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New Zealand Tablet, 21 May 1914, Page 43

FOOTBALL.

i The following were the results of Rugby football in Dunedin on -Saturday:— beat Dunedin by 24 points to 6; ■Southern beat Port Chalmers by 14 points to nil; Alhambra and Union drew with 3 points each; and University beat Zingari-Richmond by 8 points to 5. .-.i -:.': :•:■ r\. Wet and cold weather on Saturday blocked the Rugby football games in Wellington, but the Association matches were played, and resulted as follows:—Thistle beat Brooklyn by 3 goals to 2; Y.M.C.A. drew with Diamonds, each side scoring a goal; Corinthians beat Rovers, 6 goals to nil; Hospital beat Swifts, 6 goals to nil. Messrs. Horace Hunt and M. J. Prendeville, two ex-students of St. Patrick's College (writes our Wellington correspondent), are 'now playing for the Newtown Club, Sydney. On May 2 this club beat Balmain by 5 points. The Sydney Sun, commenting on the play, says, 'Hunt is a most capable centre three-quarter, whilst Prendeville played a good game. It is rather a striking coincidence that the Newtown Club has five New Zealanders playing for it." The Hibernian second fifteen was defeated by Albion second fifteen by 6 points to 3 (writes our Gore correspondent). The game was the first played by the Hibernian team, and although beaten, their supporters have every reason to. feel that they will before the season proceeds very far give a good account of themselves; as it was only owing to bad luck they did not win the match. The third fifteen played their second match of the season, trying conclusions with the Pioneer third fifteen, in which they scored a win by 8 points to 3. This team has some very promising players, and it is to their credit that they make the game very open and fast. !:•'-.■ *. • This season (writes a Hamilton correspondent) St. Mary's Young Men's Club have entered teams for both the senior and junior competitions. , They are now training assiduously, and are quite confident of being able to uphold the honor of their club in the competitions. I understand that the convent school is also forming a team to compete in the school matches under the direction of the Rev. Father Finn, who has generously donated a football to the team, and also a jersey to each playing member of the club. Our club is well represented on the Rugby Union this season. The following are our representatives:—Vice-presidents, Messrs. J. B. Hooper and F. Clarkin j selector, Mr. George Hamilton ; delegates, Messrs. James. Shanaghan and Michael McCarthy. * The seven-a-side Rugby tourney last Saturday (writes our Wellington correspondent), despite the wintry weather, drew a large attendance to the Athletic Park. St. Patrick's College entered for the fifth grade competition and won it. The following are the particulars of the final round:—The final provided an interesting contest, College proving very warm with their tackling. Hodgins was the first scorer, and O'Donoghue converted. Athletic put up a vigorous defence in the second half, but were unable to keep Craighead out, and he scored by the corner flag. The kick by O'Donoghue was a failure, and the game ended:—St. Patrick's 8, Athletic 0. In the sixth division (Association) Marists (9) beat Swifts (nil). "•' \ 'Last Saturday the M. 8.0.8. had a day out on the football field (writes our Christchurch correspondent). The seniors beat Albion by 6 points to s—a goal by J. Mullins from- a mark, and a try by Smith. ' The Marists put a lot of dash into their, play, the forwards completely, smothering the redoubtable Grey y ' The juniors scored their second win on Saturday, beating Old Boys by 10 points to nila try by Khouri and a try by Sloane, Khouri converting both. The junior forwards excelled themselves, their tackling, packing, and follow-

ing up, being of a'.high-order.: The backs, especially Mulhns, Khouri, and Meachen, performed splendidly. With such splendid material in the juniors, it is only a' matter of a short time when Marist seniors will be up with the best. The Presidents, playing 10 men, .'against Albion 10 men also, won by 9 points to nil. Tries were secured by T. Sullivan, Geary, and Meachen. The fourth grade, playing two short, lost to Rangiora by 8 points to nil. . ■ J In Association football in Dunedin on Saturday, Mornington B (4. goals) defeated Roslyn-Wakari (2 goals), High School Old Boys (2 goals) defeated Maori Hill (1 goal), Northern (5 goals) defeated Green Island (2 goals), Kaitangata (7 goals) defeated Ravensbourne (1 goal), and Christian Brothers (3 goals) defeated Mornington A (2 goals). In the last-mentioned match the initial score was to the credit of the Christian Brothers, but towards the end of the first spell Mornington made a determined effort to equalise matters, but any likely attempt to do so was slaved off by Hungerford and Redmond, and at half time. the score had not altered. Soon after resuming play the Blues scored. Play was now very interesting, and- each side strove hard to get a leading position. The Greens were the first to* show a lead, Salmon beating Jack with 'a nice shot, Christian Brothers, 2 goals; Mornington, 1 goal. Mornington were very eager to equalise, and after a few minute's' play McCord scored Mornington's'second goal. Two all. The play continued interesting, and each side did its share of attack. Spiers got possession, and, after beating his opponent, centred to Thorn, who scored his side's third goal. The efforts of the Blues to increase their score failed, the game ending:—Christian Brothers, 3 goals; Mornington, 2 goals. TENNIS. The Cathedral Tennis Club (writes our Christchurch correspondent) for a comparatively young combination played remarkably well in the season's contests. The following are the results of the Canterbury Lawn Tennis Association's Junior Inter-club, B Grade, matches: St. Albans, 10 points Catholic Cathedral A, 8; Sumner, 7£; Opawa A, 7; South Christchurch, .7; Linwood, 4; Avonside, 4 : Opawa B, 4 : Addington B, 4; New'Brighton, 4; Addington A, 3-1; Catholic Cathedral 8,°3United, 0. HURLING. A meeting of the Wellington G.A.A. Hurling Club (writes a correspondent) was held on the Bth inst. The following ■ officers • were elected:—Patron, Mr. Martin Kennedy; president, Mr. L. O'Brien; vicel presidents Messrs. F. McParland, James McDonald, J. Nolan, M. Brosnan, J. T. Foley, T. Kelliher, R. Dwyer; secretary, Mr. M. McCarthy; treasurer, Mr. Hugh Fairy: club captain, Mr. F. Sheahan ; management committee—Messrs. J. Higgins, S. O'Sullivan, P. Cassidy, F. Skinner. The delegate from Auckland (Mr. T. P. O'Sullivan), who had convened the original meeting, addressed those present, and handed several books of rules to the club. Mr. O'Sullivan has guaranteed to supply hurleys within a'month, and it is expected the game will be in full swing early in the present season. Some seventy intending players have identified themselves with the organisation. \ & . HARRIERS.' • The St. Joseph's Harriers, Dunedin, held their run from the Home of the Little Sisters of the Poor, Anderson's Bay, on Saturday. Paper being dispensed with, the pack, in charge of Captain Butcher, had a most enjoyable run, after which the runners were entertained at tea by. the Little Sisters of the Poor.