FOOTBALL

Otago Daily Times, Issue 10418, 22 July 1895, Page 4

FOOTBALL

VTHE RUGBY GAME. ' Z.'';'"' The following t-ible shows the result of.fche Senior Flsg competition to date :— " ■'■ ■'■

Senior Flag, kaikorai v. union. The return match between the Kaikorai and Union t*ams.was plaJjed'^on the North ground on Saturday, and, as is usual on tbat ground, there was a very large numb3r of onlo.>ker3, probably a couple of thousand being present. Ur 3. Jack controlled the. game. Th« ball was set in motion by Torrance for the" Kaikorai, «nd about 10 miuutes after-sards .'Davis gofc possession on tbe ball, being heeled out, and passed to Duncan, who. crossed. the Union line. Torrance failed to increase the score. Subsequently Harris pafsed' to D. Munro, who fumbled, but the balrgoing ih the direction of Imrie he secured it,.and made a successful pot at goal amid loud ch'teriag. At a later stage R, Stewart got over the Knikorai line, but the try was disallowed oh acdount of J-jff-side play, and the spell ended Union 4 point* to Kaikorai's 3, the former having had-the-best of the play? On changing ends matter* were quickly reversed, and for pretty well the whole of the spell the Union 'team were kept on the defensive. The first tq score for their opponents was R, Wilkinson, but Sullivan Sailed with the kick. Armit was the • next to cross the line, bat the try. obtained by tbat player was not enhanced by H.Wilkinson. Duncan then gofc through a scrum formed close to the Union's line and scored, but Sullivan again failed with his kick. M'lntosh was the next to assert himself, but the try obtained was Dot augmented by J. Torrance. . Cunningham then .gut over, bufc.D. Torrance failed to lift the ball quite high euough with his kick, it striking fche crossbar and rebounding.1 The ground was in very bad conditknf.i:. Anything-like good play, and many passes and place kicks were mif-sed on accouut of fche greasy state of the ball.. The gameended: . . ff.'..-.. ' ',: Kaikorai ,-;*. 18points Union. ... 4points 1 • DUNEDIN" V. :Pl_*_-TES.: t The return match between the Dunedin snd Pirates was played on the Carisbrook ground, and was controlled by 'Mr J. Croxford. In the first 'pell, the Blues "had rather thebsst of the play oh the whole For about a quarter of an hour or so the leather was confined pretty well to the centre of the field, but SubEequently it was kept for the most part in the Pirates' quarters; ' Nbfchuig very eventful transpired during;the spell, but; the Pirates were forced down once br twice. Shortly before'lhalf-time ,'Was culled Allan, when within a few yards of tbe goal line, kicked the ball, which rebounded off uns of the Dunediu men, and Stephenson chased ifc oyer the' line.and scored: Mason's place kick, however,' proved abortive. The play, which bad been very uninteresting duriug the firnt spell, became a bit more lively when the teams ccd.'sed oyer. .The Pirates were more aggressive than formerly, and succeeded in keeping the leather in tbeir opponents' quarters .for a considerable, p6rtiod; of the -pell. Eventually, however, the' ball"! was transferred to the Pirates' quarters; and while there ifc was dribbled oyer the line from opposite the tweutyfive flag by Stephenson, who. scored. Mason agaiu took the kick, but nothing came of it. Shortly afterwards Duuedin looked like making auother score,: the ball being kicked over the line, where, however, it; was again kicked dead' by Carter. When the whistle blewj a few minutes subsequently, the game stood: f. : " Dunedin ... .points. Pirates .. .... ...Nil "'ZINGAIiI-BICnMOND V. CAVERSHAM. The match between the Zingari-Richmond and Caversham representatives was played on the Caledonian ground on Saturday afternoon in the presence of a fairly largenumber of spectators. Mr W.; Strong controlled the game. For the first quarter of an hour or 20 minutes play was anything but interesting. The game was confined to mid-field uutil the Caversham, failing to return,' Spiers,' who followed up fast, scored an easy .try,' the kick at goal being a failure. Shortly afterwards the Caversham team were again,in diißeulfcie.1', but after a sharp piece of play ia free kick enabled, them to clear their lines. Some give and-take play followed in ' neutral territory, Jwhen- once **-in6re the colours invaded the Caversham'. twenty-fivea. A series of scrums eilsutid bear thelatter's Hue?, and afc lengJ;h Fcrdycesecured the bill, and quickly passing to M'Farlane, the'latter got , asro-s and touched, down: The attempt to enhauce the score was otvee more a failure. Both sidfcs now play ed with vigour, but the Caveishiiui wasl generally on'the defensive, until Urquhart and Lang, heading J a^J-fine, rush, .brought tbe leather into the ZiDgari.twenty-five. For quite a time the Colours', Hues were-in' danger, and only the most careful play -'-.'prevented a ■ score taking place. ' Gradually, however, the game was shifted back to the twenty-five flag,'' i where line-outs and scrums were the feature of the game until half' time was sounded. On ■ changing sides Caversham had the advantage • of a fairly strosg breeze^ but, for all that were i unable to keep tbe game cut-,of their/quarters. [ From midfitld the Zingari-Richmond forwards started a fine rush,,and, after some loose' play i within the Caversham's twenty-five,.'Fordyce • passed to Macfarlfiriff, who crossed and touched down. Although thy. kickj was an easy ooe the , Fcore wai not enhanced. 'Play remained pretty ' eveti for some time, and Caversham theu ware i again plac-jdoa the. defensive. . At length a , loose rush brought the game within the Colours' l quarters. Here Fordyce'tecured the ball from b a scrum and kicked it into the bands of Stalker, ' who got across. The kick J.t' goal was.a failure. , Nothing of;'momeufc afterwards tg'ok place^and the g_me thus ended : : :'■'>'".',

ZiDgari-Riciimond. -9.p't3.-, Caversham '3 points - Junior Fr.Ad. GE-SBN ISCAKD V. ONION SECONn. . The Green Islsnd won this,match by default, as the Union did not go ou. to Green Island. ZINGAKI-EICHMOND SECOND V. ALHAMBRA SECOND. Tbe m*tch be'uWK.ii. the.above teams was played »t Montecillo, and resulted in.a draw. : Eyre obtained a try for the Zingari-Richmond, and Aicken scored -for the Alhambra—neither being converted: , For the Zaisrari Wiuthrop, H. Smith, Robson, Austin (backs), R. Spurs, Eyre, M.hohe, and: G. Smith (forwards), and for the; Alhambra Smyth, Crowe Haig (backs), M'Culloch, Aitkfeo, and Higgins (forwards), played well. Mr W. Haydon acted as referee. Scores': '•"' '" *.. '" . Zingaii-Ilichmond 3 pt3. Alhambra ... 3 points PORT CHALMERS V. CAVKRSHAM SECOND. The match Port Chalmers v. Caversham Second, played at Port Chnlmers, resulted ia a win for the former. Mewburn (who fcored two triKfl), Smith (one try). and J. M'Queen played well tor the Port; while Calder, Smith, Clark, O'R.w, and Rowley put in . good work for Cav_rsham.v -The latter plsyed with 1. men part of the time. Scores : , Ft Chalmers 11 points Caversham ... 4 points " WAREHOUSEMEN V. DUNEDIN SECOND. The-Warehousemen met the Dunedin Second afc Mon.tci.lo, and, playing two half -hour spells, defeated them in lioiio-.v fashion. Tries were secured by Reid aud Fish (three eacb), Dredge aud R Hutchison (two each), and Campbell, M'Donald, AY. Hutchison, D. Melville, and Stalker, (one each). M'Dowall and FisU each converted a 'try. Mr M'Co'nnochie controlled the game, which resulted :•* Warehousemen 49points Dunedin Second... Nil PIRATES SECOND V. HIGH SCHOOL. The Pirates Second won this match by default. MELROSE V. KAITKOKAI SECOND. The former won by default, the latter failing to raise a team. Other Matches.. An Auckland tele-iram states that 3000 ■were present at Potter's paddock to witnesa the foothill match Poverty Bs-y v. Auckland. The gattie ended in favour of the Auckland team by i 4 points to nothing. The visitors had much tbe bi-s- of the'-firsfc spell: their forwards beating the local men in every point of the game. The uassins of the Auckland backs was characterised by' considerable fumbling, and is was not until late in the sc-cond spell tar.. th<*y passed with anything like.success. Surman sect/red two tries, and Murray aud Brauud one each. Murray converted one try. Tte visitors had hard luck throughout the game, and in the first spell should have scored on two or three occasions. ~ . „ , A Wellington telegram states thafc Petone beat Pon-ke by a goal from a try to nothing, and thus won the senior fm-.b-ll championship. The game was played in bitterly co.d w-jather. A team frcm the "Dun-din' Football Club visited Oamaru last Thhisoay to try concisions ■•.ith the Oamaru Club. The game, which w_« a fairly opeu arid fast one and proved thoroughly enjoyable lor both spectator* aad players, m^ed in.a win for the visitors by 16 points lo 11. Tri-B for Dnnedin were grvt by Stephenson and. Harper (one of which Mason eo_v,r_ed), »<->« 8 .^ «™PP*-<-* by Stephenson and Jarvis ; wnilc for Oamaru tries were obtained by De Dautour, W«r, ana Familton, one of which Wc.r converted After the match the Danedin team were entertened at a numptuous dinner, to which everyone did fu:l justice. The majority of the Dune-mi team returned by F»aVs express, after having .pent an enjoyable two daj s'holiday.

The Pirates Second journeyed to Waikouaiti ' ori Saturday, and played a most rajoyabtfe game v,ifch the local club. The ground was not in the beat of condition, but nevertheless a fair amouut of.passing was indulged in by tha visilorf, who outshena tha local boys in thi- department of the game. Tries were obtained for the Pirates by M'Queeu, Gordon, and Robert*^., one of which was converted by Gordon : aud Heckler scored for Waikouaiti. The latter team are desirous of getting other games with town clubs, snd . the Pirates can confidently promise a pleasant trip aud an enjoyable game to any teams visiting Waikouaiti. The.Melrose Second journeyed fco Ravensbourne on Saturday fci> try conclusions with the local tiam, aud were defeated by 3 points (one try)'to nothing The Raven-.bouruehad all the best of a very f asb game. For th*- li-vensboume, Patterson, Wtbber, Young, and Blackie did yeoman service, the letter's play being greatly admired, and for the losers Lyng aud Whitburn played well. Mr T. Downes gave general satisfaction aa referee.

The Britannia defeafced the Unitsd (Port Chalmers) by 4 points to 3. T. Shearer potted a goal for the former. D. Lee, A C-imeron, D. Pope, and J. Coimoliy played welt for the Britiiinia, and G Way for the United. The Queen's Dtive .I*.im a inat'-h against the St. Paul's Choir by default, the latter failing to put in an appearance. The Bay i-teaud played a drawn match with the Britannia.

Mat. ihes Points. a -ti 'o 3 '-Ph 5 M i3 fn -<! h 157 4 13 62 2(j 14. 53 18 10 39 28 S 17 53 6 22 74 5 15 62 2 9 109 1 — -.:*, Jp a p ■9S7 *8Jl *50 '42 •J.l '16 '00 Club. Kaikorai ... „. Dunedin Ziugari-Ricbm'nd Alhambra Union Caversham University Pirates ■ >>■ S ~7 tf S 6 ti 5 8 3 7 2 8 2 13 - 8 -:. C i-3' - i 3 3. 5 4 .S-i a -3o 1 2 2 2 1 • 2_