FOOTBALL.

Press, Volume LXI, Issue 18420, 29 June 1925, Page 13

FOOTBALL.

'*. CANTERBURY RUGBY UNION. | • SENIOR A COMPETITION. SVTURD-VT'S RESULTS. } Old KejS 17. North Canterbury 3. J' . Christt.hurch 22, Linwood nil. S ~r> 'V*rf ily ?, Albion nil. I , Canterbury ,nugby Union's Senior A I ' tttfjrttition was continued on Saturday uni|lf copdltious the reverse of pleasant so fur It Lancaster Park was concerned. Tlie rain «Meh Ml prior to the kick-oft" and during ffce ju-ojreis of tlio matches reduced the - grounds to a very greasy BUle, making an < s exhibition of good football out of the ques'Jjep. On the oval Linwood proved a great 'disappointment to their supporters, joins under to Chrutehurch by tlie heavy score of 22 points tp ml, faulty handling by their backs being the principal cause of defeat. On the W nlh ground 'Varsity secured their first, win (hit season by beating Albion by .", points to all, fu a mud scramble. At Rangiora, Old Boys showed themselves to be too strong for >'o»th Canterbury, whom they boat by 17 yoints tp 6. At Lancaster Park there was lpetlier coed fate in spite of the wintry eon, djllopa which prevailed, the stands being filljti, while there was a good crowd on the eratSUlßenf. Tlie results of the matches leave Cbnetchurch and Old Boys at the head of th-j competition with 6 points .each, Merivale, who lid a bye on Saturday, and Linwood being next with 5 each. The following table shows the nositinn of the tanex. teams engaged toiffll CQBpetition ~ "'"f - v

Christcfcurch (22) v. Linwood (0)

':■■.' T ,he_, Opening stages of the contest were warded, by trim forward struggles which : «pdcd m favour of Christchurch. From a . jcrum in Lin wood's twenty-rtre, JfcOro-or C hrpke away and rande. a good run down the line, but Cowlishaw mis-handled the pass and -•. «ve the Ljnwood pack an opportunity of ;-. g»/ging do«-nfieId. A free kifrk- gavo the " Xed-and-blacks a c.hanco to clear. By dint yw BOOd combined play, Oiristchunli sent thoir opponents back to their own tweiitv-fivo, from where T- Mullan had an unsiineessful j »80t at a penalty goal. Up to thin point - ; ?'*/•/?? •' , ? t '. l *' d . cs wss o£ a sfagclinc nature, R.,b«';C6rtstchurch.mado amends bv staging a movement. Bacon secured from n forward scramble, and gent the ball out ;.-,tOi; McGregor, who-was supported by Uobili- Jlard and Lewis. The last-named passed in- : 5?] d to Fmnegan, and Robilliard raced round. : gatnerod in the ball and scored under tho / posts. Mullan converted. Linwood now at- ;. Jacked, but their backs found It difficult to jiendle tho greasy ball. Mullan cloarod, ; V*,* 00 " *»• ureens wore compelled to force. i'Acain Christchurch attacked, but the defeneo waa sound, and away the Linwood pack came, headed by Cornaga. The ex-Petono man, ondeavourod to force his way down the -; line, but Robilliard came across and grassed him pear the twenty-five flag. Young, the ; Christchurch full-beck, puntod up-field, but ■:. failed to And the line, and once more Linwood , became aggressive. A breach spoiled their ;■• Fhanee and gave relief to Christchurch. •■ Bobilliard made the uext opening by beating an opposing back for the ball and streaking ■way towards I.inwood's line. Cowlishaw Kept up wjth hi!m and took a timelv pass, ; ' eventually crossing. T. Mullan again con- : verted. A minute later Cowlishaw, jumping ■ high, took a catch that Cornaga was waiting for,, and dashed along the line. He passed In to Gibson, who cross-kicked to Lewis. The latter dodged his man' and scored wido out. Mullan's kick just missed the bar. In spite of tho heavy rain which was now falling, Christchurch elected to use their backs, and maintained a strong offensive. From a scrum ■ Seahy picked up and scored, but McGregor failed to convert. Still, tho Red-and-blacks pressed, the forwards showing great form. Scrimshaw headed tbcra in a great movobient, hut Kirby was beaten for the touch-down by n fraction of a second. Half-time was called'with tho score reading: Christchurch 10, Linwood 0. On resuming, the Christchurch pack forced back their opponents, but a free-kick relieved. An inspiring rush by : Lfnwood was spoilt by WeQrcgor intercepting and finding

an open space well up-fleld. Linwood again Tallied, and play was for » while confined to Christchurch'a territory. Here J. Turpin essayed a penalty goal, but tho ball did not eiso. The Green pack charged down, but Robilliard saved, by forcing. Scrambling forward play ensued, Christchurch eventually claiming the advantage. Once a Rod-and-black forward dived across, but he was well held up by eager opponents. A series of scrums, five yards from the line, followed, hut J. Turpin wormed the ball away. Mcgregor secured, and csftno again to the Linwood line. Gibson, who was unmarked, took tho pasf, but allowed the ball to fall for- : ward. -A moment later tho Christchurch backs made amends, Lewis finally crossing. McGregor's kick foil short. Robilliard again opened up the play, and gavo tho ball to Mc--.Grcgor. Cowlishaw fell when in possession, and lost a sure try. Robilliard and Kirby ; headed the noxt attack on Lin wood's line. ; Melvtn came up and completed by touching -down. Gibson's kick struck the post. Dark- ■ ness came on, but in the gloom Cowlishaw : could be seen, battling his way down-field. , His partner, Foster, came across to take tho 'ball, and it" looked as though yet another try would bo registered against the Groon-and--blacks, but Foster was ruled offside, and full time was called, the score being: Christchurch 23, Linwood 0. Referee, Mr L. -: Gulne'y; 'Varsity (3) v. Albion (0). :'•■ On a very muddy ground 'Varsity defeated : Albion by 3 pointß to nil in a game that was : of a scrambling nature almost throughout. ;A'fter about ten minutes' play, Simmers broke 11 away and passed out to Shaw, who showed a clean pair of heels to tho Blacks and scored near the corner. Bennett failed to convert. Albion took a torn at attacking, but always their efforts came to naught. Play continued

to be pstchy, both sides dointr their boat to penetrato tho defence which, however, was equal to all demands made cm it. The spell Eded without anything of an exciting nature ppeaiog. On th« resumption of play '\arsity set up • hot attack, but Albion cloared, and soon transferred play to their opponents' quarter. Passing was frequently attempted, "but tho conditions ■were all asainst this style of play, and consequently the movements ■"fanerally broke down early. Both packs wore working bard, but it was hard to keep command of the ball in what dribbling rushes were attempted, and harder to pick it up. A penalty kick at coal was missod by Lilburne for Albion, and time was called shortly afterwards with tho score—'Varsity 3, ' Albion ail. Mr S\ 0. Schmidt was referee. Old Boys (17) *. North Canterbury (3). Old Boys journeyed to Bangiors. and defeated North Canterbury t»y 17 points (five tries, on© converted) to 8 points (a, penalty goal). Tho ground was on the slippery side and tho ball was greasy. Old Boys tloat tof« and immediately attacked, passing bv their tacks letting ft. Carieton over. Niion faiW with tho kick. North ' Canterbury pressed bard for a- timo, but Old Boys resumod the attack, sad Mortlook 'made a- good opeuing for Boag to score i betwosn the posts. Nixon converted. Shortly afterwards passing between Hay and K. Car- . leton. let Hay over. Nixon failed to goal. There was no further scoro at kalf-time.-' s Almost immediately upon resuming, Row- ' lands kicked a good from a free-kicx . for the home fid©. Next Hay cut out a.:i , opposition and scored a clever try. - Nixon v again failed with the kick. Shortly before fame was called Dalky -out, in a, preat solo tTtun and passed to Boag. who scored ■un- ' lOppoaed. S. Carle ton failed to goal. Oid ijßoys wer* attacking when no-aido was ;-ailed. Mr C. W. Allard was- referee. '>' SENIOR B. At Show Grounds, Technical defeated Etc£'carton by 6 points to ?. Mr O. P. Frwev Was referee. ~ . , , , i j ' At Lancaster Park, Menvale defeated •'Varsity by 10 pcio'-e to S. Mr h. Clarkson „'Was referee. SECOND GRADE. ; ( ( A SECTION. ; 'At North Park, Linwood defeated Old - Boys by 3 points to 0. Mr J. R. Murphy was rtferee. ,„,.,, »_ At Kaiapoi, Kaiapoj defeated Chnstchurcn ly 23 points to 9. Mr T. Bain was re. "' C At'the Show Grounds, 'Varsity defeated , Albion by 5 pcici* to 3. Mr D. Barrett , was joferce. _„ B SECTION. 1 At Sydonhatn. West Old .Boya ' Sydenham by 33 points to 0. Mr f. c ' Jones was referee. . . j^i-.i-jj < At Ensor-s road, Technical dsfeated , E»paki by 8 points to 6. Mr B. G. Dennistea was referee. * THLRt) GRADE. I A SECTION. V At North Pari, 'Varsity A d«f«ted A by 8 points to 3. Mr *■ ,v Jludkin was referee. . ■j.#..«-j K Jit, North Park. Old Boys . Wharenui by f. points to 3. Ml it- iwas referee. ' , •.r_,-,._i n ! £ 'JS St. Eede's, St. Bede> defeated M««\"£ ! tfby. 58 points to nii- Mr M. 0. binc-lur ,referw, '

B SECTTOX. ■n. noiunson was, referee B ,ttv Parkl Wp ' kj " W*»led 'Varsity C SECTIOX.At the Polo Grounds, Sydenhtm defeated A«:a.poi Buy a points to 6. Mr E. H. tress was referee. At Xew Brighton, Albion defeated New Brighton by S points to G. Mr G. 6. Billchit wa s referee. UNDER 30 SECTION. w r A ' . o| io. Paik, Old Boys A defetted Jixmty A w; Jd roints to ail. Mr J. tiradsiiaw was rcierce. At St. Andrew's, St. Andrew's d*/e»tecl i.M.GA. by 1J points to 0. Mr E. E. Lutlrel! was ref»ree. Merivale A dt-frated 'Varsity B by default. Ife>ys' Hish School defeated Technical- by • 0 ~n:ut3 to 0. Mr If. Walker was referee. FOURTH: GRADE. A SECTION. AI Scull) PatVOld Bsvs A defeated Albion by U points to 3. Mr W. Dnggaa was referee. At South Park, Merivale A defeated We« OW Boy 3 in- 152 points to 6. Mr A. R. Tlondsison v.aa rcferte. Boys' High School defeated Technical bj default. B SECTION. At tbu Polo Grounds, Linwood defeated Meriva'.e by 6 points t> 6. Mr A. Woodsford was referee At 'Opaivn. Park, Chriatchurch defeated Sydenham by 7 p6int3 to 6. Mr J. Gray was referee. FIFTH GRADE, At the Po'o Ground*, Linwopdt defeated Kaiapoi by J3 point? to 9. Mr TJ. Ca4a was referee. At Opa-vj. Park, Sydenham defeated New Brig-lit-m by 9 points to 5. Mr E. Eiiip«m was referee. At the Polo Grounds, Merivale A defeated Albion B by aj points to S. Mr K- 11. pevrin wtf vefevce. SEVENTH GRADE. At Lancaster P«rH, Chric'tchuwh defeaUd Albion by to points, to 0. Mr M, C'amph«U was referee At Lancaster Part, Linwoed A defeated Linwoofl B by 0 points to 3. Mr n- E. Davis v./.« r^icrte. At (Lancaster Park, M<tr4v»lo defeated Sydenham by 3 point? io 0- Mv A- H<wper wa3 referee, BIG FIXTURES. July J sth—Northern t. Southern • " Unions, at Lancaster Park. Juiv 22nd—Town v. Country, at Lancaster Park. August Ist—'Canterbury <?. Southland, at Lancaster Park. August fithr—Canterbury v. Baivke « Bay, at Napier, Auguat StU— Canterbury v. 'Wellisston, at Wellington, August ldth and 33th —-Secondary. Schools Tournament, at Lancaster Park. August 12th—Canterbury v, W'airarapa, at Masterton. August intli— Canterbury y, Auckland, at Auckland, August 20th —Payne Trophy Match, at Lancaster Park. September 2nd—New South Wales v. Can-terbury-South Canterbury, at Lancaster September sth-~Csnterbury v. Qtago, at Lancastor Park. _ . .. _ September 13th— Canterbury v. South. Canterbury, at Lancaster Park,September 20th"—Canterbury v. TTanganui, at Lancaster Park, NORTH CANTERBURY SUB4JNION. The annual representative matehes V«t*wn tho junior and eenic-r te»w>o ol the Isorth •CanUrburv and Kurunui Smb-Umons are to lie played at, Amberley en Saturday. The junior match starts at 1.80 p.m. and-tho senior at 2.45 p.m. The followxng mil represent North Canterbury:— v Seniors-L. Husbes. J. Maan, L. Grant, P. Burgess, A. Puln, R, Tuk», I. Karauria, .T. Flutey. R. Foraythe, L. Cook, J: Moikle, S. le Comte. _R. Burnie, \?, Watson. P. Boyne. Emergonotos: Backs, •\Vohai, R. Inwood, Rura; forward*. S. Ry»n) Henderson, Blythc Juniora—McComwll. »* Croft. J. LttUe, L. O'MaUoy, 3. KilUc W. Watjou, J. Staokhonse, J. O'Lougnhn, G. W, WTomlinion, J. Wylio, .T. Busolv F. Gifford, E Cameron, J. Moody. Emergencies: Backs R. Stace, Bitrrcws, James; forwards, ■W". Frardts, A. Little, H. Croft. SOUTH CANTERBURY UNION. (SyjCIM. TO "TJJ? »»88.") TIMABU, Jun» 38. The South Canterbury Rugby Unions competitions were, continued «» 6»tnrda.y,;, in Ipold, raw weather, wlueh 3»a,ten«,ny affecUd tho attendance. In tho senior _(rr»<ae, -, Star o'reated «omethi«c «f \ eurprmo by getting homo a-gainst Celtic with one point to spare, the ©cores bemjr & **}*}?,,% "■ Waibi drew with JSinga-n. 8-8* »nd Old Boy» defeated Tcmuk* by 18 point* to 9, Other, reaulta were:Southern 33 ▼. Zingari 0. . Old Boys 13 v. Celtic 6. Geraldina 13 v. High School 9. Star 6' v. pleasant Point 0. Temuka, 11 v. St. Andrews 3. Paroora A a bye. 'THIRD GRADE. Temuka 0 v.. Star 8, Old Boys 11 v. Southorn 3. Y.M.O.A. 6 V. Zingari 8. Vvaahdyke 22 v. Pareora 6. Hi?h Bchoal A a bye. FOURTH GRADE. Star A 51 v. Washdyko 0. Pleasant Point ;e t, Higb School B 0. Star B G'v. Temuka, 6. Hi(?b School A 6 v. St. Andrews 6, Old Boys IP v. Gereldiao 8. Celtic beat Zingari by default. FIFTH GRADE. Celtic 17 v. High School A 8. Star A 19 v. Zingari 0. Temuka, IS v. High 'Sohool B 3. MOASCAR CUP. (rHESS ASSOCIATION TBLIGBAM-} NEW PLYMOUTH, June 37. The Moascar Cup changed handa to-day, when Te Aute College, .HawTto's Bay, defeated New Plymouth Boys' .High School by 3 points to nil in. a gruelling match, played.tn fhe rain on a soddenground. Since gaming the cup from Auckland Grammar School in 1823, NW Plymouth had successfully defended It on five occasions, on two of which Te Ante were unsuccessful challengers. To lute averaged well over a stone heavier than New Plymouth, but tha g»me was very even, aid the football sood under the conditions. Five minutes beforo time, O. Chesley kicked a oenalty goal for the Maoris. The »«t three challengers for the. cup in order of application are: Wanganui Techlictl College, Whangarei High School, and Mt Albert (Auckland) Grammar School. IN OTHER CENTRES. (pjtESS ASSOCIATION TEUGORAMS.) AUCKLAND. Juno 28. Po&sonoy 15 v. Grafton 3; Kinjf® CoUego oi v s&Buktu 12; Suburbs 1C v. Newton 0. 24 v. juaou k »u * jcaPIER. June 27. Hastings 17 v. M.A.C 3; Celtic 6 v. HavS North 3; Marists 1? v. High School Old Boy^B- Li: . Juflft 27 _ Poncke 10 v. Berhaonpore 3; Oriental !■■> v Old Bov S 3; Univewity 14 t. Marist 8* Hutt 6 v. Wellington 6; Petone 16 v. Selwyn 7. BUNEDIN. Jdne 27. T>.-raf«« a v. Alhambrs. 6 : University A oa "Union 3 5 Dunodin 11 v Taferi 0; Southern 11 v. Ziugan 3; Kukom 12 v. University B 0BROWNLIE INCIDENT CLOSED. (B* CABLE-PRESS ASSOCIATIOS-COPIBIGHT.) K (BICTEB'a TEUSOEAHS.) rß«r«iyed Juno 28th, 5.5 p.m.) (Receivea ju loxdOK> June „ 7> U =■ mocting of the Rugby Union * «™.f from New Zealand was jead, exurcssingX«t ftw the Brownlio incident on Janulrfsrd. The matter is officially tlosed.

LEAGUE. SATURDAY'S GAMES. The competitions wer* r.dvanced a further stage on Saturday, under disagreea'ale conditions, the rain that commenced K t msV tng the grounds heavy ard »;ea3y. The fixtures commenced the second round of the senior premiership, and the -positions 0: tlie

Marists A (13) v. Hornby (0). The Hornby tjsm had a slight advantage with the vain at their backs. The Greens Kitting offaide in lha opening sciums let the Blacks to their quarter. The penalties against Maiiata became monotonous, but the heavy ball was against X. Davis and Jx. McGregor in their essay* at goal. FauH;.pfiS?ia« hv the Hornby ba-A-a lost all the tobd work of tho pack. Vi-om a. scram in the Blacks' 25, F. Sheehsn pent tho hall to Ei Fitzgerald, to C. Robins, to C. Hatchckr, who Iced it ever and fell on it for a. gcod try, which I-'. Sbc'elian goalcil. The crowd was annoyed with the frequency of the, penalties against the Greens. A slow lob passing bout between A. Mackie, B. Keane, and R. McGregor ended in a poor transfer to B. Thompson, and a chance *>f scoring was lest. N, and L. Vivian were eiowirtg out in «ome hard individual efforts. A fyen Hick helped Mari*ts to clear, and a long return down the western- line by .T. Muridy gav-.j the Greens position, and from a. penalty p. Burps had a fulil-j shot at goal. A long return went to W, Davis on the Hornby line, and he. toss?<i ihe ball to E. Fitzfcerald, who accepted the gift, and P, Sheehan added tlie goal as the bell rnrr; for tho interval, with the score: Marxists 10, Hornby 0. On resuming, it was noticeable that 'he Hornby supporters had spoken, as the back? had undergonei an alteration. The Blnrks lost some energy on opening by high, uselets picking that nap ftn as?ct \o their MisOelding by the Hornby backs let the Qreens away, luit a. penalty pulled them up. L. Vivian burst through and fiicked high and far. with A. Mackie folowing The Marists' full-back failed to gather tho ba'.l, which left A. Mackie clear, but ho endeavoured to pick up and Jo£t the ball over tho line. G. Re-bins and G. Rutherford resumed the Marists' attack, and tho forwards making'matters too lively ■were given sonic timely advice by tho referee. J A peiit passing rush by the Blacks' back l * Was frustrated hy C. Rouiiia and ,T. Slrindy. further faulty fielding by the. ltprnby backs let S. PolaacJiek, P.Burns, and Ct. Rutherford away, but. hard kicking lost control of the bal) and R. McGregor forced. A solid rush by the Hornby forwards had tjie crowd cheering, but J. Hundy tackled well and saved P. score. The forwards, were tiring in tho heavy going, apd with rain falling conditions wove dismal, On the far eido, P. Burns emerged Wear of the ruck, and dribbling past a weak effort by WStewart to stop him. scored wide out for Marists, but failed to goal. The forwards canto again, with tho Blacks controlling, hut their backs gava them poor support Slid tho final whistle sounded with tho scores: M«rjst» Old Boys 13, Hornby 0. Referee, lit T. Kirton.

Waimairi (29) v. linwood (0). The ground conditions at Kspanui werefairly gpdd when the teams ioik. the. he'd, but tho ra'n which fell later made tlie surface greasy. liinwood were minus some of their senior players, and juniors* filled thp vacancies. Tho home team had all tho better of thQ play, with theii' opponents en the defensive throughout. In tho firEt half tries v,er» obtained, by E. Poarc«. D. Rossiter, G. Goodall, and A. Pahi. H. Morton converted one. 'llia score at half-time was: Waimajri Hi Linwood 0. In the second half, Warniain made all the T»l*y, arid J?. Smith added two) tries and hj, penalty goal, C. Ferris oni try, and G. Uobdall and K. Spencer each a. goal. Tho final ecora was: Waiimuri 29, Linwood 0. Referee, Mr If. W. Lawrence. Marists B (10) v, Sydenham (14). Byd*oham threw away their game agajnst Marists B oil tho Ko. 2 ground at MonicaPark by bad passing. Sydenham rushod through' to the Marista' twenty-five- from the kick-off, and E. Fftlgar sent his backs away from a scrimmage for F. Warr to score. Warr failed to goal. Marists, who had atartgd short were reinforeeft by third) grade players, *nd now had 'a full thirteen. Daw eon dribbled clear from * Marista' rush and •*«t Syderihaoi'. attacking for Warr to race through and-paaa to F. Green, who scored wide out, T. Davidson missed' tho kick. Four Sydenham rushes in shout as rminy minutes were stopped almost on the lino by forward or dropped passes. The, Groen forwards took the ball downfield, and Brittendfcri secured and scored with a fine sprint. Molioy added tho *xtra points. Tonkin Staged a, fast breaTca-way, cut-in cloverly, and went aver for a good try in s, handy position, from which Warr converted. Sydenham hept pressing hard, and O'Connor hurst through' ..ho Greens' defence to add another try, which Pymond failed to improve. The half-time score was: Sydonr ham 14, Mariats B. 5. Mtri»t» were a much-improved 'team in tho eecond half. They jumped right into their stride, and. ft long kick by Blazey had them attaching. The ball bounced out in touch just as Brittenden jumped for it, and then offside stopped them right on the line. A serum in Sydenham's twenty-five was heeled cleanly, and O'Brien sent fast to O'Malley, to Brittenden, who dashed in for tho Greenn. Molloy gcaled. Dymond took too long in clearing a forward rush, and McCarthy, by fo"t following up, managed to collect and cross in a good position. Blazev kicked the goal, putting his side ahead. Green and Childs had Sydenham on the offensive, and Tonkin and War? looked likely to *eore, hut Blazey sent them haoß, and the Green* were attacking again when time adunded with- the scores: JJariats B Sydenham 14. Mr A. B. Shadbolt was the referee. Aldington (SI) v. Woolston (0). The Woolaton team turned out wjth only six men, but were later reinforced. Addington kicked off, and a,ffcr some givo and tako play, Stanoly had an unsuccessful shot at goal for Woolston. The Whites then went away faat from tho kick, taking play to the Blue*' twenty-five, where O'Malley, Croo-ke, and Amos were prominent. O'Malley put in a good run before transferring to Campbell, who scored. Collie converted with a good kick. Soon after tho Addington forwards, heeded by Gox and McGibbon, went right through, resulting in the last-named scoring, for Collie to goal. Tho Addington backs indulged in thoir usual passing same until half-time, whieh sounded with the score: Addinsrton 10, Woolston 0. On resuming', the Aldington backs were again in the limelight. O'Malley and Crooke being conspicuous. Later Amos went over from a loose rush, for Collie to kick hi* third goal. Amoa noon set his . backs air. again,"and when the rush broke down Colli* was following up well and dribbled the ball over to score, but his kick failed. Soon after Curri-a went over from a forward rush, but the try was not converted. Tinin was called with the score: Addington 21, Woolston 0. Referee, Mr Lawrence. JUNIOR FLAG. Hornbv beat Waimairi by 30 points to 0. Referee,'Mr R. A. Cos. Sydenham heat Marists bv 11 points to 0. Referee, Mr W. It. Griffith;. THIRD GRADE. Woolston beat Sydenham by 35 points to 11. Referee. Mr P. Allen. Mari&tg beat Linwcod by 14 points to 0. Referee. Mr W. Healey. FOURTH GRADE. Hornby beat Marists A by 0 points to 8. Referee, Mr J. JCenworthy. FIFTH GRADE. Waimairi beat Linwcod by 3 points to 2. Referee, Mr P. Kirton.. Aldington won by default from Sydenham. "■ SIXTH GRADE. Addington A b:-at Marists & by 3 pointe to 0. Refereo, Mr E. Jones. The Woolston v. Hornby match, was postP °" e ' LIGHT-WEIGHTS. Addingtan B heat Marists B by C points to 3. Referee, Mr J. J. Stevens. Sydenham defaulted to MarisU C. CANTERBURY V. WELLINGTON. j The following have been selected to reprc- ' sent Canterbury against Wellington, at I Wellington, on Saturday: I Full-oack, G. Falgar (Addington) : threequarters, W. Desmond (Linwood), P. O'Con--1 ncr (Sydethara), E. O'Malley (Addington) ; I five-eighths, C. Robins (M.0.8.), F. Warr I (Sydenham); half-baok, A. Mackie (Hornby); 'forward*, It. Vivian (Hornby), C. Sis Son (Waimairi). P. Burns (M.0.8.). A. Collie (Addington), B. Lynskey (Waimairi), and L, Peterson (M.0.8.), captain; reserve, C. Batchclor (i 1.0.8.) ■ The team will leave en Friday- evening. Any player not available is requested tJ advise the selectors by noon to-morrow, telephone 4TSO.

INTER-ISLAND MATCH. ■ v r?.E3S ASSOCIATION IELEGHAII.) AUCKLAND. June 27. ' Tho North v. South Island Rugby League match, played with a view to selecting a team to tour Australia, was won by the North Island by 1-7 points ti> o.' The pa me yr.s played in pouting rain, before three thousand spectators. Tho Northern bac!:s proved too* speed;.- :or the Southerners, especially in tho fast spell. _ The _ North opened" its account by a try by Herring, m which Avery and Brown figured. Uelgrosso failed to convert. Then Dixon side-stepped his opDnnc.il 5 and scored. Delgrosso «roa'.ed. South was next to score, Mouat landing a hoautiful penalty coal. A little later Mouat scored a try from, a dribbling lush, but failed t>> convert a difficult tick. Tho visitors next ecorM from a penaltv croal kicked by Mouat, aiatir.g the score: North 8. South 7. Ti'.o Xorth, however, forced Bhead aqain, Brown scoring a. Rieat try. I'uilv's kic:; ii"'s-"-l. Soon aiirr opening the second spell Mouat, who was the sole jrorpr for tho South Island, lscdc.d another penaHv »o;i!. T'Mn Davidson oufnacc-d the Southern" back? and sco.-t>d. Tbifiv's kickfailed. Carroll broke lliro:i«?h l!ic S.i>iiheril drfence, A'cv =co v; n?. Dclsrosso failed to convert. WeMheiiU then made a nice run nnd transferred to Herrinsr. who scored under the. «osts. Delarosto ?oaled. Brown made PTicthcr sticctfn'ular ni'i and ki.-ked ovor TJrosnalian's hnrul. Buss was hnndv and sent on to Hcriintr. who scored. "Delccrosso (joa'ed. The whittle went with the score: North 07, Pouth. ft.

IN OTHER CENTRES. (PKESS ASSOCIATION TgLIGRAJJS j AUCKLAND, June 07. South Auckland 15 v. Auckland G 11; Auckland B 5 v. Auckland A uil. DUNKDIN, June 07. Athletic II v. Paciiio A 3; City A 46 v. Chrlstipn'Brothers B 0; City B 01 v. Pacific B 0; Christian Brothers A 11 v. fcailaiigata-

ASSOCIATION.

SUNNYSIDE DEFEATED. On heavy grounds and in dismal weather the Canterbury Football Association continued its competition game? ou Saturday. The surprise of the day van die defeat of Sunnyside, the first time this season, by Lyttelton. The 'senior grade championship fables now stand as follows.' —

Bangers (4) v.'Western (2). On a heavy ground and in fol»l, showery weather, Rangers van the toss against Western at English Tark, and defended the west goal. From the kick-off Western attacked strongly, and from a pass by Moorhouse, Noirio sent in a fast ground shot which Perry fielded smartly. At the- other end a corner to Handera was cleared, ana Western broke away down the ceptro, Roberts placed to Norrie, who struck the cross-bar with- a fast, rising shot. J; ram tho rebound, Jloorhouse narrowly niissed goaling. At the other ond Hangers bombarded the Western citadel, but good worn liv Andrews kept the .ball out. Roberts brought relief, and sent out to Wbittmetoii, who pushed forward to Bontick. The youthful winger closed on goal and sent in a low shot which Perry failed to cover. Norrie raced through and registered from close in. Good defensive play by Mitchell, Morley, and Howarth held Western in check, and Hangers raided atronirly on the right. Harwell" (dung across, but Chappal headed clear. Norman snapped up and sent in a, clinking shot, which Andrews turned over the bar in great style, The corner was abortive. Bangers continued to press for a Jong period, but the shooting of the front iirto was wretched. Half-time was called with play in Western territory, and. the scoreWestern, 1; Hangers, 0. , ■ T , Ou lining up for the second spell Lusk went to right full-back for Hungers, and Mitchell took his jilaea at .outsido left. The change -was at once effective, for in a Rangers' attack Mitchell drove in a shot which missed bV inches. Bangers kept up the pressure, and Harwell headed just, clear of the cross-bar. At the other end Thompson missed badly from close in, 'with only Parry in goal to beat. A corner to Western was cleared by Aspinal), who was playing great football. Harwell broke away for Hangers. Andf-cws cleared the wingers' shot, hut Bjssett snapped up and placed to Norman, who levelled the scores -with a great cross shot. Hay repulsed a furthor Hangers' advance and sent Bentick away on tho right. 1 he winger centred nicely, but Howarth relieved in the nick of time. Barwoll then broke awav and placed to Bissctt, who (ricked the "defence and drovo for goal. Gibson, the Hangers' centre, was put on-sido by the ball striking a Western defender, and he netted from close in. N'orrie, Moorhouse, ard Recce troubled tho Hangers' defence for a period, but Lusk and Jlorlcy were in great form.' Then Howarth whipped the hall out to the left for Mitchell to race away. Gjbson snapped up a transfer, and he gave Andrews no chance with a fast, rising shot. Givo-nwl-take. play followed for a spell. Then Hoberts put Western attacking. ' Norrie galloped away down the centre, and, beating the defence, he made the scores: Bangers, 3; Western 3. Almost immediately Hangers retaliated, Gordon pent to Bissett,* who let Harwell through on the right. The winger drove across to Mitchell, who placed inside. Norman was handy, and !io scored with ft fast, rising shot. A corner to Rangers was wotl placed by Barwell, and Andrews turned a hot shot from Gibson over the bar, At the other end a fine centre from Bentfck was cleared by Howarth, and Gibson made ground for Rangers, Bissett accepted a transfer ond sent in a shot which Andrews turned over the bar. lime was called with Hangers attacking, and the score: Hangers, 4; Western, -. Referee, Sir W. Smythc. Lyttelton (2) v. Sunnyside (0). Playing at tho Menial Hospital ground, Lvttelton kicked off against Sunnysido with ten men. Purdie repulsed the first onslaught for Sunnyside, and Trotter, making ground, ;:ent McLachlan away. A centre was well cleared by Taylor, ond Wales put Lyttelton attacking, Lattcrway and Spencer combined in a fast advance, and Jackson cleared well for Sunnyside from a dangerous position. Play swung to the other end through Purdie, to Sutherland to MeLaohlnn; The bunnyside winger made ground, and finished with a great shot, which Wilson fended magnificently. Lyttelton were brought up to full strength by the advent of Greanaway, who played right full-back. The watersidprs then look a hand, and Lattcrway wont through, but was checked by Bond. Kobson and Browning made a forward move for Sunnyside, and Trotter was on the spot for the centre. Blocked on all sides, Trotter sent back to Purdie, who essayed a long shot, which Wilson gathered and cleared. Taylor put Lyttelton attacking throueh Wales. McGilp accepted and drove well down. Spencer stripped up and, tricking the defence, he sent on to Lattcrway, who raced through and scored with a fcast shot. Prom the kick Lyttelton came again, and Sunnyside conceded a corner. This was cleared, and Trotter endeavoured to break away, but Wales was marking the Sunnyside centre well. At the other end Spencer just missed goaling.Sunnyside came again, with McLachlan and Sutherland prominent. McGilp cleared, and play was in mid-field when the interval was called with the score: Lyttelton, 1; Sunnyside, 0. Sunnyside now had the wind and rain to contend with, and conditions were such that anything might happen. Lyttelton soon got into their stride, and a left flank movement was developing when off-side blocked progress. Sunnyside then took a hand, with Browning, Trotter, and Sutherland prominent, but the Lyttelton defence, with Taylor outstanding, repelled every advance. Wales put Lyttelton attacking, and Spencer sent" out to Smythc. Tho winger made ground, but overran'the ball, and Jackson conceded n corner, which was abortive. Off-side against Trotter checked a Sunnyside raid, but the Greens came again, and McLachlan was going well when Taylor intervened, with a well-timed kick. Immediately following, McLachlan shot wide from a good position. Taylor continued to play brilliantly in defence for Lyttelton, and from a clearance to half-way Spencer raced away. Callaghan, the Sunnyside keeper, only partly cleared the ensuing shot, ;:nd Lattcrway, following through, drove the ball into the net. Sunnyside made the pace and forced a corner, which McLachlan placed behind- Tho fast game and heavy going were beginning to take effect on tho players, and a quiet spell followed. Then Sunnyside made a break, and Sutherland missed an easy chance to score. Again the Greens attacked in a desperate effort to redeem themselves, but the staunch Lyttelton defence held gallantly. It was Lyttelton who provided the final thrill. From half-way the watersiders broke through, and Lattenvay, snapping up a transfer, drove in a terrific shot which brought the Sunnyside keeper down in the finest save of the match. Time was called with the score: Lyttelton, 2; Sunnyside, 0. Referee, Mr F. Campbell. Nomads (3) v. Thistle U). Playing at Spreydon Reserve, Thistle kicked off against Nomads, who immediately set up nn attack. Aitken relieved for the Scots, and R. Dick made ground on the right. Flood intercepted a transfer, and John McDougall whipped the ball out to the left. Chapman raced away and centred for .Tames McDougall to mijs goaling by inches. Thistle retaliated with a left flapfe ujovenacnt initiated,

by Walker. Gocdall accepted and placed to Kl'.is, hm under pressure from Graham he shot wide. The following: exchanges were (tux, with Nomads the more dangerous. James McDou3r.ll, C. McDougall, and Purvis were associated in a sharp Nomads' advance, and the Thistle rearguard, Aitken and Flaherty, were hard pressed for a period. Falconer in fro.il fathered a snap shot by Chapman, svbU from the clearance Thomas carried play to the other end. Graham drove clear, and John McDougtill sent on to Scrajrcs, Mho made ground snd opened the scoriuc with a rrood shot. Thistle retaliatsd wiih Walker, Thomas, and Goodall prominent. Flood broucht * temporary relief fov Nomads, but tho Scots surged back, and from a melee in goal Ellis drove the ball thrntich. The half-time score was: Nomads, 1; Thistle, 1. Nomads attacked on resuming and James MeDougc.ll sent on to Abbott, who made gToutiil and put to Purves. The winger raced ihroush for C. McDougall to zive Nomads the lead Mith 3 hot Khot. In. the following play Nomads again pressed. In clearing. Falconer was injured, and retired for a period. Combined play by James McDoneall nnd Purves ajrain put Nomads attacking. Pick blocked the movement, and Ellis, with Goodall in support, broke away. A lonij phot by Kilis was intercepted by Graham, and play swung down the Nomads' left. Chapman raced a way, and finished with a shot which Falconer p.-.rriod cleverly. Nomads were shooting well with the greasy ball. Graham repulsed a Thistlo raid, and rushed play to the other end. For tripping. Nomads were awarded a penalty, and Graham made no mistake with the kick. Fast end-to-end play followed with Thistle the more dangerous. Flood cleared from Thomas, but the Scots came again, and Ellis was making tracks for coal when Scraggs relieved. Time was called with the score: Nomads, 3; Thistle, 1. Iteferee, Mr J. Stout. Villa (4) v. St. Albans (3). Playiug at St. Albans Park, Villa kicked oft' against St. Albans. Villa were first dangerous, and forced a corner, which was cleared. St. Albans retaliated through Donaldson, who centred for Taylor to open the score with a close in shot. From the kick St. Albans again pressed, and Gascoyna put St. Albans two goals tip from a pass by Donaldson. Ih the following play Spiers and Colville shot wida for Siiinls. Then Villa advanced on the left. Berry placed to IT, Johnston, whose shot Cullen gathered. Villa continued to press, and Cullen, the St. Albans goalkeeper, was injured and had "to retire for a time. Coming again, Sharr placed fortvsri} for Deans to score for Villa from close ill, St. Albans, retaliated, and Colville missed badly with only Courtney in the Villa goal to beat. At tho other end Cullen turned round the upright a hot shot from Berry. From the flag.kiek Sharr gathered and levelled the score from close in. Tho half-time acoro was: St, Albapa, i!; Villa. 2. On resuming;, St. Albany attacked, and from a centre by Dopaldson, Taylor drove through. Piny became, fast and open, each po#!keeper being tested in turn. Then in a Villa raid Berry put to goal, and in a scramble H. Johnstone scored. Play swung to the other end, whero Colville and Taylor tested Courtney. Villa tamo again, and It. Johnston scored. St. Albans played hard to equalise, but, the Villa defence, held, and time was called with the score: Villa 4; St. Albans, 2. Referee, Mr Greenlee?. Senior B. Playing at Linwood Park, Addington Workshops were beaten by Limvood by 13 gnn]a to 3. For the winners tho scorers were Ilarbut (5), Nelson (4), Chappie (2), Aitkenson. and Spence. Lamont scored for Addington Workshops. Technical Old Boys defeated Kaiapoi at Epsor's Toad by 5 goals (shot, by Mitchell (S). Brosnan, and Btidgons) to 3 (shot by Phelps (2) and Cowan). Mr Stout was referee. ASHBURTON COMPETITION. The only match played in the Ashburten Football Sub'Associatiou's competitions on Saturday was that between Wanderers and Wakanui Juniors, which resulted in a win for the former by 5 goals to 3. BROWN SHIELD MATCH. (r-BESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) ' AUCKLAND. June 27. Townsend, a well-known City player, suffered a broken rib in the first representative Soccer match of the season between Auckland and Whrmsnrei for the Brown Shield.The gitniQ was played in continuous, heavy rain, and Blandford Park was under water in places. In tho opening stages TVhangarei showed great dash and attacked strongly, the local backs being hard pressed. The visitors missed several good chances, accurate shooting being difficult in tho deep mud in front of the goal. Auckland acstirted their superiority later, the forwards combining hotter. Humphries scored after a shot by Innes which hit the upright and rebounded. At half-time "Whangaret was one down, The second spell saw much better football on both sides, Auckland dominating most of the time, but tho visitors fighting splendidly an uphill baffle. Pacro and Humphries iicorod for Auckland and Booth for the visitors, the latter, after an excellent solo uffort, bearing the defence badly. The standard of play was very good considering the conditions. Dac.re was forced, to retire 20 minutes before the end with ah injured leg. Ho was not seriously hurt, The. visitors were much stronger than wan anticipated. The attendance was very small on account of the weather. The final score Was: Auckland, 3; "Whangarci, 1. \ ~ IN OTHER CENTRES. (rSISS ASSOCIATION TZLCOXAUS.I "WEIjMNGTON, June 27. Scottish Wanderers 2 v. Marist 1; Thiatle. R v. Diamonds 2; Hospital 3 v, Johnsonville 2; Scatpun 1 v. Y.M.C.A. B 0. DUNEDIN, June 27. ' H.S. Old Boys 6 v. Technical Old Boya 2 ; Northern 4 v. Maori Hill 0; Seacliff 0 v. Storniugton 1; Kaitapgatu 4 v. Toieri I. ENGLISH TOURING TEAM, DEFEAT OF AUSTRALIA. (bt cable— peess association— copiaionT.) (AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. pABLE ABSQOUTJON.) (Recoived June 2Sth, 5.5 p.m,) BRISBANE, June 27. In Association football, England beat Australia by five goals to one. /The weather was fine," and the attendance was 25,000. The ground was good, though slippery m Blaces. Knglaud scored in tho first half, the Australians being outplayed. Batten got the first goal Ave minutes after the start. Seven minutos later the winger, jlanuoford, playing superbly, sent the ball to Simms, who headed it into the net. Siroms goaled again ten minutes later, havlDg received the ball from the left-winger. Australia now attacked strongly, but the right back, Charlton, was, stalwart in defenee, and the Australians were repulsed. Just beforo half-time Australia again invaded the visitors' territory, only to be beaten off. The second spell saw a rattling pace set. When the play had been only going four minutes, Lennard, getting tjie ball from the left wing, goaled for Australia. Ths speed was weakening the English combination. , Play went backwards and forwards, ,but finally tho English- cleverness told, »nd their persistency ended in Seymour, the left winger, centring the ball for Simms to push into the net. With two minutes to go, Hanaaford scat O long pass to Batten, who goaled, the game ending: England 5; Australian 1.

Games. Points. CfrristcJiurcb. W. J,. D, 1". A. Cli JO) 46 G Ot<t Boys '.. 6 2 —• J g l 5 j c Jferivale OG f>6 r ) Ljmrood .. 5 a — Albion 76 67 2 Jf. Canterbury !! i ii i -0 346 3 J 'Varsity .. i g a -i3 HO l'j

tcaro« a:e: — !3 1'oi: sils Can' P. \\\ L. fO'. ssat. ri=. Aildington . S 7 1 1*7 05 11 M*ri»i3 A . . A 7 1 K.7 54 H Hornbr . 8 (-; 102 Bl 1-2 VTaiinairi . S o ,", ]-;g 10 Sydenham . S 3 5 3-ifi •01 0 Alamts' B - -3 - G ].'■:; 115 •1 Woo'ston . S -2 f> 50 213 ■4 Linirocd . S — s 54 i!7 _

Senior AGua Is P. W. T,. I>. I 'or. * igst.rts Fhmnyside 7 0 1 — 2-1 r> 3.2 Nomads 7 k i — H 5 12 Hungers c 3 :'• — 16 i:i i> Lyttcltou .. (i ;i :'■ — n 12 f Western . • l> — 5 1 -' 1 fi 3 Thistle 0 — 5 Senior B. 1 4 21 1 T * 1 fi 5 — .1. 20 n u I'tiMnoi li -t 21. 10 8 Villii (i - 2 3 12 15 ( fit. Albans . . fi 1 "i !! H U 5 i'eehniciil O.K. li 2 '■'< 1 15 17 5 Add, Works 6 — 5 .1 7 33 1