THE CLUB GAMES.

Auckland Star, Volume LV, Issue 123, 26 May 1924, Page 10

THE CLUB GAMES.

MANGEB.E BEAT NEWTON. DEVONPORT TOO GOOD FOR RICHMOND. Only two of the League club matches were played on Saturday on account of the wet condition of the grounds. At Devonport the home team proved a little too good for Richmond, winning by 13 points, to 7, while Mangere piled up the points against Newton to the tune of 38 points to 10. DEVONPORT V. RICHMOND. Richmond kicked off and from play that centred In their territory, Devonport made an early rush, and Godick got away. From subsequent play, Smith kicked up followed the .pall, and forced. Webb failed to convert Devonport 3, Richmond 0. A free kick in the play that followed took Devonport up fleld. but Richmond ; forced down to their opponents' corner ; when Hyland (capt.) passed to his brother, who found the line. Devonport 3, Riehm 'was 3 °riay then 'confined to Richmond's area, and their forwards mad, a good attempt to get away, but from c subsequent scrummage Devonport were given a free i kick I*. Lams made a successful B hot at goal. Devonport 5, Richmond 8. n Lalns attracted attention In the next spe i. The Richmond forwards were giving a good exhibition of pateing when he Intercepted the ball and dashed down, only to be effectively tackled when a few yards I" S3T-S3?. ffift Smith ran UP the line and kicked, Veart taking the ball, but he was obstructed linnlnn kicked down, but Godick came fast up fle"d and sent the leather to Garratt, who kicked. O'Brien secured and . f , but was offside. A scrum then foHowed, I D a e r n ° K nP «°r , i t ed b «gf.n? W b a ut de Sm". Sjfc* S secured and Scored. J. Lainc .nlsscd with Devonport . ..'- | Richmond " * EdC UD £ y th cen^nn ontl D ev f o o n^ iinqiin" between Laing, who was on the line and Webb, what looked like a sure try for Devonport was spoiled when Lalng lost the ball. The game stayed in Richmond's comer, where Hanlon and Hins distinguished themselves. From the pay that followed, B. Lalng passed to Douglas in front of their opponeufs goal, and the latter walked over the line unopposed. J, LoIUB converted. Devonport 13. Richmond S Then McDonald, from a free kick, made a ci-oat shot from three-quarter way and put tho ball over. Devonport 13, Richmond 5. The next spell saw Hlng make a rush up and Hyland gained considerable ground in a clash before he was tackled. Some exciting play in Devonport's corner resulted, Richmond finally paining a score, which, however, was disallowed. Up and down play was then the order. Godlek making a epectncular getaway at one period. Richmond were awarded a free kick, and McDonald tried, but failed with the shot. Hanlon came up shortly after, and from offside play on the part of their opponents, Richmond were again favoured with a penalty kick. This time McDonald made sure of the kick. There were no further scores. Devonport 13 Richmond Mr. Ripley was the referee. MANGERE V. NEWTON. Newton preesea" and Williams went up, bnt his pass to Poison miscarried. The Mangere men then Initiated an attack which proved successful, Anscll passing to Wilson who got across. Tutaki missed the goal. Play developed In Mangere's erea, but "Wilson carried the leather to mldfleld and then up to Newton'e twenty-five. A good run. In which Edwards. Tutaki, Ansell and W. Bapl bandied, was spoilt by a forward pass on the line. Mangere were not to be denied, however, and Paull passed to Tutaki to Ansell to J. Pol, who scored, Wilson goaling. Mangere 8, Newton 0. A minute later there was a scrum five yards from Newton'e line, when T. Pal passed to Moyle to Wilson, who scored. Almost Immediately afterwards Tutaki was off from mldileld, passing to Edwards to Rukutai who got across, making Mangere 14—0. Biggs stopped W. HapL and Williams shoved Wilson ont. Lindsay got going, but was smothered. Then Mangers attacked, Tutaki passing to W. Bapl to Edwards on the line, but Edwards- took no risks and passed back to Tutaki, who scorcl, Moyle goaling. Mangere 10, Newton 0. Poison was busy enough, and Somen did his best, bnt the team was not in prime condition, and was not a match for the big Mangere men. Lindsay and Stack did a bit of useful work, and then Poison and Callaghan started n promising movement, which was stopped by Bapl. At midaeld J. Pal passed to Clarke to Tutak!, who scored, making .Mangere 25—0. Seven minutes before half-time, Newton put on " J B .? urt, and Lln <lsay scored nicely Poison adding the goal. Somen; and Williams Initiated another movement, but were checked by Lipscombe. Then Poleon uA the leather, passing to Quintal, to Waruc, Une Ca Hf« Om": 0 WM ' moth ™* •» «» Mangere . 25 Newton "_ 5 Poison was everywhere when the game bettS 'Cnnn £ ewt °n playing a bit better, , Callaghan making a good run ■Poison found the line with a little kick and Mangere forced. From midfleld Paull got going and ran away from all the Newton players, scoring easily. Wilson coaled A ?nVu? g VSft added the goal. Wilson got another try g O a r me la t n h S e e n re en a d D e d < I PaUU "'"° " & Mangere ...' en Newton '....'.".'.".'.'."1 io SECOND GRADE. xr£Xf° n .5& ***} I M * rf st Old Boye 34 to 0 Marlats did not have a full team. THIRD GRADE. Richmond r. Point Chevalier Thi. ST&MS&'SM £oun C d °™« FOURTH GRADE. Poneonby A 15, v. Takapuna 2. For the winners R. Fisher, A. Small. W. Hewitt D Drew and P. Whaley scored. " iKJlerslie 14, beat United Suburbs 0 Parnell, 14, beat Marist Old Boys, 5.' FIFTH GRADE. ■ Ponsonby 12, beat Richmond 3. William, son (2), Mclnjtyre and Oram scored for the winners. SIXTH GRADE. •Richmond 5, beat Pamell 0. Turner *»rotl and G. Davis goaled. (Athletic 20, v. Newton 2. Wilson (3). Angelo, Martin, and Robinson scored tries, and Birch kicked a goal. Marist Old Boys 8, beat City 6. BlleraUe 8. beat l'arnell 0. 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