SOCCER FOOTBALL

Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 238, 8 October 1928, Page 14

SOCCER FOOTBALL

HONOURS TO TRAMWAYS.

THE SEASON'S PREMIERS. FAST FINAL WITH PONSONBY. : The senior and junior championships i under the A.F.A. were brought to a close on Saturday on Biandford Park in glorious weather and before a large attendance of spectators. In the senior grade Tramways and Ponsonby fought out a real cup tie bout, victory in the end going to the corporation side. The ground was fast and at no time in the game were there idle moments. For the junior title Manurewa and Glen Eden were the contestants, and in the end the honours went to the sys- ' tematic, well-balanced play of the former, who showed a high standard of Soccer. Added interest in the afternoon's proceedings was the appearance of most of the candidates in the Queen Carnival contest, who, paraded on to the field to the accompaniment of applause from their various supporters. A Sensational Start. Ideal conditions favoured the deciding game of the senior championship. With the turf in faultless order, albeit fiery, and not a breath of wind to disturb the play, conditions were well-nigh perfect. The teams lined up as follows:— Ponsonby (black and blue): —Watts, Pickett, M. Williams, Morrison, McCosh, Miles, Hunter, Ballock, Innes, E. Williams, Wilson. Trams (green and black): —Batty, Stretton, Simpson, Porteous, Christie, Fyffie, Spong, Tinkler, Spencer, Reid and Hopkins. Referee.—Mr. A. Parkinson. The opening was sensational to a degree. Trams pressed from the kick-off, and before sixty seconds had ticked off, from an infield pass from the right wing, Spencer touched to Reid who opened the scoring, giving Watts no chance to save. Even play was the order till Ponsonby forwards worked up a determined raid. Hunter was presented with an easy chance, but shot rather recklessly out. Ponies half backs held sway for a time, but a big kick by Christie ended in Spong sending in a great centre. Watts and Pickett cleared. Back came Ponsonby, and Ballock and Hunter put in some clever touches, and Ponsonby pressed hard, Batty ultimately fisting out. The game was now a regular thriller, ranging from end to end, and characterised by exciting incidents. There was little to choose between the teams. A long dropping shot by E." Williams was smartly cleared by Batty, and following clever combination by Reid and Hopkins* Watts was assailed, just managing to scoop out a rebound off Pickett. The ball was beating the players quite a bit but play was bereft of breathing spaces. Trains Two Up.

A determined raid by Ponsonby looked dangerous for Trams, and a great drive by Williams rattled the crossbar. Temporarily, Ponsonby had the advantage, but a nice cross from Hopkins to Spencer transferred play. Watts had to fist out a shot from Reid, and Tinkler curled the ball along the crossbar to drop on the wrong side. A foul for pushing against Miles gave SpenCer a spot kick, but again Watts came to the rescue and saved brilliantly. Trams, however, hung around the goal area, and another free-kick close in was taken by Hopkins. Watts ran out to fist dear, but Spencer got the ball with his head, arid McCosh miskicked, the ball landing in the net. Trams .*. Z Ponsonby 0 - y Ponsonby Get Going. Innes tried to' break through on a solo effort* but was stopped by Stretton, who sent the ball well upfield. Spong beat Williams rather; cleverly and squared danger lurking till Tinkler shot past. Ponsonby took a hand in - pressing, and much forcing work was done by Innes, but Simpson and Stretton were showing improved form and repeatedly saved. May then opened out and long passing by the, green and blacks harasised 'their opponents for a time. Clever touches by SpOng and Spencer resulted in Watts having several shots to deal with, all of which' he saved smartly. At tne other end, however, Batty was kept busy, a hard drive by Innes being as much as he could deal with. In * trice play was at the other end, where. Reid and Hopkins forced, a corner, but the latter landed the ball on the roof: of' the net. Play quietened down for a time, but Ponsonby' made ground. Following a nicely-placed Corner by Wilson a scrimmage ensued in the goal mouth. There was a good deal of heading close: agaiiist the posts, and in the end Grimes -guided ball past Batty into the net'.' * r • - Instantly the exchanges were once more at fever height. Both teams battled to better their position, and Ponsonby forced a corner. This was cleared and Reed got. away. He overran the nail and Pickett cleared. Ponsonby responded with a hot attack and were twice near scoring, close play in the goal-mouth causing great excitement. A long raking pass bv Porteous let Hopkins away, and his centre was slammed to the net by Spencer "but on the wrong side. Then Tinkler broke away and, crossing bea«tifu>y to tiie centre Spencer once more got through, and with a Sreat drive gave Watts no chance. The blue and blacks were by no means a beaten team, and they rallied their forces and aeain attacked, but Trams' defence held them out. Back came the Corporation side, but the whistle sounded in the middle of an attack, leaving the score:— Tramways 3 Ponsonby ~i i ' ' ■ * l\ I Y.M.C.A. BEAT BELMONT. Thiß gome, at the Domain, was evenly contested, neither side scoring In the first spell. In the second half Y.M.C.A. took the tipper hand and Humphreys and |IcCJuhlmi got the ball to the net,- giving th?tr h!(1* « wlo by two roals to all. JSCOND GRADE FINAL. Eden by four goals to nil. om ,0a,, • Htrt " d

BUSINESS HOUSES GAMES.

IN AID OF QUEEN CANDIDATE. CHINESE WILL TAKE PART. The Business Houses have decided to hold a benefit day for the purpose of securing votes for their Queen Carnival candidate, Miss M. Simpson, and have arranged an attractive propramme for Blandford Park on Wednesday afternoon next (not October 17 as previously stated). Hellabys the winners of the cup this season, will play a strong team chosen from the rest of the clubs in the competition, which will include Auckland and New Zealand rep. players. As a curtain-raiser a team of local Chinese will play Abels, Ltd, when a good game is likely to be witnessed. The Orientals are no novices at the game and should give their opponents a hard run for victory. The team to oppose Hellabys will Include the following:—Pa ton, Pickett, Morrison, (Farmers' Trading Co.), Peterson, Crocker, McGarry (Auckland Milk Co.), Corbett, Palmer, Donaldson (Auckland Electric Power Board), Innes, Neesham (H.M. Customs).

SECONDARY SCHOOLS. * ' Takapuna 2, beat Technical Al. Takapuna ' wins championship. FOURTH GRADE. \ Burnley drew with New Lynn, no score. SIXTH GRADE. , Carlton 2, drew with Y.M.C.A. 2. ===== < PIGEON FLYING. ■! AUCKLAND SOCIETY. The Auckland Society flew its fourth race of the old bird season on Saturday from Ohakune in fine weather. The birds were liberated by the stationmaster at 9.38 a.m., , and after averaging 1341 yds per minute throughout the entire journey of 186 miles, the winning bird arrived at Mr. J. Green's loft at 1.37 p.m. Results: — Mr. J. Green's b c c Silver Cross (1341 yds per min.) 1 Mr. A. Alexander's blk c Lucky Shot (1311) 2 Mr. L. Cantell's b b c. Blue Rock (1310.9) 3 Mr. McCarthy's b c c Sir Henry (1310.4), Mr. J. Keogh's b c h Lady Bird (1307.3). Mr. F. Milham's blk c Amythas (1307), Mr. C. Ryan's b c c Jass Music (1305). Mr. E. Buchanan's m h Silver Belle (1301). Mr. Wakefield's b c c Somnus (1294). The club will fly another race from Ohakune next Saturday. NORTH SHORE CLUB. The North Shore Club contested a "three clock-two" race, from Te Kuiti, a distance of 106 miles, for a special prise presented by Mr. A. E. Crowhurst. Results: — Mr. E. Andrews' b c c Silent Cruiser and b c c Maszawatte (1323 yds) 1 Mr. R. Buchanan's r c c True Blood and b p c Well Done (1319.3) 2 Mr. B. Buchanan's blk c Black Prince and rc c Red Star (1317.9) . — 8 Mr. S. BarnhiU's w c White Squab and b c c Blue Bird (1316) 4 Next Saturday the club contests a race from Ohakune. * f PONSONBY CLUB. The Ponsonby Pigeon Flying Club contested i its Taumarunui race on Saturday, under ideal flying conditions, the birds being liberated by the stationniitsfer at 9.30 a.m. The winning bird, the property of Mr. J. Davles, cut out tbe 144 Jniles In three hours 22 minntea, registering a velocity of 1255yd8 per minute. Results:— Mr. J. Davles* b/C h Giralda, 1255.4 yds 1 Mr. W. Knight's bep b Miss Eureka, 1254.5 yds v...., 2 Messrs. Turner and Walker's br c Bingen Star, 1253 yds 3 Mr. H. dole's re e No. 249, 1250 yds; Mr. j. Green's b c h No. 1871, 1244.5yd5; Mr. A. Robertson's b p h Alma Dale, 1241.6 yds; Mr. L., Robertson's m c Flashlight, 1237.2yd5; Mr. E. Hay's b c e Thunderbolt, 1232.2yd5; Mr. S. Frankham's b c c Grand Hope, 1124.2yd5. AVALON CLUB. The Avalon Flying pigeon Club flew a . race from Palmerston North,. an airline distance of 250 miles, in ideal weather. 1 The birds were liberated by the stationmaster at 8.10 a.m., and Messrs Scott Bros.' ' b c p c Havoc completed, the journey in a -little under seven houts. Results:— Messrs Scott Bros., b c p c Havoc (1095 yds per minute) 1 Mr. J. Wilson's m c Aloha (1070 yds).. 2 Mr. H. Clay's bb c Spike (1056 yds) .. 3 Mr. L. Lamble's blk c Cyclone (1055 yds), 4;. Mr. A. Moore's r c c Eldorado (891 yds), 5. Also flew: Mr. R. Coulson's entry. Next Saturday the club fly their yearling championship from Palmerston North. ! A race was also flown from Thames, an , airline distance of 40 miles. The birds were liberated by Mr. Ensor at ten minute > Intervals, and, after encountering heavy , bead winds and rain, Mr. L. Lamble's entry • gained first honours. Results:— Mr. L. Lamble's t c c Aerial Pageant, 2h 12m (538 yds per minute) 1 Mr. L. Lamble's r c c Cardinal Dix, 2b 17m (513 yds) 2 Mr. H. Clay's be c Mocker, 2b 84m ■ (457 yds) 3 Mr. R. Hewlett's m c Speedy, 2h 45m (414 yds), 4; Mr. F. Wilson's bee Zampa, 3b 15m, (861 yds), 5; Mr. H. Buckton's' b b c Royal Blue, 3h 18m (355 yds), 6. ELLERSLIE HOMING CLUB. The Ellerslie Club flew a race from Te Te Awamutuon Saturday, Mr. Wilson's Last Star winning with a velocity of 1310 yds per minute. Results are:— Mr., LAst Star, (1310 yds per ; minute)-i 1 ; Mr. Sbiel's Logan Prince (1309 yds) ... . 2 Mr. Hughes' Miss Winsome (1306.2yd5) 3 , Also flew: Mr. Porter (1306 yds), Mr. Redman (1297 yds), Mr. Adkins (1297 yds), Messrs.' Irving and Don (1289 yds), Mr. Chapman (1287 yds), Mr. Young (1210 yds), Mr. Chlng (1189 yds). . . ' , ; Sixty-nine birds, representing eleven lofts, competed. NORTHERN CLUB. _____ . » The Northern Racing Pigeon Club flew a race from Taumarunui.' an airline distance of 140 miles- The birds were liberated by the stationmaster at 9.58 a.mi, the first bird homing to Mr. Coster's loft»at 1 p.m. Results :~ Mr. Coster's b c b Lady Knight (1845 yds per minute) V Mr. Cole's! r c c Grand Star (1343.8).... 2 Mr. Cornthwaite'B blk p c Croydon Dial (1343.3) 3 Mr. Waddell's b c p h White Tail (1348.2) 4 Mr. Crowhurst's b p e (1340); Mr. Davies' be h (1337.8); Mr. Shiels' rc c (1337.3) ; Mr. Solomon's r c c (1835) ; Mr. Bedford's b c c (1332) ; Mr. Knight's i b c c (1287) ; Mr. Bit's m c (1209).