FOOTBALL.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LVIII, Issue 17782, 16 May 1921, Page 7

FOOTBALL.

THE RUGBY GAAU;.

SENIOR COMPETITIONS.

GRAMMAR SCHOOL LEAM.M.;. Tho senior competition of the Auckland fluefcy Uni»n wan continued at Edoa Park J on Saturday airornoon in 6ne weather, and n the presence of a large attendance of j -,pect*tors. Grammar He hooi Old Boys and i Gnfton nrcupied No. 1 ground, the former ' winning bv 17 points to iJ, after «. p&rticu- ( liHy fast and exciting game. During the ' first ppell 'ho forwards were fairly evenly j matched, but Grammar School were far j superior >n tho backs, and they treated the ! s,pe< tatora to some brilliant passing. Tho ' ,-arly stages ot tho second spell did not produoe Rurh spectacular football, tho Grafton forwards having more control of the same than their opponents. Grafton had much t.'u> lwtU>r of the last quarter, and the efforts they made to equalise the scores . reated great excitement. i'msonby deloatod l-niversity on No. 2 (.-round by 9 points to nl. after a fast and interesting same. Marist, Brothers and Parnell played on No. I ground, the former winning by 1:2 points to nil. College Rißos defeatc-d New" mn at ti.e Show Ground by It points to 3. Tho former showed much better combination than their opponents, and held the advantage throughout Tho portions of the teams ars:-Grammnr School Old Boys. 6 points; Grafton. 4North Shore, 4; Marist Brothers Old Boys'. I. I'niversity, -J ; I'onsonby. 2; College hVifles, i; Newtou, nil , l'arncll, 0.

GRAMMAR, SCHOOL V. GRAETOX. Frvin the kick off play settled in midticld whore Grafton were penalised. and Ifwersep. had an unsuccessful shot at goal, the ball falling short. From a kick bv Williams Grammar School set up an attack, and off-side play by Gratton gave Ifwersen anotner shot at goal, but the ball struck 2 n ?j ol r!/ l ° P° sts a.nd rebvunded into the u ' ttT- l came. returned to midfield where Wright started a fine passing rusli between Ifwersen. V. Bad=ley and Williams, the last-named knocking on. From the scrum Grafton cleared, the bail being worked to Grammar School's territory, but Tavlor, Anight and McCullouirh relieved. Then Lintott opened up the best rush of the. dav in which the forwards and the backs joined, McCullough completing the movement with a try. V Badeley failed with the kick. <rraftc.a attacked strongly and play was within a few yards of Grammar School's I^?°'v b S t and V. Badeley cleared, the ball was sent back to Findlay. who had an unsuccessful pot at goal, a force resulting. W. Lamb headed a rush into (jrammar School's twenty-five, where Gaspanch took a mark. His kick at goal failed to clear the opposing forwards, but it shot across to Hashes on the wing. This player held up on tiie line as the bell rang for the change over. Grammar School 3. Grafton 0 On "esuming Grammar School, due mainly k> cood work by Lintott, Knight, anclithe Badeley brothers, took play to Grafton's rfmtory, where Findlay had to kick into touch. From the line out loose play followed. . McCullouEh eventually gaining possession and passing to Goodwin, who got over at the corner. V. Badeley failed to improve on .the try Grammar School then opened up another fine passing rush which was stopped by Ifwersen knocking on. Crtamrnar School maintained the pressure, and Wneht eventually sent V. Badeley. Ifwersen and Wilhama, away, the last-named scoring. Ifwersen converted. Almost immehonf y f>J f £T] Ben • Btarte d, another passing bout. the.ball going to C. Badeley and on f?,-I^°° dWUI ' Wh .2 BC °red again. Ifwersen and i^s,° nTO r t - then attacked. S3LI« < T n, S i°°r Se pl . ay ta Grammar bchoqls twenty-fiyo Goodwin received to ,„r 3Ur 7.- *°i *" a • faoe and bad to to retire, his place being taken by McLcod. Jhe Grammar School forwards cleared but «S£S! we re soon back again and Frean, snappms up the ball, passed to Thompson who opened Grafton's, account. Moore converted. Grammar School retaliated and a passing rush.bet-ween Ifwersen and C. Bade ley resulted in the latter scoring at the cor"H e j *u eTße , n faa J ed , to add the extra points and the spell ended: Grammar School. 17Grafton. 5. When the game was resumed the Grammar School forwardj attacked and Knight was just beaten for a try. a force resulting, they continued to press and Ifwersen had a shot at goal from a free kick, but the ball fell shcrt. The Grafton forwards then shifted Play to tho other end. and from a mark Gaspanch had an unsuccessful kick at goal. Grafton were attacking when the bell went, the score still being: Grammar School 17; Grafton, 5. When the teams changed over Grafton continued their aggressive tact-jcs, but a mark to V. Badeley a a forwajd rush headed by McCuFough and Taylor saw Grafton defending. Findlay removed danger, but the relief was onlv temporary, for Grafton had to force a little J™ r- .4 , Bood ruab - by GTafton resulted in OJsen kicking out near his own goal lirio. From the scrtmi W. Lamb got possession and scored. Gasparich failed to convert Almost immediately Grafton were baek anain and. Findlay added another try. which Gasparich failed to improve upon. From this on the Grifton team* had much the better of the same which developed into a very lively contest, but without further alteration to the scores: Grammar School ~- .. . 17 Grafton ..11 Mr. B. Donovan waa referee.

PONSONTSY V, UNIVERSITY. Ponsonby attacked from tho commencernent,, and a bright display of passing carried tho "oall to within a few feet of University's lino. The University forwards cleared. Play was taken to the other end, and eventually Ponsonby had to force. Shortly after the dropout Pardington carried tie ball to university's twenty-five, where he was stopped by Eddowes, who cleared. Ponsonby returned, and Stretton made a good opening and sent to McManus, who scored. The kick at goal failed. University made strenuous endeavours to even up the score, and had their opponents defending till a penalty relieved. They soon returned, and Ponsonby were forced three times in succession. The Ponsonby forwards then asserted themselves, but Lucas removed danger. Ponsonby, however, were attacking strongly when the bell rang: Ponsonby. 3; University, 0. University had their opponents defending foi somo time after the second quarter opened. Eventually Gillespie cleared, and settled in znidfielcL The University hacks then opened up a passing bout, which was intercepted, and play Bettled on University's l:ne, a force resulting. Ponsonby were »oon back again, and from a passing rush Donovan scored a try, which was not converted : Ponsonby, 6; University. 0. The Ponsonby backs made the pace from the commencement of tho second spoil, and onlv sound tackling stopped them from ■jdmc lo their score. A penalty eventually University reb'ef, and Milliken broke iway. the hall being kicked over the Ponsonby line and forced. Stewart sustained an "miry to his knee at. this stage, and had to retire, his place being taken by Aicken. University continued to attack, and Ponsonby were again compelled to force. Uni--crsity returned. and were very neafc s-forir.s when tho bell rang for the > hange-ovcr. Tho pace continued to be ! »«t. University atfncking solidly, but •iiilcspie cleared Play was taken to 'he other end. and University were compelled to force. Lighten headed another attack mto University's twenty-five, but Ross "•lieved. .lust on the call of time Ponsonby '■>ere pressing again, and, Aicken securing the ball, got o*. er. Poninnby 9 Uuivor-ity 0 Mr. W'etherilt waa referee. MARISTS V. PARNKLL. Parueil kicked off and attacked strongly, a scorn being lost through over-eagerness on 'lie pari, of their forwards. They mainlined the pressure, but a passing bout wa.s nterccptcd by Courtney, who carried play '■•> the other end and went very near to ■foiiriß. Marists were now having the bet'T of the same, and from a forward rush 'lalton trained ponsession and got over. Brady failed to cunvert. Good forward •■•-ork bv Parnell reached Marist's twenty'■ic. whjere the former were awarded a oenaltv kick, hut Hancock's effort wa<; unsuccessful. From a long kick by Flvnn, 'he Parnell backs failed to field the ball, -.d Casey, gathering up. scored. Culpan's I'-ck went wide, leaving the score at hnlfl me: Mansl Brothers. 6; Parnell. 0. On resuming, the Marist Brothers' forwards broke away, and a promising passing rush was spoiled by Courtney failing tr> •n.ke the. Via.ll. Parnell got in and shifted >'lay 1/i the other end. but the Marist Hrotherb' backs cleared. Oood work by Brady resulted in Parnell's twenty-fire being invaded, and eventuallv the ball was ■iiihe.d over tho lino for Hale to score. Brady failed to convert. Marist Brothers '■"i tinned to attack, and u. little later 'mder .m scored another try. Docherly (ailed with the kick, making the final score: Marist Brothers '- Parnell ... • • " Mr. Paull -n aa referee.

COLLEGE RIFLES V. NEWTON. Newton attacked at the commencement, "i '■ afw two un6iicccfi.»ful free kirks College HIIW to throw the ball about. Muir pushed into touch at the corner flag. -<-wton removed danger, their forwards • urrying th« bull to College Rifles' twentyfive. LoniTville attempted to cross the line, but wan hold up. and almost immediately i he teams changed over. Muir and Grant i arried play to Newton 'e territory on resuming, tho latter being pushed out a few yards fi-ora the goal line. Halliday however. ro< urcd the ball and carried play to the Collcso Rifles' fullback. A try seemed cer-

*M\warh?« obstructed and a free kick Newton' . °' P ' rf ? Ulfles werc EOon back in I »w L a ™ V ™ tl " tlw i,» n ' 1 a Cne Passing rush ' A littlaU< SC< T- Tl, , hng failed *<> convert. re. & a ™ r ,^ won , k ; ckpd a * oa l from a U? Ri&s.T k New£n h o alftime scores: CoU hiß^T" 1 ' * ho T* , with an ™iw *° resuming ™ Clark. On their ew^, n „ carried 'he ball at W™^ M danger by a good kick. £ R J fl retUni f ), ,? n , d a anally saved ColDltter? 1 fleS " A , I,t J tl ° later °no of their er nE? ? rdered " ff , for alle sed rough 1 for \vJ;i moß i immediately Smith, fullback nJu Ncw . to n T . had to be removed from the ing on if;? u° Sf >, ? ou « u< ?» l <. U, e result of fall. "oL o ? «. head . in Skiing another player. , °J M* th <? attacked, and a, the reThL f lo £; ard nren Treaiae got over at the corner. .The. try was not improved upon to "pT^ l N«wton took the Hal to Col lego Rifles' twenty.five. and Earl raved. The kick failed. Newton continued to press and Halhday. after a fine run. just cdea-red* A ' 4°u" l 'T Um * and Rifles """ BUs . e '.College Rifles) nad to retire owing to an injury to one of to S V l T, for<> ; ir T . Lan « *dded e aS! ojner try to College Rifles' score which Heard concerted with a splendid kick. College Rifles ... i. Siewton . . . , " * " * 3 Mr. Moore was referee.

THE JUNIOR GAMES. Second. Gjrade.-_Tra.inmg College. 19. beat buburus. 3. College Rifles. 22. beat North r™E H " °>^, ru £ on - 9 ' ***"■ M « i3t Brothers. Grammair iDld Boys, 43. beat Graf von B 0; Cplleeej. 26 boat Ponsonby A. 10. <st"a, -, G rado.--Technical Boys. 19. beat fLi bt S?> h * n a?- n 3 ' .Technical Old Boys, 19, beat St, Stephens. 9; Marist, 21 beat VM.CA., 0; College Rifles A, 20, beat Ponsttv y 0 - ' 16: SV Dav,d ' s ' 20 - beat UniverGrade '—Ponsonby. 10) beat North PRIMARY SCHOOLS GAMES. A Grado.—Epsom. 19. beat Te Papapa, 0; Maungawmiu, 15. beat Remuera, 5: Vermont A, 9, beat Mount Eden, 0; Vermont B. 9, beat Avon<J.ale, 0. B Gradej-Mount Albert, 11. beat Newton West, 0: Isewton East A, 15. beat Mount Roskill. 4: Point Chevalier, 23, beat Edendale. 3; CJnehnngu.. 14. lieat Otahuhu. 9Napier Street. 17, bra,t Ellerslie. 3; Parnell. 1/. beat Meiadowbaijk, 3. C Grade.—-Norm*l. 36. beat Vauxhall, 0Kichmond Vlcst. 15. beat Cornwall Park. 0 : Crrey Lynn. 23. heat Newton East, 0 Junior Crude.—Ellerslie. 25, beat' Edendale. 0: Maungaiiwhau. 11. beat Remuera, 0Mount Albert, 9, lieat Grey Lynn, 3. CCUNTWY COMPETITIONS. [BT TELEGBABH. —OWN CORItESPOKDENT.] PAEROA. Saturday. Rugby matohea played to-day resulted: — Seniors: I'aenoa West, 6, v. Suburbs 3. Jiiniors: Nethgrton, 3. v. Paeroa West, 0. Thud Grade: East, 6, v. West. 3. TATJMARTJNTJI. Saturday. To-day's senior Rugby matches resulted: —Seniors: Hauaroa defeated Ongarue 22 to 3; Taamarunui defeated Tongariro', 11 to 0. CAMBRIDGE. Saturday. Rugby games played to-day resulted as follows:—Leamington defeated City, 14 to 0; Roto-o-rangi heat Matangi, 6 to 3; Hautapu beat Maumgatautari. 9 to 3. TE AROHA, Saturday. Following are the results of to-day's play in the Piako Rugby Union's competition:— Seniors.—Te Aroha Ramblers, 14, v. Te Aroha West, 3 (C. Timmins. A. Moon, J Samson, W. Gavin scored tries, W. Voysev converting one for winners; O. Barker kicked penalty goal fcr losers). Mr. M. Ryburn refereed Waihou, 6. v. Te Aroha Rovers, 3. Mr. R. Sprague refereed. Juniors.—Te Aroha Rovers, 25, v. Waihou. 0. For winners, E. Ridgley (2), J. Munro (2). R. Devey (1), R. Hinton (1), H. Pardmgton (1), scored tries. A. Smardon (2> and G. Hines (2) converted tries. Mr. J. E Stewart refereed. Manawaru, 9, v. Te Aroha Cadets, 0. F. Cowley, C. Black and Barlow each scored trie 3. Mr. G. Cossey refereed. TAURAJS'GA, Saturday. The Jordan Cup rugby competition was continued to-day. Te Puna deleated Mount by 50 to nil, and Rangatana beat Judea by 25 to 5. In the junior grade, defeated Matakana by 20 to 8, and Cadets beat Rangatana by 9 to 8.

HAMILTON MATCHES. [BY TELEGB.APH. — OWN CORRESPONDENT.] HAMILTON, Saturday. Seniors.—Frankton. 6 points, beat St. Mary's. 3: City, 27, beat Old Boys, 17. Juniors: Old Boys, 3, drew with St. Mary's 3; To Kowhai, 5, beat Whatawhata, 3 ; City, 6. beat Karamti. 4. Third Grade: Old Boys won by default from Ruakura; City lIT.. 27, beat Whatawhitta, 0. Fourth Grade: Technical Day, 22, beat Technical Night, 0; Frankton'. 1 11. beat Y.M.C.A.. 3. WELLINGTON REST Lib. [BT TELEGSAPH. PRESS ASSOCIATION.] WELLINGTON. Saturday. Senior Rugby games resulted: Berhampore, 13. v. Selwyn, 0: Marist, 0. v. Wellington, 0; Petone. 13, v. Athletic. 3; Oriental IS v. Varsity. 11 , UNDER LEAGUE RULES. MARITIME DEFEATS NEWTON. PONSONBY 35, MARIST OLD BOYS 3.CHY'S EASY VICTCRY. Three first-grade matches under League rules were played on Saturday. Maritime and Newton met at Victoria Park, and after; a memorable struggle the former emerged victorious by the narrow margin of two points, the scores being: Maritime 12 points, Newton 10. The game between Ponsonby and Marist Old Boys took place at North , Shore, and, contrary to expectations, PonBonby won by 35 points to 3. City had no difficulty in beating Fire Brigade at the Domain by 61 points to 7. MARITIME V. NEWTON. ffho game between Maritime and Newton ■was rightly assessed by the public as the star attraction of the League code, and a crovd estimated at between 6000 and 7000 assembled to witness the match. The supporters of both teams were confident of victory. Newton had been narrowly defeated by Marißt Old Boys on the previous Saturday after apparently having the match in Bafe keeping. This was the team's first reverse this Beaßon, and jjhe wearers of the red and white jerseys are notoriously hard to beat. Maritime bad sustained a defeat by City on their first appearance this season, but had shown good form on the previous Saturday, against Fire Brigade. The glamour of last season's championship still clung to them, and spread confidence among their supporters. Those who anticipated a fast and exciting gam© were not disappointed. Newton, battling against the wind in the first balf, led at the interval by 5 points to 3, and with their forwards dominating the game it appeared as if they would have little difficulty in maintaining the ascendancy in the second spell. This opinion was at fault, as the team work of the Maritime players improved in the second half, and they, added three tries to their early score, against one try by Newton. The goal-kickius of Newton was auperior to that of their opponents. The Newton kickers placed two goals, while Maritime failed to add the goal points to any of the tries scored by them. Good kicking by Brien immediately after the start placed Maritime on the attack, and a forward rush resulted in Newton forcing. A dodgy run by Littlewood, followed by a kick saw Dufty smothered w.th the ball, but a Nowton forward rush relieved. The Mari time bocks, ohowing good combination, started several passing runs, but the defence proved sound and the Newton forwards worked the ball to the Maritime twenty-five. The pressure was relieved by a, penalty kick. During a Newton passing attack McGregor, for Maritime, intercepted a pass and raced for the lino, but Cloko outpaced the Maritime three-quarter, and save/1 a- dangerous situation. A Newton forward rush reached the Maritime line, but Laing marked and drove the invaders back by a good kick. A smart forward rush gave further relief, but the Newton forwards broke away with the ball at too and Somers finished the movement by scoring. Dufty failed with the kick. Maritimo retaliated with a rush to Newton's 25, where Grey had a fruitless shot at goal. Fast play in the centre saw Cloke break away for Newton but his pass when tackled was misled by Lovelock. Maritimo came back with a rush in which Herring and Laing were prominent. A good dodgy run by Laing was only stopped at' the corner flap, and immediately afterwards Littlewood broke through and scored. Grey failed to convert. After a period of givo and Uike pla.y, Newton invaded the Maritimo 25, where Duftv landed a nice goal from a penalty. The Newton forwards were showing to advantage and a dangerous rush was stopped by Grey taking a quick mark. A, counter-rush by Maritime took the ball up the field and over the Newton line, a force resulting. The scores at half time were: Nowton, 5; Maritime, 3. Upon resuming, Newton immediately atI Lacked, but a good Maritimo rush took play j to Newton's twenty-five. Avery got poßseawion j and making a good dash, passed to Herririsr, who scored near th~ corner. Laing failed with the kick.. Immediately following the drop out Laing was responsible for smart work, and the gome went to Newton's quarters. A penalty gave relief and fast play ensued in neutral territority. Newton reached the Maritime twenty-five, and from a. scrum the backs were set in motion and Ballantyne got aeross, but was brought back for a throw-on. The ball oame out to the Nowton backs and Ballantyne potted at goal, the. ball going just outside the posts. Keeping up the pressure. Newton almost got over at the corner, but a force resulted. The Newton forwards came back to the attack and from a rush Bass scored at the corner. Dufty converted. A good kick well followed up placed Maritime on the offensive. From a scrum • the ball went out to Grey, who kicked, and Prion racing up, took the ball well and

F arc "ey-s shot at kicks IZaZa . £ ""tW An exchange of Sj t7 e ™l "V Newton's favour, but a brokeawlv a^ llCf ', • **°* midfield Grey to 7 who l^w? S . E, i? Und ' tra ™'*rred The laXu-n,™*/*" I .* *¥ bttU OB to Yardley. scored N d , djved over file lino and FW and A eoal re ß«lted. Good work by va n Ta S o. btt ft** Ba T e t Ma »time an J. broke awav L'V temporary. Cloke swarmin "to fe . Wto ?« a *d the backs certainty: but tb„ K^P° rt ' * tr s'. a in-goal Th' t^Jf 1 k waß , aell t into touchfurious NWo» B^t- tllWl « became fast and score W\r i klns strenuous effort* to Newton full y h, J ? ke u away . and cached the Xewdick L bac h- but the forwards with ball to thp \r "?• Tan ' rushed the a pennl v HHr? r £ lm * twenty-five. From goal h t ♦? u£ty L „ h!Ld a shot at Wod k.Vfc ball ~ {ell B bort. A LwLwnod Z ° rey ,ve " fallowed up by M Sh,f7, a v « m t W>rar y advantage to btck ",U " i N<:w,or ' forwards pressed at -oaf flit aUack ? nd r bad a. shot la S t"onJrt, m •♦* Penalty- This wa« Newton's the £m» mty 2° eVCT u " the scores, and tno game concluded with the scores : — , Maritime . 10 - Wton ■ •• '■'. :: :: io

PONSONBV A.\D MARIST OLD BOYS. r>M h R gaane between Ponsonbv and Marist rmon r, provided the Burpriso of the after)i™ a ' ,Un tiw J opening uay ot the season | onsonby were deiea,ted by Newton, and the Maris* oi? „ sub sequeTitly vanauished by r*lr»rf .1 Boya / Th « odds therefore api^tv 6 ., be m £avour of Marist Old Boys ™™?i , i , ollsou oy > but the latter showeo. a ble u reversa -l of form by winning .'^, by J 35 to 3. The game rePlaying with the wind m the fa rst spell, Ponsonby, after the nrst jew minutes maintained an almost continuous attack on their opponents' goal, and nmg H y - wa6 gained by E. McGregor. "AT repelling a Marist attack the PonIZSrZ = . **^ B , eot eoing and WaisS moored a try which was converted. Making ct£ °i tbo wind, Ponsonby kicked to gam ground, arid when again in a favourd»lt pos ! Uon - E. McGregor made a good B ' ;or ? d n hls secOßd tr y- Shortly afterwards, a further try was obtained by -Ln c S regor ' and toward the end of the P™L k 5" mall ad <led still another try to Ponsonbvs tally the spell ending Ponsonby li, Marist 0. .u l ' "'f anticipated that when ends were fit nf d V, aQd - ar it l ° ld Boys e°t. the benebetter .j ln . d ' tbey would show to much howeL. &d , Va . n^ aee -, The Ponsonby men. however, had developed their team work and h ™ n / ) Good combination, outplayed their opponents at the passing game. Pressure was applied at times by the Marist Old «oys. and Ponsonby were driven to adopt saving tactics more than once but the balance of play was always in favour of =f«ll f tN Tn ? s Y 6 " scored in the second spell for Ponsonbv by Hanlon. Martin, Longbottern- arid Morman. McClymont converted three of them. Toward the end of the game Marist Old Boys made a fierce onslaught on „ the Ponsonby line, and Uallagner succeeded in scoring a try. which was not converted. The game concluded with the scoresPonsonby .... ">5 Marist Old Boys .'- ' . '.'. S CITY V. FIRE BRIGADE. The match at the Domain between City and tin: Brigade was regarded as a foregone conclusion in favour of City. This opinion was borne out by the result, the C-ity players registering the cricket score of 61 points against their opponents' 7. City were early in a scoring" position. Tancred crossing the Fire Brigade line after a good dash. A good attacking movement by Fire Brigade was blocked by Wetherall. and the game again swung in City's favour. Tries were scored in Quick succession by Reid* and B. Davidson. Then W. Davidson. Thomas. B. Davidson. Townsend, Tancred. and Lang, all added tries before the spell ended, the scores being: City. 41: Fire Brigade. 0. Play during the second spell was all in favour of City, who added 20 points to their first spell tally. Fire Brigade made several good dashes, in one of which C. Woolley secured the ball and scored. Coates converted. Toward the end of the. game Ivil landed a penalty goal for Fire Brigade, and the game ended with the scores: City 61 Fire Brigade 7 THE JUNIOR MATCHES. Second Grade.--Ellerslie. 39 points, defeated City, 0; Maritime. 9 points, defeated Ponsonby. 3. Third Grade.—Point Chevalier. 28 points, defeated Ellerslie. 0; Isewton, 32 points, defeated Ponsonby. 6. Fourth Grade.—Richmond, 9 points, defeated Kingsland. 3; Manukau. 13 points, defeated Maritime. 5. Fifth Grade.— Ponsonby, 7 points, defeated Maoiukau, 6: Richmond. 3 points, defeated Northcotc. 0; North Shore. 12 points, defeated Marist Old Boys, 0: Ponsonby. 7 points, defeated Manukau, 0; Otahuhu, 7 points, defeated Takapuna. 2. Sixth Grade. —Ellerslie B, 5 points, defeated Kingsland. 3: Marist Old Boys B. 12 points, defeated City. 0.

TEAM FOR AUSTRALIA. ; The New Zealand Rugby League's selectors, Messrs. H. Oakley, J. Rukutai. and R. J. Sterling have selected the following j team to visit Australia:— Backs: 0. Grey (Maritime, Auckland), C.! Woolley (Fire Brigade, Auckland), W.; Davidson and B. Laing (City, Auckland)., C. Poison (Newton, Auckland), C. McElwee (West Coast). W. Wilson, H. Nunn (Wellington), J. Saunders, R. Watt. W. J. Mitchell (Canterbury). Forwards: W. Somers. W. Williams (Newton, Auckland). H. TancTed and G. P»ki (Citv. Auckland), J. Meadows (Ponsonby. Auckland), H. Avery (Maritime, Auckland), P. Burrov/s (Hawke's Bay). A. B. Shadbolt (Canterbury), S. Walters- (South Auckland). The team will assemble in Auckland next Thursday, and will play a match against the Auckland representative team at the Domain on Saturday. They will leave for Sydney by the Maheno on May 26. THE AUCKLAND TEAM. Messrs. Rukutai, Whitley, and Clark have selected the following team to represent Auckland against the New Zealand fysam on Saturday:— Fullback: Delgrosso (Ponsonby). Threequarters: B. Davidson (City), Yardley (Maritime), Gallagher (Marist Old Boys). Five-eighths: McClymont (Ponsonby), Wetherall (City). Halfback: Walsh (Ponsonby). Forwards: Cargill (Marists Old Boys), Wynn (North Shore), Nelson (North Shore), Surge (Ma-rißts Old Boys), Newick (Newton). Herring (Maritime). Emergencies.—Backs: J. Laing (Maritime). Peckham (City), Brien (Maritime). Forwards: Bass (Newton). Thomas (City), Turner (Marists Old Boys). The team will train on the Domain at 7.30 p.m. to-morrow and Thursday.

THE ASSOCIATION GAME.

THE SENIOR COMPETITION.

The club competitions were advanced another stage on Saturday. Huntly, playing their first match away from home this season, easily accounted for Eohimarama, at Victoria Park, by 7 goalß to 2. On the same ground the match octween Northcote and Ponsonby resulted in a pointless draw. At the outer Domain, after a well-fought game, Old Boys defeated Y.M.C.A. by 3 goals to 2. At Devonport the men from H.M.S. Philomel had a victory over North Shore by 3 goals to 1.

The positions of the teams are:—Huntly. i points: Y.M.C.A. Old Boys. 4; Northcote, 3; H.M.S. Philomel. 2; North Shore. 2; Ponsonby, 1; Y.M.C.A.. 0; Eohimarama, 0.

HUNTLY V. KOHIMARAMA.

With a tricky wind blowing across the field Porteoua set the ball rolling for Huntly and play was carried through to Kohimarama's back line. B. McLaren relieved and Rowatt carried play to Huntly's end. whero the ball went behind. The visitors were apparently finding it hard to get used to the new conditions, and Kohimarama continued to press. A pretty run by Wrathall finished by a good f.hot saw Allsop called upon to defend. The kick out reached Liddle, on Huntly's right wing, and he finished up a great run by passing to the centre in fine style. Unfortunately Porteous over-ran the ball and a chance was missed. Huntly were now feeling more at home. A long kick by Easton sent Tait down the left wing. He passed to Hayes, who sent in a long, high shot which Pye cleared in good style. Huntly continued to attack and from a long shot by McNeil Pye was forced to concede a corner. Tait placed a fine shot right ijito the goal mouth and Porteous scored the first goal of the match. Following up their success the Huntly forwards continued to besiege Kohimarama's goal. The McLarens and Pye were defending well, but a corner was forced and Liddle placed the ball right at Tail's feet for the latter player to score Huntly's second goal. At this stage Kohimarama's forward line brightened up considerably. Set in motion by Wrathall, the ball passed from Hall to MoAdani and then on to Hadfield. The attack resulted in a goal kick, but Rowatt was handy to Btcp the ball, and send on to Hall, Kohimarama's centre. Ho made no mistake, a high shot beating Allsop and registering Kohimarama's first goal of the season. Kohimarama continued to press, but Steele relieved with a fine kick to the right wing. Liddle took the ball down the line, and from his centre Porteous sent in a fast, low shot that gave Pye a chance. Coming once more, to the attack. Liddle passed to Porteous. Pye cleared the shot, out Timms waa handy and scored Huntly's fourth goal. At half-time the score read: Huntly i, Kohimarama 1. A few alterations in the positions of players eaw Kohimarama holding the upper hand for a short time after resuming. From B. McLaren the ball was passed from Hall to Hadfield, and on to McAdam, who raced down the line. The centre kick found Rowatt in positions and he ecored with a fine shot. Huntly returned to the attack, Liddle and Hayes being conspicuous in some dashing work, but Lowes and McLaren were clearing well. Not to be denied, Hayes, who wa« playing a great game, went through at the centre and passed to his w ng. The ball came back to him within easy shooting distance and he piaced a good goal. From now on Kohimarama were

kept busy defending. Accurate and consistent centres by Laddie- and Tart forced three corners in as many minutes. Pye was acquitting himself in a very able manner, and Wrathall and the McLarens were also doing great work. From a goal kick received by Blakeman, Tait took play down the wing. Ho passed jn to Porteous, whose shot was cleared by Pye. Hayes was handy however, and scored his second goal. In the last few minutes of tho game the ball was sent back to Blakeman from a corner, enabling him to shoot successfully. The final scores were: — Huntly 7 Kohimarama 2 Mr. Richardson was referee. NORTHCOTE V. PONSONBY. Ponsonby appeared to have difficulty in getting a full side together, and were still a man short when Hfiia kicked off at 3.30 p.m. Northcote cam* quickly to the attack. Cross and Baker being prominent in some good passing* work. Booth cleared, sending the ball out to Timms. The left winger raced down the line and was tackled by Metge. but the fullback missed his kick and let Ponsonby through. Croxton was equal to the occasion, however, and play returned to Ponsonby's end. Good combination by Ponsonby's forwards ended in a fine centre by R. Innes. Metge cleared and Tremain broke through at the centre. He passed to Baker, whose shot resulted in a corner. Booth was prominent in defence for Ponsonby and a long spell of give-and-take play followed. Corin. for Ponsonby, cleared a dangerous centre by Timms and Tremain and Baker took play to the back line, where Roberts returned to centre. Anice pass from Tremain saw Baker send <fcrose away on hifl own, only to be charged over just as he was about to shoot. Northcote continued to press and a good shot by Baker resulted in a corner. Cross' kick was a good one and Cadness was unlucky not to score- He headed the ball just over the top. With the exception of a brilliant run by Burford no further incident marked the cpell. and half-time arrived without score. Fast and even play marked the opening of the second spell. Baker, for Northcote. came away toward Ponsonby's goal on his own. He passed to Tremain, but the latter delayed too long in shooting and a good chance was lost. Play during the remainder of the game was charactersed by flashes of good combination on the part of both sets of forwards, but the defence was sound and when time was called, in a failing light, no score h-d been registered by either sideMr. J. Parke was referee.

NORTH SHORE V. H.M.S. PHILOMEL. Losing the tosa. North Shore started witii the siuj in their eyes, Perrot kicking off. itooper dashed through with the ball at toe, and sent out to his left wing a goal kick resulting. Fast play up and down the field became the order, neither side getting within shooting distance for some time. The high wind was hampering accurate centres, and both sets of backs were clearing welL The North Shore forwards, led by Perrott, were the first to test the opposing goalkeeper, and Batty turned McAneny's shot in a brilliant manner. The «.iiiors n-ade a great effort iust before half-time, with the result) that Lewi3 scored from a o-ntre Dy Heatley. and the spell arrived with the team from the warship leading by 1 goal to 0. The Philomel's forwards were quickly to the attack on resuming, and shots were rained in on North Shore's goalkeeper. Wilsonhoim and Dacre were defending well, but the Philomel's men were not to be denied, and from a well-judged centre by Heatley, Hooper scored their second goal. North Shore then -altered their attacking line by includinz Dacre and dropping Williams back. The change was responsible for a considerable brightening of the attack, Allison, Woolley, and Dacre taking shots that went near to scoring. Keen even play followed, but Philomel were in scoring vein, and another goal came from Hooper, with the aid of his right wing. With three goals against them the North Shore forwards set up a very determined attack on the sailors' goal. McKenzie placed a corner well in the goal mouth and Da<-re found the net with a good kick. North Shore continued to presß, but the final whistle blew with the gocre unaltered. H.M.S. Philomel 3 North Shore . . . . . . . . 1 Mr. J. Ball was referee. OLD BOYS V. Y.M.G.A. j „ The meeting of Y.M.C.A. Old Boys and Y.M C'.A. on the Outer Domain on Saturday, created much interest, and the Old Boys' win over their more experienced opponents was a popular one. The Old Boys won the toss and took advantage of a strong wind, but the opening stages saw Y.M.C.A. attacking their opponents' goal. After ten minutes' play Vincent scored from a wellplaced free kick by Braithwaite. From the kick-out play was of a fast nature, Coltman and Shenkin. for the Old Boys, being severely tested. They acquitted themselves admirably, and cleared their goal. Millar made a fine run down the wing, and centred, Fairgray and Entwistle making futfe attempts at the goal-mouth. At this stage Braithwaite was playing ft most useful gains at right full for Y.M.C.A., • and cleared repeatedly. . Pitkin received the ball, but was ruled off-side, and Henderson, taking the kick, placed to Millar for Old Boys. He outstripped three opponents, centred nicely to Fairgray, who beat Mills with a low drive. The game livened up somewhat, and was full of bright incidents, both sides striving hard to gain the advantage. Clanachan received the ball for Y.M.C.A.. and placed it at his forwards' feet, but Williams was unable to get past Coltman. ajid play was transferred to ,the other end. where Ehby handled, and a penalty was awarded. Edmunds took the kick, and made no mistake. Half-time sounded with the score: Old Boys. 2: Y.M.C.A., 1. Old Boys took the kick-out, and Fairgray sent the ball to the right wing, where Millar, made a good run. but failed in the finishing touches, losing a good opportunity. Flay settled in midueld. where Neesham. who was playing a hard game, broke up the melee and scored a well-deserved goal. Old Boy R were now more than holding their own, and Edmunds, from 30yds., tried hia luck, the .ball mst grazing the bar. A free kick against Coltmnn was well-placed by Walbran to Pitkin, and on to Williams, the latter centreing 'well into the goal. Vincent made a poor attempt, the ball going over the bar Play continued in the Old boys' half, where Pitkin, centre forward, tried hard to force matters, but the goalkeeper av e v " ws auickly transferred to the pther end. where Braithwaite fouled Woods in the penalty area, and Edmunds, taking the kick, hit the cross-bar. A melee followed, the ball going- between the posts With 15 minutes to go, Y.M.C.A. made desnerate efforts to equaliso the score, but Old Boys more than held their own. Clarke, on the left wing for Y.M.C.A,., made a good attempt at goal, the ball skimming the "bar. The game ended: Old Boys ... a Y.M.C.A ;; 2 Mr. Mahoney was referee.

THE JUNIOR GAME Fourth Grade.—W.Y.M.l.. 2 soils, beat Tabernacle. 0.

Y.M.C.A. SENIOR LEAGUE. Sour* (Ramsey, Brvson. Dickson. Tumbnll). beat Swifts. 3 (Kemp. McKenzie. Taylor) : Raneers. 2 (Lew, Kemp), beat Rivals, 0; Celtn, 6 (Tigho 5, Kelly), beat Rovers, L

Y.M.C.A. BOYS' LEAGUE.

Second Division.—Spurs, 2 (Byrson). lost to Swifts. 3 (Leonard 2 and Lewis): Rivals, 3 (Whitley 2. Amodeo), beat Rangers, 1 (McMiken).

Third Division.— Spurs. 3 (Hunter 2. HolHs). beat Swifts, 2 (Bruce, and Hume); Rivals, 3 ißryson.2, Sharp t, beat Rangers, 1 (KerHp). Fourth Division.—Spurs. 2 (Belsham and Ronayne). drew with Swifts. 2 (Belsham 2); Rivals. 1 (Jordan), lost to Rangers. 6 (Clark 3. A. Graham 2. and Rice) »