ASSOCIATION

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 230, 17 June 1918, Page 9

ASSOCIATION

MAR]ST V. Y.M.C.A. Favoured by delightful weather and in the presence of a iurfrr number of speetiitorp, Association football was played under Ihe best of condit ions at L.vall Hay on Saturday afternoon, and the spectators were rewarded by a splendid exhibition from the Maris! and Y.M.C.A. senior olevens. Y.M.C.A. kicked off with the sun in fheir eyes, and Wilson (Y.M.C.A.) quickly set his vanguard in action by adroitly passing to Ballard, who sent in a. hot allot, which was well returned by Hayes (Maris! custodian), andplay remained" in mid field for a little while, whore An Id (Marist's centre-half) and Wilson (Y.M.C.A.) wore putting in some fine footwork. At length Fitzgerald (Marist) sent a nice pass to N. Lowe, who in turn sent on to A. Lowe, who sent in a shot n lil'tlb wide. Marist were getting a little the better of tho play at this stage, and it was not Innpr before Lowe brothers again delighted the spectators by some combined play, A. Lowo on ono occasion sending in a hot; drive, which Sinclair (Y.M.C.A. custodian) brilliantly turned, a corner resulting, which Y.M.C.A. cleared. Wilson gained possession in a nice position, and, eluding Kigwood (Marist) sent on to B. Ballard, who in turn sent on to Elford, then to Miirie, who sent back to Elford, tho latter sending in a hot drive, which missed its objeetivn by inches. Keeping up tho pressure, (lie Y;M.C.A. vamrnard Here awarded two corners in quick succession, ivhich Ives (Y.M.C.A.) placed right into llie goal-mouth, but good work by Carrulhors and Fitzgerald kept them at bay, and Marist eventually worked the play to miiLfiekl, where Auld (Marist's centrohall) gavo Marshall (Marist) a nice opening, and this player, drawing the opposing half-back, sent' to A. Lowe, who n'ound up a fine run by sending in a hot shot, which Sinclair cleared cleverly, and play was again in midfield, through the' instrumentality of Austin. Carruthors (Marist's right full-back) at this stago met with au accident, and had to retire. Play for a time remained in Marist's goal-area, but Y.M.C.A. were unable to score, and the whistle soundod For half-time with honours even—neither iido having scored. On resinning Y.M.C.A, sot up a hot ittack on Marist's citadel, first Bnllard and then Ives sending in shots which were only kept out by the skilful play of J[ayes. A nine piece of combined play on tho part of Marist now ensued, lleilly gained possession, and at the right moment transferred to Auld, and this player placcd nicely to 11. Marshall, who in turn sent 011 to N. Lowe, then to A. IjOwc, amidst applause, completely iieat Sinclair. Marist, 1; Y.M.C.A., nil. thoroughly roused by this reverse, Y.M.C.A. gave Marist a hot time, no 'ewer than four successive corners even:uating in as many minutes, but Hales, vho was well supported by Fitzgerald md Auld. frustrated nil their efforts. At ength, "Welsh relieved with a fino kick, md play was in neutral territory for a chile. Another fine piece of combined tlay on the part of Marist- r.ow took ilace. From a lot 0? give-and-take play, iigwood (Marist), who had all along icing putting in a lot of solid work, se:urec! the ball, and threading his way nicely among the Y.M.C.A. becks, drew tho opposing half out 01" position, and Ihen passed to Cashman, who in turn sent on to 11. Marshall, and the speedy santra-forward, gathering nicely, sent in I magnificent drive, which pavi Sinclair 10 chanco. Marist. 2; Y.M.C.A., nil. .'Vom this on Y.M.C.A. gave the Marist moles a'very anxious time, but their eforts proved abortive, though two shots rom Ives deserved a better fato than mem goal-kicks. Mr. C. Ward controlled tho game. Fifth B Division. Johnsonville defeated Thorndon by one ;oal to nil. The scorer for Johnsonville ivas M'Mahon. Institute Club Games. Tho results of games in which tho Institute Club were engaged are as under:— Seniors lost to St. David's by 2 to nil. Third A defeated Island Bay, 9—l. Fifth A defeated Marist A, 4—l. Fifth B defeated Institute C, 7—2. Sixth A defeated St. Thomas's, 6—o. Sixth B lost to Marist, 3—l. Sixth C lost to Seatoun, I—o. Sixth D defeated Institute E, I—fl. N.Z, ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING OF COUNCIL. The annual meeting of tho New Zealand Football Association was held on Saturday. Present: Messrs. F. ,T. Courtley (vice-president, in the chair), J. J. lloberts, 11. M'Keown, H. L. Godber vice-president), T. M'Lnron (Auckland), I. F. Atkins (Otago), F. O'Connell, and J'. M'Crofie (Wellington), and B. L. Salmon (hon. secretary). The annual report mid balance-sheet, vhich havo already been published, were idoptad. 'the following officers were re-elected: -Patron, His Excellency the Governor--ieneriil; president, Sir J. G. Ward, K.0.M.G.; vice-presidents,. Hons. A. M. Myers, G. Fowlds, W. C. F. Carncross, Dr. E. A. Walker, Rev. W. F. Stent, Messrs. F. J. Courtney, C. P. Skerrett, K.C., R. English, 11. G. Mayor, C. E. jtatham, H. L. Godber, S. Meyers, H. U'Keown, .1". J. Roberts, W. T. Churchivard, R. M. Ohadwick, P. L. Davits, W. Munckton, W. D. Ramsay, and E. RitKm; hon. secretary and treasurer, Mr. B. representative an tho Football Association (England), Mr. A. E. jibbs;-trustees, Messrs. H. J. Buck and I. M. Oilier; -hon. auditor, Mr. A. G. tiarnett. The notice of motion by tho Wellington Association that Brown Shield Tiiitchcti be resumed, was, after consideriblo discussion, carried by 13 votes to 2. 011 Mr. Salmon's motion it was decided to strongly impress upon the local associition the desirability of introducing tho !ume in tho secondary schools. Mr. O'Connell suggested that tho time ivas opportune to promote inter-provin-;ial school representative matches. Tho natter was referred to tho council. II decided that all affiliated associations be invited to schedulo the-names if players in their respective districts ft'ho had joined the military or naval 'orees, and that tho entire roll be recordid by the New Zealand Association.