SATURDAY'S MATCHES.

Colonist, Volume LIII, Issue 13106, 15 May 1911, Page 4

SATURDAY'S MATCHES.

THE AMATEUR GAME. Footballers wore favoured with fine weather for the fixtures on Saturday, which, owing to Trafa'.gar Park being occupied by the League match, w<-re played at the College, at Ricli-no'i-i, and" at Motuoka. In the senior cup contests, Old Boys defeated Aibions by 10 points to nil; Kia Ora, after an exciting game, scored five to three against Riwaka ; and Wainie.i I)' at Nelson by 9 to nil. SENIOR CUP. Old Boys (40) v. Albion (0). Fuli teams faced each other at the College ground, and there was a good attendance of spectators. Soon after the kick .off Old Boys had the Albions, panned down, and Harley, running from the 25 was collared on the line, but Ratchelcr picking up smartly, scored. Webber kicked a splendid jrcal from the touch line. Shortly after the same player kicked a pena.ty goal from a difficult angle. Emerson, from a forward rush, obtained tlie next score, but no goal resulted. Bachelor then got through the Albion ruck and scored, but the major points were not added, and the spell ended Old Boys 14, Albion nil. On changing ends a clever piece of centreing ended in McKay scoring ,and Webber converted. Batehelor then ran right through th? Albions and scored between the posts, Webber bringing the score to 24. Batche'.or repeated this performance .a little later, and Webber again added the major points. Another unconverted try was scored, and then Harley got over after a long run Webber kicking another goal. Towards tho end of the game Batehelor again ran through his opponents and scored, but the kick at coal failed. Old Boys 40, Albion nil. "The Old Boys showeti good combination, and beat their opponents in all departments. The Albions had a good forward team, but the backs were weak. Mr. Atkinson referee^. Kia Ora (5) v. Riwaka (3). As usual, the meeting of these teams attracted a large attendance of spectators at-the Motueka cricket ground. Play was of an even nature during the greater part of the first spell, and the homo team was penalised -repeatedly for offside play, which eventually culminated in H. Pike kicking a penalty goal for Riwaka. In the second spell Kia Ora played with more combination and attempted some passing, which, however, was generally spoiled at the critical moment by faulty handling of the- ball. At length, Jackson got over from a forward rush, and Bradley placed a splendid goal. Although up to the call of time Kia Ora made determined attempts to score they were unable to penetrate the defence of the Riwaka team. The Kia Ora backs, after several games together, shou'd prove a good combination. Riwaka had a strong forward division, but require some stronger backs to support Palmer, who was the main stay or this division. Mr. Nalder refereed. Waimea (9) v. Nelson (0). At Richmond, after a hard game, Waimea defeated Nelson by nine points to nil. Nelson had a rather weak team and played one man short. In the first spell Poole scored near the corner ilag, but no goal resulted. The second spejl was particularly hard, Nelson being hard pressed to keep their line clear. Wilkes, however, eventually scored near the corner flag, but no goal resulted. A penalty goal was also kicked for Waimea. Mr. Logan refereed. For tho winners Pagel, at half, played well, and of a good solid pack of forwards Jake Best was promiijgnt. Saunders an<l F. Hiinter ;;lay'ecl good gani'es in the' Nelson backs, while J. Hunter, Clark, and Younger were prominent in the for ward division.