FOOTBALL.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LVII, Issue 17505, 24 June 1920, Page 7

FOOTBALL.

| UNDER LEAGUE RULES, ■ AUCKLAND ,V. SOUTHERNERS., j THE WISES OUTCLASSED. HOME TEAM WINS BY 54 POINTS. f The match arranged by the council of the New Zealand Rugby League between Auckland and a team representing Southern Leagues, which was postponed on Saturday last on account of unfavourable weather, was played yesterday afternoon at the Domain, and resulted in a win for Auckland by 54 joints to 0. Steady tain, began to fall just before the match started and continued for the greater portion of the game. In consequence tho ground was very slippery at the commencement, and became very muddy as the match progressed, Despite the rain there was a largo attendance of spectators.

The Southerners appeared to hold their own in the forwards during tho early stages, but their backs were tot to be compared with tho Auckland rearguard. The creasy nature of tho ball and round did not seem to make much difference to the Auckland backs' tsndling of the ball, and as a result the spectators were treated to some iine passing bouts, which completely disorganised tho opposition. The Southern backs made very leeble efforts at combined play, and seemed unable to hold the ball, while the Aockiacdcrs threw it about in great style. In the second spell the Southern team played better, especially in loose dribbliug rushes, while their tickling was much more solid than in tho opening half. The Southern team kicked off. but a loose rush by the Auckland forwards carriod the ball to the visitors' twenty-five. A scrum followed, the ball going out to Woolley, who slipped a few yards from the line, thus losing a certain try. Auckland continued to attack but Sanders relieved by a good kick, and play settled in mid-field. Loose play followed, McClymont eventually gathering up the ball He passed to Wool'ley, and tho utter to Davidson, who scored between tha He easily added th© extra points, Auckland. 5; Soiitljcni Representatives, 0. The Aucklwiders now commenced to throw ball fti»ut. I Walters gained possession and passed to McClymont, who had a good chince of scoring, but knocked on. Prom the scrum Ghent set his backs in motion. ilcClymcct and Cioke carrying play well into the visitors' Quarter, where the latter was collared. Writers picked up the K^l) J fca4 was offside, and & free kick relieved, Tao home team were scon back again, ft passing rush between Thomas. McClymont, BenneS, Grey, and Davidson ending in the last-named scoring a try, which he easily converted. Auckland, 10; Son them Representatives, 0. Another passing rush saw WooDey hreik away, bat He was* brought back tax a breach of the rules. From the sexnm Auckland were psnaiiaed. From the kick the ball was sect back to McCarthy, who was collared in his own 25. A scram ens»d. from which the bill wysi to Grey, McClymont, Woolkij' and Davidson, the last-samod reding a.> ether try at tho corner. Ho failed to convert. Auckljad, 13, Southern Rcprogonta»lives, 0. Play was near the Aockhnd 25 when th» visitors were awarded a free kick, and McCarthy had an scsncceasfsl s!bo& at gtaL From loose play in midfield Ghent oocurod the ball aad started a passing rush by seading it to Wedk*?. woollsy throw ii infirid to Bennett wl» passed to Cloke, the liUtsr soosirg bstwaon the posts. Ha failed to improve on his try. Acckkcd, 1&; Socthcn Betm'.ae'j.tatrroa. Q. Tie Asckbusders starts another passins rah fimost immediately,, Grey lading over the line. Davidson sprinted after the ball, but owing to its greasy niituo it slipped from tmdet him as fid dived to teach down, and ve&t ever til: dead ■ ball line. 11m Southerners then attacked, . and were awarded a free kick. McCarthy had a shot at goal, but tho ball risnck one of the upright! and rebomded into thn field. Auckland immediitely rushed play to tho other end, where McClymont was sollared. Ho threw the ball infield, and Ghent, following up fast, picked it up and got over. Davidscn converted, Auckland, 21; Southern Representatives, 0. • •• n last before time was called Ghent gathered up the ball and passed to Grey. .Be sent it or. to McClymont, who returned it. Grey then passed out to Woolles. . who c«er-ran the ball, but Qua. lacking it up, got over. Duvidson ixsrxfcteii, mAkias 'the ecoio at the interval: j

Anciiasd «. .. «. .-28 I v Southern Eesetsoaiafawaj ►« .. 0 | e Shortly after ihe second spell commenced Wooil<7? bitike away with the lsall and had a. clear ran in. Ho, however, lost it crossing the liae. hut Waiters touched down. Davidsnn converted: Auckland, 31 a Southern B.jpiesentetivea, C, . The Aocklsaaera veto hvrae Q» lettei of - tho earns, and a little later, from loose play, Avar? scored a try. which David again converted: Auckland, 86; Soothon txi a hand at attacking, but were Boon forced back into their own territory. Hero Wsltera eat possesion Kid parsed to Woolle?, who soma. Xb» latter (ailed to convert: Auckland, S3; Southern Representatives, 0. . • Tho southern team a&ai attacked, Pollock scd Kicholls carrying tie bail IT) to An<iland's line, where a Batrai was held at the corner. Auckland vera penalised. McCarthy took a short,, kick and attempted to man over, bet losi'tha ball and a fort* iwmlted. Th* vi sitors were again on tha doiensive a iev minobfid liter. and Walters, from looße uliT cn the line, cot across Davidson eonvertad: Auckland. 4i; Southern Represents J Tbo Sonthem team was now jacklms with greater vigour, and to a good while to* The home team at bay. Gc&o gained session end dashed throcgh. mmxaz between the posts. Auckland. 49; Southern a Just on tin* McClrmcmt Eoi tie ball and passed to Somera, who. added the final try. which Davidson converted: ' Auckland .... ♦.« .»■ " H Southern Representatives «* «*. « Mr. A. Ball was referee, AUCKLAND RUGBY, LEAGUE. COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT. The CommiUaa of Management of the Auckland Rugby Football league met at 1 the club rooms last evening. The president, | Mr. J. Carlaw. occupied tie chair. A letter rt'is received from tbo Soulix Auckland League confirming the appointment of Mr. R, Benson 63 the country league's represen-. tative en the committee. It was arranged j that the Maritime senior team play a Lower j Waikato League team on July 3, and that the Devon port United senior team visit T&amarunni on July 10. A member of the Grafton Club, A. G. Campney, waa regraded from first to second grade, the Question of his transfer to the Maritime Club was referred to the Junior Management Committee. FIXTURES FOE SATURDAY* Tn« following is tho draw for Saturday's tunes: — ~ ~. v . ! First Grade.— v, Maritime, J.a. 1 Victoria Park. 3 p.m., Mr. IV.. Murray; I'oneoaby v. Grafton, No. 1 Domain, 3 p.m., Mr. F. Thompson; Devonport v. Manst, Devonport, 3 pjm. Mr. Clayton. Second Ponßonby v. City,, &<*. 1 Domain 2 p.m.. Mr. T. Hill; Newton v. Marist, No. 2 Victoria Park, Mr. A. Ferguson; Mange re v Thames, No. -, Domain, 3 p.m.. Mr. C. Thompson; Dtrvonport 13 v. Northcoie, No. *» Victoria Park, 8 p.m., Mr. Pillen „ Third Grade.— Chevalier v. Devon-] port. No. - North Shore, 3 pjn, Mr. iU> Fourth Northccte v. Kingislpd, j No. 2 Domain. 2 p.m., Mr. Eddowca; Manim: v. Ponaonby, No. 1 Victoria --'ark, 'J p.m., Mr. W. 2Jjnchain; Richmond v. Devon-1 port. No. 1 Devonport, 2 p.m., Mr. Neighbour; Otahuhu v. City, Otahuhu, 3 p.m., Mr. A. Ball. . , , t _ . Fifth Grade.—Richmond A v. Ponsonby B, 2 p.m., Mr. Riplos; Otahuhu v. Devon!«rt. Otahuhu, 3 p.m. Mr. Clew; Richmond 15 -. Foneonby A, Richmond, 3 p.m., Mr. It'.plev; City v. Maritime, Ellerslu:, 3 p.m, Mr, Hemming. _ Su'.h Grade.—Man ukau v. Devonport, Mtaiikau, 3 p.m.. Ml. Farrant.

THE RUGBY GAME'. Tin: MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE. The Management Committee of the Atick■md RusLiy Union met Last, c\temnE. Mr. X f! Jones presided The Tauranga. Union wrr-fl asking it ail Auckland Club loan to-.'a visit Taurines, on July 3. The matter w-a.-. relerrod to pernor clubs. The Taran&lo I'm advised that us representative toa.ru *oijd play Auckland, at Auckland, on July 17. The Referees' Association wrote stating 'cat owing to the nudden death of a. player a'. the Show Ground last Saturday Mr. F. E. Sutherland, one of tiie referees, hid advised (be players in matcnes that were to comi:.enc© at 3 p.m. to call off their panics. The rfftion of Mr. Sutherland was approved. The rcaimitteo decided that ail grade matches rlsy <i on Saturday last bo replayed. Mr. <> I '. Pearoe, rcloroo in the UniversityMar j'. Brothers match, played last Satur>f»y, repotted four Marin Brothers players if.' "Misconduct during tho game. After a thy inquiry the committee dismissed the < r.irj;ej against two players and reprimanded « t.'nra. Tho fourth was unable to attend "S.-in& to illncim. and "his case will be dealt with at the nc;.t meeting. MATCHES FOR SATURDAY. The fcllowins matches javo boen arranged for f-a-jirday by tho Auckland Rugby Union: — Senior Grade.—Ponsonby v. University, •vien Park No. L 3 p.m., Mr. Meredith; Manet Bros., v. Grafton, Eden Park No. 2, 3 p II; . Mr. Donovan; College Rifle* V. Now'■on. Lden Park No. 3, 3 p.m., Mr. Cumaiiags. 1

s Second --Training Collcgo v. Ontomar Old Boys, Victoria Park No. 1, 3 p-m., Jfr. W.B, 8took; Marist Bros v. College Rifles, Eden Park No. 2, 2 P-m-. Mr. A. 8. Cliffs; Grafton v. Ponsonby, Eden Park No2. 3 P-KL, Mr. T. Marshall. , ;f. v Third Grads.—University T. Ponsonby, mow Ground No. 1. 3 p.m., Mr. W. J. Cnehton; St. Stephen's v. Suburbs. Avondais, Mr. G. Peace; Thames Old Boys v. Technical Old Boys, Domain No. 1. 3 p.m., Mr. H, Moore; Colics* Rifles v. Grammar,' Domain No. 3,' 3 p.m., Mr. F. E. Sutherland;; Psmell v. Y.M C.A., Show Ground No. 2, 3 p.m., Mr. J. Crichton. Fourth Grade.—Maris!. Bros v. Ponsonby, Victoria Park No. L 3 iwl, Mr. W. B Stock; ParneU v. Telegraph, Show Ground No. 3, 3 p.m.. Mr. Moffat; Grafton v. EUerslie, Elleralia, 3 p-m.. Mr. Hill Fifth Grade.—Pamell v, Marist Bros., Domain No. 1. 2 p.m., Mr. H. Moore; Ponjonby v. Telegraph, Domain No. 3, 3 p.m., Mr. P. E. Suthenand.,

SECONDARY SCHOOLS' MATCHES. Senior Grade.— College v. Grammar School, Eden Park, No. 1, 2 pan., Mr. H. Cliff©.

Second Grade.— College v. Grammar School A. Show Ground, No. 1. 2 p.m., Mr, W. J. Crichtoa; Technical Collpro v. Gammar School B, Show Ground, No. 2, 2 pan., Mr L. Moffatt, Third Grade.— College v. Grammar School A, Wood's Paddock, No. 1. 2 p.m., Mr. P. Kronfeld; Technical 5 College ;v. Grammar School B. Wood's Paddock, No. 1, 3 P.m., Mr. Krenfeld. Fourth Grade.—Kite's College t. Technical ' College A, Wood's' Paddock, No. 2, 2 P.m., Mr. R. Brewer; Grammar School A v. Technical College B. Wood's Paddock. No. 2, 3 p.m., Mr. 5. Brewer. INTER-ISLAM) MATCH. The North v. South Island match will be played at Wellington oil Saturday. C. Ba-de-ley, 3. O'Brion, and V. Wilson, Auckland players, . who are members of the North Island team, left for Wellington last evening. Singe and Fletcher will leave to-day. THE OTAMATEA UNION. . The Otamatea Rujby Union's competitions were advanced a further stage last Saturday. Heavy ram fell during the morning and rendered tho grounds very heavy. However, the games proved most exciting, particularly the Miungatnroto-Oncroa. match. Following are the results Senior Grade.—Maungaturoto, S points, beat Chieroa. J>; Railway, 6 points, boat Papiroa, 0. Junior Grade.— 6 points, beat M&ungatnroto, 3; Maroretu won from ilailway by defanlt. INTER-COLLEGE MATCHES, [B? rKLEKBAPH.—-rREsS ASSOCIATION.] PALMERSTON NORTH. Wednesday. Hie Te Aute-Waaganui ColleciaU football matches, usually a great feature of the National Dairy Show, were played to-day. They wwo merely mud scrambles. The senior game was to by To Aute by 14 to 8, and tho junior game ended in a draw. 6 points All.