FOOTBALL.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 55, Issue 167, 29 April 1935, Page 2

FOOTBALL.

THE ASHBURTON UNION. MATCHES PLAYED ON SATURDAY There was not a great deal of form displayed in the matches in the Ashburton Rugby Union’s competitions played throughout the County on Saturday afternoon. Most fixtures were a scramble, with only occasional flashes of bright work. Rain fell in most districts, and made conditions slippery, with the result that players had some difficulty in handling the greasy balls. One senior match took place at Methven, and the other one was played in Ashburton. Technical Old Boys beat Allenton by 14 points to 6, and Methven had a narrow win over Rakaia by 6 points to 5. Results at a Glance. Senior Grade— Technical Old Boys 17, Allenton 6. Methven 6, Rakaia 5. Junior Grade — Old Beys 22, Methven B 0. Hinds 9, Tinwald 0. Mayfield 9, Methven A Q. itaKaia beat ypnngbum by default. Third Grade— 1 \ Old Boys 8, Allenton 6. Technical Old Boys 6, High School 5. ALetnven 6, Rakaia 5. Technical Old Boys 17, Allenton 6.

Technical Old Boys opened the scoring within a minute or two # of the kickolx. J. Varcoe gained possession in some loose play near Allenton’s 25, and worked Ins way through the opposing plajiers to score beneath the posts. The try was not converted. Technical Old Boys 3, Allenton nil. Open play among the forwards was seen for some time, and activities moved from one end of the field to the other. Allenton had Technical Old Boys penned up in their own 25 for a time, and infringements gave the aggressors two penalty kicks at goal, inese were taken by Vessey and Woodnam, but neither was successful. Allenton was unfortunate when T. Cates nicked a field goal, the referees’ whistle sounding just as the kick was taken. Technical Old Boys reversed things when they carried play into Allenton territory. Here a penalty was awarded, and Varcoe put the ball over from a good position to . make the score Technical Old Boys 6, Allenton nil. There was of course very little rear division work, but a smart movement, in which practically all the Technical Old Boys’ backs handled, saw llooke receive the ball and fall across in a fairly good position. Varcoe converted the try. Technical Old Boys 11, Allenton nil. J. Scott received from a kick across the geld, and scored after dodging the Allenton fulL back. Varcoe’s kick did not rise, with the result that the spore stood at Technical Old Boys 14, Allenton nil. The pace was a little faster in the second spell. Allenton had Technical on the defence for some time. Pennal took a penalty; kick at goal, but it went wide. Swift following up by several Allenton forwards saw Rose touch down, to open Allenton’s score. Woodham’s kick was not successful. Technical Old Boys 14, Allenton 3. Allenton continued to press, and play was willing. A. Dalton (Technical Old Boys) left the field, having received a kick in the mouth, A scrummage on Technical’s line saw one of the Allenton boys score his side’s second try, but Pennal’s kick did not go over. Technical Old Boys 14, Allenton 6. More open play in Technical Old Boys’ 1 half of the field ensued, until Allenton had the tables turned on them. Wood picked up inside half-way, and dodged his way for some yards before he handed to Day, who in turn passed to Prichard, after gaining more territory. Prichard used a turn of speed and sent the ball to Scott, who scored near the corner. Varcoe’s kick fell short. Technical Old Boys 17, Allenton 6. Allenton attacked, but could not get across again. J. Varcoe left the field injured in a collision with another player. The score remained; Technical Old Boys 17. Allenton 6. Mr S. Alexander was the referee.

Methven 6, Rakaia 5., Heavy showers of lain fell at Methven for the senior match between Methven and Rakaia, making the ball difficult to handle. Rakaia was on the defensive from the kick off until a free kick gave relief and Methven had to force down. O. Davison failed to goal two penalty kicks awarded to Rakaia. From tight play a forward rush was set up by Rakaia, and the ball was taken over the Methven line. Doig followed up fast and touched down smartly close to the posts. Davison converted. Rakaia 5, Methven nil. Hard plav developed up to half-time, with Methven attacking. Rakaia’s defence was good. When play resumed Methyen took the offensive, and was unfortunate in missing three points when T. Lilley failed to goal a penalty kick. J. Lilley was forced out at the corner after a good run down the line, but Methven came again, and G. Stephen set the backs in motion, T. Lilley scoring. His kick failed. Rakaia 5, Methven 3. Methven kept up the pressure, and C. Pablecheque made an opening for G. Kelly to score. T. Lilley’s kick went wide. Methyen 6, Rakaia 5. Mr C. W. Wellman was referee.

JUNIOR GRADE. Old Boys had a decisive victory over Methven B. winning by 22 points to nil. F. Jordan obtain three tries. C. O’Grady, B'. Lloyd, and D. Ross one each, and D. White converted two tries. Mr E. McDougall was the referee. Hinds defeated Tinwaldi at Hinds by nine points to nil. Tries were scored hv J. Procter and A. Rowell, and B.

Mclnnes kicked a penalty goal. Mr G. Cartwright was the referee. Playing at Methven, Mayfield defeated the home team by three points to nil, a try being scored by W. Young. Mr A. H. Guiney was, the referee. Rakaia beat Springburn by default.

IN OTHER CENTRES. Christchurch—Merivale 8, University 3; Sydenham 15, Christchurch 11; Athletic 19, Albion 9; Sunnyside 8, Linwood 6. Timaru—Star 36, Celtic 6; Old Boys 12, Temuka 3; Waihi 25, Geraldine 6. Wellington—Senior A: Poneke 18, Marist 14; Athletic 14, Eastbourne 6; Petone 9, Old Boys 9; Hutt 0, Wellington 0. Dunedin—University A 21, Zingari 8; Southern 31, Dunedin 3; Pirates 33, University B 3; Kaikorai 13, Taieri 8; Union 9, Alhambra 3.

THE ASSOCIATION CAME. THE ENGLISH CUP FINAL. LONDON, April 27. In the Cup final Sheffield Wednesday defeated West Bromwich Albion by 4 goals to 2. Ninety-three thousand were packed in Wembley Stadium to see the match. Special trains brought 200,000 from all parts of Britain to participate in the celebrations. The majority were unable to see the match, and these enlivened London with rattles and klaxons.

The Play Described. Rimmer, the cinema jazz pianist, won the Cup for Sheffield Wednesday, scoring two goals in the last three minutes. It was the heaviest scoring final since Bury defeated Derby County by 6 goals to nil. in 1903, and is acclaimed as the finest and most thrilling match since the war. Sheffield Wednesday startlingly scored within two minutes, and Albion equalised after 21 minutes’ play, but Sheffield Wednesday regained the lead early in the second half. Albion again evened, performing 4he unprecedented feat of equalising twice in a Cup final. The Albion defence crumpled ini the last few minutes against Sheffield Wed; nesday’s swinging passes. Rimmer, at outside left, thus far had been ineffective, but he had an inspired period, when, amid thunderous cheering, he snapped up two chances. The cold weather prevented the King from attending. The Prince of Wales deputised for him and presented the cup and medals amid the customary enthusiasm. MATCHES IN OTHER CENTRES.

Christchurch—Western A 2, Thistle 1; Rangers 4, Nomads 3; St. Albans 5, Technical 0.8. 1; Linwood 5, Western B 4 ( Auckland—Ponsonby 3, Thistle 3; Metropolitan College 3, Comrades 4; Mt. Albert Grammar 0.8. 4, Y.M.C.A. 3; North Shore 2, Eastern .suburbs 2. Wellington—Marist 6, Hutt 2; Hospital 4, Institute 2; Petone 5, Diamond 3: Waterside 3, Swiit 1. \ I Dunedin—Maori Hill 2, 1 cchnical OB 6; Mornmgton 1. ivJosgtel r » High School 0.8. 3, Northern 1; Seacliff 5, Roslyn Waikari 2.