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Manawatu Standard, Volume LII, Issue 256, 28 September 1932, Page 9

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DISTRICT AND DOMINION. SNAPS FROM THE SIDELINE

(By “Centre-Half.”)

The “ltoughrider” Cup for the Manawatu senior “knock-out” championship could hardly have been more appropriately named, for the contenders on Saturday engaged in a marathon struggle without decision. St. Andrew’s and City could not have been more evenly matched and it was a trial of strength for most of the journey, lo play an hour and fifty minutes with icy rain most of the time was a strain, but both teams stood up to the gruelling experience very well. The extra period was remarkable for the splendid defence of both sides. Both goalies were kept busy. City's opening goal, by Carnell, came from a nice piece of teamwork and that team deserved further success for they were dealing with the leather very effectively. „ , , St. Andrew’s were badly handicapped by shortage of regular players, but the makeshift combination put in much

good work. Lyons, Coombs and D. Smillie were amongst those missed and two Rugby players, Young and Tillick, performed very creditably. The latter was crossing beautifully and had illfortune in not finding the net with lus well-placed shots. \V. Young’s goal was a fine one which was the result of a strong attack. Thompson did not always do just the right tiling for the Saints, but he is a very useful member and deserves encouragement. Claridge (City) struck form and it 1 would have not been surprising had he netted. Saturday’s re-play should be equally as entertaining. North. Street Park requires a great ' deal of maintaining. Despite the at--1 tention it lias received, the main aiea

on Saturday was in a very bad condition for play, especially in the northern goal area and the greasiness or the ground was obviously responsible for no more than two goals being netted. , Mr W. F. Mackie, who represented the New Zealand Football Council at the Marist (Wellington) club’s smoke concert on Saturday evening, said that the Marist Brothers had set an example to the sporting public of Now Zealand in allowing the two football codes to be played in their schools. Mi Mackie said that in interviewing the college principals it was not with the intention of ousting Rugby, but to introduce another code, not a rival, but a sister one. It is hoped that next year will witness definite progress in this direction in the Manawatu. Fifty veterans provided interest and amusement for a large crowd at English Park, Christchurch, on a recent Saturday, when two old-timers’ matches were played. Players of a decade or more since donned the jersey again, and demonstrated the spirit was there if the flesh did occasionally give trouble. Twenty minutes each way was sufficient for the players in the curtain-raiser, but they had enough in reserve to cheer lustily at the end. The A. and B. teams, composed of ex-representative players, staged more polished, if not more vigorous football. Some excellent passing bouts were staged, and one or two of the forwards showed that they could still shoot. Veteran referees, too, turned out to hold the whistle. ST. PAUL’S BOYS’ BANQUET.

To wind up a successful season a banquet was given to the players of St. Paul’s Club at the home of Miami Mrs H. Lock, 38 Limbrick Street, on Saturday evening. There were sixteen present and Mr Lock presided. The room was decorated with blue and white streamers (the club colours) and there were freesias and hyacinths on the tables. A vote of sympathy was passed in silence to S. Holden (a prominent member of the team) whose father recently passed away. A welcome was extended to a visiting orchestra, whose music throughout the evening was greatly appreciated. Mr Lock thanked the boys for playing the game, both on and off the field, and said how proud he was to be coach and trainer to such a splendid lot. He congratulated them on winning the championship cup and “knock-out” cup, both of which adorned the table. Only one game had been lost throughout the season, thanks to the captain, D. Broughton, who had worked hard for his team, also the other members who had backed him up. The boys were urged to carry on right through their lives in the same sporting way as on the field, thereby making better citizens of themselves, and being a help to those with whom they came in contact. The club passed special votes of appreciation to the M.F.A. and the referees, and also the Press, and the usual toasts were honoured. The junior “knock-out” finals provided some exciting football, especially the primary match. In the Filth Division, Y.M.C.A. met St. Paul’s, and after an even game were defeated 3—l. Y.M.C.A. opened very strongly and were pressing most of the time during the first half, when they had many opportunities to gain a good lead, but hesitation in front of the goal probably lost them the game. Marshall scored first for Y.M.C.A. from a very fine shot well out. This was the only goal during the first half. After the interval St. Paul’s had a bigger share of the game, but Y.M.C.A. continued to miss good chances. From a breakaway Broughton evened the scores, and later scored two other goals, both from breakaways, the Y.M.C.A. backs laying too far forward and giving him a clean run almost from halfway. Ilie game was not so exciting as the semi-finals the week before. St. Paul’s are to be congratulated on winning both the league and “knock-out” competitions. Mr Lock is responsible in no small measure for their success. In the primary final, Terrace End ran Convent very closely and tlnee minutes from the final whistle were leading I—o. Convent at the start were slow in getting going and Terrace End did most of the pressing, Hulena scoring from a good hard shot which did not give the goalie a chance. Up and down play followed very quickly causing plenty of excitement in the stand, biit neither team could score until, three minutes from time, Gavin netted for Convent from a fine individual effort. Extra time had to be played in which Convent had the best of the exchanges, and eventually Gavin added another goal, Convent running out good winners in a very exciting final by o—l. Convent have had a very successful season, winning both the league and “knock-out.” They are to be congratulated on their very fine showing right through the season, as, although this is their first season in soccer, they did not suffer defeat in one game. Turning out regularly and good coaching by Mr Savage worked wonders with the boys.