FOOTBALL.

Otago Witness, Issue 3519, 23 August 1921, Page 41

FOOTBALL.

Tho gate receipts for the first test match have Icon improved by another £IOO, and the to:a! row stands at £2BOO. THE SPRINGBOKS’ TOUR. MATCH AGAINST MANAWATU. PALMERSTON N., August 17. Some 15,000 spectators witnessed the Springboks v. Manawatu-llorovv henna match a: the Show Grounds to-day, the weather being beautiful and the ground in splendid j playing order. It was generally anticipated that the Springboks would have an easy victory, so that! tho result of the game— Springboks 3, Manawatu-Hcrowhenun, nil—came as a great surprise. The local team ' played a remarkably good game, and the j was in doubt until the final whistle. The Springboks opened play with a back rush, which was quickly smothered. Strenuous tight forward work followed for a long time, and the combined forwards, except for weight, were a match for the opposing pack, and their tackling was deadly. Seldom did the Springboks’ forwards gain mastery. Play was confined to the front divisions in neutral territory for the greater part ef the game, but the visitors gained much by their superior line kicking. The Visitors’ backs were associated in very few passing rushes, but these were brilliant flashes. The combined backs were better on the defensive than on the offensive, but, nevertheless, they threw the ball about with few mistakes. Throughout the game there were many exciting incidents, net so much as a result of passing as of forward battles on the respective lines. The Springboks’ only try was scored by Zeller from a beautiful passing rush started by J. P. Micbou. The combined team was frequently penalised for offside plaj-, bu; all Da Yillier’s kicks at goal failed. The combined team was unlucky not to score from a great concerted rush by the forwards, an infringement under the posts spoiling the chance. The game was very even throughout, the combined team’s forwards completely smothering all attempts to get the Springboks’ backs into action, and keeping the ball at the too as much as possible. While not a spectacular game, it was fast, and the hardest yet seen here. The Springboks say that Manawatu-110-rowhenua compares more than favourably with any other provincial team they have met on 1 he tour. Eollovmg are the teams: Springboks: Full back, De Tilliers; thre-e----quarters—Zeller, Strauss, Sendin, and Henry Merkel; halves—J. P. Michau and De Keck; forwards—Pienaar, Du Plessie, Ellis, Royal Morkel, Yan Rooyen, Morstert, Oliver, Sclioltz. Manawatu - Horowhenna: Full 1 hack, Marshall; three-quarters—Glendinning, Swanson, and Leeder; five-eighths—Ford and 1 M’Bonald; half, Maire; forwards—Jacobs, ] Carroll, Dustin, Balpin, Bevun, Moynilxan, L. ughton, and Darkness. " 1 COMBINED AUCKLAND TEAM DEFEATED. 1 AUCKLAND. August 20. A match between the Mouth Africans 1 ' and Auckland and Mouth and North Auck- i ' land combined was played at Eden Park to-day, the attendance " being 25.000. The 1 weather was ideal, a bright breeze biowing 1 across the ground, which was fast and dry. From an early hour spectators thronged 1 the ground, and several curtain-raisers were ! played. As the non-playing South Africans took their seats in "front of the stand the spectators gave three hearty cheers. Two 40 minutes’ speiis were played at the visitors’ request. Mr C. Fraser (Manawatu) acted as referee. The South African team was' as tele- 1 graphed yesterday, except Mellish, who re- i placed Pienaar, T. Kruger captaining the j visitors. Tile Auckland team was unci mg, <l. South Africa won the toes, and Auckland, kicked off against the sun, but the opening rush was nullified by a free k ok for ofiside play. As the result: of a good kick bv Strauss in the Auckland half p ay was worked down to the Auckland , twenty-five, but from a line-out an Auck- •) land forward rush transferred play to the South Africa’s twenty-five, where Kruger and van Rooyen broke through to the half. Tindall finding the line inside the Auckland twenty-five. S. Morkel by a 1 kick transferred to the Auckland twentyfive. Then Van Rooyen started a passing rush to near the line, where the tide was stemmed. Another passing rush among the backs ended in a mull. Grierson saving by a kick. An Auckland rush ended in a i ( force. Play was then carried to the Auckland twenty-five, and a force by the local teaiii resulted. Shortly afterwards, from 1 a scrum in Auckland territory, Clarkson ! ran round am! made an opening, passing io i' Zeller, who are the dummy to two Auck- * landers and scored a fine try. R. Morkel converted. Springboks, 5: Auckland, nil. Civ. -and-tako play followed," then by a ’ s l ies of scrums and line-outs, i ho Africans c worked down the field, and Townsend, Van 1 Ifeerden, and Clarkson operated in a 1 promising rush, which was spoiled by a knock on. A few minutes later a passing : rush by the visitors’ hacks was stopped by 1 C. Badeley near the line. The Greens c made determined attacks until Tfwc-rson - insfern 1 by a good kick. Mulling by ' Tindall let Xicholls and Lome through. 1 but a free kick on the line relieved. Auck- ! land then at lacked, until a free kick =ei,f ! ' pin v b. half win . < hivk- 1 -ii and Zdfi, ' pm p.-ar tim line, bin a taekl- donp-d I 1 the effort. Another run liv it. Morkel I ! was stopped by C. Badeley. Ml rails' tl- ,* ! 1 \vi - smothered. Kicks were 'inierohnmrcd. ' ami then from the Africans' half the two ' B.e. leys ran. one finding the line n -ar < the African twenty-five. A noth. ;■ free t kick to Nfri'a wa> returned by Muir to I within 25 y mb. F iff the remainder of ] the sne 1 ’ 'lav was ill neutral toirirotv i A”-ie... 5; t iieklanti. nil. " 1 Short b afiir resuming. Townsend sent ' the hall to Zel’et. on tl.e blind side, the 1 latter neirlv scoring, bin aficr re si-! in - 1 a strenuous attack Muir, n.i.hA v aiid ’■ 1 f werson carried play L. the Afri-ans’ f 1« ek ' min Weston ‘ gai’hered' ran '■ te, with n ii'ieii -t 2 yards from home - 'Giv. n.-ci ■! got i!; e l.all from ki<-k „nd ' |ia -ed lm' to Z' ller who ored <; 1 Moke f; ih d v ih the kick. Springbok,'. < \ijekland. nil V ,]> v no ir r If is' i, I ad a fiitil! I , k- From ' Any o i f. rc oil. Several h x iated i ,X th m AT 1 | Jadoh-v nwav. bin Muir proved safe by a niagtnfi- 1 from the ... ai I pa-sid to z! i!,n \.!o b beat all the Auckland backs and scored b H Morkel failing with the kick. Korin-- si boko 11; Auckland. 5. The African'],a,ks I, Started a pasting rush, but a mull enabled it

A . Badeley to save by a good kick. From a line-out well in Auckland twenty-five Elks secured, passing to Clarkson, Strauss, and A’an Heerden, the last-named scoring under the goal. G. Morkel converted. Springboks 16, Auckland 3. Another African promising hack rush was spoiled by niulliug, but the backs continued throwing the ball about until it was forced. Icm well in tile Auckland 25 Strauss and Clarkson passed to Zeller, who scored, but G. Morkel failed to convert. Spinigboks 19, Auckland 3. -Auckland attacked, Grierson, Lomas, and AlTiugh being prominent, as a result of which lfworson | scored, Ad Badclcv converting. Springboks 19, Auckland 8. With 10 minutes to go play became willing. Jfwerson stopped an African forward rush and passed to Muir, who kicked. Fletcher, by fast iollowhig up, gained further ground by a kick. Auckland continued to attack. Within a few minutes of time Townsend got tne bail from the loose and passed to Tindall, who, side-stopping the Auckland backs, scored under the posts. G. Merkel converted. Springboks 24, Auckland 8. Then V. Badeley, from a fioek’.ck, had a fruitless kick at goal, and the whistle sounded, with Africa 24, Auckland 8. The match was not characterised by spectacular work. Auckland lacked combination, any effort being individual. jhe tackling was also weak, being responsible for several tries, 'the forwards seemed to lack pace, but showed clever footwork, 'tile backs were good in attack, bit did not get enough of the ball, as the South Africans had tile better of the scrums, and their backs, when going, were too speedy. Of the individuals on the Springboks’ side. G. Morkel was safe, but had comparatively little to do. A’an Ileerden, Clarkson, and Zeller, in tho three-quarters, were good, Zeller being the best threequarter on the field. Tindall did fmrly well. Townsend also played well. Eliis was the best forward on the ground, Van Rooyen being also in good form. For Auckland, V. Badeley played a very scund game, and C. Badeley was also good. tit the forwards, Fletcher was outstanding, and MTlugh played well. In the second spell Milliken replaced Nicholas as rover. A'ISITORS EX 1 ERTAINKD. AUCKLAND, August 21. The visitors wore entertained last evening by the New Zealand Rugby Union. Mr G. H. Bennett (manager) said he had heard that New Zealand was progressing as regards Rugby, and that South Africa and Great Britain represented to a certain extent the conservative element. lie mast say that after his experience in New Zealand he wondered whether it was not progress so much as obsession. He would leave it at that. He had been instructed by the South African Council to play only under the rules authorised by the English Union. So far as South Africa was concerned football under those rules was good enough for players and spectators alike. As regards Auckland he realised they were under a disadvantage, having played under tile amended rules, and that the local score would have been better had tho game been under other conditions. It was the best game of tho tour. THE SECOND TEST. NEW ZEALAND TEAM SELECTED. AUCKLAND. August 21. The following New Zealand team has been selected for the second test match to be played in Auckland o;i Saturday next: —• Full-back, Kingston. Three-quarters. Steele. Aitken, Ktorov Five-eighths. M. Nicholls and (J. Bacleiev Half-back, 11. E. Nicholls. Wing forward, Donald. Forwards —Front: row. Hughes and Duncan ; second row, MT-enn. Moffiii, and Richardson; back row, West and Beilis. Emergencies -Back, E Roberts; forward. Fog at tv. Mr A. E. Neilson (Wellington) will RANFURLY SHIELD MATCH. SOUTHLAND BEATS OTAGO. furly Shield from Southland was tested at .j. ..!■ i- u.: fcaturiuiy, when m a clean game, played in a lino sporting spirit, the holders repulsed the first attack made on r’eir .-iinn-ncicy sii.ee limy won the shield last year from Wellington. Over £BOO was taken at the gate, and the attendance was between 7000 ami 8000. The morning train from Dunedin took over 200 people to sec tile mutch, and 5.'8 people travelled in the special train which returned to Dunedin in the evening. A pleasing feature ol the match was the excellent spirit which prevailed. J lie Southland supporters were wrought to a high state of excitement in the last 10 minutes of tire game, when it was quite possible for the Blues to have snatched a victory. Carrying off the players appears to be becoming quite the fashion. Canterbury carried oil ns players, the New Zealand representatives " were similarly honoured last: week at UaL'ishiook. ttii Sanirduy the Southland ro|>t •■M.qitat ives Were likewise borne from die tie! i. Mr A. Gcdites. president of the Soil!hland Union, was heartily congratulated on tne su. .■ e.-s of ire Mout blunders, members t»i ib.- Otago 1 c* ll in and i heir supporters tali ms. Friendship.- found on the football held..' ycai.-i ago are. still maintained lie: ween the players of Southland and Otago, and i: is only natural, under the ch.se rolaiions between the two provinces, that next to winning the shield t heniselvcs Otago would however, little to choose between Ihe respective foot bail merits of the two sides. Both sides had iliany opporl unii ics. lul they ;a ~;i I -,- mded nowhere. Hard spcci 1 Ring got South lami out of trouble »n sen il oca ions t ion. Southland being- the w eaker in this respect. After two Maroon backs, or at til' l most three, had come inlo > palmitic i I ended, w ild ins dm Bine I. Uni better than this. In fact the try scored In, Stewart topped off a clever bout of jin -ir,:' ill which half a dozen lack- handled die ball. Brett. White, Rico, and Cock.ft (who actually tool: it on himself to play half-back on one o--'-a.-ion) .-bowed up ”.'■ll for the Maroons, ami 1 lazleit. O’ Kane. 1 fine!:, ami Gilmnur also shaped well in I:..ii>. idusi p'.ay. Brow n at once improved in Ills play when he was shifted from full bail, io half-line!;, and saved bis side oil scv..j,,l !-:■■!,- Dim k is only a. youth, bm lie aircii i.. shows promise of developing into a fine three-quarter. He never failed

i on Saturday to take the ball in the air, ■ nnu one cross punt alone that ho put in on , Saturday demonstrated that tie pos esses : excellent judgment. Turnbull played a film game lor the Blue forwards, and Wilson worked hard as the wing forward. Harley 1 and -M’Naugiiton saved their forwards repeatedly and gained ground by the accurate manner in which they kwLod to tile line. I hey varied their play, ia..i tried very hard to put i mir side in front. Watson also played a sound’ game, and got the lino well. Ihe teams wore composed as follows: Southland: Full-back, Brown; tlireeI quarters —Diaek, Gilmour (captain), Lopdeli; live-eighths. O’Kane, liaziett ; half-back, Ray Boll; forwards —Rice, Agnew, Goekroft, Brett, Strang, White, Morrah, Baird (wing forward). Otago: Full-back, Watson; three-quarters —Ward, Reg. Bell, Stewart; five-eiglitlis, Owles, Harley; half-back, M’Naughton ; forwards — Bain (captain), Cooinbes, Knox, Turnbull, Boreham, Sonntag, Harty, Wilson (wing forward). Patterson was unable to piny owing to a bad leg, and his place was taken by Coombes. Rugby Park was in a rather heavy condition, but the weather was ideal for the game, and there was very little wind. Play opened quietly, but Bell was quickly called on to stop a Southland rush. Stewart secured, and kicked down to Brown, but liaziett relieved with a hard ground kick. A Southland forward rush was spoilt by Morrah getting offside, and Turnbull found the line at the centre. From the next scrum M'Naughton sent out quickly to Harley. who passed to Owles, but Owles threw forward. Another passing rush between M’Naughton, Harley, and Ward saw the last-named STREAKING FOR THE LINE, on tho left wing, but in trying to turn into tne goal mouth to evade Brown he fell, and the chance was lost. The Blue forwards were not playing with any great dash, and neither was the Maroon pack, and although tho Blues had the Maroons jammed on their lino they were not doing much good. Southland had a free kick, but Harley tried the short punt, Brown returning from the goal mouth straight into touch. Turnbull was all but over from the line-out, and a penalty to the Maroons for Al’Nanghton lying on the ball did not help them much. A wellformed scrum saw the Blues get tho ball, which was knocked back to Owles, who potted without success. A loose scrum was formed in front of the Maroons’ goal, and liaziett came through, but his kick was charged down, and Turnbull, Knox, arid Beil dribbled to Gihnour, who clung to the ball. The Maroon backs got away with a short passing bout, but Watson sent: the ball back to the centre. Faulty handling by the Blue backs saw the Maroon forwards surge through to the line, and a scrum was formed under the goal posts. Southland got. the ball, but the passing of the backs was weak, and Ward saved with a hard speculator. The Otago forwards were not playing well together. Hnzlett and Gilmour opened with a promising passing bout, but Ward got in another speculator which went to Brown, who found (lie line ni the Blues’ twenty-five. Diaek missed with a penalty shot. Ihe Southland forwards were sfiil piessing when O’Kanp cut in at the edge of a loose scrum and made an opening. His forwards earned on the play, and the hall was picked up and given to Diaek. who ran over unopposed. Diaek converted s—o5 —0 The TACKLING OF THE OTAGO BACKS was not very sound, and the men were get ting out of their places. On lesmiung the Blue forwards gat the hall from a scrum, hut they could not hold it, and were pushed back by the Southland l ack. Owles marked well in the face of a Maroon forward rush, Brown returning the kick to ihe centre. Sonntag took the ball well on ihe line-out, and broke away, but Gihnour snapped up a mark, and play went to the Otago twenty-five. Baird (on the opposite side of the scrum to tho referee) was noi K'-cii !i!e For putting the ball unfairly in!o tin* .-Train. A line dribble bv "White was nullified by Watson's return kick, and after give-and-take play Reg. 801 l had a penally shot, which, however, kept low. and r-o'n iiia nil force.!. V\ liite again showed up in a line soli dribble. Watson saving veil. I’lay hung at the centre till v-' ‘ Naught on passed to Hnrlev, who found the line at Southland's I went v five. Pa-s- ---- bet won M’Xauchton. Harley, and Owles w . iko Just-named (nllared in front of the to- mined rn-b. winch Owles went down to, end C'lokndr was tempo! arily laid out. A hard ground kick by Gilmour to Watson was well returned fo the Maroons' twentyfive. but from the throw in the ball went to T.nndell. who punted high to Roll at ' midfield. Bell fumbled before gripping the 1 I nil- »nd was e<.Hared. The next moment II e Maroon forwards were clean through the defence. Baird parked up. and. well supported, to have a clear rim in i under the posis. lie tall winger then SNAPPED A POT AT GOAL. The ball struck the cross-bar and bounded , back, and Gihnour opened his arms, took it in his stride, and went over. \gnew kicked a goal. 10—0. Nothing daunted, the Blues tried again. Passing- between Stewart. Owles. and °Be!l saw Bell punt high in from of Ward. Brown tumbled, but Weld nd-sed picking u]) (t, ball. Baird came tv> the rescue, anil got offside, and Bell kicked a fine penally o-oai 1 M, ; 3... ] , ' " ' j in.tr hi> ton arils, hut flic Maroon forwards (trove back to the centre. A good drihble bv Boreham "id Knox put the Blues j M position. hut At’Naught on could not got the" hall clean from the serum. A kick by R.tv Belt and a lucky .-peculator from the side of the serum bv Baird swung back a Elite attack, bin M’Naughton ccme through a h" 1 ''.mni and opened up play. W.-cd p.u in a hard ground kick, and was on d before lie could retmn. Th- Blue fomm-ds no v, lac i„ -olid attack. Passing 1,-. Iv. i’c n M' N- i 11 : !!!ou and \\ aid had no re -a 1 1 1 awl ilk- Ward Irk'd to battle ovci KMcing to I on,Ml and Rev Bell relieved ”■■ pi'.' nIV . m d the bell went with the Southland 10 points. i Ota go 3 point -. | Ihe B! ic -il p| it ■: ler- yme anxiously wairim fm tlicii wa i, give i .din’ll'; phiy with 1! forward T.! ndeff was penalised for a late ta-ldc of M’Naughton. and Ward kicked in Brown (who had changed places with Lopdeli) at the Maroons’ twenty-five. The Blue forwards

were shaping better, and a short passing run between M‘Nautili uu and Ward, on Uie a* ir wing, was IcM.wed Lv Boivinini bursting- through a>. rum. c'.rkro:, ~-a nis -uie w< 11 out oi iFouble bv a lom, lator - Kicking- bei-.vuen (J\vlea anfl Baiicl the lilacs in position. Luinbuii wclt ( ie,in i hi’ougli ironi ;j. liiie-out ;u the Maroons’ twenty-five, Huzl. it stoi lii w, "hue was ofiside, uu Befib , v! , ;l | lv ki !. WIIS Stopped by M. rrah jumping ii, iiu> air. tl.e Alaroons worked plav back, and a fine cross-kick by Diaek wa s followed by ; rcruin on the Blues' line, Wilson relict ing 'Vffli « ck-ve: dribble. Diaek marked, and Watson failed to return to the line. A few moments of spectacular play followed, the -Maroons—bot h, forwards and backs throw - ■ng the ball about, and being collared one after the other. Ward relieved the sure by kicking to the centre flag. Passing between M'Naughton, Harley, and Ward ended in Yv ai d knocking on, and Harley was temporarily hud cur. 'lire passing bouts na th S N ut '- S v ' eri ' not gaining much ground. J lie Blue forwards, however, were playing better, and they had the Maroons hard pressed. Boreham was temporarily laid out. Harley cut in well in front of Southland s goal. Baird intercepted the pa-..-and was collared by M’Naughton. The Blues lost a fine chance of scoring, as the ball was thrown out from the goal front AND WENT A-BEGGING, till Brown rushed in and speculated to the half-way flag. Otago was forced from a high lack by liaziett, and shortly after the ball Was at the other end of the field where good play by Turnbull and then by Bain was nullified by Diaek, and then O’Kane changed defence into attack with a lucky speculator. _ Play was now very fast. Turnbull and Knox headed a dribbling rush to the Maroons’ twenty-five, where Wilson picked up from the edge of a scrum and passed to M'Naughton, who sent on to Uwles. He passed to Bell, who shot the ball out to Stewart. Stewart passed back, and then came inside Bell and took the ball a.nd scored a weli-worked-out try. Bell kicked a goal. 10 —8. The Maroons attacked strongly. Lopdeli marked in a good position, but missed the goal shot. Koine tight scrumming followed, and Harty came clean through one scrum with the ball, but Baird, White. Morrah, and Rice came back with a dashing dribble, and Otago was hard put to it to drive back the attack. Owles saved his side just in time. There were now but seven or eight minutes to go, and IT ,SEEMED ALL OYER so far as Otago were concerned. Brown missed with a penalty shot. The Blues looked like a beaten team. Than they came with a last rattle. Lopdeli speculated I to the Otago 25, but: Bell kicKed out at j the centre. Promising passing between j Wilson and Owles ended nowhere, and j M’Naughton put his side light in position with a couple of short line kicks. From a scrum Harley put in a beautiful cross kick to Ward, but the ball favoured Brown in the race for it. Passing between Harley, Owles, and Bell saw the last-named punt over the line, though Stewart was handy, and Southland forced. 1 tie Blues forwards were now playing at the top of their form. They were getting ihe bail clean away from the scrums, and a score seemed probable at any moment. Owles was penalised for lying on the bull to stop the Maroons breaking away from a speculator, and then Bell potted without success. Owles had a chance to mark a kick from Lopdeli in a fair position, but lie kicked to the line. The Blues came WITH A LAST RALLY. The Southland backs fumbled, and Harley secured, and tried the short punt once more and Southland forced. The Blues attacked hard again from the kick out, but from a scrum the Maroons bustled aside tile opposition and kicked hard to Watson. He saved well and beat two men, i nf >\as unsupported. Hard kicking took the play right to the Blue line, where a Maroon forward picked up and went over, but the referee gave it a knock on. Knox dribbled hack to the centre with a solo effort, and the whistle went shortly after with the score; Southland 10 points Otago 8 points Mr J. F. Peake was referee, and used ihe ’’advantage” rule well. Presented in 1902 by the Earl of Kanfitrly, the coveted football trophy was “mortgaged'’ to the North Island until last year, v. lien Southland secured ir ether | the memorable game with Wellington. For ] 19 years Auckland licit! possession, Wellington" for seven, and Taranaki for one year only (1913). OTAGO B TEAM. tour through the goldfields. MAXIOTOTO SECURES A WIN. RANFURLY, August 18. The Otago B team, which is touring the Goldfields, met Mauiototo County at Ranfttrly to-day, and it was a very hard, fast, i and open game, in which both packs of forwards gave no quarter. Ihe Maniototo hacks were lively, and showed good speed, their line kicking being very good, tbe Otago backs being only reasonably good, with two exceptions. Ihe final result was; Maniototo 15. Otago B 6. Gray and Gow met with accidents, and may mil continue the tour. OTAGO AGAIN DEFEATED. CLYDE, August 20. The second match of the Goldfields' tour was played against Vincent at Clyde to-day ill beautiful spring wealhei. Speci ai ors ; were present from all parts of Central i Otago, and altogether there was quite a large attendance. Tho teams were as follow ; —Vincent : Full back. Campbell; threequarters Mason. Jenkins. Samson; liveeighths. luglis and Gregory (captain!; half back. S. Toliill; forward,' -M’Donald O’Mi honey. J. I "hill. Kennelly. M'Felb,, Marslin, Dennison, Auk's. Otago: Full back, Stevenson; three-quarters Cameron. Roberts Lewi'; live-eight h'. Jacob* and Wills: half back, Watson; forwards—Berwick. Scott. Brown (captain). Highley. Boyd, 1\ il'on. Bos', Knox. Otag'o played villi the advantage of a fair breeze. Vincent kicked off, and (he return being in ii 1 led. the visitor' just avert - d a score, Jacob.-, kicking into touch. Even play followed. the Vincent forwards showing up well in the loo'c. Otago attempted 'fit.--*, ing, but faulty handling spoiled all attempts. O'"-’ j■ i "i' i.; bv the Vincent backs ended in Marslin nearly scoring, but Stevenson saved wAI. lngli> went down well to a solid (Stage rush, and from a scrum S. Toll'll put Vincent in a good posi-

! f 1 : 0 ?' « great attempt fo ' t s mm’Td' 7'7' a,,d ''•)’“» half-time feet of the Otago line? 15 Yh u “j W £ : ' ' ’ ' h “' vith no to d ec . I pacing game ' P G f;. . f " T '''J < ’ ! d ‘ d : >„ la s ub ed ce m'e n i :: -g tactics l.iu .Jacob- | n v 'V i! - . Ultima,ele a e“'id.-|; °|iv '"AM kt the had , - a m s-,„-,, ' ’"E n ,.', 11 ten in a . a e hr Tire 1 J- ■ ■ ■ s I-. net; as:!., n \ ~ - cent 5. Otago 0 Y : . ... ,dn ' , K';"'. - - i 1,, n ' ' I he v Isit o, n ‘hanr-p but {’ainpV; l)f! h link, and. : - - i - p his and was do vi ed a few oc } “T 11 f' llo - Vo further score was ; cf 1 . 1 ' e " r»y either side, and tho g u e ,i,,,] . j \ ineenf 5 points. Otago 0. M r 1) Cahill I refrre-e. The team- were entertained | A dinner and at a dance, in the Town Thill *n the evening. CANTERBURY v. sol i'll CANTERBURY. CHRISTCHURCH, August 20 J aider bury defeated South Canterbury by 14 points to 8. Ford scored two tries for < u.nterlairy, and Dailey and Ellis one each one being converted. R. Stewart scored a try for South Canter!,;u y. which was con'enru. and Scott kicked a penalty goal. BULLED v. IXANGAITUA. WESiI'ORI', August 20. 1 lie return match between Buffer and Inangahua was played at Westport to-day on a heavy ground, and was won by Buffer by 37 points to 3. I lie fine passing bouts by the Buffer backs, and the strenuous forward play were features of the game. Tries were scored for Buffer bv "Grogan (2), Sven sen (2) Mumm, Whittaker. Griffiths, u , l' 1 - Borlase, Casey converting three nnd w.ch«iG!ck two. Robert J ) ouley scored a try for Inangahua. WANGANUI v. MARLBOROUGH. PALMERSTON N., August 29. \\ anganui defeated Manawatu at Rugby to-day by 11 points to 6. It was a shocking,y poor exposition. Manawatu had the better of the game, but played without spirit. WAIRARAPA B v. MART,BOROUGH. BLENHEIM, August 20. Y\ airarapa B met Marlborough to-dav j under excellent playing conditions. Tho i home team was superior throughout, vinI ning by 23 points to 5.. In the first spell ; Marlborough gained 14 points to the visitors’ 5. It. was not a striking exhibition of Rugby. Ihe combination of the Marlborough backs, and the effectiveness of tho forwards in the loose were the features of the game. NORTHERN v. SOUTHERN HAWKE’S BAY. NAPIER, August 21. Northern Hawke’s Bay beat Southern Hawke’s Bay by 24 points to nil yesterday. WELLINGTON INTERCLT'B FINAL. PON EKE BEATS UNIVERSITY. WELLINGTON, August 20. 1 he intercluL, games ended to-day with Poneke the winners of the championship, having met and defeated University in the challenge match for the Mutual Insurance Cup. Considerable interest was taken in the match, as University is a rapidly improving team. Poneke won after University had established a lead, the final scores being; Poneke 9 (three penalty goals byKing). University 7 (Siddells pelted a goal and Thomas kicked a penalty goal.). HAWKE'S BAY v. WANGANUI. NAPIER, August 17. The representative match Wanganui v. Hawke’s Bay, was played at, Waipukerau today ir. the presence of about 15UU spectators. Although a last and even game, the play was of a somewhat ragged character. The gamo was chiefly remarkable for tho large scoiing aggregate, 40 points being recorded. The result was in doubt tip to the last whistle, victory finally going to Hawke’s Bay by 22 points to 18. Tries for the winners were scored by 'ldler, Kivcl’i, M’Nab, Blake, iiiari clay, and Grenside, two being converted by Kuril. For th k- ; rrs, the try-getters wore Smith, lb -s, l\,ta’.:', Harb.y, Cox. and Grotty. The v -;. her era; perfect and the ground was in good trim. WAIKATO v. BAY OF PLENTY. HAMILTON, August 17. In tho Rugby feet hall match, Waikato v. Bay of Plenty, there was no score in the first spell; but in the second spell, for Waikato, Stewart and Morris scored tries and C. Clarkin kicked a goal from a mark. Just on tho call of time Stewart scored a try for Bay of Plenty. Waikato thus vron by nine points to thiee. MOASC’AR CUP. WELLINGTON, August 20. The Moasear Gup match between St. Patrick's and Scots Colleges resulted in a win for the former by 12 points to nil. St. Patrick’s did practically all the attacking. M ‘Parland, Hales, and Johnson obtained tries. N.S.W. TOURING TEAM. ROIOKUA, August- 15. New South Wales easily defeated Bay of Plenty ly 29 pomis to 5. The weather was line and the ground dry. The attendance was about 1000. The visitors’ cleverness and combination were altogether too much for ihe Buy teu-m, who only scored a goal from a free kick in the first spell, ami were utterly overwhelmed, particularly in the second spell. NEW SOUTH WALES DEFEATS POVERTY BAY. GISBORNE, August 18. In beautiful weather, and on a fine dry ground, before an attendance of 4000, tho New South Wales team met and defeated Poverty Bay by 26 points to 8. The score in the first spell was in favour of the visiter, by 11 points to nil. made up of a try by Chambers, a goal from a mark by Mitigay, and a try by Carr, which was converted by Loudon. In tho second spell the local side scored two trie- in quick succession, one by Mill and the other by Tuie.ia, which was converted by Mill. The local side then lost all combination, and for the visitors Pym, Bond, and Min gay scored, V, alkor converting two tries and Loudon

the other. A noticeable feature of the visitors’ play was the line-out work, and their Buocess in the scrums, but the backs were better in defence than attack, some of the rearguard not having recovered from the effects of the voyage to course of the game New South W ales had to replace Holdsworth, and the full-back, Walker, and the local men had to replace Fairlie and Struchan. r ihe game all through was by no means vigorous. The visitors were accorded a. civic reception. >lr Bisward (manager of the NewSouth Wales team) refuted the adverse statements attributed to the Springboks regarding Australian sportsmanship. He expressed surprise at the comments which followed the Springboks’ departure from Australia. where, he claimed, hospitality and the. finest sporting spirit were displayed towards the South Africans. MATCH AGAINST WAIRARAPA. MASTER'!ON, August 21. New South Wales met Wairarapa under splendid weather conditions, the attendance totalling 3000. The game was one of the most one sided expositions seen for a considerable time, the visitors showed superiority in every branch of the game, giving a thoroughly scientific exhibition, throughout, and winning by 3+ points to 5. Although the scores are a very fair indication of the merits, and tne match appeared so one-sided, the game was not lacking in interest. The field was somewhat heavy ,y otherwise the conditions were ideal. Wairarapa won the toss, but within a few minutes of the opening the superiority of the tactics of the visitors’ forwards was clearly demonstrated, Eox, by a clever run, crossing the line. The attempt at goal was unsuccessful. The combination of the Cornstalks was much admired, also the fast play and passing rushes, the team showing excellent judgment and generalship. E. Carr received an injury to his leg, and had to retire from the field, being replaced by J. Pym. New South Wales attacked continually, and play continued for a considerable time in the vicinity of the home goal, the visitors never throughout tile spell being seriously pressed. Amidst much excitement, Wallace, obtaining the leather from Pym, after a smart passing bout, crossed the line, D. B. Loudon converting. New South Wales 8, Wairarapa nil. Shortly afterwards Wairarapa had an unsuccessful attempt at goal from a penalty. Desultory play followed for some time. Wairarapa played strongly on the defensive, but the backs were decidedly weak, and Wallace, after another nippy run, was just prevented in time from scoring. Just at the close of the spell Mingay kicked a penalty goal, bringing the score to 11 points. Fast work followed the resumption of play, and within a few minutes Stanley secured a try, which Mingay converted. This one was the easiest of the day, the player seemingly dodging the Wairarapa backs without difficulty, and crossing the line. A pretty passing rush by the visitors again brought play around the Wairarapa goal, and Wallace again crossed, Mingay converting, bringing the total to 21 points. A few minutes later Mingay obtained the ball, easily outdistanced his opponents, and secured another try, which was net converted. New South Wales 24-. Wairarapa nil. Suddenly play was transferred to the other end of the field, and Wairarapa secured their only try, which was converted. At this stage wonflerful kicking by Nothling, the visitors’ fullback, called forth much applause. Mingay yet again secured the ball, and crossed the •me. Loudon converted, bringing the visitors’ total to 29. .Tust before the call of time Loudon secured the ball from a. throwout. and neatly placed it over the line. New South Wales 34. Wairarapa 5. The visitors declare the ground to be the best yet played on during the tour. POST AND TELEGRAPH MATCH. _ INVERCARGILL v. DUNEDIN. the local Post and Telegraph team was defeated by the Invercargill Post and Telegraph team at the Eastern Reserve, Invercargill, on Saturday by 6 points to 3. The weather was fine, but the ground heavy. Good form was shown among the forwards of both teams, and the play, which was strenuous at times, was confined principally to that division. In the first spell. Wilson scared a try for Invercargill, but it was not converted. Tn the see on.] spell Cross scored Invrn-e.rgii] - second try by taking advantage of fumbling by the Dunedin backs, but the kick at goal was unsuccessful. The play was strenuous throughout- this spell, and after some heavy work, Wilson scored for Diinsd n. The try was not converted! and the game ended: Invercargill 6 noints, uunoriin J- Keenan, FherritT, Brough, and Wilson wore conapiou-.iv throughout. LOCAL GAMER. SECOND GRADE. Alhambra. 26 points, beat Training College 3. 1 nil.. 5 points, beat Taieri Rovers 0. Dunedin 14 points, heat University 9. Ravenshourne beat Southern by default. THIRD GRADE. Pirates B 19 points, beat Union 6. Taieri Rovers 8 points, beat Zingari 7. High School 14 points, beat Pirates A 9. Alhambra 9 points, beat Ravensbomne 0. University 22 points, beat Dunedin 3. FOURTH GRADE. Pirates A 11 points, beat High School A Alhambra 5 points, beat Green Island 3. M‘Glashan College 14 points, beat I tuned in 3. FIFTH GRADE. Alhambra A 6 points, beat Port Chalmers 3. Zingari 3 points, drew with Southern 3. Alhambra I’. 6 points, beat Digit School E 0 SEC,’OND ARY SCHOOLS. Christian Brothers 9 points, beat Technical School A 6. ASSOCIATION. SCHOOLS’ REPRESENTATIVES. The first match of the annua! tournament between the representatives of the primary schools of the W r ellington, Canterbury, and Otago districts was played on Friday, when Canterbury and Otago tried conclusions on Culling Park. A hard-fought game resulted in a win for Otago by five goals to nil. From the kick-off Otago pressed, and aftei some •j : -i -and-take play Burrell scored for Otago, oral subsequent shots by Burrell and hi© were well cleared by the Canterbury . Carlyle, whose defence was a feature ’ \ Otago continued tile pressure, 1 ’• 1 1 ry defence was sound, amt

good work by the Otago forwards was all brought to nought. Burrell was repeatedly pressing with hot shots, but the goalie saved Canterbury time and again, until just before half-time Burrell again scored!. Otago 2, Canterbury 0. Shortly after half-time a piece of good combined play resulted in R-ougha-n scoring. The Otago half-backs and forwards were working in better combination than Canterbury’s, and some splendid combined work resulted in Reekie, the Otago captain, scoring two more goals, the Second being an especially fine effort in conjunction with his clubmate, Cox, who had all through been feeding his forwards well. Xo further score eventuated, and the game ended—Otago 5, Canterbury 0. All the players did well, hut the goalkeeping of Carlyle (Canterbury) was the outstanding feature of the game. Otago will play Wellington to-day at Carisbrook, and Wellington and Canterbury will finish the tournament on Monday. IXTERPROVIXCIAL ASSOCIATION OTAGO v. CANTERBURY. VICTORY FOR CANTERBURY. Over a period of many years Canterbury association football representatives have furnished Otago with a difficult problem. In no small degree has Canterbury’s superiority been due to the skill and strategy of veterans like Bissett, Norman, Mitchell, Sv.’iit. who, for a surprising number of years have worn Canterbury’s colours, to the credit of their province and the confusion of its challengers. These players were still to be found in the Canterbury team which met Otago on Saturday, and they more than justified their inclusion. Included in the Canterbury halves was IT. Aspinall, who was for years a force in the Maori Hill team, and Otago on several occasions. He proved 1o be a reliable back. By courtesy of the Otago Rugby Football Union, whose sympathetic attitude towards kindred sports is worthy of all praise, the match was played on Carisbrook Ground. The turf was slippery after the persistent rain, but overhead conditions were favourable, and the fixture attracted an attendance of about 20-00. Canterbury won the toss and defended the south goal, facing the sun. Immediately the visiting forwards broke away, and a neat pass from Bissett gave a chance to Colville, who shot hard over the bar. Otago removed play and forced a goal kick. Reds came again and a shrewd pass from Norman gave Bissett a chance at short range, with a difficult angle. The ball struck tile upright and glanced out. The ground was proving slippery and the ball slow. Otago bore down, and shots from Dunn found Swift safe on two occasions. From a useful “placer” by Dryden. Fraser sent in a sharp, dangerous drive which just missed the goal. Even play followed- until Aspinall beat an opponent and, making a good run. reached the corner and gave Scott a hot shot which he held, but at the expense of a. corner. From a second corner, well placed by Colville, Norman headed smartly through. Canterbury 1 goal. Otago Nil * A long kick let Fraser away for Otago, hut 1* lood saved, and quickly play was transferred to tile home goal, where two sudden shots spelled danger, but the backs cleared. Otago forwards had several good chances, but the passing* was bad, frequently going to the opposing backs. Ruddiman spoiled a fine opening in this way. Dunn was doing good work, and tested Swift with a hard drive, which lie cleared. Hands by Dryden gave Mitchell a free kick near tlie goal. The kick rebounded from Scott, but Allan retrieved with a hefty kick. ~ The ball travelled smartly to Ruddiman, who broke through dangerously, but lost the ball to Flood. A moment later Swift ran out to a dangerous advance by Ruddiman and Otago had a corner kick which Dunn placed over. Presently- Fraser broke away spiritedly, and shot when tackled by Flood, the ball going wide. Canterbury’s forward work showed beautiful method, Norman’s and Bissett s passes showing fine judgment. A long pass from Mitchell was shrewdly transferred to Colville, scouting wide, who brought Scott to his knees to save a., fine low shot. Half-time was called shortly f tor wards. The Canterbury school boys lustily welcomed Canterbury with a war cry oil their reappearance. A wild kick by Fraser heralded the resumption of play. A sudden change of venue and Otago were defending hard. Bissett intercepted a clearance and centred to Norman, whose sho-t at close, quarters was smothered in the nick of time. Strong kicking by Allan and lait relieved, and Ruddiman helped Dunn away, but offside bv Balk nullified. Canterbury were speedily dangerous again. Colville centred, and Norman hooked a quick shot which made the net tremble, but from the outside. Otago responded on the right wing, but inaccurate passing ended with a very wide shot bv Dryden. Like r flash play was transferred. A hot one from Norman was smothered, but a moment later he was through past Dryden and Allan to score v, sill a beautiful hard di ive. Canterbury 2 s - o als Utago ' Nil. Quick changes were the order of the day. Good work left the ball with Fraser, who ran in smartly and finished with a strong shot. which the Canterbury custodian touched as it cleared the bar.' Otago kept thereabouts, and Allan tried ineffectually a long snot for goal, to be followed by a similar effort by Dryden, which went outsale. fries of “ Wake up, Otago,” spurred Allan to a somewhat useless looking advance amongst his forwards, and the next moment Ruddiman was being unceremoniously bustled off the ball. CanterIntrv’s defence was very stout, and Otago could not break it down. Fraser—one of the bright spots on the local side— dashed away and shot well, but Swift cleared safely. Canterbury’s prospects of victory looked Fceure, when suddenly, with 10 minutes to go, Otago forwards seemed to take a new lease of life. The ball was placed out to Dunn, who reached the corner and centred strongly. Balk followed in and struck the bar. and Ruddiman finished the effort, leaving the ball safely in the net. Canterbury 2 goals. Otago 1 goal. Otago followed up this advantage, and from a ho! her c.-i:! re bv Dunn Ruddiman and presently Hoy cleverly worked into position, and delivered a mighty shot, which Scott, held splendidly. Will', Red: zeal Otago pressed and looked dangerous, when R midiman sent- a lone kick goahvar.R

Swift came out and missed badly, but recovered in time to kick into the field to Dunn, whose centre was eventually cleared. The final whistle went shortly afterwards with the score: Canterbury 2 goals. Otago 1 goal. Although Otago in the final 10 minutes made a draw seem a possibility, they were outclassed by the visiting team, which was strong on defence and clever and concerted in attack, the work of experienced forwards like Norman and Bissett being very telling. Otago’s game was singularly lacking in nearly all departments, the team seeming to have a day off. CANTERBURY MEN ENTERTAINED. The Otago Football Association tendered a most successful smoke concert in the Overseas Club Room on Saturday night to the visiting Canterbury Football Association players. Mr S. S. Myers presided over a large attendance, which included representatives of the 0.R.F.U., the Otago Referees’ Association, arid various sports bodies. The Mayors of Dunedin and of St. Kilda, Messrs J. S. Douglas and J. W. Dove, were also present,