THE SOCCER TEST

Evening Star, Issue 22383, 6 July 1936, Page 5

THE SOCCER TEST

MUNIFICENT TEAM WORK SKILFUL AUSTRALIANS Australia’s performance in defeating New Zealand can be summed up in a sentence—they played as a team. Iney repeatedly and swiftly turned defence into,attack, and their thrust was deep. There was contact all the time from goal through to forwards, where Smith gave a demonstration of goal-getting, heading and shooting five goals. Australia’s form was so spectacular that it is difficult to expect the selectors to find in this country material to give them a hard match. THE TEAMS AUSTRALIA Goalkeeper, I. M'Nabb (N.S.W.). Full-backs. J. Evans (N.S.W.) and J. Osborne (N.S.W.). Halves—R. Bryant (N.S.W.), J. Harden (S.A.), and V. Sharp (S.A.). Forwards —J. Wilkinson, A. Cameron, 6.'Smith. W. Price (N.S.W.), and A. Forrest (Vic.). NEW ZEALAND Goalkeeper, M'Rae (Canterbury). Full-backs, Cawtheray (Canterbury) and Speed (Auckland). Halves—Chapman (Otago), Gordon (Canterbury), Cowie- (Westland). Forwards Graggs (Canterbury), Hatchard (Wellington), Leslie (Wellington), Taman (Otago), Skinner (Otago). FIRST SPELL f ; ' Winning the toss, Australia elected to play with the sun in their eyes. The sun was glaring and troublesome on Australia’s left wing and into midfield. Gordon worked cleverly at first, but held on too long, and' Harden secured and passed up to Cameron, whose cross went ! p?st goal, and Forest was ■ slow in picking up/the .New Zealand backs making a clearance. Beautiful play by Craggs gave New Zealand a chance. He placed a centre perfectly, but M'Nabb rushed out to fist clear.. There was a fine battle of heads, with the Australian forwards showing an .aptitude for this branch of the game after Sharp had sent down to Smith. They could not, however, turn the ball towards the goal. From halfway Forrest secured, ran along the line and made a long shot. M'Rae had plenty of time to field, and cleared to halfway. A PENALTY GOAL. The ball was transferred on to FarnaU,, who passed to Leslie. , The centre was going to goal, when he was fouled by the opposition backs. The penalty was taken by Speed, whose rising shot beat M'Nabb all the way. • Now Zealand 1 Australia .... ... ... ... 0 ■.The Australians quickly worked ijpwn. td Now Zealand’s end; and forced a corner, which Farnan cleared, and followed up to make a long pass up to the;,centre. Leslie connected td shoot, and M'Nahb made, an easy_ clearance. Back came the Australians, with Wilkinson showing a fine burst on the right wing, and the 1 New Zealanders conceded a corner from his cross. The New Zealanders’ defence was very robust, and kept the Australians out. Farnan and Leslie combined, and the centre swung out to Skinner, whose shot went astray. ’ BLACK DEFENCE GOOD. / Quickly the Australians attacked, hut they did ■ not look likely to reach the goal. The New - Zealand defence was vary strong, and Bryant essayed a long shot, which failed to get through the backs. On New Zealand attacking, the Green backs were likewise rugged. The New Zealand forwards were over-keen, and the visitors had; no difficulty in clearing. Leslie was playing with great determination, but he had - not yet struck good shooting form, and he shot over. The New Zealanders, kept pressing, and the forwards were in good line when Hatchard instead of shooting himself tried a pass to Leslie, and it was .cleared. There, was a very exciting spell of’ attack by the Blacks, all the forwards passing .till Graggs' received. He made a pretty cross, and five yards out from goal Farnan was in a perfect' position, hut' he made a very wild and erratic kick, the ball sailing high over the bar. AUSTRALIA EQUALISES. The New Zealanders had so far proved the more dangerous * on attack, and the defence was also very strong. However, the Australians took play down on their left wing, and Forrest headed infield to Price, who made an excellent .shot _ to the far corner of the net. M'Rae just got his hands to it, hut could not stop it. New Zealand ... 1 Australia ... 1 VERY EASY GOAL. The Australians kept in New Zealand’s territory, and they kept passing across the goal mouth, till Cameron short-passed to Smith, who scored a very easy; goal, which was really more than value for the play. 'Australia 2 New Zealand 1 . The Australian forwards were now showing their very best form in team work, but the New Zealand backs made a clearance, and the Domini.on forwards raced .away. Leslie swung out to Craggs, who, coming in fast, essayed a shot. It was an excellent effort, and it grazed the top bar. From the breakaway Price cleverly beat Chapman and passed in to Cameron, whose shot was fielded two yards outside the post by M'Rae. The clearance was a long one, and New left wing swung into action. Working for goal. Skinner showeej some delightful football, but M'Nabb was well in position and made an easy clearance. NEW ZEALAND SHOOT WELL, Back came the New Zealanders, and Farnan forced a corner off Osborne. Skinner’s placement was good, but M'Nabb fisted clear. _ The ball was returned to the Australian goal area, and Farnart turned it swiftly to goal Again M'Nabb saved. The Australians . were positioning themselves well, and an excellent placement out to Forrest gave him an opportunity which he scooped up. M'Crae made a good stoppage, but Wilkinson, who was showing fine speed on the right wing, forced another cnrne.-._ from which Harden kicked over. The New Zealand halves and right wing forwards failed

to combine, and Australia broke through for Smith to shoot, M'Rae again saving THE FIRST CASUALTY. At this stage Hatchard, who had failed to settle down throughout, retired with an injury, leaving New Zealand with only 10 men. Straight away Australia’s left wing attacked, and from a corner relief was obtained when Wilkinson, after a battle of heads, headed over the line. For some reason or another Gordon was ■ concentrating play on the weakened right flank, where Craggs was well held by the defence, the Australians returning, with Bryant taking play upfield. He passed very neatly to Smith, who from syds out lifted the ball over the bar when New Zealand seemed well beaten. New Zealand were hard pressed again, and Speed conceded a corner. In the resulting play Speed cleared heavily, but the Australians were playing delightful football, and the attack was switched across to the left, where Forrest shot over. The Australians were varying their attack, and on the next rush the ball came across from the right to Price, whose powerful shot sailed high. A minute later the Australians were again in a dangerous shooting position, and this time Cameron was the shootist. His effort, too, was lofty, and gave no anxiety to the home goalie. AUSTRALIA DOMINANT. New Zealand were not shaping well on defence, and they were now having none of the attack. They had only one • break-away in 10 minutes, when Craggs moved speedily and swung across to Skinner, who was robbed of possession by Evans. The gift of the Australians of turning defence into attack was here illustrated. The clearance sent the forwards awa,f in fine positions, but the ball came right down the centre to Smith, who niade a low shot which beat M'Rae all the way, Australia ... 3 New Zealand ... ... ... 1 New Zealand could not hold the Australians, who were shooting in great heart. From 30yds out _ Bryant 1 essayed a shot. It was a brilliant drive, dropping as it neared the goal, but it just touched the cross-bar and went behind. Hatchard came on again, as another Australian shot went for a bye. But misfortune was still with New Zealand. Play had not resumed when .Leslie was carried ■ off with a leg injury. Farnan moved to centre. Smitn and Forrest were prominent in a passing rush, which Chapman stemmed. The right half passed up to Craggs,* who was given a clear field, but was robbed of possession by Osborne. The New Zealanders returned, and Cowie made a beautiful drive.. M'Nabb got his hands on 1 the ball brilliantly, but was, caught for “ steps.” Farnan took the free kick and short-passed to Skinner. The Australians> however, had packed their goal, and the outside left was unable to slam the ball through. GREENS MEET VIGOROUS DEFENCE. The most delightful football was being played by Price, who smartly evaded Chapman and crossed to the other flank, where Wilkinson; returned the ball to the centre. A vigorous defence kept the Australians at bay, New Zealand having to concede a corner. The placement by Wilkinson was excellent, and Cameron turned the ball to goal. It appeared to be going wide, but turned in to the far post and bounced to the ground and M'Rae was lucky to reach it before he was charged. New Zealand was kept on defence, the; Australians playing with great thrust. The hall came from the right wing, but Smith’s header went astray. From the goal kick the ball was passed out to Craggs, whose long shot was direct, but was easily sighted by M'Nabb. The New Zealanders made a last thrust before half-time sounded, with the score ; Australia 3 New Zealand ... 1 SECOND SPELL ODDS AGAINST BLACKS. Australia attacked again on the resumption, and Forrest centred, Wilkinson shooting behind. Offside was given against Smith, this relieving New Zealand. Wilkinson again shot over and a minute_ later Leslie returned to the field, limping. Skinner made strong play in the centre, and looked dangerous, a goal kick to Australia bringing relief. Farnan broke through the defence, and the hall went to M'Nabb, who cleared strongly. Witlr Australia attacking vigorously offside was given against Smith. The Australians maintained the pressure, and Wilkinson crossed to Forrest, who turned to goal, and Smith connected with a beautiful header, a great shot, which beat the goalie. Australia ... 4 New Zealand ... 1 Back came the Australians, and after eluding two men cleverly Price shot over the bar. Again the Australians attacked, and Wilkinson placed nicely to go'al, when Smith was ruled offside. NO HOME COMBINATION. The New Zealanders continued to shape disappointingly, and conceded a corner.' Wilkinson’s placement was right to goal, and Cameron endeavoured to force through, Speed saving well. On New Zealand breaking away a Free kick for a foul was awarded against the Australians, Speed came, up to take it. and made a splendid effort, the ball sailing over the bar. The positional play and placements (jf the Australians had New Zealand beaten, and the backs were kept'hard on defence till a long clearance sent Leslie away. He beat Sharp by forceful tactics, but could do nothing with his opportunity, his shot going far astray. The Australians attacked, and after' M'Rae had made a risky clearance the Black inside forwards pressed, Skinner ending the movement by shooting into M'Nabb’s hands. The Green right wing was working splendidly and forced a corner. Once again Wilkinson was unfailingly accurate with his placement, and Smith essayed a header. The shot, a high one. troubled M'Rae, who, after two taps, managed to fist clear. However, the Australians could not be held out, and their next goal was scored with ridiculous ease. Smith made the play, and on drawing the backs passed infield to Price, who tapped the ball into the net. M'llao made a very poor effort to stop it. Australia 5 New Zealand 1 AND STILL ANOTHER! Not even to this stage had New Zealand shown one concerted movement. They were soundly beaten. The Australians were moving effortlessly, the backs depending on heavy kicking to keep them out. The visitors continued to place with excellent judgment, and a passing bout ended at Smith, whose hard’drive was stopped by M'Rae. Back came the Australians, short passing delightfully. Receiving from the right, Smith made a slide to connect, and csored another easy goal.

Australia 6 New Zealand 1 VISITORS ALL THE WAY. The Australian right wing was in dazzling form, Cameron and Wilkinson having the opposition at their mercy. After a long spell on defence, New Zealand made a ragged attack. Farnan passed in to Leslie, whose shot was weak. That attack was a mere flash, as the Australians pressed again and again, but did not shoot with the greatest of judgment. After two shots had been saved by M'Rae, Forrest swung in to Smith, who, right in front of the net, placed a rising shot beyond M'Rae’s reach. Australia ... 7 New Zealand ... 1 Although so far in the lead, the Australians continued to play delightful football. Several shots were stopped by M'Rae. New Zealand made a breakaway—the first for a quarter of an hour—but Leslie was unable to lift (he ball over Osborne to Farnan, who was nicely positioned. The Australians wore playing with ease, their positional work making advances easy, and only the efforts of the full-backs kept them out. M'Rae saved an excellent shot from Cameron. In the closing stages of the game, Skinner was hit in the stomach by a heavily kicked ball, and was carried off. The game ended:— Australia ... 7 ■ New Zealand 1 . Mr W. P. Smith was the referee. Messrs F. G. Smith and A. Riach were the linesmen. OFFICIAL DINNER MU RE Gt-OPERATION ADVOCATED An official dinner was held on Saturday night at the Provincial Hotel, both the Australian and New Zealand teams and representatives of sporting bodies being present. Mr E. J. Anderson (president of the Otago Association) was in the chair. Mr Anderson first congratulated the Australian team, stating there was not the slightest doubt that the better team had won. Referring to the action of the Otago. Hockey Association m postponing their matches, he said that every sectional sports .body should be broad-minded enough to put off their fixtures for an international visit. Mr F. Sanders proposed “ THe Australian Team,” stating that the players had given the best display of football yet seen in New Zealand. Ho had witnessed most of their games and, speaking as one of the selectors of the New Zealand team, he thought that even with a full team the Australians would have won. Throughout the tour their fine behaviour had been favourably commented upon, and everywhere they had been they had left behind them a very good name. Mr S. A. Storey, the manager, replied that he and the players were naturally pleased to have surmounted the difficulty of the first test. The team bad been luckv to some extent through injuries to New Zealand players. He extended thanks to the local officials for the manner in which they had entertained the team during its gtav in Dunedin and said he hoped the visit would help the game and bring about a better standard of play. The Australians had greatly benefitted from international visits, and as the destiny of Australian and New Zealand football was likely to go hand in hand, a close co-operation was necessary between the two countries. He hoped that tours every second year would be arranged. He had an open mandate from his association to this end, and be believed the Association game could come out on top if the members of the association sank their differences. Instancing the benefits to be gained from outside visits, he said that, if Australia continued to improve as it had done in the past, bis association hoped to send a team to England. He and his players were all enthusiastic and would endeavour to help the code in any way possible during the tour. . Other toasts honoured were;—“The New Zealand Team.” proposed by the mayor (the Rev. E. T. Cox); “The Referee. Mr W. P. Smith “ Kindred Sports ”; and “ The New Zealand Football Council.” A toast was also drunk in honour of Mr W. Smith, the referee of the first New South Wales v. New Zealand match played in 1904. Mr Smith is'the father of the referee of Saturday’s game. The visitors left by the 8.45 a.in. express to-day foi Greymouth, where they will meet a combined Westland and Buller team on Wednesday. The next test will be played at Wellington on Saturday. TO MEET MOSGIEL Corinthians defeated Southern at Invercargill by six goals to two in the Chatham Cup match, and will meet Mosgiel at Dunedin. IN OTHER CENTRES AUCKLAND, —Chatham Cup—Auckland Final.— Thistle 3, Ponsonby 1., —Seniors.— Shore 2, Comrades 2. CHRISTCHURCH. Thistle 4, Western B 3. Western A 8, Nomads 1, WELLINGTON. Waterside 10, Institute 3. Marist 1, Seatoun 1. i Diamonds 7, Swifts, 1. RUGBY LEAGUE AUCKLAND. Citv 28. Newton 22. Mount Albert 11. Richmond 11. Devonport 8, Marist 8. WELLINGTON. St. George 24, Petone 13. Central 13, Hntt 9. WEST COAST BEATS CANTERBURY Plajed at Christchurch, West Coast defeated Canterbury by 21 points to 13. INTERISLAND MATCH. The South Island team to play North Island at Auckland next Saturday is: W. Ritchie (West Coast). C. (Davison (Canterbury), N. Kiely (Reefton), E. Hendry (Canterbury), J. Garrett (Canterbury), W. Vincent (Reefton), d. M'Carthy (Canterbury), J. Colder (West Coast), R. Ward (Canterbury), \V. M'Neigbt (West Coast), W. Glynn (Wes', Coast), M. Smith (Canterbury), and J. Beban (West Coast) ; reserves— T. O.; O’Connor (West Coast), P. Serra (Canierbury).

HARRIERS HANOVER BAPTISTS. The above club held its three-mile vice-president's steeplechase around the old three-mile Tahuna course. The course led from Chisholm Park into Victoria road and round into Lawyer s Head road, and then across the sandhills to come out into Norman street, and then down through the paddocks across the creek to Victoria road again. This course was repeated, and at the third time in the Lawyer’s Head road tho runners entered the gate into Chisholm Park and finished at tho starting point. The limit man, J. Blackman, started off at a good pace, and was followed 4min 30sec later by the scratch man, I. I). Craig. Blackman held the lead for a considerable way, and then Young went up ahead of him. At the second occasion when Lawyer’s Head road was entered Craig was nearly halfway through the field and running exceptionally well. He gradually began to overhaul the leaders, and when Lawyer’s Head road was reached he drew level with Young. In a good finish Craig won. from. Young (3min) by about 20yds, with J. Olds a similar distance back third (off 4min).' ANGLICAN. Anglican held its run from the Kensington School. ' The _ pack, under the whistle of Road-captain Divers, crossed the foreshore to the Lower Pbrtobello road, then followed the road to Waverley House, climbing the hill and crossing paddocks' towards Shiel Hill! The trail then lay downhill to Ross's Corner, Anderson’s Bay road being followed from! here, back to the school. The run home from. Queen’s Drive via the foreshore resulted in W. H. Ashby winning from A. D. Lorden and H. Grindley. , Other members prominent were Randle, Stewart. M'Dermott, and Scott. The Edmond Cup team held a trial run over the course at Wingatui., CIVIL SERVICE. Running from George Street School, 17 members who did not travel to Wingatui. including the Colts’ pack, held an easy run under L. R. M'Millan. following a course from the school down Howe street, thence over Dundas street to Logan Park, past the rifle range, climbing Stony Hill with raanv spells until the new road at Signal Hill, proceeding down this road to Grandview Crescent, and cutting through to Warden street. The pack divided at the Opoho Football Ground. The seniors, under L. Leash, followed the tram track to the Gardens, from whence the run home resuletd in B. A. Brown heading L. Wilson and T. Jones, The juniors followed the track through the Gardens, returning to the school in easy < stages. ■Walker and Hudson were prominent. DUNEDIN. The above club held its annual threemile championship and sealed handicap at Wingatui. The course was rather sticky, and the going hard. A fair field faced the starter, Mr R. Thompson. Mann. Hill, and M'Laren showed out for the start, and went over the sod wall in that order., with the rest of the field well up. Mann and Hill went into the lead from the post and roils. Mowat, followed by Marshall, was closing up on Hill. At the end of the first lap Mann and M'Laren were running together, followed by L. Hill. Marshall, and Mowat. -E. Hastie, L. Bell, and R. Cameron. The field was beginning to get well spread out. The leaders were neyer troubled during |he second lap, J. Mann and J. M'Laren taking turns in the lead. M'Laren led on to the straight, hut in a brilliant finish J. Mann headr r , him by inches. L. Hill finishing strongly in third place, followed by Mowat, ,E. Hastie, V. Marshall, L. Bell, and R. Cameron. The sealed . handicap. resulted in a win for J.. M'Laren. .with E. Hastie second, and L. Hill third. The following runners will represent the club . in .the lEdmond Cup:—J. Mann, J. M'Laren, L.. Hill, F. Mowat, E. Hastie, V. Marshall, A. Storer, J. Ferguson, ,L. Bell, R. Cameron, J. Hastie, I Walker. CAVERSHAM. Caversham held its Edmond Cup trial and sealed'handicap at Wingatui in conjunction with the '2O-aside teams’ race wdth the Civil Service Club. The teams’ race was won •by Civil Service. From the start Austin, Colston, and'Maddox went into the lead, and led over the sod wall, followed by C. Walker, A. Milburn, and L. Hebbard. Running into tho back straight this order was maintained, and at the water jump the field had spread well out, with Austin first .over, followed by Colston, Maddox, and Milburn. Then a bunch of six came practically together. The order among the first five remained unchanged over the whole of the second round, but further back Barr, C. Walker, and S. Bartlett began to show up, and had closed the gap considerably when the water jump was reached the second time. This order remained the same to the tape. Result: G. Austin 1, G. Colston 2, J. Maddox 3, C. Walker 4. The sealed handicap resulted: C. Walker 1. A. Milburn 2, S. Bartlett 3. The following will represent the club in the Edmond Cup :—First team : G. Austin, R. Colston, J. Maddocks, C. Walker, C. Frye, A. Barr, A. Milburn, S. Bartlett, W. Darling, L. Hebbard. Second team: R. Abernethy, C. Garland, R. Emmerson, G. Hebbard, W. Walker, M. Butterfield, E. Freeman, G. Mackay, J. Dever, J, Cummings. CIVIL SERVICE. At Wingatui the Civil Service Club held its Edmond Cup trial in conjunction with a 20 a-side challenge to the Caversham Club. Civil Service were successful in carrying off the teams’ race after a keen contest. Competition for placings in the Civil Service No. 1. team for next Saturday was very keen, and good team work was shown. The first four to finish were —J. G. Barnes, L. C. M'Lachlan, A. R. Geddes, and C. A. Broad. M'Lachlan went to the lead from the start and did not vary his pace throughout, while Barnes ran with great dash over the last mile. Geddes and Broad ran together. In the juniors, R. Wilkinson was first home. The following have been selected to represent the club in the Edmond Cup next Saturday:— No. 1 team: J. G. Barnes, L. C. M'Lachlan, A. R. Geddes, C. A. Broad 1 , J. S. Asher, W. M'Kinnon, M. M'Kinnon, J. Hollands, R. Whittleston, J. L. W. Gerken. No. 2 team: N, Coutts, L. M'Keitch, G. T. M'Kersey, D. M'Kellar, B. R. M'Kernan, R. S. Anderson, L. R. M'Millan, B. A. Brown, G. F. Garbutt, F. Williams. No. 3 team: R. Wilkinson, I. Herbison, E. Asher, M. Tracey, W. Wheeler, 1). Fox, D. Scott, P. G. Spence, G. Bramlor, A. Adams. At a committee meeting held at Wingatui prior to the race it was decided to send a senior and a junior team to compete in the Southland Cross Country Championship, on the 25th inst., each team to consist of six men.

ST. KILDA. Under ideal running conditions this club held its Edmond Cup trial at Wingatui. About 15 runners participated in the event, which took the form of a practice round, followed by a race. Quite a time was spent on the obstacles, giving members an opportunity to master them in view of next week’s race. In the - trial A. Smith was first, followed by Ken Clark, A. M'lntyre, and E. Cope. The following team has been selected to compete in the Edmond Cup on Saturday:—L. Dickison, D. Lumb, C. Pope, A. M'lntyre, A. Smith, E. Cope, Ken Clark, A. Carter, R. Beatson, L. Still. Emergencies: N. Taylor, J. Middlemiss. MORNINGTON, Morniugton ran from the Wakari School, Captain Burton leading the pack up the Taieri district road for a short distance before turning off across country to the water race. The junior members of the pack were running well, and it should not be difficult to select a really good team from the men available. Wallace was running better than he has done for some time, while Miller and Kroon were also showing more dash. The run home resulted in a win for Lamb, with W. Hanley second and Tennent third. The fast pack had a steady' run to the Ross Creek Reservoir, and after a short spell a non-stop run was held back to the school. Sanders took the lead going round the reservoir and led out on to the road, where Crooke, Graveson, and Pullar passed him on the hill. This order was maintained for about half a .mile, when Sanders moved up into third place. Crooke had opened up a lead of lOOvds on Graveson, who was a similar distance ahead of Sanders, and these places were maintained to the finish. The following will represent the club in the Edmond Cup;—Crooke, Grnveson. Hall. Martin, M'Morran, Pullar, Sanders, A. Taylor, Thomson, Wilson; emergency. Burton. Roxburgh and Callister are not available. UNIVERSITY, Excellent conditions _ prevailed for the University Club trials at Wingatui for the Edmond Cup, For the first lap members went slowly round the course, making themselves familiar with .the obstacles. A race was held over the second lap to select next Saturday’s team, and from the start Woods led out at a fast pace, the order at the sod wall being Woods, Sutherland, Stewart. In a fast run home the order was Sutherland, winning from Stewart and Woods, about 20yds separating them. Some distance further back a second group had-a fast run for team places, little separating M'Gregor, Matthews, and Whitehead. The team for the Edmond Gup next Saturday will he;—W. A. Stewart (captain). A. W. Sutherland, L. W. Woods, J. D. ‘M'Gregor, J. D. Matthews, J. Whitehead, F, G. Garland, A. H. Marsh,- T. K. Cowan. G. A. Thomson; emergency, A. H. Patrick. LEITH. Leith ran from Dulidas Street Methodist Hall,, a good attendance of 32 members tiirning 'out. Under the direction of Captain Anderson the pack proceeded along George street, down Dundas street to the back of Logan Park. A steep climb was made over rough country above the rifle range, the trail finally emerging on to the Port road. Here two packs were formed, the slow pack proceeding home via Logan Park. The fast pack followed the Ravneshourne ,road for some distance before turning back for a fast run home. The Edmond Cup team has been chosen' as follows;—D. V. Scott, R. M'Kinlay. E. Beid, R. Dalton, J. Stephenson, D. Fincham, N. Strachan, C. D. Scott, S. Anderson, S. Peterson ; emergencies, J, Thomson, R. Watson. , . ST. PATRICK'S. The final selection of the Edmond Cup team was decided at Wingatui under ideal running conditions. Although the course was heavy, overhead conditions were excellent. Noel and Lex Greaney showed excellent form throughout the run, and made light work of the heavy going. The team to represent the club is: N. Greanev, L. Greahey, J. Woods, J. Daly, R. Carroll, W. Cox, A. Dyson, F. Hall, 3. Hannan, W. C. M'Donnell. Emergencies—N. Hall, J. Skinner, H. Ryan. HOCKEY H. 5.0.8. COLLEGIATE v. TRAINING COLLEGE. This game was played on Logan Park No. I ground, which was in excellent order. The game resulted in a win for H. 5.0.8. by 8 goals to 1. H. 5.0.8. were leading by four goals to nil in the lirst half, but College scored early in the second half. The H. 5.0.8. team exerted itself and scored another four goals in quick succession, The game resulted :—• H. 5.0.8. Collegiate 8 Training College 1 Messrs J. P. Northey and G. Silver ably controlled the game. ALBANY v. TECHNICAL. Showing better combination in every department, Albany defeated Technical at Logan Park by 4 goals to 0. Ainger opened the attack for Albany', but Lane saved. Technical took control, but Whitburn was able to clear with case, O. Dey' sending to Meinung, who shot too high. Silver and Campbell carried the play to the Albany circle, but obstructions and other infringements were frequent. An inside forward movement saw Albany break away nicely, but Lane was again safe. From a corner Rennick passed to E. Densem, who shot a clean goal. A Technical rush, which followed, was stopped by Simpson. Finding the Technical defence weak, the Red forwards went through, the poor angle shots of Meinung and Rennick alone saving Technical. Albany put on three more goals in the second spell with very little effort. Rennick created an opening for his two left forwards, and Ainger scored with a back stroke. An infringement by Technical cost a goal, when Rennick scored with a fine shot. Albany' dominated the play from then on, the slrort passes being much more effective than the long, hard hits of their opponents. Play was still in Albany’s favour on call of time with the score:— Albany 4 Technical Old Boys 0 Messrs T. H. Mulholland and H. Pickup were referees. UNIVERSITY A v, H.S. OLD BOYS A. The game between University A and Higli School Old Boys A resulted in a draw—l goal each.

WOMEN'S GAMES OTAGO v. KINGS. This match was played on Oval No. 1, which was very soft at the south end. Otago attacked from the bully and forced a long corner; then give-and-take play' followed for the next 10 minutes, when Otago scored. Even play was the run of things until close on half-time Kings scored, but the player was badly off-side. Otago kept things on the defensive more or less throughout the second spell, except for an occasional break. There was no further scoring. The ground cut up badly, which slowed down the game considerably. The score was: Otago 1, Kings 0. SOUTH OTAGO. Clulha 2, Valley J. Kaitangata G, Owaka 0. BASKETBALL REPRESENTATIVE TEAM ■ \ Ths following A grade representative players are requesjted to attend practice at the Drill HaU on Tuesday at G n.m.;—Forwards: E. Howard, J. M'Kenzic, P. Reidy, M. M'Douald, E. Buchler. Centres; M. Sinclair, D. Swift, M. Ongley, E. Roseyeare. Defence : G. Thomson, E. Sinclair, A. Kerr, E. Gillies. B GRADE REPPRESENTATIVE TEAM. The following players are requested to attend practice in the Drill Hall on Tuesday at 6 p.m.:—Forwards: M. Gillies, J. Guthrie, N. Smith, G. Sounness, O. Ferguson, T. Drivers. Centres: R. White, N. Moffitt, M. Buttars, M. Gollin, S. Parker, E. Sherwood. Defenders: E. Murray, J. M'Lean, V. Wigg, J. Mathieson, H. Denne, W. Dunne, L. Abbott, M. Cummings. UNIVERSITY v. RAWHITI. A fast open game occurred at Logan Park, when these two teams met. University attacked from the whistle, and soon scored. The score mounted evenly, and after some nice movements by Rawbiti, which added further goals, the score mounted from 3 all to the half-time score of University, 8-5. On resumption Rawhiti attacked hotly, and added three more goals, reaching University’s total of 8 goals. The Blues were not to be denied, however, ami byplaying with more combination than their opponents, drew ahead as the result of many nice movements. The final score was: University, 13-8. Miss R. Mackenzie controlled the game. ALBANY I. v. TRAINING COLLEGE I. The game between Alb-ny I. and Training College I. opened very scrappily, but soon both teams settled down and played very' seriously. In the first part of the half the game was quite even, but Albany soon showed its superiority, and by means of some very quick attacking movements the score mounted rapidly. Throughout the half College defence was kept very busy, and made some very good saves. The half-time score was 11-3. In the second half the pace was a bit slower to - begin with, but quickly

improved. In this half College shoots played a much better game, Albatiy defence. however, at all times being very sound. The final score was 20-11 in Albany’s favour. The game yvas controlled by Miss M. S. Fleming. ALBANY 11. v. COLLEGE 11. Albany 11. showed superior combination in its match with College 11. The opening score for Albany was a very' fine effort on the. part of Miss F. Johnstone. College centres showed improved form, but could not make contact with the forwards owing to the interception on the part of Misses- N. Hastie. C. Batchelor, and E. Morrison, the Albany defence. . The College defence slackened in the second half, allowing Albany 11. to-win by 18 points to 8. The game yvas controlled by Mr R. Geddes. SECOND GRADE. Musselburgh 22, Ravens 12. Roslyn 26, Training College I. 10. Albany I. 17, Albany 11. 3Woolworths ' 22, Anderson’s Bay 15. THIRD GRADE (Section L). C.F.H. 14. Training College I. 6. Triumph 26. Albany I. 14. North-east Valiev 14, Gipsy' 9. M'Kenzies 11, Maori Hill 9. THIRD GRADE (Section II.). Wesley 9, Rawhiti 6. Varsity defaulted to Recliabites. Anderson’s Bay 16, Albany 11. 9. FOURTH GRADE (Section I.) Findiavs 32. Training College I. 2. C.F.H.- 19. Roslyn 7. Sargoods 7,-Kiwi T. High Street Ex-Girls I. 12, Training College 11. 1-2. Ravens 11, Zenith 2. FOURTH GRADE (Section II.). Gregg’s 25, Training College HI. 11-North-east Valley 18, St. Peter’s 8. Taieri 3, Port Presbyterian 2. Y.W.C.A. 16, High Street Ex-girls 4. FIFTH GRADE. C.F.H. 11. 8, Y.W.C.A. 11. 7. Kaikorai Ex-girls 11, Taieri 7. Y.W.C.A. I. 26, Ravens 6. Kowhai 7, Elco 11. 1. C. I. 7, Elco I. 1, INTERHOUSE. D. 25, Standard 4. A.S.C. 17, Sargoods I. 9. Victory 26, Sargoods II 2. Gleuross 17, Mayfair 2. Paper Mills 16, Marco. 6. Blackies 7, Swifts 2. CYCLING OTAGft CLUB This club held a race from Green Island to Otr.kia, a distance of 2(3 miles, in ideal yveather conditions. A small field faced the starter (Mr W. O’Neil). hTe front-markers, F. Twist and W. Marsh, set off at a good clip, followed .at intervals by several others until Hay, the back marker, left seven minutes later. IVoodford dropped Marsh and O’Neil on Saddle Hill and picked up Twist'at Fast Taieri. this pair making the pace a cracker. Marsh and O’Neil-were jogging along at a

fair clip. Hay picked up Welsh at East Taieri, and the team work was good from then on. Woodford ,ie<J Twist at the turn, followed by the other riders at short intervals, until Welsh and Hay turned three minute* later. Woodford left Twist on Saddle Hill, and went on to win fairly comfortably. , Official Placings:—J. Woodford 1, F. Twist 2, J. Welsh 3, A. J. Hay 4. Fastest time, A, J. Hayj second fastest, J. Welsh. DUNEDIN CLUB The Dunedin Amateur Club’s 18-mile race from Green Islam! to Allanton and return resulted in a win for D. Brown, G. Homer registering the fastest time of 47min 8 l-ssec. _ Eighteen faced the starter (Mr . J.Fletcher), ,R. Laws and H. Shand,;the limit men, being sent away 12 minute* ahead of the' three scratch men.. On, the way out Laws fell and retired,while the rest rode in'order of starting until near the turn, when M'Connell and Conner caught Shand, having made up Smin. Brown and Garden caught Blair, being only 31 min behind the front men. The rest of the. rider* had all made up good time, Kelly, Chalmers, and M'lver going well. At Saddle Hill M‘Gonnell and Conner were well in the lead, but Brown made .a determined effort to register his third win for the season. Kelly also broke away from his bunch, and was also well up in the time placings. The placings were:—R. Brown (4mm) 1. J. McConnell (9min) 2. A. Kelly (2mm SOsec). 3, W. Chalmers (2min SOsec) 4, DConner (9min) 5, J. Hornal . (7mm) The fastest times were registered by, G. Homer (scr) 47min 8 l-ssec, M. Paterson (SOsec) 47m in 20 L-Ssec, A. Fletcher (30sec) 47min 20 2-ssec, J. Henry (SOsec). 47min 38sec, A. Kelly (2mm( 30sec) 48min 28sce.