SATURDAY’S MATCHES.

Otago Witness, Issue 3148, 15 July 1914, Page 53

SATURDAY’S MATCHES.

. FIRST GRADE. Mornington A v. Kaitangata. Kaitangata, warm favourites, faced Mornington A at .the Caledonian Ground, which was in a slippery state, making the ball greasy from the outset. 'Keenness marked the initial stages, the ball travelling up and down in rapid succession. Exactly two minutes after the kick-off the local forwards ran through the Kaitangata defence and M‘Faull placed the ball into the net. Mornington a 1 goal. Very soon afterwards the same player missed ‘‘a sure thing” fro’jri a centre by Young. Kaitangata retaliated. 1. Thompson dropped in a long shot, which rebounded off Jack’s knees, and Richardson slipped when in a capital position. M'Nish led Mornington forwards, and gave the ball to Deuchrass, who, on a clear run, lost the ball. The Kaitangata machine was working smoothly. A miskick by Dickcl placed to John Rarity, He sent the ball flying across the goal mouth, a foot in front, and Richardson foolishly fisted the ball into the net, losing a sure goal to Jus. Rarity, who was ■ alongside. Fraser and Hickey gave relief to Mornington. and Booker" cleverly worked the line and centred. Deuchrass carried on, and the goalkeeper, in clearing, somersaulted over Deuchrass, the ball coming out to M'Nish, who drove it into the net. Mornington 2, Kaitangata nil. With little delay Mornington forwards got moving again, and Deuchrass made a good run and slipped the ball past Matchett. Mornington 3, Kaitangata, nil. Despite the look of the score, Kaitangata. had been having the greater share of the scoring opportunities. Again they raided Mornington territory, and Simcock lilted the ball over the bar, while on another occasion Jap Thompson, emerging from ‘‘the ruck,” waa ruled off-side.. Mornington forwards then took a hand and troubled the visitors’ defence until halftime. Leadbeater missed a penalty kick given for “hands” by Pryde. On resuming, Kaitangata were immediately aggressive, and in the first minute had a penalty kick, Dickcl handling. Jack stopped the penalty kick, and Kaitangata forwards closed on the rebound, but Hickey cut in when Mornington seemed hopeless and saved the situation. One of Moiningington’s sudden raids ensued. M'Faull and Booker manoeuvred up the line, and Booker centred. Deuchrass and Tt’oung overran, but the latter managed to scrape the ball towards goal. Matohett fielded,‘but before he could deliver Deuchrass kicked the ball out of bis hands into the net. Mornington 4—o. Kaitangata now seemed dispirited. A misunderstanding between Penman and Matchett let Deuchrass away to the line,, but Matchett met the shot with good judgment and relieved. Pryde led the visitors and made an opening for Richardson, whose delay in shooting lost a chance. Whites again raided, and Matchett, with fine iudgment, tipped over the bar a . sterling shot from Fraser. The visitors rallied, and a long shot by James Rarity was returned by Jack; but .success was awaiting Kaitangata,. John Rarity drove across the goal and Simcock, trapping, centred to Richardson, who beat Jack at close range Mornington A 4, Kaitangata 1. Mornington replied with' vim. Deuchrass got clean a wav hr the centre, but Matchett bustled him and saved the shot. Mornington were-attacking when, a few moments later, Mr Timlin sounded time: Mornington A 4 goals. Kaitangata 1 goal. Northern y. Roslyn-Wakari. Crisp, clean football marked the opening stages of the match between Northern and Roslyn-Wakari, which followed on at the Caledonian Ground under the direction of Mr Robinson. Donald played right wing for Northern, Smith centre half, and Auld left back. Roslyn-Wakari presented a new centre forward, Anderson. Northern .. 4 goals. Roslyn-Wakari Nil. Maori Hill v. Mornington B. The playing area at the Clear was in a slippery condition for the game Maori Hill v. Mornington B, and players found it hardl to keep their feet. Mr MaeGiilivray’’“■held the whistle. Mornington B ... 3 goals. Maori Hill 3 goals. High School Old Boys v. Green Island. The scene of the match between Green Island and High School Old Boys was Culling Park, which, with the exception of the goal mouths, was in excellent condition. Tho start was delayed on account of the late arrival of a couple of the Old Boys’ team. High School Old Boys ... 4 goals. Green Island 2 goals. Ravensbouhne v. Christian Bros. Ravensbourno and Christian Bros, met at the Gardens Ground, which was in terribly bad condition, tho ball at times sticking in the mud, and the players having great difficulty in keeping their footing Ravensbourno 2 goals. Christian Brothers 1 goal. SECOND GRADE. Normanby 4 goals, Northern 2 goals. Maori Hill defaulted to Southern. THIRD GRADE. Christian Brothers A 2 goals, Normanby nil. High School Old Boys 1 goal, Christian Brothers 1 goal. FOURTH GRADE. High School 9 goals, Morning-ton B nil. Green Island 2 goals, Christian Brothers A 1 goal. Roslyn-Wakari 8 goals, Normanby nil. - Christian Brothers 3 goals, High School 2 goals. Maori Hill 2 goals, Southern 1 goal. Northern 2 goals, Mornington A 1 goal.