SENIOR B GRADE.

Auckland Star, Volume LXI, Issue 198, 22 August 1930, Page 13

SENIOR B GRADE.

NORTHCOTE BEAT HAMILTON.

CARLAW PARK INCIDENT.

Owing to the postponement the previous -week, the senior B grade eompetion was somewhat upset, and further so on Saturday, when Northcote had made arrangements to play Hamilton. However, two of the three matches provided good football, especially at Northcote, where the local thirteen defeated Hamilton. The ground was in good order after heavy rain, and the visitors looked a likely lot. The Mayor, Mr. A. E. Greenslade, kicked off, and Northcote scon found Hamilton good defenders. Play in the first half was interesting and well contested, Northcote scoring but _ one try prior to the spell. A splendid opening by Thomas and supported by Wilkins and Fitzgerald, was responsible for McCullough scoring. Hurley and Simpson scored tries in the second half. The winners had too much experience for the Waikato lads, who, nevertheless, put up a creditable showing. For Northcote, Robertson, at fullback, gave a sound display. His fielding was frequently applauded, and each kick was well directed. Thomas was the best of the three-quarters, and made seme clever openings. Batty showed a lot of pace on the wing, but lacked scoring chances. Wickins played a heady game at five-eighths, although he was inclined to hang on when the defence was beaten. McCullough and | plaj ed good football. The forwards | played finely in the loose, Dean and Simpson being outstanding. For Hamilton, Whatu and Hvnes were the pick. Muir and Draffin -were ako prominent. A regrettable incident at' Carlaw Park caused a mild sensation in the match between Mount Albert and Parnell. At one stage a general melee looked likely, and when two Parnell players were ordered off a storm of protest came from both players and supporters. The referee appeared to lose control and started an argument with the offenders. Several Parnell players left the field with the two ordered off, but were afterwards persuaded to return. Rough play caused frequent stoppages, and Parnell seemed to be the worse oft. The club met subsequently, and what action is to be taken is not known. It has been stated, hower, that the team do not intend to plav under the same referee in future. Mount Albert won 19 points to 5. The winners had a lot the best of the game and seemed more intent on playing the game. The backs had too much speed, and some good tries were scored. Both packs were well matched, Parnell, if anything being superior. For Mount Albert H. Bagnall played a good game at fullback, McDonald proved a solid centre, while the wings—R. Wilson and Griffen— showed plenty of pace. Mattson and J. Wilson stood out prominently on attack. Martin, the half-back, gave his backs plenty of, good, clean passes. Kerwin, Brough and W. Bagnall were the pick of a good scrum. For Parnell Kerr, at full-back, did useful work. He was, however, inclined to get out of position. Taylor and Alderton were the best of the backs, while Sloman worked hard in the forwards.