WATER POLO.

Auckland Star, Volume LXV, Issue 10, 12 January 1934, Page 10

WATER POLO.

AUCKLAND DEFEATS NAVY. BOARDS CARNIVAL AT BATHS. Last night at the Tepid Baths the Auckland Water l'olo Control Board staged an attractive carnival. The chief attraction was a representative match between Auckland and the Navy (won by the former 6—l), and it was preceded by live other games. Navy made an encouraging start ami bustled the Auckland defence with clever combination. Goldsmith gained possession and, dribbling to the goal mouth, flicked the ball over Fairgrny's head for a goal. Auckland replied with an attack that carried it well into the Navy territory, and W. F. Smith crowned a smart passing bout by slamming the ball into the net. The pressure was maintained, Smith placing -Auckland ahead with a hard shot from fairly close in. A stinging shot by Goldsmith was well stopped by Fairgray. \t half-time the score was:—Auckland 2. Savy 1. Soon after play was resumed Suiith made a long throw downfield. Eappr ivas handy to receive the ball and swam >efore placing it into the net. A minute ator Porteous notched Auckland's fourth joal with a high throw ten yards out. VucKland was clearly superior and Stenr ind Stotter each notched a goal. The ;ame ended :—Auckland 6. Navy 1. Mr. (V. S. Wilson was referee. Results of supporting programme:— .Tiiuior Grade.—Ponsonby 7, v. Mount 3den 1. Mr. L. Brighton was referee. Inter-house Competition. — Seabrook. S'owlds, IJniited, S. v. Philomel Trainers I. Mr. A. E. Canty was referee. Sargood. Son and Ewen. Limited, 3, v. Milne and I'hoyee, Limited, I.' Dr. T. H. Pettit was •eferee. B Grade.—First section : Waitemata 3 !Buehaiian. McGregor. Shanahan), v. Jrammar 2 (Munroe). fVrgeant Upson was •eferoe. North Shore D I!, v. Farnell 2. ilr. s. Brooking was referee. Water Polo Players' Diving Championihip.—Midgley (Ponsouby) 1, v. Perry Mount Eden) 2. 200 Yards Relay Race. A Grade Teams. — 'onsonby 1. Waitemata 2, l'arnell 3. Ball-throwing Championship. — W. G. 'niith (Ponsonby) 1.