AUCKLAND SCORES SEVEN TRIES TO WAIKATO XV.'S ONE

Auckland Star, Volume LXXIII, Issue 175, 27 July 1942, Page 5

AUCKLAND SCORES SEVEN TRIES TO WAIKATO XV.'S ONE

In the representative Rtigby match at Hamilton, Auckland won 2G—S after being 17—3 at the interval. Waikato opened the scoring in the first few minutes of the game, W. Higginson finding the crossbar with a fine penalty goal. A lucky try, which was converted, soon gave Auckland the lead, and Waikato did not get on to the score board again until after Auckland was 20—3. Following a converted try by W. H. Warrender (captain), Auckland crossed the line twice again.

The match lacked the element of a contest, as seven tries to one indicates. The absence of N. Pearman upset the combination, which was the keynote of Auckland's 23—11 victory over the N.Z. Tank Brigade. This necessitated a reconstructed five-eighth line, with his partner (L. Rae) going up to No. 1 and I. J. Butler joining the side as No. 2. The newcomer secured a couple of tries and Rae one.

Although three other backs (L. W. Schubert, B. Faire and P. L. TetzlafT) scored, none of these six tries resulted from spectacular passing movements. Conversely, weakness in defence is indicated. Especially was this so in the second spell, for after the Waikato forwards kept the Aucklanders penned down for the greater part of 40 mins., the visitors gained tries on what were really the only three occasions they crossed the halfway line.

It was Just as well that C. A. Kingstone's mighty boot was not working accurately, for he converted only one of the tries (the seventh, by the way, was scored by T. H. Pearce), but landed a penalty from a far more difficult position than most of his other shots. Waikato's other two points came from a conversion by Higginson.

The best Waikato back was A. Potier, first fiveeighth, with Warrender the pick of a fine pack, for which 1934 All Black J. Leeson reappeared. Auckland's stars were W. E. Smith (loose). Hilton (tight) and L. W. Schubert (left wing). E. G. Boggs hardly ever saw the ball, although that was not the fault of centre B. Faire. as most of the play gravitated to the other wing. In Waikato's case the passing broke down long before the ball had a chance of reaching the wing-three-quarters. C. Goosman and W. Welch, the latter of whom often got into the. thick of the fray on his own acount.

Manukau Again Exccls.—For the second week in succession Manukau created a surprise by defeating the leader in the Gallaher Shield competition, and this time it was M.T.P.'s turn to bo down. On the previous Saturday Manukau turned the tables on Garrison. In taking the honours from M.T.P., which was leading by 11—3 at the interval, Manukau inflicted the second defeat for the season on the former side. Garrison having been the first to lower M.T.P.'s colours. In the principal attraction. C.R.O. had a mrrgir. over Ranfurlys of six points, after a scoreless first spell. Air Force (No. 2) showed better form in defeating Technical Old Boys comfortably, but Garrison had a narrow escape at the hands of A.S.C. in the game at Sturges' Park. The grounds were in unusually good order considering the heavy rain during the week. Results were:— C.R.O. 6. beat Ranfurlys 0; Manukau 19. beat M.T.P. 14; Air Force No. 2 18. beat Technical Old Boys 3; Garrison 8, beat A.S.C. 6.

Team Work Lacking.—Although the match between C.R.O. and Ranfurlys was played at a fast pace throughout and was always interesting, due to the closeness of the score, both teams lacked the ability to bring attacking moves to fruition. Each team had plenty of chances which were spoiled by poor passing, slowness of players in moving, or by their oferdoing the kick. It was the C.R.O. forwards who paved the way tor victory, and the set was generally superior to the opposing vanguard in the loose. There was no score in the first spell, C.R.O. gaining two unconverted tries in the second half.

Boryer Four Penalty Goals.—Manukau was handicapped by the absence in Hamilton of its captain and star forward. W. E. Smith, so M.T.P. was a superior forward combination. Four penalty kicks, from which the unerring Don Boryer secured a dozen points, a hard-won try by Robinson, and a splendid potted goal by Young, brought Manukau s final score to 19. with M.T.P. 14. M.T.P. was unlucky in missing several scorea and had tne opposition on the defensive most of the time. The losing side's tries were scored by Gregory and Kendall, one being converted by Anderson, who also kicked two penalty goals. One player on each side was ordered off the field.

Potted Goal Wins On Time.—Army football matches between teams representing Canterbury and Otago attracted a crowd of 6000 to Cansbrook on Saturday. Canterbury won the Rugby mainh by 19 points to 15, a field goal on the call of time making a dramatic finish. The Soccer game was won by Canterbury by 3 goals uO 2.

RICHMOND GOES DOWN

Excellent form was shown when the Auckland Rugby League senior championship was continued on Saturday. Ihe chief match of the opening series of the third round, between Richmond and Ponsonby, resulted in a keen contest, the latter, with a converted try late in the game, winning by a margin of a single point. Results were:— Ponsonby 7, beat Richmond 6. Manukau 15, beat Marist-Shore 5. City-Otahuhu 18, beat Newton-Mount Albert 10. Reinforced Ponsonby.—ln the past two matches Ponsonby ha» been strongly reinforced. Three backs who hare strengthened the side are Jordan (who showed great promise as a five-eighth a couple of seasons ago), A. Kay (New Zealand representative), end Nurse (Auckland representative three-quarter). All played well on Saturday, and Jordan secured the try which counted. Herfct, the former Papakura player, conspicuous with a flowing, black beard, played a great game In the forwards, and Marsh, ex-Manukau (who scales 17 stone), put in some hard solo runs which took a lot of stopping. Full-back Scores a Try.—Although they did not get the best of chances from set positions, the Richmond backs played well with limited opportunities. McDonald, with a cross-kick, gave Kinney a chance to race over and score, and McGregor (the centre), with a brilliant run. carried through to the Ponsonby full-back. Papana. and then passed to send Magill over for a try wide of the posts. It was one of the rare instances of a full-back getting a try, and for Magill It was the reward of quick thinking and good backing up. Beturn Of Hcmi.—The return of the New Zealand representative. Jack Hemi. was a pleasing feature for the supporters of the leading team, which will now take a lot of beating lor championship honours. Kemi played at fiveeighth against Marist-Shore, and he put in several dodgy runs. He will certainly speed up the attack, and on firmer ground Hemi may prove a match-winner for the leaders. Manukau. however, Is handicapped by not having an experienced hooker. In contrast. Rutherford, who was once with Manukau, gave a high-class display of clean hooking for Marist-Shore against his old club, with the result that half-back McArthur got a feast of the ball. The Marist-Shore backs were, however, not good enough to turn Rutherford's hooking to advantage. Provincial Players Absent.—City-Otahuhu had some difficulty in fielding a team againflt NewtonMount Albert, and this does not speak too well for the amalgamation. The three Johnson brothers, Finlayson and Mataira, were missing from the usual set of forwards. This did not prove a great handicap, for City-Otahuhu proved too good all round for their opponents. The City backs scored several fine tries in the first spell, and good play by Hutchinson. Donovan and Simons was a feature of the game. Simons is fast developing into a splendid scoring winger. Airman's Debut.—Among the first appearances this season for Newton-Mount Albert was Tredrea, who did well at five-eighth. He was a fine goalkickcr two seasons ago. He is a pilot-officer in the R.N.Z.A.F.. and hopes to play on occasions. Tredrea handles the ball neatly and has a good sense of positional play. STILL UNDEFEATED Mount Albert Grammar Old Boys "A" had little difficulty in retaining its unbeaten record in the Senior Soccer championship when it defeated Eastern Suburbs by five goals to one in the main game at Biandford Park. C. Ekman (2), Sime (2) and E. Ekman were the scorers, whilst Welch netted the Suburbs point from a penalty. Speed was in fine form at back for the Old Boys. He made one fine clearance on the goal line with the goalie beaten. R. Woodhall, who partnered Speed, also played a good game, whilst Ward was the pick of the halfline. The forwards combined well and played clever football. For Suburbs, King was brilliant in goal. Barnett, at right half, was always in the picture and played a solid game — whilst Welch and Collinge were prominent forwards.

Speedy Wingers.—The respective left winger?. Sime (M.A.G.0.8.) and Collinge (Suburbs) both played fine games and showed plenty of pace. When either player received the ball there was no hesitation, and some excellent crosses and flag kicks were put across. Sime was responsible for two goals from his own boot, and he had a say in two others when his centres were converted. Although Collinge did not score, it was not his fault that better use was not made of some of his crosses.

Family Trio. —The brothers Carl. Ernie and Tom Ekman were in the Mount Albert side against the Suburbs, and all three gave a good account of themselves. Carl, who led the vanguard in good style, scored two goals. Ernie, who played inside left, combined well and gave Sime some fine passes. Tom, at left half, played a clean, hardworking game.

Hope-Ede Again.—Metro-College had an easy victory over M9unt Albert Grammar Old Boys

"B" side, by six goals to nil. in the curtainraiser. Centre-forward Hope-Ede again had his shooting boots on and collected three more goals. Hannam. who played well, and Woods, also scored, whilst the other point came off a Grammar defender in attempting to clear. In the other senior championship game Naval Base beat Ponsonby. s—l.