ATHLETIC SPORTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LIX, Issue 18090, 15 May 1922, Page 9

ATHLETIC SPORTS.

FOOTEI ALL.

THE RUGBY GAME.

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS.

rONSONBY BEATS UNIVERSITY.

"The finest exhibition of Rugby seen on the ground in club championship contests for many years," was the verdict, of the spectators as tliev streamed out of Eden Park on Saturday after witnessing the thrilling contest, between Ponponby and University. It was a hard, fast exciting game from kick off to the tinal whistle, and the result was in the balance to the end. 'Hie standard of play was higher than it lias been in previous matches this season, and the combination of both teams was an outstanding Seature. The fast open footwork of the forwards, the crisp, clever passing of the backs, the pace» of the play, the sterling tackling, accurate line kicking, snd glorious uncertainty of the game were features of a match made memorable not alone for its virtuos, bur. also for the fine spirit of play. On the run of the game the teams wore ewnly matched, with University showing superior pace in the back division. Ponsonby yayed ,fine. football, but University was unfortunate to :lose in a game in which they showed brilliancy and determination on attack. The match between Grammar Old Boys and Newton on No. 2 ground at Eden Park was not remarkable for much show of brilliancy. Grammar was the superior team throughout, the pace of the backs non plussing the defence of Newton, who were beaten at. the finish by 29 points to 3. Marist Brothers, as was expected, secured a good win over Eden, defeating that team by the high score of 56 points to 0, while College Rifles, in a closely contested game against North Shore, won by 9 points to 0. The following table shows the positions of the senior teams in the. club cham- I pionship matches to date: —

Points Cham. Trim. P. W. L. D. for. agst. pts. Ponsonby . . 3 3 — — 31 12 6 Marist Bros. . . 3 3 — — 63 13 6 Grammar 0.8. 3 2 1 — 35 16 4 College Rifloa 3 2 1 — 32 21 4 Grafton . . 2 1 1 — 15 22 2 Newton ..3 1 2 — 20 41 2 University 3 — 3 — 27 34 — North Shore. . 22 —2 — 0 20 — Eden... .. 3 — 2 — 0 41 —

PONSONBY Y. UNIVERSITY. The match between Ponsonby and University was played on No. 1 ground at Eden Park. There was a large attendance, and the spectators witnessed one of the best exhibitions of Rugby seen in club competitions lor many seasons. The ground was in excellent order, and the light cross wind blowing on opening died to a whisper long before the game closed- Play opened quietly, and a rally ot high kicking by the opposing backs saw both, teams forcing in rapid succession. It was e>arly seen that Uriveraity intended to make the play open wheal Hopkins shot out & swift pass to Milliken, who broke clear and set University on a, hot attack. Scrambling play in. Ponsonby's twenty-five was followed by a brilliant passing rush by the University backs. From a line-out Hopkins sccu.red, sent a swift pass to Park. who shot out to Brinsden, tho University centre sending on to Perry, who. taking the ball in his stride, raced over, scoring a fine try which Brinsden failed to convert. The hall was no sooner aot in motion than the Ponsonby pack broke away and set up a hot attack on tho University line. Ponsonby made desperate efforts to set across. Thrown back, they rallied, and Gregory securing in tho ruck passed to Donovan, who dived over and scored a try, which Thomas failed to convert. With the scores equal tho pace increa3ed, and.Milliien, with a high punt, set University on attack, but Donovan fielding faultlessly cut off. and breaking clear set Ponsonby on a counter-attack. University saving by forcing. Park kicked and Matson's return, followed up fast by the whole of the Ponsonby pack, had University in danger, but in a rush oyer the line Perry saved by forcing. Scrambling play followed the drop out, but a promising passing rush, in which Park and Wiseman were prominent, swept tho game into Ponsonby territory, -where, from a mark..Millar had. an ineffectual Bliot et goal- University pressed the attack to the final line and Milliken made a groat dash to get across, but was held up as the whisile sounded for the change over. Faulty handlia? by University backs let Ponsonby away. Williams dribbling through, threatening dn.nger, which McNa.mara averted with a timely kick to touch. From the line-out Matson secured, passed to Thomas, who sent on to McGregor, the latter breaking awav with a fine dash into University f;wenty-five. From a scrum Hopkins cleared with a good kick to touch at half-way, where University backs flung in 4 o action set « up an attack which thii sound tackling of Ponsonby just staved off in time. University came regain, and again were repulsed, and Righton, breaking away at the head of a forward rush, passed to Pardington, who transferred to McWilliams, the latter being tackled when danger threatened. From the subsequent play the University backs set up one of the best parsing rushes of the day. Hardy secured, and sent on to Park, who paesed to Brinsden, the latter racing across iind transferring to Wiseman, who, with a fine run, raced round and scored a try. which Brinsden failed to convert. Fast and exciting play followed, Ponsonby making desperate efforts to equalise matters. Brooker started a Tush in the University pack, and passed to Brendel. who sent on to Park, the University captain racing to centre before being tackled. From the subsequent play Ponsonby cleaied, and at half-time the scores were: University „ s . a s. 6 Ponsonby vs.. c. .. 3 Ponsonby was the firert to show clear after the resumption, Matson and Wade taking play to University's line, where Park cleared with a good. kick. Give and take play followed in raidfield, until Milliken changed the scene of action, but for an infringement PoDEonhy was awarded a freo kick, and McKoy piloted the ball over the cross-bar. making tho scores even. Encouragod by success the Ponsonby forwards flung into the attack, and in a dribbling rush Doherty scored a try, which McKoy faiied to convert. Porsonby was now playing with great dash, and again threatened the University line, but the light blues cleared, and set up an attack in Ponsonby's twenty-five. Crisp passing by the University backs saw Perry miss a good chance on the left wing, but the. students came again, faulty handling letting the team down. Hopkins stopping a desperate rush with a good kick to touch. On the change-over for the last quarter, Hopkins, who had been playing a fine game, set his backs going, but faulty handling caused a break-down, and the Ponsonby pack brok© through. A faßt rally found play ,in University's twenty-five, both teams being palpably tired by the pace. Ponsonby attacked dangerously, Wiseman clearing, and a fast run by Ferry, on the ricrht wing, raised University's prospects. From the subsequent play Matson secured and. with the defence drawn and a ciear field, scored a try, which McKoy failed to convert. Stung to reprisal University initiated a brilliant passing rush. the ball travelling with lichtninc rapiditv along the chain of attack from Hardy to Park to Brinsden, and finally to Wiseman. University attacking hot on the Ponsonby line. The bail swung out on the left wing, giving Perry a chance, but Matson cleared. «.nd Thomas, breaking away for Ponsonby, threatened danger, wl.en ho wns tackled from behind b McNamara, tbe University fullback. Repeated passing rushes by the University ba'-ks were frustrated by solid tackling, until Perry created excitement by getting away on tho left wing, and with a fine run outpaced the defence io score a splendid try. Much depended upon the kick, but TTonkins "-rased the goal, skimming the .uptight. T'b'v was now and exciting. Acain Hopkins set his backs going, and Park made a great dash to got over, but was tackled near tno line. The fate of the T'me was in the balance with a scrum on the line iust on time, and Ponsonby heeled and forred in their defence. This wno Universitv's last chance, and a thrilling game ended:— Ponsonby .. . . .. 12 University .. •• •• 9 Mr. A. Wetherilt was referee.

GRAMMAR OLD BOYS V. NEWTON. Tho_ match between Grammar Old Boys and Newton was played on No. 2 ground at Eden Park. The ground was in good order, and a fast open game resulted iu a win for Grammar by 29 points to 5. Newton jumped into the game on opening, pressing Grammar on their own line for a period. Grammar eventually opened up. and the backs were thrown into action. V, Badeley drew the defence, and gave a long pass to Williams. The speedy** wing raced round and scored/'ft try, which V* Badeley converted. This waa a. sensational start, and more was to follow. Grammar came again, but Newton retaliated, and, assisted by minor infringements on the part of the opposition, tested Grammar's defence. Tanner raised tli« siege by breaking through, and after beatincr several defenders pasfed to Taylor, who transferred to McCullough, the latter scoring a try, which V. Badeley conVerted. At the change over Grammar had

■ load of 10 points to nil, and phortly after ■he resumption V. Badeley. who was in Cood form, added another throe points by KicKing a penalty goal. After this reverse Newton lield their own for a time, but the (.Trnmniar backs wore a sain thrown into action. Newton's dcfonce was being severely tested and the fullback was kept busy repelling 'he attacks. Tanner broke away, and openrd tip a. movement, which carried plav to the Newton line, whore from a five yards scrum Wright secured and slipped over to score a clever try, which V. Bndoconverted. On resumption Williams, the Grammar sprinter, made a fine dafji down the line before being stopped at the corner and R. Badelev, centreing cleverly, set the fast following Grammar forwards on the attack. Carr scoring a try, which V. Badeloy converted. Grammar 03 Newton . . . „ . , . . 0 The fast, open pi ly of the Grammar backs was puzzling in Newton, and in the second half they endeavoured to keep it close. Grammar, however, through the third quarter, and scored two more tries, Williams and Peebles crossing the lino. The major points wore not added, and in the final quarter Newton's determined efforts were rewarded, Coleman kicki ing a. coal from a mark. This was the I closing incident of the game, which ended : — I I Grammar Old Boys . . . . 20 Newton . . • . .. . . 5 Mr. D. Miller was referee, COLLEGE RIFLES V. NORTH SHORE. The match between College Rifles and North Shore was played on the home ground of the latter team, and resulted, aitor a closely-contested game, by 9 points to 0. College Rifles set the bull rolling, but North Shore rushed play down on the College line, where. Muir speculated and found the halfway line. College Rifles worked the game I down into North i-horc territory, where from a scramble at the corner, Muir got over to score a try, which was not converted. Play swung up and down field at a rare pace, I the Snore pack playing a good game. but. | the College backs, with sound defence, kept i them out. In the second quarter. College again scored, as a result of a clever try I by Muir, ajid at half-time the scores were: — College Rifles . . . . • . . •> North Shore 0 In the second spell North Shore carried the game into College territory, and ' practically kept it there, hammering at Col- | logo line. McGinlay got over, but could not. ! gef down, and from a free kick North Shore ! had an unsuccessful shot at goal. . A forj ward rush, headed by Paitney, finished on College line, whore College, with the assistance of Pilling, Austin, Grant, and Barker. : wero showing great defence. From a scrum ten yards out. North Shore kicked, and the ball passo,d along the line of attack from Arklos to Carrutn. who sent on to White, and the latter to Jaggs, who was tackled on the line. College cleared, and Hirst ir.terj cepting pass, kicked well down the field. I where Pilling picked up and scored a try, which was not converted. From this on the play was mainly in North Shore's favour. Headed by Paitney. Young. Fairgray, Somerviilo, and McGinlay. the North Shore forwards swept time and. again to the College lino, only to be driven back by sound defence Without any further addition to the score, the game ended:— College Rifles . . . . « . . 9 North Shoro .. , . . .0 I Mr. F. E. Sutherland was referee.

MAR,IST BROTHERS V. EDEN. Tho match between Marist Brothers and Edeu was played at Eden Park. The ground was in good order, but the standard, of play was poor. Marists kicked off against tbe wind and set up an attack which Eden relieved with a penalty. Tho Eden backs ' were set in motion, but failed to make ! openings and lost several chances. The forwards continued the pressure and set, up | 3n attack on tho Marist. lintv. but the Marist forwards cleared, and with a counter-attack, i rusbed play to Eden territory, where Malloy secured, passing to Scott. The latter acored a try which Peters failed to convert. Tho remainder of the quarter was marked by ragged, uninteresting play. On changing over, Eden showed to some advantage, but tho attack was not sustained, and Marists broke through the weak defence, Dohexty scoring a try which was not converted. Hard bustling play by the Eden forwards carried the action to Marists' twenty-five, hut they failed to make use of the chance. Marists cleared, and the backs got away in a fine passing rush. Scott scoring as tho result of a good opening by Thomas. The kick at goal failed, nnd after the resumption, the Eden backs had another turn on attack, but. they failed to take advantage of the position, and at half-time tbe scores were: — Marist Brothers . ♦ .. .. 9 Eden . . . 0 The second half opened with a series of forward rushes, with honours even, until the Marist backs swung into action, when Mc. Kenzio intercepted and saved the situation. At this sta«e the Marist forwards were handling well, and kept Eden penned under the goal, where, from a five-yards scrum. Power scored for Peters to convert. Shortly afterwards Power again crossed the line from a scramble, but tbe kick at goal failed, and the. third quarter ended with the score 17 to 0. From an openintr made by Earlly. McDonald scored a try. which was followed immediately by another try scored by A. Culpan. Both tries were 'converted, the score reading 27 to 0, which was increased to 30 points by McDonald, who, from a penalty, drop-kicked a fine goal. The feature of the next score; was a strong run by Malloy. who brushed oft the half-hearted attempts at tackling by the Eden players and crossed near the corner. The kick at goal failed, and Marists being awarded a penalty, R. Casey kioked a goal, a one-sided game ending:— Marist Brothers 36 < Eden . . 0 Mr. G. Grigg was referee.

. SECOND GRADE. Ponsonby. 3 points, beat Parnell. 0. Training College. 6 points, beat Grammar Old Boys. 3. Ellersiie.. 21 points, beat Marist Brothers. 6. King's College Old Boys. 36 points, beat Swanson, 0. Miller (2), Chartec. Herd. Gribble. Swanson. Macdonald. and Farquhar scored tries. Calder and Swanson kicked penalty goals, and Herd. Charter, and Swanson converted one try each

THIRD GRADE. Marist Brothers. 13 points, beat Newton. 3. St. David's, 65 points, beat Y.M.C.A., 0. Elleralie. 5 points, beat. Papatoeto«. 0. FOURTH GRADE. Eden. 27 points, beat Hobsonville. 0. Ellersiie. 3 points, beat Papatoetoe. 0FIFTH GRADE. Ponsonby. 18 point 3.' beat Marist Brothers, 11. E-llerelie, 14 points, beat Post and Telegraph. 0. PRIMARY SCHOOLS' MATCHES. The following are th.o results of matches played under the auspices of the Auckland Primary Schools' Kugbv Union on Saturday : — A Grade.—ltemuera. G points. beat Maungawhau. 0. Cornwall Park. G points, beat Richmond Road. 3. B Grade.—Epsom v. Otahuhu. a draw (no score). C Grade.—TePnpapa, 29 points, beat Grey Lynn. 3. Newton West. 15 points, beat Meadowbank. 0. D Grade. —Napier Street, G points, beat Onehunga. 3. Nelson Street, 9 points, beat Normal, 3. Junior Grade- —Richmond Road. 20 points, beat Napier Street. 0. Mount Eden. 9 points, beat Meadowbnnk 0. Remuera, 9 points, beat Maungawhau. 5. Ellersiie. 27 points, beat Newton West. 0. Vermont Street. 35 points, beat Nelson Street. 0. OUTSIDE MATCH. St. Heliers Bay. 27 points, beat Psnmure. 3. Bain. Errol. Smith. Welch. Waklin. ITfirgreavett, and Diamond scored tries for St. Heliers. Diamond converted three tries. Bindle scored a, try for Panmure.

SCOUTS' MATCH. The first of a scries of mutches between teams representing the various Scout troops in Auckland was played on Saturday afternoon at Calliope Dock between a team representing the Calliope Sea Scouts and a team from St. Mary's Troop, Parnell. After a friendly and hard-fought struggle the game resulted in a draw, 3 points each.

MANUKAU RUGBY UNION. The following are the results of matches played on Saturday under the auspices of the Manukau Rugby Union;--Seniors. —Hunua, 6 points, beat. Clcvedon 3; Manurewa. '29 points, beat Drury. 3. Juniors. —Papakura. 11 points, beat Takanini. 0; Manurewa. 5 points, beat, Drury, 3; Hunua. 17 points beat Clevedon. 3

TA i; MA RUNUI GO NTESTS

[BY TELEGRAPH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

TAUMARUNUI. Saturday. To-day's Rugby matches resulted : —Senior: Athletic 3. v. Taumarunui, 0 (Lee scored for Athletic). Sacred Hoart College (Auckland) defeated the. King Country junior representatives by 16 to 9. The garno was a fine exhibition of open play, and was Keenly eon toe ted. The outstanding players in the Sacred Heart team were Koid Stone, and Levion. For King Gauntry. Williamson. McKee, and Morgan played well, Wright, Lievien (2). and Dun bier acored tries for tho Aucklanders and O'Connor converted two. Kelpin kicked three penaJty goals tor King Country.

GAMES AT CAMBRIDGE.

[BY TELEGRAPH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT.] , ' CAMBRIDGE. Saturday. Ihe Rugby competitions were continued to-clay At. Leamington, Leamington defeated Hautapu, 6 points (two penalty goals) to 5 (a converted try*. It. was a. hardfought match, which aroused much interest at the Show Grounds (Cambridge), Roto-o-rangi beat City by 10 points (five tries two converted) to 3 points (a penalty goal). At Victoria Square. City Juniors beat Hautapu by JO points to 5

TH AM ES COM PETITIO NS. [in* TELEGRAPH".— OWN CORRESPONDENT.] THAMES. Saturday. The Rugby competitions were continued today under favourable conditions. Following are the res alts:—City defeated Soldiers by 12 to :t. In the firsi juniors' matches. College Old Boys defeated Physical Training by 'JO to 0. and Matariri defeated Pirates by il to 3. In the second juniors. High School defeated Matariri lv 8 to 3, and Ph\Hicul Training defeated Pirates by 16 to 0. In the third grade. South School defeated Physical Training by 1(5 to 8

TAURANGA RESULTS. [BV TELEGRAPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.] T AURA NO A, Saturday. The Tauranga Rugby Union's Cup competition opened to-day in splendid weather. The Rangataua and Tauranga seniors met in the Jordan Cup competition, Rsngata.ua winning by il points to 3. Tan (-2) and Kahoeta scored for the winner*. T. Jordan kicked a goal from a mark for Tauranga. In the junior grade, Cadets v. Te Puna tried conclusions in the Oliver Cup aeries, Te Puna winning by (j points to 3. For tlie winners. C. Rahiri scored a try and (I. Smith kicked a penalty goal. W. Kelly scored for Cadets.

NEW RULE AT WANG AN UI. PLAYERS GAINING KNOWLEDGE. [BY TELEGRAPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENT, j

AVANGANUI. Saturday. Rugby players felt more at home to-day in playing the new rule, and (ho weather being gloriously fine, they had every opportunity to give a fine exhibition. The ImlayMarist contoet. was the star attraction, and as both teams had beo-i well trained, there was no lull in any part of the game, which was fast and excitinn. Iml ay winning by 14 points to 5. They are now in the lead for the cup. Old Boys defeated Kaierau last year's cup winners, by 13 to (V In the junior game Kaierau defeated Fordell by 6 to 3. and Aramoho beat Imlay by 33 to 6.

UNDER LEAGUE RULES.

MAR IST DEFEAT ATHLETICS. PONSONBY, 15; CITY, 10. NEWTON AND DEYONPORT WIN. The four senior primes under League rules on Saturday provided excellent contests. The fixtures at Carlaw Park proved particularly close and exciting, and were witnessed by a crowd estimated at between 5000 and 6000 people. The gate receipts amounted to over £215, the, highest recorded this season at Carlaw Park. MarLst, Old Boys and Athletics met on No. 1 ground, the former winning by 21 points to. 20. On No. 2 ground Ponsonby defeated City, winners of last year's championship, by 15 points to 10. Devonport and Richmond met at North Shore, the former winning by 24 points to 10, and Newton defeated Firo Brigade at Grey Lynn by 16 points to 8.

MARIST OLD BOYS V. ATHLETICS. The game between Marist Old Boys and Athletics opened dramatically. Since fielded the kick-off. and, breaking through, | kicked to the Athletics' fullback, the ball rollinir over the line. Turner dashed up and scored. Singe failed to convert. Just afterwards Marist Old Boys were penalised, and Dufty had a fruitless shot at goal. The game was vers* fast, and Athletics carrying the ball to the Marist twenty-five, tho leather was sent out to Littlewood. who scored behind tho posts._ Flynn added the goal points, and Athletics led by two points. A forward rush by Marist saw Stormont break through and gain ground. Play was being monopolised by the forwards and Athletics reached the Marist line. Gallagher picked up under the goal, and breaking through, supported b.v Cadman and Stormont. raced up to the fullback, a fine passing bout ending in the Athletics' twenty-five. Pby continued very fast. Flynn. making a fine dodgy run, ffained uround for Athletics, but Just afterwards was penalised for not playing the ball. Stormont had an ineffective shot at goal. Dufty then had a shot for Athletics from near half-way, and landed a fine goa . placing Lis side four points in the lead. A good piece of passing between (.adman. Minogue and Laing saw the latter stopped near the line. A forward rush relieved. A forward pass to Stevens spoiled a good chance for Marist. The pace began to tell on the forwards, and the game slowed up for a period. Athletics* then attacked, and from a scrum near the Marist line Webb secured the ball, and passed to McGregor, who ficorcd near the corner. Duity 8 kick at goal failed. Following the drop-out Laing made a good opening for MansL and passed to Cadman, . who sent on to Gallagher the last-mentioned being forced into touch near the corner. From a penalty Ghent lancffed a goal. Athletics set up an attack and Avery smothering a return by Singe, almost scored. A penalty gave relief. Good passing by Cadman. Laing and Minogue gained ground for Marist. then Stormont, intercepting a pass, broke away, but was brought down from behind when looking dangerous. The play was fast for the remaining few minutes of the spell, which ended:—

Athletics 10 Marist Old Boys 5 On resuming Avery broke away for Athletics, and Marist were j>enalieed. Flynn took tho shot, and landed a goal. After some hard give and take play Littlewood. following up a long kick, raced for the line, and just failed to score. Murray saving. From the drop out Marist attacked. Laing. making a fine opening, passed to Cadman, and the latter handed to Gallagher, who hurdled an opponent and almost scored. A mark by Flynn gave temporary relief, but Marist came back and in a strenuous struggle on the lino Athletics were penalised. Ghent missed an easy shot. From a scrum Ghent ,<ent the ball on to Stormont, wno passed to Gallagher, and the latter scored behind the posts. Laing converted. Immediately afterwards Gallagher broke away and passed to Laing. The latter raced to the fullback, and transferred to Gallagher, who scored. Laing missed with the eliot at goal. With Marist one point in the lead Athletics set up a hot attack, and reached the Marist line onlv to bo driven back- Cadman. pickin;? up in the loose in Athletics' twentyfive forced his way over and scored. Laing failed with the kick at goal. Athletics again attacked, but Laing marked, and a long kick by Singe, well followed up. gave the advantage to Marist. The Athletics' forwards wero hooking the bail, and the backs were set m motion several times, only to be held up by good tackling. Singe broke away,, and punted past the fullback but Grey intervencd, and a scrum was held near the line Good kicking by Dufty- gave relief, and olav centred. Stormont broke away with the ball at toe, and tho forwards swarming round. Duare picked up and scored. Ne.ilboti added the goal points.. The next incident of note was a passmg ? Athletics' backs, which wa* just held un .it the corner A mark by Laing and a long kick gave relief, but Athletics came back with a rush. Dufty cross-lucked from a, penalty, and Orey. snapping up the ball, scored near the corner. Flynn converted Immediately after the kick-off Athletics rushed the ball UP field and Grey scored near the goal posts. Fly,"" . to co J-~ vert an easy shot- The boll rang immediately afterwards, with the scores: Marist Old Boys 21 Athletics . • • • ' • ' ■

PONSONBY V. CITY,

In the Poneonby-City match the former wero the first to attack, but were penahsed, and W- Davidson gained ground with a hno kick City pressed to * the attack, and Wethern 11 was stopped just oil the goal line. Potieonby drove thoir opponents bncic, and from a forward rush Jim,: snapped up the ball and scored. McClymont converted. Shortly afterwards another score went to Pcusonby. Morman made a dash and kicked hard. Wetherall failed to field the hall, and Delgrosso, who had followed up fast. got possession and scored, McClyrnont again succeeded with the kick. City set up a strong attack, and Keennn almost scored. but a penalty relieved the further score was registered till half-time, when the tally was: — Pon&onby . • 2 City ■ - - ' ' 0 rioon resuming. City attacked with vigour. Ponwnby were ittnalfscd and W. Davidson registered City's first score by » goal. After sotno give and take play Hint, made a fine opening and transferred to Cook, who scored under the City RoaL McClyrnont added the goal points. City then took a hand in attack and W. Davidson just missed placing a penalty goal. 1 lay swung down the field to City's quarters and Wilson just beat Han lon m a race lor the ball and saved a try. City then made a sustained assault on the Ponsonby line but wore njiablo to pierce the, defence and Ponaonby forced. liard and exciting play ensued. The ball was kicked hard over the Ponsonby line and B- Davidson, beating his opponents for pace, scored. W. Davidson failed to convert. Another score went to City shortly afterwards. Paki broke away from his own twenty-five, and the other backs joining in. Wilson ended a fine, effort bv scoring behind the. posts- W. Davidson converted. City continued to »ttaclc wid

ma.de strenllous efforts to equalise the scores, but tha Ponsonby defence proved sound, and tho gajne ended with the scores: Ponsonby • . . • • • • 1?. City • • • • J " NKWTON V. FIRK BRIGADE, Play was fast Ironi the start in tho "® ,lTl< r between Nowtou and Fire Brigade, i lie first score went to tho latter team. Lovc.lt crossing the Newt-on line ufter a »ne nt "' Newton then set up a hoi attack ano scored, the try being converted- Hard Kjye and take play characterised the game till shortly before half-time, whi'n I'lre Brigade again crossed tho Newton. line. Jhe scores at the interval were: — Fire Brigade ■ • . ■ ■ ' ' ? Newt-on ■ . ■ • • • The Newton players asserted themselves early in tho second spell and registered thrco trios in quick succession, one of them being converted. Play continued in ,nif j' fiHd until nearing the end of tlu> spell, when Fire Brigade made a strong attack but. wero unable to score, the. game ending with tho scores.— Newton . . . • . • . . 16 Firo Brigade . . • . - • 8 DEVON PORT V. RICHMOND. Considerable interest centred in the game between Devon port and Richmond. Tho latter wore early on the attack, and from a scrum near the Devon port line Blakev obtained possession and scored. Carroll added the goal points. Fast play ensued with Devon|x>rt pressing, but the Richmond tackling proved sound. Shots at goal from penalties were attempted bv oach side but no scoro resulted. Eventually, in a Devonport attack, Scott snapped up tho bull and ftcored. Hand failed with tho kick at goal. Tha Richmond men kept Devonport- busy defending for a time but the latter's forwards took p'.av to Richmond's territory. Miller, getting tho ball in tho loose, dashed over and scored. Hand failed to convorC Shortly afterwards n long kick sent, the ball over the Devonport line and McFnrlane. outpacing his opponents, scored beneath tho Devonport goal. The same player converted. Just before th.<. interval Hand kicked a penalty goal for Devonport, making the scores: —

Richmond . . . . . .10 Devonport . ■ 8 The second spell had not been long in progress when Clarke, for Devonport, accepted a pass and scored at the corner. Hand failed with the kick. Shortly afterwards Wheeler, attaining possession in the loose, scored another try for Devonport. Johnstone failing to convert. For the remainder of tho game Richmond were kept, on the defensive, and Devonport steadily increased the tally of points. Webb scored a try and Taylor potted a neat goal. Just on the call of time Hand scored near the corner and converted, making the final scores:— Devonport . . . . . . . 21 Richmond 10

JUNIOR GAMES. Second Grade—City, 6 point?, defeated Athletics, 0; Manukau. 7. defeated Manfjere, 0; Ponsonbr. 12, heat Northcote. 0. Third Grade.—roint, Chevalier, 8 point*, and Newton, 8, played a draw: F'onsonhy. 10. defeated Parnell, 3: City won by default from Manukau. Fourth Grade.—Athletics. 38 points, defeated Newton, 0; City, 27. defeated Parnell, 3. Fifth Grade.—Northcolc. 9 points, defeated Devonport. 0; Takapuna, 17. defeated Richmond. 5: Manukau, 35. defeated Newton. 0; Ponsonby, 13, heat, Marist Bros., 0. Sixth Grade.—Athletics, 9 points, defeated Otahuhu. 8: Manukau. 9, defeated Richmond, 0; Manukau, fi. defeated Athletics. 0; City. j3. defeated Ellnrslie, 0: Richmond. 8. defeated Parnell, 0: Ponnonby, 7. beat Richmond. 3. Cadet Competition*.— 22nd Company, 19 points, defeated 36th Company. 3; Athletics. 19. defeated 29th Company. 0. RESULTS OF CAMBRIDGE GAMES. [nv TELEGRAPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.] CAMBRIDGE. Saturday. The Leacno football Jxvwon opened hi Cambridge at Victoria Sfluare fo-day under ideal weather conditions. City Rovers and Suburbs played a drawn came, each scoring 17 points. At Matangi Matan£i defeated Athletics by 20 points to 0. TAU MA R (JNTJI M ATCH. [BY TELEGRAPH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT.] TAUMARUNDI. Saturday. At Ix»Riio football to-day Tonpariro beat Taumarunui by 21 to 3. For Tongariro, Taituma Tai (2). Hepi, Mata, and Homopo scored tries, and Takirau converted ihreo Nixon scored for Taumarunui.

THE ASSOCIATION GAME.

SENIOR COMPETITION.

Y.M.C.A. IN THE LEAD,

The Auckland Football Association's club competitions were continued on Saturday afternoon. What wae probably a record number of spectators for a club match, attended the Domain cricket ground to watch the game between H..M.S. Philomel and Y.M.O.A. A skilful and well-con tested exposition of the code resulted in a win for Y.M.O.A. by 2, goals to 1. At the same ground Ponsonby defeated Devon port Presbyterian by 4 goals to 0, while North Shore were victorious over Eveiton a& Devonport by 4 goals to 2. At Victoria Park, Noi'thootc, 5 goals, beat Corinthians, 2.

Y.M.C.A. V. H.M.S. PHILOMEL.

Winning the toes, Y.M.CA. defended the western goal, and the sailors kicked off with a strong cross wind slightly in their favour. The Y.M.C.A, forwards gained possession, but their movement was quickly checked by Corbett, who sent on to Hooper, and the centre forward made a smart run to the opposing back line, where he was cleverly tackled by Coltman, who returned the ball to his right win;. Entwistle received, and good combined piay with Bach readied the warship's goal, where a corner was forced and Bach headed just outside. From the kick out the ball went to McElligott, who worked clear of the opposition, and kicked i across to Lewis on the sailors' left wing. The outside left was quickly into his stride, and, penetrating the defence. Bent in a shot which forced Henderson to concede a corner in clearing. Play hung in Y.M.C.A.'s twenty-five until a free kick against Sexton relieved the prossure. Close to the half-way line Milne, of Y.M.C.A.. secured and. cleverly drawing the defence, sent a well-judged paßs to Renshaw. The left wing made a great dash down the line, and, beating Bailey badly, sent across a perfect centre. Entwistle was in position to score an easy goal at close range, putting Y.M.C.A. one up. The reverse appeared to spur the navy men to greater efforts, and, although Y.M.C.A.s play "continued ns keen as ever, they were "forced back on defence. Good work by Sexton and Ileatloy resulted in the latter's shot being just turned behind by Henderson, and the ensuing corner was followed by a mon<> exciting time round Y.M.C.A.'s goal mouth. Henderson finally secured and relieved matters with a smart throw-out to the wing. The sailors continued to press, and shots were taken in quick succession by Margison, Lewis, and Ileutley. Hooper also was particularly unfortunate, with a high shot which just went over. The latter stages of the spell were more even, and just before half-time Clanachan made a fine opening, which enabled Catt. Entwhistle. and Bach to test Batty in goal for the worship. The second spell opened with a determined attack by the Philomel's forwards, and only excellent defenco by Pitken and Coltman, kept them out in the first few minutes. Y.M.C.A.'s goal was continually in danger, and a fast shot by Sexton struck the cros3 bar and went over. Shortly afterwards Corbett obtained possession and sent in a beautiful shot from '20 yards out, which beat Henderson. and equalised the scores. Strenuous and exciting play followed the kick-off, with the ball travelling quickly from end to end. A shot from Clanachan, of Y.M.C.A.. hit the crosfiba". and rebounded into play, McElligott clearing to his forwards. A fine run through at the centre by Hooper was stopped by Coltman. who returned the ball to Y.M.C.A.'s forwards. Here, Entwistle secured, and evading the opposing backs, sent on to Bach. The outsido right wsvs heavily tackled by Hopkins, but recovered in good ptv'», to pass to centre for Catt to ecoro Y.M.C.A.'s second goal. The last ton minutes of the game were productive of excellent football with excitement running high among the spectators. Both goalkeepers were repeatedly called upon to defend, and some brilliant «avt« were witnessed. The final whistle sounded with the ecores: — Y.M.C.A. 2 H.M.S. Philomel . , . . . ■ 1 Mr. W. H. Guest was referee.

NORTH SHORE V. EVERTON. The North Shore forwards went quickly to the attack frorr> the kick off, and shots by Dacro and Buchanan went close to scoring iu the first few minutes. The Everton backs, Richards and Bennett, were defending well, however, and Miller, in goal, was *Ibo very safe. Led by Humphreys and Baker, the Everton forwards broke through, and carried play to their opponents' goal, where a penalty kick failed to yield them any advantage. The> remainder of the spoil wa-s fairly oven, but just beforo half-time Alison secured in a good position, and outpacing the opposing backs, found the net with a fast shot, putting North Shore one UP The opening etaces of the second spell saw Everton attacking, with Humphreys and Baker again prominent. Over-eagerness to sdorc lost them many chances, and tho homo team retaliated with a determined attack, which ended in Dacro scoring their socond goal. North Shore then began to show true, form, and a-dded two further goals in quick succession. They slackened off oonoiderably

toward tho ond of the game, and Humphreys, who was playing stylish football, scored twice for Ever ton. One goal camo from a penalty, and the other from a very clever piece of individual play. The final scores were: — North. Shore . . < Everton , . 2 Mr. J. J. Wright was referee. NORTHCOTE V. CORINTHIANS. Play was dull and uninteresting in tho opening stages, but brightened considerably after 10 minutes' play when the Northcote forwards, led. by Burford. made a strong ii./i opponents' goal. Boyno and ill , W^I C defending well for Corinthians, and ~,.° ba!l was cleared to their own forwards. •I "o citv team then took a hand at attack, and a splendid chance to score was lost by ofleide play. Burlord scored Northcote's first goal, and Forsyth, for Corinthians, equalised shortlly afterwards. Knott added another goal for Northcote, who wero one goal nhead nt half-time. Tho second spell was fast and interesting, both sides showing much tatter combination. Tremain, Hnrkin, -and Corrin scored for Northcote and Honfiold for Corinthians. Tho final scores were: — Northcote 5 Corinthians 2 Mr. Parker was referee. PONSONBY V. DEVONPORT PRESBYTERIAN. As was anticipated the Devonport team wu no match for Ponsonby, who wero hardly extended. and ran out victors by -1 goals to 0. Mr J. Bull was referee. THE JUNIOR MATCHES. Second Division.—Ponsonby, 3 goals, beat W.Y.M.1., 1 goal. Yates. Pollen and MelDonald scored for the winners and Lewis for VV.Y.M.I; Y.M.C.A., 1 goal, taat Everton, 0. in a. match in which Otter played tho outstanding game. Third Division.—Y.M.C.A., 4 goals, beat Northcote. 0. Millar scored tho four goals; College United, 1 goal (Bryson), beat Metropolitan. 0. Fourth Division.—Belmont, 3 goals, boat. Metropolitan. 0; Corinthians. 3 goals, beat. Onehunga Methodist, 2 goals. For Corinthians, Callagan (1) and Frankpitt, (21 scored goals. For Onehunga, Scott scored two goals: Brotherhood, -t goals (Hogan 2. Grant 1. Wright I), beat Technical Old Boys, 0; North Shore, 2 goals, beat Y.M.C.A., 0. Fifth Division.—Belmont, -I goals, beak Brotherhood. 0: Mount Edon, 3 goals, beat W.Y.M.I, 0; North Shore. 5 goals, teat Northcote. i goal; St. Iloliers, 10. beat Devonport Methodist, 0, Metro, 3 goals, taat Devonport Presbyterian, 0. Si> fc a Division.—Belmont, 2 coals, beat Brotherhood. 0; Devonport Presbyterian, 2 goajs, heal, St. Heliers, 1 goal.

BOWLING.

THE AUCKLAND CLUB'.

VETERANS' DAY. In response to the invitation of Mr. W. ' Culpan, president of the Auckland Bowling Club, a largo number ot iormer members 01 the, club and veteran bowlers from t sister | clubs gathered on the old green on Gralton I!oad on Saturday to celebrate the club's diamond jubilee. The president, in welcoming the gueaW, expressed the club's pleasure in having with them such, a, largo number of voteran bowlers and ladies. An orchestra was in Attendance, and afternoon *ea wan dispensed in the pavilion. A special match was arranged between two veteran teama skipped by Messrfl. D. Dingwall and W. Culpan. The former player joined the Auckland Club 60 years ago, but resigned to join the Remuera Club when it was inaugurated, and the latter joined 50 years a.go, and has been a continuous playing member ever sinofe. The following -are the teams and reSuite:—B. Buttle, R. Tudehope, T. A. Ashton, W. Culpan (combined ages 276 years), 13, v. A. F. Mackay, C. F. Shaw, G. A. Buttle, D. Dingwall (combined ages 283 yeans), 20. Another interesting match. Veterans v. Juniors, was also played during the afternoon The following aje the results (Veterans' names being first mentioned): — Bull, Hazard, Lander, Robertson, 16. v. Jury, Lyell, Hegman. Fletcher, 14; W. J. Campbell, Menziee. Newbegm. Handc-ock, 13, v. Alexander. Beaumont, Blair, Hardie Neil, 14: Hardcast'e, Moon, Reid, Crowhurst, 16, v. Alison. Mynott, Daniel, Whittle, 14; Ernest, Dickinson, Gorring, Walker, 5, v. Rudd, Hacket, Whittaker, Craig, 25; Rowe, Blades, Broad, Prime, 16, v. Plununer, Thomas, C. J. Mackay, Styalc, 22; Hor«ley, Cooper, Scott, Pearson, 5, v. Donald, Kirk, Rawlinson, Osmond, 21; Rose, King, Hewit■son. Grange. 12. v. Dr. Coldicutt, Rook, Fisher Noton, 21; Anetioo, George, Stichhury, Gilmour. 16. v. Cahill. McCallum Till, Muston, 16; do Renzy, Lovell, Wateon, Homuß, 11, v. F. Burton, Piggott. Dixon. Blanchard. 27; Enckson, Mason. Thornes. Commons. 14. v. Woodham Winks. Munn. 18; Dransfield, Birkenhead, Wells, McGregor. 13. v. McCrea. A. Campbell, Graham, Bales, 10; .Oxley Ryrie, Esarn, 18. v. Simrvsrni, "Kooainfr. R. 18. : Totals: Veternns, 165; Juniors, 223; majority j for Juniors, 53. INTER-CLUB MATCHES. The following are the results of inter-club j bowling matches played on tho njmsj of the players of tho first-mentioned club taking precedence in each instance:-- j Takapuna v. Epsom.—CuUer, Winter. Gal- , braith. Thompson, 22, v. Kendall. Hayden, j Seager, A. Jones, 28 . Ponsonby v. — Aitchinsoii, ; Letham, Bray. Mcleod. 23. v. Harkins, D. i Roulston, H. Gribble. Roulston. 14; Crowe, , Garry, Jury. Kummcr, 20, v. Crosby. Stewart. J. Roulston. Fitness, 10; Conway. King, Rowland, G. Pilham, 17. v. Lattlejohn, Stewart. Keith. Armstrong. 19. Remuera v. Thames.- Headdey. btanfield, R Hood. J. P. Campbell. 17. v. Gleeson. Baker. Buchan. Millington. 23; Pollen. Rossiter. Farmer. Simson. 18. v. Gilmore. I Hosking. Beale. Clark, -26; Dempsey. Siddall. ] Hobday, Wooller, 26, v. Gordon. Cullen, Gooder, Adamson, 12; Somerfield. Newton, Mellars. McCallura, 31, v. Hill, Newman, , Fowler. Newman. 17: Macey, Aissl.mK Rid- ; ings. McMillan, 23, v. Gallop. Wildish. D. i Cordes. Johnston, 16: Clarke. Williams, Rev. j Beatty, Gcrrord. 23. v. Lucas. Alexander. | Lowe. Frodley. 23; Allport, Osburne-Lilly. i Mahonev, Sanderson, 26, v. Birch. Murray, | Long, Pratt, 17; Callender, Inder, McFar- | lane Daniel 22. v. H. Lewis. Randric, J. | Low'is, Cordes. 20; Davis. Wright. J. .C. j Hood, Graham, 24. v. Pearson, P. M Smith. I Wood W Smith. 17; Menzios, Sutherland, Pathbone. Wntson, 18. v. Elliot. Christie, Cartwright. Mackay, 18. Total: Remuera, 235; Thames. 189.

DOMINION ROAD V. LODGE. The following are the results of games played between Dominion Road and Lodgo Morningside on Dominion _ Road green, Lodge names being mentioned first:— Edmonds, Bluck, Dudley, C. H. Taylor, 17, v. Goodall. Robertson. Sayers, Ramsey, 25; Culpan Gifford, Palmer. Pewce, 15, v. A H. Jones. Sessions. West. Ballentyne, 19; Horspool. Williams, Benny, H. Brooks. 12, v. Guthrie.' ToKor, Wooley. Allsop, 14; Cutfield. Prendergnst, Dee. Eliisdon, 23, v. Ellis, Hushes, Layland. S. W. Taylor. 13; Cook, Mc-Malion, Simmonds, Koatley, 29. v. G. S. Kennedy. Insull. Semadcni, Moir, 13. Totals: Lodge Morningaide, 96; Dominion Road, 84.

CLUB MATCHES. The following are the results of bowling club matches played on Saturday:— Carlton.—Winter Four«: Murdoch, Lippiatt, Carson. Harper, 21. v. Maroden, Marriott Ball. Truscott 20; Walker. Mitchell, F. We]son. Sneddon. 21 v. Evans, .Tones, .Tosev, O'Snllivan 19: Tyson, Guy Gave.y, Oillrs, 'i 4, v. Bathgate. MeLaughlan Gray, Kilgour, J9; Ross. Bates. Fish. Ilosking. 20, v. Pollard, W. Cross. Ronayne. Kent." IV; Holland, Mclnnce. Kec.Ring. Laird. IGs. v. Haresnape Amyes, Angove. Watson. 15: fTolford. Fuge. Gould McGregor IS. v. Marks, Almns, Deare. Arcy. 17; Paekman. Williamson. T. Mountain, C. Mountain. 18, v. J. Diamond S. Diamond. Hill, Mann'. US. Epsom.—Club Fours: Broomfiold, Sowell. Gouk, Gratten 12, v. Freeman A. Richmond. Vinson. Tannor. 21: ,T. Harrison T. Phillips, A. Wright Crnbtree, 1G v. Hrabant. Lawrence, McCullagh. Foubiat«r 21; Iluwken, Foote. McGowan, Iletherington, It. v. Slater. Spurr Buttle, de Launay 22; French. Hinton. .T. W. Harrison, 19, v Grant, Sawyer Clay. 17; Evitt. Anibury. Turk, J. Wright 22 v. Fox. Woraley, Parkinson. Waddingnam 17: Duke. G. Wright. E, Richmond. Anderson, 24. v. Sinclair", Hayes, Land. White 23. Veale Feathers; Lamb. Granger, Wallace. Watkins. 18. v. Hill, Gosling, Dixon. George, 21. Club Pairs: Sellars. E. Jones. 21, v. W. Harrison, W. Smith. 22; Hardy. Wallace 27 v. Jansen. Pollard. 18. Mount. Eden.—North v. South (South names first: Hull. Sealey, Sheriff, Baker 17 v. Bainbridge. Fielder, Burns. Brooks, 21Pearson. Tattereall. Culley, Murray, 2ti, v." Vivian. Thompson, Stevens. Trayee, 22; Stono Brooks, Outridge, Gatcnbv, ']2 v' Gray, Burley. Heron. Ure, 22; Joll, Rankin", WaggstiifTc . hurman. 20. v Postles, Monk. Faron. Julian. 15: Kenderdine. Gordon T Nairn, Fogerty 22. v. Cordcs, Ironside." Dick, Reed. 24; Shackelford Hu™h/>R Robertson. Tiitt. 22. v. Bridges Williams' Eggcnton. Gill 14; Smith. Walker Clem' e.nts, Woolley. 32 v. Walton. Owen? Fergupon, Smith, 15; Hutchinson. Kirk, A. Nairn W 01 ?; *v• £ ela ™ re - Dick, jun., Marshall Hudson. 24. Noonan. Harper Roberton. Fraser. 28 v. Short. Brown, Watt. Walton, 13. Ponsonby.—Club Fours: Otto. Purker King Garry. 27 v Parkinson. Colebrook. '• veritt Innrlis. 16; McKcsser. Lve. Conwiv ri* V l V c,^. A A tch i ns< ? n - Stotter. Rowland. 18; W Wright .Craig Crowe. Kitmmrr, 24 v. O J. Veale Goidwater. Miller, Cornes. 18. Championship Pairs: Bourne Davidson SI v. Glass. C, Clarke, 19Bourne, Davidson. 27, v. Kelly, Oswald, 21' hawhiti.—McGregor Stars: Taylor. Stuhbs Leitcli Fl'slam, 34 v. Pitt, McPhcrson, McInnos Irvine, 17. Jackson Ferns: Samways. Bennett. Noonan. J. B. Paterson, 29 v. Enves. McGowan. Duncanson. Thomson! 10. First year players: Miller. 19, v. Aitken, 15; Wilmott 25. v, Johnson 11; Murray, £5, v. Gray. 10. Club Fours: Murray, Woods Row Wooller, 25, v. Darley. Wiyte. Harris, Porter, 12. Club Pairs: Gray, Walker, 2G. v. CaTgo Moncur. 14. West End.—-Percentage Fours (Final); Harris Campbell, H. Bruce, Whitten (substitute). 19, v Knox, H. Horsier, Price. May, 18.

Waitemata.—Percentage Fours (final) : W. Lilburn, A. W. Tyer, C. G. Hodgson, H. W. Wilson, 25. v. D. R. Davis. J. A. Adams, W. Carrie. G. H. Lyon. 18. Club Singles: T. Flood. 24, v. G. T. Oxley, S3: W. S. Webster, 17, v. C. Rose, 16. Club Pairs: C. Tlewson, ,T. Potter. '26. v. T. H. Hurley, A. Parrish, 2'2. Club Fours: D. Eiston, J. Brown. W. M. Jacks. W. H. Glover. 26. v. R. Darlow, J. Lockie, S. Smith. J. R. McPhail, 21. Onehunga.—Club Fours: Schnackcnberg, Hickman W. Wallace. Bradley, 20. v. Davy, Ainswortn, Kenny Mcintosh, 17: Martin, Harlock, Hills, X. Wallace. 23. v. J. Robertson. Wynyard. Ira Sutherland, Ba.ssett. 22; McMaster. McElwain. Westney, W. Fyfo, 18. v. G. Court Davenport, Richardson, Rintoul. '24; Maxwell, S. George, 11. Davies, Macklow, 21. v. Thomas, Thompson. Chalmers Hartley. 17: Robb, Nicholson. Allen, A. Robertson. 21, v. Fyfo, E. George. Lindberg, Lloyd. .'!0; F. Court. H. Jones Wright. Higcins 20. v. Williams, Coutts. W. Court. .T. Robb, 18. Champion Pairs: Thompson, Hartley. 22. v. A. Sayers. Brown. 27. Vicepresidents: Semi-final—W. Court. McEluain. Mudir, H. Davies 16. v. Ireland, Lornim, A. Brown. Foote, 20. Finals—Taylor. Blackwood. E. Gatland. A. Sayers, 18. v. Ireland, Loma.n, A. Brown, Foote, 22. Semifinals Handicap Singles: Knight. 20, v. Coutts, 17. First Year's Championship: Morton, 13, v. McLarin. 19: McLarin, 18, v. Williams 15: Williams. 20, v. Maxwell, J6. Final Handicap Pairs: Fyfe, Foote. 16. v. Maxwell, Harlock, 20. This, wa« interesting and strenuous, the winners pulling off the prize by their excellent drawing.

GOLF.

AUCKLAND LADIES' CLUB. The monthly bogey match of the Auckland Ladies' Golf Club will be played on Tuesday on tho Middlemoro links. Post entries, players to choose partners Tho draw foT Mrs. Edward Russell's match to be played on Tuesday is as follows: — Mrs. Horrocks plays Miss M. Roae, Miss S. Martin plays Miss B. Fisher. Mrs. Finn | plays Miss A. Russell. Mrs. E. Upfill plays i Miss P. Sweet Miss V. Bayly plays Mrs. j J. Wilson. Miss G. Fullcrton plays Mrs. .Rainger, Miss L. Sanderson plays Mrs. Ramsay, Miss K. Knight plays Miss J. Craig. MAUNGAKIEKTE CLUB. Tho final round for the Kingswell Shield was played by members of the Maungakiekie Gc-lf Club on the Maungakiekie links on Saturday. The course was in good condition. The winner of the shield was J. M. Hockin (handicap 13), whoso two best cards were all square and 2 up, Tho following players tied for second place:—R. 0. GardI ner (3), 1 down and 1 down; G. F. Gunson I (13). 2 down and all square; and M. E. i Ward (12), 3 down and 1 up. A bogey handicap was also played in conjunction with the shield match and resulted in a tie between J. M. Hockin (11) and M. E. Ward (12), who wero both 1 up. The other best cards were:—R. J. Hamilton (5), I down; R.. O. Gardner (3), 1 down: E. F. Burns (13), 1 down; and W. G. Watkins (9), 2 down. HAMILTON LADIES' CLUB. The home links Coronation medal match of the Hamilton La-dies' Golf Club was played on the St. Andrew's links on Friday afternoon. The weather was ideal for golf, but the course is not yet in itfl best order. The following wero the best cards re- , turned :—Mrs. Bl.vt'n, 97, 17—80; Mrs. D. I Hay, D2, 10—82; Mrs. Bray, 101, 13—88.

IMITATION" IN GOLF. v A PUTTING HABIT. An interesting controversy hos recently taken place respecting the advantages, if any. of placing the putter in front 01 the ball before making the stroke- Most of uh do it (says an English writer), but very few of Ufi can explain whv we dp it what we actually gain by doing it- The records of tbe game show that for ages golfers have followed the universal practice of carrying the putter over the ball, but whether as a sort of preliminary address or waggle, or an r.id to a comfortable stance, or as a help to the correct squaring of the club-head with the line to the hole, or is a mere habit, there is very little to guide us Ask any of your friends, and the chances are that he will offer no intelligible solution; rather he will fall hacJi" upon the least line of resistance and reply. " I really cannot pay. but everybody doee it. you know." The human race is not unlike a flock of sheep; they follow one another blindly, no matter where the road may lead. In golf it is much tho same. Vardon. many years ago invented the overlapping grip, and to-day nine .golfers out of ten employ it, not because it may suit tbem. but because it appears to be the correct thing to do. As a matter of fact, many players would achieve infinitely better results if they did awaw with tbe overlap and reverted to the old-fashioned Scottish grip. The Vardon grip demands that the player shall be endowed with long and strong fingeit*. with plenty of power m the wrists- Bi>t that doea not deter the man with short fingers, a weak hand, and flabby wrists from employing it: he is merely a slave to popular habit and suffers in consequence. Therein, I think, lies tho real explanation of the carry-over of tho putter in tho address on tho putting-green. At one time or another we have seen every well-known professional do it. and with most of us it has become an insidious habit. And the strange thing about it is that;, although they all indulge in the practice as a kind of ritual, they are not by any means in agreement a-s to itn efficacy. That in itself is ra-ther startling. Let us take the case of Alec Herd, who never fails nret to place the putter in front of the ball- Ho declares, nevertheless, that the practice is a thoroughly bad one. and that, we should obtain better re«ults if wo kept the putter behind the ball all tho time-. Not only does the club head attract your eyo adversely, but the movement is apt to cause a slight turning of the head, which. everyone knows, is inimical to good putting. Now t here we have a clear case of a champion golfer who is a slave .to habit ; in his youth he saw others do it. r.nd he imitated them. But Herd strikes a warning note in another direction, which ifl deserving of careful consideration. He says that tho movement should be declared illegal by law. It is possible, he declares, to improve the li« by placing the putter in front of tho ball. Herd uses an aluminium, and by merely placing the heavy wide-Eoled club on the iinp to the hole he has unconsciously, of course, flattened down an almost imperceptible rise in the turf, or removed some slieht excrescence which might have deflected the ball. Herd is perfectly right. On this very point. I Tecall an incident that happened while I was referee ing tho final of an open competition at a. certain links some little time ago. One of the players had a peculiar habit of placing his aluminium putter in front of the ball, not once but half a do7.cn *« mA » «J -vf C <vn +"U- wiThny

heavily. This movement naturally improve; the lie, and I was com polled to warn hin that that kind of thine could not be per mitted. I was perfectly _ convinced that hK act was wholly unintentional, and was th< result of an undesirable nervous habit thai he had contracted. From that moment hf never placed the putter in front of the bal again, and to his astonishment and mine h< putted like a magician to the end of the round _ ' ■_ It will be admitted that Jack White if one of the finest living exponents of the ar •of putting. Ho also performs the carry-ovei l movement of the putter. What does he saj , about it? Merely this: That it serves no ! uneful purpose, and is simply a form of imij tat,ion. Again. Mr. Harold Hilton placee his long shallow-faced aluminium putter in front of the ball, but he is convinced that he can putt just n« woll if he dispenses with the movement. The belief that one can squaro the club to the lino more correctly from tho front of the ball than from behind is purely imaginary. The old Scottish masters started the idea, he says, and it ha* since become an ingrained habit. Curiously enough, the only two well-known amateur golfers of my acquaintance who do not indulge in this practice are both expert billiard players. One is Mr. S. H. Fry, and the other on ex-champion snooker and pool player. They address the ball only from behind and they are wonderfully accurate putters. They claim for their particular method that they see "ho line more clearly, and. moreover, there is no extraneous movement of the clubhead to attract tho eye and obscure the vision. "On the other hand, wo find that Vardon, Roy, Duncan. Miss Cecil Leitch. ,T. H. Taylor. Sherlock, and many other distinguished golfers believe that the lifting of the club over the ball doe** make for more accurate hitting, because from the forward position, it is easier to square the putter with tho line to the Im'e than from behind the ball. Bay goe-s further and says that the movement, helps materially in enabling him to >y>oure a prorier stance. Miss Leitch is also of opinion that tho carry-over address ensures not. only a comfortable stance, but permits th« hands to fall into their natural position for striking.

CRICKET.

DARNELL CLUB AVERAGES. The following arc the batting and bowling averages of the senior team of the Parnell Cricket Club for the seaison : — BATTING.

HOCKEY.

COMPETITIONS CONTINUED. ST. LUKE'S AND MOUNT EDEN DRAW. The second round of the Auckland Hockey Association's senior competition played at Remuera, on Saturday,, was productive of some interesting games. The day was an ideal ono for hockey, while the playing fields were looking at their best. St. Luke's and Mount Edeu had pride of place. Their game was fast and exciting, ending in a draw, with two goals each. University A, after being in considerable danger of going down to Somervell, gained tho decision by 5 goals to 4. Areta beat University B by 2 goals to 1. MOUNT EDEN V. ST. LUKE'S. From the opening bully of the game between St. Luke's and Mount Eden, a fast pacc was set. Mount Eden were first, to the attack, but their opponents drove them hack, and invaded their territory. St. Luke a held the initiative in attack for some time, the defensive powers of Mount Eden backs beinjj severely tested. A series of corners to St. Luke's gave Mount Eden an anxious time, but the Teds could not put the finishing touches to the attack. A spell of attack by Mount Eden followed, but St. Luke's beat them off. The ball was worked to tho other end. and after some close play a chance came to Potter, who scored. Mount Eden became aggressive immediately, and a piece of good work by D. Alexander enabled them to equalise. St. Luke's again preftsed. and after a period of strenuous play a strong forward Tush resulted in another goal to them. Strenuous efforts were made by St. Luke's to increase their advantage, but without result, and Mount Eden, breaking through again. A. Alexander equalised the scores. Half-time came without either side gainine the advantage. The opening of the second half was signalised by an attack by Mount Eden, but it produced no effect. St. Luke's beat it back gradually, and a strong effort to score failed. Mount Eden were next, to be found bombarding, ibut also failed to put tho finishing touch to their play The game continued at a fast pace, each side alternating in attack but neither co>:ld increase the score. Time was sounded, the | position being:— St. Luke's 2 Mount Eden 2 Mr. G. Waddingham was referee. SOMERVELL V. UNIVERSITY A. As evidenced by the score, the-* meeting of Somervell and University A resulted in an even and. exciting game. For a greater part of the time it appeared as if the students -would go down to defeat, their defence being: severely tested time and again. First blood went to Somervell, a good movement started by the half-line resulting in a chance to C. "Watts,, who scored with a Quick shot. After being pressed for some time further. University broke througn, ana following a bout of '&hort passing, Carr equalised. Somervell led again speedily lorein? their opponents to a corner, a nd scoring through the instrumentality of 0. Watts. University cai6e back to the attack and were in a good scoring position when the Somer veil goalkeeper infringed, .and a penalty bully was ordered. Grice gained control ana tanped the ball into the goal. maki.ng the tally even again. Somervell pressed very hard for a time, and before the interval, Claudet scoring again put them m the lead. At the opening of the second half the whites attacked again, but could, not score. University then became aggressive, tnd pressed for some time. Grice scored, equalising once again. The students maintained the pressure. Grice again finding the net, while, a little later Carr, with a snappy shot increased their lead. Somervell then came to the fore once again and as the result of a seriea of attacks C. Watts increased their score to 4. Plav continued fast and even, but University succeeded in preserving the lead. The game ending : — University A " j Somervell < • • • » Mr. R. C. Avery was referee.

ARETA V. UNIVERSITY B. The students opened the game against Areta aggressively, and after a period of strong attack, scored, Astley finding the net. Areta then found their feet and. taking the aggressive, succeeded in scoring after a series of attacks Nichokon secured the goal. Following attacks by the. University forward line tested the qualities of the Areta backs, but there was no further score to half-time. The second half was opened witn a rufh bv University, but they were kept at bay and Areta. working play back. Nicholson again scored. The rest of the game was nlayod out with both sides fighting hard, but Areta raanaeed to. retain their advantage. time beiner called with the scores: Areta . * • ? University B . - 1 Mr. T. E. Skinner was referee.

1 , JUNIOR GAMES. Second Grade.—Somervell, 4 (D Carter 2 R. Caxter 1. J. Carter !l). beat St. Alban's, 1 (Saunders); Gordon. 6 (Burton 5, Nev.-combe), beat University, 0: Grammar. 5 (Reid 3. Hackett 1), beat St. Luke's. 1 (Bainey). _ _ i Third Grade.— Devonport Congregational. 8 (Poster 3, Woolford 2. Clifi, Quinton, Hoverd). beat University. 0: Staniey beat Gordon by default; Mount Edrn. 9 (Fitzjones 3. Lingerpan 2. Keene 2. Waueh. Giles), beat Otahuhu, 1 (Turner). Fourth Grade.—Stanley. 4 (Chaplin 2. Watkinson 2). beat Somervell. 0: Wesley College 3 (Williams. Ormsby. H:rd), beat Monnt ' Eden 1 (Bender); Epiphany. 13 (Hewitt 4. FlygeT 4. Playle 2 Stewart. Matheson. Milla). beat Training: College. 0. Fifth Grade.—Somervell, 2 (Cohen. Taylor) drew with Stanley. 2 (Chapman 2): Grammar, 4 (Jones 2. Don. Jenkins), beat Mount Eden. 0; Epiphany. 6 (White 3. Allan, Stevens). beat St. Luke s, 1 (Wattam).

LADIES' MATCHES. Senior Grade.—Mount Eden. 2 (Misses Ross and Butland), drew with Training College, 2 (Misses Favelle and Bestic); Rewa. 2 (Misses Hall and Glass), beat Training College B, 1 (Mir.3 Clotworthy). Junior Grade.—Mount Eden. 5 (Misses Henry 3, Raisher 2). beat Training Collage B, 1 (Miss Parsons); Training College A, 36 (Misscß Graham 9. Frood 4, Carnahan, Dick, and Adams), beat Rewa, 0.

SWIMMING.

RECORDS AND STANDARDS. The New Zealand Amateur Swimming Association Council hae accepted IX new New Zealand records as a result of the recent championship meeting at Wellington. The Records and Standards Committee recommended that the following New Zealand 100 Yds Ladies',.—66 2-5», Miss Pauline records be passed ;— Heeft (Auckland), at Auckland, on February 21, 1922. 440 Yds Ladies'—6m 26 2-ss. Miso Gu'ltha Shand (Canterbury), at Wellington, on February 8, 1922. 440 Yds Men's,.—sm 44 4-ss, E. V Cunnold (Auckland), at Wellington, on Febiuary 11. 1922. . „ , „ „ „ , 220 Yds Intermediate Beys .—2m 38 2-ss, N. S. Balchelor (Canterbury), at Wellington. on February 4. 1922. IOOYds Intermediate Girls .—7l l-ss. Miss Piri Page (Auckland), at Wellington, on February 8. 1922. . IOOYds Inte.'.-mediato Boys .—62 4-ss. L. Fairgray (Auckland), at Wellington, on February 11. 1922. IOOYds Junior 80y5.—67 4-ss. \. McTigue (Canterbury), at Wellington, on February 4, 192'j. 75Yds Intermediate Girls' Breaststroke.— 68 2-ss, O. Tilley (Wanganui). at Wellington. on February 4 1922. IOOYds Intermediate Boys' Breaststroke.— lm 20 3-ss. A. Claridge (Wellington), at Wellington, on February 8. 1922. 50Yas Junior Girls' Breaststroke.—44 2-ss, L. Potaka (Wanganui), at Wellington, on February 6, 1922. 75Yds Junior Boys' Breaststroke.—66 3-ss, V. McTigue (Canterbury), at Wellington, on February 6. 1922'. . In two caaea—those of Pauline Hoett and L. Fairgray—on whose behalf records were claimed by the Auckland Centre in respect of performances prior to the New, Zealand championships meeting, the committee had no recommendation to make, both swimmers having since improved on the figures sought to be recognised as records. The committee recommended that tho necessary steps be taken to alter the championships standards in accordance with the reductions in the record times, as under: — Old New Standard. Standard, m.s. M.s. 2-30 Yards .. •• 2,44 2.43 880 Yards . • . • HO Yards Ladies •• ' 0 6.46 100 Yards Ladies' . • l* s 1-9 100 Yards Int. Boys 1.8 1-6 200 Yards Int. Boys 2.49 2.46 100 Yards Int. Girls, 1-0 1-14 100 Yards Junr. Boy* 100 Yards Junr. Girls l-«> 0 And to declare standards for new distances as follows: — 50 Yards Junior Girls' Breaststroke «7e 75 Yards Junior Boys' Breast«troke 69s 75 Yardfi Intermediate Girls Breaststroke :• •• •• 71 2-5b 100 Yards Intermediate Boys Breaststroke . . lm 24s With respect to the performance of Mias Gwitha Shand, of 6m 56 2-ss. the committee recommended that tlHs be passed for a world's record, subject to no better time having been recognised since the last meetinn- of the International Federation. The report was adopted.

High. Inn. Runs. Inn. N.O. Aver. K. Somervell . 12 309 72* 3 44.34 A. Anthony . . 12 457 113 0 38.10 E. McLeod . . 12 429 100 0 35.30 Yorko . • . «» 2 50 28 0 25.0 V. Badcley . . 12 211 66 2 21.4 M. J. Moore . . 11 206 49 1 20.6 C. Badcley . . . 8 133 40* 1 19.0 Pogler . . 1 17 17* 1 17 Turbott . . . 10 98 30* 3 14 It. Dow . . . 12 107 30 1 9.72 T. Milliken ..6 42 20 0 7 L. G. Hill .. 11 69 46 1 6.9 Silence .. • • § 30 21 0 6.0 Dorrington .. 8 37 26 0 4.6 J. Mann . . 2 9 7 0 4.5 Rxiudle .... 2 3 3 0 1.5 4 * Not out. BOWLING. Runs. Wkts. Aver. €• Badcley .... 14 2 7 A. Anthony . . . 415 37 11.20 Dorrington . . . . 119 8 14.8 J. Mann . • .. 84 5 16.8 L. G. Hill .. .. 376 20 18.8 M. J. Mooro . .. 396 20 19.8 R. Somervell . . 223 9 24.6 W. Turbott . . . . 99 4 24.75 McLeod . . . . 248 7 35.4 The following aleo bowled:—Spence, one wicket for 28 runs; Bundle, dno wicket for ; 54 rune. j