FOOTBALL.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 17658, 23 June 1919, Page 8

FOOTBALL.

RUGBY. FIRST GRADE. The following table ehows tho rolativo positions of the clubs engaged in tho Senior Grade competition: — TT . . S I J 5 I I E University A ... G G 0 0 187 21 12 Knikorai 7 5* 3 0 70 51 i 0 I'ort Chalmers ... 7 1* 2 1 2fJ S\ '.) Zingari-lliohmond 7 -1* 2 1 71 S8 !) Alhambra 7 4 3 0 82 71 S l'ircitcs -7 3 3 l;12!i 75 7 fciouUiera 7. li* 3 1 ill 3D 7 University B _. G 3 n« 0 52 17 D Union ... 7 0 7 0 27 89 0 Dunedin 7 0 7* 0 0 233 0 ♦ University B defaulted In Southern, Kiiikorai, und Zingari-Hiolrmoml. Dnuvdiu delimited to Fort Chalmor'd. ZINGARI-RICIIMOND v. UNIOiN. Tho mooting between Ziiigari-Riclunond and Union, on the Caledonian Ground, on Saturday afternoon attracted a fair attendance of spectators, who were rewarded with a drab exhibition of Rugby. The gaino was mainly confined to the iorwards, and the best that can b:> said in its favour, except tho bright patches hero and there, is that it was fought in a clean and sportsmanlike spirit. During the first spell tho Reds held tlieir own well, and with only a penalty goal against them at half-time appeared to have a stood chance- of fighting out a close finish. Tho greater weight and experience of tho Colours soon became manifest in the second spell, and tho final score—ll to nil— correctly represents the diilerenco between the two teams. Tho Union forwards aro young, and are yet on the light side, but should develop into a good pack. Of tho backs, Stewart (half), Doull (five-eighths), and Williams (full-back) wero about tho pick. Of the Colours, Bond was the outstanding player. Tho Zingari-Richmond full back Was at the top of his form, and played a gamo " out of the box," his line kicking- being a treat to witness. M'Naughton and Wills also played soundly, and KeUan was responsible for some fast dashes on tho wing. Tho forwards were an even lot. Zingari-Richmond kicked off in the face of | a light breeze, and immediately became aggressive, Wills running through to the Reds' twenty-five, where he was well collared. A mark to tho Colours saw tho ball placed for Bond, but the attempt at goal proved futile. From the kick-out Union forwards carried play to Zingari-Richmond's twenty-five, but the latter retaliated with a sweeping rush that was only stopped on tho Reds' line, and Union just forced in time to prevent their line being crossed. Even play followed, the backs indulging in a lot of line kicking, in which neither side could claim much ad vantage. Union attempted a passing rush at midfield, but Wills cut off. a pass smartly .and dashed through 'to the Reds| twenty-five, but Gillam effected a mice savo. Bond was caught napping for onco, and Union forwards swarmed on the Colours' line, but offside play by tho Rods brought relief to Zingari-Rich-mond. Williams attempted to pot, but tho ball fell short, and Kellan sprinted along tho touch lino to the -twenty-five, finding touch at halfway. From a line-out ZingariRichmoiKl attacked., and from a mark by M'Naughton, Bond kicked a goal from a fairly difficult angle. Doull marked, and found the lino at the halfway flag, and from the throw-in Union forwards carried play close to their opponents' goal, but Bond's kicking again proved invaluable, the Colours' full-back finding touch near halfway. Half-time was called without any alteration to tho score: Zingari-Richmond 3, Union 0. Zingari-Richmond opened tho second spell with a strong attack, and a capital passing rush just failed to result in a score, Martin being pushed out at the comer flag. Spurred on by their success, the Zingari-Richmond backs again swung into action, and Kellan crossed near the corner, but 'was called back for an infringement. Tho Colours' rearguard were now playing much better, MTSTaughton and Wills being responsible for initiating several nice bouts of passing. Misfielding by Bond let Union on to the Colours' lino for tho first time in this spell, but Watt intercepted a pass and the Rods were again placed on the defensive. M'Naughton set his backs in motion, but Kellan missed a good opportunity by kicking when ho appeared - to have a good chance of running in. Immediately after a free kick to Union was charged down by Watt, who followed up smartly and scored. Bond failed with the kick at {toal. Two minutss after H. Smith touched down between the posts, and M'Naughton had no difficulty in adding the extra points. Zingari-Richmond held the upper hand until just on the call of time, when the Reds made a final effort, and Hope was pushed out by Bond close to the corner flag. Time was called a minute later with the score unaltered: Zingari 11, Union nil. Mr Restieaux controlled the game. . KAIKORAI v. SOUTHERN. A vigorous forward game was played at Carisbrook on Saturday afternoon between 'Kaikorai and Southern, in tho presence of a good attendance of tho supporters of both .teams. After 'a late start, Southern kicked off facing a strong sun, which handicapped the backs to some extent in the early stages of tho game. The first score came quickly from a , loose rush initiated by the Kaikorai forwards. This was carried to a successful conclusion by M'Dougall, who dashed in and scored in a good position, but M'Ghie's kick failed. Up-and-down play followed, the forwards of both teams coming away in turn with pretty dribbling rushes, which kept both sets of backs busy defending. Eokhold and Mitchell wero doing ;■. lot of rush-stopping for Southern, and Dohson's fine defensive work and powerful lino _ lacks were of great assistance to Kaikorai. On one occasion the Southern backs were set in motion, and the effort gave promise of turning out successfully until it broke down by Allen unfortunately knocking on. Half-time ended with the score: Kaikorai 3, Southern nil. The second spell opened with an exchange of kicks and some rapid give-and-take play. M'Dougall made a good opening, of w'hich M'Ghie took advantage, and very nearly scored, but the Southern forwards by streiruous exertions managed to relieve a dangerous situation. The Kaikorai forwards, headed by Duncan and Herd, broke away in turn, and three or four of them descended on the full-back, but the effort broke down, and Southern wore enabled to clear by a fine kick from Ledgerwood.. A few minutes later Kibblewhjte got the ball well away, and a nice pieco of passing ended in M'Dougall being collared by the Southern full-back, who played a sound game. From some scrambling play near half-way, "Alick" M'Donald, Cameron, and M'Ghie showed out, and the Southern defence broke down under tho onslaught, tho ball being kicked past foveral of the Southern backs, including the full-back. Herd, who had followed up fast, dashed in at the psychological moment and scored a good try. Dobsons kick, although a good one, passed outside the posts. Following on tho kick-out, Southern attacked strongly,' and Denniso:i headed a strong 111 sh into. Kaikorai territory, where the Blaok-and-Whitc forwards were unfortunate in not scoring on one occasion. Eckhold also made a goorl, but unsuccessful, attempt to pot a goal. A sensational incident marked the closing stages of the ga.me. Eckhold, who had moved up from five-eighths to half-back, sent the ball out nicely, and his Kicks were m-ving forward in good lino when MDougall cut off a pass about half-way and set out at top speed for tho Southern line, with only the full-back to beat The latter, however, proved equal to the occasion, and the situation was saved. The game ended with the Kaikorai forwards attacking strongly. Scores: Kaikorai 6 pointsSouthern Nil. Mr G. M'Kenzie was- referee. ALHAMBRA v. PIRATES. This match was played on the North Ground, which was in splendid order Jeffs did not turn out for Pirates. Alhambra kicked off towards the Dundas street end but tho Pirates quicklv had their backs moving, and Holmes was pulled down at the corner flag. Mathcson failed with a. shot at goal from a mark, and from'loose play in tho Reds' twenty-fire Thomas picked up and punted high to the Blacks' twenty-five. Tho bounce badly beat Burton. Pirates full-back and in a scramble G. Gilliek snapped up the ball and scored under the posts. Mar" ston missed an easy shot. Play hunq- about tho centre, with the Pirates forwards rp.ttwff tho ball from tho scrums, and a passin"rush saw Holmes cross tho line, but ho could not hold the ball. Pla.y swung to thn other wing._ Matheson. Hawke. Austin, and Todd handling the ball, the latter scoring at tho corner The (real kick failed. Fitzpatrick drove back a ctanjrero'is-lookins: rush by ■ tho Black forwards, headed by Cameron, and thon the ball was sent out to Holmes, who dashed throutrh the opposition and scored wide out. Mn.the3on failed with the kick Pirates 6 points, Alhambra 3 points. The Pirates backs went to pieccß in the second half, and the Red forwards simply played off their mistakes. Tho Red forwards -Tadually worked the ball to tho King street corner and some desperate scrumming took place Tho Pirates backs passed tho ball across the mouth of their goal, and a I*ed forward almost broko through. Then Warlick equalised! the rjointe by scoring from a loose Alhambra rush, no goal resulting. This re-

verso stirred tho Pirates forwards, and they curried tho play to tho Rods' lino. Poor play by Herbert and Muthoson and one or two speculators lot tho Reel forwards back f"iV'i - - 1?Otl wincr tllloof l UJ ""ter kicked tho bal high ovor tho lino, and tho bounce again badly boat Burton, Coombs rushing through to score n very lucky try. Give-and-take play followed, but tho Rod forwards more than held their own in tho looso work, mid stalled oil" all attacks. Scores: — Alhambra 9 points. Pirates t points. Air H Leith wiis referee PORT CIHLMIiRS v. DUNEDIN. On arrival at Montccillo on Saturday Dun-ed-'ii found they could not ruiso a full team, and they consequently defaulted to Port Oluilraors. SECOND GEADE. Pirates (13) defeated Higli School (9). THIRD GRADE. Pirates (13) defeated Union (6). FOURTH GRADE. Ravcnsbounio (18) beat Pirates A (nil) Southern (12) beat Union (nil). Pirates B (20) beat Port Chalmers (9). FIFTH GRADE. Southern (51) beat Technical School (nil Hxgh School A (11) boat High. School B (5). MAORI PIONEERS. FINAL MATCH OF TOUR. (Pee United Press Assooiatioh.) GISBORNE, Juno 21. l.ho Maori Pioneers concluded their New Zealand tour with a match against Poverty Lay to-day. Tho firat spell was fairly even, but tho second half was noticcablo for frequent brilliant passing rushes. The game resulted in a win for the Pioneers bv 24 points to 12. For the visitors tries wero scored by Gardiner, Wilkinson, To Urupu Auhana, and Keke. Three of these were converted by Jacobs, who also kicked a penalty goal. Miller scored two tries and bmiler and Dovery one each for Povcrtv Bay. J ASSOCIATION". FIRST GRADE. The following table shows the relative positions of the clubs engaged in tne Senior Cup competition:— *■ ■ . g 8> .9 i, • j i » » •2 J Q S 9 Us* p< P >-3 R cb 00 Soutlicrn 7 5 0 2 27 4 12 Northern 7 :i 1 3 21 1C 9 Momington 7 -1 3 0 27 17 , S Old Bore 7 4 3 0 20 21 8 Gronn Island 7 3 3 1 16 '22 7 I Oiu-istian Brotlicrs 7 0 5 2 \ 9 2S 2 Miwri JIIII G i 5 0 9 30 2 GRJSEN ISLAND v. SOUTHERN. Tho contest between Southern and Green Island attracted to the Oval a large crowd —quite the largest seen at a local soccer match for a long time. Mr R. Brown controlled what proved a fast, vigorous, excit ing game. In the first round Green Island had been drubbed by Southern by 8 to nil. Southern's lead of three points made it imperative that Green Island should win if the cup was to be taken to the borough. Both, sides put forth their strongest efforts in the first half, shots being put in by Mason and Banwcll for Southern and Duncan and Dunwoodio for Green Island. Samson made some good runs down the wing, but his centres went begging. The halves on both sides, and especially Smith, a junior promoted to centre-half for Green Island, countered the opposing forwards effectively, aiid prevented scoring, the spell ending without a goal having been registered. Excitement ran high on resuming, the spectators stirring up the players. The contest , was exceptionally keen, out 15 minutes had elapsed before Duncan manoeuvred and shot from 40 yards out, beating Scott all tho way with a shot that entered at the corner. Doubts as to whether tho ball had passed inside or outside the upright wore expressed, but a member of the Referees' Association standing in a handy position confirmed tho referees' decision that a goal had been scored. Southern retaliated with a great eitort, and after a shot from Banwell had struck the post, Berry, in an unnecessary effort to save a ball that was going over safely outside tho post, handled in the penalty area, and Mason scored from the penalty kick. The Green Island captain inmated his intention to appeal against the decision. Valiant bub fruitless efforts to gain a winning point were made by both sides. A light fog bespread the area, and three minutes before the call of time the Southern captain appealed to have the game abandoned owing to failing light. The appeal was not entertained, and amidst much excitement the game ended shortly afterwards—Southern, 1 goal; Green Island 1 goal. MORNINGTON v. OLD BOYS. In the first round Mornington were defeated by Old Boys by 6 to 4. On Saturday, at Culling Park, Old Boys opened facing a breeze and tho level rays of a disconcerting sun. Mr Robinson was referee.. In the first two minutes Mornington forced a corner. Anderson came out too far, and Booker bustled the ball into the net. Old Boys opened out some nice advances, from one of which Allen just missed ■ scoring. Long' passing with the wind enabled Mornington to threaten. Evans handled in the penalty area, but Booker's penalty kick skimmed the bar. A moment later, from a fine corner kick by Henderson Booker again bustled through. Mornington 2—o. Old Boys' backs were fumbling badly. Presently Booker knocked twice more within a narrow margin of success. A lightning break-away by Old Boys found Race and Ailen hot-foot for goal, with only the goalkeeper to beat, but the custodian safely negotiated Race's shot. Again Race led his men to goal, but Dickel's foot interposed in the nick of time. A moment later a shot from Poako slid across the'goal mouth out of clanger. Mornington cleared their lines, and were once more aggressive. J ilarraway was injured by charging vigorously a man who had only tho goalkeeper to beat at short range. During his temporary absence a cornei? luck by Stevens slithered through, and a minute later a long shot from Johnson went simply through, Anderson slipping. Half-time • Mornington 4 to nil. Old Boys commenced the second spell with fine vigour, and "were dangerous frequently, mostly from Allen's wing. Once Harraway was prone in the goal mouth, but the ball was behind him an inch or two from the lino. Mornington cleareH what looked a certain score. Play was bright and very fast. From a nice advance Booker emerged I cancelled the backs by one deft touch, unceremoniously pushed aside J. Haig,' who I would have spoiled the effort by stealing the ball when offside, and crashed the ball into the net with a strong shot. Passiu" amongst Old Boys found the ball moving to Allen, who smartly hooked into tho net. From tho kick-off Race tricked smartly through the defence, and banged hard past the goalkeeper—the second goal in one minute. Mornington 5, Old Boys 2. Hereabouts Dickel was conspicuous" for a deliberate attempt to kick an apnonent when the referee's back was turned." Tliere was no further score, and Old Boys had their backs to blame for the reverse. MorninKton 5 goals, Old Boys 2 goals. CHRISTIAN BROTHERS v. NORTHERN. G. Campbell, Otago representative, reappeared with Northern, and strengthened their vanguard in the match against Christian Brothers^at the Gardens. Mr Kilpatrick was referee. In the first round these teams had drawn, 3 all. Christian Brothers faced the sun, which was not specially embarrassing. Tho first spell was very attractive and very even. One or two fine shots by Campbell were nicely saved by Carter, and Patterson at the other end dealt with promising drives from Toomey and Guthrie. The spell was thrce-parte over when Harrison, a youth playing inside right, scored for Northern, who held that load until half-time. A lively attack by Christian Bothers marked the' re-commence-ment-of play. Shots by Collins and Guthrra were safely rejected by Patterson, but at last a splendid centre from Roughan was headed through by Toomey, evening tho scores. For the best of tho remaining time Northem wero the aggressors, but sound defence by the backs, notably Collins and Carter, was instrumental in keeping- the score' down, and th 0 game, ended: Christian Brothers, 1 goal; Northern, 1 goal. SECOND GRADE. High School '3 goals drew with Northern 3 goals. Old Bays 1 goal drew with Green Island 1 goal. Southern 8 goals beat Mornington 1 goal. THIRD GRADE. Christian Brothers 2 goals, drew with Y.M.C.A. 2 goals. Mornington 1 goal beat Green Island nil. FOURTH GRADE. High School 5 goals beat Y.M.C.A. 1 goal. Christian Brothers 2 goals beat Green Island 1 goal." Mornington 3 goals beat Northern B 1 goal Tho Northern Fourth Grade team are the first to boat Y.M.C.A. B, tho scores being 2 goals to 1 in favour of tho winners. 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SCHOOL MATCHES. A Grade-. High School won by default from Teclinical 13. Christian Brothers defeated Normal. • B Grade. High School B 3 goals, Caversham 1 goal. High School C 1 goal, Christian Brothers C nil. Christian Brothers defeated Technical C by 3 to nil. O Grade. North-East Valley 2 goals, High School E nil. High School D 1 goal, High Street nil. Christian Brothers D defeated Caversham B. THE BROWN SHIELD. OANTERB DRY REPRESENTATIV E TEAM. (Pi;n United Pkess Association.) CHRiSTCHURCH, Juno 21. The following team will represent Canterbury against Auckland in the Brown Shield contest next Saturday :—Swift, Mitchell, Pilling, Newell, Lee, Hood, Spencer, Bisaett, Dawkor, Norman, Fricklcton; reserves —lialf-baeck, Ensor; forward, Woods; back, Graham.