THE SOCCER CODE.

Manawatu Standard, Volume L, Issue 223, 16 August 1930, Page 2 (Supplement)

THE SOCCER CODE.

Athletic Beat R.S.A. in a Willing Contest ; St. Andrew’s Successful Against Feilding ; Good Exhibitions at North Street Park ; Rangers and Flock House Have Byes ; Representative Team Announced.

The senior Soccer league competition in the Manawatu is another stage on the way to completion as a result of the games played to-day. By virtue of their victory over R.S.A. Athletic probably become the winners of the competition for this season. St. Andrew’s could almost do as they desired with Tending on No. 2 ground, and gained from the inclusion of Robertson—a new member—who netted the majority of their goals. Rangers and Flock House (who have now disbanded) had byes to-day. Mr H. Johnston, the selector, has announced the representative team to meet Wanganui on Saturday next.

ATHLETIC BEAT R.S.A. CLOSELY CONTESTED GAME. When Athletic and R.S.A. were drawn to meet at the North Street Park this afternoon, soccer enthusiasts looked forward to a willing contest. They were not disappointed as the match was as well fought as could be expected. On more than one occasion it was possible for R.S.A. to win, but Athletic had a good goalkeeper in Martin. As a result of today's victory. Athletic are almost sure of winning the senior league competition. The teams were as follow: Athletic (blask). —P. Childs, Askam, A. Crowe, Geekie, Beer, Martin, H. Childs, Travers, Watt, Rainford, Hearsay. R.S.A. (red and white). —Crowe, Kempson, J. Gardner, L. Gardner, Lovejoy, Sweetman, Alsop, Baigent, Tucker. Twenty-five minutes after schedule time, R.S.A. set the ball in motion. The forwards followed up well, but could not make much headway for a time in face of the keen Athletic opposition. The blacks pressed upfield and nearly kicked a goal when Rainford took a random shot. R.S.A. were awarded a penalty kick and gained some ground. A dribbling rush troubled the Athletic backs and Baigent shot from a short distance. R:S.A. 1, Athletic 0. The resumption of play saw Athletic retaliate in fine style and Rainford carried the leather up the right wing to even the scores within two minutes of the former goal. R.S.A. 1, Athletic 1. For a considerable time neither, side gained any territory, till Watt and Travers carried the leather up the goal area, only to be returned by the backs. Nothing daunted, athletic essayed another attempt at 'goaling when H. Childs troubled Alsop. The goalie was too good, however, and the ball again went into open play. Strenuous play with no tangible results occupied a quarter of an hour. Neither team could make appreciable headway, and R.S.A. provided the only bright- spots. Time and again Athletic had the opportunity of goaling, but owing to faulty centring by Travers and Rainford there was no increase in the 6co,re. A melee developed in midfield and Athletic secured to swing out to the wing. A concerted rush by Travers, Rainford and H. Childs enabled the former to dribble the leather in the goal mouth. It was an easy goal with little opposition from the goalie. Athletic 2, R.S.A. 1. Play brightened up considerably at this stage when the scene of operations shifted to the left wing. Watts tried to make a break, but he was well marked and R.S.A. turned the tables. Only for a very short time could the ex-soldiers maintain their assault, for Crowe and Beer were too difficult to beat. The best passing and ■ headwork of the match occupied the following period when, despite arduous attempts, Athletic could not stage a breakaway. After a series of throw-ins, R.S.A. secured and crossed to Baigent who from a difficult angle shot accurately. Martin was in his place however, and saved brilliantly. On the leather becoming freed, Athletic took up the running for Watt to traverse the length of the field. The movement produced no result and Athletic continued to hold their ground. Their efforts were reward-

ed when Travers goaled brilliantly. Athletic 3, R.S.A. 1. From the kick-off, R.S.A. hung on to the leather and the blacks were kept in the background. The attack persisted till Lovejoy shot a splendid goal following five minutes of sterling play. Athletic 3, R.S.A. 2. From the kick off, Athletic made their presence felt and the R.S.A. forwards had to give way before repeated attacks. Their backs proved staunch and the leather went downfield to Lovejoy who gave Martin some concern till Crowe cleared. The blacks followed up, and worked their passage up the right line till the leather went out. Half-time was called shortly afterwards. SECOND SPELL. Athletic opened the second spell with a vigorous rush which was repulsed when the position in front of the exsoldiers’ goal did not appear very healthy. Watt and P. Childs proved to be : a dangerous combination, 'and troubled the R.S.A. backs. However, they lost possession, and the ball crossed to Rainford. A break was attempted, but proved to be unsuccessful, play remaining about midway. Persistent efforts were at last rewarded and Rainford gained ground to cross to Watt. Down bore Watt, but his centre went hopelessly wide. There was no doubt that both teams had improved and already the new spell was superior in action and doggedness to the first half. The centres had little work to do and were only required to keep up with their wings. At last, after many fruitless efforts, play became open and R.S.A. made an effective break. The right wing got well up the line and centred well, Martin cleared and thcnj commenced a counter-rush by Athletic. Watt and P. Childs had more work to do, but little headway could be made. The ex-soldiers extricated themselves from a position of potential danger and sent their forwards away. Back came Athletic, Rainford crossing to Childs,' who continued the movement. Again R.S.A. repulsed successfully. Spectacular play filled the ensuing ten minutes and so evenly matched were the teams that no appreciable headway could be gained. Whenever Afhletic got clear they could not press home and yielded to R.S.A. who, however, were unable to gain the goal mouth. From a throw-in opposite the stand, Athletic secured and Watts got away. The solo effort was unrewarded and the ex-soldiers changed the scene of operations rapidly. A. Crowe gained possession and returned from well up the field. The forwards carried on the movement which culminated in Travers goaling. s Athletic 4, R.S.A. 2. On play resuming R.S.A. retaliated and only an offside ruling prevented a goal being netted._ Undaunted, they maintained their position till time was called with Athletic the winners by four goals to two.

ST. ANDREW’S BEAT FEILDING. AN EASY~VICTORY. The visiting Feilding team were soundly trounced in their, last match of the season when they were defeated by St. Andrew’s to the tune of eight goals to one. The teams were as follow: - St. Andrew’s (blue and white). —Anderson, Coombes, Johnston, Oman, McWilliams, Thompson; McSheffrey, Shepherd, Maclvenzie, .Robertson, Lyons. Feilding (black and yellow).— Wright, Heys, Pittman, D’Atli, Lugge, Hunt, Fordyce, J. Elliott, Law, Mansell, R. Elliott. The match was three-quarters of an hour late in commencing, but once the hall was set in motion, St. Andrew’s made the pace willing. The Feilding representatives were a much lighter team, but their backs displayed good football. The first spell was particularly one-sided, and at its conclusion "the Saints were leading by four goals to nil. Robertson (who played for St. Andrew’s for the first time), ■ netted twice, while Thomson and Oman made up the number. Shortly before the changeover, St. Andrew’s were proving troublesome on the left wing, but they could not break through. SECOND SPELL. The second spell enabled the visitors to display some of their form, and on numerous occasions they were close to netting. From a tussle in front of St. Andrew’s goal, McWilliams (St. Andrew’s) kicked in and tire goal was accordingly credited to the Feilding team. fc>t. Andrew’s gained four more goals when Robertson, McWilliams and

Coombes netted —the latter being successful twice in succession. When, the final whistle sounded, the scores were: St, Andrew’s .8, Feilding 1. Mr J. H. Dick refereed. OTHER GRADES. Following are the results of the primary and fifth grade matches played at the North Street Park this afternoon: Primary division. —College Street 2, beat Central 1. Fifth grade.—Central Scouts 6, beat Terrace End Scouts 1; Te Awe Awe Scouts 2, beat Athletic juniors 1. A practice game for the primary and secondary school representatives was held on No. 3 ground. The following is the fifth grade team picked to attend the secondary schools tournament in Wellington on August 29:—Winchcombe, Allen, Zimmerman, Thompson, Davidson, Sweetman, Newton, Turnbull, Kendall, Richardson, Kempson, Reid, Ram, Chatfield, Scriven, Pyc, J. Young, Russell. TEAM TO MEET WANGANUI.

The ■ following is the team selected by Mr H. Johnston to represent the Manawatu Association against Wanganui at the North Street Park on Saturday next: —J. Crowe (R.S.A.), Askam (A.), A. Crowe (A.), Coombes (St. A.), Travers (A.), Hearsey (A.) captain, McSheffrey (St. A.), Tucker (R.S.A.), Baigent (R.S.A.), H. Childs (A.), Lyons (St. A.). Resorves. —Back, Kempson (R.S.A.); half, Paton (St. A.). INTERPROVINCIAL MATCH. WELLINGTON BEAT CANTERBURY. THREE GOALS TO NIL. Per Press Association. WELLINGTON, Aug. 16. The ground at the Basin Reserve was in good condition and the weather was fine for the Association football match between Wellington and Canterbury. The teams were as follow: Wellington. Parkin, Abernethey, Guest, J. McLeod, Campbell, Cummings, R. McLeod, Condon, Jeffreys, Smith, Cudby. Canterbury.—Mitchell, Lorimer, Cawtheray, Bristow, A. Sutherland, McLeod, Spiers, D. Sutherland, Smith, Pickup, Knight. Canterbury kicked off against a light wind. Smith and Knight were immediately but met with no success. The Wellington forwards were soon having slightly the better of the game, but their finishing efforts were weak. Knight, for the visitors, was conspicuous. He gave Spiers a good chance, but the latter skied the ball. Persistent attacking by Wellington at last resulted in a goal, the ivinger, McLeod, centring to Jeffreys, who netted. Wellington 1, Canterbury 0. The southerners made some good efforts, but lacked combination in the forwards and the individual attacks came to nothing. One that camo close was a neat piece of work between Smith and Spiers, the kick by the lastnamed bitting the crossbar. Towards the end of the half the Wellington vanguard was attacking hard and a rush upheld- ended in Jeffreys scorihghis second goal.

Wellington 2, Canterbury 0. It was a poor first half as tho football of both teams were disappointing and not up to interprovincial standard. Early in the second half a promising movement by Smith and Spiers, for Canterbury, was spoilt by a- Wellington back cutting in. Cudby took play to the other end, where Smith had Mitchell at full length for a save. It was not long before Canterbury were away, but they were unlucky again, D. Sutherland hitting an upright with a stinging shot. . , A free kick to Canterbury just outside the goalkeeper’s area was unsuccessful, as also was a corner kick the next minute. „ . ■ , , The play on the part of both teams was a great improvement on the first half, but it was still a trifle scrappy. The faulty lay chiefly with the forwards of both sides, for although individually they were fast enough, their combination and shooting were weak. Consequently, many good efforts were spoiled by a bad finish. A long period of dull play ensued, without material advantage to either side, and with the goalkeepers having an easy tune. Finally, Wellington added another goal again, from Jeffreys. He secured well out, and, after a lightning run, put in a ground shot that gave Mitchell very little chance. Wellington 3, Canterbury 0. ' The home side, heartened by their success, kept Canterbury on the run and came close to scoring. Later smith netted easily for Wellington, but the goal was not allowed. The game relapsed toward the into tho dullness that characterised the first half, and play generally became slower than ever. It was Canterbury e turn to show some feeblo shooting, which completely destroyed their chances on the few occasions they beforced a few corner kicks, but made nothing of them, for the Canterbury defence was sound. An uninspiring game ended with the score:— Wellington 3, Canterbury -0. CURTAIN-RAISER^ AT WELLINGRer Press Association. WELLINGTON, Aug. 16. •Wellington and Canterbury . toys played a curtain-raiser to the, mfeiprovincial soccer match in the Basin Reserve. Wellington won by four goals to one. THE CHATHAM CUP. SOUTH ISLAND FINAL. WESTERN 2 v. PORT CHALMERS Per Press Association. DUNEDIN, Aug. 16. Western (Christchurch) and Port Chalmers (Dunedin) met at Logan Parjk in the South Island final of the Chatham Clip. . „ . , , . Tho ground was in perfect order, but, a heavy wind militated against good Pl ln tho first spell, play was verv fast, but was not productive of good footr ball. The opening score came toward the end of the spell, when Nelson, Western’s outside left, made a perfect cross to Brklgens, the outside right) who scored an easy goal. Half way through the second spell, when tho Port were playing more dashingly, Western worked their way slowly to the local team’s end, where b.Ellis kicked a goal from a good cross. The game resulted :. Western 2, Port Chalmers 0. RESULTS ELSEWHERE. Results of . Association football matches played elsewhere are as folWellington—Second divisiop: Thistle 6v. Swifts 2; Lower Hutt 4v. Technical Old Boys 4. ~ , „ Auckland.—Y.M.C.A, 3 v* .Thistle 2,