FOOTBALL.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LVI, Issue 17247, 25 August 1919, Page 4

FOOTBALL.

THE RUGBY GAME. PROVINCIAL SCHOOLS' MATCH. WIN .FOR NEW PLYMOUTH. The Rugby match between New Plymouth High School and Auckland Grammar School, played at. Ed«u Park on Saturday afternoon, resulted in a win for the former by 10 points to G. The game was not a very scientific one I and developed mainly into a battle between the opposing forwards, the visitors eventually gaining the advantage in the second spell. Grammar School set the game in motion, but the Taranaki team soon carried play to the Lome team's territory, Mclnnes eventually securing possession and finding the line at midfield. The ball remained in the neutral zone fox a considerable period, the forwards carrying it up and down between, the respective twenty-five flags. The Grammar School bucks then started a passing rush. Cox spoiling a good opportunity by failing to take the ball. Grammar School continued to attack and forced their opponents right back to their own goal posts. A scrum ensued and Grammar School were awarded a free kick, Cox opening the score with a penalty goal. High School were again forced on to the defensive, but a passing rush by the home team was intercepted and the game returned to midfield. The ball was gradually worked to tho Grammar School's territory, and, from loose play„ the High School backs started a parsing rush. Brown got possession and potted a good goal. Good work by R. Boon enabled High School to enter their opponents' twentyfive, but Grammar School soon removed danger and play settled in midfield. Here Mclnnes got the ball and passed to Stretton, who made a Rood dash for the line but was stopped by CVHalloran in High School's twenty-five. The game returned to the centre and there was no further score at halftime, the figures being:— High School 4 Grammar School . . . . *►. . 3 On resuming. Cox snapped up the ball, and. assisted by Stretton. had the visitors m trouble, but after a melee on the line a fore© resulted. Grammar School continued to attack, and 0. promising passing rush, started in the visitors' twenty-five, was intercepted by Whittle, who found the line in midfield.- McCrystal got, possession, and by. a good kick enabled the visiters to enter Grammar School's territory, but alter & scramble the ball was eventually kicked over and forced. Stretton got possession a little later. and found tho lino ra High School's twenty-five. Loose play followed. Cox eventually breaking away with the ball. Ho parsed to Cashmere, and the latter scored. Miller failed to convert.* Play remained in midfield for some time. New Plymouth finally being awarded a. free kick. Willis had an unsuccessful shot at goal. A little later the visitors were given another penalty, and Osborne put the ball betwo&n the poets. The High School team attacked strongly, and carried the ball up to the home team's line, where Smart trained possession and scored. Osborne failed to convert. Whittle was mainly responsible for the visitors again invading Grammar School's twenty-five. A melee ensned. and Grammar School wore penalised, Osborne narrowly missing another goal. There was no further ecore, and the game ended: High School . . 10 Grama a.r School • Mr. Coltman was referee. HOUSE MATCH. A match was played at the Showground on Saturday between teams representing A. Buckland and Sons, Ltd.. and the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co.. LtdAfter an interesting game.the match resulted in a draw, each side scoring 14 points. COLLEGE TOURNAMENT. [BY TELBGRATH.PRESS ASSOCIATION.] CHRISTCHURCH. Saturday. The Christ's College first fifteen were to have left to-night for Wellington to take part in the annual inter-collegiate football tournament there, but owing to several cases of scarlet fever at the college, the trip was abandoned, and Christ's College will not take part in the tournament. HAMILTON DEFEATS WATPA. [BY TELKGKAPH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT. ] HAMILTON, Saturday. A large crowd witnessed the football match between Hamilton amd Waipa representatives, th© former winning by 31 points to 0. In the match. Primary School Reps. v. Hamilton High School, under Bst, the former won by 18 points to 11. CANTERBURY CHAMPIONSHIP. [BY TELEGRAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION.] CHRISTCHURCH. Saturday. Marist Brothers won the championship of the Canterbury Rugby Union, defeating Linwood by 14 points to 8KUSABS CUP FINAL. [BY TELEGRAPH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT.] ROTOA, Saturday. The final of the Kusabs Cup was played to-day. Te Puke defeating Rot&rua by 22 points to 0. There was no score in the first half, but Te Puke played the best game. In the second spell tries for T© Puke were scored by McEwan. Kokiri, Wi Hape (2), Montgomery, Rogers. Gardener converted two tries. WELLINGTON REPRESENTATIVES. TEAM AGAINST CANTERBURY. [BY ratSGUAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.] WELLINGTON, Saturday. The following have been selected to represent Wellington against Canterbury at Wellington on Saturday—Chrisp, Algar, Corner, McArthur, 0. Tilyard, E. Roberts, "Doc' 5 Nicholls, J.-vckt.-a, H. Parker. Elliott, Baker. Patton. Ryan. De Clifton, and J. Shearer. Emergencies: Oalcina-i, Love, and Chesterman. WANGANUI V. MANAWATU. A DRAWN GAME. [BY TELEGRAPH.PRESS ASSOCIATION.] FALMERSTON NORTH. Saturday. Tho Wanganui and Manawatu representative mutch was played here to-day in fine weather and resulted in a draw, each side scoring 6 points. In the first spell Wanganui, aided by a strong wind, attacked vigorously, but tins superior weight ot tho Ma-nawatu forwards and the good defence of the backs prevented them crossing the line. The scores at half-Lime were : — Wanganui 3, a penalty goal kicked by Head; Manawatu 3, a penalty goal kicked by G. Stewart.. In tho second half the home team gained the mastery. Kairbrother made an opening from which Carroll scored, but the try was not converted On the call of time Wanganui had a, shot trow a free kick, and although Carro'l touched the ball the referee awarded a goal. The referee's decision was strongly commented upon. UNDER LEAGUE RULES. TOURING TEAM V. AUCKLAND. TRIAL GAME BEFORE WIN FOR TRAVELLER PLAYERS. The trial game under League rules between tho available members of the iNew Zealand team that toured Australia and a team chosen from the rest, of the Auckland players attracted a crowd, estimated at beween 6000 and 7000. to Victoria Park on Satorday. The game was fairly even during the first spell but during the second hall the touring team asserted itself and rapidly piled up a large tally, the scores at one period being 40 points to 14. Toward the end of the second epell the Auckland team showed some good combination, rind added 16 points to the total reached by them in the first spell, the same finishing in favour of the touring team by 45 points to 30. The game was arranged at the request of the League selectors for the dual purpose o[ affording the selectors an opportunity of seeing the best of the local players in action, and of keeping in condition all the players likely to be chosen to meet the formidable Australian combination in either the teat games or the match against Auckland. It is claimed by many of the local League supporters that the Auckland representatives have a better chance than a New Zealand team of defeating the Australians, and the utmost care is being exercised in " tryingout " all the promising material offering. The game did not reveal anything that was not previously known, though it showed that the players who had visited Australia had learned aomethiog during. the tour. They combined better than their opponents and showed greater judgment in attacking play. Of the individual players Laing, for the winners, showed fine form and did a tremendous amount of work. It is difficult to see how this player can he kept out of the New Zealand team to play against the Australians in. Auckland. The other backs qb

the side played up to.their form, W. Davidson. at full-back and McClymont and McGregor at. three-quarters all giving finished displays. The touring team's pack aleo operated well. Though nothing new was revealed in the 'Auckland team, several players who have shown consistently good form in. club games during: the season wore given the opportunity of displaying .their ability in mixed company. Delgfosso at full-back played a useful game, while G. Davidson at threequarter displayed a cleverness, and _ versatility that has seldom characterised his play in club games. On his recent form he must be seriously considered for the Auckland tests against the Australians. The value of speed in a wing three-quarter can hardly . be overestimated in the League game, and it is questionable if the Australian " flier '■' ' Border could outpace the young Aucklander. Of the other backs. E. McGregor and 1 Delaney wore the best, and of a useful hard-working pack Newdick and Bass were i probably the most brilliant. Both these players know how to handle the ball, and are first-rate triers. On Saturday's form they must be considered among the eligibles 1 to represent Auckland. 1 : RESULTS OF JUNIOR MATCHES. ] Following are the results of junior ' matches played on Saturday:— Second Grade: North Shore, 9 points, beat Maritime, 8 points: Sunnysidc. 15 points. ' beat Mangere. 2 points. < Fourth Grade: Sunnyside won from New- ' ton by default. ! Fifth Grades Manukau, 8 points, beat ' North Shore, 0; Ponsonby. 5 points, beat ' Richmond, 0. I Sixth Grade: North Shore, 3 points, beat i City. 0. JUNIOR REPRESENTATIVES. 1 TEAM TO PLAY HAWKE'S BAY. The following junior Lea,true players have been selected to represent Auckland against the Hawke's Bay junior representatives at Napier on August 30:—Backs: R. Harley (captain), H. Dee. B. Cooke. H. Mann. J. Miller. G. Martin. G. Nicholson. J. Wilson: forwards. G. Hawkes G. Lepinc. H. Murphy. —. Dance J. Buchanan. C. Johnson, H. Douglas. Those selected are requested to attend at the League rooms this evening to sign on. Mr. T. Fielding has been appointed manager of the team, which will leave for Napier by the Mokoia on Wednesday. THE ASSOCIATION GAME. FALCON CUP FINAL A DRAW. THE MINESWEEPERS DEFEATED. The sunny day enticed a largo number of people to spend an afternoon on the Domain on Saturday, over 2000 arx-jmbling to watch the various cup and et'»rt final games under the auspices of the Auckland Football Association. The chief match, the Falcon Cup final, between North Shore and Northcoto. resulted in a draw, after a most exciting game, and the Minesweepers-Auck-land match ended in an easy win for the latter by 6 goals to 1, * score which does not represent the true play, as the naval men met with a great amount of bad luck, their goalkeeper being completely out ot form. However, a very pleasant, and at times wtciting, game was witnessed, and the minesweepers team wag cheered at every opportunity. The junior representative games brought to light many lads of promise, some really lever footwork and ball control beins, witnessed. As a matter of fact, some of the play was in advance ot the. ideas of the game displayed by many senior players. • NORTH SHORE V. NORTHCOTE. Northcote (Muck made the pace a cracker trom the commencement. Shore were not allowed, to settle down to their usual game, determined tackling of the man in possession by the blue halves and backs effectually preventing any combined play by tho Shore forwards. Colvin and Metge were in great form at back, stepping their man and driving the ball to their forwards by admirable play.. After Woolloy and Dacre had been prominent in the Shore ranks, Samson was so threatened by Northcote's right wing that he sliced his kick, with the result that Tremain fastened on to the ball and put in a, splendid dash. Controlling the ball finely. ne steadied himself -when within striking distance, and shot tho ball into tho net. giving Williams no chance of saving. Playing with confidence, born as the result of » goal lead, the blues played vigorously, and Cooke, Roberts and Samson had their work cut out in keeping Northcote from adding to their score. Shore's forwards made valiant efforts to change the situation, first Innis and then Woolley. trying their lurk, but generally their shooting was at too long a range, and Ridings easily dealt with their efforts. Dacre also kept potting at goal when occasion offered, but Colvin'» fine back play was a predominate factor in the ■blue defence. Northcote - 1 North Shore • 0 The first half was more or less in favour of Northcote. and when ends were changed North Shore were cxpecilod to soon put the issue beyond doubt. However, Northcote j wove determined to keep their lead, and a I great struggle was witnessed, both sets of defenders exerting all their skill and strength j to prevent any forward from getting through. Ridings was grounded just as he cleared from a fine free kick, by Samson, Shore's eager forwards slightly injuring the keeper, but he soon recovered, to make some clever saves at close quarters by putting the ball round the post. He nearly gave a goal away by running out to dear, the ball being returned into goal before he could get back. A blue back, however, dropped into position and- saved •by a very timely piece of work. Corners were forced by both teams, but both sets of defenders were safe, Samson putting ! in some good kicking. With time drawing near. Dacre went up into the forward line, his presence soon being felt, as his feeding ot Innis allowed the wing to get in some fine centres, which always speit danger. North Shore played desperately to equalise the scores, and, after a period of pressure, Gold water snapped up tho ball, to score at close quarters, Ridings failing to hold what was his easiest shot of the day. Tho game went up and down the field, Cross failing on one or two occasions when well placed, but the wing was far from well, his play suffering accordingly. North Shore were now putting in some work worthy of their reputation, but the younger team defend*.; primly to the end, and a very good contest, full of thrills but not a great deal of high-class football, ended: — Northoot* - , 1 North SWro . . . . .. . . J Mr. E. Bitvwi was referee. MINESWEEPERS V. AUCKLAND. . A large crowd, among wh-?'ti wera a considerable number of naval men. watched the Atickland-Mines'Aeepers' match. The sailors were short of several of their bent men, but j they put up a hard fight, and if their regular goalkeeper had been playing it is very probable Auckland's score of 6 goals would have been reduced. Auckland's forwards soon invaded the red quarters. Sullivan on the left I working into position for McDonald to con- I vert his centre by a sharp shot, at, close quar- I tors. The red forwards indulged in some ! pretty passing, but Wallwork cleared down i field for Girling to run through and pass to I McDonald, who beat the red keeper easily. Returning to the attack the sailors moved down on Wolstenholme. but efforts by Gage and Wetherhead failed in their objective. Rice {ailed with a sharp drive the blue and. white keeper saving well, and Williams at the other end had hard luck after a fine run and shot., The red captain, Lumley, I was now prominent with clever work, arid even play continued to half-tim«*. I Auckland 2 , Minesweepers '.'. 0 I ~ A short period of attack by the reds failed i through weak shooting. Williams eventually •■ SSL l l- a fi„ 1 J"- 11 ' and beating Kerupton with his final drive, gavo Auckland a .1goals.lead. Gage shot over the bar, as did Menzies for Auckland, and lively end to end* play followed. , Sco ' at. half, and Skip worth behind him. cleared their lines well for Gir- I ling to put through after Kempton had* saved from Menzies. Not to be denied, the' red forwards broke through for Lumley to try shot, but Wolstenholme was safe A* sparkling run by Williams ended with a flying shot which Kempton found too good and Auckland were 5 goals in the lead. Mid" field play, found Williams unmarked, and the wins nrain essayed a run, beating man after SK ,, wtfi. d V ? iUn 2 a * a ¥*th goal for bis 1 7 Jt « a , lo i W dr ' T , 6 at shorl range. With a last effort the sailors worked in and had the pleasure of seeing Girling misk.ck and"! score a coal for them. Wolstenholme Vi£ j very much taken by surprise at his comrade's ' slip- No further scoring took place, aid T very pleasant game ended:— a a ' Auckland .... „ R Minesweepers . . . . ' * "* ? Mr. Richardson.' was referee." " ' . FOURTH DTVISTON . ' M «; A -'t,* Soals, defeated Presbyterian ' T.M C A ; ** preEontatheß 1 eoal. ,defeated ; FIFTH DIVISION. \ A.F.A. Representatives defeated YMPi ! by 3 goals to 0; Y.M.C.A., 1 goal I Clark)" < defeated North Shore, 0, in the final of the O Leary Shield. j SIXTH DIVISION. ! A.F.A. defeated Y.M.C'.A. by 5 goals to 0: Belmont. I goal, defeated Mount Eden 0: North Shore B, 5 goals, defeated Tabernacle. 0. PROVINCIAL SCHOOLS' MATCH. < CANTERBURY V. WELLINGTON. ] [BT TELEGBAFH.—PfiESS ASSOCIATION.] } CHRISTCHURCH. Saturday. ] In an Association game, the Canterbury * Schools beat the Wellington Schools by 3 1 goals to 2. 1

THE BROWN SHIELD. WELLINGTON V. CANTERBURY. <■ _____ WIN FOR CHALLENGERS. [BT TKLEGRATH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION.] CHKISTCHURCH, Saturday. •The final match for the Brown. Shield trophy was pi ay here to-day. There was a large attendance and tho,weather was fine. Canterbury won the toss and Wellington kicked off facing a. strong sun. Norman ana Wood made play on. the Canterbury left wing, tioaney cutting in and sending his forwards away. Flood returned and the Dill y. as rushed to midiield. Fine kicking by McKenzie kept play from the Welling ton goal, but Norman eventually got through and centred to Wood, who headed into the gpal, the leather rebounding oS the goat-post back into play. Fast give-and-take play_ was followed !.J7 a Wellington attack, and Swift had to leave his goal to clear. At half-time there was no score. Fust give-and-take play marked the opening of the second spell, but Wellington gradually forced the play and Mitchell cleverly smothered a shot from Hart. Norman. an,d Dowker. from Lee's clearance, made ground, but the Wellington backs were very safe and repeatedly broke the attack. A determined assault on the Canterbury goal resulted in Enaor handling within the penalty area, and from the subsequent Kick McArthur scored. Play now _ became very willing, and both goals were visited in turn. McElligott tested Swift with a rasping shot, which the latter saved. Wellington at this stage w.sre ha,vintr slightly the better of the exchanges, but the sound defence of the Canterbury backs prevented a score. Time was called without any further score: Wellington . . 1 Canterbury 0