LEAGUE FOOTBALL

Grey River Argus, 21 April 1925, Page 6

LEAGUE FOOTBALL

AUCKLAND MA RIST v. Cl IRIS ICHUROH 31AR1ST. CHRISTCHURCH, April 20. In the match, Auckland Marists v. Christchurch Marists, the actual pla\ was slightly in favour of the Auckland ers, who fully deserved their success, as their backs handled the ball with more surety and made every effort to open, out the game. 'lhe visitors displayed more resource and team play than the local side and the speed of their forwards and the fast backing of the player in possession they showed their superiority. 'The local team had even* opportunity, but a. weakneso in the fielding and team play of their centre backs was apparent. The visitors had the sun at their backs though a slight breeze was against them when the local team kicked off towards the western goal, Ellis following fast, smothered Gregory’s return, and for an infringement righ’ *n front of goal the visitors were pena lised, but C*. Fitzgerald failed to goal. O'Brien ami Cadman, catching Brosnahan in possession, eased the tension for the visitors, and from a. penalty. C. Fitzgerald made a poor attempt at goal. A fine run by Brisbane gave the visitors their first incursion to the home twenty-live, Brosnahan bundling the Aucklander into touch. O’Brien secured control and R. Kirwan. the local half infringing C. Gregory placed a neat goat. J. Kirwan cleverly beat the defence again and sent Johnson over, but the latter was decalled for an infringement. Ghent sent fast from a scrum to J. Kirwan to Gallagher, wiio scored at the corker, O. Gregory just failing to convert. Gallagher getting away from the local backs, passing, sped down the line wtth line support inside and parsing infield Carroll scored behind the posts for O. Gregory to goal. Ellis tailed from « penalty from the touch lino. Faulty passing by the local centre hacks lost two fine scoring chanP. Clarkson replaced C. Fitzgerald in the second half. The visiting forwards following last had control. The ball went to Glient, to Gallagiifr, who dived over, (J. Gregory failing at goal. From a penalty Ellis placed a goal. A further penalty against the visitors saw Ellis fail to C. Gregory running strongly sent on to Gallagher, whose transfer to O'Brien went forward. Mundy improved the position ol the local team, but wild passing in front of the visitors’ goal enabled the Aucklanders to clear. A fine run by j Singe gave the visitors possession, Ghent, J. Kirwan. Brisbane, and Gal lagher with a great passing rush had the home team luwrd pressed. A splendid run by Singe let him away, and sending to o‘Brien, the latter scored. Singe failed to goal wide out. Obtaining in the ruck. E. Fitzgerald sent to Blazey, to Brittenden. to Peterson, who scored between the for Ellis to goal. Ellis just failed to goal from a penalty in a good position shortly before the final whistle, when the scores were: Auckland 16. Christ church 7. Mr. Shadbolt was referee. MEETING OF DFJJ<GS\TE-S. The fortnightly meeting of the W. C.ILL. Centre was held last night, when the following were present: — Messrs McKano (Chair), 'Thoma's Mil ligan, Hunter, O'Brien, Warwick, Moore, Hanrahan, Hughes, O'Grady Hall, McDonagh, Donnellan, Creagh, McClusky and Saunders (Secretary). Mr. McKane was re-elected Chairman for the ensuing year. It was decided that the Blackball Soccer Club be given the use of ttie Blackball football ground when required. Air T. Milligan was appointed Delegate for the Roa Club. The outward correspondence was read and received. Inangahua juniors weie admitted to the junior competitions After some discussion it was decided that the Grey juniors protest against j tlic Runanga Club’s playing two iors be ruled out, on the ground that the protest was not in order owing to it not being sent within 48 hours after the match was played. It was decided that the match be re played, the Runanga team to travel. It was decided that the master oi delay in the starting of matches bileft to the Referees' Association. A motion was passed that clubs be required to see that their teams be on the field at starting time. Clubs were requested to send all their registrations to the Centre by next meeting. Inangahua juniors were requested to wear some distinguishing band when they meet Brunner, as both these i clubs’ colours are the same, and ar z> ' apt, to bo confusing. J. Olsen and J. Roberstori were admitted to the League code. Rt. Rev. Dr. James Liston, Co-ad-jutor, Bishop of Auckland, arrived on the Coast by yesterday’s express, and , proceeded south to be present to-day ( at the funeral of the late Father Riordan, at Ross. Mr Patrick Riordan, brother of the late Father Riordan, of Ross, arr»v , ed yesterday from Lincoln, Cante,bury, to be present to-day art the funeral of Father Riordan at Ross.