IN SCHOOL AND PLAYGROUND

Star (Christchurch), Issue 12718, 13 August 1919, Page 2

IN SCHOOL AND PLAYGROUND

OUR RULERS OF THE FUTURE WHERE THEY ARE BEING MOULDER The Battle of Waterloo teat icon on the playing fields of England.—Wellington (By Sttobkt)

SEGOHDARY SCHOOLS. RUGBY FOOTBALL. The second meet ing of the Boys’ High Scnool and Christ's College reams on Saturday last was productive of much brighter football than was the case when the annual inter-schools match was played a few weeks earlier. College were unfortunate in not being able to avail themselves of the services ot five of the regular team, who had to stand down on account of injuries received in previous games. Even allowing for the weakness of the College team, School thoroughly deserved their "win, as it was a slight recompense for the ill-luck they had in missing victory in the inter-schools game in which they had a good deal the better of the play in the second spell. The annual match between the Waitaki and Christchurch Boys’ High School, which was to have been played here on Saturday next, has had to be postponed owing to the southerners being unable to make the trip to-Christ-church by motor. In all probability the annua] interhigh schools’ tournament between the Southland, Otago, Timaru and Christchurch Boys’ High Schools, will take place in Timaru. It was thought that Southland would ho unable to motor to Timaru, but a telegram received in Christchurch yesterday states that they will make the journey to Timaru. The Christchurch boys will leave for Timaru next Friday week. ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL. Last week was a. blank week, with the exception of a friendly contest between a mixed Technical College eleven and St Bede’s, in which the latter proved decidedly superior. Arrangements are well in hand for the contemplated secondary schools team’s trip to Wellington. The date ha.s not been definitely fixed, but a convenient date will, no doubt, be found during the schools’ vacations. There are several vacancies still to fill in the personnel of the team, but the selectors are building up an evenly balanced team,_ who will be subjected to a series of trial games before making their departure northward. PRIMARY SCHOOLS, RUGBY FOOTBALL. The primary schools Rugby football competitions were continued last week in fine weather. In view of the fact that Sydenham ha.d drawn with Marist Bros, the previous week, the meeting of Sydenham and Elmwood was eagerly looked forward to, but the game was postponed till last evening, _ when Elmwood won easily by 25 points to 3Elmwood and Marist Bros- will meet on Friday in the deciding match of _ the competition. The junior competition has been won by Riccarton, while leading teams in the light-weight grade. Marist Bros- and Sydenham, will probably have to play off about three weeks’ hence. Following are the results of last week’s games:— Senior Grade. West Christchurch (13) v. Waltham (o).—Early in the game Waltham scored a try which was converted, but once they settled down the West backs gave a good exhibition of passing, and L. Pay (3) and R. Semb scored tries, none of which was improved upon. Mr P. Menzies was referee. Marist Bros. (8) v. Sydenham (3). — These teams met at Sydenham Park, a pood deal of interest being taken in the game on account of the teams being well up in the competition. In the first spell Crook scored a try for Marist Bros., while in the second half Kelt kicked a penalty goal for Sydenham. Play nil through was fairly even, though Marist Bros- did most of the attacking, and had bad luck in not registering additional tries- Mr P. Menzies was refereeJunior Grade. Fendalton (27) v. Opawa (o).—Fenclalton maintained their position of second in the junior competition by defeatng Opawa. Tho two packs of forwards were very evenly matched, bnt tho superiority of the Fendalton hacks was very marked. Baldwin (3), Morilock (2), Gardner and H. Dowling scored tries, three of which were converted by May.—This report was written by E. Dowling (Fendalton School). Tho match between Beckenham and West Lyttelton was not played. West Lyttelton (6) v. Lyttelton D. (o).—These teams met at Lyttelton. D-H.S- kicking off with a fair wind behind them- Their forwards were not quite up to the mark, but the backs did very good work. West Lyttelton made strong efforts which were rewarded by Parker obtaining a ivy. Austin scored the other try. Tor the losers Morton, Harhntt and Scott played exceptionally well. Mr E. Chambers was referee.—-This report was written hv J. Huston (Lyttelton D. Riccarton beat Marist Bros, by default. Marist Bros. (0) v. Beckenham (0) This was n. keen but rather uninteresting struggle. Lawson, Burns and Wilson (Marist Bros.), and Champion (Beckenham) were the best players- Brother Marcellan was referee. Light-weight Grade. Marist Bros. A heat Richmond bv default. West Christchurch (8) v. Linwood (0). —West had the better of the first spell, during which Hamer and Fellwood scored tries, the last-named, converting his own try. _ Linwood put more life into their play in the second spell, hut they were unable to score. Reporting Competition. The best reports received last week were those of B, Dowling (Fendalton), J. Huston (Lyttelton D,H,§), L. Blogg (Marist Bros.) and A. Gillum (Marist Bros-)-

Competition Tables. The. following tables show the. positions ot tlio teams to date COMPETITION TABLES. Senior Grade. Section A. VT. D. L. P.F. P.A. C.P Elmwood . . 7 1 Marist Bros. .6 2 Sydenham. . .51 3 112 46 51 New Brighton , S Section B. IT. Christchurchj .5 Waltham . , 4 Richmond . .2 T 45 tw -2 Addington . . Junior Grade. W. D, L. P.F. P.A. C.P Riccarton . . R Fenda’ton . .6—l 181 2T B Woolston . .5 1 72 31 .5 Beckenham . . 4 1 .3 IS 76 4£ Opawa, . . .3 W. Lyttelton . . .8 Marist Bros. . .3 1. 5 'll 43 Normal . . . .1 1 5 11 50 U Lyttelton D.H.S. . ~ 1 7 5 70 \ Light-weight Grade. W, D. L. P.F, P.A, C.P. Sydenham . . « 1 - 152 0 EJ Marist Bros. A . S 1. W. Christchurch . S -■ 1 14S 3 s' Waltham . . 4 22 35 31 R Shirley . .4 1 3 18 42 4j Addington . .4 Lin wood .3 Marist Bros, B .3 Elmwood ... 2 1. B 0 .51 2J Normal . . .2 Richmond . .1. 8 3 1 33 1 Opawa . . . Senior Grade. _ Elmwood v. Marist' Bros., on Boys’ High School Ground —Play off for Championship. Junior Grade. Competition completed, Kiccarton being winners. Light-weight Grade. Normal r. Elmwood, on Old Boys ground. Sydenham v. West Christchurch, on Alhion ground. Waltham t. Opawa,, on .'Sydenham Park. Marist Brothers A v. Marist Brothers B, on Manat Brothels ground. Addington v. Shirley, on Christchurch ground. Richmond v. Linwood, on Linwood Park. association football. With the St Albans A v. Somerfield match postponed through the condition ot South Belt ground and East Christchurch A permitting St Mary’s to -win by default, only one A Grade match was played last week, Manst A beating St Albans B after a rather one-sided game. , ® Grade the contests were both last and interesting and results worked out according to general anticipations. Marist B, like their A team, have acquired a more intimate knowledge of the game, and although having to strike their colours to Woolston played better football. Nazareth, who have improved considerably since the opening of the season, played a good combined game against St Michael ik, and had their improvement been made manifest at an earlier period they would now be challenging the leaders, St Albans G have also shown form and wore too good for the East team. The latter have not been fortunate this season and the reason is hard to seek as they secure plenty of practice. The star attraction and one having a considerable bearing upon the championship was the match between the two leaders—Richmond and Spreydon. Unfortunately the latturned up _ short of three players and _ this handicap proved too severe despite there being no score at halftime- In. the second half Richmond as the result of persistent efforts, gained the victory and a glance at the accomP^ n N in g league table will show that they are to be congratulated on placing a remarkable record to their credit. Pillinger, one of their best players, has left school and his services will not he available over the concluding stages of the season, so they will have to put their besfc foot forward to preserve their untarnished record. Well played, Richmond I A new draw will be posted for Friday’s games. A Grade. At North Park, Marist A, playing a confident game, proved victorious over St Albans Bby 3-0. A. Holley, F. Donnelly and S. Courtney were the scorers. Referee, Mr Arnold. St Mary’s beat East Christchurch A by default. B Grade. •At North Park, Nazareth Home, playing good football, beat St Michael’s ivii ■ Seymour and M'Guire scored. Uillmore. Atkir n and Lewis played for St Michael’s. Referee, Mr H. P. O’Flaherty. At North Park, St Albans O were opposed by East Christchurch B, and the score was 8-0 in favour of the former. Barr, Bedwell and Emerson scored. Dennis played well at back. Referee, Mr R. Gillespie. At North Park,, Richmond playing adetermined game against Spreydon, retired victorious by 3-0. Falloon, M’Lean' and Sutherland scored. Warded and Smith played best for Sproydon. Referee, Mr R. M’Kinley. At South Belt, Marist B played, a plucky game against Woolston but retired defeated by 1-0. Snelling scored. Uereree* Mr J. Marriott, whoso critique reads; “ Woolston, mainly due to the weight of their team, had the betof.tho argument, Marist team, which included some very small bovs, showing a much better knowledge “of the game. For Woolston, Richardson, Smyth and Snelling, and Edmonds, Kelly and Haughty for Marists played good football.” • ■^f ac f’jce matches are being played in North Park with a view to helping the selectors to pick a good team to play Wellington. Those playing in these matches should remember that the first essential to success is to keep one’s place and carry out the duties attached to the position. A tendency to wander aiter the ball should be corrected and niore judgment and precision exercised in making passes- The halves should remember that they are both an attacking) and defensive line land are consequently the hardest worked part of the team, moving up when an attack fas been initiated and falling back to help stem a rush when their opponents break away. The wing halves should take the ” throw in ” picking out_ one of their men. who is unmarked or in a good position to make ground. The wing forwards will do well to recollect that there should be no dallying, hut make an attempt to get up steam quickly and race down the wing before putting across a centre for the inside men to try and score from,. The three inside men are at all times in the best position for scoring and the outside men are in the best position, bv making ground, to present them with opportunities._ The backs should have an understanding with each other as frequently they have to cross over and help one another. The goalie should always endeavour to gather the hall with Ws hands and not indulge in reckless kicking at the ball. A miwlnV.k often means the difference between victory and defeat. B Grade.

Club. P. W. L. D. Goals. For. Aest. Pts. Bmhmond 7 7 0 0 28 0 14 fipreydon . 7 5 1 1 34 5 11 "Woolston . 7 4 o 1 9 6 g Nazareth Homo7 S 3 1 14 7 7 St Albans C. 7 3 3 1 9 30 7 St Michael’s 7 o 5 0 3 11 i Marist B. . 7 1 o 1 9 U E. Christchurch B 7 0 . 6 1 1 25 1