RUGBY FOOTBALL.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19500, 8 June 1925, Page 11

RUGBY FOOTBALL.

LOCAL MATCHES. THE SENIOR COMPETITION. Tho local games were continued on Saturday under very favourable conditions. The senior matches resulted ( as follows: Points. Points. Pirates 15 Kaikorai 0 Alhambra 6 Southern o Dunedin 17 Union 8 Zingari 8 Taieri 6 POSITION OF TEAMS. The position of the teams engaged in the senior competition is now as follows:

PIRATES v. KAIKORAI. Pirates and Kaikorai met at Carisbrook before a crowd of between 30C0 and 4000 people. Pirates were without the services of Morgan, who had not recovered from an injury received in the North Otago match on Wednesday. Walker was moved up from full-back to take his place and J. Brown was brought in as full-back. The game was by no means an exerting one at any stage. Pirates early asserted their superiority, and held the upper hand to the finish. Their forwards stood up wonderfully well to the Kaikorai pack, and in the second spell their backs showed some pretty flashes of combined play. The Kaikorai forwards got the ball consistently in the first spell, but their backs seemed unable to make use of it. ' Kaikorai kicked off, facing the sun, and play was returned to half-way. Pirates took up the attack, but the ball was proving slippery to handle. Slaughter came through nicely, and gained ground for the Blues, but Pirates immediately returned, and Walker headed a promising-looking rush, which took play well into Kaikorai territory. The Black forwards kept up a vigorous pressure, and Roger, following up a dribbling rush, dashed over and scored beside the oosta. 'Walker, in attempting to convert, failed to lift the ball. Pirates 3. Kaikorai nil Allan, on the Pirates’ left wing, secured the ball and made a fine run downfield before he was compelled to mss in. The forwards carried on the movement, and Milne touched down to register Pirates’ second score. Walker’s kick again failed. Kaikorai now had a brief turn at attacking, and Findlay had an unsuccessful place kick from a fair position. M'Meekiug was prominent in a sweeping Kaikorai rush that was pulled up by the referee’s whistle only a dozen vards from the Pirates’ goal- The game continued uneventful, for the most part in neutral territory, and frequent line kicking and free kicks kept the pace slow. Kaikorai were getting the ball from the scrums, and Aitken punted smartly and fob lowed up. but Brown averted the danger. Laing made a good run from half-way, but the ball -came into the possesion of Brown, who recovered all the lost ground. The Pirates’ backs started a neat passing movement, but the ball failed to get out to Walker on the wing. Pierce serf along a good pass to St. George, who ran and kicked out at the corner, but the Pirates could not hold the advantage gained. A little later Allan was unfortunate to get out when in fair scoring position. Halftime was called with the score. Pirates 6, Kaikorai nil. The second spell commenced with a prolonged interchange of hard kicks. Milne made a fine rim down the line, and centred nicely when tackled, with the result that Henderson, following up. vvasablo to score. Walker’s kick lacked direction. Sonntag came away from a scrum in Pirates’ territory, and sent the ball on to Williams, who came near to scoring, but he lost possession, and Pirates forced. The best bit of play of the day followed shortly afterwards, St. George sent the ball away to Stewart, from whom it went on in turn to Robinson knd Walker, the last-named just petting across at the comer. Robinson’s kick felljust short. Pirates ■ resumed with fresh heart, and Robinson made a fine jinky run, and passed in. The ball was carried over the line, and scrumming five yards out, followed. Pirates were now getting much the better of the play. They wore getting the ball from the scrums, and frequently the backs engaged in nice passing bouts. At the conclusion of one of these movements Robinson a fine run for the line but fell just about a foot short of success. Kaikorai attacked again, and Findlay had a place kick without success. Gordon took a mark- in a good position, but his kick was a failure. KaTiTorai continued to attack, and Findlay had another kick from a good position, but the ball went astray. A pretty piece of concerted passing among tbo Pirates’ backs aroused enthusiasm, and gained ground, but the sound tackling of the Kaikorai backs averted the danger. From a free kick St. George landed a good goal making the score 15 to nil in Pirates* favour. Kaikorai were compelled to force under their own goal posts, and they continued to have an anxious time defending till the final whistle blew. The final scores were:—. Pirates 15 points Kaikorai Nil Mr R. Torrance was referee. ALHAMBRA v. SOUTHERN. The match between Alhambra and Southern, played on the Caledonian Ground, was not an attractive game, lacking stylo and finish. Chances were taken by both sides, and although Southern managed to carry play into Alhambra territory, very often they were unable to cross the line. Alhambra were playing a defensive game, and the score of six points to three, in favour of the Reds, was in both cases the result of penalty kicks. The lino was not crossed at all. Gillick (Alhambra) had to go off during the game with a split over the eye, and his place was taken by Spence. Gray, a Southern player, had also to retire with an injured foot, and he was replaced by Bain. Alhambra kicked off, and the game was followed up enthusiastically until Southern were compelled to force. A rough and tumble ended up in a free-kick for Southern, and the Reds were again penalised for playing the ball on the ground. Southern persisted in their efforts and another free-kick by Highley just missed. After some more wild play the gatno settled down for a while in Alhambra territory. A few minutes later the Rods surged up 'to the Southern end, where Callander kicked a goal from a free-kick. _ Subsequently M'Kewen. gained possession, but was collared before he got very far. Scrappy play followed, the scene of action being mostly well inside Alhambra territory, though the Reds broke away occasionally. A few minutes later Coombs (Alhambra) picked up from a melee, and broke through the Southern forwards, but was not sufficiently supported. Callender took a free-kjek for iUhambra, and the ball passed nicely between the posts. Alhambra b: Southern nil. This was the score at half-time. The opening stages of tho second spell were not marked with any great degree of science. After 10 minutes of desultory play the Southern forwards carried tho ball to the Alhambra twenty-five, where one of the characteristic rough and tumbles took place. Here a free-kick by Highley failed to do any good, and the game once more relapsed into its old care-free style. A wild rush by tho Southern forwards ended up in the Reds’ twenty-five, and a few minutes later Mattingly took a successful free-kick which made tho score Alhambra 6; Southern 3. From a passing rush by the Alhambra backs Coates secured the hall and ran well up the line, where he was brought to earth. Play remained in Southern territory for a while, and then veered up the field to half-way. A quarter of an hour later tha Reds were encroaching into Southern territory until a long kick relieved the pressure, and Southern wero awarded a free-kick, which failed. Alhambra recovered, and Coates got well away before ho was collared. Another nice passing rush eventuated, but broke down before it had got very far. Up till the time the whistle blew play was anywhere, Southern! making repeated but unsuccessful efforts to break through. The game ended with the scores: Alhambra 6 points. Southern 3 points. Mr W. Connor was the referee. DUNEDIN v. UNION. TTiis match was played on the North Ground, which was inches deep in mud in some places, and the players experienced considerable difficulty in maintaining a perpendicular position, especially as quite a number of them either had no buttons or very few on their boots. As a consequence the backs had little chance of asserting themselves, and play was principally confined to tho forwards. The Dunedin forwards were much tho heavier, and, in addition, they had some speedy backs. Union put up a good fight, and, although they lost by )7 points to 8, they may bo said to have played the best game they have played this season so far. Tho pick of tho backs on the Dunedin side wore O'Connor (scrum half), MTlroy (second five-eighths,!. oiM Brooks. Baker was the

best of the Dunedin forwards. M'Dermott played a line game for Union, and Templeton was a promising player, and put in some good work. During the second halt two of the Uniop men—Reid and Russell—were taken off as the result of injuries, and their places wore taken by Ross and Vorrath. Union kicked off and defended the south goal. Dunedin adopted the offensive promptly, and soon had their opponents in difficulties, the Maroons being forced a few minutes from the commencement of the game. Offside play gave Union a free kick, but no advantage was gained. Some good offensive play carried the ball to the Blues’ twenty-five, but O’Connor got in some clever footwork and relieved. A Blue rush in the south-east corner looked dangerous, but Templeton made a good save. From a scrum Baker, for Dunedin, broke away, and looked like scoring, but he was

well tackled, and Union assumed the offensive, the forwards being particularly alert. A good deal of give-and-take play followed, and play was eventually concentrated in close proximity to Dunedin’s goal. A Dunedin player saved by a speculator. O'Connor (Dunedin) secured a mark, but the ball went wide and low. An exchange of kicks followed-a scrum in the centre, and Landers (Dunedin) made a brilliant run, but failed to score through losing the ball just as he was getting over the line. Dunedin were awarded a free kick in Union’s twenty-five, and Collett sent the ball over the bar. Dunedin, 3; Union, 0. Dunedin then commenced to attack vigorously. Union being forced twice in the space of a few minutes. A piece of clever work by the Union forwards ■ sa-w play in Dunedin’s territory, but the Blue’ forwards, headed by Baker, came with a fast rush, Burrell getting across. Collett’s kick at goal failed. Dunedin. 6; Union, 0. Through indifferent play on tire part of the Union forwards. Lander scored another try for the Blues, which Collett again failed to convert. Dunedin, 9; Union, 0. Some scrambling play took place in Dunedin’s territory, ami Lander headed a rush which brought play to the centre of the field. The Maroons then asserted themselves, M'Dermott showing up prominently. Half-time was called with the score: Dunedin, 9; Union, 0. On the resumption of play the Maroons adopted attacking tactics, and the Duned'.n forwards were kept busy defending their goal, Templeton being particularly promiment for Union. The Blues' forwards cleared, and there was some keen play near the Dunedin lino, the Maroons looking like scoring on at least one occasion. Union were awarded a free kick, and ’layernor sent the ball over the bar. Dunedin, 9; Union, 3. The Dunedin forwards then put in some good work, and Baker got across the lino. Collins took the kid;, but just failed to add the major points. Dunedin, 12; Union, 3. After a few minutes ot give-and-take play the ball wont out to the Dunedin backs, and Brookes scored one of the easiest of tries. Collins took the kick, and augmented the score. Dunedin, 17; Union, 3. The Union were not downhearted, and it looked as if the forward had the Blues in trouble, but hard kicking enabled the latter to force. Templeton got in a nice run down the line, and was thrown out at the comer flag. Union maintained the pressure, and from a loose rush J. Ashton scored a try near the posts. Taverner took the kick, and added the major points. Dunedin, 17; Union, 8. Dunedin attacked vigorously, and as the result of a fast rush Brookes made for the line and just missed scoring. For the next few miniltes Union were kept busy defending, but eventually they cleared, Templeton being prominent in the effort. Soma loose play followed, and the game ended: Dunedin ' 17 points. Union 2 points. Mr E. Clancey was referee. ZINGARI-RICHMOND v. TAIERI ROVERS. Zingari-Richmond met Taicri Rovers on the latter’s ground, on Saturday in what proved to be an uninteresting game. r lhe Rovers did not plav up to the standard of the previous Saturday, though they put up a good defence against the visitors. The back play of the visitors was much superior to that of the Greens. In fact, it was freely remarked on Saturday that if the Rovers would concentrate a little more attention on passing tactics they would speedily climb to a premier position. On one occasion in the second spell they demonstrated what they could do in this way; but they did not keep it up throughout the afternoon. The Rovers’ forwards were much better in attack than the visiting pack. Zingari did some fine work in getting the ball from the line-out; but the homo team appeared to more than equalise them in the scrum. ... The Rovers played with the sun in their faces at the opening of the match. Play rushed up and down the field in the early stages, and it was not long until M‘Nutty crossed the line for the visitors, but the kick failed. Zingari 3, Taieri Rovers nil. For the next few minutes the play was quite exciting, as it was centred around the home team’s goal. Play then moved up the field, and Findlay was tackled almost on the line. The ball went over, but Zingari forced. Aided by a free kick, the homp team took play right up to the visitors’ goal, but the ball wag forced down. Some even play followed until the Rovers were awarded a free kick for offside play. At this stage a Taieri man had to retire owing to an injury to his leg. Zingari took a strong hand and got the ball over the Taieri line, but a force down was the only result. A similar experience followed for the Rovers. Later on Findlay marked a high kick by Zingan and had a shot at goal, but the kick went wide. At half-time the score was unaltered, bit play was very much in the home team s favour. ' The second spell opened with an exchange of kicks, from one of which Taieri marked. The kick went well down the field and out. From a free kick the Rovers had a shot at goal, but it failed. Play very soon was decidedly in the Rovers’ favour, and Smith got over, making the scores even. Scott’s attempt to convert failed. The game then livened up a trifle, and the Taieri backs out in much better play, some neat passing being witnessed. Taieri looked very like scoring, but a player. fumbled the' ball and spoilt the chance. The visitors then carried play well down the field, being stopped only in the nick of time. A little they succeeded in getting the ball over the line, but Taieri forced down. Give-and-take play followed for a whde, and then Taieri got away once more, but the only result was a force down. Shortly afterwards this was repeated, and then play was delayed through an injury to a Zingari player. After the visitors had forced down again a free kick was given against them, and Grieve drop-kicked a goal making the scores: Rovers 6, Zingari 5. ’From a free kick Zingari had a shot at goal, but failed. Play kept fairly well to midfield, but eventually the visitors got the advantage, and Johnston scored. Hazlewood converted. Zingari 8, Rovers 6 The remainder of the spell was in favour of the home team, though they failed to score. Grieves spoilt l an almost certain chance by taking a not at goal ns ho passed the posts when he should have passed. The game ended-Zingari-Richmond 8 points. Taieri Rovers 6 points. Mr Himburg was referee. SECOND GRADE. Southern 8, Union 0. Tort Chalmers 19, Taieri Rovers 5. T.M.C.A. 15, Ravensbourno 3. Kaikorai 25, Dunedin 0. Pirates B 3, Alhambra 0. Zingari 19, University C 0. THIRD GRADE. High School 11, Ravensbourno 0. Southern 11, Union 3. Port Chalmers B 21. Kaikorai B 0 Zingari B 23, Dunedin 3. FOURTH GRADE. X T nion S, M'Glashan 0. Green Island 13, Pirates B 12. Dunedin 4, High School 3. Kaikorai 5, Taieri Rovers 3. Pirates A 34, Southern 0. Alhambra A 6, Alhambra B 3. •FIFTH GRADE. Sohthern 15, Dunedin 4. Alhambra S, Pirates C. Port Chalmers 3, High School 0. SIXTH GRADE. Southern 25, Green Island 3. Pirates 10, Zingari A 5. High School A 53, High School B 0. AUCKLAND COMPETITION. (Pm United Press Association.) AUCKLAND, June 7. Only two senior Rugby games were played yesterday. Results Suburbs 19 beat Manukau -3; North Shore 20 beat King's S. WELLINGTON GAMES. (Ps* United -Press Association.) WELLINGTON, June 7. Yesterday’s Rugby matches resulted as follows:-- -Athletic 24, Selwyn 5; Pctonc 15, r.erhampore 11; Poneke 2G, Wellington 3; Hutt 8, Oriental, 0; Old Boys 8, Marist 0. CHRISTCHURCH COMPETITIONS. (Pee United Press Association.) CHRISTCHURCH, June 7. The following arc the results of yesterday’s Rugby 'matches: —Old Boys 14 beat Linwood 9; Albion 24, University 3; Mcrivalo 29, North Canterbury nil.

UNIVERSITY TEST MATCH. ANOTHER WIN FOR NEW ZEALAND. A CLOSE FINISH. (Per United Press Association ) AUCKLAND, June 6. The final test match between the Now Zealand and Sydney Universities was played to-day in fine weather, feat tho ground was heavy after recent rain. New Zealand kicked off against the wind and attacked strongly, but good line kicking gave the visitors tho advantage. Bad handling by tho backs, however, lost them several chances. Tho New Zealand backs come away with a fine passing rush, but an infringement by .Olsen gave the visitors relief. Shaw made an opening for the New Zealand backs, and Malfroy finished a brilliant movement by scoring near the corner. Millar’s kick failed. New Zealand 3 points. Sydney NIL Sydney then showed a touch of their real dash, all the backs participating in a great rush from a. line-out to see Wiseman score. Stevenson kicked a goal. Sydney 5 points. Now Zealand 3 points. Soon afterwards Olsen put Now Zealand in the lead from a passing rush near the visitors’ line. O’Regan’s kick failed. New Zealand 5 pointe. Sydney 5 points. Sydney had a shot at goal from a penalty in a good position, but tho kick was weak. The visitors then set up a strong attack, and wore nearly over several times. From a penalty Williams landed a good goal. Sydney 8 points. New Zealand 6 points. Now Zealand again attacked, Olsen nearly getting over at the corner. Then tho New Zealand backs brought the spectators to their feet in another passing rush, in which Olson was prominent. Bad handling by Now Zealand saw the ball go out to M'Dermott. who ran more than half tho length of the field, and scored wido out. The kick at goal missed. Sydney 11 points. Now Zealand 6 points. Bad fumbling by Olsen let the Sydney backs away, and Hill scored. Williams missed with tho kick. Sydney 14 pointo. Now Zealand 6 points. Half time came with Sydney attacking. Play became willing from tho outset of the second spell. Tho New Zealand backs showed great pace in several dangerous rushes, but faulty handling lost them chances. O’Regan had. a shot at goal from half way, but the ball went short. The Sydney forwards wore doing groat work, and wore dominating the close work. Olsen nearly got over at the corner, but was pulled down. New Zealand had two fruitless shots at goal from free kicks. Now Zealand came away witli a fine passing rush, and Malfroy was tackled near tho line. The play then became fast, tho ball travelling up and down the field. Sydney wore nearly over, and from a penalty M'Dermott potted a goal for Sydney, making tho scores: Svdnev 17 points. Now Zealand 6 points. Shaw wont off owing to an injury, being replaced by Carter. From a scramble on tho lino Millar scored for New Zealand, and O’Rogan converted. Sydney 17 points. Now Zealand ... 11 points. Malfroy got oter from a spectacular rush, but could not ground the ball, but Millar came up and scored. O’Rogan converted. Sydney 17 points. Now Zealand 16 points. The crowd became wildly excited as the Now Zealand backs continually attacked. Then O’Rogan kicked a sensational penalty goal just on time, giving New Zealand a spectacular victory. , Now Zealand 19 points. Sydney 17 points. ‘ HAWKE’S BAY MATCHES. (Pee United Press Association.) NAPIER, June 7. The llawkc"s Bay Rugby Union’s senior matches on Saturday resulted as follows: Pirates 1(1, Hastings 31 High School Old Boys 13, M.A.C. 11; Marists 17, Celtic 5. WAIRAUAPA RESULTS. (Per United Press Association.) MASTERTON, June 7. Yesterday’s Rugby resulted:—Red Star 21, Carterton 3; Gladstone 14, Mastertou 0; Fcatherstou 17, Martinborough 5. 1924 AND 1925 ALL BLACKS. A MATCH SUGGESTED. (Pea United Press Association 1 -) AUCKLAND, Juno 5. A suggestion that a match between the teams selected from the present All Blacks and those of 1924 should be played when the former return from Now South Wales was mentioned by Mr E. M‘Kenzie, manager of the team, before leaving Auckland for Sydney to-day. Tho proposal was that the game should be staged in Wellington, as the team would return by the Mauaganul, which was scheduled to leave Sydney for Wellington on July 3.

SEACLIFF v. TECHNICAL COLLEGE. There were few spectators at Culling Park when Seacliff and Technical College teams met for the first time. Through M'Donald failing to pui in an appearance Technical played four forwards, Middlemass going to full-back, a position ho filled creditably. Seacliff won the toss and played with the sun behind them. It was some time before they settled down to their usual gome, the clash of the College team being disconcerting to their efforts. Morrow early repulsed a Seacliff advance, sending Wright away on the left, whose centre was cleared by Anderson. Culbert returned play. Batchelor finishing off the attack with a allot which struck the upright and was cleared. Twice Gwillam was tested unsuccessfully and then the visitors’ showing fine ball control and cohesion kept Technical penned in their own half. Holden was shaping well in goal; Ho punched out a fine shot from Baillie. and got well down to a low drive by llanlin. Lack of confidence in front of goal spoilt chances Hum Technical broke through to the other end. Following a poor clearance by Monow llanlin got possession and boat Holden with a high shot to the corner. Seacliff 1, Technical nil. Technical were putting up a good light. A pass by Finlay to Culbert enabled 'the latter to essay a header, which Anderson cleared. Culbert again returned, and, beating Cooper, gave Wright on the loft wing an opening. The winger, however, shot wide. Seacliff continued to manipulate the ball cleverly, and Morrow in clearing an attack, handled in the penalty area. G. Anderson gave Holden in goal no chance with the shot. Seacliff 2. Technical nil. The visitors hold the upper hand for the rest of the spell. Occasional broak-awavs by Technical failed through lack of finish in front of goal. Resuming in the second half Technical ' missed an opportunity, their centre-forward being too slow with his shot, the defence cleared, and Seaoliff’s right wing ptair, M'Dougall and Simmons, went right through to the other end, where Hooper was penalised for pushing. The passing game played bv Seacliff over-awed the younger players, who had now lost their dash, which characterised their opening play, and Technical were kept mainly on the defensive. Following a Technical attack, Cooper placed well down to Hooper, who hustled through tiro defence and scored. Seacliff 3, ffoohnical nil. At one period Technical forced three successive corners, two of which wore nicely placed by Batchelor, hut the third ho kicked over. Holden was doing well in goal, but following a good save from an awkward shot by Hanlm, Baillie returned the hall, which struck the upright and was deflected into the net. Seacliff 4, Technical 0. Shortly after a solo effort by Hooper ended in the hall being cleared to the visitors’ right wing, and M|Daugnll netted with a strong shot. Succeeding play was mainly in Seacliff’s favour, and the game, controlled by Mr Mann, ended: Seacliff 5 goals Technical College Nil MAORI HILIj v. MORNINGTON. These teams met on the Mornington ground. Scott was unable to play for the home team, and Rrady filled the position of goalkeeper. J. Anderson, M'Cormick, and Rails were absent from the Maori Hill, their places being taken up by M'Farlane, Croft, and Baehop. Mornington won the toss, and elected to play: uphill with the sun behind them. Maori Hill opened up the attack, but wore repulsed and give-and-take play followed. A good pass by D. Scott was badly missed by Bee, the Mornington inside left. Mornington held the advantage of play for a time during which Currie In goal was twice called on to clear. A corner kick forced off Scott by Maori Hill was well cleared by Brady punching out, and play returned to the other end, an unsuccessful corner kick resulting. Bowden, Mornington’s centre half, was heading with good effect and giving the opposing forwards little scope. Maori Hill broke away, a miss by Bralthwalte almost let them through to goal, but Scott relieved Croft’s attempt at scoring. A further advance by Maori Hill ended in Croft scoring with a good shot. Maori Hill 1, Mornington nil. Mornington carried play to the Hill goal, Currie bringing off a good save, but shortly after lie was beaten with a screw shot by M’Orogor. One all. Following the kick-off. Bee missed an open shot off a centre by M'Grogor, and further combined play by Mornington resulted in Stanley heading on to tlie crossbar. After give-and-take play Maori Hill wore awarded a penalty kick for a foul by Braithwaite, and MTlugh gave Brady in goal no chance. Maori Hill 2, Mornington 1. At half-time there was no change in the scores. The second spell opened with Hill having slightly the better of the play, but Mornington settled down to bettor play, and Maori Hill were penned in their own half for a time, during whicli Currie brought off a fine save from a first timer by Stanley. A break away by Hill saw Walker got through to score a good goal, making the total 3 —l. Before the final whistle Mornington were awarded a penalty for hands, and Braithwaite made no mistake with the kick. Mr W. I*. Smith was referee, and the game resulted: — Maori Hill 3 goals. Mornington 2 goals. HIGH SCHOOL OLD BOYS v. MOSGIEL. This match was played at Mosgiel before a fair number of spectators. The local team won the loss and played 'with the am l in front of them. MTntosh opened with nice play, and transferring to MT.ean iho latter kicked over. A School attack in which Grant, Dickson, and Douglas participated ended in Doy conceding a resultloss coiner. Following a spell of oven play Fraser dribbled up tho wing and passed to Dickson, whoso shot was saved by llanlin. anti almost immediately Hanlin again smartly cleared a shot, by Grant, who received from a corner kick. Mosgiel now got through. Walker and M'Cloy showing good football, but Caskio saved. Returning to tho attack Walker opened up to MTntosh, and Caskio fumbled tho ball, which allowed Whitson to open tho scoring. Mosgiel 1, High school nil. _ Resuming, Old Boys’ forwards showed nice combined work, but they could only force a resultless corner, and a further advance was spoilt by offside play. Walker, getting the ball, passed three opponents, and sent out to Al'Loan on the wing, the shot at goal going by. From the goal kick Ritchie received, and passed on to MTntosh, tho latter player transferring to M‘Lean, who beat the opposing back and scored Mosgiel’s second goal. From the kick-off Old Boys carried play through, and Dickson, dodging round a couple of defenders, drove tho ball into the net. Mosgiel 2, Old Boys 1. Both sides now attacked in turn. Caskie made a fine clearance from a shot by Whitson, and at the other end Litimer missed from a good pass, by Grant. Chapman initialed a further attack for Old Boys, tho ball being bandied by Dickson. Fraser, Douglas, and Grant, the last-named scoring tho equalising goal just before half trine Changing over Walker opened up play tor Mosgiel, the ball going to MTntosh and then to M'Lean, whose kick at goal glanced off a defender for a corner kick but Caskie fisted clear. Shortly after M'Lean returned with another good effort at goal, which Caskie again returned. Fiaser and Douglas were putting in good work on Old Boys side, but Hanlin was proving very safe in goal. A clearance by Doig to Ritchie, who was playing well at left half enabled MTntosh and M'Bean to come through, and Walker narrowly missed heading into goal. From the goal kick Chapman put Old Boys on attack, and Douglas’s shot was fumbled by Hanlin, and Fraser breasted tho ball through. Old Boys 3, Mosgiel 2. Following the kick off Mosgiel advanced on Old Boys’ goal, M'Cloy having a shot, and before Caskie could clear his linos M'Lean dashed in and brought the score even. 3 all. Mosgie! were now having the best of the game, M'Cloy, MTntosh, and Avhitson all having shots, which Caskie cleared. Old Boys then wont away on the right, the hall going to Chapman. This player put Old Boys again in the lead, tho scores being 4—3. Alogiel slid battled hard, Ritchie letting his forwards awav on the left, and MTntosh I almost brought off another goal, but Caskio was playing very safely. From a goal kick Dickson passed to Grant, tho ball going 1 on to Douglas, -who returned it to Dickson, I and the latter player netted. Old Boys 5. Mosgiel 3. Mosgiel wore in an attacking position when tho whistle went for time, and a keen and interesting game, controlled by Mr R. Brown, ended; High School Old Boys ... 5 goals. Mosgiel ...

P. w. L. D. Points Ilsg for. agst. pts. Pirates ... 5 5 0 0 124 30 10 University A ... 4 4 0 0 76 37 8 Southern ... 6 a 2 0 63 54 6 Alhambra ... 5 2 1 2 30 25 6 Ziugari ... S 3 2 0 50 48 6 Kaikorai ... 5 2 2 1 82 41 5 Ponedin ... 5 2 2 1 55 65 5 Taieri Hovers ... 5 1 4 0 C6 50 2 University B ... 4 0 4 0 33 04 0 Union • ... 5 0 5 0 158 0

r. IV, l. D. Goals For. Agst. Pts. High School Old Boys G G _ __ 24 G 12 Kcacliff 5 5 — — 23 — 10 Kaitangata 4 2 i 1 9 7 5 Northern ... 5 1 13 Maori Hill 5 2 2 1 10 19 6 Mosgiel 5 i 3 1 9 17 3 Southern 5 i 3 1 G 10 3 Technical College Old Boys 6 i 3 _ 5 19 2 ilomingtoa 6 4 1 7 15 I