FOOTBALL.

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18402, 8 June 1925, Page 13

FOOTBALL.

„i ♦ —• ' \ RUGBY. 'VARSITY TEST. ftflfftm NEW ZEALAND. A SPECTACULAR GAME. hlltS ASSOCIATION* TEt-XORiM.) • - AUCKLAND, June 6. ' £ na i Test match between New JS and Sydney Universities was X to - day in fine ™ athcr - Thc was heavy, after the recent Zealand kicked off against the J$ and attacked strongly, but good •locking gave the visitors an adjutage. Bad handling by their backs, v trover, lost them several chances. »a >'ow Zealand backs came away •ft a fine passing Tush, but an iufjjigeißont by Olse'n gave the visitors ■Jh sbaw made au opening for thc Zealand backs, and Malfroy finijlrfd' a brilliant movement by scor-er-near the comer. Millar's kick {tiled.

flew Zealand .. .. 3 Sydney •• •• o 'Sydney then showed a touch* of their rfal dash, the backs participating in a rttit «sh from a line-out, and- Wiseman v scorcd. .Stevenson goaled, puttine Sydney Wo points in the lead; ••■ •• 5 \ jfow Zealand ... .. 3 'W>h after Olsen put New Zealand in from a passing rush.near tho valine. kick failed. * %if Zealand ... .. 6 ' - ..' .. 5 griney had a. shot at goal from a penalty in a good position, but tho kick jra'ireak. Tho visitors then set up i atrong attack, and were nearly over ■ Kw»r timos. From a penalty, William* landed a good goal.

Sydney .. ..8 New Zealand .. .. 6 Now Zealand attacked, Olson nearly • fitting Over at the corner. Then the IXw Zealand backs brought the spectators to their feet in another passing iißh, in which Olsen was prominont. Bad'handling by New Zealand saw the till go out to McDcrmott, who ran jtore than half tho. length of the field, to score wide out. Th'e kick missed. „ Sydney .. ..11 ' Jfew Zealand .. ' .. 6 Bad fumbling by Olsen let the SyVlney,backs away, and Hill scored. "William's missed, tho kick. i\ Sydney .. ■•.. >..• 14 ,V New Zealand ~ .. 6 came with Sydnoy attackIHjlay became willing from the outset jjjjf ttie second spell. JJoaland showed great .paco:,' in several i dangerous rushes, but faulty handling [lost them chances. o'Regan had a Eliot at goal from half-way, but the. fball fell Bhort. The Sydney forwards jrifere doing groat work, and were dnm'lnating the close play. Olson nearly jot over in the corner, but was pulled down. New Zealand had* two fruitless attempts at goal from free kicks. New Zoaland came away with a fino passing tush, and Malfroy was tackled near tho line. • Play becamo fast, the ball travelling up and down the field. Sydney were nearly over, and from a penalty McDcrmott potted a goal for Syd"My, making the score: .'

\lt>I, r .. ... 1^ 'J.'.New Zealand ■.:• ■ ■ .. 6 ?;Shaw -went off owiiag to an injury, Ijlng replaced by Carter. Froni a JWramblo on tho line, Millar scored follow Zealand. o'Began converted. '.. .. 17 '"" New Zealand .. ... 11 got over from a spectacular- " «Bh, but could not ground the ball, \anjtMillar came up to score. O'Resan : "averted. "/•.''■■ \*Q New Zealand .'. .. 16 ■2 v. t00 ,7 d bccanie wil<ll y «cittfd'as V,:i*r w Zealand back* continually atttSSi T , hon °' Ee fr™ kicked a scnaatofllty J ust 011 iimc > giving New ,Zwland a spectacular vict.ory. vS,? 8 * Ze «Jand .. ' '.; 19 ■»&**»* .. ..17

j&M'.l '-fMEST COAST UNION. ■ - . ■ PJ* STEEL ORDERED OFF. [ H* ; L (SPSCUL T0 "«»* PBESS.") ■ll*ul?S , GBEYMOUTH, June 7. matches at .Victoria, Park were ''■ffii D pwfect w «»<l>er, and there was a "®i^ danco .? f ffclo P ublic - Th« senior 'SiSfil.? 11 Lmted and sta r had a »»- f 5T71l if 81 ? °, f ono P oint > a"er J. Steel, j» had *»*»-ordered off early >tWi ,.*? e V far alle se<"y kicking an >22?9?t- At half-time tho score was 8-3 S !* Stwl bciB S responsible - In B ec- '?? «»mpiled nine points and **• Jamison scored two triesJ :%S? '??, \ UAea kickcd two P en " ml&W' wb /'° Ivcynolde was resimcsibl'! '^W''^ 1 * for Star after < h » inlervii: Mr f&sE£r teon<, «> Hokitik», was refewe. * Junior 3 dofo «ted Barrytown by *fmL-£?? iors forfeited to Cobden. match at Hokitika was witiait ctowd > bl,t tie display was 4 nature. v Woogan scored a trv mSS lor » S ivin ? h 's team the first win Sf^* a * M r DoweU was referee. gSEfoJ*.'; «ad Kokatahi juniors drew, there j|sSM<> score. |l!«S^r? 1 5 ni;a * :Kaniori and Kumara-Koss were postponed. FootbaU Club has elected KraJ 11 * officers :-Patron, Mr R. Pos»a/>"fi I?slli « nl > Mr E. Clougn; eccretarj*. treasurer, Mr J. Smith; F «--McEnMiey; vice-cap- » > committee, Mesßra SgMjS^n^P ll "' 3 ! McEnaney, Negri, raaSS'&fi, V. A. Addison, and A. Mr P. McEnaney; auditor, SUB-UNION., with Lincoln College on 'H^^^TOFr r *^ e KOTiD S' Mr H. J.^^^?^d 10- ''cat College 3.' EeG beat United

CANTERBURY RUGBY UNION. SENIOR COMPETITION. SATURDAY'S RESULTS. Old Boys 14; Linwood 9. Merivalc £9; Xorth Canterbury r.jl. Albion 21; 'Varsity 3. Tho oval at Lancaster Tark on Saturday was the scene of one of the most exciting games ct football seen in inter-club comoetitio»3 for ecme years, Old Boys, who*ire regarded by many as the probable winners of tho competitions, achieving victory over Linwood, who arc at present in the lead, by H points to 0. The game was a delight, to followers of the code, and so fw»g as such football is provided there need be no fear of Rugby waning- in t>opu!aritv. ine- •weather was fine and there was again «• largo attendance. Albion scored a. longoverdue win, defeating 'Varsity by 24 points to 3 on tho south ground. At llangiora Menvalo defeated North Canterbury by 23 to m!. " Ths following table shows tho position* cf the various teams or.gr.3ed in the first grade competition:

Old Boys (14) v. Lizrwood (9). Linwood forwards began to worn- Old Boys frcm tho outset, and in tho first few minutes Old Boys were glad to force. For Feme time play was t>l! inside Old Boys' territory; Linwood making good ueo of the light nor'-eastcr, which they had-at their backs. Linwood, whenever they pccured the ball from the sorum, essayed passing, but were generally smothered. "Dalle?, who wa3 in the picture from the jump, made a beautiful run down the. field and passed to R. Carlcton, 'who failed to get far. Old Boys were keen, backs and forwards being in thr> thick of it. Linwood wore forced, but the relief was only temporary, for back came Old Boys in a fyv.ics of passing rushes, which at last brought them success, the ball being suddenly shot out by Dalley and being handled by the chain of hacks until Hobday getting possession, dashr.d «crcs3 to score near the flag. Nixon's kick miss.vL Old Boys 3; Linwood nil. Old Boys were getting the ball regularly and their policy cf opening up play was jilrasing to the spectators. From the twentyiivn D. Hay started passing down thc line, and after the ball bad been handled sovcral times, Hobday accepted a pass near the line, and just had enough pace to get across, being heavily tackled as he wont "* over ogainst tho flag. Nixon's kick missed. Old Bays G; Linwood nil. A kick at goal from a. mark by Payne was missed by Linwood. From a scrum the ball was whipped out by Miliar end Payne prettily cut in, making a. beautiful opening before handing on to Davie?, who got over at the corner flag. Edmonds's kick at goal wa3 unsuccessful. Old Boys. C; Linwood 3. From another scrum at thc twenty-five Dalley picked up smartly and whipping past several opponents passed to Parker, who* ran strongly, and although tackled by two men, »ushed his way over thc lino to score under, tho crossbar. S. Carleton converted. Old Boys 11; Linwood 3. A fierce forward rush by Linwood wa9 looking dangerous when Dalley went down, and stopped the movement. Heaino (Linwood) intercepted, but his pass out went astray, and the next moment Old Boys were in full cry for' tho line. A pass out to Hay resulted, in that player boating an opponent badly and outpacing thc opposition to score a. pretty try. S. Carleton's kick missed. Old Boys 14; Lin--wood 3. After play had been carried on, for a, few minutes in" tho second spell; Hay gained a lot of ground by a smart run, which took him past several opponents. Just afterwards Nixon,. Old Boys' fullback, had an unsuccessful pot at goal. At this sfage Edmonds went off injured and L. Elvy took his place at fullback. A penalty to Linwood -missed and the next inoident of '.noto was a dash down tho line by Parker, who was pushed out when looking dangerous. Linwood then ptlacked persistently and for a, few minutes Ola Boyß' lino was in danger. Nison fumbled and Poultbn had a. lovely opportunity wosented to'him, but ho aWo fumbled, and tho chance was lost. J. Turpm, however, took « mark in a 'handy position and kicM a goal. Old Boys 14,. Linwood 6 Old Boys transferred play to the other mid -of.-the field-and-the ball went • over.. LinwoDd forcing. Linwood came back with great determination and twice were nearly ove?. Linwocd carried a scrum and_ Payne swerved through, nearly scoring under, the post, a scrum resulting. Linw-od continued to attack strongly, and their forwards gave Old Bovs no respite. Skipworth (Old Boys) retired hurt, and was replaced by F. Bowes. another forward. Linwood were awarded a rjenaltv, but it was unsuccessful. After a, period "of hot play Frasor got across, but was brought back for an infringement The y play from tho resultant aorum shifted . tho scone of operations to Linwoode territory,where from a- passing rush Hobday nearly scored. Back came Linwood with a rush that carried all before it. The hall was swept over the line, Frascr falling on it. The kick at goal missed. Linwood a forwards charged down the field >«».■ som °J£ Bt £ dribblinsr being seen. OH Boys saved by kicking to the line, and from the line-out r'-ny a force down resulted The game ended: Old Boys 14- Linwood 9. Mr W. B. Fuller was referee. ' Albion (24) v. 'Varsity (S).

•Varsity and Albion met on the. • South Ground at Lancaster P*tk. Albion won the toss and 'Varsity kicked off and immediately a forward rush'by Albion had tho defence hard pressed. For offsideplay on the part of n- r Varsity forward, Lilburne had a. ebot 6t coal, which provod fruitless and immediately Albion, by means or loose forward work, had 'Varsity hard defending. A pot at goal by Eaglesome missed the mark, but in a loose forward rush, Sincock scMed...a trv which was converted by LilbuTno. Albion s,''Varsity 0. The 'Vanity team, which.was much weiker than is usually fielded by tUe students, were well beaten by fheir opponents, and shortly Lilbume scored for Albion, but failed to Odd the major points. Albion 8 'Varsity 0. 'Varsity attompted to open up the some, but their passing was at fault, and eventually for Albion Lilburne scored his 'second try, which he converted with a good kick. At half-time, Albion Jed bv 13 points to nil. ■....■ "Tho game had not been recommenced Ion" before Lilburne and Thompson were associated in a neat piece of work, the former racine over for «• good try under the posts. He converted the. try. Albion 18, Varsity 0. •Varsity were putting up a very wcak-srie-fence, and O'Connor added a try. for Albion. There wae a solid tussle for the next few minutes but Beaumont' aeourcd and badiy beating several opponents, ho went over for a good trv, making the scores, Albion 21, 'Varoity" o.' 'Varsity made a determined effort from tho drop out and Bryden worked his way over for a try which was not converted. The game ended in a win for Albion by 21 points to 3 points. Mr TV. Barman was referee, j • ■

Merivale (29) v. Nortn Canterbuiy (0)

U Merivale met North Canterburv whom they defeated by 29 points to S >! F»m tho kick-off North Canterbury attacked stronglv, but Hart, the Merivale fuU-b.dc, was solid, on defence nnd repejled itTr attack Oliver for Merivale, started aSod 'Sg rush, but . penalty to North relieved the pressure. hast folSg "p by the Merivale forwards ended in cfrnelie scoring a try which was not converted; Prom the kick-off, the ■Wtb Cantcrbnrv forwards set up another attack and Mchrtens had a shot al goal vduch had v,*f «rodnco any points, and then the Men- , B a t Awards coUined headed by Partridge Ink Carnegie, and ended in the former scorfug but again tho kick at goal failed. ImrLdiately afterwards, passing between he Serivale 7 forwards ended in Blaxey scoring and Hooper added the niajor points -At half-time. Merivale led by 11 points to ml. KiKht from the commencement of the second spcU,'Merivale set up » strong *tt M k and very soon Doreen, scored at the corner ?? rushes Merivale had North SufiSS. "rouble/and Strickland short- < Z.I „„, and Carnegie followed suit a Wer. Olive, and Mc

Cabe added tries before thc fpell ended, and a> one-sided game sow, Jierivile run out winners by 29 points (9 tries, one converted) to nil. l£r E. E. Lutfrell wag referee SENIOR B. The following table shows the positions o; tho various teams in the Senior B competition at the conclusion of the sixth round:

At Show Giounds, Merivale defeated Technical by 19 points to 18. Mc C. McLachlan was referee. At Lancaster Park 'Varsity and Christ, church played a drawn game—3 points all. Mr K." 11. Pei-in was referee. SECOND GRADE. A Section. At South Park, Merivale defeated Albion b? 12 points to .1. Mr G. G. Denniston was referee. At Show Grounds, Old Boys defeated Chrif.tchurch by 13 points to nil. Mr O. D. Fraser was referee. Linwood defeated Tramways by default. Kaiapoi defeated 'Varsity by default. THIRD GRADE. A Section. At North Park, 'Varsity A defeated Y..M.C.A. by 10 points to nil. Mr M. L. Hi?gins was referee. At North Park, North Canterbury defeated Merivale by 13 points to 5. Mr L. Hunt was referee. At North Park; Christchurch A defeated Wharerini by 4 points to 3. Mr C. TV. Allard was referee. Old Boys A defeated Kaiapoi by default At St. Bole's, St. Bedo's defeated St. Andrew's by 11 points to 6. Mr E. Empson was referee. B Section. At North Park, 'Varsity C defeated Christchurch B by" 33 points to 3. Mr W. Turner wa-s referee. At Halswelf, Halsweil defeated Wesley by 20 points to 3. Mr L. Clarkson was referee. O Section. At Opawa. Park, Sydenham defeated Albion by 9 points to 3. Mr TV Coles was referee. At South Park, New Brighton defeated West Old Boya by 12 points to nil. Mr A Hooper was referee. UNDER 20 SECTION. At St. Andrew's, Linwood defeated St.v Andrew's by C poiuts to nil. Mr E. Eudkin Was referee. At Rangiow, Boys' (High School defeated North Canterbury by 25 points to 5. Mr P Lindsav was referee. At North Park, Y.M.C.A. defeated Technical by 20 noinls to 16. Mr F. E. King was referee. * At North Park, Old Boys A doioaled Old Boys B by 30 points to nil. Mr L. Guincy was referee. 'Varsity A defeated 'Varsity B by default. FOURTH GRADE. A Section. At Polo Grounds, Old Boys A defeated Technical by 30 points to nil. Mr A. D. Moore was referee. At North Park, Boys' High School defeated "West Christchurch Old Boys by 6 points to 5. Mr H. E. Mooro was referee. At Polo Grounds, Merivale A defeated Albion by 16 points to nil. Mr A. Woodsford was roferce. \ E SECTION. At Belfast, Belfast defeated Sydenham by 17 points to nil. MrH. Rollinson was rcAtßiccarton, Riccarton defeated 1 Old Boys Bby 3 points to nil. Mr P. C. Jones was referee. FIFTH GRADE. Sydenham defeated Albion B by default. At Polo Grounds, New Brighton defeated Kaiapoi by 41 points to nil. Mr S. Barnctt was referee. . „ Linwood defeated Merivale B by derauii. SCHOOLBOYS' COMPETITION. At Lancaster Park, Linwood A defoated Cfhristchurch by 6 points to nil. Mr H. M. Sparrow was referee. ~'.,' At Lancaster Park, Sydenham defeated Albion by 9 points to 3. Mr H. Robertson waa referee. ~,-,». At Lancaster Park, Merivale defeated 1 Linwood Bby 21 points to nil. Mr J. Bowden wa3 referee. BIG FIXTURES. July 22nd—Northern v. Southern, SubUnions, at Lancaster Park. July 25th—Town v. Country, at Lancaster Park. ■" : ~-< -'- ~ _; , -i '■ i August Ist—Canterbury v. Southland, at Lancaster Park. . August sth—Canterbury v. Hawkcs Bay, at

; Napier. ,„■„..' August Bth—Canterbury v. ■ Wellington, at ' Wellington.' August 10th and 13th—Secondary Schools' "Tournament, at Lancaster' Park. August 12th—Canterbury v. Wairarapa, at Masterton. August 15th—Canterbury v. Auckland, at Auckland. August 29th—Payne Trophy Match, at Lancaster Park.' September 2nd—New South Wales v. Can-terbury-South Canterbury, at Lancaster Park. \ n . . September Sth—Canterbury v. Otago, at Lancaster Park. September 12th—Canterbury -v. South < Canterbury, at Lancaster Park. September -26th—Canterbury v. Wanganui, at Lancaster Park.

SOUTH CANTERBURY UNION. COMPETITION MATCHES. Fine weather favoured the continuation of the South Canterbury Rugby Union's competifiens on Saturday, and there was a good attendance at tho grounds. A series of hard frosts had made tho playing fields a trifle- greasy, but otherwise conditions were excellent/ At the Athletic grounds Old • Bdys defeated Star by 25 points to 9, aftci o. fair game in which, however, individual play was more p-.ominent than concerted wefk. Old Boys (25) v. Star (9). Star kicked off against the sun, and Tate returned the leather up-field. Mathieson and Gerald got away in a promising dash, but tho soft ground and greasy bail lost them their chance. Star rcliovcd and Boys, fielding a. punt, gained considerable ground before being grassed. He gave- to Mathiesoji, who sent to Doull. The latter miskicked, but Stewart retrieved the error and sent on t-> Coxhead, who passed in to Gerard, the latter scoring c'.oec to the pasts. Boys converted. Doull was penalised for holding. Logan sent the leather nicely between the posts. Old Boys 5, Star 8. Star pressed and narrowly missed scoring, but Old Boys cleared , and Tato and Gerard made a splendid dribbling run up-field. Prom a scramble near the corner Tate ecovwd. BoyVe kicked failed. Old boys were awarded a, penalty kick near, Star's twenty-five. Boys's shot at goal sailed ever the bar. Old Boys now opened up the game. Mathieson secured from the losso and sent on to Doull, who scored jn the corner. Stewart failed to convert. In the second half Old Boys cgain attacked, and from a line-out Hathieson picked up sending or. to Doull, to Tate, who crossed in the corner. Boys failed to convert. Old Boys 17. Star 3. Star pressed, but Old Boys .relieved from a line-cut, and carried play down-field. Strang sent his backs awav from a. scrum, and Mathicson, fending Austin's tackle, scored in a good position. Boys .again failed to convert The Star forwards brtke through -presently and Thompson, slipping up near the line, dived across. The try was not converted. ' Old Boys 20. Star 6. From a scramble close to Old Boys' twenty-five. Star again broke awav, but Stewart relieved, and following up hi 3 long kick, scored a gocd try which ! Boys converted. In the last few minutes of the game Star attacked sfronglv. and i Toneycliffe crossed in the corner. His try was "not converted, and the game ended: Old Beys 25. Star 9.

Other Ecsults. Senior Grade—Zingari 0 v. Temuka G; Celtic IS v. Waihi 8; Waihi played eleven :ncn. ~ Junior Grade—Old Boys G v. Gcraldine 0; Star 20 v. Southern 11; Zingari 1G v. St. Andrews .6; Celtic 3 v. Pareora 3; High School 9v. Tcmufca 3; Pleasant Point, a, live. Third Grade—Star A 23 v. Pareora. 3; Zineari 7 v. Southern 0; Old Boys It v. High School 0t Y.M.C.A. 11 v. Washdyke 6. Fourth Grade—Star A 6 v. Geraldine 0; Star B 14 v. High School B 0; Temuia. 21 v. St. Andrews 0; High School A 6 v. "Washdyke 5;.01d Boys, a bye. Fifth Grade—-Tenru.'ca 9 v. Gcraldine 3: Star A 17 v. High School A.,0: Celfic 2S v. High School B 0; Zingari 21 v. Star B 3.

ASHBURTON SUB-UNION. SATURDAY'S .MATCHES. The Ashburton County Rugby competitions were continued on Saturday afternoon in fine weather. The grounds were somewhat 6'iippory, which made many of the. games straggling and ragged. Tho defeat of Old Boys seniors by Hindi ha 3 made the competition very interesting. The following are the results: Senior grade—Hinds 9 v. Old Boys S: Ashburton 22 v. Rakaia, 0; Methvcn 14 v. Celtic 7. Junior grade—Allcnton -20 v. Old Boys 3: Mayfield 16 v. ifethven 3; Rakaia 16 v. Springburn-Mi. Scmers nil. Third grade—High School 25 v. Old Boys nil; Technical School Old Boys 5 v. rawald nil; Rakaia 10 v. AUcnton G. -Fourth grade—Technical School Old Boys 30 v. High School B nil; High School A IS v. Rr,kaia A 3; High School C 17 v. Rakaia B 6.

Ashburton (22) v. Rakaia (0). Ashburton commenced the p'ay, and for the most part kept Rakaia- in their own territory. An attempt on the part of Stills to open the Red's scoring account with p. penalty kick faiied. The game did not progress much further however, until Stills dropped a penalty kick from within the vicinity of the Rakaia goal. The latter attempted to even matters and rushed the irarue into the Ashburton twenty-live, hut they were repulsed und a forward movement bv the Red pack ended in Littlo obtaining"* try, which Stills failed to convert. This made the game: Ashburton 6, Rakaii 0. After the change over, Ashburton again kept the play to their own advantage. Rakaia made several valiant attempts, but their efforts were not very elective. The Reds kept up tho pressure, with the result that their opponents were forced down twice in succession, and from a scrum five yards from the latters goal, the local team hooked the ball to Jovce, and he passed to Day, who whipped round on tho blind side and dived across. Clothier was successful with the kick. The points were 11 to nil in Aflhburton's favour. Rakaia. took possession of the game at tbis stage, but half-time sounded with no furtpei score. , On the resumption of play the Reds took control and retained the advantage with a succession of effective back movements. The Blues were robbed several Brood opportunities by slow following up. Rakaia'effected some fast back movements, but the Reds* defence oroved sound. From midficld Clothier obtained possession and let out to Dav, who in turn transferred to Merrin. the latter' scoring a- try. Clothier converted. Ashburton 16, Rakeia ml Shorth- after the change over two scores were scored for Ashburton in quick, succession bv Harris and Clothier, but the kicks were "not successful. ' .Towards _ the conclusion of the game, a succession of at' tacks encouraeed Rakaia, who removed play to within striking distance, but , Ibcir , opponents relieved with successful line kickin?. The game erded with Ashburton on the defensive, and the score Ashburton 22, Rakaia nil. Mr Douglas was referee. .

SCHOOL MATCHES. The primary schools' matches played at on Saturday morning resulted: — Senior—Allenton 8 v. Boroueh 8; Ashbuvton East, 87 v. Convent, m!. Junior—Tinwald 6 v. Allenlon 3; Ashburton East 3v. Borough nil. -,

KAIKOURA V. WAIAU. Kaikoura juniors defeated' Walau by 0 points to nil'," after a. very strenuous- game. In the • senior match, Wai&u won by. 13 points to 8, Wa.irau scoring the last try just on the call of time. Both matches ■were exceptionally good games.

IN OTHER CENTRES. (PEESS ASSOCIATION TELEGBAKS.) AUCKLAND, June 6. Only two senior games were.played tc-day. The results were:—Suburbs 19 beat Manukau 3; North Shnro 20 beat King's College 8. WELLIXGTOW, June 7. Rugby—Athletic 24 v. Selwyri S; Potone 15 v. Berhampore.il; Poneko 26 v. Wellington 3; Hnlt Si v. Oriental 0; Old Boys 8 v. Marist 0. DI'NEDIN, Juno 7. Pirates 15 V. Kaikorai 0; Alhambra 6 v. Southern 3: Dunedin 17 v. Union 8; Zingari 8 v. Taieri 6.

LEAGUE. COMPETITION MATCHES. The competitions in each tho six grades of the Canterbury Rugby Football League were continued on Saturday, when the sixth round was decided, ■'the conditions wero excellent and there wero some interesting panics in al) grades. The principal attractions wero the senior championship fixture* at Monica Park and the other gronnds. The leading teams maintained their successes, though the Hornby team were fortunate in beating Sydenham, as the latter team save, the better display. ■ Addington had no difeculty in locating Linwood on the lattcr's "round, and tho Waiiliairi team gavo a. , fine display against Marists B at Papanui. Marists A were superior to AVoolston and achieved an easy win.

The positions of the various teams in the senior championship are:—

Hornby (11) v. Sydenham (9). The opening exchanges let tho Hornby (blacks) Forwards away with a, loose rush, but tho Sydenham (blues) backs evaded tho big forwards and, wuntinj high, P. O'Connorsent p% t° the' Blacks' twenty-five. An infringement gave Sydenham a penalty clcS3 in, which F. Warr put over. W. Lc Warne secured possession from the kick-out. He made ground with a solo run and sent 111 to F. Henry, tho last-named passing to J. Parkes, who scored a tiy, which ho converted. F. Warr, with F. Tonkin and P. O'Connor, effectually smothered the slow passing of the Blacks' Lacks, and tho Sydenham forwards swept through with a great rush. The Sydenham forwards were con'.rolhn<r the. ball from the (-crum, and E. Falgar, at half, was giving his backs opportunity. F. Tonkin,. with a fine butst through, had Hornby defending hard. The Blacks were penalised and F. Warr kicked his second goat. L. Zimmerman got Olear, and passing in to J. Parkes, tho latter scored wide out, F. Henry failing to goal. F. Warr pierced tho defence with a grsat cut-in, but rin straight into W. Davies and lest a fine scoring chance just prior ,to tho bell for the interval, with the scores: Hornby 8, Sydenham i. "■ The resumption of gav* J. Parkes possession, but a fifife tackle by H. King saved a score. O'Connor. sent play right back to the Hornbv twenty-five, .where a further penalty enabled F. Warr to register his third goal. The Sydenham forwards Wcr6 hustling the oppos.tlon horn all quarters, and a fine tush saw F. Tonkin kick through and dribble the ball over the Tho Hcrnby full-back nulled him down, and the referee awarded a try for obstruction. F. A\arr failed to goal, the ball striking th? post. Tho Blacks' forwards got going in earnest, but hun" to tho ball and loat ecorms chances. "The team play of the Blacks was poor. From a scrum, A. Mackie cut through and passed fast to J. Parkes. Tho latter threw the ball to W. Stewart, who dived ovor near tho corner for a great trv, which J. Parkes failed to convert. H. Dvmond sent the Blacks back and the ball out to W. Stewart, the latter raced down the far line, but P. O Connor got to -him and bundled the Hornby bac* out just before the final bell ring. The scores were: Hornbv 11 points (three tries one converted) to 0 points (one try and three penalty goals). Mr W. Healey was | referee.

Waimairi (22) v. Marists B (13). Marists B kicked off and took play to their opponents' twentv-five, where the Greens were awarded a penalty; Burns'a kick failed. A good kick by Mitchell gained ground, and Itossiter and Ortc.i following up, caught Archer, the Marists full-back in possession. Tight play followed from which the Greens were penalised for handling in the scrum, -itchell kicked a food goal. "Wainwiri 2, Marists 0. The Marists forwards, led by O'Shaughnessy, Hanrahan and O'Connell, headed n- rush, ond from a scramble near the line, the last-named scored, for Burns to goal. Marist 5, Waimairi 2-. TFaimairi then attacked, and Mitcnetl put in a good' run, beating a man before passing to Ortor., who scored. The kick failed. Later McCarthy put the Greens on th« attack by a,

good kick, but a force-down resulted.' Plav was then transferred to the other end, and both Mitchell and Pcarco wore within an ace ofecotuis, but good tacKtng, especially by .Kobws and Brittendcn, kent them out. Pahi soon set his backs going,"and Mitchell kicked up near the Msrists goal, but Mc•Larthv cleared just in time. Plav was up and down field for a time until Mitchell found a gap in the field bv a well-judged •iV'i'u , cil rcj aHcJ in Rcssiter scoring tor Mitchell to goal. The. half-time whistle then sounded with the score: AVaimairi 10, Marists 5.

On reaurmng, Waimairi still kept up the pressure, but the Greens were relieved bv a x ™ e , k V; k ' an<l through bcine penalised later, Goodall kicked a good goal: Waimairi 12, Marists 5. The Greens had a turn at attack and MoCormack scored for Burns to goal. Waimairi 12, Marist 10. Pahi- then set his backs going. They carried plav to the Greens' line but a force-down resulted. Tight forward play followed, and from a. scrum. Pahi let the. ball out, Goodall making a dash for the line, but Robins saved a score by a great...tackle. The B'aek and Whites continued to vress and Pahi passed to Pearce. who transferred to Hltcbel], who sent Ferris over for a good try. The kick f»iled. Waimairi continued to attack. Goodall potting a great goal from the twentvfive. Waimairi 17, Marists 10. Marists now had a turn at attack, and TBums picked up in tho loose just inside half-way. Smith made a feeble attempt to stop him. and he* scored in (he corner. His kick failed. AVaimairi 17, Marists 13. Sisson obtained the ball but went over the dead ball line. Shortly after, a passing rush by Pahi, Goodall and Ferris resulted in the last-named Fcorinsr for Mitchell to goal. Waimairi 22, Marists 13.

Marists A (33) v. Woolston (5). Marists A and Woolston met on the "Ko. 2 ground at Monica Park. The former .siarted off with a great rush, and fast running let H. Mullins in, and he. sent J. O'Loughlin on to score. C. Fitzgerald failed to goal. Pring, Wakefield and Imcson burst through for Woolston, but O'Longiiliu's speed allowed him to save. Piper failed to collect a cross ond C. Batchelor dashed in and was over tho line with a brilliant dive. E. H. Ellis goaled. B. Stapley stopped a strong Green attack, in which E : . Fitzgerald, C. Fitzgerald and Mullins took part. Mullins was injured in a leg in a hard tackle and had to retire, E. Batchelor coming on in his 6lead. C. Batchelor dashed away with a jinky cut-in and went past two men before sending O'Loughlin on to score. Ellis's shot was wide. Woolston made a dash, but the Greens' forwards soon returned, and clean handling by Ellis and Flood saw the latter score behind the posts. E. Fitzgerald's kick hit the cress-bar and bounced over. O'Loughlin used his speed to get a nice try from a passing Tush. Ellis converted. The Woolston backs attacked by a passing rush, and from a melee, G. Maine scored. C. Stapley goaled. The ball was thrown about freely by the Marists' backs, but there was no further score in tho first spell, which ended: Marists A 21, Wooiston 5. Marists rushed off again in the second half, iind the ball travelled from a scrum to C. Fitzgerald, who fooled fne Woolston five-eighths and scored. He also converted. The Woolston forwards, led by Pring <and Imeson, made a break through the defence, and the latter looked likely to score In a dribbling rush, but knocked on, and the chance was lost. Somo fast passing ended in C. Fitzgerald sending Peterson on to scbrc. Tho kick failed. A Blue forward kicked into Brosnahan's hands, . and he dropped a good goal from -the field. The Greens' backs set off in another rush and after Brosnahan, Blazey and Batchelor had each .handled twice, E. Fitzgerald scored near the posts and Bateman converted. The final score wa.s. Marists A 33, Woolston 5. Mi- T. Kirton was referee.

Addington (23) v. Lin-wood (9). The game between Addington and Linwood was ployed at Linwoc-d Park. Tho eastern suburbs opened briskly. In- a. loose, rush F. Harris scored for the home team, the effort at goal being rcsultless. Fast passinffby tho Addington backs enabled S. Symister to score for A. Collie to goal. The visiting backs were showing speed and a fast passing rush enabled R. Maync to score, and shortly after the same player aglin scored, neither try being, converted. The western suburbs added a further" try before half-timo when the scores were Addington 14, Linwood 3. Addington _ adopted the offensive on resuming and 'from a passing rush O'Mallcy scored an unconverted" try. A forward rush, by liinwood C ended in C. Moulin scoring, no goal resulting. E. Mayna and A. Green each scored a try for Addington, neither score being converted. Just before timo E. Barkle, scored an unconverted try for Linwood, tho final scores, being Addington. 23 points (seven tries, one converted) to 9 points (threo tries). Mr B. Smith was referee. ~ _ _ . ••-->' JUNIOR GRADE. Waimairi beat Sydenham by 10 points to nil. Referee, Mr W. H. Griffiths. Martßts beat Addington by five points to three.": Referee, Mr E. Jones. Linwood, a bye. ;.';■•' THIRD GRADE. Addington beat Woolston by seven points to nil. Refers, Mr A. Leitch. Marists A won by default from Lmwood. Marists B, a bye. FIFTH GRADE. Sydenham beat Linwood by 10 p.oints to nine. Referee, Mr E. Gcarry. \ , Addington beat Marists by seven joints to five. Referee. Mr C. W. Allen. SIXTH GRADE A. Sydenham beat Marists C by eight points to 'nil. Referee, Mr F. Jago. ■ Hornby A beat Addington by 11 points i 0 niL . LIGHT-WEIGHTS/ r Linwood beat Marists by nine points to nil. Referee, Mr P.'Kirton. .'

WEST COAST CENTRE. SATURDAY'S MATCHES. (Sr-SCUL TO "THE MISS.") GREYMOUTH, Juno 7. To-day's League matches were played in fine weather. Bunanga seniors played Blackball, before a large crowd, on Blackball grounds., and won by 11' points to 5. The half-time scores were 6-0 in favour of the winners, Oust and. W. Armstrong scoring unconverted tries. In the second half Citst scored again for Runanga and Pumell kicked a- penality goal, while,Dodds crossed for Blackball and kicked a penalty goal. Oliver also dropped a field goal for "Blackball, but the referee did nob see the" incident and disavowed tho score. Tallantiro (Runanga) was ordered off for rough play. Mr C. Hall was referee. • Marist seniors played Greymouth,' at Omoto, before a fair crowd, and won by 12 points to 11. Mears (2), Kiely, and Mouat scored for the winners, and Thomas rjfick=d four penalty goals and scored a- try for Greymouth. Mr W. Ryan was referee. Greymouth juniors defeated Runanga by 8 -points to 6. . Brunner juniors defeated Rovers by o points, to i. ,«,,,-. Rover third grade defeated Blackball by 2 lioints to nil'. Nelson Crtfck third grade defeated Brunner by OS points, to nil. n

IN OTHER CENTRES. (PRISS ASSOCIATION TK.IGKAMS j x -\ AUCKLAND, June 6. Citv 27 beat Bevonport 20; Ponsonby 42 beat' Newton 3; Otahuhu 2 beat Nor'Jicotc 0; Ellewlie 9 beat Kingsland 5.

AN OMINOUS OUTLOOK. (BY CABLE—PRESS ASSOCIATION'— COPYRIGHT.) (AUSTRALIAN AXD K.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION'.) SYDNEY, June G. There appears to be a storm brewing in Rugby League circles over the cancellation of the Queensland portion of tho New Zealand tour. Qucenelanders state that the whole tour will be cancelled if New Zealand does not agree to the, teims laid down. On tho other hand. Ne«- South Wales officials point out that the Australian Board of Colitro l probably has no jurisdiction, as the lour is in the "hands of the New South Wales Rugby League, which organised it. The matter now appears to have reached a deadlock. --*- ) NEW SOUTH WALES BEATEN.

(BY CABLE—rBESS ASSOCIATION—COPYBIGHT.) (4CSTBALIAN ASD IT.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION.) (Received. Jure 7th, 5.5' p.m.) SYDNEY, June 7. At Newcastle, 9u eena ' alu * defeated ICew South "Wales by 56 poi nt * to 23.

ASSOCIATION. ENGLISH CUP TIES. The Canterbury Football Association's competitions were suspended on Saturday last to allow of tho first round cf tho English Cup being played. Although the grounds were heavy, the weather was fine, though a fairly stiff breeze was Entries from the whole twelve senior grade teams comprising the A and B sections had been received, and of these, four drew byes. They were Sunnysidc, Xomads and Western in the A grllde, and Kaiapoi in the B grade. After Saturday's contests, four teams in each, section now remain to fight, out fho 6coond round of the English Cup. Some extraordinary results were the outcome c{ the first round. Chief of these was tho unexpected defeat of Rangers by Thistle at English Park by the odd goal in three. Equally sensational was tho win of Technical Old Boy 3 over Lyttellon on the Mental Hospital ground by four goals to three. Tho watersiders were unfortunate in having to fiold a woak team. At Linwood Park, a fast game between Villa and Linwood produced a win for the latter by two goats to one. Addington Workshops' put up a sterling fight again3t St. Albans, but were defeated after a great game by three goals to one. The venue was St. Albans Park. Thistle (2) v. Rangers (1). Thistle kicked off against the. wind and forced play clown the centre. Under pressure, Lusk mis-kicked and Thomas beat Pern- with a simple shot after three minutes'" play. This early reverse put Rangers on their mettle, and iCorman opened an attack on the left. Ives slammed the ball to' goal but Barwel! failed to clinch the movement. The Scots retaliated with Mulcahey and Patterson prominent. Tho winger squared to'goal and Thomas, racing through, put Thistle two goals up. In following play Thistle were kept continually defending but Faiconer was in brilliant form in goal and successfully parried shots from Harwell, Korman and Ives. Frons the left, Norman placed to Barwell, who made ground and finished with sv shot which struck the crossbar with, terrific force. Rangers maintained pressure and bombarded the Thistle goal, but Falconer was brilliant in defence. Halftime was called with Rangers attacking, and the score: Thistle 2. Rangers 0. The second half oponed with a Rangers attack. Ives mado ground on the left and placed to Norman, who sent in a hot shot which Falconer gathered!, v&tto and Gibson led a further Rangers' raid, and from a scramble in tho Thistle, goal in which Falconer was injured, Ciibson found the net. Rangers made desperate efforts to score the equaliser, but the. Thistle defence held and time was called with the score: Thistle 2, JKangers 1. Referee, Mr F. Campbell. It was subsequently found that Falconer, the Thistle goal-keeper, had fractured his collaT-bone when he came into collision with the goalpost. He had played the remaining fifteen minutes in this condition, and saved many shots.

Linwood (2) v. Villa, (1). Playing at Linwood Park, Villa, won the toss and Linwod kicked off against the wind. Following a fine combined movement by Graham, Spcnce and Chappie, Villa were hard pressed. Tanner placed well forward, and from a melee in goal, Spenco shot through! Villa retaliated on tho left. C. Ranson plaocd to BoTry, but Bird intercepted a pass to the centre and returned play to half-way. Except for nn occasional breakaway by Linwood, the play was monopolised by Villa for a period, but Maynard and Bird defended in great style, men Ward initiated a sharp attack. on the Linwood left. Graham drove-over, but G. Johnston cleaied in the nick of time for Villa; Half-timo was called with the score: Linwood 1, Villa 0. ~ On resuming', Villa set up a strong attack with Whitehead and Share prominent. H-. Johnston snapped up and hcokedi, over to goal, but Berry headed just outside. Linwood took a, hand, and for a timo Villa were kept defending. Linwood broke through and Chappie registered with .a cross-shot. The game becaino very fust with' >slla having slightly the best of the p!ay. Lovatt drovo well down and Sharr broke through in a solo run from which he scored. End to end play followed without result, and timo'was called with tho.score: Linwood 2,' Villa 1. Referee, Mr J. Stout.St. Albans (3) v. Addington Workshops (1). PSaying at St. A'.bans Park, Addington won the toss, and St. Albans kicked off against the wind. Donaldson and Taylor made ground for Saints, but Morrja repulsed smartly and put Addington attacking. Crew snapped up and placed to jGibson, who raced through'and ehbt. Cullen failod to get the ball away, and Gibson, following up fast, put, Addington one goal up. Addington kept up- the attack, and Grieve narrowly missed ' with a dropping shot. Immediately following. Tomblin drove, in a shot which struck, tho cross-bar and bounced cleaiv' St. Albang counterattacked sharply. Colville snapped up and, bcatitg -the defence, he made the scores level with a shot from close in. At the other end just missed; and Colvill followed with a shot which' found tho not, but ho wars ruled offside. Half-time was called with the score: Addington 1, St, Albans- 1. From the kick, St. Albans attacked with' vim. Donaldson ran down the right and 'contred .for Taylor to bang tho ball into the net from close range. In following play, Addington were the aggressors in chief, but Bryan and. Leeves defended well. •_ A for : ward move gave Lamont possession, and he put in a shot which missed by inches. .St. Albans retaliated through-Spiers. , The winger sent over and Colvillo again scored. Timo was called with Addington attacking and the score: ~ St. Albans 3, Addington AVorks 1. Rtferee, Mr Robertson,

Technical Old Boys (4) v. Lyttelton (3). -There was a good attendance of spectators at 'the Mental Hospital ground to witness the cup match between Technical Old Boys and Lyttelton. Technical kicked off, but Beal put Lyttelton attacking. A .sharp tackle by Cawthrey repulsed for Technical, but a free kick for hands brought play back.' Parle' shot behind and Toohnical retaliated on the left, with O'Loughlin prominent. A sharp centre, followed, but Armstrong shot na"st from a good position. A corner to Technical was cleared, but CTiechart immediately .returned. Poor shooting was again in evidence in the final shot. The winger closed. on ffoai and put Lyttelton one up with a good shot. Prom a Lyttelton attack, with Wilson, Smyth, and Parlo. prominent, Technical broke away v on the left. Armstrong accented a transfer and levelled the scores from close in. Halftime was called with the scores: Technical Old Boys 1, Lyttelton 1. Fast exchanges opened the second sped) with Lyttelton the more dangerous. Wibon shot past, and from the goai-kick Technical broke away. Offside spoilt the movement, and from the kick Lytteltcn attacked, but Smyth's final shot went wide. Lyttelto? carno* Again, and from a cross Pari© found the net. ThtH reverte livened up tho Technical attack. Playing well, J. Tiechart sent liis wing away, and from a centre Smith again levelled the scores. Technical', playing with improved combination, kept up tho attack. Muirson drove well down for O'Loughlin to clom on goal and give Technical the lead. A moment afterwards tricky play* by J. Tiechart gave Annstvong possession, and lie put Technical two goals up. Lyttelton attacked strongly from the centre kick and a combined movement .by Smyth and Wilson gave Parlo possession, and he regwfcsred with a low shot.. Time was called with the Bc'ore: Technical Old Boys' 4, Lyttelton 3. PRIMARY SCHOOLS. The following school games were played at Hagley Pnrk on Thursday and Friday last: A Division—Marists A 1 drew with Marists B 1- Richmond 1 defeated St. Albans 0 (Windus scored); St. Michael's 3 defeated East Christchurch 0 (Glasson 2, Patten 1). U Division—St. Mary'B 3 defeated AdConvent 0; Spreydon 7 defeated Marists D 1; Mntists A v. St. Josephs (to be played on Monday). _

ASHBURTON COMPETITION. I Two senior grade Association games were played on the Ashburton Domain on Sa.tur-1 day afternoon in the Mid-Canteroirry Football Sub-Association's competitions. In the mitch between Bering square and Methven, the former, in the first_ten minutes, scored' with a good shot by n. Pearee,' and at hail-time the score was i-aring square 2, Methven nil, the second goal having been shot by X. Johnson. In the first ten minutes of the second half. Baring square were hemmed in their own territory, and after a centre movement, Hoodie (Baring- square) mistook the direction and placed a goal, for Methven. From this on Baring square had all tbo beet of the play, and three more goals were shot by H. A. Johnson. It was it fast game all through'. Th<« game ended in a win for Baring square by 5 to one.. Mr Moodie waß referee. Wakanui, in their match with Ashburton "Wanderers, displayed decidedly the better combination and kept the bail constantly in

the "Wanderers' territory, though the letter I put up a hard fight. A lot of good individual work was shown. G. Brown scored for Wakanui early in the game, and at half. time the score was, Waknnui; 1, Wandeiers nil. A good shot by Brown got homo to tho net soon after the"iesumption, and this was followed by C. Begg. Thompson 4en shot well for Wanderers, Huff and B. Wiiaoa also getting in successful shots. iWakanui A, Wanderers 2.. MrvHosß was referee; In■■*. junior mutch, Waknnui ljheat Wanderers nil.

IN OTHER CENTRES. (FBESS ASBOCtATIOV TZLS6UUXS.) - ' AUCKLAND, Juho 6." ; Tramwyj 3 beat Pon3onby 2; Y.MsC.A. 2 bout HallabyVl; Xorth. Shore 2 beat Northcote 1; Navy C beat Watersiders 1. AVELLINGTON, June 7. Soccer—A grade: *Y.M.C.A. 3 v. : Hospital 3; Institute 3 v.' Scottish Wanderers _8; Diamonds 8 v. Watersiders 0; thistle Iy. Mariats 1. ' , DUNEDIN, June, 7. Seacliff 5 v. Technical. Old Boys 0; Maori Hill 3 v. Mdrnington 2; 0!d Boys 6 v. Mosgiel 3. ; A WIN FOR ENGLAND." (BY CABUB—PRES3 ASSOCIATION— 00MBIOHT.) (AVSTBALIAN AKD H.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION.) (Received Juno 7th, 5.5 p.m.) ' SYDNEY, June 7. At Wollongonjj, England easily defeated llkwarra by 8 goals to.-8.i1.-' -

Pta. Pts. V*. I. D. for. ag'st. Tl. T-inv.ocd . 5 1 ~y 4.'! 5 Old Boys . 4 1 _ 87 3:1 4 Herivale Christchurch .4 ■ 1 . .1 -2 — 00 - 03 •IS 4 4i 3 Alhion . 1 4 37 G4 1 'Vamity . — 4 1 34 88 J K. Canterbury . . — 4 •1 '20 107 i

Points Ch "VV. L. D. For. Agst. Pt«. 'Varsily .-? I 1 ej 43 .1J Ghristchutcli 2 1 1 43 33 2i IJiccirton o •J — 43 3i •;" Herivale , o •2 — 44 CI -2 Technical . . 1 i — 45 C6 1

Match ES Points Cui 1\ W, . L. for. agst. Pis Aldington ..6 5 1 142 48 10 Hornby .. G 5 1 70 -.'.G 10 Ma lists i\. ..6 n 1 116 47 10 Waimairi ..6 4 2 SS 74 8 Sydenham .. U 3 a 97 53 6 Wools-ton ..0 2 4 56 160 4 Marists B .. v> — 6 63 00 — Limvood .. G — 6 52 157 —