FOOTBALL.

Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 509, 17 May 1909, Page 6

FOOTBALL.

SATURDAY'S RUGBY MATCHES. PONEKE LEADING. Unusual interest was manifested in the fourth series of senior cop matches, which was got off on Saturday. Heavy rain had fallen during the preceding twelvo hoars (rendering the turf soft), hut, fortunately, thero was no downpour in tho afternoon, for the oold southerly was quite bad enough. About 3000 spectators wero- present at the Athletic Park, and received good value for their money. Most interest centred in the contest between Petone and Athletic, which; is voted the most strenuous and interesting match 60 fur this season. There was not much to choose between the teams in tho first spell, but the suburban side had the best_ of things in the next half. Usually little attention, is paid to the match on the neighbouring ground, bat, on Saturday, that was not tho caso. In the contest between Poneko and Old Boys there were bits of sterling play— clever passing by tho Poneke backs, and fine dribbling by A very and Co., of the Old Boys' pack—which did not fail to attract notice. It was really a much better struggle than the score would load one to suppose ' Playing at Lower Hutt, Molrose accounted for St. James by 18 points to 3; whilst at Mrramar Oriental showed their superiority over Southern, with a score of 25 to 8; and at Petono 'Wellington gained a victory over Victoria College by 18 points to nil

POSITION OF THE TEAMS. The positions of the various teams are now as under: — ,■■..': . . .'.'[.' '.'.- ' ■ +3 _, ."..:■ ' ' . -P ft ■ ..- , g £ d p -ft ft 6 Poneke ... 4 4 — — 102 3 8 Athletio ... 4 3 1 — 55 23 6 Petone ... 4 ,3 1 —62 30 6 Melrose ... i 3 1 — '47 44 6 Oriental ... 4 3 1 — 66 19 6 St. Jamee 4 2 2 — 38-. 28 4 Wellington 4 1 3 —21 36" 2 Vic.College 4 0 8 1 4 70 ' 1 Southern... 4 0 3 1 13 105 1 Old 80y5... 4 0 4 0 23 73 0 PETONE (6) V. ATHLETIC (3). Of the two games played on Athlotio Park, that between Petono and ■; Athlotio, which took place on No. p. ground, was the "star" performance. During the initial ten minutes Athletic had tie upper hand. Then Petono carried play into their territory, where J. Ryan failed with a penalty kick. Play in dan'gerous proximity to the Athletic goal followed.. When Athletics had secured relief there was a brief period of strenuous play on the Petono side of half-way. Conspicuous now was Sullivan, who gathered in tno ball after charging down'the Athletic full-back's kick, and rushed for the lino, where, unfortunately for his side, he passed forward. Owing to.an Athletic player handling the ball in the resultant scrum Potone gained, a free-kick in front. of the goal. ; Symrke, who was entrusted with the kick, was equal' to the occasion. A' strong rush by Athlotic* was not stemmed until play had reached Petone's 25, where Evenson had an unsuccessful shot from a penalty. Tho attack, however, was,broken down by a fine rush by the Petone pack, who were beaded by Sullivan and Hardham. After play had centres in jfront of Athletic's goal for a minute ox two, it was'again removed to the Petone 25/ whore, it consisted mainly of scrums and line-outa. Just at tho close of the spell Potone wore again on the.offensive. . Upon the 1 resumption, of play ;afte» half-time, Petone carried play into Athlotic'a 25. Hard play,' • chiefly. confined to the forwards, was then witnessed. Yard by yard Athletic drove back . their apponents until the scene of operations was in front of the Petono goal. Hero, owing' to a breach of a scrum rule. ' Athletio were awarded a free kick. S. Wilson took the kiok, which carried tho ball just over the P.etone bar.'i With both teams on equal terms, play now.became.very exciting, a'ndj during /the succeeding; twenty minutes, many ansdoue moments were experienced by the supporters of the respective eides. First of all tho Athletic pack made a great rush which seemed to sweep the Petone men of their feet! Petone, however, gradually pulled themselves together, and then, resuming the offensive, made things vory warm for their opponents. sledgehammer forward rushes bore Athletic back, and then tho suburban backs took a hand in the business, one of'their passing boute ending in a score by Green. , Smyrke's kick was a poster. '■■ Excitement now reigned among Ijhe spectators, for Athletic, responding to the'call of thoir supporters, rallied in great stylo. But the opposition was too solid, and their attack was presently repulsed by Petone, who'had the best of the play, for the remainder of the. game. At the conclusion of the game the score stood— Petone ...\ ...'„. 6 points. Athletics .......: .»./■.-. 3 points. \ Mr. Card was the referee/ ', PONEKE (27) V. OLD BOYS (0). 1 At the outset of this contest, which eventuated on JNo. 'i ground at-tito Athletic l'ark, I'oneke becanie aggressive. Tne pressure 01 their attack was by. Avery, who gained ground by lino dribbling.: Again Jfoueke pressed, and, on this occasion, tneir eitoits .wre fruit, first blood for .l J oneke being drawn ,by Shadbolt,: after tho game had been in progress about fifteen'minutes. Gardiner ; had no dimculty, in improving score. Poneke.then opened out the play a little, and a good passing rush, in whicii most of their backs took part, nearly culminated in a Boore. Not long afterwards, however, their efforts -were crowned with success, for Tilyard got'over from a rush which started' at half-way. On this, occasion Gardiner failed with tho kick. Ggod rushes by both packs were now features of the play, and, towards the end of. tho spell, anothor scoro was added to Poneko's total as a result of a passing rush, which let Elliott in. Reed took thoikick, but was not successful. Ends had boen: changed only a few minutes when Poneke again .took- up the 'offensive, and, in consequence of a determined effort to scoro, Old Boya wero compelled 'io force down. Headed by Avery and Gardiner, the losing pack nowgavo a glimpse of their best form, but, eventually, Poneke again got going, and Flannagan made a clever dodgy run, which carried play .back to Old Boys', lino. Here the Poneke backs again came away with the ball, the' result being that Reed 'registered a-.try, which Gardiner failed to convert. Within tho next minute or so Walsh, starting from well inside ', Old Boys' 25, beat several opponents, and scored a very soft try. The major points were added by Gardiner. A blistering sense of inferiority now seemed to come over Old Boys, and only once or twice afterwards did they have a look in.- Further tries were added for Ponoke by Ryan, whoso try Walsh failed to enhance, and Walsh, whoso score was improved by Gardiner. Tho game thus ended— Poneke ... ... ... 27 points. Old Boys ... ... ... nil. , Mr- Bell was the referee.

ORIENTAL (25) V. SOUTHERN (3).

In the presence of about thirty spectators. Oriental and. Southern lined ont on No. I Polo Ground, Mirainar, but( the cold, biting southerly gradually chilled the enthusiasm of the small Dand or lookers-on, and, long beforo timo was -called, they had dwindled away in the distance, leaving line-umpires and reporters alono to watch : the closing scores ■ of' a fairly-interesting match.' /Tho ground, despite tho heavy rain of the preceding night and morning, was in good orde: for football. M'Lcod (live-eighths) was' ail a'bsontee from tho Oriental team. F. Boborts consequently moved out to fivo-oighths, his position at half being taken by Allen, a junior player. Southern, with the strong southerly in thoir favour, kept thoir opponents defending for tho greater part of tho first spell. Tho heavy Southern forwards brought all thoir weight to bear in the early play, and, over-running tho scrums, give tho Oriental backs littlo chanco to attack. Later, when Oriental succeeded in opening up play, the three points lead gained in th'o first half was substantially augmented. . . ' Dalten distinguished himself for Southern j early in the first spell bx staving off an.

Oriental rush, and fine play by "Lea." Campbell transferred operations to tho Oriental line, but a force-down was tno only solace. Southern continued on tho aggreaeiro, but Bunckenburg (Oriental), b.v a snlnndid dribble up tbo touch-line, temporarily relieved. Southern ronowed the pressure till relief yas brought about by a good line-kick by Sturrock, and Oriental, making use of the advantage, kept play in Southern's twenty-five, where, from a scrum) Matheson Becurod and. dodging through, scored a fine try. Roberts failed with tho kick. Oriental 8 points, Southern nil. From this on to tho end of the, spell Southern were . still attacking, but half-time was sounded with no further score having been , recorded. Tho second spell opened with Oriontal introducing back-play, the result, of which was a try, scored a' few minutes after resuming' by Perry. Varcoo converted. Oriental 8, Southern 0. Sturrock was conspicuous for Oriental by" following up a kick and making a dash for the line, but he was pushed out at the corner flag. Southern rallied after this, and Houlihan made a dashing run, but lost tho ball.on'the line. Fortunately Campbell was in close attendance, however, and, picking up, scored Southern's only try. L.' Campbell's kick at goal was futile. Oriental , 8, Southern 3. At this stage Southern began to go to pieces, and Oriental, by splendid play amongst the backs, had matters al ; most their own way, crossing Southern's, line five times. The additional tries wero ''obtained by Bunckenburg (2), Matheson (2), and Tyrrell (1), ono of them being converted by Varcoe. The name thus ended with the scores: , ': '. .•■■...■ Oriental ... ~ ... 25 points. Southern ... 3 points ~ Mr. J. 'WeybouTno ,was the referee^ WELLINGTON (18) V. VICTORIA COLLEGE (0). Only a few spectators looked on at the match at Pctone. . \\'ellington won the toss, but derived little gain'from it, for tho wind, a cold, strong southerly, blew directly across the field. The first spell was a good, warm tussle,, and the College boys played vigorously. The only score was obtained within a few minutes of the commencement of play. L. Bridge, on the wing, brought the ball well round, and centred,: when Hill, the other wing, got possession, and scored. Wyinke found, the wind too strong for a successful kick. On resuming, Greens dribbled the hall baok", upset Wyints, butWckod too' hard, when tho chance was looking bright, the ball going out of play, Aftoi thisj the Yellows sent the ball over the College line, only onco during the spell. It was in the next spell/that the Greens , oncountered tho full force of'their opponents' attack. For their own part, they lacked combination, and tho backs, .with the exception of O'Leary, who was, playing at centre, in Faire's absence, were poor. Wel- ; lington fairly romped over- , them,, making the game open. Malfroy, the Wellington half, was playing well, although he persisted at times and held on to the ball rather long,'; and'the other backs had opportunities. A sure score ;wa_s given away, by a forward pass: from D. Bridge to his brother, but tho latter got' over shortly ae the result of a smart pssing rush. Bridge again crossed the lnw, but the referee rdod that he placed tho ball in touoh-in-goal.' Both Harailtdn and ' Amodeo took the ball ovei their own line, bat the pressure was still applied, and, as the a sprint by HiU,' WDsbn added three points.,.v SeUars made attempt from a. penalty kick, but the score was further increased by D. Bridge, 1 Malfroy; and Hill, none of the lacks being successful. Mr. C. Brocklebank was .rofereo.. ' ; ' • ;

MELROSE. (18) v. ST., JAMES (3). Melrose and St. James met at Lower Hutt, tho former team having such advantage in the first spell as was to be gained by the winning of the toss. On the heavy ground tho lighter side, St. James, wisely: "made it open," and held the advantage for some time. At last, however, tho Melroso.Jack asserted themselves, and Murphy capped;a rather ragged rash with a try. St. James still cndoavoured to throw the ball about,, but. its ■ greasy state,:made.,it difficult to .handle, .and ' presently Twomey,'. getting possession: on Wie> line-out, began a rush, out of. which Beans scored the second try for Melroso.. St. James were now six points to the bad,: hut the cup of bitterness was again soon held up to them, for v a minute or two; later Twomoy, getting the ball from Dowar,' dashed across their line. Sullivan'put on a fourth try, and the score stood, Melroso 12, Stf James nil wTicn half-time was called. In the .second spell St.' James ; opened hotly. ' A pass from Roberts to Hill let tho latter in, and Ctowob made a fine, though unsuccessful, effort to add the major points.. Then Molroso,resumed tho attack,.and tries.wero. added by.Greeks and llinnis, the game thus ending— / Melroso ...;^:.__«.......... 18 points. '■. ' St. .James 3 points. ;:". Mr. Roberts controlled the game. JUNIOR MATCHES. Potone (17) defeated St. James/'(0) on Petone Recreation Ground. The scorers were: Miller (two tries), and House, Boyd, and M'Farlane. (one try each). : M'Farlano kicked a goal. .'" ■ ... : ': \ : ': Kia Ora (13) beat Selwyn (0) at-Lower Hutt.- . :■■', .- ' '■ -. '.' ■ ",-/ - ■-■■' -Ponoko (3) beat Old Boys (0). Sullivan scored. .' ■■.'■.■ . ; , .' ' '.' , .". Selwyn;(Ql sncttiunbed to .Kia Ora,, who rattled up 10 points. , ~ .'.;■ ' ; ■ Athletic defeated. Oriental by 3 points \to nil. ' ■ -V'',.. ■ /- : .'.. ■~■ .: .'■'• .' The'Molroso v. Southern contest Was a) fairly even ono, Molroso eventually winning by a margin of ono point. Scores: Melroso, 8; Southern 7. . . ' ■' ~ . "Wellington (8) beat St. Patrick's College Old Boys (5). .'.■;. ;.J THIRD-CLASS MATCHES. T , St. James had an easy win over Oriontal, the score being 18 points tonih Tho folio av ing scored for St. James: Stringer, O'Douovan, M'lntyre, Outtrim , , Cotter, and one try each.- ■ '. The. St: John's v. Athletic match resulted in a win for the former by 0 points to 3.' Dunn and Meigan scored for tho winners. Upper Hutt v. Epuni resulted, in a draw, neither sido scoring. , . Petono (25) beat Victoria College (6). FOURTH-CLASS. , Oriontal, who played with ouly • twelve men, suffered defeat at the hands of Melroso, by 9 points to nil. The matclf was played at Uorhamporo. . .■' Southern defeated Selwyn by 11 pointsto 3. Wothorill scored three tries forSouthorn, one, of which was converted by J. Parker. ' For Selwyn, Forrester kicked a goal from a mark. .- ,''.'■■ At Karori, Ponoko defeated Karori by 6 points'to nil." Tries for Ponoko wore scored by Smith and Welch. '■ , • Polhill defeated Athletic byMB points to 6. For tho victors, A. Walls (2), J. M'Keogan. P. Coad, and N. Coad scored trios, and J. Hill kicked a penalty goal. St.. James scored 16 points to\ 6 points registered by Victoria College. Sullivan (2), Hamilton, and Keeblo ueored tries'- for. St. James, two of which wero converted- by M'Knqrnoy.; Dowling and Hall-Joues kicked a penalty goal, each !for Victoria College. Potono (5) beat Epnni (0). OTHER MATCHES. '..» In fifth class games Polhill defaulted to Potono; Epuni (5) beat Selwyn (0). . A very even game was played on Friday botween Clyde Quay and Brooldjm Schools. Tho game ended in a draw, each side putting on 3 points. 3. Anderson scored for Clyde Quay, and W. Arthur, for Brooklyn. MATCHES IN OTHER CENTRES. (BT TELEGBAm— PRESS ASSOCIATION.) Auckland, May 15. Results' of senior Rugby matches played to-day were as follow:—Ponsonby boat Xorth Sliore.by 24 points; to nil; City defeated -Now-.' ton by 23 points to.nil; Uiiivoreity obtained a victory over Pamcll, by S points, to nil. . Chrlstchurcli, May 15. Results of to-day's matches: Old Bovs 3 v, Ohristchurch 0; Albion 4 v, Canterbury College Oj Linwood 6v. Merivaliva .

Duncdin, May Iβ. _ Tho football matohee wore continued to-day m fin© weather, but tlio grounds wore raihor hoavy on account of rain 'this morning. Southern (6 points) beat Dunedk ; (nfl): At hambra (8 poinfc) beat Toicri Rovers (nil)] Kaikorai (15 points) beat Port ChaVmcnj (4 points) ; Pirates (7 points) boat University (5 pomte) ; ZSngaroi-Riohmond 0.7 points) beat Union (nil). . . .... V-. ■'>""'■.■■ (BT IELEaBAPH—erECIAIiCOEEBSPpHDiniTj I . Palmorston North, May 15. The Hankins Shield competition was con« tinuod horoin fine weather on Saturday, both senior games being played in Palmer* ton. In, the Foilding-Palmorston gam© tJio lattor's Backs opened exceptionally w«ll, and most thought; tho issao was out of doubt. They, however, wero only able to put on 8 points— -a try by Marias, wfoDo Downce landed a penalty goal. On the changing of onda Foilding took tho upper, hand, and were successful in scoring two trios. Neither was convorted, and the gome ended 6 all. In the Old Boyß-Kia Toa game, 'Kin Toa had 'sKgntly the best of it all through. Althougl ■ tho Old Boys' forwards wero far superior ta ' ,'•'. thoiir opponents v their backs wero found wanting, the game ending—Kia Toa 9 (one, try and two penalty goals) to a penalty goal. Junior' games resulted: Pahneroton ;9 v. Bunnythorpe 7; Linton 17 v. Old Boys 9; Foilding 3v. United Valley 3. :'• 7 .: ■•' Result- of third-class'matchW: Feilding' 25 . v. Technical 0; Kia Toa 19 v. Old Boys 0. Ottr Carferton corrospondent' telegraphs ' that Saturdays matches resulted aa follower ' Carterton seniors beat Groytcwri, at Cartel* >'■' ton by 8 to 6. Cartei-ton, third beat Hiku? rangi (Clarovillc), by 28 "to: nil. Gladstone' ': juniors boat. Lower Yalloy, Maiiinborough, ; : by 6 to 3. Dalefield juniors boat Greytown at Dalefield by 23 to nil. Masiorton third beat Dalefiold third at Maetorton by 8 to nil.'..'!'.':"' '. .. ..,-.. ' '.''. ',■■• ■ .'.■• .■■■;■"■'■ •'.'■ The fixtures for junior matches hare beanredrawn as under:—May 22, Lower Valloy v. To Ore Ore, at Greytown (reforco, J. .Brunten) j Liberal t. Dalefield,' at Foatiherstoa v! .■ (L. Armstrong); Red' Star v. Groytown. atMasterton (0. M'Kollar); Cartorton, a bye« May 29, Tβ Ore Oro v. Groytown, etMasterton (W. Harding); Lowot Valley v. Rod' - Star, at Greytown (J, M. NichoHs); Liberal .' y. Oarterton, at Fcatherston (—. Brunton); Dalefiold, a bye.' ..; . . ~■■■'■' :.. .■ Jnno 5, Liberal v. Groytown,. at Fcaliorston (J. M'Kenzde); Carterton v. Lower Val< ley, at Martinborough B. Charters): Tα Ore Ore v. DafcfieTd, at MJasterton. (T. Field* ing); Red Sbax, a bye. . ' : ■. ' •■" ■■ Juno 12, Dalofiold v. Lower Velloy, oS Dalefield (Armstrong); liberal v. Rod Star, at.Carterton (ll'Kenzio); dartorton v. , Tβ. Ore Ore, at.Masterton fftarding); Groytown. a bye..V. ' : .'.: ;-'■'■ . • ■■. , •• ■,■ , : : ''. -.' • Juno 19, Dalcfiold.v. E«d Star Oartorton v. Groytown; at Cartertoa'■ (Ann.•••'.>/ . strong); Liberalv. To Ore Ore, atparfcertod .' (F. Roydhouso); Lower Valley, a bye. . ; , June 26, Carterton v. Dalofield, at Carterton (Roydhousoj ToOreOrov. Red Star, atf ■ Mastorton (M'Kellar); Lower Valley v. Greytown,..: at ■ Martmborongh \ (Bnmton): : ■'■' Lilreral, a bye.' ■ • • Third-claßs'matches will bo played as under: May 22, Carterton v. To Ore Oro, at Masterton (Foilding); Hikurangi v. Red Star, ai v Ularevillo (V. Higgins; Dalofiold v. Mastoiv ton, at Mastorton (Harding). ' ' May 29, Red Star, v. To Oro Ore, nt Masterton (Poildrng); Carterton'V. Mastorbon, at Masterton (M'Kellar); Hikurangi v.' Dalefield, at Clarovillo (Higgins). Jnn<J 5, Dalefield vTei Oro Oro.nt Dalofield| (Higgins); Hikuranßi v. Mastorton, at OkroviHe (Armstrong); Oartorton v. Red Star, at Masterton (M'Kellar). •Tun© 12, Hifarrangi v. To Oro Oro, at Claro. villo (Higgins); Dalefiold v. iOarterton, a| Carterton (F. Rawlings); Red Star v. Ma* tortori, at Mastorton (FcQding).

THE ASSOCIATION GAME. r ,;, SENIOR- FlllST DIVISION.: . ' The shiftiness of the weather on Saturday afternoon, led to some ''confusion; about a number, of-games, tho first announcement being tnatVtho: matches .which: had 1 , been set down for the, Basiii'Reserve and Newtown, Park wore postponed! Later,, however, it was decided'to play' tho town games'at Miramar, and this was tho course followed. POSITIONS OF THE TEAMS. The positions of the teams to date aro ar follow:— • / ... : ■.-'■ •'■• ■/.■'. - Champ, Hayed. Won. Lost Drawn. PU. Diamonds -'. 3 " 3 0 0,6 Y.JI.OA'. ... 3 ':■■:.2 0 1 5 Swifts ... .■-'■■ 3 2 1 !0 * ■ . Wandorow ... 4 2 ; : 2 0 A Kovere ,',;.. i\ ■\ 2 ~2: ;■. 0 ' 1:. Thistle ';. ... 4 1 e 2 1 3, Kainblera -. 4 ; I °3 .0 a; Petone „ 4 • 1 , 8 0 2 ,St, Johns '■■-. 3 . 1 '■■:." 2 V 0 , »

ST. JOHN'S (5) V. WANDERERS (IX,

Seatoun. was , the- convincing ground on which St. John's sprung. the'. surprise of the day, by demonstrating that they wore more" than equal to tho homo-land champions—•; Wanderers. 'A heavy galo swept the playingarea, and niade it difficult to control the bap with any certainty, ahd,«in addition'to this; thev ground l was also a handicap to' -the playora., The St. John's-men played with.: the wind behind them during the first tenni Chances camo.tboir way,repeatedly, but thoy threw them .away, with' monotonous regularity. Overhead kicking by the backs' and halves was the surest method of casurinj that the - forwards would not got a chance, arid, St. John's adopted this method! Wan-, dcrors'.mado a few excursions up tho field,' and into' thejr opponents' base, but the rai libs wore always of short duration, and oi; tho-flesh-in-thc-pan,; order. When half-time' was .called, neither side had scored. ~ On changing ends, the prospocte of Wanderers were bright, and when, after about n qwar-;; tcr of an hour's play, Ash.succeeded in rogisteriug a goal, with a good shot, it looked as though all wns over bar the cheering. 11 was here that' St." John's, came .to. light, however, and Wanderers scarcely'had another look-in "during tho rest of tho gamo., The heroes of the match were the St. John I loft-wing,. Moore, and. Ferguson,, who made' repeated sallios into Wanderers' domain,' and quite outplayed tho opposition. Forgusok made use of the centre with fine judg-i mont, and he alone succeeded in registering four goals, whilst, Wanderers wero endeavouring to colcct their shattered defence Tho other goal fell to , Johnston. Moorj. brilliantly, his form in the second, half being almost ideal. Ho great, control ovor tho leather, and kept it lor in spit-o of the wind. Scholfield, centre* forward, also played a great'game, whilst, Johnston and Trovethick worn otbors who showed lino form. Another feature of the soeoud half was the defenco oV Lindlay. Cornish and Jardiiio were decidedly' offcolour, but they were by. no means the-only waiidoring Wanderers. Hatcho3.did fairly, well at-half, and Bradbury and Ash wore' the best of a poor lot of forwards. Mb. J. 13. I'atnn wm roforoo.

Y.M.C.A. (2) V. SWIFTS (1). v

The Y.M.C.A.-Swifts contest was not an exciting oiio, although.,tho scoring was closoj,' the high:' , wind .having.-a-levelling effect, on y the play. Swifts had tho advantage the wind iii'the. first half, but, More I ho ' hall, had been 'in motion five minutes, Timporly. had placed a goal on'the score sheet fuv the Y.M.C.A. men. A few minutes later Swifte got in sovoral good rushes, as a result of- , which Sparrow was enabled to score. Sloro or loss even play of ■ nj-vory medium grade succeeded thoso two scores, several opportuO nities being: lost by both sidos, and play ; struggled on > until balf-timo,; which Was .called with tho tally standing ono all.. The Viodiid half opened with considerable spirit,; and, within throe or four minutes, Y.M.C.A. added anothor goal through the; agency ot W. Gibson. Swifts made valiant: efforts '.t0..". , cqualiso the scores, but YAI.C.A. Ructwilod ' in, holding on to their lead-until- tho .<ud, . ' ■and narrowly missed ir.crcasuiu it by at least t-B'o , more bcoics. Tho galo which swept the field■• mitigated. ugiiinst good combined 'work, : * aiid made tho passing wild on ocoasioas. W. ■ Gibson played his usual fine! gaiiio for ■ Y.M.C.A., and ho was assisted by Timperly., Dyko, anew arrival from the Old Country, shaped well as full-back. On the losing side Sparrow, Scott, ' Pye-Smitli, and Gravoa l , .Kutkod hard. Mr. J. Davidasn. thu rofowe.-

' ROVERS V. THISTLE. The Rovers and Th\stfo gajpe, was won by Rovers by default This game was originally sot down for Nowtown Park, but, on acoonnt of the neathor, was transferred ta Miramar. PETONE (5) V'. RAMBLERS (3). On Saturday Petnno and the Eimblcrs tried cotfolusions at Potonc. The suburban team, wn thft toss, and bad tho advantage of a. strong aoubhorly wind behind them. From the tqek-ofl; Petoo? attacked, and good plaj by Nnna and Richards cniblcd Robertboa to "ahoqt," tho ball missing a, segro bj inches only. Temporary relief was afforded ( Ramblers in tha for© qf a fvoortticlc bj ono of their side, but Potone had a good grip »on the gamo, and, from a pa 33 by Robortson, Wright clroiv first blood Earablcre broko away after this, and eqqc| pasaina gavo Edawids a chance, but his shot went wide. Au<rtb,er attack by Ramblers was frustraited by Beaumont (Fe,tono), who saved in the nick of tiroo, end tTatof.orr.oc) play to midficld Interesting tactics were now de--1 veloped by Petono and, after, a n;oa ptfcq of combined pkj on the part of the forwards, Inghara scored Potone'a second Roal with a fast low shot Livowng up, Ramblers phcetl Petono on the defence, and Remi handled tho ball in tho penalty a,rea Edwards took the kick and beat Brico, making tho spore 2—l Shortly nftor, Ramblers returned t-ho play to tho Petone temtorj, and a second penalty was, awarded against Renau Ed wards attain, Brico, and made the score 2 all. Petonp, however, e,till earae strongly, and Ball, from a pass bv Nnnn, sent in a hot shot, which rebounded The player followed up qrnekly, and, on: the second occasion,'beat the goal custodian with a good shdt Ramblers shortly after equalised, Wills scoring, and when, half-time, was announced tho scores hoto eqnal~-3 i»oals ca.cb., , On changing ends, Petone attacked, and from „ a good centro by Ball, Richmond scored Petone's fourth goal, Bamblers. had scarcely recovered from the shock, w.)ien. Riojimond passed to Ball, r who scored again There waq no further score, and uhon timo wns Called tho totals wero as follow , — • £ ?t °n.p • • 5 Roa's ISambJers ~, .„ ... 3 goals. SENIOR SECOND DIVISION. Diamonds defeated Mental Hospital hy S to 1. J-itoeraJd, V. Collins, and Lowe scored, for tho winners, and. Connck scored, for the losers YXtOA 7, defeated Letter Carriers 2 Porirua TJnited A dofeaM Petono, by tie, fault / Porirna United B won from Swifts, bs default St John's 3, dofeated Wandorors 1 Mapst Brothers 1 team, were, defeated by Hovers by ] goal to nil JUNfOR FIRST niVISJON, IA) defeated Brooklyn by 3 to. l 1 WiikWs, AVarne, and Marolev scored for v $ «'» an is Hor/( ¥ S(W(l Brooklyn. 1.110 A (B) v Diamonds, resulted in a drew, eaeh aide scoring a goal. Jowett scored for yjICA. >■ At Petone, St JRavid's (2), defeated Warlestown, (1), , ' JUNIOR SECOND DIVISION. Manst School A o, dofeated Diamonds i Uamblers defaulted to Potone v Cohgregafyenal beat Institute by 4 goala to 2 , liaiwarra defeated TMC.\ iB) by 3 to 1 - / \ Brooklyn r S defeated Kihandallah 2 YMOA (lft) defeated Manst B, (1) Swifts C 2) beat Rangers (0), JUNIOR THIRD DIVISION. Petono deEeated South Wellington by 2 to nil v Brooklyn A defeated Institute A by.de, fault YMOA A (1) beat Manst A (0) ' Diamdnd (3) beat YM C A B (0) Maiist B (8) beat Ringers B (0) ' (6) beat Manst 0 (1) 'lechmcal (1) drew with Brooklyn (111 Y M C A Jβ) defeated Institute B (1). Swifts v Ramblers, not plajod