FOOTBALL.

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18414, 22 June 1925, Page 11

FOOTBALL.

RUGBY.

CANTERBURY RUGBY UNION. SENIOR A COMPETITION. SATURDAY'S RESULTS: OLD BOi'S 27, 'VARSITY 6. CHRISTCHURCH 8, MKRIVALE n. SOUTH CANTERBURY C, LINWOOD 3. Glorious weather prevailed for the opening of tho second round of tho senior A competition, which tcok place on Saturday. At Lancaster I'.trk a very large attendance saw Mcrivale, who in the first round defeated Christchurch by 9 points to 5, go -down to tho latter team by S points to 3 after a most exciting finish. On tho south grcund Old Boys defeated 'Varsity by 27 points to 6, and at i'angiora North Canterbury effected a great l surprise by downing Limvood by 0 Doints to this beinj tho country side's lirst win this season. The results of Saturday's matches leave the competition in a • most interesting condition, fqur teams—Linwood, Christckurch, Mcrivale and 'Old Boys—being now equal with o points each. The following table shows the position of the' various teams engaged in the senior

Christ church (8) v. Merivale (3). After a, lev minutes' play, Merivalo, with a. light uor'-easte# in their favour, took play to the. Christchurch twenty-five, where they were awarded a penalty, Hooper's kick falling short.,A good kick by Brown shifted piny to the other end of tho field, where a penalty kick at goal was missed by Btuwn. When hard pressed insido the twenty-five, McCabe passed out to Ford, who found tho lino well down. After an interchange cf lticks, McCabe kicked past the Christchurch full-back and raced after the ball. McGregor was too fast for liim, however, and kicked out of bounds. From a scrum ncaj half-way Hooper shot out smartly to Dorreen, who, however, was pulled down before pelting properly into his slride. Merivale a-ttackcd, but. a, good chance was spoiled by over-kicking, Chriateliurch being able to force. From a scrum near half-way Mulla.n set his backs in motion, and the ball being handled smartly by the chain of backs Brown, on the wing, scored !i fine try after beating the full-back rather badly. Brown converted his try. Merivale were doing their Inst t.o keep the game open, in which task thev were assisted by Christchurch, but |ho tackling they encountered was formidable, with a irsult that Merivale -were unable to make much headway. Scrimshaw distinguished himself by charging down field with tho ball at toe, but * marl: relieved Merivale. A penajty pot. at goal to Christchurch w.i 3 narrowly missed by Brown. Merivalo forwards fliargcd for the lino and a- ' score looked iipminent, but the ball ,w"s kicked into the arms of Young (Christchurch's full-back), who took a timely mark. A moment or two later Dorreen was pushed into touch when nearlv over. Scrimshaw, who was plaving .an invaluable game for his side, gained , a, lot of ground by kicking and following up. Merivale's forwards overran the ball when, in a- likely posUion to score, but. Hcoper nickorl Tip and attpixiptcd to not a goal, the ball being fielded by Young;, "who cleared nicely. Cbristclvurc.i tried passing, but tho ball went, to RobilIjard without e.nyona having cut in, ana the wingrtbreeqnarter found .himself blocked, piny being subsequently taken to the other end of the field. More passing by Christchurch saw the ball handed on to RnbilJiard, who made a strong run down the line, bein<» grassed a irard or two from the line. Merivale liad bard luck a few moments later, McGregor just forcing 111 time to prevent a try beinc scored beside the posts. Th© score at half-timo was Christchurch 5, Merivale nil. . Merivale forwards showed up on the. resumption 1 of ■ play, '.and it was ,no,t, la&g_ before ■ they -vyeie ..hammering at the line, Carnegie nearly "-forcing his way acr<JfiS. Christchurch relieved, but play 80011 returned to their territory. The Christchurch forwards worked " the ball . to beyond halfway, where their backs wore set in motion. Talbot , cut ill and passed infield, the ball being lost. An attempt to }>ot a goal-by Ford failed, Robilliard forcing. Merivalo were making repeated efforts to score, but tho defence was too good for them, although it must be admitted that tliey were' not having tlie best' oi' the luck. A passing rush bv Merivalo backs saw the ball knocked on by "Ford when a. try seemed'likely. The score I was only postponed, howevew, for within two minutes Olliver picked xi'J near the - lino and was over in a- flash, with a iuap of Christchurch players on top of him. Part-ridge missed with the kick. Talbot had an unsuccessful attempt- to kick a penalty goal. MeCa.be made two great runs down "the line and from a scrum following his second effort Christchurch got possession and a force down resulted. A splendid break away by. llie Merivale backs raised

the hopes fS their supporters, but- Forcl.. hu::g on a fraction of a second too Ion? and the. ball consequently iailed to reach- McCabe, to the great disappointment of. their followers. llcrivaie continued to attack strongly and once, r.fter Christchurch liad forced, Hooper nearly bored 1m way through, being pulled down close to the posts, A penalty kick to Mesivalo was tßken by Hooper, who was unable to lift the ball. Cowlicha-.v, who had rop'aced Talbot, the l.Jt(er b?ing- injured, lan down the lino and passed in to Brown, who failed to accept. In the laEt, few minutes of the game Melvin scored for Christchurcb. Brown's kick at coal missing. Christchurch S, Merivala 0. There was no further score. Referee, Mr C.'V« : . Allard. Old Boys (27) v. "Varsity (6). Old Bovb attacked strongly at the outset, and penned their opponents in their ov.-n twenty-five, but a force-down resulted. G<_-cd forward p!ny by tho 'Varsity pack drove Old lioys to hail-way. but On 1 iev and I". Ciirletan broke through and the" students wore asain thrown on the defensive. From a- wnini Bro-die &et tha Maroons moving", but Boag cleverly intercepted. Mortlock came iro and finished the movement by -touching down between the posts. Nixon converted. The rallied, and rushed Old Bovs' line. but. a pass from Simmers went"astrav. A frco kick relieved the "Whites' position, and once again tho students' line wis threatened. Nixon attempted a goal from a penalty, but was unsuccessful. 'Varsitv, headed by Burrows, took up the offensive. A pretty passing rush between Calder, Barak, and Alalian looked as though it would end in a try, but the last-named was called baek for being offside. Play now became uninteresting. Just before half-time "Old Boys were awarded a free kick and Nixon kicked a fif.e goal. Oil resuming Old Boys attacked strongly, but failed to penetrate the defence, until tho C'nrleton brothers, in a clever pid'c of play, outwitted their opponents, S. Carleton scoring near tho corner flag. Nixon failed to convert from a difficult angle. Drae-der led the Maroons in a promising rush, but Dalkv forced. Again the students charged, and from a penalty in their opponents' twenty-five Thompson kicked a neat- goal. Tho Old Boys' backs combined well in the next movement. . Dalley sent Hay away, who side-stepped several of the opposing backs before transferring to S. Carleton. Hobdav came up in the nick of •time and took Carleton's pass, and finally crossed. The anglo proved too difficult for Nixon. Gradually tho Maroons were pressed back, and another combined effort on tho part of I the Old Boys' rearguard culminated in Skipworth Retting behind the posts unopposed. Nixon had no difficulty with the kick. 'Varsity mado numerous attempts to keep play | amongst, their backs, but their passing- was r ill-timed, and Old Boys took every advanage of their opponents'.-mistakes. ScranibI iing play near the students' twenty-five followed, until Dalley forced- an opening and let Hobday away to score. S. Carleton made a- good but unsuccessful attempt at goal. 'Varsity forwards persisted in their attacks, and twice Old Boys were compelled to force. Eventually Brodie secured the ball from the ruclc and scored a well-earned try for the students. Thompson failed to convert. Just before tho call of time Boag, supported by Mortlock, broke away, the latter scoring in a good position. Gray adde.d the major points, and tho game ended: Old Boys 27, 'Varsity G. Referee, Mr L. Cade.

North Canterbury (6) v. Linwood (3). North Canterbury, who had not previously won a game, tins season, although it had nlayed .a, drawn gauio with 'Varsity in the first match of the season, caused a. big surprise by defeating Linwood at Rangiora. Tlie North Canterbury men played surprisingly well, their big forwards holding their own with tho Linwood pack and continually breaking on to the visiting backs, -several of whom showed a dislike fcr tho heavy defence required, Dalies being an exception in this respect. The first spell after a, good even tussle ended with honours even. Young having .ecored for North Canterbury and Fraaer fcr Linwcod. In the second spell, the North Canterbury forwards had control and within a few minutes of the start.. Smith scored a. try. Repented efforts by tho Lin-.vnod backs proved result-leas, and North Canterbury scored a well-deserved win. Mr "\Y. Huggins was referee. SENIOR B. The following table shows the position of the teams in the Senior B competition at the -end' of the seventh round:

At' Lancaster Park' Christcluirek-.defeated Merivalo j>y 12.points to 3, . Mr'S. Burnett was irefoi-ce. At Kiccar'oii, Riccarton defe-ated 'Yarsity by 29 points to 3. Mr J. Bradshaw was referee." SECOND.GRADE. A Section. At Show Grounds, Christc-hurc.h ■ defeated Albion by 11 points to 10.. Mr M. L. Higgling was referee. At- Sliow Grounds, Kaiapoi defeated Mevivale by 20 points to 3. Mr E. Cockroft was referee.... • ' Old Boy.?, defeated Tramways by default. 'Varsity drew With Linwood. Mr,II. Walker .was referee. B Section. At Elmwood Park, Old Collegians defeated Sj'denbam by 19 points to 1". Mr A. J. Mason was referee. At Opawa Park.Eapaki defeated "West Old Boys by S -points to 6.' Mr S. C. Murray was referee.

THIRD GRADE. A Section. At North Park, Old Boys A defeated Merivale by ."t points to 3. Mr h. Hardie was referee. At North Park. Christchurrh A dcteated Y.M.C.A. by 27 points to 5. Mr W. Turner was referee. St. Bcdc's defeated Kaiapoi by default. B Section. At North Park, 'Varsity C and Wesley played a drawn game. ti points each. Mr F. O. Schmidt was referee. At Xorth Park, Linwood defeated Old Boys Bby 14 points to S. Mr K-- H. Perriu was referee. At North Park, Cliristclmrch B defeated Oid Collegians by 13 points to 6. Mr H. I.'ollinson was referee. llalswell defeated 'Varsity B by default. C Section. At tho Polo Grounds, Riccarton defeated Brighton by 12 points to 6. Mr AP. Moore was referee. _ At tho South Park, Albion defcat-ed "West Old Boya by 41 points to 3. Mr L. Hunt was referee. At the Polo Grounds, Kaiapoi B debate-:! Sumner hy 9 points to <>. Mr P. C. Jones was referee. Under -0 Section. At the NortTi Park. Boys' High School defeated 'Varsity }> by 77 point 3 to nil. Mr 1). Barnctt was referee. At the Polo Grounds, Merivale A defeated North Canterbury by 5 points to 3. Mr A. Rollinson was referee. . At the Polo Grounds, Old Boys A debated Y.M.C.A. by '2G ■points to nil. Mr G. T. "Weston was referee. At the South Park, Rat>aki defeated Met'tvala Bby IS points to 3. Mr K. Kuak:n was referee. At Ivnsot's road, 'Varsity A defeated Technical by 11. points-to 9. Mr If. T. Fuller was referee. FOURTH GRADI?. A Section. At the Polo Grounds, Technical defeated Merivale, Aby 16 points to 3. Mr A. T!. Henderson was referee. At the South Park, Albion defeated- estOld Boys by 17. points to 3. Mr M. Campbell was referee. At, tho North Park, Boys' High School defeated Old Boys Aby 14 points to 6. Mr G. G. .Denniston was referee. B Section. At tho North Park, Belfast defeated Old Boys Bby 15 points to nil. Sir H. Cos was referee. A', the. North Park, Christchurch defeated Merivale B by. 10 points to 6. Mr E. E. Lmtrell was referee. At Riccarton, Riccarton defeated Linwo:d by 3 points to nil. Mr G. S. Billcliff vrns referee. .FIFTH GRADE. At Rangiora, North Canterbury defeat?:] Albion B by 41. points to nil. Mr. \V. C. Teii'i'lrton was referee. At tho Polo Grounds, Technical defeated Mem ale Aby 37 points to 10. Mr 1.. Guiutj was referee. > . At, Kaiapoi, Kaiapoi defeated Mfiival; )> be 47 points to nil. Mr I'. Lindsay was referee. SIXTH GRADE. At Lancaster Park, Technical A defeated Merivale by 23 points to nil. Mr O. D, FriiSer was. referee. Ai Lancaster Park, Technical B defeated Sy-j'eiibam by 5 points to 3. Mr P. Hai.ve-y \va? referee.. "At Lancaster Park, Linwood defeated Technical Cby 16 points to nil. Mr W. Cowlcs was referee. SEVENTH GRADE. . At- the North Park, Merirale defeated Albion by 30 points to nil. Mr AV. G.' Napier was referee. .

BIG FIXTURES. July 13th—Northern v. Southern SubUnions, at Lancaster Park. July 22nd—Town v. Country, at Lancaster Park. t August Ist—Canterbury -v. Southland, at Lancaster Park.. August sth—Canterbury v. Haw.ke's Bay, at Napier. ' August 8th —Canterbury, v. "Wellington, at Wellington. August -10 th and 13th—Secondary' Schools' Tournament, at Lancaster Fark. August 12th—Canterbury v. Wairarapa,'•' at Mastcrton. August 13th—Canterbury v. Auckland, at Auckland.. August 29th--Payne Trophy Match, at Lancaster' Park. September 2nd—-New South Wales i -v. Can- . terbury-South Canterbury, at, Lancaster Park. 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. ELLESMERE SUB-UNION. .. Saturday's matchos resulted as follows: SENIOR. College 21 v. Southbridge 6. United 0 v. Irwell 0. JUNIOR. United 33 v. Irwell 0. x THIRD GRADE. United 31 v. Leeston 0

SOUTH CANTERBURY UNION. (VFXCXAL TO."ID rSBSI.'') TIMARU, June 20. Ihe South C'anterbuiy Kugby Union's competitions wero continued on Saturday, The grounds were ill excellent condition and play generally showed .nn_impro"remen?. Old Boys preserved thcir~nnbeaicn record intact after a_fcavd tussle with Zingari. The score at bah-timo was Old Bov<: 10, Zingaii 0, and at the end of the match Old Bovs IT, Zinjari 15. At the Athletic Grounds Celtic met Temuka, and defeated the country team by 11 points to nil. The latter had the better •)t the match in tha first half, but went to pieces aftev the spell. Celtic (14) v. Temnka (0). Celtic kickrd off cgainst the sun. Temuka returning play into Green territory, where Mason marked and relieved with a line kick. Celtic forwards took the ba'l dovn field at their fret., but over-kicked, and Tomukiforced down. Play remained in rcidfield for a few moment,s, neither side gaining ground nntil the Temuka, forwards, broke away in a splendid rush, led by Manning, who -was grassed almost'on the goal line. TemukA were showing greatly improved form, and at thi?" stage of the <*a:".o were doing the larger sharfe of attack'""?. r«Ui->*B was detective -and offside play lost them, a number of openings. Celtic were awarded a free kick for offside play close to the Temtika twenty-five, ard ICane was successful with a shot at seal. A. long spell of give and take pla,\- followed, Connolly, Manning and Bennett showing prominently in the Temuka- rushes. Oh play being resumed Temuka, were awarded a penalty kick, Bennett attempting a gcal from half-wav. Ilia kick was unsuccessful. From a. scrum the ball came out to the Temuka backs, but z bad pass let Celtic in and the forwards, breaking through, overwhelmed the. eppositinn, Flynn scoring. Kane converted with a nice kick. Celtic backs pot neatlv p.wa-i- from a lineout, Roker fivinw to Anr-lind, -"'ho sent, nn to Dwan, tho last-named getting over in tho corne l '. Kane's kick f a''»d A later Ansland made a, good opening from a line-out. insido the Temuka. twenty-five p.nd transferred, to Joyce, who gave to Reilly. Tho latter made a smart run and sensed in the corner. Kane's kick failod. Celtic set n, fast vaco and kc;it Temu'-a- on tne. defensive. but. were unable to secure ?. further try and the game ended: Celtic 14, Temuka 0. Other re_sults were: senior on Ann Old Boys l" t. Zingari 15. Star 8 v. AVaihi 8. JUNIOR GRADE. Old Boys 12 v. foul hern 0. Gsraldine 16 v. Zingari 0. Star 16 v. Celtic 3. High School .14 v. St. Andrew's 12. Pleasant Point G v. Pareora ;l. Temuka A a. bye. THIRD GRADE. Zingari 6 v. High Schoc'. I!. AVashdyko ,S v. Southern 3. Old Boys G, Temuka,' 3. Y.M.C.A. heat. Pareora by default. Star A a bye, FOURTH GRADfEStar A 1!) v. Ple,asant Pont ti. Temuka 19 v. Jtigh School B 0. FIFTH GRADE. Zingari !) v. Geraldine 8. Star A 40 v. High Schoo 1 B 0. High School A 10 v. Star B C. Celtic 9 v. Temuka 6.

ASHBURTON SUB-UNION. Tho results o£ Saturday's Rugby matches leave Hinds two points ahead in the senior competition. Ashburton created n, surpass by defeating Old Boys, who are second on the list. There was a Rood attendance at the show grounds and the spcctatoi'3 were treated to a fairly f(tst and open «ime. The competition points are now as follows: HUKU ' ' .. 7 Old Boys .. .. ... 5 Celtic ' .. .. ..5 Met hveil .. .. . . i Ashburton .. .. 4 Rakaia .. .. .: 1 Following are the results or Saturday's matches': . SENIOR. ' Ashburton G, Old Boys 5. Kinds 21, Methycn 3. Celtic 8, -Rakaia" 5. JUNIOR*. Ka,i;aia-' 3,'. 3. Old Boys 13, S?ringburn-Mt. Somers .G. Methven 12, Hinds 5. THIRD GRADE. High School 5, Al'enton 3. Old Boys Tinwald 3. Technical G, Raki'.ia 6. *■ FOURTH GRADE. Rakaia. A 31, Rakaia "B 0. Technical 32, High School CO.High School A ."8, High School B 0.

•Ashljurton (6) v. Old Boys (5). Oid Boys £«:t' the gaine in motion, and both sides made the play very willing. The Blacks soon had their opponents oil the defensive, but a> penalty relieved the situation for the Beds, and transferred the struggle to the Did .Boys' territory. Offside play ,on the pait of . Ashburton in their own twenty-five gave Old Boys au opportunity to' open their scoring account',' but ,N. F.o'uiiliard failed with the hick. In . the play . that ensued N. Robilliard (Old Boys) twisted hia ankle and had to leave the field. Ashburton became the uggressors and for • the moit pai'l .kept the Blacks in their own twenty-live, whore Stills lAshburlon) succeeded with a penalty, kick'. The Reds were again.prominent and forced ike. Blacks past tii?' half-way flag. Stills- m-de an attempt to goal from a, penalty, but the br,!l fell short. I-'rom play in the Old B:ys' twenty-frv-e S. Garfort.h obtained ■ possession and dashed across. The kick failed, and . the score remained* C-0 in favour «of the Eeds. Old Boys made a succession of determined rushes, during- which S. Gtidscll had three attempts at Ashburton's goaly but each, was fruitless. .Old Boys, hocked the ball from a scrum in midfield and Fried) a rider pas sed to Xieoll, who transferred to J. KobilHard, ivho was grassed. Play was sent oack to midfield. No further score was registered up to half-time. When play was resumed,"Ashburton set the pace and r forward . ni-oreiu-ent ivas headed bv Day. Broker, obtained .the ;Icatlier and .niado a a unsuccessful .attempt' to drop a g-os!. (Ashburton kept their opponents penned' up, but a. mark relieved. A rush on the. part of Old Boys, headed by David, endangered the Red line, but Stills (Ashburton). who was playing a sterling game at full-back, proved safe.. ?nd the lor.ther w-a.s sent out of-play. From the throw-in Old Bovs secured possession and Clark made a, valiant attempt-.to get F.cros*, .but was tackled on the line. G-vdjell's r.ttempt at the Reds' poal failed. Tli« • Blacks v.-®-e "o' leu; before they were again .knocking at the door. David.- crossing. Gttdsell converted. Ashburton 6", Okl ■ Boy.i 5. D;-.vid rai injured and had to be carried off the field. . The "Reds cr.rried (he ?lay to 'their opponents' territory, but the Blacks retaliate. Nicoll. 'assisted by Stephens, was instrumental in pettir"? across''hft hr». but ho was prappled before he could foueli down. Tire 1 Beds bustled On - t'O'.d Boys'), and Daily, dived over, but. .0 scrum was ordered. Play ended in the Blacks' territory. Mr A." H. Guiney v.-3s referee. - Hinds (21) v. Metliven (3). After a hard bit':tie in 'be first ha l ;. ITiruls overwhelmed Metliven in' the second ispe'l.- ■ Celtic (8) v. Bakaia (5). •A. great deal c£ interest was taken in the game, and there waa a. large attendance spectators, at the. ' KnAaia. Domain. Ths game proved ft .willing one.between two sets of, good forwards, n-r.-ii result a win for Celtic by 8 ponis t- ! rie= XL"' 0 scored for Celtic bv Lilibnrne and McAllister, and one try was • converted by Bishop. j'or-.Kokain ."Me TJ hai> acomd and Sullivan converted. Mr Chapmr.il was referee. ■ schools' coMVExrrroxs. Senior grade--Tir.-.v* Id 3, ' Ailcnton 0; Borough 11, Convent 0. Junior grade—Tin \W> Id G. Borough 0: A!lenton' and East Ashburton drew.

PENINSULA SUB-UNION. At the last meeting of the Peninsula. ■Sub-Union ilr \V. P.obinson presided. The Canterbury Uugby Unicn wrote asking for suggestions as to date and place of a match between its team and Peninsula, representatives. Jt was decided to have, the match, at Akaroa on & date to be arranged later. The. Canterbury ..Rugby Union also wrote stating it had., adopted a regulation wliereunder the Sticker and lilacer cT the ball in case of a penalty may be the same player: The Dunsandcl Club' wrote asfcing for a

transfer 'or D. Hughes, late of tho Akaroa Club.—Granted.' On the-motion nf Mr Cunningham, it was resolved that the Feninsula-Kllesmere match ba played at Lincoln on July 7th or Othj whichever date proves more convenient to the latter. . ' . On the motion of Mr Craw, it w,a's agreed that, provided fund 3 are available for travelling eypensos, the Fjeninsula challenge the presnt " holders of the Deiargey Shield. The sevon-a-sidc tournament/or the Blythcliflc Cup was fixed for July 23rd, at Akaroa,, and the following were appointed, a subcommittee to control it:—Messrs C. R. Mo->re, E. G. Mason. J. Palmer, S. Gilbert, T. E,. McKenzie, J. Skipper and Ivan Barker. On the motion of Mr C. K. Moore, it was decided to run a primary schoolboys' scveii-a-sidc tournament on the same day, odpu to Peninsulai schools orilV. • "Tho 'Little River Club wrote . regretting, that-, owing to lack of' available players, it had to withdraw from tho senior competition. Mr Floyd-Ma-ou was appointed lion, secre-. tary' to replace Mr Tel,. Mason, whd'is leaving 'the 'iistrict. • • ■ 'Mr ■ -Craw - reported., having attended • tho ccivfcreivcis of Canterbury feiib-X»nibiis. It had been decided .that, challenges for tlie, Deiargey Shield must be in by June 30ta. Tho following matches were arranged: - North 'v., South' Sub-Union?, July , 22nd;. Town vl Country, July 25th. The withdrawal of the, Little. River team from the- senior...competition has necessitated a rearrangement of the second, round, witii the followinsr results, matches'to be played on' the ground of the first-mentioned -team ; June '27th—Okfin'a Bay-v. -Wlaa (V. Craw, referee); Akaroa- v. l-iutcd- .oayfl (S. TV'. Hayward,-. referee); Maoris y. s Le Bon's Bay (J. Radford, referee). July ,4th —Little .Akaloa, < Akaroa, (Mr Wo shorn, referee); Le Boas Bay. v. Unite Bays (L. Mclntosli, ' feferec); Maoris v. Oksiin's Bay (J. Tikao, referee),: • .v • July 11th—AkaToa> V. Okain'S Bay _ (R"?, Mason,] iefer'ee); United 33ays Maons-fMr-Waghorn, referee); Le Bon s Bay v. Little Akaloa.(L. .Mcintosh, referee). ;. - . Jiliv 18tli—Little Akaloa, v. .Maoris (v.. Craw;, referee);' U . Bon's Bay/T Akaroa IL Mcintosh, referee);- Umted Ba\s Okain's- -Bay (J. Tikno, referee). •' _ July Oatli—Little Akaloi, v. .United - Bays. (X. OfW. referee); Okain's Bay v Le Bons Bay 'Res'' Mason, referee); Maoris v. Akaroa (J. Radford, referee).

LEAGUE RUGBY. CANTERBURY CENTRE. The competitions of the Canterbury Rugby League were . continued on Saturday -witn-, the overhead conditions excellent .and tlie grounds in good order, though a trifle holdbiff through the severe frost overnight. There was a fair attendance at "Monica -Park to view: it wo spectacular game*,, the interest centring in an exciting, finish-between the Marists aiid W'aimairi teams. Tho "latter, after having the best of ' the game, wsr'e beaten by one point. The Addington ana Sydenham contest, ou the number two ground, provided supporters with a spectacular display Addington securing their success by speed and t*a:n work. Hornby had no difficulty in beating Woolstous and'after a fine, open game, Marists B ; showing improved form, beat Linwood by a substantial niargin of points. The following are the positions of the clubs in the senior championship: —

Marists (8) v. Waimairi (7). After the opening exchanges, the \\ ainiairi fonrards, bv good footwork, went to the Greens' twenty-five. F. FiUgeraid sent the ball to his - backs, and a long pass by . C. Fitzgerald grtve-C. Batchelor a scoring chauce. -.hicli the recipient lost by dropping the hail. ]>. Fa hi and "\V. Mitcheii, defending ab:v. frustrated further passing by the Green -back*,. 2nd over-eagerness- by. the White forwards gave-. C. Fitzgerald a fntue attempt at goal from the penalty. hi. Lliis, G. Kutberforu. E. Fitzgerald, and C. Batch elor were conspicuous in further attacks on the Waimairi lijje. and* from a penalty in front. ('. Fitzgera:d opened the scoring with a goal. R. Lyuskey, D. Kossiter; and -i>. Palii wore in the van.of a strong Wainiairi rush, bm fast passing enabled the Greens to go back. A long pr.su by C. Fitzgerald to 0. Batchelor let the latter away. but. y«. Mitchell saved a score with r. great smothering tackle. K. Kilis and JJ. Blazey burst through the "Wainnui'i-backs, but tho defpneo of 1\ Smith and I>. Pahi saved the Whites'line, and K. bynskey and L. Farrell led the TCnimitiri forwards to the. Greens' .twont-y-. five. A penalty by 'V. Mitchell fell short, and C. Fitzjceraid turned defence into attack by. a long l"<a*s across tie ground, which let I*'.. Fitzgerald and K. F.,i# clear. V». Mitchell brought" the latter down close to the line, and the Greens, being freely penalised for scrum infringements; gave the Whiles respite. Fa si following through 'by. k. Lyuskey. D. llossiter. and L. Farrell frustrated the Greens' , passing, and from a penalty wide out G. Goodall .narrowly- misstd equalising the score within a few mingles of the interval, ivhen the score was: Marist Waimairi 0.

The V.'hit? 3 rushed play to 'the: Greens.' territory • on . resuming, and Slarists, being penalised, G. .GoedaH .made. tb'ft 'scores level with a splendid goal from a difficult angle." I-'ree, open pafsinp bv the Greens lei then: close up to (Ik: Waimair; line,-, 'and • E, Kit*gcrald, failiDg to gather the ball, lost a. certain try. Mitchell was playing n bril-liant-game, and with ■ V. Boon.-'K.-. Pearce, and I>. Tahi prevented the . Marisls from 'scoring. Kicking by the Groensi- ' backs : let C. Ferris clear away with a sure ,noove, but the \Vaimairi three-quarter sloped down," and let E. Brosnahan save by kicking the ball from liim. It was faulty tactics on tlio part o£ the 'Whites' back. The 'pace was very fast, with the AVaimairi forwards showingout in the open pjay. - W.-Mitchell and C. Ferris pierced the Greens' defence, but C. Batehclor.. who was playing a great game, saved a.scare by overhauling the Wail niairi by l?t the llari?t"s clear their line,Villi penal-

lip*. Combined play by \\\ Mitchell and V. Boon bent tho Greens' bocks, and the firnt-Dnmed sou out to (r. Goodall, vho centred. L. Varrell secured possession, and scored a, Ann try, which G. Goodall converted. K. Fitzgerald Blippcd through, and made a great opening for 0. Batchelor, but W. -Mitchell gel to thu flying centre und pulled Jiim v down. A penally in front of the goal saw C. Fitzgerald miss the two point 3. The Greeus \vero playing desperately to Rcore. K. Fitzgerald broko away, and sent the ball to C*. JSatchelor, "who scored a flue try in a good position, but C. Fitzger* aid failed to goal. ' C. Slespn and D. Hps* elter led -the.Whites back, and. W. Mitchell had the defonco beaten whon one*of his. for* wards £ot offside, and lost a sure roopo. JI. Blazey .Rent to C. Batchelor, to 1). Stockcr, but tiie last-named was brought dovn close to the Whites 1 goal-line. The (feeens vrere making the paco a erbeker, and throwing the ball about freely, but the tackling was safe, and with, only a low., minutes-to go excitement was intense. The Whites* forwards were playing ! desperately,. and burst clear, but P. Smith, failing to field the ball, let the Marists up. E. Brosnahan ran right across, and gave the Greens position, -and 6. Fitzgerald, seizing n fine opening, raced through, and scored, .but failed to convert his trv. The Whites rushed play to tho Marists' twenty Ave. and from wide-out G. Goodall tried for tho goal, qnd missed. as the timo-bell rang with the scores: Jfansts, 8; Waim'airi 7. Referee, Mr A-. W. Healpy.

Hornby (32) v. Woolston J2). Tlaying on' their own ground at Hornby, tho homo team had -no difficulty in boating their opponents'by tho substantial score of 32. points to a penalty goal. Tho winners place-kicking was moderate, with only one torv converted. I'of Hornby, 1 1 , floury (o), A.' Itackie (2).' J. Partes (2), G. Dawkins, X. Davis, and Rl McGregor scored, the'lastnamed . converting. his try. A., Staplcy kicked a.. penSHy. goal for "Woolst'oii. Referee, Mr A. Davis,. " JUNIOR FBAG. : Aldington, beat llarists by 15 points to 5. Referee, Mr T. Jvirton.' 1 '■ •;. Hornby- beat Linwood by 23 points to nil. Referee, 1 -Mr: P. Jago. _• • - ,• . Waimairi beat- Sydenham by v 3 points to nil. Referee, Mr 11. Ueed. ' Positions'of .tho teams engaged are:—

.: ' ■. 'THIRD, GRADE. ' Lin'woo'd - beat Addington "by 10 :points to 5. 1 Referee, Mr )!. Jones. ' Marists boat Sydenham by 10 points to ml. Referee, Mr W. H. Griffiths. ■\Voolston, a bye. ■ ... FOURTH GRADE: , • ■ Hornby beat SydcfcJiani by 0 points to'nil. Referee, Mr D; itcßae. Marists A beat Marists B by 34 points to nil. Referee, llr.J. Finerty. . : FIFTH 'GUADte" Marists beat Linwood by 0 points to 5. Referee Mr A. Grafton. Hornby beat Addington by 1G points to nil. ' Referee, Mr W. Murray. . Waimairi beat Sydenham by nine points lo nil. Referee, Mr 13. .Black. SIXTH GRADE.. ' Hornby A beat Sydenham by 34 points to nil. . Referee,. Mr P. Chicle. ' Aldington beat Marists B by .17 points to nil. i Woolston .won-by, default from Hornby B. ..Marists A beat their 0 team by 40 points 10 nil. Referee, Mr J. Finerty. IjinAvood. beat Marists B (light-weights) by 24 points to nil. Referee, Mr,R: t'islier. Marist B (31) v. Xiinwood (0). These teams met at Linwood Park, the home team kicking off against the sun. The initial play was up and down. fiold, Brittenden and Burns headed a loose rush, which resulted in. Burns taking the ball in his str.de to score, for Sheehan to goal. Tho Greens' next fry resulted from a similar rush, Marra crossing, but Burns: failing to goal. The Greens kept Up tho attack, and Brittenden cut in for a good try. Sheehan converted. The Greens kept ou throwing the bull about, and O'Loughlin passed to Burns who scored, for Sheehan to goat. Linwood pressed for a time, but Robins broke away and passed to Brittenden, who scored, for Sheehan. to goal., The half-time whistle sounded a few m nutes later, with the score: Marists 23, LinwoOd U.

On the resumption', Linwood had to force. The ensuing play was marked by good tackling by the Linwood bricks, especially. Desmond and Moorhead, who repeatedly broke down the Marist rushes. Tlie Greens kept up the pressure, and Robins transferred to Brittenden, who scored. Sheehan converted. Brittenden was over again soon after, but Kobms's kick failed, 'the whistle sounded with Ihe score: Marist "I, Linwood c. Referee, Mr A. Leitcli.

Addington (26) Sydenham (17). In a high-scoring game on the No. 2 ground at ifonica Park. Addington won by superior back piny. Addington (black and white) set,up a buck rush almost from tho start, and fast passing let Symister in to score- a doubtful try, which Collie converted. O'C'oniior broke clear for Sydenham, but was hauled down, anU Addington rushed play back for Cox to. score a clever try. Collie,added the extra points. A good rush by the Sydenham backs was set off by O'Neill and Tonkin, and King and O'Connor were both nearly over, but a scrum temporarily relieved till F. Green secured and hurled himself over: O'Connor failed to goal. From the kick, the Addington backs secured, and Sanders ran through the Sydenham backs and passed to O'Malle'y, who sout Green, over for a try, which Collie failed to improve. After some midlield- play, -Sanders securod, and drew the- opposition before passing to Christiansen-, who raced over at the cad' of a twenty-yard sprint. Collie kicked the goal. O'Neill and' Tonkin started a run# which the Sydenhnm forwards carried on for O'Connor to cross. Davidson's kick failed. Both sides attacked in turn, but there was no further score in the spell,, which ended with Addington'. IS, Sydenham. 6. From tho kicVc, Sydenham charged down on the Addington line, and the ball bounced against Addington for Davidson, who, followed through fast, to score in the corner, the kick again failing.. .After a long penalty was missed by Collie, .Green sent.on to O'Malley, who cross-kicked when in trouble, for Co* to score and Collie to convert. A. long bout of passing looked likely to be successful, but a : great tackle by. E.. Falgar threw Mayne out in touch.. From the . drop • out Christiansen

shot through and gave Sanders a chase*. aa 4 he daslied over just as hj« wax UrkM. Collio'a kick went outside. The f«rwards hooked cleanly from a icria, twl Fa 1 gar sent his backs away, and attar ih*T had all handled, Munro finished off by {aiding nu excellent try wide out, but tke kick failed. Dvmond added two more pouts to Sydenham's total by a penalty, and linn scored again from a loose' rush, hut DyaUKi4 fell short witli the kirk.- The final scent was: Addington 26. Sydenham 17. ](r J. Kti worthy was the referee.

CANTERBURY AND THE LEAGUE.

The statement appearing in the Press asmciation report torn Auckland of tk« Sow Zealand League Council, to the effect tkt( tho . Canterbury Board of Control had farwarded its proposed ralos and orgaatiattag. must have been based on a ninpfntauiia. The secretary of the Canterbury Baud ef Control states that that body has aot ca»municated with the Xew Zealand Cnottl. as its rulea have not yet bees SaalSy pannj by the local Centre.

WEST COAST CENTRE. ■(srsctAt, to "nra rssss.") GRETMOirrH. Jua» 2t. lleavv rain fell to-day, but all the fixtures we're 1 played. Marist senior and Roa had a treat st*«szs* at thnoto. The former were loeky.t® waaiy 8 points to U. Me*r* scored for ik* wiawn in the first half and Monat" kicked i |wl Skinner crossed for Roa. IfearS MMwl another try for llarists in the SMMI taK. Mr W. Hopkins wa* referee. Mears received advice on Saturday, that U had been included in tbe South Island tem to play at Auckland next: Saturdays luangaliua defeated Blackball at by 32 points to I! 6." Mr F. Bated ura*'nfaw. Runanga defeated Grey at DunolKc hy * points to 5. W. Armstrong and Htniua scored for . the • winners. aad ShociNk •" fee Grey, Campbell converting. Mr C. Hall w referee. ' Greymouth juniors : defeated Mari&ts, th« leading team in the erade. by 8 W.T, Blackball defeated Rovers by 18 p«i»U I, B>. Brunner defeated Inangahoa hy IS to 3'. ... - ■ < ■. ~ » Brunner and ilarists thirds drev. ti paints each,, , •• Greymouth defeated Xelsoa.Creek #ijr 89 points to 0; ' ' ' Bo'rets defeated Athletie fcy2B pouts 14. 9 Runanga fourth*'.defeated Kaviat by. 3 points'to 0. . ... -

IN OTHER CENTRES. *- (russ utocuncs nrwiiw) . AtfiKrtU&ifrM'fllL'' • Devieuport 19 beat Harist-ll; '-Cifcr beat Athletic 10: Poastabr 14. fe»t JSckmond 7; Ellerslie 7 best Xortkcet* &. DUXEDIS. JFbm 29. City 9 V. Christian Bro». A 7; AIUM)t4I v. Christian Bras. B10; l"acifle 8.8 T. City B'B.

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A ccmpctition:— Games. Points "\V. L. D. !•'. A. Ch Linwood i.. 5 2 — SO -19 3 Chrislchurcli .. 5 2 — 79 40 3 Mciiva'e .. 5 2 — OB 56 u Old Boys .. 4 2 — 114 43 ■> Albion .. '2 4 — 76 Gi 2 N. Canterbury .. 1 5 1 28 129 it 'Varsity ..." 0 • G l •10 110 X

Points. Ch. AW ■ Ir. D. For. Asst. Pts. 'Varsity' 3 2 1 67 7-2 aj Christebiirch 3 ' 1 .1 55 36 3'. E.iccarton 3 2 0 " ' 72 37 3 Merivnlo • 2 2 -0 47 73 a Technical 1 .• 4 0 45 68 J

"Points Cup X*. . AV. 1J. S. A. ins. Hornby 7 " V.' 7 ') i I 1G15 J 02 05' 48 in . iMai'isU A \Vniraairi . 7 r, . ' . 4 i 124 97 54 12 S Sydenham .. 7 •"> 4 1 Ir»u o Vooistoi) 7 - •> l J- • Marlsts B . Linwood ; 7 • 1 (> • 04 5-1 J 01 15'3 ' -

■■■■■■• Points riatr P. "IV. L. S. A. Pts. Ho.rithv C .5 1 68 32 10 Addington ., 7 ■ 5. . 2 60 • 28 10 Slarists ■ 7 5 i ~ 2' 76 •50 v 10 Sydenham .6 ' s 3'.. 21 34 6 64 - 6 Walmairi \ : - 7 :< 4 . 48 Linwood . . 0 1 5 44, 79. a .5 i .— Pfidnriil . 4 — 4 44 Ffcderal withdrew after the, fourth round.