SOUTHERN v ALBION (CHRISTCHURCH).

Otago Witness, Issue 2456, 10 April 1901, Page 50

SOUTHERN v ALBION (CHRISTCHURCH).

There was a very sparse attendance of the public at - the Carisbrook ground oa Saturday afternoon to witness the match between the Southern and Albion team*. Tins was doubtless due to the strong- counter attraction at the Caledonian giound, and Jio^c who went to Carisbrook were mostly ardent fcupporter* of the Southern Club, 'j lie afternoon -was a-n ideal one norn a cricketer's point of view 1 , but L>r too warm to be pleasant for footballers. The -visitors lost the to3~, and Paterson kicked off from the southern end. From the outset it wj--apparent that -the game would be fairly hard and fast ; arad in spite of the sweltering heat, it was hotly contested from first to last. The local team showed an undoubted superiority all lound, getting the ball* in the serums nearly every time, a«d although the passing between the backs wa? not quite what it might liDve been, it was infinitely better than that of their opponents. About half-way through the first &pell Strang marked in front of the Albion goal in a splendid position, but Casey made a poor attempt to place a goal. The Southern continued on the aggressive, and almoct immediately after Chambers potted, bu+ also without success The Albion then relieved their line by working tjie ball to the other end of the ground, and had hard luck in not scoring at one time when they had their opponents penned up in the corner. Shortly after chaaging ends Chambers made a pretty run, and scored behind the posts. Casey placed an easy goal. The next score wai> from a forward scramble on the line, and Casey, who was playinsr a great game, put a try to his credit. The try was not converted. With about a quarter of an hour to go, the Soiithern, who were making things very lively for the visitors, got the ball from a scrum on the line, and Trvino scored. Willett kicked a fine goal, and there was no further score. In the vi«itinar team the pick of the forwards were Powrie, G. Webb, and Paterson Tlip backs were a weak combination, but good work was done by .T. Weston nnd Turtill. G. Grey also played a g&od game up to the time he had to retire, owing to an injury to his shoulder. The torm shown by the Southern atigurs well for the success of the team during the coming reason. Ca=ey was a tower of * strength to his side. a>ud was always on the spot when wanted Chambers and Straner. in the back division, also phowed excellent form. Of an e\pn nack of forwards, Willett. S Ca»ey. and Le Brim showed up to most advantage. Mr West controlled the game. Final score : Southern ... 13 points Albion ... „. Nil