FOOTBALL.

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18408, 15 June 1925, Page 15

FOOTBALL.

RUGBY. CANTERBURY RUGBY UNION. SENIOR COMPETITION. SA'JUHDAY'S RESULTS. Merivsle 3, Old Boys nil. Chrisichurch G, 'Varsity nil. Albion 19, ■ Canterbury nil. Under atrocious conditions the first round of the senior competition matches v*s completed At Lancaster Park on Saturday afternoon. 'Fortunately, from tho point of vie* of the gate, the weather remained fine ■until just .before the matches commenced, with the result that thero was another large attendance. Tha three playing grounds were naturally in a greasy etatc, making « ??* 8 i lb r „ <d & oc<3 ' «P«ot«jular football, but the interest was so keen, pavUiitalarly in regard to the Mcrivale-Old Boys match,, that in #pite of the showers of sleet and raifl which iell at intervals during tho gome, the great majority of the spectators waited f6r time to.be called beforo leaving the ground. On the 60uth ground Christchurch defeated 'Vanity by a margin of 6ix pointe, while on the west ground Albion, who were grefttly strengthened by tho presence of 1/awton, the .New South Wales Mayer, prevailed over Jforth Canterbury to the tune of 19 points td niL No matches were played below senior.A grade. The following tablo shows the positions of the -varibus teams engaged in tho senior A grade competition:

Motivate (3) v. Old Boys (0). Conditiohs could hardly havo been -ivorse for the Boys ganje, which, was played on the Oval at Iyahcaßler Park, and Wgn-clftsg football wap out of the question. Nevertheless the jiiay was interesting taxdUfhbu't, chiefly because. of tie closeness \A tfiei score. Jferivaie Bad the good luck '.*» pi*y 'with the gafo at their backs in the first epellj and tile hard defence Old Boys vcere called ujion to put up during this Uriel l«ft thrift without, their usual dash, in thf second half. Conaidflring the conditions,) it is strange that the two captains-did rioi arrange, to play four twenty-minute spells infetead of two long ones. Both sides adopted the right tactics for the day, mid whon tne forwards oh either sido hooked tho ball it ■wad not 84l6wed to go as far as tho half-back, but Vfst's kept religiously in the hick of the jcrtirn, the forwards attempting to Carry it with, them. In these instances Old Boys kept the more compact sctutn, while tho side, inert of the Merivale team fie4u4ntly broke away in anticipation of spoiling .the work of the Old Boys backs, and •at tirriea HeenifSd to he * little too quick in setting round on- the Old Boys' half-back. In the,first; Spell Meiivale attacked continuously, hut the only score registered was a. goal. Vf Hotopit friiflj a penalty given against R, Carleton. for oft-side play. In the second Bj>*ll Old BeyS had all the bettor of the play, bvit neither forwards nor backs showed thn ttddsssai-y restraint whfln playing witli t.ho pale, arid force-down* were numerous. Tli* winners' backs—men of ably Hooper, Ford, Evans, arid Ollivef,. showed tip well on defenco in th& second spell, and it is these men to whom credit j* prinoifjalij' du6 for tho win of :Merivale. 'The "grubber" kick was used to advantage against the. wind, and the defence at all times. Wa3 very good. For Old rioys, Dalley, at and Nixon. «t fiill-hack, played ■wonderfiiily ■well in both spells, And on one ficeMiOtt tho latter slibw(?d a, -find uuflafc tot speed *-].-en racing to save a try. The handling of both these players was first-claps, ■and both were treated to some heavy,tackling. Mortlock, s -« promoted junior, showed very fine fotni, and <tn his display will fcrobftbly bo orie of the regulars of tho Old Boys' first fifteen. In the forwards— thoueh Mevi■*ale had tho advantage iti was littlo fo.chocee, hut perhirps Carnegie, for Jtorivale, arid Baird, for 1 Old Bays, were the best of their respective" sides.' Mr .23. Empson, the referee, controlled the game admirably, giving his decisions very promptly. Ctaistchirrcb. (6) v.! 'Varsity (0). 'flay in tho Christchu'rch-'Varsity niitch Was of stteh a Ji/tohy nature as soarceiy to Warrant any description. After a few vninUttaV play the ground became a quagmire, arid ths plifß*B were soon liberally covered in mud. Christchurch - 'forwards wore, not longin making .the pace ■ ;ihd pulling 'Varsity .oil the, defensive, a force-down resulting, firbtvtt, far Chriatchurch, had a' shot at goal irc-ftl hear midflcld, the ball, however, being -too heavy to rise. 'Varsity took & turn at attacking, and for" a time their forwards* kept the defence busy. Christ" ehuteh carried * sdrurii and set up a pdss«' •ing movement which ended in Brown'being well tackled by 3imniei-3. A . little : . late* Brown hid Snothoi' attejppt at gbal from a penalty, and this tinlfe wSS successful. Christchurch 3, 'Varsity 0. This was the Score at half-time. Oft the resumption of play Christchurch bMsttnO Very aggressive, and after a number "of attepts to «cofe had beett mide Eobilliafd got jpOStiesßion and went straight for thi line. Unfortunately for him ho knocked over tho corner flag a» he went across, and e"o 'Virjity were saved. Afler a, lot of mud' scrambling the Christchurch forwards swept over 'Varsity's line and. FinnegaH fell on the bill to «cove. Brown failed to convert. Chiistchutcli 6, 'Varsity 0. 'Varsity set up a series of passing rushes, but owing to the tackling of their opponents, plus the greasy flalurt of the ball, tho attack always petered cut. Ohriste-hurch Retaliated, and Bobilliavd came into the picture, dribbling the ball over the line. A da«h for the ball,' howeverj hetween Green, a 'V«r«ity player, and himself, resulted in the former getting there first. The game ended soon afterwards vfiththo score; Christchurch 6, 'Varsity 0. AlWon (19) v. North Canterbury (0). Ncrth Canterbury faced a strong southerly and carried play to Albion's territory., but the opposing pack broko through and com■pclled» them to force. 4 Owi.ag to the heavyrain the ground W. 13 soft, and the ballNvaa difficult to ha'ndlei Nevertheless, tho Albion hacks combined well and kfepfc tho visitors o*> tho defensive. T. Lawton broke away, and, after putting in a great rim,' transferred to Thompson. The pass, yent forward. At halfway Cos attempted a goal from' a marli, but the ball fell short, and North Canterbury forced. From a scrum, Cox scat, out a. nippy pass to Lilburne. Lawton came up in time to take Lilburne's pass, and away ho went, beating tho opposition badly and scoring wido out. Lilburne did not convert. Albion maintained Hhe pressure, but ■ the greasy nature of tho ground and tho ball spoiled all attempts to. open: up the_ game. North Canterbury succeeded in staving off the repealed attacks of tho Albion forwards, until Lilburno wcured and sent out a long pass to Eagle«ome, who scored under the posts. Lilburno converted. Albion now tock full advantage of. tho wind, and aont North Canterbury back to thsjr dvm line to force down twice in quick * aucccssicn. Drage relieved with f> long punt upheld, hut the spell was only momentary, for Lawton made a brilliant opening and e«nt Thompson away to scoro between, the posts. Lilbnrne converted without effort, and tho half-time score read: Albion 18, North Canterbury 0. Heavy hail f*ll as the players took tho .■field w the second spell. For a whilo Albion were kept' busy defending, until Lawton, who was the mainstay of the Albion rearguard, broke up the' ttttack and sent the ball to touch at halfway. At this stage the game was temporarily abandoned, tho ployert being forced to' shelter behind the iron fence. On- resuming, Albion were compelled to ■ force. .Hawkins cross-kicked to Drage, but vMaster3 stopped the attack and led the" Albion pack in. a comb/icd forward movement to North Canterbury's territory. Lawton secured and unaccompanied dashed towards tho opponents' line; losing possession when vilhin an ace of scoring." 'Eaglav some dashed up and completed the movement by scoring near the corner flag. Tho try was not converted. Albion continued to drave their opponents back, and shortly bo,' foro the call oi .timo Cox secured the ball from a loost» and scored. Lawton did not convert. -North Canterbury rushed Albion's line, but tailed to drive homo then atlacV and' the 'final score read: Albion 19, North Canterbury 0. s . ' .Referee, Mr J. Gray. SPRINGVALE SEVEN-A-SIDE CUP. Ten teams took part in the annual seven a-side tournament, for the Springvalo Cup, held at' Little Akaloa on Thursday, when there was keen competition. The "winners of.thei cup were the Tc Kotahftanga team, which beat Little Akaloa by-8 points to nil in the final. Tho visitors were hospitably entertained.by the Littlo Akaloa Club and their friends.

BIG FIXTURES

| July 22nd—Northern v. Southern SubUnion?, at Lancaster Park. Julv 25th—Town v. Country, at Lancaster August Ist—Canterbury v. Southland, at Lancaster Park. August sthACanterbury v. Hawke s 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, a« Auckland. _ August 29th—Payne Trophy Match, at Lancaster Park. _ September 2nd—New South "Wales v. Can-terbury-South Canterbury, at Lancaster Park. " , , September sth—Canterbury v. OtagOt at Lancaster Park. - September 12th—Canterbury v South Canterbury, nt Lancaster Park. September 26th—Canterbury v. W'anjannt, at Lancaster Park. SOUTH CANTERBURY UNION. The South Canterbury Eugl>y Union's competitions were advanced a further stage on Saturday in fine but very windy weather. The grounds were soft after the recent rains, but play was not materially affected. At the Caledonian grounds, Old Boy 3 inflicted a crushing defeat on W.rihi, who ployed one 'man short, by 43 points to nil. Old Boys (43) v. Waihi (0). After tha opening exchanges, _Stewart made a fine oponinsr, sending to IV. LawSori, to Fraaer, to Doull, tho last-named touching down. Boys failed to convert. Stewart w-iS.eodn away again, but was well tackled by Edgeler. Tho Blues went away on the bjind side, but the interception of a pass effectively spoiled tho movement. Using their wejglit we!l, Old Boys attacked strongly and Hpi-h went over in a handy position. Boys failed with the kick. A. Lawson. accepted a neat pass from Stewart on the blind sid6 and went on to score without 6p]36&itiorii Boys made no mistake this time-. Old Boys 11, Waihi 0. After a tine passing rush by tho Old Boys'- backs, Doull again scored, Boys converting. "Waihi had a strong Wind to contend with in the second half and w t 6re not equal to the task. Old Boys'-threw tho ball about in fine style, and with weak opposition, pilld on points with great rapidity. Tries were scored by Strang, Boys, Osmers and Stewart (2), and A. Lawson dropkicked n- goal. The. game ended: Old Boys 43, Waihi 0. Other Results. Senior grade—Celtic 7 v. Zingari 3, Tewuksi 3 v. Star 0. Junior grade—Celtic 14 v. Zingari 0, High School 18 v. Southern 0, Pleasant Point 3 v. Old Boys 3, Gcraldine 8 v. Temitka 0, Stnr 6 v. Pareora 0, St. Andrew's a bye. Third grade-Star 11 v. High School .0, r J,V ir.ukii, 9 v. Southern 6, Zingari 9 Y.'Washtiyko 8. Old Boys beat Pareora. by default, YiM.C.A. » bye. Fourth grade—Star B 10 v. Old Boys 3, Pleasant Point 10 v.„ Gw-aldino 3, I'crauka 23 v. High School A 0, St. Andrew's beat Celtic by default, Star A a bye. Fifth grade— Geraldine 9 v. Celtic 8, Star B d v. High School B 0, Star A 12 v. Temuka 10, Zingari 9 v. High School A 3. WEST COAST UNION. .- (SPECIAL TO' "THE PRESS.") GREYMOUTH, June U. Grey proved too good for "Wcslport in- a Eitman Shield match y at Hokitika en Saturday. The. northern team included a. couple of emergencies, but the issuo was ne¥6r in doubt at any part .of tho game. The score at half-time was 14 to 6, and Grey iadded six moro points before time, bringing thel total up to 20 h> 6. Steel scored 14 points. He crossed "Westland's line on three occass ions, converted a try, and djop-kieked a penalty goal from near half-way. Thofflas and Jameson \ also scored tries, and tVogari crossed Grey's lino twice., Mr D. Mclvof was referee. The games at Greymoiith, were, conflnfic! to the lower grades, and tho attendance was .qffreted as n, result. United juniors defeated Cobach by (V-pointj to 3. The game was rough towards the end,. aPd Mr Cullen, the referee, ordered Oliver (Cobden) off for bad language. Blaketown juniors defeated Star by. 20 points to nil. fourth-grade- defeated- United v by 9 points to 8. Cobden fifth grade defeated Technical by G points to 3. Star and United fifth grade drew, 3 all. ■v " t •- - ■■ :■) . " •■ '■■'-.- ' i IN OTHER CENTRES. (PBESS AS«dCUTIOK IELtOWIIS.) AUCKLAND," June 14. Senior Rugby results—Pdnsbnby 17 beat Grammar 15, Grafton 13 heat' MtUistft nil, University 6 beat College Rifles 3, NefrtoH 8 beat King's 6, Shore 8 bftat ManukaVu 5. . WELLINGTON, June 14. Poneke 14 v. Old Boys 13; a very strchti* otts game. Poneke effected a surprise. L. •Wllsoii Vfas ordered off the field' for striking a player: Mflfist 4 v. Petone IS v.. 'Varsity 4; Berhimpore 17 v. \Vel» Hr.gtdn 0; Oriental 10 v. Sclwvii 0. DUNEDIN, June 13. - Rugby results—Alhambra- 0 v.- Zingari 0, 'Varsity A 14 v< Taieri 5, Kaikorai 15 v, Dutiediii 8, Southern 34 v. 'Varsity B 3, Pirates 33 t t Union 3. LEAGUE. . - """' N > 1 . OTAGOWEST COAST V. CANTERBURY. WIN FOR COMBINED TEAM. The senior grade competitions wore suspended on Saturday for the match, between the Otago and West Coast.team against the Canterbury representatives, from which the seleotors will choose the pla-yers for the South Island team against the. North Island at Auckland. tfrom the North and South fixture the team for' Australia will be selected. "-■ The ground was in splendid order considering tho heavy rain of the previous day, but as tho" players filed on to tho ground tho southerly storm again commenced, and tho surface was greasy. In the final spell the conditions for tho players were wrfttched, but the contest was interesting, with thrills a-plenty. In a, great game'between two powerful forward'teams, the combined eidu, with |N. Moudt showing out, had tho beat of the game-, and thoroughly deserved their success. The form shown by three of the local team was a long remove below interprovincial standard, and this gave the -opposing backs the benefit. Despite tho wintry conditions, the big stand was packed with supporters. .<■ Tho teams were:-r-otago and. "West Coast (Black and White): Full-back, G. Falgar; three-quarters, D. McKay (O.), B. Cust, attd J. Hastie; five-eighths, T. Dodds, P. Prescott (O.); half-baok, J. O'Malley (O.); forwards, H. Hears, B. Eckhoff (O.), T. O'Connor (O.), T. O'Hftllahan, H.- Thom*a (O.), and ST. Mouat (captain). Canterbury: Full-back, E. Brosnahait: three-quarters, J. Parkes, P. O'Connor, and F. O'Malley; five-eighths, C. Fitagerald, J. Sanders (captain); half-back, R. Watt: forwards, E. H. Ellis, A. Green, L. Vivian, F. Henry, A. Collie, and N. Vivian. Boferoe, Mr "W. Healey. The rain commenced as' N. JVCouat kick*d off from tho town end into the southerly. Keeping the ball on the ground, the Combined forwards worked to'the Pods' territory, where Watt, Sanders, and Parkes cleared. .Mouat was bustling the. local backs, and this threw Canterbury back, into their own twenty-five. A penalty by Mouat went outside. . The ."Whites.' forwards swept through again, and feeble defence by Fitzgerald gave Mcuat . and - Thomas control. Hears secured the- bait and dropped over the line clo3c in for Mouat to goal. Tho Combined forwards wore' p'ayiny with cohesion, and they prevented the local backs from passing. ."'Witt and Sanders- got away, but Fitzgerald failed to hold I* pass. Sanders sent to Parkes. who bro?te away, but a fine tackle by Falgar stopoed a score. Watt kept his Tjackn going; but several ittacks broke down through faulty fielding in. tKe centre. Sanders ran O'Malley into position. The latter jinked several opponents closo in to the goal, and turning, threw out a long pass-to Parkes, who cut in and transferred to Henry, on to Watt, who, after drawing*the defence, sent the ball to Sanders, who-laced over for a good trv. Parkes failed to convert. Mcuat canght Brosnahan in possession, and from tho scrum out the ball travelled across to tho corner, with Thomas, O'Hallahan, and Hears , prominent. A penalty gave the home side relief, and Henry, with a fine run. drove the visitors hack. Watt sent Parkes away, but tho safe defence of Prescott, Gust, and

*»lgar kept the Reds out. The bell rang ior tho interval with tho scores: Combined •m? °' Cantcr bury 3. Tho conditions were extremelv bad as the teams commenced the second half, a fierce soutlieriy storm sweoping across tho ground, iho visitors were through with'a. £no passing bout, but O'Connor intercepted and sent play to the Combined twentv-five. Hastic was injured in stopping a hard rush and was assisted off, and W. Desmond canie on. Watt, Sanders, and Parkes. with passing' sept play in tho visitors' tenitorv, and from a penalty close in Fitzgerald made a weak effort at goal. Desmond smothered tho Canterbury full-back. From ri penalty cIoSV to iialf-way Mouat placed a- great goal. Desmond, kicking high, caught Brosnahan *gam, but the home* forwards, lad by Henry and Ellis, went back. Weak resistance by the Iteds' centres let Thomas, Meals, and Mouat through. Pre.sc.tftt" passed to Desmond; the latter raced through and, beating Brosnahan with a fine swerve, ended up with a fine try behind tho posts, which. Mouat converted as thft bell ran?, with tho final scores: Combined Team 12 points (two converted tries and a- penaltv goal) to 3 points (a try). Owing- to tho adverse conditions and tho state 6f the jrrounds several of the fixtures were not played. JUNIOR GRADE. Hornby beat Addington by 10 points to nil Referee, Mr W. 11. Griffiths. Marista beat Sydenham bv 10 points to nil. Eeferee, Mr Leitch. THIRD GRADE. Linwbod beat Wooleton. by 5 points to nil. Referee, Mr C. W.. Allen. " _ ' Marißts beat Addington by 12 points to nil. Hefeieej Mr E. Joiies. FIFTH GRADE., . Waimairi b6at Addington by 3 points to 2. Referee, Mr Garrett. Hornby beat Lihwood by 1-2 points to nil. Rcfcxeo, Mr F. Jago. SIXTH GRADE. Linwood beat Addington in tho lightweight competition by 15. points to nil. Wootston beat Ma fists A by It points to toil. Addihston boat Sydenham by 8 points fp nil. NORTH V. SOUTH. SOUTH iSLANfi TEAM SELECTED. The following players have been Selected to represent the South Island against thd North Island, a if, Auckland, on Saturday, June. 20(h: Bfosiiahan (Canterbury).. PaiScs (o*hterbui-y). McKay (Otago). Prescotl (Otago). C. Fitzgerald (Canterbury). Sfl.nd6fs (Caiiterbuvy). Watt (CantMliury).-'. Ellis (Canterbury). Motiat (W6bl Coast). Green (Canterbury). , Thomas (Otago); L. Vivian (Canterbury).i Henry (Canterbury)., O'Connor (Otago). - IN OTHER CENTRES. (PEESS S ASSOCIATION TiLEG*AHS.) ( DUNEDIN, June 13. Kaitangata S v. Pacific 2. i . AUCKLAND,. June 14. Ponsbnby 10 beat City 9, Richriiond 23 beat Bevonport 5, iNewton <!8 beat AtMetio I 11, Ellerelie 3 I'lrew Witih. Otaliuhu 3, KiiigUnd 11 beat Marigcre 2. ; . WEST COAST CENTRE. (srECUL to "t&b rftEss.") GRFA'MOUTH, Jtine 11. On account of the representative niatch at Christclnuch, two. of. the /senior matches were cancelled. ■■ . .-..-., Th 6 iharigahua'Greymouth senior galne was" played to-day at Omoto, the weather, being perfect for football. Inangahua. scored .a narrow win by 12 points to 10. In the first Spell, Cutbush fioorcd a try for the 6ts. find C. McElweei convertedi and A. jicElwoc scored under the postsj C McElwjlo c6nvci'ting. After half-time, Sherlqclf and Campbell acbted tries for Greytnouth; • Thomas converting one* anA kicking a, penalty goal. Harris kicked a penalty: goal for lunngnhtia from lidal- the t6itbhJin© at lialf-wayi Mr. C. Hall wis roforae. Maiist Juniors Were lucky to.defeat Blackball by 8 points to 5. Mr : V. ArmatrbAfl **as 'rfcferoe. ••■■'.- Bi'Uriner jiiniors defeated Nelson. Creek by 8 points to 3. Greymoiith juniors defeated Rovers by p points* to 3. / RUnnnga, juniors defeated InahgaKua b^ 9 points to a. Rdvfer third grade defeated Mariat by 10 points to : 6. ~\\ instaiiley .kicked five penalty goals" for the winner*. '' Greymouth third defeated Athletio by 23.p6ifits fo 2. / Runariga School defeated Ngahert-Nelaott Creek by 9 point* to nil.. Brunner School defeated BlacKbnll by 0 points to ni!.. , Tho folowing" are the fixtures' for next weak-end.:— v. j-Mminga,' at Duhollie; Roil v. Marists, at Omoto; Blackball v. Ihangahua, nt Mawheraiti 6r Reefton. Juniots—Grev v. .at Dilriollie.; Rovets v. Blackball, at Blackball; Bruhher VT Itiangahua, at Brunner; Nelson Creek v, Hun*nga, at Nelson Creek. Third .Creek v, 'Grtymouth, at Omoto; Mariata v. Briinner, at Briinher; Athletic v. Rovers, at Rapahoe. , Fourth Graded Mariets y. Ruhang*i Schools; Brunner v. NgAliere-Nelson ,Cteek, at Brunner; Riinanga v._'Blackba:l, at Illackhall. , '.'.'■ ,• - , ASSOCIATION. Owing to most of the groundA-being in an Unplayable condition on ail notches, with tho exception of -that between NoiiiaHs and Sunnysidc, at. English Park, were postponed. . / Sunnyalde tl). v. Nomads (0). •Snnnyside anH Nomad's met for tho"first time at English Park on Saturday, in a. thampionahip engagement. Conditions weto efitiroly unfavourable for football, a eouthorly gale with rain, boin? in evidence during most part of the game. A fair muster of spectators braved tho elements End they were treated to a fast and interesting struggle. , Nomada lost the toss and James kicked off against the wind. Suimysido were early dangerous, but good defensive phiy by Graham '.and Flood kept them out. A Nomads rally was repulsed by Simpson. Trotter placed out to Mizen, who sent* in a terriflo shot which Jackson punched out. Muscroit was prominent in fine defensive play tor Nomads, and then from a Sunnyaido attack broke a-wty, A centre was woll ptacfeu, but Jackson raced across and cleared in the nick of time for Sunnyftidc. Piiryis sent over from the right, and Callaghan, in Sunnyside, tniled to gather. An exciting melee in goal .followed, but the ball was finally driven clear. A period of defensive play followed for Nomada, but the Sunnyside half-backs were keeping the ball too much in the air.-Tr\ißt exchanges followed, and half-time was called with Nomads attacking . and no score registered. -- The game, wag resumed in a gale of rain. Nomada attacked, but Simpson drove them back, and from half-'way Mixen broke through for Sunnyside: The. grcund conditions were,jiow allocking, nrd the player* retained their feel with difficulty. Sunnyaido attacked hotly on tho right. McL-achlan slung over and "from a meleo in the Nomads' goal, A'izejT netted, but, Jie was ruled offside. Sunnyaido kept up the attack -and: forcod a corner. Nomads cleared, but J. Jackson look a. long shot which, just missed. T. Jackson, the Nomads keeper, gathered a dropping shot.from J?urdie, and a moment late:' Trotter was nearly tlil-.T.gh down the centre. A brace of shots from Smyth went wide, and then Trotter headed a Sunnyside .raid. Two abortive corners to,Sunnyside followed, and then Trotter brflkb through, but T. Jackson nipped the ball- from his toe aid cleared. From a free-kick to Sunnyside, I'u?die tested Jackebn with a dropping shot, slid from his clearance play was rushed to the other end. Simpson relieved, nnd Trotter broke away. A clearance by Flcod was charijcd down, leaving Mizan with a clear run-in, and he made no mist*ke. Time was called almost, immediife'.y with the ecore: Sunnvside 1, Nomads 0. 'Referee, Mr Vf. Mitcnell. PRIMARY SCHOOLS. The following school games were played at Ha.«rley "Park on Thursday:—B Division: Addington Convent 1 drew with Marists C 1; Swrevdcn 0 drew with St. Mary's 0. MarisTts D v. St. Joseph's (to be played on Monday at St. Joseph's). All gameß in the A Division were postponed owing tt> bad weather. They will be played at Hagley Park to-day. (Continued at foot of next column.)

* IN OTHER CENTRES. (MESS ASBOCIATIOX TILXOtAHS.) V AUCKLAND, June 14. Association results:—Thistle 5 beat Hellnby's 3; Tonsonb.v 0 drew with Y.M.C.A. 0 'North. Shore G beat Wateraiders 2; Northtote ;1 beat Trnniwavs 17 WELLINGTON. Juno 14. Soccer:—Mariet 2. v. Y.M.C.A. 2; diamonds' 3 v. Institute 1; Thistle 4v. 'Wartrsidevs 2_;-ScOttish Wanderers 3 v. Hospital il. . DUNKDIN, June 13. Soccer:—-Scacliff 3 v. High School Old Boys 3; Momington 2 v. Mosgiel 0; Kaitangata 1 v. Maori Hill 0;. •Northern' 0 v. Southern 0. • ENGLAND AT NEWCASTLE. FIELD RUSHED BY/CROWD. • (BY CABLE—MESS ASStfciATlOK—copyright.) (AUSTRALIAN" AND X.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION.) (Received June 14th, 5.5 p.m.) SYDNEY. Juu« 13. _ Kngland defeated Northern Districts at Newcastle by 6.-0, in the presence of a very Dig ind demonstrative crowd. Hundreds of spectators rushed the ground, which the police were unable to clear, and the players had to push their way through the crowd, which at one point so far eucroached on the playing area th*t the visitors refused _to continue until the touch-line was cleared. The pressure of thej specta,tors was so dense that the plftvers did not venture to" leave the Seldom half-time, when the score was 4:0. Play was exciting and strenuous throughout, but England always had the upper hand.

Gaines. Points. "W. L. D. F. A. Ch. liinweofl. t , . 3 1 "0 77 .43 5 MeH^alfe * 5 1 0 93 • 48 5 Old Boy* . * 2 0 87; 42 4 Cfiristeliuttli . 4 2 0 71 43 4 AiM6a i , 9 ■, 4 0 76 Gt 2 'Varsity . n 5 1 34 92 * If. Canterbury • . 0 5 1 20 126 i