FOOTBALL.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 14282, 3 August 1908, Page 3

FOOTBALL.

RUGBY. FIRST GRADE. The following table shows the positions of the respective teams engaged in the I'ii'st Grade contest: —

Southern v. Dunedin, Hie Duncdiit and Southern teams met OU the lalc-donian Ground on Saturday in the prtoencc of a large number of people. Southern opened tue game with the wind at their backs. A good openlug rusji, headed by Tillys'nort and Williams, had . tiie Blues in trouble at tho start. 'two unsuccessful shots at goal from marks were taken by Southern, i'roin a scramblo within tho Blues' twentyfive S. Casey secured tho ball, and cleverly fooling the opposition got close to the goal line.. He then passed to Fullarton, and that player transferred to Keecc, who crossed tho line at tho corner. M'Lennan failed with tho shot at goal. From the kick-off. Southern again pressed hard, but the Blues retaliated, and pushed play to past half-way. A long line kick by Patou gained further ground, but lteeco returned well. Tho Southern vanguard followed up speedily and looked dangerous. The Colours set up a quick aftaciung movement in which all the backs participated, but tho Black-aud-whites were over-anxious, and a hard kick allowed Stalker to force. The next moment Southern were defending, but in that department they proved thems'olves very sound. Tho Coloure then forced the play, but tho Blues broke up the attack and carried play to half-way, where Reece broke away with very little opposition in front of him, but lie choso to kick, and Clarke forced. Tho Colours again assumed the aggressive, and Eckhold had a shot at goal from an infringement on the part of Paton, but made nothing of the attempt. By lino and looso work the Colours got to their opponents' line) but Duncdin succeeded in clearing to past the twenty-five flag. Dunedin opened the second spell on the attack, but Southern again asserted themselves and invaded the Dunedin twenty-five. Scolon cleared to past the half-way, and a few minutes later the Blue forwards attacked briskly and a, scrum ensued on the Southern goal line, but Eckhold cleared. Tho Dunedin backs retaliated with a passing bout, in which Scolon and Stalker figured prominently, but Eckhold again clearod. A strong run by Rcece promised to bring about a decided chango in positions, but ho was tackled at the twenty-live. Clarke kicked hard up the field, and, following up smartly, collared Kindley before he could get his return in. Duncdin worked their way'to [last the half-way, and a little later Paton missed a good chance of kicking a goal. Hard kicking sent the ball over the Southern line, and a race for it ensued, but Eckhold got there first and forced down. Dunedin continued to press, but Southern eventually broke into Dunedin territory. Scrum and line-out work followed, and Eckhold secured the ball, and 6ending it out to Chambers that player soorod Southern's seoond try. Kindley failed with the shot at goal, Dunedin then made an attempt to pierce the Colours' defence, but without avail, and' the final scores were': Southern ; ... ... 6 points. Duncdin Nil. Saturday was the first occasion this season on which Dunedin suffered defeat, and the Southern deserve every credit for their, win. They adopted hustling tactics throughout, and tackling in deadly earnest, they frequently had tho Blues in difficulties. ■ Their forwards at times overran the Blue pack, while their backs took a very important part in the game. While the Dunedin forwards playod woll, they fell victims to the superior work of the Sont.hern pack. The Duncdin backs gave a colourless exhibition, and, with the exception of tho full lack, did not lend a great deal of support. Among tho Southern backs, Kindley was not so safo as he might have been, and on a few occasions was in difficulties. Chambers made his reappearance, and played a sterling game. Reeco put up some 6pecdy runs and some well-judged kicks, while Eckhold played a very useful game. Among the forwards, S. Casey playod a superb game, breaking away and dribbling with great dash and aocuracy. All of the other forwards were honest workers. Of the Dunedin backs, Olarke played a splendid game, and rarely did anything out of place. His tackling was at all times deadly. Tho other backs played very indifferently. Among the forwards, Fitzpatrick, Gray, and Skinner wero about the pick. Mr J. Duncan was the reforee. In the closing stages of the game D. Stalker, one of the Duncdin thrcequartors, came into collision with an opponent and badly injured tho cartilage of his knee, having to be removed from the lield. Zixgmii-Rjchmond v. Alhambiu. The few spectators who journeyed to Carisbrook on Saturday were not treated to anything startling in the above match. Tho plav right through was patchy, and was not such as to arouse enthusiasm. Alhambra won tlie toss, and' Low kicked off against the wind. Mitchell returned well into the Zingari twenty-five, where a succession of scrums and loose rushes took place. From one of tho latter Sutherland picked up smartly, and started a likely passing rush, but Bennet hung to the ball too long. This' player, however, immediately afterwards retrieved his mistaJce by scoring in the opposite corner from a similar passing rush. Hairrhy's kick, although good, did not improve tho score. Alhambra still ■pressed, but Davidson marked smartly, and Low found touch at mid-field. From the line-out M'Kenzie and Mitchell started a dribbling rush, but Graham saved with a good kick. An exchange of kicks between the hacks followed, Brookes and Torrance being prominent for good fielding and linekicking. Tho Zingari forwards, for the first time, then rushed play into the lleds' quarters, and Patterson, picking up front a, loose scramble, scorcd near the posts. Low kicked an easy goal, and the halftime score read: Zingari, 5 points; AlJiambra, 3 points. In the second spell

Morrison replaced Mnrston, who retired, ■having received ft severe kick on the back. After being forced-down, Zingari attacked strongly, and Reddingloti nvus thrown out at (.lie corner. l'\ "Williams cleared with a , good line kick, but Zingari attacked again, 1 this time to be cheeked by a timely mark ' lw Morrison. Harrhy f6nnd touch at halfway, and from the line-out White broke away, but was brought down from behind. Piny then went up and down tho field, the ! mosi. noticeable features being the tickling | and kicking of tx>lh full lacks. Just licfore | the dose of tho game Sutherland nor well ) away from the scrum, and, cutting in nicely, 3 .handed tho ball to Bennct., who, however, 1 was held up on the line. This was Alh an I bra's last chanon, foi the whistle J sounded immediately afterwards, leaving 2 Zingari still in the IcQd, tho scores standI ing: ' Zingari-Richmond ... ... 5 points. | Alhambra ~ 3 points. I For the winners, Torrance played a great game, his fielding and long, sweeping kicks being excellent. Kellan was about tho t best of tho other backs. Among the forwards, Low, Graham, and Patterson stood out, although the latter might have used his weight a little moro in the scrum. Abbott again donned the jersey, but was palpably out of form. For tho Alhambra, Sutherland, Beimet, and Brookes played well among tho backs. The last-named is a vastly improved player, and should make a first-class three-quarter. Of the forwards, M'Kenzie, Mitchell, and Williams in the' loose, and Issues in the tight work were prominent. Mr D. Torrance was reforee. ( Kaikorai v. Taieri Rovers. There was but a limited attendance of \ spectators to witness the match lietween the Kaikorai and Taieri Rovers at. Mosgicl. The ground was in good condition, an<] a fairly strong wind blew down the field. Adamson won tlio toss, and played with the wind in his favour in tho first spell. From the kick-off Johnstone's return was smothered, and play rested in Kaikorai quarters for a few minutes, until Dryden sent the ball out at half-way. Johnston and Adamson, by good footwork, carried play to the home team's twenty-five, and , from a passing rush Dwyer scored near the , corner, Johnston failing to add tho major l»ints. The visitors again attacked, and g Dwyer again got over, but only a foreot, down was allowed. Tho Colours indulged in several passing houts, but they were inef- . fective, ami eventually the home team t forced down, A fins rush by the Greens' t forwards was stopped by Dryden. Tho . Colours again became aggressive, and from e a scrum close to t.ho Taieri lino Omand t scored. Johnston's kick was vcsultlcss, The e visitors hold the upper hand, and Hannn. e had a futile pot at goal, half-time being I, announced with the scores: Kaikorai, 6 e points; Taieri, nil. The sccond spell con--0 sisted of the most nondescript order of r play, the scene of operations being between j tho half-way flag and the Taieri line, the , only noteworthy .piece of play being a try 5 scored by Coulter. From a scrum on the [, Taieri lino Coulter secured the leather, and . instead of doing what the Taiori thought he j'j would do, he kept possession and dashed a over, scoring in a /airly favourable posit,ion. s It was not Johnston's day out for plaiod kicking, and he again failed to convert, and p when tho whistle sounded for time play was j in the visitors' quarters for the first time r during tho spell, tho soores standing: r Kaikorai 9 points. g Taieri Rovers Nil. r The play was of a most uninteresting I, character throughout, but particularly in ihe d second spell, and the form shown by the it Kaikorai was the worst they have exhibited n lor some weeks, not one man doing justice I- to himsolf. Dryden did fairly well, but J was greatly handicapped by not getting (he r ball smartly from the scrum, and also by y the close attention paid him by the opposn ing five-eighths. Adamson and Thomson were prominent among tho forwards in the .1 loose work, and M'Donald did excellentservice in t.ho serums. The Taieri were without the services of M'Leod, besides which three or four substitutes were playis ing. In the first spell the Taieri had a t, monopoly of the ball in the scnuns, the , r hooking being very good. The backs, s however, contented themselves with kicking, Anderson and Watson doing good work |. 'in that direction. U. Scott, at full back, e was responsible for some fine work, and) y proved himself a reliable player. Mchalski c also was a serviceable member, fielding' and II kicking well. All tne forwards played with o vigour, the best of them being Watt, while e in the loose Thomson was often noticeable, e Tho last-named' took the free kicks, and ho j punted splendidly, but in the sccond spell, o with a fairly strong wind, he showed a o lack of judgment, in continually finding the lino instead of keeping the ball in play, e Towards the end of the second spell Barnes g was compelled to retire, suffering from an s injured shoulder. Mr A. Hobson con- :- trolled the game but was not at all too parg ticular about infringements of the offside b rule. h Pom Chalmers v. Pirates. * Tho match Port Chalmers v. Pirates was e played at Sawyers' Bay on Saturday in the d presence of a very fair number of spcctait tor 3, including not a few ladies. Tho 's ground, although not all that could be y desired as a football field, being far from '• level, was in splendid order. Pirates 0 lucked off, and Port immediately obtained e the ball, and just missed a ccrtain try by Pirates forcing. On tho return Graham '• passed to Heaioy, who just got over the -■ line. Dougherty converted easily. From >- a seramblo in front of Pirates' posts shortly is afterwards Dougherty attempted to find 0 the line, and by a fortunate chance Watson got the ball, and scorcd. Tho kick at goal failed. Desultory play followed for a } few minutes until Taylor obtained the ball } from a scramble about halfway, and after 3 a splendid run obtained a nice try. He s was, however, ruled offside'. Further _ ragged play followed, and then M'Pherson j dribbled up the field, and scorcd. Tho j kick at goal was a failure. At this stage J. Burt, the Pirates' full back, sprained his ankle rather badly, and had to leave J tho field, his placc being taken by It. Thomson. Tho remainder of the spell was 3 uninteresting, the good defence work of tho Port backs giving them ail advantage over J the 6omcwhat straggling attempts of their opponents. On resuming the Pirates' for--1 wards, with the wind in their favour, made l' repeated unsuccessful attempts to cross the ,| line, and eventually, from a looso c rush, Stewart scored. Tho shot at goal did not enhance the score. Immediately afterwards Fairbairn secured tho leather n well up the Held, and in a splendid run completely outstripped his opponents, scorbetween the posts. Kirk kicked an easy 0 goal, and the game concluded after some , very fast play, the scores being: — n Chalmers 11 points. 1# Pirates 8 points. .Tho game, from a spectator's point of ). view, was an interesting one. but left much 11 to be desired. The Pirates backs were very — weak as Tegards combination, but individual "" members put. in some really good work. The Port forwards were responsible for a deal of tho play, Clark, Connor, and Hay being conspicuous. Of the backs, Dougherty. Watson, and Taylor showed up well. Mr A. Fish acted as referee. UxifKHSITY v. U.N'IOW A fiue, fast, and thoroughly interesting game was played by the above teams on the . North Ground ou Saturday. University kicked off, and play hovered near midway for the iirst few minutes. Then Ongley got the leather," and Ihe Maroons fell on him too late to prevent a pass to Potter, who, when collared, passed to Ilartgill. ihe last-named passed to Tansey, who t cored near the posts. Hay converted. I nion then attacked, but the Blues relieved the pressure with a free kick, which they made the most of. After some willing give-and-take play Union again put the University on the defensive, Don and Thomson showing brilliant fonn. Both sides blundered a little, which, considering the paco was not so surprising as one or two o[ the critics seemed to imagine. University I heu goi away, and it was apparent from the first that their rush meant business. Ihe attack was checked at t.ho corner, and t'liion bad almost re-established themselves, when to the surprise of everyone Seed snatched the leathor from a. long throw out, and touched down unopposed. Day s attempt to convert, was unsuccessful. Union rallied, and swept the Blues before them. M'Lean made a fine run, but- was collared. Some sharp, if inconsequent, play followed, the leather being raced up and down tho field. Potter started another passing rush for University. He passed to 'lansoy, who made a splendid run, and Maunder scored. Hay tried to convert from an acute angle, and failed. Two of tho Blues' passing rushes were nroken down by tho Maroons. Nuku had been doing a good deal of very useful work, and Fcnwick, getting the leather from Mm, passed to Lang; Ongley .got it, and ran nearly to the line. Tansey then took the ball, and passed to Uttley, who scored, llav converted. At half time tho soore stood— University 16, Union nil. A rather quiet opening of the second spell developed into some protty warm work on both sides. Union played a very stubborn game, to a certain extent udopting University's tactics with pronounced success. University started the spell with a definite plan of uainpaign. to which the.v adhered throughout. The Union outflanked the Univorsity on the pavilion side, and Don, with a free iPsk, landed the leathei; in front of

the goal. Union pressed their advantage hard, and lifter a hard 'tussle M'Lennan scored at the corner. Don did not convert. Manlev, Thomson, and Munro headed another rush, and Don, .getting the ball from Munro, nearly got across. Three or four ecrujns almost on the line followed amid general excitement. University then relieved, and took the leather away. The Union forwards worked hard, and Denniston seemed in a. fair way to score, but M'Bridc effected his overthrow just in time. University were, however, compelled to force down. Play then went to the other end, and Ilay centred with a long kick, leaving three University forwards with the leather, and everything apparently their own way. Union made a wondeful recovery. and the attack ended in a force dowti. On the whistle sounding the scores were: — University •... . .16 points. Union 3 points. Though the ground was sticky, this was undoubtedly one of the fastest games over played on it. A feature of the game was the Tcntarkably open nature of the play. Of tho University team, Ongley, playing in place of Dansey, proved a fast and very reliable man. Nuku played a promising game, having the knack of always being in the righj, place, and knowing what, to do when there. Tansey (wing forward), as usual, showed pace, and played a capital game throughout. Hay's kicking was in itself a feature. Union showed more skill and combination in tho sccond spell than in the first, with the result that their opponents did not score a single point after half-time. Don's plav was brilliant from start to finish, and Manley worked hard. Good work was also done by Fogartv, Ihomson, and Munro, and Denniston was a difficult man to taoklo. The game was very fast and open, but bristled with mistakes. There were hardly any scrums in the first half, and penalty kicks were few and far between. Mr Martin was tho reforee. SECOND GRADE. Ravensbourne defeated Pirates by 10 points to nil. - For the winncre, W. Blackie scored a try, VV. Robertson kicked a penalty goal, and W, Muirhead potted a goal. Zingari-Richmond defeated Taieri Rovers by 4 points (a goal potted by Kavanagh) to nil. Dunedin claim a win by default against University. Southern A claim a win by default agaiust Y.M.C.A. THIRD GRADE. Kaikorai defeated Zingari by 12 points to 4. For the winners, tries wero scored by J. Ovens, J. M'Neill, and Clydesdale, and J. M'Neill kicked a goal from a penalty.- J. Brecsc potted a goal for tho ioscrs. Southern defeated Union at Forbury Park by 12 points to nil, For the winners, tries were scored by Clark, Irvine, Bezett, and Cumblcbsach. Mr-F. Graham was a capable referee. Dunedin claim a win by default against Ravensbourne. FOURTH GRADE. High School defeated Zingari-Richmond by 22 points to nil. Tries were obtained by M. Thomson (2), J, Thomson, and Dechan. Monson converted two tries and kicked two goals. Duncdin defeated Pirates by a try to nil. OTAGO v. SOUTHLAND. Several members of the team originally selected to represent Otago against South- | land on Wednesday next, have intimated that they are unable to go to liucrcargill, and the selectors have now Tilled the vacancies. The team will be constituted as follows: — Full back, W. Kindley. Three quarters—J. O'Sullivan, R. Bennet. A. Chambers. Five-eighths—J. M'Leod, W. Dougherty. Half back, J. Sutherland. Forwards—S. Casey, P. Williams, J. Houston, H. Paton, A. Patterson, Mitchell, V. Sheehan, Faulkner (Pirates). Emergencies—A. Don and Watt (Taieri Rovers). COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS' •MATCH. OTAGO v. SOUTHLAND. About 60 commercial travellers journeyed from Dunedin to Balclutha by the express on Saturday morning for the annual football match with the commercial travellers of Southland. On arrival at. Balclutha it was found that Mr I). T. Fleming, of tho Clutha. Leader, had kindly placod a drag at the disposal of the visitors, in which the chosen 15 were conveyed to their quarters at Mr H. P. Vczey's establishment. At a short meeting held there Mr George Wright was. elected president, and Mr Kingston vicepresident of the Otago Travellers' Football Club for the ensuing year. The party then adjourned to the railway station to meet the Southland commercial travellers, numbering about 40, who wero welcomed to Balclutha by Mr Wright. The combinod parties then partook of an excellent lunch at Mr Vezcv's, where the toasts of tho Otago and Southland teams and several officials of each section were enthusiastically honoured. At 1-.30 p.m. the two teams, after being photographed, took tho lield under tho whistle of Mr R. Galbraith, of Invercargill, who had generously offered to maJcc tho journey in order to act ae referee. Tho teams were as follow: — Otago—Harlow, Graham, Simpson, Winter, Gillan, Cramond (captain). Collie, Brucc, Kilroy, Fea. Logan, M'Gcover, S]«irrow, Dickinson, Lanhain. Southland—Johiiston, Davis, M'Kay, Archdale, J, Martin, A. Martin. Henderson, Doig (captain), Wesney, Scandrett, Coutts, Patterson, I'aylor, Dixon, Wilson. , For the first 10 minutes play remained at half-way, until Southland, who wore playing with the sun and wind behind them, broke away with a loose rush, and spoilt a good chance of scoring by kicking too hard, which enabled Otago to force. Southland attacked strongly, showing marked superiority in the forwards, and Otago were hard pressed until a splendid run by Collio transferred.play to half-way. Doig failed twice to place a goal for Southland from penalties. After Otago had been defending for some time Scandrett made a splendid opening and pafsi'd to Wesney, who scored near the posts. Doig converted, and the whistle, sounded for half-time. Southland 5. Otago nil. On the resumption of play Otago livened tip considerably, and hemmed Southland in their own twenty-fivn for some time, where Collie repeatedly broke through the defence, but as he was inadequately supported several excellent chances of scoring wore lost. Doig then broke away from the loose, and carried play dangerottslv near Otaco's line, but an injudicious kick allowed Ot-ago to force. From si. ragged line-out in Otago'? territory Scandrett secured the ball and registered a somewhat luckv try, which Doig failed to convert. Otago once more assumed the upper

hand, and Harlow marked in a handy position. Sparrow had an ineffectual attempt at goal, Southland forcing. Collie again marked, and through fast following up, which somewhat demoralised the Southland full back's attempt to field the ball, CoUie dribbled on and scored near tho cornor. Collie failed with the kick. Almost immediately afterwards Ilarlow followed tip his own kick smartly and heat the Southland wing in a race, a trj in the corner resulting. Ilarlow failed with the kick, and the game ended: Southland 8 points. Otago & points. The game was last and strenuous throughout. Last, year's game resulted in a victory for Otago by 26 points to nil, but this year the Southland men wore somewhat superior, principally in the forward division. For the winners, Doig, Scandrctt, and Wcsney did the most serviceable work, while for Otago Collie quite outshone the pick of either side, being well supported by Sparrow, M'Geevcr, and Lanham. Otago were unfortunate in having their five-eighth (Cramond) slightly injured. Later in the afternoon Mr H. Royds (president of the Southland C.T.F.C.) presented two gold medals, the gifts of Mr F. Moffat, to Collio (Otago) and Wcsney (Southland) for having scored tho first tries for their respective teams. Hearty votes of thanks were accorded to Messrs J. Henton (secretary) and Georgo Watson (manager of the Otago team) for tlioir energetic services in organising aw[ supervising t-lio day's outing; also to Messrs R. Emerson and 11. Royds. in their similar canacitics for the Southland team. Tho Otago party returned to Dunedin at 7 p.m., being accordcd a hearty send-off from Balclutha by the Southland division, after spending a thoroughly enjoyable outing. AUCKLAND v. SOUTH CANTERBURY. (Per United Press Association.) AUCKLAND, August 1. Tho intorprovincial football ma-toli South Canterbury v. Auckland was played here to-day in delightful weather before an attendance. of about 4000 people, Very little interest- was taken in the match, the result being apparently a foregone conclusion. Auckland had no difficulty in winning by 27 points to nil. The home team, playing against a gentle broce and the sun in ■the first spell, made a- very poor showing, and were guilty o£ poor handling. The magnificent forward pack did not wake up until the second half, The first spell, which was dull and devoid of interest, ended in Auckland's favour by 5 points to nil, Morse scoring a try which R. Magee converted. Iu the second half Auckland opened the gamo up,'the forwards lotting tho ball out. Play had not- long commenced when Wilson scored as tho result of a fine passing rush'. Gillctt failed to convert. Seeling ' next secured tho ball on a lino out, and dived over, R. Magee converting. Johnson next scored a try, which Francis failed to convert, and a few minutes afterwards Seeling put tho finishing touch to a splendid piece of back play, in which nearly every Auckland back was prominent. kick at goal was resultless. ' About 10 minutes later Seeling again scored a try, to which Johnson added the major points. A few minutes before play ceased Maguire (Grafton) scored Auckland's last try, llemviclc's kick at goal being a failure. Auckland's fine pack overran tlic South Canterbury forwards, and tho local backs also proved too good for the southerners. Their handling of the ball in the first spell was very bad, this being due in a certain measure to tho bright sun. The Auckland Rugby Union entertained the visitors at dinner to-night, and tomorrow will tako them for an excursion to Lake Takapuna. WELLINGTON v. WAIRARAPA. (Per United Pbess Association.) WELLINGTON, August 2. Tho representative match between Wellington ' and Wairarapa. was -. played on Athletic Park yesterday in excellent weather, and in tho presence of about 2500 spectators. The country team wero defeated by 30 points to nil. Tho game was too one-sided to be interesting, and many of tho onlookers left the park some time before tho match was ovor. The visitors were simply outclassed in all departments, and never had a chanco. MacLeod, Roberts, J. Ryan, Evenson, M'Gee, and Hardham shared the scoring honours. MATCHES IN CHBISTCHURCH. (Peb United Phess Association.) CHRISTCHURCI-I. August 1. Tlie Senior football matches tp-day resulted as follows:—Linwood (6 points) beat Sydenham (3 points), Albion (22 points) beat Christchureh (nil), and Merivale li points) beat Canterbury College (3 points). THE SOUTHLAND SUSPENSIONS. At a meeting of tho Southland Rugby Union on Friday evening a letter was received from Mv J. G. Corson, who wrote on behalf of tho Britannia and Pirates players who were suspended for refusing to play a Senior fixture, stating that tho report forwarded to headquarters by tho union was erroneous in stating that the ground on the day of tho trouble was better than on the previous Wednesday. They wished to point out in support of this that on the previous Wednesday' the two fixtures set down wore played, one each on the eastern and western areas, whereas on tho Wednesday in question the union decided, on account of tho state of tho eastern area, to play both games on, the ■ western area, On tho previous Wednesday the eastern ground was so had that tho Pirates' captain at half-time offered to stop tlion and call the match a draw, though his team then had a lead of 8 points. Ho also said that the players wished to bring beforo tho union, not in mitigation of tho sentence, but as a. matter of justice, that, as each ram had signed tho petition individually, they thought each man's case should have been dealt with personally and individually. After some discussion it was decided to reply to tho writer to tho effect that the union was still' of opinion that the ground was lit to play on, that it did not consider thai the report forwarded to tho N.Z. Union was crronous, and that the arrangements to play both games on the western area wero made on the Monday preceding tho Wednesday in question. Regarding the sccond point raised in the letter, Mr Lennic said he thought that tho case should Ito reopened for the reason given that the players had not been hoard individually. He thought that it was the feeling of the union that ths trouble should be smoothed out. even if members had to give way a. litUe, and that tho rase should bo reopened. It had been reopened for one player, and the others should be given ihe same opportunity. It was decided that Mr Corson be informed that any of the disqualified players' ■sending in a written statement giving reasons why his case should,-be reconsidered would have his request considered: by the union.

ASSOCIATION. FIRST GRADE. 'Die following table shows the positions of the teams in Iho Senior Gup competition:—

Northern- v. Maori Hilt,. i A (air number of spectators gathered at < tile Gardens ■Reserve to witness the contest • between Northern and Maori Hill. Nor- < tlvorn kicked off towards tho south goal, ' ami immediately rushed into their op- I ponents' quarters, forcing a corner. Lcckiu I placed in to Sims, who sent in a hot shot, 1 which struck the bar. A good lino run by John Timlin, who wag playing on the right wing, was concluded with a nice centre, which Evans headed in, tlio Hill goalkeeper saving .by conceding a corner. A rush by Maori Hill forwards shifted the scone, but , Morrison relieved, and John Timlin centred to James, who shot ovor the bar. Smith, | in goal for Maori Hill, was conspicuous at , this stage—as, indeed, throughout tho re- j mainder of the game,—for sound defence, his kicking and fisting being well judged. A nice run by R. Aspinall was stopped by Shepherd, and oven play ensued. Successive corners to Maori Hill found H. Aspinall narrowly missing a score. Jack saved a sharp shot, but Sims centred across his own goal to R. Aspinall, who, however, shot weakly. A straight, shot by Simpson troubled Smith, and a shot by James Timlin 1 went outside before half-time was sounded without a score having been registered. Tho second spell op-mod brightly, rccklcs? shoot.iug by Evans and lack of support to James Timlin losing opportunities for Northern. Kvans redeemed himself presently when ho dashed in at a ball which had passed from Rat-lev to Simpson, and drove it hard past Smith, notching first score. Maori liiU fell, away from this point, and were rarely dangerous. From a good centre James Timlin just missed, and Harrison subsequently made two good, but. ineffectual, attempts at goal. A sudden dash by Rigby and Aspinall prcduccd a corner oil" Lcekic, and Aspinall headed over the line. Two likely centres by EvanG were not received, am! in a desperate mil by Northern forwards Smith was prostrated, but cleared cleverly. Maori Hill spurted ajain, but Jack saved, aaid let h<3 forwards off towards tho opposite goal, where Simpson missed an excellent opportunity through offside play. Harrison banged bard against tho tor, the ball going over, and Shepherd was next conspicuous for dever defence.. The ball swung across to John Timlin, who jseat the full bock, and, working skilfully into positon, scored a neatly-placed goal. Northern continued aggressive, and Ratley placed to Timlin, who transferred to Harrison, and the last-named screwed 'deftly past tho goalkeeper, tho game, which was controlled by Mr \V. Sinclair, ending without further incident of note: Northern 3 goals. Maori Hill Nil. Mobnikgton A V. Softiiekx. Southern set Mornington A a stiff task to wm at Culling Park. Southern were minus the services ot Brady, but M'Kinnon, who took his place, proved ft worthy, substitute. I'lay opened slowly. The Reds atI tacked from the left wing. Notnian repulsed. Attack and countcr-attack followed, but both were half-hearted. Gradually tho movements became brisker. Southern mado most of the play, but seldom did they tako tho opportunity to shoot. Mornington's play was ragged, and had Southern pressed their advantage they would certainly have scored. Baxter was responsible for some good line play; which fizalcd out in a wild shot, Baillie worked hard to improve matt-era for Mornington. He, Haig, and Robertson combined, and carried tho ball well towards Southern's goal, where from somo indiscriminate scrummaging M'Kinnon got a shock, but lie quickly recovered, and brilliantly saved. Griffon was responsible for a good run, but shot instead of passing iu. A mix-up between Grant, and let Baxter tap tho ball in to Macdonald, who opened: up an. attack, from which . Southern scored, Ross just getting the ball through from a half-Yolley. Mornington roused at the reverse, and Barrington, placing with judgment, <rave Nel-on command. Ilis shot was finely cleared by M'Kinnon. Mornington forccd a corner, from which their first goal came, Raillie pushing the ball past M'Kinnon. Southern were aggressive [or a time, mainly by the loft wing, Allen saving two shots from Griffon. By line play the Blues worked luck, and Ross, in clearing, used his hands in the penalty area. Young's kick was well fielded by M'Kinnon. The second half was brighter. The Blues, on their mettle, foroed from the jump, and the game was not long in progress boforo Baillie added another goat with a good shot. Another passing rush, initiated by Grant-, ended in Eaillio again heating tlio goalkeeper. Southern gamely responded with a vigorous forward rush. Young's defence was sound, but Notman was beaten by Griffen, and Moodonald, taking up the pass, licodwl through. Further attacks by Mornington were defended by Aahton. Mornington were awarded another penalty, from which Baillie placed his fourth goal. Just before tinio Nelson scored, the game, in which Mr M. Haig was referee, ending: Mornington A 5 goals. Southern 2 goals. Moenixgton* B v. Roslyk. Tho above teams played their return match on the Mornington Ground, which was in fair playing order. Mornington B socured their first win for the season after a. hard-fought game. Roslyn were without tho services of Gilmour and Green, and Mornington B wero four mem short, J. Baillie playing in goal and third grade boys filling the other vacancies. Roslyn faced the wind in the first spell, and Mornington attacked strongly. Dow relieved temporarily, but T. Smith put in a long shot which bounced past Bookings into tho nnt. Mornington, 1; Roslyn, nil. Pretty play by tho, Ritchie brothers gained ground. Some passing by tbo Roslyn forwards saw left wing Ritchie swing the ball well into goal, enabling M'GilHvrnv to score at close quarters, thus equalising matters. Roslyn again attacked, but Kelly relieved, and sent Haig away. Johnstone returned and passed to Robinson-, whom Smith beat. Aborcrombie centred to Haig, who shot, but Booklass fisted out. A scramble in front of goal gave Haig a chance, and lie breasted the hall through. Discussion ensued us to whether Haig fouled the ball, bujt-,'after referring to the line umpires, tho referee awarded a goal.

Half-time was called with' the score 2 to 3 1 in favour of Mornington. A groat ilea! of discussion and appealing occurred in the rncond spoil and marred tlio malcli lo a great- extent. Fouls and free kicks were greatly in evidence, and Dow secured a goal from a penalty kick. Koslyn, 2; Mornington, 2. The game became very willing, and some exciting play ensued in front of Rojlyn's goal. Dow fouled the ball within the penalty area, and T. Smith scored for Mornington. Bradley and Robertson broke away, but. Hall cut in and staved off the attack. Ritchie brothers put in some good work, but their centvcs were not taken advantage of. Notman, Iluig, and Kirkness hroke through the Roslyn defence, and (tie first-named passed out to Abercrombio, whose shot flew past, thn coal mouth. Immediately after Booklass was drawn ovtf of goal, and Kirlaiefs put ii\ a. long low shot, which just reached ils destination. Roslyn f?trove hard towards tho closo of the game, hut Moi-ningtoii's defence was equal to the attack, and tho game, which was controlled by Mr Benzie, resulted— Mornington B 4- goals. Roslyn 2 goals. SECOND GRA.DK. Tlio Second G-ratle match Mornington C v. Rabonsbourne- was played at, Ravensbourne, and a very willing and evenlycontested game was won by Ravensbourno by 3 goals to 1. For tho winners Lope scored two goals and J. Connor one, Duncan scoring for tho losers. Northorn, 3 goals; Southern, 2 goals. Wakari won against Roslyn by default. THIRD GRADE. Wakari,,2 goals; Southern-, 1 goal. ' FOURTH GRADE. Northern No. 2, 3 goals; Wakari, 2 goals. Northern No. 1, 2 goals; Southern, 1 goal. Christian Brothers, 8 goals; High School B, 1 goal. THE AUSTRALIAN GAME. (Per United Press Association.) AUCKLAND, August 2. , The southern members of the New Zealand Australian League football team arrived here from tho south, via tho East Coast, by the Moana. to-day. The team will leavo by tho Moana for Melbourne, via : Sydney, to-morrow afternoon to take part in the jubiloo celebrations of tho Australian game to be held at that, city during this moiith.

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