FOOTBALL.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LVIII, Issue 17776, 9 May 1921, Page 7

FOOTBALL.

THE RUGBY GAME.

THE SENIOR COMPETITION.

SOME INTERESTING MATCHES.

GRAMMAR BEAT UNIVERSITY

The Auckland Rugby Union's senior competition was continued on Saturday in beautiful weather. About 4000 people assembled at Eden Park to see the Grammar SchoolUniversity match, which resulted in a win for the former by 19 points to 3. For the most part the game was a tight forward one, and was not as spectacular as was anticipated. Both teams were fairly evenly matched till the last quarter, when Grammar School added 11 points to their opponents' 3. jNowtou and Manst Bros, met on .No 2 ground at Eden Park, the latter winning by 19 points to 11. after a great forward game lno match between Grafton and College Kifles, played at the Avondale Racecourse resulted in a wm for Grafton by 25 point'a to 10. after a fast and interesting game. North Snore and Parnell had a close contest at Devonport, the former winning by 8 points to 3. GRAMMAR V. UNIVERSITY. . Grammar School Old Boys kicked o £f an d mimediately invaded their opponents' twentyfivo but a free kick relieved. Good work by j c y " ad University again defending, and from a Bcrum on the line Grammar School wore awarded a penalty, but Ifwersen failed with the kick. A passing rush by the University backs had Grammar School defending, but good work by McCullough and Goodwin shifted operations to midfield. Hero Lucas gained possession and broke away. He was supported by Maxwell and Thomas, but the latter knocked on just when a try seemed certain. Grammar School were awarded a free kick, and play returned to the other end. From a scrum near the line the ball went out to Ifwersen, who passed to Williams, and the latter got over near the corner. Ifwersen failed to convert, the ball striking the crossbar. University then began te throw the ball about and eventually Lucas put in a fine run which took play well into Grammar School's twenty-five, where he passed to Brooker, who was nearly over. A scrum followed, and Grammar School carried tho ball to midheld. Here V. Badeley started a passing rush, and Williams wa« left in possession with only Eddowes to pass. Ho punted the ball over Eddowes. but before he could recover it it had reached the dead ball line. Grammar School, 3: University, 0. On changing over play was taken to University's territory, but a good forward rush headed. by Lucas. Mackay, Thomas and Malloy shifted operations to midfield. Grammar School were forced back to their own' twenty-five owing mainly to good work by Perry and Park, and were held there for some time. Eventually Ifwersen removed danger. C. Badeley and Lintott carried the ball to University's quarter, where Ifwersen had an unsuccessful ehot at goal. University then attacked, a passing rush between Keene and Park carrying the ball up to trrammar School's line, where Inglis failed to hold it. A strenuous few minutes followed, but the Grammar School forwards cleared. Play was in midfield when the wiistle sounded for half time. Grammar bchool, 3; University. 0. Lucas broke away at the commencement ot the second spell, and after loose play the ball was kicked over and G. Badeley forced. University maintained the pressure and from a penalty Hopkins had an unsuccessful shot at goal. Play returned to midfield, where Lintott gained Possession in the loose. He transferred to G. Badeley, who feinted to pass to Goodwin and got through to score between the posts A J ?a del «>y , converted. University were attacking when the bell sounded for the change-over. Grammar School, 8; University, 0. The last quarter opened excitingly. i n .* University forwards broke away in a dribbling rush which carried the ball over the line for Keane to score. Eeegan was unsuccessful with the kick. From play in midfield. Ifwersen sent Goodwin away and be carried play well into the twenty-five. Williams eventually got possession from the loose and scored at the corner. V. Badeley failed to add the extra points. Grammar School were soon back again, and from a scrum the ball went from C. Badeley to V. Badeley and on to Ifwersen, who scored. V Badeley converted. Just before time Williams again took rJay up to the line, where from a scrum Wright started a passing rush between C. Badeley, V. Badeley and Goodwin, which resulted in the last-named adding another try. V. Badeley failed to convert and the game ended: Grammar School .. .. .. 19 University ' 3 Mr. A. Wetherilt was referee.

MARISTS V. NEWTON. Marists kicked off and immediately rushed theball into Newton's territory, where from * i°£"" d ra&il ball was kicked over and McDonald touched down. Newton then attacked, but a penalty returned play to midfield, and Marists carried the ball to the other end, Longville B aving a dangerous situation. The Newton backs then dashed upfield, Anderson having £. 4l r 3 P ;^ Jck *? f?* 1 w , nich J ust failed i/ m "K H 1 * 11 pla y followed, from which the Marist backs got going. Cook eventually_cro 3 sing between the posts. Casey converted: Mansts, 8; Newton, 0 On changing over Newton had much the' better of the opening play. However, a fine passing rush by Marists changed the situation, and Newton had a lively time defending. Their forwards, however, removed danger, and Wilsoxi, getting the ball, kicked high over tne Marists' line He followed up fast and touched down. Earl failed with the kick. Marists rallied, and after a great struggle on tne line Cook added another try which I eters converted, making the half-time score: Marist Brothers, 13; Newton,' 3 On resuming Newton forced from " the kick off, but later carried play to Marists' line, where, after a keen struggle, the ball was sent back to Newton's territory. Brady secured possession, and had a pot from the held, which was unsuccessful, but shortly afterwards Leighton added a try. Casey's kick hit one of the posts. Marists maintained the pressure, and- from a tight scrummage on the line Marists added another try. which was not converted: Marists, 19; Newton, 3. On changing over Newton opened up a fine passing rush, which was spoiled by offside play. They wore rewarded a little later, Wilson scoring between the posts Earl concerted. From the kick off Clark broke away, and carried play to Marists' line, where, after a scramble, Newton added another try, which was not converted. The Newton team again pressed, but were unable to add further to their total. Marist Brothers ]9 Newton . . . . , . . . 11 Mr. Marshall was referee.

GRAFTON V. COLLEGE RIFLES.

College Rifles set the game in motion and carried play to Grafton's quarter, but faulty handling allowed Grafton to clear. Colston then started a fine passing rush which allowed play to he taken to College Rifles' territory, where Pilling kicked out. From the throw in Colston got the ball and passed to Grierson who kicked. The latter followed up fast and Findlay forced just in time. Grafton then attacked and from loose play in the twenty-five Lamb scored a try \which Moore (ailed to convert: Grafton, 3; College Rifles, 0. On changing ends Grafton carried play to their opponents' territory but College Rifles, headed by Lane, counter-attacked. He passed the ball to Tresize who just missed. Grafton immediately carried play to the other end and Hirst was compelled to force. College Rifles then opened up a passing rush, Heard just being beaten for a try. From the kick out ho again secured the ball and got over. Pilling converted. Almost immediately Grafton rushed play to the other end and Lamb scored Juicr a scramble near the line: Grafton. 6- College Rifles. 5. On resuming after the interval, play wag carried to Grafton's line, and they were compelled to force twice in succession. College continued to attack, and Tresizo eventually ecored between the posts. Heard converted. Grafton then assumed the offensive. Barclay got the ball, and after a good run. endeavoured to pass to Bausch, who missed, but Barclay recovered the ball and sco-ed. Hughes converted: Grafton. 11; College, 10. The last quarter was all ;n favour of Grafton. From h passing rush Hughes got across, but be failed to improve on his try. Thompson added another try almost immediate] v, as th« Tewilt of following up Findlay fa'led vi<h tho kick. Lamb scored again and . Moore converted, while just, before lime Nicholas got over, Lamb being unsuccessful with the kick, making the final score: Grafton 25 College Rifles , 10 Mr. Ensor was referee. NORTH SHORE V. PARNELL. Play was very even during the first auarter. The game, however, was. confined mostly to the forwards, the backs getting few opportunities At the commencement of the second quarter Parnel) carried play into their opponents' twenty-five, and North Shore had to force. From a kirk by Stewart. North Short attacked. Goidwater fained possession and took play (o Parnell'n inc. but he was unsupported, and Panic]J cleared. A little later, however. Parnell were penalised, and Goidwater kicked a p-oul, making the half-time score: North Shore, :*; Parnell 0. On resuming. Parnell pressed, and off-side play by North Shore gave Hancock a kick at goal, and he equalised the scores. Inaccurate handling on the part of Parnell allowed the North Shore forwards to get in, and they carried play to Parnell's twentyfive, where a scrum was ordered. The ball went out to Fairgray and on to Goidwater. who made a fine run and scored between

North Shore .. o Parnell . . . . ; ] '[ ;• S Mr. . Cliffs was referee.

THE JUNIOR MATCHES. Second Grade.—Grammar School. 3 points, cSftL B1 »«, 0; Training College, 34, beat Bothers. 5 ; P nlvorslt y. iS. beat Mari/st yMn Gr s de 'D Pollso,l , ,,r ™ A ' u Points, beat rAil«„ *-S ; st and Telegraph. 38, beat 1? h!% v fl ,T ß^ B ' 0: Technical College B, featHt* J- M i, C - B-,,6; College Rifle\ S o>L ot-Stephen 's College, 0 ; University A, 2^ be r t if 0; Ku burbs. h, beat T«SbaTUniver<;Jty e '° ; ThameS 01d Boys beat Fourth Grade.—Telegraph Messengers, 22. 1?.h,,rK IU £ m \ T r S ? h ° ol - 0; Ponsonby. 9, beat TMVfu5^ 0; J Ma SfJ' s ' -°- be** Grafton, 13. * nth Grade .--Elkrslie, n, beat Parnell, 7.

OUTSIDE MATCHES. h;?JS itl W ,nd - Cau shey. LW.. 16, beat Combined Chemists, 0. S. Caugliey, J. M. taughey. A. L. Caughey (2) scored tries, two ol which were converted. PRIMARY SCHOOLS MATCHES. Following are the results of primary schools matches played on Saturday: — A Grade..—Epsom, 26, beat Takapuna, 0; Vermont Street A. 18, beat Te Papapa. 0; Kicnmond Road, 13, beat Remuera, 0; M.aunp,wha.u, 22, beat Newmarket, 0. cu V rade -—Mount Albert, 11, beat Vermont btreet, 3; Parnell, 9, beat Berestord Street, 5; Poneonby 21, beat Devonport, 3. t? * rade -—Nelson Street, 39, beat Newton East B, 0; Vauxhall, 15. beat Cornwall Park, D Grade.—Onehunga, 17, beat Meadow bank, Junior Grade.—Nelson Street, 3. beat Grey Lynn. 0; Vermont Street, 25. beat Ellerslie, Light-weights.—Edendale 3. beat Remuera, 0; Maungawhau, 15, beat Mount Albert, 0. THAMES CONTESTS. [by TELEGRAPH.—OWN correspondent.] THAMES. Sunday. There was a record attendance of spectators at the Parawai ground on Saturday to witness the continuation of the season's matches, the results being as follows: — Seniors: City defeated School of Mines by 6 to 3, after a good game. " Circus" Mayward. an old veteran, made his first appearance for the season to replace an injured player, and received an ovation. First Juniors: College Old Boys. 3. beat School of Mines, 0. Turua 17, beat High School, 6. Matanri, 9, beat Physical Training. 8. Second Juniors: School of Mines, 18, beat Physical Training, 0. Central Public School, 12. beat South School, 3. PAEROA MATCHES. [by telegraph.—own correspondent.] PAEROA. Saturday. The Paeroa Rugby matches, played to-day resulted:— Seniors: Paeroa East. 3, drew with Hikutaia, 3. Juniors: Hikutaia, 8, beat Netherton, 5. fiast, 9, beat West, 3 CAMBRIDGE UNION. [BY TELEGRAPH.— OWN CORRESPONDENT.] CAMBRIDGE, Saturday. The Cambridge fcugby competitions were continued to-day in fine weather. Results: — Hautapu defeated City seniors by 21 points to 0. Roto-orangi defeated Leamington by 16 points to 3, Matangi defeated Maungatauri by 3 points to 0. TAURANGA COMPETITIONS. [BY TELEGRAPH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT.] TAURANGA. Saturday. The Jordon Cup competition, under the auspices of the Tauranga Rugby Union, was continued to-day. Topuna defeated Judea by 48 points to 0. Tauranga beat Mount Maunganui by 27 points to 3. Mataka and Rangatana lought out a keen contest, Rangatana winning by 3 points to 0. In the junior grade for the Oliver Cup, Cadets defeated Matakana by 24 points to 12- Rangatana beat Tepuka by 11 points to 6.

PIAKO UNION COMPETITIONS. [BY TELEGRAPH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT-^ TE AROHA, Saturday. The Rugby Cup competitions, under the Piako Union, commenced to-day. Result*:— Seniors: Te Aroha Rovers, 0, v. Manawaru, 8, at To Aroha. M. Davis and Masters scored tries for Manawaru, P. McLaren converting one. Te Aroha Ramblers, 11, v. Waihou, 0, at Waihou. C. Timmins and W. Voysey scored tries for Te Aroha, Voysey converting his own. P. Gavin kicked a penalty goal. Juniors: Te Aroha Senior Cadets won by default at Te Aroha from "Waihou. To Aroha Rovers, 16, v. Manawaru, 6, at Manawaru. For the winners Ridgley, Packer and J. Munro scored tries. Smardon converting two. Munro kicked a penalty goal. For Manawaru. C. Black and OTJonoghue scored tries.

UNDER LEAGUE RULES.

PONSONBY 17, NORTH SHORE 10

MARIST TOO, GOOD FOB NEWTON.

MARITIME DEFEATS FIRE BRIGADE The first grade games under League rales on Saturday provided excellent football. Two of the matches were played at the Domain and one at Victoria Park. At the former ground the chief attraction was the meeting between Ponsonby and North Shore. After a hard game Ponsonby won by 17 points to 10, and Maritime defeated Fire Brigade by 16 points to T. At Victoria Park the game between Marist Old Boys and Newton, was witnessed by a crowd estimated at 6000. After a, particularly hard tussle Marist Old Boys emerged victorious by 22 points to 15

PONSONBY V. NORTH SHORE. The game betweon Ponsonby and North Shore, which was given pride of place on Mo. 1 ground at the Domain, was expected to provide an exceptionally even .contest. These anticipations were borne out, for although Ponsonby finished up with a lead of 1 points, there was little between the teams in point of play. A little exra combination by the Ponsonby backs, among whom Walsh, McClymont and the McGregor brothers were prominent, was responsible for the advantage that went to Ponsonby. Th<* North Shore players "battled resolutely from start to finish, and the team will do still better as the season advances if the players improve their team work. Morgan, the halfback, gave a fine display. He was ably seconded by Price, Godick and Nicholson.

The first advantage went to North Shore. Nicholson, intercepting a pass from a Ponsonby back, broke through to Delgrosso but was not supported, and was tackled near the line. The Ponsonby forwards cleared, but a fine kick by the North Shore fullback removed play again to Ponsonby territory. A penalty against Ponsonby gave Johnston a chance at goal, which he accepted: North Shcre 2; Ponsonby, 0. The ball was worked to North Shore quarters, and a good kick by A. McGregor, well followed up, enabled the same player to cross the line from the ensuing scramble. McClymont's shot at goal failed to increase the score: Ponsonby, 3; North Shore, 2. Almost immediately afterwards a fine passing bout by Ponsonby saw E. McGregor break through, but he was tackled near the line. Keeping up the pressure Ponsonby, by a good rush, reached their opponents' line, and Mitchell scored. McClymont's shot at goal went wide: Ponsonby, 6; North Shore, 2. The North Shore forwards rallied, and carried play to Ponsonby's twenty-five. The defenders were penalised, but Johnston failed with the kick at goal. Another rush by North Shore reached the Ponsonby line, and J. Johnston scored. E. Johntson again failed with the kick: Ponsonby, 6, North Shore. 5. Again North Shore invaded Ponsonby, but Delgrosso, by a fine run and cross kick, turned defence into attack. A good passing bout by North Shore then took place, Morean being tackled near the Ponsenby line. The North Shore backs continued to fling the ball about, and kept their opponents busy defending. Ponsonby wore penalised, but the shot at goal went wide. A good rush by North Shore gave Wynn an opening, and ho scored behind the posts. E. Johnston converted : North Shore, 10: Ponsonby, 6. Tho play continued to hang in Ponsonby quarters, but the defence proved equal to the attack. McClymont eventually intercepted a pass from a North Shore hack, and, kicking past the fullback, raced for the line. . North Shore succeeded in forcing. A similar piece of play immediately afterwards resulted in Edwards racing over the line and scoring. McClymont converted: Ponsonby, North Shore, 10. A good passing bout by Ponsonby again pierced the North Shore defence, Walsh finishing up a good run by scoring in a good position. McClymont failed with the kick, and the spoil ended with the scores: Ponsonby, 14 points, North Shore, 10. Play was of the scrambling order for a lime after resuming, neither side being able to get far with their passing efforts. Eventually Walsh, __ for Ponsonby. broke away, and the North Shore goal was threatened. The forwards cleared with a good rush, and Morgan—by a good dash down tho side-line—invaded the Ponsonby twenty-five. A good run by E. McGregor took play to the North Shore twenty-five, hut here Mann intercepted a Ponsonby pass and dashod through the opDosing backs. He just failed to outpace Delgrpsso, and was tackled near the line. After tight play in the Ponsonby twenty-five, relief was given to the defenders by a penalty-kick. A penalty to North Shore again placed Ponsonby on the defensive, and Morgan almost dodged through. A free kick to North.

Shore gave an easy chance at goal, but E. Johnston's shot went outside the posts. Ponsonby then worked the ball to North Shore territory, and Walsh getting the ball from a scrum set the backs in motion. E. McGregor finished the movement by scoring near the corner. Delgrosso failed with the kick at goal: Ponsonby. 17; North Shore, 10. A period of give-and-take play followed, rush and counter-rush sending the ball up and down the field at a great pace. A passing bout by the Ponsonby backs resulted in Martin crossing the line, but he failed to ground the ball and a force resulted. Another break-away by the Ponsonby backs was spoiled by a throw-forward, and the game centred. Fast play continued to the finish, but no further score was registered, the game concluding with the scores: Ponsonby. 17 points; North Shore, 10.

MARIST OLD BOYS V. NEWTON. The match between Marist Old Boys and Newton was popularly regarded as likely to provide one of the best games of the season. The supporters of each team were confident ol victory. Newton had won the first two games of the season in good styie. and Marist Old Boys, though deleated by City, had shown excellent form in the opening games of the competition. The largo crowd that assembled to witness the game was not disappointed. From start to finish there was not an idle moment, and iust when Newton appeared to have the game in keeping their opponents, by brilliant work, added 35 points to their score, and left the field victorious after a memorable game. The first advantage, after some initial give-and-take play, went to Marist Old Boys, Singe almost getting over the Newton line. Following this. Stormont missed a shot at goal from a penalty. The Newton backs then took a hand, and invaded their opponents' twenty-five. A penalty against the defenders resulted in Dufty landing a goal. Play was carried to the Newton twenty-five, and Stormont placed a nice goal for Marist Old Boys, making the score: Newton. 2; Marist Old Boys. 2. Fast give-and-take play followed, with Marist Old Boys showing to most advantage. Eustace was almost over at the corner, and Stormont just missed a shot at goal from a penalty. The game then swung in Newton's favour, and James scored a try, which Dufty failed to "convert: Newton, 5; Marist Old Boys, 2. A determined attack was then made on the Newton goal, and after some hot work Singe kicked a goal from a Senalty. The spell ended with the scores: ewton, 5; Marist Old Boys. 4. On the resumption of play the game at once became fast and furious. The Marist Old Boys attacked, and Eustace ended a good movement by scoring near the corner. Singe failed with the kick at goal: Marist Old Boys, 7; Newton, 5. Newton retaliated with a sweeping rush which ended with Newdick scoring near the posts. Dufty converted, placing Newton three points in the lead. Fast, open play saw the ball travelling up and down the field at a great pace with danger continually threatening. Eventually Cloke, for Newton, made a fine dash and Bcored. Dufty converted, bringing the Newton score to 15 points against Marist Old Boys, 7. A persistent attack by Marist Old Boys resulted in Gallagher registering a nice try. Singe converted, making the scores: Newton, 15. Marist Old Boys, 12. The final stages of the game were hotly contested, but Gallagher, for ilarist Old Boys, showed fine scoring ability by registering two tries in quick succession. Singe converted on both occasions, and a keenly contested game ended with Marist Old Boys 22 points; Newton. 15-

MARITIME V. FIRE BRIGADE. It w,&B generally anticipated that Maritime would prevail against the newly-formed Fire Brigade team. This opinion was borne out, but the game was full of interest from start to finish, though the superior combination of last season's champions told the tale at the finish. Fire Brigade were the first to press, but were driven back, and Yardley almost scored for Maritime. Fire Brigade rallied and Dunn scored a try that was not converted. Maritime retaliated with a good passing bout which ended in \ardley scoring. Grey converted. Maintaining the pressure the Maritime backs showed good combination and Woods crossed the line after a good passing. run in which Laing and Grey were prominent. Grey failed with the kick. No further score resulted in the first spell, wuich ended with Maritime, 7 points; Fire Brigade, 3« The first portion of the second spell saw Maritime pressing their opponents. Tries were registered in.quick succession by Grey and Miller respectively, but the attempts at goal failed. Fire Brigade then swept the ball up the .field to their opponents' line, where Maritime were penalised, and Ivil landed a goal. This was the signal for a determined attack by Maritime, and in good work by Laing and Grey, resulted in the latter scoring a try, which was not converted. No further score . was registered, and the game finished with the scores: Maritime, 16 points; Fire Brigade, 5,

THE UUNIOR MATCHES. Second Grade.—Maritime, 9 points, defeated Otahuhu, 2. Third Grade.—Point Chevalier, 9 points, defeated North Shore, 6; Kingsland, 14 points, defeated Ponsonby, 3.

Fourth Grade.—City, 14 points, defeated Kingsland, 7; Manukau, 15 points, defeated Point Chevalier, 3; Richmond, 12 -points, defeated Maritime 0. Fifth Grade.—Manukau, 20 points, defeated Northcote, 5; Otahuhu, 38, defeated Ponsonby, 0; Richmond, 44, defeated Maritime A, 0; City, 8, drew with Maritime B, 8; Manukau, 23, defeated Northcote, 5. Sixth Grade.—Ponsonby, 24, defeated Ellerslie, 0; Otahuhu. 25, defeated Kingsland B, 0; Otahuhu A, 6, drew with Kingsland A, 6; City A, 16. defeated Taka-puna, 0; Marist Old Boys, 21. defeated Richmond, 0; Manukau, 16, defeated Maritime, 0.

THE ASSOCIATION GAME. OPENING OF SEASON. THE SENIOR COMPETITION. The Auckland Football Association opened ito season on Saturday. The form displayed by most of the senior teams was good, and close competition can be expected in subsequent matches. Two very even games were contested at Devonport, Northcote beating H.M.S. Philomel by 1 goal to 0 on the Dock ground, and jNorth Shore winning from y.M.C.A. on the Domain by a similar margin. On No. 1 groundOuter Domain, Y.M.C.A. Old Boys easily defeated Kohimarama by 4 goals to 0 in a game which can only be described ae patchy. Playing at home, Huntly accounted for Ponsonby by 3 goals to 1.

Y.M. OLD BOYS*V. KOHIMARAMA. The first appearance of the Y.M. Old Boys in the senior competition was signalised by the defeat of Kohimarama by 4 goals to 0. From the kick off Hall, of Kohimarama. centred the ball to Wrathall. who sent it on to Stewart. tSe latter being nicely relieved of it by Shenkin. right half, for Old Boys, who brought the play to midfield. Here Edmunds made toward his opponents' goal, but being well tackled by Austin, sent out to Millar on the wing, who. after makLig a good run. spoilt the eSort by a faulty shot which went behind. From the goa4-kick Woods secured and after beating two of the opposing backs, found the net with a high shot. From the centre play was carried toward the Kohimarama goal, but the Old Boys wexe_penalised for off-side play by Entwistle. The free kiclq by Austin for Kohimarama was returned by Peebles at left half, and give-and-take play was the order. From the melee Woods added another one to the total with * low ground shot, which gave the goalkeeper no chance- From the kick off Y.M. C.A. again made the pace and were awarded a corner which was taken by Fairgray, but did not bear fruit, and a goal kick was the result. Kohimarama were now making Btrenuous efforts to score. Rowat was responsible for some pretty play, and after passing the ball to Hall, the latter shot hard but failed to place it between the posts. This gave Old Boys a chance to clear, and a nice piece of head work by Fairgray found the net just before halftime.

The second half opened by the Old Boys' centre sending the ball out to the right ting. Wrathall intercepted and carried play to the Old Boys' half, but faulty kicking spoilt Kohimarama's chance of scoring. Austin now replaced McAdam in the forwards, and racing down the wing the ball was sent to Hall, but play" was eoon transferred to the other end of the field, where a hard shot was stopped by the goalkeeper. Ho followed the ball out of his goal, and Stewart, taking his place between the slick«. handled the ball, and a, penalty was awarded to Old Boys, from which Woods failed to score. From the resultant corner. Entwistle placed the ball well on the head of FaiTgray, who just failed to find the net. Shortly afterwards another penalty was awarded Old Boys, and this time Edmunds made no miatak# Play was transferred to the Old Boys'* goal area, where Henderson had a busy time, and as the result of a corner awarded to Kohimarama. Mcl>aren placed the ball at hie forwards' feet, but in the rush Old Boys were enabled to clear. The close of the game saw Old Boys making unsuccessful attempts to fnrther increase their score, but faulty shooting by Entwistle and Millar resulted in the ball going over the line repeatedly, and the game ended: Old , Boys 4 Kohimarama , 0 Mr. Thompson was referee. NORTH SHORE V. Y.M.C.A. North Shore kept control from the kick off and took play to Y.M.C.A.'s goal where Mills cleared and sent his forwards away to the other end. but the ball went behind. Y.M.C.A. continued to press and we're awarded a corner without result. The city team appeared to be in better condition than their opponents who were hampered by that lack of combination common to the first match of the season. Over eagerness spoilt many stories chances for Y.M.C.A., while the North Shore goalie, Williams, was proving himself hard to pass. A good clearing kick by Lewis saw Woolley display a glimpse of his true form, taking play to Y.M.CA.'s back line. With Y.M.C.A. back' to the attack, Dacre and Scott got in some great defensive work, eondin? the forwards away in a passing nra which very nearly ended in a score. Juat before hAli-tima thjj

North. Shore forwards, led by Woollcy. were a-vtaeking strongly,; but no score had resulted when the spell arrived. Both teams started off at great pace for the second half and play of a very keen and even nature resulted. Shots w«re rained in ™*-i ™- goalkeepers, but without success, until in a lone-handed effort, which beat t..e Y.M.C.A. backs badly, sent in a shot which found the net and gave victory to his side-. North Shore . . i y.m.ca. .. :: .. ;; 0 Mr. Ball was referee.

NORTHCOTE V. H.M.S. PHILOMEL.

With_the sun at their backs the Philomel's iorwards were soon in action and quickly carried play to their opponents goal, where a splendid shot was brilliantly cleared by Oraiton. The attack continued and all through the first half the men from the warship had easily the best of it. Their play, however, lacked the finishing touches and over eagerness spoiled many chances to goal. !No score had been registered when the interval.'-arrived. Philomel attacked with groat dash upon resuming and Hooper came very close to storing Ad this stage Northcote brightened up and for a time had more of the game but the sailors' defence was sound and playreturned to Northcote's half. The same continued faet and mcred up and down the trn. .. Eventua Uy. from a scramble in front of Philomel s goal, T remain scored for Northtote The contest was well fought till the end but no change was made in the score, which at the final whistle was:— Northcote .... j H.M.S. Philomel . . ..' [." o Mr. Kitchie was referee.

THE JUNIOR MATCHES

Second Division.— Everton, 2 goals, beat Metropolitan, 1; North Shore, 3, beat Metropolitan, I Fifth Division.—North Shore, 5 goals, beat Tabernacle, 0

Y.M.C A. BOYS' LEAGUE. Senior Division.—Rivals. 5 goals, defeated Spurs, 3; Rangers, 6, defeated Swifts, 3. Second Division —Spurs, 2 goals, defeated Rivals, 1; Swifts, 2. defeated Rangers, 0. Third Division.—Spurs, 1 goal, defeated Rivals, O; Swifts. 6. defeated Rangers, 0. Fourth Division.—Rangers, 2 goals, defeated Swiits, 0; Spurs. 2. defeated Rivals,