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IF00TBALL.
South ~Adfeside~ v. Nobwood;
Fully 2.000 spectators attended the. Ade
laide Oval on Saturday afternoon to witness
the match between the South Adelaides and
Norwoods. Thin w«ji thfi fnnrth meetiac of
the clubs, and as each had won a match ana
drawn one the game was looked forward to
with considerable interest. The South Ade
laides' superiority, however, caused them to
be decided favourites, and they never gave
their supporters the slightest anxiety, as
from the start they held their opponents
safe, and eventually defeated them with 4
goals to the good. The Norwoods having
won the toss took advantage of a fairly
strong north-east wind, and half an hour
after the advertised time Hall set che ball in
motion towards the southern goal. After the
play had been on the entrance wing MacNa
mara came into prominence, and the leather
was out of bounds in front of the pavilion.
Merrigan centred, and Mclntyre scored first
behind out of a scrimmage. Hill took the
kick-off, and behind 2y o. 2 was hoisted. The
Norwoods, through the agency of Woods,
ToDkin, and Giflfen, relieved as far as the
centre, but Oaborne, Walsh, and MacNamara
replied, and Rowley notched the third
behind. Rather a surprise for the redand
blues. A rush, in which Listoo, Bertram,
and lonkin were conspicuous, orougns
Mehrtens on the scene, and the leather was
out of bounds near the' south-eastern
boundary. Oa being thrown in Lyons
secured a mark and drew firat blood for his
side in the shape of a behind. The South
Adelaide's four 'M.'s/'with Culiinan, play
ing together in first-class style, overpowered
the Norwoods, and Rowley and Hill marking
in succession the latter Bcored first goal.
Though the blue-and-whites had the wind
to contend againBt they pressed the Nor
woods very hard, and Merrigan kicked the
fourth behind in attempting to centre.
Roachock, who up to this time had been
playing forward, was brought back, and with
his assistance affairs became a little more
equal. The combined play of the Souths,
however, told its tale, and Rowley, effecting
a splendid mark a few yards in front of the
posts, safely piloted the leather through,
to the delight of the South Adelaide sup
porters. A^ter the kick-off the play was
confined to the pavilion wing, whence it
travelled to the centre. Bertram here assisted
it on, and the South Adelaide backs, through
an error oi judgment, were placed on the de
fensive. Out of bounds on the east wing
Roberts came out of the ruck and marked to
Rawson, who with a good kick scored goal
No. 1. This success encouraged tfee Nor
woods, who for a little time assumed offen
sive tactics, and Mclntyre averted the danger
once by kicking out of bounds. They, how
ever, did not succeed in making any addition
to their score, and after an interval of even
play_ the leather was rushed into Norwood
territory. The ball was there thrown up,
and Culiinan securing a mark within kick
ing distance proved himself equal to the
occasion. The Souths renewed the attack,
and Roachock holding the ball too long fifth
behind, appeared, A few minuses, later Mer
rigan, from some distance, landed the ball
close to the uprights, where Fry toed it
through, and the umpire gave it a goal,
though some of the Norwoods alleged that
it had previously gone behind, and was
therefore out of play. The blueand
whites continued to have the best of matters,
but the Norwoods with a determined rush
transferred the scene of operations, and
Rawson again proved himself reliable.
Before the Norwoods had scarcely settled
into their places the South Adelaides secured
a behind, the red-and-bluea replying with
one for which they were indebted to Wal
dron, his attempt going very near. At half
time the board showed — South Adelaides, 4
goals 6 behinds ; Norwoods, 2 goals 3 behinds.
From the throw-down Waldron's men, mainly
through the exertions of Rowe, Roberts,
Roachock, and Giffen, were the first to gain
any material advantage ; but Watling and
llehrtens were in their places, and their
efforts being supplemented hy Merrigan,
Mclntyre, and Rimes, tae leather was forced
uc the pavilion wiDg and out of bounds near
the Press tent. Middleton, doing good work,
landed the sphere well in front, where Hill
bad a shot. He refused the chance, but made
amends a few seconds later on being onered
another opportunity. The Norwoods were
being completely hemmed in, and after their
opponents had added another behind Mid
dieton became responsible for the sixth
goal. ? They continued the attack, but a
smart piece of play on the part of Wilson and
Waldron changed the scene of the struggle,
and Rowe notched a behind. The redand
blues, never lunching, worked hard, and
after maintaining the pressure they were re
warded with their third goal — a splendid
kick by Rawson from exactly 50 yards. The
Souths, not to be denied, at once placed the
red-and-blues on the defensive, but after
Walsh had scored a behind Giffen, Roachock,
and Chandler broke through their ranks, and
Shaw, Roberts, and Bertram assisting in the
centre, Rawson made another attempt from
55 yards — a fine kick, the ball landing a little
to the left of the posts, and fifth behind.
The Norwoods, who were now exhibiting
their best form, made matters rather un
pleasant for the Souths, Waldron especially
coming into notice, and Bragge might have
had a running shot, but he stuck to the
sphere too long and came to grief. The blue
and-whites, though attacked temporarily,
offered such a stubborn resistance
with Mehrtens, Merrigan, Hall, and Watling
that they prevented their opponents from
scoring, and with a rally in which Parks and
Rimes were also conspicuous they trans
ferred the play to the others end. The result
of Middleton's efforts on the south-western
boundary was that the ball was in close
proximity to the Norwood's citadel, and
before relief came Walsh collared and
cleverly kicked the seventh goal. Then the
Norwoods had a very unpleasant time, as the
Souths literally walked around them. Hill
broneht the ninth behind. Rowlev was re
sponsible for the tenth, the eleventh came
from a Norwood man, and as the outcome of
the pressure Everdon secured the eighth
goal. As a set-off against this the redand
blues after a persistent attack scored
another goal through the agency of Bragge,
This was a quarter of an hour before time,
after which no additional scores were made
bjr either side. The game during this fifteen
minutes was pretty even, if anything in
favour of the Norwoods. The South Ade
laides' final score was 8 goal3 11 behinds to
the Norwoods' 4 goals 5 behinds. Mr. Sidoli
could not have umpired better than he did.
Adelaide t. Poet.
The third meeting of these clubs
took place on the Alberton Oval on
Saturday afternoon, in the presence of
about 560 spectators. Apart from a strong
wind that blew towards the southern
goal during the first half, the weather was
very suitable. Neither club was fully repre
sented, and the absence of several of the
Adelaide's most prominent players destroyed
any chance they might have had of winning.
Owing to the late arrival of some members of
the home team the game was not started until
20 minutes past 3 ; then the Adelaides, having
lost the toss, kicked towards the northern
goal. At once the Ports prevailed, and, de
spite a good attempt on the part of Giles to
relieve, Roy was enabled to secure the
seasiders' first behind ; and after the ball had
been rushed to the centre of the Woodville
wing, Bushby put in good work, that resulted
in Roy securing first goal. The Adelaides
seemed utterly unable to raise the siege,
and Fry kicked second behind. Giles
ma .rettinger put in gooa worn, out
BuBhhy and Kirkpatrick nullified their
efforts, and C Fry was responsible
for two more behinds. The play was all on
the Adelaides' territory, but the Ports did
not avail themselves ofotheir opportunities
until McKenzie and Kirkpatrick had in
creased the behinds to 7. A smart piece of
play on the part of Kirkpatrick then gave
Bushby possession about 70 yards from the
goal, and second blood was the result ot a
splendid kick. The ball was no sooner in
play than Roy secured and passed to
McKenzie well in front, but only a behind
came. Fry, however, secured a mark close to
the goal, and, not being watched, ran up a
few yards, kicked the ball over the heads of
the Adelaide backs, and it bounced through.
This effectually aroused the metropolitans,
and good work on the part of Hamilton and
Coonan let in Warren in the centre ; he for
warded to Shawyer further on, and Smith
trying to relieve kicked in front of his own
goal ; there Rundle, in attempting to stave
off the attack, gave Darwent a mark close
up, and first goal was the outcome of a good
kick. The attack on the seasiders'
stronghold waa only a temporary one,
as the ball quickly went to the
other end, and several behinds came
from possible chances to score. The Adelaides
at last rallied, and Clark and Driffield were
instrumental in Darwent getting first behind.
The Ports replied to this rnsh by Roy kick
ing a goal out of a scrimmage, and through
the Adelaides neglecting to play to each
other the home team added several addi
tional behinds before half-time, the Ade
laides having been unable to do more than
score a second behind. The result at the
interval was Ports— 4 goals 14 behinds:
Adelaides, 1 goal 2 behinds. As the wind
had dropped ihe Adelaides' chance of retriev
ing their position was minimized, and as the
Ports began playing in good style it soon
became apparent that the Adelaides were
fated to suffer a severe defeat. For
a time, however, they played up well,
and_ the ball went all over the ground,
behinds coming to both sideB. Roy even
tually sent the ball, after it had been
kicked out of a scrimmage, close to the
visitors1 goal, and fifth goal was added.
After this the Adelaides had a couple of
chances to score, bat their forwards failing
the ball went back to the other end, and
ere time waa called the Ports had added I
3 goals (McKenzie, Fry, and White) aud
several behinds, while the red-and-blacks
were unable to do more than score behinds.
In the latter part of the game the Ports played
exceedingly well together, and completely
'ran rings' round their opponents, whose
play was most disappointing. At no time did
they play to each other, and the result
Ports, 8 goals 17 behiDds; Adelaides, 1 goal
8 behinds— gives a fair index to the game,
which was throughout of the most one
sided character. Mr. W. Slight made a
splendid umpire, and was responsible for
the game being as fast as it was. Bushby,
Kirkpatrick, Cairns, and the Frys did most
work for the winners ; and Hamilton, Giles,
Stephens, and Coonan -were the most con
spicuous for the Adelaides.
Christian- Brothers' College v. Prince
Alfred College (Second Twenties).— Played
on the ground of the latter on Saturday,
August 1, and resulted in a wiu for the
Brothers by 3 goals 10 behinds to the Prince
Alfreds' 2 gcals 5 behinds.
Woodville Juxior v. Exetkr Jdxior. —
Played on the ground of the former on Satur
day, August 1, and resulted in a victory for
them by 7 goals — kicked by Bannerman (2)
Ford (1) A. Gowling (1), W. Cowling (1),
Ledger (1), Howard (1)— and 14 behinds to 3
behinds. For the winners Bannermau,
Lindsay, Gowling (2), and Leleu played well ;
while Carr, Mead, and Reid worked hard to
avert defeat.
North Paek v. Hotham.— These clubs
met for the second time this season on the
North Park ground on August 1. Trathen
having lost the toss, started the ball against
a light wind, and the Parks immediately
assumed offensive tactbs. Fleming secured
a mark, but made a poor attempt, aud first
behind was scored to North Park. The
Parks were playing together well, and scored
several behinds, some of them being from
easy shots. Ultimately the Hothams made
a rush, but this was only temporary, as the
Paiks renewed the attack, and Darling made
a good attempt to score, but only a
behind resulted. The attack was # kept
up, but owinj: to the wretched kicking
of the Parks' forward men only be
hinds were scored. At length, however,
the Hothams appeared to advantage, and
Turner. Hiles. A. Braidwood. and P. Jervis
brought the leather forward, where W arbur
ton kicked first behind for Hothams. The
result at half-time was— North Park, 13
behinds ; Hoiham, 1 behind. On resuming,
the Hothams notched a behind, Darling
collared the kick-off, and, with a useful run,
sent the ball well forward, and Foster,
from a running kick scored a goal. The
Hothams kicked off, and with a good
rush brought the ball into their opponents'
territory, where McMahon marked, and
equalized matters. The Parks then made
a brilliant rueh, and caused the Hothams'
backs a deal of trouble, but they could not
kick straight, and consequently only behinds
were credited to them. About a quarter of
an hour before time the Hothams took the ball
forward, and secured several behiafo before
jfoedman marked grandly, and with a well
udged kick scored the second goal. Time
being called directly after, the final result
was— Hothams, 2 goals G behinds ; North
Parks, 1 goal 18 behinds, For the Parks
Rtid, Darling, Forster, Hutcheson, Acraman,
and Sharland played well. The decisions of
the umpire, Mr. R. Stephens, did not give
entire satisfaction.
St. Peter's College v. Semaphore
Jtjsiors.— Played on the ground of the
former on Saturday, August 1, and resulted
in a win for the Collece, who scored 12 goals
G behinds to 3 goals 4 behinds. -
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