ORIENTAL-SOUTHERN

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1151, 12 June 1911, Page 6

ORIENTAL-SOUTHERN

SLOW GAME IN THE MIST. Tho Oriental-Southern match on No. 2 ground at the Park was a uninspiring affair. Oriental's win by l< to 6 sounds big, but if looked at in : the light of three tries to two tries, a. hotter idea is obtainable as to how the teams compare with each other. A mist overhung the ground all the afternoon, and, towards dusk, the players were not distinguishable from the stand. The scoring was opened by Oriental. M'Ewan got over after half an hour's play, and shorty afterwards Matheson scored, -lhe' latter s try was converted by Akers. Oriental, 8; Southern, 0. The back play of the Black and Whites was clever, and the impression at this stage was that Southern would have to battle- hard to avert a big defeat. Southern turned the tide, and when within what was reckoned striking distance, L. Campbell had a couple of place-kicks at goal, but the range was too long for him. With a fine forward rush, Southern swept Oriental before them, and L. Campbell got to within a couple of yards of the line. Waste of time in passing lost the Beds a score. A pretty Oriental attack was saved by Bradley, who cleverly intercepted almost under the goal. A few moments later Southern were right at tho other end of the field, through a fine passing rush by backs and forwards. Thing* were lively. Away went Oriental. Dwnn missed Matheson galloping down the line, and a score seemed/inevitable; but Bradley arrived unexpectedly, and brought the. winger down by a beautiful tackle. The. next, item wa? a sprint along the side line by Bradley. Roberts stopped him. but the ball had been sent out, and after some haphazard passing Osborne •cored. No goal. Oriental, 8; Southern, I). Before half-time, Akers kicked a penalty goal and M'Leod scored a -try for Oriental. Oriental, 11; Southern, 3. In the second spell Bradley scored for Southern after a run all on his own, and Akers made another three for Oriental out of a free-kick. The totals, therefore, were: Oriental, 17; Southern, C. ST. JAMES-COLLEGE, WON BY TACTICS. For a few minutes after the kick-off, College held their own against the fiery St. James.' Then tactics triumphed over grit and dash, and twice successively the Collcso lino was pierced. About ten minutes after the opening, St. .Tames got the ball right down to the goal-line of tho Greens, and Poamuigu, who had been full-back, misjudged and mulled, and it was only by good luck, or bad hick, St. James did not score. A similar incident occurred soon after on the opposite side of the ground arm this time H. Roberts reached the slippery leather first and scored. Uis kick failed. 3—o. College back defence continued woefully weak, and King easily dribbled over and scored. ■ 6-0. After this St. James had to fight hard for nil they got, or, in other words, College put up a far better battle—in- fact, better than was expected of them.' Almost half-way from the Collcgo goal, H. Roberts dodged and ran awny through,

the Green forwards slipping to right and left of hi? dodgy path. Then Roberts sent the li-iither oVfr to speedy Cook, who in turn parcel it on t'j E. Robert*, who cleverly too!; it high up. A Orcen back came iit him, but the HI. James , man was alreiuly over, and the third goal was tcorecl. No goal rcpultotl. o—o. Then Cook put in a very pretty, tactful, almost .-ensatiniuil run, going almost up to the Green line from hnlf-ivay. Hurle brought him down eventually, but the result of his work was that H. Roberts scored almost immediately afterwards. 12—0. This was the position at half-time.. College did not break up in the, second spell as expected, instead, they nearly broke SI. James. Almost all the time they were pressing. Twice they nearly scored. Poananga had ccmo tip to fiveeighths, which helped them a bit. He sent Hurle off with a good pass, whom H. Roberts stopped suddenly a lew feet from the line. College backs found the touch-line to better advantage than earlier in the game. Ryan put in great work and Fair was heady and steady. .lust near the finish the- Saints got away in a big effort, and E. Roberts worked over the Green line. On this occasion Clark put the ball over the bar, and with the score at 17—0, and College "looking for more," Mr. J. Condor sounded time. THE "HEP." TEAM. "Hard tq Beat" writes:—As a rather important representative match if to be played against Marlborough on Coronation Day, and as no steps have so far been taken to select a likely team ?o that they may put in some extra solid training, might I be permitted to point out that tho following 20 players are, on r:cent form, well worthy of consideration?— Backs: James Ryan, Cook, Evonson. Mitchinson. 1". Roberts, E. Roberts, Ramsden, M'l.eod, Bradley, and Ivinvig. Forwards: Tom Walshe, Bob Irvine, Ernie Dodd, Dan Sullivan, liauji Wilson, Tom Rapson, Sotheran, Mo flit, M'Farlane, and Perry. The actual fifteen might be placed as follows:—Full-hack, James Ryan (P.); throe-quarter. o , Bradley (S.), Milchinson (Pon.), Eveiison (A.); five-eighths, Rarasdeii (P.), M'Leod (0.); half, V'roil. Roberts (0.); Irvine . (A.), Dodd (0.K.), Dan Sullivan (M.l. Wilson (A.), Perry (O.), Sotheran M'nr..), Moffitt (St. J.); wing, Tom Walshe (Pon). JUNIOR. The match between Wellington and Southern resulted' in a splendid game, the passing work of tho Wellington team being a feature of the match. Some neat passing work was also done by the Southern. Towards the end of the game Southern made several spirited and strong attacks, but." tho match finished with the score: Wellington 9 points, Southern nil. Cotter, Hill and Davfe each scored tries. Selwyn defeated St. James by 11 points to i. ilr. Evenson refereed. J[«lrose defaulted to St. John's. Oriental boat Victoria College by 20 points to 5. Little, Chant, Mullaney, Peterson, and Stubbs (2)' scored for the winners, and M'llwraitli scored for Victoria College. Petone beat Poneke by 22 points to nil. Athletic (29) beat Old Boys (nil.). THIRD CLASS. St. Patrick's College beat Petone by 7 points to 6. Porirua defeated Selwyn by 15 points to 9. Oriental beat Victoria College by 3 points to nil. Karori beat Wellington by 5 points to nil. • Southern defeated Waiwetu.by 3 to nil. C'owley scored a try for the winners. FOURTH CLASS. ~.-,. Oriental A defeated St. John's/ by 71 points to nil. Each member of the Oriental team- scored. Petone beat Melrose by 24 points to nil. • Wellington were beaten by St. James by 20 points.to nil. WAIRARAPA MATCHES.. RED STAR DEFEATS CARTERTON. ißy Tclceranh.— Special Correspondent.! Garterton, June 11. The Wairarapa Rugby championship matches were continued on Saturday. Eed Star (7) beat Carterton. (3) in the senior contest at- Masterton, after a fast, open game. Early in the game N. M'lCenzio was injured, leaving Carterton with a man short. Star kept Carterton on the defence in tho early part of the first spell. From a scrum Ball got possession and scored, K. Welch failing to convert. Tho spell ended with no further score. The second spell was even. Oberhubber potted a goal for Red Star, and P. Barry scored a try for Cartert'ou, which was hot converted. The result of the game leaves Red Star and Carterton level for tho championship. Mr. E. M'Kenzio was referee. ' . ■ . ■

At Gladstone, Masterton were defeated by Gladstone by 11 point's to- 8, after an interesting game. Neither team was fully represented. Jlr. Charters was referee, The junior matches resulted:—Greytown (8) v. Carterton (0); Dalefield (13) v. Red Star (0); Liberal (31) v. Mastcrl'on (")• In the third-class competition Carterton (6) defeated Greytown (3); Red Star (12) beat Dalefield (0); and Liberal scored 15 to Masterl'ou's 3. CHELTENHAM DEFEATS WAITUNA WEST. (By Telcsraph.-Special Correspondent.) Feilding, Juno 11. The most exciting football match of this season's series so far was played at Cheltenham yesterday between the strongest teams in the Oroua Sub-union. Waituna West and Cheltenham, and resulted in a win for the latter. Although it rained heavily throughout the game, a big crowd, including many ladies, was present. The only score was a goal from a try by Cyril Dernier, a forward who has scored in every game for Cheltenham ■ this season. The Waituuas are a strong team of forwards. Onglcy and Treyena, ex-Feilding team players, arc now in Cheltenham's back division. Mr. Louis Pirp.ni was tho referee. IN OTHER CENTRES, (By Telegraph—Press Association.) Auckland, June 10. The senior Rugby games to-day resulted in wins for City, who defeated UnivcrsiSj' by 15 points to nil, and Grafton, who defeated Newton by 17 points to nil. The match between Parnell and Marist Bros, resulted in n draw, neither side scoring. The grounds were very heavy as the result of to-day's rain. Dunedin, June 10. The football matches were continued to-day in damp, cold weather. University, 13 points, boat Union, 3 points; Alhambra, 3, drew with Port Chalmers, 3; Southern, 0, beat Kaikorai, 8; Dunedin, S, beat; Taieri Rovers, 5; Zingari Richmond, 11, beat Pirates, nil. Christchurch, June 11. Saturday's football resulted:—Albion (14) v. Christchurch (3); Linwood (5) v. Old Boys (3); Sydenham (5) v. Marirt Old Boys (0); Merivale (21) v. Canterbury College (3). AUSTRALIAN RUGBY LEAGUE. . NEW SOUTH WALES DEFEATS QUEENSLAND. B? TelccraDh- -Press Association-Oopyridit (Rec. June 11, 5.5 p.m.) Sydney, .June 10. In the Rugby League inter-State contost, New South Wales defeated Queensland by 32 points to 8. NORTHERN UNION GAME. NEW ZEALAND DEFEATS AUCKLAND. AN EVEN GAME. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) Auckland, Juno 11. The representative Northern Union match between the New Zealand and Auckland teams was played at Takapuna racecourse yesterday in very bad weather conditions. A heavy rain storm about 2 o'clock prevented the city people from going across tho harbour, and the nittctxlanco was thus limited to about 300. The gaino was spoiled by the state of the ground, and back play was quito out of the question. Both teams lead alternately, New Zealand winning in tho end by 1G point* to 14. The Dominion tean\ scored firs.', Bucklaud (Tara-

naki) getting a try, which Francis (AuckImifl) converted. Flicker scored an lin-eonve-rtod try for Auckland, and at halftime (ho scores were: New Zealand, 5; Auckland, !1.

Auckland got into the lead early in the second spell, Bennett touching down, and shortly after ibis the score was further increased by Harrison scoring a try, which Cole converted. Auckland led liv 11 poinls to 5. Masom (Nelson) and Siddells (Wellington) then scored tries for New' Zealand, and Francis (Auckland) converting, the tourists led by 1!) to, 11. This lead was almost immediately wiped out by Bennett scoring for the local team, who fed by a point, with only a few minutes' to go. Gillett (Auckland), however, scored a sensational try just on time, and the match ended: New Zealand, 1G; Auckland 11. Mr. R. Oliphant was refers?. The New Zealand team will leave for Sydney to-morrow. ASSOCIATION. UNEXPECTED HAPPENS. THREE TEAMS NOW LEADING. Saturday was a day of surprises as far as. the first division matches were concerned, for the unexpected happened in three matches at least.- At Miramar, Rovers inflicted a defeat upon the leading team (Swifts) in tho competition, and Ramblers, who w*re second in the running, and last person's champions, went down to Y.M.C.A. Yut another surprise was occasioned when Thistle lowered Diamonds' colours by one goal. There are now three teams leading, with twelve points each, for I he championship. These are Swifts, Hospital, and Thistle. Following are the results of the first division matches;— Hospital 6 Corinthians ... 1 Thistle 4 Diamonds 3 Y.M.C.A 2 Ramblers ...... 1 Rovers 1 Swifts ... 0 Wanderers 0 St. John's .'. 0 SENIOR LEAGUE TABLE, The positions of (he senior teams is as followI? § « £ ' 5 p= p 3 £ Hospital H G 0 2 27 14 12 Swifts 8 G (J 2 24 11 12 Thistle 8 G 0 2 21 11 12 Ramblers S 5 1 i> 2H 14 11 Diamonds S 4 1 3 21 17 . 0 Hovers 8 i 0 4 M 10 ' 8 Y.M.C.A S 4 0 4 12 14 S Wanderers S• 2 1 5 14 16 5 St. John's S 1 1 6 11 21 » Corinthians S 0 0 8 5 41 0 SWIFTS-ROVERS. One of tlio surprises of iTTe day happened at Miramar on Saturday,'when Ravers indicted a defeat on Swilts, the leading team, by one goal to nil. At the outset Rovers attacked strongly, and kept at it. all th 3 way through the game. Only on one or two occasions did Swifts look dangerous, and then Rowan, for Hovers, proved equal to the occasion. During the first few minutes it looked as if the Whiles were going to score, but the Swifts' defence, J. Pye-Smith especially, was too sound. At times the gamo was very fast, both sides playing good football.. Gib?on, Rovers' centre-for-ward, on one. occasion secured, and made a splendid run up the field, and looked very dangerous, but at the critical moment he could not steady himself, and in shooting, missed the net altogether. Seeing that they were playing a loosing game, Swifis made valiant' efforts to score, but when they did manage to got in a likely position for scoring, spoilt their chances by bad shooting. Shortly before tho call of time Rovers' chanco came. Low" secured, and taking ' the leather.up (he. line, passed to Cross at the richt moment, and the latter, having practically an open goal, found the net with a good shot. Rovers 1; Swifts. 0. Swifla tried hard to equalise in the last few minutes of the game, but the defensive tactics indulged in by itbe Whites were too stood. ' Mr. W. E. Wells was referee. HOSPITAL-CORINTHIANS. The present holders of the wooden spoon showed by their display in this game that, lowly though their position is in the League table, they aro capable of better . things. Possessing experienced players in each line, they need but a definite plan of campaign and the requisite knitting together of the men to give any team a shaking up. The. game opened on even lines, Hospital forwards moving in better style than in last week's match, while the wearers of the Magpie shirts relied on kJtk and rush methods, and consequently they were well held by the White defence. Following abortive shots by Phillips and Tyrer, Shand put in a fine piece of work against Curtis and Crouch. After Phillips had almost beaten Cattail, Crouch put in a fine effort, from which Wai Ms conceded a corner, which was easily cleared. Ives shot over the bar, and on the. play removing to the other end, Phillips made- a nice Tim, ending with a fast screw shct, which struck (he foot of the far post, and glanced into the net, after seventeen minutes' play. Corinthians' forwards were persistent, but lacked finishing power. Ives, however, was responsible for somo good work, but failed to beat Ccfckburn. Davis o.imo away and placed number two for Hospital, and Phillips secured from Pearson's centre and netted, but the referee refused to allow tho point owing to the ball striking Tyrer, who had ran into the net in his endeavour to trap the centre as it came across the goalmouth. Phillips put on the third point just before half-time. Play was resumed in pouring rain, and after Cattail had stopped one of Phillips's specials, Wallis sliced the ball in taking his kick when clearing from Curtis, the greasy sphere curling over his head under the bar, where Cockburn was rushed through before he could get his hands to the ball. Davis made a fino run through, and placed the ball wide of Cattail with a fast low drive, and repeated the performance shortly after, while Phillips scored tho sixth and last goal with a beauty, the game concluding in semi-darkness, with the pl.ayors soaked to the skin. By this win Hospital go to the (op of the table, and their meeting with Thistle next Saturday should be a battle of giants. THISTLE-DIAMONDS. Play had not been very long in progress at the Basin Heservo between Thistle and Diamonds when tho i'ormcr found that Diamonds were not up to form, and that it just required a sustained attack for a tew minutes to penetrate their defence. Tho shot was by Simpson, and ho managed to hoist Thistle's colours. This did not, Jiowevor, alarm Diamonds, who were far below their usual standard. Their passes were not accurate, and it was many minutes before they seemed to exert themselves and then a "corner" came their way, but that was the end of tho matter. Thistle, meantime were displaying care, and Aitcheson broke free. Ho was well supported arid, passed nicely to Ash, ho enabled the latter to put on Thistle's second score. With two goals behind, Diamonds were expected to turn on the current from tho start of. tho second spell, but the rain had somehow reduced the power, for the motor wos unwilling, and Thistle seemed likely to repeat their' previous spell. Aitcheson neatly broko clear and Roberts and his associates were unable to keep him from scoring Thistle s third goal. It was still quiet in -Diamonds' part of tho field, though tho machine was occasionally sparking, and slowly it began to move uniformly. A "conior" again was taken and the circuit was at last complete, Burbiish hoiii" tho responsiblo agent. Matters were now evening up, and N. Lowe, rushing in at tho right moment, beat Thistle's defence. Thistle now loosened rein, and a scramble resulted in Diamonds' goalmouth, Fleming succeeding. With the score at 4—2, and Diamonds working well, it was cither's victory; but owing (o tho darkness and tho wet' ball, all that happened was another goal by Hathaway, well put through, Thistle thus leaving tho fiehl victors by i goals to; 3.

WANDERERS-ST. JOHN'S. The match between Wanderers aud St. John's, played at Kelbnrnc Park, resulted in « drawn game, neither side adding (o its goal aggregate. St. John's early hail their opponents in trouble, but when matters appeared to be getting serious, a

timely clearance by Parsons relieved the pressure. \\"andcrers now attacked, but I lie forwards were ■ poorly supported by the half-backs, who failed to drive their advantage home. Even play followed until half-lime. The opening of the second half gave promise of belter things. St. John'* immediately assumed the uggressivo, and, but for the steady play of J'aisons and Hayes (in-goal) might have scored. .\ counter-attack by the Hods saw Rogers narrowly miss the goal. St. John's again attacked strongly, but made the fatal error of getting 100 close in bofore shooting. "With the slippery ground and greasy ball, they should bavc shot oftencr at long range. Wanderers Uittneked again, but i'onnd Cummings too great a stumbling-block to further progress, and play being transferred to the other end St. John's nenrly scored. Shaw sent in a shot which brought the. Wanderers' custodian to his lenees. Ho, howeuT, managed to clear in the nick of . time. SI. John's did the bulk of the attacking in this half. For St. John's, Walls (goal) had few anxious moments; Cummings (back) and Shaw (half) played serviceable games. Dick (half) was prominent in the first half, but faded away. Gosney (centre) was the best of an even set of forwards. For Wanderers, Hayes i goal) got through a lot of work successfully. Parsons played a good game at full-back. M'Tnnis9 was the best, of a poor set. of halves. Rogers and Barker stood out in the forward line. The former could with advantage have been , given more opportunities. Mr. luce was referee. RAM BLERS-Y.M,C,A. At Nowlown Park Ramblers appe.iroi without tome of their regular men, while Y.M.C.A. were at full strength. The- ground was slippery, but there was no wind. Ramblers' right-wing gave a creditable display for the first few minutes, ,ind Mollis had to exert himself ,(o keep his goal intact. Ho just managed to lisa against the bar a , long-drive by Cross, then Smallbone bombarded thV uprights. At this stage tho Y.M.C.A. goal was subjected to quite a fusillade, Hollis being applauded for his fine saves. ICirschbcrg was keeping Smith in check, but. Phillips and "Pompey" were a hot pair, being continually on lop of the backs. The centre forced the pace, and plied his wings with some fine passes, one of those culminating in Mackay beating Webster with n fine, oblique shot. Hart and Coward cleverly worked the ball along on tho left, but Coafc and Forsyth were very safe. ' Y.M.C.A. continued -to have tho best of matters till the interval, when tho score stood: Y.M.C.A., 1; Ramblers, 0. Smallboue and Johnson made for Hollis from the kick-off, but Forsyth intervened, and set Smith off at a fast gallop, lurschberg pulled him up in fino slyle, and tending on to Hdwards, who was now . playing oukide right, he promptly centred. Hollis allowed Johnson to stand in front of him, and coolly head out of Iris reach. The Y.M.C.A. men were econ at Webslers end, and Mackay tested him with, a lightning shot, which wos fistod out in a, finished manner, but there was no tiring the Y.M.C.A. forwards, Cross having a. lively time with tho right-wing and centre. Such dashing play had to tell, and Phillips, with a deadly slot, gave Webster no chance. The game ivas now won, although Edwards, with his beautiful crosses, made Hollis and Co. unconifortablo at times. Jardine supported tho backs in defence, and occasionally sent his forwards away in a pell-mell rush to the other end. A fast and interesting game. ended with Y.M.C.A. win. ners by two goals to one. OTHER DIVISIONS. . The following are the results of thai other division matches:— Second Division. Wadestowu defeated Wanderers by • i goals to 1. The latter part of the game was played in tho dark,, owing to .the junior match, which preceded it, startin'g'Wc. Magee (2), and M'Leod (1) wore tho scorers for Wadestown, lielpcd by a. Wanderer, from whom a goal was scored. Mr. Wells was referee. St.'. John's beat Diamonds by 3 goals to 1. Knox scored for St. John's, while the. scorers-for tho winners were Lowe (1), Block (1), and one of the ,St. John's players, who-lost his presence of mind. Third Division. St. David's beat Y.M.C.A. by 5 goals to nil. Petone defeated Brooklyn by 3-goals to nil. Fourth Division. St. David's beat St. Anne's by 3 goals to 2. Swifts beat Rangers by 3 goals to nil. Congregational beat South Wellington by 1 goal to nil. Fifth Division. . Institute beat South Wellington by 3 goals to 1. Hendlo did all the scoring for Institute. ■ Eangers beat Wadestown by default. Sixth Division. The match •between Institute, and Swifts, resulted in a win for the former by 3 goals to nil. M'Farlano, Anderson, and Menco were the scorers. Porter, ono of the. Swifts' forwards, played the best game on the field. In tho B Division Eangers beat Y.M.C.A. by 1 goal to nil, the score being tho result 'of a mistako on tho part of one of the Y.M.C.A. men.