Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Monday 23 May 1910, page 6


! FIRST GRADE.

SOUTH SYDNEY BEAT EASTERN SUBURBS

ON THE POST.

Quite 4000 people were present at the agricultural Ground to witness the, match which was fine expel

j son of Northern Union rules With only a few minutes to 5 to South turned, what what seemed to be certain defeat into a highly meritorious artery, their wonderful healing

powers. enabling them to secure the verdict by 14 points to 19 At San Mc__cn¿cr led his side into the field South following a mi mi te ther

1 cVree Mr T McMahon

Messenger kicked off from fo Randwick end night secured a free rumors have lately but Messenger s effort, as though a good one did not FCCU-C the two points South xuUiea Davis putting in some effective

work but wild passing lost South chance The razor j present Mcssong r died marked right in front of ! month in goal this time making no mistake List, 2 South ml He was even for a while, until Anderson

presided, and made a dash for the line, but he v s s at tackled by Mewing-, and laid out for Mines minute

A "knock on" close to the line gave South a timely relief, but little ground was gained Messenger we -Mill in the limelight with a dodgy run, out le WAS tackled at the -"> Hot work in South's territory occurred, until Conlin relieved List were now I saying like a hook and taking advantage of every opportunity

They obtained 0 points in as many minutes the first two for a free " the second two from a run to, add another ' free for off side making the six

-Messenger's kicking was a run station, the crowd cheering enthusiastically The next item of in

force was some good work by the South's forwards. which brought the ball close to Last a good line, and from a scrum the hall came out to Rosewell, who raced over Conlin failed to convert the kick being a poor one the interval arrived with the scores mt altered Eastern Suburbs S, South Sydney S

On resuming last it once forced the pace, Mown

ger, and subsequently Frawley, making One efforts. I The latter --was almost through when he MIS forced

out at the corner South then took a hand, a good passing bout (in which H Butler was the last to re I crave) resulting in You tit's total being increased to 6 points. Halles failed to add the extras. East then became dangerous, Messenger being here, there. and everywhere, rendering his side great assistance, as

he seemed to he perfectly at home on both wings. On j one occasion he * marked in a good position whilst thing prostrate, but Frawley was not successful in his kick the ball going a little wide Play was unaltered 1 ing for a few minutes the tackling of South still 1 cep ing at a high standard |

Anderson tried to get through, but was not fast enough Scrums became frequent. South being the first to initiate a passing movement in which all their threequarters participated Anderson was grassed at half way with only the full back to beat Of! side against the red and green gave Messenger another opportunity in the goal potting line. It was his eighth kick at goal and his fifth success in the match the ball sailing over beautifully South then started to press, the skating, showing great improvement A brilliant run by anderson who skirted the Uno half the length of the field ended In his securing a try It was under verted The excitement was intense, and South were playing with wonderful heart Time and again that swept down and eventually Anderson again electrified the crowd by gathering in and rushed" over It was a grand try Halles concerted The whistle then blew, South winning, a memorable contest by 31 points to 10 NeWTOWN ROMP OVER NORTH SYDNEY

BY 35 TO 7

Played at North Sydney oval before about 2500 spectators and won by Newtown by 26 points to 7

The game was late in starting owing to late finish by the second graders Both sides were at full strength, Parker turning out for North Sydney, though large larly North Sydney pressed, but were thwarted by a well Judged run by Nell Neavtoavn were awarded a free kick, which cleared their lines

but good kicking by rea and enabled North to press again S M I ariane jual armed with a lengthy kick from a free for interfering 1 tom a penalty kick to Newtown in a good position, Hawkes scored New town Í uno down well, the brothers Farnsworth pats ing prettily nad leaving Barnett to score an easy try right out The kick failed

Another good but ineffectual free kick from mid-field by McFarlane followed. North Sydney were playing strongly against their redoubtable opponents. A pretty bout of passing by Newtown was pulled up for a forward vain. Marshall kicked a magnificent goal from a mid-field penalty, making the score 6 points to 2 in favour of Newtown, who were playing much the faster game. Hawkes and Munn cry had a last combined run, but the bull was carried out From the scrum Deane obtained, made a brilliant run and receiving again, scored finely, Marshall failed with the kick, and the game was 5 all. North now warmed up to the work, and the mid-field play was more even. franc fell heavily, but was able to resume after attention by the ambulance.

Burdett initiated a pretty combined run for Newtown, and the ball was carried across, only to be lost to North, who again pressed, but were repulsed, and several very pretty, bouts of fast pausing by the Newtown three-quarters followed. North cleared with a mark near the corner flag. Newtown came again, and Russell burst through at a great pace, then kicked to M'Cuc. who scored between the posts.

Hawkes converted.

North Sydney pressed, and were awarded an off-side free. M'Farlnno took the kirk, and a goal was recorded. Deane burst through from a crowd of players, but was well stock ed. Newtown were tackling much better than North. mid-field exchanges followed till half-time, when the scores were-New-

town, 10 points; North Sydney, 7.

Newtown reopened strongly, but were pulled up for off-side, the decision causing-son\e dissatisfactionMcFarlane was Melted, but resumed after attention. Hawkes smartly intercepted an opponent's' pass, and Newtown pressed. A scrum in front of North Sydney's goal looked dangerous, but the ball was got away. Newtown came again, and a Koort threecornered run between Russell. Hawkes, and W, Farns-worth ended in the lastmentioned scoring a good try, wide out, which Russell failed to convert

Newtown still pressed, hut from a five yards' scrum, with two successive free kicks, North cleared their lines for a time. From a scrum Newtown were awarded a free kick in a difficult position, and Russell's effort was straight and Strong and Newtown, with an eight-point lead, looked to have, the game well in hand. Their superiority at this stage was very marked. Burdett nipped a promising North Sydney nish in the bud with a well-judged low tackle, and Newtown went off with a burst, but the ball was, forced into touch.

Barnett made a good individual rim, fending off three opponents and a pretty run by Hawkes and Russell followed. At length North Sydney had a brief innings, but they never looked dangerous, and Newtown were soon pressing again, pretty combined rush closing with Hawkes receiving from W. Farns-worth, and Setting over for a try, which he converted himself. North Sydney were now a beaten team, and the game slackened off perceptibly. New-town came again strongly, but a splendid tackle by Eckland saved the position. Another beautiful bout of passing by the Newtown forwards followed, in which they apparently played North Sydney to a standstill, and Hawkes walked over for an easy try near the posts, which, he again goaled. Hollard, for North Sydney, was injured, and retired.

North rallied, and pressed for a time, Newtown seeming content with their 12 points' lead. A good individual run by Kckland was the next noteworthy item. Newtown were penalised for interference, but they soon broke away, and the ball passing right across the field in a fast run, Noble went very near the corner flag. Burdett failed with the kick. Then Barnett made an easy mark near half way, and Russell goaled with a magnificent kick. night away from the re-start, Newtown obtained possession in their own half, and JPCuo scored a capital try after

A splendid combined run Farnsworth failed with the kick, and the whistle went with Newtown leading by 35 points to 7. /

Newtown were superior to North Sydney in every direction, but the mid-field play was always interesting, and the game was fought out in a capital spirit

Newtown are a strong, well balanced side, and it would be invidious to particularise where all pi eyed well. There was very little dribbling throughout. This valuable department of the game appears to be too much neglected

GLOBE DEFEAT ANNANDALE

17 to 10

Between six and seven hundred people witnessed a very fair game between the above teams at Wentworth

Park.

lief tree, Mr L Hansen

ILtddock kicked off for Annandale, and shortly after ward s dutton got away from near half way, and made for the line, he was pulled up, and a free given to Annandale The kick at goal just failed Up and down play ensued, until from a passing rush, Hardcastle was thrown out near Annandale s corner Hickey now secured the ball, passed to Moroney, to Wright, who scored Hickey converted Glebe 5 to nil

Cleary Soon afterwards replaced Lynch, who hurt his

shoulder

1 from the ruck Henderson sent a pass to William Bryant received from a series of passes, and scored, but Hedley's "kick at goal failed. Another attempt to score 63 Briant resulted 111 his being tackled on the line Play continued in Glebe's 25 until Short not over the line dutton failed to kick the goal The scores now were Annandale 3, Glebe, 5, from 1 penalty kick Hickey next secured a goal

making Glebe 7 to Annandale s 6, which score remained until half time Just before the interval Gray was replaced by long.

Griffiths set the ball in motion for Glebe on the resumption of play A very good effort by Annandale to score just failed on the corner, some good jumping being shown by that team When the ball came out Clutton marked, and Hedley kicked a good goal

Moroney next got away, and, racing down the field placed the ball between the posts, dutton just failed to bring him down when following Ilickry converted with a splendidly placed kick M Kivatt must secured, passed to their.), who ran up, and sent it to Clan who scored Hickey added the goal points, making Glebe 17 to 8. Haddock shortly afterwards was hurt, and had to retire Glebe pressed hard for some time. The game then aHern tied up and down the field Annandale showing up splendidly against Glebe Just before the final whistle blew Hedley kicked a go to from a free making the scores Glebe 17 Annandale 10 Annandale s play was full of promise in both divi

mons pretty well throughout the game. In the first part of the second half play was very bright on both

sides

BALMAIN BEAT WESTERN SUBURBS

Played at St. Luke s Park, Burwood, and won by Balmain by 25 points to 2

Within a few minutes of Baulkwcll s kick-off for Balmain, Metcalfe, of Western Suburbs, kicked a port city goal, which was the only score credited to that club for the match Up to this the game had been fast and fluctuating, with frequent breaches of the I rules, for which free kicks were awarded, but as soon

as Western Suburbs- put up their score Balmain prac locally took possession of the game, and scored freely

At half time the folly war. -Balmain, 12 points, Western Suburbs, 2 The former s score was mad- up of a penalty goal by slapstick, a goal by a mark from the Sing pi iver, and two tries by Woodard, one of which was converted by Fitzpatrick

the second half opened with a passing rush by Balmain,

in which Ward Edwards, and Qnvts took part, the lastmentioned running into touch close to the goal line Metcalf, however, saved, and opened the way to a charge by Western Suburbs, and play was transferred to Balmain's territory but Woolley gathering in the loose put in an excellent rain, which advanced Balmain s interests to the opposing 25 when, he passed to Graves who transferred to Smith, who registered a try, which was converted by 1 itzp track. To this point in the second half the game cor so Mrs 1 of interesting exchanges out from now onward Bal-main forcing the pace and showing improved com by nation, scored freely Edwards was forced his way through the Western Suburbs 'forwards in midfield and with an unimpeded course he ran right on JJKI scored a try. which 1 inspanned converted Just about here a pretty series of passing was shown by latta on to Walker, thence to T Woodward, and on to Ward, while on the other hand Metcalfe was cheered for brilliant tackling on two occasions. The last score for the match was obtained by T Woodward, who registered an unconverted try The final scores were -Balmain, 25, Western Suburbs 2, Mr Poulton was

referee .