FOOTBALL.

Otago Witness, Issue 3517, 9 August 1921, Page 43

FOOTBALL.

FIXTURES. Otago v. South Africans, at Carisbxook.—August 10. New Zealand v. South Africans, at Cansbrook. August 13. Otago v. Southland, at Invercargill (Ranfurly Shield Match). —August 20. OTAGO’S NORTHERN TOUR. Against Canterbury.—September 10. Against Wairarapa.—September 14. Against Taranaki.—September 17. Against Hawke’s Bay.—September 21. Against Wellington.—September 24. Against South Canterbury.—August 27 (special trip). GOLDFIELDS TOUR. August 18 to August 27. THE SPRINGBOKS’ TOUR. i match against south canterbury. EASY WIN FOR THE VISITORS. (Fbom Oub Own Reportbb.^ TIMARU, August 3. The Springboks met South Canterbury this afternoon on the Caledonian Ground. The sun shone brightly, and there was little or no wind. lire ground was in splendid order. About 10,000 people witnessed the match, The Springboks did not put in their strongest team, but their forwards were easily a scone heavier all round than the opposing pack, 'lhe men, however, look nothing out of the ordinary size, and the teams were as follows: Springboks—Fullback, G. Morkel; threequarters, A. Van Ileerdon, W. C. Zeller, ■J. YYeepeiier, W. Clarkson; halves, W. Sendin, W. Townsend; forwards, W. H. (Boy) Morkel, T. Kruger, J. Olivier, J. Mostert, H. Morkel, ii. Schcltz, N. Du Plessis, M. Eliis. South Canterbury—Fullback, Crannitch; three-quarters, D. Clark, Storey (centre), H. Scott; live-eighths, Cooke, Lawson; half-back, Angland; forwards, P. Ward, R. Stewart, Flynn, D. Stew-art, T. Clark, Tutty, J. M'Bride; wing forward, A. Scott. me Governor-uenerai arrived on tlie ground at 2 o'clock, and South Canterbury then kicked off. lhe pass went to Zeller on the left wing, but his kick was charged down, and Cook dribbled through to the Springboks’ line. 'lhe visitors were penalised, and A. Scott just missed the shot at goal. South Canterbury continued to attack strongly, but bad passing amongst the backs spoilt the effort. Scliottz dribbled to the South Canterbury twenty-five. where Kruger failed with a pot, and South Canterbury forced. Fine line-kicking by the South Canterbury backs followed, and their forwards were putting plenty of dash info their work. After give and take plav Crannitch found the line at the centre, with a beautiful kick. South Canterbury forwards broke clean through from the line-out. but the South African forward crying “Bert, Bert,’’ took the play back to the South Canterbury twentv-five, where Ellis gave the dummy in a loose rush and kicked to the South Canterbury line, A. Scott returning well to the centre. Neither side was now having an advantage, and the South Canterbury forwards went clean through a scrum. Hard kicking and bad passing let the South Africans drive back an attack, van Heerden being well collared by 11. Scott, The visitors were then awarded a penalty just inside, their half-way, and G. Morkel kicked a goal. Immediately after Zeller, on the left wing, made a jinky run through half a dozen opponents to the goal mouth, where H. Morkel picked up and scored. Morkel kicked a goal. Springboks, 3-0. The South Canterbury forwards came again, and G. Mork Ts kick was charged down. The visitors were penalised for off-side play, and A. Scott kicked a fine goal—3-3. Play hung at the centre till Clarkson got a pass from the scrum. The ball went out to van Heerden, who freed himself from two or three weak tackles, Sendin finishing off the run and scoring under the posts. G. Morkel kicked his third goal.—l 3-3. Halftime was called shortly alter. In the second half the South Africans soon commenced to have matters their own way. From a scrum at the South Canterbury twenty-five the ball went quickly across the field from Zeller, Clarkson, and Sendin to van Heerden, who scored at the right corner. G. Morkel missed the goal kick. South Africa, 16-3. The South Canterbury forwards again pushed their way to the South Africans’ line, where A. Scott had a couple of unsuccessful shots from penalties. The visiting forwards were now getting the ball from nearly every scrum, and Zeller just missed finishing off another bit of passing. Du Plessis was noticed to turn his back on securing the ball from a line-out, and to use his weight to go through several yards backwards. Storey, who seemed out of his place at centre, missed a South African back, and the South Canterbury men were soon after again hard pressed. Zeller was collared by the foot, right on the line, and then Ellis threw out to Clarkson at tho South Canterbury twenty-five, Sendin, a very fast man, scoring. G. Morkel kicked a goal. Van Heerden put in another of his tricky runs, but Sendin got off-side as he took the pass. The South African forwards were making no mistake in tackling the opposing forwards. Another passing bout between Townsend. Weepener, and Zeller saw the last-named run from the twenty-live to the right corner and score. G. Morkel missed the kick.—24-3 Clarkson thei* cut off a pass from Lawson, and ran from half-way to the right wing and round behind the posts, G. Morkel goaling.—29-3. Du Plessis made a solo dribble from the centre, Crannitch failing badly, and H. Morkel scored. C. Morkel kicked another goal, and tho game ended : springbok? 34 points. South Canterbury ... 3 points. Mi J. 11. Grover, of Christchurch, was referee. SOUTHLAND BEATEN BY 12 TO NIL. INVERCARGILL, August, 6. The Ranfurly Shield holders were well tested to day. they vve re outweighted in the forwards and quite outpaced by the opposing backs. The South Africans had a stronger team in than they played against South Canterbury, and the visitors showed a marked improvement on their play at Timarti. At '! irnaru the Springboks did not give an inspiring exhibition. Their play lacked sparkle or champagne as it were. To-day they put plenty of dash into their work, and the passing of their backs was quicker and shorter than on Wednesday. The Springboks can, if they choose, put in a better team than they had playing today, and taking their match against South

land as a guide they will take some beating. The weather was fine, but the ground was heavy, although not in such a bad condition as one would expect, seeing that it was under water on Friday and considering that the Springboks are used to the hardest of hard grounds. The way their forwards lasted out the two 40minute spells was rather surprising. They are heavy men, but they are fast nevertheless on a soft ground, and they fought hard to the final whistle. They got the ball from practically every scrum, and Townsend, the scrum-half, quickly got it out to his backs. Townsend is a versatile player, and has many tricks associated with an old timer in the game. He can “shade”, the throw-in to a nicety, to give his side the advantage. Townsend was always in the picture, and showed himself a much better player than his fellow half, J. P. Miehau, who can only kick with the one foot. Once the ball came out from the scrums four three-quarters handled it well, their ground fielding, taking it all round, was excellent under the circumstances, and their line-kicking was qi times very line. Meyer, at centre, gave tne impression that he was the king bolt of the three-quarter line, and Strauss, the other centre, also impressed by his judgment. The two wings—Henry Morkell and van Heerden—were always there when wanted. The Southland forwards fought hard, otherwise a greater score than 12 points to nil would have been registered, Tiiey were beaten, however, in the scrums, and though at times they showed out with some fine loose dribbling rushes, thej generally kicked too hard, and de Villiers had plenty of time to get in his kick. The Southland backs showed little or no combination, and their display was very disappointing, 'they repeatedly failed to get the line, and a strong ieturn punt to the iine by an opposing back would drive back any advantage the forwards might have gained. Brown was the only back who played anyway up to form, and if Southland s exhibition to day is the best they can give they will not hold the Ranfurly Shield very long. The impression left after to-day’s play is that if the South Africans are to be beaten, the opposing side will have to get the ball from the scrums, and it takes some getting. The Springboks have come along to beat New Zeoland on her own ground, and iney will race some beating. ilie teams were as follow : SpringboKs. Full back, J. D. tie Villiers; three-quarters, A. van Ileerden, Henry Morkel, U. du P. Meyer; halves, J. P. Miehau, W. Townsend; forwards —J. Miehau, N. da Plessis, A. P. Walker, F. Mellish, Harry Morkel. H. Scholtz, T. P. Pienaar (captain); wing-forward, T. Kruger. Southland.—Full back, Brown : three-quarters--Lynch. Gilmour. Lcpdell: fiveeighths—St. George. O’Kane; half, Davidson: forwards —Rice, Agnew, Cockroft, Brett, Langbein, White, Strang; wing-for-ward, Baird (captain). THE GAME, At halt-past 2 sharp the teams took the field, and tuning exchanged their war cries, tile Maroons kicked oil against a slight wind. 'lhe South Africans quickly attacked, and Schcltz led a line rush to the Suthiand line. Hard scrimmaging followed, the Alarcon lorwards striving hard to hold hack trie opposing heavy pack. Baird got ids side into trouble by getting off-side, and twilling J. P. Miehau, play being at the Maroons’ twenty-live; and Kruger stopped a Southland lor ward rush in good st;> ic, and repeated his performance immediately alter, kicking out at die Southland twenty ..ve. Davidson saved his side by a :.. .tck, but the ,South Africans iu;e qiiki.iy hammering again at the SouiiJaiui line. J torn 100. c p.ay iu front of tee tjouihUuid goal tne nail was thrown out to tan Heerden, on the right wmg, and the tali wing i'aij round the opposition and scored at the corner. Do V illiers missed the goal kick. Fine line-kicking soon had Bout aland in trouble again. The South African forwards were dominating the opposing pack in the tight play, but at the end of 25 minutes' play the Southland forwards came with a great dash, taking man alter man, and for the first time got into the South Africans’ twenty-five. Too hard kicking by the Southland forwards, for whom Rice ‘was play mg a great game, spoilt their work, de Villiers getting plenty of time to kick back. De Villiers put in another good line-kick, and play went to the centre. Henry Morkel came through fast, and charged down a return kick by Brown. Morkel pickc-d up and passed to Meyer, who scored at the left coiner; de Villiers missed the goal shot, and then missed with a penalty kick. The South African forwards, with Scholtz and du Plessis in front, bustled their way through the Southland line. Van Heerden was smothered before he could get going, and a free kick helped Southland to clear. Their forwards carried the play to the Soutii African iine, de Villiers failing to stop the rush. File Maroons over-rail the ball, and then too hard kickink let de Villiers clear well. Gilmour ran back from the centre and punted, but Scholtz broke clean through the next scrum, and kicked to Brown, who put in a beautiful line-kick to the South African twenty-live. Townsend showed up with a run and a kick, but lhe Maroon forwards bullied through with a loose rush. They were too eager, however, and got offside. Meyer, a very clever centre, put his side iu position with a powerful line kick, but Rica broke away and headed a great rush, de Villiers being collared with the ball at the African twenty-five. Nothing came of tho offer, however. Southland could not get the ball from the scrums, and their backs were making the mistake of kicking up-ficid instead of getting the lino; de Villiers repeatedly sending back the attack. O’Kane shifted ilie play to tho .South African’s twenty-five, and half-time was then called. South Africans 6 points Southland nil. The wind had changed when the game resumed, and again favoured tile visitors. Baird returned the kick off to the South African’s twenty-live, and from a free kick by (he same player, the Dill just dropped under the bar. A high punt caused the South Africans to force. Another free kick was given against the South Africans for du Plessis holding the ball between ii is legs, but the goal shot missed. Lynch putted without success, and the Southland forwards made a desperate assault in front, of the South African goal. J. P. Miehau relieved the position with a groat punt up field, and South Africa had a turn at attack. Kruger and do Villiers collided in trying to field a hard ground kick, but the Southland forward* again had a free kick given against them for off-side. Townsend was seen in a short run. The ball

went out to van Heerden on the right wing, s but he was well collared. Play swept across £ to Henry Morkel, on the opposite wing, a He, too, was tackled, but Southland had to 1 force. The heavy South African forwards 1 came again. J. P. Miohau got tho ball a from a scrum and sent it to Meyer, then £ to Strauss, Henry Morkel finishing by 1 scoring at the left corner. De Villiers 1 missed the goal kick. Another passing bout c between Meyer, Strauss, and van Heerden ' saw the last named race round at the right * corner to score a brilliant try; de Villiers < missed the goal kick. The whistle went * shortly after. Scores:— 1 South Africans 12 points 1 Southland nil Mr R. M'Kenizie (Dunedin) acted as * referee. ] NOTES. ‘ INVERCARGILL, August 7. j About £ISBO was taken at the grounds. J Mr Arthur Geddes, .president of the < Southland Union, stated at the social given f in the evening to the visitors by the Com- j mercial Travellers'’ Club, that this was ■ the second highest gate so far of the tour, j The Southland Union was lucky as regards , the weather, as snow commenced to fall . early on Saturday evening. , It is considered that 10,000 people watched ] the game. , An enterprising individual bought over 200 fruit boxes at 4d each and retailed 1 them on the ground as standing places at ; Is each, or two for Is 6d. , A leading member of the South African team sums up the relative merits of T own- < send and J. P. Miehau as follows: “Town- j send is a worker, but Miehau is a genius." i Miehau played at stand-off half on Satur- \ day, and Townsend at half. On the day , Townsend was much the better player. Explaining why Townsend was allowed j to put the ball in the scrums right through the game, Baird, the Southland captain, naively stated at the Commercial Travel- , lors’ Club dinner in the evening that the ball was put in in front of the referee, and that it did not matter therefore who did the work. Mr D. Stalker, Invercargill, has been appointed referee in tho Ctago-Springboks match. Tlie appointment rested between Messrs Stalker and O’Leary, of Timaru. THE NEW ZEALAND TOUR. RESULTS OF MATCHES PLAYED. July 13, v. Wanganui.—South Africans won by 1 goal from a try, 1 penalty goal, and 1 uy (11 points) to 1 penalty goai and 1 try (b points). July lb, v. Taranaki. —Draw; no score. July fill, v. Wairarapa and Bush District. —South Africans won by 3 goals and 1 try fIG points) to 1 try (3 points). July 23, v. Wellington.—South Africans , won by r 1 goal and i try (d points) to 1 penalty goal (3 points). July 21, v.West Coast.—South Africans won by o goals from tries, 3 penalty goals, and 3 tries (33 points) to 1 penalty goal (5 points). July 39, v. Canterbury.—South Africans lost by 1 goal from the field (4 points) to 2 tries (6 points). August 3, v. South Canterbury.—South Africans won by 5 goals from tries, 1 penalty goal, and 2 tries (34 points) to 1 penalty goal (3 poinds). August 6, v. Southland.—South Africans won by 4 tries (12 points) to nil. Summary: Matches played, 7; won, 5; 1 lost, 1; drawn, 1; points for, 120; points against, 24. COUNTRY VISITORS. Owing to their inability to secure seats for tho test match next Saturday a number of district residents are abandoning the : trip to Dunedin (wires our Queenstown corI respondent). Much adverse comment and I surprise is expressed at the inadequate proi vision made for country visitors in this respect, [ OTAGO v. NORTH OTAGO. MATCH PLAYED IN A SNOWSTORM > VISITORS DEFLATED BY 8 TO 3. , l he match between Otago and North Otago was the only football fixture played i here on Saturday afternoon. It was re- ) garded largely as a practice match for the i Otago team preliminary to their big contest with the Springboks on Wednesday. ) It was probably for both these reasons that - a crov.d oi between 3000 and 4000 people i d°cicie<;l to defy tho weather and go out i and watch the match at Tahuna Park, i 1 lie teams were as follow: —North i Otago. hull back, Nicholson; three--5 quarters—Zimmerman, Hail, and Ander- ; son; five-eighths—Mansell and Brinkman; half back. Prebbie ; forwards—Gibson, Mad- ; digan, Clark, Hull, Delaney, Direcn, Siewart, and Mollison. 1 Otago.—Full back, Watson; threequarters—Ward, Bell, and Stewart; fivei eighths—Owlcs and Perry; half back, i M’Naugliton ; forwards —Duncan, Highley, j Sonntag, Patterson, Bain, Geary, Boreham, j and Cabot. I Heavy snow started to fall about lialfi past 2, but by 3 o’clock, when the game 1 commenced, the sky had cleared. The r North Otago boys in black and yellow i looked a young team, keen and clean, t They lost tlie toss and. kicked off against r a strong, bitter wind. Otago promptly ,i swept down upon their line, and foorohsqi i was temporarily injured. The ball was r to slippery for much accuracy of handling I to be possible, and many chances were lost , through, faulty handling. Watson had an e unsuccessful pot from the field, and Sonntag e getting offside gave the visitors some relief, c Gibson, of North Otago, came through the a scrum' with the ball at bis toes in good e style. Otago were mostly netting the ball from the scrums, and M'Naughton often sent it smartly away. On one of these occasions it went right along tho threequarter line to Ward on the wing. who. L though he lost possession of the bail, had ’■ an exciting race for it across the line, but j 1 the North Otago man just, got there. The i North Otago forwards who were always to “ be reckoned with, took play to the Otago e twenty-five, when Watson got possession. e and, after a useful run. got in a powerful s kick with the wind. The bounce beat a s couple of North Otago men, and Stewart h d.i«hed in at the correct moment and touched d down. Bell landed a. neat goal. Otago, t 5: North Otago, nil. Otago continued to II attack, and Nicholson, the visiting full back, P won frequent applause for his sure lnavkI mg and well-judged line kicking. Tic drove d back several threatening attacks in this t manner. MolLson headed a. forward rush e that took play again to Ot.agg territory, and Prebbie, securing a, mark, kicked out II at the corner. Hard kicking, however,

allowed Otago to force, and the home team again attached. Mollison, however, led another forward attack, which Watson countered by a tine kick that gained more than half the field. Patterson was prominent in a vigorous forward attack, which w r as stopped only just in time by Zimmerman marking. A showy bit of passing between the Otago backs ended in Ward knocking on, anl tlie visiting forwards cleared. Battling vigorously they kept play in midfield till Bell beat his man cleverly, and dashed down the field, finally kicking over the head of his last opponent. Cabot followed up hard, but just failed to prevent a North Otago man. front forcing. A few minutes later Sonntag appeared to have scored, but a free kick was awarded the visitors. Watson had a place kick from a mark, but unluckily the ball struck the crossbar and went under. Ward showed up well in a clever doubling and twisting run, which only ended when he collided heavily with one of his own side. Otago continued to make spasmodic efforts to score, but always failed to put the finishing touch on their work. Gilson and Mollison. among the visiting forwards, were doing a great deal of useful dribbling and following up, and they had much to do with the staving off of Otago attacks. The - game continued lively and keen, but there was no further promise of score before the call of half time. Just as the players took the field again a heavy snow-storm came on and lasted for 20 minutes or more, when it changed into driving sleet and hail. The conditions made anything like orthodox play impossible. Otago had now to face the elements, but in spite of this they assumed command for a time. Then a single North Otago forward came away on his own following up a high kick, but Watson was as safe as ever, and found the line. Then Bell broke through and was largely instrumental in taking p'ay back again to the visitors’ territory. For most of the time North Otago pressed bard, and Mollison had several place kicks, but it was almost impossible to lift the ball. Eventually Maddigan, following up fast, got across and scored. Mollison’s kick failed. Otago 5, North Otago 3. Otago rallied after this and twice prolonged forward struggles took place right under the visitors’ goal. Bell made a good feinting run and nearly got across, but the movement ended in a force. North Otaeo had another 1 urn of attacking. but it did not last long, and plav settled down in the visitors’ territory. Bv this time the sleet had ceased, but the cold was too much for the endurance of a good rnanv spectators, who began to leave in a steady stream. The Otago attack final!'' resulted in Geary falling across on the ball, but Bell’s kick failed. The e was no further score, and the game, which was controlled by Mr G. M’Kenzie, ended with the poores: Otago 8 North Otago 3 The Ouniaru forwards played a hard game, but lacked a knowledge of the finer points, with the result: that when conditions were entirely in their favour in the second spell, they were able to drive home only one of their many fierce attacks on the Otago goai line. Among the backs, there was no outstanding player. Zimmerman has the appearance of a good wing-three-quarter. and he was responsible for some line saving work, but unfortunately he was given no opportunity of demonstrating the ability which he is said to possess as an attacking player. CANTERBURY BEATS WANGANUI. WANGANUI, August 6. The Rugby match between Canterbury and Wanganui was played to-day, the visitors having an easy win by 21 points to nil. The weather -was line at the opening, but during the game, heavy rain fell, unci good play became impossible. The visiting forwards quickly showed superiority, ami the visiting backs handled the ball well. Dailey opened Canterbury’s account with a penalty goal, and shortly after Wilson, as a result ol following up, scored at the corner. Ford scored a spectacular try as the result of a run from half-way, cleverly beating three opponents en route, and touching down behind the posts. Half-time score: — Canterbury 9, Wanganui nil. Heavy squalls at this stage made matters unpleasant for players and spectators alixo, and during the second half good football was impossible. The visitors relied on their forwards, who were superior in scrums, lines-out, and loose work. As the result oi hard rushes, Cummings and W. Cummings scored tries, and Orchard kicked a penaltygoal. In the concluding stages, plav was seldom out of the home side’s half, and they were continually on the defensive. On a couple of occasions during the game, the Wanganui backs showed flashes ol good play, and combined well, but oil the whole they were not as safe as the visitors’ rearguard WELLIX l !T< >N R FAULTS. WELLINGTON, August 6. Following aro the results of Senior matches played to-day: University 14 points beat Fetfcne 3. Oriental 13 points beat Bcrhurnpore 11. Poneke 12 points beat Wellington 3. Marist 14 points beat Sehvyn 0. CANTERBURY TEAM ON TOUR. TA E A v AKI T> F.F FAT F. P. lIAWERA. August 3. Tlie Canterbury-Taranaki match was playoff before a crowd of over 3000 spectators. TLe mound was very heavy after rain which fob earlier in the day. A strong wind Lev; throughout, and marred lumy movements by both sides. 'the \ ; proved superior, ...1 the forward ; n.av ::c weil and with judgment. Canterbury faced the wind, their kicl'-'ff being letunicff by Taranaki, who attacked tor some minutes, but were unable to control tlio ball, frequently kicking it too hard. Canterbury finally broke away with a great rush, which ended in Wilson scoring, 'the try was unconveried. Another rush just failed. From a lino-out near tlie Canterbury line, Masters dived over, and Hooker converted. Taranaki 5, Canterbury 3. An infringement by Canterbury near their goal gave Taranaki another chance, but Hooker’s kick failed, play continued in Canterbury’s half, but tho defence was too solid. The spell ended without further score. Early in the second half a good rush enabled Blazey to score under the posts. Henry converted. Canterbury 8, Taranaki 5. The wind prevented Taranaki progressing, though solid work was being- done by Fogarty, Robertson, Hooker, Malone, and Svkes. By strenuous efforts pi a y was carried to Canterbury’s half, but Taranaki were forced back. The visitors’ three-quarters made a good dash, offside play spoiling tlie a; tempt.

Taranaki for the time looked promising, one splendid rush by tlie backs carrying them into Canterbury’s twenty-five, blit Hickey failed to take the pass. Fitzgerald relieved with a great kick, the ball going out near tire Taranaki line. Blazey injured his knee and retired, Dailey replacing him. Soon after, Barst-on set the Canterbury backs going, and the bal] travelled in turn to Fitzgerald, Dailey, Wilson, and back to Dailey, who scored. The try was unconverted. Canterbury 11, Taranaki 5. Just cn time Henry kicked a goal from a free kick. Canterbury 14, Taranaki 5. Canterbury were not at their full strength, and there were also absentees from the Taranaki team, Kingston’s absence being most noticed. SECONDARY SCHOOLS’ MATCH. _ CHRISTCHURCH, August L In tho inter-schools’ match Otago Boys' High School beat Christ's College by 16 points to 10. The match produced one of the fastest and most interesting games seen here for a considerable time. The game was full of incident, one side and then the other gaining the advantage, and botli being very nearly equal in strength, alike on attack arc! defence. The Otago forwards more than held their own in the loose, but after the first few minutes did not excel in the tight work. It was the open work of their backs that won them the match. College relied more on the stereotyped methods, but the visitors threw the ball about in fine style, and took any amount of risks, with the result that the game was up to the highest standard of secondary schools' football. Dickinson, the Otago captain, was the best back on the ground. Ho made opening after opening, was always where he was wanted, and was very sound in defence. CHRISTCHURCH AND WAITAKI HIGH SCHOOLS. OAMARU, August 5. The annual inter-school football matches between tho Christchurch Boys’ High sc-iTbo] were played to-day in cold weather. The ground was heavy after tlie rain, and the ball was greasv Tn tho junior match Wait'd;! won by 21 points to nil, the visitors being completely outclassed. In the senior match Christchurch won by 22 points to nil. Superiority in lhe visitors’ back division, and the clever handling of the ball by the backs was responsible lor the win. In the annual debating contest with the Christchurch High School, tile subject was: “That the immediate granting of dominion status to India, is in the bes f interests of tlie Empire,” Waitaki taking the negative won by 506 points to 472. PALMERSTON v. MAHENO. PALMERSTON, August 2. A Palmerston Rugby ■ football team visited Maheno on Saturday, where it secured a win by 11 points to 8 points. NORTH OTAGO JUNIORS. North Otago junior representatives wet Waimate at Oamarn cn Saturday, the gam© resulting in a win for the local team by 20 points to nil. QUEENSTOWN BEATS ARHOYVTOWN. QUEENSTOWN, August 4. In the filial of the district football cup fixtures played at Arrow-town yesterday afternoon, the scores were: Queenstown 11 points, Arrowtown 9 points. Queenstown thus retains the cup won by tho 1914 team. IJr Ritchie Crawford, Invercargill, representing the Southland Rugby Ego,ball Union, acted as referee. LEAGUE FOOTBALL. AUCKLAND, August 7. In a League match, Auckland beat Hawke's Bay by 18 points to 3 points.