LEAGUE FOOTBALL.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXII, Issue 19068, 13 July 1925, Page 12

LEAGUE FOOTBALL.

SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP. EASY WIN FOR PONSONBY. MARIST OUTCLASS ATHLETIC. The competitions of the Auckland Rugby League were continued on Saturday. Ponsonby had decidedly the better of tho game against Devonport at Carlaw Park, and eventually won by 17 points. The game was somewhat disappointing, and it is quite evident that the absence of so many players in Australia is going to have a serious effect on the standard of play. Playing on No. 2 ground at Carlaw Park Richmond just defeated Newton by one point after a groat struggle. In this game a very high standard of football was witnessed. At the Domain Marist had an easy victory over Athletic. Results are:— Ponsonby, 22, beat Devonport, 5. Richhiond, 12, beat Newton, 11. Marist, 35, beat Athletic, 3. Kingslund, 14, beat Nortlicote, 11. PONSONBY V. DEVONPORT. Devonport had Ponsonby busily defending 6oou after the kick-ofl, but a uood return by Cole was followed up by Gardiner, who dribbled tho ball lo Devonport's line, where Ponsonby pressed hard for some time, r rom an obstruction by Douglas, Gardiner missed a kick at goal, Ponsonby gained the ball from a scrum in the twenty-live, and I eckhain opened up tho attack, sending a '. llce pass to Littlewood. who raced for the line, but good defence by Harper averted a possible try. A tine run by Cleaver was carlied on by Scott, and Devonport vveie unlucky in not scoring. Playing keenly. Devonport were on the verge of scoring on a couple of occasions, but Ponsonby then took a turn on attack and some good football was witnessed. Devonport wore in difficulties for a time, but at last good defence by Cleaver drove 1 onaonby back to oiid-field. For an infringement Devonport were penalised, and Peckham missed a fairly easy kick at gold. Keeping up the attack, 1 onnonby were now having the better of tho play. r rom i'eckhani the ball travelled to R'.ley, who made a splendid opening before passing to Littlewood, who received the ball well, and ran over to score. Gardiner missed the kick at goal. Devonport were unlucky in losing the services of their halfback. Greig, at this stage, aud Jones came on to fill the vacancy. A good opening by J. Laing put Devonport in a scoring position, but his pass to I\. ncott was stopped, and a golden opportunity was lost. Llaif-'Jine sounded with Ponsonby attacking and tho acoro: Ponsonby ... . w •. Devonport 0 Gardiner opened up the first piece of bright pluy on resumption with a good run. that carried play to Devonport's line. Although the ground was very heavy both loams were now playing fine football, the handling of the ball beiug excellent. Swinging into a passing run. Cleaver and M. Scott raised the hopes of the North Shoio supports as they raced together toward the Ponsonby lino. It was only Here win i a paco that saved Ponsonby. A particularly .-no effort by Harper put Ponsonby on the defensive, but Peckham cleverly beat several opponents, and passed to Cole, who sent the ball on to Riley, thelatier finding the line with a good kick, troin a martf. Ponsonby kicked high over the Devonport line, and Fagan secured, and scored. Gardiner added the goal points. O'Brien and Haddon were prominent as they earned tho ball down-field, but when a score seemed certain Haddon over-ran the ball. Returning play to Devonport's territory, Ponsonby's backs were seen at their best. Whipping the ball up in the loose. Peckham passed to Cole, who sent the ball on to Riley. The last-mentioned player sprinted through the centre, and showing a fine turn of speed raced over to score. Gardiner mißsed an easy kick at goal. Ponsonby, 11; Devonport, 0. Potisonby'u backs were now playing all over their opponents. A good run by Gardiner took play to Devonport's twenty-five, where he passed to Donovan, who ran through the defence and scored a good try. Littlewood missed an easy kick at goal. Almost immediately afterwards, Littlewood followed up a cross-kick, and dived, over to score. Colo failed to convert. In a fine forward rush, Devonport swept play to Por.sonoy's line, and from a scrum on the line, Veart dashed over to opc-n Dcvouport's score. M. Scott placed a fine goal. Ponsonby. 17; Devonport, 5. Devonport brightened up, and Lain? improved their position by good work. It was, however, for a brief period only. A foolish cross-kick by Butlnnd gave Gardiner a chance, and running from his own twentyfive. the Ponsonby winger scored between the posts. Moore was successful with the kick. Ponsonby. 22; Devonport. 5. After a clever run round the blind side, Peckham threw away a try by hanging on to tho boll too long. Intercepting a pass from Peckhnm to Coie, Laing raced to the Ponsonby fullback, but his pass to Harper was not accepted, and Hcrewini cleared with a useful kick. The gair.o ended with no alteration to the score, MARIST V. ATHLETIC. Marist proved altogether too strong for Athletic at tho Domain. The winners wero first to attack, and after a a chance had been missed, fast following up resulted in Hanson securing the ball and scoring Marist's first try. Gallagher failed with tho kick at goal. It wna soon apparent that Marist were to have an easy game. Picking up in the loose Hanson passed to Lincen. who ran well into Athletic's twenty-five before sending on to Kirkland. The last-mentioned player beat tho defence badly and scored behind tho posts. Ghent missed the easiest of kicks. Good ploy by Angolo put Athletics in a good position that was improved by a dash by Te Whata. From a scrum in Marist's twentylive McKinley kicked across, and following on, scored. Mason missed the kick at goal. Marist, 6; Athletic. 3. Almost immediately ft weak return was fielded by Mannix who picked up, and scored a simple try. Singe added the goal points. Good play followed an opening by Watkins, and Athletic were once again in Marist's territory. A dash by Kirkland changed the scene of operations to tho other end. Kirkland picked up the ball in tho looso, and, showing a fine turn of speed, raced over to score. Singe was successful with tho kick at goal, making tho half-time Bcores: Marist . 1G Athletin .. 3 Marist wero quickly in their stride in tho second spell. Led by liannan and Brady llieir forwards rushed the bail to Athlotic's line, where a pass forward from Lenihan to Hansen spoiled a scoring chanco. From the scrum that followed Ghent cut in nicely, and scored. Singe was again successful with tho kick at goal. At this stage Athletic lost the services of their half back, Hutchinson. Shortly afterward Ghent worked the blind side, and sent the ball out to Kirkland who sprinted on to score. Tho kick at goal failed. Fast following up saw Kirkland catch tho Athletic players napping, and his pfTort was rewarded by a good try. Johnston made no mistake with the kick at goal. Marist, 29; Athletic, From a useful run by Hadley, Te Whata dashed toward the Marist lino but hung on too long, and a try was thrown away. After good work by Gallagher, Singe dribhied the ball over the lino, and touched down. Returning to the attack the Marist forwards rushed tho ball over tho line again. This time Johnston dived for possession, and was awarded a try, tho gamo ending; Marist, 05; Athletic, 3. RICHMOND V. NEWTON. Newton had Richmond busy defending their line soon after the game started. From a scrum Poison secured and passed to Hargroaves who was tackled just short of tho goal lino. A good lino kick by McDonald gave Richmond much-needed relief, and their forwards swppt down tho field. From a free kick against Newton Hanlen missed a shot at goal. Opening up tho play, Polsen sent his backs away in a fino pussing movement, the ball going through tho hands of Hargreavcs, Warren and Clark.

The last-mentioned sprinted for the lino but McDonald made 110 mistake with the tackle. Richmond's forwards, with Avery in tho van, showed up ( well ivb they beat the Newtop pack. Getting tho ball from the scrum Somcrs gave Newton's bucks plonty to do. Polsen ran round tho blind side and racing to tho Richmond fullback passed to Clark, who ran over and scored. Hand kicked the goal. This roverso aroused Richmond and their backs were seen in a fine passing movement that ended with Hyland beating several opponents, but ho hung on a triflo long and a possible try was lost. From a freo kick against Newton, Ilanlen placed the ball for a Hhot at goal, but instead quickly kicked across the field. The ball did not appear 1o reich the mark, nnd Newton plnyern, awaiting the whistle, were caught napping wno.n Uodwood raced over nnd scored. McDonald added tho goal points, making the scoi'O 5 all. A fiiio effort by Sommors and Rhodes carried the play to Richmond's twenty-five, whore Hargreaves was promjnont in some clever wdrk. Picking up the ball in the loose McLeod started a passing bout, almost evory player handling in turn. A rush' by Nowton's forwards carried the ball over the lino, and Hand following on fast bent Dovon for the touch down. Hand missed the kick at jfoal. Half-time camo with the score:— Newton 8 Richmond G On resuming Newton were first to attack, and a fme run by. Hand gave them a, chaneo to improvo thoir score, but good

dofenco by Jcnkinson stopped a dash by Miller, and a scrum followed near the Richmond lino. Nowton secured the ball, and Poison, with a fine dash, beat_ the dofence and scored a good try. Hand missed the kick at goal. Tho teams were evenly matched, and first one side then the other obtained the advantage. For failing to play the ball Newton were penalised, und fianlen added a goal with a nico kick. Although the teams ongaged do not hold a prominent place in the championship there was no denying the high standard of their football in this game. Avery, Hanlon and Crewther wero associated in a bright pausing movement that was well stopped by Clark. Jenkitison carried the ball well into Newton's twenty-five, where he passed to Hanlcn, who Bcorod. McDonald made no mistake with the kick al> goal. Richmond, 12; Newton 11. During the remaining minutes lNewton mado great efforts to gain the lead, and Poison was prominent in several solo efforts to score. The defence was, how. ever, very sound, and the game ended wi tho Bcore 12-11 in Richmond's favour. KINGSLAND V. NOHTHCOTE. Kingsland and Northcoto had an interesting game at Victoria Park, the scores fairly representing the inn of the play, Northcoto sot tho game going, and good work by Kindley saved Kinpsland's line. Dashing play by Carter took Kingsland to Northcote's line, where Bovoral scrums followed. Prom a scramblo Kindley opened tho scoro for Kingsland, and Herring missed tue kick at goal. ' Northcoto's backs brought off a fine passing rush, in which Campbell was conspicuous, but the defence held. ouon after the opening of the second spell Noithcote's forwards rushed tho ball down the field, and Watson, following it over tho line, scored a good try, making the scoro 3 nil. Fitzgerald missed tho kick at goal. Kingsland's next try was scored by Flower, who got over from a scramble. In tho next few minutes Sims secured, and making a good opening psiEsed to Herring, who scored. He missed tho kick at Coal. Kingslnjul, 11; Northcoto. 3, With Herring and McQuoid prominent Kingsland further increased their score. This time Lindeuy touched down. Herring's kick failed. A clever opening by Campbell saw soveral of tho Northcoto team handle the ball, which went on to Fitzperttld, who scored. Williams added th< goal points. Kingsland, It; Northcoto, 8. Northcote v/ero now getting the better of the open play, but lack of support lost at least two chances. Just before timo V/uteon gained and scored, the game ending; Kingsland, 14; Northcote, 11. JUNIOR RESULTS. SECOND GRADE. Richmond, 3, beat Ponsonby, 2. THIRD GRADE. Northcote, 9, beat Parncll, 6. Devonport, 12, beat PonSonby, 2. Athletic, 29, beat Suburbs B, 0. J', Hers lie, 5, beat Mnngero, 3. City, 20, beat Newton,- 0. FOURTH GRADE. Parnell, 33, bent Point Chevalier, 0. Athletic, 3. beat Ponsonby, 0. FIFTH GRADE. Northcote, 15 beat Marist, 0. Ellerslio, 11, beat City, 5. Parnell, 33, beat Point Chevalier, 0. SIXTH A GRADE. City, 19, beat Ellerslie, itichmond, IT, beat Ponsonby, 0. Newton. 5, beat Dovonport, 3. SIXTH B GRADE. Ellorslio B, 22. beat Richmond B, 0, Richmond A, 43, beat Northcote, 0. City, 14, beat Athletic, 0. SOUTHERN COMPETITIONS. [IIY I'ELEG It a en. —PRESS ASSOCIATION.V WELLINGTON, Saturday. League results:—South. 18, v. Rovers, 0; Ilutt, 38, v. City, 0. CHRISTCHURCH, Saturday, League resultsHornby, 3, v. Addfngton, 0; Sydenham, 13, v. Waiinariri. 2. DUNEDIN, Saturday. League games;— City A, 35. v. Kaitangata, 3; Christian Brothers A, 15, v. Pacific A. 6; Athletic. 36, v. City B. 0; Christian Brothers B, 13, v. Pacific B, 2. GOLF. AUCKLAND CLUB. CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP MATCHES. With the exception of a heavy shower which fel, in tilt' afternoon, condition cnfi the Middlemorc links wero 'ideal on Saturday when the two qualifying rounds for the ! c\ub cliampiousaip were played by members of the Auckland Golf Club. The course was in oxcellent order and 64 players took part in- the competition. Tho best gross score was returned by H. B. Lusk. who thus wins the J. C. Burns Memorial Cup. R. O. Gardner, last year's winner, created the surprise of the day by failing to Qualify, The prize for the best net score over 36 holes was won by S. Ruddock with a cord of 182, 36—140. H. P. Richmond was one stroke behind with a score of 169, 22—147. Following are the names and ecfres of those who qualified:—H. B. Lusk, 73 , 79, total. 152; R. D. Wright, 76. 77—153; W.,<5. Ralph, 81. 76—157; E. L. Bartleet,-71. 84— 163; J. L. Clark, 83, 81—164: K. W. Tidmarsh, 84, 82—166; F. MacAsy, 86, 80—166; R. Rainger, 82, 50—167; W. B. Coibeck. 84, 84—168; W. W. Abbot'v. 82. 87-169; H. P. Richmond. 84 . 85— WO; D. MacCormick, 86, 84—170; G.. H. Abel. 83. 88—171; G. F. Foote, 87, 84—171; T. G. Kissling. 84 , 89— 173; H. Horton. 86 , 87—173. The following were the best of the scores which failed to qualify:—C. F. Gardner, 174; C. M. Gordon, 174; P. H. Upton, 175; T. R. Bloomfield, 176; H. A. Joyce, 177; I H. L. Rees, 179; J. B. Lusk. 179; L. B. Campbell. 179. Tho following is the draw for the first round of the championship which commences next Saturday;—H. B. Lusk plays H. Horton: R. Rainger plays W. B. Coibeck; E. L. Bartlcet piays G. H. Abel; J. L. Clark plays D. MacCormick; H. W. Tidmarsh plays 11. P. Richmond; W. S. Ralph plays G. F. Foote; F. Mackv plays W. N. Abbott ; R. D. Wright plays T. G. Kissling. GLENDOWIE CLUB. Tho qualifying rounds over 36 holes for tho senior and junior championships wero played on the Glendowie links on Saturday by members of the Glendowi© Golf Club. The recent heavy rains had soaked tho course, and further showers during tho afternoon did not add to the comfort of the players. Playing was consequently made difficult. The following qualified . for tho senior championships:—F. Trice, 88, 83, total 171 • R. Kissling, 99, 93 —192; R. G. Collins. 94, 98—192; J. Scholium, 99. 98—197; G L. Goodwin. 96. 102—198: Hamilton. 100, 101—201: C. King. 9S, 104—202; A. Duthic, 9S 104 202; C. Allcott. 111, 92—203: Hawkins 104. 104—208: K. Caldera. 105. 103—208; Osburno Lilly, 105. 104—209. , In conjunction with this a 36-hoto medal handicap was played. The best card was returned by F. Trice, who. with a handicap of 6. did net scores of 82 and 77 for each round, giving him a total ot 159. R. R. Kissling, with a .handicap of' 14, returned net scores of 79 and 85. making a total of IC Tho following qualify for the junior championship:—Dr. HorUm, 98. 101. total, 198; B. &oldwater. 93, 106—199; O. Wolfgramm, 98, 101-2037 S. C. Woods. 102. 103-205; J. Hall, ■too lop on; W. Garrard. 103. 109—212; K. Garrard. 93. 114—212; A. Milne. 101, 112— oil. T Russell. 107. 111—218: E. Hutchison, 101 ' 121—222; G. Kissling. 107, 117—224: Saunders. 115. 116—231; Rathbone 109, 124 onQ. q Rattray. 117. 118—235: A. Horspool,' 124. 113-237; Graham. 115. 124-239. The junior 36-hole medal handicap was won by W. Garrard, who. with a handicap of 29, returned net scores of 74 nnd 80, making a total of 154 for the two rounds. MAUNGAKIEKIE LADIES' CLUB. Tho following is the draw for the flag match to be played on the Titirangi links to morrow by members of the Maungakiekie Ladies' Golf Club -.-Mrs. Dufaur plays Mrs. Deighton; Mrs. Banister, playb Mrs. Alison; Miss G. Easton plays Miss D. Horton; Mrs Rodger plays Mrs. Horton: Mibb H&Blett plays Mrs. Saxton; Miss Dickson plays Mi«s Grieraon; Mrs. Richardson plays Mrs. t inlay; Mrs. Prime plrvs Miss K. Fouhy; Miss Bum plays Mrs. Taylor; Miss Hill plays Miss Cornaga; Mrs. Nixon pjjys A ?? u Fouhy; Miss D. Stewart plays Miss Met it bo; Miss k. Horton plays Miss M. Bouhy; Miss llarvf j* plays Miss Johnston; Mrs Petre plays Miss Richardson: Mrs. Held plays Mrs. Sawcrs; Mrß. Lloyd plays Miss Hull- Mrs. Darrow plays Mrs. Anderaon; Miss'Millington plavo Mrs. Robinson. The following is tho draw for a C GTado match, also to bo decided to-morrow Mis,» Bartlev plays Mrs. Court: Mrs. Bourko plays Miss t"inlayson; Mrs. Gardner plays Miss Goldwater; Miss Mackay plAys Miss Ryan; Mi°s Grayson plays another. The following is the draw for the bogey match to be played on the One Tree Hill links on Wednesday morning, commencing at 1130:—Mrs. Dufaur plays Mrs. Banister; Mrs. Alison plays Miss Burn; Miss Duder plays Mrs. Dignan; Miss Dickson playß Misn G. Easton; Miss Stubbs -plays Mrs. Carr; Miss Grieraon plays Miss Hoslett; Misa J. Easton plays Mrs. Richardson; Mrs. Stewart plays Miss Grove; Miss D. Horton plays Miss Colebrookp; Mrs. Horton plays Mi3S Hill- Mrs. Burton lilnys Mrs. Mcllwraith. Commencing at 12.15 p.m. Mrs. Blair plgys Miss K. Ilorton; Mra, Brown plays Miss S. Mahoney; Miss Harvey plays Mibs Napier; Miss Preece plays Mrs. Willis; Mrs. White plays Mrs. Millar; Mrs. Malcolm plays Mrs. Hamilton; Mrs. Reid plays Miss Bailey; Miss Ponsford plays Miss G. Cook; Mrs. Gibson plays Miss Evans; Miss M. Fouhy plays Mrs. Owen; Miss Millington plays Mrs. Howard; Mrs. J. A. Stewart plays Mrs. Robertson; Mrs. Petre ploys Mrs. Lloyd. The best scores in tho Canadian foursome were:—Mrs. Dufaur and Mtb. Petre 1 down; Mrs. Mollwraith and Mrs. Cnmahan 1 down. A C Grade match will be played on Friday. A match for Saturday players will be held next Saturday morning, entries in both cases cloeinc on Wednesday.