FOOTBALL.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 13586, 7 May 1906, Page 8

FOOTBALL.

FIRST GRADE. ilaikop.ai v. Poet Chalmers. The match between tho Kaikorai and Port Chalmers was played at the Port tinder fairly favourablo conditions, (ho playing area, being in good order, but a rather stiff south-west wind was blowing. Port won the toss, and elected to have the wind behind them. Tha homo team soon carried play into their opponents' quarters, iW. Docherty potting at goal with a. shot that wont just outsido the posts. From ihe kick-out Port, by good forward play, again got inside }ne Kaikorai twenty-five, and tho latter being penalised for off-aide play, W. Docherty landed a nice gaal. Tho resumption of play brought, no reliof to tbo visitors, and W. Docherty had an unsuccessful pot at goal. The Kaikorai up to this timo had endeavoured to play a. back game, but it proved unprofitable, and for a time the forwards took possession of the ball and mado somo fine dashes, which resulted in tho homo team •being kept busy for a while defending. A' fine kick by Ward sent tlic leather out at Kaikorai's twenty-five, and play remained thereabouts for u considerable time, till M'Donald relieved with a strong kiok, Port again returned to tho attack, and Kaikorai wero forced-down several times. W. Docherty had a lain, kick from a mark, but only a force-down resulted, and the spell ended with play in neutral quarters. With the windi teliind them tho visitors •were soon attacking, M'lnt.yrc and .J. 'Armit. being noticeable for a fine bit of combined footwork. Cood kicking by Ward relieved tho pressure, but tho Blues' forwards with a fine rush sent the ball over tho Port line, and Dotaii, who had followed up well, scored, Bryant converting ■with a fine kick from a difficult angle. Some good passing among tho visitors' ljacks was spoiied by .Tohnslono getting offside. Good kicking and a fino rush by tho Port forwards carriod the leather, to tho Kaikorai's quarters, where it remained for 'only a few minutes, anil from a mark at a difficult anglq Bryant's kick fell under : t<he bar., Soon afterwards Kaikorai -wero awarded a free kick, and Dolmii sent tho leather over tho bar. Nothing further 'of no to occurred till timo was called, tho score being: Kaikorai 8 points. Port Chalmers 3 points. An.'AiinnA ZiNGAnt-llicnuoND. These teams met on Carisbrook, and there was a fair attendanco of l>oth clubs' supporters to witness the match. Zingari kicked off against a modorale breeze, and after a. series of kioks play was taken up to Alhambra's lino. P.elief was brought about by several good forward rushes, but Oast year's premier team waf kept on the defensive. Thero was vory little good indi- ; ft'idual play, the gamo being confined to tho forward divisions of hol.k teams. Tile Alhambra team wm infringing a good deal, but the kicking did not bene,lit

■7jinga-ri much ns tho wind was rising. Collin made rather a fino run for Zingari iwhen half Iho spell had gone, and was Biiccessfid in heating nearly all the opposing hacks, Kiiig, however, collaring liim three yards from tho line. A freo kick relieved, tout. Zingari continual to make things rararm, and pressed their opponents' at times. Towards the conclusion of tho spoil the game assumed more interest, ; and 6oth teams were forced alternately. Ali(botfc wns conspicuous in a piocc of sterling iplay towards the end of tho spell, and got Iwcll away, but he was unsuccessful in •passing Harrhy. Hot play ensued in Al--1 ihambra's quarters, but- two minutes- before time was civllod t.licir forwards took the ball down the field, where from a scrum King got the leather and passed toM'Leod, who transferred to Bonnet, and M'Kcwen got over the lino just at tho comer. Harrhy ,was unsuccessful with, tho kick.

On tho resumption of play tho game was fought, for a time on t-twi halfway line, and thou shifted to tho Alhambra's quarters. Hero tho ball was taken over tho line, a force-down ensuing. Slattory made a strong run just afterwards reminiscent of his succcssful dash the previous Saturday, but failed to pass Thompson. Zingari continued to play a. willing game, awl in response Alhambra livened un a good deal, interesting play following. Zingari missed a good ehanco to sooro after 15 minutes had gone through a forward losing his head and passing wildly when he might Jiavo walked over the line, and shortly afterwards Bonnet, effectually stopped a dangerous forward rush on tho part of Ziiu'ari. For tho remainder of the spoil ■play was of an oven character, |f anything in favour of ZiagarL For tlio best parb of the spell Alhambra woro kept on the defensivo, but there was no further store, and tho gamo ended: 'Alhambra 3 pts. Zingari-Richmond Jiil. UKivKßsrir v. Dunedin. Tho match botwecn the University and Dunedin was played on tho Caledonian Ground, which was in very good order considering the recent rains. Tho Dunedin had tho assistanco of a fairly strong wind in the first spell, during which they had considerably tho best of tho play, their forwards in particular doiirg excellont work, and their backs rendering valuablo assistance. Tho Dark Blues were almost continuously, and on a few occasions they got dangerously closo to their opponents' line. About 10 minutes after the start H. Paton had.a shot at. goal from a freo kick near tho University twenty-fivo, and though the anglo was very acute the lattempt was remarkably good, but nothing ■resulted. A fow minutes later _ Watson marked in a fairly gocd Dosftion, but baton's kick at goal was again fruitless. Hard kicking by the Dunedin forwards spoilt, two chances of scoring, tho University forcing on both orcasians. About half,way through tho spell tho University were (penalised near their own line, and from ■Watson's kick towards tho centos. Fitzpatrick gained possession, and scored in a fairly gocd poeition. H. Patou'fl kick at goal did not enhance tho score. Towards ■tho end of tho spell Iho University held their own bettor, and managed to keep Itheir opponents in tho vicinity of mid■lield. There was no further score in tho first half, and when tho teams changed ends Dunedin had a lead of 3 points. ■Dunedin started ofl very well against tho -University in tho second spell, and for some timo they kept their opponents almost - continuously oil tho defensive On one ; occasion they got very close to the VUnivorsily line, and but for Teesdalo's ifailuro to take tho ball they would probably have scored bct-wcon the posts. A litllo later tho University changed the scone .of operations to tho Dunedin twenty-five, 'jind from a lino-out- Thomson initiated a ;;plendiil passing rush, which resulted in SUaiißoy scoring a good try at tho corner. From Thomson the tail went- to Adams, and thence to tlilrav and Danscy, who finished 'Jip n. fine run as abovemcntioned. Adams hiado a good kick at goal, but failed to »dd the major points. The University .'cpiickly increased their score, Harrison kicking a fine goal from a. mark by Danscy. •The Light Blues maintained tho advantage until a quarter of an hour before time, wileu Harrison had an unsuccessful shot at goal from a freo kick for offside play •by Cook. Tho Dunedin then hecnmc aggressive, and tho University had a busy time 'dofonding. Tumbull narrowly inissed scoring, be in c collared lj> two Light Blues, and •losing tho ball when almost over. The Dark Tillies made determined attempts 1o scorn in the last few minutes, but thoir offort6 were unavailing, and when time was called tho scores wore: University... 6points. Dnnodiu... 3 points. Pi hates v. Vxtow Tho match PiraUe- v. Union , was played on tho North Ground, which was in very fair condition. The Union won Iho toss, and, playing with tho slant of tho ground ill their favour, woro quickly attacking, till ovcMagomes.!; lost theni eovoial opportunities, about six free kicks being given against them when they looked like scoring. Then the Union woro awarded a free .kick in a good position, but tho ball passed outsido tho upright. Wild passing lost tho Maroons aiioth'or splendid opening, and then the Pirates attacked, and tho play fceoanio open but very ragged. M"Carthy '(Union) was hurt and had to retire about 10 minutes from the closo of -Jie spell, which ended without any score. In the second spoil M'Carthy resumed his place, and tho Union set up a strong attack. Then tho Pirates assumed tho offensive, and Wyinks mado a poor attemnt to kick a goal from a mark in a good position. Tho play then becamo fast and exciting, and the Union attacked strongly, Litt-lc-.iohn being stopped only on tho line.. The Union made desperate efforts to get over, and wcro at last rewarded. Sampson picking up the ball and dashing over. Bond faded with the kick. Tho Union continued to attack until about 10 minutes from time, and then seemed to tire, and the Pirates took charge. After several attempts to score, tho Pirates, by a good forward rush, took the ball over the Union lino, and Whitson scored, but Hutchison's kick failed. With tho scores equal, and only a fow minutes to go. the Pirates made desperate efforts jo secure a win, but tho whistlo sounded, with the game stand-. Ing: Union 3 points. Pirates ... 3 points. SECOND GRADE. flio match between tho Alhambra and West 'i'aiori resulted in a win for the former by 3 points to nil. Dunedin defeated. Pirates by 15 points (five trice) to 3 points. Dunne (3). Mason, and Morrison scored for the winners,. SJ[r 3. Bullsnlync was referee.

Tste match Southern v. Port Glial mors was won by the former by default. THIRD GRADE. The Alhambra defeated tho Kaikorai by 26 points to 3. Tho Union defeated Port Chalmers at Sawyers' Bay by 5 points to nil, J. Jones scoring a try, which G. Duthio converted. Mr Garside made an efficient referee. Pirates defeated High School on the Asylum Ground by H points to nil. For tho winners Logan (?.), Hayes, and Scoular ecoerd tries, and Logan converted one. Mr Burgess gave every satisfaction as referee. Taieri Rovers defeated University at Mosgiol by 3i points to 3. For tho winners tries wcro scored by F. Styles, R. Gibpon, J. Nelson, iM'Ncil (?.), W. Styles, D, Smith, and K. Freeman. ll'Neil kicked two goals and W, Styles one. FOURTH GRADE. The Zingari-Richmond defeated Pirates a'. I'orlmry by 9 points to rifl. The match Alhambra v. Dunedin B resulted in a win for tho former by 18 ]>oints to nil. The match Port Chalmers v. Union was woji by the former ljy 12 points to 5. ' Kailtonai defeated Eavonsbourno by 8 points to 6. For tho vinnere tries were obtained by Gwyime and White, V. Freeman converting one of them. OTHER MATCH. Anderson's Bay Presbyterian choir lioys defeated St. Mattliwv's choir boys by 23 points to 6. ASSOCIATION. FIRST GRADR Northern v. Soothers. The teams from opposite ends of the city journeyed to Green Island on Saturday to play their fixture. The ground was perfectly dry, tho only 6oft spot being the cricket pitch with its clay surface. On the wholo of the upper end of the field', howover, the grass was vorv long, making the running unpleasantly heavy, and testing the wind and condition of tho players. Southern won the toss, and took advantage of tho breeze and the slope of tho ground. The first spell was fast, tho ball traveling rapidly from ono end to the other. Southern worked the left wing mainly, tho direction of tho wind taking tho ball to

that, side, and giving the Northern backs plenty of excilcmcnl. Irvino and Timlin worked tho ball up the line repeatedly, and gained a number of corner kicks. Tho

Southern backs, however, cleared successfully, and tlm aoeno of operations was changed to Northern's quarters, .the stalwart Sonthorii forwards giving their opponents an anxious time. J, M'Donald, playing centre forward, made several likely openings, but the shots were not accurately directed. Stevens, of Southern, vecoived a severe kick, which practically crippled him for ilio remainder of the match, and a romowhat similar mishap befell Sharpo and .Touch, of Northern. Towards the close of the spell Chadwiok charged down Brady, who just managed to throw the ball outi side the post. : Neither side having scored, the second spell was opened by Southern with a rt'sii which nearly resulted in a score, Northern made use of tho wind, however, and took charge of tlm game, developing some interesting passing. From a centra by Irvine. Chadwick obtained possession, aiid beat Brady at. short range. Combined work between Ratlin' and Timlin reenlied in ihc former notching the second ge.al, and shortly _ Jones l>eat tho goalkeeper with a swimting sliot from the left. wing. .Southern then made matters warm, and Botting, from a clever run up the line, centred nicely into goal, Northern with .difficulty clearing. Ashton secured, and passed to Paterson, who beat all but the (goalkeeper. The latter player received a slight injury from contact; with a Northern back, play being resumed almost immediately, however. Northern placed two more goals to their score. Timlin and Irvine being responsible, and the eamo ended: Northern ... 5 goals. Southern ... Nil. Gnwix Island v. Wakapj. Green Island and Wakari anet at tho Northern Ground, which was in excellent condition. The Wakari were strengthened in tho forwards by Ussher, and by D, M'Millan in tho backs. The latter filled his old position at centre half, and played' a sound game throughout. Tho play in the first lialf was anything but first-class with 0110 or two exceptions. The "Whites were better in front of goal than their opponents, and they managed to score three goals in tho first half, but apart from this tho play tww of a Ycry even nature. On changing ends play improved, .and tho numerous spcctatore vrcrc treated to a really good gome, the ball travelling swiftly from end to end. The Greens were having the best of the play at this stage, and Anderson and Taylor scored goals in quid; succession. Tho Whites kept attacking, but tho d.cfcnoe was too good, J M'Millan gett'jng possession at half way worked •hi 6" way through and scored with a nice screw shot, which the goalkeeper had no chance of stopping. The Greens then .had a Jooii in, and from a nice comcr Grant made no error in heading the ball through, this being the Greens' third and final goal. The game thus ended: Wakari, 4 goals. Green Island, 5 goals. MojiNINGTOX V. ROSLYN. Mornington and Roslyn met in the pre9once of a fair number of spectators at Culling Park, which was in excellent condition, S. Brown re-donned tho Roslyn colours to fill a vacancy, and Mollison aleo ocoupicd a place in tha forward ranks. In tho first half the advantages lay with Roslyn, who kept their opponents in difficulties, but wero unable to find the goal. At half lime neither team had scored, and Edwards, playing centre forward for Roslyn, was labouring as the result of a kick. In the second half the tables were turned, Roslyn going to pieces lieforo the indefatigable efforts of a bettor trained eleven. Mornington aa a whole played with rare judgment anil combination, and as the result of neat and well-timed passing D. Baillio was enabled to score two goals, the game ending: Mornington ... 2goals. Roslyn Nil. SECOND GRADE. Mornington A met and defeated Wakari on the Asylum Ground bv 6 goals to nil. Notwithstanding tho muddy nature of the ground fine combination was shown ny both teams. For Wakari good form was shown by Wright, Greenslade, and Holden. Goals for Mornington wero scored by Not man, Renfrew, Nelson, Robertson, and K. Barrington. Renfrew was the pick of a fast set of forwards on the winning side, while in the back division tho Harrington brothers played brilliantly, the younger brother being perhaps tho best back on the ground. Mr 11. S. Hannah mado a very cflicient referee. Tlm Battalion put in a heavy team against Mornington; 15 for their first match tin's season, which was played at Montecillo. Mornington won Hie toss and played with the wind, keeping tho ball well in their opponents' half for tho best part' of the first spell, near the end of which .F. Allen put in a good shot, which beat Crimp and' proved to be the only score during tho game. In the second spell the Battalion kept things a little more even, but. gocd work bv the Mornington backs kept them out, and the gaino ended in favour of Mornington by 1 goal io nil. Maori Hill defeated the Southern on the (Ovali by 8 goals to nil. Tho Southern team played with very little combination, and their opponents, who played splendidly together, outclassed them in all detriments of the game. Goals were scored for tho winners by Reid (2), R. Barnes (2), R. Aspinall (2), Bceby, ami Smith. Mr W. H. Irvine mado an efficient- referee,^ The .Northern and Roslyn teams met on tho Northern Ground, ami a very fast game resulted in a win for the former by 12 goals to 2. The following scored for the Northern:—V. Evans (4), F. Ford (3), M. Leckie (3), Shepherd, and Stewart. The Northern forwards played a grand game, and it would not. bo fair to individualise, except to state that Evans, on tlie right wing, was far too fast for the opposing backs. THIRD GRADIi Maori Hill defeated Northern A by 4 goals to 3. For tlio winners W. Bceby (2), C. Bceby, and J. Day scored goals, while Brown, Ford, and Thomson scored for the losers. The game, which was very fait and interesting, was controlled by Mr Winton. Mornington 0 defeated Rangers on the Mornington Ground by 7 goals to 1. Mornington D defeated Ravejisbourne on the Mornington Ground by 5 goals to 4. NOTES ON THE PLAT, Rogby. Tho match betwoen tho ICaikorai and Port Chalmers attracted a large number of spectators, the greater proportion consisting; of course, of Port people, though a considerable number of supporters of the hill team accompanied tho players. It was tho first Senior Grade match played at Port, and the local football authorities had made somo preparations for the event, the playing area having been roped off, and the small boy. and others, having been impressed -with tho necessity of keeping off tho field, which they did. Tho game was a really good one. and was admirably controlled by Mr W. J. Wilson. Tho Port team again put up a good performance, and their redoubtable opponents did not win by a great margin, Tho Port forwards are «,cUvo and vigilant, and ate c?h!c,uUv

in good conditio]), for ilicy lasted out the game very well. They secured tho leather in the scrums frequently and got it out to their backs, who, however, have something to learn in the way of attack, though their defence is sound. Nearly every member of the bark division fields and takes tho ball well, and their kicking is sound and effective; indeed, most of the ground gained on Saturday was duo to the excellent kicking of the hacks. They are also reliable tacklers, and on several occasions they stopped the ICaikorai's passing by good collaring. W. Doeherly at live-eighths was easily tho best of tho Port Lacks, his all-round play being excellent. Ferguson made a good wing forward, while il'Pherson and Connor were the most prominent of the others. The Kaikorai were undoubtedly hampered by tho restricted area of the field of play, which is about five yards shorter and eight yards narrower than the regulation minimum. But allowing for that, the Blues' backs did not perform well, the hacking up being at times very faulty. The forwards did fairly well, but there is room for improvement. M'Donald was Hie best, while .1. Armit, Bryant, and Cubitt were very prominent. Of the bac£s Coultei-, Strange, and Dobson put in llio boat work. To mark the occasion of (be first Senior Grade match Iwing played at Port Chalmers the office-bearers of the local football club entertained tho visitors at a dinner, during which several toasts were proposed and responded to, and a very pleasant hour spent.

Carisbrook, where the Alhambra and Zin-gari-Richmond tried conclusions, was heavy, but much better than might 'have been expected after the heavy rain during the week. Probably this affected the standard of play, which was decidedly poor on the part of both teams, the display by the Alhambra team tho previous week being superior to the form shown last Saturday. Little back play was indulged in, and what did eventuate was marred in many instances by faulty pasting, while chances wcro spoilt by bad fielding. The forward play, on the other hand, was good, though it happened frequently that lialf a forward division Would over-run the leather. Alhambra had the weight, bufc Zingari made up for this in dash, and were successful in securing the ball in three scrums out of four. This advantage, however, was not of much avail. Unfortunately for Zingari the wind, which was fairly strorfg during tho first spell, died away in the second. There wtw little good individual play. Slattery did not get many chances, but showed gocd form, and Ilarrhy played splendidly at full back for Alhambra, his fielding being clean and his kicking fairly well judged. Knowles was tricky and conspicuous at times, Of the winners' forwards Johnston played a fine gamo and was well supported by Given. Collie was sure for Zingari, and was prominent at all times, and of the others Abbott, and Watt wore the best. Mr W. M'Donald controlled the gamo in ail impartial manner.

Tho match between the University and Dunedin resolved itself into a contest between good backs and weak forwards on the University side and strong forwards and weak backs on the Dunedin side. The Dark Blues held tho advantage all through first spell, and until a'bout half way through the second spell it appeared that victory might easily be within their reach. Tho University scored their six points very rapidly, but towards the end of the, game tho Dunedin looked very much like scoring again. The University 'backs played excellently, particularly in the second spell, when Bowie was shifted from full back to scrum half and Scnnnell filled tho vacancy at full back—a change that .was ckcidedly advantageous to the winners, The forwards on the winning side were, however, weak, and they will require to show improved form if the University arc to again ocoupy the high position they attained last season. Tho Dunedin fojivards, who were heavier than their opponents, played well, though their combination in tho loose was not all that could fca desired. They obtained the ball on most occasions in the scrums, 'hut their badks did not make good uso of it, Clarke, the scrum 'half, holding tho leather too much, and thus robbing his colleagues of many opportunities of doing good work. Tho tackling on both sides was good. Mr D. M. Munro controlled tho game to tho satisfaction of. all.

The gamo between the Pirates and Union was an interesting one for the spectators. Both sides lacked combination, but tho play was open and exciting, The Union did not show to advantage in the first spell, but at the start of the second spell they showed great improvement and were attacking most of tho time. The Pirates relied almost entirely on their forwards, but rt was only towards the end of the game that, they showed their true form, and they were then undoubtedly playing well. Wyinks, the Pirates full back, was very safe, and saved his side on several occasions. Bond and Kellan were the pick of the Union backs, and Dryden, Su'.livan, and Manl-ey of the forwards. Mr MTai'lane was the referee. Association. Southern lined out a heavy team, and not- lacking in pace. Thoir combined rushes in tho first spell proved disooncerting to the opposing backs, but there seemed to bo lacking in their play that finish which spells goals. The veteran J. McDonald, playing centre, p'roved the most skilful of the vanguard, and Botting. who was shifted forward from tho half-back ranks when Stevens was injured, probably camo next in value. Paterson put in some usoful work in the first spell, but had few opportunities on tho left wing in the second half. Ashton played his usual gamo, but Peterson has been seen to better advantage. The powerful kicking of tho heavy-weight, Spong, at full baclc was invaluable. but his strategy was unequal to that of his opposing forward, Irvine, who generally found a way round. M'Hutchon was handicapped as the result of a kick. Brady, in goal, proved himself a steady custodian. The Northern forwards showed signs of incipient combination, all of the goals resulting from passing. Jones was hurt, but tho other forwards worked consistently, although there wero shots from the right wing which went, right across tho goal mouth because thero wero no forwards in position to , receive them. Irvine was tho pick of tho line. Tho forwards received consistent support, from the backs. Mr 'Marshall rcfcrecd impartially.

In. tho match Roslyn v. Mornington training told, and tho latter's win was another compliment to their lasting powers. The brothers Baillie worked splendidly together, and M'lniyro was also responsible for a good deal of useful work, making openings frequently. The whole team played consistently, and are promising well for a good place in the championship. ltoslyn's team was considerably altered, Clarke and Angcll being out on account- of injuries, anil combination was scarcely to be expected. In the match Wakari v. Green Island, Anderson, Taylor, M : Coll, and Morland played well for Green Island, the lastnamed being tho pick of his side. Ussher scored 3 goals for Wakari, besides doing a deal of work, but Morrison was the best, forward on the ground. Clyde and Armit, both of whom showed great- promiso last, season, were not so good as usual. Of the Whites' backs K'Nish was easily tho pick, his kicking being of a high order. He was well sui}[K>rted by Knowles and Freeman. Mr Young gave everv satisfaction with tho whistle.

_ A Chrislchurch telegram states that the Senior football matches were continued on Saturday in seasonable weather, with the following results:-Christchurch (22 points) beat Linwood (3 points): Sydenham" (8 points) beat Old Boys (nil); Morivalo (21 points) boat _ Canterbury College (nil); Albion (49 points) boat Kaiapoi (3 points). The Telegraph Association Club will hold a practice on the Asylum Ground on Tuesday at 2.30 p.m.