FOOTBALL.

Timaru Herald, Volume XIIC, Issue 13656, 27 July 1908, Page 6

FOOTBALL.

QUEENSLAND BEATL-V.

Press Associatiou-By iekgrupli-U>pyrigut Received 4.iu p.m., «iuiy iso-u. SIDNEY, July "20. New South Wales b.at by 25 points to sapuinis. THE ANGLO-WELSH TOUB. THIRD TEST MATCH.

NEW ZEALAND WIN EASILY.

Per Press Association.

AUCKLAND, July 25.

The tlhird test match between Britain and New Zealand, was. played at Alexandra Park when the weather was threatening and a heavy shower occurred late in the second spell. The attendance was only about 15,000. or two-thirds of that of the previous Saturday when the visitors met the Auckland provincial fifteen, the additional charge made by the local rugby union evidently having the effect of keeping many away who would otherwise have attended- Notwithstanding the heavy rains of the week the playing area was in fairly good condition and afforded a good foothold for the combatantsThe game is summed up in a sentience : Britain were hopelessly outclassed in every department and were never within striking distance of the All Blacks line; the visitors defence was as weak as the New Zealand attack was strong and the result of the game was never in doubt after the first five minutes play. The following were the teams: — BRITAIN.

Fullback—E. J. Jacket*. Threequarters—P. F. McEvedy, H. H. Vassall, J. Pontv Jones, F. Chapman. Halfbacks—W." Morgan, J. P. Tuan Jones. Forwards—A. F. Harding, E. Morgan, P. Down, G. R. Hind, R- Dibble, H. A»cker, T. W. Smith, J. F. Williams, NEW ZEALAND. Fullback—J. Coleman (Taranaki). Threequarters—D. Cxreron (Taranaki), G. B. Deans (Canterbury), A. Mitchinson (Wellington). Five-eighths—J. Hunter (Taranaki) W. Stead, captain (Southland). Half—F. Roberts ( Wellington). Wing-forward—G. Gillett (Auckland). Forwards—G F. Ready (Wellington), F. Glasgow (Southland), W. Cunningham (Auckland), A. Francis (Auckland), J. Paterson (Otago), C. Seeling (Auckland), H. Hayward (Thames). THE GAME OPENS.

New Zealand won the toss and defended tha western, goal with an intermittent sun and breeze that did not count for much behind them. Harding kicked off for the TJsitors, Roberts returning to halfway where Gfllett got -under way and rushed, play through to the 25. A mark byVassaii called a halt but only temporarily. When the players' lined out Harding was found to be hors-de-combat and was of little use to his side afterwards and had to retire after about ten minuses play. Jackeu, made the most of Vassali's mark, but Deans took the ball on the fly and with Roberts in his company streaked for the line. A faulty pass to the latter, however, pulled them up near the 25 where a scrum was ordered. The crowd waited for the appearance of the ball and cheered j when, it came out to Roberts' hands. Play shifted down to within 15 yards of the line, bnt clever play by Vassal! kept the attack at bay. Then the Black forwards who were in fine feUtle rushed play still further down and from the second scrum Roberts got a crisp pass away to Hunter who sent the ball righti out to Mitchinson on the wing, the latter scoring near the corner after eight minutes play, amid a scene of great excitemen. i'rancisf kick at goal was short New Zealand 3 ,Britain 0. With a long shot Seeling sent the leather to within Britain's 25, the Black forwards charged down but a knock on intercepted their progress. Then Cokman failed to find touch and Britain was forced as the result of his kick. New Zealand' continued to force the pace and' the forwards getlting away were only held up when they came to Jacket*, who neatly averted disaster. Reberta attempted to improve the score by potiang a goal and just later Cameron provided' a sensational incident with a meteoric run down the line but was just pushed out in time. From the line out Harding came to the assistance of his side, bub the New Zealand forwards were not to be denied and rushed play down the field where the leather got outi of reach, and a force resulted. Play of a scrambling nature followed the kick-off and Deans kicking over the line, another force resulted. Then Roberts attempted to get his backs moving but Yassall intercepted a pass and got the ball Away to Chapman who found touch in Britain'* favour. Thß visitors got no further, however, and principally through the agency of Roberts were again placed on the defensive. The Black forwards again put too much boot into their play as a result-of which McEvedy forced. On resuming Roberts found touch five yards from Britain' 3 line, and as a result of the ensuing play, Britain was again compelled to force. Then the visitors had itheir hands full in coping with the rear attack of the New Zealanders, play being of a fast and exciting nature. A scrum was eventually ordered near Britain's line and-

Roberts securing possessioo transferred to Hunter, the latter put in a short run and gave a long wansfer to Mitchinson easily eTaded all opposition. Gillett's attempt at goal was a good one but short. New Zealand 6, Britain 0. The ensuing play was fast and furious, the visitors backs being hard put to it to keep the score down. Stead and Roberts figured prominently in the play that followed but Jackett's defence was sound. I'lay was frequently on the visitors' line and from a free-kick Gillet attemptied a goal from a difficult angle. Tuan Jones essayed a pretty movement round the blind side of a scrum on resuming and gave Britain some respite. An interchange of kicks followed, Morgan eventually marking on Britain's line. New Zealand continued to threaten Britain's line though all Roberts' attempts to get his backs on the wing were fruitless, principally owing to the tactics of Vassall and Ponty Jones. Tbe Britishers were beginning to assert, themselves when Deans snapped np the ball in the loose and assisted by Seeling, gave the Blacks a decided advantage. The play that followed was of a fast open charcater and at length Hayward and Hunter were associated in a pretty movement which resultied in tbe latter scoring close to the goal poet. Cameron's kick was futile

New Zealand 9, Britain 0. New Zealand maintained, an advantage and Hunter, Deans and Cameron participated in a rally that again placed Britain's line in danger. Then the Black forwards took charge and appeared to demoralise the defence, Glasgow scoring from a loose scramble righvf in front of the goal. Roberts again failed with the kick New Zealand 12, Britain 0. Half-time was then called. THE SECOND SPELL. On ehangeing ends Cunningham set the bail in motion and Deans shortly after kicked to Britain's 25. From here J. F. Williams got away with a dribble but Roberts secured and keeping out of his reach switched on the New Zealand backs and operations were resumed in the visitors quarters where for an infringement, a scium was ordered. Cunningham executed a forward movement here but Jackett held up the opposing van. From a scrum ordered on Britain's line Gillett burrowed his way over and scored. The kick was in a good position, but Francis was unequal to the occasion, the scores standing at New Zealand 15, Britain 0. The kick-off saw play in neutral territory but an interchange of kicks resulted in the Blacks' favour. Stead heroically held up a strong rush by Morgan, Dibble and Hind, and Hayward subsequently figured prominently in a movement which Vassall stopped with some difficulty and cross-kicked to the opposite wing into Cameron's hands. The Taranaki flier made all he could of the opportunity and Hayward coming in at the right momentwas responsible for New Zealand,'s score. Cunningham was entrusted with tihe kick and failed

New Zealand 18, Britain 0. One minute later the New Zealand backs were pressing forward and Mitchinson .obtaining . possession eluded PontV Jones and registered another try at the corner. The kick was the most difficult one of the match, but Coleman was successful in piloting the leather over the bar New Zealand. 23, Britain 0. Britain's fortunes were in the ascendant after the resumption of play, and it was some considerable time before the Blacks were able to make much headway. Play for the most part was slightly in the visitors' favour, Vassall and the two Jones being the mainstay of the attack, while McEvedy and Chapman were starving for a sight of the ball. The pace was too hot for the Britishers, however, and it did not last. On one occasion Archer, Down and Dibble rushed play over the Blacks line, a force resulting. Tuan Jones put in a tricky run bub Hunter appeared unexpectedly, beat him. for the ball and completely "turned the tables. Play was now in Britain's 25. A free-kick gave Britain much needed relief. Some desperate play followed in Britain being hard pressed on several occasions to find a way out of their difficulties. In this they were aided by several infringements by the Black forwards. Coleman attempted to place a goal without result, the~ leather not going out of play and Archer succeeded in relieving the pressure. Play of an even character ensued during which J. T. Williams sustained an injury to his knee which caused a temporary suspension of the game. With 12 minutes to go a scrum was formed within Britain's 25 and Roberts securing sent a long pass out to Deans who- scored in a fine position. Coleman's attempt at goal did nob add to the score

New Zealand 26, Britain 0. Stead put in a fine piece of work on resuming and associated with Roberts again placed Britain's line hi danger. From a line-out about ten yards front home Trancis secured and scrambled over the line. Glasgow attempted a goal without result New Zealand 29, Rritain 0. Heavy rain marred the conclusion of the spell. Deans was frequently prominent and Cameron narrowly missed scoring just befora the call of time. Vassall and Jackett were the mainstays of the defence. The final scores were New Zealand 23 Britain 0.

Mr Angus Campbell, of Auckland, controlled the game in a very satisfactory manner.

As indicated the Britishers were completely outclassed in : phase of. the game; their tackling, and running suffered by comparison with that of the New Zealand representatives. In the scrum the Blacks had the better of it, contrary to expectations, after the Britishers'* fine exhibition in this department last Saturday. It must not be forgotten that they were without the services of Harding for the greater part, of the game, but even with his assistance it is extremely doubtful if there would have been any" difference in the final result. JacIkett's kicking at full back was below expectations, though bis tackling was v<--ry much to the point- Vassall and Tonty Jones did the bulk of the work on the threequarter line, McEvedy and Chapman being quite out of it. For New Zealand Stead played a most consistent game, and Roberta was never at faidt even, in the most trying positions. Lees was seen of Hunter than usual, but he ably seconded Stead's efforts at opening up the back play. The spectators woidd have liked to have seen more of Cameron's play, but opportunities did not often come his way. Deans and Mitchinson shared the honours, the former proving himself a very hard man to bring down. Coleman at full back was sound. It would be invidious to individualise amongst the forwards of either team, where all played so consistently well. The Britishers were entertained at dinner by the Itugby Union to-night, a fishiDg excursion taking p:aee to-morrow, and the team will leave for Sydney on Monday. Mr Harnetti, the British manager, in an interview said that football was one of the Dominion's chief religions. There was in New Zealand play a tendency to roughness, which should be checked with a s*irong hand. The strongest provinces met were Wellington, Taranaki, and Auckland. They were giants, and honours were pretty equally divided among the three. The referees were too strictly governed by the rules, and did not enii.r into the spine of the game. He was surprised at the strength of country football. He spoke highly of the hospitality of the people of New "Zealand, and was loth to leave. A complimentary dinner was tendered the teams in the eaening. Mr G-. Harnett, manager of the British team, thanked the chairman (Mr Devore) for his appreciative remarks of the British team, as a body of sportsmen. He said this would be tha last opportunity for thanking the New Zealand Rugby Union for thtir kindness during the tour. They had seen some of ihe finest scenery, some, of the finestl football and some of the finest people in the world. They had been taken into parts nob visited by' other visiting teams. Football was very keen in New Zealand and he had no exception to take to the hard game, but there had been at times a tendency to rough play. He also offered a warning as to professionalism. The team leave by the s.s. Victoria tomorrow evening for Sydney. Five of the British team were injured

yesterday. Harding, who received a severe kick in the region of the liver, was seriously injured; McEvedy and Ponty Jones had their shoulders injured; J. L. Williams his knee dislocated, and W. .Morgan was partially stunned and had his face injured.

RECORD OF THE TOUR. The following is a record of - the matches played by the British team: — May 23—At Masuerton ,v. Wairarapa and Bush Unions; won by 17 points to 3. May 27—At Wellington, v. Wellington, lost bv 13 to 19May Dnnedin, v. OUago; lost by 6 to 9. June 3—At Invercargill, v. Southland; won by 14 points to 8. June 6—-At Dunedin, v. New Zealand; lost by 5 points to 32. June 10—At Timaru, v. jSouth Canterbury; won by 12 points to 6. , June 13—At Christohurch, v. Canterbury ; lost by 8 points to 13. June 17—At Ureymouth, v. West Coast; won bv 22 pointls to 3. June Nelson, v. Nelson arid Marlborough; won by 12 points to nil. June 27—At Wellington, v. New Zealand; draw, 3 points each . July I—At Napier, y. Hawke's Bay; won by 25 points to 3. j u ly 4__At. Gisborne, v. Poverty Bay; won by 26 points to nil. July B—At Palmerston North, v. Manawatu 'and Horowhenua; won by 12 points to 3. July 11—At Wanganui, v. Wanganui; won by 9 points to 6. July 15—At New Plymouth, v. Tatanaki ; lost by 5 points to nil. July 18—At Auckland, v. Auckland; lost by 11 points to nil. July 25—At- Auckland, v. New Zealand; lost by 29 points to nil.

MANAWATU BEAT WANGANUI. Per Press Association. WANGANUI, July 25. The match between Manawatu and Wanganui was played this afternoon. Neither team was strong, and a poor game resulted, Manawatu winning by 16 to 9. Wanganui were without the services of five of those who played against Britain. Tries for Manawatu were secured by Hewitt, Smith, O'Connor and McMinn, Boon converted one try, and Stalker the other. For Wanganui Meuli and Suiter scored, neither being converted. Mr Basisett acted as referee, MATCHES AT CHRISTCHURCH. CHRISTCHURCH, July 25. The. senior football matches to-day resulted :—Merivale 5, beat Sydenham 4; Albion 17, beat Linwood 3; Old Boys 18, beat Canterbury College 8. OTAGO BEAT WAIRARAPA. DUNEDIN, July 25. The match Otago v. Wairarapa, played here to-day, resulted in an easy win for the former by 22 points to 8. The weather was splendid, and the ground in fine condition. The attendance was about 7000.

" Otago had all the best of the play in the first spell, Wairarapa being on the defence nearly all the tinie. The visitors kept Otago in. check fpr a quarter of an hour, but' tljen their defence was penetrated, and before half time four trks had been 6cored, two by O'Sullivan, one by S. Casey, and one by M. Casey, one try being converted, and at half time Otago had a lead of 14 points. In this spell Wairarapa gave a poor exhibition in almost every department of play, while Otago shaped well. In the second half, however, the visitors improved considerably, and the spell was evenly contested. After six minutes play Dan-ill scored for after a fine passing bout, O'Leary failing to convert. Then O'Sullivan scored again for Otago, Ivimey kicking a goal, Fine play by the visitors ended jn parvill' scoring again, O'Learv kicking a goal. A Jiftle later O'Sullivan scored his fourth try, bringing the score of Otago to. 22, YVajrarapa g. Wirarapa gave a good display in the second half, their kicking being very fine, while their tackling was much better than in the first spell. ' Cadwallader got his nose broker in the first half and retired afc half time, being replaced by Lyali. TIMABU BADLY DEFEATED. The match Otago Boys High School v. Timaru High School was played yesterday, the hpme team winning by 4} ppjntts to 7,. From the start the home players had matters all iheir own way and during the first spell Timaru's line was crossed six times, Dehan, Cuttle, Edie, Manson and Thompson (2) obtaining tries. Cuttle convei-ted two of these, making the score ai half-time—Otago 22, Timaru" 0. In the second spell Patterson (2), Edie (2), and Manson scored for Otago, iiwo tries being converted. O'Donohue kicked a penalty I goal for Timaru.

GOING ON TOUR, The South Canterbury team leaves for the North Island-by the first express this afternoon. .The majority of the party will start from Timaru, and the remainder will be picked up at Tenruka and Winchester. G. Niall has' been added to the team, in place of a Temmka man who has nob complied with the conditions laid down by the Rugby Union.