ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL

Otago Daily Times, Issue 18348, 12 September 1921, Page 2

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL

OLD BOYS WIN THE CUP

A largo crowd, numbering fully 700, gathered at Culling Park' on Saturday to witness the final for the Senior Grade between Old Boys and Kaitangata. Kaitangata'a supporters were much in evidence, some 200 having come into town to see the match. Both teams gave of their best, and a really line game, closely contested, resulted in favour of Old Boys by 3 goals to 2. Old Boys' forward line was considerably strengthened by the inclusion of Race, who took Clarke's position, the latter having gone out of town. Kaitangata won the toss and played with the sun behind them. Old Boys were slow in settling down, and Kaitangata had the upper hand at the start. Moody (Old Boys) relieved a dangerous attack by the visitors, and Deaker, in goal, fisted clear a high shot from the right wing. Good play between Fraser and Logan changed the position of play, a fine attempt by Race being smartly cleared by the visitors' goalie. Kaitangata immediately returned, and Allan stemming the onslaught, a spell of eyen play followed. Campbell and Rarity failed to take advantage of a good clearance by M'Auley, and Old Boys' forward- line, combining well, a scramble ensued in front of Kaitangata's goal, but Raoe's shot was blocked. The visitors continued to keen up the pressure, but could not get within striking, distance, botli Moody and Kennedy doing good work on defence. Kennedy transferred'play to the other end, where Race's shot was safely-cleared by Wynne. Play swung back, but Munsie fumbled badly and Moodv (Old gained, a round of applause' for a couple of fine returning kicks. Old Boy3' halves played too close up and gave their backs a lot of unnecessary work. A corner kiok to Kaitangata was cleared by Deaker, and play hovered round half-way for a period, until Allan, by clever play, made an opening, Race finishing off with a great shot from about 20 yards out. Old Boys 1, Kaitangata nil. Old Boys' play now showed considerable improvement. A well-placed corner kick was cleared by M'Auley, who transferred to his forwards. Allen (Old Boys) failed to clear a high dropping ball, and Munsie slipped through and gave Deaker in goal no chance. Old Boys 1, Kaitangata 1. Even, interesting play continued until half-time was called without alteration to the scores. Old Boys opened the second spell briskly, and almost immedia"tely Race went near scoring with a neat header. Combined play by M'Caw and Dunn on Kaitangata's right looked dangerous, and two corner kicks were' conceded in quick succession, but both were safely cleared by Old Boys. The visitors, playing pretty and correct football, were striving hard, to gain the lead, and Allen went near to letting them through, but Moody saved in the face of a hot attack. Dunn followed with a fine centre to Rarity. on the left, who ■ netted with a hard phot. Kaitangata 2, Old Boys 1. Kaitangata continued to dominate the play, and a high shot by Dunn iust missed the mark. Play swung back and forward at a great pace. Harraway (Old Boys) had an ineffectual shot from 20 yards out. A beautiful pass by M'Caw to Rarity ended in a resultlees corner "being forced. Both Fraser and Alloo, with clever play, worked the ball to Kaitangata's < goal, where Logan brought the scores levol. amidst great excitement. Immediately from the kick-off Old Boys attacked strongly, and after a couple of ineffectual corner kicks Race again goaled with a lightning shot—two goals -having been scored in five minutes. Old Boys 3, Kaitangata 2. Clever play by Race and Logan again had the miners in trouble, but Richardson | saved smartly. M'Auley was also prominent ! in saving his side, and transferred play ! to the other end, where a hot rally ensued, Allen.eventually clearing. The play.wasnow very fast, and Kaitangata, in a strenuous endeavour to equalise, transferred one of the backs to the forward line. A brilliant shot.by the visitors' centre-half was equally as well saved by Deaker. The one-back game was checking the Old Boys' advance. Kaitangata succeeded in forcing a corner, and this was cleared by Allan, whilst Deaker brought -off a couple of fine saves towards the close. Mr R. Brown was referee, and the game ended: ~ , Old Boys 3 goals I Kaitangata ... 2 goals THE CUP PRESENTED. At the close .of the game the teams assembled in front of the pavilion, and the J cup was presented to the Old Boys by MV S. S. Myers (president of the Otago Football Association). Cheers and a haka by the Old Boys for Kaitangata were reolied to by Kaitangata giving cheers for this season's cup winners.

PREMIERS TO DATE. 1895 Roslyn (Rangers runnors-up), 1896 — Roslyn (Queen’s Park runners-up). 1897 — Roslyn (Rangers runnors-up). 1698—Wakari (Roslyn runners-up). . 1899—Roslyn (Northern runners-up). 1909 Roslyn (Southern runners-up). 1901—Roslyn (Southern runners-up). 1903—Roslyn (Northern runners-up). 1903—Northern (Kaitangata runners-np). 1094 —Northern (Wakari runners-up). 1905 Kaitangata (Wakari runners-up). 1906 — Northern (Kaitangata runners-up). 1907 Northern (Mornington runners-up). 1908— Northern (Wakari runners-up). 1999—City (Northern runners-up). 1910— Northern (Ravensbourne runners-up). 1911— Mornington (Kaitangata runners-up). 1912 Mornington (Kaitangata runners-up). 1913 — Kaitangata (Northern A runners-up). 1914 Northern (Kaitangata runners-up). 1915 High School Old Bdys (Northern and Mornington, equal, runners-up). 1916 (No trophy) Mornington (Northern runnere-up). 1917 — (No trophy) Northern (Mornington runners-up). 1918— Southern (Mornington runners-up). 1919 — Northern (Southern runners-up). 1929—Kaitangata (Old Boys runners-up). 1921—High School Old Boys (Kaitangata runners-up).

THIRD GRADE CUP TRIAL. CHRISTIAN BROTHERS THE WINNERS. The Third Grade Cup final between Christian Brothers and Southern was played at the conclusion of the senior game at Culling Park, and resulted in a decisive win for Christian .Brothers by 4 goals to nil. Play in the early stages of the game was a bit erratic, but improved considerably as the contest progressed. Taken all round the display given by both teams was very creditable, and a large number of spectators who remained behind from the big game were rewarded with an interesting and at times clever display. Christian Brothers early asserted thensuperiority, and halfway through the first spell Donnelly, after a clever piece of play, opened the scoring. Shortly after Kcddington added another goal for the Greens —scoring with a shot that gave Ashton no chance. In the second spell Christian Brothers practically dominated the play. Further goals were scored by Laffey and Reddington, and the game ended: Christian Brothers 4 goals. Southern ... Nil. Mr Jervis was the referee.

INTER-ISLAND GAME. In anticipation of the game to be played at Wangajrui on Saturday next the selectors (Messrs J. W. Bagrie and C. Webster) have picked the following North Island team: — Goal: Hyder (Wanganui). Backs: L. Dacre (Auckland), J. R. Braithwaito (Auckland). Halves: N. M'Arthur (Wellington), P. Roots (South Auckland), D. G. Jones (Wellington). Forwards: C. Oussaok (Wellington), U. Daore* (Auckland). W. Hooper (Auckland), G. Campbell (Wellington), C. Ballard (Wellington). Reserves: Heresey (Manawatu), Mitchell (Wanganui). E. Phillips (Wellington). The South Island team, chosen by Messrs Cornish (Canterbury) and Cameron (Otago), will be: Goal: Swift (Canterbury). Backs: Hogg (West Coast), Flood (Canterbury). Half-backs: Dryden (Otago). Sharp (West Coist), Simpson (Canterbury).' Forwards: Brundell (ptago), Bissett (Canterbury). Munsie (Otago), Norman (Cantorbury), Robson (West Coast). Reserve: M'Canlev (Kaitangata). Mr Norman, captain, will act as manager. The Otago representatives leave by the second express on Thursday.