RANGERS WORRY SHORE.

Auckland Star, Volume LXIII, Issue 120, 23 May 1932, Page 13

RANGERS WORRY SHORE.

Earlv patrons at the park were treated to inspiring football in the curtaiii-raisei between Devonport. and Newton, ended in a draw—eight points, the match was, indeed, the surprise of the day. it went at a merry pace throughout, and, as far as Newton were concerned, the PW exhibited some id' the best that tlie code makes possible. Harried by an mi flagging set of well-trained forwards, supported by the clever tactics of inside hacks, Devonport were given little chance to shine; in fact, only in the fading stages did the marine-siders threaten lo assert mastery, hut sound tackling held them out. One of the features of tlie game was tlie exposition of Trevor Hall, Newton s returned international, who was stepping out on to the ground for the first time for about three years. Laing at l'ull-back lor Shore, came through a severe ordeal Willi notable credit, saving his side from trouble time and time again. He improves every match. The three-quarters were not so much as usual in the picture. Harding, who was on in place of A. Smith, revealei pace, but he and Rhodes got few chances because Seagar was mostly occupied on defence. For resourcefulness and ability to get off the mark Pope and Brimblc outplayed R. Smith and O'Donnell in many respects, l'ope may go far in the game. OilifL" played splendidly at a disadvantage, and was responsible for several adroit moves that were not adequately supported. Scott was outstanding amongst the forwards, and his opportunism and unselfishness led to the equalising try. Ilawkes, Casev and Hunt were also in good trim. The "pack did not hive its usual dash and initiative, and Langton was a failure as hooker. Dempsey, N"wton's full-back, served bis side well, hi." ability to kick either foot being valuable. Cameron was the pick of the three-quarters. He shows more than usual promise. Crook put in sterling winger efforts in tlie second half, and Castles on the other flank had less to do. Portcous played doggedly at half. The forwards were full of pep to a man. Hall, St. George and Middleton command-! ing much admiration. As Richmond beat City Hi —G, and Newton beat City IS—3, the meeting of Newton and Richmond at the week-end should be a line contest.