NEWTON SHINE.

Auckland Star, Volume LXI, Issue 110, 12 May 1930, Page 14

NEWTON SHINE.

The meeting of Newton and Kingsland Athletics provided the chief attraction at the Domain on Saturday, and although the play was interesting the game could not be termed brilliant. The handling by the inside backs of Kingsland was disappointing, and effective movements initiated by Lucas frequently broke down through the lack of cohesion. On the other hand Newton did not see much of the ball from the scrums, but when it did come their way they made the most of the opportunity and kept the maroons penned on the defensive. Time after time they appeared likely to score, but a knockon or dropped pass at the critical moment ruined the movement. The forwards were an evenly matched sextet with Kingsland a shade the better in the loose. With the score' 8 all at half-time, it appeared as if an exciting finish was likely to eventuate, but from the resumption there was only one team in it, although only six points were added by the winners. From the kick-off Newton attacked, good bustling work by the vanguard taking play to Kingsland's quarter. A wild pass by It. Carter right on the maroon's line, saw Brimble intercept and dive across at the corner. Gathering from the loose Lucas sent _ his backs away, the ball going to Herring, who transferred to List, but when the movement appeared likely, the centre lost possession. Newton then swung into action, Hill manoeuvring his supports into position before transferring to Francis, the latter drawing Longville, and then passing to McLeod, who ran across under the posts. Brimble converted, and Newton led B—o. Kingsland then made strenuous efforts to reduce the leeway, but the defence held. Constant pressure, however, soon put them in a good position, and a brilliant cut-in by List left the opposing backs standing, Carter receiving the pass to finalise by scoring. Longville made no mistake with the kick. This success made an immense difference to Kingsland, combined movements by the rearguard only breaking down through faulty handling, just when a score appeared imminent. Feilding a long-range kick by Dempsey, H. Carter dashed down the

ull speed, fending off. Beattio and Dempsey, to go across at the corner. It was a brilliant piece of work. Half-time came shortly after, with tho scores 8 all. Newton started tho second spell in quick style, and from a melee in Kingsland's quarter St. George secured and dived across. Brimble's shot, from in front of the posts, hit the upright. Kingsland were in a good position to further increase their score on numerous occasions, but weak passing .by tho inside men nullified their chances of scoring. Newton were now having much the better of proceedings, and had the maroons continually on the defensive, doing everything but cross the line. Carter was responsible for a great Individual run, but his effort amounted to nil owing to lack of support. In the concluding stages Newton put the issue beyond doubt by scoring again and finally running out winners by 14 to 8. For the winners, Dempsey gave a safe display, kicking and fielding in great style. Brinible was the best back on tho field, constantly making openings for his supports and tackling in resolute style. He used his pace to the best of advantage, and was a source of trouble to Kingsland. Hill opened the game up for his wings, while his defence was . excellent. The vanugard all toiled hard, with Francis standing out, and St. George and Middleton also prominent. The Kingsland full, Longville, was not as accurate as usual, while R. Carter made the most of the few chances that came his way. He put in many very determined runs, and better passes from the inside men may have put a different, complexion on the game. List was not seen at his best, but his place appears to be on the wing. Lucas did his best to open up the play, but a half cannot shine without support. The forwards toiled tirelessly from the outset with McCloughen and J. Carter most noticeable.