ASSOCIATION GAME.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIV, Issue 19667, 20 June 1927, Page 13

ASSOCIATION GAME.

THE CHATHAM CUP REPLAY. NARROW WIN FOR NORTH SHORE / REPRESENTATIVE TRIAL GAME. A dramatic finish decided the replay of the Chatham Cup first round match between North Shoro and Tramways at Blandford Park on Saturday afternoon. The game was almost over when North Shore rallied to the attack and hemmed in tho Tramways backs. The latter did their best to avoid the only goal of tho game, but a series of mistakes ended in the ball rolling into Tramways' goal, although no North Shore player had piloted it there. After tho contest the Tramways players declared that the referee had blown his whistle before the goal was actually scored, and that the ball went into the net after the defenders had eased up. Practically throughout the g;ime Tramways played with only ten men, Davies having to retire injured. McElligott's absence was also badly felt. The ranks of North Shore were also thinned by the absence of Baxter, whose replacement necessitated a reshuffling of tho backs and the playing of three juniors. As a curtain-raiser, the match between Possibles and Probables served tho useful purpose of assisting the selector in his choice of an Auckland representative team. It also provided a display of clever football, more from the point of individuality than of combined play. The result was a draw, one all.

NORTH SHORE V. TRAMWAYS. A score nlmost went against North Shore in the first minute, Lewis Bending across a beautiful shot, which hit the bur. North Shore bore down on the Tramways goal with o good left-wing manoeuvre and Moore put the ball well across. Batty was obstructed in a desperate effort to save anrl relief was earned. It. was not for long, however, as the North Shore defence was sound. Moore wag playing well for his first appearance a.s senior. At this stage Davis sustained a leg injury. Colebourne, in his new post at left-half, punted the ball well forward and Whitley nearly headed in. In a visit to the iMorth Shore goal Tramways again threatened danger. Spencer's glancing shot w&B deflected by Lipscombe, and Ross just manotged to anticipate the drive of Lewis, who had twice previously landed the ball oti the bar. whitley and Moore were proving a factor to bo reckoned with. Under such pressure it was hard luck for Tramways to lose the services of Davis. Spong outwitted the defence, but Gerrard came across the goal at a fast pace, and prevented Tramways from scoring. The rest of the spoil was not particularly bright, and there was no score at half-time. North Shore attacked in the second half and soon Whitley was within inches of opening the team's account, his shot glancing off a post. In the persistent North Shore offensives Tinkler was prominent in defence. The game was now more lively. Dodds wa« a danger when close to North Shore's goal and twice shot slightly wide. Lewis then revealed clever footwork. Spencer and the wing had a good opportunity, but Lewis failed to use the chance. Lewis beat Gerrard and went away in a flash with only the custodian to heat, but he failed to goal. Spencer then almost beat Lipscombe with tho speed of a long shot. Spencer then made a sensational breakaway, but Jones was there to save. The hall went down the centre and North Shore scored under most exciting circumstances. In a. melee the ball bounced about a corner of the goal with the North Shore forwards trying to put it through with as much determination as that displayed by the Tramways' backs in trying to save. Whitley and Moore worried the defence, and the ball eventually bounced from Simpson's leg over his own goal-line. Both goals were attacked in the remaining few minutes. North Shore kept the enemy out, however, and won by the only goal. THE REPRESENTATIVE TRIAL. As a "try-out" for prospective representatives the Possibles-Probables match was a good guide, home of the players showed plenty of ability, although they were generally handicapped by not being conversant with each other's play. The Probables were strong in the forwards, hut found the defence of the Possibles very hard to penetrate. Sparkling play by the Probables' wing, Kay and Hislop, delighted tho spectators. The two Thistle players were in splendid form and performed some remarkably clever footwork in combination. Hislop went through the opposition in great stylo and took a return pass from Stewart to shoot and slrike an upright. There were several passages of good football in front, of the Probables' goal, Mellor and Gumming centring the ball nicely and tho inside forwards making a number of fruitless shots. Back in the Possibles' area Kay worked in close and shot hard, the ball deflecting slightly from Terry's foot as the half tackled, and beating Lyon completely. Kxcept in patches the play was notable more for clever individual form than for concerted action. The Probables led by the only goal scored at the interval. At the change-over the enje selector, Mr. A. P. Neesham,- shifted Mooney into the i Possibles' forward line and replaced him by Williams, the Possibles' inside-left. Soon afterwards. Tremain passed forward to Mooney, who scored. A lengthy period of rather uninteresting football was enlivened when Cummins drove straight at the bar of the Probables' goal and when Mooney had similar misfortune directly afterwards, following a rapid dash down the lino by Humphreys. Hay made a number of attempts to pass Lyon, but the goalkeeper was in his usual good form, and made the most of the wing's rather weak shots. Humphreys, who was playing a solid game, then almost scored, the headed ball grazing the bar. The game continued to be keenly contested, but there was no further score, the result being a draw, 1 all. JUNIOR COMPETITIONS. Results of junior Association football matches on Saturday are as follows: Second Grade.—Metropolitan, 3, v. Kiwi, 1. Third Grade.—Onehunga, 3, v. Eden Rovers, 0. Fourth Grade.—W.Y.M.l., 4, v. Thistle. X; Comradec, 10, v. Y.M.C.A. B, 0: Northcote, 0. v. Carlton, 0; Onehunga, 5, v. Glen Eden, 3. Fifth Grade.—Comrades A, 5. v. Belmont, 0; Ponsonby, 5, v. Northcote, I; North Shore, 3, v. Y.M.C.A. A. 0; Tamaki, 3. v. W.Y.M.1., 0; Comrades B. 3. v. Onehunga. 1; W.Y.M.1., 2, v. All Saints. 0. Sixth Grade.—Tamaki. 1. v. Y.M.C.A. A. 1; Comrades. 3. v. Belmont. 0: North Shore, 4, v. Mount Albert. 0; Carlton. 11. v. Metropolitan, 0; Northcote. 7, v W.Y.M.1., 1. Seventh Grade.—Belmont A, 7. v. Tamaki, 1: Comrades. X. v. North Shore, 0: Comrades, G. v. W.Y.M.1.. 1 : Comrades B. 7. v. Y.M.C.A. B. 1: W.Y.M.1.. 2. v. Comrades C, 1: Belmont B. 2. v Northcote, 1. Secondary Schools.—St. Stephen's College, 10, v. Technical B, 0: Technical A, 3, v. Mount Albert Grammar, 2. CATHOLIC SCHOOL GAMES. Matches played under tho auspices of the Catholic Schools' Association on Saturday resulted as follows: — Senior Grade.—Sacred Heart A. 3. v. Onehunga. 0; East Suburbs, 2, v. St Benediet's, 0; St. Patrick's. 3. v. bacred Heart B. 0; Grey Lynn A. 7. v. Grey Lynn B. 0. Junior Grade.—A section: Good Shepherd, 1, v. St. Benedict's Convent. 0: Sacred Heart A, X. v. Grey Lynn A. 0; St. Benedict's A. 2. v. Remnero. 0. Junior grade B: Sacred Heart. B, 0. v. Sacred Heart C. 0: Grey Lynn B. 1. v. Grey Lynn C. 0. FIRST TEST MATCH. DEPARTURE OF AUCKLANDERS. Tho five Aucklnnders chosen to play for New Zealand in the first Association football test match against Canada in Dunodin next Saturday, left by train for tho South last evening. The players are:—ll. Innes (Ponsonby). H Spencer and A. Tinkler (Tramways) D, Jones (North Shore), captain, and D. Hislop (Thistle). They were accompanied by Mr. A. Menzies. chairman of the Auckland Football Association. On arrival in Duftedin the team will go into camp for a few days of rigorous practice. PRESENTATION TO PLAYER. DEPARTURE OF G. JACK. On the eve of his departure for To Awamutu. G, Jack, tho popular goalkeeper of tho Ponsonby Association Football Club, was presented with a case of pipes by his clubmates on Saturday. In making the presentation, Mr. J. F. W. Dickson expressed the club's regret in par.ting with such a good player and sportsman and wished him the best of luck. Jack suitably replied.

CANADA V. CANTERBURY. VISITORS WIN BY SIX GOALS. [lit TELEGRAM. — PRESS ASSOCIATION.] CHJUSTCFIURCH. Saturday. Conditions could not have been much worse for the football match, Canada v. Canterbury, .at English Park to-day. There had been heavy rain throughout the night and the ground was thoroughly wet and heavy. The afternoon was bitterly cold, with occasional showers. Canada won decisively by G goals to 0, but Canterbury missed several opportunities. Canada won the toss and Canterbury kicked off against the wind. Taking the ball straight back with irresistible precision and' skill, Canada scored from Davidson's shot. Canada again attacked, but a corner resulted. From the corner Canterbury took the ball up to the Canadian goal, out it was then brought back. Then Archibald put in a good shot and scored. From the kick-off Canterbury attacked, but Canada cleared when a score seemed certain. The game hovered mainly round the Canterbury goal, but the defence was splendid. A penalty in front of the Canterbury goal failed owing to the kick being high. Midfield play followed and brilliant play by Isles got Canterbury within striking distance. Tait cleared well and the game swung downfield again. Canterbury, after a long struggle, was again in position, but Roberts' kick was too high. Canterbury was going well, and a long rush started by Kelson gave Tait some trouble to clear. Canterbury now set up a determined attack, Harbutt being conspicuous. Tait had a bad moment or two. Duncan got away and ran right down the field, but was just beaten for the ball in a safe position. Canterbury was attacking most of the time, but Canada was always dangerous. Before half-time Archibald scored again from a melee in the goal-mouth. Canada, 3: Canterbury, 0. Canada attacked from the kick-off, McDougall saving brilliantly time and time again. A Canterbury attack put Phelps in a clear position, but he missed, his kick trains over the bar. Muscroft made a brilliant savo in an almost hopeless position, and play swung to Canada's goal. After a slrong attack by Canada another brilliant save by McDougall was greeted with loud applause. The Canadian attack was too strong, and Archibald scored again. Play was in midfield for some minutes until Painter put in another good goal. Canada attacked hard, but McDougall was safe. The game was more open at this stage and was very fast. Williams scored, but he was offside. After another attack by Canada another offside shot resulted. A strong Canterbury puMi got the ball into :i good position, but a splendid shot by Harbutt was cleared by Tait. Three shots in quick succession by the Canadian forwards were cleared, McDougall being hurt in the process. Canada soon returned and Gibson shot another goal. Nelson got going but the Canadian defence cleared at the last moment and the ball travelled to the, Canterbury end. The game concluded: Canada, 6; Canterbury, 0. ITINERARY EXTENDED. [BT TELEGRAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION.] MASTERTON. Sunday. The New Zealand Association Football Council has extended the tour of the Canadian team to embrace AVairarapa. The visit-ors will play hero on J.uly 17. GAMES IN THE SOUTH. [HY TELEGRAPH.— PRESS ASSOCIATION.] WELLINGTON, Sunday. Results of Soccer matches played yesterday are:—lnstitute, 3. v. Thistle, 1; Y.M.C.A., 6. v South Wellington. 0. CHATHAM CUP MATCH. Marist, 1, v. Johnsonville, 0; Hospital, 6, v. Petone, 0; Diamonds, 4, v. Seatoun, 2. DUNEDIN. Sunday.

Soccer matches played yesterday resulted: —Seacliff, 8, v. Southern, 2; High School Old Boys, 4, v. Y.M.C.A., 1; Maori Hill, 5. v. Mornington, 3; Northern, 4, v. Technical Old Boys, 0. . WELLINGTON HARRIERS. SIX MILES TEST RACE. [BT TELEGRAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION.] WELLINGTON, Sunday. The Wellington Harriers Club held a test race of six miles yesterday in most unfavourable weather. J. Shepherd defeated W. Whelan by about 20yds. T. Mulcahy and A. W. Burns dead-heated for third place. The Scottish Harriers Club held a six and a-quarter miles run as it test race in which Silver finished first and Stevens second.