INTER-HIGH SCHOOL MATCHES.

Otago Witness, Issue 3566, 18 July 1922, Page 46

INTER-HIGH SCHOOL MATCHES.

OTAGO AND WAITAKI SENIORS DRAW. The annual football matches between the tirst and second fifteens of the Otago and Waitaki Boys’ High Schools were played on the Show Grounds, Oa.ma.ru, on Friday. There was an attendance of some 2000 spectators, both teams being well supported. The cheering as the matches progressed was thunderous, and the grand stand shook as hakas were given after each piece of brilliant play. The crowd was delighted with the game between the seniors, and it was generally agreed that a draw was the fairest result possible. THE SENIOR MATCH. A prolonged cheer greeted the teams as they filed on to the field and exchanged hakas and ohcers. From the kick off it was apparent that the Otago backs were a better combination than those of Waitaki, while the latter’s forwards, who averaged over a stone heavier than the Otago pack, were to have a good deal to do with the result of the game. The keenest excitement prevailed throughout, and especially in the second half. Not long after the kick off in this spell Waitaki put themselves six points in the lead with two penalty goals, and their supporters were triumphant. Then Otago ran up nine points with three tries, and it was the turn of the Blues’ supporters to rejoice. At the very last minute Waitaki scored a try, and supporters of both sides joined in a wild uproar as the teams were carried shoulder high from the ground. The teams were:— Otago (Blue and White). —Full back, Wilson; three-quarters—Sl. Jolly. J. Irvine, Nicholson; five-eighths, W. Jolly, Swift; half back, D. Jolly; forwurds—Tyson. Stevens, A. Johnston, Reid, Rodger, M’Kay, Paterson, Ennis (wing) Waitaki (Red and Black).—Full back, Searle • three-quarters—Hawkins. Matheson Crimp; five-eighths, Tait, Duggan, half back, Sumpter; forwards—M’Rae, ‘Todd, Hazlett. Anderson, Dickson Cravvshaw. Clark, Duff (wing). i-W the sun in their faces, Waitaki kicked off. The Otago backs lost no time in getting into action, and sent the ball trom side to side of the field. A good chance of scoring was lost when S. Jolly knocked on a pass from Irvine, and a few minutes later Nicholson was collared when withm a yard of home. A splendid dash by Crimp followed. He fielded smartly in Ins own territory, and dashed right down tfiewmg-. but was well collared on he Blues line. Otago broke away again soon after Irvine sending out smartly to S. Jolly, who returned to Irvine, hut sound defence saved. From a scrum D. Jollv sent out to Swift, the ball going on from w. doily to Irvine, who was collared Fecovering himself, this player kicked ' down WnibJt'’t but the hall went too far, and Waitaki forced. The ball was kicked to Wilson, who outpaced a couple of Waim®n > and passed to S. Jolly, who was collared. Waitaki had a shot at goal from g, lee p hick, but the distance was too great. backs i'T el ne nOW $T n * to ’'tilise tbeir b Uu i ot , a So defence was too sound £.cking too hard spoilt a promising Otao-o forward rush, dearie being enabled to s°e cure and find the line. Hawkins picked tip £,Pf fied and kicked - but Otago got the r 1 i \" t ‘, ne to P rev "cnt a score. 'Wilson , and ran U P to Waitaki’s twenty-five P.? ssed bi -Nichoison, but fumbling spotted. lhe Waitaki forwards were now cXd g on lr t oUg d at times - and W 'ls°n was ailed on to do a good deal of fielding He was very sound i n this respect and wt d to I V Pe T d M t0 f adVa, ? tage - Swift ' sent out to W. Jolly from loose play on the Reds’ twenty-five. The latter sent out to who ne 'was nd if® , ball r . VVent Nicholson, Wadak? the nI ’ For offside P la y by kick and b v-? r 8 "; ere awar dad a free Fn7’tf i d • Slcho,son had a shot at goal short Thlr 3 a g °° d ° ne ’ b,,t fGi ' * K noit. 1 heie was no score at half time Soon after (he kick-off in the second half Otago were awarded a free kick Wil son gaining about 20 yards with it A fak, wL OPP °ff l ’ n ‘/ y W , as thon afforded'Wai hernia °f-' S . !d0 - Play by 0ta *° gave Riem a free kick in an excellent position Sumpter made no mistake with the shot and a moment later the same player kicked noliF 61 fcnaUy goal from an equally good a ffoo o H'n.,« n f reSUming ’ Sam P‘< ir sent out a good puss from a scrum to Crimp, but the latter was surely tackled by Wilson Swift broke away with the hall at his toe but a lme-out saved the Reds. Sumpter secured from a scrum, and the ball went hi ough tne hands of Duggan and Tait to Matheson, who knocaed on. The Otago forwards now dominated, and the ball came out to Swift, who made a good opening tor S. Jolly to score. Nicholson failed with the kick, lhe play went up and down the r ,e id a t a great rate. From a scrum close to Waitaki s line Swift sent out to Xicholson, who scored in the corner. Nicholson tailed to convert. Swift broke away again a ‘ ui 1-an well down the field. Repeatedly the Blues backs swung into action, but each time they were stopped within an ace of acoring At last Swift secured and passed to b. Jolly, who threw himself across in the corner, putting Otago three points in the lead. A pretty passing bout by the Reds was spoiled by a forward throw by .Matheson. Otago continued to throw the bail nbout m good style. Wilson fielded and ran into the backs, where he passed to Swift, the ball then going from W. Jolly to S. Jolly, who was collared. Wilson was playing a splendid game. Again and again he fielded, ran up, and set the backs moving, and his line kicking was all that could be desired. With a couple of minutes to go the Waitaki forwards swept down the field. One passing rush was no sooner stemmed than another was started, and just on time Sumpler sent out to Duggan, who scored amidst an uproar. (Bps flew’ into the air, and supporters of the Reds danced delightedly. The shot at goal, on which the issue of the match depended, was a difficult one. Sumpter’s kick rose beautifully, but just missed going through the posts, and the match ended with the scores equal. Otago ... 9 points. Waitaki 9 points. THE JUNIOR MATCH. The match between the secoud fifteens ivas played prior to the senior match. In this game the weight of the Waitaki forwards told, and in addition their backs played a superior game' to that of the Otago backs. The teams were:—Waitaki (Red and Black).—Full-back, Ogilvio; three-quarters- Cameron, Elmslie, Locler; five-eighths—Darragh, Kent; halfback, Hollow; forwards—M'Oallum, Webb, Paine. H. lv. Tait, MTCay, Fleming,’ Howells, E. H. Smith, (wing).

Otago (Blue and White). —Full-back, M'Dowell; three-quarters—Bichan. Bathgate, Ewing ; five-eighths—N. Lendrum, A. Irvine; half-back, G. Lendrum; forwards— Bird, Butterfield, M’Arthur, Main, Shore, M'Leod, L. Johnston, Trainor (wing). Waitaki kicked off, the sun shining strongly in Otago’s eyes. During the first 10 minutes of the game play was kept among the forwards, but the Reds' backs later gained confidenoe and threw the ball about with accuracy. Waitaki attacked strongly, and Cameron broke away, nearly crossing the line in the comer. Before the game had boon in progress many minutes, Elmslie was injured and hud to retire, his place being taken by Wright. Shortly afterwards, Loder received the ball and broke through Otago’s defence in tho other corner. E. 11. Smith failed to convert. The Otago forwards took the play well into the Reds’ territory, where Hollow, the Waitaki half-back, sont out to Cameron. The latter charged down the line into the Blues’ territory, where he was collared, and shortly after A. Irvine relieved with a long line kick. A pretty piece of back play by Waitaki followed. Hollow got the bail away from a sorum to Kent, who ran round the forwards and sent out to Cameron, the lastnamed racing through at tlie corner. E. H. Smith’s kick failed. Another score seemed likely when the ball went from a scrum in front of the Blues’ goal through the hands of Hollow, Kent, and Darragh, but Bathgate broke through the Waitaki line and kicked out. A. Irvine and M‘Arthur led the Blues right through with tho ball at their toe, but Wright ran back and secured, finding the line with a good kick. Otago were awarded a free kick for offside play by the Reds, and Irvine just missed a goal with a good drop kick. Otago attacked for the remainder of the first half, which ended with the scores: Waitaki 6, Otago nil. After five minutes of even play in Waitaki’s territory in the second half,"the Reds’ forwards took the play right on to Otago’s line. From a sorum the ball went from Hollow through the hands of Kent, Darragh, and Wright to Loder, but the lastnamed fumbled, and G. Lendrum relieved for the Blues. The Rods kept up the pressure, and Wright, following up a long kick, dived over. E. 11. Smith failed to convert. Otago then took a hand at attack, but Darragh secured and found the line. Hollow set the Waitaki backs in motion again, but Darragh dropped a pass, and the Otago forwards rallied round. Soon aftor Waitaki broke through again, Cameron receiving a pass well and running right round the Oitago team to score his second try. E. 11. Smith failed to convert. Tlie Blues’ backs attempted a passing movement from midfield, but Bathgate did not pass to the wing in time. Bichan broke away well and kicked on two occasions, but Darragh found the line each time. Another passing movement by the Blues was spoiled by Ewing failing to take a pass. Tlie Reds' forwards then charged down die field, but A. Irvine relieved with a beautiful line kick. A moment later Otago were awarded a free kick in front of the Reds’ goal for offside play by ihe Reds, and Irvine kicked a goal. From loose play in Otago territory Darragh picked up, and, eluding all opposition, scored behind the posts, M‘Kay converting. Keeping up the pressure, the Waitaki backs wore set in motion by Loder. Cameron received and again raced round and scored. Payne failed to convert, Otago (ook the play to tho other end, where G. Lendrum sent out to Rjgjhan, who scored*. The try was not converted. Tlie play was carried up and down the field for the rest of the game, but there was no further score. Waitaki 20 points Otago 6 points FIRST GRADE. 'file following table shows the relative position of tho teams engaged in the Senior Grade competition:—-

* The games University A v. University B, and Dunedin v. Alhambra will be played later. PIRATES v. UNIVERSITY A. Pirates met University A at Carisbrook under excellent weather conditions. The gate receipts were about the same as for the University A v. Kaikorai match of the Srevious Saturday, and showed that about 0,000 people were present. A very hard and strenuous game ended with the score as follows; Pirates 11 points. University A 8 points. DUNEDIN v. UNION. Union had only 13 men at the outset of their game against Dunedin at Talruna, but they put up a plucky fight to the finish. Dunedin did the great bulk of the attacking. The game, which was controlled by Mr Haub, ended : Dunedin 11 points Union 6 points UNIVERSITY B v. SOUTHERN. There was no public interest 3hown in the matches at Tahuna Park on Saturday. University B met Southern on the ground in front of the grandstand. The students at once set up an attack, but there was little organisation about it. and the sturdy Southern forwards easily held it off. The final score was: University B 11 points Southern 5 points KAIKORAI v. ZINGARI. The match between Kaikorai and Zingari was played on the Caledonian Ground on Saturday in the presence of about 400 spectators —quite a good attendance for the Caledonian. Tho match was 25 minutes late in starting, as the junior teams which was using the ground did not finish in time. Play was open, fast, and exciting. Scores : Zingari-Richmond ... 12 points. Kaikorai 11 points. ALHAMBRA v. TAIERI RO\ ERS. Played on a slippery ground, (he match between Alhambra and Taieri Rovers was somewhat ragged. The teams were fairly evenly matched, but the Alhambra forwards proved too solid for the opposition. Tho Taieri backs played a good game, Hally (five eighths), B. Olliver (full back), and

Scott (half) being the most outstanding. Ihe last-named saved his side on many occasions. Hally scored the only try for the home team, Scott converting. The Taieri backs as a whole were weak in passing, but their tackling was sound. Olliver had to retire about 15 minutes before time on account of an injury to his head. Alhambra registered two tries—one by H. Thomas and the other by Smith. Both kicks at goal failed. A feature of Alhambra’s jnay was their passing, a number of nice rushes being witnessed. The final score was:— Alhambra 6 points. Taiori Rovers 5 points. Mr Hamburg controlled the game. MAORI CHALLENGE SHIELD. A Marten message states that Rangitikei (holders of the Maori Challenge Shield) defeated Wairoa (Taranaki) bv 17 to 10. FOURTH GRADE. Rave ns Dourne a.nd Y.M.C. A. drew, thero \yemg no score. SCHOOLS’ RUGBY B. Grade. Ravensbourne defeated Mosgicl by 11 points to 3. For the winners Key (lj and Webber (2) scored trios, the latter converting one. AT OTHER CE.N’I’RES. WELLINGTON, Julv 15. Poneke 19 beat Berhampore 0; Petone 22 beat Llniversity 8; Oriental 9 beat Athletic 0; Marist, 18 beat Old Boys 0; Selwyn 8 beat Wellington 0. Petone 22 points beat University 8 points; Poneke 19 points beat Berhampore nil ; Marists 18 points beat Old Boys nil; Oriental 9 points beat Athletic nil; Selwyn 8 points beat Wellington nil. CHRISTCHURCH, Julv 15. Marists 14 beat Sydeniiam-Lytteiton 0; Christchurch 14 beat Old Boys i2; Linwood 3 beat Merivale 0; University 20 beat Albion 3. AUCKLAND, July 16. College Rifles 9 jioints, Marists 9 points; Ponsonby 6 points beat Grammar 3 point*. FATAL FOOTBALL ACCIDENT. HAMILTON. July 16. While playing football on Saturday E. Smallwood, aged 15, was tackled and fell to the ground. He resumed playing, and was again tackled. He was seen to be ill, and was token to tho dressing shed, and attended by two doctors. He died 20 minutes later from concussion of the brain and contusion of the chest. All matches were abandoned. The deceased was a son of Mr Sidney Smallwood, plumbing foreman at the railway at Frankton. THE LEAGUE GAME. CHRISTCHURCH, Julv 15. Addington 17 beat Federal 3; Sydenham 6 beat Woolston 0. NAPIER. Julv 15. The League match between Hawke’s Bay and Wellington was won bv the home team by 13 points to 5. The game was not of n particularly brilliant nature, though at times efforts were made to make pi a-- attractive.

ASSOCIATION. AUSTRALIA v. MANAWATU. END OF THE TOUR. PALMERSTON N., July 12. The representative Association match was played to-day between Australia and Manawatu. The weather was fine, though cold, and the ground soft and slippery. The visitors showed superior combination, and gave an excellent display. The home team put up a fair defence, but a weak attack. Maunder scored shortly after the commencement. A combined effort by the Australian forwards resulted in Ward goaling. Manawatu was unable to penetrate the opposition’s defence. Maunder scored the third goal, and the first spell ended: Australia 3 goals, (Manawatu nil. On resuming, the home team showed flashes of good play, several shots going wide. Bratton, following up fast, scored the fourth goal for Australia, the ball rebounding from the goalkeeper. After a fine solo run Ward scored the final goal, and the game ended: Australia 5 goals Manawatu Nil Gibb, Fisher, and M‘Bride played a good defence. The attendance numbered 1800. RESULTS OF TOUR Australia 3, Wanganui 1. Australia 8, Nelson 3. Wellington 3, Australia 0. Australia 2, Westland 1. Australia 4, South Island 1. Australia 2, Otago 1. Canterbury 3, Australia 1. Australia 6, Taranaki 1. Australia 4, Auckland 1. Australia 2, South Auckland 1. Australia 5, Manawatu 0. FIRST GRAPE. NORTHERN LEADS FIRST ROUND. Saturday's matches completed the first round of the First Grade, and the positions of the teams are shown in the following table

NORTHERN v. KAITANGATA. 1 here was only a moderate attendance at Culling Park on Saturday, when the two top teams met in the final match of the first round. On the whole, the game was disappointing, there being little brilliancy shown during the course of (ho play. The margin of three goals to nil in favour of Northern came as a surprise to most, and even the keenest Northern supporters did not expect as much. The result places Northern on top in the first round, being closely followed by Mornington—one point behind. The playing area was a trifle heavy, and the play w’as controlled by Mr Rutherford. Scores: Northern 3 goal*. Kailangata ... Nu.

MORNINGTON v. SEACLIFF. This match, played at Seacliff, resulted in a very good game, the issue being in doubt until the last 10 minutes. Scores: Mornington 6 goals Seacliff 4 goals OLD BOYS v. Y.MC.A. This game -was played at the Gardens before a fair sprinkling of spectators. Scores: Old Boys ... .„ ... .„ ... 10 goals. Y.M.C.A 1 goal. SOUTHERN v. TAIERI. The match between Southern and Taieri ■was played at Taieri before a fair number of spectators. The ground was very heavy and greasy, and was not conducive to a good exhibition of Soccer. Scores: Southern 3 goals. Taieri ... 2 goals. MAORI HILL v. MOUNT ZION. Maori Hill were unable to get a team together, and defaulted the match. SECOND GRADE. Christian Brothers 7, Mornington 3. Winners’ goals—Laffey 4, Barker, Smith, Donnelly. Southern 4 beat Northern 1. Old Boys 5 beat Waitati 0. THIRD GRADE. Northern A 0, Maori Hill 0. Mornington 1, Y.M.C.A. 1. Technical Old Boys 2 beat Northern B 1. Old Boys 1, Taieri 1. Southern A 0, High School 0. Christian Brothers 8 heat Southern B 0. FOURTH GRADE. Post and Telegraph 6 beat Maori Hill 0. Southern B defaulted to Technical Old Bovs. Southern A 0. High School 0. FIFTH GRADE. Technical A 7 beat Mornington 1. , High School A 13 beat High School C 0. Southern 4 beat Technical College B 0. Christian Brothers 14 beat High School B 0.

i i a i • i is 13 t % § 1 2 i I ba 5 £ 3 a tu £ s Pirates ... 10 9 i — 133 59 18 University A* ... 9 8 l — 157 61 16 Zingari-Richmond 10 8 2 — 113 62 la Kaikorai ... 10 7 3 — 136 77 14 University B* ... 9 5 4 — 129 67 10 Alhambra* ... 9 5 4 — 108 48 10 Dunedin* ... 9 4 5 — 57 72 8 Southern ... 10 4 6 — 67 94 8 Taieri Rovers ... 10 2 8 — 54 111 4 Port Chalmers ... 10 1 9 — 55 122 2 Union ... 10 — 10 — 41 287 —

*2 1 3 a l S-. £3 £ ■3 & JS a* j3* Ki O $ t ft i 3 Northern .. u 8 1 27 7 16 Mornington ... .. y 7 1 i 32 14 15 Kaitangata .. 9 7 2 — 22 10 14 Southern ... .. 9 5 3 i 26 21 11 Old Ro)'s ... .. 9 5 3 i 34 18 11 Se-a cliff .. 9 4 6 29 31 8 Mount Zion ... .. 9 3 4 2 17 21 8 Taieri* .. 9 2 6 1 15 24 5 Maori Hill* ... .. 9 1 8 13 25 2 Y.M.O.A.* .. 9 — 9 7 51 *Taieri defaulted to Mornington ; Maori Hill to Kaitangata and Kaitangata. Moun Zion, and Y.M.C.A. to