FOOTBALL.

Southland Times, Issue 18964, 11 June 1923, Page 7

FOOTBALL.

COMPETITION CLOSES. STAR WIN THE SHIELD. MARIST PLAY BRILLIANTLY. There was another large attendance at Rugby Park on Saturday to witness the final matches of the first section of the current season, prior to the commencement of twice weekly competitions. Overhead conditions were of the best, while the ground was in fair order, although still showing the effects of the exacting treatment it had received the previous week-end. The best of the three matches was that in which Marist and Blues met, play being bright and interesting throughout. Marist played up to the greatly improved form they have shown this season, and although Blues had the heaviest pack, the Marist backs outclassed their opponents by their brilliant combined work. Star, who already had sufficient points to win the Galbraith Shield, added another two as a result of their match with Waikiwi. The Waikiwi forwards played magnificently, their bunched rushes being a great improvement on their previous somewhat wild attacks, but although the ball came back to the rear division with monotonous regularity, the backs were hopeless, and Star ran all over them. Play was rather ragged throughout, the Star attacks lacking the finish they showed earlier in the week. On the adjoining area a not very scientific exhibition went in favour of Pirates by 13 points to 3, the town club’s backs being the deciding factor in the game. The results of the Galbraith Shield competition for the first half of the season are given below. The new Wednesday competition will commence on Wednesday, and the draw will probably be decided cn at to-night’s meeting of the Rugby Union. SHIELD POINTS.

* Withdrawn. STAR (30) v. WAIKIWI (3). (Blue and White). (Red and Black). STAR.—Backs: Lilley; J. L. Oughton, Brown, R. Oughton; Shand, Murray; J. S. Oughton; forwards: Smith, Murray; Hall, Lohne, Strang; Blick, Leggatt; Agnew. WAIKIWI.—Backs: Boraman; Maloney, Blomfield, Cross; Jenkins, B. Wills; S. Wills; forwards: Acton, McGill; White, Rua, Richardson; Melhop, Murray; Edginton. Star faced south and went to the attack from the outset. On the ’Kiwi twenty-five line, James Oughton sent his backs away, but his first pass was a trifle too high and the opposition were gradually closing in as the ball ran along the line a trifle behind time all the way. The rush broke down out at the wing, the packs took charge again, and Star continued to press. Blick broke away and passed out to Brown, but the forward had run too far across field before passing and Brown found an impene trable wall of players pushing him out into touch. Play returned to midfield, where Shand opened up an attack, James Oughton and Strang following well and dribbling on to the pests, where Hall got offside when a score looked likely. Waikiwi cleared and gradually worked to the centre, but Star pressed back and Agnew broke away near the 25 and ground-kicked oyer the line, following up fast and just beating B. Wills in a dash for possession. The collision between the two players resulted in the little Waikiwi player having to go off with a dislocated wrist. Agnew’s kick went wide. Star 3 v. ’Kiwi nil. The Waikiwi forwards, bunching well, drove through to the Star 25, but a long hick to the centre forced them back. Breakaway runs by Melhop and White put Waikiwi on attack again, but the “over the garden wall” passing of their backs enabled Star to clear. Brown fielded a dropped pass and with J. L. Oughton, ran to the centre line flag where the ball went out in touch. Star secured the ball in an ensuing forward clash and a return pass by R. Oughtcn to Shand ended in the latter being forced into touch in Waikiwi’s 25. On a long line-out Agnew received and threw along pass to Brown, who outdistanced his pursuers for a try wide. Lilley’s kick went wide. Star 6 v. ’Kiwi 3. The Red and Black forwards rallied in great style and smashed forward to the Star 25, but although S. Wills shot the ball out in fine style, the passing of the ’Kiwi backs ruined all the fine work of the forwards. From one of these passing attempts, Cross managed to secure and cut in nicely, but slipped and fell, incurring a penalty a moment later for playing the ball on the ground. White and Richardson led a great counter rush to the Star clearing kick and in a good position S. Wills secured but was downed by Shand, who was offside. The kick, which was taken by Richardson, went outside. Play returned to the centre where it was held up for a moment or two while the time honoured custom of a nether garment change was accomplished. Boraman had a place-kick a long way out, but it went outside and Star cleared. In a for ward rush, the ’Kiwi half, Kennelly, who had replaced B. Wills, S. Wills going to first five, secured the ball and after a dodgy run through to the open, passed to White, to Richardson, who put the finishing touch on a splendid passing rush by scoring near the posts. S. Wills’s kick failed. Star 6v. Waikiwi 3. In midfield, White smashed through a ruck, but the ball went a trifle too far and although the All Black put in a great diving tackle for Murray, the latter got the ball away to his backs who carried on into the Star quarter. Shand and R. Oughton made successive dashes from loose play down in the south corner, the latter crossing from a speculator by Shand in the corner. It was then feund that White was lying temporarily stunned in mid-field as a result of his tackle. He came to all right and then Lilley took the shot at goal, a beauty, which increased Star’s tally to 11, Waik : wi 3. Waikiwi were securing the ball from scrums with great regularity, but although Kennelly was sending on the bail fairly well, the passing usually broke down in the centre. The little tan dog which had caused merriment by getting mixed up with the players in the first spell, again strolled out on tc the field, and caused a much needed diversion. Pressed for time in fielding a kick, Boraman kicked the ball out from the side to the centre, where the Star three-quarter line were in position. Brown received, ran on and passed to J. L. Oughton, who in-passed to Agnew, the latter scoring wide. Lilley’s kick missed. Star 14, v. Waikiwi 3. Actcn and McGill were securing the ball with wonderful regularity in the scrums at this stage, but the Red and Black backs were unequal to the occasion. Half-time sounded a minute or two later with little of any moment having occurred since the last score.

A black dog had succeeded his yellowhaired contemporary on the field, and after watching the kick off hastily decamped. Strenuous midfield play followed the kickoff, the first incident of note being a long placer by White which went outside. ’Kiwi continued to press, Richardson getting a side foot pass from Acton in a scrum and breaking through with Edginton and Melhop prominent. Star rallied, Strang heading solid forward bunches which cleared to midfield. A good kick and follow by Boraman looked promising but solid tackling stopped the movement. The Blue and White forwards took a turn on attack. A solid rush pierced the ’Kiwi defence, Strang and Agnew leading a dash to the posts, but Waikiwi forced in the nick of time. Melhop, Acton Richardson in solid rushes returned play to the Star 25, but blind-side runs from two scrum heels enabled Star to work

I back to the opposing 25 flag. Both sides alternately gained an advantage from smart throws in, and return passes, but in the second case Leggatt’s centring kick went too far enabling the ’Kiwi three-quarters to swing into a passing run, Maloney getting away to midfield. Boraman made his same mistake as in the first spell by kicking from the side-line to the centre, Brown again securing the high punt and running well, then passing out to R. Oughton, who cut-in while Brown swung out for the return. Brown was unable to get the wing’s pass properly, but dribbled on to the line and fell across for a try wide. Agnew goaled well. Star 19, v. Waikiwi 3. The drop-out was returned to Boraman, who short-kicked to James Oughton, who returned well down field to S. Wills, the latter’s clearing kick being intercepted by Murray, who ran across for a try near the ; posts. R. Oughton took the kick amidst ; encouraging comments from the side-liners, and struck a post. Star 22, v. Waikiwi 3. In midfield, White broke from a line-out, Melhop and Murray carrying on into the ' 25, where a loose ruck occurred. The ball r came out to Boraman who “gave it a go” i but missed, James Oughton marking on ’ the line. Star worked clear in loose i rushes to the centre, where in passing by both sides, R. Oughton received and ran i a quarter of the paddock where he transt ferred to Blick who shot across for a try. - The scorer’s kick went wide. Star 25 v. ; Waikiwi 3. The stand was about fourf fifths empty at this stage, the spectators ; evidently not relishing the one-sided and ? somewhat ragged display after the interesting and brilliant play earlier in the j afternoon. Shand and Lilley changed 5 places at this stage, Lilley playing well in , his new position. White and Melhop did ’ some good things in the ensuing scrambles. t Two good runs by Shand from full-back g followed. In his second run Shand set the ' Star backs alight, Lilley appearing to score, but a force was registered. Mediaeval toee ball in semi-darkness followed until Richardson with a 20th century sprinter’s pace broke away and kicked past Shand—his first hard kick on the break-away during s the afternoon. The little full-back was j equal to the occasion, however, and alI though Richardson gained on him he could a not get past and a terrific collision occurj red past quarter-way. Shand went flying, - and so did Richardson. Star rallied and Brown, Leggatt and Strang rushed play to the posts where Leggatt scored and converted his try. Star 30, v. Waikiwi 3. Play ended with the scores unchanged. Mr J. O’Donnell was referee. • MARIST (27) v. INVERCARGILL (11). , (Green and Black) (Blue and Black). Marist:—Backs—E. Fogarty; Kelly, Coak ’ ley, Holz; Walsh, Cosgrove; O’Halloran; forwards—Shepherd, Toomey; J. Ryan, C. , Ryan, Roche; Mahoney, Lee; Timpany. Invercargill:—Backs—Eunson; Davidson, i, Lyttle, Kerse; Vial, Lopdell; Johnstone, ; forwards—P. Rice, A. Cleland; V. Fraser, Burt, O. Rice; J. Fraser, Smith; Leckie. c Blues faced South into a slight breeze » Taking the kick off, R. Rice bounced the , ball into touch for a 10 yard gain. A 1 Green line out bunch with Timpany and 3 J. Ryan in the lead regained the ground 1 and a yard or two more. Passing by both i sides followed, but the tackling was sound. » Play ended in a midfield bout of kicking - in which Kelly, by fine anticipation, secure. ; on the run and short kicked to within - i yard or two of the line where in a melee Roche fielded a rebound and scored in the , corner. Holz’s kick went just outside. » Marist 3, Blues nil. A useful kick by ’ Walsh paved the way for a further attack, ( and Marist came away in a loose rush, J. t Ryan flashing out in a fine dash for the i line. Although Lopdell managed to tip his back heel and bring him down the ’ Marist forward had sufficient way on to , carry him over the line where he grounded the ball near the posts. Holz converted. Marist 8, Blues nil. Securing from a scrum near the Green 25, Blues gained ground with a passing run, which Coakley cleared. A short cross over kick by Holz let the Marist forwards away in a loose rush, which a free kick to Blues stopped near the latter’s 25 flag. However, a moment later the ball came out to Coakley in open play, and a beautiful bout of in and out passing by Coakley and Holz ended in the centre 1 sending Holz across for a fine try. Holz’s kick from close in struck a post. Marist 11, Blues nil. A minute or two later Coak--1 ley picked up in midfield and after re--1 ceiving a return pass from Timpany went 1 on his own and unloosening a fine burst ' of speed crossed wide. Holz’s kick went ■ outside. Marist 14, Blues nil.. Blues livened and a sharp forward rush cut through ' the Green defence and swept on to the line i where Smith narrowly missed, Greens forc- ; ing. The drop out relieved Greens and in [ midfield Coakley hoisted a centring kick I which the Blue full misfielded, enabling Roche, J. Ryan and Shepherd, who had i followed fast, to dribble on the line where Shepherd secured and dived over in the i corner. Toomey’s kick went outside. Marist 17, Blues nil. Using their weight, Blues , forced their way into an attacking position, but lost their advantage through hard kicking on several occasions. A free kick . outside the 25 gave Johnstone a shot at goal, but the ball went outside. From . the drop out play returned to midfield, where . a powerful kick by Coakley gained half the ground, but the whistle went for half , time as it bounced into touch near tbt ’ Blue quarter way flag. At half time there were some change? in the Blue side, Fraser who was suffering from body injuries going to full back, while Eunson, who was also hurt, did not come on again. Kerse played centre, and Sim, last year’s Waikiwi player, came on in the forwards.

A short burst of long kicking following, the kick off ended in midfield forward play, where Lopdell called for a pass from Coakley and got it, then going on with a good kick. He followed a moment later with another line-finder, which put Blues in ?. good attacking position. The Blue Uzwards bunched and surged to the line, where, after some hesitation, the referee penalised the Green half for failing to get off the ball, and Johnstone goaled. Marist 17, Blues 3. Blues continued to press and another shot by Rice went wide. Play returned to midfield where in open play following a line out, Walsh broke through, and with Coakley alive to the situation as usual and in close attendance, set out for the opposing line. Running to the opposing full back he passed out to Coakley, who ran across under the posts. Holz goaled. Marist 22, Blues 3. Marist continued to press and after Coakley had narrowly missed a score, P. Rice ground-kicked from his own line past quarter way, the cross return of the Marist full being fielded by Lyttle, who cleared nicely to neutral territory. Lopdell was opening the game with solid kicks about this stage, but the Blue movement lacked finish and Marist usually cleared, Coakley defending well. For the first time in the game Coakley was beaten here on a “dummy” pass, Kerse smothering his transfer amidst applause. A moment or two later O’Halloran was carried off with an injured knee, T. Fogarty taking his place behind the scrum. The Blue forwards carried play on to the Green 25 line, where Johnstone received from a scrum and worked the blind side with Davidson, the latter being forced into touch after a solid dash to within a few yards of the line. The Blue forwards pressed on the line, where T. Fogarty was penalised for picking out of the scrum and Lopdell goaled nicely from a good position. Marist 22, Blues 6. Play returned to midfield, where the good work of the Blue pack was several times nullified by Coakley’s powerful kicking, Cosgrove also driving them back with good kicks. Receiving a random kick on the wing, Kelly ran well and passed to Coakley, who pushed an obstructing Blue back out of the way just before taking the pass. He got clean away, but was pulled back by the whistle —a bad decision this, as the Blue man committed the infringement in the first place. The free kick gave Blues a breather, but Marist continued to press and Blues had a hot time defending their line. A good kick and run by Lopdell put Blues on attack, but a break from the line out by Mahoney and Toomey regained the ground. The indefatigable Lopdell was again prominent in opening up the game, but was downed

by Coakley in the nick of time. Then in midfield, Leckie broke away and kicked past the Green full, who recovered, but in the face of a fast following run by Smith and P. Rice, was unable to clear and after two Blue forwards feel over the top of another in their eagerness to get the ball, it came out to Johnstone, who dived across in the corner. The scorer goaled in fine style, making Blues 11, as against Marist, 27. Play ended a moment or two later. Mr R. Wesney controlled the game. PIRATES (13) v. BLUFF (3). (Black). (Red and White). Pirates—Backs: Stevenson; Prain, McEwen, Ashley; Hazlett, Preston; A. Johnston; forwards—Sims, Smith; W. Johnston, Archer, Findlay; Rein, Matheson. Bluff—Backs: Russell; Finnerty, Soper, Good, Clarke, Harris; Norris; forwards— Cross, Winter; McChesney, Budd, Williams; Lee, Long; Swale. Both sides had some trouble in getting players, but eventually teams of a kind took the field. Pirates launched an attack from the opening, and Ashley was tackled out at the corner flag. It was not long before Bluff got away and from a penalty Swale tried to goal but failed. A passing rush by the Blacks saw Ashley upended near the line and play swung across the goal mouth. A free kick to Bluff brought some relief, but play came back again to the Bluff 25. A Johnson secured the ball and got it away, Preston, Hazlett and McEwan Handling. McEwan cut in and, instead of i ceding Prain, sent the ball in again to Hazlett, who had no opposition. McEwan’s kick was charged down. Pirates 3; Bluff nil. Play came back to the Bluff 25 soon after the kick off, the Port forwards contesting every inch. At the half-way line the Pirate backs got moving again and all to McEwen handled. The centre went straight on and, swerving past the full back, scored behind the posts. He converted. Pirates 8; Bluff nil. From the’ kick off Bluff made ground and Norris almost reached the line, many trying to tackle him high. The Pirate pack cleared the danger zone and worked out :o the 25 line. A penalty to Bluff was taken by Swale, but the kick went wide. Pirates ■ orced. Soon after the drop out a passing rush by the Pirate backs had Bluff going and McEwen repeated his performance of going straight through. He converted. Pirates 13; Bluff nil. Half time was then sounded. The Pirate forwards started passing soon after the second spell opened, and the rush ended in Rein being grassed on the line. He hurt his shoulder and had to go off, his place being taken by Ladbrook. From a penalty Matheson tried to goal, but the ball went wide. Bluff forced. From the drop out Bluff invaded the Black territory .md by close forward w’ork gave the Blacks i strenuous time on defence. Gradually :he Port side worked to the line and from i forward scramble Williams dived across. Norris failed. Pirates 13; Bluff 3. In the closing stages of the game Bluff eld the upper hand, but could not score, .though Finnerty and Swale in turn made jig bids to cross. When time was sounded play was in midfield with the scores, Pirates 13 points (two converted and one unconverted try), Bluff 3 points (an unconverted try). Mr G. Webb controlled the game. SECOND GRADE FINAL. PIRATES (6) v. INVERCARGILL (3). Pirates—Backs: Marshall; Boyd, Roberts, Blee; Pay, Dykes; Mills; forwards: Tinnock, Humphries; A. Watson, S. Watson, Irving; J. McCallum, Mitchell; Kingsland. Invercargill—Backs: Sutton; Burrows, Brown, Deaker; Kinwood, Dalgleish, McCallum ; forwards: Strettell, Sims; Thomson, Wilcox, Rose; Stewart, Royds; McKay. The game was close and interesting, both •ides being somewhat lacking in confidence and inclined to make bad blunders. Pirates, ?n their play, were fortunate to win and a draw would have been a fairer indication of the respective merits of the two teams. Blues kicked off and began to press immediately, but the Black forwards brought play to half-way, where, from a line out, Pirates tried to initiate a passing rush. The movement broke down completely, Roberts, at centre, failing to gather in an almost impossible pass. Brown, the Blue centre, dribbled through smartly and beat Blee, who attempted unsuccessfully to fall on the ball, which went to Marshall at fullback. The latter speculated wildly, and sent the ball behind his- own line, where Brown, following up well, scored. Sutton failed to convert. Pirates attacked hotly and were in a good scoring position in front, of the Blue goal, but when Mills got the ball away there was no one to take the pass. In a second attempt the ball got out as far as Roberts, at centre, who ran into the opposing forwards and was collared, instead of passing out to Blee, who was in a good scoring position. Fine kicking by Sutton put Blues on the attack again. Deaker put in a good run and looked like scoring, but Blee stopped him. Pirate forwards, headed by Kingsland, came away well and Sutton was collared in possession, but McCallum secured from the feet of the opposing forwards and found the line. Halftime sounded with no change in the score.

In the second half Blee went to centre and Roberts to the wing. Pirates attacked immediately and Blues were penalised for lying on the ball. Dykes landed an easy penalty, equalising the scores. Shortly afterwards Pirates were penalised for the same offence, and McCallum missed what seemed an easy goal. Blues attacked strongly, and for several minutes had Pirates in an awkward position. Blee saved well by intercepting a pass and dribbling through. The Blue forwards, headed by Royds, kept Pirates worried and they forced three times in almost as many minutes. From a scrum at half-way the Pirate forwards came away unexpectedly, and caught the opposing Lucks out of position, and Irving scored in the corner. Dykes failed to convert. Pirates 6; Invercargill 3. Blues attacked almost without intermission till the end of the game, but they were over-anxious and threw away chances by hard kicking. Time sounded with no change in the score. Mr J. Dunbar controlled the game.

In the match, Makarewa and Waikiwi, played at Makarewa, the home team won by 9 points to 6. The play was confined to the forwards, making the game a ragged one. For the winning team Giles kicked two penalties and Smith secured a try, while Robertson with a penalty goal and a try secured the points for 'Kiwi. The Robertson brothers played well for the town team and Hawkins, Giles and Smith were prominent for the country players. Mr McCarroll was referee. THIRD GRADE. A well-contested game took place netween High School and Invercargill. High attacked from the kick-off and from a mark Sherriffs attempted to goal. The Blue forwards in a dribbling rush carried play downfield and High forced. Invercargill kept up the attack, but missed with a penalty and play again veered to the Blue line, where Page looked like scoring. Thompson put in a good dash, but the ball was carried out of play when nearing the School line. Then from a short passing rush, Ottery scored for the High side. From a crosskick by Page, Geddes secured and passed to Ottery who again scored an unconverted try. Shortly afterwards Morgan added to the School score by goaling a penalty. In the second spell play was very even, and no scores resulted from either side. On several occasions High’s passing rushes were almost carried to a successful conclusion. For Blues, Latham broke away in a sclo dash but was stopped just in time by Gordon. Play ended with the scores unaltered, School 9 and Invercargill nil. Ottery and Sheenan played dashing games for the winners, while Gardiner and Thompson were prominent on the Blue side. Mr J. Durham controlled the game. In the Marist v. Star game, Star could muster ten players only, while the other team contained some diminutive fifth i graders. As a result play was very patchy

at times. The half-time scores were Marist 9 (the result of two tries by OConnell and one by Henley), and Star 3, from a try by Duffey. Towards the close of play Marist again scored through Hislop. Soon -afterwards from a passing rush Crawford added to the Greens’ score and the game ended Marist 15, and Star 3. The Star worked hard and deserved better success. For Greens the full-back, Halpin, saved repeatedly and Hislop in the forwards played a sterling game. Mr D. C. Brown was the referee. In a hard fought game at Biggar street, Southern defeated Pirates by 14 points to 3. Pirates had a scratch team, making matters easier for the winning team. C. Jacks scored the Pirates’ try, while tries were secured for Southern by Neilson (2) and Checketts (converted by Neilson). Kilby kicked a penalty. Mr G. Withers refereed. •

At Park School Waikiwi defeated Bluff by 19 points to nil in a good fast game with forward clashes predominating throughout. Points were amassed from tries by Gray (3), Nelson and Townshend (one each) and a drop-kick. Mr Adamson refereed. ‘ FOURTH GRADE.

After a somewhat ragged game, High defeated Invercargill by 9 points to 3. In the first half tries were scored for High by Tapper and Wilson, the last try being the reward of fast following up. Both were unconverted. Play was very even in the second spell, both sides scoring. For High, Sutton dribbled the ball over the Blue line to score, while the Blue score resulted from a fine penalty kick by Ward. Mr T. Baird referreed efficiently. Technical met and defeated Makarewa at Makarewa by 21 pointe to nil. Technical although the lighter team, were never seriously menaced and won throughout. Mr Davis was referee. Winton defeated Marist by 23 points to ' 3. Winton forwards dominated the game, Balch in the forwards and Elleraly at 2nd five eights being specially worthy of note. Mr H. Raines refereed. FIFTH GRADE. At Eastern Reserve, High School were defeated by Marist, the leading team in the competition. Mayhew secured an unconverted try for High, while points for the winning team were scored by Broad, Beadle, Pascoe and Rillestone (2), all unconverted tries. Mr F. Daubney controlled the game. The Technical v. Southern game resulted in the defeat of the School team by 17 ooints to 3. Mr W. Duncan was referee. IN OTHER CENTRES. TIMARU. Old Boys defeated Celtic by 11 points to 8; Zingari beat Waihi by 9 to 6; and Temuka forfeited to Star. DUNEDIN. Pirates (14) defeated Zingari (11). ; Alhambra (19) v. University B (5) ; Kaikorai (28) v. Union (nil) ; Southern (11) v. Dunedin (3) ; University A (37) v. Taieri Rovers (3). WELLINGTON. Results:—Petone (1$) v. Oriental (6); Marist (14) v. Wellington (6) ; Athletic (19) v. Varsity (3); Poneke (27) v. Berthampore (3); Selwyn (3) v. Hutt (3) AUCKLAND. Results: —University (3) v Grammar School Old Boys (3). Marist Old Boys (12) v North Shore (0). College Rifles (9) v Newton (0). Ponsonby (24) v Suburbs (0). Eden defaulted to Grafton. CHRISTCHURCH. Results:—Merrivale (24) v Albion (14); Old Boys (31) v North Canterbury (3); Varsity (38) v Sydenham-Lyttelton (0); Marists (9) v Linwood (0).. LEAGUE FOOTBALL (Per United Frees Association). WELLINGTON. City (10) v. Central (2). CHRISTCHURCH. Results:—Woolston (24) v Linwood

(17); Hornby (21) v Kaiapoi (7); Addington (12) v Sydenham (10). AUCKLAND. Athletics beat Marist Old Boys 9 to nil. City beat Ponsonby, 25 to nil. Devonport beat Newton 8 to 5. SOCCER LOCAL FIXTURES. Rangers defeated Invercargill by seven to two. Goals were shot for Rangers by Maxwell (4), Thom (2) and Anderson. The Nightcaps-Corinthian match was postponed. (Per United Press Association). TIMARU. Watersiders t<s) defeated Rangers (2); Hearts drew with Rovers (1 each). WELLINGTON. Watersiders (1) v. YJ4.C.A. (A) (0); Diamonds (4) v. Gas Company (2); Karori (4) v. Thistle (3); Institute (7) v. Swifts (1); Brooklyn (2) v. Island Bay (0); Scottish Wanderers (5), v. YJLC.A. (B) (1). CHRISTCHURCH. Results—Villa (3) v Rangers (1); Ashburton won by default from Lyttelton; Sunnyside (3) v St. Albans (0); Western (1) v Thistle (1). AUCKLAND. Ponsonby v H.M.S. Philomel, 2 to nil.

Thistle v Brotherhood, 2 to L North Shore v YJ4.CLA, 1 to nil. Northcote v Harbour Board, 2 to L THE AUSTRALIAN TOUR. NEW ZEALANDERS DEFEATED. IN FIRST TEST MATCH. (By Telegraph Tw Asm—Qrpyrigkt). BRISBANE, June «. (Received June 10, pm.) The New Zealand Soccer teem lo«t the first test match at Brisbane by two goals to one. The Australian team ootunsted of five Welshmen and six Queenrianders. Brilliant weather prevailed, and 5000 people were present. Australia goaled within five minutes of the start, Braithwaite having slipped, and thus let in the forwards, and Leonard scored. Afterwards Craxton made sue fine saves. New Zealand twice nearly scored, once a goal had a miraculous escape from shots by Ballard and Balk, who were close in. Half-time sounded with the score— Australia 1, New Zealand nil. In the second half. New Zealand improved their play, and quickly equalised the scores through Dacrv. Australia’s territory was over run for fifteen minutes, but the defence prevailed, and than Australia recovered, and very fast and even play ensued. There was a sensational finish, a melee in front of Craxton in the last minute of the game ended in Maunder putting on the winning goal.

Star p. . 7 W. L. D. 1 F. 114 A. 26 Pts 13 6 0 Pirates . 8 5 2 1 82 65 11 Marist . 7 4 3 0 101 58 8 Waikiwi . 7 3 3 1 52 79 7 Invercargill 7 2 4 1 50 62 5 Bluff .. . . 7 0 7 0 15 111 0 *Winton . 1 0 0 0 0 34 0