ASSOCIATION GAME

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXII, Issue 22200, 29 August 1935, Page 9

ASSOCIATION GAME

COLLEGE TOURNAMENT NORTH ISLAND COMPETITION FAST CONTESTS WITNESSED Although a. strong wind hampered the players in their eflorts to control the ball, the first series of games in tho North Island secondary schools' Soccer tournament, decided at Victoria Park yesterday afternoon, provided a good attendance of parents and friends with attractive exhibitions of fast and scientific football. One senior match was played, tho Auckland representatives getting the better of Manawatu in a hard game by six goals to three, while in the junior games Wanganui defeated Manawatu by four goals to one and Hawke's Bay beat Wellington by three goals to nil. The tournament will bo continued today, when five games will be decided, the first of which will commence at 10 o'clock. SCIENTIFIC PLAY AUCKLAND DEFEATS MANAWATU The Auckland senior representatives gave a scientific display iti defeating Manawutu by six goals to three, fine combination being; a feature of their play. Although Mariuwatu asserted itscli just after the commencement of the second spell and appeared to have a chance of upsetting its opponents by vigorous methods, the Auckland team held a fairly safe grip on the exchanges for tht greater paif of the time. With a particularly strong half-line incorporating Christie, Bowmer and Wood, Auckland was permi led to dominate the midfield exchanges. Bowmer was outstanding in the first half foi solid defence and studied attacking play McDonald showed force in tho centre for Auckland, and he had two clever supports in Haydon and McLachlan. On tho right wing, Garlick was dangerous with soverul accurate shpts and well-placed crosses The Auckland fullbacks, Mansfield and Mead were somewhat awkward in their movements, and did not show up in a strong light when bustled. A brighi display was given by R. Collins in the Manawatu goal. He showed courage on several occasions in running out to meet the attackers, while his handling was clean Strong kicking by Telford helped his side, and Hooker the ccntrehalf, was an earnest worker throughout. With more support, the latter would have made Auckland's task more difficult Tl.e Manawatu halves showed a tondency to fall back too far. this giving the Aucklanders plenty of scope for move ment Stewart led the vanguard in aggres. sive style, while Moore and Nicholls forged ahead when given a chance. Goals were scored for Auckland by McDonald (3), Haydon (2). and McLachlan, while Stewart (2), and Nicholls scored for tho losers.

JUNIOR MATCHES Thoroughly interesting football was witnessed ii. the junior games. Hawke's Bay revealed good form in disposing of ton by three goals to nil. Playing with the wind in the rirst half, Hawke's Bay dominated the exchanges und established a tell ing lead. Retaliation by Wellington in the second half had Mie opposing defences work, ing hard, but the Hawke's Bay backs played with judgment and kept the attackers from scoring. Tringhajn, Carroll and Stack played attractive games for the winners. while Johnson and Leadbenter were- the best of the Wellingtoi side. Tringham scored two goals for Hawke's Bay, and the remaining goal was securer 1 when the ball rebounded off a Wellington defender. Unfortunate in that its goalkeeper had an off day an<l permitted three very easy shots to'pass, . Manawatu lost the decision to Wanganui by four goal? to one. Both teams played ar, open type of football, with Wanganui showing a slight superiority in mid field tactics nnd combination Against the wind in thr first half, Wanganui took the lead and managed to retain a safe margin throughout. O'Keefe. Fowler, Sharpe and ,Tf-rom«on played well for Wanganui. while Carter was in fine form on the left-wing 1 Hearsey. or the right wing for Manawatu. revealed pa<e and footwork, while Bradley, Hunl and Collins also wero prominent , for ronsjsten l play Jeromson (2) and O'Keefe (2), scored foi Wanganui, while Peterson secured Manawatu's goal. * -

REMAINING FIXTURES Following are the remaining fixtures:— To-day.—Juniors: Hawke's Bay. v. Wanpranni. Victoria Park No. 1, 10 a.m.. Mr It Webster; Manawatu v Auckland. Victoria Park No 2, 10 a.m., Mr Duncumbe: Wellingtoi ' Wanganui, Victoria Park No 1, 2 p.m Mr f Downes: Hawke's Bay v Auckland Victoria Park No. 2, 2 p.m., Mr D. Warren. Seniors: Wellington v. Manawatu. Victoria Park No. 1. 3 p.m.. Mr Hamilton To-morrow.—Juniors: Wellington v Manawatu. Victoria Park No. 1, 1 p.m., Mr f>ee: Wangan.n v. Auckland, Victoria Park No 2. 1 p.m . Mr Austin. , Saturday.—Juniors: Wellington v. Auck. lard. Victorin Park No, 1, 10 a.m.. Mr Wehster: Hawke's Bay v. Manawatu, Victoria Pftrk No. 2, Mr Duncumbe. SeniorsWellington v Auckland, Blandford Park. 1.15 p.m., Mr It Webster. AUCKLAND TOURING TEAM NEW PLYMOUTH BEATEN [itY TELEORAPH —OWN COT!RESPONDENT 1 NEW PLYMOUTH. Wednesday

The Auckland Association football team defeated New Plymouth by 4 goals to 1 nt Western Park this afternoon. The ground was in good order, but there was a tricky cross wind Ripley. Wood. Lamond and McOowan scored for Auckland, and Hill for New Plymouth In the first half New Plymouth used the wind and Berry s Henderson and Hill were prominent on attack. The Goalkeeper. Nolan, saved Auckland several limes from long dropping shots. The scores were 1 -all at half-time New Plymouth had the better of midfield play in the second half Anderson and Hill were the best forwards. and McKay was a staunch defender. Auckland showed better finish, and Lamond. Dean and McMeclian harrassed the defence. Anderson, by clever movements, initiated many attacks, and the McOowan-Wood cotnbinnifion was always dangerous with sharp raids. The score flattered Auckland, nnd a one-goal advantage would have been a better reflection of a particularly interesting match. i The teivtn will play ar Wnmramu tomorrow nnd at Wellington on Satnrdny. It is comprised of players under 21 years of ago. AUCKLAND AND NAVY A meeting of the Control Board of the Auckland Football Association decided Inst evening to arrange the proposed Auckland nnd Navy match at the earliest date pos- ' Permission was granted - to the North Shore Club to play a friendly game with the H.M.S Diomede team-on Saturday The application of the Comrades Club for the regrading of G. "•Yearbury from the senior to second division wns granted Congratulations were received from the New Zealand Football Association on the number of primary nnd secondary schools teams competing under the jurisdiction of the Auckland association. Ground officials for Saturday were appointed as follows:—Western Springs. Mr. W. Smithynian: Blandford Park, Messrs. Neeaham nnd Baker.