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Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2212, 27 July 1914, Page 7

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A BAFFLING DAYCORINTHIANS WIN AGAIN Corinthians ...» 3 Thistle „ 1 Diamonds 2 Rovers 2 Swifts 2 Brooklyn 1 Y.ivi.c.A, o wanderers ...... 0 • An'afternoon for tho armchair and tho winter fire was that on Saturday, yet tho lure of "Soccer" was unfailing to many, and the Corinthian—Thistio contest drew a crowd of between five and six hundred to- the Basin Reserve. For the second time this season Thistle bowed the head to the yoke of the Corinthians. Trenchantly and valiantly the men of the heather strove, but their efforts were vain. Y.M.C.A. drow with Wanderers—a surprise to .both teams—neither team obtaining a gcal. Swifts got a win from Brooklyn, and Diamonds and Rovers left the field with a credit of two goals each. Hosljgal won by default from Petone. DIAMONDS—ROVERS. Diamonds and Rovers in their encounter on the wind-swept, storm-lashed flats of Kilbirnie gave an exhibition of rapidity that wad only excelled by its sterility. Diamonds'vopencd up with \a formidable attack in the territory of the Rovers. The'attack was sustained in this half,-except for occasional sorties across the line, for quite a time. A. Lowe at length took a-pass on the wing and.made a break. With the ball well to his feet he 'dribbled into the shooting area. He goaled. Diamonds, 1; Rovers, nil; Rovers opened the second spell, forcefully. Diamonds, 'however, were not wanting in vigour, and Auld (right-half) from a position in mid-field got the ball between the posts. Diamonds, 2; Rovers, nil. The piercing cold as much as tho looming defeat invigorated the Rovers' combination, and play was carried, despite healthy opposition, into the enemy's camp. By footwork and swift passing the' ball was brought to the rrpnt of Diamonds' goal. Walls ('keeper) and the full-back-desperately strove to avert the danger, but Nichol scored. Diamonds, 2; Rovers, 1. The final arid levelling score of the game was secured bx Pullyn from a good combined rush by tho Rovers' forwards, and tho game ended in a draw. * Mr. B; J. Salmon was the referee. y.m.c.a.-wanderer's. Y.M.C.Ai- met the Wanderers on Kilbirnie Park. --The forwards of the Yellow and.BJack made the* going, and Foots (centre-forward) was prominent in a rush, but tie wind frustrated the goalkicking. Another attempt was foiled by the ' ball" striking, the bar,,. Hoaro (Y.M.C.A.) placing the unfortunate kick. Wanderers'made, a good break for the field, and succeeded in baffling their.opposing forwards, but Y.M.C.A.'s baoks were too strong, and Hoare trapped the ball and dribbled down into Wanderers' half. His-kick' far goal, however, was futile, Webster making a clean save. Hunter, (Wanderers) set in motion .a. forward ; run and got well away. ; Coate, however, was equal to the and, intercepting the ther, swept it. back into his forward line. Disconcerted by the heavy going and the. slippery-ball, long-range shoot, ing was .bought into play, ■ but the first half closed scoreless. ; ' •■..:'■: in-Eoal for Wanderers, was outstanding in the second spell. The call on him was frequent,, arid the response, was.-aljy;aps effective., /Despite the strenuiu^''mdeav6urs A)if'fall;'''however.• no score 'was f e£istered,; J an'd tie' result was a draw. Mr. Wilson .was the,.-rcf eree. THISTUES—CORINTHIANS. , Anticipatiuns were that the'meeting between I uisties and Corinthians would provide a good afternoon's'sport,'and it did,so'.. ■ Inergaiiie' was full of interest from start, to rinish, despite the heavy raiu which fell during tne "second half. Although-the weather "was atrocious the match attracted about 6UU spectators, K'ho showed their appreciation of the game by remaining till the end; - The' ground was. heavy during.the firs.t half, and when it became soaked in tho second spell; it resembled a quagmire. Corincnians. made the pace a cracker from the kick-off, and .pressed their opponents hard throughout the.first half of the .game. Thistle" on the'other hand retaliated bravely, but it appeared as if the heavy wind against them somewhat disconcerted them.. They, had good command of the ball, but did not seem to be able to, put the necessary finishing toucßes on several pieces of fine play. Corinthians were the first to score. Their forwards . attacked strongly, and, ; taking advantage of a plea for off-side by Thistle,' Black and white broke through the defence, and O'Shea scored. Onceagain: Corinthians came at tho attack,, and again they broke through, and Ballard registered the second goal for'his side. At-this stage of the game the .wind had a great influence oh tho play, and it helped .Corinthians considerably., O'Shea was' fouled by Brownlee in the penalty area, and Ives> taking tne kick awarded, put m a terrific sftot, which cannoned off Portcous into the net. Corinthians, 8; Thistio, 0. Towards tho end of the spell," Porteous was kept, very busy defending Thistle's goal. He rose to tho occasion admirably. Thistles inado practically all the running, in the second half. The wind had died away, and the rain and sleet hadcome in its place. Still the teams struggled on. Tho players on both sides slid and slipped, and combination was out of the question. After a lot of give-and-take play Thistles' chance came. Edwards took a corner kick and placed the ball nicely. Ferguson took it and headed it into the net. From this out the [Blues bombarded.'tho enemy's citadel , without result, and the game ended as indicated. Mr. A. ; E. Wolls was referee. SWIFTS—BROOKLYN, After a kwaly-contested and interesting \gamo on Jielbum Park Swifts accounted for : Brooklyn by defeating tuem by two goals to one. The game was of an even nature throughout.. Swifts ;, played the better football, and. this won ! them tho match. Tho first spell was j nearly-over before Toohili (for tne Reds) ]. scored, assisted- by- Balks. A few. rninj utes before half-time a violent hailI sikirni svopped the-play..- ! Brooklyn played up well during the second, half, and made the game lively. j ,:>.. it is were quite prepared for their op- : poiioiits, nowover, aud saved the situation on many occasions. At length TooUill got away on a run, and, taking the ball down*tne rigtiij-wing, put the fin- ; isliing touches on a splendid piece of play by scoring a capital goal. After this reverso Brooklyn attacked' strongly, and Short sent in a fast,- low, ground 'shot, wtkoh gave Swift's goal-keeper no -chance. Brooklyn, 1; Swifts, 2. The concluding stages of tho gamo were fought in hail and vain. Tho ground became very slippery, and the gamo in consequence became very scrappy. There was no_ alteration in the scores when the,whistle sounded. Mr. Leddy was refef.ee. JUNIOR MATCHES. Junior fixtures, resulted :■—' Second Division ' Artillery (2) v. Y.M.C.A. (nil). Scorers were: Thompson and May. Kaiivarra (5) v. Brooklyn (1). King scored all'the goals for Kaiwarra. ' .' Fourth Division. .Marist A beat Swifts by 3 goals to nil. H. Marshall, Spencer, and Walsh scored, Y.M.C.A.- A (S) beat Y.M.C.A. B (nil). , Star (5) beat Seatoua (I\, Hajvico;

Ellison, Johnson, Spargo, and Davison, scored for Star, and M'Girr. for Seatoun. ' > Fifth A Division. | Marist (25). overran Brooklyn (nil). ' Fifth B Division. Wajlestown beat Y.M.C.A. by 3 goals to 1, and are now leading for the championship. Sixth Division. Marist (Hawkestono) defeated Worser Bay by six goals to nil. Quinnoll (<i) and M'Elligot and Thomas (one each) werc>the scorers. MATCHES ELSEWHERE. t»x 'Teloera: ' ' "■ "ociotloD.l ' Christchureh, July 25. Soccer results. Sydonham 3, Nomads 1; Linwood 3, Rangers 3; Sunnysido 10, United nil. Duncdin, July 25. Mornington B 1, Roslyn-Wakari nil; Northern 3, Old Boys 2; Mornington A 5, Christian Bros. 4; Kaitangata 3, Ravensbourno 1; Green Island 5, Maori HillniJ. Auckland, July 27. All association matches were postponed on account of the weather on Saturday.