FOOTBALL

Bay of Plenty Times, Volume LX, Issue 11203, 28 August 1933, Page 3

FOOTBALL

iMatch for Te Hurinui Apanui Shield rangitaiki defeats ticking a, a record crowd gathered at Mataon Saturday afternoon to witness the match for the Te Hurinui Apa--1 1 Shield between the Rangitaiki Tauranga representatives. The B me was mainly a forward contest, «Uh both sets fairly evenly matched, hut the Rangitaiki backs possessed better combination than the TauTanga rearguard, and this was the main factor in enabling Rangitaikl to register a comfortable win. The first score came ten minutes after jbl start, when the speedy and weighty .-three-quarter, Hohapata, crossed in the corner. Twenty-five minutes later Raerino added the second try for the Shield holders and p Rowell converted, giving RangiJ iki a lead of eight points at the interval. It was generally anticipated that the challengers would make a good showing in the second half and for half-an-hour they kept the score down. In the final fifteen minutes the superior combination of the holders told its tale and Tama, an outstanding forward, gained two tries, one °f whicll was converted hy p. Howell, while the only points for Tauranga were represented by a penalty goal kicked by 11. 'Grey, and when the final whistle sounded the scores were 16 to 3 in favour of Rangitaiki. Certainly on the day’s play the better team won and they are ■to be commended on the very fine ami consistent showing for which they have been responsible against all opponents this’season. Their successes have not been flukes and are due to physical fitness, a thorough knowledge of the game, and effective combination. The victors have still two matches for the Shield this season, and undoubtedly they will be capable of giving a good account of themselves when they meet the Galatea and Opotiki representatives. The President of -the Rangitaiki Onion, Mr Fred Burt —a former Tauranga representative and as • good a back as ever donned a jersey—was well pleased witli the result, and his enthusiasm and helpfulness certainly goers a long way in encouraging the Rangitaikl men. The teams on Saturday lined out as follows; Tauranga, blue and gold.— Pullhack, H. Rayment; three-quarters, A. Tassell, TP. Keenan, K. McLeod; fiveeighths, J. Bidois, R.' Grey: halfback, C. Motutere; forwards, P. Ririnui, D. 'Cameron, M. Rhodes, E. Heke, P. Bidois, C. Cameron, D. Fitzpatrick, I. Tangitu. Rangitaiki, blue and black.—Fallback. W. flataraka; three-quarters, £. Hohapa’ta, ,R. Lees, W. Webber; five-eighths, M. Howell. E. Howell (captain); half-back, P. Howell; forwards, R./Howell, F. O’Neill, T. Whiteley, P. Tama. A. Abbott, V. Moore, R. Rolleston, Raerino. Tauranga won the'toss and defended the northern goal. E. Howell ' kicked off and a Tauranga forward - was pulled down before he could return. The visitors dribblrid to the Rangitaiki twenty-five and Grey followed through and pushed Webber out in his own territory. P. Howell eluded a couple of opponents and set bis backs going, the winger Hohapata being well tackled by Tassell. E. Howell secured and punted, McLeod fielding safely and finding touch. Tassell made a solo run, and follow- . ed up his kick, Hataraka checking. Prom a senim the ball was heeled to P. Howell, and the home backs got 1 going, hut the' visitors tackled resolutely. Rangitaiki *was penalised and Keenaiugained, ground with the kick. Rayment made a good run and placed Rangitaikl on the defensive, £, Howell .clearing with a, long range kick. Bidois fielded smartly. Abbott replied with a run down the eastern side and sent a long pass infield to E. Howell.' The'Rangitaikl forwards’ • pressed oh arid from’ a throw-in Ho-

bapata used his speed and bumped off a,tackier to score in the north-eastern comer. .Whiteley's kick failed: Ranlitalkl.’K; Tauranga, 0., After resuming the Tauranga forwards rucked through rapidly,' but Hataraka proved yery 'safe and found touch. Rangltalkl was penalised and Rayr ment had' an unsuccessful shot at goal from fifty . yards., The Tailranga forwards attacked, bui, Hohai Data showed'out- in a solo run which | extricated his sl,de from a tight corner. (V- Cameron. -Tangitu, Rhodes end Hek’e dribbled clear, but Whiteley saved, • Tauranga held the play |u the home twenty-five and eventually Whlteley cleared fyom a penalty. ' Rangltalkl delivered a great team attack and Rayment saved courageously. The home forwards tightened Play and ■j. Bidois got In an effective clearance kick, Motutere improving by sending out at centre. From the throw-in..-Tama fended his way down the eastern- aide, but Tassell more’than' equalised by fielding brilUantly and finding touch with a wellJndged klpk. . Motutere made an ex- ‘ client opening and McLeod followed Ruough at top speed, but Hataraka **s handy t and forced in the nick of -lime. Rangitaiki infringed and Keenan’s kick from the side line ■ ®issed narrowly: Strenuous forward way enspeb without material advan- ■’ l*E e to either side. Then the visiting vanguard rucked to the Rangitaiki territory, ,E. Howell being conspicuous in solid defensive work. Rangitaiki was penalised and a high kick kj Keenan off the penalty saw the Mil roll' across .for Hataraka to force. *ke "Rangitaiki backs attacked vigorously until Rayment found touch' °ear the central flag. After the hall *a®e in the home backs handled creditably. Keenan marked and sent ®P a high ball, enabing the visiting .forwards to follow through to s the Wicks’ territory. From a line-out - ® Rangitaiki rearguard swung into luT 011 ’ **ut Webber, the winger, the ball «at the critical moMotutere made a corkscrew ht&and the forwards supported well, .rangitaiki worked back and from ■ ~°se play the ball was sent to HohaP* 1 *. who ran almost clear and then f®® 6 * l to Lees, who was thrown out y Tassell. The Rangitaiki forwards dribbled through. Hohapata j n secured and sent Raerino across ® store in. the corner. ■ P. Howell Rangitaiki, S; Tauranga, V t6r burning the Rangitaiki Wards worked progressively down line relief for Tauranga ut * rom a Penary. Then one -Bn u lues was penalised and P. -1,.* 6 *!* 8 kick from tw r enty-five yards pi* nc< * er the bar. Smart work by toft- ere and Grey Placed the visiln an advantageous position, bapt Rangitaiki vanguard worked -Jr* an d,Tanja brushed past several PSonents fo be tackled on the line, la. the second half E. Howell the game, Rhodes checkjiM®6 advance. Tauranga was penand Whiteley improved the lor*'* * or Play to reach the visi‘kbt r rent y-five. From another free -shot P ' Ho^ell had an unsuccessful =*, at goal. The Tauranga fortacked through but E. Howell to. .the escue and cleared. HgJf* the ball came in Lees secured Hohapata- away, hut he was

pushed out at the corner. The visiting forwards, led by Ririnui, Bidois, Tangitu and Rhodes, dribbled clear but E. Howell saved. Very hard forward play took place on the western side, and for some minutes a series of line-outs brought little advantage to either side. Then the Tauranga forwards .attacked and the ball was sent to McLeod who sprinted down the eastern line, but stepped out fifteen yards from the Rangitaiki line. Metutore cut in cleverly and sent to J. Bidois to Tassell. The last-men-tioned made a fine run down the western side,- but was brought down by Hohapata.. Lees came, off for a leg injury and Connell went on in his-.stead. The home forwards were conspicuous in loose work’ and an anxious period ensued for Tauranga until Grey > cleared with a good kick. P. Howell made an opening and a snappy handling bout saw Tama score in the south-western corner. P. Howell added the extras: Rangitaiki, 13; Tauranga, 0. A little later Rhodes, Fitzpatrick, D. Cameron, Heke, and C. Cameron came through with the ball at their, feet, but M. Howell saved well. Tauranga held the advantage. Rangitaiki was penalised, McLeod’s kick from twen-ty-five yards falling short. Tassell made a fast run from his own twen-ty-five and smothered the return. A Rangitaiki Imck held the ball and Grey landed a goal from thirty yards: Rangitaiki, 13; Tauranga, 3. C. Cameron and P. . Bidois broke clear and placed Tauranga in an attacking position, but Whiteley cleared from a penalty. Towards the end a passing movement between Hohapata, Moore, and Tama saw the last-men-tioned score hi' 'the goal. P. Howelf’s kick struck the post. Time was sounded shortly afterwards, with the scores: Rangitaiki 16; Tauranga, 3. Mr C. Walker, of Te Puke, controlled the game in a strict and capable manner. For the winners, Hataraka, a former Tauranga representative, played a perfect game at full-back, and did not make a single mistake. P. Howell was the ideal perceptive back and although he was well watched made numerous openings. Hohapata played his usual sound game and kept the opposing backs very busy. Tama and Whiteley were the outstanding forwards. The Tauranga backs were patchy and on the day Tassell was easily the best. In addition to making many good runs he heavy tackling to do and came through very creditably. Rayment had a busy day and was very sound, in defence. Grey was always where the play was strenuous. The forwards worked hard from start to finish, and made a good showing against a formidable set of oipponents.

WJH AKATANE DEFEATS GALATEA A’curtain raiser was played between the Galatea and Whakatane representatives. Broderick, scored early for Whakatane and Stevens converted. Oswald crossed shortljr'after. Stevens again added the extras. Just before half-time Stevens landed a goal from a penalty, bringing the Whakatane total to thirteen points. Early in the second half Galatea attacked, but the Whakatane forwards dribbled through and Edward scored. Stevens’ kick just missed; Whakatane, 10; Galatea, 0. The Galatea backs replied with a nice passing movement but the winger was pushed out at the corner. Galatea maintained the pressure and Hall secured,and after beating half-a-doz-en men scored brilliantly. Hollis converted, and- the game ended: Whakatane, 16: Galatea, 5. Mr H. S. lliggir, of Tauranga, was referee.

TAURANGA JUNIOR COMPETITION S. The Tauranga Rugby Union's Oliver Cup junior competition was continued on Saturday afternoon. Cadets Old Boys easily defeated Rangataua by 28 points to nil. Mr P. Bickers was referee. Te Puna won against Country by 6 points to 5. Mr T. Milne was Matatona defeated Matapihi by 11 to S. , , • * As a, result of Saturdays play the championship was won by Cadets. In the Green Memorial Cup, Baptist defaulted to Athletics.