FOOTBALL.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LVIII, Issue 17845, 28 July 1921, Page 9

FOOTBALL.

THE RUGBY GAME. SPRINGBOKS AT GREY.MOUTH. AN EASY VICTORY. s THIRTY-THREE TO THREE. [bt telegraph—rßi;ss association."] GREYMOCTH, Wednesday. The Springboks defeated the Coast and Buller representatives to-day. by 33 points to 3. The weather was fine and the attendance about four thousand. A try by Weepener and three fine penalty goals by De ViUier3 made the half-tone score 12 to 0. Tries were scored in lie second spell by Zelier (31, Sendin and Mostert, and three were converted by De Viliiers.

The local forwards he.d their own in the first hah and in the loose until near the end, but there was no combination among the backs, who were weak in attack and defence. The accurate passing of the visiting backs led to all the trien but the last wh;eh resulted from a fine forward attack. The only local score was a penalty goal by Steel. Except in occasional loose rushes by the Coast forwards tins play was seldom in the Springboks' territoryThe Coast t?:ckling was poor a-nd the visitors had the better of the scrums, but the forwards in open work evened matters. Good defensive play by Ryan helped the Coast. Van Heerden twice got away. He was grassed once and later hurdled over the fallback and over the line, but failed to touch down. Townsend, Michau and Weepener were always prominent in the passing bouts. De ViUiers let nothing pass him. The scores are not a fair criterion of the first half but in the second spell the visitors' mastery was narked and grew a3 the play progressed. They worked the blind side of the scrum and scored twice in this way.

ADDITIONAL MATCH. PROTEST BY AUCKLAND UNION. The treatment accorded Auckland in the allocation of matches against the Springboks was discussed by the members of the Management Co>nmittee oi the Auckland liugby 0 nion last ovemng Mr. A. Bayiiss said that the Mayor of Wellington had asked the manager oi the South Africa n team it a return match could be played .igainst WelLiaigton. A match against the native team was being arranged for the same' place. The third test was to be played at Wellington and this maae four .matches to be played there, against two in Auckland. The New Zealand Union was certainly not helping Auckland. Mr. C. Ma'hieson said that ii the New Zealand Union agreed to play another match at Wellington it would make six matches for the .Wellington provincial district against three (including Rotorusd in the Auckland district. Tho New Zealand Union would not play the Springboks aga-iast South Auckland, but preferred to play Manawatu, which was defeated by South. Auckland. He thought more consideration should be shown to the Auckland district Auckland had a population half Jas great again as Wellington, and he was eure they would get as good a gate here at a mid-week match as they did at Wellington last Saturday. He would be in favour of giving Hamilton a match. He moved that a telegram be sent to the New Zealand Un:.on protesting against an additional match being played in Wellington. The motion was carr.ed. The Management Committee of the Auckland Rugby Union met last evening. Mr. H. Frost presided. It was decided that the return match, Auckland v. Thames, be played at Thames on August 13. The junior advisory board reported that several junior teams had not started their matches at Avondale to time, and in consequence the games finished late, and players who were on the ground early, and had to play against the late-comers missed their train back to town. It was decided that the practice would have to cease

THE LAST TEST MATCH. [BY TELE3RAPH—PB.ESS ASSOCIATION.] WELLINGTON. Wednesday. The New Ziealand Rugby Union has altered the date of the last test match in Wellington from September 3 to Septembe. 17. The South Africans do not leave until September 19, and it is unlikely they will' play in Sydney on their way back. This may involve an alteration in the Nelson-Marlborough match to September 3. The match against the Maoris may be played in Wellington. KOH.N SHIELD MATCH. AUCKLAND WINS TROPHY. The Rugby football match for the Kohn Shield was played between the Wellington Tramways (holders) and the Auckland Tramways at Victoria Park yesterday afternoon, in tho presence oi about 2000 spectators. The visitors were defeated alter a close and exciting game by the narrow margin of three: points, an unconverted try to nil. Wellington attacked from the onset, and soon hail Auckland ;n difficulties From a scrum ii front of the goal Auckland cleared, but soon after the visiting backs again got going, and Auckland forced. From a line-out the local forwards broke through, but the ball was kicked too hard, and the Wellington ::"ullback found the line. Shortly afterwards the Auckland backs secured the ball from a scrum, and Fry made a good opening with a fine dodgy run, the threequarter line. Pollock. Ellice. and Shanaghan, taking part in a passing rush. Fry cut in again, and forced his way over near the corner. Webb's kick failed. Both side 3 now set a fast pace, the backs throwing the ball about well. Again and again the Wellington halfback, Moscline, set his backs going, but the ball frequently went astray. The local rearguard were also handling the ball well. Fry and Loveridge being' very prominent. Wellington kept up the attack, and finally GTegg gathered the ball up from the loose and forced his way over, but was brought back for infringing. Give-and-take play followed, and the Wellington forward* again had Auckland in difficulties. Bowe had a fine, shot at goal, but was unsuccessful. Wellington was getting tie ball from the scrums but Auckland's tackling was sound. Half-time sounded with no change in the scores. On resuming Auckland attacked strongly, the backs, working well, but could not increase their score. The Wellington forwards held their own in the Hose, but the backs spoiled many fine chances. Play was confined to the visitors' territory for the greater part of the second spel'. though their forwards several times broke through and seemed as though they would score. The game ended with Auckland- attacking strongly in front of Wellington's goal, the scores remaining: Auckland, 3; Wellington, 0. Mr. W. Meredith was referee.

MATCHES FOR SATURDAY. The following Rugby football matches have been arranged for Saturday: — Seniors. —Grafton v. Griamniar Old Boys, Edan Park No. 1. 3 pan., Mr. Sutherland; College Rifles v. Marist Brothers, Victoria Park No. 1. 3 p.m., Mr. Paull: Newton v. University, Eden Park No. 2, 3 p.m., Mr. Grieg; Ponjonby v. North Shore, Eden Park No. 3, 3 D-m., Mi. Moore. Second G*ide.—Ponscmby v. Grammar Old Boys. Domaa No. 2. 3 p.m., Mr. H. Clifie; Grafton A v. University, Domain No. 2, 1.45 p.m.. Mr. H. Clifie; College Rifles t. Suburbs. Domain No. i, 1.45 p.m., Mr. Hall: Trataing College v. North Shore, North Shore, 3 p.m., Mr. M. Kronfeld; Grafton B. a, bye. Third Grade.—A: Technical Old Boye v. TelegTaph. Show Ground No. 1, 3 p.m.. Mr. "W. J- Crichton; Grafton v. Papatoeioe, Domain No. 4. 3 p.m.. Mr. Hall; Ellerslie v. College Rifles, Ellerslie, 3 pan., Mr. Wakefield- B: Gramma!.- Old Boys v. Universe. Avondale No. 1. 2.15 pan., Mr. Shaw; St. John's v. Thames Old Boys. Eden Park No. 3, 1.45 p.m., Mr. Grisg: Suburbs v. Ponsonby, Avondale No. 2. 3.15 p.m., Mr. Shaw; St. David's v. Newton, Show Ground No. 3. 2 p.m.. Mr. W. J. Crichton. C: Y.M.C.A. A v. Suburbs B. Avondale No 1. 3.15 p.m., Mr. Hogben; College Rifles B v. North Shore,. Eden Park No. 2, 1.45 p.m.. Mr. Burrell; Technical Old Boys B v St. Stephen's, Shew Ground No. 2, 3 p.m., Mr. Mackay, Y.M.C.A. B v. Training College, Avondale No. 4, 2.15 p.m., Mr. Fourth Grade. —Ellerslie v. Grammar Old Boys, Show Ground No. 1. 2 p.m.. Mr. Mackay, Marist Old Boys v. Telegraoh, Victoria Park No. 1, 2 p.m., Mr. Paull; Poneonby v. Grafton, Avondale No. 2. 2-15 p.m., Mr. Thompson: Technical Old Bovs v. North Shore, North Shore. 2 p.:m., Mr. M. Kronfeld; Suburbs, a bye Fifth Grade-. —Ponsonbv v. EUershe, E!ler3He. 2 T>.m., Mr. Wakened; Grafton v. parnell. Show Ground No. i. 2 pan., Mr. Rasmussen. SenioT Cadets—Grey Lynn v. St. Stephen's, Show Ground No. 3. 3 p.m.. Mr. R-a-smussen: Churches Association- —St. Stephen's v. Kmesland, Avondale, No. 4, 3.15 p.m.. Mr. Thornnsoc : Granee Road v. Mount Albert. Avonclale No. 5. 2.15 p.m.. Mr. Cumminss: St David's v. Outer Do—sin. 2.30 p.m.. Mr. Peace; Bomin.on Road v. Gordon., Outer Doman, 1.30 p.m., Mr. Meredith; St. James'. v. Ponsonby Road. Outer Domain, 3.30 p.m.. Mr. Peace. Secondary Schools.—Seniors: King's -. Grammar, Fden Park >"o- 1. 1-45 p.m.. Mr. Donovan. Fourth erade: King's v. Technical, Show Ground No. 1. 11 a.m., Mr. Cumnirngs.

PRIMARY SCHOOLS MATCHES. In order ko reach fluidity ic the various grades the leading teams in the Primary Schools competition have been drawn to play the semi-finals, consequently there is a departure iron) the usual dra\r. The draw is as iollow :■ —Vemont A t. Richmond Itoad, Victoria Psjrk, 10 a.m., Mr. L. Strettoa; MaumrawaMi v. Mount Eden, Edea

Park 11 a.m.. Mr. Wells; Newmarket v. re Papapa Domain. 10 a.m.. Mr. Hintzv. Eemuers, Domain. 11 a.m. Mr D. Kronfeld; Bayfield A v. Takapuna,' Vit> tona Park. 10 a.m. : Bro. Oswin. S tirade Section 1: EdendaJe v. Mount Roskill. Eden Park. 11 a.m., Mr. Shaw Avondale v. Point Chevalier. Eden Park 10 a.m.. Mr. Moore; Mount Albert v. Newton £-ast A, Eden Park, 10 a.m., Mr. Cook; Newton West ▼. Vermont B Victoria Park. 11 a .m., Mr. Eeasley' Section 2: Ponsonby v. Beresford Street (seiru-final! Victoria Park, 11 ajn.. Brb. t>aiixtiis; Onehunga v. Parnell (semi-final). Domain. 10 a.m.. Mr. Marshall; Otaiuhu v Aleadowbank. Domain. 10 am. Mr MeGechie; Napier Street t. Devonport. Vi<> tpna Park. 11 a.m.. Mr. Dawkins. C Grade: Newton East B v. Vauxhall. Victoria Park, 9 a.m.. Mr. Slevin; Nelson Street v. Grey i-ynn (semi-final). Domain, 11 a.m.; Mr. Marshal] ; Richmond West v. Normal. Domain. i ij-™,- £? r Burton: Cornwall Park v. Bayhe, d B. Domain, 9 a.m.. Mr. Boswell. Junior Grade; Ellershe v. Vermont (semi-final). Victoria Park 10 a.m. Mr. Menzies; Maungawnau v. Benrnera. Eden Park, 9 a_m„ Mx. Moore; Grey Lynn v. Nelson Street, Domain, 9 Mr. Brew-. Mount Albert v. Eaendale. Eden Park. 9 a.m., Mr. Stretton.

KING'S V. GRAMMAR SCHOOL. The second Rugby match of the season between the King's College and Grammar School senior teams will be played at Eden Pajrk on Saturday. PRIMARY SCHOOLS GALA. .All the primary schools footba.il teams will march through the city in uniform on Friday, August 6. They will leave the fvewton East School at 3.15 p.m., and pro ceed via Karangahape Road and Qneen Street to the Ferry buildings, where they will be cismissed. Th* annual seven-a-side tournament will be held at Eden Park on the following day. Eighty teams have entered and some interesting games should result. TENDER LEAGUE RULES. SOUTH AUCKLAND V. NEW

WIN FOR WAJKATO TEAM.

[BZ TELEGKAPH.— OWN COa&ESPONDENT.] HAMILTON, Wednesday. A match between South Auckland and a JNew Zealand team was played at Hamilton to-day in the presence of nearly 3000 peoplelhe Mayor. Mr. J. K. Fow. kicked off. After desultory play in midfieid. a good run resulted in Laing crossing within a few minutes of the start. Davidson converted: r7n aiand - 5; Auckland. 0. toUowing a scrum Hemmingway made-a break and scored, Duity converting: New Zealand. 5; South Auckland, 5. Soutn Auckland continued, to press and tnere were several dangerous rushes. From a free. Kick, Dufty assayed a shot at goal but missed. New Zealand rallied and Gray scored- Davidson failed to convert: New Zealand, S; South Auckland, S. From a long shot after a iree kick Dufty failed to score. A passing bout resulted in t'aki making a good run. He recovered 5" 0 ? 1 a tackle and just managed to score. Dufty tailed to convert: New Zealand. 8; South Auckland, 8. Fast play waa the rule tor some time and Wilson crossed the line for South Auckland. lhe same player converted: South Auckland, 13. New Zealand. 8. A.ftei fast spectacular play a good passing bout ended in Bass scoring. Davidson failed to convert: South Auckland. 13; New Zealand. 11. Half-time came with no change in, the score.

Shortly after resuming Wilson cleared from a scrum and failed at a pot shot at goal. South Auckland nearly scored' Wilson beinp thrown out at the flag. A few minutes later Stormont scored and Gray converted: New Zealand. 16: South Auckland, 13.

Sheeran. a minute or two later, scored a try for the heme team, and Dufty converted: South Auckland, 18; New Zealand. 16. Dufty proved a tower of strength at fullback, and his good collaring saved many possible scores. Paki then scored a try nnd Gray converted: New Zealand, 21-, South Auckland 18. Shortly after Dufty secured and -oassed to Paki, who, making a grent run, crossed the line. Dufty converted: South Auckland 23; New Zealand, 21. W : th only nine minntes to go. play became very strenuous, and N«w Zealand made great »floats to score. .Tust on the call of t™ Duffy had a shot from a mark, but missed, and the game ended: — South Auckland 23 New Zealand . . 21 MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE. The Management Committee of the Auckland Rugby Football League met last evening. The chairman. Mr. J. Carlaw, presided. Arrangements in connection with the match between the Auckland and Wellington League representatives on Saturday, at Carlaw Park, were discussed. A letter from the Wellington League stated that the visiting playtrs would arrive on Friday by the af lernoou express. The chairman stated that in the event of the weather remaining fine the preliminary game on Saturday between the " Possibles " and " Probables. " could be played on No. 1 ground. If rain fell in the meantime the game would be played on No. 2 ground. It was decided that all junior matches fixed for Saturday be postponed. The Wellington team will be entertained by the League at a smoke concert on Saturday evening. A letter was received from the New Zealand League Council enclosing a telegram from the president of the Canterbury League, Dr. H. T. J. Thacker, requesting that the Auckland League representatives when touring the South Island should play matches at Dunedin and Timaru. It was suggested that a game should be played at Dunedin against the South Island representatives, and one agains? South Canterbury at Timaru. It was decided to reply that the tour of the Auckland League representatives would end _at Greymouth on August 31. If the council were prepared to pay £h tt team's expenses for the proposed extended tour the League would agree to the proposal. A request was made by the Taumarunui League for a frame against Auckland at Carlaw Park- The chairman explained that it would .be impossible to arrange a game for a Saturday as dates foT Saturday games had been fixed to the end of the seasons It was decided to endeavour to arrange a game with Taumarunui for a Wednesday afternoon at Carlaw Park. A letter was received from the Petene Club accepting September 10 for the Thurker Shield match against the Ponsonby Club at Auckland. Mr- J. Rnkutai was appointed delegate for the Fire Brigade Club THE ASSOCIATION GAME. Y.M.C.A. BOYS' LEAGUE. - The following Association football matches have been arranged in connection with the .M.C.A. Boys' League and they will be played at the Outer Domain:—Second Division: Swifts v. Rangers. No. 1, 1.30 p.m. to 2.30 p.m., Mr. T. Henderson; Spurs v. Rivals, No. 1. 12.30 p.m. to 1.30 p.m.. Mr. W_ Lewis. Third Division: Swifts v. Rangers. No. 2, 1.30 p.m. to 2.30 p.m.. Mr. A. Lewis; Spurs v. Rivals. No. 2.12.3 C p.m. Uf 1.30 p.m., Mr. R. Kemp. FourthiJDivisionSwifts v. Rangers, No. 3. 1.30 ,p.m. to 2.30 p.m., Mr. W. Pryor; Spurs v. Rivals, No. 3, 12.30 p.m. to 1.30 p.m_ Mr. T. Henderson.