ALL BLACKS BEAT N.S.W.

Press, Volume LXV, Issue 19668, 11 July 1929, Page 8

ALL BLACKS BEAT N.S.W.

GENERAL IMPROVEMENT IN FORM. AN EASY VICTORY. (CSITBD PRESS ASSOCIATION—BT ELECTRIC TELEOBAPH—COPYBIGHT.) (Received July 10th, 9.45 p.m.) SYDNEY, July 10. The interest stimulated in Rugby Union football in Sydney by the All Blacks' visit w'as evidenced by an attendance of 15,000 at the Show Grounds this afternoon to watch the return match against New South Wales. The weather was spring-like, and the ground in splendid order. The spectators' anticipation of a great match was not realised by either the play or the scoring. The game throughout was much below standard and was decidedly disappointing. The New Zealanders won in easy fashion through their generally improved form. The New South Wales players failed to display their usual brilliance, especially in the back division, where all but Eoss missed numerous chances of scoring. A notable weakness was constant fumbling and missed passing. The only brilliant spots in the New South Wales play were Ford's two tries and Ross's display as full-back, assisted by King and Lamport. The teams were:— New Zealand. Full-back: C. Stringfellow. Three-quarters: B. Grenside, S. R. Carleton, J. H. Geddes. Five-eighths: C. Oliver, H. Lilburne. Half: E. T. C. Leys. Wing-forward: L. Hook. Forwards: R. G. Me Williams, E. M. Snow, C. Sonntag, E. R. Steere, W. Reside, B. Palmer, A. I. Cottrell. Emergencies: H. Waterman, K. Reid, A. Mahoney. New South Wales. Full-back: A. W. Ross. Three-quarters: E. E. Ford, 8. C. King, G. C. Gordon, Louden. Five-eighths: H. Bartley. Scrum half-back: N. K. Lamport. Forwards: J. W. Breckenridge, J. A. Ford, Thorpe, A. N. Finlay, D. G. Telford, B. Judd, R. E. Ferguson, Einerson. Mr R. Cooney acted as referee. First Spell. Play commenced evenly in mid-field, Ross and Stringfellow twice finding the touchline. Sonntag and McWilliams then broke away down the centre, but Ross repulsed them. Continuing their pressure Leys and Oliver worked Lilburne into a good position and, outpacing the opposition, he scored close to the post. Carleton missed the kick at goal. All Blacks 3 New South Wales ... 0 Pla3 r then hung in New South Wales quarters till the local side was penalised, when Carleton again missed his shot at goal. The All Black baeks kept up their pressure but Ross saved brilliantly* New South Wales were penalised three times in succession. Then the game then worked into midfield till Stringfellow, with a good run, transferred the ball to New South Wales territory. Another penalty enabled Lilburne to register a fine goal seventeen minutes after the start. All Blacks ... ... 6 New South Wales ... 0 Almost immediately New South Wales's play brightened up and Bartley set Thorpe and King in motion culminating in E. Ford, by a fine dash, scoring in the corner. Bartley failed to improve the score. All Blacks ... ... 6 New South Wales ... 3 After give-and-take play New South Wales commenced a series of further sorties. From a penalty given against New Zealand for obstruction, Ross narrowly missed the goal. Leys and Oliver then sent the ball to Grenside, who made a splendid, dashing run but Ross brought the Hawke's Bay man down in capital fashion. Following upon play well in midfield another penalty enabled Lilburne to kick a fine goal in the first 25 minutes' play. All Blacks ... ... 9 New South Wales ... 3 New South Wales now began to show somewhat improved form and smart work on the blind side enabled E. Ford to register a second try in the corner. Ross made a brilliant but tinsuccessful attempt to add a goal. All Blacks ... ... 9 New South Wales ... 6 Penalties continued to be awarded against New South Wales and Lilburne gained much ground by effective line kicking. There was no further score up to half time, when the scores were: All Blacks ... ... 9 New South Wales ... 6 Second Spell. In the second spell play commenced in a sensational manner. Within two minutes a short, sharp bout of passing saw Oliver and Carleton with the ball brilliantly running down the side-line, and a fine centring kick by Carleton was smartly fielded by Geddes, who scored under the posts. This Lilburne converted. All Blacks .. .. 14 New South Wales .. 6 Continued spirited attacking by the All Blacks and a fine bout of exchanges ended in Oliver running through to Ross, and Hook finished the movement under the posts. Lilburne again converted. All Blacks .. .. 19 New South Wales .. G i As the result of some good passing on the All Blacks' line New South Wales almost crossed and were awarded a [ penalty try for obstruction, but Bartley failed at goal. Half of the second spell had now gone, and the play of both sides was showing much improvement, though the Blue backs failed to take several chances of scoring. As the result of a good All Black forward passing bout the ball reacned Grenside, who crossed at the corner. Lilburne's kick failed. All Blacks .. .. 22 New South Wales .. 9 play during the remainder of the spell was principally in the All Blacks' favour, and in New South Wales's quarters, Ross saving repeatedly. As a consequence of Stringfellow fumbling a high ball, the Blues invaded New Zealand territory, where a penalty was given for an obstruction to Ross, who essayed a kick at goal, but failed. The All Blacks renewed their attack, and Stringfellow tried to drop a goal, missing narrowly. New South Wales were again temporarily prominent in an attack which broke down as a result of fumbling with the balL Just on time a

penalty gave Bartley a chance, but hj« missed goal and the" game ended: All Blacks .. ..22 New South Wales .. 9 Lacking In Finesse. The game generally was lacking in methodical work or finesse, though New Zealand showed improved form all round. A notable feature was the number of penalties imposed, especially against New South Wales. Lilburne, Oliver, Grenside, and Leys were the best of the New Zealand backs. The forwards all played solidly and did well in the scrums, feeding the backs consistently.—Australian Press Association.

INJURY TO TOWERS. ALL BLACKS' MANAGER'S REPLY. SYDNEY, July 10. The All Blacks' manager, Mr J. McLeod, referring to Cyril Towers's in'USv t ai j d that ifc was *"* a«ident--Nobody regrets it more than we do he said. "By sheer bad luck an ," flack's elbow struck Towers's lace. —Australian Press Association.