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ASSOCIATION CODE

J. E. JONES CUP .OTAGO BEAT CANTERBURY In a J. E. Jones Cup match played -at English Park on Saturday afternoon, Otago (the holders) beat Canterbury by the odd goal in seven after a hard fought match. The game, which was played in cold, overcast weather, was watched by* the largest crowd at the park for more than 10 years. The City of Christchurch Pipe Band played the teams onto the field. In the curtain-raiser, Canterbury Colts beat South Canterbury rather easily. South Canterbury is having its first season of the code for a number of years, and the experience gained in Saturday’s match should raise the standard considerably there. Otago v. Canterbury Otago, playing better cohesive football, thoroughly deserved its win. The side gave the local representatives a lesson on anticipatory defensive play, accurate passing, and the value of complete understanding between the forwards. In fairness to Canterbury, however, the side was unfortunate in losing three star players in the previous Saturday's Chatham Cup match, and these defections had a decided bearing in the performance of the representatives, as a team, against Otago. The newcomers to the side did their best, but throughout the match a lack of confidence prevailed throughout the team and several players with reputations did little to enhance them.

The backs spoilt good displays by indiscriminate clearances, and the halves too often lost contact with the inside forwards in opening up play. The forwards were perhaps the weakest unit, however. The quintet had its teeth drawn when G. McAnulty was lost, and it was left to G. Smith and R. Dowker ta carry the weight of the attack. D. Grieve shone at times, but like the rest, the forwards lacked finish. Otago made the pace a cracker from the start, and, aided by well-directed passes and consistent backing up by the halves, always looked dangerous. Smith' and P. Ryan, on the right flank, were easily the most penetrative combination on the field, although L. Groves, by excellent positional play and keen understanding with his outside left, W. Steven, also took the eye.

The defence had a brilliant anchor in J. Stevenson, the keeper, who brought off some amazing saves at times. The fullbacks were very solid with M. Ives always prominent. Otago was unlucky to lose W. Wilson half-way through the second spell, being forced to play one short when holding a 3-1 lead, but in spite of a successful penalty b.y Beavis and an equalising goal by G. Smith, were able to recover the

lead again and stave off successfully further Canterbury goaling attempts. Taken all round, the game was hard fought, and as a result produced an unprecedented crop of injuries. C. Anderson, the Canterbury right half, was unable to resume after the first half and was replaced by M. Gordon. The teams were:— Canterbury: A. Laing; E. Harris, P. O'Malley; C. Anderson, V. Smith (captain), L. Beavis: C. Bailey, D. Grieve, G. Smith, G. McAnulty, R. Dowker. Otago: J. Stevenson; M. Ives, R. Ferguson: W. Meehan, H. Mills (captain), W. Wilson; L. Smith, P. Ryan, H. Foote, L. Groves, and W. Stevens. Goals were scored for Otago by L. Groves (2), H. Foote, and D. Ryan. G. Smith (2) and L. Beavis netted for Canterbury. The referee was Mr M. Cassin. CANTERBURY B v. SOUTH CANTERBURY Played, as a curtain-raiser, Canterbury B had an easy win over South Canterbury, that team making its first appearance in the code for a number of years.

The Canterbury side was fully representative of the younger players of the senior and reserve grades, and its excellent showing revealed a wealth of talent prevailing in the near provincial class. The side was adept at retaining possession in passing forays, and excellent marksmanship usually attended these efforts.

The ineffectiveness of individual play was well revealed in this match, and much sooner than later resulted in loss of possession. Many of the Canterbury movements started at the full-backs worked up through the halves and inside forwards to the centre or wings, which says much for fine positional play and accurate passing. South Canterbury showed a lack of competitive standards, but with the experience gained in this match and the further help of the Canterbury Asso- 1 elation in sending teams to Timaru this

season, the side should make a rapid improvement. Aptitude for the game was clearly revealed; and it only requires welding into a cohesive unit to produce the desired result. Fundamental errors in positional play was the side’s worst opponent on Saturday, and efficiency of movement can only be obtained through this all-important aspect of the game. In J. Cordiner and F. Stack the side possessed two hardworking full-backs, whilst T. Reid, at outside right, was easily the most dangerous forward in the side. The teams were:— Canterbury B.—-W. McMillan; P. Nelson. L. Fleete; B. Shaw, W. White, A. Laffey: J. Davies, D. Head, E. Kenny, K. Lucas, J. McGlinchey. South Canterbury.—R. Prattley; J. Cordiner, F. Stack; B. S. High, H. High, R. Aitken: T. Reid, C. Scott. P. Kemp, B. Roughan, W. Green. Goals were scored for Canterbury B oy J. McGlinchey (3), E. Kenny (2), D. Head (2), K Lucas, and B. Shaw. C. Scott netted for South Canterbury. The referee was Mr A. Warlock. Lower grade games resulted:— Fourth Grade.—St. Vincent’s 5, Shamrock 1; Technical A 3, Western 0; Nomads 2, Thistle 1. Fifth Grade.—Thistle 7, Watersiders 1; Rangers 2, Nomads A 2; Technical A 0, Western 0: Technical C 7. Nomads B 0; Celtic -4. Technical D 0. Sixth Grade.—Technical A 3. Nomads 0; Rangers 0, Technical B 0; Shamrock 9, Western 1; Celtic 2, St. Joseph’s 0. Seventh Grade.—Shamrock R 1, Shamrock A 0; Nomads 6, Celtic 0. Eighth Grade.—Nomads 6, Shamrock B 1; Watersiders 1, Shamrock A 0; Sham.rock R 4. Celtic 0. NORTH ISLAND’ V. SOUTH ISLAND The North Island v. South Island Association football match will be played at Lancaster Park on Saturday. July 13. The game will be preceded by a Rugby cur-tdin-raiser. 4

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Press, Volume LXXXII, Issue 24909, 24 June 1946, Page 3

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1,008

ASSOCIATION CODE Press, Volume LXXXII, Issue 24909, 24 June 1946, Page 3

ASSOCIATION CODE Press, Volume LXXXII, Issue 24909, 24 June 1946, Page 3

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