SATURDAY’S SPORT

Evening Star, Issue 22383, 6 July 1936, Page 4

SATURDAY’S SPORT

University and Southern Final Rivals N. Z. LOSES SOCCER TEST Australia’s. Great Superiority Bio totals by University A and Southern provided the highlight •f the Rugby games, both of these teams again demonstrating that they are much superior to any other sides in the competition. All roads will,lead to Carisbrock next Saturday, when these teams meet in their seeond-round game. If Varsity wins it means that there will be a play-off for the championship: if Southern wins it will secure the honour for 1935. Outmanoeuvred, out-played, and out-paced that summarises New Zealand’s performance in thefirst Soccer test with the'Australians. Exhibiting magnificent Soccer, Australia administered a heavy defeat, and the tally of 1 goals to 1 could have been increased. New Zealand’s showing was inglorious. The forwards were ill-com-bined, and their inefficiency was accentualted by the line having two passengers through injuries throughout the second-spell; the halves were seldom in contact with one another or the forwards; the goalkeeping was below standard; only the full-backs distinguished themselves. About 8,000 saw New Zealand annihilated at Logan Park by an extremely clover Australian team. Every man in the forward line was brilliant, with G. Smith (centre forward) and W. Price (inside left), who between them bagged all the goals, revealing football of a standard rarely seen in the Dominion, the halves were solid and did not require to be spectacular in holding the poorly-combined and lethargic New Zealand forwards, while the backs and goalie were seldam pressed. The Australians were at their very best in the second spelt, and they left the impression that they could have scored at will. The conditions were perfect. The Logan Park main ground had dried since Thursday and the sun was shining brightly for the first spell. Logan Park has not held such a big crowd since it was converted into a sports ground. The long stand, seating over 3,000, was packed, and the banks were crowded with spectators.

RUGBY

MOW THE TEAMS STAND StVrmflN LEAD VARSITY The following table shows the relative positions of the teams engaged in the senior competition;—

him over, the defenders holding him up on the line. Play swung the other way, and twice Saxton sent his backs away. Talbot was given a fair chance, but hesitated to kick, Jolly fielding, and clearing in the nick of time. Another vigorous rush, with Parkhill leading, went to the Varsity line, Gillies scooping up at the critical moment in splendid style, and clearing to touch. Varsity were mostly on the .attack for the rcmain--1 ing few minutes of the spell. Half-time score:— . Varsity A ... 8 Pirates 0 Varsity were early on the- attack in the second spell, McCarthy sending a short kick through along the' group'd, and Taylor running into touch near the corner. From an ensuing scrum Saxton secured and cleared to touch! Varsity forwards and backs participated in further attacks. Pirates being held on their line for several minutes before forcing., Both sides wore willing to throw the ball about and open up the game, but on neither side was the handling good enough to get far. Saxton went off injured, and was replaced by Geary at half-back. Varsity were getting more of the ball. Twice, however, it was the scrum was too slow, and Gillies, the mainstay of the Varsity backs,usually had the defence on him when he got the ball. Twice, however, it was sent out to Maskeil, who, after good runs, was caught by Bissett. From a scrum - in front of the posts Gillies made a straight run, passing half a dozen opponents before being pulled down on the line. Gillies put Varsity in position with another run, and the forwards came through. The ball was kicked along the ground past Taylor, and Green raced through to score in a handy position. Jolly converted. Varsity 13-0. Jolly earned applause for a run from his own twenty-five, a “dummy,” and a well-placed kick to touch past the opposing twenty-five. Pirates’ forwards came through, and the backs came in to send Varsity back to their line, Jolly securing and “ galloping ” away to clear. Play was fast, and soon went the other way. Gillies broke through well, and from the cnsning scramble the ball was kicked over the line. Valentin’e racing to it first to score. Jolly’s kick missed. Varsity 16-0. Pirates made some valiant attempts to get through, the forwards showing some dash, but the defence held. .Jolly was playing safe, and fielded well when the ball was kicked through to him. From a serum at midfield Gillies brpke through clearly, and started passing, which ended in Watson scoring. Jolly converted. Varsity 21-0. Varsity were mostly on top for the remainder of the game, and a good try was scored by Gillies, who ran through the centre to behind the posts. Jolly converted, and the game ended ; Varsity A 26 Pirates 0 Mr Reardon was referee. TEAM WORK TELLS UNIIN M DOWN TO SOUTHERN Southern wore down Union at the Caledonian Ground, winning a lively and interesting game by 23 points to 3. The Maroons opened very well and gave every indication that they would hold their opponents, but the speed and weight of the latter soon began to tell, and Union were forced into a defensive game. In the second spell they put much more ginger into thenplay. but still could not stave off the fast passing rushes of Southern. The teams Southern.—Backs: Bolton, Black, Smith, Tapley, Trevathan, Eckhold, Simon. Forwards: Quaid, Fullarton, Edwards, Hill, Moreland, Hore, Niven, pinion.— Backs; Silver. Werner, Davis, Burgess, M‘Skimming. Hoyle, Homer. Forwards; Reid, Farris. Bain, Newall, Vorrath, Richards, Cnnckshanks, M‘Donald. t In the first quarter of an tiour there was nothing between the two teams. The Union forwards hold their own and Southern did not get much further than the Maroon fcwcnti-five. The black-and-white hacks were

VARSITY DEFEAT PIRATES VICTORY ir 2fi TO NIL Varsity A comfortably defeated Pirates by 26 to 0 at Carisbroot in a game that was not altogether devoid ' of excitement, but generally not of a high standard. In the first spell- matters were fairly evenly contested, but in the second half the superior speed of the students, against weak defence, told its tale. Jolly to-day passed his century of points in goal-kicking for the season. The teams were: Varsity A.—Jolly, Steele. M'Garthy. Maskell, Berghan, Gillies, Watson, Manning, Laney, G. Anderson, March, Pickard, Green, J. P. Anderson, and Valentine. Pirates.—Taylor, Bisselt, Mahoney, Talbot, Garden, Muir, Saxton, Beadle, Harkiss, Grant, Parkliill, Xeilsou, Shand, Trolove, and Veale. Varsity backs, getting possession, threw the ball about freely in the opening stages, but could _ not gain much' ground. Jolly, fielding a kick, ran Tip and sent to Taylor, who took the ball well and booted a long kick to touch at halfway. Pirates’ forwards went through and Taylor went close with a free kick. Varsity forwards, with Green leading, came downfiekl, and M'Carlhy made an opening when the backs got the bail, but Pirates smothered the attack. _ Taylor, by means of a fine long line kick, sent Varsity baek~to midfield, but two penalties in succession put the Blues in a good position again, Jolly sending the second one over from near the touchline—a fine kick. Varsity 3-0. Passing by Pirates -from a scrum was turned to advantage by the students when it broke down, and again * long kick by Taylor changed the scene of play. For some minutes Pirates’ forwards, putting some vim ' into their play, kept Varsity about their twenty-five, Taylor Just missing another penalty. More Varsity passing was broken up by tackling. Even play followed for a spell, neither side showing good combination. Pirates at this stage were getting a fair share of the ball, hut their handling was erratic and gained little ground. Taylor went short with another attempt with a penalty kick. Then came a bright moment by Varsity, M'Carthy cuttings through past Mahoney with little and sending to Steele, who showed a great turn of speed to score near the corner. Jolly converted. Varsity 8-0. It was not a one-sided game by any means* Pirates having Varsity in trouble for some minutes after fumbling by the students’ backs, but the attackers failed to get through. Watson tried the blind side of a scrum, but Maskell was caught by Bissett. Play swung to the other side of the ground, and Steele was ranch! not far from the comer. The .•■.tiuienu > 'pcii i > ptc»s, and at rHfrjjT- ru* k. v i nearly took

watched closely and several promising passing' attacks were quickly smothered. Finally Simon sent Trevathan, Eckhold, and Smith off from the Union twenty-five, the centre cutting in very effectively to pass to Tapley, who streaked over wide. Trevathan converted with a fine kick. Southern 3, Union nil. Southern were over again in three minutes. Black put in a good dash to the corner flag and Southern were forced a few yards back by the Maroon forwards, but from a scrum here Simon worked the blind side and Black threw himself over in the corner. Trevathan failed. Southern 8, Union nil. For the remainder of the spell Southern were definitely on top. Five minutes before it ended offside play cost Union another three points when Trevathan kicked a penalty goal straight out from the posts. Southern 11, Union nil. The Union backs had not made an impressive showing and lacked the certainty and combination of their opponents. Bolton went up as second five-eighth in the second spell, Trevathan going to full-back. Union opened this half just as they did the first, and kept Southern fully occupied. The Maroon backs got going in line here for the first time, but Tapley stopped a good rush when he grassed Werner. Southern turned the tables again ' in a few minutes. Black, with a brilliant run down the side line from outside the Union twentyfive, shook off three would-be tacklers, and scored in the corner. Trevathan failed. Southern 14, Union 0. The undaunted Maroons came right back to the attack,- and after a forward rush Southern had to force down. Then Werner was again pulled down by Tapley when he was making a dash for the Southern line. Union were putting much more ginger into their play now, but could not get past the solid bacty line of Southern. The latter, after being on the defensive for 10 minutes, increased their tally when Smith put in an electrifying run through Maroon territory. and passed to Black. The winger showed two Union backs his heels, and scored wide. Trevathan failed. Southern 17. Union 0. Union’s only try came a moment later. The Maroon backs handled perfectly, and this time Werner beat Tapley, and raced over in the corner. A fine shot by Silver missed by inches. Southern 17, Union 3. With_ six minutes to go the Southern forwards* swarmed on to the Union line, and Hore threw himself over. Trevathan failed. Southern 20, Union 3. Then Tapley dribbled through, .picked the ball up smartly, and scored in .the corner. Trevathan failed. The game ended a moment later with the score:— Southern 23 Union ;{ M*r L. E. Macassey was referee. KAfKORAI TOO STRONG VARSITY i’S UPHILL FIGHT _ Kaikorai was too strong for University B, which fielded a disorganised side on the University Oval. The Students put up a good fight against a 'heavier and more effective combination, suffering defeat by 30 points to 3. The teams;— University B. Symes, Roberts, Smith, Andrew. Howden, M'Kechnie, Emanuel, Ferguson, Wall, Turner. Boddington, Collins, Gray, Vorsailagi. Eaton. 1 ’ _Kaikorai.— M'Gregor. N. Kean, R. Kean. Murray, Miller, Manning, Mackio, Leatham. Jamieson, M'Laughlan, Bartlett, Murphy, Reid, Allan, Oliver. Early in the first spell Murray scored for Kaikorai, but the Students soon retaliated with a passing movement which ended in Andrew scoring. The Students, however, seldom came into prominence again at any stage of the game, and in the first spell further tries were scored for Kaikorai by Manning. Murray, and Reid, M’Gregor converting two. The half-time score was 16 to 3. Soon after resumption Murray added his third/ try for Kaikouai, M‘Gregor Sutting /the kick over. 21-3. Then lean raced over after passing, and before the spell ended Reid scored two more tries. In addition to being without such good players as Steele, Berghan, and Bark, the Students lost the services of Bocklington and Gray through injuries, the former being replaced by Childs and the latter by Fookes, who played as a loose head and later as first five-eighths during the second spell. Vorsailagi played a solid game for the Students, and Smith (at centre) and Emanuel (at half) also did a lot of useful work. Outstanding in the Kaikorai pack were Bartlett, Reid, Murphy, and M’Laughlan, while Manning and Murray were most prominent in the backs. Kean (on the wing) was safely held by Andrew, whose defence was sound. Final:— Kaikorai ... 30 University B 3 Mi- A. Binnie was the referee. * DUNEDIN DEFEATS TAIERi HARD GAME AT MOSGIEL A hard, fast Mine was staged by Taieri and Dunedin at Mosgie], some excellent forward sallies being interspersed with bright back movements. Dunedin owed its victory to the penetration of the rearguard and the fine defence of Egan, the full-back, who was the outstanding player on the field. The teams;— Dunedin.—Egan. Taylor, Wallace, M'Shane, Reddington, Treaty, Wilkins, Berkabn. Carter, B. Treacy, Collett, Berry, MVDouald, Aitken, Brosnan. Taieri.—Brown, Grant, Carr, Murray, Cursey, Johnson, Frew. Hollows, Moffitt, Gibbons, Barron, Bisset, Broadley, Boyd, Scott. If anything, Taieri hod the better of the first session, the backs displaying more cohesion and understanding, with Johnson, the second five-eighth, being the spearhead of the attack. The respective packs staged a torrid struggle, but the Dunedin forwards were just a shade too good for the Taieri men, packing better and being superior in the loose exchanges. Eagan saved his side time and again with well-difectcd kicks when the Taieri forwards swept down the field. At length Carr initiated a splendid movement from the halfway mark, passing to Johnson, who sent a snappy pass to Gibbons, the Taieri coach cutting in well before giving the ball to Carr. The best movement of the dav ended in the Taieri centre going over in a handy position. Gibbons converted. Taieri 3, Dunedin 0. Spurred on by this success, Taieri backs pressed bard, but Egan saved bis side splendidly. 'l. ben M’Donakl. a hard-working forward, took the bail from the line-out and forced him-

self over, Egan converting. Before halftime Johnson and Murray were associated in a pretty movement that ended in Johnson scoring. The kick failed, half-tine ending: Taieri 8, Dunedin 5. The second spell was definitely in Dunedin’s favour, though Taieri contested every inch. Egan essayed a successful drop-kick within two minutes of the opening of the second spell to give Dunedin a one-point lead. So far, Reddingtou and T. Treacy, the two five-eighths, were prominent in the Dunedin back line, while M'Donald and Berry were the pick of the forwards. The Taieri forwards were still a potent force, but the backs were indecisive in their movements. The last try of the match was the result of splendid combination, Reddingtou passing to Wallace, who made a spirited dash to score behind the posts, Egan converting. The same two players were shortly after associated in a movement that nearly had a successful culmination. There was little further incident, the game ending : Dunedin ... H Taieri 8 MV H. C. Williamson was referee. ZINGARI DEFEATS ALHAMBRA BY THREE POINTS Alhambra bad the better of the game at Bishopscourt, and until halfway through the second spell Zingari had not scored. Williamson provided some bright football, scoring all of the ’Bamas points, while some good tackling was displayed by both sides. The teams were : Zingari-Richmond.—Cranston. Lurasdeu, M'Grath, Chirnside, Rapson, M'Laren, Robertson, Hennessey. Murdoch, Munro, Morrison, V. Short, K. Short, Lowrie, Douglas. Alhambra. Garner, Williamson, Rodgers, Wheeler, Orange. Robinson, Sinclair, Frood, Campbell. Aitken, Binnie, Lamont, Wahrlick, Anderson. Souter. Alhambra kicked off. playing with the sun in their eyes. Following two unsuccessful penalty kicks, Williamson put the ball over the bar. Alhambra 3, Zingari 0. Zingari forced play, but Gardner secured the ball from in front of his own posts, and carried it downfield, the forwards sending it over the line, Williamson beating the Zingari man to the ball. Williamson converted. Alhambra 8, Zingari 0. There was no change at half-time. It was not until halfway through the second spell that Zingari opened the scoring. Rapson broke through to score, but the kick failed, while a few minutes later Chirnside went over but Lumsden’s kick failed. Alhambra 8, Zingari 6. From a scramble in front of the posts Rapson scored, and the kicked sudeeeded. The final:— Zingari 11 Alhambra S Mr R.'Grigg was the referee. NORTH OTAGO GAMES TOWN BEATS COUNTRY DISAPPOINTING EXPOSITION After the spectacular and altogether high standard of play seen in club matches so far this season it was thought, that the first representative match between Town and Country would be productive of bright and open Rugby, but the' hopes of enthusiasts in this district were soon doomed to disappointment, as.from the commencement of play on Saturday lack of combination and understanding was made manifest to such an extent that the game resolved itself into a fiasco at times, with the result that a great many spectators left tlje grounds at the interval. Indeed, it is certain that not for many years has such a poor standard of football been witnessed in Oamaru, and when it is realised that the game was representative of the best exponents in the town and country it is difficult to understand the crude exposition displayed under such excellent Rugby conditions. Neither side attempted to combine, consequently concerted movements were rare, and only on two occasions was the town back line seen in a movement in which all hands received their share of the ball. Easily the best players on the day were the two custodians—Russell (Country) and S. Easton (Town), both of whom came to light in no uncertain manner and produced some sparkling fieldiftg .and kicking, while their handling and tackling were to be commended, considering the lack of support they received from their team mates. The forwards wore all at sea literally, and failed to combine effectively. in the scrums, however, the Town pack received more than its share of the hall, while honours were fairly even in the line-outs. Taking the factors into consideration, the game was a distinct disappointment to all, and unless radical changes are made in the. team the prospects of North Otago defeating South Canterbury on Saturday week are very slight, THE PLAY. The teams Town.—S. Easton, Kilgour, Steele, Kinder, Mason, Tempcro, Didhain, Easton, MTheo, Park, Carrington. G. Newlands, A. Newlands, Johnston, Carrodus . Country. Russell, M'Kcnzie, Lediugham, Valk, Perkins. Wills, Watson, Kirkwood. Munro, Keen. Strachan, Smith, M'Cabe, Watson, Smith. Country kicked oft" against the sun, but with a following light north-easterly breeze, and play quickly centred in midfield. Taking advantage of a quick cut in, Valk got into In’s stride, and raced down the line before transferring to Ledingham, who scored a good try wide out. The scorer failed to convert. Country 3, Town 0. Town took the initiative, and for a lengthy period the Country team was penned in its own twenty-five. Didham essayed a field goal, but the ball went underneath the crossbar. After much scrambling play Tempero cut through the opposition to score a somewhat lucky try. Easton failed to find the uprights, and the scores were even—3 all. Shortly after play was again in Country’s territory, and an infringement saw Easton attempt a penalty, but the hall went wide. Wild passing by the Town backs resulted in very ragged play, and what might have been really fine concerted movements failed miserably. Keen and Strachan got away in a burst of speed, hut over-keenness spoiled, the hall going into touch. Once again Ledingliam got away by a quick anticipation, and for a time Town was hard pressed. Rallying, the home forwards came through with the ball at toe. and Johnston picked up when near the line to score an easy try. Easton was again unsuccessful. Town 6, Country 3. 1 lie Newlands brothers were next seen in action, and their efforts were very nearly rewarded, but a force down

saved. Keeping up the pressure, the Town team was eventually successful when Steele went over after a fine piece of passing by the backs. Easton converted. Half-time sounded with the scores: Town 11, Country 3. On resuming play became even more ragged, and the referee, failing to keep control, the game resolved itself into a fiasco. Steele was again lucky when he was awarded a try after openly pushing Jiis opponent in a race for the ball. Easton placed a magnificent kick between the posts. Town 16, Country 3. Up-and-down play followed until Valk made a desperate effort and just managed to touch down in tho corner. Town 16, Country 6. At tliis stage Russell had to leave the field as tho result of a late tackle by J. Easton, and T. M'Kinnon came on, L. Ledingham going to full-back. The game now became a scramble, and just before no-side was called Easton landed a penalty goal, making tho final scores:— Town 19 Country 6 Mr W. May refereed the game. JUNIOR RESULTS. School 18, Old Boys 13. THIRD GRADE. St. Kevin’s 20. Old Boys 3. Athletic 14, School 11. FOURTH GRADE. Athletic 21, School 9. . St. Kevin’s 20, School B 9. FIFTH GRADE. Athletic 12, School 11. SOUTH OTAGO MATCHES The position in all grades in South Otago football is still most interesting, and the competitions are the keenest seen for some years. Both Clutha and Star had wins on Saturday, and still run neck-and-neck in senior with 14 points each, Crescent being next with 7. In second grade Crescent and Woodlands are level with 10 points each, Union and Valley being next with 6 each. In third grade Crescent and High School are level with 11 points, Clutha being a point behind STAR v. CRESCENT. These team met at Kaitangata, the result being a win for Star by 10 points to 3 points. The home team kicked off and play went to Star line and remained there for some time, Vickers, Bartlett, and Richardson being prominent. Pryde made a break, but Star .returned play to halfway. Barron attempted to “ pot,” and following an infringement by Star Crescent relieved. Star again attacked, and following a loose rush Middlemass dived over. 3-0. Crescent attacked and Star were hard pressed, but Walls came away and Star took play to the opposite end, where Crescent forced. Again Star attacked and Gadsby made a good save. Several scrummages followed. Star gaining the advantage, and Crescent had to force. Play was then fairly even for a time, till Sutton followed up fast, arid Middlemass fumbling, he went over to even the scores. 3-3 at half-time. Star immediately attacked, and Sutton put in good defensive work; but Crescent were penalised and Middlemass landed a goal. 6-3. Following a scrum in front of Crescent’s goal Walls passed to Barron, who “ potted l ” a neat field goal. 10-3.. Crescent, now attacked, and from a penalty Pryde attempted a goal, but missed. The game ended with play about halfway. On the day’s play Star deserved their win, having had the best of the play for the most part. Mr Parker refereed, CLUTHA v. CLINTON. Clutha seniors journeyed to Clinton and defeated _ the home team by 9 points to 7 points. Play went to halffrom the kick-off, but Clinton carried on to Clutha twenty-five, where Bowcott and Smith broke away and took , play back. Gold made a break, but wan well tackled and Clinton gained ground.. Hill marked and'the scene shifted to Clinton twenty-five, where, following a penalty, Bowcott and Smith carried on to Clinton line. Muir went over, but was called back and Clinton rushed play to halfway. Gold made another good run, but could not get through, and play went up and down for a period, neither side gaining much ground. Clinton then pressed and Clutha being penalised, Roy kicked a goal. llrom kick-off play went to Clutha twenty-five, but the visitors came away with a rush and play went to halfway. Gold secured and made a strong run to Clinton line, but the defence held. Again this player secured, and passing to Bowcott. carried on to be tackled in a dangerous position. Clinton were penalised, but Hill missed with the kick and Roy cleared. Play went to halfway and Clinton carried on to Clutha line, but could not break througli. The home team kept up the attack and were dangerous. Infringements were frequent on Clutha’s part and penalties were keeping them on defence. From a scrum Bowcott secured, and “ dummying ” nicely, passed to Gold, who outpaced the opposition to score a great try. Stephens converted, and the visitors led 5-3. Half-time was then called. Clinton opened the spell by attacking. and in ensuing play Powley potted a goal, and the visitors secured a lead. This reverse livened Clutha up, and Clinton had to force following a strong forward rush. Clutha kept on attack, and Brown, receiving from the loose, landed a field goal. Clutha 9, Clinton 7. Clinton now pressed, but Clutha returned to halfway. The home side, however, was going well, and play went to Glutha’s twenty-five, where Clinton made great efforts to score. Play went up and down for some time. Clinton, if anything, having the advantage. They were nearly over on two or three occasions, but Clutha’s luck held and they always managed to get out of trouble, dust on time Clinton were very dangerous, but a penalty brought relief to Clutha, and the game ended leaving them the winners by 9 points to 7. Mr C. Clark was referee. UNION v. CLUTHA 11. These teams met at Balclutha, the visitors winning by 16 points to C. At the start Clutha attacked, and from a passing movement Hanley scored- a nice try at the corner. 3-0. A free to Union gained ground, but Clutha returned to Union’s line. The latter cleared and a period of scrambly play followed. Robinson had two shots at goal without success, and Howie cleared to halfway. Union essayed passing, but the movement broke down am! a good chance was lost. scramble near Clutha’s lino Steel scored. 3-3. Union now took the attack. and only good work by the home forwards averted a score. Later the home side forced. Clutha c-ainc awav and Hanley was nearly ’ over. Union cleared, and after a rush Duff kicked a penalty goal and put Union in front, 6-3. Before

half-time Howie scored for Union and Duff converted. Union 11, Clutha 3. From the •’"'kick-off Clutha rushed play to Union twenty-five, and ragged play followed. The visiting pack carried play up, but Hanley saved and play went back to about halfway. Play was still ragged, neither' side showing up much. Clutha had a turn at attack, Robinson clearing, and after a nice passing movement from halfway Stewart scored and Duff again added the extra points. 16-3. Clutha pressed, but the defence was solid and they could not break through. After a period of play in Union territory Tsukigawa secured and forced his way over. Keach failed to convert, and the game ended: Union 16, Clutha 6. Rev. Mr M‘Dowell refereed. HIGH SCHOOL v. CLUTHA 111. These teams met at Balclutha prior to the second-grade game, High School winning by' 9 points to 5. Early in the game Grimshaw was nearly oyer for School, but a forward pass spoilt the effort and Ra'udle returned to halfway. Grimshaw gained ground, and from a scrum in Clutha’s twenty-five Espie scored a nice try. Shaw failed to convert. 3-0. School rushed play to Clutha’s line, and passing amongst the backs ended in Grimshaw scoring. Shaw again missed. 6-0. Clutha were penalised, but carried on to halfway. Here School put in good work and play returned to Clutha territory, where it was only good defence on the part of Clutha forwards that prevented a score. Half-time went with the score unaltered. On resuming Clutha put more life into their play and kept School busily defending. The latter, however, came away, and a passing movement by the backs ended in Donaldson .scoring. 9-0. Clutha pressed hard, and again School were hard put to it to keep their line intact, and a force eventually relieved. Petrie (Clutha) had to retire with an injured ankle. School 'were penalised and Baird attempted a goal, but missed. Hansen followed up fast and beat the School players to the force. Baird converted. 9-5. School, now came away with a rush, but Randle put in good defence and Clark gained further ground. Time was culled with Clutha’ attacking and the scores: School 9, Clutha 5. Mr A. Gawu refereed. OTHER MAtCHES. Toko 111. wore defeated at Clinton by 9 points to 3. Crescent 11. suffered their second defeat when they were beaten at Clydevale by Valley by 9 points to 8. The first default this season took place on Saturday, when owing to illness amongst players Toko could not raise a team to travel to Owaka. AUCKLAND BEATS TARANAKI CLOSE SCORING [Per United Press Associatiok.l AUCKLAND. Jily 4. The Auckland-Tarantfki match opened sensationally. Dave Solomon scoring for A nek la ml in the first few ninutes. After coining around on the ving to take an extra pass he ran right;aroiiml and made it easy for Beyer to_<onvert. Within a few minute': Taranaki had reduced Ho deficiency to two pnii|ts, Collins gnaling a penalty from a fajily difficult position. Taranaki went iitn tho lead when D. Rnakere followed up splendidly, and the ball, btuueiiig nicely, he crossed unopposed. Collins’s kick from an easy position ; missed badly. This made the score Tirannki 6. Auckland 5. but within anotler few minutes Auckland was ahead lagam. M'Lean scoring from a. scramljlc. for Bevcv to convert right; from thojtouchlino. Auckland 10. Taranaki (i.i Auckland maintained the attaik. hut Taranaki repulsed several sovtis. and eventually Sullivan (centre) grossed under the posts to score, and Tjraiinki was ahead 11.-10 when Collins ionvev-

ted. Half-time came with Taranaki attacking and leading. Within a quarter of an hour of resuming Beyer kicked a penalty goal for Auckland, and Collins did likewise for Taranaki, leaving the visitors in the lead by one point, 14-13. After an opening by Killeen, M‘Lean went over, but a forward pass was ruled. _ Within a minute M'Lean crossed again for a try, and Beyer goaled. Auckland 18, Taranaki 14. Taranaki attacked again, and M'Neil, a forward, scored, but Collins missed a chance to put Taranaki ahead again. Auckland 18, Taranaki 17. Auckland went further into the lead when Killeen, the local captain, scored a try in an easy position. Beyer missed an easy kick. Auckland 21, Taranaki 17. After Ray Clarke, the 1934 All Black, went off injured and was replaced Taranaki swept the field, and M'Neil. after dribbling the ball the length, of the ground, missed a certain score. Final;— Auckland 21 Taranaki 17 SECOND GRADE. Southern 35, Alhambra 3. Training College 27, Zingari 6. SECOND GRADE B. Varsity D 8. Ravensbourne 3. THIRD GRADE. Pirates A 28, Training College B 0 Southern 20, Kaikorai 6. Training College 24, Zingari 8. THIRD GRADE B. Pirates 20, Union 3. FOURTH GRADE. Green Island 17, High School 12, Alhambra 6, Dunedin 5. Zingari 14, Southern 0. ■ Christian Brothers 11, Kaikorai 5. Ravensbourne 13, Pirates 11. FIFTH GRADE. , Dunedin 29, Southern 0. Port Chalmers 20, Union 3. Taieri 32, King’s High School 3. OTAGO PLAYERS FOR PRACTICE The following 30 players have been selected for practice for the forthcoming representative matches:— Taylor, Black, Watt, Bissett, Masked, Smith, Mahony, Gillies, Trevathan, Townsend, Cursey, Simon, Saxton, M'Skimraing, Laney, Campbell, Quaid, Macdonald, Wilson, Murdoch, Parkhill, Hore, Vorrath, Niven, Green, Murphy, Moreland, Valentine, Neiper, Foreman. to meet at Cansbrook at 7 o’clock on Wednesday night. IN OTHER CENTRES CHRISTCHURCH. Merivale 21, Athletic 13. Old Boys 6, Christchurch 3. Sunnyside 14, Sydenham 8. Albion 16, Linwood 13. WAIRARAPA. Carterton 15 Red Star 14. INVERCARGILL. Mataura 14, Star 11. Blues 8, Pirates 0. ’ Old Boys 11, Marist 3. NAPIER. H. 5.0.8. 13, Pirates 9. Technical 0.8. 11. Hastings 6. M.A.C. 6, Havelock North 3. M. 8.0.8. 24, Celtic 16. NEW PLYMOUTH. North Tukapa 18, Old Boys 4. Stratford 26, United 12. Inglewood 11. Star 8. South Hawera 2L Athletic 16. Kaponga 13, Okaiawa 6. Opunake 14. Eltham 6. Pa tea 25, Waimate 8.

MANAWATU. Feilding Old Boys 20, Feilding B 3t Feilding A 12, Kia Toa 9. St. Patrick’s 8, Old Boys 6. NORTH OTAGO. Town 19, Country 6. TIMARU. Star 18, Waihi 0. Zingari 3, Geraldine 0. , . Temuka 15, Celtic 6. South Canterbury 70, Mackenzie 10. SOUTH OTAGO. —First Grade.— Clutha 9, Clinton 7. Star 10, Crescent 8. Toko defaulted to Owaka. —Second Grade.— Union 16, Clutha 6. Valley 9, Crescent 8. —Third Grade.— High School 9, Clutha 5. Clinton 9, Toko 3. WELLINGTON. Senior A (First Division).— Athletic 20, Wellington 11. Poneke 21, Eastbourne 16. Petone 16, Johnsonville 11. Old Boys 16, Hutt 9. - ; ■ ■ Marist 0.8. 6, St. Patrick’s 0.8. f. —Senior A (Second Division). Athletic 22, Miramar 12. University 25, Wellington 7, Old Boys 18, Pirates 6. Oriental 12, United 6. INTERSTATE CONTESTS NEW SOUTH WALES SUCCESSFUL Press Association—By Telegraph — Copyright SYDNEY, July 5. Football history was made on Saturday when simultaneous inter-State contests under the Rugby Union code were inaugurated. New South Wales defeated Victoria by 29 points to 13, and New South Wales defeated Queensland by 23 points to 11. The latter gam* was played at Manly. The New South Wales No. 1 team, which was regarded as the strongest, was played against Victoria on tn» Sydney Cricket Ground. The Victorians included four Australian representatives—Cowper, Dunlop, Bridle, and Jessep . , The Victorians made a disappointing showing and their form was much below the standard of recent years. Th* forwards were badly beaten, but th* backs revealed equal superiority. New South Wales applied the pace from th* start and got a monopoly of possession. The Victorians were unable to sett!* down. , . ' In the other match it was a drab but ragged first half. The New South Wales forwards laid the foundation for their victory by keen rucking and solid tackling, and were a menace m the open. . The Queenslanders are expected to da better next Saturday. ...

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