FOOTBALL.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LVIII, Issue 17866, 22 August 1921, Page 7

FOOTBALL.

UNDER LEAGUE RULES.

KING COUNTRY V. AUCKLAND.

THE VISITORS OUTCLASSED

The League football match between the King Country representatives and Auckland, at Carlaw Park, on Saturday afternoon, resulted in an easy victory for the local team, the final soqres being 58 points to 25, in their favour. The weather was perfect, and the ground firm and dry, except in a few odd places. There was an attendance of about 4000.

The match was not a good exhibition ol the code, for the home team was not fully extended, and consequently was not seen at its best, while the visitors, who have much to learn, were outclassed.

The King Country team, which is composed of Maoris, is, however, new to the game, and with more experience, should give a good account of itself, for many of the players show great promise. Their tackling, with few exceptions, was weak, and their handling of the ball left much to be desired. In the loose, however, the forwards showed to more advantage, and until they tired, were responsible for a number of strong rushes, which broke through the opposing vanguard. Ignorance of the fine points of the game lost them many points.

Though the Auckland rearguard at times gave a clever exhibition of passing, their handling of the ball was sometimes erratic

Despite the inequality of the teams there were many exciting incidents during the game, especially at the beginning of the second spell, when King Country appeared to be holding their own, and scored several times in succession. The Maori war cry given by the visitors prior to the commencement of the match proved much to the entertainment of the crowd.

Course of the Play. Auckland carried play into the visitors' territory with a scries of passing rushes, and the latter's ba were hard pushed. Good work by Holmes and Henry brought momentary relief, but Auckland wero soon back again, and a passing rush ended in faomors accepting a fine pass from Woolley and crossing the line. Davidson's kick failed. Givc-and-,take play floliowed. the King Country backs, led by Koberts doin~ good work. Tackling was their weak point. Auckland's second score was the result of a passing bout in which Williams. Somers Avery, Hing. Woolley. Davidson, and McClymont took part The latter was tackled by the fullback, but crossed tho line Davidson's kick failed. A strong forward rush by the visitors carried the ball to Auckland's line, forcing the fuUback. Brien, to kick the ball across the dead-ball line. •King Country returned to the attack, and a wild pass gave Holmes, the wing-three-quarter a chance. He put in a fine run, but was not supported, and Auckland saved. Meadows and Davidson were then associated in a passing bout, and the latter scored. ilis kick was successful. Soon after Auckland scored twice in quick succession. Grey was well tackled, but sent the ball out to homers, who sent it on to Avery, who !£ ore r„ Dav idson converted. A little later the ball again came from McClymont to Avery, who forced his way across the line. Williams kick failed: Auckland, 19; King

Nothing daunted. King Country returned to the attack, and play was even for a time. Wild passing nullified the visitors' efforts. Mowever. a strong rush saw Lxall snap up the bail and score King Country's first try. Henrys kick failed. Shortly before halftime Auckland increased their lead. Avery gathered up the ball from the loose and got across the line Grey converted: Auckland, 24; King Country. 3, When play was resumed the King Country backs threw the ball about, and Auckland seemed to slacken their efforts. A passing rush by the visitors ended in Wallace scoring a try. which Cribb converted. A few minutes later Henry kicked a fine goal from near half-way. Keeping up the attack, King Country took play to Auckland's %ZZa y ; fi T°- Wallace took a long pass in good style and scored. Henry converted. L lay now became more interesting. From a loose forward rush McClymont took a pass from Singe and put in a good run before Bending the ball to Hing. The latter passed to Woolley. who scored behind the posts McClymont's kick was successful. The next score resulted from a high kick bv Singe, who followed up, secured, and passed to A . very -' .. wl J° forced his way over. Grey's kick failed. From the loose play that followed King Country again scored, Wallace passing to Lyall. who crossed the line. Henry converted. The visiting forwards swept down the field, and Jumbo scored. Henry again converted with a good kick:—Auckland, 52King Country. 25 _ Following an Auckland attack play centred m the K , ln e Country territory, till Somers secured the ball from the loose and scored McClymont converted. The visitors were plainly tiring, and a passing bout by the Auckland backs saw McClymont score Davidson's kick failed. Soon after Somers scored a try. which McClymont converted. The visitors attacked, but Brien saved. A passing bout between McClymont and Woolley saw the former score. Somers converted Auckland kdpt up the attack. Walsh made a good effort, but was tackled befoTe he reached the line. From loose play Davidson secured the ball, and sent it on to Grey, who passed to Avery, and the latter scored again. Grey's kick failed. Just before time was called Singe scored, after a lone-handed effort. His kick succeeded, and the game ended:—

Auckland 58 King Country 25 Mr. W. Murray was referee.

The Kins Country League representatives were entertained by the Auckland League at a " smoke" social in the Druids' Hall, Newton, on Saturday evening. Mr. E. Phelan presided- Tho usual toasts were honoured and a number of items rendered. Altogether the gathering Droved most enjoyable-

THREE AUCKLAND TEAMS. The Auckland Rugby League occupied a somewhat unique position in football circles on Saturday, for it had three representative teams in the field, two on tour and one at Carlaw Park. One touring team met and defeated Wellington at Wellington, the other was defeated by Sonth Auckland, at Hamilton, and the third proved much superior to the King Country representatives at. Carlaw Park. This record has seldom, if ever been equalled, by one centre, and gives a good indication of th© strength of the local league.

MATCH AT HAMILTON.

WIN FOR SOUTH AUCKLAND. [BY TELEGRAPH. OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

HAMILTON. Saturday. A League football match between Auckland and South Auckland was played at the Show Grounds to-day in the presence of about 2000 people. The game, which was last and spectacular, resulted in a win for the local team by 13 points to 3. Auckland kicked off and confined the play for a while to South Auckland's twentyfive. From a free kick Dufty goaled: South Auckland. 2; Auckland 0. Auckland pressed and Gallaugher passed to G. Paki, who crossed the line. The kick was unsuccessful: Auckland, 3; South Auckland. 2. B. Paki had a Rood chance of getting over but fumbled, and the ball was cleared. a' free kick was awarded to South Auckland but Dufty failed. Play waa fast and was taken up and down the field. After a scrur? near Auckland's twenty-five, Dufty took » free kick, but failed to goal. Wilson-Hall cut in and was brought down nearly on the line. The ball went out to Hemmingway, who crossed at the post. Dufty converted' South Auckland, 7; Auckland 3. B Paki picked up neatly and raced to the line, but was brought down. A series of scrums followed in the twenty-five. South Auckland continued to make things lively, and Jackson made a great but futile effort. Halftime came with the score: South Auckland. 7; Auckland. 3. On resuming, play livened up, and South Auckland frequently invaded Auckland's quarters. A good passing bout ended in Stewart cutting through. He passed to Johnson, but he was offside. Auckland then pressed, and G. Paki made a good run lie was collared, and Hemmingway making ?u sr ?. a , t -, pl^k " up - ? lc a-rcd. Auckland invaded the Waikato territory. G. Dufty makin" a good effort to reach the line. After offside play. G. Dufty took the free kick, but fauedto Goal. The ball was kicked back, and htewart securing, passed to Wilson who scored. Dufty failed to convert: South Auckland. 10; Auckland. 3. Bnss got the ban and made a fine dash. Ho passed to Wilson, who was brought down. Play was kept in Auckland's twenty-five, and several times South Auckland was within an ace of scoring. Toward the (fall of time Aucku.n( seemed to bo tiring, and South Auckland again became prominent. A good passing bout resulted in Hemmingway getting over at the corner. Dufty failed at coal: South Auckland. 13; Auckland. 3. Time was called soon after. Mr. T. Smith to refare*

AUCKLAND V. WELLINGTON.

MARGIN OF TWO POINTS. [BY. TELEGSAPH—PRESS ASSOCIATION.] WELLINGTON. Saturday. The League match between Auckland and Wellington was played on the Basin Reserve, the visitors winning after a' contest that was no less fast than spectacular. The final score was: Auckland, 23; Wellington, 21. The visitors opened play brightly, and the game proceeded merrily until Davidson (Auckland) was penalised for offside play. Nicholl took the kick, which just missed, Davidson (Auckland) gave a pretty exhibition of running, and after travelling about 30yds. was tackled by Tetley. Haddick and Le Warae distinguished themselves in a forward rush for Wellington, and the visitors had to force. Auckland drew first blood, following a snappy interception by Hawkes who dashed in and scored near the posts, tlynn converting. Auckland. 5; Wellington. 0. In the play that followed Balks marked and the kick was successful, making the scores: Auckland, 5; Wellington, 2. Davidson was penalised for off-side play, and Peckham missed the shot at goal. Play was then carried into the home twenty-five, but Wellington were pulled out of a precarious position by Nicholls, who saved by a timely kick. Another run by Davidson was checked by Tetley who tackled well. McNeil secured, and scored under the posts, Flynn's kick being successful: Auckland 10; Wellington, 2. Flynn, the Auckland fullback, was conspicuous for excellent tackling and side-stepping. Baxter was called upon to play on Tetley being injured. Flynn made a timely appearance and prevented a noteworthy rush by Nicholls and F. Nunn. A kick by Peckham was well marked by Baxter, but Nicholls' kick fell short. The first half concluded with the score: Auckland, 10; Wellington. 4. In the second half Balks (Wellington) took a free kick and goaled. From the kick the ball went out at the corner, and from the ensuing scrum Balks cleared. A good rush by Shanahan, Nicholls, and Le Warne followed, and Auckland forced. Wellington was awarded a free kick and Nicholls goaled. Littlewood (Auckland) scored a good try under the posts by fast following up, and Stormont converted. Shortly afterwards a good run ended with tho same P la yer scoring and Flynn converted. Shanahan (Wellington) picked up in the loose, and Hodgee scored a good try, which Nicholls convened. Later. Shanahan scored, but Nicholls missed the kick. A splendid run by Flynn ended by the visitors being penalised. Stormont made a pretty run and scored, his kick at goal missing. A good kick and run by Harvey took play to the Auckland twenty-five. From a scrum tho bnll went from KruKe to Nicholls, to Shanahan, who scored. The game concluded with the scores: Auckland, 23; Wellington 21.

THE RUGBY GAME. , NEW SOUTH WALES TEAM. DEFEAT OF WAIRARAPA. THIRTY-FOUR POINTS TO FIVE. [BY TELEGRAPH PRESS ASSOCIATION.] MASTERTON. Saturday. New South Wales met Wairarapa under splendid weathor conditions, the attendance being estimated at 3000. Tho visitors showed superiority in every branch of the game, and gave a thoroughly scientific exhibition throughout, winning by 34 points to 5. Within a few minutes of the opening the superiority of the visitors' forwards was clearly demonstrated, Fox, by a clever run, crossing the line. The kick was unsuccessful. The combination of the visitors was much admired, also their fast play and passing rushes. E. Carr received an injury to the leg and had to retire from the field, being replaced by J. Pym. Wales attacked continuously, and kept play in the vicinity of the homo goal. Amid much excitement Wallace, obtaining the leather from Pym after smart passing, crossed, and D. B. Loudon converted. Wales, 8; {Wairarapa, 0. Shortly afterwards Wairarapa had an unsuccessful attempt at goal from a penalty. The Wairarapa backs were decidedly weak, and Wallace, after another nippy run, was just prevented in time from scoring. At the close of the spell Mingay kicked a penalty goal, bringing the score to 11 pointsFast play followed on resuming. Within a few minutes Stanley scored and Mingay converted. This was one of the easiest tries of the day. Stanley dodging the Wairarapa backs without difficulty. Soon Wallace again crossed the line and Mingay converted, bringing the total to 21. Then Mingay easily out-distanced his opponents and scored another try, which was not converted. Suddenly play was transferred to the other end of the field and Wairarapa scored their only try. which was converted. At this stage the wonderful kicking of Nothling. the visitors' fullback, evoked much applause. Mingay again secured the ball and scored, Loudon converting, thus bringing the score to 29 to 5. Just before the call of time Loudon got the ball from a throw-out and neatly placed down. New South Wales, 34; Wairarapa, 5.

SAGE MEMORIAL CUP. FRANKTON RETAINS TROPHY. [BY TELEGRAPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.] HAMILTON, Saturday. The cup final for the Memorial Cup was played off to-day between Frankton and City, on Steele Park, in fine weather, before over 4500 people. After an even and clean exhibition of Rugby, Frankton ran out winners by 16 (two converted tries, one try and one penalty, goal) to 9 (two tries and one penalty goaj. Frankton has now won tho cup two seasons in succession.

BAY T)F PLENTY V. ROTORUA. [BY TELEGRAPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.] ROTORUA. Saturday. The Bay of Plenty Possibles, beat Rotorua by 24 to 6. Kotorua held their own in the first spell but were overwhelmed in the second. Tries were scored for the winners by Tutaagitu. Stewart, Hutchins (2), BorelL and Cupples. Three tries were converted by Uorell. Kotorua s score consisted of two penalty goals by Reke.

JUNIOR MATCH AT TE AROHA. [by telegraph.—own correspondent] TE AEOHA. Saturday. .Waihi junior representatives defeated Fiako juniors this afternoon by 12 points to 0 tries being scored by Sevan and J. Manna (2). and a penalty goal by Kevan.

CAMBRIDGE BEAT HAMILTON. [BY TELEGRAPH—PRESS ASSOCIATION.] CAMBRIDGE. Saturday. A representative match between Cambridge and Hamilton was played this afternoon iM s ec U tho defeat o£ the *»ST&

MOASCAR CUP MATCH. [BY TELEGRAPH—PRESS ASSOCIATION.] WELLINGTON, Saturday. In the Moascar Cup competition St. Patrick's College defeated Scott's College by points to 0. " ■* *-"

WELLINGTON COMPETITION. [BY TELEGRAPH—PRESS ASSOCIATION.] WELLINGTON. Saturday. In the Challenge Cup competition Poneke beat University by 9 points to 7.

WELLINGTON B FIFTEEN. [BY TELEGRAPH—PRESS ASSOCIATION.] MARTON. Saturday. A Rugby match between Rangitikei and Wellington B representatives -was -won by Wellington by 16 points to 3.

WANGANUI BEAT MANAWATTJ. [BY. TELEGRAPH —PRESS ASSOCIATION.] PALMERSTON NORTH. Saturday. Wanganui defeated Manawatu by 11 points to 6. CANTERBURY VI S. CANTERBURY. Ley telegraph—press association.] CHRISTCHURCH. Saturday. Canterbury defeated South Canterbury by 14 to 8. GAME ON WEST COAST. [BY TELEGRAPH—PRESS ASSOCIATION.] WESTPORT. Saturday. Buller defeated Inangahua by 37 points to 3. JUNIOR AND SCHOOLS MATCHES. Following are the results of junior and schools Rugby matches played on Saturday:— Fourth Grade.—Ellersli* 12, beat Marist Brothers 8. Secondary Schools.—Sacred Heart 9. beat King's College- 0. Primary Schools.—Final of B Grade competition: Parnell. 14; Ponsonby. 3. Seven-a-Sido: Mount Eden 6. beat Edendale 5; Mount Albert 3. beat Avondale 0.

BRACKEN CUP COMPETITION. [BY TELEGRAPH.—OWN' CORRESPONDENT.] WHAKATANE, Saturday. A match for tho Bracken Cup was played between Whakaiane. the holders, and Thornlon, the gamo ending in a. draw—s all. For Whakatane J. Francis scored and Keopa converted, while for Thornton H. Mexted scored aid Collebiook converted. Whakatane meets T^Tii^tB 3 - next Saturday in the final match.

THE RANFTJRLY SHIELD. .HOLDERS RETAIN TROPHY. CLOSE GAME WITH OTAGO. [BY telegraph— pkess association.] INVERCARGILL, Saturday. After a keen and exciting struggle Southland retained the Ranfurly Shield, defeating Otago by 10 points to 8. before an attendance of about 7000 people. Southland drew irst blood, O Kane beating two men and passing to Diack. who scored and converted, inen Baird secured in the loose and otted at goal, the ball hitting the bar and Gilmour dived across. Agnew converted, and the score at half-time was:—Southland 10Otagp. 0. In the second spell. Bell kicked a penalty goal fo ■ Otago, and Stewart scored a try. which Bell converted.

WIN FOR MARLBOROUGH. [BY TELEGBAPH —PRESS ASSOCIATION-.] BLENHEIM, Saturday. Wairarapa B met Marlborough to-day. the horn© team winning by 23 points to 5.

THE ASSOCIATION GAME

FALCON CUP TIE.

The Auckland Football senior competition for the Falcon Cup was continued on Saturday in ideal weather. Chief interest centred in the PonsonbyY.M.C.A. match, played at Victoria Park, where, contrary to expectations, the latter team won by a goal to 0. The game was fast and strenuous, and Ponsonby's failure may be attributed to poor shooting on the part of the inside forwards. The play of the Y.M.C.A. backs was excellent. On the Devonport Domain, after a keen, skilful game, H.M.S. Philomel's A team defeated Isorth Shore by 2 goals to 0.

Y.M.C.A. V. PONSONBY". Y.M.C.A. won the toss and Wallwork kicked off for Ponsonby. the ball going out to Simm on the left wing. Good work by Pitkin returned play to midfield. where a clever pass by Neesham sent the Y.M.C.A. forwards away in a passing bout that had Ponsonby'6 defence in difficulties until Meikle relieved with a well-placed kick. Ponsonby retaliated with an attack by the ; left wine, and Mclvor and Simm, combin- : ing well, carried play to their opponents' i goal where a corner was forced without | result. They were back again from the kick-out, but Braithwaite, tn Y.M.C.A. s back line, tackled well, and cleared to u;s right wing. Play hung at the centre for a time, until Williams, of Y.M.C.A.. secured, and penetrating the defence by clever foot- I work, scored with a fast shot. Y.M.C.A. j had the better of matters for the remainder of the spell, their forwards being superior in footwork and combined play. Ponsonby's 1 wing men, Simm and Innes, made some splendid runs and centred well, but the inside forwards could not use their opportunities to advantage. Half time arrived with Ponsonby one down. The Ponsonby forwards were quick to attack in the 6econd spell, and helped by a free kick, which Roberts placed right in the goal mouth, were unlucky not to equalise the scores in the first few momenta. Their forwards continued to dominate the play, but their efforts lacked the finishing touches and over-eagerness was spoiling many chances in front of goal. Several times the Y.M.C.A. forwards took a hand at attack, and on one occasion a goal looked certain, when Roberts, of Ponsonby's back line, tackled and cleared brilliantly. During the last quarter Ponsonby made strenuous efforts to even up the score, but although holding the advantage continually they were unable to score, and a good game ended: Y.M.C.A. 1 Ponsonby . 0 Mr. J. Ball was referee. PHILOMEL A V. NORTH SHORE. The Devonport Domain was in splendid order and the first spell was marked by keen, clever play, both sets of forwards combining well. The ball travelled quickly irom end to end, both goalkeepers being, continually called upon to defend. The backs of both sides were also playing at top form, Dacre, of North. Shore, being particularly prominent. Half-time arrived before either team had registered a goal. In the second spell bolb. sides made strenuous efforts to Ecore. North Shore having if anything the better of matters in the opening stages. An outstanding feature was the play of Batty. . in goal for the Bailors. His saving and clearing, work was nothing short of brilliant. With ten minutes of play to go the gam© looked like ending in a pointless draw, but it was then that the superior condition of the navy men began to tell. _ Led by Hooper, their centre forward, they invaded North Shore's twentynve. and Hooper scored with a fast shot that gave the goalkeeper no chance. In the last tew minutes play became very strenuous • ""i 10 , wi s? raying a fine game in North Shores,half line, was forced to retire tnroueh injures. Jnst before time was called Heatley, Philomel's outside ri°-hL fZ < Aa a, SF aL X Boal *^ d a splendid game ended with the scores: — H.M.S. Philomel A ~ ■> North Shore .. . . .. '.. o Mr. F. M. Ritchie was referee. THE JUNIOR MATCHES. o ?^ Fi* 3 Noziil gj, 3 goals beat Everton. 0; Technical Old BoVsT 2i° %1 bea i Metropolitan B. \°° ya - BouskdJ Cup:—Final: W.Y.M-L. 1 goal beat North Shore, 0. s • HeHexe • 3. O'Gara 1), beat st

CANTERBURY V. OTA&O. [BT TELEGBAPH—PRESS ASSOCIATION. ] DUNEDIN, Saturday. An, Association football match between Canterbury and Otago resulted in 4 wirTfe the visitors by two goals to one.