A DRAWN DAME

Evening Star, Issue 22686, 28 June 1937, Page 4

A DRAWN DAME

EXCITING TUSSLE AT CARISBRCCiI PIRATES DRAW LEVEL ON TO Excitement ran high in, the main match of the day at Carisbrook between Southern, the leading team in the competition, and Pirates. The game ended in a draw —11 all —which was about a fair indication of the merits of the play of the teams. The ground, which was cut up badly in .the centre, was wet and heavy, and both teams are deserving of congratulation for providing such a fine display of Rugby in the circumstances. Territorially Southern, whose forwards dominated for the greater part of the game, had the advantage, except that Pirates’ forwards secured a far greater share of possession from the scrum. Pirates’ backs handled the heavy ball well, and were assisted \vell by Taylor, who frequently came into the movements from th" full-back position to provide an, extra man. The teams:— Pirates. —Taylor, M‘Lachlan, Mahony, Thompson, Bathgate, Gaffaney, Harkes3, Neilson, Graham, Mahony, Grant, Parkhill, Shand, Clode, and Kaler. Southern. —Bolton, Black, T. Trevathan, Whittaker, Stent, D. Trevathan,

' Simon, Wallace, Quaid, Edwards, Hill, Tyrie, Neiper, Niven, and M'Donald. Southern attacked early in the game, and were almost over, the attack being .held .up on- the .line. There, we.rp several scrums hear the line, D. Trevathan being brought down just in time as he triecT to dash through. Taylor booted a penalty to touch at halfway, but Southern returned to the attack, and D. Trevathan put over a fine penalty goal. Southern 3-0. Pirates’ backs came away from halfway, the effort breaking down. Then, fielding a ball on the heavy ground, Taylor dashed across the field to find Southern out of position, and started a movement which went deep and which was pulled up just in time. The game quickly went, the other way after E>. Trevathan had cut in well, Mahony kicking to touch at the corner just m time as Whittaker came up fast. Southern launched a series of attacks which tested the Pirates’ defence severely, but the backs-found it difficult to handle in the heavy going. . Southern forwards for 10 minutes were definitely on .top, keeping their opponents busy within their own. twenty-five, till a penalty sent them back Whittaker dribbled well to the Pirates corner, and Southern backs came into action towards the other side, but T Trevathan failed to take. his pass when Pirates had left an opening. On ono of the few occasions when Pirates got to the Southern twentyfive Taylor essayed a penalty but missed. When Pirates’ backs came into play Thompson was pushed into touch by Bolton, Again Pirates’ backs made an attempt, Bathgate centring, but the ball went over the line and Black forced. Mahony showed up in a good cut-in, the attack being held up just in time. D. Trevathan sent a penalty to touch near the Pirates’ corner, but from the throw-in Pirates’ backs raced away, Mahony being caught with the ball: Play swung the other way after a fine dash by the Southern forwards, D. Trevathan breaking through and sending to Stent, who was caught from behind. Again Southern stormed their opponents’ line, D. Trevathan being held up in the nick of time. Pirates cleared to midfield, and when Pirates got the ball _ from a line-out M'Lachlau dribbled through, and when Bolton failed to gather the ball the Pirates’ winger, followed it over the line to score. Taylor’s kick missed. Pirates 3-3. Pirates again attacked strongly, Shand leading the forwards to Southern territory. The backs threw the ball about, but the Southern defence held. Just before the spell ended Simon broke through about midfield, eluded the grasp of several opponents, and sent to Black, who raced up the line strongly and sent in-field to Niven, who raced over for a try. D. Trevathan converted. Half-time score:— Southern -... 8 Pirates 3 At the opening of the second half Southern backs failed to hold the ball and Pirates’ forwards went deep. But within a minute, Southern, aided by a well-placed kick by D. Trevathan, went the other way. A good bout between : Gaffaney and Taylor carried play back. I Niven dribbled play well’ to Pirates' twenty-five, where a series of scrap's took place. An attempted pot by D. ! Trevathan failed to rise. Simon sent Black for the corner on the blind side of a scrum, the winger being put into touch just near the corner. A well-placed penalty kick by .Taylor put. Pirates in an attacking position. The backs came into play at the twentyfive, and Thompson, taking a pass well, beat Whittaker and Bolton to score at the corner. Taylor converted to equalise the scores Pirates 8-8. _ D. Trevathan sent a penalty kick to touch at the Pirates’ corner, and several scrums followed near the line, ■ Pirates cleaving to the twenty-five. Southern again attacked strongly, and were held up just in time when Taylor was caught with the ’’all. _ Whittaker jjas twice caught when going for the

corner. Then Simon, D. Trevathan. and Whittaker wore in another bout which ended in the last-named scoring at the corner. The kick by D. Trevathan missed. Southern 11-8. With the scores so close play was exciting as Pirates invaded Southern territory. Taylor carao up into the backs and cut through, but was held up just short of tho line. From a good position Taylor missed a penalty kick. Neiper led Southern to the opposing twenty-five but a penalty held them up. Another penalty was sent to touch by Taylor past halfway. Attempts by Pirates’ backs were broken up by tackling, and Southern launched counter attacks, Black twice being tossed into touch near tho corner. Neiper broke away from a melee and was caught just in time. Then T. Trevathan had a quick pot, the ball hitting the upright. Another penalty sent Southern back to midfield. Pirates backs were still dangerous, but found tho Southern defence solid. They strove hard to break through but handling was difficult in the heavy going. Southern forwards were still dominating, though those of Pirates were getting more of the ball from set scrums. In the last minute Pirates attacked strongly. Southern were penalised in a scrum and Taylor kicked a goal. The game ended: Pirates 11 Southern 11 Mr J. B. Burton was referee. BACKS m CLEVER TAIERI AGAIN BEAT VARSITY B Taieri repeated its win against Varsity B last Saturday by beating the Students again to the tune of 15-3. The game provided a bright exposition of football, and though Taieri held the upper hand throughout, Varsity fought gamely. The game was played at Tahuna No. 2 ground, which was in remarkably good condition. The decisive factor in Taieri’s win was the extra thrust 'of the backs. The beams; Varsity B.—Symes, .Andrew, Wishart, Kawe, Shelley, Watson, Simpson, Rawstron, Manning, Turner, Thodey, Eaton, M‘Kee, Burcher, Foote. Taieri.—Wilkins, Grant, Murray, Findlay, Johnstone, Gibbons, Frew, Giles, Moffitt, Boyd, Barron, Bissett, Broadley, Barnes, M’Leod. The game opened with great gusto, Taieri having slightly the better of some rousing exchanges, marked by plenty of back play. Taieri launched several attacks, the pack giving the backs the ball in most of the scrums. On three occasions Johnstone dashed away, but his supports could not match his speed, and he was grassed each time. Varsity’s defence was equal to the strain, and it was not till halfway through the spell that Taieri scored. Frew, tho nippy half, .initiated the movement near the line, and Murray (who was always up with the game) handed on to Grant, the winger crossing. The kick missed. Taieri 3, Varsity 80. The packs were fairly well matched, and were playing a hard, clean game. Manning and Eaton were hard workers all the way for the Vartity pack, and M'Leod, Broadley, and Moffitt mixed things hotly In the Taieri' forwards. It is difficult to understand why Kawe, Varsity’s Maori winger, is not in tho A’s. He is a sound player both on attack and defence. For the remainder of the spell, Taieri hammered Varsity’s line, both Findlay -and the clever Johnstone nearly crossing in ..turn. Then the B’s retaliated, an unnumbered back seizing an opening and passing to M‘Kee, who went over with Kawe outside him. The kick missed. 3-all. Early in the second session Taieri took the lead as the result of an impressive piece of opportunism by Johnstone. He picked the ball up neatly, flashed a pass to Murray, who handed on to Grant, the winger knocking three defenders otc- in the process of scoring. The kick failed. Taieri 6, Varsity B 3. The fitter country side was tiring tho students badly, penetrating movements endangering their line time and again. Varsity B, however, managed to extricate itself. Late in the session, Taieri virtually put the issue beyond doubt. Grant, Murray, and Barron being associated in short passing, the last-named scoring. Findlay dashed over from a five-yard scrum, and Taieri now led 12-3, both tries being unconverted. For the first time this season, “ Hatch ” Fookes, the B’s coach, took the field, but his advent was too late in the game to he of much assistance. In the' last minute of the game Broadley scored the best try of the afternoon. There was no conversion. Final: Taieri 13 Varsity B ... 3 Mr A. Shanks was referee. CLOSE CALL FOR VARSITY A DUNEDIN JUST HEADED IN LIVELY TUSSLE University A had to fight every inch of the way to beat Dunedin by 11 points to 8 at the Caledonian Ground. The ground was in a very bad state, and made bright football out of the question; but the game was fast, lively, and full of incident. At half-time the score was 8 all, and although Varsity scored early in the second spell they were forced into a defensive game by the tough Dunedin forwards. If Dunodin had made better use of their opportunities in the first half they would have won. The rush that brought their first try should have been stopped, as one man in it was well off-side. Both sides handled a greasy ball in good style. The teams: —• University A.—Backs; Jolly, Watt, Park, Steele, Townsend, Bergho.n, Howdeu. Forwards: Burns, Laney, Murphy, Mack, Vosailagi, Borne, Adams, Trott. Dunedin, —Backs: Egan, Manion, Wallace, T. Treacy, Toomey, Spillane, Wilkins, Forwards: Ray, Carter, P. Treacy, Collett, Faulks, Berry, Aitken, Brosnan. Varsity were on top in tho opening exchanges, and were within an ace of scoring when Burns charged down a clearing kick by Egan and just missed taking the ball in his stride for what would have been an easy try. Varsity "scored after 15 minutes’ play. The ball was kicked over Egan’s head and across ■the line, and Watt had no trouble in getting there first. Jolly failed. Varsity 3, Dunedin 0. Dunedin had not looked dangerous up to this stage, but a few minutes later turned the tables. Their forwards broke up a Varsity attack in their own territory, and Collett, who, incidentally, came into the movement off-side, kicked over halfway. From here Wallace dribbled brill^mtly

right over tho Varsity line and scored in°a handy position. Egan converted. Dunedin 5, Varsity 3. Dunedin, however, did not hold the lead long and could not withstand a hard Varsity attack, Trott going over after a scramble on tho line. Jolly converted. Varsity 8, Dunedin 5. Fast following up then brought Dunedin a well-deserved try. Brosnan and Berry were at tho head of a rush which swept play to Varsity line, and here T. Trcacy streaked through and scored in the corner. Egan failed. Varsity 8, Dunedin 8. Dunedin’s success in the first spell in. holding Varsity on level terms raised tho hopes of their supporters, and the Dark Blues certainly cracked on the pace as the second half opened. For the best part of 15 minutes there was nothing between the teams, and then Dunedin undid all their good work. Jolly, clearing at halfway, punted high and ran down the line, where Egan and another back had a misunderstanding. Both failed to field the ball, and Jolly, gathering it in on the bounce, went over for a very easy try. He failed to convert. Varsity 11, Dunedin 8. Dunedin came back again and forced Varsity into a defensive game, tho Students having to fight liard to keep their three-point lead. It was only in the last two minutes that Varsity staged a rally, but there was no further score, and the game ended;— Varsity A 11 Dunedin 8 Mr H. C. Williamson was referee. A CLOSE FINISH UNION 8, ALHAMBRA 3 Under conditions not conducive to good handling or combined passing movements, the Union-Al-hambra game was a closely-con-tested struggle between evenlymatched sets of forwards. Alhambra led at half-time, although their opponents had held a territorial advantage for the spell. The Maroons, however, were able to score two tries late in the second spell, which was marked by much ragged football, Vorrath, Walker, and Newall were conspicuous in the Union pack, behind whom Stephens and Coding gave good service. For Alhambra, Garner (at full-back), Flint and Orange played well, and Robinson, Lament, and Frood were much in evidence in the forwards. The teams:— Union.—Goding, Smith, Werner, Goding, Anderson, Stephens, Homer, Martin, Walker, Reid, Vorrath, Newall, Walker, Gensik, and Richards. Alhambra. Garner, Broadfoot, Rogers, Flint, Orange, Robinson, Sinclair, Frood, Mason, Stewart, Tregea, Lament, Anderson, Robinson, and Robertson. Vorrath attempted to open up play from the first set scrum, but the ’Bamas broke up the movement when Werner fumbled. Union forwards attacked strongly to force Alhambra. A further sortie by the Maroons, however, broke down, and when Orange caught Goding in possession Flint picked up, a tine run by the winger from halfway resulting m a splendid try at the corner, Alhambra 3, Union 0. Flint marked to stem another Union rush, and Alhambra forced after Goding potted unsuccessfully. Ragged play, with poor handling, followed at this period, neither side combining well. Homer broke away before the spell ended, but when almost clear put his foot out. * _ Seigle replaced Sinclair behind the ’Bamas’ scrum at half-time. Tho Alhambra forwards, in a dribbling rush, headed by Robinson and Lament, tested the Union defence, Stephens relieving with a strong run. The lastnamed player placed his side on attack with a good run. _ Garner was called upon to save twice in quick succession, and when ho speculated after Stephens had cut through, Smith, the Union winger, picked up to score. Goding converted with a good kick. Union 5, Alhambra 3. Further ragged play followed, and after several scrums on tho Alhambra line Reid scored at tho corner. The kick failed, and Union led by 8 to 3. A last-minute effort by tho ’Bamas caused Union supporters concern, Orange dribbling over but losing the ball. Final: — Union 8 Alhambra ' 3 Mr W. Blagdon refereed. KAIKORAI BACKS ICC GOOD HURRAY'S BRILLIANT PLAY Zingari suffered a decisive defeat by Kaikorai at Tonga Park. Despite the extremely wet conditions, the game, for the most part, was played at a fast pace. Zingari’s forwards were a good match for the opposition, but the Kaikorai backs, with Murray playing brilliantly, decided the issue. They scored all of Kaikorai’s five tries, while Zingari could only secure a penalty goal. The teams:—« Kaikorai.—Backs: Miller, R. Kean, Manning, N. Kean, Murray, Bolton, Scott. Forwards: Leatham, Duncan, Jamieson, Murphy, Barnes, MTntosh, Oliver, Reid. Zingari.—Backs: Campbell, Gibb, Lumsden, Idour, Murray, Rapson, Robertson. Forwards: M‘Lcan, Murdoch, Pollock, Short, Hennessy, White, Lowry, Douglas. Some vigorous exchanges between tho forwards marked tho opening stages of tho game, and the scene of play changed rapidly. When Campbell, who showed up well at times, fumbled, Barnes appeared to be assured of a certain try, but his pass went astray. A few minutes later R. Kean raced away, but he had no one in support and a good chance was lost. Then the Kaikorai backs, handling cleverly, sent the ball out quickly to N. Kean, who went over at the corner. Twice Zingari went within inches of scoring, one chance being spoilt through obstruction. On another occasion Lumsden was toppled over just in time after making a great dash down the wing, and the same player also missed with a potted goal from the touchlino after a Zingari forward attack. Just before half-time Kaikorai heeled quickly, and Murray ended a short passing bout by cutting through brilliantly to score near the posts. The kick missed. 6-0. Early in the second spell Lumsden had another pot at goal, when his backs were in a good position and allowed Kaikorai to clear. Murdoch and Short, both of whom wore battling hard for Zingari, headed a fine forward rush, but Kaikorai’s defence held. Then N. Kean scored an easy try after Murray had made a great opening. Murdoch

and Hennessey led another Zingari offensive, and Short almost scored. Kaikorai, however, were penalised right under tho posts, and Lumsden kicked a goal. 9-31 During the last 10 minutes of the game N. Kean scored another easy try after a passing rush, and Murray was rewarded when Campbell fumbled after a long kick by Miller. Murray followed up quickly and snapped tho ball with several men in pursuit, but he outpaced them to score a spectacular try The game ended:—■ Kaikorai 15 Zingari 3 Mr Tilley was the referee, SECOND GRADE. Southern 12, Zingari 6. THIRD GRADE. Birates A 33, Zingari A 0. Southern 25, Training College 0. INTERMEDIATE. Kings 8, Varsity 3. M‘Clash an 3, High School 0, FOURTH GRADE. Ravensbourno 7, Dunedin 6. Kaikorai 8, Alhambra 0. FIFTH GRADE. Southern 23, Alhambra 0. Technical 18, Union 3. Zingari 39, High School B 0. Pirates 14, Green Island 3. SOUTH OTAGO MATCHES RESULTS IN BRIEF. Senior Grade. —Clutha 18, Crescent 6; Clinton 5, Gatlins 3; Star 11, Toko. 9.’ Second Grade. —Crescent 19, Clutha 5; Valley 9, Catlins nil; Union defaulted to Toko. _ , „ Third Grade.—Crescent 20, Toko. 3; Clutha 9, High School 9. HOW THE TEAMS STAND. —Senior.—

As a result of Saturday’s matches, tho position in the various competitions in South Otago still remains most interesting. Crescent, the leading team ■in the senior grade, was beaten for tho third time in succession, the Clutha team avenging the defeat of the first round. Clinton just managed to defeat Catilins, and is now running third. Star added a further two banner points by defeating Toko. With only one match to play to close the competition, Crescent still leads by a point from Gatlins, with Clinton next. In second grade, Valley and Crescent are still separated by a point, both teams having a win on _ Saturday. Union again defaulted, this time to Toko. This is the third Saturday running that Union has defaulted, _ the club finding great difficulty in raising a team. There is some talk of Union and Toko, seconds amalgamating for the knock-out competition. There was a change in the third grade as a result of Crescent defeating Toko., and the former now leads by a point from Clutha and High School, who played a drawn game. Next Saturday will see the finish of the competition, and the results will be awaited with interest. There was no game in fourth grade'. CLUTHA I. v. CRESCENT I. Clutha avenged the defeat in the first round by heating Crescent on the Balclutha ground by 18 points to 6. The local team well, the forwards in particular giving a good display, while the backs were all in good form. The inclusion of E. ana D. Brown strengthened the back division, while Crescent did not show usual form. In tho first spell Clutha had the sun in its eyes and Crescent attacked strongly, but the defence was solid. Clutha pack, headed by Henderson and Major, made headway in loose play, but Dick secured and relieved with a good run and kick. Stephens, the Clutha half, put in some good work, and when he passed to Hill the latter took play well up. From tho line-out the ball went to Greenall, who made a good run, but T. Hughes getting possession gained ground for Crescent, E. Brown made a nice, dodgy run, and Greenall. picking up, scored first blood for Clutha. Hill’s kick missed. 8-0. Clutha again attacked, and Henderson battled his way over from a loose rush, Hill adding the extra points. 8-0. A long kick sent the ball over Clutha’s line, and Shand touched down but did not stop the ball, and Stanway fell on it and scored. W. Hughes failed to convert. 8-3. Clutha kept up the attack, and Greenall scored what appeared to be a great try, but the referee’s whistle had jammed "and the player had not heard it. A scrum followed the incident, which caused some amusement, and play then hovered between the twenty-fives for a time. M‘Feetors (Clutha) and W. Hughes (Orescent) each put in some good work, and play went to about halfway, -where Shand secured and kicked a beautiful field goal. 12.3. Half-time went shortly after. In the second spell Clutha kept up the attack, and although Crescent rallied at times the team could not finish off. Good passing by Clutha saw Shand nearly in, and an exchange of kicks followed. Gadsby made a good run before passing to Dick, who scored. Sutton’s kick was unsuccessful. 12-6. Crescent now attacked strongly, but Clutha retaliated and carried play to Crescent’s line* Major eventually scoring. Hill missed with the kick. 15-6. Clutha was now definitely superior, and shortly before time R. Brown worked the “dummy” successfully and scored one of the best tries seen on the local ground for some time, and the game ended: — Clutha 18 Crescent 6 Mr G. Fraser controlled well. OTHER GAMES. On the sports ground Crescent 111. had an easy win over Toko. 111., the final score being 28-3 in favour of Crescent. Crescent early took up the attack and at half-time led 11-nil, tries being scored by Forrester (2), Bennie,

and Marshall, while Forrester converted tho latter’s try. In the second spoil Bennie scored, as did Marshall, while before the end of the game Bennie again scored and Marshall converted. Toko.’s only score came iron a try by Stewart, who made a splendid run from halfway. Mr A. Gawn was referee. In the second-grade game Clinton v. Crescent, played on the Balclutha sports ground, the visitors came out on top by 19 points to five. For the winners Hale scored from a scrum, and Prescott added tho extra points, 6-0. V ickers scored a good try from a scrum near ■ Clutha’s line and Prescott again converted. 10-0. Clutha then attacked and D. Sutherland scored after making a good run, Baird converting. 10-5. Prescott kicked a penalty goal lor Crescent. 13-5. Gilmour scored from a dribbling rush and before the finish V ickers picked up from a melee and passed to J. Gilmour, who beat two opponents and scored, making the final score 19-0.

As a curtain-raiser to the 'Senior game at Balclutha, Clutha and High School thirds tried conclusions, the result being a draw (9-9). Tho game was quite an interesting one, and was much enjoyed by the spectators. With the sun in its eyes in the first spell School had the best of the play. The only score in the spell was a try by Allen for School. He made a nice run from halfway and finished off by going over. Parr missed with the kick, in the second spell School again attacked and Parr kicked a penalty goal, while Findlay scored a try, making tho score 9-0 in favoui of School. Clutha then rallied and from this out practically dominated the play. Tries were scored by Clark, Gray, and Stewart, thus evening the scores. Petrie, a Clutha player, was taken to hospital through sustaining a sprained ankle joint. Mr J. Rodger was referee. The senior game between Clinton and Catlins, played at Clinton, resulted in a win for the home team by five points to three, after a strenuous tussle. Both packs were in great fettle, but the Clinton backs were slightly better than' the Catlins rearguard. NEXT SATURDAY’S GAMES. Following aro the referees for next Saturday:—Clinton I. v. Clutha 1., at Balclutha, Mr W. Pitt; Crescent I. v. Star, at Stirling, Mr J. Rodger; Catlins I. v. Toko. 1., at Milton, Mr C. Clark; Toko 11. v. Clutha 11., at Balclutha, Mr A. Good, 1.80; Valley v. Crescent 11., at Balclutha, Mr G. Little; Union v. Catlins 11., at Owaka, Mr G. Chapman-Cohen; Clutha 111. v. Toko. 111., at Milton to bo appointed ; High School v. Crescent 111., at Kaitangata or Balclutha, Mr A. Gawn. IN OTHER CENTRES CHRISTCHURCH. Old Boys 23, Albion 0. Limvood 6, Sydenham 6. Christchurch 19. Technical 11. Merivale 8, Varsity 3. Sunnysido 16, Athletic 11. TIMARU. Celtic 6, Temuka 3. Old Boys 27, Zingari 11. Geraldine 10, Star 3. TARANAKI, Stratford 18, Old Boys 3. Clifton 0, Star 0. Inglewood 12, Tukapa 0. Eltham 12, Kaponga 0. Waimate 8, Patea 8. Okaiawa 23, Athletic 5. Opunake 11, Hawera 8. INVERCARGILL. Star 9, Marist 3. Old Boys 17. Blues 13. Pirates 14, Bluff 10. WANGANUI. Bulls 9, Kaierau 6. Technical Old Boys 6, Waverley 3. Halnombe 9, Pirates 6. NAPIER. M. 8.0.8. 23, Havelock 8. Napier H. 5.0.8. 13, Tech. 0.8. 11. WELLINGTON. —First Division.— Athletic 8, Eastbourne 3. .Tohnsonville 10, Poneke 3. Wellington College Old Boys 14, University 8. Petono 5. Marist Bros. Old Boys 0. Hut't 4, Wellington 3. AUCKLAND. All football matches were postponed owing to wet weather. WAIRARAPA BEATS BUSH* Wairarapa 34, Bush 14. MANAWATU. Feilding 11, Palmerston Old Boys 6. St. Patrick’s 35, Woodville 5. WEST COAST BEATS BULLER [Per United Press Association.] WESTPORT, June 26. In a match for the Rundle Cup, held by Buller, West Coast won by 18 points to nil. After only, 10 minutes’ play A. D. Strachan, who has been nominated for _ the All Black trials, was removed injured from the field, anil after this the Buller backs were disorganised and made their poorest showing for some time. The West Coast forwards played with more combination than the Buller pack, although the latter fought well all the way and required only better support from the backs to have made the game much more interesting. Gilbert, the West Coast full-back, made a good impression for his allround display and came into one of the passing movements to score. He very nearly repeated the effort later. Davidson and Mann in the backs and Ron. King, M. and A. Scandrett, and B. Thorpe in tho forwards were well in the picture all day on the West Coast, side, while .1. Gage, G. Mason, G. Wilson, and G. Orman (forwards) and K. Brown and R. Butterfield (backs) showed out for Buller. \ NELSON BEATS MARLBOROUGH [Pee United Press Association.] NELSON, June 26. In a game marked by fast, open play, which gave the spectators plenty of thrills, Nelson beat Marlborough by 20 points to 17. For Nelson Brinsden and Costello were outstanding backs. M‘Lean and Fleet proving tho best of the forwards. M'Mahon made a great showing behind the visitors’ scrum, and Kotira, a full-back, played a valuable game. The best Marlborough forwards were M'Donald, Woolley, and Brown, LEAGUE CHRISTCHURCH. Addington 13, Greymouth Marist 8. Hornby 29, Reefton 11. Waimairi 19, Nelson Creek 0.

S 2 fa 'm 42 T3 c 1 w -a) w t>) B t£ -P s ■- ri o rt h 8 '5 42 5 &■ c fa Ph ffl Crescent 9 6 0 3 109 69 12 Gatlins 9 5 1 3 35 34 11 Clinton 9 5 0 4 93 56 10 Clutha ... 9 4 0 5 77 83 8 Toko. 9 4, 1 5 59 66 7 Star 9 3 0 6 45 100 6 •Second Grade.Valley ... 9 8 1 0 61 6 17 Crescent 9 8 0 1 80 19 16 Toko. 9 3 1 5 32 53 7 Union ... 9 3 0 '6 26 26 6 Clutha ... 9 2 0 7 29 79 4 Gatlins ... 9 2 0 7 30 81 4 -Third Grade.Crescent 8 4 3 1 *89 36 11 High. School 8 4 2 2 96 38 10 Clutha ... 8 4 2 2 78 68 10 Toko. ... 8 0 1 7 10 141 1 -Fourth Grade.High School 1 1 0 0 14 3 2 Crescent 2 0 1 1 6 17 1 Clutha ... 1 0 1 0 3 3 1