ATHLETIC PORTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXX, Issue 9308, 18 September 1893, Page 6

ATHLETIC PORTS.

FOOTBALL.

HERALD V. STAR.

As unusually interesting and well-contested football match between teams representing the New Zealand Herald and the Star took place at Potter's Paddock on Saturday afternoon. The contest was witnessed by a considerable number of spectators. Mr. T. O'Connor acted as referee in a manner satisfactory to all parties. The Herald kicked off and Kirkham returned into touch. From the line out the Herald worked the ball down the field, and some scrums ensued on their opponent's line. The Star here made a fine rally, and by a useful passing run managed to get out of danger for a time. Another threatening Herald rush was well stopped by Drummond, who kicked into touch. Blewden made a good run, and gained a considerable amount of ground, but the Star were back again in the Herald 25 in a very few minutes, and a strong dribbling rush compelled the Herald team to force. Shortly after this the Star got a mark, but the attempt at goal proved unsuccessful. The play continued very even for a time, but eventually Blewden eluded his opponents and scored the first try for the Herald. The attempt to convert the same proved a failure. Herald 2, Star 0. The second was at times very interesting, Haslam, Mackie, and Blewden doing good work for the Herald, whilst Scott, McIntyre, Brooks, and Drummond were equally prominent for the Star. Towards the end of the game the Star men made several fine attacks, but their opponents managed to avert any further scoring. The Herald thus won by 2 points to 0.

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE MATCH. An inter-faculty match amongst the Auckland University College students was played at Potter's Paddock on Saturday afternoon, the representatives of Science and Mathematics playing those of Arts and Law. The players seemed to enjoy their game exceedingly well, and some good form was shown by several of them. However, Science and Mathematics proved far too strong for tht opposing team, and won by 27 points to nil. Six tries were scored amongst the following players: —Gittos (3). Meyers, Gatenby, and Major. Five of these were converted by McPherson.

PROF. CARROLLO'S GYMNASIUM V. ALL SAINTS' AMATEUR ATHLETIC CLUB.

< This contest proved an exceedingly close and exciting one, resulting in a draw. For ; Professor Corrollo's Gymnasium Murray j secured two tries, one of which iie converted ; while Schmidt and Stewart scored tries for All Saints, one of which was converted by Whelan. When the match ended the score stood : Professor Carrollo's Gymuasiun, 7 ; All Saints' Athletic Club, 7.

MENNIE AND DEY V. HEATHER. A football match was played at Potter's Paddock on Saturday afternoon, between teams representing Messrs. Mennie and Dey's establishment, and the warehouse of Mr. A. Heather. The former won by 2 points to nil, Gallauglier scoring a try. Jones and Skerret also played well for the winners, and Freeman and the two Heathers did good work for the losers.

HELLABY BROTHERS V. FREEZING

COMPANY.

The annual football match between the above firms will be played at Potter's Paddock on Wednesday next. September 20. The teams will be as follows Auckland Freezing Company : G. Ballantyne, Osmond, J. Braund (captain), E. Wyley, McGuiuness, Langton, T. Doherty, J. Cox, J. Moore, B. Neil, Pithkietley, M. Briggs, J. Coates, H. Murphey, H. Ryan, Ambrows, Frost, and Shilton. Hellaby Brothers :G. Wilson, M. Whalen, E. Wilson, I. Rodgers, Cunningham, A. Young, W. McMillan, i). Stewart (captain), J. Crabb, J. Hallford, J. Hewitt, C. Garrett, B. Bennett, W. Considine, and F. Gordon ; emergencies, Leadbeater, Verron, Bowers.

THAMES FOOTBALL.

[by telegraph.—own correspondent.] Thames, Saturday. A football match was played at Parawai thi& afternoon between the Ellerslie Club (Auckland) and the City North 11., when the former were defeated by six points to nil.

FOOTBALL IN OTAGO. [BY TELEGRAPH.PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

Dunedin, Saturday. The weather was bad for the football matches this afternoon, a strong wind and a driving mist prevailing for the most of the time. The team selected from the various clubs from the Goldtields were defeated by 13 to nil.

In the match Southland v. Otago, which followed, Otago won by 9 points to 4. The visitors had the luck to win the toss, and played with the wind. In the first spell they succeeded in scoring two tries, neither of which was converted, but they were pressed on several occasions. The wind nearly died away in the second spell. J. Torrance scored two tries, and Martin one for Otago, the latter being converted. Otago had a free kick for interference under the posts, but having no place-kick nothing came of it. Cuff played a fine game at the back for the visitors, and Hurst did good service. Mcßobie was the best of the forwards. For Otago Duncan played the poorest game of the season, but Armit was very brilliant. The local forwards were an even lot.

NORTH SHORE CRICKET CLUB. The annual meeting of the North Shore Cricket Club was held in the Borough Council Chambers, Devonport, on Friday evening last, and was well attended. Mr. E. TV

feft«iL DeTonpor!! and »•"■*« The annual tort and balance-sheet *= read and adopt! The balance-sheet£22 SS. Th° *" '1 fair J y Kood financial *? tion. The repol made special referenced' the improvement that had been made to t h° cricket ground! the joint expense $ J 6 Domain Board at the club anditi«h»i; that the grounfwill ecjuai to any in Ackland. quit * The followindofficere were elected. President, Mr.! VV. Alison- lit : ~7 dent,, Messrs. | F. Wan W Colonel Goring, lid T. C Self-' JS 01 ' and tre^urer. g MJR. J. B«2fi! ;' SS.7 secretary and trksurer, Mr,, J ]rW„* captain Mr. RpVynyard." ManagS Committee: Mesfe. E. Jones W fv, ?■ l a. B. Burgess, ha P man?\V. Lift Cave, and E. Chajes. Delegate to &«: Association, Mr.K. Wvnvarrl \.u ■ '' Committee I Messf eXS. and E. Charles. I J "yard, A vote of thanli was passod to the out gome officers and Anmittee, and fifteen new members were elected. w The chairman mi the following present* turns :-Mr. Self's It, to Mr. A. I BurS £ the best battimkverage ; Mr. Self's bail" to Mr * \, nya l', for the best bowline average; Mr. Waj i bat, to Mr. C. Hemerv for the best fielding leaded by the members of the club); an! Mr. Hemery'B book Grace on Cricket to Mr. Jones for th« highest individual s >re. e Messrs. E. W. i ison, T. C. Self J p Logan and Lieute ant Hume announced that they would eacl present trophies during the coming season. ' a Tha management c mmittee was instructed to take immediate st ps towards providing a ground for the secon eleven. A vote of thanks > the chairman termb ated one of the best attended and most ei. thusiastic cricket mtetings held in Devcr. port for many years. \