FOOTBALL.

Otago Witness, Issue 3520, 30 August 1921, Page 41

FOOTBALL.

THE SPRINGBOK’S TOUR-. MATCH WITH BAY OF PLENTY. ROTORUA, August 24. Four thousand witnessed the SpringboksBay of Plenty match at Arawa Park. The weather was fine, with a strong south-east breeze. The ground was in good order. The Bay representatives’ play was superior to that shown against New South Wales, the tackling being especially good. The forwards held their own, but the screwings of the _scrum by the visitors gave the latter the ball on several occasions. The Springboks’ line w-ork was especially good, also their kicking, combination, and speed. Their backs gave them a win of 17 points to 9. A feature of the game was the large number of free kicks awarded to Poverty Bay through the visitors’ infringements. De Yilliers started the game by kicking into touch. After a series of passing rushes and scrums. Bay of Plenty secured, and Montgomery sent the ball to Wilson, who gained ground by kicking into touch. At this stage the 1 oeal team was awarded a free kick, and Borell sent the ball fairly between the posts. Shortly afterwards Borell brilliantly stopped van Heerdon in full flight, after the ball had passed through the hands of Miohau, Meyer, and Weepe*ier. Other good attempts by the visitors were stopped by the Bay’s vigorous tackling. The local t earn also got the ball several times, but could not get far. Then Miohau secured the ball, and passed it through the hands of Sendin. Meyer, and Wecpener, the last-named scoring. De Yilliers failed with the kick. Further passing bouts followed. Guppies came away smartly from the line, and the visitors infringed, and Borell kicked a penalty goal. Shortly afterwards Hoy Morkel marked, and dropped a nice goal, equalising the scores. Van Heerden secured the ball, after fine passing by Roy Morkel. Meyer, and Weepener, and scored. De Yilliers goaled. The first spell ended : Springboks 11 points. Bay of Plenty 6 points. In the second spell play went up and down (he ground for several minutes. Meyer then got the ball, which was passed to Weepener, Sendin. and R. Morkel, who touched down. De Yilliers missed with the kick. Springboks 14 points. Bay 6. A succession of passing bouts followed. Then the ball went through the hands of all the visi tors’ backs, and Sendin scored a• good try after a “pass in.” De Yilliers'* attempt at goal failed. Springboks 17, Bay of Plenty 6. The Bay representatives were playing determinedly despffe the adverse position of the scores. Towards the close of the spell Montgomery obtained the ball, transferred it to Korariko. who cleverly passed to lies. The latter transferred to Borell. who crossed the line, and scored a verv meritorious try. Ho took the kick himself, but missed. Two minutes later the bell rang, and the game ended 17 to 9 in the visitors’ favour Though the scoring in iho second spell was in favour of the Springboks. the Bay representatives played well. As in the first spell, they had the worst of the luck. Mr Meuli (Wanganui) was referee. SECOND TEST MATCH. VISITORS WIN BY NINE POINTS TO FIVE. AUCKLAND. August 27. For the second test match the weather was glorious with a light breeze blowing. Ihe playing area was dry and fast. The attendance was estimated at 40,000 persons. ’I he game, which was played in spells of 45 minutes, was strenuous, blit there were j no untoward incidents, thong'll several stoppages occurred through players being injured. The team- were as follow: SPRINGBOKS. Full back: G. Morkel. i hree-quarters: Zeller, Clarkson. Sendin. and Henry Morkel. Half backs: J. Midi an (serum half), Meyer (flying half). Forwards: W. 11. (Boy) Morkel. R. Morkel. Ellis, van Rooyen, Mostevt, Kruger, Schohz, Du Plessis. NEW ZEALAND. £ uII back: Kingston. Three-quarters: Steel, Aitken. Storey. Five-eighths: Nicholls and Badeley. J lalf back : Roberts. Forwards: E. Hughes. Duncan. Moffit, M’Lean, Richardson, West, Beilis, anti Donald. i be referee was Mr Neilson, of Wellington THE PLAY New Zealand won the toss and played wilh the breeze against them. G. Morkel kicked off and Roberts returned to halfway. Donald gained ground by a. kick, and passing by Roberts. Badeley. and Storey saw the ball go out five yards from the corner. A line-out relieved and G Morkel gained 40 yards by a kick. Moffit and Beilis broke away from a line-out and carried play to the twenty-five, where .'I Lean. Badeley. and Nicholls were associated in a passing run. the last-named drop-kicking. Then Moffit. Roberts, and Storey took up the running and Storey w# s thrown out in the corner. Soon after a ki-k by Roberts wn« smothered by van Rooyen. Ellis finding the line well in tic.

Blacks’ twenty-five. Ellis broke away from the line-out, and play continued at halfway until R. Morkel started a rush to the New Zealand twenty-five, where Zeller was tackled by West. Play was transferred to the visitors’ half, where Roberts and Badeley made a good run. A forward rush to the Greens’ twenty-five was ended by a knock-on. A series of scrums and lineouts followed in the New Zealand half, from which van Rooyen broke away and sent out to Clarkson and Sendin who scored after 15 minutes play. G. Morkel converted. South Africa 5 points. New Zea land 0. Following on the kick-out Steel found the lute at the twenty-five. Miohau gained ground by several kicks to the line, and from an exchange of kicks G. Morkel found the line. A rush by Roberts and Hughes way Horumcl at half-way, and from a scrum c -■ Morkel bioke away, Steel intercepting a pass and putting in a brilliant kick. From a kick across the field by Roberts, Zeller fielded ar.d carried play to the twenty-five, where from a scrum, Micliau got the ball, which went through the African backs to 11. Morkel, who missed a pass and play settled down at the centre. From a penalty near half-way G. Morkel found the one near the All Blacks’ twenty-five. Donald broke through to Roberts, who passed to Aitken, the latter transferring to Storey, who kicked to the twenty-five. Then Roberts secured from fumble bv on African back and passed to Beilis, who was tackled. MT.ean, picking up- dashed over. Nicholls converted. South Africa 5 points, New Zealand 5 points. On the resumption of play Donald passed to Badeley,. who kicked over half-way, and kicol, running’ up. knocked on. From the resulting scrum the Africans attacked, Nicholls saving. The South Africans renewed their attack, Kingston saving. Shortly after Siorcv missed n kick and New Zealand forced. Zeller initiated another attack, a fine line-kick by Storey saving Play remained about half-way, when Badeley fumbled and Mover came through, sending on to Send!in and then to IT. Morkel, who was pushed out 10 vard.s from the corner. Donald kicked past half-way and give-and-take play followed for several minutes until, from an interchange of kicks the South .Africans by a good kick gained ground to the New Zealand twenty-five. Clarkson and Meyer broke away, the latter being tackled by Badeley. From a scramble the ball when to G. Morkel, who found the line near the twenty-fire. Beilis and Moffit broke through,.Sendin saving. Play was in the South African twenty-five when the whistle went for half-time. Scores: South Africa 5 points New Zealand 5 points. On resuming Zeller made a run, but was stopped by Beilis in the South Africans’ twenty-five. A free-kick to the Springboks relieved. Roberts made a good run, as a result of which play was transferred to half-way. The South Africans gradually worked up the field, but Nicholls kicked to past halt-wav. G. Morkel was penalised and Steel’s kick from lialf-way was smothered. From the rebound Roberts kicked to past the twenty-live. Roberts, Nicholls, and Badeley were associated in a run, Aitken missing a pass. Steel iater broke away, going out near the twenty-five. Clarkson then broke away, kicking to Storey, who fumbled. Clarkson follewed up fast, but kicked the ball over the dead-ball line. From a loose scrum Miohau passed to Meyer, who kicked to Kingston, who ran round and found the line past half-way by a fine kick. A freekick by Roberts from half-way found the liue within 10 yards of the South Africans’ line. Then Roberts secured possession, and the ball travelled through the New Zealand backs to Steel, who was tackled by H. Morkel ah nost on the line. Zeller immediately ran from half-way, being tackled by Kingston right on the line. A line kick to half -way relieved. The play was now very exciting, and the ball travelled up arid down the field at a great: rate. From a long kick Storey followed up near the South Africans’ twenty-five, smothering .Meyer with the ball. Play was carried across the field to half-way, and a forward run by the Springboks was stopped by Kingston. Miehatt passed to It. Morkel, who centred in the All Blacks’ twentyfive. A New Zealand rush, with Beilis in the lead, returned play to half-way. From a line-out Roberts passed to Badeley, who kicked to G. Morkel, who found the lino just passed the South Africans’ twenty-five. Roberts, from a line-out, found the line 25 yards from the goal line, but the visitors pushed back the attackers. Storey kicked to G. Morkel, who ran behind the goal lino to return. Miohau stopped a dangerous rush right on the visitors’ line, and a penalty enabled the visitors to clear. From between half-way and the twenty-five Roberts had a pot. but the Africans forced. From the kick off Nicholls marked at half-way, the ball just landing in front of the post. Meyer returned. and from a long kick Kingston slipped after taking the ball and Steel kicked over the dead-ball line, resulting in a scrum five yards from the New Zealand goal. The ball was kicked to G. Morkel, who, after a short run, dropped a goal. South Africans, 9 points; New Zealand, 5 points. New Zealand attacked, but from a loose scrum Miohau found the line past halfway. The South Africans attacked, but a fumble by the backs enabled Steel to initiate a counter-attack. Roberts and Badeley started a run. the latter being tackled by Meyer. Another run by Donald, Badeley. and back to Donald carried play to halfway. Play continued in the South .Africans’ half, several passing rushes being made by both sides, and Roberts stopping Meyer bv a fine tacide. l’lay then hovered about half way until a forward rush, led hv Kruger, was stopped by Kingston. Play was in neutral territory on the call of time, with the scores: — South Africans 9 points. New Zealand .. 5 points The game provided a 1 inc even display, though it was lacking in concerted activities. In the first spell it was very even, especially among the forwards, both sets of backs getting a fair share of the ball, but the tackling of each sidiy was deadly. A feature was the good line kicking, the South Africans being the more accurate. In serum work the New Zealanders’ hooking was not so clean as that of the visitors The second spell was also very even and exciting, the ball travelling up and down rite field at a great rate. The forwards were again very evenly matched, New Zealand being superior in the loose, though their following up was rather weak towards the end. Of the .South Africans. G. Morkel played a magnificent game. Mover did -mod work, his defence being splendid. Zeller, on attack, and Morkel, on defence,

were good in the three-quarter line. Ellis was the be si of the forwards, particularly in the loo.re, and Du Plessis was good in tlie heavy work, ,I'or New Zealand, Kingston was rather erratic, and not too sure in finding trie line. Storey and Steel played well. Nichods was fairly safe in defence. Roberts played magnificently in attack, particularly in the early part of . the game. Moffit was the outstanding forward of the -vll .Blacks, and Beilis also played well. RESULTS OF MATCHES PLAYED. Summary: Matches played, 13; won, 10; lost, 2; d lawn, 1; points for, ISO; points against, GO. OTAGO v. SOUTH CANTERBURY. WIN FOR THE FORMER. TIMARU, August 27. The inter-provincial match between Otago and South Canterbury was played on the Caledonian Ground to-day. Ihe weather was perfect and the ground dry. There was a fair attendance of spectators. The play was rather dull for the first few minutes and thereafter it was fast and fairly open. Several stoppages occurred owing to minor casualties. The play was very even during the first spell, at the end of which the home team led by 8 points to 6. The South Canterbury backs fielded the ball much better than tile Otago players, but the combined rushes of the visiting pack nearly balanced matters. In the second spell the Otago forwards assumed the mastery and were mainly responsible for the win, though ail the points were scored in this half by the speedy wing three-quarter Stewart. in the first half R. Stewart scored for South Canterbury, A. Scott converting, and Scott also placed a penalty goal from near half-way. For Otago Davidson and I Turnbull scored from forward rushes, neither , try being converted. Turnbull had a shot i from a penalty near the touch line, the i bail going underneath the bar. In the I second spell Stewart scored two tries for Otago as the result of brilliant runs following openings by Hawke. Watson converted the first try. The game ended: Otago 14 points South Canterbury 8 points Mr J. O’Leary was referee, Turnbull gave a great exhibition of forward play ior Otago, receiving most assistance ironi Sonutag, Knox, and Davidson. Hawke was the most useiul of the visiting backs, but j Stewart made excellent use of his opportunities, and but for good tackling by H. j Scott could have scored oftener. li. Stewart, I Diteen, Shea, and Ward were tile best o; I the South Canterbury forwards, who played ! with less combination than the Otago pack. : Lawson was the most conspicuous of the j home backs, who all fielded finely but failetl lin passing. Scott, the South Canterbury wing forward, was much better than his opponent, and did some splendid kicking. SOUTH OTAGO y. OTAGO. WIN FOR OTAGO The wo ather conditions were perfect on Saturday afternoon for the match at the Baiclutha Show Ground between the Otago touring team and South Otago. The ground was in excellent order. This was the lastgame of the tour, the Otago team having up to that point lost three and won one : match. The combination was, however, j materially strengthened by the addition of j lea and Terry, who went out from Dunedin |on Saturday morning. Nevertheless it was | no secret that at Baiclutha the home team j were warm fay ourites, though it must L-o I said that the spectators took the win of the visitors in splendid spirit. The teams i were as follows: Otago (dark blue) —Full- | back, A. Scott; three-quarters, Roberts, ( \\ ills, .Jacobs; live-eighths, Terry, \V. Feu; half-back, Watson; forwards—Berwick. Knox, Caffiegie, Brown (captain), Boyd, Ross, Stevenson, Highley. South Otago (orange and black) —Fullback. Josephs ; three-quarters- Heads. Smith. Swinnard; live-eighths—D. Fea (captain), Ritchie; half-back, M‘Ewan; forwards—Milne, Harris, M Donald, Jardine, Diannan, Gnbben, J. Hansen, C. M’Keown. The occasion was graced by the Baiclutha band. The attendance was not particularly large, but the spectators were rewarded with an excellent game. Play was always fast and open, conditions of ground and weather were ideal, not a single player of either side was injured, and"the referee struck a happy medium between kixitv and over-strictness. No score was registered in the first spell, _ but in the second Otago scored three tries and kicked a goal and South Otago scored two trios. There was no doubt that Terry and Fea made a big dili'eren •<> t-o the team, and South Otago supporters had good grounds for suggesting that the final result would have been quite different without them. Nevertheless, their play was pretty to watch and was keenly appreciated by the spectators. It was the Otago backs who won the game. Every man of them thoroughly earned his place. '1 he forwards always got the ball from the scrums, and Watson, Perry, and Fea started aggressive passing on. the slightest provocation Roberts, Wilis, and Jacobs worked -well together, and Scott, at full back, was conspicuously cool and safe in every emergency. Knox stood out among the Otago forwards, who lasted out a hardfought game well. The South Otago forwards were a heavy, fast lot, and frequently tested the defence of the visiting backs. Drinnan, O ribbon, McDonald, and Hansen did a lot of solid, useful work, and were probably the best of the pack. They could snot gel the ball, however, and this greatly restricted the opportunities of their hacks. who played a sound, defensive game, collaring well, and being quick to take advantage of anv mistakes among the opposing backs. They lacked initiative, however. and had not the knowledge of tactics that brought victory to their opponents. Mr D. Mu'vey, of Iva.itan.gata, controlled the game The final .cores vve-o: Centres. Otago 31 points South Otago 6 points THE GOLDFIELDS TOUR. TUAPEKA BEATS OTAGO. (I'lillM Ovu OtVX (•ORRESPOXI lE.vr. ) ROXBURGH, August 2.3. The Otago team arrived at Roxburgh on Monday from C.T.vle, and played Tuapeka County to-day. Otago lost Iho toss, and played against a siren g sun. Tn the first spell Tuapeka scored from a penalty kicked In R. Gordon, and from an unconverted try scored by the same player. Tuapeka 6, Otago nil. The second spell opened with forward rushes by both sides. During the first half of the spell play was v. : even, though Otago lost two good opportunities of scoring through lack of finish. Half-way through

the second spell Wills picked up and potted line goal. Tuapeka 6, Otago 4. Shortly aft-oL’ the whistle sounded with tlio score unaltered. Tua pek a ’ s five-e iglitli, G or d on, played a very serviceable game, and tho County team as a whole, though consisting of very young players, played a very solid game. Tho Otago team has enjoyed beautiful weather throughout the tour so far, and the team lias been well entertained' <it all centres at which they have called. A match against Tapanui will be played on Thursday. OTAGO BEATS TAPANUI. TA 4’ A N Ul, A u gust 25. The Otago touring team met Tapanui Districts to-day in glorious weather. After a fast game Otago wen by II points to 5, Watson scoring throe tries and converting one, the iooul score being a penalty goal. Wills, Webber, and Watson played well in the backs, while all the Otago forwards made a good showing. The Tapanui team lacked finish. The Otago team is looking forward to its game against South Otago on Saturday, and with the assistance of two good backs it will put up a good fight. THE TOURING TEAM. The Otago touring team which left here last Th ursday week and went through Utago Central returned to Dunedin on Saturday evening. All the members of the team speak enthusiastically of the good time they have had, the pleasant weather conditions, and the hospitality that was everywhere extended to them. The manager, •hr G. Nelson, was not less enthusiastic on the subject of the exemplary conduct of the members of the team under ha control. Asked about the country players met, Mr Nelson mentioned Naylor, of Mataka-nui, as Wt outstanding forward who might be worth considering for an Utago team. He doubted, however, if he could displace any of the present forwards that Otago has at its disposal. He considered that the best back they met was Gordon, the Roxburgh five-eighth. The good fellowship existing between the team and its manager was very effectively expressed at a little informal gathering held in the railway carriage on the homeward journey. Mr Brown, as captain, was spokesman, and on behalf of the team he thanked Mr Nelson for the good time he had given them right through. At the same time he congratulated members of the team, and especially the younger members, on their behaviour. Mi Nelson had only to express a wish and it was promptly carried out. Mr Nelson had a heavy responsibility with so many young players in his charge, but parents need have no fears about their boys so long as they were in charge of a man like Mr Nelson. Mr Nelson did his duty to the team and to the G.R.F.U., and they asked him to accept as a small token of their appreciation a gold pendant. Mr Nelson, who was greeted with cheers and “.For He’s a jolly Good Fellow,” said that if they had appreciated him as manager he had certainly appreciated them. He knew lie had undertaken a big responsi inlity, but he was coming back with a clear conscience. He congratulated them on the way they had conducted themselves. He had not heard a bad word or a cross word ail the way through. He had never been away with a better lot of fellows in all his experience, and his experience was pretty extensive. lie appreciated their good wishes very greatly, and would cherish their gift as long a.s he lived. Mr Brown had been a faithful friend and a good captain. and he thanked him for all the assistance he had given. To the deputy captain. Mr Knox, he was also indebted in a lesser degree. At his call hearty cheers were given for Mr Brown. THE CORNSTALKS' TOUR. STURDY RESISTANCE BY BLENHEIM. BLENHEIM. August 24. The New South Wales team met the most ■solid opposition so far experienced in the dominion tour in the match to-day against Marlborough, which was played in ideal football weather. The conditions were favourable to a good display of Rugby. Early in the game it was apparent that the activity of the Marlborough forwards in the loose would be a. factor in checking the back play of the visitors, and passing movements generally met solid tackling. The first score came to Marlborough shortly after the kick-off, but by the end of the spell the visitors made up the leeway by attractive back play, the score being 11 ali. In the second half the visitors added one converted trv and a penalty goal bv Mingay. T 1 ic latter thus brought the record goal-kicking for the tour to 13 successes out of 15 attempts. In this spell the back play of the visitors was sparkling at times. Marl! lorovgh made a determined effort to increase their score, but frequent infringements spoiled several promising attacks. Tries were obtained for the visitors by Wallace, Stanley (2), and MTvay. Minga y converted on two occasions and placed a penalty goal. For Marlborough tries were scored by Wooley, Gleeson. and Byrne, one being converted by R. O'Brien. NEW SOUTH WALES v. BULLED. WESTPORT, August 27. Under perfect weather conditions and before a record gathering. New South Wales to-day defeated Buffer by 25 points to 11. The game was fast and open, the Buffer forwards in the first spell more than holding their own with the visitors. In the second spell, however, the New South Wales backs came away with good passing rushes, several of which ended in scores or just fell short. Buffer were the first to score, Scbadick kicking a nice goal from a free kick at the visitors’ 25. A minute Liter Griffiths, after a pretty passing bout by Palmer and Sven son. made a dash for the line, but was held up. Borlnsa kicked hard up the field, the ball going over the visitors' line. Nottling went to side-siep Grogan, but let the ball fall out of his hands and Grogan scored. Sehadick kicked a goal— Buffer 8-0. Fast, open play followed both sides having u turn at attacking and !: fending. Then Walker got away with the leather, and passed to A linear. Humphrey-.. Starkey, and Pym all handled the bail, and the last-named outpaced the opposition and scored. ’I lie kick at goal failed an\l the spell ended. Buffer 8 points, New South Males 3 points. When the teams took the field again the visitors tried hard to level the scores, but were driven back and several times wore kept severely on the defensive. At last tho visitors’ backs got away, aided by a very pronounced forward pass, which allowed Walker to get well away and score. Mitigay converted. Fuht points all. Buffer came awav with another strong attack, and

O.Neill scored—Buffer 11 points to 8. Fine woxk by Humphreys, Mingay, and Walker tlio New South \\ nie> backs good see ring openings, but the Buffer tackling , w v e too sodd. Pym, from some open play, potted a nice left-footed goal, giving tho visitors the lead for the first time, tho score being 12 points to II m tin ir favour. Schidick had two long shots at goal from, free kicks, both failing short, and then, near the Buffer line \\ .dker passed in from touch to Mingay. This player sent tho ball oack to \\ alker, who evaded the opposition and scored. Nottling’s kick failed— New South Wales 15 points to 11. Play i:aa been going for only a few minutes wnen Casey (Buffer’s full-back) failed to take tho ball. Pym raced up and gathered it m, and running strongly scored a good try which Walker converted—New South Males 20 points to 11. In the final stages tne visiting backs got well away again aim I horn scored, Walker converting—Now bouth Wales 25 points to 11. The visitors were fortunate in at least two of tile tries which were scored, Buffer waiting for the referee’s decision in one case for a very pronounced pass forward, and in another case when a player with the ball went out on tho side line, but was not called back. Bullet* also appeared to gain a uood score which was disallowed. Iho visitors, having command of the ball in the scrums, were able to use their backs to advantage. INTER -COLLEGE M ATOHES. WANGANUI. August 24. Pie representative Rugby game Wellington v. Wanganui was played to day in fine weather before a large attendance. I’lay in the early stages was even, but the visitors soon got. the upper hand through good passing by their backs. At half-time Wellington led by 18 points to 8. On resuming Wanganui added a try, but from thence on Wellington had matters largely their own way, and finally won by 37 points to 11. Trier were scored for Wellington by Jackson (2), Algar, King, Trinington. Standen. and Hutchison. King converted six and potted a goal. M’Auliffe. Pataka, and Ross scored lor Wanganui. Ross converting one. PALMERSTON, August 20. In the Waihemo-Waikouaiti banner matches, played to-day, Dunback defeated Waikouaiti by 9 points to 3. and Shag Point beat Palmerston by 6 points to 3. Earlier in the week a. Second Grade match between Hampden and Palmerston, played here, resulted in a win for the visitors by 3 points to nil. W ANGANUI. August 22. J he Inter-Collegiate Rugby tournament opened to-day in brilliant weather, W anganui College meeting Christ College. The teams were well matched, and play throughout was fast and spectacular. In the first half, as the result of a good passing run, Thompson scored a try for Christ College, but it was not converted. The second half was splendidly contested, and as the result of another good passing rush Thompson again scored for Christ College, who won by 5 points to nil. On the whole the standard of the play was not as good as that of previous years, the best: feature being the resolute tackling by both sides. On Wednesday Christ College will meet TVellington Co liege. August 24. The inter collegiate Rugby tournament was continued to-day, Christ's College defeating Wellington College by 19 points to 11. At half-time the score was 3 points each. Wellington, on resuming, forged ahead, and led by 11 points to 3, but in the concluding stages of the game Christ’s College got tho upper hand, and added 16 points. Flay was keen throughout, and both teams played good Rugby. Ellis (2). Grant, and Sheen scored for Christ’s College, Talbot converting two and kicking a penalty goal. Miller, Carlson, and Tail scored for Wellington College, Malcolm converting one. August 26. The final match in tho Inter-Collegiate Rugby Tournament, played here to-day between Wanganui and Wellington Colleges, was the battle for the wooden spoon,. a 3 Christ’s College had already won the tournament. The day was beautifully fine, and the large attendance of spectators was rewarded by seeing an open game. Wanganui infused great dash into their play, and were superior in all departments to Wellington. the final points being: Wanganui 19. Wellington 8. Scores were level at half time. Malcolm kicked a permit v goal, and Johnson scored between the posts for Wellington., Malcolm converting. while for Wanganui Bay ley and Brownlie scored tries. Barley improving the latter. In the second Spell Wanganui’s superior condition told, and they put on an additional 11 points. For the winners Stone-wigs. Hewitt, and Blvth scored tries, Bayloy improving onp. Plitv was exceptionally fast throughout, and the tackling deadly. The tournament, which has been favoured with exceptionally fine weather, was easily Iho best that has ever been held here. CHRISTCHURCH, August 24. St. Patrick’s College beat St. Bede’s College by 6 points to nil. It was a very poor exhibition of football. Paxland scored two tries for St. Patrick’s. The match between the second fifteens was won bv St. Patrick's" bv 11 jjoints to 3 OTAGO UNIVERSITY v. CANTERBURY COLLEGE. The annual match between the Otago University and Canterbury College took place at Cari-sbrook on Wednesday before 600 or 700 spectators. The ground was in good order, and neither si.!e gained an advantage from a cross wind. The play in the first spell was very slow, and the visitors’ forwards appeared likely to win the match for their side. In the second half, however, they could not sustain their effort, and they were called on to chase tho Blue backs, who had by this time commenced to combine very well. The Red backs, on the other hand, lacked combination, and the collaring of the Christchurch team as a whole was not too sound. Dwyer, scrum half, and Dalgloisli and Colder, five-eighths, shaped best in the visitors’ backs, and Comi'ie. wing forward, and Galbraith showed oui in the pack. Fea plaved at first five-eighths for the Blues, after an absence from the football field of several months, and put up a fine game in the second half. Although af times his trickiness puts him out of touch with his other hacks, on Wednesday be teamed well with Perry, second five-eight, arid gave him plenty of well-timed passes Mucky plaved well behtrvji the scrum, after he had settled down, and got the ball away with commend, able quickness. T’enw and Mackeretli also assisted then side with dashing play. Allan proved himself a dashing wing forward, and ITartv. Loitoh, Johns, and Dickson also

jhowod out in sound play. The game ended: — Otago .University 20 points. Canterbury College ... 12 points. TECHNICAL COLLEGE TOURNAMENT. The first match of the Technical Colleges’ tournament, Dunedin v. Christchurch, was played on the Caledonian Ground on 1 riday in fine weather. Considering the circumstances, the attendance was good, The * visiting team was heavier both in forward and hack divisions than the local team, but play was very even, and above all, clean. Hie back play of both sides was good. The Dunedin backs did not run straight, However, and as a rule, the centre threequarter was cut off and the wing threequarter crowded. The Christchurch backs ran straighter, but their passing was nor as good as that of the local team. The Dunedin forwards were slightly better than their opponents, the hookers securing the ball in most of the ecrums. The game ended in a win for Christchurch bv 3 points to nil. Mr L. Cameron was referee. INVERCARGILL BEATS CHRISTCHURCH The second game in the tournament between the tecbniial schools at Invercargill, Christchurch, and Dunedin was played at Tahuna on Saturday, when Christchurch **as defeated by the Southland boys by 13 points to 9. The Christchurch boys, Having playid a strenuous gams the day before, were not so fresh us their opportents, and one of their best players had to retire in the second spell. The visiting teams were entertained at night in the Burt Hall by the staff and boys of the local school. Mr E. S. Wilson, representing the 0.R.F.U., occupied the chair, and those present included Mr Thos. Scott (chairman of the Board of Managers of the Dunedin School), Messrs Gcldetone and Scoble (managers of the visiting teams), and the masters of the Dunedin Technical High School. About ICO beys sat down to a liberal supper, which they enjoyed after the manner of schoolboys. The function marked the inauguration of what it has been decided will be an annual fixture to take place in turn at the different centres. WELLINGTON DEFEATS TARANAKI. NEW PLYMOUTH. August 27. The match between Taranaki and Wellington, which was played here to-day under fine weather conditions, and in tiie presence of about 5009 spectators, proved a last and interesting game. Wellington in particular handling the ball very cleverly, and the visitors proved too good for the local players, whom they defeated by 17 points to nil. • Wellington, playing with the 6iin in their eyes, attacked from the start, and forced Taranaki, and a moment later Jackson capped a good passing run by scoring. King failed to convert. Thereafter the game was fairly even to the end of the . spell. Taranaki, if anything, di<] most of the attacking, but the Wellington backs defended solidly, and though Taranaki forced them down they could not score. The sped ended: Wellington 3 points, Taranaki nil. In the second spell Wellington had much the better of the game, their forwards and backs attacking well, while the local backs, with few exceptions, were somewhat at sea in handling the ball against the sun. Early in the spell Parker scored from a line-out, and a little later Bruce scored from a forward rush. King converting the second try. Taranaki kept the visitors out, and at times attacked, but without success. Before the 6pell ended Wellington added two tries, Algar scoring after a. passing rush, and Parker going over from a forward scramble. Mr Wilson was referee. WELLINGTON ' B v. MARLBOROUGH. WELLINGTON, August 27. The Wellington B team defeated Marlborough by 29 points to 13. The game was fast and open and full of incident, but tho players on each side lacked combination. The attendance numbered SCOO persons. Wellington’s first score was the outcome of a loose forward rush, Gair crossing the line. Murphy failed to kick a goal. Ryan kicked two penalty goals, and a passing rush ended in M‘Oabe securing a try. Tho spall ended in favour of Wellington by 12 points to nil. In the second half Marlborough showed to better advantage. Muir scored for Wellington, Ryan converting. Concerted action by the Marlborough forwards enabled J. O'Brien to score. A. O'Brien kicking a goal. M'Hugh obtained a try, which J. O’Brien converted. Hamilton scored for Wellington, and R. O'Brien kicked a penalty goal for the visitors. HAWKE'S B \Y v. POVERTY BAY. NAPIER, August 27. The Ila-.vke’s Bay representatives to-day defeated Poverty Bay by 12 points to 3. In the first spell the teams were fairly well balanced, the losers quite holding their own. The score at half-time was 3 points all, the home team having registered a try by -\1 Nab and the visitors having secured « goal from a penalty kicked by Tureia. Hawke’s Bay were aggressive for most of the time in the second spell. Brownlee kicked a goal trom a penalty and Greensidc scored two unconverted tries as the result of well-organised assaults by the back division. Towards the close of the game Poverty Bay invaded tile local territo-y several tinier j n an endeavour to score, but sound defence arid careless Handling nullified vile attempts. Though the play was decidedly interesting at times it was generally rather patchy, "file loose work of both sides was good to watch, but numerous unnecessary mistakes spoiled the effect. MO A SC Alt CUP. NAPIER, August 23. A match in the Moascar Cup competition, played to-day between the Napier High School and the Napier Technical College, was won. by the High School by U points to nil. Tho losers were quite outclassed, the winners’ backs giving a bright display, eil the scores resulting front snappy passing movements, despite the unfavourable weather conditions. The winners will play the. Maori Agricultural College in ?ho final match for this district on Thursday afternoon. NAPIER. August 25. A se n mil for the fina l of the Moascar Oup was held here to-dav between Napier High .School (which had previously defeated Palmerston North and Napier Technical College) and the Maori Agiicultural College (which last week beat To Ante). The game was remarkably even. The Maori Agrieulloral Coilege scored 9 points j n first, spell, tries being scored by Bayne, Ferris, and Xenia, and the Napier lli_li

School scored 9 points in the second spell—a penalty goa 1 by Fisher and tries by M. Renth and Williams. An extra spell of 10 minutes was played, in which Napier Hi# 1 School was awarded a try on account of Hickling being obstructed by an opponent, and thus won by 12 points to 9. Both sides played good football, but the winners appeared a bit stale, due doubtless to the fact that this was their third match since and including last Saturday. The game created much interest and considerable excitement, and at the close the winners were carried shoulder-high off the ground. The winners will play St. Patrick’s College (Wellington) at Napier on Wednesday next. SOUTH OTAGO FOOTBALL. The annual fixture between the Tapanui Districts representative team and tho South Otago Rugby representatives took place at Balclutha on the 2(kli ins.t., and concluded m a victory for South Ot-ago by 14- points to 5 points. The South Otago team, which is this year a strong combination, both in the back and forward divisions, was too active for the visitors, who received few opportunitiesl, South Otago’s tackling and kicking being too reliable. The game wr3 not a particularly interesting one to witness, there being few attractive pieces of play. Mr P. C. Hislop refereed. As a curtain-raiser to this game a match was played between the Balclutha District High School First Fifteen and a team from the Otago Boys’ High School. Some splendid football was witnessed in this game, the tackling, fielding, and passing of the local players being of a high order. The game ended in a win for the Balclutha team by 8 points to nil. The Otago team war? the heavier team. Tlie South Otago representative team, which will meet the Otago touring iecim at Balclutha. on Saturday, has so far won both inter-district inarches, having defeated Eastern Districts at Gore on Wednesday last by 11 itoints to 9 points. SCHOOLS’ MATCH. A very clean and good display of Rugby was given in the match Forbury v. Totara, played at Tahuna Park on Saturday, 20th inst. The score, 21 points to 5 points ‘n favour of Forbury, does not indicate the closeness of the game. Totara, a country school near Oanu.ru, havo put up a fine record this season, and were anxious to meet a. strong town team. It says much for their keenness and enthusiasm when they came so far at their own expense to play in Dunedin. It is also nleasing to note that Rugby lias reached such a high standard in our country schools. In the first spell Totara led liy 5 points to nil, but by pretty back play Forbury put. up 21 points in the second speil. For Totara Jackman scored and converted his own try. For Forbury Nevin (2), Bates (2), and Luslcy (1), scored, Nevin converting three. Tno outstanding feature of the match was the forward display of Burrell of the Totara team. Jackman, Lawrence, and Richardson also played well. The Forbury boys played up to their usual standard, the backs giving a good exhibition. The services of Mr G. M’Kenzie as referee were greatly appreciated by all. It is the intention of the Forbury team to return the visit at ail early date. A SCHOOLS’ MATCH. INVERCARGILL, August 27. Christian Brothers (Dunedin) defeated Marist Brothers by 10 points to 7. Berr.ell and Sheenan scored tries and M’Kenrie potted a goal for the visitors. DUNEDIN AND UNION CLUBS. JUBILEE MATCHES At the Caledonian Ground on Saturday afternoon old players of the Dunedin and Union Clubs engaged in a friendly game to mark tile attainment of the jubilee of these two clubs, which in the past have done a great deal for the advancement of football in Dunedin. The weather was beautifully fine, and there were several hundred spectators present, many of whom could be heard recalling the outstanding events of an earlier era of football history. The teams were as follow: —Dunedin—C. Esplin, E. Burrows, J. O’Sullivan, M'Combie, J. Best, H. Cooke, Haynes, Fitzpatrick, W. Rodgerson, J. J. Dunne, D. Whelan, 11. Popplevvell, J. Rapson, and W. Churchill. Union—W. M’Farlane, J. Ritchie, C. Isaacs, A. Beadle, J. Armour, \V. Duff, J. Simpson, W. Dick, A. Don, D. Simpson, C. Jenkins, and J. B. M‘ Donald. The game itself was not taken seriously, and was marked by many diverting incidents, and at. times by tactics that were not entirely orthodox. After the kick-off by W. Mills, one 'of tiro oldest Dunedin players present on the ground and an exOtago representative, play started at a brisk pace, and this was maintained to ihe end by most of the players, with the exception of one or two veterans who carried rather much weight for their age. In the first speil neither side gained much advantage from the exchanges until Churchill, the Dunedin wing forward, dribbled the ball over the line and fell on it. J. .J. Dunne’s kick was showing much promise when it was unfortunately charged flown by a Red forward. After the teams had been photographed hostilities were resumed in vigorous style, and not a few of tlie players on both sides showed that they had by no means “lost their dash.’’ Some fast and open play was witnessed, but Union coukl not bieak down the defence of their opponents. and at last the referee picked up the ball and sent it out to the Red backs. Eventually. IT. Allen (Union) followed a. kick over the line, and the referee, whose impartiality could not be questioned, seized the opportunity to award him a try. The match, therefore, ended in a draw, the score- being: Dunedin 3 points, Union 3 point *. Mr IT. M’Favlnnc, one of the oldest referees in Dunedin, controlled the game, and the line umpires were Messrs J. Beaker (Union) and W. Mills (Dunedin). Mr W. M’Farlatie. of Union, was the oldest player who took part in the game. PRESENT CLUB TEAMS. Further entertainment was provided for the spectators by a match between the present Dunedin and Union teams. In ihe first spell Union did most, of the attacking and Quennel scored a try. which Walsh made a good but unsuccessful attempt to convert. In the second spell Dunedin showed more aggressiveness, and tries were scored by Wilson and Eaton, neither of which was converted. Union made strenuous endeavours to equalise matters in the 'losing stages of the game, but tho Dunedin backs Vent there nut. :nu| the game ended: Dunedin 6 points. Union 3 points.

THE KING’S CUP. WELLINGTON, August 25. The King’s Cup, presented by the King in 1919 to New Zealand, winners of tho interAllied Rugby contests, was the subject of discussion at last night’s meeting of the Wellington Returned. Soldiers’ Association. In reply to inquiries made by the secretary, Mr T. H. Jones, of Daivnevirke, wrote stating that the King’s Cup is a challenge cup, and for that reason it is feared that it cannot be presented for competition among secondary schools or Senior Cadets. It is possible that a challenge may be received from some of tho competing teams iu the 1919 inter-services championship. Tho idea was to hand it over to the w r ar trophies section of the Dominion Museum. The president reported that he had received a suggestion that the R.S.A. should make representations with a view to tho revival of the international contests, for which the contest was initiated. The teams that competed in 1919 were tlie Mother Country, Australia-, South Africa, New Zealand, and Canada. It was suggested that the G.O.C. of tho New Zealand Forces be communicated with to move the Government to' secure the King's sanction. The question of having the cup competed for among New Zealand Rugby teams was discussed, but it was felt by pi© meeting that interprovincial contests were already catered for by the Ranfurly Shield. It was decided to take action as suggested by the president. NEW ZEALAND RUGBY UNION. WELLINGTON, August 24. A meeting o? the New Zealand Rugby Union to-night decided to allocate the match Springboks v. Maoris to Napier. In this connection the Hawke’s Bay Union said the Natives of tho district will be prepared to give the Springboks a Native welcome. It was agreed to accept the offer, and it was decided to grant 60 free seats to soldiers from the Waipukurau Hospital. Correspondence was received from New South Wales with reference to the French Rugby team tour. The union is now awaiting official advice from France. North Otago’s request for a match at Oamaru against the French is to be kept steadily in view. LEAGUE FO OTB A LL. NAPIER, August 27. The representative League match between Auckland and Hawke’s Bay was won by Hawke’s Bay by 18 points to 5, after an ■even contest. CHRISTCHURCH, August 27. Tho League match between Auckland and Canterbury resulted in a win for Auckland by 39 points to 14 points. ASSOCIATION. FIRST GRADE. Tb© second round in the senior games was concluded on Saturday, and as will be seen by the following table Old Boys and Kaitangata are left to play off for the premiership : . % a

KAITANGATA v. NORTHERN. Northern travelled to Kaitangata to play ■off with the local team. Great possibilities hung on the result of tho match, consequently it created an unusual amount of interest. There was a large attendance when the teams kicked off in brilliant weather. The ground was fast and play full of incident. End to end play marked the opening stages, and the 'defence on both sides was very steady. Kaitangata were superior in the closing stages, and were worthy winners. By failing to make even a draw cf the game. Northern lost the opportunity of being in the final for the premiership. Result: Kaitangata 1 goal. Northern Nil. OLD BOYS v. MAORI HILL. Maori Hill had the sun behind them i:i the first spell, the l opening stages being of an even nature. Old Boys showed some nice combined play. Mr Pollock controlled the game, which ended in favour of Old Boys, who now play off with Kaitangata to settle the premiership. Old Boys 1 goal. Maori Hill Nil. SOUTHERN v. Y.M.C.A. Culling Park was in good order for the match between Southern and Y.M.C.A. The game, controlled by Mr MReiman, ended in a draw : Southern 2 goals Y.M.C.A 2 goals. THIRD GRADE. Christian Brothers 2, Fairfield 1. Northern 1. Southern A 1. Technical A 1, Southern B nil. Maori Hill 3. Technical B 2. Old Bo.ys beat High School by default. FOURTH GRADE. Y.M.C.A. Swifts 3. Christian Brothers 2. Y.M.C.A. Diamonds beat High School bv default. Fairfield 4, Mornington nil. Northern A 3. Y.M.C.A. Diamonds nil. FIFTH GRADE. Southern A 1, Maori Ilill I. t it Southern B nil. High School A 2, High School B 1. \Y. Harris and Son defeated Herbert, Haynes, and Co. by 3 goals to 2. For tho winners Leiteh scored 3 goals. IN OTHER CENTRES. CHRISTCHURCH, August 27. In Association football Canterbury beat the West Coast by 3 goals to 1. _ WELLINGTON, August 28. Yesterday's Association football games resulted:—Porirua 1, Hospital nil; Marist Brothers 2, Karon 1; Watersiders 2, Thistle 1. OPENING OF ENGLISH SEASON. LONDON. August 27. Record crowds were present at the openi: gof the football season. Forty thousand attended the Manchester and Burnley matches, 55,000 at Cardiff, and 30,000 at Blackburn. Tho Mnrylebone Club’s protest against the encroachment of football into the cricket season will be considered by the Football Association on Monday.

r3 £ 1 ! 1 i £ l l S 1 1 Old Boys 14 "s 3 3 42 22 19 Kuitangata 14 8 3 3 31 14 19 Northern 14 7 3 4 29 13 18 Mornington Maori Hill 14 14 8 4 3 7 5 3 34 21 25 30 17 11 Mount Zion M a 7 4 18 3G 10 Southern 14 4 0 1 20 37 9 Y.M.C.A. 14 2 7 5 11 29 9