A Battle of Giants

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 793, 14 October 1929, Page 6

A Battle of Giants

STIRRING LEAGUE CQNTEST Marist Deserved Its Win MAGNIFICENT football—magnificent ill spite of the comparative failure of each set of backs as an attacking force—that must be the matured verdict on the stirring contest that was waged with tigerish intensity before 15.000 ' people at Carlaw Parle on Saturday.

Marist won by 10 points to 9. On the run of play, it deserved to win by a bigger margin. It was clearly the better team. That is said without prejudice to the outcome of next Saturday's match. Alf Blair, level-headed leader of the South Sydney men, said after the match that he believed his men could do better. By the same token, it may be contended that as a result of qn unexpected system of tactics which they were called on to face on Saturday. Tykes were prevented from producing that high-class team work which took them through to a brilliant and triumphant climax of successes in this season’s club play. On Saturday, they had to alter their usual style of play to counteract the unusual team formation of the Sydney club champions. Five forwards and eight backs—it remains to be proved that this is a sound system. As demonstrated by the South Sydney men, it is an abrupt • hange from the orthodox formation, and it is a. dangerous one—to both sides. Marist set to to counteract it by playing a breakaway forward as an extra back. Clark© played magnificently in a difficult position which he was suddenly called on to assume, but without reflecting on his sterling game, it • an bo said that it threw the Marist rearguard combination out of gear. The first essential of successful back play under either code of Rugbv rules is to get the backs away with the run on from scrums or rucks. Marist had to replace that on Saturday by a modified form of sectional attacking work which threw heavy demands on its forwards, and on the defence of its backs. In each case, forward attack and back defence rose to the occasion magnificently. That is the whole story of Marist's victory. The actual detailed record of the match is not as valuable as usual, because it does not bear out the general tenor of the play; although two tries and two goals to a try and three goals is a fairly reliable indication of the merits of the two teams, considering a try as of greater moral and numerical value than a goal. The first ten minutes of the match were most disconcerting to hard-and-fast followers of the home team. It made them realise that here was a faster system of play than we have been used to this season, as a result of an unusual run of wet Saturdays, and a

consequent slower style of game on heavy grounds. Had South Sydney kept up the pace it set in those fiery, flashing movements in the opening stages, it might have been all up with Marist. *But it could not do so. Its attacking machinery developed unexpected flaws. Backs crowded each other and dropped passes. The referee was severe on Infringements. That enabled the Tykes to find their feet. Brisbane set the example of two absolutely demoniacal tackles a quarter of an hour after the game started. Their moral effect on a side which was showing just the slightest suspicion of being rattled was most important. Every man in the passing chain, with the possible exception of Batchelor, followed liis example. and the shrewd-headed leadership of Jim O’Brien, in front and Gregory's superlative genius behind, <1 id the rest.

So deadly was the tackling on both sides that only one score in the whole game was the result of a definite attacking movement being brought to a logical conclusion. That was Gregory’s tiy—a masterpiece of brilliant individualism. In the case of the other two tries, they were each scored by defensive failures rather than by succpssful attack. Curiously enough. "Why was the chief factor in each of them. In the first, it was Marist that was out of position, and "Why scored: in the second. Why was out of position and Marist scored, in spite of Quinlivan’s desperate effort to counteract the extra man by trying to intercept a pass. The rest of the points were scored in goals—one of them, Quinlivan’s. being the most brilliant place-kick that has been made at CarJaw Park this year. It was about a yard outside halfway. It rose beautifully, but seemed to be spinning out past the line of the posts. In the last 20 yards, it swung in again and went over the cross-bar with plenty to spare. It deserved the ovation it received.

That’ and Gregory's first try, wove the outstanding scoring feats of the match. Two other attempts were magnificent failures. One was when Wearing suddenly flashed in from the blind side and streaked straight down the centre, only to bo flung headlong under a glorious tackle by the lionhearted Campbell, who played the game of his life. The second (and best of tho match) was "Brady’s wonderful run from half-way. It deserved a better fate. There was keen sympathy for the brave youngster, who went back to his place, white and shaken, after what must have been a bitter disappointment to himself and his side. Moisley and Batchelor, too. went within an ate of scoring on two different occasions. but the circumstances wore different, although both deserved credit for their keen following up. These two. G fc Campbell and Graham, must brush up their tackling, though. The foregoing analysis of the game takes in most of tho outstanding individual performers, in the backs at any rate Apart from that, there is no need to be throwing too many individual bouquets round in Marist’s victory. Every man in the team rose to the occasion, and the tackling of the backs and the great work of the forwards was a treat to* watch. It was a triumph for team work under difficulties. and Marist is to be wholeheartedly congratulated on its brilliant victory. It need not rest on its oars, just the same. Between now and next Satur-

day, it has one or two important problems to settle. First, can Duane be left out of the pack? Second, can something better be evolved than placing a forward as an extra fiveeighth? Third, should not McDonald mark Wearing? South Sydney will be right out to prove Alf. Blair’s words —that the team can do better. So far, .it has produced a dangerous man in Wearing, a grand little fullback in Spillane, and three great forwards, A. O’Connor, F. O'Connor and Watson. The refereeing came in for a lot of comment. At times, it was somewhat

difficult to follow Mr. A. Harlock’s rulings, but it is only fair to say that this experienced official had a very hard match to control. Further comment on play and players can quite well be left over till this day week. As a rule, replays are seldom up to the standard plays are seldom original. But this may of a brilliant orginal. But this may be the exception that proves the rule. Anyhow, here’s hoping! TO MEET AGAIN MARIST AND SOUTH SYDNEY Immediately after the big game at j Carlaw Park on Saturday, the council of the Xew Zealand Rugby League met and decided to stage a return match between Marist and South Sydney next Saturday. The visitors left for Rotorua by service car this morning. They will return to play Hunt.y at Huntly on Wednesday. All the members of the party made the trip this morning, including Williams, who went of¥ with an injured ankle midway through the second spell on Saturday. “The better side won,” said Mr. C. Lynch, manager of the South Sydney • team, on Saturday evening. “Marist is as good as any of our clubs in Sydney on today’s game. We were greatly pleased with the impartial spirit of the crowd. The same team and the same sporting crowd next Saturday—we could ask for nothing better.” The South Sydney captain, Alf. Blair, said:—“l would like to congratulate Marist. It was a great game, played in the best of spirit. I still think the boys can do better, and we will try and show you we can next Saturday. But Marist deserved its win today.’* NEWMARKET’S “DOUBLE” SCHOOLS’ LEAGUE COMPETITION Big scores were registered in the schoolboy curtain-raisers at Carlaw Park on Saturday. By defeating Mange re, 2!3 —3, Newmarket, already winner of the championship, clinched the schools’ knock-out competition as well. For the winners. Smith scored six tries, and Patterson one. McGregor and Edkins kicked a goal each. For Mangere, Phillips scored and Whyberg goaled. Onehunga Convent beat Richmond by 20 to nil. The Onehunga lacls are the most improved team in the competition this year. Munro scored four tries, Patton and Smith one each, and Munro and Barchard each kicked a goal. DEVONPORT CLUB “SMOKER” Applause greeted the announcement of the chairman, Mr. W. Swinnerton, at the annual reunion of the Devonport United League Football Club on Saturday evening that the cup lie was to present to the club’s fourth grade, went to the best team in its grade in Auckland. In 16 matches, it had won 16; points scored were 332, against Mr. R. Smith, captain, received the cup lor the team. There were other presentations, too. The Brown medal for the best player in the second grade went to Mr. A. Laing: the Brown medal for the best schoolboy player, to A. V. Scott- the Coldicutt medal for j the best fourth grade player, to R. ■ Kirk: the Gee medal for the best j third intermediate player to S. Ches- | ter: and the best sixth grade player i to C. Knott. The third intermediates ] remembered the hard work of their i manager, Mr. Archer, by presenting | him with a silver cigarette case. The chairman was supported by ; Messrs. .J. O’Brien (Marist), D. AY. MeLean (N.Z. League), Mr. Jones (capj tain of the South Auckland team), Mr. | A. Minerali (Referees’ Association). Mr. j Horlock (South Auckland) and Mr. | Pro vert.' The toast of the New Zealand League, Auckland League, Junior Management Board, primary schools and referees was proposed by Mr. W. Swinnerton, and acknowledged by Messrs. Provert, McLean and Emerali; the keynote being the vigorous strength and progress of the League and the high standard being reached in the game. There were regrets that the Shore failed to win the championship, though it put up a gL*eat fight. In toasting the Devonport Club, Mr. Adamson made eulogistic reference to Shore’s ability to play football. Mr. D. noble, former secretary, in toasting "The Ladies,” mentioned that the ladies committee of the club had rised X 300 for the club in the last ten years, which had not only “clothed” the teams, but made the finances que's- | tlon easy. 1 A good concert programme was supplied by Messrs; Colquhoun, Pooley, : Furshaw, Beck, Watson, Cooper, Bickerton and MeMinn. and their J health was enthusiastically toasted on th# suggcsLion of Mr. O’Brien.

GOLF WEEK-END GAMES CLUB FIXTURES PLAYED Golf on Saturday was played in fine but threatening weather. Play at Middlemore took place over the new links, thus embracing for the first time the whole course. In the senior championship the following matches were played:—First t round: C. M. Gordon beat R. O. Gardner, 1 up; 11. Rainger beat J. P. Aldred, 5 and 4. Second round: W. S. Ralph beat W. A. Donald, 2 up; F. Macky beat R. G. Rainger, 2 and 1. The remaining two matches between H. Plumley and W. X. Abbott and E. L. Bartleet and C. M. Gordon have not yet been played. The second round of matches in the junior championship resulted as follows: J. F. Ewen beat J. A. Peacock, 7 and 5; J. B. Elliott beat W. Wilson, 1 up; F. Dawson beat T. W. J. Johnson, 4. and 3; A. L. Stedman beat V. Masters, 3 and 1. A medal competition was also played and resulted as follows:—II. Henderson, 84—14, 70; W. Pavitt, 84—13, 71; N. Louisson, 78—0, 72; J. Idellaby, bß—l6, 72. The following team will represent the Auckland Golf Club against the Maungakiekie Club next Saturday, at Middlemore, the first .pair to tee off at 12.28 p.m.:—R. D. Wright, W. S. Ralph, IT. Plumley, W. A. Donald, E. L. Bartleet, P. J. Western, W. X. Abbott, R. G. Rainger, R. O. Gardner, L. W. Delph, A. Boddington, F. Macky, X*. Louisson, G. M. Gordon, H. Tidmarsh, H. V. Coverdale, D. B. Mansergh, G. IT. Abel, C. Jacobsen, D. MacCorniick, J. P. Aldred, T. Kissltng, V. W. Wilson, W. B. Colbeck. Emergencies; G. F. Foote, R. F. Johnston, J. B. Lusk. The following will represent the Auckland Golf dub in a match against the Pupuke Club at Pupuke next Saturday:— FT. Williams, A. J. Friedlander, W. G. Borrie (captain), C. F. Gardner, B. C. 1 Jacobs, D. Robertson, J. K. Lusk, A. B. Wilson, H. Henderson, V. Masters, M. R. I Reid, T. R. Brett. MAUNGAKIEKIE CLUB \ Members of the Maungakiekie Golf i Club played a bogey handicap at One ' Tree 1-Ii 11 on Saturday. Following were i the best cards returned:—L. Knight (11), R. E. Craig (14), 1 up; J. F. Rankin (0), E. A. Robb (15), A. K. Turner (15), all square; J. M. Elliott (11), 1 down. There will be a medal handicap at One Tree Hill next Saturday, partners to be drawn. A four-ball match was played by members at the Titirangi links on Saturday under ideal conditions. The best card was returned by T. Goudie and X. McLean, 6 up on bogey. W. J. A. Thomson and A. C. McArthur being 5 up. The final of the junior and C grade championship has been completed, J. Rankin beating X. McLean, 3 and 2, and A. E. Saunders defeating A. E. McKeown at the 36th hole. ; In the play-off in the tie which rei suited in the medal competition, R. M. ! Daere beat E. E. Beeton, the former rei turning 82—12, 70, and the latter 01—16, i AKARANA LADIES’ CLUB A most enjoyable “At Home” was spent at Akarana, where members of the Akarana Ladies’ Golf Club and friends from Maungakiekie, Glendowie, Otahuhu, Pupuke and Papakura took part in a foursomes competition, the visitors afterward being entertained to afternoon tea at the clubhouse. The trophies were t won by Mrs. Gilmore and Mrs. Rush ton. i who returned a score of 101—23, 78. Other scores were:—Mrs. Mueller and Mrs. Cox, 108—28, 80; Miss Jones and Miss I*. Pent, 115—34, 81. Mrs. Brook-Smith and Mrs. Masefield were awarded the consolation prize. TEAMS MATCH The teams match played between the senior members of the Titirangi and Glendowie Golf Clubs ended in a draw. Six games were won by either side. Results were as follow:—C. Alleott lost to T. A. Goulding, 2 down; N. Ching beat R. McCrystal, 3 and 2; Dr. Horton lost to A. M. Goulding, 2 and 1; E. Hutchison beat H. Robson, 4 and 3; R. Edmonds lost to R. M. Dacre, 2 and 1; P. Nicholls beat E. Olsen, 7 and 6; S. Woods beat A. G. Good, 3 and 1; A. Duthie beat Glannahan, 4 and 3; G. Kissllng lost to W. Holdgato, 3 and 2; E. J. Richardson lost to A. B. Joplin, 5 and 4; H. Rawlinson lost to C. Robinson, 7 and 6; O. Wolfgrnmm beat A. J. Parr, 3 and 2. The result of the bogey handicap played by those not taking part in the iinter-club match was:—A. E. Sloman, 1 down; X. Snedden, 1 down; U. A. Forgie, 2 down; A. Horspool, 2 down; F. Trice, 2 down; F. Faram, 2 down; T. Russell, 2 down; C. ! R. Hewson. 2 .down. X. Snedden won i the play-off. ' * The pairs who tied in the mixed foursomes played last week settled the issue during the week-end. C. Alleott and Mrs. Ilintz won from Thomson and Miss M. English. The winners were 2 down on bogey. PLAY AT AKARANA Following are the results of a bogey competition played by members of the Akarana Golf Club on Saturda3 r for a trophy presented by the president, Mr. C. M. Cox:—V. L. Baker, 3 up; J. Swanson, 1 up; S. Mcßodie, all square: G. L. Wynyard, all square; H. R. Tyler, all square; A. M. Henderson, all square: G. Cheltenham, 1 down; A. E. Young, 3 down; F. Hazelden, 3 down. OTAHUHU CLOSES SEASON There was a large attendance of members of the Otahuhu Golf Club at the Favona links on Saturday afternoon, when a series of keenly contested competitions was played, and the links were officially closed for the 1929 season. Ideal weather conditions prevailed for the function. At the conclusion of the competitions, Mr. S. W. House, president of the club, presented the successful competitors with their trophies, and also the winners of the club competitions with the prizes won during the season. The prizewinners were:— Mixed foursomes, of nine holes.—Miss Cameron and W. B. Eustace, 29, 1; Miss E. Katz and H. Levy, 32, 2. Men’s Approaching and Putting.—B. H. Menzies. Junior Men's Long Drive.—B. O. Heather. Senior Men's Long Drive.—L. J. CroxWomen's Approaching and Putting.— Miss Par ton. Women’s Long Drive.—Miss X'. Mellsop. Men’s Club Championship.—Mr. L. J. Croxson. Women's Club Championship.—Miss X. Mellsop. Men's Junior Championship, for trophy donated by R .G. Moffitt.—Won by J. McCrory. F. S. Ballin Cup.—Mr. B. 11. Menzies. Season’s Eclectic Cup. donated by Mrs. Currie.—Won by Miss Richards. L.G.U. Eclectic Match, trophy donated by Miss E. Katz.—Won by Mrs. B. MenFlag Match, for trophy donated by Mrs. W. W. Massey.—Won by Miss X. Mellsop. Bogey Match, trophy donated by Mis£ B. Wyllie.—Won by Miss Wills. O Grade Eclectic Medal, donated by Miss E. Whiteley.—Won by Miss X. Katz. Bogey Match, trophy donated by Miss Par ton.—Won by Miss M. Hill. Silver Medal, four best scores in silver division.—Mrs. Hipkins. Bronze Medal, four best scores in bronze division.—Miss Cameron. Handicap tournament, trophy donated by Mrs. Cutfortli.—Won by Mrs. Moflitt. GLENDOWIE DRAW Following is the draw for the flag match to be played on Wednesday by members of the Glendowie Ladies’ Coif Club for a prize presented bv Mrs. Hayes:—Mrs. Hill v. Mrs. Hintz, Mrs.

Hutchison v. Mrs. Butler, Mrs. Rennie v. Miss Brookfield. Miss Maden v. Aliss Johnson, Mrs. Miller v. Mrs. Mathieson, Mrs. Browne v. Miss W. Hintze, Miss R. Wilson v. Mrs. Warren, Miss Dale v. Miss Lundon, Miss Al. English v. Miss Sharland, Mrs. Alarkwick v. Aliss Lav/rence, Miss O. English v. Miss Sutton, Miss Colebrook v. Miss Bales. The draw for the C grade match is as follows:—Miss Pagni v. Mrs. Holdsworth, Mrs. Cahill v. Mrs. Montgomery, Miss Meadows v. Miss Wells, Miss Wright v. Miss Odell, Miss Gaudin v. Miss Adams. The Li.G.U. silver medal was won by Mrs. Browne, and the bronze medal by Miss 1). Brookfield. The Cameron Cup will be held for the year by Miss D. Brookfield. MAUNGAKIEKIE CLUB The following will represent the Alaungakiekic Golf Club in an inter-club match with the Auckland Golf Club at Middlemore on Saturday next:—S. Morpeth. R. M. George, H. Brinsden. J. Hockin, T. Goulding, W. L. Robinson. C. S. Western, A. Goulding, A. B. Robinson, V. L. Humphries, R. McCrystall, I-I. A. Randrup, J. Methven, R. L. Wilson, G. Talliss, F. Trice, A. V. Peace, A. J. Good, R. M. Dacre, TI. L. Robson. A. B. Joplin, W. J. A. Thomson, E. Ohlson, J. Carnachan. Reserves: T. Burns, A. J. Hamilton, S. Hunter, A. Holdgate. Any player who cannot participate in the match is asked to communicate with the secretary. MAUNGAKIEKIE LADIES Following is the draw for the four- j ball, best-ball medal match to be played 1 by members of the Maungakiekie Badies’ 1 Golf Club at One Tree Hill tomorrow, commencing at 10.45 in order of the draw: —Miss A. Grove and Mrs. Taylor v. Mrs. Beattie and Miss Stubbs, Miss G. Easton and Mrs. Robb v. Miss Potter and Mrs. Nicholson, Airs. Reid and Miss E>. Stewart v. Mrs. Baxton and Miss Cooke, Airs. O’Leary and Miss Haslett v. Mrs. Sehnauer and Miss Richardson, Mrs. Swain and Airs. Horton v. Airs. Russell and Aliss Russell, Airs. White and Aliss Aliller v. Aliss J. Easton and Aliss Harvey, Aliss G. Parr and Airs. Burton v. Aliss Carnachan and Mrs. Lovett, Airs. Paterson and Airs. Spinley v. Mrs. Mcllraith and Airs. Roberts, Aliss AlcCabe and Aliss Johnston v. Airs. Brown and Airs. Mueller, Aliss Coath And Aliss Hacket v. Mrs. Henrys and Airs. Richardson, Airs. Stewart and Airs. Malcolm v. Airs. Baird and Mrs. Bourke, Airs. Houghton and Airs. Grant v. Mrs. Aliller and Aliss Ponsford, Aliss E. White and Aliss F. Stitt v. Miss Finnerty and Airs. Chappell, Miss Williams and Aliss Evans v. Aliss Thompson and Aliss C. Wells, Aliss Walker and Aliss Aloody v. Aliss Lawrence and Aliss E. Sehnauer. Ninth Tee..—Airs. Broughton and Airs. Goldwatcr v. Miss Alullington and AJiss Blackburn, Aliss E. t I-lardlcy and Mrs. Kilner v. Airs. Lloyd and Airs. Norton, Aliss H. Hardley and Airs. Ward v. Aliss Lamb and Airs. l-lenry, Airs. Restall and Airs. Hutchison v. Aliss Easdown and Aliss Ronayne, Airs. Joplin and Aliss Robson v. Aliss At. Bailey and Airs. Alison. CROQUET MANGERE EAST CLUB OFFICIAL OPENING OF SEASON: Owing to the unavoidable absence of Mrs. E. Solomon, president of the Mangere East Croquet Club, Mrs. W. G. Burrett, vice-president, officiated at the official opening of the club’s lawn on Saturday afternoon. She extended a cordial welcome to the large gathering of members and visitors from a number of sister clubs, and aftei? playing the first ball, declared the lawn open for play. A very enjoyable series of progressive croquet was played. The prizewinners were:—A grade, Mrs. Clarkson (Carlton); B grade, Mrs. McKay (Henderson). The hidden treasure trophy was won by Mrs. Crow. MANUREWA CLUB Mrs. A. Wrigley, president of the Manurewa Croquet Club, extended a cordial welcome to the large gathering of members and visitors from surlounding clubs at the official opening of the club on Saturday afternoon. The lawns were in good condition, and a very enjoyable series of progressive croquet was played. The successful competitors were:—A grade Mrs. It. McCullough (Papatoetoe), and E grade, Mrs. F. E. Carr (Papatoetoe). PAPAKURA CLUB Play was officially opened for the season on Saturday on the Papakura Croquet Club’s greens. There was a good attendance, including representatives of neighbouring clubs. Airs. E. D. AlcLennan commenced the play by striking the first ball. Aliss Cooper, president of the club, gave a short address.

CRICKET AT SYDNEY PLAY ON TRICKY WICKETS (Australian artel N.Z. Press Ass delation) SYDNEY, Sunday. For the first grade cricket championships yesterday the "wickets were damp and tricky. Batting for Balmain against Mosman, Jackson made 67. For Gordon again University, Macartney made 57 and retired with an injured leg. Kelleway made 50. For St. George against North Sydney, Fairfax compiled 47. Bowling for Paddington against Waverley, Bettington took seven wickets for 6S. CRICKET PRACTICE j CLUBS GETTING READY FOR SEASON Club cripket practices in preparation for the opening of the Auckland Cricket Association’s new seasdn continued on Saturday afternoon. There were good attendances at most of the nets, and much early 1 season enthusiasm was displayed. TE AWAMUTU CLUB From Our Own Correspondent TE AWAMUTU, Today. The To Awamutu Cricket Club held J its annual meeting at Te Awamutu on j Thursday, the president, Mr. C. W. Rickit, presiding. The election officers resulted as j follows: —Patron, Mr. C. G. Downes: president, Mr. F. E. Loomb; vice-pre- ! sidents, Messrs. C. W. Rickit, H. de L. Peake, M. W. Muir, R. G. Hodges, R. A. Coyne, K. C. Rickit, D. Bockett and G. M. Blair; secretary, Mr. H. T. Haselden; treasurer, Mr. R. 11. Lord; committee, Messrs. F. Fraser, R. Smith, M. Barnett and J. Philp; club captain, , Mr. H. K. Smith; vice-captain, Mr. J. Philp; delegates to Waipa Association, Messrs. Philp and Barnett. The subscription was fixed at £1 Is for seniors, 10s 6d for juniors, and 5s 6d for schoolboys. NORTHCOTE CLUB Members of the Northcote Cricket ! Club held their first practice on Saturday on the outer area of the Municipal Recreation Reserve. Two teams have been entered for "tho Auckland Cricket Association contests, and a third is in course of formation. CHRISTCHURCH MATCHES (Special to THE SUNJ CHRISTCHURCH, Sunday. Grade cricket started yesterday in beautiful weather. Old Boys made 107 against Linwood (Hastie 56). For Linwood, D. Reads took eight for 55. Linwood had lost nine wickets for 82 at the drawing of stumps. Merritt took five wickets. Old Collegians made 125 against Riccarton (Hamilton 44). For Riccarton Evans took three wickets for 254, Rix tliyee for 37. Riccarton replied with 93 for no wickets (Cox 50, Allen 38). West Christchurch scored 236 for nine against East (Condliffe 54 not out, Parrett 40. Jefcoate 36). The biggest score of the day was Sydenham’s 291 against St. Albans (Sprong 79 not out, Capstick 71, Walburton 54). GIRLS’ HOCKEY ENDS PAPATOETOE WINS CUP AUCKLAND BEATS HIKURANGI The Bernecker Cup for second grade ! competition by girl players was taken j from Technical College A at Remuera on Saturday by Papatoetoe. The only score of the match was secured by Miss Mayall. who goaled half way through the first spell. Mt. Eden easily defeated an eleven from Waihi. the final score being S —l. An Auckland representative team had no difficulty in defeating a team from Hikurangi. The score was 7—l. The season concluded officially on Saturday. PIGEON FLYING Several pigeon flying clubs held races on Saturday afternoon. Results 1 are as follow: PONSONBY CLUB From Hunterville, 220 miles. Master L. Walton’s Nixon’s Pride, 1,173yds a minute, 1: Messrs. Robertson and Son's Spectre. I,l7lyds, 2; Mr. W. H. Cole's Grand Song, I.l6Byds, 3. ONEHUNGA CLUB From Blenheim. 32*3 miles, Mr. J. j Wallace’s Blue Uhlan. 1,265yds a min- { ute. 1: Mr. T. Collins’s Prince Logan. ; 1.262yds a minute, 2: Mr. A. Langton's ; Cymenc, 1.261yds a minute. 3: Mr. X. ; Paddy’s Speed Light, 1,230yds a min-

SCHOOL ATHLETES KING’S SENIOR CHAMPIONS GRAMMAR GETS JUNIOR TITLE Cheering: King's College to victory in the mile relay, the final anti most thrilling contest of the Auckland secondary schools’ athletic championships, at the Domain on Saturday, the crowd incidentally hailed the college as winner of the senior crown. The fate of the title was in doubt until the last event. Until then. Auckland Grammar was heading King’s by two points. College, however, vanquished its rivals through the splendid sprinting of S. M. Mayston and J. H. Jackson in the last two furlong dashes of the mile race. King’s championship points were 2l>. Auckland Grammar 23. Mount Albert Grammar 20, Takapuna Grammar 15, Sacred Heart College 2, Seddon Memorial Technical College 1, and St. Stephen’s 0. The junior championship was annexed by Auckland Grammar by an overwhelming margin of 33 points. The city school was beaten into minor placings in only two of the eight events counting for the title, and ran up 47 points. Mount Albert Grammar was runnerup with 14, King’s College 12, Sacred Heart College 7, Takapuna Grammar School 1. and Seddon Memorial Technical College and St. Stephen's School 0. It was a day of noteworthy performances for the seven schools, embracing 113 competitors, who participated in the championships. Times established in flat events at the first meeting last year, distances and heights in jumping, went by the board in seven events, but the new standards set will not be recognised as records until next year. The three Grammar schools figured prominently in these improved performances. Eleven seconds for the senior 100yds dash was not good, and this is supported by the fact that the Auckland Grammar boy Hamm on was able to equal this time in the junior race. Eraser, the winner of the 100yds senior, gave a more attractive showing for a furlong, over which he was clocked at 23 3-ssec, 1 l-ssec inside last year’s time. Hammon also knocked fourfifths of a second off last year’s time in the junior 220, in 24 2-ssec. It lay with the half-milers to make the best impression of the day on the clocks. Eade, of Takapuna, clipped G 2-ssec off last year’s time, making the senior distance in 2min 7 2-ssec. while the Auckland Grammar boy, Warburton, lowered last year’s junior time for the BSoyds by 7 2-ssec, his time being 2min 10 l-ssec. Both runners finished with punishing sprints. The best test of stamina, the quarter. saw last year’s times “knocked” in both senior and junior races. Finlay - son, of Mount Albert, ran it in 53 2-5 see. 1 2-ssec inside last year’s time, and Lewis, of King’s, covered the distance in 56sec, 1 3-ssec less than 12 months ago.

The senior high jump height was advanced by two inches over last year to sft 4in, McFarland, of Auckland Grammar, and Hargrave, of King's, jointly registering this performance. During the afternqon the band of tho Jubilee Institute for the Blind contributed an excellent musical programme. SENIOR HURDLES First heat—T. C. Sawers (M.A.G.S.), 1; l. D. Fenwick (K.C.), 2; P. Uura (►S.IT.C.), 3. Time, 16 3-ssc. Second heat.—T. H. O. Caughey (K.C.), 1; A', it. .Tones (M.A.G-.5.), 2: K. F. Carnahan (A.G.S.), 3. Time, 16 3-ssec. Final T. H. C. Caughey (K.C.) l T. C. Sawers CM. A.G.S.) 2 P. Hura (S.H.C.) 3 Time, 16 2-ssec. JUNIOR HURDLES First heat.—A. G. Stewart (K.C.), 3; A- Aro, 2;_D. G. Carnahan (A.G.)’, 3. Time 14 2-ssec. Second heat.—J. T). Lewis (K.C.). 3; L. M. Enting (A.G.S.), J. Lee (S.H.C.), 3. Time 13 2-ssec. Final. L. AT. Enting (A.G.S.) 1 A. G. Stewart (K.C.) 2 J. Lee (S.H.C.) 3 Time 13 4-ssec. -v 880 YARDS SENIOR R. Bade (T.G.S.) i C. R. New Lon-King (A.G.S.) .. 2 J. B. Hargrave (K.C.) .. .. 3 Time 2min 7 2-ssee. 880 YARDS JUNIOR K. L. YV'arburton (A.G.) .. 1 R. AV. Smith (A.G.S.) .. 2 B. Stevens (T.G.S.) .. .. 3 Time 2min 3 0 l-ssee. 100 YARDS SENIOR F. G. Fraser (A.G.S.) .. l T. H. C. Caughey (K.C.) .. 2 R. Buckley (T.G.S.) .. 3 Time llsee. 100 YARDS JUNIOR J. D. C. Hammon (A.G.S.) 1 AV. Roberts (A G.S.) 2 J. D. Lewis (K.C.) 3 Time 11 sec. 440 YARDS SENIOR T. S. Finlayson (AI.A.G.S.) .. .. 1 T. PT. C. Caughey (K.C.) .. .. 2 L. Alyles (S.H.C.) 3 Time, 53 2-ssec. 440 YARDS JUNIOR J. D. Lewis (K.C.) 1 AA'. G. Miller (M.A.G.S.) 2 K. L. AVarburton (A.G.S.) .. .. 3 Time 56sec. HIGH JUMP SENIOR AV. .T. B. McFarland (A.G.S.) and -X. B. Hargrave (K.C.), dead heat), sft.4in 1 G. AV. AVest (M.A.G.S.) and R. H. Toy (M.A.G.S.), dead heat, sft. 2in 3 220 YARDS JUNIOR J. D. C. Hammon (A.G.S.) .. .. 1 •T. D. Lewis (K.C.) 2 W. Roberts (A.G.S.) 3 Time 24 2-ssec. 220 YARDS SENIOR F. G. Fraser (A.G.S.) 1 S. M. Mayston (Iv.C.) 2 ! R. Bucklev (T.G.S.) 3 j Time 23 3-ssec. ONE MILE SENIOR AV. A. Briggs (M.A.G.S.) 1 j G. A. Dowling (A.G.S.) 2 C. R. Newton-King (A.G.S.) .... 3 Time 4min 55 4-ssee. JUNIOR BROAD JUMP J. D. C. Hammon ( A.G.S.). lSft. Gin. 1: X. Shanley (S.H.C.). 17ft., 2; W Roberts (A.G.S.), 16ft. OJin.. 3. SENIOR BROAD JUMP R. Buckley (T.G.S.), 18ft. 6in, .. 1 D. Stevenson (T.G.S.). 18ft sJin .. 2 J. Crawford (S.M.T.C.), 18ft 2iin 3 JUNIOR 440YDS. RELAY J. D. C. Plainraon, W. Roberts. P. C. Spitfal, M. AY. Ling (A.G.S.) 1 R. J. AValton, J. G. Power. R. J. Grant. AV. G. Miller (M.A.G.S.) 2 X. Shanly, J. Lee, J. Shea, A*. Payne (S.H.C.) 2 Time 50 3-ssec. HIGH JUMP JUNIOR Iv. S. Perkins (M.A.G.S.), sft 1 J. D. C. Hammon (A.G.S.), and X. Shanly (S.H.C.), dead-heat, sft 2 ONE MILE RELAY SENIOR J. H. Plargrave, T. U. Caughey. S. M. Mayston, J.H. Jackson (K.C.) R. C. Guildford. T. S. Finlayson. T. C. Sawers, J. AA'. Coney or.A.G.S.) 2 K. L. AA'arburton. O. L. Crump. I* AY. Christie. PA G. Fraser « A.G.S.) 3

CLAY-BIRD SHOOT METROPOLITAN CLUB’S MATCH TURNER WINS ROSE BOWL A 15-bird shoot for a silver roscbowl presented by Mr. F. KayStratton was conducted by the Metropolitan Gun Club at its grounds at New Lynn on Saturday afternoon. There were about CO competitors. Results are as follow, handicaps be- • ! ing indicated in brackets: L. Ramsay (12), 13,: L>. Stoupe (12), 14; M. Delicti (16). 12: C. Hodge (18). 15; H. E. Knight (16), T: R. Bartley (15). 12; J. Whitney (13), V : W. Bundle (12T, 12; K. Stratton (11), 13: G. Brown (17), 11; M. Tisdall til). 10; W. Macredie (12), 12; A. Bartley (12), 12; C. A. Whitney, (20), 9: A. Hannigm (16), 10; E. Wilson (12) 12; I. Lomas (12), 13; J_>. Hyauiason (13) 13: E. Schofield (13), 31; I>. Peterson (11), 8; A. Brown (11), 12; 15. Morrin Ul), 12. C. E. Hodge. off 18yds. and W. Turner off 3 3yds, secured the possible. In the shoot-off Hodge dropped his first bird. Turner got his, and thus won the trophy, which was presented by Mr. J. C. Whitney, who congratulated the winner on his fine performance, and stated that, although he could not do better than secure the possible, he hoped he would win many more trophies. The next shoot was a match between two teams drawn from shooters on the ground, 14 men being in a team and having 15 birds each. Results were as follow:—No. 1 team, 156; Xo. 2 team. 2 32. In Xo. 3 sweep of 7 birds each, W. Hazard (13yds). won with 7; D. Stoupe, A. Brown and A. Tlannigan tying with G each for second. Teams from Hamilton, Morrinsville, Auckland and Metropolitan will shoot for the R id Cup at Hamilton next ! Saturday. A raetice will be held on i Wodnc.-* '.,;y afternoon for lii- purpose of making the final selection.