FOOTBALL.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 17973, 28 June 1920, Page 2

FOOTBALL.

INTER-ISLAND WATfTW NOIITH ISLAND WIN BY 9 POINTS. EVEN I'JjAY THHOUGHOtJT. (Tkr United I'hess association.) W I'll j L LN" GTO N, Juno 26. The annual Rugby match between teams representing tjte North Island and the b'outh island was played at Wellington to-day in the presence of about 7000 spectators. The heavy lain of tho week spoiled the ground considerably, and it wua very heavy indeed. Notwithstanding Hub fact the game was a good exhibition of the Itugby code, and w;is full of interest from beginning to end. Victory went to the North Island by 12 points to 3, but there was not this margin of difference between tho opposing teams. if anything, tho South Island gave a better display than tho northerners. 'they seemed to play witii more enthusiasm, and they handled the ball u littlo moro cleanly than tlie North Island tean}. Both sides wero fairly evenly matched, and tlie ttisscl between tho two forward divisions was splendid. Tho game mostly of a forward character, and the craok backs of both sides were not seen to the best advantage. Especially was this tho cage with respect to J. Steele, the wcll-kuown West Coast player, who established his reputation in the inter-island match last year, in that ho soored two brilliant tric3. '10-day the ball seldom came his way, consequently tlie spectators were disappointed at not seeing him in aotion to the fullest extent. On the other hand, P. W. Storey (South Canterbury), who came to light with the Now Zealand Expeditionary Force Kugby team, was in excellent form, and was prominent throughout the game. He was in everything that was going, and gave a fine individual display. D. H'K. Sandman, the southern half, did well, and had little difficulty in countering the efforts of 0. Brown, tlie North Island half back. Of the southern forwards, E. Hassal'l and H. liarty were the most conspicuous, and they did some excellent work. The best forward on the ground was undoubtedly Donald, of Wairarapa, the North Island winger, who played a great game. He created some splendid openings, and was ever in the thick of tho fray. When he retired hurt, towards the closing stages of the match, he was warmly applauded. J. T. Tilyard and C. E. Badeley, the • northern five-eighths, both acquitted themselves excellently. Tilyard's work being brilliant at times, especially on the defensive, N. A. Barker, B. Algar, and V. W. Wilson (North Island three-quarters) all played soundly, Barker, by reason of his 6peed, especially justifying his inclusion in tho team. Wilson played a valiant game, and was unfortunate in not being ablo to carry some of his work to a definite issue. J. G. O'Brien, the groat Auckland full back, was as safe as one could wish, and could be relied on whenever there was trouble brewing. Rain fell at intervals during the game. The teams were:— North Island (Block).—Pull bode, J. G. O'Brien (Auckland); three-quarters—N. A. Barker (Wellington),' T. B. Algar (Wellington), and V. W. Wilson (Auckland); five-eighths—J. T. Tilyard (Wellington), C. E. Badeley (Auckland); half, 0. Brown (Taranaki); wiug forward, Donald (Wai-rarap-.i); forwards—A. Cain (Taranaki), A. Carroll (llanawatu), J. E. Moffatt (Wellington), A. H. West (Taranaki), H. Jacobs (Horowhenua), E. A. Bellis (Wanganui), and C. Fletcher (Auckland). South Island (White).—Pull back, C. E. Evans (Canterbury); three-quarters—P. W. Storey (South Canterbury), J. Everett (Nelson), J. Steele (West CVjast); five-eighths—W. B. Fea (Otago), A. Thompson (Canterbury); half, D. M'Jv. Sandman (Canterbury); wing forward, P. Davidson (Otago); forwards—W. Duncan (Otago), E. W. Hassell (Canterbury), C. Hall (West Coast), P. M'Lean (Buller), D. T. Baird (Southland), H. Harty (Otago), L. O'Leary (South Canterbury), j The North Island kicked of! against the vrind, and the South Island were the first to score, a rush on the part of Hassell and Storey ending in Harty obtaining an excellent trv, which Hassell did not convert. After a good deal of aggressive play on the part of the South Island the North Island took, a tarn at attacking, but their efforts were without avail, and the spell ended with South Island 3 points in the lead. After the second spell opened South Island set up a hot attack, which Algar broke up by intercepting a pass. North Islaitd penetrated to the Southern twenty-five, and then the battle became very strenuous. Little V little the North crept towards tho Southern .line, but the tide turned and things looked ngly, until Badeley put in a good ran down the lino, and transferred to Barker, who scored at the corner. Bellis failed to oonvert—3 all. The game now became roost oxcitincT) and the North Island h&d the narrowest of escapes. At last, after some determined "'play in front of the South Island line, Bellis got possession, and dashed across. Jacobs's attempt at goal failed. North, 6; South, 3. Less than five minutes afterwards Bellis again scored a try, which Jacobs could not convert. North, 9; South, 3. The light was now failing, and within 10 minutes of time Donald had to retire with an injured leg. Singe took his place. Within a few moments of time West soored the last try of the game, and tha final score was: North. 12 • South, 3. ' ' A. Kitto (Wellington) was referee.

NOTES BY FtJli-BACK. WELLINGTON, June 2G. Despite the heavy ground, the inter-Island match was played at a very last paoe, play surging from one end ol the grotmd to the other. There were some great forward rashes by both sides, interspersed with really brilliant pieces of back play. The South Island forwards quite held their own in the first hali, and Harty scored a try as the result oi a clever passing bout between storey and Hassell, which started from the halfway. The Whites continued to attack strongly, bnt Tilyard made a fine run back, and was brought down by; Evans with a beautiful tackle, just in the nick ol time. Passing between Brown and Tilyard let Barker over at th« corner. Storey, who was the star three-quarter on the ground, passing at most difficult positions, was almost over shortly after.—3 all. In the second half the line-out play was at times very ragged, and the North Island forwards got the best of the throws-in, which in the South Island would have been ruled ofl-side. Jacobs started hie backs several times by throwing out to them from the line-out play. The Black backs were too clever for the White five-eighth line. In the firet halfhour of the second spell Bellis wound up three passing rushes by scoring. Fletcher also scored. Storey was again almost over on two occasions, and Harty grounded the ball, but had knocked o7, er J" 6 , com ? r S" B*,8*, North Mand made all the play In the last 10 minutes, but both sides were very tired when the final whistle sounded. Storey, the South Canterbury plaver, Who was a member of the soldiers' team which played in England and South Africa, was the cynosure of all eyes. Steele did not play anything out of the ordinary. Evans played a fine gamf at iull-back, and he had a lot of work to do P ut U V a sound game,' and was not frightened to go down to the rushes. Harty and J^ CT ® , gashing pair of forwards, and Hassell, Baird, Davidson, and O'Leary also played hard gnmes. Harty received a verv bad kick on the haul in the last couple of minutes of the game, and did not know where he was for Goma time after. Evans was also laid out by a tacSe after he had got rid of the ball. DLikL tte North Island wing, had to go off half-way through the second half, and Singe came on. 'ttere were one or two other casualties. The gate monev amounted to £504, and it is expected thaTtte reserved seats will bring in another £50.

WELLINGTON v. WAIBARAPA. (FIB XJSITJID FABSS Association.} „ - MASTERTON, June 26. i- *SCTe5 CTe vn S,, a . TEr 7 large attendance at the Wellington V. Wanrarapa match, played on the Masterton Park Oval on Saturday afternoon. The ground was very heavy alter the recent rains but nevertheless a good exhibition ol the game I' Wltnees ? d - Wellington proved respect, and deleated its opponents by 24 pouits to 3. Byan, Aitken, and Shearer seemed Wellingtons points, and Carson scored for Waimrapa. Mr H. M'Kenzie gave every satisXaction us referee The gate receipts fo? na-jasr tul - *

(From Our Own Ooiuiespojtdeitt.) . , .. „ PALM33RSTON, June 25 A football match between the WaikouaiH Shag Point teams was played to-day jTSe P$ nieriton ground, and resulted in a win far w£ikouaiti bj 17 to nil. A heavy rain commenced lew minutes before the match started, all through the game. iasiea NEW ZEALAND TP.AM TO TOUR AUSTOAT.T4 (I* hou Otrn Special Corrkrponueot ) „„ , „ . . CHBISTCHTJBCH, June 27. The following is the New Zealand team selected to tour Australia, 15 being from the North Island to tho lZf:- e Fall back, O'Brien (Auofctand) «osr*"tv°X S5 > ' ( S,SK' itad) - M " Wing forward, Donald (Woirarapa) . Emergencies—Forwards—JTLean (West rwn jacote (Morowhenna). Cain (Taranaki), bell (Canterbury);' backs—Wilson P 12. Baddeley (AncHnnd). a SCHOOL HATCHES. B Grade.—St. Clair 49 v Arthur Stnv>fc "R Macandrew Eoad B 11 v. il'Glashan Oollem Sl Green Island 0 v. Albany Street B niL B 6 v. Kaikorai nfl. Forira ry LBAGtTE TEST MATCH. AN INTESESTING GAME. AUSTRALIA WINS BX 8 POINTS TO i. rr> . _ BBISBANE, Jane 27. (Received June 27, at 5.5 p.m) The first League football test match was played before a record crowd of 30,000. The weather-iS dull and warm. England attacked at the outset 7TLS 1° S \ °i ver " Bacon was foroed out Border (Anstraha) broke away t.wioo . witliout result England was awarded a free lack, and GraX' Irom near the centre, obtained a goal. LrfS contmued to have the best of the play, the Anstralum drfenoe was too sfcroog. Gmtm-u! again got a goal from a penaßy. AusfeSa forced, then took play to the other end (Se ' .'f-. a " d several determined attacks in which Broarlfoot, Vest, and Horder were 'nroB " r S° (ApstraDa) twice failed at LaJ from free kicks. The game developed into one

of a rough, Bcrappy character, both tennis playing of/side. Tho rcferco warned Hilton (England) and I'earco (Australia.) for indulging in fisticuffs. During tho rest of the first half the Australians wore in charge. Fraier, picking up in the loose, scored a try, which wa s not converted At half-time tlie scores were: England 4 Australia. 3. ' On resuming play went up and down tho field. BrondJtoot made n brilliant dash on tlio wing, bnt Thomas and flogore tackled and biisUed him into touch near tho comer. Anstralia was penalised for illegal tackling, lint Gronow foiled with uie kick at goal. Play became rough, and tho rc: ', c " '"Bh pitch. Broad Coot in ! nlli ,^ a ,r s (England) participated f rnsh for ' h c '*«H over tho line, and EngUnd saved. Broadfoot oollidod with tho post, Fntjnfl 11 play \ . A ' inr srnan reported that (rnr as P' lnchl nß in tho scrum, and Ans- . a troe kick - b,,t iYa7 - c '" \L«, at B° a l- After scrappy play, . f ° « U '- e lcl , k « IC Hne, imu j,urge made a flying leap and divod over IForder converted. Australia was thus 4 points hrnl tPrrifiC whcn "ortrllin v a f ay ' 051,1 " lmo6t scored. Austho ° entre ' bufc Gnmow's kick loiierf. The final scores wicrc: Australia B England ~ - ? p " n^a 4 points.