NEWTON RANGERS EXTENDED.

Auckland Star, Volume LXV, Issue 202, 27 August 1934, Page 13

NEWTON RANGERS EXTENDED.

Considerable interest was attached to the meeting between Newton nnd Mount Albert teams on Saturday, owing to the inclusion in the latter team of old Newton players who had broken away from their old team quite recently. The new team looked a strong combination on paper, and a good showing against Ponsonby on its first appearance on the previous Saturday SSSESfi W x" f <. or its P r ° s Pects. The side lielded by Newton, however, lacked nothing is'L c V ty . anc ! combination and eventually emerged victorious by a narrow margin. The winners :nust he given credit for an excellent performance under conditions that militated against fast, combined play. Thev held their own well in the first spell anil J, i 2 , c , onclu<lln (? stages practically dominated the game. This was largely duo to the work of the -"crwards, who battled strenuously throughout and adapted themselves well to the muddy conditions. Among the pack Hall was an outstanding player, always dangerous in attack and giving immense support to the backs. Nathan and Blacklaws were also frequently prominent. At full-back, Cameron gave a good, exhibition, while- Stephens and Brady at wing three-quarter made the most of the opportunities that came their way The inside backs Were solid in defence, though the conditions made accurate handling almost impossible. For the losers Dompsey, at full-back, gave an excellent exhibition, kicking With fine .liuigrnent and handling the wet bail in great style. The three-quarters were handicapped as an attacking force owing to Hardgrave's lameness, that player havipg not recovered from an injury sustained on the previous Saturday. The Schultz brothers nnd List played soundly and Martin, behind the pack, got through an immense amount of Work. Among the forwards Herring, Merrick and Railey were frequently prominent.