SENIOR GRADE. Kaisorai v. Zingari Richmond

Otago Witness, Issue 2561, 6 May 1903, Page 53

SENIOR GRADE. Kaisorai v. Zingari Richmond

Bi«hopoeourt, the deciding ground of the above match, suffered with the ie^t on Saturday in that the playing :>rea wap greasy from the recent rail's There' was a fair att<--nd ini-c of *pec'.ptor=, (orioist ing mainly of tho suppciteis of tl.e tuo contesting c!ub=. Mr H. Harris contiollcd Hie game, keeping tho players well up to the mark, and had for hi-, a=M*tauts on the line Mes-n? H. Wilkin-on (Kaikorai) and Gregory (Zingari-Richmond). The K'ai'korai captain winning the tos" cho3o the down grade. Stewait kicked off for Zingari-Riclimond. the ball going into the Blues' quarters. Willing play on both sides followed. Zingari-Richinond obtained a mark in a handy position, and the ball was plaord for D. Caradus, who, with a well judged kick, sent the leather faiily over the bar. Zingari-Richmond, 4 points; Kaikorai, nil. On kicking-out Kaikorai a--6umed the aggressive, a fine kick by Baxter landing within a yard or two of the Colours' touch-in-joal flag. Combined woik on the part of Zingari - Richmond folwards cleared the line, and, dribbling well, they shifted play to Kiukorai tcriitory. A dangeious-looking uish was checked by Millar, the Blues' full back, picking up the ball from the feet of the charging Zingaii Richmonds and putting in a good kick to the halfway flag. A free kick to Knikorai in a pood position was en trusted to Eootlu whs made a j;cod but

ineffectual attempt, the ball just turning outside the post. No further incident of note occurred in this spell, the whistle sounding for half-time with the ball on the Zingari-Richmond side of the halfway flag.

On resuming play smart return kicks betwecm Smith (of Kaikorai) and Fish (of Zingari-Richmond) saw play in the Colours' quarters, where Duncan broke away to within a few yards of the Colours' line. Stewarc (the Zingari-Richmond captain) came to the rescue, and following up a good kick scon had the ball in Kaikorai quarters. Millar, the Blues' full b?e'<, made a poor return, and a trio of Zingari-Richmonds rushed the ball over the Blues' l'me. Abbott falling on the leather and scoring a try. D. Caradus was again successful with the kick at goal. Zinpan-Richmond, 9 roints ; Kaikorai, nil. Torre nee kickrad off, and the Blue=, suffering from the reveise, went at the game with determination. A trio of Blues ruph°d the ball over Zingari-Richmond's l ; ne, and Duncan, following up quickly, scored a try near tho corner flag. Booth failed with the kick. Zmgari-Richrr.ond, 9 points ; Kaikorai, 3. Tho ecore put heart into the Blues, and it was not long before they placed another try to their credit. This time Aclamecn, Di'.ncrn, and Portecus were mainly responsible for taking the ball over tLe line and under the Zingari-Riehmond's goal po^ts, wlieiv Booth took a hand, and, rus'nng in, scored. Taking the kick himself he failed to improve en an easy one. Zinjrari-Rich-mond, 9 points; Kailorai. 6. Desperate fighting a few yards from tho line saw play temporarily suspended owing to J. M'Donald (one of the Kaikorai forwards) receiving an injury to his shoulder, caufiins; his retirement. It wanted but a minute to time when play was resumed, and as this expired without further incident the game ended Zingari-Richmond .. 9 pts. Kaikorai . 6pts

UXIVERSITT.

Alhambha v

Tho Alhambra met the University on Saturday afternoon for their opening match of the fccason. and had little difficulty in beating the Light Blue combination by 13 pomts to nil. The toss gave little advantage either way, and M'Kay sot the ball in mot.on for the Reds. After 20 minutes' play, during which the 'Varsity were meetly on the defensive, the Reds missed a golden chance from an opening made by Dey, through Johnston mulling the ball. Shortly after the ball went into touch at the 'Varsity's twenty-five, and from the throw-in Hobc-on led an attack that carried tho ball over the mark, and Johnston fell on it. M'Kay landed a goal. s—o. The next scare came from a penalty kick, given against the University en account of the faoility one of their halves ehowed in getting round the scrum and ahead of the ball. M'Kay placed the goal with great accuracy from well outsid© the twenty-five mark, and at a rather difficult angle. B—o.8 — 0. The second spell was more even, but the 'Varsity attack was never dangerous, and the Alhambra were too strong all the way through. About halfway through the spell they got another lucky try. The ball went down to Fairclough on the line, and the latter was ra+her tardy in getting in h:a kick. Dey charged it down, and, by smart following up, capped a clever bit of individual play with a try. M'Kay lifted the ball over the bar. makmg the score 13—0. Another three points might easily have been addr<3. a« the referee (Mr W. Mahor.e) awarded the Alhambra a free kick for an infringement almost in front of the goalThis time M'Kay was at fault, and the game ended: Alhambra 15 points. Uriver-ity . . Nil.

Piratkb v. Southern.

The first match of the season between the Pirates and Southern Clubs was played on the Caripbrook Ground on Saturday afternoon. The ground was in good order, and a fair number of spectators were present. The visitors won the toss, and decided to defend the northern goal Matthewson kicked off, and Casey returned well down the field. After some give-and-take play the Southern were placed on the defensive, good play from tho line, however, soon transferring the scone of action to the other end of the field. About halfway through the first sp»ll Casoy secured a beautiful mark in front of the po=t, which Goodman easily converted. At this stage of the game Matthewson became disabled, and had to u-tire. but th.c Southern captain generously al'owed G. M'M'Donald to take his place. Encouraged by obtaining first blood, tho Southern forwauls now put a lot of energy into their work, and played with great dash, but matters remained unimproved for some time. The Southern got away rather nicely from the lino on several occasions through tl'o faulty throwing in of the Black* 1 scrum-half — c'° Lautour The men played with great spirit for the remainder of the spell, and s hen half-time was called Southern had not increased their 4- points, and tho Pirates had failed to score. In tho second spell tho Pirates altered the positions of their men in the scrum, and. this turned out to be a great improvement. The second half was more interesting than tho fir<-t, the Southern backs! handling the leather with decided advantage to themselves. Rennet, the Southern wing threequarter, got well away on one occasion, but Miller overtook him and brought him down m good style. On the whole, the Southern had the best of the second spcl! the Bljck3 being freouontly fo r eed dowr. Nearins the end of the game Ca=ey got the hall from a scramble, and fell mer the line. amid=t great ohperirg from the Southern supporter". Casey took the kick, which wa« a faiily r-a-v one, but failed to improve imtfera, and time \va« callpd shortly afterwards, the content le-ultmjj Southern .. 7 points. Pirates ... Nil.

UXIO-V V DtIXKDiV

The. aLove team- met on the North Ground m Saturday afternoon before a large numI'pr of ■snrctators. Union kicked off, and for tho first 10 minutes play was very even Don then carried the ball into Union'i twenty-five by a successful dodgy run, shortly afterwards Pa ton taking an unsuccessful place kick at Union's g<~>al from midfiel/1 Watts, miming well. invaded the Blue-) 1 quarters, but Dunedin back* were proving too fast for their opponents. Play aerain came into the Maroons' twenty-five, where, after 20 minutes' play. Stalker got possession from a na-s and scored, at the corner. Paton's kick was unsuccessful. M'Laren was next very conspicuous for a ■-lashing run. Towards the end of the sppll Union worked the ball right up to the Blues' line. A penalty kick awarded the Maroon; was taken by Rovvlatt, but no goal resulted. Good passing next among the Dunedin backs— Watson, Don, and Staker especially — in Union's twenty-five, saw the last-named take a difficult pass very finely, and again score at the corner. Teesdale's kick was a failure. Union again cam? down the field, and th» remaining incident ol the fir=t fcixll \\&s> W. iluuro'a

placing a fine goal from a penalty kick pward, making the score: Dunedin, 6 points; Union, 3 points. In the second spell the game vas fast and interesting, Union, however, being generally on the defensive, and only their excellent tackling prevented many a score. Teesdale shortly after commencing came away with a fine run, just being push-ed out at the corner. Union were then force-d clown twico after exciting play. It appeared as if the game would end with the score unaltered, but shortly before time was called another good piece of passing among the Dunedin backs gave Don possession, and he ran weil and scored a clever try. Paton's kick, though a fine one, was resultless, and tho game thus ended : Dunedin ... 9 points. Union ... 3 points. SECOND GRADE. The Alhambra met the Green Island team on Saturday, and after a very fast and interesting game the Alhambra v.on by 6 points (2 tries) to nil. For the w.nn&ra S Lai'kins and G. Dry scored. Orr, Scott, King, and Herbieon played well for the lowers. Mr W. Beadle gave every satisfaction as referee. The Zingari-Richmond met and defeated University, at Moutecillo, by 9 points (3 tries) to nil. The ground was rather greasy after the previous match, and the game was kept among the forwards, the ZingariRichmond holding their own all through. W. Wilson, Thorn, and Watt scored for the wii Merc-. Tne Dunedin and Pirates met afc Tahuna Park to try conclusions, which resulted in a win for the former by 3 poiuts to nil— r. try scored by Gollan. For Dunedin Wardrop, Morgan, Harris, and Mcrriscci played well, and Lusk, Bundle, and Brewer were prominent among the Pirate-s. Mr Glcver had control of the game. The Southern defeated the Union by 2+ points (8 tries) to nil. Baylev (2), Allen (2), Shee-han, M'lntyre, Eckhold, and Stanley (or.c each) scored for the winners. Tho Port Chalmers defeated the Kaikorai by 15 points (5 tuet) to nil. Tri« were scored by P. Lightbourne (2), King (1), and Tennent (2). Mr D. Cameron acted as referee. THIRD GRADE. The Port Chalmers defeated the High School B by 79 points to nil. The chief scorers for Port were Colthorpo (7 trie,), J. Harrhy (7), Moir (2), while J. Harrhy lc'cked nine goals. Ccnsiderjn? the statt of the ground the Port backs handled the ball remarkably well. The Dunedin met the Alhambra B on Saturday at the Caledonian Ground, and the match resulted in a draw (no score) after a well-fought game. The Pirates met and. defeated tho Kaikorai by 24 points to nil. Tries were scored by Coventry (3), Gallaway (2), Talboys. Logan, and Wilson (1 each). Eoth. sides played well, but the Kaikorai were unfortunate in having to play with four men short. The match Zingari-Richmond and High School A, played at Montecillo, resulted in a draw, each side scoring two tries. Drew and W. Abbott eccred for the ZingariRichmond. The Alhambia A team had rather an easy victory over the Univeroity, winning by 4-1 r°ints to 3. J. Saunders, Bell, Fcn»yth. J. Wilkins, Harwood, and H. Lourie played well for the Reds, and J. M'Kellar wa^ among the beet of the other side. Mr M'Donald controlled the game. The Southern defeated Dumedin B by 21 }.oints to nil. The score, was made up of five tries, three of which were converted.