WEEK-END SPORTS

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2242, 31 August 1914, Page 3

WEEK-END SPORTS

INTERPROVINCIAL RUGBY MATCH CANTERBURY MEN BEAT WELLINGTON For the first , time in seven years Canterbury beat Wellington on Saturday afternoon. It was the twentyseventh meeting of the provinces on tho Rugby field, and tho record now stands: Wellington, 15 wins; Canterbury, 11 wins; and ono game drawn. The Wellington team which took tho field was not as strong as the original selection for the match. The Empire demanded the services of; James Ryan, 'filyard had too bad a knee for playing, and Twomey did not appear. So tho team which wore tho black jersoys was: —Full-back, A. Cunninghame; threequarters, B. Algar, L. Beard, Fairo; five-eighths, A. Evensen, P. J. Ryan; half, E. Roberta; wing-forward, A. Gilchrist; pack, Francis, Kyne, Wilson, Patbn, Miller, Moffitt, Bell. Canterbury, in red, and black was represented by :—Full back, A. Henry; three-quar-ters, A. M'Leod, A. M'Donald, G. Guthrio; five-eighths,' R. G. Boag, D. 1 G. Gray; half, L. Mehrtens; wing-for-ward, H. V. Murray; pack, E. Hasell, C. He&arty, W. Cummuige, W. Monssies, Carnegie, W. Maxwell, G. Richards. The referee'was Mr. L. Simpson.

A strong northerly wind exercised a considerable influence over the game. Canterbury had the benefit of this in tbe uret hall, but did not make the ,oost use of .their - advantage, and, although they ran up six points early in the spell, by half-time Wellington were even with them. In the second spell Wellington added a try to their scoro. And held; the ,load by 9 points_ to 0 until near the end, when a brilliant, but lucky, try went the way of Canterbury, and, as it was converted, the Southerners ran out winners by 11 to 9. In winning, Canterbury snatched victory from a better team. The rather patched-up Wellington fifteen played surprisingly well. There wps a lack, of tho combination which visually develops during a tour such as Canterbury has iusl. completed, bnt the great defect was the common fault of want of carotin giving passes and uncertainty in taking them. The great weakness in the Wellington team was ,the full-back, who presented Canterbury with their first try (obtained by Maxwell). The tourists' other score in the first Bpell was a fine penalty-goal by Haßell.

So far, Wellington's was gloomy, but the brilliance of Evensen brightened the outlook. Evensen's first flash came in the form of a lightning dash through the Canterbury backs for a Considerable distance. Inside the Canterbury twenty-five he sent: a beautiful, swift pass to Beard, who was following under full steam,and with little delay,. the Herculean centre drove the oval on. to Fairo. The winger was sprinting at a terrific rate when he came into line,- and as ho gathered in the ball he simply flew past the defending Reds, and crossed tho line near the corner. Evensen repeated his brilliant performance a little later, and made an opening from which Beard scored, after a long,'stern Tace for the line. Neither try was converted, though Beard made, exceptionally fine attempts with both in the teeth of the gale. Near ,the end of the spell, Evensen fooled the Canterbury backs (Gray especially), but was held up on the line. Wellington's try in tho second spell was obtained by P. J. Ry4n, and Canterbury's by M'Donald, who obtainod tho ball from an opening discovered by Oumming, and raced in from half-way with <i very fine burst of speed. Hasell goaled, and-the-two points from 1 this kick constituted Canterbury's credit balance. The Wellington forwards again played oxcollently, and the back of the day was Evensen, whose five-eighth disK play was the best seen in Wellington for a considerable time. In M'Leod, Canterbury has a three-quarter who should be heard of in big football) in the near future.

The players who ; took, part In tho match, with the addition of the following, aro requested to notify the union earlv to-day (Monday) if they will be available for tho Auckland trip:— Twomey, '■ Fisher, Madden, Beard Y'Vareity), Dear, W. Ryan (Petono), Ready. The annual fixture between the , Wellington and Wairarapa Public Schools' representatives was revived this season, and the two fifteens played a "cur-tain-raiser" to the big match. The local boys proved to be much superior, and romped home 'winners, by 21 points to nil. ■

The Wellington representatives met the v-Marlborough representatives at Blenheim on Saturday, in fine weather, and after a close game won by 12 point 3 toll; : '■-■.'■ ■••",. IN OTHER CENTREB. 'AUCKLAND V. SOUTHLAND. IBy IVsl«ffr«.r.li;—Press Aaeoclation.V Auokiand, August 30. , The Auckland Rugby football" representative'team defeated the touring Southland team on Saturday by 43 points, to 5. The inatch was witnessed by about 5000 people. The visiting for wards- showed to' advantage, but.the combination and pace of the Auckland backs seemed to paralyse the visitors In the first spell Ttfacky scored two tries, kicked a penalty goal, and "potted" a goal. Lambert scored a try, and converted another, and Stewart also touched down. ..Auckland led by 21 points to nil at half-time. In the second spell Stewart scored three tries, and M'Kenzie, Lambert, and Ross one each. The last-named plaj-er and Hall each converted a try. M'Donald scored a try for Southland, which Lilley converted.

SOUTH AUCKLAND V. WANGANUI. ;■•' Wanganui, August 30. ' South Auckland easily' defeated Wanganui on Saturday, by 19. to nil. OTAGO V. SOUTH CANTERBURY. , ■ '■' ' , . . Dunedln, August 29. The match between, Otago and South Canterbury was played at Carisbrook to-day. The grourid was in good condition, but a strong wind the field, making matters unpleasant. The game was played in four spells of twenty minutes. Play in the first quarter was of_a desultory 'oharacter, neither side gaining any advantage. South Canterbury several times threatened Otago's line,, but failed to penetrate the defence. Shortly after the opening of the second quarter Scott, Otago's fullback, kicked out at tho corner, and from' tho resultant throw-in Paterson ■ scored. The try was not converted. Otago, 3; Soutih Canterbury, nil. Otago kept up the attack, and after several attempts almost scored.behind tho posts, South Canterbury forcing. Marks, half-back; initiated a passing rush. The ball went te Irvine, and then to Harris, who got over at tho corner. Oockroft goaled from a mark. At half-time the scoro wa3: Otago, 6; South Canterbury, 3. Owing to a parade of the troops'in town, the match did not start till five minutes te four. The game ended: Otago, 23; South Canterbury, 9. . INTER-HIGH SCHOOL SHIELD. 1 New Plymouth, August 29. , The New Plymouth High School, by defeating Napier High School to-day by 6 points to nil, wins the Inter-High School Shield, hold for the last two years by Palmerston North. The win-

nors dofoated Palmerston handsomely on. Thursday. SOLDIERS' MATCH. Christchuroh, August 29. A team from the cavalry lines at the Show Grounds camp beat an infantry team by 19 to 14 points. WAIRAEAPA CHAMPIONSHIP. (By Telegraph.—Special Correspondent.) Mastarton, August 29. The final of the Wairaropa Rugby championship, played here to-day between Red Stars and Cartorton, was won by the former by 5 points to 3.

ASSOCIATION

FINAL FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP HOSPITALS DRAW WITH CORINTHIANS . By drawing with Hospital on Saturday afternoon at Porirua Corinthians won the 1914 championship. These two first-class teams We met od { several' occasions this season, and the result has invariably been a display of excellent football. , As soon as pky-commenced Corinthians set the pace, and made it a cracker. They swooped down on Hospital's citadel, and Duncan was well tested by Gibson. Then Hospital made a_ brief entry into their opponents' territory, but Gibson secured, and after a splendid run placed the ball in the net. Tins revefse roused the Hospital men, and they set up a hot attack. They could not • score, however, and once again Corinthians set the pace. The ball travelled from Balla-rd to, Roberts, and then on to Wells, and the latter scored. Corinthians, 2; Hospital, nil., Subsequently Corinthians kept Hospital on.: the alert for several minutes,: but ■ the ( centre of play was quickly transferred to the other end^ v where the men from. Porirua rained shot after shot at Corinthian's goal, Hughes finally breaking through, placing the ball in the net with a fast, low shot> The second spell was characterised by splendid football.; Both .sides played up to their reputations, and the result was that the spectators were well rewarded for; their journey to Porirua; If. anything, Hospital had the best of this spell, and consequently they gave, their opponents no quarter: Webster (in goal for Corinthians) played a great game, imd saved .his side from defeat.' Only once throughout the second half was he beaten, and that was when Daily made the, scores two all. This came as the result of a capita] piece of play between Roots, Bessell, and Daily. The game was strenuously contested from this out, but there was no alteration in. the score when the whistle sounded. Mr. A.-. E. Wells was referee. ' ';'

ROVERS—Y.M.C.A. Rogers, although:, defeated by Y.M.O.A. on Saturday afternoon, put up a very fine defence. Y.jtf.C.A. were in good training, and played hard football. During.the first spell some lively exchanges were witnessed, and scores were made by Hindmarsh » and Carruthers.'. A feature of the second, half ./was the exhibition of ! goal-keeping put up by Self for Rovers._ He saved his side time and time again, and stopped what appeared to be certain goals. Despite his efforts, however, Carrutliers and Phillips managed - to/get the ball past him on two occasions;: and the game ended in a; win for YjVI.O.A. by 4 goals to:. nil. . Mr. Lithgow. was ■referee ■ ; ■,' '■'■/■'.-/, ■~ ■;■ .'>>*■ ■ < schools";rep.'teawi. The elector, Mr. Bennett, has picked the following representative ~ sahools' "Soccer" .team,';wnich'is<to play! shbrtly against a. schools' representative teani at Blenheim:—Goal; Dean (Karori); right back, Jones (Wand Bay); left back, O'Connell (Marist B): right half, Twist (Northlands); centre half, Fisher (Technical) (captain); left half, Hester (South Wellington); outside Tight, Bel-' lars (Marist H);~ inside right, Pitt (Teclinical); centre forward, Sage (Wor-, ser Bay); inside , left, Shapcott (Northlands); outside left, Thoma3 (Marist H). Reserves—Cameron, (back); Cooper (forward). . ■ « ;

JUNIOR MATCHES. . In the semi-final for the Charity Qup, Brooklyn defeated Newtown Congregational by 1 goal to nil. Fourth Division (Charity. Cud). Marist Brothers A !\drewv with Institute (3 goals each). Karori (l> v. Seatoun (0). Y.M.C.A; A (5) v. Petone (0). Scorers: Paton (8), Barker'(l), and Galloway (1). ■ Star (l)/v. Swifts (0). W. Ruddle was the scorer: .■■ ■ ■ ~' .. • Brooklyn (6) v. Island Bay (0). Marist Brothers B (6) v. Y.M.C.A. B. (0). ScoreTs: Albertson (3), Johnston (l)j, arid Gallagher (1). i Fifth A Division. : , Karori. playing four short, drew with Petone (21 all). Scorers: For Petone, Nicholls (2); for Karori, Lissington and Russell. ' ■ ■ . >■'- . Sohool Games. Technical (4) v. Kilbirnie (0). Scorers: Pitt (2), Grenside, and Porter. MATCHES : ELSEWHERE. (By Telesmph—Press Association.) Christch\irch, Augunt 29. , In'the cup eemi-final, Nomads "(2) beat United. (0); Sydenham (2) beat Sunnyside.(l):

Dunedln, August 29. The socoer cup tie competition began to-day. Christian Brothers (3 goals) beat , Kaitangata (1), Northern (6) beat Roslyn TVaikari (1), Mornington (5) beat Old Boys (2); Green Island * (7) beat Ravensbourne (2). ■

THE LEAGUE GAME

ATHLETIC V. SUBURBS. Throughout this' season the Athletic Club has experienced considerable difficulty in mustering teams for senior matches. Saturday saw the- club grappling with this old problem, some nine men only being available for the match With Suburbs. The latter.tern had no trouble in running up 25 points to its opponents' 3. In the first spell the Suburbanites placed three tries to their credit, none of which was converted'. Suburbs' goal-kicking failures were mainly due to the high northerly wind, which simply toyed with the ball 'as it rose from the field. What attractive . play there was in this spell was in most cases oxecuted by Russell, A. Parker, and Scott._ Pretty passing rushes were rtuch in ovidonco, this trio being invariably in the thick of operations. Despite their severe numerical handicap, Athlete put up a very creditable defence, and succeeding once in crossing the line, but the attempt to improve this failed. The spell ended—Suburbs, 9; Athletic, 3. The second spell had scon but little life when the Blues commenced their scoring tactics. Another try was added before Athletic had time to organise their defence. This was the result of a kick-out, when Manning secured, and after a short gallop transferred to Scott, the ball oventually finding its way to D. Donaldson, who put the finishing touch on one of the best efforts of tho, day. A. Donaldson manoeuvred tho ball ovor the bar. Athletic pui up a good defence throughout the spell, hut it fell short of stemming the Blues' rushes. On the cal.lof time Suburbs had added two more tries, and the game ended— Suburbs, 25; Athletic, 3. Mr. K. Barber was referee. Owing to Newtown being unable to muster a team, their match with Petone was abandoned..