THE WORLD of SPORT

Auckland Star, Volume LVIII, Issue 143, 20 June 1927, Page 12

THE WORLD of SPORT

OLD RUGBY RIVALS.

AUCKLAND OUTCLASS THAMES.

REP. TEAM'S FIRST WIN

47 POINTS TO 3

With ten points up in the first few minutes, Auckland ran all over Thames in the, first rep. match of the season at Eden Park on Saturday afternoon. They won by forty-seven points to three. Odds on Auckland were certain, and perhaps some people would have given thirty points away, but the board showing nearly half a century at the final bell was certainly a bit of a surprise. Auckland outplayed the team frwm the poMfields in every department of the game. At no stage was the game really exciting. It was 'too one-sided for that.-. Nevertheless the crowd, the biggest that has been seen at *je park this season, was fairly well satisfied with the game. It gave promise of great things to come when the more important matches ai - e played. Under the circumstances, the local team's : defence was seldom tested, but their scoring ability was clearly etiowii. The teams lined out as follows:— Auckland.—Fullback, Paewai; threequarters, Rufu, Sheen, Lucas; five-t-ighths, Berridge, Badeley; half, McManus; Rover, Keene. Back row, Batty, Finlayson. Middle row, Knight, Righton, Cathcart. Front row, Palmer, Hadley. Thames. —Fullback, G. Winder; three* quarters, Morgan, Harrison, McMahon; five-eighths, Dufty, A. Winder; half, Woofe; Rover, Pollock. Back row, O'Hara, Strange. Middle row, Ensor, Burkhardt, Hayward. Front row, Lomas, Kinlock. Lucas sent the ball away, and from the line-out that followed the Auckland backs got going, Sheen being pulled before he could get rid of the ball. Two more runs by the Auckland backs had Thames bewildered. From the scrum the ball travelled along the line to Lucas, who scored an easy try far out. Berridge kicked a good goal. Auckland 5. Thames 0. WitA five points up in the first two minutes, Auckland kept up the pace. Lucas took a cross kick, and, cutting in beautifully, passed to Batty, who beat a couple of men and then sent it back to Lucas. He had a clear run, and left the Thames backs far behind to score another try, this time between the posts. Berridge added the other points. Auckland 10, Thames 0. After the kick-off the Thames backs had their first run, the ball travelling out to McMahon, who could not get past Lucas. The Thames forwards made things warm for a time, but the Auckland battlers soon counter-attacked and took play to midfield. Two penalties to Thames gave Winder chances to put a 6core on the hoard for Thames, but he missed on both occasions. For the first time since the start Thames forwards 'battled their way to the Auckland twenty-five. The home van, led by Batty, Cathcart, Hadley and Righton, left Thames behind with a great counter-attack, and before the visitors realised what had happened the Auckland quartet had carried play to Thames line, where Righton sent the ball to Hadley, who dived over as he ■was tackled. Berridge missed, as the bell went for the end of the first twenty. Auckland 13, Thames 0. After a dull spell Thames forwards, with Hayward and Lomas in front, came away with a bright attack that took them past half-way for the second time during the spell. Straight. afterwards Palmer broke away from a line-out. He had no support, and from the scramble that followed Harrison cleared with a hefty kick. Paewai took it in his stride and sent the backs away but Ruru was pulled down near the line. Thames forwards came to light with a fast counter-attack, but when things looked a bit dangerous for Auckland Sheen marked cleverly. A couple of minutes later the Auckland backs got away again, and Lucas, sent a reverse pass to Sheen, who was held up on the line. Thames cleared, and Morgan got possession in the loose, but had only run a few yards when he was solidly grassed by Ruru. There was one more Auckland dash, and then the half-time bell sounded with the home side thirteen points to the good. Auckland 13, Thames 0. Outplayed. Auckland immediately took the offensive after the Breather, Keene being at the head of the forwards. From the drop-out, there was a willing melee in mit l field. Again Auckland returned to the visitors' twenty-five, a short punt by McManus causing McMahon to force. A scrum was put down just outside Thames twenty-five, from which MeManus sent his backs away. Ruru, at the end of the line, could not get past Morgan, but passed iugh infield to Sheen, who just failed to accept a chance. An infringement by the visitors allowed Bei ridge to kick an easy goal. Auckland 10, Thames 0. Thames worked their way down field, the f awards doing most of the work, but a time were held up outside Auckland's twenty-five. When a. scrum was ordered, one of the home players infringed, allowing G. Winder ti> open the Thames account with a penalty. Auckland 16, Thames 3. At this stage A. Winder went off hurt, Morrisey taking his place. Again Keene broke away on his own with the ball at toe, but solid defensive work ■by the Thames inside backs toppled him over; For a time, play was confined to the forwards, with. Thames giving about as much as they took. Accepting a high kick Sheen sprinted and then whipped ifc out to Berridge. The latter beat his man, passed again to Sheen, who carried on, but his pass went begging. When Thames forwards had gone naif way tipfield Lucas coolly snapped up from their very feer, and returned play down field. Berridge followed up fast and beating Winder for the ball, got it out to Ruru as he was tackled. The ■winger, who. slipped past two men, ran round behind the posts to score a spectacular try. Berridge converted. Auckland 21, Thames 3. Within a few minutes Auckland returned to the attack, both backs and forwards outplaying the visitors. After the ball had been handled by half a dozen of the home side, Lucaa sent a pass to Finlayson, whose weight earned him over. Again Berridge converted. Auckland 26, Thames 3. Thames were the first to take the °A,fl S i IV VV he final twe uty, entering Auckland's twenty-five from the drop* i««" *£ k !? k by Morr »sey sent the ball over the i me and Paewai wae hard- £?«!? !?■•"* 4 * e foree - Auckland SllA*" ? not Vying thing* *? bu * ***tors

lacked combination. A dash by Knight nad the visitors guessing, and before they had realised it, Berridgo had slipped through for another try. His kick grazed the post as it went over. Auckland 31, Thames 3. From a line-out the Auckland forwards passed back to their rearguard, and the ball was whipped along the line to Lucas, who, although well-tackled, grounded the ball on the right side of the line as he was pulled down. Auckland 34, Thames 3. Yet again Aueklans went for more, and this time it was Sheen who left the blue and blacks wondering which way he had gone. Berridge's boot did the rebt: Auckland 3!>, Thames 3. Auckland had another flutter within a few minutes of time, the forwards battling down the opposition, and Finlay son got across for his second try. Herridge converted. Auckland 44, Thames 3. Just before the final bell Righton took an easy pass from McManus, and raced across. Berridge missed. Auckland 47. Thames 3. Mr. W. J. Meredith was referee. GOOD WORK RECOGNISED. "PRESENTATION* TO MR. McELWAIN. At the dinner .it the Roy.il Hotel on Saturday night tendered to tli* Thames rep. football team, the visitors took occasion to make a presentation of a jro'd medal to Mr. Percy McElwain, the resident delegate in Auckland of the Thames svn-miion. Mr. McElwain was a member of tho Thames representative team in 1897, when Thames for the first time beat Aucklan.l at Thames, and again in 1898. when they repented tlie victory in Auckland..For the past six years or so he has • represented Thames on the Auckland. Union, and in 1924 was made a life-member of the Thames T'nion. Threo years ago, on the occasion of the Whiteside benefit.match. Mr. MeElwain was presented by the Thames Union with a framed photo-graph-of. the Thames team that had withstood all challenges for the Peace Cup. in recognition of his services for the union. The gold medal presented on Saturday night bears the Thames Union's monogram on one side, and on the reverse side the inscription. "P. MeElwain. lifa member, Thames Rugby Union, 1924."

GRADE GAMES. SENIOR B. University 17, beat Tramways .">. City 14, beat Otahirhu 6. Manukau 11, beat Waltemata 7. Marist 17, beat Newton 0. Ellerslie G, drew with Suburbs 0. SECOND GRADE. Grafton 9, beat College RiHes S. Marathon 10. beat Training Collejrn S. Technical Old Boys 17, beat College Rifles B 8. Ponsonby 31. beat City Council 3. Grammar B 9, beat Parnell S. Shore 14, beat Eden 13. THIRD OPEN. 'Varsity 21, beat Manurewa 3. Marist 17, bent Penrose 6. Public Works 27, beat Technical Old Boys 3. Ponsonby 38, beat Hauraki 5. Grafton 11, beat Kohiinarama 0. St. Heliers 11, beat Thames Juniors 10. THIRD INTERMEDIATE. Sacred Heart 19, beat King's College 3. Shore 17, beat Thames 6. Suburbs 11, beat Kingsland 0. Eden 38, beat Marathon 0. Otahuhu 0, drew with Technical Old Boys 0. Ponsonby B 14, beat Grammar B 10. Manukau 20, beat Parnell 13. FOURTH GRADE. Technical. Old Boys 3, drew with Green Lane 3. Marist 14, beat Ponnonby 11. Grey Lynn 24, beat Manukau O. Otahuhu 0, drew with Kingsland 0. Eden 36, beat Suburbs 7. FIFTH GRADE: Grafton 21. beat Otahuhu .".. Manukau 11, beat Eden 5. SIXTH GRADE. Ellerslie 6, drew with Suburbs t>. Marists 41, beat Kingsland 0. SEVENTH GRADE. Gladstone 3, beat Avondale 0. Ponsonby 14. beat Manukau 0. Bayfield 11, beat Green Lane O. Marist 6, heat Takapuna 3. Otahuhu 31, beat North Shore 0. Sacred Heart 25, beat Kingsland (>. Manukau 5, beat Ponsonby 4. Bayfleld 11, bPnt Oreen Lane O. Marists 6, beat Takapuna 5. Public Works Department won by default from Technical Old Boys.

B REPS. WIN WELL. SOUTH AUCKLAND BEATEN BY 22 TO 6. (By Telegraph.—Own Correspondent.) PUKEKOHE. Saturday. The Auckland B reps, mot Auckland South under ideal football conditions at Pukekohe to-day. The teams were: Auckland B.—Pelhani, Wood, Teapc, Loft, Meyer. Cammick, Wright, Soloman, Stewart, Miller. Casey, Anderson, Compton, Smith, McCarthy. South Auckland.—Lewis, Whelan, Wood, Marshall. Stoupe, Bell. Wright, Alexander, Muir. Dromgool. Crotty, Heard, Baker, Keary, Pleydell. Pelham lost the toss to Keary, and the visitors played into the sun. From the first scrum Wripht set the backs goinj.', the leather travelling to Lock on the wing , and back to Meyer and Anderson, who scored within the first minute. Miller just missed goaling. With a loose rush the visitors came right up the field, Soloman sendinp Anderson over for his second try. Miller niissed an easy shot. C—o. Changing to face the sun, the local backs appeared in their first passing bout, and took the game to the line. From a scrum Crotty scrambled over. Keary failed to convert. (>—3. Soon afterward Loft beat the defence to the fullback. Teape picked the ball up, but was grassed on the line. The blacks infringed, but Pelham's shot missed. At a great pace the game travelled up and down the field, with Meyer cleverly taking the ball from the toes of the opposing forwards. Pelham next pulled his side out of a tight corner, and further passing efforts by the local backs showed the weakness of the visitors' defence. Crotty tried well but fruitlessly from a penalty, and Cammick, declining to force, kicked to the centre. Back came Pukekohe, bustling the blues, till Meyer punted clear, only to find the local side back in the twentyfive again, where Keary, wide out, kicked a fine penalty.

WAIHI BEAT PAEROA.

(By Telegraph.—Own Correspondent.) WAIHI, Saturday. The final interiinion Rugby match for the Frank Poland Memorial Cup, held by Piako, was played this afternoon between Paeroa and Waihi on the Recreation Reserve. In the first quarter of play neither side had any particular advantage, <?xc;»nt on one occasion, when Waihi, from a passing rush, nearly scored at one corner. In the second quarter Waihi were chiefly en the. defensive. Towards the end Splell narrowly niissed landing a goal for Paeroa from a penalty in a favourable position. Shortliafterwards another penalty was nllowwi Paeroa. but Smith failed. The third quarter saw Waihi itticking strongly, and strenuous play on their opponents' line, but a force relieved the tension. Early in the last quarter Waihi was awarded a penalty in a good position, but Price again failed to register what appeared an easy kick. Waihi were now having all the best of the play, and/shortly afterwards another penalty was given the local men. and Black, the centre three-quarter, kicked a beautiful goal from a difficult angle. Waihi 3, Paeroa 0. A few minutes later Howard got over the line, workinat the blind side from n scrum. Black failed with the kick. Waihi 6. Pa proa 0. The bell sounded shortly afterwards, with the score: Waihi ..,, 0 Paeroa ."fev«.,.;,,..,, 4 ,'«a<", 0 Mr. Davidson (N'gatea)' refercwd.

Auckland Score Rapidly. The second half commenced with fast open play, the Auckland forwards once more dominating the game. Canimick was soon across near the post, and Miller kicked the goal. Another rush saw Wood go very close, the local sido forcing soon afterwards. Alexander cut in on an attack, and led a brief invasion to Auckland territory, but wild passing spoiled the chance, and Soloman took the game well back into their twenty-five. Here Wright sent the ball to Meyer, who cut in beautifully, beat a couple of the opposing backs, und gave Teape an easy score. Miller missed at goal. Again the blue and white backs flashed out, after a sprint by Pelhani, but a forward robbed Loft of another score. Still hammering, the Auckland rearguard were at it again when Whelan broke through cleverly with the ball at toe to neutral territory. Solid defence proved effective against further passing, and then the hard grafting local pack went right upfield, Auckland forcing. The blue and whites retaliated immediately with the finest piece of play of the afternoon. The, ball came'alonß the three-quarter line to Loft, who, after a good sprint, passed infield to Anderson, and Meyer, receiving from his clubmate, ran in under "the posts. Pclham added the major points. Southerners Attacking. Soloman and Anderson were next prominent with fino inter-passing, spoiled eventually by a throw-forward. From the scrum Keary led his side upfield once more, and Auckland were busy defer.ding until Cammick and Wood broke away. A second time the same pair attacked, but sound tackling held them off, and the game swept acrossfield. A movement by Meyer and Loft met with no better result. Taking a flying pot from the field, Teapo just missed the crossbar. A brilliant solo effort by Marshall turned the defence into attack, but it was only a flash. Wright, Teapc and Cammick swung back with beautiful passing, and Cammick went over to score the final unconverted try just on time, the game finishing:— Auckland 22 South Auckland 6 Mr. Pollock refereed. Great interest was taken in the game, over 2000 people being present, an exceptionally large number for Pukekolio.

KAIPARA JUNIORS BEATEN. (By Telegraph.—Special to "Star.") lIELEXSVILLE, Saturday. The first representative match of the season was played here to-day. Technical Old Boys (Auckland) defeated Kalpara junior representatives by 12 points to S after a hard game. Mr. R. Constable was' referee. COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS. TOWN AND COUNTRY DRAW. An interesting match was played on the Showgrounds on Saturday between teams representing the town and country commercial travellers, resulting in a draw, IS points each. For Town tries were scored by Mitchell, Little and another. Ifwersen converted three and kicked two penalties. Those who registered tries for Country were Hawkeswood". Milburn. Somerville, Greenbanks .and Syme. Brlnsden kicked a penalty.

REPRESENTATIVE MATCH.

CAMBRIDGE DEAT MATAMATA. (By Telegraph—Own Correspondent.) CAMBRIDGE, Saturday. The first rep. match of the senson was played this afternoon between Matamata and Cambridge at Victoria Square. Both unions fielded fairly strong teams, and a strenuously contested match resulted in a win for the local men by 11 points to 4. The first quarter ended without score, Matamata having a slight advantage territorially. Early in the second quarter, from a passing movement, C. Thompson scored a fine try. There was no further score to half-time, the local team having a decided advantage in the toose plav. In this quarter play was fast. In the second half, through much faulty handling, Egan potted a goal for Matamata. Towards the close of the quarter, from a forward loose rush, Collett scored for Cambridge. In this quarter Cecil Thompson, Cambridge's speedy winger, brilliantly beat half the visiting backs in a corkscrew run. and scored a fine try. W. Bourke converted. Matamata pressed In the concluding stages, bu , the defence held. On the. day Cambridge were the better team of forwards In the loose, while Matamata dominated in the tight. Their backs crowded too much, and lost scoring opportunities. Junior Camps.—Hantapu 0, drew with Leamington 0; Tauwhare 8, beat City 6. Third Urade.— High School 13, bent Leamington O MANAWATU BEATEN. ■By Telegraph.—l'rens Association.) SHANNON. Saturday. In a representative match to-day Horowheuua beat Manawatu by Iβ potnts to SECONDARY SCHOOLS. FIRST GRADE. Kind's College 11, beat Mount Albert 0. SECOND GRADE. King's College 0. beat Grammar B .'{ IN THE PROVINCE. I'LKEKOHE. High School 13, beat City 0. I'atumahoe 12. beat White Star 0. Kaniblrrs 3, drew with Wesley College 3. HAMILTON. Seniors.—Frankton 12. "jeat Technical ?>; City 33. beat Ngaruawnhla 7. Juniors.—Technical 8. beat Old Boy* O: Marists 30, hejit Frankton 8: Te Kowhai G, beat United 0. Third Grade.—Technical !t, drew with School 9. Fourth Grade.—Technical 0. beat School 0; School A t>. beat School B 3. MORRINSVILLE Seniors.— United S3. >>eat Wuitna "; Tatanui defaulted to Kereone. Juniors.—Ptiahue (Wnlna) 14. heat United 3 : Tnhnna 8. drew with Terrier* 3: Kereone S. bent Wnitoa :!. Third Criule.—Morrlnsvllle '-'1, beat Waltoa 0. TE AROMA. Poland Cup Competition.—Plako 8. Haurakl Plains 3. Thornton and McQuartera scored tries, while Baldwlo converted. Johnston kicked a penalty goal for Haurakl Plains. Curtain Raiser—Te Aroha High School 8. City. Thirds ::. PAEROA. Shareholders' Cup (Junior rtji. match).— Paeroa 9. Wnihi 8. Senior.—United 10, Rovers ::. WAIPA. The best club match neon here for some time took plnee in All>ert Park, when United beat Rovers by 10 points to 3. The game was played at a fast pace throughout, and some brilliant pieces of back play wer» witnessed. Rovers had a lead of three points at the Interval as the result of n try by Urquhart. However the United team settled down and gave their display of the season, and In the second half tries were scored by Shepherd and Elliott, both being converted by Wilkes. Awhlna seniors forfeited to Parawe.ra. Junior. —Korakomi! IC, Pirongla 3; United 9. Ohaupo 3 ; Parawera defaulted to Rovers. Third Grade.—Ohaupo 11, Puauue 3. WHANGAREI. Seniors.—Maungakaramea 9. OM Boyi 3. The game attracted the biggest attendance eecn at Kensington Park this «<-a»on. The Issue was in doubt till the final quarter. Maungnkaramea had workIng forwards with good combination and they adopted spoiling tactic*, nullifying the superior Old Boys' backs. For Maungakaramea, tries were scored by Jones, Lett, J. Beehre; for Old Boys, tries bv Abbott (2). Juniors.—Waltoti 14. Pioneers C: High School Railway 0; Old Boys .°> Onernhl 0. Third Grade.—High School A. .1. Horahora 3; Portland 9. High School R. 3. Fourth Grade.—High School A. 25, High School I) 0; High School B. t> High School C. ::.

GAMES IN THE SOUTH

MASTERTOX. Hod Stnr 29, beat Masterton 13. (Gladstone 0, beat Grey town 5. Carterton 11, bent Featlierston .1 White Star forfeited to Ramblers. PAHIATUA. Hamuli 14. bent Konini S. I'nhiatim and Konini lend in the competition. NAPIER. Hastings 9. beat Marlst 8. Technical Old Boys 12, beat Pirates 8. HASTINGS. Maori Agricultural College 13, heat Celtic 0. HAWERA. Patea 15, beat Hawera 3. Kaponga 3. beat Athletic n. Opunake 31, beet Walmate t>. WAKGANUI. TMrates 6. heat Old Boys 0. Marlst 22. beat County «5. Kaierau 11. beat Technical fi. NEW PLYMOUTH. Tukapa 11, beat Elthara 3. Stnr 17, beat Clifton O. Stratford 12, beat Inglewood r>. Friendly game. Old Boys 8, beat Okalawa WELLINGTON. Petone C. beat Poneke 0. 'Varsity 14. beat Oriental 6. Athletic 6. beat Old Boys S. Berhampore 14. beat Hutt 3. Wellington 3, drew with Marist 3. SENIOR B. Oriental fi, beat Selwyn 3. Training College 9. beat Athletic 8. CIIRISTCHURCH. Old Boys 12, beat Univ«rsity 0. Clirtstchurch 43. heat Technical 13; Merlvale G, beat Linwood 5. DDXEDIN. Kalkornt. 17, beat 'Varsity A 13. Southern 20. beat Dunedin 0. Alhambra 18. beat Union 0. Pirates 21, beat Talerl 3. Zlngnri 10, beat 'Vanity B 8. Christian Brothers Old Boys 19 beat Pacific B. Athletic 20. beat City 10. Old Boys 26. beat Stnr 0. Zlngari 17. beat Celtic 0. INVERCARGILL. Star 0, bpat Pirates 3. Invercargill 30, beat Southern 0.