FOOTBALL.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 17712, 25 August 1919, Page 7

FOOTBALL.

The following are tbo results of Saturday's matches: —

RUGBY. FIRST GRADE

Ihe following table shows tho relative positions up to date of tho <;lubs engaged in tho benior Grade competition:— ~;

♦University B delaultcd to Southern, Kiiikoroi I Port Oh'f n " Klc ' lmontl - l>unediu defaulted to +nu mcrs twice this season. r« , Bwteh between Southern and Port,' W r on y th ° • lorm e r . was suljeuqucntly h i , ort Clmltc crs on oCi»unt oi Southern In. ring played „ R„ E i )y lA3gue plil^ r UNIVERSJ.TY A v. ALHAMBRA in comparison with tiio displays given bv University A this season the exhibition bivou by them when opposed to Alhambra on Saturday aitornoon on tile Caledonian U round was exceedingly disappointing. Ho ground was certainly very heavy, but that m itself 13 iiisuiiieiezit to acoount lor tile apparent drop in form. The real reason .vuiild probably bo found in tho high oarui\al in which the students have participated duxing the week. For tho first time this not one oE ihoir many efforts at passing resulted in a try—the only try rc-is-teruu was duo moro to a solo oitort 011 tne part of ierry Credit must be given to Al llambra for the line game played by their forwards and the great defence of tho backs. -But for the deadly tackling of both baclja and forwards several tries must have been scored against tho Red-arid-Blaoks Tho latter had distinctly the worst of the luck. Losing the toss, they had to play against a high wind m the firdt spell, and: to add to their troubles they had tho misfortune to havo a man ordered off half-way through the spell. It therefore speal-is volumes lor then- defence whe.ll thoy wero able with 14 men to keep their lino intact, with the exception of when it was crossed by Perry. A£'.° ° a,no itself calls for little description. With everything in their favour the Blues naturally attacked during the major part of tho first spell, but there was a lack of precisnon about tho movements of the backs. Tho weight of the University pack was evident in the ecrmns, but though the Blues got bv far tho greater share of'tho -ball the}' failed to turn their advantage to gonti account. From a scrum inside Alhambra's twenty-five Begg secured and sent out i< 1 erry, who cut in smartly and ended by touching down in a handy position. IlarU't kick at goal was a poor one. Shortly after Coombcs was ordered off the field bv tho referee (Mr E. Clancy). The reason far this was not noticeable to the spectators, but the referee when questioned later stated that ho told the Alhambra team that they must appeal less. One of the front row men is then alleged to have made an insulting remark to tho official, who was in doubt as to which of the two men -was guilty of tho offence. He appealed to tho captain of tho tfcam, who on being pressed pointed out the offender. The latter was then ordered off the field. Half-time was called with the score: University 3, Alhambra 0. Todd went- off during the spell on account of an injury, and was replaced by another player. On changing ends the Blues showed better form, and with the Red-and-Blaoks tiring after their great effort in tho first half were able to hold the game safe. Each side did about an equal share of attacking in the second half, but the Blues always appeared to be more dangerous than_ their opponents, whoso backs lacked the ability to drive home their advantage when in a favourable position. The Blues also lost 6ome good opportunities, notobly on one occasion when a faulty pass to Valentine lost a certain score. Shortly before time Campbell added three points from a free kick. The referee evidently had some doubt as to whether the ball went between the posts, and before giving his decision ho consulted: one of the line umpires, who stated that it was a goal. This evidently annoyed tho spectators, who had previously made a demonstration against the referee in connection with ordering a player off the field,, and when th© game concluded another hostile demonstration was made against Mr Clancy. The game ended:— University 6 points. Alhambra NiL The game, though a vigorous one, was fought out in a clean spirit between the players. Sincoek, Gillick, and O. Fitzpatriclc (full-back) played well for the Red-and-Blacks. and the forwards were a hardworking, even set, Cameron (lock) in partioular playing a solid dashing game. KAIKORAI v. UNIVERSITY B. This match, which was played at' Cariftbrook, did not provide any football beyond tho ordinary. Playing with the aid of the wind, the Kaikorai iorwards quickly penned the Blues on their line, and M'Uonald scored from a rebound, a kick by the Blues' full back being charged down. M'Ghie kicked a poster. Shortly after another | kick by a University back was charged I down, and M'Donald scored his second try, M'Gliie again kicking a poster. M'Ghie and Knight showed up in a clever bit of passing, Knight's pass on the goal line going astray,' and then Greville, when collured, tried to kick to the line, but the ball was taken off his toes by Cameron, who dashed across. The goal kick failed. The University forwards were putting up a good game, but were receiving little support from their backs, Ward, at half, passing most erratically. From a scrum in front of the Blues' line Drydon secured tho ball, and went round to score under tho posts, M'Ghie placing a goal, and just before the close of the spell M'Ghie picked up from loose play and jotted a fine goal. Kaikorai, 18 points; University, nil. The assistance of the wind did not appear to help the Blues materially, as the Ml team were soon in their opponents' territory, and Duncan scored. The goal kick failed. Some good line-kicking by Kingston put the Blues in a goq,d position, and Greville made a slashing run to the line. After give-and-take play Ward sent out to Jefcoatc, who passed to Greville, and the fast Blue "centre three-quarter went right through to score under the posts. Jefcoate kicked a goal. The Kaikorai" forwards, ably assisted by Dryrlsn and M'Ghie, again attacked, and M'Meek in scored near the pasts. M'Ghie kicking a goal. The game endod:— Kaikorai 26 points. University B 5 points. Mr Leith was refereo. PIRATES v. DUNEDIN. The match between Pirates and Dunedin, played at Bishopscourt on Saturday afternoon, proved rather a hollow victory for tho former team, both forwards and backs possessing too much speed for their opponents. The ground was in excellent order, and tho playing area was well sheltered from tho wind. Each team played one man short. > From first to last Pirates made tile game' fast and open, and time and again they broke through the Dunedin dcfence, which could not bo said to have been particularly sound. At half time tho score \ijas 11 points to nil in favour of tho Blacks, and this was very much. increased before the end of the game. Tries were obtained for the winners by Thomson (2), Matheson Smith, Homes, Hawko, ami 1 odd. Matheson converted two of tho tries, and Hawke and Milne one each. Tho hn-al score was:— £ irat< * 29 points. Dunedin ]\jj£ Mr W. Facer was referee. ZINGARI-RICHMOND v. PORT CHALMERS. On Satuiday afternoon Zingari-Richmond met Port Chalmers on the latter's ground bun unfortunately a heavy downpour made tne fioid difficult for play. Port won tho toss, and kicked off with a strong wind in their favour. Zinrjrtri, from the outset, were on the defensive, and from a. *ree kick for offside pla v Stevenson scored the first P<pmts for Port Following this, four free lucks in succession wero awarded against "Colours," the last bringing Port dangeiously within their twenty-five, but Zingan managed to break away. A fine run by bnuth resulted in a foroe-down bv Zingan. Thomas followed with another good run, which ended in a scrum on the jine, and (lie resultant situation bring well saved by Zingari. .To* Smith and Hay then got possession of the ball, and brought it "ithin dangerous vicinity of tho visitors' goal, but Zinguri again" saved. ,T. Smith and Thomas then got Dossfssion. but failed to Fcore. A free kiok from offside play gave Thomas bia chance and his kick raised Port's score another 3 points. From th 6 kick-off Zingrari enrried the Kill well within the home team's twonty-five, but' from a freo kick for offside Port lucked clear. Port »<*ain rushed tho visitors' lino but Zingari saved. Tho whistle blew for half-trmo with Port Chalmers 6 points Zingari nil. '

On tho change over took trp the attack. From a mark the honw toand got a free kick, which gave them the ball, nnd with a rush they_ carried it coi- the visitors' line, but Zingnxi forced down. The ball again cot to midCeld. and offside by

Port gave Bond his chance, and a beautiful ! kick opened Ziiigari's scoring. Zingari soon got the ball, and again looked dangerous, but Port were able to save, Hay, Wilson, Smith, and Thomas putting in same hue work. Two fre-o kicks against tho visitors followed, but thev got. tho ball, and brought it afjain well within the home team s twenty-five, and from a throw-in forced a scrum, on tho line, which resulted in a try. Bond failed to convert. Following this, Zingari again got tho ball, and brought it to Port' 9 line, but the latter woro able to force down. Port then made a lino ran into the visitors' territory, but Zingnn securer] a mark and kicked dear Another free kick was given to Port, but Jlontl saved. Result: Port Chalmers 6 points. Zingari-Riehmond 6 points. r . SOUTHERN v. UNION. This match, was played oh tho North |^[ oll 'id before a fair number of spectators llio garuo was keen from the start, and except for some- illegal tackling on the part of both teams, was singularly free fro-n penalty decisions. Th© Southern forwards wt:ro rather too heavy for Union, and the latter team had made several alterations in its dispositions with not altogether happy results; otherwise the score would certainly navo been moro equal. Reidy, at fullhack, and Withey and Bain, amongst the lorwards were towers of strength to the Wack-and-White pack, while Gillam (who played the best back game on the ground), «.. Knox, and Pnngle wore most promirrnt amongst tho Reds. Marks did not play" his usual game. From the kick-off Union's entliusiasm -carried them quickly to tho opposing goal-lme but although tiioy , got the ball out of the- scrum, mishandling by tho baC 1 ks w io l t them chanc- otscorinand Rcdy relieved. Union's goal in turn was in danger for a time, but a free- kick eased the situation for Reds. A good deal of lino pky mostly arqund Union's twenty live, followed Southern took a lon* chance from a free kick, but this failed. \ hotter opportunity .a little later was also missed l-oosp play continued for a time, until, with Southern pressing ronnd tho opposing goal, Bam was enable.! to scramble over on the corner, and draw first blood for his side. Reidy s kick failed. Almost immediately afterward Withey dodged over Union's lino -«,!„♦ 1 ?, corile . r > Reidy failed " g •' to , add tho ma J° r PO'Hts. Southern continued to press, but the Union backs wore safe, and there was no further scoro took th» ff " n rcsi \ miD S, Union again took the offensive, and made things lively I °ifU bOUtl r n l°L a time " A Um ™ back, with a clear held, made an attempt at a fifl T? ri an , was ,' Ter y nearlv successful. The Red pack, keeping the ball at £eir teet, took it right up tho field to Soatneni s goal-line, tat a scoro was saved, one of tho Southern men kicking the ball over his own line. Reds continued to rally round the Colours twonty-five, but tho latter s backs were safe, and every attack proved abortive. Thereafter play 7 became somewhat haphazard until the whistlo blew and tho game ended: '

Southern 6 points . Ar bn ' on Nil. Mr trwynno was the referee. SECOND GRADE. fa^t VenSboUrne defeated Kai korai by deAlhambra won their match against Pirates by default. THIRD GRADE. -. Alhambra defeated Kaikorai by 8 points to 3. hJwl fiD £ l •*? 4 he lllh ' d Grade ba ™« between Taieri Rovers and Pirates was played on the Caledonian Ground on Saturday afternoon, and provided a fast and interesting contest Play was mostly of a forward character, in -which department tho country players showed to advantage \\ ith the wind in their favour in the first spell, Taien secured a lead of 6 points— a try by Oliver and a penalty goal bv teoott. In the second spell Pirates did the major part of the attacking, but were able to roister only, one try. The game thus ended in a win for Taieri Rovers bv b points to 3.

FOURTH GRADE. Pirates A defaulted to Port Chalmers Southern beat Pirates B by 8 points to' 3.

OTAGO REPRESENTATIVE TEAM. Harty (University) is unable to make the trip to Invercargill with the Otago representative team and Sim (Alhambra.) has been selected in h« place. W. Knox (Union) will replace Fairnmid as emergency the latter also being unable to travel south! AUCKLAND AND TARANAKI. EAST WIN FOR THE FORMER. (Per United Press Association.) AUCKLAND, August 23. ±be representative match between Auckland and Taranaki was played to-dav in the presence of 10.000 spectators. 'The game needs little description. Auckland yA2 Omt6 to 9 " k , the fir st spell laranaki showed some promise, and at hatf-time the scores were: Auckland 19 points, Taranaki nil. Auckland held the upper hand throughout the second suell although Taranaki succeecded in crossing the homo line three times. CHRISTCHURCH FOOTBALL. ■■■• (Pee United Press Association.) . CHRISTCHURpH, August 23. Marist Brothers won the championshir, of the Canterbury Rugby Union by defeating Lmwood by 14 points to 8. The Christ's College- first fifteen were to have left to-night for Wellington, to i" S. £*"? m the annu al inter-collegiate football tournament there, but owine to several cases of scarlet fever at the college the trip was abandoned and the college will not take part in tho tournament

WELLINGTON REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS. ' (Peb United Ferss Association.) -n. * n August 23. Ihe following have been selected to represent Wellington against Canterbury at Wellington on Saturday.—Chrisp, 41srar Cor ££ M'Arthur J. Tilyard, E. Doc Nichols, Jackson, H. Parker, Elliott Baker, Paton, Ryan, Dβ Clifton, j" bhearer; emergencies—Calcinai, Love and Chesterman. The following will represent Wellington against Marlborough at Blenheim, on Saturday :-Mabn, W. Thomas, M'Cabe, Aitken, M'Kay F Tilyard, C. Tilyard, Green King S. Shearer Brossan, E-berhardt, B. 1 nomas .Proy, and Spencer; emergenciesAustin, Snanahan, and Martin-Smith. THE LEAGUE GAME.

AUSTRALIA v. NEW ZEALAND. WIN FOR THE FORMER. (Psb United Peess Association.) WELLINGTON, August 23. ■The league match Australia v. New Zealand was played on the Basin Reserve before a large gathering. The ground was in good order, and the weather was fine, with very little wind.

New Zealand commenced with a good attack, but Halloway relieved. The New Zealanders tried to open n;> the game, but passed wildly. Bad passing by the New Zealand backs let Horder awu.y, and after side-stepping four players beautifully he scored, and Oxford converted. Tho" Now Zealand forwards then broke away, but good work by Prentice saved. The Australian backs indulged in passing, but faulty handling spoilt the effort, and New Zealand returned to half-way. Johnston, Cubitt, and Gilbert were prominent in a fiiio passing rush, •which, was well stopped by Duftv, and Now Zealand forced. Shortly after -in attempt was made by Oxford at goal. The New Zealand forwards shone out well, and Scott was to the fore. Ifweraon, picking -up, scored, and Dufty converted' making the score 5 all. The passing of the Australian backs was well stopped by Bradloy. Passing between Horder, Gilbert, and Cubitt forced the New Zealanders. Offside play spoilt a promising New Zealand passing rush. Good work by Halloway "and Johnston, took play to the New Zealand line, but T>ufty was responsible for staving oft" the attack. A good run was made by Ifwerson from half-way, and from a mark by Bradley Dnfty narrowly missed kicking a goal. From a passing- rush, by the Australian backs Johnston cut in and scored. Oxford's kick failed. A nood passing rush by the Now Zealand bicks was spoilt by Morris missing the ball, and a dodgy run by Files carried it nearly over. Passing- by the Australian backs, aided bv good kicking by Sweeney, relieved, and Bradley made a fine effort to break throuc-h, but w.is well tackled. Tlie New Zealand forwards were getting tho brill, but their passing broke down. Headier and Diifty were responsible for (jood efforts, a.nd from a fr--o kick Dufty kicked i>. gonl, making tho ?cor<>: Australia 8. New Zealand 7. From the kick-out Bradley., .after a fino dodcy rim, nassed to Wslters, wfco sent the ball to Morris, who was offside. Hordor picked up, and tho boll nassed to Cubitt, to Gilbert, and to Pobinson, -who missed it, spoiling n. good effort. Williams was responsible for a rood dribble.. which_ took play well down fho field. Horder intercepted a pose from Noal, and by Ride-stepping beat seven men, and scored. Oxford converted. Passing between Halloway and Johnston let Gilbert over, and Oxford again converted.

Several attacks by the New Zealandere broke down, and at half-time play wa3 in midfield. Soon ufter tho recommencement Neal waa injured, this affecting his subsequent play. From a >;ood dribble by A very, Ifwerson got possession of tho ball, and scored, bringing the score to: Australia 18, New Zealand 10. ""Fi-st open play by both sides followed, until, from a lons kick bv Dufty, Sweeney gained possession of tho ball, .and after a (rood run passed to Gilbert, who scored. Oxford converted. Play hovered around half-way, and from an Australian w.ntro kick Dufty potted a magnificent goal, tho scoro now being: Australia 23. New Zealand 12. Shortly after this- Morris picskod up, and, evading two opponents, centred. ifwerson gained pbuseFS'lon, and, outpacing the opposition, scored, Daftv converting. After soino fast play Duffcy had a shot at goal which failed. Instead of forcing, Horder ran. and pushed to Cubitt, who centred. Ryan piwsed to Burpre, who scored. Oxford's kick failed. Tho New /.oalanders attacked strongly, ljut tho defence was somid. From a. free kick Dufty lucked a RC-μ! . From tho kick-off Watki'ns charged Duffy's return, and scored. Oxford converted. Australia wore throwing tho ball alx>ut in good style, and nassing between Halloway, Johnston, and * Cubitt enabled Hio last-named to score. Oxford converted. From a passing rush by Johnston, Gilbert, and Cubitt, the last-named again scored. Hordcr's kicl; failed. The New Zealaftders mode numerous fruitless attacks, and eventually Dufty kicked n potialiv. Fine work by Johnston and ena'bled Ryan to score, and Burge converted. In farther fast work tho Australians forced, and the New Zealandere wore attacking when time was called, with tho scores: Australia 44 points. New Zealand 21 points.

ASSOCIATION FIRST GRADE.

The following table shows (ho relative positions of the clubs engaged ih the Senior Cup competition:— .

As the result of Saturday's game Southern and Northern are now tin; only two teams with • cup chances. Northern have finished, their two rounds. . Southern have a match, to plav against Maori Hill, and .if they win (which is the probability) they will have to plav cif with Northern for the cup—a most interesting final. NORTHERN" v. GREEN ISLAND. The crowd that assembled at tho Oval to Witness the match between Northern and Onsen Island saw plenty of incident. Mr Ghent was referee. Ball and ground were slippery, but notwithstanding this there were plenty of attractive football tactics, and many exciting- goal efforts. A feature of the game was the smart and aocurijte handling of the slippery ball by both goalkeepers, Taylor, of Green Island, being especially valuable to. his side in' tliis respect. Northern, facing the wind, attacked vigorously for most of the first 15 minutes. Taylor fielded one from Campbell, and in the nick of time charged down another from Muirhead. Further shots by Muirhead, Ruddiinan. and Brundell went close before Green Island woke up and began to take their share of attack. Samson made several smart advances up the right wing, •which, generally spelt danger. Patterson saved from one, but from another there ensued before goal an extraordinary melee. Patterson was driven out of goal, and, with several Green Island forwards making attempts before an open goal mouth, it seemed a miracle that a score was not registered. Smith presently inis9ed a good chance from a cross by Edgar, and shortly afterwards Patterson cleverly averted a score by flinging himself, across the goal mouth and pushing outside the upright a fine shot by Edgar. _ Northern attacked again, but their shooting was not effective. Samson streaked off once more, and gave his inner forwards an excellent opening, but the wet ball slid off Dunwoodie's • foot and went wide. At half time no- score had been registered. Northern op;ned the attack in the second half. M'AUan averted danger, and Smith and Samson worked down the right, Patterson clearing a dangerous shot trpm Samson. Northern passed back, and D. Dryden, on the left wing, swung the ball across goal, where Campbell, from cloee in, beat Taylor. This score by Northern was followed by a discreditable incident. One or' two excited Green Island players and some equally unrestrained spectators, crowded threateningly around a line umpire, who was wearing Northern's colours, and accussd him of having, just prior to Dryden's centre, raised his flag to indicate " out," and then changed his mind. Green Island's captain endeavoured to restrain his men, and the referee questioned the lino umpire, who, according to the statement furnished to our reporter later by tho referee, said he was unable, owing to the encroachment of spectators (who had been troublesome in this way throughout the game) to see whether the ball was out or not. It was some minutes before the incident, during which some strong lauguage was heard, was closed, and the game resumed, with another line umpire officiating. Both sides tried hard for goals, and finally Northern's efforts were rewarded. {Jroen Island were attacldng, when suddenly the ball came through to Campbell who ran half the field, jinked the opposition, and beat Taylor with a long shot into the oorner. When, the game, which had been keen but not rough, waa concluded and the Green Island captain waa in sporting fashion offering congratulatory handshakes to Northern players the attention of the referee had to be drawn to a Green Island player evidently " looking for fight' amidst a group of spectators. Northern 2 goals. Green Island Nil OLD BOYa v. SOUTHERN. Culling Park was in good order for the. meeting of Southern and Old Boys, at which Air Brown was referee./ The play was not of a specially high order, but the teams were we'll balanced, and scored goal for goal until the end. In the early stages of tlie game there was a good deal of " talk," and the referee deemed it advisable to call 'both teams together and speak to them, after which there was no further trouble. Gould, a returned soldier, played for Old Boys. Southern opened the scoring, a corner kick bv Hill being headed through by Mason. Allen, playing inside left, brought the scores even, and C. Alloo next placed Old Boys fin tho lead by netting after Scott had partially cleared a •shot from Allen. Before half time Southern evened up, a oorner kick by Hill being played . into the net by Anderson. The first incident of note in the second half was a penalty kick for Old Boys. C. Alloo missed the but shortly afterwards made i amends by goaling with a splendid shot from 25 yards 'out. It was Southern's turn again, and this time Banwell, after manoeuvring cleverly for position, beat the goalkeeper, tho scores then reading 3 all. Southern badly wanted the winning goal, which would have given them the cup, and Hill once looked likely to get it with a close range shot, 'but Anderson fielded safely. Old Boys' remaining effort of promise was a shot from Race that struck the post Old Boys ... ...- 3 goals. Southern 3 goals.

WELLINGTON v. CANTERBURY. (Pi:n United Pbess Association.) OHRISTOHUKCH. August 23. '' The final match for the Brown Shield trophy was played here to-day, before.. a largo crowd in fine weather. Canterbury won the toss, and Wellington kicked off facing a strong- sun. Norman and Wood made play on the Canterbury left wing, Gosney cutting in and sending liis forwards awjiy. Flood returned, and the ball was rushed to midfield. Fine kicking from M'Kenzio kept play from the Wellington goal, but Norxnan eventually through and centred to Wood, who headed intogoal, tho leather rebounding off the goal' post back into play. Fast give and take play was followed by a Wellington atts/jk, ;uid Swift had to leave his goal to clear. •At half time there was no score. Fast give and take play marked the opening of tho gr<!ond stwll. but Wellington gradually forced play, and Mitchell cleverly smothered a fhot from Hart. Norman and Dowker, from Lee's clearance, made ground, but the Wellington backs wero very safe, and repeitetly broke the attack. A determined assnuH on the Canterbury* resulted in Elinor handling witbiii tho p?naltv rvrpa. and from the.subsequent free kick M'Arthur scored. Play now become very willing, nnd both goals were visited in tern. M'EUigott tested Swift with a rasping shot, which the latter, saved. Wei-lmg-tor. at this sin fro worn havinpr slightly tnr. bettor of tho- but tho sound defence of tho Canterbury backs prevented a snore. Time was called without further score. Result:— Wellington ... 1 goal. Canterbury Nil. In the Association game, tho Canterbury Schools bqat Wellington Schools by 3 go«Ia to two.

•a «• i M University A ... i:; n> Kuikorai .34 12* l'ort Chalmers ... H 7| Alhamkna 14 ' g University B ... la 7 Southern 34 (;♦ Zinguri-lUohmoud 11 r>* !'irat«*s 14 ?, Union ... _ ... 14 \ nriwdin M 0 I a G 6* n 10 u* s . s p 12 £: & $ a "ci ~ tc a iS £ 5? E 1 332 G-4 2a 0 167 US 2< 2 47 07 10 0 130 97 16 0 10) 87 U 1 12L 83 13 2 97 1C2 12 2 1!)7 1-1.1 12 0 SO 83 8 0 21 311 0

£ Northern 12 Southern 11 Momington ... 11 Old Boys ... 11. Green Island ... 11 Christian Bros. 11 Macj-i Hill ... 11 £ 6 6 G 1 1 3 a 3 30 £ 3 3 3 CI ** Si 5 w to P* *« rt a* © O 3 c3 a o 38 23 17 U 11 15 30 19 14 48 20 13 20 25 12 16 30 5 12 61 2