LACROSSE.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXV, Issue II, 14 July 1900, Page 63

LACROSSE.

GRAFTON (7 Goals) V. SUBURBS (1 Goal). (Referee: Mr G. Robinson.) Wilson (Grafton) and Foubister (Suburbs), the rsjp centres, faced off. Grafton were immediately on the aggressive, but excellent defence by Brown, Owen and Herrold put the red and blacks’ goal out of danger. Fast open play was the order lor the next ten minutes, but neither side gained any material advantage. Suburbs were then penalised, and this enabled the black and whites to gain ground. Ruckle, Atkinson and Thomson stood out for good passing work, and, after a short scramble, H. Thomson followed up quickly and drove the rubber under the posts for the first time for the city men. The red and blacks made brilliant attempts to get even, but could not do so. Their homes lost two chances by reckless shooting. From this till half-time was sounded no further scoring was done, but some remarkably good play was brought off by both sides. Second spell Suburbs attacked with great vigour from the jump. Lex Walker threw a beauty, making the score one all. After this the black and whites attack gave Brown, Owen and Herrold a hot time of It, and the latter warded off several splendid shots. Play remained about neutral territory till change for the last quarter was called. For five minutes even play took place, then the red and blacks failed to rally, and Atkinson scored Grafton’s second goal, which seemingly had a bad effect on the opposing side, and the black and whites settled down to work properly. Suburbs' defence was repeatedly out of place, and Atkinson notched four more goals. Close on time Stewart, from a brilliant run from half-way, shot Grafton’s seventh and last goal. NORTH SHORE (7 Goals) V. GREY LYNN (Nil). Miller (Shore) and Gummer (Grey Lynn) started the game. No advantage was gained by either side In the first ten minutes. Then Richardson. Kelly, Tiszard and Wynyard participated in a passing

rush and the lastnamed dodged cleverly and 'opened Shore's account with a neat one. The red and whites managed to break through the opposite defence a couple of times, but failed to score. Alexander cleared the blues' lines with a well executed throw, and Wynyard took a good pass from Tlzard and recorded the second goal for the Shore. Patterson and Cooks were kept very busy defending for Grey I.ynn, but could not frustrate the efforts of their opponents, and Tlzard got third goal for the blues before half-time. Second spell: The red and whites opened this half auspiciously by immediately invading opposite territory, but selfish play and badly timed passing spoilt their chance. Wynyard was again to the fore for the blues and threw their fourth goal. From this till time was called Grey Lynn were but continually checking, but their efforts were fruitless. Wynyard got 2 more goals and Tlzard one. North Shore pX‘w?» Vl ?l’ 7 soals to nil - Mr “ te had charge of the game and pleased all concerned. PONSONBT V. PARNELL. (Ponsonby 12 goals: Parnell. 1 goal.) 7I ck 7 Po^so^? y) and Ruddock (Par/seed off. The blue and blacks at ?»nnH ln Q Vad f e< lK Ppos i te groun(1 ‘ where they foand a stubborn defence. They kept un a hot fusilade for ten minutes, when Lundon was responsible for first goal, with a clinking throw. R. Noton a short time afterwards notched a second goal for w ? ite f managed to keep b '2!Lf l ce Jl tre for about five minutes when the blue and blacks’ attack once , m ore, and Lundon accounted for number three. A long ,? au F ht Ponsonby napping, and fast following up by Ruddock, Thomson. Lennox and Walker resulted in the last named driving the rubber under the posts (Ponsonby 3; Parnell 1.) Close ?’ N 2 ton wriggled through, and notched fourth goal. Then half time was sounded. Second Half: The blue and blacks back men were rarely troubled in this half, and the well timed passing of their forwards, chiefly headed by Davis, Peacock and Lundon ended in eight more goals being added to their total (R. Noton 6. Short 1 Ward (Parnell) by a misjudged throw, 1)’. The duties of referee were carried out excellently by Mr W. Robinson. NOTES. In the game Suburbs v. Grafton the former did remarkably well till the latter s second goal was got. then they seemed to completely lose their heads. Had they kept their positions then properly. a drawn game would in all probability have been the result. Running all over the field has been their chief failing all along: for three parts of the match different tactics are used with good results, then they go oack to their old game, with no success whatever. Herrold. in goal for the losers, did excellent service, and his throwing was well judged. Owen at point kept Atkinson well in hand for the greater portion of the game, then like the rest of his comrades lacked condition and judgment. Alan Brown accounted for some useful throwing and checking. Foubister was quite equal to his vis-a-vis Wilson at centre. He grafted consistently throughout. Walsh and Allen played serviceable games. Walker did not play up to his usual form, and did not handle his team very well. Morrin and Rendall were fairly successful on attack. Atkinson kept up his good record. He was well fed by Graham, Luckie and Hardingham. Kallender displayed true form in goal. Stewart. Ashton and Roberts foiled many brilliant efforts on the part of the Suburbans. Richardson is rapidly striking form, and his play was most unselfish. A. Watson was enabled by his pace to put in serviceable work. Wynyard had quite a day out, those five goals got by him were the result of clever play. Miller at centre showed decided improvement. J. Alexander played his usual sound game. Had Patterson been well backed up by his brother players, the scores would have been much more even. A. Bradly brought off some useful work, but he is very weak in handling his team. Cooke, Gummer, White and Sayers were perhaps the best of the ■ rest of Grey Lynn’s team. R. Noton was in good scoring form, and he was well looked after by his attack comrades. Lundon played a useful and unselfish game. Peacock got through his usual large share of the work at centre, his only fault being that he was inclined to hang to the ball too long. A. A. Davis, at right attack, did remarkably well. He is a valuable addition to the now formidable Ponsonby team. W. Noton. Anderson and Nolan were quite up to their best form on the defence. Lennox and Ruddock were the only two Parnell men who troubled Ponsonby’s defence. Goldsboro was very patchy in goal. Hicks did good service at cover point. Thompson, Dennison, Moore-Jones and Stubbs showed improved form. Parnell on the whole performed very disappointingly, and will have to show better form if they want to win any more matches.