FOOTBALL.

Lyttelton Times, 9 August 1920, Page 9

FOOTBALL.

THE LEAGUE GAME. ENGLISH TEAM WINS SECOND TEST MATCH. There was an attendance of about five thousand spectators at Lancaster Park ou Calurday to witness the second international League test match England v Now Zealand. The ground was m an Mtrnmelv irreasy condition, but the play wbb fast and the spectators were treated to a good display ox the League code as it should be played. The teams were *s i°"° w •"" Kngland.-Fuil-back, ,0. Stwey; threequarters, W. J. Store, H. Wa«staffe E. Davics, J. A. Bacon; five-eighthe, J. Parkin; half-back, E, Jonee; forwards, W. Cunhffe, 'J Cartwright, G. A. Skolhorne, B. Gronow, H. Hilton, D. Clark. . ~ . Now Zealand.-Full-back, M. fridge; three-quarters, W. P. Guinoy J. «wdM 0. Woolley, A. M'Clymont; five-eighth ß . W. J. Mitchell; half-back, J. C Walter W.. Somors, W. Stormont, H. Av«ry, J. Bennett, N. Bass. Zealand kicked off and from -ho return the ball went out to the White a twenty-five. From the ensuing swum Guinoy got possession and sent the ball out, some brisk passing ending in M'Clymont nearly getting over at the corner. Play centred with no particular advantage to either aids, and a free for England topic -play to the Black Une. where Mitchell marked, relieving a The Whites pressed and a dangerous passing rush was stopped by Guineyt Another rush was set up a minute or two later, but Jones mulled and the Whites carried play by a dribbling rush to the Black line. A free gave Mitchell a chance at goal, but the ball fell dwrt. The Whites tnen carried play to the Isew Zealand territory, where Loveridge failed to beat Wac.taff bdoro kicking. He was collared and it looked as ii the Englishmen were likely to score. Nothing came of the effort, however. From a scrum a few minutes later the Whites get. possession, and a smart passing jush ended in Stone side-stepping Loveridge and dashing over at the corner. Gronow s kick failed. England \ Nev/ Zealand ..... ° The Englishmen took the offensive when play was resumed, but the Black defence wa.3 sound, and a passing rush took play to the Englishmen's line, where Stacoy relieved. A White passing rush gave Davies an opportunity to givo a brilliant display oi sidestepping, but the effort proved abortive. _ A free kick for the Blacks in a good position gavo a chance for two. but Stormont s kick fell short. Thore was a spoil of play with no advantage to either sido till Gronow and Davies took play to the New Zealanders! corner whero Lovoridgo nearly had the team in difficulties through holding on too long. By a stroke of good luck, howover, he was ahlo to relieve tho position by marking just in front of the posts. Tho ball then went back to mid-way, whero the Englishmen initiated a rush. The ball was passed far out to Stone, who wont right through the opposing backs, but went out at the corner. From tho scrum the ball went over tho line, and Stone fell on it. Gronow failed to convert. England * New Zealan d ° The Englishmen kept the ball moving when play was resumed, and by constant pressure forced the Blacks back. The greasy condition of the ground was responsible for an unexpected incident in the play at this stage, Poison falling on the ball and sliding some fifteen feet and forcing? down when ho slid over tho line. The New Zealanders got their' chance a few seconds later when Guinoy dribbled along the line and kicked infield. The ball went round among tho backs, .Guinej finally taking it over the lino. Stormont's kick failed. England . . .•• . • • « New Zealand " England set up a strong attack in the ensuing piny, and from a free Gronow goaled. England . . • : * 2 ■ New Zealand . . .. • • • 3 Play was in midfield a few minutes later, when half-tima sounded. THE SECOND SPELL. When the gtine was resumed the Blacks took the aggressive and soon had tho Englishmen on the defensive Mitchell had a shot from a penalty against a. White back for holding on too long, but the kick failed. The New Zealanders continued to press, and carried play right on to tho White line, r/here Stacey forced, relieving a decidedly dangerous position. Play centred and the ball was thrown about till the Englishmen got play well into their territory, where from a scrum tho ball went out to Parkin, who scored at the ■ corner. Gronow s kick. failed, falling short. England ." ... • •U. New Zealand . • c « • B Open play followed in the midfield, with honours oven, till the New Zealanders set up a rush which brought them to the White corner. Hero a scrum let the Englishmen sway. The defence was too sound, however, and tho ball was sent back. The Englishmen continued to press and a vigoroiis passine rush initiated by Stone offered distinct possibilities. The effort failed, however, and Now Zealand in reply set up a strong attack which was beaten off by good dribbling on the part of the English forwards. An opening for the Whites ms made fern their twenty-five, but was spoilt by a long pass to Wagstaff being too ow. Wagstaff, kicked up field, and Stone followed up and Took the ball to the line, scoring near the post. Gronow converted with a good kick. England . . • ■ • • X \ New Zealand .' . . • • 3

The New Zoalandoss mada the Ran?* vigorin the ensuing play and tcolc tne ball to their opponents' line, where Bacon prevented an almost certain try by * force. England continued to press and ft strong attack looked dangerous, when Davies in a good position to won. fell. A long kick down tho lino brought New Zealand to the White line, but a force relieved the position. A gojd Black passing rush .almost immediately brought play back again to the mite corner, but Sta-cey's cefence prevented Boss Hotting, over. The latter came a nasty fall lad had to retire from the game? England set up another strong attack when p ay was ve-nmea and Baoon. taking the ball from Wasstafl, ran through tho opposing backs and scored easily. Gronow s kiok failed. England' •'•'■•*• X S Kcw Zealand J England dribbled itp to tho New Zealand tin* where Loveridge eaved by kicking out The bell sounded a few minutes later with play in tho New Zealand territory, leaving England the winners. England •••••*■ X 2 Nov; Zealand ...••<> Referee, Mr A. E. Hooper.

TO-DAY'S MATCH—ENGLAND v. CANTERBURY. Tho English team will meet the Canterbury team to-day at Lancaster Park. The visitors will put ft strong side into tie field, wmen will include their great centre three-quarter and captain, H. Wagsiaffe. The teams are (white)—Full-back, G. Thomas; three-quarters, S. Stockwell, J. Doyle, H. \Va»staffe (captain), E. Davies. W. J. Stone; halves, E. Jones. J. Parkin; forwards, J. Cartwright, W. Cunliffe, J. Bowers, B. Gio-i-ow, W. Reid, D. Clark. Canterbury (red and black)—Full-back. R. Gregory; three-quarters, P. Landers. W. J. Mitchell, O. Bowe; halves WPGumey, J Youn", R. Watt; forwards. S. Trud<?eon, T. King, W. King, A. B. Shadbolt, J. Ward, E. Healoy. ' ' , ~ The referee will bo Mr A. Morns, and the touch judgea Messrs E. Gasuon and H. F. Garrard Phvy will commence at three o'clock, and there will be a freemen* car service Club (secretaries may obtain players passes from tho secretary at noon to-d*,y, or at the Park entrance at 2.30. The English team to visit the West Coast to-morrow, playing at Grcymouth on Wednesday will consist <A the following:—Fullbaok A. E. Wood; three-quarterß. S. Stockwell ' J.' Doyle, E. Davies, W. J. Stone,; halves, .T. Parkin. E. Jones; forwards. J. Cartwright, G. Skelhorne, J. Bowers, B. Gronowj W. Reid, D*. Clark. FIXTURES FOR SATURDAY. Tho Senior competition will be_ suspended nest Saturday, otheT fixtures being as fol. low; Junior Flag—Koianoi v. Lmwood, at Linwood Park, referee Mr A. E. Hooper: Avon r. Federal, at St Albans, Mr T. Kirton; Wools ton and Hornby * bve. Third Orod» —Kaiaoci v Linwood. at Kala■poi, Mr T). M'Oresror; Woolston v. Templeton, at Temn'ntoii, Mi A. Cox; Hornbv v. Sydenham, nt Beckenham Park, Mr A. Morris; Avon a bvo. Fourth Grs,<V»—Ltowood v. Addington at Fifth Grade—Svdenharn v. Woolston A, at Sydonham Park CIAQ) Mr Stevens: L ; nwood V. v. Woolston : B, at Woolston (1.40), Mr G. Geary. THE RUGBY GAME. OANTERBtrRY BEATS OTAGO. [FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.] DUNEDIN, August -7 Playing on a wet ground, in drUEling rain Canterbury defeated Otago by nine points to nil. Canterbury won through superior handling of the ball and smart dribbling. The Otago backs were always stopped by sure tackling.. The only alteration in the teams was that Haxley replaced Maokereth an th*

Otago centre throe-quarter. From tho first eciu.n Otago got tho baa, but jj. M'Carmiek cut off the pass and Couteroury imuietUtHtny un;ULikv.u. j.ueu and Canterbury were pinned on tneir line. Fine kicking by D. M'Cormick and Evans saved tho situation. The Utago backs tried passing, but without much success. For a time piay remained between and Canterbury's twenty-five. Once Ward raced clean away, but i'ord came back and upended him beautifully near tho goal line. Otago kept up the pressure, and Canterbury were forced twice in quick succession. Following up a kick by Ford, Ellis and Cunimings dribbled tho ball at thoir feet to tho other end of the field. Owlea relieved with a long punt that went over Evans's head Ford fumbled but managed to force in the nick of time. Canterbury livened up with ft great forward rush, every man being on the ball. Ford got in a quick kick, charged down Watson, and scored at the corner, after thirty minutos' play. J. M'Cormick's kick at goal fell short. Canterbury kept going and, showing vastly improved combihation, hustled tho opposition. Wilson made a dash ou tho blind side that gained a fair stretch of ground. Fea Perry and Ward rushed the ball back with Bhort passes, but Ford stopped the movement. Half-time then sounded, with the score:—Canterbury, threo; Otago, nil.

Canterbury, led by Henderson, Munro and M'Cloary. opened up tho second spoil with splendid 'dribbling work. In the hard struggle that followed Perry was injured and had to retiro. J. M'Cleary went on in his place. Otago then made a successful rush, but Evans stopped tho menace by forcing. Another Otago rußh was countorod by Ford, Peterson and Munro. The Canterbury backs then took a hand. Tho ball went from Fitzgerald to D. M'Cormick a-nd on to Wilson, who got possession as the ball bounced at his feet, and, with a determined effort, touched down amid cheers. J. M'Cormick's kick failed to rise. In stopping Ward, W. Henry hurt his knee, and M'Leod went on as wing-three-quartor, Ford going centro and J. M'Cormick second five-eighths. Otago began to throw the ball about. D. M'Cormick intercepted one throw and raced past the halfway. The Canterbury forwards took command in subsequent play and almost carried the ball ovor the line. The advantage, however, was lost throueh W r i'son clipping. Otago made a vigorous attack down the touch-line. ■ A long kick by Wilson was missed by the Otago fnll-back. Petersen snapped up the ball and sent it out to M'Leod. who had come up with Ford in attendance. M'Leod secured and took the kick at goal but the ball hit tho cross-bar. Bogg took a smart mark while Canterbury were defending, and Edwards's kick was only a yard of? tho mark. The Canterbury backs wore attacking when no-sido sounded.

THE BANFUItLY SHIELD. WELLINGTON DEFEATS AUCKLAND. [Peh Press Association.] AUCKLAND. August 7. Wellington played Auckland to-day in the challenge match for tho Banfurly Shield. Tho southerners defeated Auckland by 23 points to 2ii, and retain tho trophy. Rain fell overnight, but the ground waa in good order, and there wns an attendance of about 15,000. In tho first apell, Singo. who wna following up fast, secured and gained Auckland's first try, Murray converting. Early gathered up the ball in Wellington's twentyfive, eluded two or throe southern backs, and scorcd. The kick failed. Tho Wellington forwards rushed tho ball to Auckland's territor3', whore Kingston (Auckland), when collared, threw the ball back over the line. Four or five Wellington forwards dropped on it. and the southerners" opened their ecorine account. The kick failed, and tho first spell ended with tho scores:—Auckland 8; Wellington 3. On resuming, Wellington attacked, an 1 from a forward rush Wilson crossed the line, Nicholls converting. From a freekick for an Auckland infringement. If, E. Nicholls had a shot at goal. The ball struck tho posts, and Calcinai, picking up, c&usjht tho Aueklanders naoping, and scored. Nicholls converted.. Auckland then attacked, and from loose pl&v Kingston potted a magnificent goal. We'Hngton conducted another attack and Hughes scored, Nicholls converting. Barker cot poFsesrion. and aftor a rood run again scored for Wellington, Nichols again converting. I<Tom a penalty. Lason kicked «i good goal. Auckland attacked strongly in tho last few minutes, and Taylor scored Laxon converting. '

SOUTH ISLAND COUNTRY TEAM. A WIN AGAINST HAWKE'S BAY. [Per Press Association?) NAPIEE. August 7. The match between the South Island country team and Hawko'a Bav was played today, in the presence of about 4000 spectators. Heavy ram overnight mado tho ground sloppy, but a good exhibition of fast, open play resulted nevertheless, especially in tho second spell, when plaj alternated rapidly. The visitors won by 12 points to G. Tries for the winners were scored by Nelson (2) and Fitzgerald, Nelson also kicking a penalty goal. For tho losers tries were smined by Kivell and Thomas. The Plnoe-kicking of both fides was poor. Mr A. Williams was the referee.

WANGANUT AND MANAWATU DRAW. [Per Press Association.] . WANGANUI Aimiflt 7 The Rugby match Manawatu v. Wanganui resulted in a draw, with 6 points each. REFEREES' MATCH. [Per Press Association.] WELLINGTON. August ~ The following team has been selected to represent the Wellington Referoos' Association in a match against the Canterbury asso. ciat-on, to be played at Wellington on September 4.—Hayden. Moroney, Moffitt, King Darby, Bradley, Russell, Leith Godber' Patton. Mullany, Fletcher, Brooks. Galvin and Perry. NEW ZEALAND DEFEATS NEW SOUTH WALES. By TefegTaph—Press Aguoclatton—Oopyrigln Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Received August 8, 5.5 p.m.) m,. * , „ „ SYDNEY. August 8. Phe final New Zealand-New South Wales match excited little interest, only a handful of spectators being present. O'Brien again guarded tho Blacks' ;joal, whilst sevoraJ Metropolitan players were included in the New South Wales fifteen. Mingay, the new half, "laying a brilliant game. During the second term Steele dislocated one of his arms and was taken to the hospital. New South Waleß scored first. Humphreys picking up in the loose and transferring to Mingay. who scored and converted. Roberts and Storey, combining splendidly, carried play to tho New South Wales lino, the former crossing, though tackled. No goal resulted. Soon after Tilyard passed >to Storey, who scored easily. Roberts failed to convert. A fine effort by Wilson in punting down the field and regaining resulted in another trv after the ball had been handled bv Badelv. Carroll and Steele, the last-mentioned crossing. The try was converged, find the score at half-time was.—New Zealand 11; No»; South Wales G. Tn the second term few Zealand was. fTOouentlv penalised for off-side n'av. Evrnluellv Min"ny rrocs-d Wwuii addin<» the ovtrn. points—New Zealan<ni: New South Wales to Fvoii tbo.i n*, NW 7.«*!««d assumed the mastery, the final scores being:—New Zealand 24; New South Wales 13. COLLEGE MATCH. The Christ's College match has been abandoned on account of the weather. NORTH CANTERBURY SUB-UNION. The North Canterbury Sub-union matches held on Saturday resulted as follows: Amberley. 14; Cus't. 3. . Oxford and Kowai played a. draw, no score. Woodend defaulted to Waikari. THE ASSOCIATION GAME. SfIROWNT SHIELD MATCH:. [Per Press Association.] WELLINGTON, August 7. The Brown Shield challenge match, Wellington rtioldera) v. Poverty Bay (challengers), was played on the Basin Reserve this afternoon, before a larcre attendance. Die wound was very wet. greasy and heavy. - L .<"'«">' Bav .scored immediately after Wellington then took charge for the creator part of the snell, which ended: Wellington. 5; Poverty Bay 1. In the second spell Wellington again proved superior, though the visitors made a series of successful attacks towards tho cud of the game 1 lie final scores wore: Wellington 8; Poverty Bny. 3. The scorers for Wellington were Campbell, Brownlco. Porter SnvUi Ferguson f2). end Ballard (2). . For P««ty B« Kelly, Kirkne»s and Downfe registered goals.