Our Sports Summary

New Zealand Tablet, 15 September 1921, Page 31

Our Sports Summary

DUNEDIN. St. Patrick's Harriers ran on Saturday under Captain Morris and J. T. McDonnell as deputy. The trail led along the Main Road till the Mount Cargill School was reached, returning via the Great North Road, finishing with a fast sprint. Advantage*was taken of an opportunity of congratulating R. Monaghan, the winner of the Port Road Race. E. Mcllroy, another member of the Harriers, finished fifth, and wins the medal for the first novice home. The final for the 3rd grade Soccer championship was played on Culling Park last Saturday, when Christian Brothers defeated Southern A by 4 goals to. nil; the "greens" thus, for the third year in succession, winning the cup. The "greens" first score came after about 15 minutes' play, a good kick by Baker being carried on by Donnelly,, who ■ made no mistake with his shot. A few minutes later, from a scramble in front of the gaol, Red-" dington (right inside) put through a beautiful low one—--2 nil. The second half was full of incident; the "greens," by good combination added two more goals to their credit (W. Reddington and Laffey being the scorers). Worthy of mention was the excellent. defence of the Christian Brothers' full-backsßurrell and C. Reddington. On Saturday next at the Oval, the annual match— Christian Brothers' past players v. the present players is to take place. This game" is being looked forward to with a good deal of interest, and is to be preceded 'by a match between he 4th grade team and the School A team.

OAMARU. On Saturday last (writes our own correspondent) a team from the Marists' football club, Wairnate, journeyed to Oamaru to try conclusions with the Oamaru Celtics. The game resulted in a win for the home team, but we understand the Waimate Marists are a recently formed team, and on their showing in Oamaru, good things should be heard of them later. The visitors were entertained by the .local team at a smoke concert in tlie evening. The Celtics are holding their second annual social in the Lyric Hall next Wednesday, and it promises to be as successful as last .year's.

INVERCARGILL. The members of the Marist Brothers' Old'Boys' football club held a very enjoyable euchre-social in the Victoria Hall on Wednesday evening week (writes our own correspondent). The function was a success in every way, and was a fitting termination to the club's first season. There was a large attendance, and amongst those present were Rev. Father Ardagh, and Rev. Brothers Anselm and Anastasius. The arrangements were well carried out by a capable committee, with Mr. J. McMullan as secretary. The annual meeting of St. Mary's Tennis club will be held at an early date. It is anticipated that renewed interest will be taken in this branch of summer sport, and a successful season is looked forward to. At a, recent cricket carnival held here, there was a "queen competition," • which occasioned considerable interest, and Miss Nisbet, the commercial travellers' representative, headed the list.

AUCKLAND. v ■ At the invitation of the Waikato Rugby Union, the Sacred Heart. College, Auckland, senior football team journeyed to Hamilton where they played the local High School as a curtain-raiser to the Springbooks versus Waikato match. The boys-were evenly matched so that a grimlyfought contest was the outcome. The spectators, who were loud in their praises, were treated* to a splendid exhibition of Rugby played as an open game. The passing of .both teams was praiseworthy,, while the tackling was hard. A more. thrilling quarter than the last, as each team strove

for the winning points, could not be desired. .Two tries (one of which ; was converted) were 'scored by. each < team, so that evens was a fitting finish to a sterling game. R. O'Connor, playing as second, five-eighths, scored both tries for the College, one being converted by Lanigan. The visitors were delighted to meet so many of the old boys "of the College wearing the colors of their 'Alma Mater and to hear them cheering their old team to victory. V .The Auckland Primary Schools'' seven-a-side "contest attracted a record number of entries. The boys' of the Brothers' school in Vermont Street won two out of the' three grades—l 4 medals and the Pascoe Cup. The finals were played before the big crowd at Eden Park. Vermont's open team played, Remuera. The game was a good one, Vermont winning by 8 to 5. The "A" team against Newton East played brilliant football, quite bewildering their opponents by their accurate passing and splendid combination. Vermont won by-8 to 3.

CHRISTCHURCH. „ As.a curtain-raiser to the New South Wales versus New Zealand Rugby match at Lancaster Park, Marists' 3rd grade played Riccarton (A) in the presence of a very large crowd of spectators. The Riccarton team had a decided advantage in weight, but what the "greens" lacked in this respect they made up for in their excellent play. The first spell ended with Marists (who played against the light wind and with the sun in their eyes) 3 points, Riccarton 3 points—a try to a penalty goal. In the second half the "greens" opened the game up and put on another seven points, Riccarton scoring six. The final was Marists 13, Riccarton (two penalty goals) 6. Tries were scored for Marists by W. McCormack, J. Goodman, , and W. Brittenden, two of which were converted by C. Batchelor. The play was of a high order, a special feature being the fine centering and cross-kicking of the Marists backs. The victory gives Marists pride of place in the third grade competition. The boys wore a black band on their arms out of respect for the memory of Mr. W. Hoban, a vicepresident of the Association, and Mr. G. W. O'Sullivan, both of whom died during the week.