THE ASSOCIATION GAME.

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

THE ASSOCIATION GAME.

■___--__ __Ol_UUlJl'..\'_ \AAA.tAAAA. Chaiutst Banner, morni.gron v. nobthbbn. ■ ' This match was played at tha North-Easfc Valley, Mr Duncan being the referee, and attracted a godly number of spec-Jafcors. Soon after the start a good dribbling rush by the Mornington forwards ennbled Kingston fco score first blo-'d. The Mornington throaghont the first spfcll kept the heme t«a.m en tbe defensive, and by good ju-lgoient and shooting Holgate. Nagle, and Girside wereenabJed to further add to the score. AVhen the score was 4- to nil, a splendid -passing rush — started by Sparrow and Johnstone, a'udin wbich the bill was played by all the Moruiugton forwards—euabl.d.Kiogston, by a splendid shot from the left wiug, to score. In the secoud spell the * Northern livened up considerably, and gave the BJorniug'ton several lively times in defensive play, Morrison, Sharp, and Whits being very conspicuous tor good play- Oue rush in^psi\ticular, which ended iv a. score by M'Nair, showed plainly that the Noith crn were going to maks things merry. The second spell was very even'and some fast play ensued, and, judging by the excitement of the spectators, the play must hava been, very interesting. For fche last 20 minutes the ball was continually travelling from one end of the field to the other, both teams doing all they could to score. In spite of the pluck shown by the.Northern the Mornington further increased their score, fche,match ending: Mornington ... 7 goals Northern ... 1 goal I.ANGEHS V. THISTLE. • This match wis played oa; the former's ground, and resulted in a well-won victory for the home. team. The grouud was heavy aud play was a little slow afc times, but the winners played a flue combined game Ths visitors seemed to be al! at sea iv the fi-st spell, bus on changing over put more life into their play, though they were unable to break through the powerful dc-fence of the Ra.girs' backs. Thistle kicked off with the sun in their eyes, but the leather soon found its way to their goal. Strong kiukit-g by Ingram and Warden kept off the danger ior a while, bub after some time had elapsed without;' any • result, play being iri Thistle's half, Calder started tha score. Shortly after this Adams put in a beautiful goal from the extreme right;. Ross aud his meu came away and looked like getting through but M'Lachlan prevented. The Thistle kept up a spirited attack, .but play always went back to their goal, and half time, ended with the local team 3 goals to the good. J A penalty kick, which was--given against the visitors, was disallowed. - The second * spell was started by S igo, who took his men aloag afc a merry bafc. The Reds now fairly livened up, and time after time made determined onslaughts on the R-.ngeri-' goal, and Were on several occasions very dangerously near scoring, a loDg shot-by Ingram beingbut a yard or two out. However, bhe Blacks airain took possession, and held the i upperhand throughout, and won comfortably. Tha -winners showed excellent form after so long a spell. One and all played a erand game. OE ths Thisfcle Crawford aud Borlase, besides those mentioned, putin good work. Mr Pollock made a good referee. Scores -.'— Rangers... ... 5 goals Thistle, .... ... Nil' QUEEN'S FARIyY. ZEALANDIA. This match evoked, considerable interest, it being generally conceded that the teams were evenly matched. At the outlet tbe Zealandia acted on the aggreFsive, and soon placed a goal to,their credit.. The Queen's Park then livened up, and after give-and-take play in neutral territory rushed the ball into their opponents' quarters add fcjrea. Continuing the attack with unabated vigour another, goal resulted, after which the Zealandia, who were playing with great determination, started a passing rush, and succeeded in again equalising the spores: This advantage, however, was not long maintained, as by good combined play the Park added another goal to their score. The first spell ended without; auy changg. Immediately the second spell commenctd theZealaudia, who had the- wind iv their favour, obtained aa advantage, which they put to good use by makirfg the scores even. From this one they had matter- pretty much thgir own way, adding two more goals to their credit, and the game thus ended :— j ►•Zealandia ... 5 goals Queen's Park... 3 goals j Orasit Matches. The Ze.lacdia Second met and defeated the QueeuV pjrk Se.ond. by 7 goals to 4. The Zea-lau'dia had the best of the game all through, aud their' passing aud combination generally were the best they have yet shown. R. Hooks (centre forward) played a fine game,.securing three goals, and the other goals were scored by Wise (2), Jess, Benfell, and R. Dixon. N. Benfell and O'Connell were, the pick of the backs, both kicking aud tackling well, while A. Quelch (ih goal) was all that could ba desired. For the Park forwards Chetwin (1), Meyer (1), Harrison (2) played a hard game, bub the team kcked combination, while Pirie and Rodgers saved their side oa several occasions by well-judged kicking. Mr C. North, as usual iv the capacity of refere?, gave every satisfaction.

• The Rangers' A and B teams met; last Wednesday, and -4'tar a w6.1-conte_.ted game victory rested with the A team by 7 goals to 2. A. Peters (2). S)i„'o (3), F. Hiliikrr (2) for the A, and Galloway (2) for tho £. scoring. Price and Galloway played a splendid game throughout, and were ably supported by T. Fawcett, Hclli-cid, Turlcv, and T. Eill:k_r.

Northern Second beat; Mornington Second on Saturday by 4- goals to 2. For fche winners Ciarke (2), Chadwickaud another (1 eacb), and Ru*sell played \vell. Mr Little gave every satisfaction as referee.