CHATHAM CUP FINAL

Southland Times, Issue 22934, 6 July 1936, Page 11

CHATHAM CUP FINAL

CORINTHIANS BEATS SOUTHERN A GOOD EXHIBITION The first Chatham Cup Association football match to be played in Southland was decided on Saturday, when Corinthians defeated Southern by 6 goals to 2 and thus qualified to meet Mosgiel at Dunedin on July 18. Corinthians also secured two points in the Mangan Cup competition and is now equal with Mataura, which it meets next Saturday. The playing area at the Showgrounds was heavy, with a little surface water in one patch, but overhead the weather was fine. The ball soon became greasy, but despite this a splendid exhibition of the code was witnessed. The ball was swung about with great freedom, but the superior speed and combination of the Corinthians were too good for Southern, which, however, made a splendid fight. The Blacks were not fit enough to stand the pace, and slackened towards the finish. The Corinthian forwards were very fast on the ball and early developed good understanding. Drysdale and D Morrison gave them plenty of ball, judiciously placed, and but for the splendid goalkeeping of Pay, the score would have been much higher. Good as Pay was, he was overshadowed by John Morrison, who gave a clever dis- ■ play in goal for the Blues. The teams were: Corinthians (Blue): John Morrison; O’Rorke, Taylor; D. Morrison, J. Morrison, Drysdale; Reddington, Dymock, Kerr, Sutherland, Gorrie. Southern (Black): Pay; McDonald, Newman; Kerr, Morrison, Ellis, Heyricks, Holland, Hobbs, Lang, Wilson. Play Described. Winning the toss the Blues played with the sun at their backs, and soon became aggressive. Play changed rapidly from end to end and the pace was fast. The Black forwards were crowding each other, and O'Rorke the Morrison brothers and Drysdale played solidly to keep them out. The Blue forwards were well fed and looked dangerous. The Blacks’ defence was having a torrid time, but they stood up well. Sutherland, playing clever football, was a thorn in the side of the Black defence. He was combining well with Gorrie. The ex-Wellingtonian beat two men cleverly and passed to Kerr. A great shot was well cleared by Pay, who conceded a corner, which was cleared. The pace was still fast, and the Blacks were soon back at the other end, where O’Rorke intercepted nicely and sent his forwards away. Sutherland swung the ball well across to Reddington, and a stinging shot was pushed around the post by Pay. A few minutes later Drysdale gave Kerr a good chance, but he missed. Good footwork by Lang and a first-time cross by Wilson let Hobbs away, but his shot missed. Play was soon at the other end, where Reddington again just missed. A long kick by McDonald was picked up by Heyricks, but Hobbs shot into Morrison’s arms and the ball was sent well upfield. Sutherland received to draw McDonald and cross to Reddington. Reddington drew Newman away from the goal, crossed sharply to Sutherland and the latter gave Pay no chanc? with a shot into the corner. Corinthians 1, Southern 0. It was not long before the Blues added another goal. The forwards combined well and Reddington made an opening for Kerr, who made no mistake with a strong shot. Corinthians 2, Southern 0. The Blues were making most of the play, and D. Morrison sent Dymock away. The latter cleverly drew the defence ,iu gave Reddington a chance. A powerful shot just missed the posts when Pay rushed out to smother. The score was unchanged at half-time. The Second Spell. Morrison went to centre-forward on resuming, and Hobbs took up the centre-half position for the Blacks. The Blacks went away from a long kick by Morrison and from a melee in front of the Blues’ goal Holland slipped the ball into the corner of the net. Corinthians 2, Southern 1. The Blacks livened, but the Blue defence was steady, Drysdale, in particular, was doing clever work. Morrison let Lang away and the latter gave Holland a great chance, but his shot was weak. From mid-field play Gorrie twice shot, but was well astray. The Blues persevered and a stinging shot from Reddington saw Pay make a good save At the other end, in quick time, Heyricks crossed nicely, but Morrison shot wildly over the bar. Play changed from end to end rapidly. Sutherland beat Hobbs badly, drew McDonald and crossed to Reddington The winger was moving at top speed and gave Pay no chance with a firsttimer. Corinthians 3, Southern 1. The Blacks were now feeling the pace and the Blues were still making ground with short passes. Drysdale made an opening cleverly and when Pay left his goal Sutherland beat him badly. Corinthians 4, Southern 1. Spectacular Save. Southern swung into action on the left, but a penalty was awarded. McDonald drove a hard shot to the corner, but Morrison made a spectacular saze. The Blacks had plenty of chances, but the forwards were not equal to the task. However, a long kick by Newman was turned first-time to the centre. Morrison slipped the ball across to Heyricks, who beat Morrison. Corinthians 4, Southern 2. The Blues were soon back and twice Sutherland let Reddington through, but Pay saved well. Dymock arove in a beauty, which Pay fumbled, but managed to scrape away. The Blue forwards, still combining well, gained ground and Sutherland passed back to Drysdale, who scored the best goal of the match with a shot into the top corner of the net from outside the penalty area. Corinthians 5, Southern 2. Tire Blues continued to be aggressive, rnd Drysdale, securing from a scramble, again beat Pay, this time with a grubber. Corinthians 6, Southern 2. The Blacks tried hard to score, but the Blue defence was superior and the game ended in midfield with the score unchanged. Mr J. Galbraith was the referee. OTHER CENTRES AUCKLAND. Chatham Cup, local final.—Thistle 3, Ponsonby 1. Championship.—North Shore 2, Comrades 2; Mount Albert 5, Metro College ; 4. N.Z. v. AUSTRALIA VISITORS WIN TEST MATCH. (United Press Association.) Dunedin, July 6. Although the first spell of the New ' Zealand v. Australia Association foot- ; ball match was fairly evenly contested, the Australians were definitely superior in the second half when New Zealand was disorganized owing to injuries to Leslie and Hatchard. The ' latter was limping and he was transferred to the left wing. Kenner, who ;

changed to centre-forward, was carried off ten minutes before time. Australia, with brilliant combination, won seven goals to one. The scorers were Smith (four), Price (two) and Cameron (one). New Zealand’s goal was a penalty by Skinner. HARRIERS ST. PAUL’S CLUB. On Saturday the St. Paul’s Harrier Club held its run from the St. George School, a good number taking part. No trail was laid, the pack dividing t into three sections from the start. The deputy-captains, A. L. Hind and R. H. Alington, were in charge. Road and i country were well mixed on the run. A wide circle was made, all the groups heading for home near the Tisbury fac- , tory. Of the fast men, A. Hind, R. Woods, E. Dorman and J. Walker led . the seniors, and W Miller, N. Dorman, G. Alington, and B. McAlister were the first juniors home. The slower men ’ were headed by G. Baker, H. Alington, G. Alington and D. McPhedran. INVERCARGILL CLUB. The members of the Invercargill Harrier Club ran from the Surf Club pavilion at Oreti Beach on Saturday afternoon. The runners set out over the sand dunes, but soon found the going very heavy and the trail headed for the sand After five miles the fast pack turned for home. Watson and Metcalfe set a fast pace over the last two miles and were well ahead. The slow pack did not go quite so far, and D. Robb, 'V. Pickard and M. Gilbert were the first home. Following the run, the pack was entertained at tea by Messrs W. Torrance and G. Watson, the club captain, Mr J. Chaplin, returning thanks. THE BAPTIST CLUB. Members of the Baptist Harrier Club ran from the residence of Mr S. W. Perkins, Herbert street, under the whistle of Captain P. G. McLauchlan. After passing the Rosedale v.’oollen mills, the pack followed the course of the Waihopai river for se.-eral miles, circled towards the racecourse and returned home by way of Herbert street. A short run home was won by C. Schroeder, with D. McCalman, B. Hansen and P. McLauchlan close up. After the run the club was entertained by Mr and M Perkins to afternoon tea.

WRESTLING LUKICH DEFEATS McGILL. (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) (Rec. 6.30 p.m.) Sydney, July 5. In a wrestling contest at the Leichhardt Stadium Torn Lurich defeated Mike McGill on points. Each secured a fall. KRUSE DEFEATS KENT. (United Press Association.) Auckland. July 5. Bob Kruse, the American professional heavyweight wrestler, made his first appearance in the Auckland ring when he met Harry Kent the Town Hall on Saturday evening. Kruse won by falls in the fourth and fifth rounds. In gaining his first fall, he quickly reversed a wristlock hold and then swung his opponent right over his head, slamming him heavily and easily winning by pinning his shoulders. Kent, who landed on the back o' his neck, had to be assisted t > his corner. He appeared to be still dazed when the gong sounded for the next round. Kruse rushed over tc the opposite cornel - and threw Kent twice with headlocks and finished the match with a body press. The bout did not thrill the moderate attendance. Kruse more or less made a specialty of wristlocks. This method of attack became rather monotonous. As for Kent he appeared to be at a loss to apply effective holds, his best effort being rocking chair splits. RUGBY LEAGUE NORTH v. SOUTH. SOUTH ISLAND TEAM. (United Press Association.) Christchurch, July 5. The South Island Rugby League team to play the North Island at Auckland next Saturday is: W. Ritchie (West Coast), C. Davison (Canterbury), N. Keily (Reefton), E. Hendry (Canterbury), J. Garrett (Canterbury), W. Vincent (Reefton), J. McCarthy (Canterbury), J. Calder (West Coast), R. Ward (Canterbury), W. McNeight (West Coast), W. Glynn (West Coast), M. Smith (Canterbury), J. Beban (West Coast). Reserves, T. O’Connor (West Coast) and P. Serra (Canterbury). WEST COAST BEAT CANTERBURY. (United Press Association.) Christchurch, July 4. The West Coast representatives, who were superior in both backs and forwards, beat the Canterbury Rugby League representatives to-day by 21 points to 13. The game was fast and open, but the visitors showed more crispness and combination. Canterbury led by 7—5 at half-time, but West Coast was definiely the superior team on the play. In the second half the superiority was even more marked, although a commanding lead was not established until the last quarter. For West Coast, tries were scored by Kiely (two), Beban, Vincent and Roberts. Scott and Beban each converted one try and Scott kicked a penalty goal. For Canterbury, Young, Whitley and Davison scored tries, Davison kicked a goal and Young converted his own try. ENGLAND DEFEATS AUSTRALIA. SECOND TEST IN RAIN. (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) (Rec. 6.30 p.m.) Brisbane, July 5. With its players fresh after a spell of three days and the ground soft under foot as the result of heavy rain during the night, England won the second Rugby League Test a ft «inst Australia by 12 points to 7 at Brisbane. The Englishmen fielded a much stronger team than in the first Test, the inclusion of Risman and Brough in the backs eliminating the weaknesses which let them down at Sydney. Exploiting short punts and grubber kicks they had the Australian defence in a hopeless muddle for the greater part of the game. Only the individual brilliance of Frigg saved the score from being much greater in favour of England. Except during the final quarter of t hour the Australians seemed quite unable to evolve tactics that would counter the successful moves of the Englishmen. The latter then merely concentrated on defence, kicking the ball out and wasting time in an effort to hold their advantage. Despite the weather a crowd of over 30.000 attended the match, standing in rain during the first half, in which the football was entertaining without being brilliant. It was not expected that the greasy ball would be thrown about, but the backs on both sides tried for a time to start passing movements. England was first to realize the futility of these tactics, having had so much experience under similar conditions in England. It soon began to exploit the kicking game. At half-time the scores were 5-all, England’s points coming from a brilliant try by Edwards after Hodgson made an opening, and a penalty by Risman. It was Hodgson who let Australia in for its first try. He broke away cleverly, but threw a pass wildly

and Crippin flashed through, picked up the ball in the open and dashed down the line to score after Brough had made a weak attempt to tackle him. The try was converted by Beaton. Australia’s only score in the second half was a penalty by Brown from a wide angle. Edwards and Jenkins cooperated in a splendid move to make the winger’s second try. The standoff half eluded Norman and shortpunted ac. oss to Edwards on the wing, who beat Crippin; the English winger gathered the ball in to score in the corner. Risman converted with a beautiful kick. Late in the game Hodgson raised the flags with a penalty in front of the posts.