FOOTBALL.

Press, Volume LXV, Issue 19611, 6 May 1929, Page 15

FOOTBALL.

BUGBY UNION.

SOME TALL SCORING.

14« POINTS IN FOUR GAMES. f CaaajlewwMp Table. I'. W. L. I'. a. Pts. *trelty •• i ;; , jg i 4i.t Old Bor* n 1 ■' '> «a 1 ~ Sy *etih«» ••_!_ " " ° •Varatty 18, Tocbuic&l 11. lUrltale 44, West Chiiitchuich 3. AiWra IT, Sydenaam 6. 014 **T* I*. Llnwood 3. fk t wisdom of the tautcrbury Rugby Ulien's aetlou in admitting West Chrlatchurch X>i*tri«t High ijchuol and Technical School Old Boya to its Junior A competitiou was ledoasly Quo»u«)ii«il au Baturday by huu4r«4s ef ip<ictati>rn at, Park, who, il U safe (0 ai»ujiie, caiiuot be hold by ■tatea which aro so ono-sideJ as to produce # jricktt score. If »«y liroot was needed U *»» auppllcd on Batuvday, v. lion a mere laaJful «t people in addition to Uu<do in the ttsada, Who could scarcely bo expected to ■eke • circuit of the grouuds, lound anyIhiit *« inurvst tlicm iu the oral game (Its* h«l< lituii. Tuchnicai umy bo capable if Batting up a stubboru de(enct) 0:1 occalioas, hut even promoting them to the best r' nd for tUo tirat time for three reasons 00* jaako them eiitertaiu with spectacular football. 'Varsity are only a shadow •t list ytier'e senior team, yet they run ■•ally K> >he half century, aud spectators ieafsd a sigh of relief that it was not High lebeol Old Boys the Greens were meeting. Oh the west ground Mortvale compiled an ef** bigger margin against West Christchurch Old Boys, but Albion found Sydenham a little tougher to beat, although Blacks won In tho end with something to spare. Old Hoys van<{uinhed Limvood at tho fhow Grounds, Urceu.s puUint; up a bit •>( a it'ht. Altogether, 14ti points were scored in Uke four games on Saturday, and it is little wonder that the crowd at the Park teselud only modost proportions. 'Varsity (48) t. TecJinlcl (11). tfe. teams were:— Teehnltei (Green and Gold) —8. Bamford, X »eaU, H. Westwood, W. K. Angos, M. », Collier, K. Murray, It. Btevens, W. Miller, B. Welch, (!. Welch, K. Itultou, P. Jrenoh, K. Plimmer, U. K. (Jhristenseu, A. Vtekes. Varsity (Maroon) —W. J. Scott, L. G. lOTerldg*, N. O. Alexander, It. fJ. Williams, J. E. flaw lies, J. Kerr, 8. O'Brien, A. It. imlth, W. I'. Ealos, li. J. Burrell, ('. H. FerkltMi, M. Wells. Buckeridge, W. LangMi, K. G. Drummond. Net all of the 'Varsity players were rorrectly numbered. The game requires little dfsatptlon. In the first half there was icareely • semblance of combination in either inn, hut 'Varsity held the upper hand throughout. Using their speed and handling better, the College backs got Into their stride in the second half, and mustered altoletherI ether too much pace for Technical. The Uroon forwards broke through the Green line time and again, and allowed the men healftd them to pour through the breach. There was little to commend in the Tech-

mlcal defence. The tackling was of the weakest description, and towards the, end the loser* were a leederles* rabble. Still, •van In faee of such a description, the came tu shot with bright incidents, which were naturally thrown up in strong relief against the background of mediocrity. l.nverldge and Williams, the two 'Varsity wingers, scuttled like haree lor the line every tint they rot the ball. The former was better aerted, and it must have been • monotonous business chasing him for the Technical baokt. Loverldge ia hard to atop. too, and the determined manner in which hj« heada for enemy territory ia always pleasn; to apewtelon. Williams he* great pace, end, given a few yards to move in, ho will show • clean pair of heels to most -Skra*4«ai>tara. He was starved for uhaueee an Saturday. When the 'Varaity backs really did swing Into action Alexander, who pljjed at centre, waa one of the bright parlieukur stars, and he and Hawkes served the wingers well whenever they sot an opportunity. The other two backs, Kerr and y'Usitm. were not up to the standard ot the four mentioned, the last-named perforinlaj; on!/ fairly behind the scrum, Scott, at full-hack, gave the Idea that he is a doubtfill quantity, but he never really let his team down, and be packs a powerful punt. By comparison with Bamford, he was reliable, for the Or eon custodian, after tackling well at Bret, appeared to be discouraged by the misfortunes of his team. Of the other Technical backs, Weetwood and Stevens wtre about the best. Drummond was conspicuous for good following np in the Maroon pack, and Perkine and Langbein were also conspicuous, but little complaint could be made about any •f them. Miller was the best of the Techaleal forwards until ha went off, while the Welch brothers did a lion's share of the work •ffering. . , . . It was a perfect day for football, but •dine of the players seemed to find a difflMlty in keeping their feet. Lavsridge was nearly in at the end of a antly Maroon rush, until Bamford. with a Sard tackle, put "Unis" to the movement, -feaaltie* against 'Varsity were numerous. At length Alexander intercepted at his own •*e»ty-flv« and ran to Bamford, whom the tat to Williams eliminated for the l«tter race in. Loveridfe converted. Already tt« crowd was drifting to other scenes. WilMams erarked on pace and shot in to Hawkes, Who run in unopposed. Loveridge goaled. Collar saved well on one occasion for Varaity, but ho went off shortly after. Bales end Buckeridge made play in the Green twenty Ave. and the latter scored, Loveridge •eerrsrting in spite of a determined charge. Jt Hay took Collier's place, »nd then «»■ kr went off, Henderson making up Teeh■teal's complement. There was a bout or Hairing among the Technical backs, and Kitten* succeeded, in scoring, "but Ang»s flailed with the kick. , v Weatw«od signalised the opening of the sec•ad half, after Pliminer and Huttou had taken play to within a few yards of the Varoon lino, hy beating two men and running In. Murray goaled. Following up his ••n ground punt, Williams aped la »nd •wired. Loveridge failed with the kick this «»«. A Maroon movement started from *•«». and Alexander and Drummond wcr« prominent The latter pierced the defence •ltd tenoned down. Loveridge converting. Tech•lwl were feet losing their grip on the ■as*. Breaking away from the \ mr .!;:. y fwanty-are. Alexander transferred to WilMam*, who ran fifty yards to score. Love•Mge failed with the kick. The College lacks ware now passing brightly. A scramble #» the Oreen line gave Drummond » l «»»" oa % (core hta second try, but Lovendg% did *»t improve. Then Technical, through a penalty goal by Murray, brought the score to li-11. Again Loveridge ran in, this time at ••earner, but his kick added no points. ■tartly after he took a pass almost at hie fat*, and added another try. This time ne Clad splendidly. The 'Varsily winger ke awav again, but lost possession. Bam **** punted to him, and, taking the ball well, •• Stored easily. Ho goaled fromlin froM. 'Seat, Hawkea outpaced the opposition and •tut on to Williama, who scored. Loveridge ** But convert The last try came from a ftavrament which started at the centre of the <MM and ««ut ftcroas to Loveridge. who finished it off Scott failed to add the major |Jbiti. 'Varsity 43, Technical 11. Mr K. A. aatpsoa was referee. Albion •». aydeaham. %de.nl) inn made a good showing against Albion en the south ground at Lancaster Park, •ajwlallj in the flrst spell, the teams chang«ej ever with tho score* six all. In *"« *t»ond spell however, the Sydenham aide *U awav. aod the srperior Albion backs were able to decide the game in favour oX *M> side. It would appear as though the ■Henham team is not yet fit, for «>» *£ e Marie** .Saturday on the occasion of t" fcMeh agaiiiKt, Cbristchurch. they were in *•» lead an to hs!M!me, only to go to pieces after the interval. Tf they are able to im- *■»• in this rerpect they should be good •MWtgh to extend any side. Tt is certain *■! no side can afford to hold them too tJtewly, f„ th# j r („rward» are a buttling l*t who .«'kr the imco willing as !«»« »• *•? last. This «»■> the ca«o axainft A.blon. •* Cardinal and Maroons having quite as >•** a sharti In sW cum" ri their opi>'" lt, " , » ** *» the Interval, thereafter the Blncki **%tn« ebarge. The HvdenhfW team possesses f*# «r two gne.l hacks, »ot t*<*V Itt, ' k » ■••ledge at the liner points of tbe game *a*ah a man like H. Lilbarne in uuick to exPJ*». but the Cardinal and Maroons have '•lefcedy shown that they are wortf>v of their •Waation to senior A grade, and with expert»«*»w«l proes hard ruts to ernck. The (•«' •• the most interesting of the three played ■One .rmrk. and long before half'time bund- ™»» of i"teet»t-, r « i«f. ,\ e nrsl »am» to T-ateh S¥— »»d arl-nhim and remained until the ■s"»tls an.inded All the Hvdenhatn forwards g*T*d wall, and got a fair ahare of the ?" tmm the «rr,,nis until after the change **J*. when ihe A'hi.n fcooVers secured it very JJWarly. rir . ijt t»,,, r y,,,-ki nrmerntti opporJ2™««. Th. passing of the Black* we* at "•• »«»d. but too often it brok« dowu

b«™. »* b * U «** out *o tn » « ! °S«- =• I*"" 7 *B Very c°i»«picnous both on attack h™ m ".?* " B, " ch »° **«« "»• wonder. H„ ™ V We W<M,W *»• W« .ervieea. ouirJf. , openin ß after opening and re- «™,]„ ,1° h S coat 'nually watched. He v.-a a easily the best man on the ground. Jones, aluS J* 1 * fter fcea,in * hi 3 ■•■• "" sn " mi,! »i. 8 ° to ° f,r ' wi,h A* «••«»» ' n,t jnore than on e promising movement in which i*, W »* ? romlnei >t. broke down. The remainv£fci*"« W l re only falr - Tne Sydenham «m£»"?si re ? i rom lack of combination, and dAI V ke i d * n K« r °o«- Yenn*- <H«J • great Sfr J?i °\ bUt ft Uoa thoir *°rrard« that '£! -f . * nd M'foon* will hare to rely on *°* win nin e of matches for some time to come.

from two penalty kick. taUen by ThotMSi »Mto for Albion H. Lilburne kicked a penalty goal and Walker .cored a try. In the second .pelt Lilburne kicked to Jones's £ P '.Ki ,! at « r P'»yer picking up and cross,s , ... • lilburne converting. A little iat«r LUbarne kicked another penalty goal, and shortly before time was Palled Lain* secured a try. which ire* unconverted, Albion \l w ' nnm 8 by IT pointi to G. Mr 11. O. Sinclair refereed.

Morlvale <r. West Old Boys. *k T o is ,_ 2ame . E « rv « d to show the problem the Rugby Lnion has set itself by admitting new club, to the Senior A competition. Thi clue, consider.tions in its discussion were probably tho interests of the code and the players, but to allow a team to enter a f'it- •. whloh U U Patently outclassed is Killing it with kindness. Though football is, or should, not be played for the spectators they are entitled to some consideration as thou who enable the sport to be carried on, and tho Rugby Union cannot justly demand even a modest sixpence if all "bankers are to see is a match such as this was. Nobody enjoyed it except perhaps some of 'the scoring Merivale backs; certainly the ! West Christchurch team did not appear to. By the time the end came they were thor--1 oughly tired, and there was no sign of formation amongst them. The best they could do was to place themselves in front of an onrushing opponent or give an occasional boot to the line. It afforded an opportunity for the Merivale backs to get some good passing practice, aud they made full use of it. Almost the only claim of the game to be called Kugby was that it was played under tho rules. At time, it would - have developed into a farce but for the strict control exercised by tho referee. Merivale showed marked superiority all the way in .very department. All they had to do was to launch a scoring movement, and they were over. By half-time they had scored 24 points, adding 20 more in the second spell. Had due cere been taken with the kicks at goal the total might easily havo reached sixty. Given the ball, men like Rhodes. Oliver, Dorreen, and Norrie found no difficulty in threading their way through half their opponent. or sprinting fifty yards without being stopped. Though West Christchurch have won one game this season, it will be surprising if they win another. If one or two players nro excepted, the club does not appear to havo material which could be made into a team even with proper coaching. The forwards worked hard against odds on Saturday, but a good football pack does not consist of eight men who have physical strength and endurance, and nothing else. Their backs made one or two sallies, but there was no semblance of concerted effort. One or two showed a stubborn defence, and were severely buffeted by wha* thoy had to stand up to, the full-back. C. D. Stewart, having to retire with a broken rib. Whether the club's senior fifteen wins another match this season or not doe. not much matter, but if it constantly finds itself pitted against teams which are right out of its class, then neither its playing members nor its opponents will be getting the best from their football. For Merivale. Dorreen (3), Norrie (2). Rhodes (2), Oliver, J. Clark, Kirkland, and Rountree scored trieß. Rhodes converted two of them. and Brown and Norrie one each. Anderson kicked a goal from a mark. Mr A. Iv. Henderson was referee. Old Boys (14) t. IJawood (3). There was a large crowd at the Show Grounds to witness the game between Old Boys and Linwood. It was a fast and willing match from start to finish, and only the fleetness of the White backs saved them from defeat. Tho tussle rested between the White backs and the Green forwards. It was a treat to see Dalley whipping the ball out to his backs, and clean passing rushes taking place, but equally as interesting was the spectacular forward and dribbling rushes of some of the Greens. The Old Boys are a clever Bet, their combination and knowledge of each other's play showing what can be done by practice. They throw the ball about in great style, and seldom is there a pass missed. But the weakness is in the want of finish. To a certain extent this failure may be put down to the success of the Linwood defence: it was solid all through, although their tackling could be improved greatly. Many a time Carleton, Harris, or Merritt broke away, and looked like scoring, only to be "downed" by C. Smart or Cutbush on the wings. The Green forwards, led by Entwistle and White, had their fair share of the ball from the scrums, and with Sullivan behind the Linwood opportunities were numerous, but after the leather left Sullivan, Sutherland (five-eighths), in trying to make an opening, would hang on too long, which enabled Dalley and company to spoil the advantage. W. Porlerfleld (Old Boys) and J. Dawson (Linwood) had to leave the field on account of injuries. G. Mehrtens played a sound game at fullback for Whites, his kicking and tackling being good, while the three-quarter line, consisting of J. Harris, 8. R. Carleton, and W. Merritt, gave excellent individual performances. Innea was good at five-eighths. Hay not playing his usual game. Dalley, as ever, was the "hope of his side." Baird was a real bustler in the forwards, alwavs on the ball. His try was scored as a result of fast following up. Page and Porterficld were also to the fore in the tight work.

Edmonds played a safe and sound game at full-back, his line-kicking being well judged. Smart vu the best of the threequarter line, making some good openings and tackling solidly. Sullivan, at half. was greatly assisted in his work by an excellent pack of forwards. He gets the ball away cleanly, and only the hanging-on tactics of Sutherland spoilt his movements. The Green forward division is most promising, with Quaid, Bums, and Thompaon always prominent. Beferee: Mr Rudkin.

SENIOR B. At Polo Grounds, Christchurch 1* beat Old Collegians 8. •Referee: Mr R. Kennedy. At Polo Grounds, Albion 11 beat Menvale 5. Referee: Mr J. Clarkson. At Polo Grounds, Training Collego 20 beat , St. Andrew's Old Boys 19. Referee: Mr Mensies. At Kaiapoi, Old Boys 21 beat Kaiapoi 8. Beferee: Mr A. Woodsford. At Woolston Park, Lin wood 11 beat \arsitv 5. Referee: Mr R. "K. Cockroft. At Hntinvgide. North Canterbury 10 beat Sunnyside 6. Referee: Mr N. Steele. XTOIOH T. Old Boys 88. "Varsity 3. Albion 14, Lin wood 3. Merivale 11. Sydenham 3. Christchurch 21, West Old Boys 9. JUNIOR H. Old Boys 45. Y.M.C.A. 0. '., Technical 7, Christchurch 3. Merivale. 84, Old Collegians S. 'Varsity 18. North Canterbury 6. Aranui 10, Linwood S. JUNIOR 111. West Old Boys SO, Aranui 9. Christchurch 15. Albion 5. Old Boys 18, Kaiapoi 3. New Brighton 30, Sydenham 6. Training Co'lcee 14, Richmond 6. Playing at Kaiapoi on Saturday afternoon, Rangiora defeated Kaiapoi by 21 points to 6. PRESIDENT'S I. Christchurch 23, Old Boys 5. Technical Old Boys 11. Linwood 3. 'Varsity heat St. Bede's by default. PRESIDENT'S EC. Bromley 8, Riccarton 4. Christchurch 25, Richmond 6. Albion 16, Technical 6. Halswell beat Christ's College by default. PRESIDENT'S 111. Boys' High School 10. Albion 0. North Canterbury 21, Kaiapoi 6. Sumner 23. Merivale 3. Linwood 18, Sydenham 3. UNDER 17. Boys* High School £9, Merivale 0. Sydenham 3, Kaiapoi 0. Technical 12, Linwood A 3. Did Bovs 42. Albion 0. West Old Boys IS, Christchurch 6. North Canterbury 2fi, Linwood B 0. UNDER 16. Technical 2(5. Richmond 0. Hoys' Hiffh School 11, Sumner 0. Linwood 11, Merivale 0. UNDER 15. Bors' High School A £2, Boys' High School B 3. Technical O'.d Boys B 6. West Old Boys 8. Technical Old Boys A 28.,,ireriva!e 0. SCHOOLBOTB. UNDER Bst Tib. Merivale 21, Chriateharch 0. Sydenham beat Boys' High School by default.

UK DBS Tst. Albion 4'.*, Cliriitchurch B 0. ChrtsttfliurcU A 3d. Y.M.O.A. 0. TJnwood A 12. Sydenham A 8. Boys' High School 11. Sydenham B 3. Linwofid H 6. Merivale S.

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(FSXM USOCXAXZO* T»UO»JJ(s.) AUCKLAND, May 4. Training College 8 v. Grammar o:<» Boys G, Ponsonby 2H v. Technical Old Bov s 3, University 45 v. College Rifles 6, Grafton 1(5 v. City y, Msnukau a v. Marist 6. NAPIER, May 4. Hastings 16 ▼ Pirates (last year's champions) 9; Technical Old Boys 16 v. Marist 3' High School Old Boys 19 v. M.A.C. 3; Hastings High Schc-cl Old Boys 11 v. Celtic 8.

MASTEKTOK, Hay 4. Greytown 47 v. Mastertou C; Old Boys 11 v. (Jladstone 6; Carterton 27 v Bed Star 9.

EAV7EEA. Mav 4. Haver* 13 v. Kaponga 8; Waimaie* 13 v. Athletic 11; Okaiawa. 11 v. Patea 3; Ocur-ake 17 v. Eltham <!.

WANGANCI. May 4. Pirates 12 v. Technical Old Boys 6, Marist 13 v. County C, Kaierau 27 v. R&tanaO, Old Boys before half-time scored 30 points against Imlay, and the match was called off. .

WELLINGTON*, May 4. Poneke 14 v. Athletic 11, Hariat 11 v. Berhampore S, Old Boys 21 v. Oriental I3J 'Varsity 14 v. Eastbourne 0, Petone 16 v'. Wellington 8.

DUNEDIN, May 4. Kaikorai 11 T. 'Tarsity A 6, Pirates 16 v, Alhambra 13, Taieri IS v. 'Varsity B 6, Dunedin 13 v. Zingari 3, Southern 20 vl Union 6.