side twice in succession, but Taieri continued to press, and tho game ended on the Dunedin lino with the score:— Taieri 16 Dunedin ... / ... 10 Mr J. Herd was the referee. ZINGAIH BEATS UNION. These teams met at the North Ground, Zingari proving winners by 14 points to 0. In the first spell Union held their opponents well, bub the Colors’ forwards put more vim into their play in the second half. However, it was not until within tho last ton minutes that tho Colors were sure of victory. For the winners M'Ewcn, Murphy, and H. Kindley played solid games in tho forwards, while Procter and Heazlewood were tho pick of the backs. Churchill and MacPherson shone for Union.

The Colors kicked off, but the Unimi forwards took play to the Zingari’s twenty-five, where the Maroons held the upper hand for a considerable time. Procter relieved with a kick. Shortly afterwards E. Crawford (Colors’ halfback) had to be carried off, A. Kindley placing him. M'Ewen was also temporarily injured. From a free kick i Heazlewood narrowly missed with a shot from halfway. Zingari attacked strongly. Williams made a nice run up the lino, but lost the ball near the lino. Price next made a good opening for Williams to score. Heazlewood’s kick missed. Later Heazlewood put his side in an attacking position with a good kick, and from the ensuing play M'Kewen was unlucky not to score. Union forwards attacked, and from a free kick Churchill narrowly missed. Half-time score: Zingari 3, Ui;ion 0. The Colors' immediately set up an attack at tlje stast of the second spell, and Heazlewood made a good attempt to pot. Union then attacked »strongly, but H. Kindley relieved with a speculative kick. The next incident of note

was a fine passing, movement initiated by A. Kindley resulting in Standring scoring. Heazlewood’s kick missed. Tho Colors were attacking when Churchill with a good kick rushed play to tho other end. Arthur made a great effort to score. An excjting tussle took place on tho. Colors’ line, and Union were unlucky not to score. M‘Ewcn, who was playing a great game 'or the Colors, relieved tho position, hut tho Maroons returned to the attack. Procter, however, saved with a good kick. With ten minutes to go the Colors had the game well in hand, and Standn'ng scored two good tries,, one of which Heazlewood converted. A passing movement, in which hacks and forwards took part, saw Murphy just miss scoring. The game ended with the scores— Zingarl ... ... 14 Union ... 0 Mr J. Higginsou refereed. SECOND GRADE. Southern 21, Alhambra 14.’Varsity C 8, Zingari 6. third grade. Port Chalmers 6, Southern 5. Pirates A 21, Alhambra 9. Kaikorai 35, Zingari B 0. Dunedin 36, ’Varsity F 0. Union 9, Alhambra B 9. ’Varsity E 30, Green Island 3. High School 35, Y.M.C.A. 6,. FOURTH GRADE. Y.M.C.A. 6, Union 0. M'Glashan 14, ‘Ravensbourno 0. Pirates A 18, Zingari 3. Alhambra A 19, Pirates B 0. FIFTH GRADE. Zingari 9, Taieri 6. Southern 3, Alhambra 0. SIXTH GRADE. High School 25, Green Island 0. Zingari 29, Ravensbourne 0. Technical S, Dunedin 0. VINCENT v. TUAPEKA. Tho annual Central Otago counties match was played at Cromwell to-day, and resulted: — Tuapcka 4 Vincent 3 SGDDON SHIELD. At Nelson the local representatives retained the Seddon Shield by heating West Coast by 23 points to 15. GATE TAKINGS. Tho gate takings at Carishrook amounted to £lO5, a. record for the season. That represents an attendance of 11,000. MAORI TOURING TEAM. At Palmerston North, the game against the Maoris resulted in a draw. Scores:— Maoris 24 Manawhcnua ... 24 INTER UN lON MATCH. At Whangaroi, Auckland beat North Auckland by 21 points to 3.

OTAGO TEAM FOR SOUTHLAND

M'Clyniont will be unable to make the trip to Southland next week with the Otago team, and Lindsay will take his place. Heazlewood is also unable to make the trip, and his place at full-back will be taken by Boy Callender, THE SHIELD INCIDENT OTAGO REFEREES’ RESOLUTION. At a fully-attended meeting of the Otago Referees’ Association, held on Saturday night, the decisions of tho Hawke’s Bay and Wairarapa Unions in respect to the two players who were ordered off in the recent Shield match were discussed at length, and the following motion was carried: — “That this association is of the opinion that, in justice to Mr H. J. M'Konzie, the whole position should bo reviewed by the New Zealand Rugby Union; and that tho New Zealand Referees’ Association has the full support of this association in whatever steps it takes to bring this about. WAIKATO BEATS AUCKLAND At Hamilton Waikato beat an Auckland representative team, the final scores being:— Waikato 11 Auckland 5 WIN FOR WARATAKS Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright.. MELBOURNE, July 24. The Waratahs (the New South Wales team en route to England) defeated Victoria by 19 points to ,9. MAORIS V. SOUTHLAND Mr A. J. Haub, of the local Referees’ 1 Association, has been appointed to control the Maoris v. Southland game, to be played at Invercargill.

MEXT SATURDAY’S GAMES

The draw for next Saturday is:— ’Varsity A v. Southern, at Cnrisbrook, 3 p.m. Kaikorai v. ’Varsity B, at Caris* brook, 1.30 p.m. Zingari v. Taieri. Pirates v. Union. Alhambra v. Dunedin.

SOUTH CANTERBURY V. NORTH OTAGO

This match, which was played at Oamaru, resulted in a draw—6 all.

IN OTHER CENTRES

CHRISTCHURCH. Old Boys 13, Albion 0. Merivnlc 26, University 13. ■ Limvood 17, Technical 3. WELLINGTON. Athletic 13. Poncke 10. Rctone 43, Oriental 31. Wellington 21, llutt 3. University 21, Old Boys 11, Marist 11, Berhairipore 3. HAWKE’S BAY. Pirates 3, Hastings 0. High School Old Boys 16, Technical Old Boys o. Celtic 19, Marists 5. WANGANUI. Taihape 12, Wanganui 11. Wanganui 35, Wairoa Sub-union 6.

RUGBY LEAGUE

• CHRISTIAN BROTHERS x. , KAIKORAI. 1 Voyce, Kaikorni’s hooker, was an absentee, but the Blues had a good substitute in Gibson, a Napier player, who was mainly responsible for the early raid into Greens’ territory. Tho Brothers were booking the bail from every scrum, bjit the reorganised back machine was taking a long time to got into running order. It was not until Harriot gathered in a long pass that tho Greens made any appreciable progress. Ho put in a strong run, but was hauled down by the full-back. Hunt, the Brothers’ breakaway, was chiefly responsible for the preliminaries that led to tho first try, Lamb, who was giving an improved display, grounding. Bennetts’s kick missed. There was a bright bout of passing, in which Hunt and most of tho backs participated, and, although it broke down, , Lamb was eventually enabled to get across. Rodgers, and then Neiper, broke through, the effort being short-lived, owing to lack of support. Kaikorai' were now more successful in getting the ball from the scrums, and the backs, although they were not showing enough finesse to penetrate to tho line, the Greens were kept heavily engaged. Woodhouse nearly got over after a great dash, hut preferred holding on to sending out to his other backs. T. O’Connor earned on the movement, but failed by inches to get over. Neipier then broke away, and despatched to Johnstone, the wing man lasting long enough to beat his fast-gaining pursuer. Loeffier a kick missed. Mackey almost repeated tho performance, F. Woodhouse, the Green full-back, hurling himself at the Kaikorai skipper, and had to retire with an injured shoulder. Mackey was chiefly responsible for the opening that led to te best piece of passing of the game, but the movement came to an i end when Templeton took the ball offside. The Hill team still continued to besiege tho line, a force down giving relief to the Brothers. Johnstone bolted away with the hall under his arm, the opposition evidently being under the impression that it had gone out. Johnstone gathered up such momentum that he found himself over the* dead hall line. From tho twenty-five kick the Greens carried all before them, T. O’Connor sopring. The kick tailed. m ■ At half-time the scores were: Christian Brothers 9, Kaikorai 3. Walsh nearly struggled through in the early stages of the second hall. Lamb then got possession, hut ho was grassed before be could even transfer* T. O’Connor picked up, and though two Kaikorai players clung tenaciously to him he was able to grass it. The kick in<’ p was still poor. Marriott picked up cleverly after the ball bad rebounded off an‘opponent’s boot, and darted under tho posts. Montague added the extra points—tho only try to be converted. Quinn in-passed to J. O Connor, the latter getting over near the corner. Montague missed with the kick, but it was a good attempt. Hunt sent on to Lamb, the latter putting in a strong run that finished at the twentyfive. Play surged to the other end, mainly through the efforts of Kaikorai s full-back, and Mackey added another 3 points to his side’s tally. Jonnstone was brought down with a resounding thwack at the corner, Loeffier wriggling nvoi from the ensuing scrum. Mackey set his backs going again, Johnstone gathering up with almost a clear rim home. Bennetts, however, appeared on tho scene and carthed_ him with a flying tackle. 'The Kaikorai forwards carried play from one end to the other, Bennetts forcing down in time. The game ended:— Christian Brothers 20 Kaikorai 9 Mr Underwood was referee. * - CITY v. PACIFIC. Tho opening movements of the game wore pf a very haphazard nature, and fumbling by players of both sides was in evidence. Eckhoff broke away several times, and onoe, when supported by M'Cabe, was nearly through. Keen (Pacific) and Eckhoff each missed with penalty kicks. Pacific’s passing invariably went straight across the field, but the City .backs, although uncertain, showed much sounder methods in attack. At last Clydesdale opened the scoring with ji pot from outsid© his twenty-five. City 2, Pacific 0. Jacob made a. nice opening a few minutes later, hut owing to fumbling tho movement fell through. Nicholson brought Eckhoff down with a crisp low tackle when flic City man was going well. Good work by Jacob, ’ Eckhoff, and Townsend put City in a good position, but Keen relieved with a dashing run which was stopped effectively by Clydesdale’s tackle. W. Davies (City) snapped up a Pacific pass and gave to Clarke, who would have scored but for running out of bounds. A moment later City had to force. After vigorous attacks by L. Davies and Keen, tho lat- j ter at length raced over to score a good try. L. Davies failed with the kick. Pacific 3, City 2. Webster (Pacific) went off with an ankle injury. Jgjst before half-time Jacob dashed across, but Eckhoff missed with the kick. Halftime score;— City .... 5 Pacific 3 Corley replaced Webster in the second spell. Play continued to be very ragged, relieved by bright solo efforts by L. Davies and Keen. Slowly but surely tho Reds pressed down on City’s line. A penalty kick relieved tho Magpies, and M'Cabe, Eckhoff, and W. Davies made good use of tho change in the complexion of the .game. Jacob sent his backs away nicely, but Wall broke up the attack, and L. Davies sprinted down the touch line, only to bo well tackled. Then Clarke got going, and City swept back. A scrum on the twenty-fire resulted in City hooking the ball as usual, but tho efforts of tho backs were quickly > smothered. _ L. Davies was again prominent with a fine dash down the touch lino. However, he spoiled a likely attacking movement by passing wildly. By good work in tho loose City surged downfield again, and from a penalty Jacob kicked a neat goal. The game ended: — City 7 Pacific 3 Mr A. L. Marlow was the referee.

IN OTHER CENTRES

CHRISTCHURCH. Marist S, Hornby 5. Sydenham 13, Wnimairi 10. Addington 10, Woolston 3. AUCKLAND. Devonport 32, Grafton Athletics 8. i QUEENSLAND BEATS NEW SOUTH WALES BRISBANE, July 23. Queensland beat New South Wales by 11 points to 7.

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