FOOTBALL.

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 18084, 16 June 1924, Page 3

FOOTBALL.

SATURDAY’S GAMES. Competition games in ail grades were advanced a further stage on Saturday. The weather was showeiy, and although not a great deal ot ram fell during the progress of the senior games, the grounds .became AjUppery, and the players wore soon hbeiaily coated with mud. On No. iground a. splendid contest was. witnessed between Old Boys and Zmgai 1, ie plav at times rising to a standai i which would have been creditable on a fin© day. Zingari established a ■ ful lead, in the first spell, but “ l . closing stages the superior condition of Old Boys told it tale and the Blues scored a convincing victory On No. -. Star had no difficulty m defeating Te muka, the play being largely of a layered nature, though occasionally the winners rose superior to the’ n tions, and showed tmght football. -U Winchester a closely-contested gair.o between Celtic and Waihi, resuUed in a narrow victory for the vislt °* a - The following table shows the pi sent positions for the premiership.— THE PREMIERSHIP.

OLD BOYS 26. v. ZINGARI 14. Zingari kicked off and Pjayjf tU «1 in' Old Boys’ Put temnted to onen up then oaci. , the pass out failed to connect with the five-ei'di <.h line. Herdman gathcied [he leather up and maintained the adMl llrogt firs count. Gerard, Doyle, and Parker relieved transferring operations to ■ opposite 25 by a well controlled rush. From a line-out Rue made fui ground. From a free kick to Oh Bovs G. Lawson narrowly missed witn a good kick, a nice return bv jJ-Fan-brother sending piav to ; where it remained until G. Ban .on r,napped up and made a good openun, SZ traUcrrine 1. , ;1 * return pass was accepted, and a splendid combined movement . amom the backs and forwards ended m Cohead crossing in a good position. La a son converted. Old Boys o Zuifyin 0. Zingari retaliated with n ation ins , Home starting his backs in good style near their opponent’s 25. Every back handled, Herdman finally transferring to Gibb, ivho came up fast on the outside, and capped a bright P«ce of play with a determined run. McyYhutci equalised the scores with a good kick. Oid Boys 5, Zingari 5. The ZmgaH forwards broke away from the lmeout and in a scramble near the .me Ritchie dived across. Gibb missed with the kick. Zingari S, Old Boys o. Zingari maintained tlie pressure, but Houlihan saved with a splendid lack to half-wav. Mahan put m a good run but was ■tackled by D. Fan-brother. Wilson, Hayhurst, and Campbell were prominent in <i forward rush wriicn took plav to the Old Boys’ line, where the Blues were , compelled to force. Following up bustling work bv tne Ziimari forwards, Gibb, who was talcof every opportunity, picked up, and after a strong run scored a good try. McWhirter missed with the kick. Zingari 11, Old Boys 5. Doull broke away from a line-out in Old Bovs’ territory with the ball at his toe, and readied the opposite where lie snapped _ up and connected with the rear division, but Mathieson failed to negotiate a long pass in a good scoring position D. Fail-brother accepted a good transfer from his half, and sent Herdman away, but the centre elected to kick, Houlihan kicking out behind. Another determined effort by the Zingari backs ended in Gibb being held up on the line Parker took advantage of a nnsheldcd bad, and with Thomson in attendance broke through, compelling the opposition to force. At this stage Wilson received injuries to his head, necessitating Ins removal from the field. Coxliead, Gerard, and Doyle readied their opponents’ country with a loose rush, and a passing bout which was initiated ended in Fraser failing to accept a difficult ball. A free kick for offside plav relieved Zingari’s position. Fraser secured and kicked up the line. Storev failed to gather in, and MatlncRon, who was closely following the play, beat the Zingari skipper for possession and scored a well deserved try behind. G. Lawson converted. Half-time soundeel .shortly afterwards. Zingari- “ Old Boys 10 , On resuming, the Blue vanguard, with the grade now in their favour, immediately pressed. Doull accepted a difficult mark, but failed to add points with an attempt at the posts, fhe Zingari forwards gradually worked play upfield, and Herdman securing in a passing rush near half-way, baffled three opponents and was allowed to cross the line. Gibb missed with the kick. Zingari LI, Old Boys 10. Parker and Gerard jointly removed play to the other twenty-five, where Mason initiated a loose rush, which terminated in Gerard touching down near the posts. G. Lav-son converted. Old Boys 15, Zingari 14. Storey fielded and made a strong run down the line, being forced out near the twenty-five flag. Mathieson was next in the picture, with a fast run down the other line, being tackled a few yards nut while attempting to force his way over instead of swerving infield. A clever pass back by Parker, from a line-out, to G. Lawson saw the commencement of a general passing rush among ihe forwards and backs, a surging sliortpassin" dash culminating in Thomson touching down. Doull added the extra points with a well directed shot. Old Boys 20, Zingari 14. The Royal Blues maintained the pressure, and gradually worked back to tho jcithand. corner, where play hovered ion some time, strenuous defence by the Zingari hacks only keeping the invaders out. Mathieson and Rac fin ally dribbled across, Mathieson touching down. Doull failed from a. dilficult angle. Old Boys 23, Zingari 14. The Yellow forwards pressed, hard, Mahan relieving with a dribbling run to midfield. AY. Lawson secured from a scrummage and shot the ball smartly out to G. Lawson, who beat three me?! with a sharp burst before handing til to his supports. Mis associates handled with drv weather precision, Mahan accepting the last pass and completing a splendid rush with a determined sprint across the line. Doull went close from an angle. Old Boys 26, Zjngari 14. Time sounded shortly afterwards with Zingari pressing. Old Boys ... 26 Zingari 14 Mr G. Taylor controlled the game.

STAR 17 v. TEAIUKA 3. Star kicked off, rushing play to the Temuka line, where Watson marked. He failed to find touch., and O’Rourke gathered in, dummied nil opponent, and transferred to Logan, who drew the oiwositiou before shooting out to

Tonevcliffe, who grounded beneath the posts. Logan failed to convert. Star 3 Temuka 0. Bennett, the lemuka skipper, led a dribbling rush to the Blue’s 25, where a promising movement was annulled through lack of support. Stewart (nght-wingei) fielded m his own 25, and dashed for the line. He punted short over an opponent’s head, and with .the Blue foiwards in support, a lino out, on Temuka’s line resulted. McNulty cleared with a timely kick to beyond the “5 Hero Lewis secured and dashed through the opposition, scoring wide out. Boroman failed to convert. Star 6 Temuka 0. O’Rourke then showed up in a fine solo run, which lie spoilt by tlirowing a bad pass to Logan. A Star player tried a speculator, which took the game to the country team s area, where off-side play by Star, gave them relief. Norton broke, away .to the Blue 25, where, by fast following lie tackled Logan in possession. A lineout resulted, and Norton again seeming, made a great bid for the line, but numbers were against him - and Star cleared. From a mid-field ruck Highet secured and took a pot, kick, a splendid effort, just - falling short. Securing in Star’s 20, Bennett transferred to Fisher, who tried to run through on his own- and was well tackled. The Blues then worked their way down field, wheie Rowlands after a tricky run was collared on the hue. Another Star onslaught was stopped by Norton, who found touch at the 25. Following a high punt, a race for the ball saw O’Rourke touch doAvn close in. Boroman added the major points. Star 11, Temuka 0. The Black and White vanguard made a determined rush to Star s terutoiy, until Boroman, bounced a lieity punt out at balf-way. Half-time sounded with the scores unchanged:

Star * * -*l. Temuka , Tho opening stages of the second spell were very straggly, mis-handling and mis-kicking predominating. At last the Star rear-guard, . with O’ltciir ke and Rowlands, prominent, gained ground, but bad passing spoilt the movement. Logan r-iid Clarke, in a fine rush took the game to the Black and AY bite area. Securing from a scrum, Thomson gave the dummy and transferred, to Logan, who came round on the blind side. He punted short over an opponent’s .head, and a race for the hall resulted in a force. A scrum in mid-field gave P os ®f?? lon 0 Thomson, who let it out to O Rourke, After a fast swerving run O'Rourke whipped it out to Lewis, who was tackled in possession, last following by the Blue vanguard saw the Temuka pack break through, with the ball at men- feet, and were stopped by Logan who kicked into touch. Star rushed to Temuh, 26, where from a "mudlight' ' ou i.u ime -Thomson snapped up and dived over in a handy position. Boroman failed to convert. Star 14, Temuka 0. "Temuka then made a forward sallv, and took play to the town team’s area, where bpillane secured and crossed in ; the corner. Bennett failed to convert. Star 14, Inmuka. 4. Following even play in mid-held the Star backs swung into action, and_ a pretty movement ended in the ball coining back to Thomson, who touched down close in. Logan failed with Ihs kick. Star 17, Temuka 3. The Star rearguard again opened up in a dash, to Temuka’s area, with Thomson, Logan, and Rowlands conspicuous. Tight work by tlie .Blue foiwaids ended in a force. Another attack saw a race for the ball, in which Rowlands get there first, and score, .'-but the referee’s attention . was ' engaged with an injured player and a 1 force down for Temuka was given. The fjnal whistle went: with Star having much the better of the play, and on the point of scoring: Star Temuka . . « Mr Whisker was referee.

CELTIC 11, WAIHI 9. Houlihan’s kick off was taken by W. AlcDricle, who ran imougli to Celtic’s 2d, Deiore he was stopped by Mason.. A long kick by Houliiian was marked by Priest, who sent the leather upheld. Elect, Darcy, McAllen and Kane brought the ball back to Wainis 25, J. Dugeier, kicking out at mid-field. Passing between Crowley, Flett, and Houlihan took play to Waihi’s line, and U. Quirke lorced. Erom the kick out O’Lougliiah, Harding, Kane and Eiynn, invaded Waihi’s ko, and a cei'Lain score was lost by Houlihan knocking on. Shortly after, from a free luck, Houlihan sent the leather salely over the bar. Celtic 3, Waihi 0. J. AleBride returned the kick out to Celtic 25 where Reiliv (Waihi) had a shot at goal, which fell short, A lopg kick by Priest, was well returned Annear, good following up by Kane, Harding and Crowley placed Waihi on the defensive. A. Edgeler secured and ran to mid-field before he was stopped by Reilly (Celtic). Houlihan had a long drop at goal, which fell short, and 0. Quirke sent the ball back to mid-field. A rush by Comer, Mcßrides, W Quirke and Mawson, took play to Celtic's 25, Mason relieving with _ a long kick. IV. Mcßride marked inside Celtic’s 25, but his kick went outside the posts. Passing by Alullan, Crowley; Reilly, Houlihan, and Annear, kept Waihi busy tackling until good kicks by Stone-Wigg and U. Quirke relieved. A rush by Celtic was stopped bv a smart kick by J. Itageler. Flynn led a charge to W aihi s line, and securing the ball lie went over in a handy position. Houlihan converted with a good Celtic 8, Waihi 0. A rush by lvane, Tlett and McAllen was stopped by A. Edgeler picking up smartly, and kicking out at mid-field. Priest ran through to Houlihan and kicked across field, and a splendid chance of scoring was lost bv the Waihi winger being out of position. Houlihan had a shot at goal from a free kick, which fell s Passing by J. A. Edgeler let, the latter over. Reilly’s kick . went wide. Half-time time was called shortly afterwards. - Celtic o Waihi • • • • • • • d . . , \ linear returned J- AIcB rides kick out. A good run by Comer took play to Celtic’s line. Passing by Edgelers (O) Stone-Wigg, and Priest was stopped bv Houlihan and Alason. The latter lucked to midfield. Passing by Mullan, Crowley, Houlihan, was spoilt by Reilly missing, and Comer sent play up-fiold with a long punt. A big kick bv Alason was marked by (J. Quirke', who centred. A dribbling rush by Alcßrides, Comer and W. Quirke was well stopped by Reilly, but Comer and Mcßride took the ball to the Celtic line, the latter scoring a good try. His kick at goal failed. Celtic 8, Waihi (3. Flynn, Kane, Flett and Darcy returned play to Waihi’s 25, but Stone-Wigg sent the ball well down the line. Mullan sent Crowley, Kennedy and Houlihan away, and Priest, A. Edgeler and 0. Quirke were called’on to do some tackling. 0. Quirke lined well past mid-way. Houlihan's shot at goal from a free fell short. A passing bout by Alullan, Crowley, Houlihan and Anneal', took the play well into 'Waihi’s 25, StoneWigg relieving with a long kick. J. Edgeler made a determined attempt to get over, hut Alason tackled well, and Reiliv relieved with a serviceable kick to Waihi’s 25. Alullan sent Reilly, Crowley and Houlihan away, and the skipper scored a good try. Houlihan s kick at "oal failed. Celtic 11, A\ ailn 6. From the kickout Comer, J. and W. Mcßride took play to Celtic s -o, Houlihan booted the leather down to Waihi’s 25, and passing by O Neill, A. Edgeler Stone-Wigg and Priest, gamed "round for Waihi, Alason saving a score bv good tackling. Comer and W Quirke, tried hard to get over, but Houlihan and Aimear were safe.

Houlihan made a splendid run to O. Quirke, his pass was dropped and a good chance was lost. Priest kicked well up the field, J. Mcßride, Comer, and AY. Quirke, followed up well, and had Celtic in trouble. From a scrum A. Edgeler secured and made a. dive for the line, and scored a splendid try Reilly’s kick failed. Celtic 11, AA aihi 9. From Houlihan’s kick-out I riest made a good run down the field, but his pass was dropped. Crowley got away, but was well tackled by Mawsou. A pot at goal by Houlihan fell short. A run by Annear was cut short bv Comer, O’Neill kicking out at mid-field. Shortly after time was called : ... Celtic 11 AA r aihi ® Mr AY Cummings was referee.

JUNIOR. Pareora 17, defeated Geraldine 0. Pareora played yvith 1 I men. Tate scored two tries, and Fridd one ' and Logan potted two goals from 25 mark. Temuka won by default from AA aihi. Zingari 5 beat Southern 0. Old Boa's 5 beat Star 0. High School 3 beat Celtic 0. THIRD GRADE. Point 14 beat Y.M.C.A. 5. High School 11 beat Temuka 8. Old Boys 9 beat Celtic 6 Pareora drew with Washdyke, o all. Zingari 12, beat Geraldine 0. FOURTH GRADE. Zingari 45 beat High School 5. Temuka 22 beat Star 3. AVaiiii 37 beat Washdyke 0. Old Bovs 17 beat High School A, 6. FIFTH GRADE. Point 21, beat Temuka 0. Zingari 11, beat School C. 0. Star A. 31, beat School B. 3. School A. 8, beat Celtic 0.

RUGBY LEAG UE, PLAY. QUEENSLAND DEFEATS ENGLAND. Received June 15, 5.0 p.m. BRISBANE, June 14. There was hue weather lor the Rugby League game, in which Queensland uefeatod England, by 26 points to 0, after a wretched exhibition of football. The game was marked by many mistakes on both sides, and altogether lacked brilliance. At half-time tlie scores were Queensland 8, England 5. In the second half, Queensland played a greatly improved game and finished ivith the match well in hand.

THE ENGLISH TOUR. NON-PLAYING MEMBERS. By- Telegraph—Press Association. AAYELLINGTON, June 15. AYhen the Neyv Zealand team leaves for England, it will be accompanied by. a number of enthusiasts, among wnom will be some who have prominent-'in the game either as players or officials. It is understood that H. E. Nicliolls contemplates making the trip to England, though it may not be as a member of the official party, as the New Zealand Rugby Union has not yet received an application on liis behalf. Those who travel with the team must receive permission from the New Zealand Union. Applications to' travel with the team have been considerably in excess of the number for which permission can bo granted. Local enthusiasts who will travel with tho team, are Mr L. Simpson, well known throughout the Dominion as a referee; Mr H. Murphy, a member of 'the Wellington Rugby' Union. Mr AY. Dustin, who was a prominent footballer, in AVanganui, and Manawatu districts is also making the trip. The appointment of a delegate to the Imperial Conference to be held in London about the end of the year, has not been made by the New Zealand Union. Mr V. Meredith, of Auckland, is available to act on behalf of the N.Z.R.U., in this capacity. Other reported to be available for the position include Mr S. AVilson' (Canterbury), and Mr H. Harris (Otago).

GAMES IN AUCKLAND

AUCKLAND, June 15

Rugby results yesterday, yvere as folloyvs :—Ponsonby 14 v. Grammai 12; University 16 v. Marists 8; College Rifles 24 v. Grafton 6; King’s Old Boys 24, v. North Shore 0; Newtop 11 v. Suburbs 8.

POVERTY BAA T DEFEAT

MANAAVATU,

By Telegraph—Press Association. PALMERSTON N., June 15. Yesterday Poverty Bay yvlio yvere a much heavier side, raked Manawatu for© and aft, the home fifteen putting up a very weak defence. The final Scores yvere Poverty Bay 20, Manawatu 9.«

AVELLINGTON CLUB MATCHES. By Te'-—-" 1 ' >• yssnM.it'--. AYELLINGTON, June 10. Senior games played yesterday resulted as follows: Petone 19 v. Poneke 3; Athletic 12 v. Berhamporo 6; Oriental 17 v. AYelhngton 12; Marists 9 v. A'arsity 8.

NO PLAY IN CHRISTCHURCH. By Telegraph—Press Association. CHRISTCHURCH, June 14. Rugby and hockey matches were abandoned to-day owing to the sodden grounds.

DUNEDIN RESULTS. 3y Tclecrap v ’ Asaoelailur DUNEDIN, June 15. Games on Saturday yvere played in cold weather, the grounds being heavy following heavy rain on Friday night, which ceased about 6 a.m. on Saturday. Results yvere as folloyvs: University \ 12 v. Pirates 9; Alhambra 21 a. Uuniversity B. 0; Southern 16 v. Union 0; Kaikorai 27 v. Zingari 6; Dunedin 9, v. Taieri Rovers 9.

LEAGUE GAAIES, Bv Telegraph—rreas Association. AUCKLAND, June 14. The concluding match of tho Australian Universities Leaguo touring 1 team against Auckland, was played at Carlaw Park, to-day in fine weather, hut tho ground was heavy The game resulted in a draw —If l points all.

XT. i2 s ri p ri ci i5 o c ij o C3 ir. o •it *c *£ tia Old Boys . 6 5 - 3 3 1 0 0 x ns 92 51 32 11 8 Star . • Zingari 6 6 1 1 1 0 2 2 70 72 66 60 7 Celtic . • Waihi . • Temuka . 6 6 6 3 1 0 ' 4 6 39 15 78 114 3 0