SPORTS & PASTIMES.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXII, Issue 7206, 15 August 1910, Page 4

SPORTS & PASTIMES.

RUGBY CHAMPIONS

THE SENIOR CONTEST AVON BY THE ORIENTAL CLUJ!. SATURDAY'S RESULTS. ■Oriental 12 I’onekc •> St. Janie* 3 Athletic ... 0 Well inn ton 8 Victoria Collejo 0 Southern VI Mi-Li-one 0 Old hoys boat Haiti by (Iclault. The Wellmiflon sauiar JUiyby tlwmpionslup lor 1310 was .Jwmlhl at ilia Athletic Park Oh Saturday afternoon in the presence ox about 2b b opectaiors, Urr■exiUil being tho rin ru-.rs. Tlio iiuiicht'.s won: ployed ou heavy wot ground*, aud this greatly intortorod with play. Considering tho conditions, Iho Pouoke-Orloutal game was a good one, being crowded with incident, though play naturally was not. on the most ftcientiiio linos. Oriental discrvcd their victory, as tliov Find tin l - red and blacks well in hand during most of the game. Tho onlv rogndUbjlf incident ot the match was that Tiiyard, of the i’oneko club. had to bo earned oh tho held near tho end of tho gaum. suffering from corn-cuss-ion of tho brain. _ This was caused through having an accidental hit in the face from the ball. The match beturen St. James and Athletic was a stubborn om> tlirmiijhout, but little interest w.i-s Inki-u in it as ,tho result did not alieet Uie cliampionsiup. Bt. James won by three points. Melrose wound up the season witii ono win, and occupy bottom position in the championship list. ORIENTAL v. COX EKE. Tho deciding mutch of iho championship, prayed on uo. i ground at tho Park, lacked brightness during tho first spoil, but, later ou, uiu players gob warmed up and chafed tho ball through tho mud with easier foot. Upon kicking oil' Oriental followed the ball down tho field, and kept Tonokc in vigorous defence fur ten minutes. The ball crossed the Ton eke goal line once, but it was kicked too hard. Then Oriental backs commcudccd operations, _ and Sullivan, ou the right wing, almost ran in a couple of times. Feints were very nearly scored in one of these movement* when" McLeod took the bail on Sullivan being collared. Another close call followed, tho Touche backs being hard pressed, and relief came only when Morris forced in the nick of rune. Poneke then took the bail well Ado their opponents' country, and would surely have scored through a passing movement had not E. Ryan (playing five-eighths) drox>ped the ball. A second unsuccessful attempt was made by J. Elliott on Pcs neke's behalf before operations were returned over tho half-way Un© through tlio combination and heartiness of tno Oriental pack. It soon became evident that Poneke would have to put more life into their game if they intended to keep the enemy out for long, because tho Oriental backs began to attack in a dangerous fashion, and. the Poneko tackling was not sufficiently stern. Once — twice —three times tho -ball went out on tho Oriental left wing, bub each successive attack; failed. In a subsequent sortie, however, tho ball went right out to Mathdeson, who ran hard down the lino. Ho was stopped at the goal linej P-nri passed smartly in to McLeod, who dived across unopposed, Roberts mad© a good attempt at converting. Oriental 8, Poneko 0. Poneke were again being pressed back after tho kiok-out, when Walsh brought relief by intercepting. Ho was supported in a dashing run by Prondeville, but tho efforts of the pair were brought to nought near the far ■twenty-five. Prom a scramble in that quarter Mathiesou followed the example of Walsh, and set off down field at top speed. Poneko recovered tho lost ground, but Heberts brought tho ball out from a so rum, and tho attack was not stopped nnitdl the Oriental assailants were ap. preaching their opponents' quarter lino. Then Tiiyard fell on tho ball, and Mitchinson saved tho side by finding the lino. Xt was but temporary relief, however, for Oriental pushed homo a forward attack after a good dead of loose play round tho goals, Tyrol! touching down. Kinvig had an unsuccessful attempt at goal. Oriental, G; Poneke, 0. In endeavouring to stop Tyroll, Morris, the Poneke frill-back, received a hard knock, and McLeod, having received a blew on tho noso just previously, had to retire. Upon resuming Ritchie replaced McLeod. Poneko forwards played better for some minutes, and a score soomed probable when tho ball was brought jihmg to a handy position and Gardiner centred. Tho Oriental backs were watchful. however, and quickly reversed the direction of the ball. The winning team showed considerable alacrity in taking operations up into the Poneko corner, from which part of the field, after a little tight play, Sullivan scored. Roberts did not convert. Oriental, 9; Poneke, 0. ‘Bath sets of backs' subsequently handled tho ball, but the heaviness of the ground handicapped thorn equally and robbed their efforts of all certainty. Poneko 1 were forced, but this seemed to rouse : .thorn. They worked down tho field, and, : after a time, Mitch,i~nson and Prendo* ville made a likely run. Prendoville, ' however, was not fast enough. The attack was stLH maintained, despite a .temporary reverse for offside play. Tho backs took charge of tho ball, and would have scored had not Prondeville been again found wanting. The ball went out a yard from tho dag, and Poneke, choosing to scrum, obtained the ball. Tiiyard passed to who dodged through half a dozen opponents and touched down behind tho posts. Morris .missed an easy shot at goal. Oriental. 9; Poneke,. 3. Tho game was much more , merrily contested from this out, but Poneko were unfortunate in losing the wrvicos of Tiiyard, who sustained a lovere knock bn the face from a heavy balk The combination of Oriental told me© more before tho match closed, Heberts touching down, but the scoring point was so situated that the kick was made very diillcult, and the game eiuied : Oriental, 12; Poneke, 3. Mr H. Crrd was tho referee. ST. JOULES v. ATHLETIC. Tho Athletic team wore without tho services of Hanji Wilson, who has decided not to play football until tho charges ponding against him are investigated, Tho game throughout was more of tho nature of an individual struggle than anything else. At tho commencement, St. James had much tho bettor of the argument. Shortly after stalling they got near the Athletic lino, and from a scramble. King got over. McG .a th failed to convert, St, James maintained a persistent attack for a long time without result, and then Athletic relieved. Through tho assistance of several line kicks they had St. James in a tight corner, Murphy appearing to score. Tbc retort*© ruled aga.mst lum. Soon after Lwnon iuid tuo shots at goal, but in such mstaiue lus kick.*; woiv unsuccessful, as was also one by Sun V\ itoou. Tin.* spell ended vc.Uumt any tuilln-r score. At the start of the secono spell St. Janies were the aggressors, and had bad luck in not scoring from a forward rush. Play then centred at midfield, but it was not very exhilarating, being mostly scrambles in tho mud. Evouson was conspicuous fora good pot at goal, which failed. Tlion St. James swept down tho field, and Athktiq had. to force to relieve. The

tables were reversed in the concluding stages of play. Athletic pressing St. James sorely, but no further score took place. Mr J. Francis was referee. WELLINGTON v. VICTORIA COLLEGE.

Victoria College suffered defeat at tho hands of Wellington, at Miramar on Saturday, by 5 points to nil. The victory was <lue to the yellow and blacks, mainly by the efforts of tho forward division, the superiority of which was most marked in tho scrums and lino-outs. Whenever the green backs got going—which happened very seldom—they wore promptIv checked by solid tackling. Up to halftime no score hud been registered. Upon resuming, Victoria College tried hard to open a scoring account, but the defence of the Wellingtouians was far too strong to ho pierced. Shortly after the commencement of the spell the "Wcl-lington-pack broke away, and Munro, who was leading the attack, scored. The try was converted by Lambert. This was tho only score. Mr W. J. Meredith held the whistle. SOUTHERN v. MELROSE. Tho Southern and Melrose teams met on the Karori No. 2 ground on Saturday, and a very spirited gam© ensued. Southern took tho field with only twelve men, and played with two ‘'hookers" and a lock in'tho scrum. Tho game was purely a back.game, and tho Southern team owes its victory to a largo extent to the l brilliant play of "Pernio" Gallagher, and the clever manner in which ho got the ball out to the backs. Melrose kicked oil against the wind, and for a time kept up a strong defence. Just before half-time, Guthrie and Mortinson scored for Southern in quick succession. Gallagher took both kicks, which, though at good angles, wore unsuccessful. Tho Southern backs completely outclassed ttho Alelroso pack in the second spell, and, shortly after play was resumed, Gallagher ran from near half-way and scored. Les Campbell's kick at goal was fruitless. A series of loose rushes followed, in which tho superiority of the Southern players over their opponents was dearly manifested. Just on time Mitchell crossed the Alelroso line, but Houlihan failed to add tho major points, and the game ended : Southern 12, Alelroso 0. HUTT v, OLD BOYS. Tho match to have been played at Lower Hutt between Hutt and Old Boys was won by Old Boys, their opponents defaulting. POSITIONS OF TEAMS. ■? d % & . 3 § s ?> s| 5 & S a CiS Oriental 12 10 1 1 21 St. James 13 9 3 1 19 Poneko „ 13 9 4 0 18 Petono 12 8 4 0 16 Athletic 13 7 5 1 15 Old Boys 12 7 0 5 14 ■Wellington 13 5 8 0 10 Victoria College 12 4 8 0 8 Southern 11 3 7 1 7 Hutt 12 2 9 1 8 Melrose .... 12 1 10 1 3 SCHOOL FOOTBALL. WAIRARAPA v. WELLINGTON. The annual match between representatives of the Wairarapa and Wellington public schools was played at the Athletic Park on Saturday afternoon. The state of the i ground militated against a spectacular game, play' being confined to the forwards and devoid of interest. Wairarapa held the advantage in the first spell, but failed to score, and it was not until near the end of tho gam© that they demonstrated their superiority. After a forward rush to the Wellington lino, Pula Mason, the visiting full-back, dashed up, secured the ball and scored a meritorious try, which Foreman converted. This was tho only score. Air Bussell was referee. THE BEPEE SENTABTV3D TEAM. Several alterations have had to he made in the Wellington representative learn, which leaves here ou Wednesday, J. Ryan and “ Eangi" Wilson, who are unable to go, will be replaced by Bruce (St. James) and E. Roberts (St. Jamee). Walsh was originally selleotcd to take Ryan's position, but is unable to make the trip, Tiiyard, of the Poneke team, has been unable to obtain the necessary leave. In any case, the injury which he received by being struck by tho ball on Saturday would probably have prevented him from going north. W. Ryan (Vic toria College five-eighths) has been chosen as one of the touring team. JUNIOR. Victoria College beat Wellington by 5 points to niL Lyon scored for College. St. James defeated Old Boys by 17 to nil. THIRD CLASS. St. Patrick’s defeated Karori by 6 to nil. Tho scorers were Kano and Mahoney, Brennan failing to convert. Southern beat St. John's by 16 to nil. FOURTH CLASS. Oriental A beat Petono by 11 points to 3, FIFTH CLASS. Lower Hutt beat St. Patrick’s by 23 to nil. St. _ Patrick's A defeated Selwyu by 6 to mil. The scorers were J. Hennessey and Barry. A PLAYER ORDERED OFF. At the fourth-class football match between Petono and Oriental, played at Petone on Saturday, one of the Petone players—Drummond—was ordered off the field for alleged tripping. Both Drummond and the player he upset declare the tripping to have been quite accidental. Mr Forsyth was tho referee. Tho incident occurred early in the game, and consequently seriously affected Petone'a chance of success. IN OTHER PLACES HOROWHENUA BEATS MANAWATU. A FAST GAME. PRESS ASSOCIATION. PALMERSTON, August 14. Manawatu A team wont to Levin on Saturday and played Horowhenua. Horowhenua B team came to Palmerston and played Manawatu B. Earlier in tfic* season Manawatu defeated Horowhemui A at Palmerston, after a very fine game, but. since then. Manawatu has had a series of lostses. The team has been playing a very dull game. It was, therefore, thought that tho Horowhcmra A, with a number of Maori* returned from Austriri. would win easily, and that the B t .tth. including a* it did some former A players, would also have a victory. Tho matches brought out some of the most brilliant play yet seen on the West Coast. Manawatu's standard was such as would havo won several recent matches at TForowhenua. Manawatu had the better of a fast and open gamc—a battle between fine sets of forwards. In the second sped! the.game looked a .cer-

tainty for Manawatu, because their forward* were getting smartly down on brilliant Horowhcnua back*. Play dashed from end to end ot the field, but. at the last moment, the llorowhenua rear division snatched tho match out of tho fire. Manawatu attacked strongly, but could not redeem their position. O’Connor -cored tho first try, after a fine Manawatu passing rush, find Briscoe converted. Then Xepia Winiata kicked a penalty goal for llorowhenua. The great speed of tho llorowhenua three-quarter line —Winiata, Rawiri, and Cook —wa* a constant source of danger, and finally, after a dash down field, Walter Winiata got over, giving his side one point lend. Another fast Manawatu movement ended, in O’Connor sewing an unconverted try. Manawatu, 8; llorowhenua, 6. Manawatu continued to attack, but another try was scored against them by George. Xopia Winiata converted. llorowhenua, 11; Manawatu, 8. It was subsequently arranged that a third game, to decide the rubber, will be played at Palmerston shortly, and that Horowhenua and Manawatu again ask for a match as a combined team against Wellington A representatives. The match at Palmerston was equally fast and keenly contested in spite of tho disproportion of the final scores, which were Manawatu B, 31; llorowhenua B, 6 "DISGRACEFUL SCENES." MANAWATU TEAM IN TARANAKL A DENIAL. PIiESS ASSOCIATION. PALMERSTON N., August U. After the football dinner yesterday in honour of the Manawatu team, at Levin, Mr Southey Xtowler, president 'of tho Horowhenua Rugby Union, who accompanied the Manawatu team to Taranaki, declared, that tho treatment of the team in Taranaki made him feel ashamed for the first time that ho was an ex-Taranaki man. He denied emphatically the charges now brought against the team by a hotelkeeper through the Taranaki Union. The charges wore of his own personal know 1 edge absolutely false. Mynott, Milno, McLeod, Stohr and Slattery, of Taranaki, and two hotel employees had occupied tho same room as the eight Manawatu men against whom disgraceful charges had been brought. He himself and others had been in tho room in the morning, and all of these could testify that tho statements made were astounding lies, the worst ho had ever heard in his long experience of football. ' Mr Hoben, president of the Manawatu Union, said that he had investigated the charges, and found them absolutely untrue, and extremely discreditable to those who made them. The matter was not going to rest there. All of the speakers commented on the neglect of country unions by the New Zealand jand Wellington Unions. David Carroll was considered to bo a better forward than several who went to Australia, while Horowhenua had better backs. Wellington would not play against a combined Manawatu-Honowhenua team, as desired. WAIRARAPA UNION. MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING, JEOil OUE OW7I COEEESPONDENT. ; MASTERTON, August 14. A meeting of the management committee of the Wairarapa Rugby Union was held at Carterton on Saturday evening. A challenge for the Pearson oup was received from Weraiti. After a short discussion it was decided that Red Star juniors were eligible to defend, and tho challenges of Masterton, Dalefield, Weraiti and any other junior teams are to bo forwarded to them, A Weraiti player* ordered off by the referee (Mr E. McKenzie) in tho LiberalWeraiti match for deliberate tripping, was asked to attend at the next meeting, when tho case will be dealt with. The Hawke's Bay Union wrote accepting Saturday, August 27th* for a match with Wairarapa at Napier. Mr E, McKenzie was, appointed manager of the team.

Bush Union wrote rgeretting that they would be unable to meet Wairarapa at Masterton on the date. suggested, as their team would bo on tour at Poverty Bay. It was decided that they bo asked if Saturday, August 20th, would bo suitable.

The committee resolved to suggest Wednesday, September 7th, for a mateh, Wairarapa y. AVellington, juniors, at Wellington. Wellington Union wrote suggesting a match with Wellington Wednesday Union and a Wairarapa senior B team. It was resolved to try and arrange a match for Thursday, August 25th, at Wairarapa. A protest from Rod Star thirds against the match won by Carterton thirds on the ground of the latter playing a man who had played for another team this season, was dismissed. The player complained of was suspended meantime, and asked to attend before the committee. The committee resolved to ask a Wairarapa representative player for on explanation as to why he failed to accompany the team north, or notify the manager of his inability to do so. The Carterton v. Bed Star third-class match, to decide the championship, is to be played at Miastertou next Saturday. The following junior fixtures were drawn for next Saturday:—Daloficld v. JXasterton, at Carterton; Greytown v. Lower Valley, at Maxtinborough; Carterton t. Weraiti, at Carterton. It was announced that the Manawatn Union intended to play a return match with Wairarapa this season on a date to be arranged later. , REPRESENTATIVE GAME AT GISBORNE. PEES 3 ASSOCIATION. GISBORNE, August 14. The representative Rugby match. Poverty Bay y. Bush Union, was played here on Saturday in fine weather. There was a largo attendance of spectators. After an nrteresting game, victory finally rested with Poverty Bay, 17 points to 3. The home backs were very fast, and outclassed the visitors, who, however, had a strong forward division. After the game the teams dined together ns the guests of the Poverty Bay Rugby Union. The visitors left for Napier by the steamer Tarawora to-night. There _ is every prospect of the fixture becoming an annual one. OTAGO CONTEST CONCLUDED. PHB33 ASSOCIATION. DUNEDIN, August 13. Splendid weather prevailed to-day for football. The senior championship was brought to a conclusion. Alhambra sustained their first defeat of the season, Zin^ari-Eichni-cmd boiitinj? them by IS points to 12. Southern (14) drew with University; Union (61 drew with Dunedin; Taieri Rovers (6) beat Port Chalmers (nil); Ka.ikorai (3) beat Pirates (nil; Alhambra, win the banner, and Ziiigaxi-Eichmond are runners-up. THE CHRISTCHURCH FINALS. rr.FSS ASSOCIATION CHRISTCHURCH, August 13. The final game- for the championship acre play'd H - a.-rom-non. Tie weather was fine and He various grrnnds were in std'-ndio enter. The matches resulted .--Old Hoys, 16; Merivale, 3. Christchurch, 19; "Svdenham, 7. Linwood, G; Marist Old Bovs, 3. Albion,* 20; Canterbury College, 3. This result gives .Albion the D.C.L. shield for the season. The Positions of the teams engaged in the championship areLAlbion, 11 points: Mcriva.lo. ltd points: Christchurch, 9 points; -Old Boys, 8i points; Linwood, 7i - . - s * —. ~ v y ,

points; Sydenham, 5| points; Canterbury College, 1 point; and Marist Old Boys, 1 X>oint. THE SEDDON SHIELD. RETAINED BY MARLBOROUGH. PEESS ASSOCIATION. BLENHEIM, August U. Tho attempt made by Bailor ou Saturday to wrest tho Soddon shield from Marlborough failed, the holders wanning by 1 i points to 8, after an excellent game in good weather. Tho back department of tho visitors was of superior calibre, but met more than a match in the local forward division. The winners scored four tries, one of which was converted. Buiier scored two tries, from one of which a goal was kicked. PALMERSTON JUNIORS. PEESS ASSOCIATION - PALMERSTON, August 14In Saturday’s junior matches. Dalefield beat Lower Valley; Liberal defeated Weraiti; and Groytown forfeited to Carterton. COLLEGE MATCH. PEESS ASSOCIATION. DUNEDIN, August 13. Waitaki Boys' High School defeated Otago Boys' High School by 17 points to 6. GOOD WIN FOR TARANAKI. PEESS ASSOCIATION. HAWERA, August 13. The Taranaki-Wanganui match, produced a very moderate exhibition of football. There were six absentees from the visitors' selected teem, and they had experienced difficulty in getting a team together. Under these circumstances •they put up a good fight against a strong Taranaki team. The homo forwards wore a weightier lot, and had advantage generally on the line-out apd in the scrum, but the visitors wear© dashy, and their strong point was loos© play. The backs of both sides did good work in tho early stages, Wanganui put up tho first score, Campion receiving a timely pass. Signal nairrowly missed in his attempt at a potted goal. With about fifteen minutes gone, Taranaki commenced scoring. Tama breaking away well from a lino-out, passed to Mynott, and the latter secured a try. A subsequent sweeping forward movement on the part of Taranaki ended in a try by Tamu. Not long afterwards, Roberts ran up and centred, Milne getting possession. He passed to Moir Paul, and the Latter scored. Wanganui defended well, but a thither try was added before half-time, Canreron converting. On resuming, Wanganui worked down towards the Taranaki goal, and Southcomb© landed a goal from an infringement in tho scrum. The home team then put on a spurt, but were quickly sent back. A meaeo near tho Wanganui line ended in a simple try by Abbott. Cameron landed a goal for Taranaki from a penalty. Tho visitors played pluoitily s and gradually Jworked down to Taranaki end, where Dustin dnbbled and scored, Southcombe converting. The home team now showed marked superiority, and tries were added bv Roberts (2) and Cameron. The latter also converted one try, and Taranaki thus won by 31 points to 11. Hr Dpundi© refereed.

ON THE WEST COAST. PEESS ASSOCIATION. ~ T iVESTPQRT, August 14. Ifie Hiajig'aih'uia-BuJler B matcih. played yesterday, ended in a win for the former team by 9 points to 5. THE EANFUELY SHIELD FIRST MATCH, AUCKLAND SHOWS POOR FORM. BUT DEFEATS HAWKE'S BAY. PEESS ASSOCIATION, AUCKLAND, August 13. The Ranfurly Shield match between Auckland and Hawke's Bay representatives was played here to-day, and resulted in a win for Auckland by il points to 3. There was an attendance if Five thousand. The visiting team was a good combination, but the conditions wejie against good play, the ground and ball being very greasy, while a shower of rain fell early in the first spell. The game was tamo and no brilliant play was shown. On to-day's exhibition Auckland's chance of holding the shield after the Wellington match seems small. Tries were scored for Auckland by Magee, Wylie, and Morse, Cunningham converting one. McEwan scored a try for Hawke's Bay. The, teams were as follow; Hawke's Bay: Full-back, W. Fitzgerald; three-quarters, J. Bussell, R. McEwan. 0. Symes; five-eighths, R. SdddelLs. W. Kenyon; half-bams, H. Smith; wing-forward, P. Scullion; forwards, P. T. Struthers, W. Adams, D. Evans, D. Sullican, A Downey, M. McCormick and R. Munroe. Auckland; Full-back, Miller; threequarters, Stewart, O'Leary, Murray; five-eights. Power and Magee; half-back, Morse; wing forward, Wilkes; forwards, Tyler, Sellars, Wylie, Cunningham, Maguire, Hayward, and Hall* Hawke’s Bay played with the wind. The visitors attacked first, but when the ball came to the hands of O’Leary and Stewart, the latter centred with a nice .kick and set Auckland's vanguard in motion. Hall was prominent, and then Wylie secured and passed to R, Magee, who took the ball very cleverly in the loft hand, and scored behind the posts. Cunnanfrham converted. Auckland 5 Hawke’s Bay ... 0 From a scrum, Siddella received and made for tho line. He was well tackled, arid passed to McEwan who was collared by Stewart. Hawke's Bay continued to press, and Miller was applauded for clever fielding. Shortly afterwards Auckland was forced. The visitors' left wing then had a chance to score. Russell secured in an open field, he was tackled by Murray, and Symes received the ball, but failed to make the most of the opportunity. Auckland was again forced. Kicking out, a loose Auckland forward rush led by Hayward was followed by a dangerqus passing run. Hall, Morse, Magee, Power, O'Leary, Murray and Stewart all taking a hand. Kenyon, however, found the touch-line five" yards from Au-ckTand's lino with a good 50 yards kick. A scrum was taken and, the visitors working the "silly'' side, McEwan scored, Rnssell failed in the shot at goal.

Auckland 8 Hawke's Bay .... 3 Hawke’s Bay attacked on resumption, but Auckland forwards, led bv Hall, put the blacks on the defence. A’ loose rush saw the boll carried over the visitors’ lino, and Power just failed to score. Auckland kept up the attack during a shower of rain. They instituted a smart rush. Sellars, Tyler, Hal 1 and Wvlie being prominent. Hawke’s Bay got reMef f'om n scrum, ami a forward rush led V Tlvans on-tied play to the half wav l it", w’ ere K'-nvon spared and made an epnpt-w Hawke’s Bw were ir, a scowuu p's t on. b-t Mi'V- brought 'lnure. d, wn spe-d’dlv a few yards From the covered kne. Kitzgeruld made a grim attempt to pot a goal, the ball struck the top of the bar, and bounced back into the field. Auckland forwards came through with a dash and carried play into the visitors' territory. Murray got across the line, bnt lost the ball ’a touching down. Keeping up the attack in the driving - - rain, Auckland again

scored. Wilkes guided the ball across tho line, and Wylie dropped on it. Auckland 8 Hawke's Bay 3 The rain had ceased when play was resumed after half-time, and the rind hod died away. Auckland dashed to tho attack at tho starts Hayward being prominent. Tho passing of their backs was patchy, direction and length being bad, Auckland played a attacking game, once forcing the visitors. ' The slippery ground and ball were against *>ur© handling. After considerable back-and-forth play, Hayward secured from a loose rush, and passed to Wilkes who then sent on to Morse. The last-named player ran across and scored. Leary failed- at goal, Auckland 11 Hawke's Bay 3 Mr J. 'Williams was the referee. ASSOCIATION GAME Owing to the state of the city reserves, combined with the fact that no match of an important nature was to be played, all the Association fixtures on Saturday wore declared off. BROWN SHIELD MATCH. OTAGO v, WELLINGTON. The selectors, Messrs A. Williams, J. Palop and H. Mayer, have chosen the following team, to represent Wellington against Otago on the Basin Reserve on Saturday next: Goal, C. Webster (Ramblers); right back, W. Roberts (Diamonds); left back, P. Cornish (Olympic); right half, M. Kirschborg (Swifts); centre half, J. Bradbury (Rovers); left half, W. Jackson (Ramblers); right wing, H. Smallbone (Ramblers); inside right, C. Vessey (Swifts); centre forward, W. Gibson (Rovers); inside left, A. Mouat (Olympic) ; outside left, B. Timperley (Y.M.C.A.)I Reserves: Back, J. PyeSmith (Swifts); half, R. Paget (Ramblers); C. O'Shea (Hearts), and Trevefchick (Ramblers). The team will meet at tho Y.M.O.A. at 7 o'clock to-morrow evening. OTAGO TEAM. PEESS ASSOCIATION. DUNEDIN, August 14Th© following ia the Otago team; Goal, Knowles; full-backs, Aspinall, Mayhew; half-backs, Elliott, Garnett, Young; forwards, Forbes, Ritchie, Baillie, Chadwick, Evans. The team is a strong one and though not quit© the best that Otago could put in the field, is expected to give the local men plenty to do to retain their title. The visitors rill arrive in Wellington on Friday next. Great interest centres in the match by reason of the fact that half the proceeds ore to be devoted to Mrs Wilford's fund for a children's hospital. Invitations to be present have been extended to his Excellency the Governor and suite. Sir Joseph and Lady Ward, his Worship 'the Mayor and Mayoress, members of Parliament, and city councillors. Given fine weather there should be a larger attendance than has yet been witnessed at an association football match, m Wellington, and the hospital fund should be greatly augmented as a result, AUCKLAND BEATS WAIKATO. PEESS ASSOCIATION. AUCKLAND, August 14. A representative Association football match Was played yesterday between Auckland and Waikato, Auckland winning easily by 5 goals to -nil.