FOOTBALL

New Zealand Herald, Volume LI, Issue 15665, 20 July 1914, Page 4

FOOTBALL

* THE RUGBY GAME. SENIOR GRADE CHAMPIONSHIP. CITY AND UNIVERSITY TIE. WINS FOR CITY AND PONSONBY. RESULTS City, 6, v. Mariat Bros., 3. Ponsonby, 17, v. College Rifles. 3. Tire second round of the Auckland Rugby Union's senior grade championship matches was brought to a- conclusion at Eden Park on Saturday in fine weather, but before the small attendance of about 1000 enthusiasts. There were several strong counter attractions on Saturday, not the least of which was the second meeting of the Grammar School and King's College teams at the Show Grounds, while on the other hand, neither of. the fccnior games was expected to provide particularly attractive or exciting play In this respect public opinion was correct for neither gatno provided anything to ruse enthusiasm. The City-Marist Bros, match was played on ho. 1 ground in the middle of which was a largo patch of mud of the consistency of clue. When play worked into this area tho subsequent happenings were distinctly numorous—for the spectators. The game'was mostly confined to the forwards and although the final scores were close and City had much At stake, the match never became really exciting City won by 6 points, two tries scored by D. Stewart, to 3, a goal kicked by Clarke. The Ponsonby-College Rifles match only lasted two quarters and it was seen early in tho game that tho superiority of the Tonsonby forwards would provo to be the undoing of tho Collogo Rifles team. Ponsonby won by 17 points to 3, tries being scored for the. •winners by Pearce, McGregor and Candy. Stewart and Candy each kicked a goal from a try and Murray drcp-kicked a goal from tho field. Barker scored * try for the losing ttam. Tho Grammar School-King's College match attracted an attendance of about 2000 to tho Show Grounds, where an evenly contested game resulted in a win tor Grammar School by 5 points to 0. The winner's "core was made up of a. try scored by Nick Olson, which was converted by McLean. The strong partisanship of the spectators was a feature of tho match , . , As tie resiH of Saturday's senior grade games University and City are now even for cnampionship honour and a play-oft will be necessary to decide tho winner. It is probable that the play-off will bu held next Saturday. . _ Tim takings of the Rugby Union for Saturday's matches at Eden Park and the Show Ground reached the respectable sum of £60. This brings the season's revenue from cup matches to over £700, with a cup tie yet to be played. The takings at last season's cup matches amounted to a little over .£4OO. , 1 The positions of the senior grade teams are us follow:— _ _, . Pts. Chp. p. W. L. D. For Agat. Pts. University ~, 9 6 1 2 45 19 14. Oxty ... 9 6 1 3 62 19 11 Ponsonby ... 9 5 3 1 80 48 11 Marist Bros. .. 9 3 5 1 34 52 7 College Rifles 9 3 7 - 47 88 1

CITY. V. MARIST BROTHERS. The weather conditions on Saturday were Central; there was no wind, and the sun was obscured behind clouds.. City won the toss, and elected to defend the western goal. After tho kick-off, play remained at midfield for some time, until the City forwards came away with a rush, and White, marking cleverly, sated the situation. Shortly afterwards, Godfrey got the ball, from a scrum near the side-line. He sent it on to Barns, who took the pass and cut in. He then passed to Campbell, vko sen'; on to Lowe. The last-named cut in and passed to Barclay, who sent on to D. Stewart, and he ran in and scored near the corner. Tile kick at goal failed. The City backs set up. an attack on resumption, but a pass was intercepted by McDonald and play removed to mid-field when Godfrey brought off a clever save. A mull by McDonald gave City a chance, but from a free kick to City the shot at goal was poor, and Marists got relief. Shortly afterwards B. O'Brien got a chance from a crosskick and, taking the ball cleverly, ran to within 10yds of City's line. Ho had two or three attendants, and passed, to Courtnay, who seat the ball on blindly. The pass was intercepted, and Marists lost a golden opportunity to equalise the scores. The first quarter ended a few minutes later, with the Ecor-::: — ' • ' .

City ... 3 Marist Brothers, 0 Shortly after the change of ends City attacked, and for some time there was a succession of scrum and "line-out play in Marists' twentiy-five. From play i about the 25yds flag, D. Stewart came away with a great dash with the ball at toe. McDonald and Stewart dashed at the bouncing ball, which the latter secured. Be was carried off his feet by McDonald's .fall, but had sufficient way on to cross the line before he fell, and scored City's second try. The play, confined to the forwards, remained in Marists' half of the ground until a few minutes before half-time, when O'Brien broke away and carried the ball to City's twenty-five. His pass in-field was well taken, but in the resulting play a member of the Marist team got off-side, and a. free kick to City gave temporary relief. Play was still in City's •territory when half-time was called, with ■the ficores:— • ■> ■• City ... 6 Marist Brothers 0 When the teams came on the field again 'Clarke had replaced Sheahan, whose ankle was hurt before half-time. The back division •was rearranged. Marist attacked momentarily, but City soon came to the attack, and Bams received the ball in a passing run. He was pulled down at the corner, and gave Marists a fee kick by playing the ball on the ground. No advantage was gained, for a man was in front of the kick. City's forwards got the ball in the scrum, but Godfrey's attempt to dash over the line was stopped short, and play worked up-field to City's half, where it remained for some time. Marists were now having the best of matters, and from a mulled ball were given a free kick, which Clarke' converted into three points. Marists kept up the pressure, and Clarke had another shot, resultfess this time, just before the third quarter ended, with the scores:— C;i7 '. 6 Marist Brothers 3 City attacked at the outset of the last quarter, but a clever field by McDonald saved the situation. City came back to the v attnck and kept on the pressure, and a dangerous dash by French was followed by White marking a pass, from which Marists got relief. This was followed by a great dash by Clarke, whose kick was followed up by Coraaga. Moffit was collared with the boll, and a free kick was given to Marists in City's half. No advantage was gained, and City's forwards came away with a loose rush, which carried play to Marists' line. Some excitement was caused near the finish by a Marist Brothers daeh, which carried play across raid-field (Jodfrey fielded well, and removed play to Marists' territory. The game ended in semidarkness, with the scores: — City ... 6 Marist Brothers 3 ; "i Mr. Murdoch was referee. i - 'PONSONBY V. COLLEGE RIFLES. Defections wore noticeable in both' teams when Ponsonby and College Rifles lined out to take up their positions on No 2 ground at Eden Park. Owing to the weakness of the i respective teams and to tho issue having'no direct bearing on the championship honours an arrangement was made to play two extended spells. College Rifles opened up play with a fino dashing bout of passing, which _ resulted in Reed being pushed out within striking distance of the blue and blacks' line. Wittnor endeavoured to complete the attack by setting up a scoring movement, but Barker knocked the pass on and Ponsonby cleared. The blue and black forwards now asserted themselves, and at this early stage it was clearly demonstrated that the blue and black vanguard •would be masters of tho game. Pearce and Avery were prominent in taking play to College Rifles' line, and scrappy play followed until tho ball was kicked into the dead area. From the kick-out Ponsonby again attacked, and a passing bout saw Little pushed out of bounds. Murray opened Ponsonby's score with a successful shot at goal from the field. Change of ends came with tha score: Ponsonby ... ... ... ... 4 College Rifles 0 Ponsonby forwards invaded the blues' •Quarter's immediately on _ the recommencement of play, and following on a force by the blues Pearce picked up in the lops* and was able to force .his, way over the line and score in a good position. Stewart converted with * good kick. Keeping up the pressure the blue and blacks were back again, forcing College Biftej, when Murray secured in the loose and transferred to McGregor, who had no difficulty in scoring "well out. Stewart failed to convert. A fast loose rush by College Rifles' forwards following the to'ek-off had the scene of play at Ppn- ■'•', (sonoy'a end of the field, where, passing v Among tie blue backs saw Barker, with » V fine burst of speed, score at-the. corner. i'vjtht attempt i*t goal was fruitless. , Desnl- % &J3 pI»X »9 favour of Ponsonby existed on, *■'-.' ■- : - -** '. : - • ■' *'

Collego Rifles' side of half-way until Candy secured and, using his pace to advantago, dashed through the opposition and scored behind tho posts. Candy's own attempt at goal was successful, and the game ended with the scores: Ponsonby ... , 17 College Rifles ... 3 Mr. Donovan was referee. SECOND GRADE. City defoated Newton by 6 points to 3. This pruo had a considerable bearing on the championship of tho grade. _ On the previous Saturday City wts leading by 5 points, when Newton beat them by 11 points to 5, and reduced tho margin to 1 point. A redraw of tho second round brought the teams together again on Saturday, when City won a good even game, in which some excellent football was played, by a margin of 3 points. W. Moore and F. George scored tries for the winners and Clark for the losers. City has regained tho lead of 5 points, and is now likely to win tho championship of tho grade. Ponsonbv defeated Grafton by 8 points to 6. University defeated Grammar School Old Boys by 17 points to 0. Tramway won from College Rifles by default: THIRD GRADE. Grafton defeated Remuera by 14 points to 8. Marist Brother* defeated City by 3 points to 0. Post and ■ Telegraph defeated St. John's by 9 points to 6. West End defeated University by 8 points to 0. / , , College Rifles defeated Grammar School Old Boys by IS points to 5. FOURTH GRADE. North Shore defeated Takopuna by SO points to 0. Parnell defeated Grafton by 18 points to 0. Newton defeated Marist Brothers by C points to 3. Ponsonby B defeated City by 5 points to 0. FIFTH GRADE. City defeated North Shore by 6 points to 5. Parnell defeated Grafton by 8 points to 4. Ponsonby defeated Newton A by 5 points to 3. Marist Brothers defeated Newton B by 8 points to 0. SECONDARY SCHOOL MATCHES. FIRST GRADE. Grammar School defeated Kiag's Collego by 5 points to.o. The second meeting this season of the Grammar School and King's College teams created a considerable amount of interest, and drew a crowd of over two thousand neople to the Show Grounds. Tho footbcll vi>r, in sn<t« of 'ho adverse conditions, of a bright and exciting nature. Tho strong partisanship of tho spectators added a zest to the proceedings. There was not much pdvanti»<™ in th" "lav to either side, but just on half-time Nicholson scored a try. which McLean converted. This was tho only score of the match, and although tho Collegians, back and forward, made strenuous efforts to equalise the scores in the early portion nf the second snoll. the defence of tho Grammarians proved too sound, and towards the end of tho gamo tho ultimate winners seemed likely to increaso their score. Mr. F. Wilson acted as referee. Sacred Heart College defeated Grammar School B by 7 points to 3. SECOND GRADE. Grammar School B defeated Sacred Heart College by 11 points to 0. THIRD GRADE. Grammar School B defeated Technical College by 6 points to 5. PUBLIC SCHOOL MATCHES. A GRADE. Ponsonby defeated Remuert by 5 points to 0. Devonport defeated Parnell by 8 points to 0. Vermont Street defeated Beresford Street by 9 points to 3. Onehunga defeated Mount Eden by 11 points to 5. • B GRADE.

Bayfield drew with Normal School—no score. Newton West defeated Napier Street. C GRADE. Point Chevalier drew with Ellerslje—-no score. Nelson Street defeated Mount Hoskill by 10 points to 0. Newmarket defeated Te Papapa, by. C points to nil PROVINCIAL MATCHES. [BY TILZGJtAFH.— COBBKSPONDENTB.] Daroaville, Sunday. The final contest for the Northern Wairoa Rugby Union senior cup took place yesterday, when Kirikopnni defeated Dargaville by 10 points to 0. Hamilton, Saturday. The Rugby matches to-day resulted as follows:—Senior Grado:'St. Mary's beat Slorrinavillo by 3 points to 0; Gordonton forfeited to Frankton. St. Mary's win gives them the championship. Junior Grade: Frankton beat Gordonton by 14 points to 7: Morrinsville forfeited to St. Mary's. Third Grade: Frankton beat City by 8 points to 5. Thames, Sunday. In continuation of the cup matches, Suburbs played Celtic on Saturday and, after a fast and well-contested game, succeeded in securing a, win by 8 points to 6, the scores for the winners being a penalty goal kicked, by Warne and a try by Ricket — which was converted by the same player —while Con Coakley secured a try for Celtic and Corbett kicked a penalty goal. Rovers played Hauraki Plains, and won by 12 points to 0. Hiri, Blackwell and Brownlee secured tries for the winners, and the last-named player also kicked a 'penalty goal. In the junior grade Hovers defeated Suburbs by 3 points to 0, and the High' School first-yea: players defeated the combined schools by 9 points to 3. The team selected to represent Thamos colts in the match- to bo played at Auckland on Saturday next against the Auckland junior representative!! is as follows:— Fullback. Weston; threeqnarters, E. Warwick, Gemmings, Vedder; five-eighths. Mathews, Phillips; halfback, Connor; wingforward, Blackwell; forwards, Alexander, Lomas, Brownlee, Strange, Webby, Sutcliffe and White; emergencies, Graham and Dalgety. Paeroa, Saturday. The senior Rugby football match to-day, between East and West, resulted in West winning by 9 points to 3. For tho winners tries were secured by W. Edwards, E. Shaw and J. Poland, while for East T. Pennell obtained a try. Mr. D. Dunlop was refereo. During the progress of the game Calderwood, one of the East threequarters, sustained concussion of the brain. He was carried off the field after being attended to by Dr. Smith, and is still unconscious. Waihi, Saturday. The Rugby, football cup competition was continued this afternoon, the match being between the Waiteto and Mataura teams. Mataura was in the lead for the greater part of tho time, but in tho closing stages Waitete added a second score, and won the game by 8 points to 5. Tz Aeoha, Saturday. Waihou Ramblers defeated the Waihou Rovers at Waihou to-day. The game was evenly contested. Walter Flynn scored a try for the Ramblers and Jack McPill kicked a goal. Ramblers won by 5 points to 0. Mr. L. Buchan was referee. Tauranoa, Saturday. A Knsabs Cup football match. Tauranga v. Te Puke, was played at Te Puke to-day, and resulted in a. draw, each side scoring 3 pointii. Opotiki, Sunday. A match for the Kußabs Cup was playeS yesterday betweon Opotiki and Whakatano. and resulted in a draw, each side scoring 6 points. Te Kcm, Saturday. The football matches played under the auspices of the Maniapoto Rugby Union to-day resulted in Te Kuiti defeating Ongarue by 11 points to 0, while Otorohanga registered a win against Nehenehe by 6 points to 0. By winning from Ongaruo, To Kuiti has won the championship for the- season, with Otorohanga in second place, one loss down. The Te Kuiti Club also holds tho Pukeweka Challenge Shield, and a challenge ror t<e trophy has been entered by Otorohanga. The match has been fixed for August 1, and a very keen contest should result. The union has also arranged representatives games with the King. Country Union, at Taumarunui, on August 8, and with Waipa, at Te Awamutu, on August 15. SOUTHERN RESULTS, fnt mraiurK.— press association.] Wellington, Sunday, The Rugby matches on Saturday rosultcd as follows:— University beat Athletic by 10 points to 3; Wellington beat Oriental by 11 points to 3; Petone beat St. James by « points to 0; Poneka beat Melrose by 11 points to 6. University's defeat of Athletic, who still lead for the championship, was a glad surprise. Cheistchttrch, Sunday. The result of yesterday's matches aro as follows:—Old Boys beat Christchurch by 8 points to 6; Morivalo beat Lin wood by 11 points to 5; Albion beat Sydenham by 10 points to 0; University beat Marist by 12 points to 10. Dtjnewn, Sunday. The grounds were wet, and heavy showers fell during yesterday's football matches. The results aro as follows:—University beat Dusedin by 30 points to 0; Kaikorai boat Pirates by 120 points to 0; Zingari beat Alhambra by 25 points to 8; Southern beat Port Chalmers by 14 points to 3,

"ALL BLACKS' " AUSTRALIAN TOUR.' \

THE 'N.S.W. MATCH. O'BRIEN'S FINE DISPLAY. [raOM our special COnitEiiPOPENT.] Sydney, July 13. Tho weather conditions for Saturday's match were ideal and all in favour of fast play. Tho day was beautifully fine, with a slight nip in the air. and wh: ■' little wind there was blew diagonally act 'lie ground. The game was in many H'=ijk... a disappointing one. it was tremendously fast and full of incident, but there was almost an entire absence of concerted' movements by cither side. This defect will probably bo remedied by the visitors, who were playing as a team for the first time, but something belter was expected from the homo team, the back division of which played together in New Zealand last year and this season four times against Queensland. The start of tho game was of _ a sensational nature, tho homo team scoring a try within 30 seconds of tho kick-off. This put the crowd in good humour, but from then onward the locals never looked liko winning. But for our wretched attempts at goal-kick-ing the scoro might easily have been in the vicinity of 40 points. E. and R. Roberts, Ryan, and Lynch could not get the ball near the posts, though strangely enough tho one goal It. Roberts did kick was a very fine one. As Loveridge sprained his anklo early in the game he was replaced by Taylor, who played with a good doal of dash. Soon after coming or. the field ho got a clean pass from Ryan and finished up a strong run by scoring botween the posts. His fast following up was also tho factor which produced McNeeco's try. It will not be surprising if ho is played in the threeauarter lino during the rest of tho tour, Game Won by Forwards. The game was undoubtedly won by our forwards, who gave a fine display. Towards the end of the first spoil both packs wcro run to a standstill, but tho half-time interval, which was longer than usual, put fresh vigour into them, and in tho second spell the pace was tremendous. The only two forwards who did not enow their true form were Murray and Irvine, the latter being too short of condition to do much in tho loose, though ho held tho scrum together finely. The pack as a whole was very solid and frequently pushed their opponents clean on the ball. , , , , . Wilson and Cain wore a little ahoad of the ethers, the former being in tho thick of everything. , , . ~ . The forwards all tackled finely and in that respect saved tho backs a great deal of work. With a little more condition they will probably provo themselves superior to any pack which has yet visited Austialia. . .... The backs as a whole wero somewhat disappointing in the matter of defence, though there wero notablo exceptions. J. O'Brien, after his early fumble, gave a magnificent display of fullback play. He fielded finely and his line-kicking could not have been improved upon. Ho never taut''' to find touch rnd often gained fully t.tty yards with his kicks and when tackling never failed to grass his men , Lynch was somewhat disappointing owing to his failure to show his usual pace and dash. In the second spell this defect was not so pronounced and ho then did uselui W °Loveridgo shaped woll for the little while he was on tho field. ~ , , _„ R. Roberts started off well and made one fine run early in tho gimc, but later on seemed soma what hampered by his iiinc as caotain and though his work, generally was sound, hardly played up to his reputation. • Black was useful but. like Lynch, did not make full use of his pace. , Ryan, who was played with the <riew .of stiffening the defence was very solid and a , tower of strength to bis side. Ho also attacked very strong and n,ado some fine opening for others in addition to scoring th ln° thffirsl spell, E. Roberta was disinclined to go downto the rushes but otherwise played finely and soon became a favourite w thlhe spectators. His passing was dean and effective and he was prominent in most of the attacking movements. _..-.* Though their display as a whola was not convincing, the backs showed that when they settle down they will tako a lot of stoppine Home Team Disappointing.

To put it-mildly, the home backs.wore(disappointing and the side as » whole farted_to press home their opportunities At UfflMtm, three or four players had the ball with them and only one' black to beat, but always d d the wrong thine and threw away a cortam score Tho fullback. Dwyer, failed to play up to his reputation and was freouontfy SEFtortof £ and might With advantage be replaced by a faster and younger man. Mr Pauling handled the .gamo well, and while he was quick to penalise breaches, did not use too much whistle. As hois one of haX wlrfeTl a ß °raP h inM Son. but rose to the occasion and gave a large one was fairly well filled, and tho union officials were we) 7 pleased with the attendance at Jo match The spectators followed the same closely, and wore impartial in their applause. Bound of Entertainments. The teams dined together after tho match, when the speeches wero coranjendably brief. Later on our party visited the Stadium, where they watched a 20-round boxing match between Gay lor and Shugruo. On Sunday we were the guests of Mr. Dave Smith, tho New Zealand boxer, at .harbour excursion, which proved very enjoyable. To-nisht the team will attend the Amateur Swimming Club's ball, and to-morrow (Tuesday) will leave (or Orange, where they play a match against the Central-Western district, and return to Sydney on Thursday. The manager has received a request from the Victorian Rugby Umon to .visit, Melbourne and olay a match there. It is not likely that the invitation will bo accepted. The team as a whole arc sonnd and well, but in all probability Weston s injured leg will prevent his playing for some little time.

UNDER LEAGUE RULES.

THE CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL. WON BY NORTH SHORE. A RECORD ATTENDANCE. RESULT. North Shore, 13, v. Ponsonby, 2. The deciding match in ..the Auckland Lcaguo's first grade competition was contested at Victoria Park on Saturday afternoon, with the result that .the North Shore Club secured tho championship tor the second year in succession. There, was a record attendance for a club match, about 7000 spectators being present, and tho takings amounted to over £300. _ i The game itself was a disappointing one, as the North Shore team, on the day's play, was vastly superior to Ponsonby, and beat them at every point of the game. _ The Ponsonby bocks were very disappointing and tho chances they lost wcro numerous. They adopted the wrong tactics, kicking far too much, and their failure to keep m their pioper positions got, them into tioublo on many occasions. North Shore wore unquestionably the better team, and amply demonstrated their right to tho premiership. Tho team will probably go South to Christchurcb in search of tho Thacker Shield, now in possession of the Sydenham Club. Prior to the game, a trial match was played on tho adjoining ground, but little interest was taken in it. eithor by players or spectators. After a very poor exhibition tho Colours beat tho Black-and-whites by 8 points to 0.

CUP TIB PLAYED OFF. NORTH SHORE V. PONSONBY. There was no advantage to either sido in the weather conditions when the teams lined out, the day being calm and the sun obscured by clouds. North Shore won tho teas, and Webb kicked off for Ponsonby. Seager immediately started a loose rush, to which off-side tactics put an end, and then Stewart broke through with a clover run. Headed by Savory, the Por.sonby forwards then took a hand in the game, Stewart relieving the blacks with a poworful kick. Savory continued to do his share, and tho Pcnsonby backs were seen in two clever passing rushes, the second of. which ended a few yoids from the blacks' line. A freo kick to North Shore, however, changod the scene of play, and judicious kicking, aided by a neat dash by Weston, carried the ball to the Ponsonby twenty-fivo. Tho blacks, however, were penalised for lifting in the srium, and Savory's powerful kirk sent tho ball to tho other end. Ponsonby now essayed a passing run. but Wynyard intercepted and ran to halt-way, wnero a scrum ensued. Tbo North Shorn backs set up another run, and Paul was brought down within a yard of the line. Another scrum resulted, and the ball went cut to Wynyard, who dived over the line, amid great enthusiasm. Paul's kick was a good one, but did not add to the score: — ' North Shore ... 3 Ponsonby 0 Ponsonby got to work with a will after the kick-out, and for several minutes North Shore wore on the defensive. Combining well,* the black forwards eventually worked their way to midfiold, whore McClyraont secured from a scrum, and electrified the spectators ,by' running through the whole North Shore team, only to bo well tackled by Millar. • Powerful kicking by the blacks again had play in the Ponsonby twonty-fivo. A scries of jajae kicks against the blacks,

however, turned tho advantage into a docided disadvantage, and Savory had a fair shot at goal from a ponalty, A long kick by Paul found (hi lino well past half-way, and then Paul, Walters, Bailey and Pullcn wore associated in a passing run, which had Ponsonby on tho defensi ?e, but they saved themselves fcy the aid of a free kick. North Shoro had a breather while Paul had a shot at goal from 10yds past half-way. The Ponsonby backs lost a 'great amount of giound by failing to keep their proper positions, Beccham in particular offending in this respect, and Paul took every advantage of his opponents' mistakes with his long, powerful lino kicks. Eventually Ncrth Shore set up another hot attack, which ended disastrously for Ponsonby, as after Paul, Slewart and Fox had handled tho ball, Fox got over well out towards touch, and Paul kicked ft good goal:— North Shore 8 Ponsonby 0 The Ponsonby playors were making the miotako of playing their backs too far apart, and tho long pass which Webb had ? give Gillett oach time his forwards heeled tho ball was much to tho blue and blacks' disadvantage. Many times the ball went right across tho back lino without any appreciable amount of ground being gained. Lvonlual y. after Paul had had two shots at goal from halfway, tho Ponsonby backs got to work and a dangerous run ended in Corby boing nicely tacklod by Stewart. Then when another run mado a scoro look certain, Paul intercepted and. with a long kick, sont play to halfway. Weston followed up ' tho advantage with a tricky dash down tho lino, and the Ponßonby defence recoivod a severe test. Tho blues at tho critical moment wore penalised, and Paul sent tho ball just outside _ Tho resultant force, howover, raised the siege, and Ponsonby took a turn at attacking. Corby being thrown out within ten yards from the line. A free-kick to Ponsonby followed. Cross sending the ball outside ]ÜBt as half-time sounded, with tho score:— North Shore 8 Ponsonby 0 Tho light was already bad when the teams came out to contest the second half. Ponsonby attacked from tho kick-off and. Shore being penalised in the first two minutes, •Crbss had a shot which missed by inches. McColluni was now playing on the Ponsonby wing, Corby coming in to centre. A minute or two later Savory had a fino shot from near halfway, but tho ball dropped just under the bar. _ At last Ponsonby wore rewarded. In a mix-up ono of the North Shore forwards nsed a right upporcut and although the incident escaped the notice of tho referoo, tho lino umpire noticed it, and North Shoro were penalised. Wobb took tho. kick and put tho ball botwecn the posts, and tho scores wore:— North Shore 8 Ponsonby 2 This revorso stimulated North Shore, who attacked hotly, and after a good run by Wynyard, Ponsonby wero forced. The game now became very hard and fast, and teeming with incident. First Weston put in a lightning run which was brought to a sudden end by Beecham. who alono stood botween him and tho lino. Then Cross intercepted on the lino and put in a great run to past halfway, where ho passed to McCollum. Fox, however, came up fast from behind and grasßod the Ponsonby man when a scoro seemed certain. Ponsonby wero now having tho better of matters and making strenuous efforts to score. North Shoro temporarily reached tho Ponsonby twenty-five, but McC'ymont. with a great run, went through tho whole toara to the fullback, but spoiled the advantage bv passing forward. A minute later North Shore were forced. Thcro was nothing gentle about the concluding stages of the game, the tackling on both sides being very har<l. North Shoro were now moro than holding thoir own, and Ponsonby wero spoiling moot, of thoir chances by over-eagerness and wild passing. North Phoro •'id not let slip any opportunity of wnitine a second or two whenever possible, and or found the line whenever thev m"M Tn tV>« fni'in? liMit <'* wan bard to rUstintmish th» nlavors. but T'onoonby could be seen malrino stannous offprts to cent* On onn occasion Crn" *?ot orer l"'t lost th" bull, and on several n*h»r occasions a foTwoT'l na«B A* 'bo oruoifil ninmrnt onil'l/v? tlinir ohftnrfls. Tho Wnrtlj Snnro r)»feno more thnn p*ood ♦%» p*' , *iti. m't,i n o minute or two from |i'm« lb n v roschod 4V, 0 PoTionnnv troontv-fitro n-li*rn Wrnrnrd m«Ac <i t,{«<> oioniTl"? or w »»*otl. »1,„ TnTI ronifl t">nin<J tho nnofa Paul oonrnrtnrl. nnrl tl>n PhoTn, foam loft, (lie iron*/) a minute n. f, "r. •n-nr/ic, rnamnions for the 1914-15 season. Tho final score was:—

Vnrtti Chore in Ponsonby 2 Mr. R. T?en«on was reform. JUNIOR MATCHES. SFfIOVT* (Trade. Norlhcot* defeated Newton by 9 points THIRD GRADE. Romuera defeated Manukau by 25 points Nekton defeated North Shore by 7 points City defeated Grafton by 14 points to 0. FOURTH GRADE. City defeated Romuera by 16 points to 2. GOAL-KICKING COMPETITION. WON BY E. ASHER. A pal-kicking competition between two men from tho English team and two Auckanders was held during the half- spd in the Ponjonby-North Shore match Aa \„°J, e3ul T/ of * ProV > Ua trial, in which E. Asher, I worsen, Cross, Davidson ami Cooko took part, Asher (City) and iLwS Grafton) wore chosen to represent Auckland while the English competitors were a ß m' ° £ Hudderflfiold . and Wood! of Tho first kicks were from the comer of the twenty-five line. Longstaffo's first effort was a powerful one, tho ball going just outside, and cheering broke out when Asher followed up with a beauty which went between the posts. Ifwereen failed but Wood equalised matters with a fine kick. The next kicks were from a similar position on the halfway line. No more goals wore kicked there, nor at the next position from a similar spot on the other Bide of tho ground. Moving down to the twenty-five line, all the kicks again missed, Ifwcrsen a shot striking the post. As each had kicked a goal, Asher and Wood, tho goal-getters, were given another shot from the twenty-five lino. Asher's shot wont beautifully between tho posts, and Wood's outside, the. local men thus winning by 2 goals to 1. THE AUCKLAND MATCH. LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE TEAM. The Auckland selectors Messrs. R. McDonald. A. Blakcy and H. Howo, have selected tho following team to represent Auckland against England next Saturday — Fullback: G. Gillott. Ponsonby. Thrcoonarters: Woolley, City; K. Ifworson, Grafton; Pox, North Shore. Five-eighths: McClymont, Ponsonby; J. Hardgravo, Otahuhu. Halfback:, C. Webb, Ponsonby. Forwards: C. Savory, Ponsonby; J. Bonnett, Newton; S. Walters, North- Shoro; R Mitchell, Grafton; Morgan Hayward, Grafton; J. Clark, Ponsonby. Emergencies: Weston, North Shoro; Cross, Ponsonby. Forwards— Fricker. Ponsonby; Williams, City; Soager, North Shore, Tho soleclod players must meet at the Domain for practice at 7.30 p.m. to-morrow and Thursday. Failure to attend practice may cause a player to lose his place in tho team.

ENGLISH TEAM'S TOUR. HAWKE'S BAY BEATEN. BRILLIANT BACK PLAY. [by telegraph.—press asso'oiation.] Napier, Sunday. About 6000 people witnessed the Northern Union football match between England and Hawko's Bay on Saturday afternoon. A very interesting gamo resulted in a win for tho visitors by 30 points to 7. England won tho toss, and Hawko'a Bay kicked off with the sun in their faces. The local backs woro sot in motion by R. Smith but a scrum stoppod their progress at the 25yds line. Moorehouso sot woll away and transferred play to the other end of the field but the sido was ponalisod for obstruction' England secured from a scrum, but N McCarthy neatly intercepted. While England was attacking Pointon, of the local team played offsido, and Thomas kicked a penalty goal. England 3 Hawko'a Bay 0 Shortly after resuming Wagstaff was obstructed, and Guerin had an unsuccessful kick at goal. Duval got tho loather and found tho lino well down tho field. England got going again, and forced the ba]l ovor tho lino. Piossor lost possession, and a force-down resulted. _ From a scrum at the 25yds line the visitors again started a passing run, but D._ Smith intercepted: but again another opening was spoiled by a knock-on. Hawke's Bay was penalised on its goal-line, and Thomas failed with an easy shot. The local backs cot away with a good passing rash, but the defence was quickly turned into attack by England. The ball passed from Wagstaff to Moorehouso, arid finally to Davjos, who scored. Guorin raised the major points, and the score was: England ... « ... 7 Hawko'a Bar ... *.. ... ». 0

Tho visitors' backs came to tho attack again, and a pass from O'Gara enabled Davies to score a few minutes afterwards. The kick at goal failed, and the score was: England 10 Hawko'B Bay 0 Tho local team put in somo good passing work at midfield, and for a time England was dofonding. An exchange of kicks followed, from which Johnson marked near tho half-way line, and Guorin piloted tho ball over the bar. England 12 Hawko'B Bay 0 The local toara again opened the attack, but tho visitors secured tho ball from a scrum, and Barclay obstructing Davies, Gtiorin had another shot at goal, but failed with the Kick. With another great effort Hawko's Bay gained ground, and after a lot of passing Ellison cot over at tho corner. Duval kicked a groat goal, and a few I minutes later half-time was called, with tho , scores: England 13 Hawku's Bay 5 Aftor somo minutes of even play at the opening of tho second half Prosser, Wagstaff, Davies and O'Gara indulged.in somo neat passing. O'Gara passed back to Davies, who raced over and scored. Guerin converted. England 17 Hawko's Boy 6 The visitors lcopt up tho attack, but a ] scoro was savod by G. Smith, who tackled Moorohouso at tho corner. Wagstaff pot the ball from Davies, and ho scored another try, which Guerin converted. England 22 Hawke's Bay 5 Tho local backs again attacked vigorously, and wore awarded a free-kick in a handy position. D. Smith put the ball over. England 2;| Hawko's Bay '•' The home team continued to press lard, and the backs put in somo excellent vork, but wore unable to penetrate the visitors defence. Moorehouso and Wagstaff got going, and tho latter scored., Guerin's kick at goal failed. England ... 25 Hawke's Bay 1 Desporate offorts were made by the local team to scoro, and_ play became very lively. Prosser was cautioned for rough play. Duval evaded his opponents and had an unsuccessful shot nt goal from the field. Wagstaff set his backs going again, and Jarman touched down. Guorin converted, and the game ended soon afterwards with tho scores: England 30 Hawko'B Bay 7 WANGANUI BEATS MANAWATU. [dt TELEGRAPH.— association.] Wanoantti, Sunday. The second Northern League representative match of the season was played hero yesterday in dull woather. The result was a win for Wanganui over Monawatu by 17 points to 8, after a fair game. CANTERBURY' MATCHES. [BT TELEGRAPH. association.] Chbistcttcrch, Sunday. Tho Rugby League matches played yesterday resulted as follows: —Linwood beat City : by 25 points to 5; Sydenham beat AddingI ton by 25 points to 0. THE ASSOCIATION GAME. CUP MATCHES CONTINUED. BROTHERHOOD BEATS THISTLE. WINS FOR NORTH SHORE, EVERTON AND ADULT SCHOOL. RESULTS: Brotherhood, 1, v. Thistle, 0. Adult School, 2, v. Corinthian, 1. North Shoro, 4, v. Y.M.C.A., 3. Everton, 6, v. Carlton, 3. Tho first division matches of the Auckland Football Association wore continuod in fino wealhor on Saturday, but on grounds heavy as tho rosult of Recent rains. Tho chief foaturo of Saturday's round was tho defeat of Thistlo, tho loading team in tho competition. As thoy wero _ beaten by Brotherhood, tho runnors-up in the competition, greater interest has been aroused in the concluding games of the Bories. Tho other matches provided close contests, except in tho caso of tho match, which was won by the v former team -by 6 goals to 3. Adult School boat Corinthian by 2 goals to 1, and North Shoro boat Y.M.C.A. by 4 goals to 3. Tho Thistlo-Brothorhood match, which was played at the Domain Cricket Ground, attracted an attendance of nearly 1000 spectators. tho positions of the teams are now as follow:—

Goals. Chp. P. W. L. D. For. Agst. Pts. Thistlo ~v 10 8 1 1 35 9 17 Brothnrhood 10 7 1 2 33 3 IB Evorton ... 10 6 3 1 27 18 13 Corinthian 10 4 4 2 24 26 10 Adult School 10 4 5 1 11 23 9 North Shore 10 4 6 - 23 26 8 Carlton ... 10 1 6 3 12 29 5 Y.M.C.A. ... 10 - 8 2 9 31 2

BROTHERHOOD V. THISTLE. Brotherhood, tho runners up, wore successful by 1 goal to 0 against Thistle at tho Domain on Saturday, i'bt gamo was fast and exciting from beginning to end and tho record crowd of M>ectatorß present was most enthusiastic. The gamo was disappointing in some respects, tho feeling displayed by both sides being regrettable- McLaren, of . tho Thistle team, was ordered oil during tho game. Brotherhood obtained their only goal ! from a penally given because Earaman acci- I dontally handled in tho ponalty area. Tho ; pound was in a heavy condition but not too bad to influence tho play. Thistle won tho , toss and Knaggs kicked off for tho Brotherhood. Hayos got nicely away on tho wing I and Neil effected a clover save right off Knaggs's foot. At tho other end an over- ] anxious Thistle, forward sent badly behind, i Play in tho opening exchanges was fast and fairly oven, with Brotherhood having a slight advantage. Thistle wero dangerous through McPhersoc and Lee was forced to concede a corner. After a fcruinmago in front of goal Wallwork cleared. Through a misunderstand- 1 ing between the Brotherhood backs, matters looked serious but eventually the ball went behind. Baker was prominent but his final effort was "cleared by Oldnall. Brotherhood wero attacking and tho ball accidentally touched Earsman's bands. The referee immediately granted a penalty and after Cockon had scored with it, _ tho reforco ordered it to bo retaken for an infringement and on tho second attempt Cocken made no orror and opened Brotherhood's score After this reverse Thistlo set out to score, but found tho Brotherhood's defence very solid. The football at this stage was of a high order, although thero were several infringements. From a free kick when in a good position Thistle looked dangerous, but Stewart just shot outside Just before tho interval McLaren was ordered off tho field. The score at half-time was: — Brotherhood .. .. .. .. 1 Thistle 0 Thistlo started tho second spell and were prominent on tho left wing, whore McPherson initiated a good movemonl, but eventually Corrin relievod. Knaggs transferred play and as Thistle wero only playing one back passed forward. Cocken _ received and was obviously off-Bido. Tho linesman "flagged but play was allowed to go on. Neil did the only thing possible—rushed out— and cleared. The second half was conspicuous for the amount of miskicking on both sideß and in this spell Thistle kept their opponents well on the defence. Neil was playing well outside his own area nearly all tho spell and on ono occasion Cocken got away and sent in a long shot whicli went past tho goalkeeper, but the ball just went outsido ; At tho othor end Stewart tried Oldnall with a lob shot but Ihe ball just went over the bar. Just before the finish there was an exciting tussle round the Thistle goal, but eventually a goal kick relieved. The Brotherhood's backs put up a solid defence and kicked well and in this respect rather outshone their opponents. The game ended with the scores:— Brotherhood .. ... .. .. 1 Thistle 0

ADULT SCHOOL V. CORINTHIANS. Adult School gained a well-deserved victory on Saturday by debating Corinthians by 2 goals to 1. School had the major portion of the game in the first spell but after change of ends tie game was mire even. Tho School wen tho toss and had advantage of the slope. They were at onco prominent and after good play between Tantrum and Morris, the ball wont across to Taberner who tricked the defence and working tha ball towards tho goal scored for Adult School. Inspired by their early bucco; the School set out to force tho pace, but the Corinthian half-backs, especially Drako and Marshall, put up. a solid dofence. The School was always in evidence and just missed adding to the score on several occasions. Gill sent the ball well in the Corinthians' goal mouth and Champtaloup camo out but missed the ball. He recovered himself, howov>r, and just managed to put the ball outsido tho post. From the ensuing corner kick Hodson ]ust put tho ball over the bar. After 30 minutes play, Holiday equalised from a melee in front of the goal, with a shot which, although woll judged, took the Adult defence entirely by surprise, and tho ball wont Mi half-a-dozen plajers

and finally landed in the net. After both goals had been visited half-time was called with an ovon scoro shoot. Immediately upon resuming Tantrum secured for the School and after a brilliant effort ho tricked several Corinthian backs and tent in a shot from 20 yards, which was successful and gave the goalkeepor no chance. It was a fine attempt and brought forth applause The second spell was fought at a groat pnoo throughout. A fust and clean gsmo, ably controlled by Mr. Dawson, onded pith tho scores: — Adult School 2 Corinthians 1 NORTH SHORE V. Y.M.C.A. Tho North Shoro-Y.M.C.A. match resulted in & win for tho former team by the narrow margin of ono goal, after being on the attack for practically the whole name. North Shoro scored first, Jenkins netting the ball. McMutrio equalised for Y.M.C.A., and before tho spell ended Tomploton scored again for t')o Y.M.C.A. team. In the second spell Howie equalised matters again, but shortly afterwards Jackson gave tho YM.C.A. team the lead again. This was their final goal. for Dacro put the ball into the net twice, and the game ended:— North Shore 4 Y.M.C.A. ... 3 EVERTON V. CARLTON. Tho match between Everton and Carlton was plavcd at Bayswator on Saturday. The ground waß heavy, but the gamo had not proceeded far before Evcrton's superiority was evident. The game was mostly in Cartton's half of tho ground, the final scores being: — Everton ... , , 6 Carlton , ~ 3 SECOND DIVISION. ' Tabernaclo defeated W.Y.M.L by i goals to 0. St. John's defeated Adult School by default. FOURTH DIVISION. Everton defeated Devonport Presbyterian by 5 goals to 2. i FIFTH DIVISION. Northcote defeated Everton A by 6 goals to 1. Everton B drew with Tabernacle 2 goals each. Takapuna defeated Y.M.C.A. Rovers by 4 goals to 2. North Shore defeated Devonport Presbyterians by 1 goal to 0. SIXTH DIVISION. Grey Lynn defeated Takapuna by 5 goals to 0. Northcote defeated North Shore by 4 goals to 1. HAMILTON BEATS HUNTLY. [NY TELEGRAPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.] '*- Huntly, Sunday. The Association football match Huntly v. Hamilton Wanderers took place at Huntly on Saturday, and resulted in a win for the visitors by 4 goals to 2. For Huntly, Timms secured a penalty goal, and Burt also netted the ball, while for Hamilton, Gubbinß and Allen scored 2 goals each. SOUTHERN RESULTS. [by telegraph.—press association.] Wellington, Sunday. Tho Association football matchos played yesterday resulted as follows:—Hospital beat Y.M C.A. by 2 goals to 1; Diamonds beat Thistlo by 4 goals to 1: Corinthians beat Swifts by 2 goals to 1; Rovers beat Brooklyn by 3 goals to 0; and Wanderers beat l'etone by 3 goals to 0. Christchtjrch, Sunday. Tho Association football matches played yesterday resulted as follows:—Nomads beat United by 5 goals to 2; Linwood beat Sunnyßido by 4 goals to 3; Sydenham beat Rangers by 2 goals to 0.