RUGBY LEAGUE SURPRISE.

Auckland Star, Volume LXIX, Issue 161, 11 July 1938, Page 16

RUGBY LEAGUE SURPRISE.

MARIST WIN.

DEFEAT MT. ALBERT. *T' • £ . BOTH NOW CHAMPIONSHIP LEADERS. RICHMOND SUCCESS EASIEST. In bright weather, but on grounds that were fairly heavy, the Auckland Rugby League’s senior championship matches were advanced a further stage on Saturday. Principal interest attached to the match between Marist and Mount Albert, the former defeating the leading team r by a close margin after a very keenly contested struggle. Newton continued on their winning way by defatting City, Ponsonby had to play their beet to get the verdict from PapaJjupra, while Richmond had an easy win from North - Shore, this match being marked by •» crop of minor .casualties.

Result* were:— Marist 14*Mount Albert 8. Newton 13, v. City 9. ' ” 1 Ponsonby 11, v. Papakura 8. Richmond 18, v. North Shore 5., The championship table is as follows:

RICHMOND IN FORM. With the forwards playing vigorous footbell and the backs combining well, Richmond easily outplayed North Shore. The losing side was weakened by casualties, four of their; best backs and two forwards having to retire during the game. RicbPoints came from tries by Broadhead (2), Watkins and Jack, and two conversions; and a penalty goal by Bramley. Shore a. single try scored by Jones was converted by V. Scott. -C' PONSONBY COMBINE WELL. Consistent attack by’ Ponsonby backs fennd Papakura defence wanting, and they won in convincing style. Riley was the outstanding player on the field, and Martin was safe at full-back for Ponsonby in his first senior game. Crocker and Cooke were the pick of the Papaknra backs. Riley, Morgan and Young scored for Ponsonby, and Dormer converted ' one. try. Papakura’s points Came from ! three penalty goals kicked by Mclnness.

SECOND-SPELL RECOVERY. S 3; •'/;. One point down at the interval, Newton -ghaiyad '' poie -aggression and - unity. In the second jptil. and were not long In taking the leadover City. Apart from bright mitspasmodicindlvidual performances; the gutcirwaa inclined to he ragged and was iitoredvby;. ■ npimsnt'lnfringements. For Newton tries wen scored by Taylor (2) : {Ui< Brimble, and Sisshns kicked; - two peaslty goals. For City,. Hapl scored a try and Bata kicked three penalty goals. ■ ——.— r r; -■s? ‘go-®; ‘A SIX POINTS’ KARGIN, jg In a game that was hard all the way, with splendid-defence on, both sides. ifarlst rallied well near the Mid to make their position secure. Marist led by 3 points f o 2 at half-time, and up to jthls point, there was practically nothing between the two teams. The final score was:—Marist Albert 8. For Marlst Halsey, Woods (2) and FinlAjrson scored tries* Chalmers converting Mt. Albert Hansen scored two tries and McLecblan kicked a penalty goal. *'% ’ ’SjT ——!■■ ■ AT STOREY. -r,B*£kV-TtJJEFEAT OF QUEENSLAND) ~> ' -• ’ SYDNEY, July 10. ~ LeaguSi match played-Tester-day New fcoutli Wales defeated Queensland ], y 44 points to 7. The half-time score was lo—i.

NEXT SATURDAY.

AUCKLAND V. NEW ZEALAND. TEAM TO PLAY KIWIS. The following Auckland representative ..team has been chosen to play the New Zealand representative team next Saturday at Carlaw Park; — Full-back: Glover (Marist). Three-quarters: Riley (Ponsonby), Haslain (Marist), V. Scott (North Shore), T. Chase (Manukau). Stand-off half: Banham (City). Scrum half: Mahima (Manukau). Forwards: Broadhead (Richmond), Leatherbarrow (Mount Albert), Shadbolt (Mount Albert), Morgan (Ponsonby), Gunning (Mount Albert), Petersen (Ponsonby). Reserves: Brimble (Newton), Hansen (Mount Albert). The team will meet for practice on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Mr. Banham will coach the team. Any player unable to play must notify, the League office before 5 p.m. to-day. Any player absent will be replaced.New Zealand Team. Full-back: Hemi. --Three-quarters: Chase, Kay, Tittleton, Smith, Midgley (one to be omitted). > Five-eighth: "W. P. Brimble. Half-back: Grotte or W. Brimble. Forwards: McNeight, Orman, Cootes, McLeod,' Glynn, Anderson. Reserves: Brodrick and Herring. Training will be carried out at Carlaw Park on Tuesday and Thursday at 5 p.m. OTHER GRADE MATCHES. RESERVE GRADE. Mount Albert 29. beat Marist 11. Richmond 36, beat Shore 0. THIRD GRADE. Northcote 8. beat Point Chevalier 5. Ponsonby 13, beat Glenora 7. Otahuhu 37, beat City 0. R.V: 8,- beat Avondale 4. Shore 28, beat Mount Albert 3. FOURTH GRADE. , Richmond beat Shore 'O. R.V. 21, beat Manukau 0. ” - ' '• 1 FIFTH GRADE. Mount Albert 7, beat Clfy 4. ’ Richmond 24, heat Point Chevalier 0. SIXTH GRADE. Richmond 22, beat Otahnhu 0. .Ponsonby 15, beat Marist 8. SEVENTH GRADE. 5 Point Chevalier 11,. beat Manukau 7. Richmond 20. beat City 0. EUerslie 5, beat; Glenora 3. •SCHOOLBOYS. ' SENIORS. Newton 45, beat Northcote 0. Richmond 37,-beat Point Chevalier-0. ;• f INTERMEDIATE. Avondale 3. drew with Geo. Courts 3Richmond 18, beat Point Chevalier 3. Shore 22, beat St. Patrick's A 3. Newton 5, drew with Northcote 5. , JUNIORS. Geo. Courts 12, beat Slount Albert 7. EUerslie 3. beat Newton 0. Ponsonby 5, beat Balmoral 0. Glenora 6. beat Avondale 3. Point Chevalier 3„ beat Green Lane 0. Manukau 6, drew with Marist 6. Richmond 6, beat Northcote 0.

Mt. Albert .. P. w. ti. Pts. D. F. A. Ch Pts . 12 8 4 - 189 156 16 Marlst 8 3 - 187 9® 16 Richmond ... . 11 T 4 - 168 121 14 Newton 7 5 - 173 128 14 Manukau .... 6 5 - 145 182 12 Ponsonby ,... 6 R - 151 141 12 North Shore . . 11 4 7 - 153.178 . 8 City a 8 - 139 227 6 Papakura .... 2 9 - 128 201 4