SOCCER

Evening Star, Issue 22638, 3 May 1937, Page 4

SOCCER

POSITIONS OF TEAMS The positions of teams on the Fletcher Cup ladder are as follow:

MOSGIEL STILL WINKING SEACLIFF'S SECOND DEFEAT Mosgiel continued on their vanning way defeating Seacliff by 4 goals to 2 at Logan Park, which was in bad order, the water lying on the field in expansive pools. The football was not good. Mosgiel’s forwards were faster and more combined, but the work of G. Anderson, Seacliff’s right full-back, subdued the Mosgiel goal-getter, J, Skinner, who was unable to score a goal. The teams were : Seacliff .—Jordan; Anderson, Ruddiman; Dudman, M‘Lay, Thompson; Ives, Milne, Henderson, Fyfe, Montgomery. Mosgiel.— Hall; Dodds, Steven ; Stenhouse, C. Skinner, Williamson; Nicholson, Paul, J. Skinner, Davidson, W. Steven. In a smother of spray Mosgiel attacked. The forwards were shooting freely, but the pools of water caused luck to play too big a part in clearances and passes However, there was merit in Mosgiel’s first goal. Securing at halfway, G. Skinner transferred to Davidson, who dashed through and shortpassed to J. Skinner. The centre forward drew the defence and placed perfect!. to Davidson’s toe. A low, fast drive to the corner of the net. Mosgiel 1, Seacliff 0. For the nest five minutes Seacliff pressed. Montgomery headed over the bar, and then from a scramble after Milne failed to connect when in front of goal Fyfe goaled. Mosgiel 1, Seacliff 1.

From a clearance by the left fullback Mosgiel advanced. J. Skinner led the attack, and a pass went off Ruddiman across to Paul, who shot low past Jordan. Mosgiel 2, Seacliff 1. Mosgiel were much faster on the ball and their team work was definitely superior. From a penalty for a foul by Ruddiman the ball came in to Davidson. The shot struck the bar, and the inside left shot again. Jordan brought off a fine save and then cleared under difficulties. Seacliff made one of their spasmodic invasions. Ives crossed and Hail cleared after going down on his knees to a rush. Half-time score: —Mosgiel 2, Seacliff 1. Seacliff attacked towards the_ drier end of the ground. Anderson failed to clear, and Skinner turned sharply to shoot. It was a good save of a low shot- which Jordan saved. The Seacliff halves and backs were not working well, and their failure to clear a corner gave VV. Steven a centre pass. Davidson took it and scored a snap goal. Mosgiel 3, Seacliff 1. Mosgiel’s attacks for a long time were resultless, as Skinner was well marked. Splashing through the mud the Seacliff van beat Mosgiel’s halves and backs, and Fyfe was presented with a shot. He was syds out from an open goal, and rejected the great chance. A few minutes later there was a scramble in front of Seacliff’a goal, and Ives’s shot off Stenhouse trickled past the goalie. Mosgiel 3, Seacliff 2. Illegalities—tripping, elbowing, and pushing—continued to be too frequent. Mosgiel were held time after time by Anderson, and the Blue forwards were playing with more dash than at any other stage of the game in an attempt to secure the equaliser. The effort was shortlived and the Blues were kept on defence. Anderson was in brilliant form and cleared repeatedly from tight corners. Skinner lifted two shots from close in over the bar. He was off his game after being held under restraint throughout. After Mosgiel were sent back, a long clearance saw Skinner away. He passed infield, and Steven put the issue beyond doubt with a fast ground shot. The game ended:— Mosgiel 4 Seacliff 2 Mr F. G. Smith was the referee. HIGH SCHOOL EXTENDED HUD DETERIORATES PLAV Slithering about in a sea of slush, High School Old Boys were fully extended to defeat Technical on the Oval. Though there was a two-goal margin, High School dominated the play only for the first quarter of an hour, the Technical bustling break-away .tactics threatening to upset the leaders many times.

The teams were High School Old Boys.—F. Smith; Roberts, G. Sutherland; Beal, Chap man, JVPNarey; S. Duncan, P. Ryan, Romeril, L. Groves, W. Sharp. Technical College Old Boys.—Col lins; Pilling, Lawrence; G. Groves, Taylor, W. Smith, O’Malley, H Groves, Tointon, Bennett, Grant. Seagulls were disporting themselves on the Oval No. 3 ground when Technical and High School Old Boys took the field. A cloud of spray rose each time the ball struck ground and floated about in the many pools which had made an overnight _ appearance. One goal was a quagmire, while the turt was soft and greasy—saturated with water despite the afternoon sun. High Scliool elected to play with the glare at their back, and immediately had their opponents on the defensive by employing commendably fine combined but open tactics. Paradoxically, Technical opened the scoring. Robertson, the centre-half, received well out from the outside right, and sent in a high, deceptive shot which slipped through the custodian’s fingers, the sphere having ahsorbed enough-water to become really heavy. Technical 1, High School 0. Collins saved finely at full length when Sharp carried up for High School, and transferred to Ryan, whose shot almost sneaked in at the corner. High ■ School eventually equalised just before the interval when Chapman dashed up through a scramble in front to hustle the ball over after a rebound from an upright. Technical threatened immediately before the end of the first spell, when Taylor took a free kick near goal, but Bennett drove past, and the whistle came with the score:— High School Old Boys ... 1 Technical Old Boys 1 High School pressed hard upon the resumption, but lost the combination which characterised their initial moves, and allowed the breakaway tactics of Technical more scope. However, High Sciliool assumed the lead by clever play. Sharp, the outside left, swung across the goalmouth, Romeril hooked across to Duncan, who crossed back to L. Groves. His beautiful first-timer completely beat Collins, entering the net just below the cross-bar. High School 2, Technical 1. Duncan paved the way for Schools’ third, swinging a low cross to the feet of L. Groves standing in an advantageous position. Collins again had no possible chance of reaching it. High School 3, Technical 1. A solo effort by Tointon added to the Technical account when he received from the left winger and carried from halfway to drive a carpet shot to the net. High School, 3, Technical 2. The area had degenerated into a sea of mud, and the High School tactics had shown a, like degeneration. Though a semblance of combination remained, ball control was well-nigh impossible. P. Ryan made the opening for the final goal, carrying well into rival territory and transferring head-high to. Romeril, who had no difficulty in turning past Collins. High School were still pressing at the end. The final score was:— High Sfchool Old Boys ... 4 Technical Old Boys 2 Mr W. P. Smithy controlled the. game. RDSLYH’S TWO-POINT WIN *’HAT TRICK" TO STANTON Consideing the state of the ground, fairly good football was presented by both Roslyn-Wakari and Mornington at the game on the latteh’s home ground. RoslynWakari was superior for the major portion of the fame, and its defence was better than Mornington’s, while the latter’s over-keen-ness spoiled many opportunities. Stanton scored Roslyn’s three goals. The teams were:— Mornington.—Agnew, M’Lean Martin, Murphy, Jack, Agnew, M'Kenzie, Cope, Fleming, Agnew, Schofield. Roslyn-Wakari.—Bennott, Ramage, Ness, Chisholm, Welham, M‘Callion, Ramsay, Smyth, Stanton, Rutherford,Watkins. Roslyn-Wakari forced play after the kick-off, and within the first few minutes, following play by the left wing, Stanton beat the Mornington goalie. Uoslyn- vvaKan 1, Mornington 0. Players settled down, and the game became fairly even, the Mornington forwards showing their superiority. The home team tried hard to score, but poor shooting in front of the Roslyn-Wa-kari goals killed three or four attempts. Chisholm, with a lovely cross, passed to Ramsay, and Stanton accepted, scoring from dose in. Roslyn-Wakari 2, Mornington 0. Roslyn-Wakari was having the better of play towards the close of the spell, keeping the dark blue team on the defence. Just before the whistle a wellplaced corner kick by Cope was almost hustled through. Roslyn’s defence saving at the expense of another corner. Half-time: Roslyn-Wakari 2, Morningtoii 0. Shortly after the resumption of play Chisholm was forced to retire injured. M'Callion passed to Stanton, who kicked, and a poor effort to save on the part of the Mornington keeper resulted in the ball finding the net. Roslyn-Wakari 3, Mornington 0. The home team forced play, and its only score came when Agnew, after receiving a pass from M'Kenzie, scored close in. Murphy was tackled unfair] and had to leave the field, but came onshortly after, the incident causing a lot of hot comment from the bank. The absence of Chisholm was noticeable, and prevented Roslyn-Wakari from finishing off many of ‘its moves. Final:— Roslyn-Wakari 3 Mornington 1 Mr J. Welsh was the referee. EVENLY MATCHED NOniHERH'S NARROW WIN The match between Northern and Maori Hill, played on the Gardens ground was not productive of any outstanding play. The first spell was played at an easy pace, Northern’s better positional play giving them a slight advantage; The second spell was faster, however, and some good football was seen. The teams were:—Northern: Dodd, Bennie, J. Anderson, Wallace, Buchanan, Sutherland, Latimer, Gordon, M'Lean. T. Anderson, L. Reynolds. Maori Hill: Holden, Mills, Bayne, Cuthbert, Haldane, Wadsworth, Little, Roberts, Dalziel, Balk, Brown.

The game opened very evenly, and ;ere was little to choose between the ;vvo teams for a considerable time. .Eventually Latimer received the ball and transferred it to the net., Northern 1, Maori Hill 0. Mills, Maori Hill’s right back, gave a good exhibition of football, while Holden, the goalie, made some splendid saves. For Northern Reynolds proved his ability as a corner kick, and Dodds, who was a third grade plaiyer last rear, gave a fine performance in goal. There was little change at the commencement of the second spell, but, following a goal by M'Lean, the pace became faster and resulted in Wadsworth opening the Hill; team’s scoring. Northern 2, Maori Hill 1, M'Lean secured another goal, and the final one went to Roberts, the game finishing: Northern 3 Maori Hill .... ... ... ... 2 Mr Woodcock was the referee. SECOND GRADE. Caversham 14, Maori Hill 0. Tramways 4, T.C.0.8. 2. THIRD GRADE. Fairfield 5, Caversham.3. . FIFTH GRADE. Technical A 3, Caversham 1. IN OTHER CENTRES CHRISTCHURCH. Thistle 3, Technical 2.. Western 3, Noniads 0. Rangers 2, Y.M.C.A. 1. AUCKLAND. Ponsonby 4, Comrades 3. North. Shore 2, Mount Albert 2. WELLINGTON. —A Division.Seatoun 6, Marist 2. Waterside 2, Petone 1. Diamond 3, Institute 6. —B Lower Hutt 5, Nada 1. Swifts .3 Miramar Rangers 1. Onslow 1, Wadestown 1. Scot Wanderers 7, Korokoro 0. RUGBY LEAGUE CHRISTCHURCH. Sydenham 17, Hornby 16.Waimariri 10, Linwood 10. ;• AUCKLAND. Marist 27, Newton 10. Manukau 19, North Shore 12. Richmond .13, Mount Albert 10. Ponsonby 21, City 9. WELLINGTON. St George 23, Randwiek 7. A new club, called .Eastern Suburbs, has been formed l , end will play in the senior grade. FOOTBALL |N BRITAIN SOCCER Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright LONDON, May 1. , First v. Bolton Wanderers 0-0, Birmingham v. Manchester City 2-2, Charlton Athletic v. Brentford 2-1, Grimsby Town v. Stoke' City 1-3, Huddersfield Town v. Sheffield Wednesday 1-0, Leeds United v. Portsmouth ■3-1, Liverpool v. Chelsea 1-1, West Bromwich Albion v. Middlesbrough 3-1, Wolverhampton Wanderers v. Derby County 3-1. Second Division.—Doncaster ' Rovers v. Blackburn Rovers 0-1, Fulham v. Coventry City 0-2, Leicester City v, Tottenham Hotspur 4-1, Norwich City y. Barnsley 0-1, Plymouth Argyle v. Burnley 0-1, Southampton v. Nottingham Forest 0-3, Swansea Town v. Chesterfield 4-1, West Ham United.c. Sheffield United, 1-0. Third Division, Southern Section.— Aldershot v. Swindon Town 2-1, Bournemouth v. Watford 2-3, Brighton and Hove v. Clapton Orient 1-1, . Bristol City v. Cardiff City 2-1, Exeter City v. Reading 2-0, Gillingham v. Millwall 1-0, Luton Town v. Torquay United 2-0, Newport County v. Bristol Rovers 2-2, Northampton Town v. Southend United 4-3, Queen’s Park Rangers v. Crystal Palace 1-3, Walsall y. Notts County 2-1. Third Division, Northern- Section.— Barrow v. Hartlepools United 3-1, Halifax Town v. Crewe Alexandra 4-1, Hull City y. Darlington 4-3, Mansfield Town v. Gateshead 3-2. Port Vale y. Oldham Athletic .1-0, ■, Rotherham United y. Acrington Stanley 2-2, Stockport County v, Lincoln City 2-0, York City V. Carlisle United 5-2. The season has ended. Leicester City and Blackpool are promoted to the first division, while Manchester United and Sheffield Wednesday are relegated to the second division.

RUGBY LEAGUE Bramley v. Hull Kingston 12-16, Dewsbury. v. St. Helens Rees 19-13, Huddersfield v. Newcastle 72-13, Wakefield v. Castleford 21-0, Swinton v. Leigh 28-0. CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL. Salford v. Warrington 13-11, played at Wigan.

ENGLISH CUP FINAL WON BY SUNDERLAND THE QUEEN PRESENTS THE TROPHY HIS MAJESTY'S CONGRATULATIONS Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright LONDON, May 1. In the English Cup Soccer final Sunderland defeated Preston by 3 goals to 1. The bus strike did not affect the attendance, and half an hour before the start the stadium was packed by 93,000 spectators, who engaged in community, singing led, by naval and military bands. J Brilliant sunshine added to the general care-free atmosphere. The enormous assembly’s exuberance was stilled when the bands began to play the eolemn chords of ‘ Abide With Me,’ which is now traditional bn these occasions. The crowd stood bareheaded and joined in. Their Majesties, on arrival, were greeted with tremendous enthusiasm, and the Cheering 'was renewed when the King shook hands with the players. _ Preston led by 1 goal to nil at halftime, Frank O’Donnell- having scored after snapping up h perfect pass from his brother., Sunderland played 7 more scientific football in : the second half, and won the cup-for the first time ii the 50 years of ■the club’s existence. Tha Queen. presented the cun to . Carter, captain of the Sunderland team, accompanying it with congratulations on his marriage on April: 26, when Carter left his , bride at the altar in order to resume training. The Queen .added: “You could not ..have ..had .a better wedding present than the cup.” . The King also congratulated Carter, HOCKEY MEN’S MATCHES. The Albany-University • B game was played on Tonga Park No. 1, which was in good condition after the overnight ram, and resulted in a win for Aloany by seven goals to nil. . From the bully-off Albany v carried dowmiejd but spout the movement by kicks, and from the free bit Varsity cleared. Albany then attacked and gained a corner. From the bully-off play went up and down field at a fast pace then: Aloany set up an attack and lust missed scoring trom » corner. From the bully Varsity carried play well down-field, but Albany were soon back to the circle, Renmck scoring. Albany 1, Varsity 0. ' Albany went right through to the circle, Ainger scoring. Albany 2, Varsity 0. Albany broke through again and gained,a corner from the ensuing play. Ainger scored. Albany 3, Varsity 0 From, the twenty-five, bally Varsity carried play to the circle, Albany clearing to the other, end, the movement ending in a twenty-five and tha whistle.; going for Half-time. ’ From. tne bully Albany. - attacked, carrying play, to the. circle” and’ missed a hot'shof from the. twenty-five. Varsity carried play to the other"brid but spoilt the - effort by off-side. Albany kept up the attack and gained a corner, Varsity clearing to the other end. Albany returned to the circle,.XL Dey scoring. Albany 4, -Varsity 0. From a twenty-five' Albany went through for O. Dey to score.’. Albany 5, Varsity 0., From. the bully . Varsity ■ set up dn attack, a twenty-five resulting. Play continued fast up and down field. Albany then attacked, Rennick scoring. Albany 6, Varsity 0. , . From the bully Varsity carried play to the circle and gained a corner. Varsity kept up the effort and gained another corner, Albany clearing. Ainger got the final goal. Albany • ... V Varsity B ... ... 0 H. 5.0.8. A v. H,5.0;8. COLLEGIATE. This game was played under very ad verse-conditions at Logan Park, the ground being’ partly under water. • Tha A team showed superiority, in every department and won comfort ly by 10 goals to nil. Tho Collegiate team played several emergencies nnd- two men short. Goals were scored-for the A team by Edgerton (41, Getting (3), Martin (2), Williams (1). . H. 5.0.8. A ... ... ... 10 Collegiate ... ... ... ... 0 Mr J Howie and Dr Monheimer controlled the'game. UNIVERSITY A v. TECH. OLD BOYS. The ground at Tonga Park was in bad condition and, gave the players no chance to gain control of the ball- The halves had to resort to the well-known Indian flick shot, and literally dig the ball out of the mud. The scorers for Varsity, were Aldred 3 and Hubbard and Warren one each. "Bond scored for Technical Old Boys,. Varsity A ... 5 Technical Old Boys ... ... 1 SECOND GRADE, Wesley A 5, Varsity D 1. Technical C defaulted to Wesley B. Albany 8, Training College 0. ; Varsity C 12, High School, 6.. , WOMEN’S GAMES OTAGO V. TRAINING COLLEGE. Considering this was the first game of the season, the match was hard and fast. Otago was definitely superior, its defence being better than College. College forwards combined better than Otago’s, but were unable to score pa several occasions, Otago running out the winners. Otago ... ... ... 5 Training College ... 0 KINGS v, VARSITY. Played on Logan Park 2, Kings v< Varsity was quite a good game, in spite of tho water-logged surface. In the first spell Kings were defitdtely superior, and at half-time were ’3 up, E. Sonntag scoring all goals. Varsity attacked on resuming, but E. Symon cleared. M. Fisher was playing a very sound game at centre half for Kings. G. Hamer scored for Varsity, and from the bully-off Kings were unlucky not to score again. ■ H. Johnson and A.Marshall played well for Varsity. Tha game ended:— Kings 3 Varoi+y 0

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