Sporting Notes.

Southern Cross, Volume 19, Issue 25, 30 September 1911, Page 10

Sporting Notes.

FOOTBALL. OTAGO V. SOUTHLAND. In the match played against Dun- - edin on Saturday last, Southland was beaten by 9 to 8. The first spell was Otago's, but in the second Southland came to the front, and in all, departments showed superior play. McN'eece, for Southland, was _ the hero, and made some sensational runs. WELLINGTON V. SOUTHLAND. The public turned out in good numbers, and at times were inclined to be carried away by excitement. There is no doubt the best team won, but at the same time Southland's weailc. spots were apparent. The final interpro match of the season was played on Wednesday, when Wellington beat Southland by 27 to 9.

The visitors had a rattling good team, and had the game in their own hands right from the jump. They did not miss any chances in the first spell. In fact, there wajs a lot of ofl-side play, much of it undetected by the referee (Mr, Isaac 'Jenkins), who, though a first-class referee could hardly be expected to notice rail the breeches. In the second spell, however, he found out Wellington’s weakness, and dealt out more penalties. Of course our own team was far from perfect in regard to off-side play, and some went so far as to suggest the two referees system, but such a thing is unthinkable, for an umpire would also be wanted, and a game might take a week to play, instead of as at present^ “ SOCCER.”. The Association h a ve been trying to secure the new A. and P. Ground for next year, but it will not be rea;dy, and it is just as well, for, until more shelter is provided it would be unwise to play “Soccer” there., They •would require extensive wind-shields, and the public would not be inclined to stand out on the “blow-all,” landj If they could get the use of the machinery annexe, with the right to charge, they would do a lot to popularise the coming game. The President and members have done a lot 1 o bring it into favour, and encourage this healthful, safe, and scientific form of sport. Next season we predict a very strong hold on the Southland public. On Wednesday the Celtic (1) beat Bluff >'o). The Invercargill had a walk-over with the Y.M.C.A., winning by five goals to nil. K BOXING. The Novice Tournament was got off on Wednesday evening before a numerous audience- The newly-ap-pointed secretary, Mr Turner,* has got into harness, and managed the affairs in a satisfactory manner. The following are the results : —9st. 7tbs. Class.—

First round : T. Earnslaw beat S. Douglas E. Brownlie beat R. Adams (disq.) ; B. Owen beat T. Preston ; G. Ashwell beat J. Willoughby. Serm-final : Earnslaw beat Brownlie ; Owen beat Ashwell. Final : Earnslaw beat Owen. —lOst. 7lbs. Class.— First round : C, Kidd heart C. Dixon ; J. O’Connor beat F. Hardy.Final —C. Kidd beat F. O’Connor. HOCKEY The Southland team journeyed to Dunedin and met Otago on Forbury Park, which is a most unsuitable ground. Southland players showed excellent form, and won by six goals to Otago’s one.