SATURDAY’S SPORT

Evening Star, Issue 22069, 1 July 1935, Page 4

SATURDAY’S SPORT

POSITIONS OF TEAMS •VARSITY A TWO POINTS AHEAD OF SOUTHERN The relative positions of the various teams in the senior competition are shown in the following table

’VARSITY WIN UNION BEATEN BY 14 TO 3 ’Varsity A continued on their winning way by defeating Union by 14 points to 3. But it was not an easy victory, for the winners had to strive hard for their points, most of which were scored off mistakes by the opposition. A feature of the game was that all of ’Varsity’s 14 points were scored in about 12 minutes towards the end of ' the first spell. All through the game Unionv forwards were the better, but their backs had little idea of concerted play, mishandling allowing the fast ’Varsity backs to frequently turn defence into attack. About 3,000 spectutors watched the plaj at Carishrook, which, despite the recent heavy weather, was in good order. The teams: — Union.—Silver, L. Werner, Granger, Divers, Hoyle, Burgess, G. Simon, It. Werner, R. Paris, J. Lester, Vorrath, R. Garden, E. Garden, Collier, and M'Donald. , University A.—MacFarland, Jones, Jolly, Watt, Gillies, M'Kechnie, Howden” Lopdell, Laney, Anderson. Harrison, Mack, Chapman, Borrie, and • Green.

The game opened at a fast pace. Union playing with the wind. No advantage was gained in the opening exchanges, Union breaking up ’Varsity passing by sound tackling. A brisk Union forward rush went to the ’Varsity twenty-five, and a passing bout ended at Divers, who was thrown into touch. For five minutes the game was confined to the forwards till the ’Varsity backs were sent away. Watt set sail for the corner, but Silver pulled him up. Following a throw-in near the Union corner, there were several scrums on the line. The ’Varsity backs were off again, but were grassed in turn. M'Kechnie centred, and the Union line was in danger, but with a great burst the Union forwards cleared to near half-way. ’Varsity made another unsuccessful incursion, Silver sending them back with a good line kick. A good run by Werner at the end of passing took play to the ’Varsity twenty-five, but Gillies secured from Howden, and found touch at halfway. A series of scrums followed, and some excitement was caused when Union came in on a ’Varsity passing bout and carried play in passing to past the ’Varsity twenty-five. Silver went short with a free kick, ’Varsity returning to touch at the twenty-five. With 25 minutes gone there was no score. Both full-backs were fielding well and finding touch. Wild passing by the Union backs at halfway allowed ’Varsity to turn defence into attack. Watt was sent away, the speedy winger breaking out of a tackle by Silver and running over and behind the posts. The kick by MacFarland missed. ’Varsity A 3, Union 0. Union forwards attacked vigorously and drove ’Varsity back. The Union backs made several unsuccessful attempts to get through, and next Vorrath threw out of a ruck to open up the game. ’Varsity were out of position, but a knock-on ruined the effort. ’Varsity forwards in turn made a sally, but. using the wind well. Union drove them back to halfway. Granger sent a free kick to touch at the 'Varsity corner, and following a scramble Simon unsuccessfully essayed a pot, ’Varsity farcing. A minute later the Varsity backs were away. Gillies cut in well, but mishandling brought up the effort. To the other side of the ground swept the attack, and a bright passing bout ended in Jolly scoring. He missed the kick. ’Varsity A 6, Union 0. Within a few minutes ’Varsity had scored again. Union forwards rushed play to the ’Varsity twenty-five. Harrison secured and threw; out to the

‘Varsity A Still Unbeaten Otago Loses Soccer Shield Challenge Indians Win Second Hockey Test Union failed to realise anticipations and went under to ’Varsity A in the main flame at Carisbrook b’y 14 points to 3. It was not a spectacular match, the winners scoring all their points in one period of 12 minutes in the first spell. Union’s forwards played a great game, but lack of combination in the backs ruined all chances against the fast ’Varsity backs, who showed an improvement on recent displays. Southern were 3-all with Pirates at half-time, but superior team work told its tale in the second spell, the game ending ih favour of Southern by 18 to 3. The greatly-improved Taieri team defeated Dunedin by £0 to 3, the backs of the winners proving much superior and revealing a strength which may prove troublesome to some pf the leading teams in later games. The Alhambra side, compensating for weak displays earlier in the season, beat Zingari by 6 to 3, and Kaikorai won against a weak ’Varsity B side by 18 to 6. Otago’s challenge for the F.A. (Soccer) trophy was unsuccessful, Auckland winning a hard battle in the mud by 2-0. The Indian hockey wizards defeated New Zealand, 3-2.

backs, a passing movement going the whole length of the field. Watt threw infield and Laney, following up well, secured and ran over for a try. Jolly ’Varsity A 11, Union 0. Just before half-time ’Varsity scored again, Howdon touching down at the end of a dribbling and passing bout which swept Union back from halfway. The kick by Jolly missed. Half-time score:— ’Varsity A 14 Union 0 Using the wind well, ’Varsity forced. Union back at the start of the second spell. Silver forcing when the ball was kicked over the line. Union forwards attempted to put on the pressure, but found solid opposition in the ’Varsity pack. Several rushes were well stopped by Mac Farand. Bowie dribbled well to Union territory, a free kick giving relief to Union. ’Varsity were now making most of the play, but were driven back by another free kick which Silver sent to touch past halfway. Both sites used the line freely and there was a lot of scrummaging. Gillies made a good cut-in, but his. pass went astray. Collier led the Union forwards deep into ’Varsity territory in a brisk rush, and Silver opened his side’s scoring with a penalty goal. ’Varsity A 14, Union 3. MacFarland put his side in position with a well-placed kick to touch, but Union cleared to halfway. Divers went off injured and was replaced. Howden and Gillies showed up in some bright runs, but the others failed to connect. Union "forwards were now getting more of the ball, but the fiveeighths were obligingly kicking to MacFarland, who, with the wind behind him, gained large slices of ground. Howden'and Jones combined in a movement which was pulled up at the ’Varsity corner. Union forwards, battling hard, .advanced and a free-kick sent ’Varsity back past their own twenty-five. The ground was all lost, however, when the Union backs attempted to handle, ’Varsity quickly breaking up the attack. MacFarland, playing well, stopped a brisk rush by the Union forwards. Union backs broke down again in passing, and ’Varsity came through, but Watt was well tackled by Burgess. In the last few minutes Gillies ma.de a brilliant cut-in at half-way and sent to M’Kechnie, who ran straight, but was caught from behind by Silver. There was no further scoring, the game ending: ’Varsity A ... 14 Union 3 Mr L. M. Wright was referee. FIFTEEN-POINT MARGIN SOUTHERN'S DECISIVE WIN OVER PIRATES Southern accounted for Pirates by a comfortable margin at the Caledonian Ground, winning a fast and lively encounter by 18 points to 3. With the wind in their favour in the first spell Pirates managed to hold their opponents in level scoring terms, but in the second faded out and left Southern in complete charge. Fifteen of Southern’s 18 points were kicked and scored by Trevnthan. Southern were too har'd and too fast in the finish. An outstanding characteristic of the Pirates’ inside backs was their consistent offside play, far too much of which went unchecked.

The teams:— Southern.—Backs: Bolton, Tapley, Smith, Turnbull, Black, Trevatiian, Simon. Forwards: Hore, Quaid, T ‘Donald, Aitken, Morland, Nepier, Niven, Edwards. Pirates.—Backs: Cameron, Thompson, Taylor, Lumsden, Martin, Manning, Saxton. Forwards: Stuart, Bannatyne, Dunstan, Newman, Grant, Harkness, Shand, Coupland. Southern opened their scoring account within three minutes. Their forwards swept through Pirates territory in a good loose rush to the line, and from a scrum five yards out Simon whipped the ball out on tho blind side to Trevathan, who dummied and dived through to score. He failed with the kick. Southern 3, Pirates 0.

Manning and Taylor had shots at goal for Pirates, and both kicks narrowly missed. The wind was coming straight down the field behind Pirates, but despite this Southern were definitely on top. The first time Pirates looked really dangerous was when their backs came into action for the first time in a fine rush through to the Southern twenty-five. They all handled, but effective tackling finally broke up the attack. Five minutes before the spell ended Pirates were awarded two penalties, and the second of these Taylor put over from about five yards out from the side line, on the twenty-five.

Southern 3, Pirates 3. The half-time whistle sounded with the score unaltered. Southern clearly had the better of the spell. Southern jumped into the attack right from the kick-off, and, with the wind behind them, concentrated in Pirates territory. The Blacks had been awarded an unusual number of penalties at this stage of the game, and many of the_ spectators were giving the referee’s decision in Pirates’ favour a derisive reception. There was some justification for this, as many off-side breaches by the Pirates inside backs were going unchecked. Southern were throwing the ball about in great style, and were keeping Pirates very busy on defence. Pirates broke away in the face of one attack, and an ironical cheer greeted the award of a penalty to v Southern. It was a short-lived attack. however, and Pirates were soon back in their own twenty-five. Here they were again caught off-side, and a penalty was given to Southern for a very flagrant breach. Trevathan had hard luck in seeing his shot at goal just scrape the posts. The next infringement by Pirates cost them three points, Trevathan kicking a well-judged goal. Southern 6, Pirates 3. Southern were completely in charge now, and with 10 minutes to go Trevathan (who was playing a fine game) snapped up the ball in a crowded position and neatly potted a goal. Southern 10, Pirates 3. With three minutes to go Trevathan added another three points to his impressive total for the season, kicking an excellent goal. Southern 13, Pirates 3. Just on time Pirates made a last bid to get through, but Southern turned defence into attack, and in a flash their backs were away, Bolton, the full-back, coining in to complete the chain and score easily beside the posts. Trevathan had no trouble in converting, and the game ended: Southern 18 Pirates 3 Mr N. Tilley was referee. MOST BRAWN ALHAMBRA HEAD OFF ZINGARI If there was any excitement in the Bishopscourt match' between Alhambra and Zingari it was due to the closeness of the play rather than the exhilaration of combined movements. Neither side gave away anything in defence, and neither set of could combine in attack. Alhambra won by Cto 3. The teams were:— Alhambra.—Dixon, llodgers, Williamson, Walker, Orange, Fox, Sinclair, Frood, Campbell, Bain, Binme, Lament, Souter, Robinson, Tregea. Zingari.—Campbell, Procter, Lucas, M'Laren, Halsey, Caradus, M'Donald, Watkins, Fleming, Douglas, Shortt, Burns, Hennessy, Lowrie, Morrison.

In the first spell there were more marks, line kicks, and keen tackles than scientific movements, but it was possible for spectators to get a “ kick ” out of the fast exchanges among the forwards. Territorially Alhambra had

the better of the game, and the backs, with Orange and Williamson prominent, snapped into their passes with more certainty than the rearguard of Zingari, whoso efforts to “ give it to Joe ’ proved fruitless. The first score came after 35 minutes’ play, Rodgers securing a try, a good piece of backing-up by two or three Alhambra men. Dixon failed with the kick. A few minutes later Campbell kicked' a penalty goal for Zingari, and the score at half-time was 3 all.

Early in ths second session the Zingari forwards were looking dangerous when Walker secured and made a good run down the left wing before being tackled from behind. Thereafter the forwards resumed their dour struggle. Watkins, Douglas, and Morrison doing particularly good work for Zingari, and Frood, Souter, Campbell, and Lamont being among the pick of the ’llamas pack. With about 10 minutes to go the Red-and-Blacks made a super-effort and the forwards were nearly over. However, the next score came in the form of a penalty goal by Dixon, of Alhambra, the ball Having been placed only 12yds inside halfway. Zingari tried hard to break through the Alhambra defence in the concluding stages, but there was no further score. Final:— Alhambra 6 Zingari 3 Mr A. Shanks was referee. PRONOUNCED DEFEAT TAIERI TOO SOLID FOR DUNEDIN Sound football was staged by Taieri and Dunedin at Tahuna, though weak handling among the latter’s rearguard permitted the visitors to run up 20 to 6 against them, which was a pronounced defeat after the surprise draw of these teams in the first round. The teams were:— Taieri. C. Frew; D. Murray, M'Skimming, Brown; D. Cursey, Johnston; R. Frew; M'Leod, Hollows, A Cursey, Barron, Bain, Boyd, Broadley. and Scott. Dunedin.—Dixon; Dawkins, Wallace, Taylor; Aldous, Hennessey; Treacy; T McDonald, Faulks, Dobson, Tither, Collett, Croal, Crowley, and Brosnan. Keen, open play was seen from the outset, and in the early stages it was Dunedin who had the advantage. They got the ball from the scrums, and the backs made good use of it; in fact, they were within striking distance for most of the first 10 minutes. When the attack was finally cleared, Taieri benefited from a line-out, when Dunedin were too slow into position, and from a scrum a few yards out the ball came to R. Frew, who dived through the defence to score under the _ posts, M'Skimming added the extra points. Further fast sallies, in which both sides resorted to much kicking, were seen, but Dunedin were definitely on top, though they could not penetrate Taieri’s defence. For the last quarterhour Taieri attacked, and they, too, found Dunedin’s defence pretty solid, especially when Dawkins replaced Dixon at full-back. Barron broke away from a scrum to give M'Skimming an excellant chance of scoring, while ho converted his own try. Later he failed with a penalty, but D. Cursey, who was perhaps Taieri’s best player on the day, liis stab kicking baffling Dunedin time after time, “ potted ” a snappy field goal from 30yds out, leaving Taieri 12-0 at the interval. Territorially Dunedin had the better of the second spell, and but for weak handling among tho backs might have kept the scores closer together. Their first points came within five minutes, Collett scoring from n melee on tho lino. Wallace failed, but later goaled with a penalty kick. Johnston was the principal medium through whom Taieri again scored. He ran for 20yds and short punted for the Cursey brothers to carry on, D. Cursey completing the

movement with a fine try. Brown failed with tho kick, and a minute later M'Skimming picked up near halfway and handed to Murray, who beat two opponents and thou had a 45yds sprint, no Dunedin man being there to head him oh. M'Skimniing converted. During the spell C. Frew and Bain (Taieri) retired injured, and were replaced by Ashworth and Sinclair respectively. Final:— Taieri 20 Dunedin 0 Mr F. Henderson was referee. WIN FOR KAIKORAI UNIVERSITY B AGAIN BEATEN Conditions were anything but helpful towards the playing of good football at the University Oval, where University B held Kaikorai to an 18 to 6 victory. Olliver, N. Kean, and Duncan were the outstanding players on the Kaikorai side. The Students put up a plucky fight against superior odds. The teams were: — Kaikorai; Griffiths, N. Kean, Olliver, R. Kean, Murray, Francis, Homer, Rodgers, Duncan, Brown, Murphy, Bartlett, M'Laughlin, Allan, Jamieson. University B: Smith, Andrews, Roy, Uttley, Park, Zouch, Emanuel, Sharpe, Wall, Campbell, Miller, Cuddon, Turner, Boyes, King. Kaikorai opened the scoring five minutes after the start of play, a crosskick by Francis being smartly picked up by N. Kean, who fended off a would-be tackier before going over unopposed at the corner. Despite the greasy nature of the ball, the Kaikorai backs were handling, well, and Kean put in another useful run before being forced into touch. A powerful kick by Smith gained a huge slice of ground for the Students, and from the ensuing play near Kaikorai’s twenty-five Smith kicked a good penalty goal. 3-3. Up to this stage the Kaikorai forwards had dominated the scrums and were proving superior in the loose. A Kaikorai dribbling rush went right to the Blues’ line, and Duncan scored after taking a forward pass, a good opportunity being lost. A strong run by Emanuel put the Students in a good position, but the advantage was shortlived, the Kaikorai backs coming away in . a passing rush which broke down through tho players being unable to keep their feet and handle tho leather. The Students held the upper hand for about 10 minutes, and one movement started by Zouch was spoilt by off-side play almost under the goal posts. Then a Kaikorai dribbling rush, with Duncan in tho van, had the Students in trouble, and eventually N. Kean intercepted a pass from a Student and went over for another easy try Francis converted. Half-time scores: 8-3. .

Immediately on resumption Kaikorai rushed play to the Students’ line, and Allan forced his way through the scrum for a try. 11-3. Following the kick-off Olliver figured in a passing movement, and covered a big stretch of ground before transferring to N. Kean, who took the ball well and went over, but was called back for a forward pass. Then Francis had an unsuccessful pot at goal, and the Students gradually worked play into their opponents’ twenty-five, and the forwards dribbled the ball to the line, where Homer cleared! from a scrum and play returned to the other end. Failure on the part of the Students to field a kick by Francis allowed Olliver to get through and increase Kaikorai’s lead to 14 to 3. Before the spell _ ended the Students’ backs engaged in some crisp passing movements, which ended up on Kaikorai’s line, where Miller took the ball from Francis and passed out to the backs, Park scoring. Kaikorai held the upper hand till the final whistle, just before which Olliver potted a neat goal. Just before this Murray was injured, and had to be carried off the field. Final scores: — Kaikorai 18 University B 6 Mr F. Swete was the referee. SECOND GRADE A. Kaikorai 18, Pirates 9. Alhambra 14. Union 4. Taieri 15. ’Varsity C 7. Southern 15, Port Chalmers 3. SECOND GRADE B. West Taieri 13, Pirates 0. THIRD GRADE A. Kaikorai' 6, Union 0. Dunedin 11, Green Island 3. Alhambra 6, High School 3. FOURTH GRADE, Alhambra 18, Union 0. Dunedin 3, High School 3. Christian Brothers 15, Green Island 0. FIFTH GRADE. High School A 18, Zingari 0. Green Island 36, High School C 0. SOUTH OTAGO MATCHES [From Our Correspondent.]

One of the most interesting games seen on the Balclutha ground this season was that played on Saturday between Star and Clutha. The weather was cold, but despite this the play was bright. Mostly confined to the forwards, there were, nevertheless, flashes of back play. Star opened with the wind in their favour, and after a few minutes’ play Clutha were penalised and Barron goaled. Well on'in the spell Barron again kicked a goal from a penalty, and towards the finish Walls scored. At half-time the score was 9-0 in favour of Star. With the wind in their favour Clutha were soon attacking, and Brown scored a nice try. Later on he “ sold tho dummy ” and kicked a beautiful field goal, and towards the end again scored a nice try, with the result that Clutha won by 10 points to 9. Crescent defeated Romahapa by 11 points to 3, and still run Toko close in banner points-. High School defeated Clutha at Balclutha by 11 points to 0. Within two minutes of the start of play M'Kinney scored and Throp converted. Throp was responsible for the other scores, securing a try and kicking a penalty. There was no scoring in the second spell. Tho following team will represent South Otago against Eastern Districts at Balclutha on Saturday;—Roy (Clinton), Gold (Clutha), Elliott (Toko), Vinnicombe (Toko), Brown (Clutha), Stanway (Crescent), Walls (Star), Murdoch, Hansen (Toko), Hughes (Crescent), Giver (Toko), Halo (Crescent), A and R. Orr (Clinton), Boddington (Clutha). Emergencies: Sutton. (Crescent), M'Gregor (Toko), Prydo (Crescent), Murphy (Toko). j

NORTH OTAGO GAMES

OLD BOYS BEAT MAHENO EXCELSIOR’S BIG SCORE. The meeting of Old Boys and Maheno drew a large number of Rugby enthusiasts to the Oamaru Showgrounds on Saturday, who were treated to one of the most interesting and exciting games seen in Oamaru this season. Much depended on tho result of this match, as Mahcno wore leading by lour points from Old Boys in the senior competition for tho Citizens’ Shield, and retpiircd only one more win to annex this coveted trophy. The fortunes ot tho day were with old Boys, however, who, although down at various stages of the game, took tho load in tho last 10 minutes of play, as the result of a brilliant concerted movement, to, win by 16 points to 12. Territorially Maheno had the better of the play, but Old Boys, lived up to their reputation of being dangerous when least expected, by notching two tries from movements which commenced in their own twenty-five. Tho game on No. 2 ground between Excelsior and Athletic was surprising in that the former team had practically a runaway victory over their opponents, the final score being Excelsior 32, Athletic 5. At no stage of the game did Athletic reveal good form, whereas Excclsior combined effectively, the forwards and backs playing with perfect co-ordination, resulting m no fewer than eight tries being registered against Athletic. , , , The result of these matches leaves the competition in a very interesting position, as only two games have to be played to complete it, and Maheno have a lead .of two points over Old Boys, with Excelsior four points behind. OLD BOYS 16, MAHENO 12. Maheno.— Campbell. Gray, Gngg, Clark, Jim Bruce, M Gregor, Jack Bruce, Watt, Hollow, Sim, Mood, G. Nowlands, Dougherty, Johnston, A. Newlands. ~ , ' Old Boys.—S. Easton, Cameron, Webb Nicholson, Frame, Tempcro, Caldcr, Familton, Kinder, Ludemauu, Clark, J. Rodgers, Holt, Mulhern, 1 olson. *

The Play.—Mahcno kicked off in an absence of wind and sun, and pay centred at the halfway line. Caldci sent out a good pass to Cameron who raced down field, but was forced into touch at the twenty-five flag. OJJ Boys kept up the pressure, but Moods relieved. From the resultant hue-out Jim Bruce got away, and the position looked dangerous for Old B°ys when Easton went down to a good dribbling rush and saved the situation. An infringement saw Johnston make an uu-< successful attempt at a penalty goal. A smart rally by Old Boys quickly brought reward. Cameron got away and kicked, Webb carrying on. Ine ball went over the goal line, and Cameron and Gray raced to touch down. Gray got there first, however, hut instead of forcing ho earned on and attempted to clear, but Mcbb, who had followed up fast, received the ball to score an easy try. lesion added the mayor points. Old Boys o, Mahcno 0. , , n 1 ■. Maheno attacked strongly, and OKI Bovs were soon in trouble. Sun broke a wav from the nick and sent on to Woods, whose pass to A. Newlands went astray and a certain try was lost. Up and down play followed, with neither side having the advantage, until an Old Boy player got oft-sidc in a good position, and Johnston found the uprights. Old Boys o, Maheno 3. During the next 10 minutes of play Old Boys were penalised three times for off-side play, and after two tin-, successful attempts Johnston again goaled, making the scores: Maheno o. Old Boys 5. . '. , Easton put his side in a good position with a lengthy line kick hut the country pack soon returned play, and a period of loose scrummaging followed, with Old Boys defending hard until the latter were again penalised for off-side play, and Johnston increased Maheno’s lead. Half-time sounded shortly after with the scores; Mahcno 9, Old Boys 5. The sun broke through the clouds for a time during tho second spell and somewhat handicapped Old Boys, hrom the kick-off Maheno took play to their opponents’ territory, but Easton was safe and tho advantage was soon lost. Easton again showed up in a brilliant run but he threw away a good chance by ’holding on too long. Clark (Maheno) was seen in good work, but ho was well marked. Calder sent his backs away, Webb, Tcmpero, Frame, and Nicholson handling in turn, the lastnamed going over to finish a spectacular movement. Easton converted, giving Old Boys a lead of one point. Old Boys 10, MaHeno 9. ’ • Maheno again attacked, and C. Newlands, Johnston, and Dougheity were prominent in forward movements. From a scrum in Old Boys’ territory Mulhorn and Tcmpero changed the venue of play with a snappy piece of work. Calder was next seen with the ball, hut he was forced into touch. A period of desultory play followed, in which Mahcno had matters piactieally all their own way, hut admirable defence saved tho day for Old Boys. However, Maheno, after battling for some fifteen minutes, managed to touch down first in a mad scramble for tho ball. Johnston’s kick at goal went wide. Maheno 12, Old Boys 10. From then on Old Boys attacked strongly, and had the better of tho play. An infringement saw Easton kick a good penalty goal. Old Boys 13, Maheno 12. Returning to the attack, Old Boys rushed play to their opponents’ line, where a scrum was ordered. Calder secured and sent on to Cameron, who dived over in the corner. Easton missed tho kick. No-side sounded withthe scores: —

Old Boys 16 Maheno 12 Mr L. Ward refereed the game. EXCELSIOR 32, ATHLETIC 5. Excelsior attacked from-the outset, and soon had Athletic in difficulties. From a passing rush in the latter’s territory Murray crossed in a good position. The same player added the major ' points. Excelsior 5, Athletic 0. Excelsior continued to have the bettor of the play, and snappy movements by the backs kept Athletic defending hard. However, Excelsior were not to be denied, and shortly after Wilson crossed. Murray again converted. Excelsior 10, Athleti o 0. A brief rally by the Athletic forwards in which Carrodus and Mather were prominent, changed the venue of play, but the advantage was not held, and from a passing rush instituted near halfway Muller dived over for a good try. MMvor was the next to score for Excelsior as a result of a forward melee near the line. Murray : converted, making the scores: Excelsior 1 19. Athletic 0. After several unsuccess- ! ful attempts Athletic opened their account, Kilgour scoring an easy try. Park converted. Just before half-time I Davey was seen in a movement which resulted in Excelsior’s total being in-

creased, Murray again finding the uprights. Excelsior 24, Athletic 5. The second half was practically a repetition of the first. Excelsior continuing to dominate the play, while Athletic were unable to combine effectively- M'Phee and Gleeson each scored a try, one of which was converted, and play ended with Excelsior still attacking, the final scores being:— Excelsior 32 Athletic 5 Mr H. Booth controlled the game. IN OTHER CENTRES WELLINGTON, —A First Division. — Wellington College Old Boys 17, Marist Old Boys 4. Hutt 3, ‘Wellington 3. Petono 10, Athletic 10. Eastbourne 27, Oriental 13. Poneke 18, Johnsonville 0. —A First Division.— Petone 39, Berhampore 0. St. Patrick’s Old Boys 13, MelroseSelwyn 9. Wellington 13, Wellington College Old Boys 3. TIMARU, Star 10, Waihi 0. Zingari 20, Old Boys 6. Teniuka 14, Geraldine 3. SOUTH OTAGO, —First Grade.— Crescent 11, Romahapa 3. Clutha 10, Star 9. —Third Grade. — High School 11, Clutha 0. Owaka 6, Crescent 3. There was uo second grade Rugby on account of the weather. HAWKE’S BAY. Hastings 3, M.A.C. 7. Celtic 22, Esk View 8. Technical Old Boys 6, M. 8.0.8, 5. Pirates 13, Havelock 8. Napier H. 5.0.8. 17, Hastings H. 5.0.8, 8. I CHRISTCHURCH. Christchurch 15, Athletic 3, Old Boys 16, Merivale 8; Albion 8, Sunnysido G. Sydenham 16, ’Varsity 13. MASTERTON. Old Boys j 35, Dalefield 3. NORTH OTAGO. Old Boys 16, Maheno 12. Excelsior 32, Athletic 5. INVERCARGILL. Star 16, Pirates 8. Blues 24, Old Boys 6. HAWERA. In tho annual match at Hawera New Plymouth High School 17 beat St. Pat rick’s College 3. RUGBY LEAGUE CHRISTCHURCH. Addington 13, Hornby 8. Rum 5, Sydenham 5. Limvooci 17, Brighton 10, AUCKLAND, Mount Albert. 3, Newton nil. Citv 10, Ponsonby 8. Richmond 28, Devonport nil. WELLINGTON. Petone A 5, St. Georgo A 3. Central 12, Randwick 4. Petone B 3, St. George B ml. INTERSTATE MATCH. Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright BRISBANE, June 30. Queensland defeated New South Wales in a thrilling game by 22 points to 20.

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