ASSOCIATION.

Wanganui Chronicle, Issue 12889, 21 July 1913, Page 3

ASSOCIATION.

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL. St. John's 8, Araraoho 2. Eastbrook 3, Wanganui 2. Tiio ground was very heavy, and altogether against jrood football on Saturday. No. 2 ground especially being a veritable quagmire, more particularly the far-away goal area. It says a good rV'al for the enthusiasm of the players whon all the four teams had no cliffieulty j in turning out full elevens. Tho St. John's had a run-away victory over Arnmoho. while the- came between Eastbrook (holders) and Wanganui was a very even go, being chock full of interest throughout, and a draw wouldl have boon th© value of the game. Aramoho kicked off. but the Saints' forward soon took command, and Coxwas early called upon to save from Cameron. Keening up the pressure. D.nvms and Cameron by nioo passing again transferred the play, and a good pass to Green was converted by that pLayer. The Aramoho boys could not pierce the fine defence of St. John's, and the enabled Cameron to score on two occasions, Davies' play being mainly responsible. Minnell next had a run, and passed to Green, who r>hot over. Aramoho for a time were aggressive, but the defence was too solid. Davies now had a great run, badly beating the opposition and scoring a lovely goal. .4- —0. Good play by the.Aramoho men resulted, in a half-back scoring cleverly with a I good shot Half-time was soon after called with the score 4—l.

On resuming, Cox was called on to save, which he did, cleverly- on several occasions. Off-side play robbed St. John's of good chances to score. Game-

run from inidfield. s—l.5 —1. A penalty ron again scored after a good passing against Aramoho was taken by Mitchell, who hit the bar, Cox clearing. Holland was then called on to save a hot shot after a good run by Aramoho, whoso efforts were shortly afterwards rewarded, their inside right scoring with a good shot. 5—2. The Saints had the best of the play from now until the whistle sounded, goals being scored by Cameron (2) and Green. Mr Malcolmson refereed impartially. Aramoho played some reserves.