ATHLETIC SPORTS

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 823, 23 May 1910, Page 4

ATHLETIC SPORTS

FOOTBALL. 9 — : SENIOR RUGBY GAMES. NEW RULES USED. ' 'A FINE FINALE AT THE PARK. Oriental 9, Potona 6. Poncko 6, Old Boys 0. St. James 17, Melrose 6.. Athletic,6, Victoria College 0. Southern 8, Hutt 6. ' As tho result of the contests tho positions of tho various teams aro now S3 follow :-r----4, & .3 2 c « ■ *. -a - S? .2 . - 5 5 fi So , g g g •§ _§•" . . - S - j p pu O a St. James 4 4 — - 77 23 S Orientals 4.3— 1 42 11 7 , Poneke 3 3 — — ■ 28 ■ — G Petone 4 1 2 1 50 23 4 • Vic. College 4 2 2 - • 34 28 -i Athletics 4.2 2 - 30 21 4 Southern 4 1.2 1 16 • 58 3 Melroso '. 3 — 3 — 9 38 — Hutt 4 , - • -4 - 6 03 Between. .4000 and 5000 followers of Eugby gathered at the Athletic Park in beautiful weather on- Saturday after- - noon to witness tho senior games between Oriental and Petone, and Poncko end .Old Boys.- Other first grade matches'were play«l as under:—Athletio v.' Victoria College at Karori, St. James v.' Melrose, ami Hutt' v."'Southern at Hutt.'' It is interesting to note that the new rules recently adopted by the International Board were for tho first time brought into practice. To those who have only a slight knowledge of Rugby their effect was perhaps not vory noticeable, but keen followers of the game could not have failed to have '. observed the improvements which will accrue from theni: • Opinion seemed to bo about equally divided , as to which team would provo eucoessful in the "star" contest of the day, viz., that between Orientals and Petone. Hardham reappeared in command of tho Petono team, whilst Fred Roberts once more took his place in tho Orientals. In tho first spell tho pace was, on the whole, slow, ana play was confined chiefly to the forwards. The Petone pack; however, wero superior to tho Oriental van, and neither of the rear divisions played up to expectations: -Had : Petone had a Green as half-back, their light division .would Bo doubt have shaped better. What was wrong with the Oriental backs nobody could explain—it seemed as if no two of them understood each other. . iWlien half-timo was rung, Petone had a lead of three points. In the second half play was much brisker, but not by any means as spectacular as it' could have been made. For another half an hour the opposing teams continued torely mainly on their forwards, and, by this timb, despite the fact that Oriental ibad attacked spasmodically, Petono ■were an. additional three points to the good. ,_With'.ls minutes to gi), "and, ' 'play anything but exciting, large numbers of the spectators began to leave the ground,. most likely in the full belief that;, the ..game wav all over "bar the shoutings" Indeed,, 'nothing seemed more unlikely than that ' Orientals should ultimately , win, but .so it had been decreed.. Amid ono of the most exciting scenes, ever witnessed on the park, Oriental quickly ran. :'up nine (points as against Pctono's six. ORIENTAL, 9; PETONE, 6. Gottirig quickly off tho mark. Petone forwards at once attacked, arid Sullivan, . tho Oriental full-bsck, nearly let' his Bide down. In a second assault, " they charged down Sullivan's kick, but the ball went to the-dead-ball line. With 25 minutes gone, play became more even, and.a good deal slower, and there wore several stoppages whilst players patched up trifling hurts. When tho gamo gathered momentum ; again, Petone, .who wero relying mostly on their forwards, swept down on Slatlieson, who was lucky in saving after Dent had spoiled his kick. A little later Oriental wero in a particularly tight corner, and, to save, Roberts had to retreat over the line. Naturally, the • succeeding scrum was an exciting melee, but Oriental, straining every nerve, cleared their line in great style. When Petone again pressed, Sullivan once more proved unreliable, and it looked a oortain tryi Thero was only, one Oriental back in the way, 'and half-a-dozen Petone forwards rigiit on the ball. Luckily for Oriental tho attackers overran tho oval, and before they could recover themselves all danger was past. 'A pot. by 51. Ryan, somo passing by tho Petono hacks, who should have 6cored,, and a fruitless shot in which M'Farlano failed to "mako good" wero tho next' incidents, hut Petono were not to bo denied. Gaining possession aftor a scrum, M'Kenzie initiated a. passing rush, which ended in Strickland flying over at the corner, amid hearty applause. 3—o. For a time Orientals now looked anything but comfortable. M'Leod on- ono i occasion was oollared in-his own tivent.y-fivo by James Ryan, who enabled tho ball to be again sent out to the fleet-footed Strickland —this timo without success, and tho spell ended with tho total unaltered. , When the teams lined . out for tlio scoond. Bpell it was evident that thero had been some "heart-to-heart talks" among the Oriental players during the interval. Tho forwards now played hotter together, and thoir backs showed gloams of combination —not very bright ones to bo sure. They presently engineered somo passing, but Mathoson could not find a clear passage, and twico in succession Petone infringed in front of goal. On the second occasion Roberts was the kicker, and the referee was in doubt, but after consulting with tho umpires ruled "no goal." .- P, • , Would Oriental ever get, so close to scoring again? To their supporters it "seemed as if their luck was completely out. liideod, only a minute or two later Petono wero compelling them to defend for all that they wero worth. To make matters worso for them, a • penalty goal was given against them, and to the delight of tlio Petone supporters M'Farlano turned it to account. 6—o. Only fifteen minutes wero left now, and none could have guessed that a somewhat bewildering denouement— ■ bewildering for Petone —was at hand. ■When play shortly Afterwards, centred in Petone territory, Roberts, from a scrum, broke away, and ■ passed to M'Leod, who in turn beat an opponent and enabled Pile, the ex-Southland representative, to drop over. 6—3. Not more than a minute or two later, when both teams wero fully extended, tho air ■became electric with excitement, for Kinvig, with Matheson close in attendance, had another score well in hand. Roberts had kicked down the field past half-way, and Kinvig following up at "top" had taken the ball on tho bounce nnder Corson's nose. From the centre of tho field towards tho corner Kinvig at a remarkable paco travelled, and, without assistance, safely deposited the oval over the Petone line. It was 6omo seconds boforo tho crowd —supporters of both teams alike—finished applauding the fine effort. G—6. With tho scores equal, and only fivo minutes to go, tho battle was-resumed, but Potono

never seemed to recover from tho shock. In tho last stages they lost tho services of_ James Ryan, who had to bo carried off the field. But Oriental were i.ot yet finished. Scrums eloso to the Petone lino followed, and then there was a throw-in. For somo reason or another neither "Joo" Ryan nor Strickland did his best to field the ball, as, later, .it camo their way, and, boring in, Pilo covered himself with.-further glory by gathering up tho oval and, as a result of a strong dash, scored. 6—9. It was a great finish. Mr. Sievers was tho refereo. , ATHLETIC, G; COLLEGE, 0. There was very little incident in tho Athletic-Victoria College match, played on JJo. 1 ground, at- Karori. The strength of the Blue and Black forward pack might have been expected to tell against the lighter College forwards, but tho Greens played in good heart, and the score —six to-nil—is a tribute to their dogged determinn.tion. The College team has so far taken its defeats gamely, and Athletic had to play up energetically to socuro victory. College won the toss, and Athletic kicked o(F . down tho • field against a light northerly wind. lii tlio opening minutes Evenson had the ball a goovl deAl, but College forwards were, alert, and collared . promptly. Their efforts kept play at the top end of tho ground, and Ryau had two attempts at goal from a favourable position. Tho leather was fonx?d down the field, however; and, Burke missing a mark, Collego were compelled to force down. Phillips brought the ball upfield, and M'Donald, the Athletic full-back, had some busy moments in stopping the attack, which only failed because Phillips was unsupported. From a line-out at halfway, Evenson took the ball neatly, and bursting through half a dozen Green opponents, made off down the field. Just as he was crossing ho lost the ball, but it bounced j luckily back to his hand, and he was enabled to touch down. Ho missed goal. The only other score of the match followed-within two minutes, J. Cunningham, the forward, taking tho ball with him from the half-way lino. Again, lOvenson's kick was a few inches wide. Duncan, tho College fast wing three-quarter, left the field with a damaged knee, and Atblotic had tho better of the game until tho end of the first spell. No points were' added, although the ball crossed the College goal line twice before tho half-time whistle. . F. Wilson, who had sustained injuries in tho first match, replaced Duncan on the threequarter line in the second half, at tho opening of which Curtayne, the Collcgo captain, led a likely forward rally, which Evenson failed to stop, but which A. Cunningham (wing) frustrated. Play remained in the Collcgo 25 to the c}ose, the Blues making several unsuccessful attempts to increaso their score. Mr. Meredith was the refereo. PONEKE, 6; OLD BOYS, 0. Brilliant play was conspicuous by its absence from the contest between Poneko _ and' Old Boys, which eventuated on No. 2. ground at Athletic Park. Shortly after the kick-off, Old Boys found their way into Poneke territory. Avery secured the ball, but Dawson, to whom ho passed, .was brought down a few yards from the goal-line. Liter on, the Poneko' forwards broke away, and Old Boys were for a time kefit busily on the ■ defence. Eventually, from a scrum, Walsh got in motion, and after beating two or three of his opponents, passed opportunely :to Mitohinson, who had no difficulty" in scoring.;, Gardiner failed with ..the kick. 3—o. . Poneke, continuing on tho . attack, now repeatedly brought:their, back, division into operation. From -one -side of the field to tho ,other thov,ball flow, but . invariably either the.' 'wing - was blocked or the pass in. was spoiled. How many chances • Poneke missed because they were not up to their hsual form it would be difficult to estimate. That absentees mjy judge (if how' matters stood it may be mentioned.'that very frequently.Slater, the Poneke, full-back, instead of getting in his kick,- would initiate a passing -rush .a la- Jackett. It is only fair to say, however, that uixin the whole the' Old Boys' tackling was commendable. ' As tho spell progressed, Old Boys' vanguard woke up some, but they did not remain in tho ascendancy long: 'On the next occasion that Poncko. went on the attack, Tilyard, from a scrum, passed right out to Prcndeville, 'who got over at the corner. Once again Gardiner did not enhance. 6—o. Just before half-timo was announced, Picot secured a mark for Old Boys, within easy range of tho goal, but Marchant was unsuccessful with tho kick.

Upon the resumption of play., Gardiner led an attack into Old Boys' territory. From a loose rush out went the oval to Mitchiuson, 'who readied the goal-line, but was prevented from touching down. On the next occasion that ' the Poneke ; forwards broke through,' the ball went into touch-in-goal. Avery was a little later conspicuous in' consequence of the success which attended his efforts to clear tho Old Boys' lino by means of a strong run. Old Boys, especially the forwards, now did much better, with tho rerult that as often as not Poneke wero confined to their 25. Play continued to be of the "ragged" order —not only did the players appear to bo perceptibly tired, but tho Oriental-Petone match on the adjoining ground began to engage a good deal of their attention. No further score was registered, the game thus ending—Poneko 6 points, Old Boys nil. Mr. J. Manning was refereo. ST. JAMES, 17j MELROSE, 6. Tho game between St. James and Molroso, played on' No. 2ground at tho Hutt, evoked little or no interest, play being of a patchy and somewhat poor order. St. James led the attack, and succeeded in forcing Melrose within fivo minutes of the start, but thoir poor passing spoilt any chance of,scoring they might have had. Molroso then commenced an onslaught of forward rushes, and St. James wero kept busy. However, they worked play hack to within scoring distance, and Whiting dived over. Bradley failed with the kick. St. James 3, Melrose 0. A few minutes aftor Bradley made a fino run, and passed to Brown, who easily scored. Bradley, with a good kick, increased the scoro to St. James 8, Melrose 0. At this stage Melrose put up a determined attack, and Armstrong was rewarded after a good dash, St. James 8, Molroso 3, Play remained in neutral ground till half-timo. Tho chango of ends saw St. James return to tho attack, and perhaps tho best passing ru»h of'the day finished with Bradley scoring tlio third try' for St. James. Thomas made a good but unsuccessful attempt at tho goal. St. James 11, Melrose 3. Melrose forwards (who .woro playing well) now asserted themselves. Armstrong -picked up, and after a good transferred to J. Marshall, who dropped over at tho- corner. Twomey failed to convert. St. James 11, Molroso 6. For the' next ten minutes plav was of ai! even nature. Then from a scrum St. Jarnes obtained possession, the ball going to Moffatt, who cut in nicely, and with a timely pass to Donaldson enabled tlio latter to score. No goal resulted. St. James 14, Molroso G. Donaldson scored again: immediately after, Bradley missing the. shot, and.thus the game, ended St? James 17, Meirose 0 Mr. Mahony controlled the game.

SOUTHERN, 8; HUTT, 0. Thero was not much meritorious -play in the game between Southern and Hutt. Hutt, on their own grolnd, lacked finish, whilst Southern appeared only .'halfhearted. Hutt attacked for a 'start, and: eventually from a. scramblo

if'Gurk dived over, but Jndd failed at goal. Hutt 3, Southern 0. AI tor a lot of uninteresting play Cunninghame levelled the score. Campbell landed a nico goal. Southern 5, Hull 3. .From this stage till half-time opportunities were lost on both sides through the backs failing to Held cleanly. Play .livened up u hit in the .second spell. Southern attacked, and from a scrum Routley (Hutt) intercepted and raced for the goal-line. He was overtaken within three yards of scoring distance, but Judd, who was handy, scrambled over. No goal resulted. ilutt 6, Southern 5. Not to bo denied, cirn worked play into Hutt territory, v.'horo L. Campbell landed a goal from a mark. Southern 8, Hutt ti. There ivatt no further score, and thus the game ended. Mr. F. Laws was referee. JUNIOR. Oriental defeated Wellington by 8 points to 7. Oriental's score consisted of two tries, ono of which was converted. For Wellington Malfroy potted a goaf,., and Fraser scored a try, which Kirkwood failed to convert. St. Jjimos defeated Sehvyn by 11 to 5. For St. James tries wero scored by Kitto and Helliwell. Crewos converted one, and kicked a. penalty goal. Petone, defeated Victoria College by 30 points to nil. TtfißD-GLASS. St. Patrick's College defeated Selwyn by 8 points to 3. For tlio winners Blake soored a try, which Box converted. Box also kicked a penalty goal. Oriental defeated St. John's by 23 poiuts to nil. ■ Poncko scored 15 points against 7 points soored by Victoria College. Potone defeated Wellington by SO points to nil. FOURTH-CLASS. The match between Melrose and Southern was won by the former by 1G points to 3. St. James defeated St. John's by 30 points to 3., Oriental proved too strong for Athletic, tho scoro being 18 points to nil. 'Petone scored 21 points against 3 points registered,by Victoria College. Old Boys defeated Hutt by G points to nil. FIFTH-CLASS. . Athletic defeated Molroso by 40 points to nil. Selwyu defeated St.. Patrick's College by G points to 3. Kitchen scorcd for dollcge. . Petone defeated Hutt by 31 points to nil. MAORI REPRESENTATIVES. "A WILLING GAME." (By TelceraDh—Press Association.) Rotorua, May 21. The New Zealand Maori .Rugby football representatives met the Rotorua representatives to-day, in ideal weather, in the presonco of about 1000 people, and, after a very, willing game, tho Maoris won by 25 points to 5. Tries were scored for tho winners by Dansey, Stead, Harrison (3), and Tipoiic. Tamu, Dansey, and Martin converted ono try each. Fitzgerald scored for Rotorua, 1-1. Mitchell converting. Tho Maoris play the Bay of, Plenty representatives at Rotorua on. Saturday nest. IN OTHER CENTRES. MANAWATU MATCH. The only senior match played on Saturday lor tho Manawatu Rugby Union championship, was that between Palmerston and Kia Toa Clubs, Old Boys being unablo. to get a team. together to journey to I'eilding. It was a beautiful afternoon, and the ground was in perfect order, and tho spectators .were treated to an . exceedingly last and interesting gamo (writes our Palmerston correspondent). Thero was exhibited some very good football. The teams were very evenly matched, though it appeared towards tho end that Kia Toas were in rather- better condition, and in the latter end of tho second spoil tlioy had a good deal the best of the game. About ten minutes after tho kick-off W. Webb finished some good passing by a line run, and scored tho first try for Kia Toa, but the kick at goal was a failure. Half-way through the spell Brisco evened matters by scrambling over tho line from a scrum. This was followed immediately by a second try for Palmerston. Ford getting over at tho corner, hut the place-kick did not come oil'. Ward made a very line attempt to kick a goal from half-way, from a free-kicky the hall hitting tho. goal-post well up. Tho spell ended— Palmerston G, Kia Toa 3.

Soon after resuming O'Connor scorcd for Kia Toa, which made matters even. From this out the gamo'was fast and furious. As the result of somo good passing between Thorburn, Hard, and JJaigent, tho last-named scored for Kia Toa near tliq corner, hut tho try was not increased. O'Connor onco again mado tlio best of his great pace, and from a groat run placed another try to his own and Kia Toa's credit; Jimmy M'Kewcn was more successful than his club mates with the place-kick, and kicked a fine goal. Tho game ended in favour of Kia Toa by 14 to 6.' AVAIRARAPA. Gladstone soniors (writes our Carterton correspondent) met Red Stars at Gladstone on Saturday. An exciting game resulted ill a win for Red Stars by 0 to 3. B. Welch sud F. Ball scored for the winners, S. Mason for Gladstone kicking a penalty goal. Tho game was principally confined to tho forwards, both packs being in good form. Tho play was loose and.shit ting rapidly from one end of tho field to tlio other. Ward and Hodge wero prominent among the Gladstone forwards. Tho Star backs, F. Ball in particular, wero much better all round than their opponents, to which they owe their win. Mr. E. M'Kenzie refcreed. Carterton seniors met Greytown at tho latter place. Tho game was a draw. In the first spell Carterton had slightly tho butter of the game, and lloydliouso scored 20 minutes after tlio start from a splendid passing rush. In the sccond spell Greytown pressed, and from a mark E. Slceet kickcd a splendid goal. Carterton immediately rushed down tlio fiold, and from a free-kick N. M'Kenzie kickcd a good goal. From this out Greytown had much tho bettor of tho game, and E. Skeet kicked another goal from a free-kick, the game thus ending 6 points each. (lir Telecraph.—Prosg Association.! Auckland, May 21. The Rugby football matches wero played here to-day in glorious weather, and on good grounds. In the senior grade competition Ponsonhy teat Marist Bros, by 20 points to nil. Tries wero scored for Ponsonhy by Murray, Sellars, Webb, Savoury, and M'Grcgor. O'Leary converted one try. and Francis kicked a penalty goal, foe score does not represent tho run of tho play, tho game being a good exhibition of Rugby. Grafton teat I'arnoll by 10 points to 9. For Grafton Power scored a try, AV'fllfgroini scored a try and potted n goal, and Eaton converted a try and kicked a penalty goal. The Parnell score was put 011 by Hardwieko, who kicked two penalty goals, and Muir, who ,scored a try. University heat Nowte-.n by 28 poiuts (six tries) to nil. The feature of the match was tho place-kicking of Beamish, who converted five tries. Duriedin, May 21. Fino weather prevailed for tho football matches to-day. University (17 points) beat Kaikorai (nil); Alhanibra (18) beat Port Chalmers (0); ZingariRichmond (17) beat "Union • (3); South-

em (1!)) boat Pirates (nil); Dunedin (12) Ijoafc Taiori Hovers ( I). Chrisichurch, May 22. Senior football results: Albion 17, Cbristchurch G; Old Boys 9, Linwood 8; Mcrivata 31, Canterbury College, nil; Sydenham 3, ' Marists' Old Boys nil. Morivale and Albion to date have each scored four championship points. THE ASSOCIATION GAME, CHAMPIONSHIP FIXTURES. Ramblers (2) defeated Y.M.C.A. (1). Swifts (3) defeated Diamonds (0). Thistle (0) drew with Rovers (3). Followers of the Association game were very keen on Saturday afternoon, when the championship fixtures, which had been interrupted for two successive Saturdays, wero resumed in beautiful weather. Tho air was keen, but for'the first afternoon this season, there was practically no wind, and the players were ablo to give some attention to scientific play. That is not to say that scientific play becomes unnecessary when tho wind is troublesome. On tho contrary, windy conditions require more science than our soccer players can at present command. On "the wholo the matches wero interesting, some really good, fast, open play being witnessed. Tho general character of the play, however, as judged from tho first division matches, still leaves something to T>o desired RAMBLERS (2) v. Y.M.C.A. (1). Ono of tho best games witnessed this season was tho match between Ramblers and Y.M.C.A., played at Kelburne J ark, in the presonco of a small, but highly interested and enthusiastic, crowd of spectators. Ramblers took advantago of what littlo wind there was and selected tho northern goal. Y.M.C.A. kicked off, but tho ball was soon captured by their opponents, and some manoeuvring took plaeo in midfield, the forwards of each sido dribbling and passing for an opening. Tho Ramblers, who had tho advantage in weight, pressed the Y.M.C.A. men towards their own goal, and matters looked serious for a few minutes. The pressure was relieved, however, and the Y.M.C.A. forwards, made a rush lor the Rambler goaI( their ■ left wing alert and ready for • a score, while tho right supported fairly well. Ramblers counter-attacked vigoiously and unexpectedly broke away rushed through the Y.MIC.A. half-back, lines, and after a sharp skirmish wjtii tho backs, Johnston (inside right) scored with a neat low drive. £-0. This happened during the first twenty minutes of play, during which Rambler's had scored several byos, which, with a littlo more judgment at tho decisive moment might easily havo been goals. Shortly after tho Y .M.C.A. men made a strong attack ,011 their opponent's ground. A piece of clover work by the forwards brought a score almost within their grasp, but they collapsed at tho critical moment. Ramblers secured tho vi'r 011C0 Hollis, the i .A1.0.A. goalkeeper, had to keep a sharp lookout. There was no further score during the remainder of the first spell, which concluded with rather inferior play. On tho chaiigo of sides the Y.M.C.A. men showed every effort to equalise tho score, but not till about twontyiivc minutes before tho end of the game did their efforts meet with well-do-served success, when, during a hot skirmish near tho Ramblers' goal-, mouth, Kingwell headed the ball neatly between tho posts. Play for tho latter part of tho game was fast and exciting, and, more by good luck than good management, Ramblers succeeded" in scoring tho winning goal. They forced their opponents' hard down ,i|>on their own goal-mouth, and a livejy tussle took place. Then someono drove tho ball against tho sido of one of tho uprights, and the ball glanced off insido the goal. Ramblors, 2; Y.M.C.A., 1. There was 110 further score, though disaster once appeared to be imminent for the Ramblers. Mr. Paton refereed. SWIFTS (3) V. DIAMONDS (0). The Swifts v. Diamonds match, which was played on ■ tho Basin Reserve, had been eagerly looked forward to ah being likely to furnish an interesting display, but anticipations were not realised. Tho weather conditions ivcro perfect, and tho reserve was in capital order, but, notwithstanding this, the gamo was drab and uninteresting. After a bright opening, which threatened to introduce somo brisk work, tho gamo developed into a contest between one team with a littlo combination and another team without any combination at all. The match was played on the new ground, running north and south, and -Diamonds started olf with the wind holiind them. Play had not proceeded far before it was apparent that (swifts wore going to carry tho day.' Their combination was better than that of Diamonds, and tho individual work of tho Red (Swifts) men was cleaner and more crisp that that of the Blacks. The ball was .worked out to Norman, on the right wing, on several occasions, and theex-Y.M.C.A. man turned his opportunities to good account, and sent across more than ono centre which kept the Diamond's goalkeeperoil the alert, At length, after a long spell of resultless and not over-inter-esting play, Norman sent a shot right across the goal-mouth to Grounds, on tho opposite wing. Tho latter got his foot well on to tho leather, and drove it into the arms of Marshall, the Diamonds goalkeeper. Marshall held tho ball, and sent it out, but not before it had crossed the line. Play continued in favour of Swifts, although Diamonds mado periodical disjointed sallies into their opponents' quarters, aud at length Swifts wero rewarded by another goal. Grounds" scoured' possession close, to tho posts, anil passed to Norman, who drove tho ball past the Diamond 'keeper. The first half, w!)i«h _ had been decidedly in favour of Swifts, ended with tho score: Swifts 2, Diamonds nil. The second term was oven less interesting than the first, the bright spots being too far boween to compensate for tho dreary stretches of apparently aimless kicking. Tho only further scoro was another goal for Swifts, per Vessey, who finished up a short dribble in Jis own quarters with a stingin" ground shot from the left wing, which beat tho defending goalkeeper" all the ray. Norman, tho Swifts' outside right, injured his knee during tho second spell, and bad to leave the field. The one redeeming feature of tho Diamond play was the sound defence of tho' full-backs, P. Roberts and Fitzgerald, who both did an immenso amount of useful work in tho second ipcll. None of the other members of tho team wero un to form. Norman J rounds, Vessey, and Guiso, did somo oltcotivo work for Swifts. Mr. H. Godber was refereo. ROVERS (0) V. THISTLE (0). After a stubbornly-contested and, at times, fairly exciting gamo, Rovers drew with Thistle at Newtown Park neither side scoring. Straggling piny characterised the first portion of tho opening spell, but . towards tho close both teams settled down better, and some good combination was shown. The second spell was a hard, game] Thistle pressing their onponoiits with groat determination. Rovers defended with considerable skill, while, the goalkeepers of both sides carried themselves with credit on several trying occasions. Mr. Yoomans was the refereo. SECOND DIVISION. Wanderers defeated St. Augustine by 1 to nil, after a well-contested game. Marist Brothers defeated Brooklyn by 4 goals to 2. Bouro. Bowdon, King, I

and Ncedham scored for the winners, Dalzcy and Greek for the iosors. .Mental Hospital defeated (it. John's by 5 to 2. Phillips and Elliott two goals each, and Davis scored for the winners. .Swifts and Bcrhampore played a drawn game, eacli side scoring ono goal. Y.M.C.A. defeated Diamonds by 3 goals to 1. Macklin, Irvine, and Hughes scored for tho winners, and Lowe for the losers. THIRD DIVISION. Wadestown Wanderers defeated St. John's by 4 to 2. Brookes (3) and Amies scored for Wadestown. Bruce scored for the losers, the other goa!( going through olf a Wadestown man. Diamonds defeated St. David's by 2 to nil. FOURTH DIVISION. Y.M.C.A. won from Newtown Congregational by 3 to .2. For tho winners Mabin (at full-back), and Temperton (outside-right) played good games while Haycroft (left full-back), and Liversago (centre-forward) ivcro also in good form. | Marist IS and Swifi *'< drew, each scoring threo goals. Chapman, and Jiutler scored 1 marist. Swifts A defeated Petone by 4 to nil. Brooklyn 3 and Diamonds 3 played a drawn game. FIFTH DIVISION. y .M.C.A. A defeated Marist A by 1 °Wadestown Wanderers defeated Swifts by 1 to nil. Hanratty scored for the Victors. . . . Petone 6 defeated Island Bay Primitive Methodist nil. SIXTH DIVISION. ' Brooklyn 3 defeated Marist A nil. Thomas, Keeble, and Morris scored for tho winners. Institute A. defeated Seatoun by 1 to nil. Kelly scored for Institute. JUNIOR LEAGUE, SECOND DIVISION. Marist A defeated St. David's by 4 goals to 1. Carrutliers (3) and Scanlon 'scored for the winners. lihandallali drew with y.M.O.A. li after a very exciting game each sido scoring two goals. Kliandallah played one man short. Pcarco and Keaii shot goals for Kliandallah and iNimmo scored for Y.M.C.A. Parkin, in goal, played a good gamo for Kliandallah.