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Auckland Star, Volume LIV, Issue 131, 4 June 1923, Page 8

SUBURBS V. COLLEGE MIXES.

At the outset it was apparent that Suburbs were n much improved team, although still lacking the rtnish of their more experienced opponents. Ragged play characterised the commencement, with Suburbs ever on the alert for an opening. They had several chances, but their passing was appalling, their rushes invariably breaking down. Wilson, for Suburbs, was the first pln.ver to become prominent. He got the hall after some tight, work and meed down the line, passing the twentytive and looking very like a try-getter. The Rifles' defence was sure, however, and he was collared, play returning to half way. Hides then instituted n rush, in which the two Wilsons. Goodwin and Grierson handled, the ball being carried well into Suburbs' terrain, where the home renm were penalised, and Pilling sent a welldirected kick between the uprights. College Kifles :i. Suburbs 0. There was a spell Of desultory kicking in midfield, till C. Grey, Wilson, Lincoln, and Vallance became prominent for Suburbs, and they were instrumental in carrying operations into dangerous territory. A scrum ensued live yards out. and McDonald managed to scramble over, registering Suburbs' second try of the season. The kick failed. On resuming. Lincoln and Long were successful in stopping a rush by the Rifles' for wards, but the home team were on the defensive throughout Iliis. qtuirtPr. C. Grey in particular plnying a very sound and steady game. Interest run high when the final spell commenced with the scores still level. Begg. Hirst. Trezl.se and Fogarty were ■ working hard all the time. In a determined attempt to score. Suburbs swept into Rifles' territory, most of the backs participating-, but. an infringement gave Rifles the chance of reversing matters, [•"opart y nnd Goodwin getting away in great style, with scarcely any opposition. Fouarty transferred to Goodwin, and the last-named eluded C. Grey with a masterly swerve. leaving the Suburbs full-back sprawling on the line as the leather was slammed down, giving the visitors a hardearned victory :— College Rifles r. Mr S "-rl lrl ' S ••■ 3 .I*l r. i nompson wns rorproc

PONSONBY V. MARIST.

.J ,1 ?, opening play was even. Marist i3 i w , l S^ e »ssaftSS3f being altered till jnsl on time, when AnnW was referee. •"• Faul

NORTH SHORE V. UNIVERSITY.

University opened out in passing, but the tackling was effective. D. Fairgrny broke away and, well . supported, placed the home side in good position. Again the blues initiated n rearguard action, but nippy work by Wilson and Goldwater profiting by tho mishandling of the hull by (lip Visitors, nnd worn replying by indulging In spasmodic passing houts. University up to this stage were also being outplayed in the forwards, and the tpmn wns not making its usual good impression. The University forwards took the offensive along close to the side-line, and as the ball veered to mid field in loose play Keene shot it out Kmart ly to Hamilton', who transferred on the. run to Dr. Park. The latter spurted across the Hue. Ron Park's kick just missed. Au exchange of Ion;: kicking saw (Jnldwnter dribble past Wiseman to the corner. where In a scramble for the ball Paltry scored. Boswell's kick failed to materialise. V\'ith tho total now level things took n brighter turn, and exciting rushes up and down the Held were the order with chances to each side. At length ('Diversity held the greens in their twenty-five, where Khore defended desperately until penalised for handling in the scrum, and Park placed a good low goal despite a strong wind which blew across the Held. Shore now worked up to within quarter distance, and University otTemled. for Reid to laud a splendid goal, kicked with good judgment. University t>. North Shore (>. A willing battle between the forwards marked the early part of the second half. University being smothered. Flynn and Sinclair having plenty to do. For the greens Buckridge was feeding the rear division, hut the backs lacked cohesion. Eventually a concerted University onslaught, headed by Shove anil Astlev. was joined by K. Park and Cashmore. White stemming the drive by forcing down. The students renewed open tactics, but sure tackling upset their combination and a free to Shore relieved temporarily. However, K. Park raced down the sideline and centred towards the goal. Astley ,fnm,ped to grasp the leather. Falling with it he seemed too far from the goal-line, but the only inches off. The reverse obviously took the sting.out of the home team's play, and University now set up vigorous attacks, and were desperately denied. Wiseman and McCulloiigh had shots at goal. Finally Jaggs came round a scrum, swinging his side into a long, dribbling manoeuvre, and the blues were lucky in staving off trouble. University were assertive oil time. University 0, North Shore 0. NEWTON V. EDEN. From the kick-off Kden took the ball into Newton territory, but Ilaues relieved and Karl had an unsuccessful shot at goal from a penalty. Newton pressed hard and had hard luck in not scoring twice. Kden cleared to niidflel.l. where Barton made a breakaway only to he smothered by Locke. Play bung in mldtleld for a time until Howarth and Moves broke away down thejine. The last named dropped a pass, but the Eden fullback. In missing a speculator, gave Thomas three points for Newton. Earl failed to convert. The bell rang for the first quarter with the score ."—0 to Newton. Newton's second try came as a result of a nice passing rush, in which forwards and backs participated. Tubherty crossed and Karl added the two points. Kden then took the offensive Mild from loose I - * +1 territory the hall came to Goodley. who, cutting jn cleverly, scored between the posts. Ills kick failed. Th.- whistle blew for half-time with the score: Newton S, Kden .'!. On resuming, Newton immediately took up the offensive, but Eden's defence was sound, and Newton lost several good opportunities to score by their backs cutting in too much. Just before the change over, however, the Newton hacks received the hall from a line-out and Howarth scored a try which Earl converted. A few minutes later Thomas crossed from a line-out and Karl coaled. Eden now took a turn at attack, and were awarded a penalty, which was taken successfully by Goodley. Newton came hack and hemmed Eden'in their own twenty-five, where, from a passing rush, Howarth cut in and scored. Earl wan unsuccessful with the kick, and the final whistle went with the scores: Newton *> T Eden ;; 3 Mr. M. Kronfeld was rereiee.

HALF TEAM WALK OFF FIEtD.

INCIDENT AT WAIHI. There was a sensational incident at Walhi on Saturday .during the match between Mataura and Wnltete. During the game there wnR « discussion between the captain of the Mataura team, Dillainore, and the refprcp, Mr. Robinson, in regard to appealing. Shortly afterwards the captain na ordered off the field. Thereupon the.major portion of the Mataura team walked off the field as a protest against their captain having been put off. The spectators toon the incident Quietly. At this stage there hud been no scoring. !>ut afterwards Wuitete scored a try, which made then) 3—o. This was .the. final score. . Afterwards Dillainore -denied having appealed to the referee, which was stated to be the ground of his dismissal from the ;lel<i, and he emphasised the fait that he wns not ordered off until five minutes after the discussion with the referee. SECOND GRADE. King's College Old Boyß 25. heat College Rifles R. 3. Scorers for King's: Cox 3 tries. Chisholm 2. Gribble 1. J Sheen 1 - Heard converted 2. For College Rifles Reed kickd a pntilty goal. Gramninr 13. bent Technical Old Boys 0. Swanson 11, bat Suburbs S Norht Shore 17. beat Ellerslie 3 Colleg-e nines A 10. heat Ponsonby 8 Walker scored two irie.s and Martin kickeda g-oal from the Held ror the winners. THIRD GRADE. Telegraph 3, beat St. David's 0. Manning scored for Telegraph. Kohimarnma 14. beat Eden o. Tries were scored by G. .Tones. T. Boyle. G. McPheasant kicked ji penalty, and Mathias converted a try. Sacred Heart 2S. beat Grammar 81, 3. Cordon drew with Marist A. 3 1 all. Ellerslie 28. v. Marathon B 5. Ponsonby 4S, boat Eden B 0. Tries were scored by McManemiu ifl). Perkinson (1) Alf. Saxon ("). Foster kicked six goals. FOURTH GRADE. Telegraph .". drew -with Suburbs 3. Green I,ane 10, beat Parnell S. For the losers Ruddy scored and converted and Burns also scored. Green Lane 10, beat. Parnell S Ponsonbv 36. hear. Marathon 6 Kohl n (Herring 3. Cummings 3. Leggett 3) heat M-t. Albert Grammar i (Winthrop a try. which was converted). ■ Kden 11, heat Marist Brothers 0. FIFTH GRADE. Graf ton S. beat Suburbs n. Eden 12. heat Grey Lynn 3. onsonby 0. beat Parnell 3. CHURCHES' ASSOCIATION. Kingslnnd .Tubilee 3. beat D.R.Y.M. 0 Fnr the winners Ryan kicked a penalty goal. SECONDARY SCHOOLS. FIRST GRADE. Sacred Heart 28, beat Grammar 82, 3. SECOND GRADE. Sacred Heart 10. heat Grammar School 7. SOUTHERN MATCHES. WAXGANCI. WANGANO. Saturday. Pare and earnestness were the main features of the Rugby in-day. when Kalerau. last year's cup winners -were defeated by Old Boys. The gome was a cracker all through, and at the finish «ome of the players were quite exhausted. The Old Boys had the lead at lhe end of the first spell, the scores being 1:t to " In the early pan »f the second spell the Old Boys hnii climbed up to IT to s>. and when they, later reached as ag:iinsj Knieran's begun to open it out. and by great tram work brought their score tci 12, then to IT whilst the old Boys jumped up" again to ".-, Itedhot supporters .if Kaierau almost yelfed themselves hoarse when their score wis nnhnoced by ..mother Try. which was converted, making the points: Old Boys 2o Kaierau 22. A desperate (Inish saw the game end at this score. old Boys are now the leaders for the Cup. lMrat'es and Marists defeated liatana and Wairoa respectively. MARTON. In the Glen Cup match, North 12, beat South 3. WELLINGTON. Poneke ::. drew with ivs .->. Athletics I.", heat Mnrlsl :•. Selwvn IS. beat luiversity s. Welllllgloii VI. boat Did rtiiya !'. CANTERBURY. Christchurcli 20. bent Albion ?. Merhale 33. beat Sydenham 3. University 11, beat Llnwood a-

MAORI MATCH. NAPIER, this day. Northern Maori 20 beat Southern Maori is'ln the maitoh played to-day to assist the selectors in choosing a team for Australia. 'funiors —Manawriru drew with Waihou Rangers, 6 all. Mr. T. Atkins was referee. OTACO. Union G, beat Dunedin 3. Alhambra 12, beat Pirates i. Southern 10. beat Taierl 6. Kaikoral 22, beat /51ngari 14 University matches will be played later. COUNTRY MATCHES. TTHAXGAREI. RiiKby football inter-cup 'games, were continued in fine weather with good playing grounds The following were decided at Kensington Park. Whangarei:—Seniors— Kamo 21, heat Maungakaramea 5. For the victors. bunny Finlayson ecoren four tries, one of which W. George converted. W. George nlso kicked a penalty coal and dropped a goal. The score is no Indication ol' the game, which was a hard aud fast forward one. Juniors. —Hikurangi B beat Portland nil. Wilson and Wells scoring a try each. High School Old Boys 14, beat Hikurangi A nil! DARGAVIIXE. Tnnjrowahine S, beat Te Kopuru 5. DorSarNlo <i drew with United C; Tangl 8 beat Souriem ".. inargflvllle fi drew with United 6. In ihe Junior (Jradc. Outer! 11 boat Darcavllle 0; Tangowahine 3 drew with Tc Kopnrii 3. COROJIANDEU dip matches were played at Coromandel to-day. Coromandel 15, beat Kennedy's Bay 3. PUKEKOHE. SENIOR MATCHES. C'itv 12, beat Patumahoe 0. Wright, Lucas and Xeedham scored tries, while Reynolds kicked a penalty goal. Mr. McßTlde was referee. White Star IS beat Ramblers 12. For the winners Perkins. Daizlcy and Perry scored ■trie*, end R. Wright po-tted and Perkins kicked two penalty goals. Maxwell and Carter scored tries for the losers, nd Adams and Hart kicked goals. Mr. L. Reynolds was referee. JUNIOR MATCHES. High School 6. beat Ramblers 3. City 3 drew with White Star 3. WAIHI. Waihi 3, Mataura 3. Mataura 11, beat Waihi 3. Waiklno 9, ieat Waltete 3. East 8, beat Central 3, south 13, beat Convent 3. Waihi 14. beat Kattkati 6. For the winners McLeay scored three tries, and E. Williams one try. Peacock converted one try. For Katikati, Price and Biddois scored one try each. CAMBRIDGE. The Rugby competitions were continued Hautapu seniors beat Leamington by 6 to 0, a try by Burke and a penalty goal by Thompson. In the junior matches Cadets 14, beat Hautapu 0 ; City 3, beat Monavale 0. KOTORUA. ROTORCA, Saturday. Two matches were played at Arawa Park to-day, in cold windy weather. Kahukura. secured a runaway win over City by 46 points to 0; and Kotoiti beat Waiklte by •J points to 0. TE PUKE. No senior football was played to-day. In the junior matches Rovers and Huamai played a draw, 6 all. Wanderers 6, beat Rangiuru 0. TAUMARUNUI. In the Rugby matches Manunui 3 beat United nil. Majurey scored for the winners Taumaxunui nil drew with Athletics nil'

PIAKO In the Piako Rugby Union junior miMt Terriers met Ramblers this afternoon i good weather. Both teams showed™ fln* combination, ami vnry even play resultedl"n tiie game cndln X m a draw, neither Bid., scoring- es Mr. A. Whatford had charge n f «, whistle. tne No seniors matches were played to-day. OHAKCNE. The Rugby Union has declared all matca«« off. the ground being unplayable. w