BRILLIANT GAME FOR KUSAB'S CUP

Bay of Plenty Times, Volume LII, Issue 8633, 14 July 1924, Page 5

BRILLIANT GAME FOR KUSAB'S CUP

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ordeal food'll weather’’ was AU Imnus opinion ot the a* «(ki "i‘<> -< f“ ;a (be replay ot tlu E»s .l,s le nciteh between Puke on Ike hifUi t an:l!U I Saturday last. An U !ceot- rain and wind . unpbd 1 ’th* an overcast sky and las- * jtU ~-ivc everv promise ot .rrmnK 1 - >■* , 4|' ] u . hin-h----i j,nued out to t>e a _m 0 u ..ml exciting exhibition ot ;!!ti,V tootln.ll. Several elamlV 1 i-.ken plae.e in the respeea..!l in- -lectors are tlV ‘ jjifhly commended for their id and placing, T L iinnh 1 the game taster and h I.„ than that of the proJl l - Jock. The first half pro;l fiuelling forward baffle, •i, occasional snappy back iuents. the honours resting m, die Tauranga team, who had £ opponents in trouble, .luo to W following up. In the secannl ultlhe phiv was fairly even unmhP las! ,l ‘ n mimlt( ‘* ■"hen the Spake fiftec'll pn( such vinimL the struggle, that many ranim snppnrters were of the m«ion that they would manage fo uress over to score the winning Lilts, but magnificent combined divbv the visiting backs saved tie situation. Fi;om a Tauranga supporter's view it was a grea ffiiiu 1 tbc visitors leading m S all the way, Te Puke havln? to make an uphill tight. The tlfsplav throughout was clean, but football and the rulings ot the referee were all that could be desired- ’We congratulate Mr ; parnuit for his able handling of Midi nu important- match. . The following were the teams: Tauranga Fullback, Titzroy: three-quarters. Turner, lies, Ngatai; five-eighths, D. BorT el, Bidois; half, J. Bori*el; rover, Wi Murray; forwards, Taketu, Webster, Nathan, J. Tangitu, Faulkner, Barton, Tu Tangitu. Te Pukr—Fullback, Boucher; ‘three-quarters, Raymond, Tapsell, McKenzie; five-eighths, * Peebles. Buckland ; half, Pinker; rover, Cameron; forwards, Morm, Sullivan, Heather, Tapsell, Anderson, Shaw, Toby. Te Puke won the toss and Taunnga forwards followed the kiek- • oSfast, Tapsell securing and giving a long punt down the centre uf the field. 1). Borrel gathered nicely ami ran down the line, but fras soundly tackled. A free kick nas awarded Te Puke, the ball ?oiug out ' at midfield. From a Arum at half-way the home forwards broke through and a short Hek WfxJ meron was badly handiedljy Fitzroy, and a lucky kick k Borrel found the line in the visitors’ twenty-five, relieving |be tension and saving a certain ky. Play centred at midfield *itli the forwards straining hard to get the ball away to the backs, kt the packs were so evenly balanced that the hall seemed to be wstined to remain in a series of A line out in the home kventy-five found Tauranga Passing hard and from a I on the line Barton pick- ? ball up and scored well Borrel added the extra i with a splendid kick: ’auranga 5 V Puke 0 I passing spoiled chances for ; n £a to add more to the score Sequent breaches of the : *ou rule made the game lor a few minutes, until m broke away with a strong town midfield, but he was mpported, and again an al■certain try was lost. Te pressed near the visitors Hdil a free kick for offside awarded Tauranga and again travelled to the end. The visiting utls were playing like pious at this stage and betide the opposing back tmld on too long, or failed to Ike ball. Pinker, behind 6 Puke scrum, played heady a B, and although the ball often kicked through the a » when it did come out yb he got it away to his * fine style. A passing 1 111 which lies, Borrel and looked premising offside play put an end to yy movement, and a nice any n fjjp p ne ijy Raymond ?elded hv Turner, who found ln “ centre. The teams oh'inffed over. A few Tnin■r resuming Tapsell bad

an unsuccessful attempt from a penalty kick, the ball going very close/ Buckbmd secured, and with a tricky run took play up- j field, where* Borell again made a : great run. passing several high pickers, until brought down by Buekland. A tree kick near midfield gave Borell a chance to add sonic points, but the kick fell short and Boucher kicked out at the twenty-five flag. Several short dashing runs by lies livened up the play, and Barton _ and Murray were leading' the visiting forwards in a series of rushes that seemed certain to be crowned with success, but the smart work of the To Puke inside backs turned the assault repeatedly. Turner. who had been having a quiet time on the wing, now took part in a good movement, and taking the ball on the full carried play right on to the home line. Te Puke were awarded a free kick and were thus able to get out or the bad situation. Pinker was still going down to the heavy forwards. and his gaineness gave Te Puke relief on many occasions, but in passing out after gaining the ball, Hcs intercepted and made a solo run down the centre of the field, but the quickness of This effort left him unsupported and Boucher was enabled to find the line. A long kick by Ngatai was secured by McKenzie, who made a nice run and kicked out at midfield. Tangitu marked in a handy position the attempt at a penalty falling short, and Buckland. Tapsell and Raymond put Te Puke on the attack. A return by Eitzroy was handled by a back who was well off side and Tapsell’s effort to goal missed by inches. Half time was called with the scores: Taurauga 5 Te Puke 0 A slight change had taken place in the Te Puke team, Ball replacing Peebles, who had been injured in the earlier part of the game. On resuming play, McKenzie secured the ball and punted high to be taken by lies, who was well tackled by Pinker, and play remained in the home 25 for a few minutes until Boucher found the line near the touch. From the line out lies secured and with a smart run passed infield to Bidois who was enabled to score an easy try. BorelPs kick failed. Taurauga 8 Te Puke 0 Tapeta was seen in a nice solo run after having taken the ball on the full, but was soundly tackled by Raymond. Tim Te Puke, forwards seemed to have taken a new lease of life and played like a machine. Shaw, Toby and Heather standing out in a fine movement with the ball at their toe, bringing play to the visitors’ twenty-five, where the home hacks took charge but faulty passing again allowed Tauranga to clear. lies and Turner indulged in a pleasing piece of work, which brought play back to midfield, where Te Puke were awarded a free kick owing to an infringement in the serum, the ball going out at midfield. McKenzie did not seem to be getting ranch to do on the wing but when the ball came his way he delighted the spectators with his dash, and on one occasion was very unfortunate' in not scoring after a solo run almost the whole lengfh of the field, D. Borell, lies, Bidois and Ngatai took part in a nippy passing rush that, looked very promising but a smart intercept by Raymond, who was playing a very good game, won great applause and saved Te Puke. Boucher was called on to do a great deal of work at this stage and his handling and kicking were superb. From loose play the ball went out and the teams turned over for the last spell. The pace was a cracker right from the kick-off. and lies was associated with Turner in a fast dash up the line, a low pa ss infield from the latter being dropped when in a good scoring position. A run by Borell took play into the home zone, where J, Borell had an unsuccessful attempt to drop a. coal from the field. Te Puke forwards pressed hard from the drop oiff er*d -F-ist following by Mortfvn Heather was rewarded bv the Utter securing ■frnrr> -rphr«""d and scoring. Tapdell’ 0 kick failed: Tauranca 8 1 To Puke 3 The visitincr forwards followed lit) fast and Fa secured a tßce pass from Barton, but was

ms heel out near ni id field. A cross dek found McKenzie alert, and.. taking the ball ou the lull ,viis a wav atafrivat pave, beatnw several opponents, until i„ (he proper maimer. Oftsule i,lav bv the visitors in front of tilt coal gave Tupscdl an easy kick, which went right between the uprights, making tho score: Taurauga Te Puke 6 . Hnthusiasm was at a high pitili and the barrackers of both sides shouted themselves hoarse m Maori and pakeha. advice mingled with encouragement, coming from all sides. Te Puke backs were opening up the play m bntliant style, the ball _ travelling from one side of the field to the other, but all attempts to score were frustrated by the visiting forwards, who. though apparently tiring, were playing a grand smothering game. From a line out McKenzie again got possession hut was well marked, being grounded after making a short run. Ngatai also had a solo run down the line, but was pushed out. Te Puke were awarded a free kick which brought play near the Taurauga line and a score seemed imminent, but I). Borell picked up smartly, sent on > to lies, to Turner, the latter passing infield to lies, who took the ball at his toe right up to the Te Puke touch lino, where Boucher made tiie most brilliant .save of the day, finding the line at the twenty five. The bell sounded and a thrilling game ended with the scores: Ta.uranga 8 Te Puke (> KPSABS (TP GAMES The second round of the Knsabs Cup competition will be played on Saturday next, when Apanui will play Whakatane, at AVhakatane, and Rotorua will meet Tanpo, at Tanpo. Tauranga has a bye. The semi-finals will be played on July 20, and the final on August 9. TAURANGA COMPETITIONS. The Taurauga Rugby Union competitions will be continued on Saturday next. The fixtures arc as follows: — Seniors. Cadets Old Boys v Matakana, high-School reserve, 2 p.m. Rangaiaua v Tauriko, highscliool reserve. 3.15 p.m. Juniors. Cailets Old Boys A v Pangataua. No. 2 Domain, 2 p.m. Cadets Old Boys B v Matapihi, No. 2 Domain, 3.15 p.m. Mount Maimganui v Matakana, No. I Domain, 2 p.m. Third Grade. High School v Eangataua, No. 1 Domain, 3.15 p.m. The Taurauga Rugby Union did not meet on Saturday night, but will meet to-morrow (Tuesday) night to consider Kusabs Cup matters and other business. ALL BLACKS BEAT NEW SOUTH WALES. By Tel. —Press Association, Copyright A list. X.Z. Cable Assoc. Eec. July 14, 8.5 a.m. Sydney, July 14. Thirty thousand people witnessed the second test. All Blacks versus New South Wales on Saturday. The All Blacks dominated the first half, registering eighteen points against their opponents nil. The second half was more even. New South M ales kicked off against a slight wind. The All Blades scored in the first two minutes. The ball went out on the full. From the resulting serum- Dailey secured the ball and sent to Cooke, and the latter to Lucas, who, after a dashing run from the twenty-five, cot across. Play hung in the New; South Wales twenty-five, where several All Blacks passing movements were pulled up for off side or knoek-ons. The All Black forwards came round the scrums and well smothered the New South Wales backs before they got going. The forwards supnorted the backs well and got the ball. Nothlinc was called upon to save his side and did so on many occasions. The second sndl witnessed a remarkable reversal of form on the part of New South Wales. Things looked had for New Zealand for ar '' r °e time, but the defence was prettv crniml. Sern-m followed serum rirrht on the All Blacks’ line till Nothlino- took a mark near the +wen tv-five and shot at goal.

which failed. The All Blacks forced the play and went to New South Wales’ line, but the New Zealanders were again hard pressed. Ultimately, after a passing* hout, Greatorex scored Now South Wales only try behind Jdie posts and Thorn converted. With five minutes to go Blacks returned to the attack and hard play followed. Just on time the backs got into their stride and after a passing movement, between Cooke, Brown and Lucas, the latter scored. Three tries were registered by Lucas, and other tries were obtained by Svenson (two), Brown and Hunro. None of the tries were converted. The final score was: New Zealand, 21; New South Wales 5.

BRITISH TEAM IV SOOTH AFRICA. Pv Tel.—-Press Association, Copyright Aust. N.Z, Cable Assoc. Rec. July 14, 8.5 a.in. ' Capetown, July 12. The British Rugby team opened their South African tour aaginst [i strong Western Province town ami country fifteen, excluding Capetown and Stellenbosch Universities and provinces.’ The Africans won by seven points to six. Tin* British bad not the best of luck otherwise they might have snatched a narrow victory*. The game was fast and open, the English display auguring well for the success of the tour. An English jdayer, Holliday, broke his collar hone shortly after the interval.

VICTORY ROE ENGLISH RE AGUE TEAM. Ansfc. N.Z. Cable Assoc. Hoc. July 14, 8.5 a.m. , Brisbane. July 14. The test between England and Australia was played in fine weather. Twenty-five thousand persons were present. England’s fine passing relieved the opening attack by Austraba. Sullivan kicked a goal from the field. Pl'w «nrged up and down the field. Evans, from a scrum at the corn-

er, crossed but the try was not converted. The Australian defence and tackling was ?nost brilliant. At half time the scores were: England, 5; Australia, 4The Englishmen were beaten m the scrums, but were continually penalised for off-side, and not putting the ball in the scrums*. On resumption, the play wa» - strenuous. Australia, being tnc speedier, did great team work. 4 pretty movement by Thompson 1 from the Australian twonty-hve saw the hall reach Aynsley, Who. kicked in, and Oxford picked. up and scored. Thompson conve * ed. England, hv a hard fighting: rush, enabled Rix to struggle over at the corner. The try was no converted. Feeling tense. The players arguing an using their fists. -^ e J ne i Gallagher, were sent oft. £ ar , crossed: Sullivan failed with m kick. The whistle sounded m land, 21; Australia, 11.

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