SATURDAY'S SPORTS.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1801, 14 July 1913, Page 8

SATURDAY'S SPORTS.

RUGBY MEN IN TROUBLE. THREE PLAYERS ORDERED OFF FIELD, LEAGUE AND "SOCCER" REPORTS. BROWN SHIELD SUCCESSFULLY DEFENDED. SYNOPSIS OF RESULTS, Athletic 8 Oriental 5 Poneko 6 St. James 5 Wellington 30 Victoria College 3 Petone 27 Melrose ■ 5

The fact that three well-known senior players, ono of them a Wellington representative, and another an ex-representa-tivo, wero ordered off tho field by Referee T. Jones was tho chief featuro of Saturday's Rugby. The three pLayers wero: 11. Paton (Athletic forward), Orsborne (Athletio hooker), and H. M'Lood (Oriental first five-eighth). All tlu'eo wero sent off within five minutes, and as 801 l was hurt at about tho same time. Athletic were for a while playing with a doson men instead of fifteen. Tho incidents caused a great deal of speculation as to what tho players -wero supposed to have done. Spoken to by the writer after tho match, Mr. Jonos said that Orsborno and Paton had been ordered off for (in his own term) "just fighting." "M'Leod," added tho, referee, "was ordered off for striking another player, but I did not see who it was that ho struck." From tho press stand no untoward occurrence was noted, but tho proas stand is very badly situated for cup matches. However, prominent officials of tho Rugby Union who wero close at hand state that they saw nothing wrong. It is hoped, for. tho good name of Rugby, that the referee has mad,e a mistake, and that, by the way, is tho general' impression. It is possiblo tliat as a result of tho match two fresh forwards will have to bo found to go to Auckland. Unless the matter against Paton is cleared up right away ho may not bo available, and thero is just a doubt as to whether Bell will bo fit. Bell received a badly-bruised rib during the match, but the doctor who examined him hopes that he will be well again by tho end of tho week. Tho big game was very, willing, and was only lost and won in tho last fivo minutes. ' Oriental scored first, tho powerful Dingle bumping over fairly early in the game. A great kick by the veteran Harry Paton brought tho score up td five, and at fivo it remained till tho übiquitous "Teddy" Roberts dashed over from a Borum near tho line. This was converted by Evenson, and there was no addition to the score until tho clovonth hour, when Adams scored a sensational try through a remarkablo mistake on the part of the Oriental Dingle. Oriental had considerably the best of tho first spell, but Athletic wore slightly on top in tlio second half. It was not by any means a brilliant game, and the stirring fonvard rushes of the Oriental forwards in tho very early stages of tho contest were the best patches, Moro than one good passing rush was seen, but it was almost all straight-across-the-field' passing. The result makes Athlotio's chances of the championship look moro certain' than over. A harriers' two miles race was run at half-time, and. was very entertaining. Tho event was won on tho tape by Byrno, Wellington's best distance numer. Byrno oovorod tho distance in lOmin. 13 3-ssec. Hutton, who was second, received 15seo. start.

CHAMPIONSHIP LADDER. . "ft | dJ i 1I . 'Athletic 12 11 1 0 125 51 22 Petono '. 12 9 2 1 177 85 19 Oriental 12 8 4 0 130 73 10 Wellington 12 0 5 1 87 09 13 Melroso 12 4 7 1 70 98 9 Poneko 12 4 7 1 5G 131 9 Yio. College 12 1 9 2 51 152 i St. James.. 12 1 9 2 71 131 i ATHLETIC & ORIENTAL. ELEVENTH-HOUR WIN FOP. FORMER In the chief game, played oil No. 1 Park ground—Athletic and Oriental—play was willing from the beginning. A. Wilson kioked off for' Athletic, and a big kick by Kinvig returned tho oval to touch considerably past half-way. Tho Oriental forwards ran over Athletic, and took play right to tho line, whoro M'Donald, tho full-back, was held up. ; On two subsequent occasions Oriental poured over tho Blues, and on each occasion M'Donald proved unequal to tho occasion. H. Paton took a free-kick from the side-line, and just missed the goal. Shortly afterwards lie had another shot from a better position, and again narrowly missed. Bad luck only kept Oriental from scoring off two successive sweeping forward rushes. At length Little got the ball from a loose scramble, passed out to M'Lcod, who sent it on to Dingle. Tho big three-quarter streaked along tho side-line, bumped E. Roberts out of his track, and shot- over at tho corner. It was a fine try, and -H. Paton converted with a beautiful kick. Oriental, 5; Athletic, nil. Athletic attacked, and forced Oriental, l>ut tho Black and Whites enmo again, and only a snap mark by R. Paton saved Athletic. Uoso to tho side-line play was tough and uninterosting for ft timo, until Athlctic lor* wards cut loose and took tlio oval up to the enemy's lino, where K Roberts whipped over. Evcnson kicKOd ft ffoort goal. Oriental, 5; Athletic, 5. Brilliant passing rushes by Oriental s backs were the features of the next few minutes play. From Little (the half), through the hands of M'Lcod, Sullivan, Kinvig, and Avery, and ngaiu to M'liod, the oval flew, and tho last-mentioned found the line. Tho same backs repeated the performance as soon as tho ball was again in motion, with similar result. Athletic were till half-time, but wlion tho boll went the scores woro still even. An extraordinary occurrence marked tl\o earlv stages of tho second spell. Thert was closo work in Athletics twentv-five, and when the mix was cleared R. Paton (Athletic forward) was soon to ho leaving tho fiold—ordered off. Play wns sot going again, stopped once more, and Orsoorno (Athletic hooker) was ordered off. A moment later aud M'Leod (Oriental oichth) was ordered off. 1 lion. Bell retired hurt for a while, and Athletic wero ulaying with twelve men. against fourteen. Bell resumed after'a rest, only to lcavo the field «, few minutes later, and bo replaocd by Smith. Athletic had the best of tho spell, aud were mast dangerous oiico from a line-out oloso to Oriental's line, and once, when Madden took a big kick of Dingle's ou tho full, and Hashed down tho side line. Ho was, however, severely dumped by Dingle. Ten minutes from timo an Oriental rally swept tho field, and Dingle wound up the sortie with n dash for tho line. It jusl; failed. Fivo minutes before timo Athletic got a winning try. and got it sensationally. Carrail (Oriental full-back) iieldod a long kick, and. running well up, passed to Dingle. Dingle cut in, and, evidently under tho impression that Can-ad was backing up on tlio oiitsido, passed out. Tho oval went right into Adams's arms, and that alert individual streaked for tho line, crossed it. and ran round behind tho posts. Roberts shot the ball under tho bar, and tlio game ended: Athletic, 8; Oriental, 5.

spell. The first wos notched by Tilyard, as tlio result of a pretty piece of passing the backs, following on a loose skirmish by the pack. Morris took the kick, and just mi6sed, tho ball rebounding into tlio field from one of the posts. Fiskar scored towards like end of the spell from an opening made by Mitcliinson. Morris was again unlucky with the kick. The second half was St. James's. They kept the attack going merrily almost ■ throughout the spell, but it was some considerable time before they had any practical success. As the result of a tine piece of individual work, Young got clean through' his opponents and scored a try which looked oafj\ Heketa. kicked a goal, i There was no further scoring, and the. gome ended—Poneko, G; St. James, & Mr. W. Roberts was referee. WELLINGTON & COLLEGE. BIG SCORE BY FORMER TEAKf, Wellington did mot have by any means a 6trong team in tlio field on Saturday, i but Victoria College could only muster twelvo to oppose them at Seatoun Park— and not a very strong twelvo feither. The* matoh. was therefore a very ©no-sideil affaif, and not da tlio least interesting; Flaying with the wind in the first spell,' Wellington had matters all their way, and ran up 21 points without having their own line crossed. In the secern! spell, the Collegians managed to secure l ', one try, while the Wellington ecara mounted to tho respectable total of 30 points. Tries for tho winners were scored by MT&iy (2), Henderson (2), How. Penry, and Miller. . Bridge converted three trios and kicked a penalty goal, For tho losers, Brosnan scorod tho only try. It was not converted. Tlio matoh was thus won by Wellington by 30 (points to 3. Mr. Ingram was referee. .

MELROSE 4PETONS. JUST A GHOST OF A GAME. "Nothing to writo homo about in this nuytoh," said, a spectator when everything was over 011 Petono ground, and l neither thoro was. It was about tbe flattest ganio ever. Petono won by 25 points to 5, and the size of Petono's wiu v,-as the only remarkable feature in it. Judged on. play, it was only tho ghost of a game. At times it wuld hardly lx»i called play at all —it looked more liko a walking mntoh, in' which tho jnbst uii.. important feature was timo. Had Potono aocepted all tho chances that offered a. cricloet soore would have resulted, but individuals whon they got tho ball oleot> ' od t'o try to beat all opposition, andy score, when a pass would have placed a' try beyond doubt. In tho first half, Moltoso played' with. thirtoen men. They' iiad a full, team* in tho second. Well on .. tho first 'spoil Beady whipped tho ball out from a scrum to .1. Kyau, who cross-, ed. but lost the ball. A passing rush l , in which Dunn, Boyd, mid 13. P[ran took part, ended in Byan touching down. J. Byan goaling. Petone, 5 ; Melroses 0. Melroso forwards had now lost what vim they had in tho early stapes, and Toplin poored from a forward rush, J. Ryan adding thie major points. Petono, 10; 0. Oakes had two more shots at goal, but was unable to find tho cros9-bar.' Half-time sounded with Petono defending'. The second haLf of the game was main»> ly a repetition of tho first. Boyd fooled several opponents, centredi, E. Byon gain' 1 ed possession, handed to Boyd, to J. Biyan, who eoored. No coal. Petono, 13; Mel- } rose, 0. Capper, being unable to jset his-' kick in, saw B. Byan gain tho easiest of tries. J. Byan failed with tho kick. IV tone, 16; Melrose, 0. Oakes turned) do fence into attack, streaked down the ground, passed, to Flack, who, when tackled, kicked, .secured again, and over. Capper mado no mistake with the kick. Petone, 1G; Melrose, 5. From/, this out, Pctone had the best of tho tarpu' ment. Capper mulled a return, and Wo'. Byan J. Byan kicking a goal. Pe*j tone, 21; Melrop?, 5. G. Parker, after > trying a kick from tho field',»started a-' passing rush, and Beady touched, down— tho first timo for sis years. ,T. Byan's kick missed, Petono, 24; Melrose, '5. Petono forwards almost soored on _ several ocoasione, and on the call of timo W. Bynn bounded across. Nunn took tha klok. but was not successful, tho gnmo ending-Petone, 27; Melrose, 5. Mr. Fordyoo was referee. minor matches, THE JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP. At the Athletic Park on Saturday after, noon Petono Juniors defeated Atlilcnci, and thus practically won tho junior chainpionship. Play was up and down-iield for a time, and then, from an easy posi-. turn, Milled- landed a penalty goal. Potone, 3; Athletic, 0. Ho presently followed this up with two more. Petono, 9r Athletic, 0. Athletic rallied, and after a (rood effort Stevens put on a try for thorn. Petone, 9; Athletic, 3. Tho scoond spell ; paw Potono's score increased to 12 by Wvnyard, who scored from a scrum. Atlu lotto mado a determined effort to oabch up," but without avail, and the game' finished as indicated. Mr. Taplin was tho,, rC Selwvn defeated Wellington by 12 pojntg', to 3. King (2), Eastin, and Do Clifton 6cored for tho -winners. f Third Glass, * Wellington B were defeated by Berhm.mi, poro by 24 points to nil. For the winnersScott, Wotheiall, Latham, Jenkinfl, White, and M'Guiro soored, and Mears and' M'Guiire each converted a try. Athletic defeated Victoria College by 21 points to nil. Aekins (2), M'Xvay (2), ana Leys soored, and Crowthoi - , Leys, 'and Aekins converted a try «ip.U. Wellington A defeated \. M. C. A. by G points to 3. Tho tries for tho were scored by Packor. ! Oriental duteatud Jobnsonvillo 25 pointy to nil. \ Fourth Class. Old Boys and United Methodists a drawn game, each sido scoring a try. Oriental were defeated by Berhampora., bv 23 points to nil. , I 'Poneko defeated Hutt bv 25 points to' nil. O'Brien.' (2), Troy (2), Anderson, Hedges, and Tilyard scored tn»s. Walker converted two. Petono bedt St. James by 32 , points to nil. Jolmsonvillo defoated Wellington by 15 points to 3. Trio.s were tvored for tho winners by; B.icbotts (3), Eager, and shall.Fifth Class. Petono beat Wollington Oollego by 3| points to nil. l'oneko defeated Sclwyn by 12 points' to 3. Sixth Class, . Poneko we.ro easily defoated by Petono tho soore being 42 points to 3. House Match. Tho annual football match between th> employees of Laery and Co., Ltd., ana tho combined fruit-brokers will be played at tho Athletic Park at 3 p.m. Tho fruit firms will close their places o business at 12.30 p.m. to-day. MATCHES ELSEWHERE. CUP FINALS AT AUCKLAND. 'By Tcloi'rapli.—Press Association.) Auckland, July 13. Tho weather was bitterly cold yestor-" day, and heav.v rain in tho morning

PONEKE & ST. JAMES. A SINGLE-POINT WIN. So far as tho actual play was concornod, there was nothing remarkable about tho Ponekc-St. .Tallica game sit .lolmsonvillo, in which Uio older team "scraped liomo" with a. lead of a ringlo point. Poncho's two trioe were both eecjircd in tiio first

all the grounds heavy, Thero was only a poor attendance at Alexandra :Eark, where tho senior Kugby games were played, but:'those who did attend were rewarded with tho finest cup match of the season. Marist Brothers, one of tho leading teams, met University, and, after a very strenuous struggle, the latter won by 11 points to 9. . The University backs .were brilliant in the early stages, and scored two tries. Then Marist Bros, put on three tries, and wero leading by a point. With a minute to go a great rush of University forwards, assisted by their backs, ended in a try by Macky, the bell ringing when the kick at goal was taken. City beat Parncll by 8 points to nil. Ponsonby beat College Biiles by 11 points to nil. Tho final championship points are:—Ponsonby (14 points), Marist s (12 points), University (11 points). Dunedin, July 13. Splendid wcithcr prevailed forthe football matches yesterday, but tho gnounds were hoary as tho result of recent rain and a keen frost. Zin(?ariliichmond sustained their first defeat this season, being beaten by Kaikorai by 8 points to nil. University (11 points) beat l>unedin (3 points). Southern (11 points) beat Union (3 points). Port Chalmers (6 points) beat Pirates (3 points). Mastorton, July 13.. In tho senior football matohes played yesterday, Carterton defeated Gladstone by eight points, to seven,, and United beat It-ed Star by six to three, HAWKE'S BAY & MANAWATU. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) Palmerston,\Tuly 13. Tho Hawke's Bay touring team played Manawatu on the show grounds to-day. - A strong wind was blowing, of whioh Hawke's' Bay hud the advantage in the first spell. Play was very even in the first half, and, though Hawko's Bay had hard luck on one occasion, there was no score. In the second half. Manawatu had the best of the play, but Hawke's Bay worked tho ball back, and when near the home goal-line, one of thoir players shot through and scored. 3—o. Then Mana- • ivatu, with a beautiful combination of forwards and-backs, effected a rush, which smothered tho visitors, and from back passing and fast running, a try was converted. No further scoring took place, Manawatu thus winning by 5 points to 3. Tho local men, who are strong this year, wore faster in the backs, and their generalship was better, and their lqose forward work brilliant. Tho visitors' linoticking was superior.' MAORIS & CANTERBURY, (By Holograph—Frees Association.) Christchurch, July 12. Canterbury's first representative match of tho season was played at Lancaster Park, this afternoon against the ! Maoris. The gate totalled .£226. The game was bright and excptionally fast for thu heavy ground', but there wqs a noticeable lack of combination the backs on both sides, and "individualism was prominent. Thero waa not a passing rush during tho whole match in which either set of backs worked confidently and collectively. • Individually,- Hughes, was tho bright star of the Maoris at full-back., His work was always good, and at times brilliant. Graco and Blake were also good. For Taylor was pood m tho second spell, but there was a total lack of cohesion in the backs. Their tackling, however, was good. With the backs failing'to show any combination it was natural that the forwards should play a prominent part, and tho game was mainly confined to them. In this department the Canterbury, men played a splendid gaine, and, although they wero much, lighter than tho Maoris, they wero nuickeT and more energetic. This was duo to their superiority in the .loose, and it was-to that that Canterbury owed their win. ■ Tho game resulted;— Canterbury, 11 points; Maoris, nil.' AUSTRALIAN MATCHES. NEW ZEALAND UNIVEESITY WIN. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright

(Roe. July 13, 5.5 p.m.) ... Sydney, July 13./ •The Rngb/ match? between-,: tho 'New Koaland University team and the Metropolitan Club was played yesterday, iii fino weather, an attendance of about 4000 spectators.' The visitors won by -27: points to 10. Excepting for a short period, in tho second spefi, the home team was outclassed. Tho Now Zealanders, playing with the wind, showed good combination, and easily' held their opponents in the first half, which ended: New Zealand, 12; Metropolitan, nil.Dobson, Staire, Darby, and Ryan each placed'a try to their credit. Enrly in the second spell C. Prentice scored for Metropolitan, W. Prentice securing a goal. Wogan also crossed the line, Prentice converting. ■ The visitors got going, and as the result of fine play Dobson scored ono try, and Belky two, Childs converting all of them'. The final 6oore was: New Zealand, 27; Metropolitan, 10. SOUTH' AUSTRALIA ~V. NEW SOUTH WALES. 1 (Eec. July 13, 5.5 p.m.) Sydney, July 13. ' Playing -under Australian rules, South , Australia beat New South' -AVales by 58 points to 43. ' ' ■

BROWN SHIELD MATCH.

CONDITION TELLS. WELLINGTON BEATS TARANAKI. From 1800 to 2000 people were present fit tho Brown Shield matoh, Taranaki v. Wellington, which w'as played on the Basin Reserve on' Saturday. Generally speaking, it was a good match; but it was not so interesting as the Otago'-Wellington gamo three weeks ago. The honours of the day went to Shepherd, . Bullock, and Knight (the visitors' goalkeeper and their two backs). This , trio were mainly responsible for cramping Wellington's total. As it was, Wellington won by five goals to two, but, as a. matter of fact,, both teams should have scored more. Wellington's condition stood : them in good stead. As the second spell wore through, and, at the stago when "legs" were everything, they came up to the attaok as fresh as paint. In the last quarter of an hour Wellington had tho visitors nearly run to • a standstill, and when the whistle blew ''time" they were still fit and willing, and very aggressive. Tho sum of .£sl was taken at the gate. The following were the teams: — Taranaki (Brown and Yellow).— Shepherd, Knight, Bullock, 0. James, M'Glade, Patrick,'_ Haseltine, Wylie, James, Spice, Gwillin. Wellington (Yellow and Black).—Barrett, O'Shea, Hughes, Gibson, Withington, Shaw, Roots, Rickerby, Parsona, i'avell,' Belhamie. . The First Scores. Taranaki won the toss and Wellington .•kicked off against a fresh southerly breeze. Wellington commenced attacking. Gibson ond Barnott being prominent. Knight defended well and the ball went over. the line. From a good pass from Roots the Wellington forwards took tho ball well up the field where Wellington secured ana dribbled right up to Shepherd, the visitors' 'keeper, who saved. Taranaki now got going and Belhamie, Wellington "goalie," was compelled to kick, out of goal. Tho ball remained in Wellington's territory for some time, but, at length, Gibson got his forwadrs going, tho result being that the ball went over tho challengers' goal-line. Wellington continued to press and as Bullock hesitated in clearing the ball Huehes shot home and Bcored a goo<l goal. Wei. lington, 1; Taranaki, 0. Wellington's second goal soon came. Barnett secured ond oentred beautifully to Gibson. The latter took the leather from about 25 yards out, (lodged round Bullock, and shot from a distance of about ten yards, landing the ball in tho net. Shepherd had no clianco to save. Wellington, 2; Taranaki, 0. Taranaki Gets Through, After restarting Withington gave Taranaki an anxious moment or two. Ho secured on tho left wing, and after a pretty piece of play, put in a beautiful shot which, however, just cleared the crossbar. ' Taranaki now made a counter effort, but Gwillin (outside left) was nicely stopped by Favell. For a few minutes thereafter Wellington had command, but play was quickly transferred to tho opposite end, where Gwillin showed nice play,' And, a littla lately Belijamjft

compelled to save, a creat clianco bcine lost by Taranaki. Hasoltine and Wylio now brought the ball down tlie right wins in fino style and Wylio shot across, but Favell mulled. At this stage Spico had "tho clianco of a lifetime," but let it go past unimproved. Gwillin now took the ball down the left wing, proving much too fast for Parsons who had mado an irretrievable mistake. The speedy outside left centred beautifully and, after a Miielee in' which Fuvell and Belhamie did not come off with honours, Wylio Scored a beautiful goal. Wellington, 2; Taranaki, 1. Give-and-take play followed and then Tnrnnaki got a chance. Prom a corner kick Gwillin put in a good centre and amidst great opposition Belhamio was compelled to punch out. Tho game wns now transferred to Taranaki's territory, and from a nico piece of play between O'STiea and Barnett, Hughes shot over the bar. Away went Taranaki again,, and Gwillin had another good opening, which ho threw away by bad lacking. .Wellington's forwards took plav up-field, and Shaw secured. Ho brought the ball on unassisted, and after having beaten thrco or four Taranaki men, placed tho ball in the right-hand corner of tho net with a IoV shot. Wellington, 3; Taranaki, 1. Just before half-timfe. Taranaki pressed. Haseltine and James (forwards) tried hard to score, but Belhamio was equal to the demands made upon him, and cleared, though under great difficulties. , Wellington Wins all-the Way. Resuming after the interval, Barnett made a good run down tho left wing, but lost command of the ball. The leather did not stay in Taranaki's territory for long, however, and Gwillin was soon responsible for giving Belhamio trouble in saving; Wellington then pressed, and Hughes put in a shot. Shepherd handled the ball two or three times before ho cleared his goal. • Wellington should have done much better at this stage, but Barnett and Gibson appeared to be somewhat "off their game." Taranaki now took charge, and for some little tinro a score /looked certain. Gwillin shot across tho goalmouth, and James tipped the ball' to Haseltine, who had a good chance, but put the Wl over the oar. Wellington now woke up, and played football. O'Shea was prominent in front of the goal, but he received no support from his confreres. Barnett put 1 in a good "Centre," which gave Shepherd a lot of trouble. He cleared, however, and Barniett lost a certain chance by bad shooting. Taranaki now mado a brief entry into Wellington's .territory, where James put in a shot, which Belhamie kicked put. Play was suspended for a few minutes on account of Roots and Spice colliding, and the former was compelled to leave the. field for about eight minutes. Wellington forwards then took play down towards Taranaki's goal, where Barnett put in a fine shot. Shepherd saved in brilliant style, and by ]ust tipping the ball over the bar. At this stage two of Taranaki's t backs (Knight and ■ Bullock) wero conspicuous for fino defence. Honours again came to Shepherd. Hughes shot hard, but the visiting "goalie" again saved the situation, amidst' applause. Soon after Haseltine was knocked out for a few minutes. On resuming, Pavell kicked well into goal, and tho ball hit the bar. Hughes came at the goal with a rush',' and again the ball hit tho bar. Wellington's centre-forward continued his carecr, and charged into Shepherd, who was temporarily disabled. Wellington took'play down field, and Parsons gave 'liaiuls" in the penalty area. Sl'Glade took the kick, but shot the ball over the bar. The kick, however, was recalled, on account of a man being inside the penalty area. M'Glade kicked again, and this timo he made no mistako. Taranaki 2, Wellington 3. (Evidently the result of this piece of play livened both teams up, and some interesting exchanges took place.. Taranaki were defending well, and Barnett and Roots were attacking strongly, and tho last-named, presently shot hard, but. missed the posts, thourfi only -by inches. Wellington aid their'utmost to .score, but for some time the mOn from the cheeso and butter province maintained an unbroken defenco. After some give-and-take play, however, Shaw scoUroa, and, with pretty play, ho beat four Taranaki men and shot hard. came out into.,;the '.field ,of 7 play/ bait, Hughes, who tad followed- up well, added a point. Wellington 1, Taranaki 2. Half a minute later O'Shea got through and scored. Wellington 5, Taranaki 2. From now on Wellington were really "alive," 'and in quick succession Gibson and Barnett put in hard shots. Tho first-named's shot iliit tl<a post, while tho laliter'a touched a Taranaki buck and went outside. Still .pressing, Wellington made heavy efforts to score, and Hughes headed the ball into _ the net, but was recalled for being offside. As soon as the kick was taken the whistle blew for timo. MATCHES ELSEWHERE. • (By Telegraph—Press Association.) , ' Auckland, July 13. Everton beat Thistle bv 4 to 3, and won ■the championship. Other Tesults: Hotspur 8, Otahuhu 0; Corinthians 2, Ponsonby 2; North Shore 6, Carlton 0; Brotherhood i, Adult School 1.

LEAGUE & LEAGUERS.

HUTT MEN'S ORDEAL. TIIE ARITHMETIC OF "STAII" GAME. . Hutt ha.d a hopeless task at Newtown Park against Athletic, even (had their full team turned out, for Athletic were materially strengthened by Bradley, fresh from the Australian tour. As it was, the Valley men turned out only -nine 6tavmg. Athletic loaned Casey and Beere In the first spell, and Lawlor was also loaned in the second, anil the game was played eleven a side. As it was, the scoring" men were largely on one side. Naturally a tig total, was put up, ajid when tliei game ended the tally was 58 to 19 in .Athlete's favour. Bradley showed marked improvement in his play, and shono out on Saturday to a remarkable extent. His Australian tour las done him a great deal of good, and when playing against it good combination he should put in some effective work. The Hutt men did well to score at all. The scorers were: for Athletic," Bradley (4), Wilson (2),'Asher (2), Levers (2), Ryan (2), J. Parker and Brooks, and Bradley (■!), Levers (2), and J. Parker (2) kicked ■ goals. For Hutt, Casey, Laylor, and Hewson scorod, and M'Grath (2) and Beere Mr. C. Murphy wag referee. PETONE & NEWTOWN. Every week tho number of spectators on the Hutt Recreation Ground increases. On Saturday tho Petone and Newtown teams met, and a better display of the League game could hardly have been desired. Mr. S. Brice was referee. From the kick-off till no-side the play was very fast, both teams being'in good form. Petono almost scored two minutes after tho commencement, but Newtown, fully realising that this had been n very narrow shave, took care that it did not occur again.. For about fifteen minutes thereafter neithex- side was able to gain the mastery, but eventually Miller took a mark for Petone near the enemy's goal, ,and Probestcl converted. Petono, 2; Newtown, nil. Newtown then attacked, and M'Guiro, taking tho leather from near half-way, put in a splendid run, and potted a neat goal. Petone, 2; Newtown 2. Shortly after Strickland secured a penalty goal. Petone, 2; Newtown, 4. At.this stage George (Newtown) 'was compelled to .rotiro as tho result of a kick. Barber and Finlayson then put in a good run for Petone. and' had they been supported would nave scored, tut Russell, intercepting, took the ball to Petono's goal-line," and crossed. Petono, 2; Nowtown, 7. Petone made a final rally, and pressed Now town for a while, but Benseman, snatching from a scrum, scored tho last, try, which icas converted. Petone, 2; Newtown, 12. .TUNIOR MATCHES. At Quinn's grounds, Lower Hutt, Petono A defeated Newtown by 31 points to 3. Petono, B defeated City by 13 points to 9. City started the game with ono man short. Before half-time another retired hurt, and, with owelvo minutes to go. Spenco had to leave with a broken finger. For Petone, Lepper, Johnston, and Goff scored tries, two of which were converted. For City, Homes and Spenco (2) scored. Mr. Barber was referee. INTERPROVINCIAL. AUCKLAND DOWNS TARANAKI. GATE TOPS 5000. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) Auckland, July 12. The interprovincial League match, Taranaki v. Auckland, was played at Victoria Jarls this aftwHOOfi, §heivers fell aihj

tervals, and the ground and ball wero slippery. Great interest, however, was manifested in tho match, and over 5000 paid for admission. Tito game was fast and interesting, but Auckland ivero altogether too good for thoir opponents. Tho presenco of Ifwerson in tlio local team mado a great difference. Ho was easily tho best back on tho field, notwithstanding that his right collarbone was injured in tho match against Canterbury, and throughout the game his right arm was practically useless. Taranaki played a plucky game, but were outclassed in all departments. Auckland kicked off against tho sun, and a strong breeze, and play hovered about tho centre in the opening stages. li'wereon eventually broke through, but was unsupported, and a concerted effort by the Taranaki vanguard removed play to tho Auckland lino. Ifwerson again broke through, and, with the assistance of Cooko, took tho ball to the Taranaki twenty-five, whfire Ifwerson had a fine shot from a penalty, the strong wind just' carrying the ball outside. Auckland kept up the pressure, and from- a mark Webb cross-kicked to Cooke, and the speedy wing dashed over at the corner. Ifwerson failed at goal. Auckland, 3; Taranaki, 0. Taranaki-re-plied with a hot attack, but the defence of the local men. was too good. Maloney hnd an ineffectual shot from a mark, and a few minutes later tho same player was responsible for a great individual run, but lost the ball when near, the line. Taranaki kept up the pressure, and ICyle was collared rifht on tho line. At this stage Frewin injured his arm in a scramble, ajid retired, Taylor replacing him. Cooke made a great run from halfway, but, after beating all opposition, stumbled when a few yards from tho line, and Maloney relieved. Auckland now set up a hot attack, and from a scramble near the lino Wobb dashed over as half-time sounded. Ifwerson made. a good attempt at goal. Auckland, 6; Taranaki, 0. Auckland opened the second spell with great vigour, and, after the game had been in progress for a few minutes, Webb dived across between the posts, and converted. Auckland, 11; Taranaki, 0. A fine passing rush by the Auckland forwards followed tho kick out, but a 'pass to Aster went astray, and Taranaki cleared. Ifwerson shortly afterwards threaded "is way through the opposing backs in great style, and passed to Asher, who got over at the corner. Ifwerson failsd to goal. Auckland, 11; Taranaki, 0. A minute or two later M'Clymont mado a fine opening, and passed to Ifwerson, who beat the lullback badly, and touched down between the posts. Webb kicked a goal. Auckland, 19; Taranaki, 0. Taranaki replied with a swoeping forward rush, which reached tho Auckland lino, and Taylor forced his over, amidst great applause. Hooker ]ust failed to convert. Auckland, 19 points; TaTanaki, 3. Taranaki continued on tho i offensive, but Ifwerson secured in his own twenty-five, and kicked high.- Following up his own kick, he outstripped the Taranaki backs, and, regaining the ball, ran Tound behind tho posts. Webb kicKed a goal. Auckland, 24 points; Taranaki, 3. Taranaki responded with a good rush, and from a mark in a handy position, Hooker kicked a goal. Auckland, 24 podnts; Taranaki, 5. Uninteresting play followed, of which Auckland had the advantage. Just on time Taylor took the ball off Mansell's boot, and scored. Hooker kicked a poster, and the match ended: Auckland, 24 points; Taranaki, 8.

LACROSSE.

INTERESTING RESULTS. The Proud Cup competition grows in interest. The matches on. Inst Saturday afternoon were played at Wakefield Park. Th© principal contest was between Columbia and Kelburne, each of whioli had a previous victory ■ over the othel. Columbia won after a well-contested game by G goals to 2. Wellington were somewhat easily defeated by the strong Capitol side, who soared 12 goals to two notched by Wellington. These results place Capitol and Columbia again level, with 11 points, Kelburno following with 8 points, and Wellington being last with' 2 paints. Particulars ,of the play are appended. COLUMBIA & KELBURNE. ,The first quarter of the match Columbia, y! 'Kelb'ii'rae was mainly' in favour of IColburiie, who kept tho Columbia defenco busy. After an. unsuceess-ful shot by Hutton, play centred round the Columbia goal, and Estoourt, securing possession, found tho ret for Kelburno. Soon after changing ends for the second quarter, Columbia attacked strongly, but good goal-keeping by Kershaw prevented a score. Kelburne then obtained possession, and- Jone3 netted the ball. The Columbia homes then asserted themselves, and after 6ome good passing the ball went to Casey, wlio found tho net. A further attacking effort by the Blacks resulted in Fama scoring Columbia's second goal with a fine shot, which just beat ICershaw. At haJftime the scores were even (two goals each), and after a series of attacks and co un tar-attacks Lqydon secured possession, and the ball went to Casey, to -Grant, to Fama, wh6 ran in strongly and scored, giving Columbia tlhe lead. In the fourth quarter, despite the best efforts of the Kelburno defence, further goals were notdhod for Columbia by Fama., Casey, and Leydon, and time was called with Columbia victors by 6 goals to 2. Canty and Proud, on defence, and Wilson, Pugli, Jones, and Estcourt, on attack, were best for Kelburno. O'Leary defended well for Columbia, and was ably helped by Baker, Gallagher, and Burns. Mr. A. C. Jaatke was referee. CAPITOL & WELLINGTON. The Oapitol attack was muoh too strbng for Wellington's defence, and goals came in quick succession from the commencement, the score at half-time being: Capitol, 5; Wellington, 1. The third quarter was more eivenly contested, Ryder swripg for Wellington after a brilliant run. Capitol again attacked strongly in the last quarter, scoring frequently, and leaving j the field-victors by 12 goals to 2. Mr. Lucas was referee. .

GOLF.

PALMERSTON & WELLINGTON. Following are results in a match, Palmerston v. Wellington, played on Saturday, the Pahuerston players being in each case named first:—o. H. Drew beat R. L. D. Kidstonj J. H. P. Strang lost to IC. D. Duncan; W. Strang halved with W. C. Reid; H. 0. Young beat A. S. M'Shivne;- L. A. Abraham lost to V. S. Gore; C, C. Higginson lost to A. E. Wliyte. Your golf oouree is well suited for tlio use of Challenger Golf Balls. Try one and note their superiority over all others. Tho Challenger is best in every test. Try one to-day.—Advt.

HARRIERS.

HANDICAP AT ATHLETIC PARK, , WON BY I«\ J. BYRNE. On Saturday afternoon local harriers held a two-mile handicap on Athletic Park, during the football spell. Of forty entries only sixteen faced the starter (Mr. W. 11. Pollock). This was due to somo extent to uncertainty prevailing during the earlier part of the week as to whether thp Itugby officials could conveniently arrango ihe race. Among the competitors Wellington Club had nine representatives, Brooklyn Cluh four, Central Club and there was oue representative of tho Mastertou Harriers. As in the previous contest no individual prize is awarded, competitors running for tho good of tho sport, though funds allocated by tho Itugby Union are handed over to tho Wellington Centre for the purpose of assisting in financing tho centre's team, which is to travel south next month to compete in tho New Zealand cross-country championship i)t Duncdin. In view of this fact it was expected that the Brooklyn Club would have cut out their run from Lyall Bay on Saturday, and thus, perhaps, liavo induced more than four of their eighty activo members to start in this contcst. Officials for the day were: Starter, Mr. W. H. Pollock; judges, Messrs. E. A. Dawson, W. 11. Bennett, Geo. Howe, and W. A. Jxme; timekeepers, Messrs. J. 31. Pollock, W. 11. Pollock, P. Wilton; lap stowards, Messrs. W. 11. Philp, 0. A. Scott, A. C. Keith; call steward, Mr. Chas. Lamberg. Tho race, which was <i hard strugglo throughout for the backmarkers, was won by P. J. Byrne (B.IU, scratch, time, lOmin. 13 Msec.; G. Hutton (I). II.). 20;ee., 2; Warminglon (8.H.), SOsec., •'!. The finish was extremoly exciting, Byrne just managing to secure the verdict by an inch or two on tho tape. Other starters were:—S. Bcneams (W.H.), and B. Hatchy (W. 11.), 70sec; F. J. Upham (C.HJ, Goseo.; W. Power (W.H.), CO &.U

Kerr (W.H.)/ 30sec.j W. Press (W.H.), 25 sec.; S. Jl'Dowell (W.H.), 20sec.; E. Eaglo (W.H.),; R. J. Ballantyne (13.11.), ISscc.i M. Mulcahy (8.H.), lOsec.; W. Drummond (Mastcrton Harriers), lOsec.; W. Donaldson (W.H.), ssec. Mr. W. A. Lowe, who was assisting in tho judging, is an ex-Australasian and New Zealand champion and wa3 one of tho inaugurntors of the harrier rung in the North Island'. To Mr. Lowo is also duo the credit of securing for competition among harriers the much-coveted Whito ana Mackay shield.. 'Diis shield now forms one of tho attractions of the Wellington Provincial C.C. championships. The Wellington Club's run next. Saturday will start from Island Bay,

cricket;

ENGLISH COUNTYt MATCHES. By Telegraph—Press .Association—Copyrltflit (Etc. July 18, 5.5 p.m.) London, July 12. H. Dean (Lancashire), in the match against Yorkshire on Thursday, took nine wickets for G1 runs. The first eight fell for 29 runs. In the second innings at Chester of the Worcestershire-Hampshire match, a colt (Worcestershire) made a brilliant unfinished innings of 128. He also took six wickets for 43 runs. GENTLEMEN V. PLAYERS. London, July 11. lii the cricket match—Gentlemen v. Players, tho players aro all out for 131. Tarrant was last out, scoring 74. . Failcon, lijor tho Gentlemen, icaptuMed fivo wickots to-day for eight _ runs. [The Gentlemen's first innings realised 139 runs.] THE AUSTRALIAN TOUR. (Reo. July 14, 0.30 a.m.) New York, July 13. The Australian cricketers_ made 127 runs in their first innings against Pittsburg, and in their second 292—Collins 81. Pittsburg, in their first innings, scored 44, and, in their second 81.

COURSING,

GREAT NORTHERN MEETING. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) Auckland, July 13. Thp Great Northern Coursing Club opened its July meeting at Stamford Park yesterday. The event decided was the Liverpool Maiden Stakes, first round. Tl«ro were eight courses, each of which provided interesting sport, only three kills being registered. Tho results were as follow:— /• Liverpool Maiden Stakes, first round:— Waterfall beat Van Tromp; Dreadfire boat Mastor Ebony; Aurofodjna beat The Native; Soultline beat Princess Lass; Radium beat Miss Honka; King Billy beat Egmont; Gambler's Gold beat Lady Don; Masterpiece beat Nightwatch. First Ti'es—Waterfall beat Dreadfire; Aurofodina beat Soultline; King Billy beat Radium { Gambler's Gold boat Masterpiece.

BILLIARDS.

AIKEN DEFEATS WILLIAMS. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright (Rec. July 13, 5.5 p.m.). . Sydney, July 13. In the billiards match between Aiken and Williams (16,000 up) the former ran out when Williams's score stood at 15,720.

BOXING.

MEHEGAN DEFEATS DANE, Bj TeJegraph- -Press Association—Copyright (Rec. July 13, 5.5- "p.m.) s Sydney, July 13. Mehegan defeated Dane in tho seventeenth round of their fight yesterday.

; ROWING.

. , WINGFIELD SCULLS. By Telegraph—l'ress Association- -Copyright London, July 11. In the Wingfield Sculls, tho amatour championship of the Thames, C. Wise beat W. D. Kinnear (Kensington Rowing Club) easily, in 2-lmin. lOsec. Kinnear won the race in 1910 in 23min. 125e0.; in 1911 (rowed.over); and last year in 25min. slsec. The record time, 22min, 50sec., was jmt up by C. V. Fox in 1900. BOWLS. BRITISH INTERNATIONAL MEETING By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright (Ree. July 13, 5.5 p.m.) London, July 12. The International Bowling Association has accepted the invitation of Australia for next season. In the international bowls championship Scotland beat England by 90 to 81 j and Wales beat Ireland by 80 to 76. DAVIS CUP PRELIMINARY, London, July lli In the Davis Cup preliminary tie between Germany and America, Hackett and M'Loughlin (America) beat Rahe and Kleinshort (Germany), 6—4, 2—6, 6—3, 8-6. ' , M'Loughlin's tactics in the Davis Cup singles match, against Froitzheim (Germany) differed from those shown by him in the Wimbledon contest. He kept the ball going, and let Froitzhoim tire himself. CANADA AND BELGIUM. London, July 11. Powers and Schwengers (Canada) beat Watson and Vivier (Belgium), 6—2, 6—2, 6-2.