FOOTBALL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 84, 26 August 1912, Page 8

FOOTBALL.

THE LEAGUE GAME. QUEENSLAND 15 v. NEW SOUTH WALES 8. By Cable—Press Association—Copyrigiht. Received 26, 12.25 a.m. Brisbane,. August 25. In the Rugy League game Queensland defeated New South Wales by 15 points to 8.

THE RANFURLY SHIELD. AUCKLAND (14) T WELLINGTON (0). By Telegraph.—Press Association. Auckland, Last Night. ' Auckland beat Wellington in the Ranfurly Shield match by 14 points to nil, after a keen hard game, played before ! an attendance of over 15,000 people. The I following were the teams:—

Auckland.—Full-back, O'Leary; threequarters, Macky, Stewart, McGregor; live-eighths, Weston and Ifwerson; halfback, Webb; forwards, Hall (wing), Tresize, Sellars, Wilson, Bruce, Cunningham, Barrett, Carroll. ! Wellington.—Full-back, JMurray;'threequarters, Grace, E. Ryan, Young; five-j eighths, Ramsden, McKenzie; half-back, F. Roberts; forwards, Skinner (wing),' Elliot, Ready, Gillespie, Wilson, Moffatt,, R. Paton, Macfarlane. Wellington won the toss and played with a light breeze and against the sun. Cunningham set the game in motion, and Auckland immediately rushed play into Wellington's territory. Roberts then eet the Wellington backs going, and the ball went out in Auckland's 25. Then Carroll led Auckland back, only to be returned by the Wellington I

forwards, and play for some time moved up and down the field. Presently a fine passing bout brought Wellington into

Auckland's half, but O'Leary, who played a brilliant game, was too safe, and a kick to the line sent Wellington back. Play was fast and keen, and while strenuous work was performed by both vanguards there were frequent flashes of bright back play. A good rush was presently made by Carroll, who took the ball at his feet close to Wellington's

line, where Murray came round and Baved. Macfailane had several unsuccessful snots at goal about this time, while O'Leary also failed in this respect. Auckland were now having all the bet-

ter of matters, and the Blue and White vanguard was too good for the visiting backs. Presently "Rangi" Wilson set out for Auckland's line, and a fine rush ended in the invasion being frustrated by Webb, who gathered up and found the line. Then Auckland attacked again. Weston broke away from midfield and took play to Wellington's 25, where Grace gathered up and kicked towards the line, but Macky secured the

ball before it reached touch and raced down the line and scored. Ifwerson failed to convert. Auckland * a Wellington 0 The remainder of the spell was keenly contested, hut there was no further i score.

Wellington attacked briskly on resuming, but Auckland rapidly assumed the upper hand, and Wellington was forced twice in succession. A hard rush (by Auckland, followed by a line kick by O'Leary, brought play to within a few yards of Wellington's line, but a free kick gave relief to the visitors. "Rangi" Wilson and Ramsden led Wellington down the field and Auckland were forced. Wellington appeared to slow down now, and while the Auckland forwards continued to play steadily, the Auckland backs brightened considerably, and a number of brilliant passing -rushes were witnessed. Presently the Auckland backs went away strongly, and a fine rush ended in Macky scoring again. Ifwerson failed to convert.

Auckland 6 Wellington 0 On the resumption of play Auckland swept back to Wellington's territory, and almost all the home hacks took part in a fine Tun which took play close to Wellington's line. Wellington retaliated, but the change was but momentary, for Weston went away with the ball and when near Wellington's line he transferred to Macky, who registered his third try. O'Leary failed to convert. Auckland 9 Wellington 0 Auckland now had Wellington beaten, and the play became less interesting. Just on the call of time Macky once ' more crossed the line, and this time Ifwerson found the goal. Auckland 14 Wellington 0 Mr. E. McKenzie was referee. MANAWATU 15 v. WAIRARAPA 3, Palmerston N., Last Night. The representative football match, Manawatu v. Wairarapa, played yesterday, was won by Manawatu by 15 points to 3. The day was beautiful and the ground in great order. The game in consequence was fast and open. The Manawatu forwards, who played with fine combination and judgment, practically ran all over the visitors, both fore and aft. When the visitors' backs did get going, the local backs were- easily able to nullify their efforts. The home team have a particularly fast set of forwards and backs this year. Manawatu scored nine points in the first spell and six in the second. Wairarapa scored in the second spell—an unconverted try. Manawatu's score consisted of three unconverted tries and two goals from the field. Wairarapa seemed run to a standstill. Manawatu were aggressive almost all through the game. I

MARLBOROUGH 10 v. WELLINGTON B 3. Wellington, Last Night. The Wellington B team of Rugbv representatives were defeated by Marlborough on Athletic Park yesterday by 10 points to 3. The attendance was small. The play except for occasional flashes was dull. Marlborough made things merry at the. start, .and from a rush to Wellington's 25 Daly got over, scoring the first try. Jackson failed to convert. Sheridan got the next try a few minutes after. Wellington's back work was very bad, and they missed several chances. Wellington's bad passing and careless play were noticeable in the second spell. Once only did they pass well, and Lambert scored s try. McKcnzie failed to convert. Marlborough's energy, which had been fading awav, livened up after this, and Parker got in a drop-kick which gave his side four

mere points. The game ended: Marlborough 10, Wellington 3. CANTERBURY COLLEGE 12 v. VICTORIA COLLEGE 3. Wellington, Last Night. The annua] Rugby match between Canterbury College and Victoria College was played at Athletic Park yesterday, jand resulted in a victory for the former by 12 points to 3. The visitors showed better cohesion than the home team .and should have put up more points than they did. They worked hard and were constantly on the hall, but the passing was bad land the tackling not much better. Towards the finish the game was scrappy and unscientific. At half-time the scores were: Canterbury College 6, Victoria College 3. Canterbury was making the pace hot when the game ended. Final scores: Canterbury College 12, Victoria College 3.

WANG AN UI 35 v. NELSON 6. Wanganui, Last Night. The Rugby representative match Nelson v. Wanganui was played on Saturday in beautiful weather. There was a good attendance and the ground was in line condition. The result was an easy victory for Wanganui, by 35 points to 6. The local men ran over the visitors |in the first spell, which ended 24 points to nil in Wanganui's favor. The second spell was more even and the game ended as above. Wanganui's score consisted of eight tries (two converted), a potted goal and a kick from a mark, and Nelson's was a penalty try for obstruction and a goal from a free kick. OTAGO'S NORTHERN TOUR TEAM. Dunedin, Last Night.

The following footlml team will represent Otago on the northern tour:— Backs—Clarke, Alexander, Cockroft, Cuthill, Watson, Chambers, O'Sullivan, McDougall, Eckhold, Dryden; forwards . —Casey, Wiliams, Russell, Irvine, Smith, Symonds, McKellar, Woodrow, Douglas, Graham, Sheehand, and McDonald. MANAWATU SCHOOL v. WANGANUI

SCHOOL 3. Wanganui, Last Night. The schools' Rugby representative match, Manawatu v. Wanganui, was played yesterday morning, and resulted in a win for Manawatu by 6 points (two tries) to 3 (a goal from a mark). HIGH SCHOOLS TOURNAMENT. NEW PLYMOUTH 13 v. NAPIER 3. Napier, Last Night. The second match in the annual triangular tournament between the High Schools of Napier, Palmerston North, and New Plymouth was played yesterday, and resulted in a win for New Plymouth by 13 points to Napier's 3. Bruce, Crone and Hirst scored tries for the winners, two of which were converted by Coteon and Goss. For Napier Ceddis obtained a goal from a penalty kick. The final match between New Plymouth and Palmerston North will be played to-morrow.

THE LEAGUE GAME. NEW SOUTH WALES 45 v. WELLINGTON 13. Wfilington, Last Night. The New South Wales League team commenced its tour with a match against Wellington yesterday, in the presence of a good number of people. The first spell was even, 11 points ibeing scored by each side, but the latter half of the game was purely in favor- of the visitors, who rattled on 34 points to their adversaries' two. The game was very fast throughout, the visitors showing excellent knowledge and condition. The local combination was completely outplayed in every department, and th« game ended: New South Wales 45, Wellington 13. WANGANUI 27 v. SOUTH TARANAKI 13.

Wanganui, Last Night. A League match was played here oil Saturday between Wanganui and South Taranaki, and resulted in a win for the home team by 27 points to 13. Moir, the Taranaki half, sustained a broken upper jaw. He was motored back to Eltham on Saturday night. NEW SOUTH WALES v. TARANAKI. All arrangements are well forward for the above match, and country patrons will please note that excursion rates to New Plymouth will be issued for all trains on Thursday. The match will start at 1.15 sharp, and all enthusiasts will be able to witness /both matches, as brakes, cabs, etc., will leave Western Park after the match for the Recreation Grounds, where the Wellington v. Taranaki Rugby Union match will be played. The New South Wales team will arrive by the mail train to-night, and will be welcomed on behalf of the Taranaki Rugby League by his Worship the [Mayor (Mr. G. W. Browne). The team wili be quartered at the Criterion Hotel. The Taranaki team will be finally selected to-dav and will be a strong one. The Taranaki Oarrison Band will play at the match.