THE WORLD of SPORT

Evening Star, Issue 22147, 30 September 1935, Page 3

THE WORLD of SPORT

LAWN TENNIS

OTAGO CLUB The official opening of the Otago Club toot place on Saturday afternoon. The weather was perfect, and there was a record'attendance of members and visitors. The president, Mr John Edmond, declaring the courts open for the season, stated that this was the fiftieth year of the club’s existence. The large attendance, together with a greatly increased membership, gave indications that the season would prove to be the most prosperous that the club had. yet experienced. During the winter months extensive improvements had been made to the. dub’s grounds and pavilion. The buildings had been completely renovated, and the grounds and fences put in order. One court had been relaid and the others had been top-dressed. Through the generosity’ of Sir James Allen the improvements to the property had been accomplished, and the renovation to the courts were a charge to the club’s funds. Mr Edmond particularly welcomed the president of the Otdgo Lawn Tennis Association, Mr W. R. Sinclair. Mr Sinclair expressed his pleasure at being present, and gave some details of the successes gained by the Otago Club since its early days. Mr Edmond called on Miss Dons llamsay, a vice-president, to present the trophies for the club tournaments for the past season. _ The winners were! —Ladies’ championship singles, Miss H. Cox; runner-up, Miss T. Riley; men’s championship singles, E. G. Boddy; runner-up, J. C.. Robertson; ladies’s A grade championship doubles, Mrs C. R. Spackman and Miss M. Bridges; ladies’ B grade championship doubles, 'Misses S. Fitchett and M. Mumford; men’s A grade championship doubles, E. G. Boddy and Dr Fulton; ladies’ handicap singles, Miss S. Fitchett; ladies’ handicap doubles. Mrs Spackman and Miss. I. Hart; combined handicap doubles, Mrs Spackman and Mr Robertson; combined B grad© championship doubles, Miss S. Fitchett and Mr H. S. Adams. The courts were then formally opened, and later afternoon tea was enjoyed, those present being the guests of the president and the members of th* committo.

LADIES' CRICKET

PLANET CLUB . At the annual meeting of the above club the annual balance sheet and report were adopted, Mr Buttar congratulated the club on its splendid performance during the season and also on its financial position. The following officers were elected:— Patron, Mrs R. Hudson (re-elected); president, Mrs C. V. Smith (reelected) ; vice-presidents—Mesdames !A. Taverner, Misses Perkins, Rowell, Dahael, Messrs V. Kelly, -S. Hudson, R. Buttar, G. Munro, J. Higgs, C. V. Smith, Newby, Griffiths; hon. secretary. Miss D. Broadfoot; hon, treasurer, Miss M- Reeves; hon. auditor, Mr Laing; club captain, Miss M. Freeman; dep. club captain, Miss D. Broadfoot; committee—Misses M. Freeman, D. Broadfoot, M. Leishman, C. Atkinson, M, Reeves, J. Anderson, J. Little, D. ' Cameron, ft. Moody; delegates to' O.L.C.A.—Misses M. Freeman, D. Broadfoot.

HAWKE'S BAY BOXING M ■

AMATEURS BOOMING Amateur boxing is booming in Hawke’s Bay. Within the past six weeks there have been four tournaments, and everyone a success, financially and otherwise (says the ‘ Sporting Life ’). The provincial championships, though possibly not supplying a high standard of boxing, provided plenty ot excitement. One of the big surprises of the night was the poor showing of “ Buster ” Boyle, the New Zealand flyweight champion, who, though he retained his provincial title, was not considered worthy of being sen.t to Dunedin to defend his national-title. ‘ On the other hand, the performances of Jack Davis, in the welter division, were outstanding; he punched his way to the top of the class by. outing Jack Ferguson, three • times Hawke’s Bay provincial representative at national championship^. Davis was the only, lad to receive the full'endorsement of his nomination for the forthcoming New Zealand chain-, pionships at Dunedin, though four others—Boyle (flyweight), M‘Kay (ban-tam-weight), M'lnnes (feather-weight), and Cowan (middle and light-heavy) were nominated on the understanding that they contributed toward their own expenses. There, is every possibility of the whole team’s going. Should this be so, the Hawke’s Bay contingent would* be about the strongest, numerically, from' the. North Island. PROFESSIONAL GOLF RYDER CUP Press Association— By Telegraph—Copyright RIDGEWOOD (New Jersey), September 28. The American professional golfers took a commanding 3 to 1 lead over the British professionals in the first day’* play for tho Ryder Cup on the Country Club course in a thirty-six-hole foursomes. Hagen and Sarazen defeated Busson and Perry, 7 and 6; Picard and Revolts defeated Padgham and Alliss, 6 and 5; Runyan and Horton Smith defeated Cox and Jarman, 9 and 8; and Charles and Ernest Whitcombe defeated Dutra and Laffoon, 1 up. The Americans need to win only four pf the eight singles to-morrow to win the cup. ■ CRICKET IN AUSTRALIA Press Association— By Telegraph-Copyright SYDNEY, September 28. _ The cricket season opened auspiciously yesterday for the mtcrnationals, O’Reilly and M’Cabe. O’Reilly, playing for St. George against Olebe took fiie wickets for 50 rims, and M Cabe, play ing loin Mnsni.-m against University, took five for, 56.. ’; ■

FOOTBALL IH BRITAIN

SOCCER LONDON'. September 23. First Division. — Villa v. Derby, 0-2, Blackburn v, Birmingham, 1-2, Chelsea v. Sunderland, 3-1; Grimsby v. Leeds, 0-1; Huddersfield v. Bolton, 0-0; Liverpool v. West Bromwich, 5-0; Manchester City v. Portsmouth 0-0; Middlesbrough v. Everton, 6-1 : Sheffield Wednesday v, Preston, 1-0; Stoke v. Arsenal,. 0-3; Wolves v. Brentford, 3-2.

Second Division.—Barnsley v. Hull, 5-1; Blackpool v. Leicester, 3-5; Bradford City v. Burnley, 0-0; Bury v. West Ham, 3-0; Doncaster v. Swansea, 1-1; Newcastle v. Fulham, 6-2; Norwich v. Sheffield United 0-1; Notts Forest v. Bradford, 2-0; Plymouth v. Charlton. 4-2; Southampton v. Manchester United, 2-1; Spurs v. Port Vale, 5-2. Third Division (Southern Section). —Brighton v, Newport, 7-1; Bristol City v. Aldershot, 1-0; Cardiff v. Bournemouth, 1-1; Crystal Palace v. Notts County, 0-0; Exeter v. Gillingham, 2-5; Millwall v. Torquay, 1-1; Northampton v. Bristol Rovers, 3-3; Queen’s Park Rangers v. Coventry, 0-0; Reading v. Luton, 2-1; Southend v. Clapton Orient, 2-1; Watford v. Swindon, 2-1. Third Division (Northern Section). —Barrow v. Southport. 0-1; Carlisle v. Stockport, 2-1; Chesterfield v. Crewe, 6-0; Hartlepools v. Walsall, 5-0; Mansfield v. Tranmere, 2-3; New Brighton v. Accrington, 2-3; Oldham v, Halifax, 3-Op Rochdale v. Lincoln, 0- Rotherham v. Gateshead, 3-0; Wrexham v. Darlington, 3-1; York v. Chester; 1-2. . . Scottish First Division.—Airdrie v. St. Johnstone, 3-3: Arbroath v. Queen’s Park, 0-1; Ayr v. Hamilton, 1- Celtic v. Hearts, 2-1; Dundee v. Queen of the South, 1-1; Dunfermline v. Clvdo, 1-1; Hibernian v. Kilmarnock, "3-1; Motherwell v; Rangers, 0-2; Particle v. Albion, 5-3; Third , Lanark v. Aberdeen, .5-1, Scottish Second Division. Alloa v. Stenhousemuir, 4-2; Brechin v. Leith, 0-2; Mumbarton v. -Dundee United, 3- Falkirk v. East Stirling. 3-1; King’s Park v, Montrose, 1-0; Morton v. East Fife, 4-1; Raith v. Edinburgh, 4- St. Bernard’s v. Forfar, 3-0; St. Mirren v. Cowdenbeath, 1-0. \

RUGBY LEAGUE

Acton Willesden v. Batley, 21-14; Bradford v.' Huddersfield, Brainley v. Streatham-Mitcham, 14-7; Featberstone v. Barrow, 14-12; Dewsbury v. Broughton, 8-23: Halifax v. Liverpool, 7-14; Hull Kingston v. York, 10-11;' Hunslet v. Leeds, 4-7; Keighley v. Wakefield, 22-5; Salford v. Hull, 33-7; St. Helens Recreations v. Oldham, 3-5; Swinton v. St. Helens. 46-3; Warrington v. Rochdale, 27-10; Widnes y. Leigh, 24-4. ,

RUGBY UNION f

Harlequins v. Roslyn Park, 14-10; Old Merchant Taylors v. London Scottish, 9-2.1; i Richmond v. Bedford, 11-3; Birkenhead Park v. Blackheath, 3-18; Bath v. Llanelly, 0-34; Bridgend v. Newport, 6-5; Coventry v. Guy’s Hospital, 29-6; Cardiff v. London Welsh, 8-3; Cross Keys v. Aberavon, 11-0; Devonport Services v. Old Cranleighans, 16-5; Gloucester v. Bristol, 3-3; Leicester v. Waterloo, 26-9; Northampton y. Old Millhillians, 22-8; Plymouth Albion v. Camborne, 15-3; Pontypool v. Neath, 9-3; Rugby v. St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, 14-6: Portsmouth Services v. Wasps, 6-3.1; Gala v. Glasgow Academicals, 12-3; Heriotonians v. Hawick, 0.0.

CYCLING

BOY'S BRILLIANT WIN [Per United Press Association,! WELLINGTON, September 29. , H. F. Bayley, aged 16, brilliantly won the Palmerston North-Petone road cycle race of 100 miles off the 50m in mark, leading almost all the way and winning easily. There was a field of 72 riders, including riders from Christchurch, Blenheim, Nelson, and Auckland. Results:—

F. Grose (Canterbury), the first scratch man in, finished in 25th place, and I. J. Taylor (Christchurch, also off scratch, ’was 26th. Their respective times were 4h 47min 11 3-ssec and 4h 47min 11 4-sscc. O. Disney (Wellington), from scratch, was 36th. The times returned by Grose and Taylor break Foubisters record. OTAGO CLUB The Otago Athletic and Cycling Club held its final race of the road season on Saturday in ideal conditions. There was a small field of only seven riders competing, but nevertheless an interesting race was witnessed, the course being to Otokia and return. Results:— K.' O’Neill (Bmin) 1, J. Alatchett, Kaitangata) (Bmin) 2, J. Welsh (2mm) 3, J. Finnerty (Bmin) 4, AV. Marshall, Kaitangata (2min) 5. P. Matchett, Kaitangata (2min) 6, W. Alarsh (Bmm) 7. The winner’s time was Hi ISmin 43sec. Fastest time went to J. Welsh, who covered the 28 miles in Ih 12mm 39sec, and second fastest time to VV. Marshall in Ih 12min 40sec. The Brettell Cup for most points m the last three races was won by C. Hansen, with A. Hay runner-up. The latter wins the Brown' Cup, these trophies to bo held for one year. The final points wore as follows:—C. Hansen 9, A. Hay 7, W. Alarsh 5, K. O’Neill 5, J Welsh 4, G. Heasley 3, and J. Alatchett 3. Alessrs 11. Gordon. H. Cooper, and G. Morrison controlled the rade.

CiLF

OTAGO CLU3 The Bruntsilohl Alodal Competition, conducted by the Otago Club, was eompletccl on Saturday afternoon, when the second round was played under beautiful weather condiLons. W. A. Wight, who led the held last week by four strokes, did not do .so well in file second round, taking 79, and it was considered that one of the players who were well up m the first round might easily win the medal. But K. Ross, who was his nearest opponent, took SO, and the holder. T. H. Ferguson, had a good round of 74, but not sufficient to overhaul Wight, who ran out the winner by one stroke. The leading scores were as follow ;

The Medal Handicap played in conjunction with the second round was won by J. A. Dunning with a round of 76, less handicap 7, giving a good net score of 69. ST. GLAIR CLUB Ideal conditions prevailed on Saturday afternoon for the semi-finals of the St. Clair Club’s knock-out competition arid the bogey handicap. In the former event D. C. Bennie defeated J. Manhire, 7up and 6 to play. Manhire wris not playing to the form exhibited in the earlier rounds of the competition, and Bennie’s round of 71 left him no opportunities.- The match between A. G. Forbes and W. V. Fountain was more closely contested, and resulted in a win for Fountain by 2 up and 1 to play. , The bogey handicap, which was played pn the Stapleford scoring system, drew a large entry. The following were the best cards returned:— SENIORS.

BELLEKNOWES CLUB The Belleknowes Ladies’ Club played an L.G.U. medal round on Saturday. Mrs Patterson was the winner, with 94_34 —60, which earned her a reduction of four strokes in her handicap. The runner-up was Miss Orr, with 79 — 14 —65. Other good cards were Miss M'Leod 82, Mrs Kemp 88, and Miss Wilkinson 88. CANTERBURY CHAMPIONSHIP In the final of the Canterbury Club championship, which is virtually the championship of Canterbury, C. J. Ward beat B. E. M. M’Farlane, 1 up. HIGHFIELD CHAMPIONSHIP The final of the Highfield senior golf championship produced play of a high standard (says a Tiinaru Press Association telegram), G Usher defeating J. Mackay, 1 up. ' Usher was 3 up at tho end of the morning round, but at the tenth hole in the afternoon Mackay was 3 up. Usher squared the match at the thirty-fourth. The next was halved, and Mackay missed an I Sin putt for a half, at the last green, Usher taking the hole. ' , OTAGO LADIES' CLUB A medal match will be played on the Bahnacewen links to-morrow. The draw is as follows: —Mrs Irvine v. Mrs Aspinall, Miss D. Williams v. Mrs M'Creary, Mrs Milne v. Miss Young, Miss I. Hart v. Miss Slierriff, Miss Kyle v. Miss C. Williams, Mrs Callender v. Airs Cameron, Mrs Carr v, Mrs Caflin, Mrs Bundle v. Miss E. Hart, Miss W. Johnstone v. Mrs Jacobs, Airs Beckner v. Aliss Jacobs, Mrs Earnshaw y. Airs Hudson, Airs Sparrow v. Airs Williams, Airs Lusk v. Mrs Barnett, Mrs Fergus v. Airs Dixon, Airs Meek y. Aliss Brown, Mrs Siedcberg v. Mrs Dick, Aliss Swan v. Aliss Brewer, Airs Taylor v. Airs Sime, Mrs Johnstone v. Mrs Anderson, Airs Walker v. Miss E. Johnstone, Airs Donnelly v. Mrs Sykes, Mrs Russell v. Mrs O’Grady, Aliss Morris v. Mrs Ai'Dougall, Mrs Gates a bye. ST. CLAIR LADIES' CLUB The following is the draw for an interclub match between a team from Oamaru and St. Clair, to be played on the Gorstorphine links to-morrow; singles in the morning, starting time approximately 10.30, and four-ball in the afternoon. There will also be a bogey match for members, who may chooso play to commence at usual time:—Aliss P. Lane v. Airs Burnett, Aliss J . Cuthbertson v. Mrs Crimp, Airs Ireland v. Airs AT.‘Even, Airs Kilpatrick v. Mrs Justice, Airs Burton v. Miss S. Hall, Mrs Meek v. Airs Kindley, Mrs Cook v. Mrs Paterson, M'rs Brown v. Airs J. H. Robertson, Aliss Armstrong v. Airs Hazelwood, Aliss AFQuade v. Airs Osborne, Aliss M'Cullough v. Miss M. Thompson, Airs Spooner v. Airs Alaxwell, Mrs Nicliolls v. Airs Button, Mrs Wilson v. Aliss E. Read, Airs Smith v. Aliss AUBoath, Aliss Roll v. Airs Ramsay. Airs Barclay v. Mrs Strang, Airs Donaldson v. Airs Scorgie.

HARRIERS

TRIANGULAR MEETING Under perfect weather conditions the annual sports meeting ot the Leitn, Roslyn, and Northern Clubs was held at Logan Park. The meeting was held under ehr.n pionslnp conditions, tlyovents being contested by two competitors from each club. Mr J. Hunn (Northern) was superintendent, Mr L. Logan (Roslyn) starter, and Messrs S. Peterson (Leith) and A. Jackson (Northern) timekeepers. in an exciting tussle for the triangular banner Northern was successful with 54 points, Leith second with 5C points, and Roslyn third with 64 points. Results 100 Yards.—G. Armishaw (Nor.) 1, A. Reid (Ros.) 2, M. Griffiths (Nor.) 3. Time. 10 3-ssec One Mile.-—R. MTvinlay (Nor.) 1, G. Markham (Leith) 2, D. Scott (Ros.) 3. Time, 4min 45see. Higli Jump.—R. Graham (Ros.), 4ft lOin, 1; R. Ferguson (Leith), 4ft 'Jim, 2; J. Chapman (Nor.), 4ft Sin, 3. 440 Yards.—A. Murray (Leith) 1, A. Reid (Ros.) 2, S. Avent (Leith) 3. Time, 56 l-ssec. Broad Jump.—R. Graham (Ros.), 16ft 4in, 1; J. Harding (Lehh), 15rt 9in, 2; J. Chapman (Nor.), loft Bjn, <3. Hop, Step, and Jump.—B. Haugh (Nor.), 38ft, 1; W. Pyott (Ros.), 3vit 2in, 2; W. R, Jefferson (Nor.), 361 t 9in, 3. 220 Yards.—G. Armishaw (Nor.) 1, A. Reid (Ros.) 2, M. Griffiths (Nor.) 3; Time. 26sec. SBO Yards. S. King (Leith) 1, S. Anderson (Leith) 2, R. M'Kinlay (Nor.) 3. Time. 2min 33 4-ssec. One Mile Relay.—Leith (G. Markham, S. King, A. Murray, C. Thomson) 1, Northern (A. Fraser t N. Jclferson, M. Griffiths, G. Armishaw) 2, Roslvn (D. Scott, R. Tait, A. Hutton, A. Reid) 3. ST. HILDA AND MORNINGTON CLUBS Tlie sports meeting between the St. Kilda and Mornington Clubs i was held at Logan Park under perfect weather conditions, and proved to be one of the closest contests for many years, Mprnington winning by 3 points. Mornington has won the shield for three years in succession. Results: — 100 Yards.—Meldrum (Mornington) 1, G. Ross (St. Kilda) 2, L. Carter (St. Kilda) 3. Meldrum won by inches. 220 Yards.—M. Kennedy (Mornington) 1, Woltersdorf ' (St. Kilda) 2, Johnstone' (St. Kilda) 3. Time, 2osec. From a good start Kennedy shot to the front, with Johnstone syds away, the other men being close up. Entering the straight Kennedy still held a good lead, and won easily, Woltersdorf, who finished fast, beating Johnstone by inches. 880 Yards.—Cailister (Mornington) 1 L, Still (St. Kilda) 2, M. Gravesson (Mornington) 3. Time, 52sec. A good finish was witnessed between Cailister and Still, the former lasting better. 440 Yards.—Roxburgh (Mornington) 1, Cope (St. Kilda) 2, Crooke (Mornington) 3. M‘ Intyre (St. Kilda) ruined his chances when he was badly bumped. Roxburgh, who showed good judgment, left no doubt about the result, Cope displacing Crooke for second place‘after a spirited finish. _ One Mile.—Dickison (St. Kilda) 1, C. Pope (St. Kilda) 2, Hall (Mornington) 3. This race was the highlight of the day. From a good start Munro (Mornington) took the lead, with Pope (St. Kilda) on his heels, and Dickison and Hail running together. Pope was content to let Munro make the running for the first lour laps, but after 880yds had been covered he took the lead. Munro ranged alongside m an attempt to break him up, but could not succeed, and dropped back. At the bell Dickison went to the front, and led Pope by 15yds. In a spirited finish. Dickison breasted the tape in front of Pope and Hall. Good team work by the St. Kilda • men earned them the race. Broad Jump.—Roxburgh (M.ormngton) 1, Johnstone (St. Kilda) 2, MTntyro (St. Kilda) 3. Hop, Step, and Jump. Kennedy (Mornington) 1, Woltersdorf (St. Kilda) 2, Hall (Mornington) 3. High Jump.—Loan (Mornington) 1, Carter (St. Kilda) and Munro (Mornington) equal 2. , , , Putting the Shot.—Sabiston (bt. Kilda) 1, Taylor (Mornington) 2, Ross (St. Kilda) 3. . . Total Points.—Mornfngton 46) points, St. Kilda 43). BT. PATRICK’S CLUB St'. Patrick’s held their second sports meeting at Logan Park on Satuiday, this being the final fixture of the season. Results: — 220 Yards Handicap.—l 3. Bennetts (16yds) f, 'W. Cos (18yds) 2, R. Carroll (18yds) 3. N. Greaney (syds) 4. 440 Yards Handicap.—E. iVPLaughton (40yds) 1. R. Carroll (35yds) 2, W, Cox (35yds) 3. , Broad Jump.—W. Cox (-‘3ft lOin) 1, W. Albertson (3ft 6in) 2. N. Hall 3ft 2in) 3. Distance 19ft lOin. Hop, Step, and Jump Handicap.— W. Cox (6ft Sin) 1, N. Greaney (3ft 6in) 2, W. Albertson (6ft sin) 3. Distance, 41ft sin. W Cox gained 10 points at the meeting, and won the Berry Cup with an of T 7 points lor tlic so&son. The others gaining points were: N. Greaney 14 points, B. Carroll 5, L. M'Laughton, F. Hall 4, W. Albertson 3, L. Greaney, T. Ryan 2, N. Hall L; - WRESTLING DRAWN CONTEST Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright SYDNEY, September 28. The contest at the Leichhardt Stadium between George Pencheff and Hardy Krusknmp ended in a draw, each securing a fall. BARROW PUSHER WINS WAGER MELBOURNE TO SYDNEY Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright SYDNEY. September 28. The burrow pusher .Darwin completed the last stage of Ids journey from Melbourne to Sydney early this morning on schedule, and he now becomes entitled to his wager. The police would not allow his entry into the city from the suburb of Erskineville, where ho originally stopped and entered the hospital with a poisoned leg. and stipulated that the last stage should be carried out before the peak traffic.

OVERSEAS’ CRICKETERS

TOURS OF HEW ZEALAND N.Z. COUNCIL PRESIDENT'S VIEWS Reference to tours of the Dominion by overseas teams was made at the Grange Cricket Club’s opening on Saturday afternoon by the president of the New Zealand Cricket Association (Mr J. M. Fraser), wlio gave an outline of the tours that had been arranged.

Mr Fraser said that the M.G.C. team, which was to visit New Zealand, would play two matches in Dunedin—against Otago at New Year time, and against New Zealand the following week-end. The following year they were to have an Indian team touring New Zealand, and the M.C.C. team that would visit Australia would also go through New Zealand on its way Home. ' Nothing definite was known yet, but he thought they might play a match in Dunedin. The advantage of these teams visiting New Zealand was that they showed young cricketers what first-class cricket was like, said Mr Fraser. Unfortunately, the problem of finance prevented them from arranging for a tour. ’iy anAustralian team, but with Australia so close at hand he was hopeful that they would be ,able to arrange for visits from Australian teams more often than was tho case at present. RUGBY LEAGUE TEST HEW ZEALAND WINS AUSTRALIA DEFEATED BY 22 TO H [Per United Press Association.] AUCKLAND, September 28. The first Rugby League t£st between New Zealand and Australia, played at Carlaw Park to-day, • resulted in a win for New Zealand by ,22 points to 14. The conditions were ideal, and the attendance was estimated at 20,000. The game was fast and exciting throughout and brilliant at times. The New Zealand forwards played a great game and were superior to tho visitors except in hooking. The home inside backs tackled splendidly, and upset the line combination of the Australian rearguard which was shown in the Auckland match a week earlier. By keeping the ball at too the New Zealand forwards in tho first spell had the opposition fairly worried, and Ne\y Zealand led at half-time by 16 points to 5. Cooke, the full-back for New Zealand, was brilliant, and one one occasion left the opposition standing in a groat solo run. Calder and Glynn, the two West Coast forwards, were outstanding. Brown, on the wing, scored three fine tries. The Australians, although gaining the ball from practically all the .scrums, made little headway against the very, sound tackling, hut the visitors were seen in many clever combined movements.

New Zealand attacked strongly in the early stages, the forwards playing with great vigour. Once a poor pass spoiled a likely try. The Australians were dangerous when in possession, and Thicknessc dribbled through, Brown following up last to score, die failed with the kick. Australia 3. New Zealand 0.

Fast exchanges followed, and from, a blind side movement the New Zealand forwards swarmed on the line, Glynn scoring by the posts. Satherley missed an easy kick. Australia 3, New Zealand 3-

Play was fast and exciting, with the homo side doing the attacking, in spite of losing possession in the scrums. A ■penalty for a late tackle saw Brown kick a goal from a good position. Australia 5. New Zealand 3. A splendid movement started by Brown ended in Hutt scoring a great try between the posts, and Satherley converted. New Zealand 8, Australia 5. A brilliant run by Cooke through the opposition led to a try, Kay scoring and Satherley converting. New Zealand 13, Australia 5. Brown next figured in a brilliant run from half-way when a visiting attack broke down, and scored. The kick failed. Half-time came with the scores New Zealand -.. 16 Australia ... 5 Play continued to be fast on resumption, and, although Australia made several attacks, it could not penetrate the defence. Cooke once saved by tackling Brown beautifully. A great kick by Brown from a penalty raised tho flags. New Zealand 16, Australia 7. * A minute later Brown was again successful. New Zealand 16, Australia 9. New Zealand came again, and Brown scored after Kay had made a fine opening. Mincham failed with tho kick. New Zealand 19, Australia 9. Kay and Brown were again associated in a nice movement, from which Brown scored, but Mincham failed with the kick. New Zealand 22, Australia 9. When a New Zealand attack broke down Goodwin made a great run from halfway to score a fine try behind^ the posts. Brown converted. New Zealand 22. Australia 14. New Zealand attacked in the final stages, but there was no further scoring. New Zealand Australia

RUGBY

CANTERBURY BEATEN TARANAKI WINS BY 21 TO 8 [Per United Press Association.] CHRISTCHURCH, September 28. In the last interpvovincial match of the season Taranaki beat Canterbury to-day by 21 points to 8. The score was a fair index of the difference in the play of the two teams. The Canterbury men, who have probably had more than enough big football this year, showed for long periods the complete lack of vigour and team work which had marked their earlier matches. Taranaki, on the other hand, played with fire and determination. The forwards outplayed the Canterbury pack, and three of four of Taranaki’s backs were able to penetrate the Canterbury defence. In the first spell tries were scored for Taranaki by Edwards, Sullivan, and 11. Young, and W. Young converted Sullivan’s try. Taranaki led by 11 points to nil at half-time. Opening the second spell Canterbury showed better form. Bprke and Poison scored tries, and M'Auliffe converted Poison’s try. These were Canterbury’s only scores. Gardiner and Edwards scored tries for Taranaki, of which Collins converted one and \V. Young the other, making the final score 21 points to S in favour of Taranaki. HAWKE'S BAY WINS WELLINGTON BEATEN BY 33 TO 19 [Per United Press Association.] NAPIER, September 28. In. a game that was a fitting climax to the season the Hawke’s Bay representatives defeated Wellington by 33 points to 19 before an attendance of 3,500 in glorious weather. The game was particularly bright, and was packed with thrilling movements, sensational scores being a feature of the game. The home forwards played a splendid game throughout, and the Wellington backs were brilliant, especially their wonderful. passing movements, many of which were initiated within a few yards of their own line.

, Fleming opened the scoring with a fine try from a rude, Pollock converting. Then Le Quesne reduced the margin with a clever field goal. _ Snappy passing by the Wellington inside backs led to Fleming again scoring and Pollock converting. An interception by Russell caught Wellington napping. The Bay forwards broke through, Molls scoring and Bradley converting. Towards the end of the spell Apsey gained possession to score a pretty try, Bradley converting and making the half-time scoreHawke’s Bay 14, Wellington 10. interesting as had been the first spell, it was nothing to what was in store after the interval, when both sides delighted the spectators with a brilliant exhibition of open play. The honours fluctuated, the first half of the spell being featured by an orgy of scoring. ,Le Quesne led oil with a wonderful drop kick from a mark, which gained three points. Then Wareham increased Wellington’s score with a sensational try following a thrilling run down the sideline. Another penalty goal by Bradley was followed by Lynch scoring for the tourists from a forward scrambe, on the hue. Once again Hawke’s Bay retaliated, Apsey sending Rolls over for an unconverted try after each had put in a long run. Pollock then put over a good goal, the hall bouncing over the bar. Taking charge in the last five minutes of the game, Hawke’s Bay added two tries! Kelly aud Le Quesne scoring for Johnston to convert both, making the final countHawke’s Bay 33, Wellington 19. . After the game F. D. Kilby was the recepient of a presentation by the Rugby Union on behalf of Hawke's Bay supporters, this being Kilby’s final appearance in interpx’oviiicial football. . C.F.H. RETAIN TROPHY The annual match between Cadbury Fry Hudson Ltd., the holders of the shield, and A. and T. Burt Ltd. was played at Moutecillo. C.F.H. was led by ‘Harry Simon. Burt’s winning the toss played with the wind. Alter some close play Burt’s were penalised andi E. Murphy kicked a goal. From a serum Burts . started passing, which broke down, and Simon, funning down the field, scored, between the posts. Murphy converted. Tn the second spell Richards scored for Burts; followed by another goal for C.F.H.. Then Murphy kicked another penalty, and the game ended : C.F.H. 14; Burts 3. Mr Fleury was the referee. The general manager or A. and 1. Burt Ltd. (Mr W. Garrett), in presenting the captain of Cadbury Fry Hudson Ltd. with the shield, referred to the presence on the side-line of such noted players as Mr A. Downes (a representative player both in Rugby and cricket), Mr J. King (an old Otago and Southland rep.), Mr Abe Munro (another Otago and All Black player), and Mr J. Patrick (Auckland, Otago, and Kaikorni representative). In reply, Mr Simon thanked the supporters for their interest in the fixture. MiBrown. captain of Burts, and Mr Newberry (manager of Cadbury Fry Hudson Ltd.) also spoke. The latter then called for three cheers for the players and one for the referee (Mr Flenry). AUCKLAND COMPETITION Grafton 21. Technical 8. Otahuhu 16, University 10. Pousonby 19, Marist 11. Manukau 17, College Rifles 3.

H. F. Bayley (Palmerston North), ' 5h 13nmi 34sec ... 1 1.1. Triplow (Wellington), 4li 50min 27 2-oscc .. ... 2 H. W. Archibald (Marton), 4h 1 57min 42sec . .. ... -... 1! .1. Kerr (Nelson) " 4 N: M'Leod (Wellington) 5 W. Smithers (Wellfngtoh) ... ... G M. A. Hunt (Napier) 7 C. Ericsson (Wellington) ... ... 8 T. George (Levin) 9 J. Davis (Levin) 10 R. Dutton (Wellington) 11 D. Patterson (Dannevirke) 12 J. Boulton (Wellington) 13 T. J. Langley (Nelson) ... 14

First round. Second round. Tl. W. G. Wight ... ... 70 79 — 149 T. B. Ferguson ... 70 74 — 150 K, Ross ... 74 . 80 — 154 A. Gibbs ... 78 — 155 J. A. Dunning ... ... 80 76 — 156 A. G. Sime ... ... ... 83 74 — 157 E. A. Reed ... 79 79 — 158 J. D. Dick ... To So — 160 J. A. Sconler ... ... 79 81' — 160 H. J. Dodgshun ... 81 80 — 161 T. C. Tyrell, ... 80 S3 — 163 J. W. MMntosh ... ... 82 81 — 163 J. H. Edmond ... ... 81 83 — 164 J. N. Lemon ... 81 83 — 164 H. J. Pollock ... ... 82 82 — 164 R. W. Dick ... 82 84 — 166 J. H. M'Dougall ... 85 81 — 166 J. R. Callender ... 88 84 — 167 D. A. Ferguson ... 83 84 — 167 J. T. Dodgshun ... ... 85 84 — 169 G. R. Ritchie ... ... 86 84 — 170

Pis. Hep. Tl. G. Kemp ... ... 30 7 — 37 W A. Mitson ... 29 3 — 37 A. J. Aitkcn ... 28 n ___ 35 J. E. Mathesori 33 1 — 34 W M'Ghie ... 26 H — 34 F. D. Stewart ... 2.) 9 — 34 W D. M'Kenzie 26 8 — 34 H. A. Gamble ... 28 5 — 33 J. E. Macassey 25 8 — 33 J. H. Chapman 24 9 — 33 JUNIORS. J. F. Cardno ... 27 14 — 41 H. P. Johnston 29 n — 40 L. A. Doolan 27 12 — 39 H. J. P. Bestie 25 14 — 39 G. S. Kirby ... 21 14 — 35 A. A. Duff ... 23 n — 34 F, Sherriff 23 • n — 34 A. H. Myles 20 14 — 11 — 34 W D. McCarthy 22 33