RUGBY FOOTBALL.

Auckland Star, Volume LI, Issue 207, 30 August 1920, Page 7

RUGBY FOOTBALL.

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS. i'.!:.\M"MAR DOWN AGAIN, GRAFTON BEATS MARISTS. NEWTON SHAKES I P "VARSITY. GRAMMAR SCHOOL BEATS HAMILTON. There was a fairly larze attendance at Eden Park on Saturday, despite the threatening weather, the oiief attraction being the game between Grammar School and Hamilton High School in the Moasear 'up. The country lads started off well, but when both fides g"t wiirmed up Grammar proved to have too great a working knowledge ~f the tine:- -....ints. and th"y eventually piled it], a score of S3 points to 3. The Hamilton lads saw the game doggedly tliTough to the end. and kept their opponents extended all the time. This game was followed by a fast, hard and exciting game between "Ponsonbv and Grammar old Roys, The hard-piavlng Ponsonby forwards had on 'this occasion behind them a set of fns't. nippy backs, with a aplr-in™ of players from their noted third grade "team 1 Ms experiment proved a success, nnd the ] onson vy team outstayed nnd outplayed Grammar, winning by 8 points to 0. A desperately hard ami exciting game wat played between Marist Old Boys and Grafton on Xo. 2 area, and Ornfton just managed to snatch a win by 0 points to

Newton gave University a shake-up on Xo. 3 ground, and there could be no complaint about want of incident, for, after a fast game of varying fortune. University got the win by 31 points to 23. The results leave Ponsonbv with an appareut lead in the championship, but the fact that they have played two matches more than Grammar gives the latter an opportunity of making a tie of it In the event of both teams continuing to win The points are:—

GRAMMAR 0.8. V. FONSO>"BY. The ronson»y team for this -match had been re-arranged by the inclusion !n the backs of several of the third grade team which has made a name for the finesse of its play, while Murray, Campbell, and Righton went from the backs Into the pack. The experiment proved a success, for the nil-round pace of the team, and the ginger of the following and tackling went up at a bound, and from the jump Grammar found themselves up against a proposition they bad not anticipated from a Ponsonby team. Ponsonby's eventual win by 8 points to 0 was thoroughly merited. The only times that Grammar appeared to have opportunities of winning were at moments In the first and last quarters of the game, but generally the hard, bustling plav of the forwards, and the nippy work of the bucks, with the two third-graders L.. Stewart and Lucas specially effective In their concerted handling, gave the Grammar supporters little hope for a win. barring Occident. Cleal. Grevllle, and Knight were prominent throughout In leading the Grammar pack In breakaway work, but, generally •peaking, the honours were to the Polleonby forwards, irhost -bunching and breakaway work "kept the white backs worried, O. Stewart. Prentice, and Murray showing up In the open work. As before stated, the Por.sonby backs more than held their own, the combination of L. Stewart and Lucas being a regular source of strength to the side, as also was the excellent defence of Gillespie at fullback. Mc-Leod appeared to best advantage of the Grammar backs. GRAFTON V. MARIST 0.8. While play In the Grafton-Mnrlst Old Bovs game on No. 11 ground was "nt of a brilliant order. It was fast ami keenly contested, and concluded with a two-point margin in favour of Grafton. In the first spell the advantage lay with the tykes, the wearers of the blue and black jerseys going close to scoring on several occasions, fine defensive work by klngston contributing | largely to the fnct I bat they did not register earlier than they did. The first points came to tvkes in a loose rush. Peters | making good. This was the tally of the first spoil. In this half tykes forwards were more thnu a match for flieir opponents. The opposing backs failed to combine, and It was nut until the second half that they were seen to advantage. The second half saw them repeatedly throwing the ball about in good combined movements, Nixon, in particular, giving a good display, hut the tackling was solid, and further, the tykes backs were quick to take advantage of openings, but these Flashes were mostly lone-handed. Grafton were at last rewarded as the result of good following up by Illckey. A puut from the black and white ruck and he was streaking after it. Martin failed to take the ball and Hickey was ou a certainty when he was pushed from behind on to his face. There was nothing for It but n trj on account of obstruction, and this referee Meredith promptly gave. Nixon piloted the heavy ball between. Grafton made several more efforts at point-getting, but no more came before the call of time, and they emerged victors to the tune of five points to three. For the winners Nixon. Klckey and Kingston were the most prominent, while for Mnnsts Malloy, Earlly, Carroll. Slrams and O'Connor were the most conspicuous. There were several little incidents. In which the referee figured. lie reminded several voluble bnrrackers of the necessity to become acquainted with the off-side rule. There also seemed to he some misunderstanding when he counded the end of the game. Some of the players seemed to be dubious as to whether the allotted time bad run. T-NT.rER'SITr RE'ATS XEWTOX. University beat Newton by HI to 23. Phillips crossed four times. Thomas twice and Gasparlch once for '"Varsity, Phillips converting Ave tries. For Newton, "Webb, Clarke, iMonaghan and -Mackle scored, McDonald converting one 'try and kicking three penalties. The game .was remarkable for the rapidity of the scoring, 22 points being registered in the first In minutes. It was certainly Newton's best display of the season, and the way In which the oldtimers have turned out for the club must be very -gratifying to Its supporters. The finest achievement for the Reds was undoubtedly McDonald's kicking, his converted try and dropped penalty being splendid efforts. Phillips had a field day for "Varsity. 'He was responsible for 22 out of their i?l paints. Thomas, among the backs, was a surprise. Hfc strong, straight running, and sound defence suggest that he tvonld not be out of place If played permanently there. All round the game was the brightest and most spectacular of the day at fEden Park, and was played in as fine a spirit as one could wish to see on the field. JUNIOR MATCHES. Third Grade.—Technical College won from Grammar 'School by default. Farnell won from University by default. 'Fifth Grade.—'Marist Brothers won from Parnell by default. Primary Schools B Reps. v. Suburban Schools.—Played on a quagmire, the game was an even forward stxuegle througb'out. the city lads, probably through a better knowledge of the game, making more of their opportunities, and winning by 0 to 0. Tries were scored by Brady, Wiseman, and OWelll. .House 'Matches.— Join Court, Ltd. (Married v. Single), 11 all. Smith and Caugihey l«i. beat Tatters* eld. Ltd. 0. Hutchinson Tiros. :11 beat Smeeton .Ltd. 0. J. S. Bell, Ponsonby Road -'i, beat tHenderson and Pollard e. TXFE GOLD.FrELDS CT~P. SATE FOR PIiiBROA (By Tolegrapn—Own 'Correspondent.) PADR'OA, this day. The Inter-unlon Goldflelds football match, WalM against Faerofl, was played at Paeroa on Saturday for the Frank Poland Memorial Cup. It resulted In a win for 'Paeroa by 8 points to 3. By winning on S.iturdav Paeroa cannot be beaten for the cup, The junior match, between Paeroa and (Walhi, played at Waini, was won by i'aeroa by 7 points to 3. WELLINGTON C V. iLANAWATU. (By to "Star.") rALMERSTOiN X., Saturday. At Palmerston North to-day the Manawatu representatives met the Wellington C team, tuio same, resulting:—JMan&waiU 0. Wellington CO. ' -,

moascar err match. The Xew Zealand secondary schools competition for first possession of the Moasear up. won by the New Zealand Mounted 'ivslon at football in Egypt and presented t» the New Zealand Union as a trophy, was advanced another stage on Saturday after- "','""• ■ S hen Auckland Grammar School I?',.!;!™ "W SchooT m Tne Grain'and !,"" "T " nly ODe of 'be Auckland secondary schools to enter for the )','.'!!lf. S' Tl, . e "nmllton boys had had a""S^," 11 " »-»«» l. which had winner hor- 01 " ' "" Ues H1 * n S ' l ""' l ' Tlle [.uTnn • ''"J hj , P 'dammar School and la* svi„Ti S s r n , efl »l<"l to play Palmerston L-Mlnsr -r ' , Tict °™ in a previous match 'l n l Ante College. On Saturday • .1,-7111 5 M h< ! A "'' klaml R«Shy Union was v Vftf k mt '? p "'""'•'• .it Palmerston church t0 P y U(I tllL ' nnal at <-'hrlst- , The game on Saturday, was won hv .ranimar by 33 points to 3. but despite the big score the Hamilton lads save » display imit was by no means discreditable. The Wsltors frequently menaced Grammar's line by good forward and handling work, hut superior pace in the city boys' three-quarter line enabled them to counter these attacks. While It was also n very "large factor in nreualng down the defence of the country lads. In the first spell Grammar secured a lend of 11 points to 3. Tries were scored for Auckland by Ifwersen. Williams, and Waterman, one of which Ifwersen converted, > while Kirk scored a try for Hamilton. In the second spell snappy work was done by La Roche. Stewart, and Waterman, the first named bein smart in netting his backs on the move, and as the Hamilton moral weakened, tries were put on with some frequency. Tries were scored by Waterman |2>. Stewart (2), Williams, and Freeman, one *>neh being converted by Craig and Ifwersen. DISAPPOI.XTMIEXT IX TARAiXAKI. A Taranaki visitor states that there is deep disappointment -and resentment in Xew Plymouth over rhe forfeiture by Auckland Grammar School of the 'game against Xew Plymouth High School, which had been arranged to take place on Saturday. This game had been originaJly arranged for earlier in rhe season, but had been postponed and fixed for Saturday at the request of Grammar School. Tie Xew 'Plymouth boys had forfeited local club games in order that they might be at full strength for the fixture, and had arranged ■■dances, I rips and entertainments for uhe Grammar boys. Early In the week they received a request from Urnrumar to aigaln postpone the fixture and play later, an arrangement they could not fall in with, because their term holidays began on 'Friday, and last for three weeks. The result, states our informant, is a disappointment that will probably put an end to the annual games between the two schools.

AUCKLAND V. WELLINGTON TRAMWAYS.

The following team has been selected to represent the Auckland City Tramways Foorhnll Club in the forthcoming match against Wellington City Tramways Football Club (Rugby), at Wellington, on September 8, for the Kohn Shield. The team will leave Auckland on Sunday, September 5, under the management of the club's secretary (Mr. J. T. Chaddertonl: A. Greenland. G. ißyan. B. T. Baker, A. Egiinton, S. Frv, W. iHarvev. C. Webb (captain). X. J. Jansen. W. Cassldy, 8, Jarvis. L. Anderson. F. Tyson. P. ClaTke. W. Papasch. A. J. Xoyer. Emergencies: R. S. Pepper. J. Buchanan, F. Christmas, T. White. A match has been arranged against the Auckland P. and T. Department, at Victoria Park, on Wednesday afternoon. PRIMARY 'SCHOOL'S FOOTBALL. AUCKLAND BEATS WHAN-GAjREI. (By Telegraph.—iSpeeial to "Star.") WHAXGAREI, Saturday. The Auckland primary schools reips. beat the Wbangare! district schools reps, to-day at Kensington Park by 15 points to 8. The ground was very wet and the ball greasy. In the later stages the Auckland 'boys' superior combination overmatched the Whangarei schools. Tries were scored for Auckland by Seager. Track. 'Darby and 'Gonrley. whiie Langley kicked a goal from a mark. For'Whancarci, Penney scored a try. Air. Klewellyn was referee. SOUTH IS-LAXTJ V. XORTH AUCKLAND. NORTH AUCKLAND WIXS. IBy Telegraph.—Special to "Star.") WHAXGAREI. Saturday. There was a record attendance at Kensington Park this afternoon for the fixture. South Island Country Touring Team v. the Xorth Auckland Representatives, which resulted in a win for Xorth Auckland by 11 points to 0. The ground was very wet'and the ball greasy. Xorth Auckland keeping the South Island on the defensive nearly all through. The* teams were evenly matched, Xorth Auckland's forward passing, when occasion permitted, outshining the South. The first try was- scored by North Auckland Eiy a beautiful bit of passing between "Bunny" Flnlayson and L. Weston, back to

Finlayson again, the latter scoring by the post. In the second spell Clark scored a try for North Auckland within n few minutes of the start of play. The third try was scored by Smith a splendid run through. Smith converted his try, and the game -was ended without any further addition to the score. Mr. S. Weston was refewe. HAMILTON" MATCHES. (By Telegraph.—Own Correspondent.) HAMILTON, Saturday. The first round of the Clark Cup competition was played this afternoon, when City mid Frankton and Old Boys and St. Mary's met. Tiie -City-Frankton match was played before a bis crowd, and was a fast and. Interesting same. City won by IS to 5. Old Boys and St. Mary's was played on No. 2 ground, Old Boys winning, by S to 3. WELLINGTON tDEBHATS WANGANL'I. AFTER BRILLIANT GAME. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) iWEiLMNGTON", Saturday. After a brilliant game, in which the Issue was in doubt until the last ten minutes, 'Wellington defeated Wanganul in the Ranfurly Shield match by :10 points to 14. IBarker opened WelAing.tcra's scoring account with a fine try under the posts, ■Nichoils converting. Shortly afterwards Tilyard -crossed -tihe lice, 20 goal resulting. Wellinerton 8 Wangunui 0 "Wangani now gave a taste of Cheir offensive dualities, 'Sullivan -scoring, Paranihi failing" with the kick. Before half-time Nicbolls scored again for Wellington, making the score 11—<!. THiE SECOND SPELX.. Vigorous play characterised the second spell, am] Cowie kicked a nice penalty goad for Waneanui, and this was quickly followed l>y a try i>y Scott. Wanganul continued ito press, and Svenson scored a try beneath the 'posts, which Cowie easily ■converted. Wanganui 34 Wellington 11 Wellington now took the initiative, and a dice passing rush resulted in Aitken scoring a try, Tvihich Nldholls converted, lust before time E. IRyan potted a brilliant goal, thus placing the issue beyond doubt, tiae game ending;— Wellington 20 Wanganui 1* WAIRARAPA 'POOTBADL. ALASTBRTOiN, Saturday. The football season as far as the club matches were concerned was finished to-day The senior championship has been won by M.i=terton, the Junior by Greytown, and the third grade by Masterton. n the schools final match for the Pearson Cud played at Masterton this afternoon. i.»j «t«r which has held the cup for severadars! was defeated by Greytown by IT to 0. - OTAGO BEATS WAIRARIAPA DU^'—C>lN, Saturday. The came between Otago and Wairarajia resulted:— Otago 33. Walrarapc J.

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