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FOOTBALL.
Norwood V. SouIS Adexatdi
The only senior nxture arranged lor Satur
day afternoon was the match on the Adelaide
Oval between the Norwoods and South Ade-;
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that a brisk breeze blew throughout the whole*
of the game towards the northern goal. ,
When the match . started, about seventeen:
minutes past 3, there were 1,600 persons pre
sent. The Souths having won the toss kicked
with the wind, and as soon as play com-:
menced assumed the offensive and had the
Norwoods' backs in trouble. From the out
set the play was slow and uninteresting.
The ' blue-and-whites' ' followers played to
each other pretty well, and kept Bertram,
Rochock, and Shaw buBy, but despite their
efforts the ball rarely went very far Bouth,
and the city team secured 4 behinds in some
what rapid succesion. The Norwoods then
drove the leather to the gate, bnt it was re
turned, and Eames marking in front scored
first goal. Listen and Waldron then put in
good work, and the pressure was taken off the
back men and the Norwoods' forwards were,
entrusted with the charge of affairs.
Mehrtens came out with a good run that
placed the ball at the gate, but Dixon mark
ing got first behind. The play for some time
was pretty even, although very slow. The
back men on both sides were several times
called on, but the scores were not altered
until quarter-time was called. With the
wind in their favour the Norwoods were ex
pected to win ; but Middleton putting in
good work Bertram was called on. His
kick was supplemented by Roachock, but
Merrigan nullified their efforts, and for
warded to Middleton. The Norwoods, how
ever, managed a behind, and J. Woods com
ing out in the centre Waldion was given a
mark well up, and first goal came to the
Norwoods. From the kick-off T. LiBton and
Merrigan in turn became prominent; but
the Norwoods livened up a bit, and the
Souths had to thank Mehrtens for the fine
Btyle in which he relieved. The play for a
time was in front of the pavilion, but the
Norwoods kept a point in ,hand, and J.
Woods got third behind. The SouthB replied
to this with a fast rush, and Prior, who waa
put in possession well forward, managed
second goal for the blue-and-whites. After
half-time the Souths again had the advan
tage, their play was more concerted and
better all round than that of the Norwoods,
but the game waa always slow. With the
wind in their favour Mclntyre's men in
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quarter time was called had notched three
behinds and a goal (kicked by Taylor). As
the red-and-blues were only two points
behind when they again got the «rind their
supporters were not uneaBy for some time,
but as the play of the Souths improved, and
Mehrtens and Cooke back proved very
strong, it waa some time before Roachock
was able to secure second goal. From
this out the ball waa earned all over
the ground, the Souths managing to
prevent the Norwoods Bcqring, and so
winning by 3 goals and 7 behinds to 2 goals
and 3 behinds. Neither team was fully re
presented, but the Norwoods suffered most
by the absence of several prominent men.
The game throughout was Blow and unin
teresting. For the winners Mehrtens, Merri
gan, Walsh, Middleton, Copke, and Mclntyre
were about the best, while Dixon, Woods,
Liston, Bertram, Roachock, Guster, and
Waldron did most work for the Norwoods.
Port Adelaide v. Gawler Albion.
On Saturday the Ports journeyed to Gawler
to try conclusions with the Albion Club.
Half an hour after time the ball was started
by the Albions. who soon scored a behind.
The play then became very even, the sphere
being all over the ground. The home citadel
being in danger W. Devine relieved by smart
play, and Harker had a shot but only scored
a behind. J. McKenzie for the visitors
directly afterwards scored first goal. The ball
waa run into the Ports' territory, and Harker
put it through, but the goal waa disallowed,
ball having been called for by the umpire.
Several behinds were scored by the Albions,
and easy chances only resulted in behinds.
At half-time^ the score was — Ports 1 goal 3
bebinds, Albions 8 behinds. Upon resuming
the Ports attacked their opponents' goal in a
very vigorous manner, Kelletfc, Buchan,
Coffee, and others playing very fast, and five
behinds were registered in quick succession.
The Albions rallied, Bischof, Divine, Harker,
Fitzgerald, ard Bright being exceptionally
brilliant. M atters were equalized by Bischof,
and the excitement amongst the large crowd
became very great. McKenzie then put the
Ports one goal ahead, and ends were changed.
The Albions now showed to better advantage,
and after some close play Bischof again
equalled matters with a running kick. The
Ports rallied, but the home team was equal
to the occasion, and Bischof again pnfc the
ball between the posts. Soon after time was
called, the Albions winning the game with
3 goals 16 behinds to the Port's 2 goals 13
behinds. During the first half the Albions
had only nineteen men. For the visitors.
McKenzie, Buchan, Kellett, Coffee, and
Letchford played a fine game ; whilst
Bischof, Devine, Harker, and Fitzgerald
were prominent for the winners.
Adelaide Rowing Club v. Commercial
Rowing Club.— Played on the old Adelaide's
ground on May 24, resulting in a win for the
Adelaide men by 3 goals and 12 behinds to 1
goal and 2 behindB,
Fitzroy v. Albert Park (S. A J. A.).— Played
on the Alberton Oval on May 29. Fitzroy, 2
goals 10 behinds ; Albert Park, 2 goals 2
behinds. For Fitzroy, Lewis, Dineen, Run-
dell, Webb, Munro, and Howell played well,
as did Kemp (2), McGaffin, and McCue for
the Parks.
Sportsman v. Triton.— Played on the ground
of the former on May 29. Scores :— Sports-
man. 4 goals (Morris 1, Smith 1, Bruce 1,
Sullivan 1) 8 behinds ; Triton, 1 behind.
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