ITEMS OF SPORT

New Zealand Tablet, 25 September 1913, Page 31

ITEMS OF SPORT

FOOTBALL. : - . At the conclusion of the Mornington v. Kaitangata match at the Caledonian Ground, Dunedin, on Saturday afternoon, the schools’ representative team, which recently defeated Wellington and Canterbury, was opposed by a strong team representing the Christian * Brothers’ Club. Christian Brothers (green) kicked off against the strong breeze. The Greens were first to attack, and Whites’ goal was in danger until L. Duncan relieved with a long kick down field. The Representatives’ forwards,, working nicely together, gave the Green backs a busy time, but the defence of Con Collins and McCleary proved too sound. Christian Brothers made a dash for the Whites’ goal, where McCarthy scored with a powerful shot, after beating the Representative backs. Later on McCaughan made a good solo run for the Greens and finished up with a powerful shot,. which was splendidly saved by Edwards. Half-time was called with the scores even. Christian Brothers dominated the second half, but the defence of the Representative backs as : excellent. E. Collins, L. Duncan, and .Dawson were most conspicuous for the Whites. A hot shot from Christian Brothers’ right wing was brilliantly saved by Edwards, who was playing splendidly in the Representatives’ goal. ‘ Within a minute from time the Greens secured a corner kick, which McCaughan placed into the net, leaving Christian Brothers winners- by 2 goals to 1. This is the third time this season the Christian Brothers’ team has defeated the Otago representatives, the respective scores being 2 goals to nil (McCaughan and Brown), 4 goals to 1 (McCaughan 3, McCarthy 1), and 2 goals to 1 (McCaughan and McCarthy). The wins are all the more creditable as Tarleton, Thompson, Dawson, and Collins, four of the Brothers’ boys, were playing for the Representatives. J. McCleary deserves special mention for his consistent play in the three games. Speaking at the reception given by the Marist Old Boys’ Association to the visiting Australian Rugby football team (writes our Christchurch correspondent), Brother Calixtus said the gathering was honored by tho presence of the manager, Mr. Morgan, and his team. Mr. Morgan was one of a gallant band of Rugby officials in New South Wales who were striving to keep the amateur game alive, and the presence of such a fine team in New Zealand showed that they were striving successfully. If the team were not winning nil its matches, the members were winning the respect of all by their manly behaviour both on and off the field. He also welcomed the members of the New Zealand team represented by Mr. Barrett, of the Auckland Marists’ Club, and trusted that they would uphold the honor of New Zealand in to-morrow’s game. Mr. Morgan, in reply, thanked the Marist Old Boys very sincerely for their cordial reception of his team, and was particularly pleased that mention had been made of the conduct of his team. He emphasised the fact that the members had behaved like gentlemen throughout the tour, and the splendid spirit that existed was very, gratifying. CHRISTIAN BROTHERS’ CRICKET CLUB, DUNEDIN. The annual meeting was held in the schoolroom, Rattray street. There was a large attendance of members and supporters. The Rev. Brother Moore presided. The secretary presented the annual report and balance-sheet, from which we make the following extracts:— committee have much pleasure in congratulating the club on another successful season. As you are aware, a departure was made in the grading of the teams, a second grade team being entered, and also a team, in each of the lower grades. Unfortunately the second grade team did not play up to expectations. Nevertheless, ho regrets need be expressed at the progressive step taken, and we feel confident that if members will only instil a little more keenness and enthusiasm into club matters the club will, in the near future, be found aspiring to still greater fields. Both

the third and fourth grad© elevens performed creditably, and must be complimented, on the improvement they showed during the season. Both teams would have done considerably better but for the frequent changes 'that had to be made in the personnel of the teams. The practices held during the season were but poorly attended. However, the bad weather experienced interfered to a great extent with good practice. It is hoped that during the coming season members will take a much, keener interest in the practices, and make a point of attending as often as possible. Your club had the honor a,u cciiuiug a-o kjiiscu cio jjvooiui*?, jl uujl uuu jucxu. me huxjlxal of being represented in the junior representative match against Southland by Mr. A. Clark. The Territorial movement, which hampered players to a great extent last year, has been arranged in a more satisfactory manner for the coming season. Your committee wish to impress upon those players who are in the Territorials that if»they attend all daylight parades up to December 13 they will then be practically free for the rest of the season. The finances of the club are in a satisfactory condition, there being a small credit balance. The thanks of the club are due to his Lordship the s Bishop and the clergy for the deep interest taken in the club, to the Christian Brothers (and in an especial manner to the Rev. Brother Moore), to many kind friends for donations, to the Umpires’ Association, and to- the press. The chairman moved the adoption of the report and balance-sheet, and said he was glad to be with them that evening, and to congratulate them on the progress the club had made since its formation. It was most gratifying to see, notwithstanding their defeats, the way they had played the game for the sport’s sake. That was just as it should be. He felt certain that the future was a bright and promising one. The motion was carried. The election of office-bearers resulted as follows; Patron, Rev. Father Coffey, Adm, ; president, Rev. Brother O’Donoghue; vice-presidentsßev. Brother Moore, Messrs. J. B. Callan, jun., J. Carroll, A. J. Sullivan, J. A. O’Brien, W. Goughian, J. Collins, Murphy, T. P. Laffey, T. J. Hussey, E. Spain, and Dr. O’Neill; club captain, Mr. A. Clark; practice captains, Messrs. E. O’Connor and J. Flanagan; hon. secretary, Mr. J. Flanagan; hon. treasurer, Mr. J. P. Dunne; committee — T. Thorn, W. Otto, J. Tarleton, J. Thompson, and J. Stapleton; delegate to 0.C.A., Mr. A. Macdonald; grading committee E. O’Connor, A. Clark, and J. Sweeney. It was left to the committee to fix the opening day. ST. JOSEPH’S HARRIERS, DUNEDIN. The St. Joseph’s Harriers decided their five-mile club championship at Tahuna Park on Saturday. The day proved an ideal one for the race, and a number of friends of the club were present. A record field faced the starter, Mr. B. Rosevear, who got the competitors away well together. The course was twice round the enclosure and three times outside the park, which led in the direction of the brickworks, past the pumping station to the back of the school, then through a neighboring street on to the park. The course was a very trying one for the* runners, and comprised grass track, sand, ploughed ground, metalled roads, ditches, and swamps. Throughout the round in the park the leading men were Dandle, Tracey, Collins, and Findley till leaving the course, when Dandle was leading, with Tracey second. On coming on to the course Collins forged ahead, with Tracey in close attendance, and these positions were unaltered leaving the park the second time. Leaving the course the third time C. Collins was still leading, with John Findley second. Coming on to the course for the last time the order was Collins, Tracey, Findley, and Cameron, the rest of the field being well strung out. The finish proved a most interesting one, in that each of the above four were lying abreast of each other. On reaching the tape the positions were: A. B. Tracey (30min 47sec) 1, J. Findley (30min 48sec) 2, J. Cameron (30min 49sec) 3, C. M. Collins (31min lOsec) 4. Five-mile sealed handicap: J. A. McKenzie (28min Bsec) 1, A. E. Ahern (29min 16sec) 2, J. Cameron (30min 34see) 3.