FOOTBALL
: OTAGO v. SOUTHLAND. The only in&sq?rovincial -which Otago -will play this year took place on \ faaturday at the Carisbrook Ground, when Otago met Southland before an attendance i o£ about 5000 people, The ground was la first class order, and there was little • wind. Tha match was responsible {or patchcs only of good play. The Southland forwards dominated tbs play in the : first half, and the Otago backs could not * get going. The play -was more open in tho second half, but the Otago hocks did : not gi to many of the -finished passing ' rushes which local followers of football have: become accustomed to "when -watching ;. tho University A playing in club football. Jeffs, insidts five-eighths,, 'was not fast : .enough when, ho received: the ball from Begg bohind tho scrum to open out the £ play for either Perry or Mackcreth. As a ; result of the fino showing of tho Southland forwards, especially in tho first spell, i tho _ Maroon backs had plenty of opportunities to handla the balL but though inf: dividually they played a sound game, they '• luid little combination, and their passing s bouts generally broke down before much j. advantage had been gained. Bain, tho Otago front ranker, was unable to play, ;. 4 and his pfcveo was tqJam by Fahroaid. ■ • Bain's absence had probably something to : do with Otago not being able to secure the pall in tho sornms-as often as had been expected. Otago kicked off from the glen \end, .with the sun behind them. The Maroon forwards at once rushed the ball to tho Blues' line, where Lilley had an unsuccessful shot at goai from a mark. Baird', tho • tall Southland forward, found touch at the Blues' corrcr -flag with a fine penalty kick, Otago getting relief through Southland being penalised. Reidv and Hazlett exchanged kicks, and then Hazlett marked in a good position, Lilley missing with the v. - goal ' kick. The Southland forwards, with i Baird, Sparks, and Budd' generally in front, were-; well holding tho Bluo pack and :■>- coming through fast on the rear division. I, Shand shopped an. attack by ■ the Otago i ; backs, kicking out at the centre flag, and I- . Gilmour nullified a good dribbling rush i,. by Campbell and Harty with another splen- .* did lina kick. Scrambling play followed, end good work by Coakley (Southland's centre three-quarter, and then Sparks saw a Southland man cross the„Blues' line, but ; a scrum was given on Otago' 3 line for a ; pass forward. Fine line kicking by Jeffs, Shand, Reidy, and Baird saw play rest ,v at the centre for a time, and a neat piece ; of pa&smg Coakley and Shand j- ended at Otago's twenty-fire. Sparks—the ' best forward on his side—and Baird were > - noticeable in a Maroon forward rush, and i: .Holmes forced; from a hard kick. Give-and-j-,.... take play followed, honours resting with the Maroon who - had several good i. opportunities, but lacked tho necessary finish to score._ Just befor® half time tho Maroons were striving hard to drive home an attack t m the Blues' twenty-five. Play swung across the Blues' goal, when a Southland . forward turned and throw tho ball back in front of goal to a Maroon three-quarter. The -pass was fumbled, and. in a flash, i Holmes ran forward, picked tie ball up in r. his stride, «and won through, and set out for a 70 yards run on tho open side. Lilley : oack) failed to get across in time, And tho big Otago three-quarter ran practically tho length of the field, and scored behind the posts. Campbell's kick struck the cross,p. Otago, 3 Eoints; Southland, nil. second spell opened in sensational fa&hjon. The Otago forwards rushed tho i ball to the Maroons' line. Tho Southland ; forwards broke back to the centre flag but MT>onald, Duncan, and Campbell headed a fine return rush. From a line ' . °« t Ougnton's kick rebounded off Holmes. who followed through and lacked the ball . past Lilley over the lino. Holmes easily won in the race for the ball, and scored. ; Campbell failed with the goal kick. Otago, 6 P°mts; Southland, nil. A well-judged :■ kick by Perry put Otago again in position. 1< rom a scrum Begg jinksd round, and passed to Perry, who dashed over near tho posts, Campbell kicking a goal. Otajro 11 points; Southland, nil. Six minutes „ only in the second spell had gone. The southland forwards worked play to the qu UC3 j twenty-five, where passing between - ohand and Coakley saw the local side hard , pressed. Sound play by Greville, Mackereth, and Sun had Southland in turn busy defending. Smith stopping the attack, but shortly after a clever piece of passing be- ■ !'^ CC 1 n J 3og =' P«rry, and ./Holmes saw r the last-namea score his third try near the . corn-jr. Campbell's kick missed. Otago, 14 points; Southland, nil. Begg had to leave the field, and Marks cam© on at live-eighths, Perry going up to scrum half. ; ; Holmes was twice well collared bv Gilmour when running aW the touch "line, and |, then Campbell had an unsuccessful shot' from a penalty. Perry was getting the r ball away smartly from the. scrums, and I from a scram in front of tho Maroon.?' goal he made* nice opening for GreviUe, who took a bad pass and cut in to score a fine try. Campbell kicked a goal. Otago, 19 points; Southland, nil. Play became rather ragged, the Otago forwards, generally led . by Campbell and Duncan, doing most of the attack, and there was no further score. 5 — 19 points. Southland j^jj_ Mr G.M'Kcnzio was referee. PEJMAIIY SCHOOLS' MATCH.
SOUTHLAND BEATS OTAGO. As a curtain-raiser to the representative game tho annual match between the Otago and Southland primary schools was played lno. game was principally of a forward nature and "was -won by tho -visiting boys by 9 points to 3. b , .Tho following were the teams?—Otago: Heazlewood, Tansley, Spillane, lord, Timlui. Young, liaTris, Sanders, Callis, Bulger Lwing, Forsyth, M'Kay, Churchiil, Olsen.' . Southland: bquires, Norton, Wilsop, Lambeth, Taylor, Walsh, Melvin, Burrows, Clelr!P„',r or(lcln - Thomson, M'Neil, M'Neilage, . u Halloran, M Ewan. rho visitors, -.who looked the heavier side \\on the toes, and Otago kicked off facing the sun, _ but they wer» immediately driven I. • mside their twenty-five. Tho *Southland forwards were .bunching -well, and for 11 vo minutes the Blues were hard messed Good kicking and fast following up by tho -V Bh f 3 . n S«ard took. play to tho other end of the field, where' tho visitors were compelled to force "down. Otago attacked hotly and were almost over on two or : three occasions, but fumbling bv an Otacro back enabled the Reds to get to half-way ' r!i d S r,U y after a long kick forced the if e f set u P, a vigorous onslaught, but Spillane repelled tho attack X Stjnires (the Reds' fu11.... .... hack), followed by a great rush by the Blare forwards headed by Young, saw S^- 1 n y , on the ball across the line. : Spillane s .goal kick failed. Even-play fol- , neUt ?Vu ter^ tor y until a by the Reds-forced tho Otago boys. From the kick-out a fine combined rush by the visitors placed the Otago line in dinger, and Lambeth, a speedy wino- three-quarter • securing ppesession. dashed' over at the' - Tfc™ 7? y !° r fa H Cd v, ' ith tho soal kick, ihe , Keds forwards were now playing a grong game, and breaking away in a combined rash they took the play to tho line : where, M Ncilage scored near tho corner. iayior s kiok was again unsuccessful. Prom ; tho_ twenty-!rve kick the Blues worked into • their opponents' territory, but a smart mark by a Southland back saw the ball kicked out on. tho Otago sid© of half-way. Good work by Spillano_ enabled Otago to get within. : striking distance of the opposing goal line, bat a poor attempt to pot a goal V bv a :Bluo back nullified tho effort. -Half- • tunc was called with tho score : Southland 6 Otago 3. On changing ends the Otago .forwards were the first to show out in an attack, and tho .backs assayed a passing rush which broke down by Spillane failing to tako a pass. ]*">m a scrum tho backs again got into act.osi, but Lord was pushed out at the Eeis twenty-five. Tho Blue backs were now throwing tho ball about freely, nut the tackling of the visitors' backs was particularly sound. From a fumble by an Otago back tho Reds raced through close to. the Blues? line, where the Otago defenco was severely tested, until fast play by the - Otago backs removed the danger. At this ~ stage "Walsh (captain of tho Southlander?) had his arm injured, and O'Halloran took his place at five-eighths, Todd coming on and playing in the forwards. The plav seesawed up and down the field with little advantage. to either side. A passing rush by the Otago baclcss gained ground, but the Reds retaliated with a fine forward rash to Otago's twenty-five, where from a scrum Melvm made a beautiful opening and passed to Taylor, who scored the bost try of the day. The kick at goal again failed! Tt was a clover piere of piny that led up to the rcore. but A'Tclvin should have been penal- \ • ised for picking the hall out of tho sortim. i The carno ended a few minutes after with ■ Southland attacking hotly: Southland 9. Otago 3. - Sir L. Cameron was referee.
AUCKLAND BEATS TARANAKI. iVxm Umitjd P«bbß AaaooiATioa.) NEW PLYMOUTH, September 13 A representative football match, Auckland v loranalu, was played here to-day under ideal conditions. The game proved v<-i v interesting and resulted in a win for the northerners by 25 points to 16. In t.tio liret- spell tile scor.ug was equal, Taranoki obtammg a penalty goal and converting a uy, and Auckland two tries, one converted, laranaki had, if anything, tho better of the play in this spell, particularly in the forwards but in the early stages of the second i the Auokkmd baclra got effectually to work, breaking down the home team's defence and scoring four trios in rapid succession, nono being converted. Tairsuiaki then rallied and confined their opponents to their twenty-five for quit© a time, during which the local players scored two tries, one being converted. This m-ado tho scores: • A nek - land 20, Taranaki 16. In tho latter part of thc.»ame tho Aucklanders threw tilio ball about and passed magnificently, scoring another try and bringing their score to 23 points. The Aneklanders outclassed Taranaki in the back division, but held no advantage over them in the forwards. For Aucldand tries wero scored by Wilson (2), Badely- (2), Thomas, Burns, and M'Cnllough, Laton converting one. For Taranaki Atkins, Spratt, and Rogers scored tries, George converting two, and also kick-
ing a penalty. / . THE RANFURLY SHIELD. WELLINGTON • DEFEATS C\NTER- - BURY. (Pee United Press Association.) CIIRISTOHURCH, September 13. The Uanfurly Shield match between Wellington (holders) and Canterbury was played on tho Showgrounds to-day in the presence of about 6ftX) spectators. The day was line, with a light breeze, but tho ground was slightly greasy after tho rain during the "week. A good game ended, in favour of Wellington by 23 points to 9. The visiters' backs were immensely superior and had Canterbury in trouble all through. Wellington kicked off against the sun. and breeze and a good Canterbury movement was foiled by Algar, who snapped up the ball arid found the lino. Wellington attacked vigorously, Brosnahan relieving His kick was marked by Orisp, and Green had a fruitless shot at .goal. Oanterburv swept down the field and a foroc saved Wellington. Loose forward play of an exciting nature followed in tho visitors' twenty-five, where from a scnim the Canterbury backs p:t going, Mullins being stopped on the line. r rom a maTk by Burson inside the twenty-five, Davis landed a goal for Cantertmry. The offensive by Canterbury was changed to defensive, and from a mark by Roberts Green equalised the scores, •u ls .back and forward play saw Canterbury with tho advantage, but the visitors came away, and a knock-on robbed them of a good opportunity. Sparks and Peterson headed tho Canterbury forwards in a great assault on the Wellington goal, Algar just robbing Cummings ofi a try. The prettiest piece of play of the game followed. From a scrum at midfield Roberts sent a very high pass to Corner, who jumped and got it, and set sail for the line, being grassed within inches of it. The next few minutes were anxious ones for Canterbury, Wellington penning them up Qnd: threatening danger timo and again \ penalty ultimately gave relief; but Wellington were not to be denied, and from a scramble Shearer scored and Green converted. Within two minutes Wellington were over again as the result of passing between Roberts, Corner, Tilyard, and Barker the last-named scoring and Green convertmg. A Canterbury passing rush broke down and Wellington swarmed down, but a penalty sent them back. Roberts picked up from the loose and sent on to Algar who was well tackled, but his tackier let him go and ho touched down under tho posts. Tilyard converted. Corner looked hie scoring a moment later, but lost the ball, and M'Leod initiated a Canterbury
movement whioli ended in Wellington's twenty-five. The visitors shifted play to the other end as the result of a nice line kick by Algar. Operations were transferred to half-way, where Davis had a shot from a penalty, aad the ball fell short, and halftime sounded with Wellington leading by 3 " second spell opened with Wellington aggressive, but by penalties and lino lacking Canterbury got do«u under Wellington's goal, and -ultimately the visitors wore forced as the result of a" long kick by Mullins. Play was of a straggling forward order, and in favour of the home team. Davis had an unsuccessful shot from a penalty, and then Wellington took a hand, only to be pulled up by offside play Canterbury came again, and Wellington being penalised for offside 'play, Davis landed .*l goal. Both sides made free use of the line, and from a line out at half way Shearer got the ball and ran dean through tho Canterbury backs and scored Green converted. On the resumption of play Wellington were forced as the result of a, long kick by Cummittgs. The visitors rallied, and Shearer nearly got across again (Canterbury) got the ball, and boat all the visitors but Crisp, who downed him in good style. Brosnahan had a pot from the field, which went wide, and "Wellington forced. _An obstruction on the part of the visitors in their own twenty-five cost them three points, Davis landing a goal from a penalty. The balance of the game favoured Canterbury, the visitors taking things easy. THE SEDDON SHIELD. BULLER BEATS MARLBOROUGH. (Pee United Press Association.} . WESTPORT, September 13. Under idoal weather conditions, and in the presence of a great gathering of onlookers, Buller to-day defeated the third attempt to wrest from them the Seddon Shield, which they have hold sincc pre-war days. Marlborough wero the challengers on tills occasion. In the first spell Buller, with the sun and a slight breeze* against them, more than held 1 their own, and Fisher scored a try, which was not converted, the spell ending: Buller 3 points, Marlborough nil. The second' spell was fairly even, Marlborough making some big efforts, which just fell short of scores. A vigorous attack by Buller ended in a try bv Young, Schadick converting: Buller 8. Marlborough nil. A little later the Marlborough backs made a fino run and Phillips notched a good try, which Fuller converted: Buller 8, Marlborough 5. _ After strenuous r>lay Friend (Buller) ran in hut in attempting to run round behind tlixi goal was taakled, and a scrum followed. Green got possession and scored, and Casev added tho major points, the game ending: Buller 13, Marlborough 5. WELLINGTON BEATS MANAWATU. (Pee United Press Association.) WELLINGTON, September 13. A representative Rugby match, Wellington v. Manawatu, played on Athletic Park
to-day was won by the home team by'l3 points to 14. Tho game was rather dull, and Wellington were lucky to win, as they appeared to take thoir opponents too easily, an attitude which had nothing to support it, for Manawatu gave tho better exhibition of football. Soon after opening the Manwafca forwards broke clear, but a forward pass was scut, and tho visitors were penalised. A littlo later Mabin (Wellington) potted a beautiful goal. For ofl-sido play Maaavwitu were penalised, and Ambler added 3 points to the Wellington score. Manawatu got tho ball from a. lineout, and a loose rush ended in Ingram scoring. J. ■-•tewarb converted. The visitors attaoked a-gain, and Wellington wero forcod. Wellington again invaded Manawatu territory, and the boll rolled ovor the line, a scramble ending in a Wellington player scoring. A little later Baker mad 0 an opening in the Manawatu's twenty-five, and Aitk-cn scored Ambler converted: Wellington 15. Alamawatu 5. Early in the second spell Mabin cftectod a good save by kicking to touch. Tho Wellington kicks opened up in a passing rush and Manawata were forced. The latter then attacked successfully. Mull ins scoring a try. J. Stewart failed to convert. Ambler made a great run, but was collared by Baker when about to touch down. Manawatu made a bold bid to scorc, and Seeker attempted to pot, the ball going wide. The backs then got goin<r and Andrews scored at the corner. .T. V. Wart's kick was unsuccessful. Ma.nawatu wero given a free-kick, and J. Stewart gaoled. A few minutes later Mabin kicked a penalty goal for Wellington, the game ending without further scorc: Wel-
lington 18, Manawatu 14. CIVIL SERVICE- MATCH. If tho Caledonian Ground is available, a match will bo played between tho Government Departments (Public Trust. Lands. Justice, and Defence Medical Headquarters) v. Other Departments, at 2.33 p.m. on Tuesday. Teams will bo selected from the follong:—Public Trust, etc.: Morice, Foote, Eccles, M'Mullan, Whitecombe. Scott (Public Trust), Woods, Cockroft, Pledger. Railton. Von Sturm or (Lands). Mosley, Brown. Vallis, Rcid (Justice). Galloway, M'Faull, Westrupp, Thomas (Defence). Other Departments: Steele, Clements, Menzies (Agricultural), Andrews, Traynor [Land and Tn-
oomo Tax), Newman, Jones, Booth, Gale, Routlcdge (Customs), M'lnt.vro (Lands and Deeds), M'Dougall, Alavdoii _(Repatriation), Taylor, Turk (Stump Duties), Rohieson (Tourist). Hicks (Public; Hnilf.li), O'Reilly (State Fire), Jaelrsou (Labour), I'orter (hisuranoe), Joyce (L'eri?ion:<). THE LEAGUE (JAME. TOURTII TEST MATCH. EASY \VLY FOR AUSTRALIA. (Pun United Perss Association.) a f i- -AUCKLAND, .September 13. Australia, and New Zealand plaved tho fourth football test matoh" at tho domain to-day in the x»r PS ,.„ee of about in'ut,' 11 ? Tho woa,h '''- was fine, and tho ground was in gocxl order. Aus,wou by 32 points to 2. The game opened very fast, and after alx>ut 10 minutes play tho Australians were penalised inside the half-way line. Ifwerson made a good attempt at goal, but the ball went outside the posts. -Shortly afterwards the Australians were again penalised, but Ifwerson fajled with tho kick. This was followed by another penalty inside the visitors' half-way line, and Ifwerson failed with a difficult kick. Onen ylav followed and as the result of smart following up Jiurge scored for Australia. Horder tailed tho kick. Australia o, New Zealand nil. Australia attacked for some time, and a-s the result of a smart passing rush Oubitt scored under the posts, and llorder converted. Australia 8, New Zealand nil. Give-and-take play followed, and the Australians were again penalised, Dufty missin"a somewhat easy kick. After fast, open play, in which the home team had the bettor of tho exchanges, the Australians were again penalised, and Bradley failed with
tho kick. New Zealand again attacked, and tho Australians forced down. From play at half-way Australia got tho ball from the scrum, and it was sent out to Horder on the blind side. The Australian crack raced for the line, and, beating the New Zealand backs, scored. Tho scorer failed with the lack. Australia 11, New Zealand nil. After a spell of even play, Australia took play into \ew Zealand's twenty-five, and tho ball went into New Zealand attacked, and offside play by Australia gave Ifwerson an easy kick, which he missed, and the spell ended: Australia 11, New Zealand nil. The second srell opened very fast, and some exciting play was witnessed. The backs on both sides threw the ball about freely, and some fine passing bouts were witnessed. Australia gradually worked play into New Zealand territory, and as the result of a passing tout Vest scored for Australia. Horder failed with the kick. Australia 14, New Zealand nil. Soon afterwards the Australians converted defence into attack, and the full back passed to Horder, who raccd half the length of the field, and scored a magnificent try. Burge converted. Australia 19, New Zealand nil. Soon afterwards Australia was penalised, and Ifwerson kicked a good goal. Australia 19, New Zealand 2. An Australian attack ended in a try bein<: scorod on the blind side. Burge failed with the kick. Australia 22, New Zealand 2. Open play followed, and from an cxchantro of "kicks Burge took the ball on tho full, and, beating the New Zealand defence, scored a spectacular try. The scorer converted. Australia 27, New Zealand 2. Shortly after Horder raced away and scored, Burge converting. Australia 32, New Zealand 2. The game ended with play in midfield. WELLINGTON v. CANTERBURY. <Pkb Ukited Peess Association.) WELLINGTON, September 13. A representative League match, Canterbury v. Wellington, was played this afternoon at Newtown Park and ended in a draw. Tho weather was ideal for football and tho ground wae in splendid order. The attendance was somewhat disappointing. It was a fino spectacular game tliroughout, and the teams were as evenly matched as tho scores denote. Canterbury won the toss and immediately set up a strong attack, 6pveral passing rushes iust missing. Fine foot-work among the Wellingt6n forwards took play well down, and Canterbury wero forced by a shot by Whitley Tho Canterbury backs wero throwing tho ball about in good style, and passing between Mitchell, Molloy, ano Young resulted in Younp mooring. Mitchell converted. s—o. Further
passing by Canterbury was stopped by good tackling by Whitley. Morris picked up, and after a good run centred to Finlayson, who boat several opponent* and scored. Whitley converted. 5—5. Good passing between Thackwell. Young, and King was inet by. solid tackling. Henderson gained ground for Wellington, aaid after fast'play Canter-' burv were forced by Whitley. Henderson again picked up smartly and passed to Whitley, who centred, and mistakes by Mitchell and Thackwell let Dawo score. Whitley failed with the kick. B—s. A loose rush by tho Wellington forwards, headed by Childs, saw Mitchell obstruct, /ind , the referee awarded a try. Whitley converted. 13—5. Wellington attacked strongly, Dawe heading a loose rush to the Canterbury line, a free kick relieving. Trudgeon by a good dribble returned play to the Wellington line, where from a ecrum Thackwell passed to King, who ecorod. Mitchell failed to convert. 13—8. Green replaced Zimmerman, who was injured. I Wellington were almost across a few minuted after through good work by B'inlayeon, and from a free kick Morris goaled. 15—8. Good work by the Wellington backs narrowly missed a score just before halftime. In the opening stages of the second spell a fine dribble by Dawe nearly succeeded. Wright saved, and passing by Thackwell, Young, Mitchell, and George was saved by Finlayson's fino tackling. Mears picked up and miskicked to Molloy, who ran in unopposed. Mitchell converted. 15—13. Morris was responsible for a good run, but was well tackled by Healev. Pollock secured and passed to "Scott, and the latter sent on to Pepper, who scored. 'Whitley converted. 20—13. Canterbury attacked strongly and Mitchell broke through and was nearly over, but passed instead of going on, and Finlayson intercepted and saved a certain score. Maintaining tho attack, Wright marked and Mitchell goaled! 20—15. Tho ball travelled up and down fast, and in a great passing rush tho ball was handled by Kruse, Pollock, and Morris, and "back to Kruse and Whitley, who' scored. Morris failed at goal. 23—15. Good work by Morris endangered the Wellington line. Passing ensued between Kruse. Scott, and Dawe, the latter nearly getting over. Other passing rushes broke down at critical moments. A fine lco-"e ni.-'i bv tho whole of the Canterbury team took plav well down, Canterbury being awarded a free kick for obstructions when a try seemed certain. Mitchell's kick failed. Throwing tho ball about in good stylo Canterbury attacked strongly, and passing between Thackwell, Young, and Mitche'l F *w the last-named score and convert. 23—20. Canterbury again attacked and wero awarded a free kick. Mitchell tricked the opposition and scored, but failed to convert. 23—23. Tho game ended shortly after. CANTERBURY v. WELLINGTON JUNIORS. (Peb United Press Association.) WELLINGTON. September 13. The match between Canterbury and Wellington Juniors was won by tho former team somewhat easilv by 20 points to nil. Turner scored 'Jireo tries, Harper two, and Robinson one, and Turner goaled from a penalty.
ASSOCIATION. AN INTERESTING FINAL. I\URTHERN WIN THE CUP. At tho close of the ordinary two rounds of matches lor tho Association Football Premiership Southern and Northern finished level after an unusually closo competition in which only two points separated the first four competitors. On Saturday Northern and Southern played off at Culling Park. Brundell was missing from Northern's eleven, Muirhead taking his place on the wing and Cherry playing insido right. Notwithstanding strong counter-attractions there wag a largo crowd of spectators, who showed considerable enthusiasm. Southern opened facing the <*un and a stiff breeze, and came through from the kick-off, to bo repulsed by J. Dryden. secured and tried a long shot without success. Tho bull camo in from Northern's left, and Kuddiman headed across goal, but Muirhead missed. Southern attacked and pinned Northern on defonec. In response to an appeal from a stentoriaji voico on tho touchlino a hefty kick cleared the danger, and Northern were again aggressive. Southern's defence wore an anxious look, but big kicking kept the goal safe and the goaJieeper out of work. Play was very even. Hill missed a chance for Southern, and Mason spoiled another by off-side. From well out Campbell snapped a quick shot which iust cleared tho bar. A palpable foul by M'Evoy was followed by retaliation by Ruddimaii, who was cautioned by the referee. Throughout, tho rest of the game Ruddiman -tad M'Eyo.v continued to "pick" at oach other, earning the distinction of providing {h» onlv discreditable feature of a' friendly attractive game; From a nioo advance by Northern tho ball went out to D. Dryden. He tricked
hia man neatly and passed on to Campbell, who, with a beautiful lelt-foot hooker, banged into the net amidst applause. Helped by the wind, Black and White continued the pressure. Southern lucks were uncertain, ami twice stved what promised to be cernin goals from c. yard out. Ihe s|X'll closed with a u'urm att;u;-k bv Southern, the ball coming in from Ixjtii wings. Davie almost charged Patterson through with the ball. Several line corners were put in by ()' IJriseoll, and from ojm Davie placed into the net. but was ruled olf-side. Half-time score —Northern 1 to nil. Souiheru in turn made use ot tha wind, and twice in iho lir.-*t threo minutes missed goals bv inches. Northern swept back, ami from a liue-out IJ. Drydcn passed to Campbell, who Kent in a loiifr shot which struck tho inner side of the crossbar and linished in tho net. Northern 2-0. Southern dashed off with vigour, Hill and Bun well doing {rood work. A header by Hill missed the post by inches, and Davie fumbled a nico cliancc. Northern's attack showed more method than Southern's, which wa3 below standard. A long pass by ltuddiman was picked up by Cherry, and from his cross Dryden narrowly mip.scd. While leading an attack Ilill, of .Southern, who with Banwell had been doing good work, hurt his leg and had to retire. With 15 minutes to go and .Southern a man short. Northern, with a lead of two goals, looked fairly safe to
win. Southern defended stoutly to tho end, and when tho final whistle was sounded by Mr Robinson it proclaimed Northern the cup winners, the scores being: — Northern 2 goals. •Southern ... ... Nil. Last year Southern won tho cup by two points from Mornmgton, Northern "being 10 points behind the premier- team. This year Northern have had to work exceptionally hard to win, and in several matches they averted defeat "by tho skin of tho teeth." No fewer than five of their matches wero drawn, but only one was lost, Mornington defeating them by 5 goals to 1. Southern played three drawn games and lost two, plus the final. PREMIERS TO DATE. 1895—lloslyn (Rangers Tunner»-up) 1896—lloslyn (Queen's Park runners-up). —Rcelyn (Hangers runneie-up). 139S—Wakari (Itoslyn runn«rs-up). 1839—Roslyn (Northern, runners-up). 1&Q0 —lloslyn (Southern runners-up;. 1901—Ito&lyn. (Southern runners-up). 1902—Roslyn (Northern ruiinefs-up). 1303—Northern (Kaitangala runners-up). l'JOl—Northern (Walsail runners-up). 1905—ICaitangata (Wakari runnera-up). 19D6—Northern (ICaitangata runners-up). 1907—Northern (Mornington runnes&-up). 1903—Nbcthern (Wakari iunnex»-up). 1909—City (Northern runnera-up). 1310—Northern (Havcnebourno runners-up). 1911—Mornington. (ICaitangata runners-up). 1912—Mornington (Kaitanguta, lunneis-up). 1913—ICaitangata (Northern A runnere-up). 19H—Northern (ICait-augata runners-up) I*^ls—High School Old Boy 3 (Northern. aTia Mornington, oqual, runnera-up). 1916—(N0 trophy), Mornington (Northern runners-up). 1917—(N0 trophy), Northern (Morn in "-ton runners-up). 191E—Southern (Mornington runners-up). 1919—Northern (Southern runners-up). As a curtain-raiser to tho cup final teams representing Association football " Oldtimcrs" and tho Commercial Travellers' Association took tho field and provided the spectators with a good deal of amusement as they strove ftfr the mastery. Some of the ancients showed remarkable agility in their efforts to 'demonstrate that the <*ood old way was the best, but before,tho close of the same thero was abundant evidence of leaden feet ajid " bellows to mend " Each side managed to penetrate to the net Siedeberg doing tho trick for the Old Timers" and Perry and Halligan snooting tho poals for the Commercials. 2 goals. Old Timers" 2 goals. THIRD GRADE. Christian Brothers beat Y.M.C.A. (A' ' 4 goals to nil, and may i Je said now to have their hands on tho Third Grade Cup. FOURTH GRADE.
Northern beat Y.M.C.A. B by 1 goal (a penalty kick by M'Kay near tho close of the jame) to nil, and are in consequence in a rory favourable position in tho cup competition. Christian Brothers (3) defeated Mornington (1), Sheehy, Brooks, and M'Allan ecoring for the winners.
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