SATURDAY’S SPORT

Evening Star, Issue 22455, 28 September 1936, Page 4

SATURDAY’S SPORT

EIGHTH SHIELD CHALLENGE West Coast Beaten 30-0 END OF THE SEASON As a fitting climax to a most successful season the Otago Rugby team decisively defeated West Coast in the eighth Ranfurly Shield match of the year, the hold ers winning easily by 30 points to 0 in a game in which, after the teams settled down, it was only a question of what the score.would be. With splendid team work the Otago fifteen outplayed the visitors in all departments, especially in the second half. The weather was again beautifully fine, and the play was watched by an attendance of about 21,000 spectators, who showed remarkable enthusiasm at the finish, members of the victorious side being carrifed off shoulder high to the front of the stand, where the shield was handed ever to J. More, captain of the Otago side, who received a wonderful ovation on the occasion of his last appearance on the Rugby field.

Otago’s winning score comprised six tries—four by Black, one by Watt, and one by Simon, a potted goal by Taylor, and a potted goal and two conversions by Trevathan, who passed his double century of points for the season.

The first spell waft fairly well contested, with Otago only slightly superior in the opening stages. The visiting forwards, packing tightly more in the Otago style than had any other challenging side, contested every inch of the way, and were also very active in the loose. The better team work of Otago however, gradually began to tell its tale, and seven minutes after the start when the home forwards had worked into position, Black smashed his way over,at the corner for a great try to give-the side a lead of 3 to nil. Again, however, the virile Coast forwards held the local team in check, and it- was not till after a further 20 minutes of play that another score came, Black putting in another dashing run to register a try. Though Otago was ahead, the game was still not very one-sided, and had some;of the Coast forwards backed lip/.better tries' might have resulted. A sensational change in the game, after Coast had unsuccessfully tried, to break through, led to Watt scoring a brilliant tty after Otago forwards and backs had <: all joined in a parsing moveinept. This time Trcvathan was successful in converting, and Otago led by 11 to ,0 at the interval., just before which the home side had successfully defended its line against some dashing attacks by tbe Coast forwards. • Play in the kecond spell assumed an entirely different. aspect,; rthe Otago team outplaying in all departments, and qilickly piling up the score. Seldom, indeed, did the visitors penetrate', to. Otago territory. A field goal by-Trevathan 10 minutes after the start of the second half took the score to 15, the Otago five-eighth earning rousing; applause and the congratulations of Ms team-mates on . his passing the double century of points for the season. • With Otago playing well tof ether, the Coast line was constantly in anger! Black scored his third try of the day after a great run, and Simon shot round the side of the scrum to make the total 21 to 0. After 30 minutes’ play, .Taylor, the Otago fullback, ran up to pot a great goal, and 10 minutes before the end of the game

Black had galloped over for his fourth try,. Trevathan again converting to make the score 30 to 0. In the final stages Otago were playing completely “on top ” of the visitors, and were nearly over on numerous other occasions. THE TEAtyS WEST COAST. (Red-and-white.) Full-back—G. Gilbert 13.0. Three-quarters—E. Pfahlert 12.3, F. Wyatt 12.7, A. King 11.2. Five-eighths—R. Roberts 12.0, E. Collins 11.8. Half-back—M. Davidson 10.12. Forwards—R. Kirkwood 13.1, A. White 12.3, A. Scandrett 13.10, R..R. King 14:4 (captain),’ J. Walker 13.9, P. Pascoe 13.8, R. Birchfield 13. 5, J. Cox 12.12. OTAGO. (Dark Blue.) Full-hack —J: ,M. Taylor 12.1. ■ Three-quarters—J. M. Watt 12.4, H. Fookes 12.2, W. A. Black 13.0. Five-eighths—C. C, Gillies 11.7, D. Trevathan 12.9. Half-back—H. Simon 10.9. ’ Forwards—G. Quaid, 13.7, W. Laney 11.12, J. Here 12.9 (captain), A. Parkhill 13.10, F. Vorrath 14.0, F. Green 13.2, L. Niven 13.0/ H. M. Forman 13.7. ’ . . FIRST SPELL A series of indecisive scrums near midfield, followed the kick-off by the visitors. • Walker broke through with the ball at his toe and kicked along l|he. ground to Taylor, who cleared. From the ensuing play the Coast backs were set in motion by Collins, but the attack was held up before it got far. Serambly play between the forwards followed, till, Simon sent the Otago backs away. Gillies failed to take the ball cleanly, and it was knocked through to Gilbert, who was brought down by Fookes, the Otago player injuring himself in the tackle, but recovering after a few minutes to carry on. So far matters had been evenly contested between the forward packs. A high punt by Trevathan put Otago within striking distance, and the ball came out to Watt, who put in a centring kick, which was fielded by Gilbert and sent to touch. Again the Otago backs swung into action on the blind side of the scrum, Trevathan putting in a good burst to send to Black, who, in a determined straight run for the comer, evaded the grasp of Gilbert to score. The kick by Trevathan failed. Otago 3 West Coast ... 0 COAST FORWARDS IMPRESS. ' Passing by the Coast backs broke down, and Fookes snapped up the ball at his own twenty-five to send to Watt, who was tackled at halfway. The home side carried on the attack, Fookes showing up in another fine burst which gained a big slice of ground. From a scrum Simon shot the ball out to Trevathan, who attempted a pot which just

missed. Taylor fumbled when a long kick was sent through to him, and Kirkwood and Scandrett came through quickly in a movement that was pulled up only a yard short of the Otago line. From the next scrum the ball came to Taylor, who cleared, and then Laney led the Otago forwards to midfield. OTAGO'S SCRUM ADVANTAGE. The Otago forwards were hooking the ball from most of the scrums, but so far the backs had not been able to penetrate far. In the loose and line-outs the Coast forwards were proving fairly formidable opponents at this stage, and were contesting every inch of the way. From a line-out Green made a spectacular breakaway, but was hauled down from behind before ho could let the ball out. Good concerted work by the Otago vanguard carried play to the Coast twenty-five, a penalty for a scrum infringement against the home side sending it back to Otago territory. The gam© was not a highly spectacular one so far. there being a lot of straggling forward play, and the Coast breakaways coming round quickly on the Otago backs when they got the ball. Gilbert marked when Gillies punted through, and gained half the length of the field with a fine long kick to touch. BLACK’S FINE TRY. A passing bout by the Otago backs broke down when Fookes failed to take his pass,.Wyatt sizing up the situation quickly and breaking through to start a strong assault on the Otago line. It was held up right under the posts on the nick of time. Otago being awarded a penalty. Otago in turn launched an attack, Simon feeding lift hacks smartly and Fookes cutting through brilliantly to send to Black, who ran strongly down the touchline from about the twentyfive to score a spectacular try. Trevathau’s kick missed. Otago 6 West Coast 0 HOME BACKS HANDLE POORLY. A. King, one of the visiting wing three-quarters, went off injured, and was replaced by L. Agnew. Territorially the shield holders were not having all their own way, the Coast forwards playing well together to hold up the local pack. Efforts by the Otago backs to get going broke down on a number of occasions through faulty handling, Scandrett. a fine forward, led his pack in a brisk rush to near the Otago line, Trevathan securing to clear to touch. WATT’S ELECTRIFYING SPRINT. For some time the visiting forwards held play at the Otago twenty-five, but an attempt by their backs to get through was broken up by good tackling. Then the game swung dramatically from one end of the field to the other. From a scramble on the Otago side of halfway Simon shot the ball out, and it went among Vorrath, Hore, Green, and -Fookes, the last named sending out a long pass to Watt, who was quickly into his stride and ran from nearly halfway to score a fine try. Trevathan converted. Otago 11 West Coast 0 COAST NEARLY SCORE. West Coast were back in Otago territory a, minute later, the visiting forwards showing up m a fine concerted dash, and the ball went to touch near the Otago corner. From the throw-in Vorrath led the Otago forwards up towards the twenty-five. The Coast, however, quickly resumed the attack, and when the ball came out to Davidson he cut through nicely and attempted a pot, which went outside the uprights. The Otago forwards carried play to halfway, but were sent_ back by a penalty for a scrum infringement. Wyatt broke through an Otago attacking movement and an well, with Agnew outside him to pass the Otago twenty-five before the movement was held up. Handling by the Otago forwards, sent away by Simon, sent the Coast back, but a loose rush by the visiting forwards spelled danger for the home side, Fookes getting there just in time to check the movement. Half-time was called with the Coast on the attack. Half-time score:— Otago ... .!. 11 West Coast 0 SECOND SPELL The sun was behind the clouds when Otago set the ball rolling on the resumption, and Gilchrist returned with a fine kick to halfway. Otago continued to dominate the scrums, though the visitors were still coming round fast. Green and Hore led an Otago sortie inside West Coast territory, but when the Blues were in an attacking position Green got off-side, and Gilbert cleared outside the twenty-five. With Hore in the van back came the Otago forwards inside Coast’s twentyfive, and Simon cleverly worked the blind side to Trevathan, Watt being held up a few yards short. Simon was opening up tho play nicely, and play swung across in the other direction, Black being stopped on the twenty-five line. Scandrett cut into Otago passing, and the Coast, forwards worked play to halfway. ' When Trevathan put iu a long kick Gilbert^fielded well and found touch beyond his twenty-five. Hore and Parkhill headed a loose rush for Otago qnd set up another attack, the forwards coming through in a smashing rush insidp Coast twenty-five. The Coast forwards were still contesting every inch of the way in the tight, and following a burst by Pascoe, Davidson made a good run to half-way, TREVATHAN’S DOUBLE CENTURY, A duel between Gilbert and Taylor resulted in the Otago fullback putting in a clever long kick inside Coast twenty-five, where Agnew got back quickly to save. The Coast forwards were inclined to kick too hard, thus frequently enabling the Otago backs to get going with room to work in. Simon made a good break from a scrum, but was held up, and then from a scrum at the twentyfive he shot the ball to Trevathan, who potted a fine goal from a difficult angle to bring his tally of points for the season to 202. Otago in West Coast 0 Otago backs and forwards started passing from their own twenty-five, and the ball reached Black, who was brought ’ down just inside Coast’s twenty-five. In further passing Fookes showed to advantage, and the Coast had a desperate time defending a few yards from the line. Trevathan made a good run on the blind side, but was forced into touch. The Dark Blues were playing with great dash, hut King and Scandrett cleared past their twenty-five. Trevathan put Otago in an attacking position once more with a high kick, and Gillies made a fast burst, hut was hold up. 11. King was playing a fine game in the Coast pack, and ho led a rallv to relieve the situation.

SCINTILLATING PASSING. One of tlio best movements of the day was started by Simon from a scrum 35yds out, and tbe backs all bandied, Fookes drawing the defence beautifully before passing to Black just inside the twenty-five. Tbe wing tbrec-quarter beat Pfablert and Gilbert, swerving past the latter to score bis third try. Trevatban missed with the kick. Otago 18 West Coast 0 Tbe Otago backs were throwing the ball about in scintillating style now, and Black put in another good run at the end of a passing bout. Then in a flash Simon started another movement in which Taylor and Watt joined to take play deep inside the visitors’ territory. Scandrett led a Coast rush, but was unsupported, and Laney and Hore came back with the ball at their feet, Coast being compelled to force. The visiting forwards took play to halfway, and Cox broke through from the line-out, but was stopped by Trevatban. Simon picked up the ball in midfield and sent Gillies and Watt away, the wing being forced into touch. Laney did some good dribbling, but Davidson relieved the situation by finding touch at halfway. , Otago were not to be denied, and Simon and Hore led a rush right to the Coast line, Scandrett clearing by breaking through from a scrum. The Dark Blues launched another attack, and from a scrum a few yards out Simon went round on the blind side to score wide. Trevatban was unsuccessful with the kick. Otago 21 West Coast 0 For the first time iu the spell the Coast looked dangerous, and when Taylor failed to find the lino with a clearing kick Gilbert put in another kick inside Otago’s twenty-five, Niven coming to the rescue by finding touch. TAYLOR POTS A GOAL. Tbe scene shifted .quickly, and Gilbert, when collared by Watt, passed to

Agnew, whose kick was charged down by Gillies, the Otago man being forced into touch, Taylor fielded a ‘clearing kick 35yds out and coolly potted a beautiful goal. Otago 25 West Coast 0 The visiting forwards retaliated, and tho ball came out to Agnew, who was now playing at centre, and he tried a pot at goal, the ball failing to rise. The Otago forwards worked back to halfway, and Davidson launched a passing bout which reached Wyatt, who was brought down after a good run to the twenty-five. BLACK’S FOURTH—A GRAND TRY. In passing from the Otago twenty-five the Blue backs combined beautifully, and Fookes beat his man cleverly and passed to Black, who ran two-thirds of the length of the field to score another grand try after beating Gilbert badly. Trevatban converted with a fine kick, Otago 30 West Coast 0 GREAT RUN BY WATT. The Coast forwards rushed play inside Otago’s twenty-five,’ and a long kick and fast following made Otago force. Davidson started passing among the Coast backs, but the movement was held up. The crowd was given another thrill when Fookes sent Watt away on a run of more than half the length of the field to be collared almost on the line, tho Coast eventually being compelled to force. In an Otago rush Vorrath made a bold effort to get over, but was held up. Taylor fielded a long clearing kick, and once more put Otago in an attacking position. Green led a loose rush almost to the line. Gillies launched Otago passing, in which Fookes and Watt combined, the wing being held up a yard short. The visitors cleared, but Here, Yorrath, and Green led another raid, play returning to halfway, and Gillies was caught with the ball. DAVIDSON AGAIN PROMINENT. Davidson, who was playing a very good game, once more tried to get his backs moving, but their passing Jacked snap and the Otago forwards returned to tbe Coast twenty-five. By this time the touchline was thickly crowded with spectators, and the referee had to urge them back before play could proceed. In the closing stages Otago were playing all over the opposition, and Vorrath sent the ball to Gillies, Fookes, Vorrath, and Watt handling in turn before tho wing was brought down right on tho line, the game ending;— Otago 30 West Coast 0 Mr L. M. Wright was the referee. MATCHES PLAYED IN The number of matches played in by members of the Otago team is given below: —J. M. Taylor 9, W. A. Black 9. D. Trevatban 9, A. Parkhill 9, L. Niven 9. J. Hore 8, F. Green 8, J, M. Watt 7, C. C. Gillies 7, C. Quaid 7, W. Laney 7, F. Vorrath 7, H. Simon 6. H. M. Foreman 6, H. Smith 3, R. G. Mahony 3, R. M’Skimming 3, C. Saxton 3, G. M'Donald 3, E. Murphy 3, T. Gold 2, J. Campbell 2, E. Valentino 2, H. F. Fookes 2, R. Neiper 1. In the shield games Otago called on 25 players. J. Horo led the side in six of tho shield games. H. Simon in two, and C. Saxton captained the team in the return match with Southland,

AFTER THE MATCH PLAYERS BESIEGED BY CROWD OTAGO TEAM'S VOCIFEROUS RECEPTION Remarkable scenes of enthusiasm were witnessed at the conclusion of the Ranfurly Shield match in which Otago registered its eighth shield victory for the season. Ten minutes before the game ended an avenue was formed on each side of the entrance to the stand, principally by youthful admirers of Otago’s Rugby stalwarts. The referee’s final whistle was the signal for several thousand people to surge on to the field, giving the members of both teams no chauco of regaining the sanctuary of their dressing rooms. Jack Hore was the target of most, but few managed to 'cluster round him before he was lifted shoulder-high—a tribute which was also paid to the other members of the team, and also several of the West Coast team, including the captain. Hore regained the semi-privacy of the official platform erected in front of the stand? and, after Dr A. Perry, president of the Otago Rugby Union, had expressed his gratification at the team’s performance and also his personal privilege in being president during such a notable period in Otago football, Hore spoke to his unseen admirers over the radio, congratulating the West Coast team, and especially its forwards on their rugged display. R. R. King, the Coast captain, offered his sincere congratulations to Otago, and stated that the West Coast had"played some sound teams, but never one in which soundness and brilliance were so excellently combined. The crowd which swarmed round tho ground and entirely filled the stand sang ‘ For They Are Jolly Good Fellows ’ m rousing style, followed by ‘ AuVd Lang Syne,’ to the accompaniment of tho Artillery Band, Mr Arthur Macdonald leading the singing. _ The last vocal tribute was the rendering of < On The Ball,’ the celebrated Rugby song. By 5.30 p.m, the ground was empty, except for a few groups who were loth to leave the field, the scene of Otago’s numerous triumphs this year. OTAGO'S RECORD To-day was Otago’s eighth successful defence of the shield this season, the record being as follows; v. Southland, won, 16-3. v. Auckland, won, 14-5. v. Manawatu, won, 11-5. v. South Canterbury, won, 26-3. v. Canterbury, won, 16-0. v. Nortli Auckland, won, 30-0. v. Wellington, won, 16-3. v. West Coast, won, 30-0. Played 8, won 8, lost 0, points for 159, points against 19. Tho only reverse suffered by Otago was in the return game against Southland, when, with a weakened team, the Dark Blues suffered defeat by 9 points to 6. CLOSE GAME WELLINGTON B DEFEAT SEDDON SHIELD HOLDERS [Pan Ukited Press Association.] WELLINGTON, September 26. Bright weather and a light northerly breeze prevailed for the final of the Wellington Rugby season. A match had been arranged between Marlborough and a Wellington team. Stepping off smartly. Wellington developed a strong attack on the left flank, the forwards showing out well; and Mollier scored, Trapp failing to convert. This was. followed up by a penalty goal for Wellington by O’Connor. Play had been fast and lively, but mistakes by both sides had been, common. Fielding the ball from a Wellington clearing kick, Kotua put Marlborough on attack. He passed to Paine, who was smothered, but the Marlborough forwards pressed on and Kimberley scored. Lane was unable to convert. Wellington 6-3. Marlborough’s handling was uncertain, though the team was shaping better than at the start. A characteristic dodgy run by Sadler paved the way for another Wellington try, scored by Andrews. O’Connor, did not convert. Wellington 9-3. Wellington advanced tho score right on half-time, when Wareham scored from a rush started in the home twentyfive. Tho score was 12-3 at half-time. When the second spell opened the wind had changed from a light northerly, against which Wellington played to a .freshening southerly, so that the visitors again had tho wind at their backs. Forward passes and other mistakes discounted much of the dash the visitors put into their work iu the opening stages, and their defence also revealed weakness. Ho..ever, eventually they got going in a strong attack, and O’Sullivan scored, Robinson failing to convert. Wellington, 12-6. The wind had now dropped. Marlborough were playing more strongly, and a glorious chance of scoring was lost when, after a fine opening by Lane, Robinson failed to hold the ball. Just afterwards Robinson attempted a pot, but missed. Marlborough kept Wellington busy until a deep thrust from the scrum by Sargisson, who was backed up by Trapp and Sadler, ended with Wareham scoring. Trapp did not convert. Wellington 15-6. Marlborough, whose hacks were now functioning much better, quickly returned to the attack, and the situation looked dangerous for Wellington when Sadler got to the ball to send Wareham off on a short run. A strong dash by O’Sullivan also gave Wellington trouble, O’Connor just managing to force in time. A little later, however, from a scramble Brown scored for Marlborough. Wellington 15-9. After Wellington had got down deep into the visitors’ territory M'Bryde broke away with the ball at his toe, and just afterwards Paine gained further ground. Right at the end O’Sullivan potted a fine goal for Marlborough to make the final score: — Wellington ...■ 15 Marlborough 13 ' FIRM’S RUGBY The match played at Bathgate Park this afternoon between the D.I.C. and H. B. resulted in a win for the.former by 12 points to 9,

FAST FOOTBALL CANTERBURY'S TWO-POINT WIN [Per United Press Association.] CHRISTCHURCH, September 26. The touch flags flew for the last time in the 3 93C season at Lancaster Park this afternoon, when Canterbury and Wellington played -the final match. The teams were. — WELLINGTON. Vartan. Upchurch, L. H. Edwards, Nees, Baldwin, A. Edwards, Tindill, Leahy, Clayton, Kenny, Todd, Guy, Fraser-Smith, Pringle, Wales. CANTERBURY. Nolan, Gillespie, Pawson, C. H. M‘Pfaai‘l, Hooper, Brooks, M'Auliffe, Mahoney, Burke, Cooper. Manchester, Millikeh, N. J. M'Pnail, Scandrett, Rankin. Weather conditions were perfect, and the attendance was 5,000 to 6,000. Wellington kicked off from the south end, and then Scandrett booted the ball back to Vartan, who attempted to open up play, only to have the movement smothered. Hooper short-puntec) when Canterbury secured from the serum, and after Wellington were penalised, a rush by Canterbury made the visitors force. After a high punt by a Canterbury back, the Wellington side was bustled, and Manchester Jed the Canterbury forwards in a fine burst of short passing. Two men handled, and then C. H. M'Phail came up fast on the right wing to take a pass and go over wide out. M'Auliffe goaled with a splendid kick. Canterbury 6 Wellington 0 Canterbury kept up the pressure, with Hooper at second five-eighths finding many gaps in the defence. He ran brilliantly in several rushes, but always the

Wellington backing-up was good enough to prevent a score. Canterbury kept up the pressure and wore getting plenty of the ball. A penalty against Wellington saw M'Auliffe miss a goal from well out, and when next the Canterbury backs went away they found the tackling solid. Pawson changed the aspect of the game with a swerving, jinking run which left many defenders standing. Rankin backed him up, but the Wellington men were back in position to smother, and after a scramble the ball went into touch-in-goal. Coming np on the defence, Nolan was able to run through the Wellington side and send on to his forwards, A scramble just short of the line ended when Milliken secured and burst his way over at the corner. M'Auliffe’s kick failed, leaving the score: Canterbury ... 8 Wellington 0 Clayton and Upchurch led Wellington back to the attack, and from' a scrum five yards from the Canterbury line, Tindili secured, tricking the defence, to score after a clever dash. The kick failed. Canterbury 8 Wellington 3 1 The Wellington forwards were showing good form in the loose now, and another swift rush got as far as Nolan. The Wellington backs swung into action, but a dropped pass gave Pawson a chance. Ho snapped np and showed his heels to Fleming, running to L. H. Edwards before sending on to Gillespie. Running in determined fashion, the Canterbury winger handed off Crips, and hurled himself over for a try at the corner. M'Auliffe’s kick failed, Canterbury 11 Wellington ... ... 3 A. Edwards brought off a beautiful cut-in when next Canterbury tried to get the back line away. Nolan and Milliken pulled him down, but the Wellington forwards, with Todd and Leahy to tho fore, came up fast, bustled the defence, and Eraser-Smith picked up to score near the corner, _ Fleming converted with a splendid kick. Halftime came with tne score: Canterbury 11 Wellington 8 Early in the second spell Burke scored easily. Canterbury 14 Wellington 8 The visitors attacked, and when Hooper tried to find the line Crisp fielded cleanly and drop-kicked a pretty field goal from fairly well out. Canterbury 14 Wellington 12 Wellington now slung the ball about, and Upchurch put in a good run on the left wing, cutting in past Rankin, but putting his foot out in the process. The Canterbury backs went away, and Hooper broke through, ca-.jing the ball at his toes, Wellington forcing just m time. Manchester staged a brilliant breakaway with three of his forwards in support, and Milliken MTMiail .and Manchester, and Milliken again handling in a flashing rush, which gave the defence no chance. Milliken ran over beneath the posts, and Nolan goaled. Canterbury 19 Wellington 12 Scandrett dived over the line after another neat rush by M'Phail. but he could not get the ball, and Wellington forced down. Fleming and L. H. Edwards staged a rush that drove Canterbury back to their own twenty-five, whore the Wellington backs went away again, and a good in-pass from Upchurch

SOCCER

CAMPBELL ROSE BOWL WELLINGTON ACCOUNT FOR AUCKLAND f Pep United Press Association.] AUCKLAND, September 2G. In the Auckland-Wcllington Soccer representative match for the Campbell Rose Bowl, a lively opening saw Wellington launch a strong attack, but they met with a stern defence. A smart forwanr raid took play to Auckland’s area, Quirke sending the bail across the goal, the Auckland defence missing badly for M’Kenzie to score an easy goal. A strong Auckland rally then took play to the Wellington goal, and a good centre by Robinson was missed. A moment later Fyvie and Stevenson had chances that were not taken. Some smart forward play then enabled Wellington to invade Auckland's area, and three successive corners saw the last one headed into the not. The final stages of the spell were fast and exciting, Mullane Being robbed a yard from the goal, while Smith was fully occupied in the Auckland goal. A minute before the spell ended a longrange shot from 40yds out by Nicol deceived Smith by its flight and entered the net. The second spell opened with Wellington on the attack, Speed and Haggett defending well. A strong Auckland raid saw the ball bouncing about in front of the goal with Turkington cmt in midfield, but the defenders cleared amidst great excitement. A moment later Fyvie slipped out a pass to Mullane, and he heat Turkington all the way. Auckland were dominating the game at this stage, and only a desperate defence was averting a score. Wellington then staged a momentary rally, but play was soon back in their own area. Another rally saw M'Kenzie “ balloon ” over the bar from a few yards out. Jenson missed a penalty for Auckland. The final stages were more evenly contested, lightning raids From goal to goal keeping the crowd on its toes. The last minute of the game saw a strong Wellington raid, jn which Smith made two desperate saves, one from a rebound off the bar but the ball came out to Hatchard, who sent in a hard drive which found the net. Final: Wellington ... 3 Auckland 1 ' FLYGEB BOWL CONTEST AUCKLAND RETAINS TROPHY [Per United Press Association.) AUCKLAND, September 26. In the Flyger Bowl contest for players under 21, Auckland retained the trophy by 3 goals to 2 after a Strong challenge by Wellington. Wellington scored first, but Auckland equalised before half-time. Auckland scored first in the second spell, but Wellington evened matters, and in the closing stages Auckland gained the winning goal. »- ■ v ATHOS CUP. Athos Cup result at Wellington: Wellington 4, Christchurch 1. SECOND GRADE, H. 5.0.8. 3, Tramways 1WELLiNGTON GAMES HOSPITAL WIN CHAMPIONSHIP [Per United Press Association.) WELLINGTON. September 27. The first A division championship Association football match was decided on Saturday by the victory of Hospital, the leading team, over Seatoun, the runners-up. Hospital had played 12 out of their quota of 14 matches, and with 23 points were leading Seatoun, who had played 13 matches, b.y 2 points. A win for Seatoun would have brought the teams level, but Hospital won with something in hand, and, though they have yet to play Waterside, the match cannot affect the issue. At Kilbirnie in the annual match for the Amos Cup the Marist (Wellington) second A division team, the holders of the trophy, defeated Marist (Christchurch) by 4 goals to 1.

to A. Edwards found a hole in the defence. Fleming rushing up outride to take another neat pass a"d no over in the corner. He converted his own try with a fine kick. Canterbury 19 Wellington ... 17 Canterbury were in grave danger when Tindill broke away from the scrum and sent Upchurch away on the blind side. The winger ran down to Nolan and kicked high into the centre, but Pawson crme from nowhere to field and find the line. Wellington were driven, back, and still another attack failed. The game ended: Canterbury 19 Wellington 17 AN INTERESTING FOOTBALL TO BE BAFFLED FOR HOSPITAL An excellent souvenir of the season’s Rugby is in the possession of Uncle Ben (Mr G. Bennet). It is a football presented bv the Rugby Union autographed by members of the All Blacks, the Australian team, the Otago team, and the West Coast team. It is intended to raffle the ball in order to raise funds for the provision of an extra radio for the Wakari Hospital. AUCKLAND COMPETITION SENIOR GRADE SEMI-FINALS [Per United Press Association.] AUCKLAND, September 27. The semi-finals of the Auckland Rugby Union’s competition for the Jubilee Trophy was decided on Saturday in perfect conditions. Details:— Marist 24, Grafton 14. Ponsonby 30, Otahuhu 0. Marist and Ponsonby will now. meet in the play-off for the trophy*

HARRIERS

DUNEDIN. ‘The.above club held its second sports meeting for the Barling Cup at Han-, cock Park. Results: — 880 Yards.—Bell (73yds) 1, Mouab (luvds) 2. Mann (scr) 3. Bell took the* lead shortly after the start. Mouat and Mann ran into second and third place during the second lap. Hop. Stem, and Pump.—Loll 1, Hill 2 Walker o. 440 Yards.—Mouat (scr) 1, Bell (40vds) and Hill (15yds), equal, 2. High Jump.—Hill (7in) 1. Mann (sin) and Cameron (llin). equal, Final Points for Barling Cup.—« Maun, 141, Hill 13. Mouat 12, Bell 9. CAVERSHAM. The Caversliam Club held its second sports meeting. Included in the events was a special one-mile handicap taca for visiting members of the Toko. Harricr Club. Results: 830 Yards.—S. J. M’Kay (75yds) 1* C. Garland (45yds) 2, J. Haddocks (20yds) 3. Time, 2miu 14 3-ssec. _ 220 Yards. —First heat; C. Garland 1. J. Ramsay 2, G. R. Colston 3. Time* •>) l-ssec. Second heat: R. Honeyhope 1 J. Haddocks 2, G. Crossan 3. Time* 2? l-ssec. Third heat: R. Emmerson, 1 ]. George 2, J. Simpson 3. Time* 27 l-ssec. Final: Garland 1, Maddockai 2. Crossan 3. Time, 25 4-ssec. High Jump.—J. Simpson (9in), oft 2iu, 1; J. Cummings and P. Harwood 1 (ll’in), equal. sft lin, 2. Javelin. —R. Wilson (25ft), 139 ft, If J Dever (28ft), 133 ft 6in, 2; A. Barr (35ft), 131 ft Sin. 3. Discus.—R- Wilson (38ft), 107 ft 6m, 1 • G. Crossan (46ft), 98ft 4in, 2; A. G. Hebbard (35ft). 96ft, 3. One Mile (Milton runners) .—A. Martin (190yds) 1, R. Fraser (280yds) 2, I. Keen (160yds) 3. Time. 4mm 53sec. Points.—Field events: J. Dever 10, R* Wilson 0, James Simpson 5. Sprints: S. J. Haddocks 7), C. Garland 6 J, Dever and S. M‘Kay (equal) 3. 1 ry« Cup: J. Dever 1, S. J. Haddocks 2, C« Garland 3. ST. PATRICK’S. St. Patrick’s held their first sport# meeting at Hancock Park. The results were as follows: 880 Yards.—R Carroll 1, A. J. Daly and A.* J. Tarleton (dead heat) 2. 100 Yards.—A. Dyson 1, A. J. Daly 2 W. Cox 3. Won by 2m. 'Broad Jump.—A. J. Tarleton (18ft Sin) 1, A. J. Daly (18ft sin) 2, Dyson and Canter (17ft sin) 3. Shot Putt.—A. J. Tarlton (31ft lliin) 1, J. Daly (30ft 7)m) 2, A. Dyson (30ft 7in) 3. Points for the Sports Cup are ns follows:—A. J Daly 7\, A J. Tarleton 7), A. Dyson 4), R. Carroll 3, W. Cos I, P. Canter 4. CIVIL SERVICE. The Civil Service Harriers’held their first sports meeting this afternoon, the following events being decided:— 220 Yards. —R. Barnett (9yds) 1, J. G Barqes (6yds) 2, G. Brander (15yds), 3. Won by 2ft. Time. 26 2-ssec. 440 Yards.—G. Brander (32yds) 1, J. Gerken (scr) 2, R. Whittleston (26yds) 3. Won by Ift. Time, 55 4 High Jump.—D. Shepherd (6in), I (oft sin), L. Leask (6in) and R. Barnett (3in), 2 (equal, sft 4in). The best actual jump was that or the scratch man, J. Gerken, who deared sft Sin. * j Hop, Step, and Jump.—D. Shepherd (2ft 6in), 1 (41ft), A. M’Cartney (4ft) 2 (BBft Sin), R. Barnett (3ft) 3 (38ft 7in). , , Board Jump.—l. Herbison (3ft) 1 (20ft Bin), R. Barnett (2ft flm) 2 (20£o 4in), D. Shepherd (2ft) 3 (19ft 9m). Javelin—W. Wheeler (70m) 1 (17oft Din). A. M’Cartney (65ft) 2 (154 ft 9m), A. Adams (70ft) 3 (145 ft 4in). ■ The best actual throw was that or the scratch man, F. Wheeler, who threw 127 ft 6in. r 100 Yards (Colts) for the “ S. Longworth ” Medal. —-J. Thompson (scr) 1, M. Collins (scr) 2, G. Herbison (7yds) 3 Time 12sgc. 440 Yards (Colts).—M. Collins (scr) 1, J. Thompson (syds) 2, C. Wdlker (12vds) 3. Time, 65sec. High Jump (Colts) for the ‘ I. Hcrbison ” Medal.—W. Campbell (4in) and C. Walker (3in), equal (4ft 3iin), 1; G. Herbison (2in), 4ft 2*in, 2. , Shot Putt (Coltij), 10lb Weight.—G. Herbison (2ft), 27ft sin, 1; C. Walker (Ift 6in). 24ft 3in, 2; J. Thompson (6in), 22ft 9in, 3. ' • J. Thompson won the L. R. M Mulan ” Cup for the most points in the events for colts, with M. Collins nnd C. Walker dead heating for second The best find of the day was a new member, D. Shepherd, who won. the high jump, hop, step, and jump, and was second in the shot putt and third in the broad jump. Tim remaining events will be decided on Tuesdaynext at 5.15 p.m., th« events being 100yds, 880yds and discus. . • ~ Members are reminded that football practice will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5.15. LEITH-MORNINGTON-ST. KILDA. The first triangular sports meeting between the above clubs was held at Logan Park, and resulted in a good tussle between three evenly-matched, clubs. Owing to the heavy nature or the track no fast times were recorded* but all events were keenly contested. The most spectacular event was tne mile, in which Moore, oi Mornmgton. opened up a large gap in the first lap and held it till the bell. Dickinson, of St. Kilda, moved up on the back stretch and, using good judgment, won by 15yds from Moore, who hung on long enough to take second place. Mornington proved to be the better allround team, and will hold the shield for the next 12 months. Detailed results are as follow: 100 Yards.—Paulin (M.) 1, Ross (St* K. 2, Hanna (L.) 3. Time, 11 2-ssec. 220 Yards. —Roxburgh (M.) 1, Ayent (L.) 2, Thomson (M.) 3. Time, 26sec, V 440 Yards.— Murray (L.) 1, Co?* (St, K.) 2, Beatson (St. K.) 3. Time, 830 Yards. —Dalton (L.) 1. Fraser (St. K.) 2, M’Kinlay (L.) 3. Time* 2min 14 3-ssec. p Broad Jump.—Paulin (M.) 1, burgh (M.) 2, Timms (L.) 3. Distance, 17ft llin. \ i High Jump.— Towell (B.)l, Miller (M.) 2, Thomson (M.) 3. Height, 4ft Relay —Mornington 1, Leith 2, St. Kilda 3. ._. , - ~ Mile. —Diok'nson (St. K.) 1, Moore (M.) 2, Reid (L.) 3. Time. 4mm 59sec, Hop, Step, and Jump.—Avent (L.) 1. Sanders (M.) 2, Woltersdorf (St. K.) 3. Distance, 36ft. " Shot Putt. —Rev I>mds (Pt. K.) 1, Ross (St. K.) 2, Taylor (M.) 3. Distance, 31ft 4in. . Total Points.—Mornington (60) 1, Leith (65i) 2. St. Kilda (69i) 3.