SATURDAY’S SPORT

Evening Star, Issue 21785, 30 July 1934, Page 4

SATURDAY’S SPORT

RUGBY ; A GREAT CWdPETITION H9W THE TEAMS STAND The following table shows the relalive positions of the team&: —

The Flag Committee met on Saturday night, and decided to recommend to the General Commit-' tee that Southern and University ; A should meet at Carisbhjok next Saturday to play Off for the premiership, VAMiTY WIN KAIKORAI BEATEN IY S TO 3 About 0,006 spectators witnessed the ’Vsirsitv A-Kajkorai match at Carisbrook.' Though the game was well contested, ’Varsity made better use of their opportunities. There , was ho score at half-time, but the advent of Fpokes oh tin field for the Students in the second half made all the difference to his'side,' 'this player pavftig the way for both of the ’Varsity tries. The teams were: — ’Varsity A. MacFarland, Jolly, Uttlev, Watt. Page, M'Kechnie, M'Arthur, Lopdell, Laney, StevcnsonWright; Pickard. Boycs, Hamilton, Chaomau, and Green.' Kaikorai. .Miller, Kean, Laing, Johnston, Murray, Henderson, Francis, Bartlett, Liicy, Rodgers, Murphy,

’Varsity and Southern Level

Seacliff Lead Over Technical

Sutherland, Allen, M'Laughlau, and Gibsoni

Kaikorai threw- the ball about after the kick-off by ’Varsity, the effort going to halfway. Even play followed till Francis sent the ball out from a scrum, Henderson punting through and Jolly getting there in time to stop the ball. Off-side play gave Francis a shot, but he went wide. ’Varsity forwards advanced, and a free kick went out-at the Kaikorai twenty-five. In the succeeding play the students’ backs opened out, but Uttley was caught from behind with the'ball. Taking a mark, M'Kechnie drop-kicked and went wide. A long kick went through to MacFarland. who picked up near his line and cleared. Again h; saved his side when KeMi kicked through. A free kick gained ground for ’Varsity, and Green and M'Arthur made strong efforts m turn, play being held up near the Kaikorai line by Miller. There were some scrums and an nsuccessful free kick by MacFarland before Kaikorai cleared to midfield. Lopdell broke away and kicked along the grouAd, Henderson finding touch in time right at the corner. A free kick to Kaikorai allowed them to clear to. touch near halfway. ' ’Varsity so • far had had the better of the play, but their backs could not combine well enough to get through against a fairly strong detence. Kean came through quickly to throw Watt into touch about the ’Varsity twentyfive. Kaikorai attempts at passing broke down, and ’Varsity went through to the twenty-five. ’Varsity passing was no better, the effort breaking down at Uttley, and play going back to midfield. For the first time Kaikorai took play to the ’Varsity line, Gibson and Kean being almost over m turn. ’Varsity cleared, and gradually went right to .the other _end, failure to clear by several Kaikorai backs leaving the line in danger, but finally the ball going out of bounds after a short struggle at the corrier. - ' The brightest play of the day so far Was when ’Varsity backs came into action near the Kaikorai line, M Arthur making a strong bid. for the corner after some good candling. M Jvechnie was unsuccessful with an attempted pot, Kaikorai forcing. Half-time was qalled shortly ~ afterwards, with the ,score: Kaikorai’ ... ... 2 ’Varsity A ..." 0 Jolly was replaced by Fookes on the wing in the second half, and Page played five-eighth, and M'Kechnie second five-eighth. For. five minutes there was a lot of scrummaging,, and Una kicking. ’Varsity were getting more of the ball, and, when it came out to Fookes, he broke through, and sent to M'Kechnie,who scored. MacFarland converted. ’Varsity A 5, Kaikorai 0. A loose ’Varsity forward rush led by . Sfcephensbn-Wrighfc siVept : haJnray demn the field* but passing by the backs was broken up. Things looked dangerous for ’Varsity; when Lamg centred, but Uttlev marked well, with several opponents'charging at him. More passing by Kaikorai looked likely to succeed, but it broke down just short of the line Then a forward rush went deep, and Gibson, taking a pass, was pulled down just short of the. line. Varsity forcing in. the succeeding scramble. Then Kaikorai supporters cheered when Francis kicked a fine goal from a penalty kick. ’Varsity A 5, Kaikorai 3. Fookes made a great dash down the touch-line and passed infield, the effort breaking down at the Kaikorai twentyfive A long kick went over the line. Miller forcing. Kaikorai forwards came through to 'Varsity territory. The Blues cleared, and Miller put m a centring kick,. Fookes picked up and sent to Uttley, who dropped the ball. M'Kechnie scooped, up cleverly off the ground and ran from the twenty-five td score. Tile kick by MacFarland missed. ’Varsity A 8, Kaikorai 3.

missed. • • ■ • , Kaikorai forwards were again on the move, and Henderson cut through, but the passing went astray, a good chance being lost; Poor handling by Kaikorai backs let ’Varsity through to midfield. Following a dash by Fookes, a pick-up by' the ’Varsity full-back went into touch-m-goal. MacFarland fielded a kick,in the ensuing play, ran up, and passed to Fookes. who put in a strong nm and kicked, Kaikorai clearing just iu time as ho followed up fast. Lucy went off at this stage, .Johnston went 'into the forwards, ami Oliver came on as wing three-quarter. Watt went off injured a minute later, and Dunne came on. Kaikorai backs made several efforts to get through, but Kean was crowded and pushed into touch. ’Varsity, aided by line kicks by M'Kechnie went right to the other end, Francis forcing after several scrums on the line. ’Varsity were mostly on the attack in the last few minutes of the game, which ended:— ’Varsity A ... 8 Kaikorai 3 Mr J. Aiteheson vyas referee. SOUTHERN DOWNED ZINGARI'S ELECTRIFYING WIN The sensation of the day was Zingari accounting for Southern to the tune of r, points to 6 at Logan Park. With fifteen minutes to go Zingari, with only a 5-3 lead, did not look like a winning team. They were penned in thenown twenty-five, and most of their supporters had resigned themselves to losing the lead at any moment. Then, with dramatic suddenness, the whole complexion of the game changed, and Zingari, making the most of the very few opportunities they had, clapped on nine points in three minutes and put the issue beyond doubt. Southern were without the services of Horc, Smith, Bolton, and Niven, but they were still a formidable side, and actually had the best of the play.

The teams: Zingan.—liiglis; Procter, Campbell, M'Plmil, Caradus, Melmlsky, Halsey, Simpson, Murdoch, Douglas, Morrison, Lowrie, Pasco, Shortt, \\ atkins. Southern.—M'Kerrow/ Turnbull, T. Trevathan,. Black, Sutherland, D. Trevathan, Simon, Ashmore, Inglis, Turner, Macdonald, Moreland, Edwards, Hill, Neiper. Play had been in progress two minutes when Zingari, defending their own twenty-five were penalised. D. Trcvatlian was unable to accept the chance, ana a few moment later the Zingari backs got going in a rush, in which Campbell showed up well. Then there was a race over the Southern line with one of the defending backs just getting there in time. Zingari were having the best ol it at this stage, and were keeping Southern very busy. A shrewd kick by Campbell took Colours to within a few yards of the Southern line, and here a determined attack saw Halsey. Mehalsky, Caradus, and M'Phail handle well in a cramped position, the winger going over in a handy position, Campbell had no trouble in converting. Zingari 5, Southern nil. Southern responded with a series of hard attacks but were held back by a solid defence. Then Zingari were penalised inside their twenty-five but D. Trevathan’s shot went just outside the posts. Black made the next attempt to goal, but was also unsuccessful. Southern dominated the play for tho remainder of the spell but could not finish off their attacks, Zingari still holding the lead when it ended. Sutherland went to full-back and M'Kerrow -tip to five-eighth in the second spell. Southern opened their scoring account four minutes after it opened. Off-side play cost Zingari the three points, D. Trevathan kicking a goal from a fairly easy position. Zinfari 5, Southern 3. Sutherland and I‘Kerrow again changed. Southern Were cracking on the pace and Zingari were seldom out of their own territory, but it was in one of these sorties that Southern were caligbt napping. Procter initiated the score by breaking up a dangerous Black-and-White attack when it had reached Trevathan' and streaked off on his own. Unfortunately he slipped, but his forwards came up fast and carried on to within a few yards of the Southern line, where several Zipgari backs and forwards handled. Then the ball went out to Procter again, and he passed in to Caradus and Morrison, the forward throwing himself over to score. Campbell converted. Zingari 10, Southern 3.

The game had assumed a different complexion now, and, amidst tremendous excitement, Zingari added another four points within three minutes. Colours had Southern right on their line, and from a scrum syds out the ball was whipped out to Campbell, who potted a brilliant goal from a difficult angle. Zingari 34, Southern 3. Southern came back again and took charge for practically the rest of the spell. Finally, with three minutes to go, Simon, who was playing a firstclass game, battled through on his own to score. D. Trevathau failed. Ziugari 14, Southern 6. Just on time Zingari staged another rally on the Southern line, but there was no further score, and the game ended: — : Zingari ... 14 Southern 6 Mr W. Jenkins was the referee. TAIERI’S EASY WIN DUNEDIN OUTCLASSED Drab football, invested with interest by the display of M'Skimming, who scored 16 of the winners’ 22 points, was provided in the match between Taicri and Dunedin at Tahuna Park. It was a game of lost opportunities, with both sets of backs handling a dry ball very poorly., Dunedin’s tackling was weak, and Taieri should have won by a much greater margin. The teams:— Taieri.—Murdoch, R. Scott, M‘Skimming, Murray, Geary, Johnston, Bathgate, M'Leod, F. Scott, Barron, Finlayson, Findlay, Broadley, Sinclair, Brown. Dunedin.—Dawkins, Lee, Lowe, M'Shane, Treacy, Spillane, M'Donald, Marks, Crowley, Todd, Collett, Hogan, Faulks, B. Burgess, C. Burgess. A back movement initiated by R. Scott and carried on by M'Skimming had Dunedin in difficulties within three minutes of the commencement. Taieri made several strenuous efforts to finish off passing bouts, but faulty handling, aided by good tackling, kept the Blues’ line clear. M'Shane put his side on attack with a great run from his own territory to Taieri’s twenty-five before M'Skimming brought him down from behind. This player opened the Colours’ account after the Taieri pack, with Finlayson in the lead, bad taken tlie ball into the Bines’ territory. Bathgate sent die ball out smartly from a serum, and M'Skimming went over well out. The kick missed. Taieri 3, Dunedin 0.

Taieri increased their lead a moment later, M'Skimming kicking a good goal from ioyds inside halfway. Taieri 6, Dunedin 0.

Except for spasmodic rallies Dunedin were continuously on the defensive. A half-hearted attempt to tackle M'Skiraming again put Taieri on the attack, and Bathgate received outside the Blues’ twenty-five and made a burst down the flank to touch down at the corner after evading most, of'the Dunedin backs. M'Skimming’s effort missed. Taieri 9, Dunedin 0.

The next score camp as the result of a sally by the Colours’ forwards and a line run by M’Skimming, who was the outstanding player on the ground. Gathering up the ball well, Murray brushed off several would-be tacklers and handed on to M ‘Ski mining, who touched down at the corner. He converted his own try with a beautiful kick. Taieri 14, Dunedin 0. Halftime sounded shortly after. A line-finder by Dawkins put the Bines on attack on resumption, but the' advantage was short-lived. Finlayson breaking through to midfield. Dunedin were gaining the ball from the majority of the scrums, but the backs were functioning with little combination, Spillane being the only impressive member. Murray seized an opening and made a hard dash down the flank, but the Blues, who were shaping better in the forwards, went right to Taieri’s line. ' With dramatic suddenness Murray gathered in a short punt and went away on his own. When challenged by Dawkins ho transferred to the fast-following-up' MSSkimming. and this player went over for his third try. He converted to bring' his total number of points scored to 16. Taieri 19 Dunedin 0. Bathgate was the next player to add to the tally. Gcarv and Johnston handling in turn, the latter passing to the Taieri veteran, who touched down at the corner. M’Ski mining’s kick just missed. Taieri 22 Dunedin 0. There was no further scoring, and the game ended ; Taieri 22 Dunedin 0 Mr K. I’carec was the referee.

UNION JUST MISS

ONE-POINT VICTORY TO ALHAMBRA At Opoho, Alhambra just managed to scrape home against Union in a game which was evenly contested, but was full of ragged play. The teams were as follow: Union. Silver, Stewart, Garden, Smith. Harrison, Burgess, Simon, M.'Donald, Gnrsidc, Mains, .Vorrath, Gensik, Winslow, M'Cluskey, Collier, Walter. Alhambra. —Harris, heathers, Goughian. Williamson. Walker. Callender, Davis, brood, Bain, Binnie, Earle, Robinson, Davis, King, Souter. Repeated attacks by the ’Bamas had Union in trouble in the early stages, but the defence of Silver and Harrison kept their side’s line intact until Binnie dived through a scrum over the line to touch down after Union had hooked the ball. A try resulted. 3-0. Passing by the Union backs showed promise, but Callender forced when Silver failed with a drop-kick at goal. A long kick by Burgess again had 'llamas in trouble when the full-baek’s return kick was charged down, but faulty handling lost Union a great opportunity. Each side attacked in turn for a considerable period, but the play was very raggedy Silver was a tower of strength for Union with his excellent line kicks, which were a feature of the game. The spell ended with no further score. The Alhambra forwards worked together better in the early stages of the second spell, and repeated rushes kept Union on defence. Eventually, Feathers finished off a passing movement by scoring at the corner. 6-0. A passing rush by the Union backs carried piny- deep into the ’Bamas’ territory, but fumbling enabled the defenders to return play to halfway. At last, however, the Union backs came into action, and after a line run by Harrison, who was playing an outstanding game, Burgess went on to score near the posts. Silver converted. 6-5. A good run by Walker had Union’s line in clanger, hut Earle was well tackled, and Silver forced, Alhambra kept up the pressure, but the > attacks on the blind side were met with solid opposition, and a force down saved Union, who retaliated with a hot attack. Silver just missed with a pot at goal from 40yds out, and then Simon went close with a similar effort. Silver had another opportunity with a free kick, but again just failed. Alhambra were on top in the dying stages of the game, which ended: Alhambra' 6 Union 5 Mr F. Swete was the referee. PIRATES WIN A SECOND-SPELL RECOVERY Although University B had Pirates well beaten in the first half, they were not in the picture from the start of the second half. Pirates infused more dash and understanding into their plav, and kept the University B side on 'the defensive all the second spell. The teams were Pirates.—Taylor; D. Stuart, Watson, Thompson; Martin, Manning Saxton; Henry, Manning, Moffatt; Carnahan, Newman; Stuart, Gordon, Statbam. University B.— Symes, Meek, Hoy, M'Carthy. Tuck, Ryder, Emanuel, M'Cartnev, Wilson, Anderson. Simcock, .Mack, Maslin, Harrison, Borric. Pirates held the advantage for the first five minutes, but their back moves were checked by sound tackling from the Blue backs. ’Varsity were awarded a free kick, which gave them temporary relief. Back surged the Black forwards, but a Blue dribbling rush carried play to Pirates side of halfway. Again Pirates were penalised, and Symes kicked a good goal from well out. With this reverse Pirates quickly carried play deep into the Blue territory, but the Blue forwards broke up fast and smothered Saxton. A free kick to Pirates, and Taylor’s shot dropped short. Blues carried play well upfield, and repeatedly the Blue backs came into action, but wild passing spoiled likely chances. Twice Pirates forced, and ’Varsity backs swung into action; and after several backs had handled Emmanuel ended the move with a try. Symes converted. Heavy rucking by both packs of forwards followed, Pirates driving ’Varsity back; bat by passing moves the Blues carried play to the Blacks twenty-five, where Taylor gathered in the ball to send it out at •the halfway, .hist on half-time Pirates backs' forced matters and just failed to score. Symes fumbled, and the Pirates bustled through, but a wild pass went forward. With the resumption of play Pirates backs thrust deep into the Blue territory, but the defence held. A scrum on the Blue line and over-anxiousness by Pirates forwards let Blues force. Pirates kept up the pressure, but although their backs were given plenty of the ball, the Blue defense was sound. A good back move by the ates ended near the corner, where, after a scramble, D. Stuart 'scored. Watson converted from the side line. Pirates kept ’Varsity penned in their twenty-five, but the Pirate back moves Jacked finish. ’Varsity with loose dribbling rushes shifted play to Pirates’ territory, but the Black backs, who were well fed with the ball, raced away in a move from which D. Stjiart scored after fumbling when over the line. Watson failed to convert. A few seconds later Pirates were over again, D. Stuart scoring at the end of a fine passing rush. Watson again failed to convert. Pirates were doing all the attacking till just on time. Taylor, who was playing at first fiveeighth (Martin dropping back to fullback) drop-kicked a field goal. A few seconds later the hall went out, and time was called, the game ending:— Pirates 15 University B 8 Mr .1. Briggs controlled the game. SECOND GRADE. Pirates 15, Southern 3. Southern 13, West Taieri 5. Knikorai S, Port Chalmers C. THIRD GRADE. Union 0. Brighton 3. Pirates A o, Dunedin 0. FOURTH GRADE, Port Chalmers 8, Knikorai 3. Union 16, M’Glnslian 8. Christian Brothers 17, Alhambra 11. FIFTH GRADE. Southern 37, Christian Brothers 0. Green Island 55, Rovensbourne 0. Alhambra 39, Zinguri 5,

IN OTHER CENTRES

NEW PLYMOUTH. Tukapa 17, Star 0. Old Boys 23, United Old Boys 14. Hawera 19, Clifton 9. Inglewood 0, Pntea 0. Eltham 30, Empire Old Boys 3. Opunake .3, Waimate 0. Okaiawa 11, Kaponga 3. WELLINGTON. —Senior A, First Division.— Hutt 21, University 0. Manat 13, St. Patrick’s College Old Boys 3. Wellington College Old Boys 11, Poneko 0. Athletic 14, Eastbourne 8. Petone 13, Wellington 9. —Senior A. Second Division. Johnsouville 35, Melrose-Selwyu 3. HAMILTON. Morrinsville (holders) 24, Taupiri C (Peace Cup). Hamilton 28, Waipa B 0. CHRISTCHURCH. Albion 17, ’Varsity 12. Old Bovs 18, Sydenham 12. Christchurch 13, Athletic 11. Sunnyside 10, Linwood 5. WAIRARAPA. Bed Star 6. Masterlon 3. Greytown 8, Old Boys 3. INTEBPROVINGIAL RUGBY SOUTHLAND DEFEATS SHIELD HOLDERS |Pees United Press Association.) INVERCARGILL, July 28. The representative match Hawke’s Bay v. Southland was played before 5,000 spectators on an extremely heavy ground, due to Tain overnight ahd throughout the morning. The opening exchanges were dull, and play hovered round halfway. M‘Kay twice moved fast, Le QueSne saving. Southland continued to press, but the visiting backs got going, and a good kick to Le Quesne took play over halfway. Mitchell made a dashing run through and kicked, but the Bay clearer!. Hamilton, with a’penalty, missed, and Evans found touch. Mitchell made another great break through the team, and passed to Geddes, who outpaced Smith and scored after a thrilling 30yds run to the line. Hamilton's kick missed. Southland 3, Bay 0. Southland maintained the pressure, and play remained in the visitors’ twenty-five for some time, until Mitchell dummied the opposition and dived over-—a great try. The kick failed. Southland G, Bay 0. 1 Another dull period followed round mid-field, whence Aspey carried on play to the line, but Mitchell prevented him from going over for the score. Geddes intercepted a Bay passing rush well inside his own territory, and raced through to score a spectacular try. failed. Southland 12, Bay 0. Near half-time the' play was remarkably bright, with both sets of backs doing well considering the conditions. The second spell opened quietly with Southland persistent. For a time the defence held out. Wilcox snapped up to score in the corner. M ‘Kay’s kick failed. Southland 12 Bay ... ... 0 Twice in quick succession Bay back movements were frustrated, and Mitchell changed the scene of operations to Bay territory, but he slipped on the greasy ground. The Bay forwards carried on, and Bradjey scored in the corner. A minute later Southland careered through, and Purdue secured a similar try wide out. Southland 15; Bay. 3. Another quiet period followed, with Southland on the attack and the Bay vanguard working hard, but well held. Smith once tried hard to make the line, but was tackled. Frampton replaced Purdue, who sustained a leg injury. Bay twice atteihpted passing movements without result, Smith being conspicuous by dashing run?; The Southland rearguard _ set going, and B. Frampton -Tine-kicked well. Mitchell again brought the “ fans ” to their toes with a bright run. but he was collared. The forwards carried on, and H, Frampton missed a pass. Smith secured, and was held up on the line. Aspey, however, gained, possession, and.' rushing across, scored nicely. Southland 15, Bay 6. Time was sounded, but just as the bell went Bay were defending hard on the line, but'Aspey and Bradley broke through with Le QuesttO and Evans m support to score a brilliant try' and kick successfully. ■ The game ended:— Southland L"> Hawke’s Bay 11 EASY WIN FOR SOUTH CANTERBURY , (Paj United Press Association.! . OAMARU, July 28. After a mediocre exhibition in fine weather, South Canterbury beat North Otago at Rugby by 22-0. Tries for the winners were gained by Morrison (3). Giddings. Marshall, and Adkins, Granger converting two. At halftime there was no score, but in the second half the North Otago backs were outplayed. MARLBOROUGH BEATS BUSH At Blenheim Marlborough beat Bush Union by 24 points to 7. WANGANUI BEATS MANAWATU At Wanganui the home team beat Manawatn by 29 points to 21.

LEAGUE

CHRISTIAN BROTHERS BEAT PACIFIC GREEN BASKS TOO NIPPY In their first-round game against Pacific in the Maxwell Cup competition Christian Brothers, in spite of a heavy ground and ball, showed pace which the Seasiders were unable to cope with, and the score of 22 to 0 in the Greens’ favour was a fair enough indication of how the game went. The teams wereChristian Brothers.—N. Reid, Walsh, Woodhouse, Reekie, Sclmielz. Pollock, B, O’Connor., Culling, J. O’Connor, Aston, M’Namara, Brosnan, T. O’Connor. Pacific.—M. Blackwood, J. Blackwood, Lees, Burns, Foote, Bryan, Parker, Rennie, Smith, P. Reid, Gold--smid, M’lndoe, Knox. From the kick-off Christian Brothers attacked in a series of passing rushes by, both backs and forwards, and the Pacific line was consistently threatened until, following a Red counter, J. Blackwood dribbled through and took the ball over the Brothers’ goal line. In a final race the ball was kicked over the dead ball line before it could be forced. Bright play by the Brothers’ backs quickly retrieved the lost ground, and, after the forwards had taken a hand, T. O’Connor fell over the line for a try B. O’Connor failed to convert. Schmelz on several occasions tried to make an opening, but subsequent' passing was held up, and Pacific bustled, their way down towards the opposing twenty-five, where Reid was called upon to save. A few minutes later the Greens were on the offensive again. Aston was held up on the line, but T. O’Connor threw a long pass out to Woodhouse, who scored. B. O’Connor’s kick missed.

M'lndoe and Reid led a Pacific rally, aud Blackwood, Foote, and Rennie carried on with passing to near the Brothers’ line, good defence pulling the Seasiders up just in time. However, the scene of action changed quickly, and T. O’Connor again scored for Brothers. Schmelz failed to convert. Then, after a line passing rush, J. O’Connor scored, but Walsh missed : with the kick. Half-time, score: Brothers 12, Pacific, 0. The second spell opened in desultory fashion, but at length the Green backs got going, and elusive running by Reekie and Schmelz carried play nearly to the Pacific goal mouth,* Aston finally securing and dashing over for a try. Pollock converted. A good kick by Foote relieved further pressure, and M'Jndoe gained ground with a solo dribbling rush, play for a time hovering near the Brothers’ twenty-five. Pacific; back attacks were held up, ■ and Culling sent Woodhouse and Brosnau away, the latter being well tackled by J. .Blackwood within ,a few yards of the line. Again Pacific attacked, but the Green backs, with Pollock, Schmelz, and Woodhouse prominent, carried play back for practically the length of the field, Woodhouse spoiling a sure score by hanging on too long. The Brothers retained the .upper hand, and before time was called Schmelz scored under the posts for Woodhouse to convert. Final score: Christian Blethers ... ... 22 Pacific 0 Mr A. Eckhoft"'was referee. CITY V. ATHLETIC In the game between City and Athletic, played at Chisholm Park, the teams were very, evenly matched. Athletic had the better of the play in : tlic first spelJ, and led by II points to .‘3, but m the second half Athletic lost all the advantage gained, mainly through bad tackling, City scoring .16 points in this session. ‘ ■ The teams were:— City.—Hayden, N. Barbara, Morrison, Luskie, Milligan, Bartholomew, Binders, F. Woodhouse, W. Brown, F. Barbara. J. Amos, Hopcraft, Waterson. Athletic.—M'Donald, S. Cullen, Harwood, Aitchison. M'Gee, Lawless, Munro, F. Culling, Stewart, Harborno, Gray, Gardiner, A. Barbara. In the opening stages play was mostly among the forwards of both sides, Athletic having the better of tho exchanges. The City backs then started the passing game, and play quickly swung to the other end. After most of the City backs had handled, N. Barbara accepted a pass arid raced down the line to score at the corner. He failed with the kick. In a hard rush Athletic swept into City’s territory, but Hayden secured and ran through the. opposition almost to City's line. The Athletic backs then functioned. Aitchison intercepted a pass at half way, made a strong run, and then passed out to his supports,, Gardiner Sending A. Barbara over. M'Donald failed with the kick. Another fine movement by the Athletic backs a few minutes later completely beat the opposition. Aitchison was responsible ■ for Gray scoring a splendid try near the posts. M'Donald converted, placing Athletic in the lead! Athletic returned to the attack, and after some tight play on City’s line Harbourne picked up and .pushed his way over. M'Donald failed with the kick. The City backs then took a hand and Morrison was almost over. Athletic cleared, and when half-time was called play was in midfield. Athletic 11, City a. City set up a hot attack after the resumption, and Athletic’s line was threatened. The ball went out to the City backs from a scrum, and Waterson went over, but lost possession. Again the City backs broke away, Barbara making a strong fun, but being pushed out at the corner by. M‘Donald. City kept up the pressure, and Binders, picking up near Athletic’s line, went over for a try. which N. Barbara converted. A rush by City immediately afterwards ended in Milligan scoring. Barbara failed with the kick. Loose play followed, but Harwood broke through to City’s territory, and Gray, following up fast, picked up and scored a good try, which was not converted. Hard play followed, and a rush by City looked dangerous, Munro saving by kicking out of touch. City, however, were soon at it again, tho ball going out smartly from a scrum near the line to Barbara, who scored and added the extra points, giving City the lead. City again pressed, and Allies scored by last following up, Barbara failing with the kick. Time was called shortly afterwards, the final scores reading:— City 19 Athletic 14 Mr W Watts was refereeIN OTHER CENTRES CHRISTCHURCH. Addington 9, Limvood S. Sydenham 8, Rum 6. Hornby boat Brighton by default.

Team. S i o ■u m bfl « t/i 0to ds ■ S' .. S 'ff 1 ■j ■ i ■ -V , n. m ■*-j i ft s Southern 13 10 3 0 180 43 20 ’Varsity A .. Zingari 13 9 2 2 158 67 20 13 8 4 1 142 121 17 Kaikorai 13 8, 4 1 198 84 17 Alhambra 13 7 ' 3 3 119 92 17 Paien 13 7 5 1 126 121 16 Pirates 13 6 7 0 82 122 12 Union 13 2 10 1 75 161 5 Dunedin 13 o 11 0 58 223 4 ’Varsity B .. 13 i 11 1 104 208 3