BY ONE POINT.

Auckland Star, Volume LXVI, Issue 219, 16 September 1935, Page 13

BY ONE POINT.

SOUTH CANTERBURY UNLUCKY

GALLANT RANFURLY SHIELD EFFORT,

(By Telegraph.—Press Association.)

CHRISTCHURCH, Saturday, ken Kankin was replaced by 11. MlUi-

Canterbury won the toss and defender! ?s M% f£ J 1 + not « t0 force and wbe " jiis kick failed to find the line Cnnter CanVhf 5 "- fOUn, ? an attacking 6 positfo": Canterbury's passing rush in a dangerous Ration was met by a resolute defence ?hrn,?SE U 7» Were sacrifit,in S a lot of ground linp S r ff Ure ° f their bacts t0 fi ° d the owt»« Gaffan ?y Pi* the home team in an Rvan /nil posi } ion with a short punt when . u ?^ very fast - Dunshea fell £ bx H the So,,th Canterbury forwards were there and secured the ball in,, scrummage. King was round the scrum like a flash and lent a da«h $ aSS J° Strang, who. in a ten-yard spo£j f 1 thD l i ne , threw offa tackier and kick fil d a y position - Gaffaney's

South Canterbury 3 Canterbury ""** 0 With their solid defence, their good kicking and speed to take advantage of opportunities, the visitors were showing themselves to be a really first-class side. MortJ° ck . c "t through in great style in the next Canterbury rush and Dunshea ran in to position and a try seemed imminent, but the latter s in-pass to McPhail went astray and again a Canterbury chance went begging Another hot South Canterbury attack, with King again making a dangerous dive for the line from a scrum was nullified by a penalty, and half-time' came with the score South Canterbury 3 Canterbury 0 South Canterbury attacked at the resumption through the medium of clever kicking. The Canterbury forwards took a hand this time, however, Deavoll and Milliken leading a slashing rush well into the visitors' territory. Mortlock played a leading part in a series of brisk Canterbury attacks which were all promising but which found the defence equal to the occasion. Canterbury's first try was a pretty effort. From a scrum in the centre of the field Gaskin and Mortlock swung swiftly round to the unmarked side and smart running and brisk passing saw Brown, the right winger, in full cry with no man in front of him. The South Canterbury men backed up at a great rate, but Brown had the pace and hurled himself over for n fine try at the corner. Deavoll's kick missed. South Canterbury 3, Canterbury 3.

Gaffaney broke through the Canterbury attack, and fast following up had Canterbury in trouble. Martyn secured and hurled himself over, with Mortlock grasping him. A scrum was ruled and when South Canterbury secured King ducked round the edge of the scrum to hurl himself over for a clever try. Martyn goaled well. South Canterbury 8, Canterbury 3.

Gaskin, picking up in a ruck, made a splendid opening, which Mortlock followed up with a clever cut through. For lack of support he was tackled with the ball, but again South Canterbury infringed, and from a position in front of the posts Deavoll kicked his second penalty goal. For the first time in the game Canterbury took the lead. Canterbury 9, South Canterbury 8.

A clever cross kick by Gaffaney had Behrns and Brown bard pressed to stave off a try. Behrns picked the ball out or the scrum and from the free kick Martyu kicked a beautiful penalty goal. The game was resumed amidst tense excitement with the score

South Canterbury 11 Canterbury » A long kick by Behrns saw Blue misfield and then fail to find the line. McAuliffu fielded, ran up and sent an accurate centre into the exact spot. Fast following up saw the ball rushed over the line, but Gaffancv, from in his own goal, found the line only a yard from the corner. Canterbury forwards lined up quickly and the ball was whipped in before South Canterbury realised what was happening. In a flash Hatterstey hurled himself over for a try 'vide out. Deavoll's kick missed. The game ended with the score Canterbury J2 South Canterbury 11

RECORD MAINTAINED.

WELLINGTON BEATS TARANAKI,

(By Telegraph—Press Association.)

WELLINGTON, Saturday.

Unbeaten on their own ground this year, Wellington met Tarnnaki, who beat them in their first representative game earlier in the season, at Athletic Park to-day, the ground being on the heavy side. Taranaki's forwards rushed their way into the Wellington twenty-five early m the spell, and after two attempts by the backs O. Brown burst through and won the race for a - rolling ball. A. Collins converted. Taranaki 5, Wellington 0. The Wellington backs handled perfectly in a bright movement, but E. McGreeyy was not supported after a good run. Ihe Wellington forwards gained the ball again, Pollock driving deep into laranaki s territory with a well-directed kick. laranaki had a dangerous time tor a few minutes, being penalised twice, but K. O'Connor missed the kicks, lhen K. iiuii headed a forward rush to within a tew yards of the Taranaki line. Collins got his side out of trouble, and from a handy position McGreevy missed an attempt to pot a goal. From a scrum near half way, the ball came to H. R. Pollock, who kicked infield. J. McNeiJl, following up fast, gathered the ball m to run 20 yards ink burst through Collins' tackle for a good try. O'Connor converted. Taranaki 5, Wellington 5. ,■:».■/' i "\ T Except for a brilliant solo effort by J. Galbraith and two forward rushes in which G. Fowler and G. Harrison were prominent, Taranaki did not show such food form in the closing stages of the spell Iβ Wellington, who were playing a iast onen gaml, with the backs handling well and the forwards opening up play at every opportunity. A. L. Stevenson broke away with Fraser-Smith in support and scored O'Con.*>r missed the kick. Almost on time G. Fowler paved the way for a £y ClGargan after a solid Taranaki rZh Collins missed the kick, and the half-time scores were:

Wellington ....." | Taranaki Wellington's backs made a slashing across. O'Connor missed the kick. Wellington 11, Taranaki 8. O'Connor next made a magnificent BckSd. Wellinston «, T.r*»»k> 8 Nat came a .pect.cular try by Han.m WMM€M ing when the game ended. . Wellington .1 Taranaki W.S.W. PREMIERSHIP. (Received 0 a.m.) SYDNEY, this day. Northern Suburbs, by defeating Manly by 22 points to S, won the Kngby Union premiership.

SENIOR GRADE.

JUBILEE TROPHY. University 23, beat Otahuhu 9. Technical 0.8. 13, beat Marist 3. GRADE GAMES. SENIOR GRADE B. Eden 35, beat University B 3. Manukau 19, beat Training College 6. I'arnell 3, drew with North Shore 3. JUNIOR GRADE. Graftnn A 21, beat Panmure A 6. Manukau 19, beat College Rifles 3. Technical 0.8. C 27, beat Eden C 3. THIRD GRADE. Grammar 0.8. 59, beat Waitemata 3. THIRD INTERMEDIATE. Technical 0.8. A 16, beat Takapuna 0. FOURTH GRADE. Manukau 15, beat Grammnr 0.8. 11. Eden A 11, be.it St. George's (Epsom) 9. Marist 22, beat Parnell 5. Northcote 8, beat Takapuna 5. SIXTH GRADE. Eden 8, beat Suburbs 6. GAMES IN THE PROVINCE.

PUKEKOHE. Senior B Grade.—Waikare 12, beat PukeThird Grade.—Pukekohe 17, beat toorth Shore 3. PAPAKTJRA. Tho final of the Manukau junior championship between Hunua and Drury was decided at Papakura on Saturday. Hunua won, 14 to 3. TAURANGA. Juniors.—Judea 18, beat Omokoroa 7 : Athletics 9, beat Mataplbi 3. MORRINSVILLE. Morrinsville Junior representatives 20, beat Suburbs, fourth grade (Auckland) 3. High School Old Boys G, drew with High School 6. WAIHI. Seniors.—TVaihi 9, beat Taupirl 8. Juniors.—Suburbs (Auckland) 16, beat Wnihi 12. TUAKAU. The Franklin senior representatives defeated Waiuku by 6 points to 0 after a hard forward game. H. Moore scored and kicked a penalty goal. This match coneludeJ the South Auckland Rugby Union's competitions. Next Saturday Franklin, holders of the Mnssey Cup, will defend a challenge from Waiuku. HAMILTON. Junior" Championship.—Final: Old Boye 10, beat Karamu 6. Third Grade.—Final: Frankton 7, beat Marist 3. Fourth Grade.—Final: Frankton 9, beat Technical Old Boys 3. Morris Cup. — Ebbett Motors 11, beat N.Z.C.D.C. (Hamilton) 6; Railway 15, beat N.Z.C.D.C. (Frankton) 3. DARGAVILLE. Primary Schools.—Cadbury, Fγ;, Hudson Shield match: North Midlands 11, beat Northern Wairoa (holders) 0. Third Grade.—Central Cup semi-final: Dargavillo 21, beat High School 3.

GAMES IN THE SOUTH. MASTERTON. The Walrarapa and Wellington junior Rugby representatives met at Matsterton on the 48th anniversary of junior contests between the two unions. The occasion also marked the 48th anniversary of the first innior football representative match played in New Zealand, it being on September 17. 1887 when the forerunner of all the junior representative contests in the Dominion was played at Masterton between Wairarapa and Wellington. «•«.„» The match resulted: Wellington 19, beat Wairarapa 15. EI/PHAM. South Auckland 12, beat Taranakl B 0. BLENHEIM. Marlborough 20, beat Wellington Colts 8. CARTBKTON. Redmond Cup final: Carterton (holders) 11, drew with Old Boys 11. FEILDING. Manawatu 25, beat Wanganul 11. HASTINGS. Technical Old Boys It, boat Celtic 11. Haveloek North 8, beat Napier Old Boy 3 °" Hastings 8, beat Hastings Old Boys 3. WELLINGTON. Wellington 17, beat Tarnnaki 13.

RIFLE SHOOTING.

AUCKLAND CITY CLUB.

The Auckland City Defence Klfle Club opened the season with a single range "Ladies' Pay' , shoot at 500 yards last Saturday afternoon. Members shot in one cradu with sealed handicaps ami each lmly present drew a competitors name. Ills score counting for the trophy. Visibility on the sand and blue targets was poor, but the shooting was keen, Milligaii, J. Spry, Jesaop, Howie, I. Sj>r?, Griffith* nnd Kelly all scoring the possible with added handicaps. In the shoot off MIIII- - und I. Spry tied again, the former winning the trophy for Mrs. Harris on the further shoot off. . ' Scores off ritle: J. E. Kelly in, J. A. Spry 48, H. Simmonde 48, M. Milligan 47, I. J. Spry 47, F. Bowes 47, J. M. J«;ksop 40, A. W. Harris 40. A. O. Devore 46, S. Griffiths 45, K. C. Russell 4;>, C. J. M. Clark 45 S. C. rarkinson 45, J. Simpson 45, K. W. H. Howie 44, A. C. Watson 43. V. Clark 40, H. G. Collingwood 39, r. ' α-here will be a club practice at 200 and 300 yards on Saturday, September 21.

AKARANA CLUB.

The Akarana Rifle Club opened its season on Saturday with a double shoot over the ran->-e of 500 yards. Teams selected nnd captained by the president and vice-presi-dent had a close content, and the win by the president's team was close. The shooting was of high standard, no fewer than ten competitors breaking 90 with the honours to W. Colquhoun, whose score of 47 go—97, is seldom equalled. Others to make high single range scores were R. Wakefield, G. Jones Parry, W. Powell, J. Cossar and J. Draffln, all with scores of 49 Individual scores :— J. Draffin, 49, 47 Oβ • R. Wakefield, 49, 46—93; J. Cossar, 45 49—94: T. Bevan, 47, 46—93; A. Smith, 46, 46—92; Chatfield, 42, 47—89; M. Rennie, 45, 44—89; W. Oxley, 45, 42— 87- Cullington. 36, 40—76; W. Colquhoun, 47 ' 50—97 ; W. Powell, 49, 44—93 ; Joces Parrv 49, 43—02 ; J. Parry, 44, 47—91; J Rennie, 47, 43—90 :J. Mills, 44, 44—88; R Belk, 44, 44—88: H. Oxley, 39, 45—84; L. Dixon, 42, 35—77.