ASSOCIATION GAME

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXII, Issue 22185, 12 August 1935, Page 14

ASSOCIATION GAME

SENIOR COMPETITION BRIGHT CONTESTS WITNESSED SUBURBS DEFEATS OLD BOYS Bright contests wero witnessed on Saturday in the second round of the Auckland Football Association's senior championship. Eastern Suburbs caused somewhat of a surprise by accounting for Mount Albert Grammar Old Boys in the main attraction at Blnndford Park, while Ponsonby defeated Metro-Col-lege in the curtain-raiser game. Comrades secured a good decision over Thistle at Western Springs, and North Shore had a good margin of goals against Y.M.C.A. at Devonport. Following were the scores: Eastern Suburbs, 2; Mount Albert Old Boys, 1. Ponsonby, 3; Metro-College, 1. Comrades, 4; Thistle, 3. North Shore, 4; Y.M.C.A., 1. SURPRISE VICTORY FULL POINTS TO SUBURBS Eastern Suburbs wns responsible for a surprisingly good showing in taking tho full points from Mount Albert Grammar Old Boys in the principal game at Blandford Park on Saturday. 'J'lic game was well contested and thoroughly interesting throughout with neither side showing anything more than a temporary advantage. Tho ground was in fairly good condition, this permitting the players to reveal a good standard of football. Mount Albert, by reason of better combination in the forward line, appeared to have a slight advantage over its opponents in the first spell, but the vigorous work of the Eastern Suburbs forwards aWI halves had more effect as tho game progressed. Tho tennis changed over level at half-time, each having scored one goal. Eastern Suburbs then took tho decision by means of tho only goal scored in thi second half. An active exhibition was given by Wynne in the Eastern Suburbs goal. Frequently ha left his keep in order to rob tho opposing vanguard of the ball, while his handling was safe. 11. and li. Stone provided a solid defence, the players showing a tine understanding when covering up against Mount Albert's raids. While their passeß could have been directed with more care, little fault could be found with tho tackling and other defensive measures of tho halvea, Always up with tho play. Gay, Diamond and McDoruild gave the opposing forwards little opportunity of settling down. When given any room to work in. Cumming was dangerous on the right flank, wliilo the Welch brothers and Darwin added force to the attack. Warren had a fairly busy time in the Mount Albert citadel, but was responsible for t» convincing exhibition. The defence comprised determined tncklers, but a tendency on the part of some of the fdayer® to lose position robbed tlie unit of ita fullest effectiveness. Ward, Horrocks nnd Holdsworth were the best, tho first-named revealing distinct possibilities as a constructive halfback. Spencer, .Tepson and Fyfio moved with speed and understanding in tho forward!!, but weak finishing spoiled many good movements. H Welch scored both Eastern Suburbs' goals, while Spencer netted for Mount Albert Old Boys. Mr. .T. Stewart was referee. WIN FOR PONSONBY METRO-COLLEGE DEFEATED Although Ponsonby held a decided advantage in tho curtain-raiser match against Metro-College, the stubborn efforts of the latter team helped to keep the exchanges interesting. Ponsonby was on the attack for the greater part of the time, but the forwards met with stern resistance from the Metro-College defence. The ground conditions were fairly good, and the teama were responsible for some very bright movements. The teams changed over level at the interval. each having scored ono goal, but Ponsonby managed to assert itself in the second spell and t»-ored two more goals. Frasor gave a sate display in tho Ponsonby citadel, but his work was made comparatively easy owing to the fine defence provided by Haggett and Sim. The Ponsonby halves gave a strong showing, with Jones the most helpful on defence and attack. Jnncs nnd Mullane, the two wingmen. were the most dangerous attackers, but they received food support from McCallum and Fnrnan. The two outstanding backs in the Metro-College side were Speed and Holmnn and. but for their efforts, tho team would have shown a larger deficit than two goals. Cronan nnd Tinkler were responsible for good defensive work, but they wero given little opportunity to use their attacking capabilities. McDougall. on the right wing, was often seen in an offensive role, and he gave Metro-College several chances with well-placed centres. Cleal was not as forceful as usual in the centreforward position, while A. Flyger and Williams wero hampered in their efforts by the close attention t>nid them by the opposing halves. Riggans (2) and McCallum scored for tho winners, while Cleal netted for Metro-Col-kce. Mr. G. Shand was referee. COMRADES SUCCESSFUL DECISION OVER THISTLE The meeting of Comrades and Thistle at Western Springs attracted a large attendonce. The ganio was fast nnd well contested, but at times the exchanges were too vigorous. It appealed that several players were lucky to escrtpe being ordered off. Comrades had the better of a first half which provided somo brilliant football. Thistle was not allowed to settle down and Comrades fully deserved its lead of one goal tit half-time. Asserting itself in the second spell, Comrades increased its lead and never looked like being beaten. Yearbury was brilliant in Comrades' goal, showing a keen sense of anticipation and clearing well. Stubborn defensive work characterised the play of Saunders and McKonzie. Hooten, in the pivot position, provided tho thrust of Comrades' attacks. Egnn broke up many attacks and fed his front line with judicious passes. In spite of the close attention of two opponents, Swinn gave a sound exhibition. Carter, on the left wing, showed a welcome return to form, and, combining well with Fletcher, was a source of danger. On the right, Evans nnd Francis harrasaed the defence. JJaywnrd was responsible for swinging the play from wing to wing, these methods grently troubling the Thistle defence. which hud a difficult time throughout. Oerrard made several fine saves in the Thistle goal and had little chnnco with the shots that heat him. The fullbacks, McCosh and Williams, were outpaced, but made strenuous efforts to stem Comrades' fast, penetrating attacks. Wright, at centre-half, was strong on defence and also fed the forward line. Hogers gave good support, but Watson and Woods spoiled their effectiveness by paying too much attention to the man instoad of the ball. Dunsmore and Kay were allowed little scope, while Baird nnd Angus, although good individualists, made little headway as a combination. Cnrter (.1) and Francis scored for Comrades, while for Thistle, Kay, Wright and Angus scored Mr. A. Firth wns referee POINTS TO NORTH SHORE Y.M.C.A. OUTCLASSED The Devonport ground was in its usual good condition when Y.M.C.A. nnd North Shore staged a spectncular display before a large attendance of spectators. Playing one short, Y.M.C.A. scored first nnd gave every indication of providing stern opposition, but the long passing, bustling methods of the North Shore team enabled the latter to change over with a two-goal lead. The second spell saw Y.M.C.A. show to better advantage, but several opportunities were missed, while North Shore increased its lead by another goal C'owie was sate in North Shore's goal and could not be blamed for the shot that found the net. C. F.kmun performed better than Gerrnrd, stemming many attacks and sending his forwards awny with well-placed clearances. Most of the play was made on the left, and Walters wns the brst of a sound halfback line. Ho made many openings for his forwards, the best oi whom wns E. Ekman, at inside-left. Combining well with Hitchens, who wns most elusive, Ekmnn wns always 'dangerous. McGregor, at centre-forward, distributed the play and Scott nnd Stevenson, on the right, although not given much of the ball, executed some dangerous moves.

Smith, in Y.M.C.A.'s goal, had n busy time, but he save a good exhibition. Mowat received an injury to ono knee in the first half and could provide little opposition for tlio remainder of the same. As ft result, an amount of extui work was forced on nobsoil. but ho rose to the occasion and played well under the circumstances. Chapman was missed from the centre-half position. Ross filled the centre position, while Bridges, a junior, played at right half. Churchill nnd Sims cot through an amount of work, assisting the forwards with well-directed passes. Humphries distributed the play, but missed several chances, Donaldson, on wis left, was inclined to keep too for out and passes to him were easily intercepted. Murnne and Macfnrkne were aggressive, but the opposing bucks allowed them little scope. , , E Ekman (3) and Stevenson scored for North Shore, while Humphries netted for Y.M.C.A. Mr. H. C. Luke was rcferoo. LOWER GRADE RESULTS Second Grade.-Suburbs. 2, Metro-College, ■2; Abels A. 2, New Lynn, 1; Thistle A, 3, Onchunga. 2; Onchunga A, 5, Abels B, 2. Third Intermediate Grade.--Comrades, 4, Mount Albert Grammar Old Boys, 8. Fourth Grade.—Mount Albert Grammar Old Boys. 5. Metro-College. 1. Fifth Grade.—New Lynn won from Abels by default ; Metro College. 1, Y.M.C.A.. 0. Sixth Grade.—Comrades A, 2. MetroCollege A, 0; Ponsonby A, 3, Thistle, 0; Abels, 9, Ponsonby, 1. Secondary Schools.-—Senior knock-out coinpetition: Auckland Grammar. 1, Mount Albert Grammar, 0; Takapuna Grammar, 2, Auckland Grammar, 1. , Intermediate Grade.—Seddon Technical College. 1, Mount Albert Grammar, 0. Junior Grade. —Mount Albert Grammar B, 3, Kowhai, 2; Seddon Memorial Technical College, G, Auckland Grammar, 1. SOUTH AUCKLAND MATCHES [from our own correspondent] HAMILTON, Sunday In the matches played under the control • of the South Auckland Football Association ; in Hamilton yesterday. Wanderers,_ 5, beat j Clnudelands Hovers, 2, in tho senior c'> m - , petition. In the intermediate grade ulen | Massey, 5, boat Clnudelands Rovers B, 0. MATCHES IN THE SOUTH [BY TKT.TT.RAPH —PRKSS ASSOCIATION] Chrlstchurch.—Hurley Shield; Nomads, 2; Western B, 1. Duncdin.—Sencliff, 1, Mosgiel, 0; Mornington, 2, Northern, 2; Maori Hill, 1. Ros-1 lyn. 1; High School Old Boys, 7, Technical.! 2. The position now is that Mosgiel nnd Maori Hill are equal with 20 flag points each nnd will play off in the final next Saturday. REPRESENTATIVE MATCHES AUCKLAND TEAMS CHOSEN In view of the match to he played against South Auckland for the Hnllyburton Johnstone Shield at Hamilton next Saturday, the selector to the Auckland Football Association, Mr. W. H. Zuill, has chosen the follow inpr players for practice:—Gavan, Cleal (Metro-Col liege), C. Ekman, Scott (North Shore), Owens (Abel's), Hooten, Francis, (Comrades), Dobson, Macfarlane (Y.M.C.A.), Flashman (Eastern Suburbs), Fyfie, Wood, Holdsworth (Mount Albert Grammar Old Boys). Tho following players under 21 years of age have been selected by Mr. J. C. Sibbin to train for the Flyger Rose Bowl challenge game against Wellington at Blandford Purk next Saturday:—Nolan, McKenna (Comrades), Macfarlane, Mackie, J. Woods (Mount Albert Grammar Old Boys). Munro (Enstern Suburbs), Everson (Onehunga), McGowan, West (North Shore), Deoki (Y.M.C.A.), Ripley, Lomond, Dean (MetroCollege), H. Edwards (Ponsonby). The players are requested to attend practice at Blandford Park at 7.30 I>.m. tomorrow. SCOTTISH LEAGUE MATCHES ON SATURDAY (Received August 11, 5.5 p.m.) LONDON, Aug. 30 Following are the results of Soccer matches played to-day in the Scottish League:— ' First Division.—Aberdeen, 3, Celtic, 1; Albion. 1, Dunfermline, 3; Clyde. 1, Airdrie, 1; Hamilton, 2, Dundee. 2; Heartr of Midlothian, 2, Partick, 0; Kilmarnock. 2, Motherwell, 3: Queen's Park. 1, Ayr, 2; Queen of the South, 1, Hibernian, 1; Rangers, C, Arbroath, 0; St. Johnstone, 3, Third Lanark, 1. Second Division.—Cowdenbeath, 1, Alloa, 2: Dundee United. 2, St. Bernard's, 2; East Fife, t. St. Mirren, (i; East Stirling. 1. Dumbarton, 1: Edinburgh, 1, Falkirk. 3; Forfar, 3, Raith, 2; Leith, 0, King's Park. 1; Montrose, 1, Morton, 3; Stenhousemuir. 2, Brechin, 1.