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Otago Witness, Issue 3773, 6 July 1926, Page 51

ASSOCIATION.

SATURDAY’S MATCHES. First Grade matches resulted as fol* lews:— Seacliff, 4; Technical College, 2. Kaitangata, 5; Northern 1. Mornington, 3; Mosgiel, 2. Southern, 1; Y.M.C.A., 1. High School Old Boys, 3; Maori Hill, 1, The following table gives the relative positions of the senior teams: —

KAITANGATA v. NORTHERN. The usual number of spectators at* tended at Culling Park, when Kaitangata and Northern met for the first time this season. The winners fairly outclassed their opponents, who gave a poor display, and the score (5-1) would have been larger but for the safe goalkeeping of M'Quarrie, the Northern custodian. Kaitangata kicked off, and Munsie transferred to Thompson, whose centre was cleared by Coates, and J. Dryden was instrumental in sending his forwards aw T ay, but Faithful, on the wing, finished weakly, and the defence cleared. Aided by the breeze, Northern continued the attack. Kitto and M'Auley w'ere defending well, and Munsie sent well upfield, a header by M'Cormack just grazed the bar. Even play followed. Rarity tested M'Quarrie with a low drive, without success, and Duncan, at the other end, ‘hit the crossbar with a good attempt at goal. Play swung in favour of Northern, but the Black-and-Whites’ vanguard were unable to best Munsie, M'Auley, and Campbell, in goal, who made a good save with a shot from Dryden. A couple of attacks by Kaitangata followed, in which Thompson and M'Cormack were prominent, and a shot by the latter was fouled by Jones. Chambers took the kick, and M'Quarrie turned the ball outside. The referee ordered the kick to be retaken, and with his second attempt Chamber* gave M'Quarrie no chance. Kaitangata, 1; Northern, nil. Play was poor, the passing of the Black-and-Whites, badly directed, gave Kaitangata backs easy clearance, and the visiting forwards twice tested M'Quarrie unsuccessfully. Thompson and M'Cormack, the Kaitangata left wing, were giving a fine display, and, following a clearance by Campbell, the Kaitangata goalkeeper, Munsie placed nicely into goal, where M'Cormack tapped the ball into the net. Kaitangata, 2; Northern, nil. Northern’s attacks were spasmodic, and without cohesion, and Kiitangata kept them busy defending. A hard drive by Rarity found M'Quarrie safe, and two corners were without result to Kaitangata. Kaitangata continued to force the play until half-time. Northern opened the second spell with -lively play, and a miskick by a Kaitangata back gave them an opening, but Duncan got offside. Nice play between M'Cormack and Thompson took the ball to the other end, where a cross by Thompson .was cleared by M'Quarrie Faithful got a good opening from W. Dryden, but was too slow with his shot, and the ball, going to W. Dryden, a shot by the latter was turned outside. Northern rallied, and held the upper hand for a time, but weak play in front of goal by W. Dryden and M'Tavish lost them chances. Kaitangata’s left wing were a dangerous pair, and although J. Dryden changed to -the right half position, they continued to run through the defence, and M'Quarrie was thrice called on to clear shots from this quarter, as well as shots from Dunn and Munsie. Munsie was proving a stumbling block for the Northern vanguard, but Scoullar whipped the ball across to Faithful, who ran towards the centre, and a miskick by a Kantangata back gave M'Hugh an opening, and a lightning shot found the net. Kaitangata, 2; Northern, I. Northern’s play again fell away, the halves placing with poor direction gave the forwards little opportunity. M'Hugh was the only one of the line to show out when the ball came his way, but good openings were invariably thrown away. Following a Northern attack, Munsie relieved, and sent on to M'Cormack, who shot across the goal mouth, and Chambers ha I an open shot, the ball striking the crossbar and dropping into the goal. Kaitangata 3, Northern 1. Faithful came away with good play down the line, hie centre being taken up by M'Hugh, whose shot was smothered by M'Auley. Chambers, M'Cormack, and Rarity gave the Black-and-Whites trouble, but good goalkeeping by M'Quarrie saved the situation. Eventually a long clearance by M'Auley went to Chambers, and the latter’s shot was deflected off Jones, and striking a rut, bounced past M'Quarrie into goal. Kaitangata 4, Northern 1. Shortly before time Chambers followed with another goal from a centre by Thompson on the left wing. Mr .Sudden had charge of the game, which ended: Kaitangata 5 goals. Northern 1 goal. SEACLIFF v. TECHNICAL COLLEGE. The two top teams in the present competition, Seacliff and Technical College, met on the Hospital ground on Saturday, and after an exceptionaly fast game considering the state of the ground, played in the best possible spirit on both sides, « victory rested with the home eleven by four goals to two. Seacliff won the toss, and Old Boys kicked off. The locals immediately took the offensive, and combined play by Baillie and Gillespief orced a corner. Directly after Hooper opened the score for the Hospital. Seacliff l, Old Boys nil. Faat play each side attacking in turn, Holden atopping a good shot by Simmons, but the home forwards being well supplied from their back line, Dixon being specially conspicuous in placing the ball, gradually gained a dominating position. A misfield by Holden in goal enabled Hooper to net sharply. Seacliff 2, Old Boys niL

Despite the early advantage to the Home team, the visitors, led by Mitchell and Morrow, frequently broke away, and often looked like scoring, poor shooting and lack of ball control at the critical moment alone preventing the desired result. Seacliff attacking in turn, saw Baillie, after a good run down the left wing, pass neatly to Hooper, who again found the net with a crisp low shot. Scacliff 3, Old Boys nil. Hard and even play continued, Morrow working well for the visitors and Rivers being called on to save a good shot by J. Mid diem ass, while Anderson, for Seacliff, showed his usual sound defence in the Hospital back division, and halftime was called without further score. On resuming Seacliff led the attack, and combined play by Baillie and Hooper looked like a further score, but the latter shot wide. Keen give-and-take play was again in evidence, and Old Boys, despite the score against them, played with great determination, but poor shooting again frustrated their efforts, both Witcliall and Hector putting the ball over the bar. At length, however, Witchall again made a fine run down the left wing, and a neat cross enabled Batchelor to cut in, giving Rivers no caance. Seacliff 3, Old Boys 1. Fast play continued, there being little to choose between the teams at this juncture, Scott and Morrow for the visitors, with Simmons, Dixon, and Hooper for the Hospital, being specially noticed, and the last-named, in conjunction with Gillespie, ■was responsible for a further goal. Seacliff 4, Old Boys 1. Play continued up and down the field, the visitors making every effort to even up the score, while Holden in goal showed good defence % against the Seacliff attack, and just before the call of time the Old Boys were rewarded by a further goal, Culbert netting their second goal, and shortly after Mr M'Callum gave the signal for the close of play itli the result: Seacliff .. .. 4 goa a. Technical College .... 2 goals. SOUTHERN v. Y.M.C.A. When Southern and Y.M.C.A. took the field after the Northern and Kaitangata match the playing area was in a slippery condition. The game was fast and interesting. and the result was a satisfactory de cision on the day’s play. Y.M.C.A won the toss, and Southern kicked off The Red and Blacks opened the attack, but Y.M.C.A. repulsed them, and a nice movement between o‘Rorke and Whyte carried the ball to Southern’s goal, but Sutherland cleared. The Whites had the better of the exchanges and O'Rorke was noticeable in some good work on the vigfit wing. Trevathan and his partner were sound. Southern took the offensive, and Carrick shot but Wills was alert. Garrick centred well and Proctor just missed with a high shot, which struck the cross-bar. Southern were dangerous, and Wills had to save from Proctor and M‘Gregor. From a good clearance Stubbs placed to Whyte, whose shot was cleared by Al'Kenzie, by a good kick, which found S&ubbs out of his place but G. Taylor came across to save from Proctor. Southern pressed as a result of pretty play by Jones and Wallace, and the last-named player headed in a nice shot which Wills handled cleanly. Wills shone in goal, and a good shot by Proctor was excellently stopped. Play began to be fast and interesting, and each side was taking turns on attack Defence on both sides was fairlv sound, and the centres, especially Proctor, were not managing to pierce the defence. Y.M.C.A. were lucky when Proctor placed across an open goal mouth, but Wallace kicked outside. Carrick and M'Gregor, by nice passing, cairied danger to Y.M.C.A's goal but G. Taylor cleared with a good kick, which Donnelly gathered in and raced for the goal, but Trevathan held him up before he could shoot. Whyte tested M'Kenzie, who fumbled badly, but regained fcho ball just as Donnelly reached him. M‘Evoy and Trevathan, defending well, kept the Whites out, and repeatedly turned defence into' attack. E. Macpherson. in attempting a clearance narrowly missed placing the ball through his own goal M"Gregor and Proctor peppered Wills with shots, 11 nut the custodian wa9 in rare good form and from a good clearance o‘Rorke broke away, but he spoilt a good effort by a weak shot. Y M.C.A. were pressing when the half-time whistle sounded. Southern were prominent on the reßump tion of the game, but a nice pass by Proctor to M‘Gregor was not accepted by the last named Southern held the advantage, but good work was frustrated by G. Taylor, and Stubbs. Proctor and his forwards were combining well but R. Macpherson was worrying Proctor too much to allow him a chance to open the scoring. Neat passing, in which all the Y.M.C.A. for wards shone, carried play to Southern's roal, but E. Macpherson shot weakly. Next O'Rorke and Donnelly worked play to their opponents' goal but M‘Kenzie was sure. Southern pressed and Wills slipped when clearing a *hot from Proctor, and the ball went over the goal line, giving the Red and Blacks their first score. Southern 1 goal, Y.M.C.A. nil. From the kick-off Y.M.C.A. rushed the ball down the field, and Ostler placed to Clothier, who carried the ball lo the comer before centring, and Donnelly mapping up the centre, equalised with a lovely drive. Southern 1 goal, Y M.C.A. 1 goal Play became keen and interesting. O'Rorke and Donnelly shone, and Ostlor was just stopped in time by Sutherland when M'Kenzie was out of his goal. Southern were not to be domed, but Jones, after a (rood run, shot outside. Heading on both sides was good. Both goal keepers, M'Konzio and Wills, had to deal with shots from the respective forwards, but they were both sound. Jones and Wal lace worked down the left wing, but Taylor cleared, allowing Whyte to pass to o‘Rorke, who sliot outside. M‘Evoy made a nice opening for Proctor, who passed to Wallace, hut the latter placed over the bar. Y.M.C.A. were on the attack when time was called. Result: Southern 1 goal Y.M.C.A ... 1 goal HIGH SCHOOL OLD BOYS v. MAORI HILL. High School and Maori Hill met on Prospect Park. The opening stages were fast, but a ~odden, slippery ground rendered good combination impossible. Old Boys were not def nding with their usual confidence, and Caskie was called on to save several weak shots. Balk, on the Wing, repeatedly sent in good certa* all of which proved resultless, and Carse Blissed a golden opportunity with only the goalie to beat by passing out to the Wing. Old Boys livened up, and Latimer Was prominent in some good work. Calligan, Maori Hill’s goalie, showed a ten-

dency to dally too long with the ball, and several low shots gave him trouble to clear. A good opening was made by Morris, who placed the ball over his head to the corner to Balk, but the inside men were not in nosition, and Pryde raced back and cleared. Maori Hill were having the better the game at this stage. They forced several corners, but Caskie was safe. Barr cleared splendidly, and. tricking Turner, took the ball up the field and crossed to Douglas, on the left wing. Pattrick gathered up the centre and scored with a one shot which gave Calligan no chance. The Maroons pressed hard, and vere successful in bringing the scores even after long scramble in the soft mud in the goal area. At half-time there was u.o change in the score. On resuming, Old Boys pressed again, and by good combination between Douglas. Pattrick, and Duncan the last-named scored. High School 2, Maori Hill 1. Play became faster. Chapman, who was playing better than in the first spell, opened up play to Douglas, and Hill were fortunate to clear on many occasions. Hill were in trouble again a few minutes later, the ball being returned by Pryde after a fruitless Hill raid. Buchan was defending solidly for School, and Morris and Simpson showed up for Hill. Chapman sent Douglas away on the left, and the latter's centre was placed right in the goal mouth. Duncan and Pattrick were up with the play, and Calligan received a nasty kick on the nose in going down to a ball right at the forwards’ feet. Calligan lay prone, and the ball, which he had just turned aside, was smartlv netted by Douglas, about two seconds after the goalkeeper was hurt. This goal was fiercely disputed bv Maori Hill, and several spectators rushed on the field and argued the point. The referee remained firm, and cautioned several players. Play was eventually resumed, and within a minute or two School again attacked, and at this stage a most unfortunate incident occurred. The goalkeeper had been replaced by Morris, but apparently the referee had not been notified ot the change, and when Morris handled the ball the referee awarded a penalty kick. Maori Hill nrotested very strong and the position was full of portent for some moments. Maori Hill finally refused to take the referee’s decision, and the team walked off the field, with the scores —1 against them. MORNINGTON v. MOSGIEL. Mornington and Mosgiel teams played on the Mornington Ground, the home team winning by three goals to two. auckland-wellington match ~ WELLINGTON, July L At a meeting of the New Zealand' Football Association to-night, Mr C Kell, was appointed referee for the Auckland-Welling-was decided in future games names 0 f three or four re f cree9 should bo submitted to the visiting sides J he Otago Association wrote stating that wn- a Ol / end , a P rim ary school team to Wellington for the tournament owin-> to the expense It was resolved to refer the matter to the Competition’s Committee It was decided to remind the association or the registration fees, also to point out that no refunds could be made. ENGLISH ASSOCIATION’S TROPHY. AUCKLAND DEFEATS WELLINGTON. WELLINGTON, Jnlv 4, There were 8000 present ot the Basin Reserve yesterday when the first of the series of matches for the English Football Association’s trophy was played on heavy ground. The match resulted in a decisive victory for Auckland, who scored four goals to Wellington’s nil. The Governor-General (Sir Charles Fergusson), the Chief Justice (the Hon. Mr Justice Skerrett), the Speaker of the House of Representatives (Sir Charles Stothnm), and other distinguished guests were prescnt. Tlie teams were as under:— Wellington.—J. Ewing, A. Gibb, L. M'Girr, W Thomas, D. K. Kee. J. Burke. L. DanieUs, M. M'EHigott, J. Lothian (captain), C. Ballard, W. Cudby. Auckland.—A. Lucas, P. Gerrard, A. eßld, J. Tinkler, J. P. Kissock, D. Jones (captain), R. Innes, C. Dacre, H. Spencer, U- Hislop, M. Kay. Auckland kicked off, and Kissock sent the ball out to Kay, who was beaten by Gibb (full-back) kicking into touch. A corner was forced, and eventually cleared. Cudby made ground on the wing, but M'Elligott shot Rebind. Jones and Kissock were making splendid openings. Hislop tricking Thomas sent across a dangerous ball, but Kissock's shot was cleared by Ewing. After a nice run M'EHigott sent the ball to Lothian, who sent it on to Cudby, but the wings let it out. A great run by the WeHington forwards was followed by a shot by Lothian, which was brilliantly saved by Lucas. A dangerous movement led by Spencer ended in Kay forcing a corner, which Innes headed over. Kissock was playing well, but a free kick against him led to Lothian heading over. Tinkler next had a great try from 40 yards out, Ewing saving. Auckland were showing great understnuding, and Thomas placing poorly allowed Hislop to centre to Spencer, whose shot was saved, but not cleared, and Spencer scored from close in. Auckland 1, Wellington nil. Auckland still attacked, and Spencer sent the ball out to Kay, who beat Thomas. Gibb scored a fine goal. Auckland 2, WeHington nil. Kissock was breaking up many promising movements, and from one of his passes Innes and Dacre moved beautifully, and Innes crossing a great ball, Spencer made no mistake from close in. Auckland 3, Wellington nil. A line shot by M'Kee was grandly saved by Lucas, a run by Kay and Hislop was nipped in the bud by Burke, who kicked clear. Ballard and Cudby were let away by Burke, and Cudby sent in a great effort which Lucas had difficulty in playing. M'Girr was playing good football and was instrumental in frustrating many fine Blue and White movements. Kissock sent Kay away again, and M‘Girr beat Dacre for possession and kicked, but the Auckland inside trio were delightful, and, Ewing mistiming the ball, Dacre shot wildly over Spencer next had a try, but mined. Ballard and Cudby were trying hard, and from a free-kick Oudby crossed to Daniells, who shot weakly past Gibb made a nice opening, but Lothian waited too long, and a glorious opportunity was lost. Ballard made a fine run, but a foul tackle by Kissock stopped a promising movement, the free-

kick proving fruitless. Kay was a thorn in the side of Thomas and Gibb, and was always dangerous. A beautiful cross from him went abogging Daniells was finding Jones too strong, the left-half being in form. Wellington were unlucky in not being granted a penalty just on half-time, but the referee (Mr Kelly) ignored the appeal. Half-time sounded with the score unchanged. o , Auckland Wellington .. .. ••

On resumption af play Wellington immediately became aggressive, lUfc I inkier sent them back with a hefty kick. Auckland now took up he running, but M Girr cleared his lin-s in fine* style. From a great cross by Ballard Reid headed for the corner. The kick was abortive. Both Kissock and Kay were sending beautifully into the centre, but opportunities went abegging. Tinkler phue f nl.ely to Innes, but Gibb nipped in at.d robbed him at the critical moment. Wellington now took up the attack, but the finishing effort was poor. Lothian had hard, luck a few minutes later, the ball just going over the bar. The same player a few seconds later had a magnificent shut, Lucas saving brilliantly. Jones let Kay away on the left wing, the winger beating Thomas by an overhead kick, his parting shot being cleared by Gibb. Daniells pleased the crowd with a fine cross, Cudby heading into the goal for Lucas to save wonderfully. Auckland came again and kept hammering at the Wellington citadel, M'Girr relieving the pressure. A nice triangular movement in which Burke. Cudby, and Ballard participated, ended with the last-named shooting, but Gerrard kicked clear. Lucas was uncanny in some of his saves. Wellington at this period were attacking strongly, but Auckland’s defence was very safe. Dacre now sent the ball nicely into the centre, but Ewing rushed out and cleared. Daniells gave M'EHigott a nice pass, but the latter was robbed for possession by Jones. A halt was called, one of the Auckland players being injured. The Wellington forwards now swept down the field, M'Elligott ending by shooting over the bar. A perfectly-placed corner by M'EHigott was cleared by Reid. Jones started a nice movement on Wellington’s left, M'Girr beating Kay for the ball. Hislop now had a sliot from well out, but Ewing easily cleared. M'EHigott and Daniells had a good run on the right wing, but Kissock forced the winger to shoot past. Play now travelled to Wellington’s left wing, Gerrard clearing to the touchline. Ballard sent across beautifully, and M'EHigott, picking it up, shot, just missing by inches. Ballard and Cudby were playing nicely together, but Tinkler was playing well against their attack. From an Auckland throw-in Kay received, but M'Girr beared. The ball quickly travelled to the other wing, Lothian "dummying” and transferring to M'EHigott, whose shot just missed by inches. Wellington kept up the pressure. Burke crossed beautifully, but Reid cleared with a great kick. A pass from Thomas to M'EHigott ended in heading for Thomas to jring off a magnificent save. A few minutes later the Wellington centre’s shot just went over the bar. Pretty football by Auckland brought them to the Wellington goal, where Tunes beat Burke to cross beautifully, Spencer shooting over the top. Wellington were striving to score. Time and again they were repulsed by the steady Auckland defence. Innes now broke away on Auckland’s right, Gibb clearing. With the winger well placed, Burke opened up nicely and sent to Cudby, who made a fine run and centred, only to see Kissock intercept and clear brilliantly. Aucldand again attacked, and Inr.es, beating M'Girr, centred on the ground for Spencer to slip the ball past Ewing. The final ?orc was:— Auckland 4 goals. Wellington Nil. CHRISTCHURCH MATCHES. „ . CHRISTCHURCH, July 3. Snnnyside 3, Nomads nil. Western 4. Thistle 2. Technical 3, Lyttelton 2. Kaiapoi 6. St. Albans 2. New Brighton 4, Thistle B 1. ENGLISH TEAM IN CANADA. Ax OTTAWA, June 29 At Edmonton fAlberta) the English Association football team be.* the province by 5 goals to nil. At Saskatoon (Saskatchewan) *thlf En<rhsh Association football team deteated the local team by 7 goals to nil , English Association football^team defeated the Winnipeg All Stars at Winnipeg by seven goals to nil.

P. w. L. D. Goals F A. Cap Pts. Seacliff 8 7 i — 32 13 14 Technical College 8 6 2 — 22 18 12 High School — 8 5 2 i 25 18 11 Kaitangata .. .. 8 5 2 i 24 16 11 Northern .. .. 8 4 4 — 19 23 8 Southern .. .. 8 3 3 2 18 14 8 Maori Hill .. .. 8 3 5 — 15 22 6 Mornington .. .. 8 2 5 1 8 14 5 Y.M.C.A 8 1 6 1 7 25 3 Mosgiel 8 1 7 — 14 28 2