ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19791, 17 May 1926, Page 12

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL.

Owing to tho state ,of some of the grounds only first and second grade matches were played on Saturday. The senior games ended.— Seaclill' 3 Southern 1 High School 0.8. 8 Y.M.C.A 1 'i ethnical Col. ... 3 Mornmgton ... 0 iUosgiel 3 Northern 1 Kaitangata 4 Maori Hill ... 2 FIRST GRADE. The following table shows tho relative positions of the, teams engaged in the senior grado competition:

SEACLIFF v. SOUTHERN. A iair crowd of spectators, notwithstanding the coid and tnreatenmg weather, attended Culling Turk on Saturday and witnessed an interesting match between Seaclitf and Southern. Seaclitf kicked oil', and Southern opened the attack, but were repulsed by Anderson. The visitors' forwards carried play to their opponents' end and were . awarded a penalty kick, from which Hooper opened tne scoring. Seaehll 1, Southern 0. From ttie restart Seacliff assumed the aggressive. :\i'Dougall swung the ball across to M'Kenzie, wno centred, and Hooper netted. Seacliti 2, Southern U. Undaunted by these reverses Southern set up a determined attack and gavo Seacliff an anxious time. M'iivoy initiated play to Jones, who passed on to Wallace, and the latter returning to Jones, the ball was sent on to Proctor, who scored. SeaciiiT 2, Southern 1. Southern, keeping up the pressure, were awarded tiireo Iroe-kicks in succession against Cooper for illegal tackling, and from one Trevathan sent well into goal, and Wallace was unlucky to slip when about to shoot. Southern were attacking when half-time was called. Resuming in the second half Seacliff opened up strongly, but were repulsed by Trevathan, who was playing well at fullback. The Red and Blacks broke away on several occasions but did not appear to settle down as well as their opponents. The Seacliff trio, M'Dougall, Simmons and Murray, were see n in some pretty triangular work, and one of the movements resulted in a goal, M'Dougall- swinging the ball across to Baxter, who netted. Seacliff 3; Southern 1. In the succeding play Seacliff wer o the superior side. Trevathan, Balchin, M'Evoy and Thompson shone for Southern in defence, whilst Murray and Anderson were very effective on the Blues' side. Hooper broke away in one of his characteristic runs and shot for goal, but M'Kenzie brought off a good save by deflecting the ball over the bar. Even play followed, neither side holding much advantage in play. In th 0 latter stages Southern were pressing hard and were unfortunate in not scoring. Carrick, Wallace and Proctor were prominent. A centre by M'Gregor was handled by Anderson in the penalty area, but tho infringement went unnoticed by the referee, and tho game, controlled by Mr Bunn, ended: Seacliff ... ' 3 goals Southern > 1 goal

HIGH SCHOOL OLD BOYS v. Y.M.C.A. Old Boys met Y.M.C.A. on Oval No. 2, and won by eight goals to one, iho ground was in lair condition considering the heavy rain ol the previous days, The piay was fast and lairly interesting, thougli Old Boys were the superior team throughout tne game. Tht game was not as one-sided as the score would indicate, tor y.M.O.A. pressed repeatedly but their play was not nippy enough to penetrate Ulu Boys’ deience. Old Boys kicked olt and immediately pressed and x J atnck snot fruitlessly. From pi ay in nudheld T.M.O.A came away but Barr cleared nicely. Again the lied and unites pressed, and lay lor made a n.ce run along tlie left wing, out Chapman cleared his centre. Old Boys’ forwards led by Duncan continued nicely, but the T.M.O.A lull-backs cleared and Macpherson, centre-hall, took a shot troin well out, out tho ball just wont over the top. Both sides attacked alternately, and Old Boys conceded a corner trom a nice shot by francis. 'fhe corner was well cleared and nice forward movements gave Latimer a shot at goal which Wills cleared, but Chapman returned and found Wills out of ins place. Old Boys 1; V.M.C.A. nil. Y.M.C.A. attacked from the kick-off, but Chapman, who was playing well, cleared and placed n.cely to his lorwards, who were combining nicely. Old Boys’ loft wing was testing Y.M.C.A.’s defence but Stubbs was safe. Whyte was prominent in all Y.M.C.A.’s movements, but at this stage he was not getting the support from Ins centre. Barr indulged in some nice solo work, and ho opened ? up the play to allow Brown to score from close in. Old Boys 2; Y.M.C.A. nil. Old Boys’ forwards were combining and passing well, and from a nice piece of concerted play Douglas just missed. Macpherson, centre-half, was defending well for YM.C.A., though ho was not placing to his forwards, frauds was next conspicuous in some nice work, and ha finished off by putting in a gre-yt shot which jusj: tipped the beam. Old Boys kept up the'pressure and had Y.M.C.A. defending desperately. Shots by Duncan and Patrick wore capably cleared by Wills, though the custodian seemed less sure than in previous games. Taylor was defending well at full-back, though from a weak clearance Chapman put in a long shot which completely beat Wills. Old Boys 3; Y.M.C.A. nil. The game continued fast, with honours in favour of Old Boys, whose defence was sound and whose attacking movements w r ero marked by nippy concerted play. The Blue and Whites slung the bail across the field n good style and often the Y.M.C.A. defence was nonplussed, but Wills in goal was rising to the occasion, for he handled shots from Douglas, Latimer and Patrick cleanly. After a spoil of attack by Old Boys Y.M.C.A. broke away and nice work by Whyte and Francis took the ball to Old Boys’ goal. Caskio, who had not been seriously tried, cleared a good shot from Francis. Play was in midfield when the whistle went for half-time. Y.M.C.A. commenced attack on resumption of play, and though the team was playing better they could not penetrate Old Boys’ defence. Pryde and Gould cleared well, and Barr was breaking down dangerous movements from Y.M.C.A. left wing. Duncan gathered in nicely from a clearance, and by a pretty piece of piny carried play to his opponents’ goal, where he successfully shot. Old Boys 4, Y.M.C.A. nil. Y.M.C.A. were not to be denied, but Caskie saved twice from Francis. Taylor showed out in a run down the left wing, and from a good centre Donnelly placed past Caskie. Old Boys 4. Y.M.C.A. 1. Y.M.C.A. forwards were playing well, ami the Red and Whites were more than holding their own but their movements lacked finish, and good play was mulled by delay at the goal mouth. Donnelly was prominent in a nice move, but ho shot wvakly. Old Boys took a turn on attack, and from a good centre by Latimer, Duncan headed outside. Latimer, playing well, w r as centring nicely, and from a centre Duncan scored but was ruled off-side. Y.M.C.A. backs cleared, and Donnelly accepted a nice pass from Haldane, only to find Caskie safe. Y.M.C.A. seemed to tire, and Old Boys ruslnd the ball to the other end, where Duncan scored. Old Boys 5, Y.M.C.A. 1. Old Boys conitnued active, and immediately from the kick-off Brown scored after a pretty passing rush, in which all Old Boys’ forwards participated. Old Boys 6, Y.M.C.A. 1. Y.M.C.A tried to force the game, but, though Taylor and Haldane did fair work on the wings, the centre was too slow in taking advantage of their work. Latimer was shining up prominently, and one shot just missed. Again Latimer came away and forced a corner. Taylor and Macphcrson cleared, and Francis made a nice solo run, only to find Caskie steady. Old Boys again pressed, and good passing saw Chapman make no mistake from close in. Old Boys 7, Y.M.C.A. 1. Old Boys continued to hold the upper hand, and from more neat work Douglas scored again. Old Boys 8, Y.M.C.A. 1. Y.MiC.A. played hard to reduce the lead, but the Old Boys as a team were too sound, ami the whistle went with the score unaltered. Result:—• High School Old Bovs S goals. Y.M.C.A 1 goal. TEC 11XICAT. COPMSGE v. MORMXGTOX. Technical College met and defeated Morning-ton on the Oval by 3 goal (o nil, the play throughout being fairly even. The first half opened quietly, play being mostly confined to mid-field. Morrow was prominent for Technical, and let J. Middlemas on the left wing away with a good pass, and MTlonald piloted the bait through from the winger's centre. Technical 1, Mornington 0. The Mornington forwards got going on several occasions, but found Adamson and Middlemas safe. Following a rush by Technical a scramble

ensued in front of Mornington’s goal, from which Witchall netted. Technical 2, Mornington 0. Both teams kept hard at it for the remainder of the spell, but no further score resulted when halftime was called. In the second half play was a bit faster (ban in (he lirst part of the game, and Mornington’s forwards kept the Technical hacks busy. Middloinas on one occasion almost placed through his own goal, the hall striking the crossbar, but bouncing over. At this stage of the play Dickel wont up to centre-half, and Bee to outsideright, but no material advantage was gained, as the hill team were unable to pierce the Technical defence. Following a break-awny by Technical forwards, Morrow received and passed to Witchall, who made no mistake. Technical 3, Mornington 0. Succeeding play moved rapidly up. and down field, and the Technical forwards were making a strong attack on (heir opponents’ goal when the whistle went for time. Result: — Technical College .. .. 15 goals. Mornington Nil. MOSGIEL v. NORTHERN. Mosgicl mot Northern at the Gardens before a fair crowd of spectators. Iho ground was very heavy, which was against good football, but, nevertheless the spectators were treated to a fast, interesting game. Mosgicl seemed to have the upper hand right through the game, due in a large measure to tho splendid defence of MTntosh and M’Lonnnn. Northern kicked olf, and shots by M‘Cormack and Duncan (Northern) were safely hold by Mall (Mosgiel). Northern kept up the pressure, but tho Blues’ defence cleared the attacks in fine style. A free kick taken by Sdoullcr gave M’Cormack a chance, but the latter player placed over. From the resultant goal kick Wright (Mosgiel) received, and after beating throe opponents sent on to Hanlin, who placed a nice one in the corner of the net. Mosgiel 1, Northern nil. Mosgiel were attacking strongly at this time, but good defensive play by Dryden and Scoullcr kept the Blues out, and at halftime there was no further change in the score. Tho second spell opened by Northern coming away, and shots by Faithful, M’Corniack, and Duncan were safely with by Hall, who was playing a safe game, his handling of the greasy ball being a feature of his play. Scoullcr, receiving in a good position, landed a beauty high in the net—a good goal. Northern 1, Mosgiel I. The Blues were not to be denied, and good play by Walker saw him pass to Hanlin, who drew Northern's defence before parting to M'Lean, enabling the latter to score. Mosgipl 2, Northern 1. At this period both teams were plaving well, the Mosgiel half-backs holding the determined attacks by Northern in good style. Mosgicl continued to have the belter of the game, and from a cross hv Graham, Penman goaled. Mosgiel 3, Northern 1. The open game that the Blues had been playing was now telling on Northern. Give-and-take play marked the closing stages of tho game. MTntosh received a nasty smack with the ball, and had to retire, and Doig (of Northern) also bad to go off. Cherrv bad a good chance to score, but placed over. The final whistle ended with (he nlav in midfield. Result: Mosgiel 5 goals Northern f goal KAITANGATA v- MAORI HILL. The Maori Hill team journeyed to Kaitangata, and suffered defeat at the hands of the home team. Final scores: Kaitangata a goals Maori Hill 2 goals SECOND GRADE. Rnvonsbcurne 1, Maori Hill 1. Northern 3, Post and Telegraph 1. Technical Old Boys 5, Mornington 2. AUCKLAND GAMES. (Pep Unitep Pbess Association AUCKLAND, May 16. Tramways 5, Ponsonby 2. Thistle 3, Y.M.C.A. nil. North Shore 2, Northcoto nilCHRISTCHURCH GAMES. (Pee United Press Association.) CHRISTCHURCH, May 15. Western 2, Villa 2. Technical 7, New Brighton 1Thistle 3, St. Albans 1. _ Sunnysicle 7, Lyttelton nil. Nomads 3. Kaiapoi nil. WELLINGTON GAMES. (Pee United Press Association.) WELLINGTON, May 15. Senior. 1 Hospital 3, Y.M.C-A. nil. Mansts 4, Institute 3. Thistle 4, Diamonds 2. Waterside 3, Brooklyn 2. Senior B. South Wellington 2, Thistle 1. Welgasco 2, Johnsonville 1. Y.M.C.A. 1, Hutt 1. Scatoun 3. Swifts 1-

Goals P. \V. L. D. F. A. C. ■ k P Seaeliff 3 3 — — 12 3 6 Technical Col. ... 3 3 — — 12 6 6 Northern 3 2 1 — 8 7 4 High School O.B. 3 2 1 — 13 4 4 Kaitangata 3 2 1 — 11 9 4 Southern 3 1 2 — 6 8 2 Maori Hill 3 1 2 — 6 9 2 Mosgiel 3 1 2 — 7 9 2 iMornington 3 — 3 — 1 8 — Y.M.U.a 3 — 3 — 2 15 —