FOOTBALL.

Press, Volume LXV, Issue 19644, 13 June 1929, Page 12

FOOTBALL.

RUGBY. SECONDARY SCHOOLS. FIFTH ROUND. Y.stcrdav tie Eith round of games w« set down to be played in the ChnsWhurcn Secondary Schools' Kugby football cornpetiVon atid, although the inclemency <* the ireather made the conditions rather unpleasant, tactically ail °- ** matches took piac- Under the circumstances, the genera: standard of the play was distinctly high, alia -■-e ru2 ; c-if.- of the e&mes were very evenly contested." The following were the results:SiiMOK MATCHES. i> £ .--u--- the second of the annual inUr-r-clTcof conW.s took place, when the farst fitteens of Ch«bf. CoUege aim Lincoln ocl!eae m»t in their annual match at the rracr school's ground. Play was Mealy .' .'ugh* ouf throughout, the two team, being verv eveulv balanced in the rearguards, alLoigh linccln were considerably heavier m the lorwards The visitors haa the be„te of the vanguard play and f *»? that majority ol the scrums, with the result that their backs uw plenty of ball and they were not slow to take advantage of this fact. The visitors had three really good Wards, in Chamberlain, Gray, and *hilat mVlt of lht-> rearguard were two 01 their P thrAaarte«, Chapman (centre) and AUen left,, "whilst Nash also performed very of a tf showed very fair form, Aitkcn going well at euTrf three-quarter, whilst Heasley, second five-eighth, also showed good form. Lumsder at wing-forward played a really good , ame and by his roving tactics was freS«ntlv able to fill g*PS in the defence. As a whole, the College pack wae outplayed but Ferguson, Stevenson, and Masefield proved honest toilers. , Even play followed the kick-off, and then a solid rush by the visiting forwards looked dangerous, but Lumsden secured and by a long kick brought relief. CoUege attempted passing, but the ball went astray, and another rush by Lincoln looked dangerous until Lumsden again sent them Dack witn a well-placed kick to the line. A passing rush, in which all the College backs participated, then developed, and irom this Ai<ken drew first blood. Lumsden added the major points. College 5, Lincoln 0. Loose work by the Lincoln vanguard had College in difficulties, but a good kick by Hiait stemmed the movement, and theni a nice piece of passing was initiated by Aitken and Westenra, who gained considerable ground for the home team. Another dash b> the Lincoln forwards brought play to mid field, where the ball went to the visiting backs, who proved their quality in a snappy passing rush which was capped by a good try scored in a handy position by their right-winger, Hay man. Allen had no difficulty in improving. Lincoln 5, College 5 The few minutes remaining of the spell were characterised by even play, and halftime was called without any addition to the total. _ , . , . When play was lesumed, Hitchings marked and by a useful kick put College on the attack. Loose work by the Lincoln for wards relieved, but a determined run by Vitken and a judicious kick from Lumsden sent them back. From a scrum, Nash worked the blind and, finding the College backs out of position, a good rush brought play to the home quarters, where Hiatt saved well. Lincoln, however, came again, and a strong run by Chapman ended in his orossing the line. Allen added the major points. Lincoln 10, College 5. A good run by the College backs gained ground, and although a knock-on pulled them up the Black and White forwards brought play to the Lincoln twenty-five, where the visiting full-back relieved with a timely mark. Loose play gave Lincoln territorial advantage, and from a scrum near the line Nash secured and ran round to score between the posts. Allen corverted. Linooln 15, College S. By fast following of the kick-off, Aitken nearly got across for College, whilst practically immediately Anderson nearly pierced the defence on the opposite wing. The rest of the game was in favour of College, but the visitors' defence held and time was called without any further score. Mr J. Earl was referee. On Tuesday a good game took place at the Boys' High School ground, Straven road, when the Boys' High School first fifteen tried conclusions with a team picked from amongst the masters at the school.' Play throughout was very even, and the final whistle sounded with the score 11—6 in favour of the masters. During the first half, Escott kicked a couple of penalty goals for the School, whilst Gainsford scored a try and Jefooate kicked a penalty goal for the masters. In the second spell, Moffat scored for the masters and Jefcoate converted. Mr W. M. Stewart was referee.

Yesterday the Technical College first fifteen played a match with the Boys' High Sebool second fifteen, and in this Technical College, who were not quite at their full strength, wera defeated by 15 points to 3. Mr D. C. Crozier was referee. SECOND GRADE. Playing; at Christ's College cricket ground, Boys' High School A drew with Christ's College, each side scoring 3 points. Mr I>. A. Kendall was referee. The match between Technical and Boys' High School B was not played. St. Andrew's College won by default from West Christchurch District High School, who- have been transferred to the third grade. THIRD GRADE. Playing at the St. Bede's College ground, Northcote, St. Bede's College defeated Boys' I High School B by 23 points to nil. The Rev. Father J. Dowling was referee. At the Christ's College cricket ground, | Christ's College B defeated St. Andrew's College by 10 points to 5. Mr J. T. Jessep was referee. The match between Boys' High School A and Rangiora High School was postponed. At the Wast Christchurch Old Boys' ground, South Park, Christ's College A defeated West Christchurch District High School by 13 points to 9. Mr A. Thompson was referee. The postponed game between Rangiora and Boys' High School B took place at Rangiora on Saturday, when the home team won by 48 points to nil. Mr J. Beattie was referee. FOURTH GRADE. Playing at the Christ's College crioket ground, Cathedral Grammar School defeated Christ's College by 12 points to nil. Mr R. R. Gibson was referee. At the St. Andrew's College ground, Strowan, St. Andrew's College defeated Boys' High School A by 9 points to nil. Mr-C. Iverscn was referee. At the Christ's College cricket ground, Christ's College A defeated Technical College B by 15 points to nil. Mr J. H. F. Sugden was referee. At the H'*gh School OW Boys* ground, Riccarton corner, Technical College A defeated Boys' High School B by 24 points to nil. Mr L. R. R. Denny was referee. FIFTH GRADE. ; Playing at the Boys' High School ground, Straven road, St. Andrew's College defeated Boys' High School B by 12 points to nil. Mr I. H. Skipworth was referee. The match between St. Bede's College and Technical College was postponed. At the Christ's College cricket ground, Boy 3' High School A defeated Christ's College by 9 points to 8. Mr J. Monteath was referee. SIXTH GRADE. The match between West Christchurch District High School and St. Andrew's College was postponed. Playing at the Boys' High School ground, Straven road. Technical College B defeated Boys' High School A by 25 points to nil. Mr A. H. Pullar was referee. Technical College A won by default from Boys* High School B, who have withdrawn j from the grade. SEVENTH GRADE. (Under 7st 71b.) Playing at the Polo grounds, St. Andrew's College defeated West Christchurch District High School by 15 points to nil. Mr R. Grimmer was referee. St. Bede's College won by default from Boys' High School B. At the Polo grounds. Boys' High School A defeated Technical College B by 11 points to nil. Mr L. B. Newton was referee. Technical College A had the bye. EIGHTH GRADE. < Under 7st 71b.) Playing at St. Bede's College ground, Northcote. Boys' High School A defeated St. Bede's College by 3 points to nil. Mr H. Kennedy was refers*. At the Polo grounds, Boys' High School B defeated Technical College B by 3 points to nil. Mr C. L. Ridgen was referee. At the Polo grounds, Technical College A defeated West Christchurch District High School by 30 points to nil. Mr G. M. Keys was referee. NINTH GRADE. (Under 7st 71b.) P'aving at Boys' High School ground, Straven road, St. Bede's College defeated Boys' High School B by 3 poiau to nil. Mr M. N. Rogers was referee. At the Polo grounds. St. Andrew's College defeated West Christchurch District High School by 15 points to S. Mr C. W. R. Dart was referee. Technical College A won by default from Cathedral Grammar Sjhoo!, who have been

transferred to the Teeth Grade. j At the Christchurch ground Riecarton corner, Boys' High School A defeated Technical College Bby 6 points to nil. Mr C. SfeC. Tiarper was referee. i TENTH GRADE. j (Under Tst 71b.) | Owing to a misunderstanding, the maten i between Boys' High School A and Cathedra. Grammar School was cot played. , ! Plavine at the Polo grounds, Technics, i College A defeated West Christchurch Dis- ; trict High School by 11 pmots to nil. Mr V. H. Thwaites v.as referee. At the Polo ground, Technics, Coi.ege a defeated Boys' High School B by 3 points to nil. Mr H. P. '"rise was referee. AUSTRALIAN 'VARSITY TEAM. BEATEN IN FINAL MATCH. FBESS iisSOCIATIOX TBLKGa*X.; AUCKLAND, June 12. The Australian University Rugby football team played the last match of the tour against Auckland University at Eden Park 1 to-dav and suffered defeat _by 11 points to 8 Auckland scored two tries, one of which was converted, and a penalty goal, to a cor. ; verted try and a, penalty goal. Ram liaa made the ground very heavy, and furtner showers at intervals during the match caused a "cod deal of mishandling of trie ball. The of three points in Aucklana s favour waa°a fair indication oi the merit* of the teams, although the visitors were unfortunate on occasions not to turn their opportunities to better advantage. , • , x The conditions were all agams. a brighcxhibition of the game, but nevertheless there were occasional flashes of good combined play. Especially was this noticeable when the Australians scored their only try. It was easily the best movement of the game. An outstanding feature was the great game played at halfback by Lamport, the Australian captain He was prominent in starting some fine movements, and at times completely banied the opposition by his nippine?:s from the scrum. McLean at five-«ighths also played a good game, and McMullen at full-back was very sound. Auckland was superior in the tight play, mainly because its forwards packed much better than the visiting vanguard. The Australian forward line worked more or less in pairs. For one period during the second spell play was very interesting considering the conditions, and at one stage it appeared likely that the Australians would win the day. For Auckland, Goodwin and N. Jenkin scored tries, one of which was converted by Bush with a great kick from wide out. Bush also kicked a penalty goal. For Australia, Kennedy scored a try, which was converted bv McMullen, who also kicked a penalty goal. NEW ZEALAND UNION. MEETING OF MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE. (PB.SSS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) WELINGTON, June 12. A meeting of the Management Committee of the New Zealand Rugby Union was held to-night. Mr S. Y. Cooper, secretary of the English Rugby Union, wrote as follows: —"At a meeting of the Rugby Union Committee held on April 12th, the resolution of the International Board relating to the Dominions was discussed and it was decided to write to each of the Dominion Unions recommending them to agree to the terms of the letter sent to the Dominions by the hon. secretary of the International Board regarding the adoption by the Dominions of the laws of the game as framed by the International Board." On the recomendation of the selectors, C. (i. Porter (Wellington) was appointed captain, and W. C. Dalley (Canterbury) vice captain of the New Zealand team which is to tour Australia this monuth. The Hawke's Bay Union notified that they were challenging Wairarapa for the Ranfurly Shield on July EOth. The Buller Union wrote applying for a subsidy of £IOO for the purpose of sending a representative team to play matches against the Weßt Coast at Greymouth, Ashburton at Ashburton, Marlborough at Blenheim, Golden Bay at Motueka, and Nelson at Nelson. It was decided to request the Buller Union to supply an estimate of the cost of the tour, and a return of the terms they were receiving from the Unions it was proposed to visit. , . . It was decided to circularise affiuatea Unions asking them what ground charges they would ask of allocated matches against the British team next season. The following reinstatements were granted: G. Wilcox, 8. Wilcox, N. Harman, A. Mann, H Buckman, T. Dunn, H. Armstrong, W. Higgins (Buller), G H. Scott (Auckland), S. Bell, G. Lane (Canterbury), R. D. Qumn, Pine Wanihi, H. Cameron, T. A. Cronm, W J. Go«ke, C. M. Davis, Tau Hopa, A. E. Hill, B. W. Everest, B. P. Robinson (Waikato), E. J. Orewther. E. R. Leng, It. H. Barrett, R. Lvmburn, A. J. Johnston (Auckland), W. J. Jones (Canterbury;, I. Littlewood (Auckland), A. P.immer (Canterbury), M. W. Mullane (Buller). The Southland Union wrote asking lor a definition of the word "hacking" as used in the rules. It was decided to reply that "hacking" meant "indiscriminate kicking. The extra half-back required to complete the New Zealand team for Australia has not yet been Beleoted Mr E. McKensie, chairman of the Selection Committee, said tonight that the position had been offered to M L. Page, of Canterbury, but that player had been unable to arrange the necessary leave Mr McKemie stated that he would get into touch with the other members of the Selection Committee to-morrow and definitely fill the vacancy. His Excellency the Governor-Generr.l (bir Charles Fergusson) notified the New Zealand Rugbv Union to-night that he would be pleased to accept again the office of patron of the New' Zealand Rugby Union for a further term.

RUGBY UNION. MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETS. At a meeting of the Management Committee of the Canterbury Rugby Union, Mr A. E. McPhail presided. Mr A. J. Mason, referee in the junior 3 match St. Andrew's Old Boys v. New Brighton, reported having ordered off a New Brighton player. The New Brighton Club wrote stating that the incident was very regrettable The player concerned was upset before the match through missing his lunch and then finding there was not a full team. The player had decided not to answer the Union's summons to attend the meeting, as he would not play any more. At the same time he had asked the club to apologise for him. It was decided to ask the player to attend next Tuesday, and that he be suspended in the meantime. The Canterbury Referees' Association wrote suggesting that three of its members should submit to the Union the names of referees considered capable of controlling inter-pro-vincial games. On the motion of Mr Wilson, it was resolved to inform the Association that the Union had no intention of departing from the practice pursued in the past. The Referees' Association wrote notifying that its members would take part in the jubilee procession of the Union. The Sydenham Club wrote drawing attention to what it regarded as the objectionable manner in which the coach of another club called out from the line. The chairman said the presence of a coach on the line was always likely to cause trouble. It was decided to refer the letter to the club concerned. The secretary reported that Messrs C. McKeegan (Hurxmui)., M. Buckley (Malvern), and J. H. Parker (North Canterbury) had been appointed selectors to pick the countrv team. It was decided to apply for the North v. South Island match. The Wellington Union invited Canterbury to send a junior representative team to plav at Wellington this season. The invitation was referred to the Finance Committee end Mr Britten for a report. It was decided to take no action in a matter with reference to n difference of opinion that occurred between a referee and a line umpire at a match between Kaiapoi and Rangiora on Saturday. BUSH BEAT DANNEVIRKE. I.PHKSS AS4OCIATIOS iEI.EGR.iK.) PAHIATUA. June 12. In a Rugby football match Bush defeated Dannevirfce by 20 points to G on a waterlogged ground. The game was played In unceasing rain. The Bush forwards reveiied in the conditions, being ably supported by the backs, who handled and combined splen'didlv. The home forwards were heavier and their footwork better, Mahoney and Galvin in p ar . ticular giving a great exhibition. Tries were scored for Bush by Harris (2,. Ker.daii. ii. Mabev. Wright, and Biddle, and Udy convened one. For Dannsvi.-ke, Armstrong and Channley scored tries.