FOOTBALL

Otago Daily Times, Issue 15827, 28 July 1913, Page 6

FOOTBALL

RUGBY, i. POSITION OF THE TEAMS. The following tabic shows the positions of the teams in the Senior Grade Competition:— rf « . . I § i • d M " I ' ™ m «£t i s a | & >J Q Oj Oi u Zmgari-Richmond 12 10 1 1 100 39 21 Kaikorai 12 10 2 0 167 41 20 Southern 12 9 2 1 118 49 19 University 12 5 7 0 79 89 10 Port Chalmers ... 12 4 7 1 64 33 9 Aliiambra 11 3 6 2 64 85 8 Union 11 4 7 0 61 IC2 8 Pirates 11 2 8 1 57 123 5 Dunedin 11 1 8 2 35 133 4 Zlvgam-RichsioiND v. Univeusitt. As the Caledonian Ground was considered unlit to p!ay on, this match was dtcided at liuEina i-iark. A strong, cold wind blew from die south-west, but notwithstanding the unpropitious weather, a large crowd of football enthusiasts was present. Zingari had the advantage of the wind in the lirst half, and thoug-n they had tho University penned on the lino for practically the wholo of the spell, they only managed to secure one try—tho ball being kicked right across tho held from one side to the -other, and Baird scoring after a (short dribble,- Bond tailed to convert. Bond, however, kicked a good goaf from a-free kick, and another from a mark by Stanley right in'front of the posts. On the latter occasion the referee blew his whistle for " no charge," just as Bond kicked, but, of course, the goal being secured at the first attempt, thero wa6 no need for another kick. The University forwards held their own well against the Zingari vanguard, but sadly missed CuthJl, Withers, and Child* behind the scrum, and also Fisher in tho forwards. In fact, the forwards had to bear pretty well the whola of the contest in the lirst half. Harris being tho only-one of .the Blues' backs to show any really meritorious play. Zingari should certainly have obtained a bigger score than they did in the initial spell,"but hard kicking and very faulty passing spoilt several chances. On 'one occasion Kuaseil got right through to the full-back, but his pass out for a clear run in was badlv fumbkd. The Blues were forced no fewer than 13 times, chiefly from too hard kicking, the Zingari men badly misjudging the strength ol us. wind.

ilic- University vanguard, however, had put up such a fine fight playing against the wind that it was quite anticipated they had a chanco of wiping oil tho 9 points when their turn came to play with it. The Blues' forwards, however, had evidently had a lot of the dash taken out of them,' and this, taken in conjunction with the fact that 6omo of their backs went from bad to worse, must bo held primarily responsible for tho maimer in which the Colours went througn the side in the teeth of the j?nlc—which, however, it should be stated, had cased slightly. The Blues' back time and again tried passing, but it was of a very unskiliw nature, and the Colours' forwards usually broke through with tho ball. Patterson was showing something like his real form in the final half, and dashing off with a fine dribble brushed Scaimell aside, Williams shortly after completing tho effort by scoring at the corner. Bond failed to convert. The Zingari forwards 6oon took complete possession of the game, and the ball was passed out to Russell, who scored two tries in rapid succession by running clean through the opposing backs. Neither try was converted, the whistle went Zingari were still attacking strongly. It was an uninteresting contest, the result, no doubt, of the heavy wind affecting the play of both sides. Scores:— > Zingari-Richmond 18 points. University Nil. Mr J. Dey was referee. Kaikohai v., Port Chalmers. This match was played at Ravensbourne, and was witnessed by a fair number of ardent enthusiasts. Port won the toss, and kicked off with the wind,'which ivas blowing very hard from the south. Being thus favoured thc.y kept Kaikorai almost entirely on the defensive during the first spell, but tho latter guarded their goal lino so well that .Port wero unable to score. After changing ends Kaikorai kept the ball in their opponents' territory most of tho time, and from a loose rush Ovens scored the first try for Kaikorai. Richardson failed to enhance the 'score. After a few brisk exchanges Woodrow crossed the Port lino five minutes later. Hanna took'the kick, but the ball fell short. Tho Port players made desperate efforts to shift the play into their opponents' territory, but any advantage gained was usually nullified by hard kick"ing into the wind. _ From loose play in Port's twenty-five Sinclair hooked the ball and fell over the line with it, and Richardson kicked a fine goal, bringing the score up to 11 to nil. Port Chalmers made repeated efforts to score, and by means of some clever ami brilliant dogiry runs and quick passing they outpaced Kaikorai and took tho ball into the latter's twentv-five. Malrng good use of tho wind Kaikorai quickly invaded their opponents' territory, and H. M'Dotmld scored another try, and the wljiistln sounded " time " a few minutes later, leaving thp score: ' Kaikorai 14 points. Port Chalmers Nil. The game was marked by a good deal of unnecessarily rough play On both sides. Just before the close of the first spell two of the opposing players came to blows at a mo'menf when the refcreo's attention was engaged elsewhere. Some time later another player was heard lo remark significantly. " I'll see you about this after the game," . evidently stung by some unpleasant remark by n spectator, Mr Rots acted as referee. Southern v. Amambra. The wretched weather that obtained last week made tho playing of the above match on the North Ground a matter of impos- : sibility. and so the Flag Committee decided i that the game should be fr.ugbt out at. i Bishopscourt. The playing arra at Bishops- ; court was probably in an good a condition n6 that of any other ground on Saturday, 1 but the high wind was disconcerting in the < extreme, Tho spectators felt its'keenness,'' I

while the ba.ll was blown about in such a bewildering fasliion that at times tho players were baffled., High-class football was, of course, out of the question. Playing with tho slope of the ground in their favour Southern looked like scoring soon after the start, but some of the veterans who wero in their ranks were palpably out of form. From a serum ui midfield the ball wis hooked by Southorn, and Kullarton threw it out smartly to the supporting backs. 1 The ball went right along the line to Andrews, whose pace took him over despite a determined tackle by Kerr. The ALhambra full baek should have stepped out to meet the fll'ing Southern wing. There was no further score in tlrs 6pe.U, scrum work and mistakes by both sides being the principal features in it. Johnston led a. iikely-lookirig forward rush by Alhambra, but. the' chaucc was thrown away by hard kicking. In the-second spell Morrison, who was playing in tho Southern forwards, led his fellows far into the Ileds' territory, and it was only clever work by F. Williams that) kept them out. Johnston cleared with a Ion? kiok, and play for some time settled m Southern's danger zone. In his keenness a Southern forward got' preside, but from tho ensuing penalty Thompson missed a somewhat easy kick. Andrews, who was making the most of his limited opportunities, -broke_ away nicely and was thrown out just inside the corner flag. The Southern were here awarded a penalty.kick, and from it thov scored a try bv the simplest of mns. The Alhambra,' thinking that Casey wa6 going to centre the ball meh and hard, spread out in the centre, and left that parrot their line immediately in front of the lrcker in a nractically undefended state. Seeing the or?ening Casey kicked low and hard over the 'line, and, by fast following up, Morrison scored an easy try. Neither players nor spectators were sorry when tho final whistle blew, the game ending: Southern 6 points. Alhambra Nil. Mr W. J. Wilson was referee. For the winners Andrews played really well. He is a little on the light, side, but ho has pace and determination. The veterans who turned out in place of Douglas, Graham, and Eckhold were Tillysiiort. Chambers, and Fullflrton, while Berwick, a junior, took tho placo of Williams, who is touring with the Maori toam. On the Alhambra side E. Wslharn did fine work both on attack and defence. ( He broke up many cf the Southern's promising rushes in determined style. Johnston and Russell wero the best of tho forwards, among whom there was at least one who might have done a little more in tho tight work. Duxedin v. Pirates. Only a comparatively few of the most enthusiastic supporters of the Duncdin and Pirates teams went to Carisbrook on Saturday afternoon, and, although not nerhaps treated to a first-class exhibition of football, they witnessed a game which was by no means devoid of interest. During the greater portion of the time each team was within measurable distance of victory, and this being so the issue remained in doubt right up to tho final whistle. The ground was heavy and treacherous and as the greasy condition of the ball speedily nullified any attempts at passing the gamo early settled down to a forward struggle. Duncdin kicked off against a high wind, and G. M'Kellar returned well down tho field. From two scrums that followed Ca'c'or and R. M'Kellar tried to work the blind side, but without success, and Fortune cleared the Dunedin. line. Pirates again got into an attacking position, and from a free kick Lomas sent the ball safely over the bar. Duncdin then took a hand, and headed by Skinner, the forwards shifted play into the Blacks' twenty-five, whence, however, M'Kellar and Baxter returned it with a sweeping rush. From striking distance Lomas had two further. shot 6, but without result. Good play-by Jeffs and Fortune hod Pirates defending in turn, but Black brought relief with a good kick. Pirates now had the best chance of the spell to score, and their backs were just commencing to swing forward in concerted action when the somewhat elusivo ball was dropped by the first five-eighths. Even' p'ay succeeded till'the end of the spell, when the . teams decided to change round without any interval,'

The kick off was followed up by Black, and this player, by a smart niece of work, narrowly missed i-corinj, a force-down resulting. _ From the kick out Dunedin attacked with vigour, and Piratoi had to devote some strenuous efforts to defensive tactics. _ An infringement gave Dunedin a free kick, and Fortune, with a well-directed shot, placed a good goal, thus equalising tho scores. From this'Piratcs made desperate efforts to win, and their young pack played with considerable dash and vigour.

With one of his characteristic dashes Black placed R. M'Kellar in a likely scoring position, but the latter was pushed out at the corner. In the closing 6tagcs of tho game Fortune tried to snatch victory by having a couple of pots, but his efforts were unsuccessful, and the final scores read:

Dimedin 3 points. Pirates -.'.. .. 3 points. Mr H. Stevens controlled the game. SECOND GRADE. West Taicri beat Pirates by 11 points to 3, The winners scored three tries, one of which was converted, and the losers one try. Southern defeated Eaikorai by 3 points (a try scored by C'herric) to nil. ' Union defeated University B by default. SCHOOL MATCH. Forbury B defeated Arthur street by 12 points to nil. INTER-ISLAND MATCH. WIN JD'OR THE SOUTH. • 25 POINTS TO NIL. (Peb United Pbess Association.) , CHRISTOHURCH, July 27. The inter-Island match was played on Lancaster Park yesterday afternoon in the presence of well over 6000 spectators. The game resulted in a win for the South Island by 25 points (two goals from 'tries, four tries, and a penalty goal) to nil. f ihe South

Island were fortunate in being able to put in the field the fifteen originally selected, but there were several changes .in 'the northern team, which was also weakened by the fact that J. Stohr, the Tnranaki threequarter, was at the last moment compelled to withdraw owing to a festered arm following, on vaccination. Even with the alterations the northerners were expected to prove too good for the representatives of the South, but in a game that was full of interest from start to finish the South Island scored the most decisive victory they have yet registered in this series of matches. Very early in the game it was apparent that there' was something faulty in the North back division, and fust following-up by the South forwards an<l very solid tackling by the backs kept the northerners very busy. The best piece of combined work in tin., first spell gave first blood to the South, .and although the score was only three points to nil in their favour at half-time their showing had been so promising that their supporters were confident of success. The opening of the second half found the North makin" a very determined effort, but gradually "the South wore them down, and :n the final stages the southern backs were playing with a dash that roused the crowd to much enthusiasm Their display was perhaps not faultless, but it was exceedingly attractive, and some of the combined work was marked by some very clever efforts. Although they were so soundly beaten the northerners did not give up, and right on the call of time they threw the ball about freely in a determined attack. The connecting link between the scrum and the three-quarter line, howover, was weak, and some good work went without reward. The teams we're:—

South bland.—Full back, G. Scott; three-quartere-J. Lynch, J, Outhill. A. Smith; five-eighths—G. D. Gray and J. Hat-ley; half back, H. Taylor; forwardsH. V. Murray (wing), P. Williams, J. Ridlanrf, J. Douglas, T. Atkrnson, J. M'Necce, H. M'lntosh, A. M'Donald (caplain). North Island—Full back, A, Evenson; three-quarters—J. G.' Kinvig, R. Roberto, and G. Lovcridgo; five-eighths—W. Geddes and J. M'Kenzic; half back, E. Roberts; forwards—W. Dustin (wing), 11. Dowar, M. Oain, R. Paton, 0. Gillespie, R. WiW (captain), N, M'Kenzie, A. Bruoc. Tho North Island won the toss, and M'Ncccc kicked off for the southerners from tho nortJi end, but the ball went out, and a scrum was formed at half-way. ' The Blades scoured the ball in the scrum, but good tackling by Murray prevented E. Roberts from passing. A /roe kick improved the southerners' position, and a passing rush was brought to a stop only by offside play. Kinvig put in a brilliant line kick, that removed play to the Whites' side of the halfway. A passing rush end'ed in Outhill 'being tackled-in iwavesion, but Murray headed a'forward rush. The South Island were penalised for. offside piny, and N. M'Konzio had a fruitless' shot at goal. The northern forwards look play to tho Whites' line, but Lynch and Gray wore responsible for good kicking, nnd a mark by Taylor extricated hi.s sidi from an awkward position. Gray marked from a line-out, and Lynch kicked wel 1 un the field, but fumbling by Smith nullified the advantage gained. Taylor broke away from a- scrum, but Evrnson m.irkcd and put in a. good kick. Lynch earned loud applause for taking a pass brilliantly hifh above his bend. He made a dash, but Kinvig put in a lone punt, and from a dribbling rush by tho Biaoka and a pot by Kinvig, the South

wore forced twice. Taylor started a pacing rush, and the ball was well, handled by Gray, Harley, Outliill, and Lyncli, but the passed infield, and H. Roberts cleared. The play at this • stage was very fast, and the crowd applauded vociferously. Each side- threw, tho ball about in gcod 6tyle, Taylor and Lynch putting in great work. Time after time Murray headed the Whites' in forward rushes, and his tackling was a feature of the game,, A scries of forward rushes ensued, with the Whites' usually holding tho advantage, but the defenco of K. Roberts and J. M'Kcnzio was equal to the occasion, and always managed to stavo off the attack. Kinvig was playing a great game for the Blacks, and his accurate line kicking helped his side materially, An excliango of kicks between Scott and Kinvig saw the latter with tho advantage. From a good bit of work by Taylor and M'Donnld, the former sent out a long pass to Gray, who transferred the ball to Harley. The last-named sent a difficult transfer to Cuthi'l, but the Otago man snapped irp tho ball in gcod 6tylc, and sent a well-timed pass to Lynch, who made a determined run a,rid scored near the corner. Scott failed to convert. South ;' ••• 3 ooints. North ... ... ... Nil. Wilson headed tho Black forwards in a rush to the southern territory, but brilliant footwork by M'Donald and Cuthill sent pky back. Murray and M'lntosh were prominent a few moments later, but I<overiuge saved jn good style, and for a time play hovered in the Whites' twenty-five, Lynch relieving. Wilson and M'Kcnzio returned to the attack, and the former got over, but was unable, to ground the ball. A miskiok by Scott sent the ball over his own line, but a' lucky _ ibounco aiw tho Heather go into toiich-in-goa). M'Neece was next prominent for some great tackling, but E. Roberts returned well, only to see Outliill repulso tho attack by a lucky kick to tho lino. E. Roberts broke right through the oi;posing forwards, and was well supported, but Lynch spoiled his pass, and getting possession a few moments later he put in a nice run and a good cross kick. Once again Murray and Williams had tho opposing backs in trouble, but M'Kenzie, Wilson, and Bruce relieved, and Wilson further improved matters by a lusty kick. Loveridge was responsible for a nice feinting run gained considerable ground, but half-time sounded without further ecore. At the commencement of the second spell a passing rush by the northern backs looked promising, but Gray intercepted and rcbeved with a loiig lino kick. M'Neeco got offside, but some nice passing between Gray and Harley took play into the Blacks' twenty-five. M'Kenzie, Paton, and Oain were prominent in a northern forward rush, but Taylor relieved by a long kick. The Blacks, however, came again, and Kinvig sent tho ball out at the corner. A short kick by Gray was wo'l marked by Patdn, and Evenson had 5- fruitless shot at goal. The B'acks continued to hold the upper hand, the tackling on both sides being very deadly. A passing rush by the Black backs. gave M'Kenzie a chance, but he was brilliantly tackled by Taylor, and tho ball went out close to tho "Whites' lino. A cross kick sent tho ball over the line, but Lynch elected to kick-instead of forcing. A sensational punt saw the ball go out ten yards on the Blacks' side of the half-way. It was a great kick, and the South Canterbury man received a well-earned round of applause. At this stage R. Roberts was injured, but he resumed a few moments later. Tho Blacks gained a lot of ground by a dribbling rush, but Taylor put in a long kick that removed the scene of operations. E. Roberts set hiis backs going several -times, but Geddes fumbled the passes repeatedly, and Lynch relieved. The last-named got the ball at halfway, and a high punt being badly fumbled by.Evenson, he dribbled over and' scored near the postc. Gray missed with an easy kick.

South 6 points. North Nil A free kick to the North saw the ball badly handled by Smith, but in a passing rush" Lynch put ill a good run, and, after kicking" to the centre, he tackled Eivenson. ■From a mark by Taylor, Cnthill kicked a good goal. 'South 9 points. North Nil. Fast following up by Cuihill, Horlcy, and Murray had the northerners hard pressed, and /from another mark by Taylor Cuthill had an unsuccessful shot at~ goal. The B'acks' forwards.at this stage were responsible for some effective passing, but a free kick relieved, and the Whites returned. Gray cut in very nicely from a pass from Taylor, and Harley, running very strongly, sent out a good pass to M'Necce,' who scored near the posts. Cuthill converted. South ... 14 points. North Nil Lynch marked tho ball from the kickout, and a beautiful forward rush, 1 in which Murray and M'Donald took part, had the Blacks in trouble again. A good passing rush, in which all the backs took part, enabled Lynch to score at the corner. M'Necce missed with the kick. ~ South 17 points. North Nil Tho northerners backs initiated a passing rush, but ground was lost, and a counter passing, rush by the Whites, in which Gray played a prominent part, enabled Cuthill to score near the posts. Ho converted' his try. South 22 points. North Nil ' Taylor secured the ball at half-way, and after a brilliant run right to tho Blacks' lino, he sent it on to M'Necce, who wornd wide out. M'Necce failed with the kick, South ' ...' 25 points. North Nil A good feinting run by Cuthill gave M'Nee'ce a chance, but he wa6 evidently under the impression that he had gone out of bounds, and Loveridge was enabled to clear. Tho final stages saw the Blacks with a slight advantage, and Loveridge put in a groat run, beating practically the wholo opposing team. No further score resulted. Mr J. F. Peake was referee.

WELLINGTON v. MAORIS.

(Per Unixkli Press Association )

WELLINGTON, July 27. Saturday was beautifully fine, and there were fair crowds at the various sports grounds. At Athletic Park <Jie Maoris met Wellington, and tho match ended sensationally. 'Wellington seemed able to do as they liked, the Maoris being all ait'sea, and tho first spell ended: Wellington. 13 points, Maoris nil. Mitchinson kicked a. goal from a mark and one from a penalty, while Shearer potted a goal, ,yid Nunn stole a dodging between tho Maoris' legs. Early in tho second spell Bell scored a try. ' which Mitc'hinson converted, and shortly afterwards a smart passing nm ondd in Sullivan getting across the line, Mitc'hinson adding another goal. Tho Maoris then came to light. They got a freo kick, which they followed tin well, the ball going out near the Wellington line. From the throw-in Palci scored, Hughes kicking a goal. This success electrified the Maoris, who in tho remaining half-hour scored very rapidly. Grace, Paki, and Ryland scoredtries, and Hughes potted a very fine goal and landed another from a rmnalty. Had the final whistle sounded five minutes later thamit did the Maoris must ho-vo wan. It was a splendidly fought game in the second spoil.- The final scores were. Wellington 23 points. Maoris 21 points. BUSH v. MANAWATU. ' (Per United Press Association.) PAHIATUA, July 26. The mateh between Bush and Manawatu resulted in a win for Bush by 15 points to 6. In tho first spell Connoll (coked a goal from a mark and converted a try scored by. G. Smith. In the second spell H. Mexted scored a try, and L. M'Kenna potted a goal for Bush, and for Manawatu Allsopp and Eglinton scored, neither try being converted. MATCHES ELSEWHERE. (Per United Press Association.) AUCKLAND, July 27. Tho woaUhcr was cold and showery for football yesterday, and the grounds were heavy. , Marist Brothers beat Ponsonbv by 9 .points to b, City beat College Rifles by 3 pointe to nil, mid' University beat • Pameil by 8 points to 3. Ponsonby and. Marist Brothers are now level for th-o championship, . . MASTEIITON, July 27. Tho Wairarapa. Rugby ohampionship, which was concluded yesterday, was won by O.irterton. . ' QUEENSLAND v. NEW SOUTH WALES. Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright BRISBANE, July 27. (Received July 27, at 5.5 p.m.) . A match between Queensland and New South Wales was ■won by the. former by 9 points to 6.

THE LEAGUE GAME. AUCKLAND v. HAWKE'S BAt. (Per United Press Association.) AUCKLAND, July 26. For (he second timo this season the Auck land Leaguo representatives succcssfdllj defended the northern union cup,-defeating .Hawke's Bay by 34 points to 7. Th< Hawke's Bay wore the strongest team yet that have left that provinco, and in ths earlier' stages they wero equal, ; if nol superior, to Auckland. The backs played a great game, especially M'Garthy (full back) and Smith (half). Condition told in tho closing stages, and Auckland rattled up 21 points in tho second half. Heavy rain fell in the morning, and the ground was slippery. Thero were over 5000 peoplo present. In tho first spell Ifwerson dodged across, and Webb converted the try Reke got possession, and passed to Asher, who scored. Ifwersen's -kick wont wide. Just before, tho spell ended D. Cooko put in a great run, passed to Ifwerson, who transferred to Mitchell. Tho last named cut in and scorod between the posts, Webb converting. The spell ended—Auckland 13 points Hawko's Bay nil. Hawke's Bay opened tho second spell with great dash, and were nearly over several times. Then A. Morrison 'kicked a fine goal from a mark, and a little later Johnson, who was very prominent throughout, put in a gr.eat run and scored, between the posts. A. Morrison converted. Ifwersen, who was' the best back on the field, scored four tries in quick succession. He converted two and Webb one. Just before time H. Hayward dasliod over, and the game ended— Auckland 34 points. Hawke's Bay 7 points. ASSOCIATION. The following table shows the positions o! the teams engaged in the Senior Cup competition:- ' v * 11 i 2 1 1 £ P> Mfl o o o Kaitangata ... ~. 11 8 2 1 35 14 17 Northern A ... 11 8 2 1 36 21 17 Mornington B ... 11 6 2 3 35 24 '5 Roslyn-Wakari ... 11 7 3 1 35 25 15 Mornington A ... 11 7 4 0 36 26 14 H. & Old Boys ... 11 4 6 1 38 34 9 Christian Bros. ... 11 3 7 1 19 32 7 Ravensbourne ... 11 3 7 1 18 32 7 Northern B ... ... 11 2 7 2 19 36 6 Maori Hill 11 1 9 1 13 42 3 MOBNINGTON A V. KAITANGATA. A gusty wind, blowing all ways, and a slippery park, were the conditions obtaining for tlie matchca at Culling Park, but these disadvantages did not prevent a large attendar.ee. Mornington A and Kaitangata commenced at 2 p.m., Kaitangata having tho advantage of the main direction of the wind. Mornington A wero without the services of Forbes, Stanley, from the Second Grade, completing the eleven in the position of left half. For the first 10 minutes Mornington A forced the pace, crowding upon tho Kaitangata defence, but failing to show sufficient accuracy to find the goal mouth. Kaitangata retaliated, and in turn kept the Mornington backs busy. Once Jap Thompson got a clear field, but missed 1 the mark. On another occasion Richardson, right in front of goal, lifted the ball over the bar, Jack being kicked during the melee.' Blue-and-Blacks again took a hand. Logie carried tho ball into Kaitangata territory. A sorry miss by S. Thomson was succeeded bj a mistake by full back, Thomson, which enabled Campbell to charge in and send through the first goal for Mornington. This was the signal for a Mornington revival, and presently a brainy long pass by Campbell left Vernon unattended to jink C. •Campbell and drive a ground shot home, giving Mornington a. second goal. Kaitangata did not rally, and Mornington had the advantage of the remainder of the spell, two fine shots by Logie being cleanly delivered by 'goalkeeper Thomson. For the first five minutes of the second half Jack did not appear, Stanley, taking his place, in goal, and Mornington playing a man short. Kaitangata' attacked, and forced a useless- corner kick. Tripping by Shauwell produced a resultless free kick, and Jack returned in timo to save a stiff shot from Richarcfeon. Presently he deftly turned another strong shot over'the bar, and yet another passed close outside the upright. Mornington broke awav, 'but were pulled up for a doubtful offside*. Then Vernon gave a fine chance to Stanley, who was now playing in the forwards, with Baillio as left haif. Stanley nrssed the chance. Next Campbell and Simpson traven-ed the centre of the field with the prettiest combination of the day,_ but Campbell's shot just missed. Logic, who made some ; skilfuf runs on.tie left, closed in, and, when the goalkeeper rail'out, slipped the ball past and it trickled through the goal. Mornington. ,3 goals; Kaitangata, nil. Kaitangata replied by a raid on Moniington's goal, and "while Jack and 'Richardson were embracing Jap Thompson drove the hall, through, giving Kaitangata a score. A few minutes later Kaitangata were awarded a oenaltv kick for illegal tackling by Kelly. Penman lifted, the ball over the bar. It wae the lost incident; of note in an exciting match, controlled by Mr Moore.

Mornington A ... 3 goals. Kaitangata 1 goal. ■ Mornington B v. Northern 1 A. Mornington B and Northern A took the field on tho completion of the Mornuigixm A-Kaitangata fixture, Mr Troup presiding. Donald tound a place amongst Northern forwards. Play opened briskly, with the wind to Mormngton's advantage Northern were twice penalised for illegal tackling in tho Qrst two minutes. Play being aboui midfieid until Plunkett, by ski.fu! defence, opened the way tor 'iabcrnacle, who slipped when shooting, and missed the goal. The same player several times got in the danger zone, but could not get past Taylor. With Mornington B lay most of the attack, _ Baillie, in Mornington goal, handling only once in the first fcV minutcu. Booker mado eorao good advances on tho right, but with tho exception'of a capita! effort by Wade, there was no serious shooting by the inner forwards, and goal kicks took tho place of goals. Timlin, Fudge, and Baiics worked hard, and 1 led r.ho advance into Momington's home area, but Plunkett and Hickcy defended with great determination. From tho centre of tho field Deuchra&s made a smart opening, and Wade carried through swiftly, but was pulled up for offside after Black had' stopped liia shot. Again Deuchrass dashed away, and Northern's goal was imperilled, but stern defence relieved the tension, and halftime was reached without ecoro.

Northern opened tho play in the second spell, Donald breaking away for goal. Massive defonce by Plunkett relieved the strain, and 1 started a pretty movement, .which passed from Tabernacle across goal to Booker, but was frustrated by the backs. Two penalty kicks to Mornington proved unsuccessful. Then Northern raced for goal, Donald in the lead. Baillie ran out, arid tho rebound from Donald shaved the upright. A further effort from Donald had Baillie beaten; but also went on the wrong sido of the upright. Northern returned, and a save by Baillie left two Northern forwards in tno goal mouth, when Reid lifted the ball back, and it slipped' through the goal, but the referee b'ew for offside. Mornington forwards quickly changed tho scene, and Taylor gave a penalty kick for an offence in the penalty area. J, Bai'lie drove low, and scored amidst great enthusiasm. The excitement reached a high pitch, and tho game had'to he stopped several times to put the spectators behind' tho line. Northern bestirred themselves to some purpose, and Mornington had to concede a corner to save; Twice the ball was blocked on Evans's toe as he was in the act of shooting. By. a 6iiperb effort Plunkett Came through, and Tabernacle gave Black a beautifully measured shot to hold, which he did. A minute later Tabernacle landed tho ball on the tdp of tho bar from the outline. When running and bouncing the ball after gathering in a long shot, Baillie was bustled off the ball by Evans, close into goal, and a score seemed 1 inevitable, but a vigorous boot resolved the situation, Play surged from end to end, Northern making frantic efforts to equalise, but, amidst'' tho wildest enthusiasm, fche referee sounded the final leaving Mornington B victors by a goal. Mornington B 1 goal. Northern A ... ..' Nil. Roslyn-Wakaki v. High School Old Bots. The return . match between tho RcslynWakari and High School Old Boys was played off at Mornington. A strong breeze blowing across the ground spoilt tho play somowhat The toss was in Old Boys' favour, and they played towards town. Evon play prevailed for some time. Anderson cleared a likely shot by Currie, and a centre by Raco was badly inissod by Allen, who placed outside. Old Boys, forcing the play, had Roslyn-Wakari penned up for a time, but tho defenders' backs wore very safe, Cunningham in particular' doing good work, so that Reid in goal did not (tot a groat deal to do, From a goal kick Simma received, and a splondid piece of work onded in Vincent beating Anderson with a cross shot. The goal was disallowed, however, the roforco deciding that the ball went outside. Roslyn camo on again, and Duff landed the ball across tho goal mouth, whoro Sirams

smartly tapped through. Roslyn-Wakari 1, Old Boys nil. There was no further score at half-time.

Old Boys opened the attack in the second sp'U and forced two resultless corners. Race, however, got possesion and, shoot- ' mg quickly, beat Reid, making the scores , even. Shortly after Vincent into • a good position, but with only the goai- . keeper in front ho placed outside. Koslyn- [ Wakari backs were not clearing nea'rlv ; so well as in' tie first epell. and the Old Boys' forwards, playing with good com- \ bmation, had opportunities to score, but they lacked a goal-getter. Vincent opened I up play to Sinims, Anderson clearing the letter's shot. Heady play by Vincent saw the ball passed to Donaldson, who beat ; Anderson at close quarters. Roslyn-Wa-kari 2, Old Boys, 1. From combined play by the Whites' Vincent again placed the ball nicely for Simms, who sprinted up and centred to Donaldson, who effected another goal. Roslyn-Wakari 3, Old Boys 1. After theso reverses High School rallied, and by good play worked up to the Whites' goal, where Reid, coming out, saved. Before he could return, however, . Race got the ball and banged through tho open goal, Roolyn-Wakari 3, Old Boys 2. Encouraged by this success tha Old Boys attacked strongly, but Reid manag 1 to clear all goal attempts, and at the call ,of time no further scores had taken place. The game, in charge of Mr Dancey, ended Roslyn-Wakari ... 3 goals. High School Old Boys ... 2 goals. Christian Bros. v. Eavensbourxe. Christian Bros, and Ravensbourne met at the Oval, which was in a very greasy condition. Against a strong wind Campbell kicked off for Ravensbourne, letting away Maines, who centred nicely, but Hungerford returned with a long kick. Ravensbourne were forcing the game at this stage. A-good running shot by R. Liddle was well saved by Stapjetan. Tarleton led an attack by the Greens, but sure and 6teady tackling by MTvor proved a stumbling block to a spirited attack. Good work by W. Liddle let Maines away, but his parting shot went past. French had to look lively to hold a fast ball from Fogarty at one ond, Stapteton being immediately called upon to do the same from Campbell at the other end. -Campbell, for Ravensbourne, was playing a good game, but goals were missed through lack of support from . his partners, there bemg too much fancy work on the Ravensbourne right wing—a style of play not suitable for the conditions. The Greens were suiting their play to the state of the ground, and there was alwaj'6 danger in their long swinging passes. A Tory oven first half onded with no score. Christian Brothers opened the second epell with a great deal of life, but were repulsed by the'sure defence of W. Liddlo and M'lvor. They returned to the attack, howover, and for an infringement in the dreaded area Ravensbourne wero penalised, and Tarleton scorod with a hard low shot. Play now became very fast, Ravensbourno trying hard to equalise. After a good try by H. M'Callum, Greens were penalised for handling in the penalty area, but M'lvor sent past tho post. Ravensbourne kept up the attack, however, and after neat play between Campbell, Maines, and H. MJCallum, the last nanied beat Stapleton with a good shot. One goal each. The • Greens once more forced the attack. Their right wing sent in a good centre, and. Tarleton, running past Stevenson, gave French no chance with a fast, rising ball. ■ This reverse, urged Ravensbourne to greater deeds, but the defence proved equal to tho attack. Christian Brothers again invaded Ravensbourne territory, where their left wing, easily rounding Wa'lkinshaw and Stevenson, left French well beaten. Play now became very ragged. A mis-kick by Stevenson left Wakelin with an open goal at his mercy, and he put tho Green another to the good. Tho game, controlled by Mr Brown, thus ended— Christian Brothers 4 goals. . Ravensbourne 1 goal. Northern-B v. Maobi Hill. Under the eye of Mr Jas. Timlin Northern B defeated Maori Hill at thai Gardens by 4 goals to 1. Neither team was at full strength. Patterson (2) and Morrison scored for Northern B, whose fourth goal was knocked Ithrough by the Maori Hill custodian.. Kerrigan scored Maori Hill's goal. Tho ground was verv soft. , • " ■ Northern B ... 4 goals. Maori Hill ~ 1 goal. JUNIOR GRADES. Owing to the wet state of the grounds all the junior matches were postponed. WELLINGTON v. HAWKE'S BAY. (Pek United Press Association.! WELLINGTON, July 27. The following players have been selected to play for Wellington in the Brown Shield match against Hawke's Bay next Saturday:—Holli6, Cross, Pareons, Shaw, Boots, Skinner, Loadsman, Gibson, Hughes, Barhett, Lowe. . •