FOOTBALL.

Taranaki Daily News, 10 July 1922, Page 3

FOOTBALL.

THE RUGBY GAME. THE COLLEGE MATCH. WON BA’ NEW PLYMOUTH. There was an attendance of about 4000 spectators at the Hawera Showgrounds on Saturday, when the annual match took place between the Wanganui College and New Plymouth High School. The public gathered expecting to see a good game of football, and they were not disappointed, as the game was right up to college standard. being keenly contested and fast and clean throughout. There was plenty of movement, whilst the tackling on both sides was good, Wanganui perhaps excelling. Wanganui forwards were superior in the loose, bat in the scrum New Plymouth got most of the ball. The local backs, however, though they dicl a lot of good work, did not handle as well as usual, there being a lot of knocks-on. Right to the end the game was keenly fought out, the issue being in doubt till the end, the result being: New Plymouth 9, Wanganui 6. This is perhaps a true indication of the game, as New Plymouth ware on the day slightly the better team. The ground was in good order, and there was no wind. The teams were as follow: Wanganui College.—Willeans, Broad, Hewitt, Campbell. Ormond. Bremner, Blythe, Williams, Young, Hawkins, Hair. Fairbrotber, Lance, Willis, Halcombe. New Plymouth.—Taylor, Abbott, Brown, Foden, Alexander Morey, Brodie, Paterson, Christie, Brewster. Collins, Palmer, Revell, Rickard, Christie. After an interchange of kicks the Wanganui backs got moving but Campbell got (JffS’de. Blythe took the kick, and the Wanganui pack, led by Hair, attacked and from a scramble on the line Bremner scored. Hair failed to goal Within two minutes the score read: College 3, School nil. School backs essayed passing, but the bout broke down, and Hair, Ormond and Hewitt carried play back to School’s territory. The ball came in on the other wing, where Campbell was collared, and then Brown turned defence into attack, shooting the ball across to Abbott, which was taken by Williams. Moyes broke through, and from the resultant scrum School were awarded a free kick, Brown failing to goal. Play hung about midfield until Rickard smothered ' the College full back. Brown, with .1 nice kick, lined at the twenty-five. Morey cut in, and Bremner lined Then Atexander Intercepted. and set the backs going, the effort ending in a force. The visiting backs threw the ball about, but the defence was* sound. Finally Brodie marked. Hewitt, taking at full speed, cut through, but was well tackled, and Christie came through, bad at toe. to Wanganui’s .nty-five, where from a freekick Brown made & weak attempt to goal, the ball being forced. Then School gave a taste of their quality. Brodie, Alexander, Morey and Brown handled nicely, and the latter cut in, but lost the ball. Recovering again, he lined at the corner, the ball being forced. Abbott secured and set sail, but was well taken by Broad, and a force resulted. Paterson marked the kick-off, and Hawkin fumbling, the School forwards gained some ground, until Hawkin broke through. Then from a scrum about half-way Brodie worked the blind side and the ball travelled via Alexander and Morey to Foden, who beat a couple of men and scored in a good position. Brown again failed to goal. College 3; School 3. Soon after resuming Ormond badly beat a couple of men and ran down the centre of the field, but he held out too long, and School were able to clear. Brown set them attacking. but the bout broke down, as did a counterbout by Wanganui. Brodie marked smartly in tHe face of a strong Wanganui rush, and later dummied cleverly. A passing <ush by the locals, including some criss-cross work by Brown and Foden, proved effective, until ended by a pass forward. Then followed ase ries of marks, culminating in a scrum al midfield, from which School were awarded a free kick, but made little use of it. Brown secured and passed to Foden, who crossed th* line, but lost the ball, which was forced. Hf took th* kick-off and dropped at goal, an other force resulting. School were now playing a great game. Another passing bow broke down, but Morey, following up fast dived over the line, just losing the ball. Nev t Plymouth kept up the pressure, but theii backs were out of position, and they couß not pierec the defence. Half-time sounder with the score:

College 3 School - 3 Early in the second*-spell the ball came out to Alexander, who cut in. down the centre of the field, and with only the full back to pass, threw forward. School secured from the scrum, and after a bout on the one wing had broken down the ball came smartly via I Brodie and Alexander and Morey to Brown, • who streaked across. Brown failed to goal. 1 School 6 ; College 3. After a period of interchanges of kicks, j Willis broke away for Wanganui, but Brown serured, and, beating a couple of men, passed out. Wanganui Intercepted. Foden marked and kicked high. School attacking strongly, and securing from the scrum, their backs were moving nicely when Morey knocked forward Then Brown broke through, but lost the ball. Another great bout of passing followed. Again Hewitt intercepted, and got well down field before Abbott collared him. School then had an anxious time. From a free-kick Fairbrother had a drop kick, which just failed to go over the bar and was forced. Young broke through the scrum and took play to near School's twenty-five, where Blythe cut through on the blind side and from a rebound Fairbrother looked very dangerous. From a penalty in a good position the last-named had a fruitless drop at goal. Wanganui attacked and Blythe was forced out at the corner. Blythe again secured from the scrum and tried to force his way over, but was held up. In another pasisng rush Ormond was collared I’y Alexander. Still Wanganui kept going, and another dangerous move, l>roke down through Hewitt cutting in instead of passing. From a free kick Fairbrother had another resultless shot Williams took the kick-off, and running up set his men going; but Blythe hung on. From the scrum Blythe sent the ball on the blind side to Broad, who sent it back when blocked, and Blythe dived over. Hewitt failed to goal. College 6 ; School 6. School backs again threw the ball about, Morey and Brown being prominent, and then on the other Side Foden cut In. Marks by Brenner and Blythe were helpful to Wanganui, and then Foden had a shot, the ball falling short. Brown marked and dropped for goal, the ball going under the bar. Halcombe and Campbell took play past half-way, where the ball was shot over to Foden, who streaked for the line, but was well taken by Williams, both being temporarily injured. From a scrum at half-wav the ball travelled from Brodie via Alexander and Morey to Brown, who beat his man and passed, but Abbott could not reach It Again from the scrum the backs set sail, and Foden with a heady kick, found touch. A moment’, from a free kick. Brown put School in front, and shortly afterwards the game ended: School * 9 College x U Mr. F. Julian refereed.

THE CUP COMPETITIONS. RESULTS OF SATURDAY’S GAMES. POSITION OF THE TEAMS. The A grade competitions were continued on Saturday in fine weather. The result ci the matches does not affect the positions of the leaders. Results: Tukapa 13 v. Opunake 7. Okaiawa 33 v. Waimate 3. i-atea 6 v. Clifton 0. Stratford 23 v. Kaponga 3.

B GRADE. TUKAPA (13) v. OPUNAKE (7). Fast, open play, always Qtll of interest, characterised the game between Tukapa and Opunake at Pukekura Park. Tukapa won by 13 points to 7, and, though they were probably the better team on the day’s play, Opunake did most of the attacking, especially in the first spell, whilst the nciting forwards gained the majority of the scrums. The combined and speedy work of the Tukapa backs was the deciding factor, though they have given tar better displays. Tukapa kicked off against the sun. Opunake immediately assumed the offensive, giving Tukapa an anxious couple of minutes near the goal-line. Tukapa cleared, but Opunake came back, and the pack, shooting the ball out well from the scrum, gave the backs a chance to extend themselves, the ball coming out to Brophy, who, however, did not get far. (|punake continued knocking at the door. Hart coming to Tukapa’s rescue in a tight corner. Once more the Opunake forwards came through, ball at toe, Tukapa just forcing in time as the ball crossed the line. Again Tukapa forced: then Ennis broke through sensationally, with R. Oliver in attendance, the latter being i brought down by Tuwhata as he was heading for the line. Brown stopped another dan- ; gerous forward rush by passing back to Love i ridge, who lined. The Tukapa backs opened up in a pretty movement, but A. Lusk was j equal to the occasion. Tuwhaka streaked down [ the side-line, being stopped near half-way. i Hooker had a shot which fell short from a i little inside half-way. Out came the ball I again to the Tukapa backs, Stohr kicking when blocked. Opunake marked, but R. Oliver received the kick dnd set the Tukapa rearguard i going again. Hooker being stopped a yard from the line as a score was being hailed. From a scrum near half-way Macßeynolds booted downfield into the hands of the Tukapa three-quarter line who snatched at the opportunity and a clinking passing bout was brought to fruition by Stohr, who scored near the corner. Hooker goaled. Opunake had to force a minute following the kick-off, but Tuwhaka brought the visitors back. King, working ‘he blind side of the scrum, gained more ground. Loveridge marking. A free kick by Lusk from a fair distance back fell short. Then fol.owed a brilliant piece of individual play, Ennis saving by securing the ball and dashj ing in between two Opunake players. The I visitors, however, continued to hold the upper hand. A. Lusk and Tuwhaka, in succession, unsuccessfully tried to pot goals. Ennis again came to the rescue when Opunake looked dangerous. Two free kicks by Lusk narrowly missed, another one being charged down. A sustained rally of kicking ended slightly "3 Opunake’s favor, the coastal team trying hard I to open their scoring account, but a good kick by Loveridge drove them back as half-time

arrived with the score: Tukapa 5, Opunake 0. The first Incidents of the second spell were two tricky runs by Hart who brought play in- . • to Opunake’s quarter. The Tukapa backs were combining well, but a knock-on spoiled one likely movement. Tuwhaka was prominent roc Opunake, but passed wildly when collared, | nearly letting Tukapa through. A free-kick ; taken by Hooker f: a fair distance back went just outside the posts. From the dropout Stohr made a fast run along the side line, the ball being passed in-field and the backs handling well, Tuwhaka saving with a ; good run. Tukapa were now playing with more dash and precision and Opunake were hard put to to keep them out. The visiting ■ forwards, however, were working well. Luak, Brophy and Norgate turned back the invaders, but H. Oliver brought play back to striking distance where Opunake were penalised and Hooker landed a goal. The game speeded up, : one side striving to hold its advantage and | the other battling hard to avert defeat. Me- I Callum made a dashing run, but Opunake pressed Tukapa hard and brought play into , the town team’s twenty-five, where Tuwhaka had a good, but resultless attempt to “pot” a goal. Out came the ball from a scrum t> the Opunake backs, Ifwerson securing possession in a handy position and drop-kicking .1 goal, making the score Tukapa 8, Opunake 1. ’ This put fresh heart into the visitors, who continued to hold Tukapa, who had to force. Brown set his backs going, but Hart stopped, ! Opunake going within an ace of scoring again a minute later. The game had started nearly half-an-hour late owing to the late arrival of the visiting team and the last ten minutes * of the game were played in semi-darkness. Opunake kept up the attack till Brown, with , a fine burst of speed, made a brilliant run down field, passing to Hart when blocked; ; the latter was collared and sent the ball back to Brown who scured behind the posts. It was a most spectacular piece of play. The try was converted by Hooker. Though nine points behind Opunake were not discouraged and set out to wipe off some of the deficit. I Play moved rapidly back to Tukapa’s twentyfive where a hot attack on the defenders’ goalline ended in Penniall breaking through and scoring behind the posts. Lusk failed with an I easy kick. Tukapa came back, a kick by I Wnnkpr failing, and the teams exchanged cheers

with the score: Tukapa 13 Opunake * STRATFORD (25) v. KAPONGA (3), Playing at Stratford. Kaponga were beaten by the Stratford team by 23 to 3. Kaponga took the field with a scratch team of 13 men, the other two going on some minutes later. Stratford ran over the visitors during the 1 great part of the first spell, but Kaponga rallied remarkably in the second and made the 1 game fast and open. Kaponga kicked off and Stratford immediately attacked, being awarded a free kick 1 just Inside the twenty-five. Masters landed 1 a goal from a difficult angle a minute after 1 the game commenced. Sharrock (Stratford) 1 secured a moment later and set sail for the line, but he was brought down. Stratford ■ quickly found the dead ball line. The ball was no sooner into play than Coulton secured ’ from the loose, and beating several men dived over with a beautiful try. Masters’ kick failed. Inside another minute Gray was over • with another try. which Masters failed to 1 convert. From a line-out the ball came across ' to McKenzie, who put in a good run and ’ passed to Gray, who got over. Vickers tried ' the kick in an easy position, but failed to ’ add the points. Wilson secured the ball and 1 showed his speed straight down the line, ? • but he was forced out within a few yards 1 jof his objective. McCulloch’s turn came pre- ’ I sently, he scoring a neat try between the 1 1 posts. Vickers again failed to convert. Work--1 i ing play over the half-way line, Kaponga were 5 j awarded a penalty, and a beautiful kick by 1 Scott went a little wide. Kaponga contlu- ’ ued to attack, holding their own against the Stratford pack. Stratford gained ground with 1 a long line-kick and soon compelled Kaponga s to force. The score at half-time was Stratford 15, Kaponga nil. Kaponga attacked strongly on resuming, putting in some fast forward work. Stewart secured, and putting in a great run down the line, beat his men and scored. Scott’s kick was weak. Stratford again reversed play, Fowler securing, running clear away and scoring under the posts. Sharrock neatly converted. Kaponga again found the dead ball line. Stratford attacking again, Wilson got the ball, made a beautiful dodging run In which he beat half-a-dozen men, and scored. ’ A good kick by Sharrock just went outside the posts. Hard play ensued at midfield, neither side gaining much advantage until Briggs broke away and made a great run with only Stratford’s full back to beat. Coulton and J Fowler set sail after him, the formec bringI ing Briggs down just in tome. Coulton and | Fowler saved a certain score by their pace. 1(1 I Both sides now threw the ball about. and * i Stratford worked play near their objective, jf Coulton putting in good work for Stratford. : No addition was made to the score, and the j game ended: Stratford 23 Kaponga 3 Hx. C. A. Gray refereed s

OKAIAWA (33) v. WAIMATE (3). The match between Waimate and Okaiawa, played at Manaia on Saturday, was not so one-sided as the scores would indicate. An outstanding feature of the game was the good goal-kicking of the Okaiawa backs. Neither team was up to full strength. Waimate played six juniors and Okaiawa three. From the kick-off Waimate attacked, but play soon veered to their twenty-five line. Here Jerry Taylor marked and kicked an easy goal. Okaiawa forwards forced play, and from loose play T. Byrne scored. Tuke made no mistake with the kick, and after about ten minutes’ play the score read: Okaiawa 8, Waimate 0.

The Okaiawa forwards kept up the pressure, and Waimate were kept besy defending until being penalised in a l.andy position. Dick Roberts kicked a good penalty goal. The Waimate forwards now took a turn at attacking, and the opposing van were kept busy. L. Hughes marked, and by good following up, Waimate nearly scored. Soon afterwards, from open play, McCarty marked, but failed to gain much advantage. The Okaiawa van again broke through the opposing forwards to midfield, where Johnson gathered up the ball and streaked down the line, but was well collared by Badley. Waimate were now holding their own in hard, loose play, from Which G. Taylor gathered up the ball and, running down the line, kicked across to R. Roberts, who took the ball on the run and scored between .the posts, adding the extra points, making the score: Okaiawa 16, Waimate nil. B. Roberts put in a good run, and when Allen handed on to Peta, the latter scored alongside the posts, Dick Roberts kicking an easy goal. After desultory play in neutral territory, the ball again came out to R. Roberts, and after a piece of good passing he scored, but his essay at goal missed. Half-time was called soon afterwards, witn the score: Okaiawa 24 points; Waimate nil. On resuming, it was soon evident that Waimate were not dismayed by the task set them, as they at once invaded Okaiawa’s territory, where some hard play followed until the Okaiawa backs got busy and, Rye securing, carried play to midfield. Okaiawa returned to the attack and had Waimate busily defending, 1 but eventually they cleared. J. Adamson marked in a good position, but Okaiawa were soon back again, and from a loose rush D. Johnson scored, Taylor failing to convert. Waimate forwards again set up an attack, when R. Roberts secured and carried play to Waimate’s line before he was collared. The ball then went out to Rye, who spoilt a likely score by a forward pass. The Waimate forwards here put in good work that nearly resulted in a score, being held up right, on the line. Here play hung for a while until the ball came out to McCarty, who scored. L. Hughes’ kick crossed the bar, but had touched an opposing player in its flight. This made the score: Okaiawa 27, Waimate 3. From tills out Okaiawa had the better of it, and from loose play the ball was snapped up by Rye, who scored in the corner. Roberts failed with the kick. Just before time Waimate were penalised, and Tuhi landed a penalty goal, making the final score: 33 Waimate 3 Mr. A. H. Guy was referee. PATEA (6) v. CLIFTON (0). The match between Patea and Clifton, at Patea, provided a good game, play being mostly confined to the forwards. Neither team was up to full strength. Patea had the better of the game throughout, and won by G points to nil. In the first spell, Laurie Hunt broke away from a line-out, and punting over tne full-back’s head, followed up and scored, in the second spell Spratt picked up from the loose and ran over. Neither score was converted. Mr. Phelan refereed.

PRIMARY SCHOOLS’ MATCH. NORTH AND SOUTH DRAW. The primary schools' match, North v. South Taranaki, at Hawera, on Saturday, proved very interesting, the boys showing a good knowledge of the game and giving a good exhibition. The contest was very even. South naving the advantage in the forwards and North in the backs. The South team pressed from the start. Finally Fookes (North) sent the ball out, and it travelled out to Taunt, who transferred to Law. He was thrown out at the corner, but Taunt got over from a passing run. Fletcher’s kick was a good one, but failed. South came charging back, and ''’rofts, Goodwin and Bailey were associated in a move that resulted in the latter being collared by Sampson when very close, and Fletcher lined nicely. A moment later Taunt was away, but was well collared. South forwards had the better until Delgarno broke through. Goodwin and Bailey led a strong attack to North’s twenty-five, where Thomas marked, but Speers received and carried play to South territory, where half-time ended with the score: North 3; South nil.

On resuming, the North backs attacked, but tne South forwards livened up and invaded. Strenuous play ensued about midfield until Gordon and Greenhill rushed down field. Sampson marked and returned play to half-way, where Greenhill (South) intercepted a pass from Fookes. beat the opopsition, and scored. Loder failed to goal. The South forwards again attacked, and, mainly due to the work (>f Goodwin. Dorie got over the line, but a scrum ensued. Then North were awarded a free Kick, and play returned to midfield. Again I Fletcher checked a strong Southern rush, but Smart (South) secured, and with a heady kick sent the ball across to Bailey, who gath- I ered up and raced across. Goodwin’s kick ! failed. Fletcher picked up smartly and passed | to Law, who cut in and passed, but Taunt could not reach the ball, and a force resulted. North were now playing better, but the South defence was good. Fast play followed, mostly in South territory, until Goodwin, gathered up and beat several men before passing to Greenhill. Then ensued a sensational inc’dent. Fletcher swerved in beautifully, and beat a couple of men, handing on to Law. who shot on to Taunt, and the latter, putting on full speed, beat the opposition and scored a great try, running under the posts. Fletcher failed to goal. During the remaining few moments North backs had the better of the game, but there was no further seore, the game ending: North 6, South 6. Mr. C. H. Whittington was referee, SCHOOLS’ FOOTBALL. At Warea, on Saturday, the local schoolboys defeated a Rahotu-Oaonul school team by 20 points to nil, PLAY IN THE CITIES. Dunedin.—University A 16 v. Kaikorai S: Alhambra 20, v. Southern 0 ; Pirates 11 v. Taleri Rovers 3: Dunedin 11 v. Univresity B 3; Port Chalmers 12 v. Union nil. Universit)/ A and Pirates have each 16 flag points. University A has yet to play University B, and, if they win, it will place them two points in the lead in the competition. Kaikorai and Zingari have each 14 points, University B. Southern and Alhambra 8, Dunedin 6, Taieri Rovers 4, Port Chalmers 2, and Union 0. Christchurch.—Marists 15 v. Linwood 8. Over 8000 people witnessed this match, and the Marist win practically gives them the championship. ’Varsity 17 v. Sydenham-Lyt-telton 12; Merivale 12 v. Old Boys 0; Christchurch 12 v. Allfion 3. \ Wellington.—Poneke 17 v. Oriental 3; Pctone 32 v. Selwyn 11; Marist 28 v. Athletic 3; ’Varsity 8 v. Berhampore 8; Wellington 12 v. Old Boys 8. Auckland.—Grammar School Old Boys 13 v. Grafton G; College Rifles 10 v. Ponsonby 6; University 4 v. Eden 0; North Shore 11 v. Newton 6. Secondary Schools: Grammar School 17 v. King’s College 3.

MAORIS IN AUSTRALIA, BRILLIANT MATCH AT SYDNEY. is’EW SOUTH WALES BEATEN. By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. Received July 9, 5.5 p.m. Sydney, July 9. The final stages of the New South WalesMaori contest, yesterday, were worthy of the finest traditions of Rugby. The weather was fine but dull, and there was an attendance of six thousand. The blues had their own way in the first half and led by 22 to 6 at the interval. W. Barclay scored both the Maoris’ tries, and Akuira and Tangitio failed to convert. After the interval Bannister and Barclay scored, Tangitio and Akuira failing to convert, and Peina falling across at the corner, with a 22-15.

With tvventj’ minutes to go, the visitors unbottled their dash and brilliancy like real chairjpions. The forwar’ds particularly threw themselves at the blues. They drove New South Wales past half-way and created in opening for Barclay, who sprinted 30 yards past Nothling and Schute and scored. Peina failed with the kick. The Maoris immediately resumed the offensive, play becoming of :a sterling and exciting character, and the New South Wales team was apparently stupefied. While Phillips was speeding in lightning fashion for the line Nothling pushed him out at the twenty-five. From the line-out the Maori backs initiated a brilliant passing movement, Peina falling across at the corner, with a bevy of blue players on top of him. Pine converted. Peina was compelled to leave the field, being injured while scoring. Matul also had to stop owing to a dislocated elbow. New South Wales emerged from their shells in a desperate effort to penetrate the Maoris’ goal, but the latter’s tackling was of a determined and deadly character. Raymond brilliantly spurted down the line, but was forced out on the corner flag. There was no further score, and the game ended: Maoris 23, New South Wales 22.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.

MAORIS IN SYDNEY. There will be a lull in Sydney premiership games now that the Maoris are with us again (writes “Rambler” in the Sydney Referee). That they must be a fine combination we are sure, for the- drawn game against Wellington (and the province had the better of the luck) stamps them as such, but the extravagant statement about their being the best team to leave New Zealand, we can hardly believe. If it be true what super■men the All Black team to come to Sydney next month be, for it is expected the whole will be greater than the part, that all New Zealand will be superior to the Native section. Recently, in more codes than one, the instinct of the showman has stood out more prominently than the judgment of the critic. With Sir Henry Braddon —-the boy back of the 1884 New Zealand team—in- the chair, old timers and modern Rugby players met at the- R.U. rooms to say “haeremai” to the Maoris on Monday. Speeches were brief, Mr. , W. T. Parata—a wee bit greyer, but otherwise as youthful-looking as he was in 1913 was modest but optimistic. Nine of the team, he said, were under 21 years of age, and when tuned up the combination would uphold the football reputation of New Zealand. They played -the open style football, which was popular, and when, if carried out, would result in very little alteration being necessary to the game. Captain Jacobs, the eighteen-year-old baby of the 1913 Native team, who crossed the Tasman again as a. New Zealand rep. in 1920, is looking somewhat lighter and more athletic in his mould than he did two years ago. “He is all the better for it,” said General Booth later. After a few words by the Horowhenua giant, the war cry was given. Sir Henry no doubt recollecting how Jack Taiaroa rang in the Lord’s Prayer in his speech of thanks years ago, said he I understood perfectly what they meant. Mr. G. W. Slade, chairman of the New ; Zealand Rugby Union, referred to the fact j that it was the_ second official Maori team to leave New Zealand, that of 1888 being I the first. The others were organised by Mr. 1 Parata, but Mr. Slade omitted referring to : the Te Aute boys of 1904. A team that • could play a draw with Wellington was good. (Mr. J. R. Henderson: “All Gloamings"). Mr. Parata explained that the game at Horo--1 whenua was not an official contest. They were trying out new players.

It is understood that a committee is at work' in Wellington, codifying the laws of the game. The step is one which has not been undertaken too soon, and a crankier set of patch work rules it would be hard to find. A lawyer would fairly revel I in the job of arguing a case on the laws of Rugby foot-, ball. A southern writer in commenting in this strain hopes the committee will not forget an index.

Nothing could transcend in local interest the Traffic-Loco match, according to a writer in (he Westport News. “Complete arrangements have been made for special leave,” he says, “to make the trip to Marlborough, and Buller Rugbyites can rest, assured that the shield will be shunted back to Westport on time, freight payable by the consignees.”

Dr. Timms, the Victorian who played for Scotland in the nineties, and who was alongside E. Gwyu Nicholls as centre three-quarter with the 1899 British team out here, Is dead. He was a splendid man and a. great footballer. He played the Australian game in Victoria before going to Edinburgh University. There, when A. N. Fell, the New Zealander. was playing, they developed ft great fifteen, capable of beating Oxford and Cambridge Universities.

THE ASSOCIATION GAME. THE THIRD TEST. NEW ZEALAND 3, AUSTRALIA 1. ' By Telegraph.—Press Association. Auckland, July R. The third Association test match was played in fine weather, clouds shading the sun and there being->.no wind. The Australian team was the same as played Auckland, .the New Zealand team being as selected. The ground was very greasy. There was a large attendNew Zealand at once attacked from the kickoff. and within five minutes Ba<rwell centered well, enabling Ballard to score. Then, for a period, Australia attacked, but from a pass ny Dacre, after a rush by New Zealand, Cook scored a second goal. Give-anid-/ake play followed, each side making assaults on their opponents’ goal. The Australians had several shots, which were either stopped by the New Zealand backs or just missed. Finally Australia was awarded the first corner kick of the match, Dacre taking the kick; but Brown headed over the top after, a rush by New Zealand.

The visitors renewed the attack, the New Zealand goalkeeper saving well. The visitors maintained the attack, but the defence proved sound. New Zealand made several fine rushes, one ending in a good shot by Campbell, which went just, over. Half-time found New Zealand attacking, the scores being: New Zealand 2 goals, Australia nil. A few minutes after resumptt'on the ball went from the visitors’ left wing to Brown, who scoerd with a fine kick. Australia continued to attack, but play was transferred by the New Zealand backs, a score on one occasion being brilliantly saved by Cartwright, who, however, failed to stop a fine shot by Dacre. Another vigorous attack, ending in a shot at goal, was saved by the AustraM«goalkeeper. Some, pretty play was now • nessed among the forwards, ending in p IHV being transferred to the New Zealand hal*. New Zealand rallied, Barwell carrying the ball well down the field, but the Australians, with good combination, sent play back again, only to be placed on the. defence. Play now travelled up. and down the field, the visitors being dangerous, at one stage a chance being lost by a wide kick. The New Zealanders showed their appreciation of the escape by setting up a series of attacks, a shot by Dacre hit4)Dg the side-post. Shortly afterwards Aus*

tralia got in a dangerous attack, but the ball went over. Then, from a rush by Dacre, who passed to Barwell, to Cook, who was fouled by J. Gibbs, a penalty shot by Campbell went wide. Australia then had a hand at attack, but New Zealand rallied, give-and-take play, succeeding, punctuated by alternative attacks on goals. New Zealand having the better of the next ten minutes’ play. From even play in the centre, Dacre broke away in a smart run and centred to Campbell, who put in a clever shot which skinned the crossbar. New Zealand now began to dominate the play, reepated breaks by the Australians being checked. The game ended : New Zealand 3 goals. Australia 1 goal. The game was the best exposition of the code seen in Auckland, being remarkably fast from the kick-off to the final whistle. In the first spell. New Zealand had the better of the opening stages and were two goals up in ten minutes, before Australia had settled down. The visiting forwards lacked cohesion, although the backs defended very strenuously. In the closing stages of the spell, play was in the New Zealand half, except for occasional breaks through by the New' Zealand forwards. Strenuous though the visitors’ attacks were, the New Zealand defence proved sound, and no score resulted. The second spell was especially fast and open, and at times exciting. The New Zealand forwards were the better, putting in superior finishing touches and being more clever in front of the goal. The Australian backs were as good as the New Zealanders. The spell was characterised bj’ pace, and, altogether, the game was much more attractive than last week’s match. For Australia, Fisher at fight full back played an exceeding safe game, the others prominent being Gibbs (centre half), Shenton (left half), Maunder and Thompson (forwards). For New Zealand, Corbett (at centre) was outstanding, the half-back being well supported by Jones and McArthur. The forwards played well to a man, Cook, Dacre and Campbell, perhaps, being the best. Braithwaite and McAuley/ at full back, put up a solid defence, and Craxton in goal was very safe.

The position of the teams is as follows: — | Tukapa 10 9 — 1 19 1 Okaiawa .... 10 8 2 — 16 Hawera 9 6 1 2 14 i Patea 10 6 4 — 12 I Clifton 10 5 5 — 10 Stratford 10 3 6 1 7 Kaponga 9 3 6 — 6 Opunake 10 1 7 2 4 Waimate 10 — 10 —•. 0