LEAGUE.

Press, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20625, 15 August 1932, Page 14

LEAGUE.

SECOND TEST MATCH.

ENGLAND WINS 25—14.

NEW ZEALANDERS' DISAP-

POINTING DISPLAY

Playing polished football, the English Rugby League team beat Now Zealand in the second Test at Monica Park on Saturday by 2o points (five converted tries) to 14' (one converted try, one try, anil thrve penalties). A crowd of between 7000 and 8000 saw the game, and was thrilled by the finesse of the Englishmen in every department, but at the same time must have been sadly disappointed with the rather lack-lustre football of the New Zealand team, which, after a promising opening, cracked up in the face of solid offensive play from a much heavier side, whose tactical work was vastly superior.

In the second spell, when England had established an undoubted superiority, and the' New Zealand defence was sadly worn, the Englishmen undoubtedly "let up." In fact, the English captain, summing up after the match, tritely remarked that he did not think his side had had to exert themselves very greatly to win. New Zealand suffered misfortune in the injury which, in the first spell, practically put A. E. Cooke, the former Rugby international, out. of the game. Up to that point his leadership of the backs had been inspiring, and his resource fruitful, but after his mishap (which was suffered when he fell under Lawless, after both had dived at th* fast. English winger, Smith), ho limped about the Held and figured only spasmodically in the play. It was a great loss to tho home side, for after Cooke's game in the first Test at Auckland on July 30th, when his wonderful sense of anticipation repeatedly saved New Zealand, everyone had relied on him to play the major part in the fortunes of Saturday's game. The defensive work ho was able to undertake, however, was invaluable.

England Superior. Clever handling, superior weight and speed, and remarkable understanding between both backs and forwards gave the Englishmen a well-deserved victory. Weight gave them possession in three out of four scrums in the first spell. In the second New Zealand turned the tables for the first twenty minutes and hooked successfully time and again, but the front row men soon tired, and at the end of the game the rake was crumbling up in the scrum as th» Englishmen pushed the Blacks far off the leather. In the loose the New Zealand forwards prospered for a time, but every English forward was a potential back, able to handle with the assurance of a Cooke when called on, and altogether too good a match for our sluggish ruckcrs. Hutt, Lawless, and Oalder were the exceptions in the New Zealand team, playing in the vanguard throughout the game, stolidly indifferent to the battering from the Englishmen, and doing much to keep New Zealand's score level until the whole side was worn out. Any credit due to the Blacks must be given to the forwards. The New Zealand backs were upagainst a hopeless task, made harder by tlic obstructionist tactics of their opponents in both departments. The English League player becomes perforce an obstructionist, and on Saturday the "silent" shepherding completely blocked any attempts at destructive play on the part of New Zealand's inside backs. There were penalties against them for such infringements, and although some of the x'isitors did not seem to feel it. they Tf x justified. Time and again B. Evans, the English half, or S. Brogden (the five-eighths, whose play was inspired), were closely shepherded through the New Zealand forwards or inside backs into clear country. This, and the fact that it was almost a hopeless effort to endeavour to tackle any of the huge English forwards orico they got under way, together with the vastly superior speed of Mte whole" team, led to an absence of tackling by tho New Zealandera which was commented on. But orthodox defensive tactics were useless against a team showing unsurpassed fiuesse in attack. Brisbane did all he could to overcome the defects of his side. When Cooke went out of the picture he took command and gave his men a fine lead in hard tackling and straight running. A. Abbott, the diminutive New Zealand half, did all that could be expected of him whenever his scrum gave him possession, but he received a gruelling from the weighty opposing forwards. C. List, the New Zealand and Auckland three-quarter, outplayed B. Davidson on. tho other New Zealand wing, whose speed could not overcome his disadvantage in weight. List's hard running on the flank and his fine fend were noticeable. S. Watenc, the New Zealand full-back, gave quite a good displav. but was caught badly out of position, once letting Smith through to score England's third try. Sullivan, the English captain, gave a polished displav of great kicking with and against the wind, playing with sure hands and feet, just the game expected of one of England's greatest League men. Amos, the Canterbury, forward, failed to show up in the tight game, but kicked four' valuable goals for his side. Tho English back line played with machine-like accuracy and effect until in the second spell, when they eased up and threw more than one wild pass. Bisman, a centre, Brogden, the fiveeighths, and Ellaby and Smith, the fast flankers, plaved really outstanding football. Bisman and Brogden were tho brains behind the attack, and m the first spell they directed finely executed back movements which dazzled the crowd. People from all over the South Island, including hundreds from the West Coast, and representatives of the sport from as far north as Auckland, were among the crowd at tho game. They had started to file in to the Park at noon, and by the time the game started there were over 6000 there. But some of the stand seats were empty. Conditions were ideal, with the exception that a bitterly cold nor'-easterly blew throughout" the game, The field held well, and was in fine condition.

At half-time tjieir Excellencies Lord and Lady-Bledisloe entered the ground, and shook hands with each player. 'The teams lined out as follows: — England. (White.) Full-back: J. Sullivan (Wigau), captain. Three-quarters. A. Ellabv (St. Helens), A. Atkinson (Castlefo'rd), A. J. Risman (Salford), S. Smith (Leeds).-Five-eighths: S. Brogdeu (Huddcrsfield).

Half: Bryn Evans (Swinton). Forwards: Front row—J. F. Thompson (Leeds), L. L. White (Hunslct), hooker, Norman Silcock (Widnes). Second row—Martin Hodgson .(Swinton), Albert Fildes (Sf. Helens). Breakaway—William Horton (Wakefield). - New Zealand. (Black.) Full-back: S. Watene (Auckland). Three-quarters. C List (Auckland), H. Brisbane (Auckland) captain, B. Davidson (Auckland). Five-eighths: H. Hassan (Auckland), A. E. Cooke (Auckland). Half:. A. Abbott (South Auckland). Forwards: Front row—W. Stephenson (Huntly), G. Campbell (Auckland) hooker, L. Hutt (Auckland). Second row—J, Calder (West Coast), E. Lawless (Auckland).. Breakaway—J. Amos (Canterbury). The* referee was Mr A. Harlocfc, of South Auckland, who referced the first Test. The Play. New Zealand won the toss, playing with the fresh north.-, easterlv behind them. They mmeuTately found the wind to their advantage, for after the English backs had handled New Zealand was awarded'a penalty and Cooke 6ent the ball into touch well down. New Zealand took the scrum, but the leather i was kicked through to Sullivan. He ] short-punted to Brisbane. Smith, the English winger, came down very fast to secure, but Calder jumped at him and gained possession. With play in England's twenty-five Hodgson was penalised for off-side play, and New Zealand were given a fair attempt to open the scoring from a penalty just outside the twenty-five line. Watene's kick did not send the ball- as far as the uprights. New Zealand attacked from the kick, but Ellaby and Kisman worked a nice I passing bout which changed the play to New Zealand territory. Twice New Zealand hooked from scrums, but Abbott was closely watched and caught in, possession. Cooke's> fine kicking relieved the pressure, and at tLe same time put New Zealand in a scoring position. The opportunity was not lost. Hassan kicked from a tight scramble to Ellaby, who snapped up the leather and made off. But Cooke, coming through at a great pace, dived and brought the English flanker down. The scrum was close to the English line. New Zealand hooked and Abbott sent away nicely to his backs, all of whom handled in the subsequent movement which took List over the line for the home side's first try. It was a nice movement, made poasible through Brisbane cutting out three opponents. The kick was from a difficult angle, and Watene missed.'

New Zealand 3, England 0. There had beeu' ten minutes'of play, with the New Zealanders showing superiority whieh roused the expectations of the crowd. The home side continued to press, keeping the play close. Cooke made one delightful run through the opposition, before handling on to Brisbane, but the New Zealand captain was hauled down before he had gone far. The English tackling was sound, and the visiting .pack had started a long run of success in the serums. Bisman, dancing about in a bewildering mannor whenever he secured, had the home backs rattled several times, and was always able to" clear h** ground with

short runs.ButSirinvan'stremendous* powerful kicking «v«nta«Rr *w»the New Zealander* task to around. Here/after *e««fl ncwM scrums, Evans sent Broken MWK j a thrilling screwing run, J»"MB| i lately fooled ' over the line for Sullivan converted f^fV^^g. England 5, New ZessM SgL Hassan's kick wcnt*#,Ey«JßSß was bustled passed to Ellaby, but Cooks £gM9.;:' tackle beat the winger,- ffijfaß penalised for hanging onwas- a good one, and Ames, ■ i bury man, landed a goal.,- i England 5, New Ze«laa^^,- ; Cooke, now playing play into England's qimrtew,jjwSW'-; was a long New Zealand '*fl*g!iigS ing which the' English for ffffSSS ; - twice. penalised for passing i movement pat the' wgffiß the attack. Cooke kicked 'SKjgSfg, who dodged past ■ Evans, to Thompson,.to SmiUkJWvgj winger dropped the leathery .Wig hopping in and lining., directed kick gave England ajßPs&ft,. The ball went right into -I?*;JiH|g Smith, waiting on the twcn»*Wi»He raced for., the -""gvjg Cooke had anticipated Jfee &*»& ■' was at his heels, with WlflJ hanging on. Smith- was immediately after Brogden •g™ } £: noeuvred a fine attack rt*fLjS ters. Atkinson scoring, -I*™'****. Sullivan placed the balTwitt. » ficent kick. *■•-&&*" England 10, New ZeaUM>>; It was in tackling". this last movement that ?°sgf£ injured, and thereafter his leg W&gso much trouble -that he i of the game. ,When ■»»-««*# % after receiving attention, *•*•£■ great applause. • . :' fa New-Zealand repulsed ""WSJ - lish attack with g°ri**Z2S and immediately- scored, made a splendid two men before passing; to WJJJ who sent List away to the «"■£,. a fine trv. Amos. converted.-; »> New Zealand 10, &&&.&*£ The Englishmen answered. THBfajfc fierce flurry of attacking WTCFp a fine dribbling rush by •*»•*&* another forward relieved, WW* livan harried for a time. ™?*£Eu fore the end of ,the spell, »"?» «| j was given a free kick and **«&& another/fine goal. The score &£.; bell sounded was: -'■ '"^ New Zealand 12, England » * 'it : There was a remarkablescrumming fortune after;»• "ggar and for a long time -New **»!>; peatedly gained Jf«*'" ojJgl«#; 0 jJgl«#; out much »vaU the jew working very loosely. high punting between theJbMg. van and Watene being f ""jjfep the play dull after the tot jtWJfcjj. Englishman won the duel, made a.fine ran to The forwards foreed fl»7 «j£gj|l in a good position >£ ESV awarded another penalty, «• > , Jr . more kicking a fine goaL - , , New Zealand 14. Eliglwa^; England answered movement whid l^uldno^»^,^i and which could have -added to-*«;jj^w* Bt age, when the badly. Atkinson shotJfc£» gaflWf. eeutred to Evans, who gtw

„„ . short rim. The winger **t x'«r Zetland batks «•* *" ?«„» and streaked for the * a C£?* **** tr >- whieh Sai- "**"' »rt«d.

thi« «U«e the New Zealand 1 taved l*e a defeated side. Eng- «*• P"2L i, e id the ascendancy, and HrffX; jrame as they wanted it. In E*S lish attaok ? odg : *• Stowed sonic resentment ** two X ev * Zealanders w **Ll kio hard, and ho was cautioned Dull play followed until *'lh«lUi' backs went Into action from !■»*■• (oe ball travelling to Atkiu**Bl*br drew the defence, and icored. Sullivan's kick hit the dropped over the bar. SKttad 20, New Zealand 14.

. ,],, rest of the twenty minutes of tl» Eag ustt forwards, particularly gLßorto,,, and Hodgson, had ta« tkeir own way. The backs were £f!L»t*d!r, but wero 00t axious J * »Jje ggtoe, and play was anything fTweitißfr The Englishmen added to ™L jjjjy when both backs and for?S| Opened a combined passing dash IS ended in Horton running over to jjother try. Sullivan lauded a good

the crowd had started to u xe «t, the last flashes of play had for New Zealand attacked Ml*BttMW than once. But the dash had Mgn frt« the backs, and their efforts jSjit tfc«-hcavy Englishmen -were usc2J7R»y was in the English twentyMtand New Zealaod was attacking in fashion when the whistle jjpded. Tie final score was: England 25, New Zealand 14.

Hrre were two ourtam-raisers j-id. Tbe first between Canterbury 3f tfaiarbei-aiti (West Coast) third pit teams, resulted in a win for fjgltrtary by 14 points to 0. A good was staged in the second gywhen the Canterbury junior reratatirea beat the West Coast 14 points to 10. For the ultra tries were scored by Min»i(3)and Barbarel, while B. o*Con- & converted one. For the losers Quito and Motile scored, while Lynch jaW two goals.

NOTES. Ai the teams tiled out on to the yd, exclamations were heard from all mad the ground at the size of the They looked very much kspr than the New Zealanders and nob thicker through the chest. Their ]S«79 —Trbite with red and blue neckHfH -perhaps magnify tbeir sise a the weight of thro© of their fcmidt—Thompson lfot 51b, Hodgson M flb, and Silcock lost 71b—show ffct oar men had to contend with in tlftjtt icrams. Another point is that it viators used every ounce of their when called upon, and occaIW% robbed New Zealand of their tfaetigft of very fast hooking. The Canons were not monopolised by ■;t|«tde. England bad the advantqpiltlw first spell, at one time bav~mm fourteen to the Blacks' five, tv&ee had been indecisive. Then Apeitions changed and New Zealand fliabout ten in a row. The final font were England 24, New Zealand sand six indecisive. New Zealand ■vined fourteen free kicks to tbeir •eonents' five. She English captain, Sullivan, had a VJ easy day. He was seldom bustled, b that he could take his time and place It ball in his kicks, which were enortktt and always good to see. One w&fcj kick about ten yards from his ehoe travelled high right across the and bounced out well prist half-way -a food 70 yards. In speaking after- ««, he mentioned that the win had tea easy and that his men had not »m tested to tbe full. Sullivan now tt&hs about 14st and is hardly recogasbto as the tall slim boy seen here tjjht years ago. fiiaby was very neat in his bafime. Early in the game he tomtltta abilitr when, at top speed, benoped the ball np one-handed from juftefc of two rushing forwards. Had •MM to gather tbe bail a try would jn* ton scored, bat his perfect action ** sot look like failing. lie centre three-quarters, Atkinson gjj toman were a very strong pair, ■fc tenting on some fast runs, and ***ji leaving their wing men with *■« which to work. A side-step by «Wta was the prettiest thing in the ■*fc Atkinson often fooled the de- ** ky taming smartly on his heels *T (sagging the direction of play *** reverse pass.

i touch-line artist*' is tlie descripRjNn to Smith, and it fits him. 2"*| wad terrifically fast, be was "*f and to stop. Brogden, a clever Sfßirieearate player, was the star. gjfUJa was his forte He was the SglF rf tl» attack. Bryn Evans at SWiTO well covered by bis for?y Thoogh a- bit stiff in some yjjjgft. be showed great initiative jaffljpl hi* winger off on the blind ** *ll» opportunity offered. * tptisiting forwards, Hodgson 2LJS *•**. though he soon of the crowd by wE*rJ>l<>to in a tackle and later He is very strong and tgrilf* •• occasion three tacklers «~*J*«op tini. Thompson handled uJs*»tny back, while FUdes. the fljP*W«. was always just behind "Jl?** O) case of a dropped pass. breaking from the scrums i St*§* * Rood "shepherd" for 4eF*W»j AH the pack worked '.**» showed the New Zea_.^Jß* *<> play together in ■£§9? °° attack. It was very **? smother was very effoca hip bump was lij^ ( f*" l, *Pttd was unusual in such tr-i Mjjj *t full-back for New Zcato* ° n * B 'S n for Daily, as he tfcttrTP .. a * n T mistakes, kicking tuaea, and getting out of ftESj TV 8 fielding was mostly very <**?** tackling fine, but he did SWm^K? ecee > and could not bo •if*/ *" tDe champion opposing i &&JSJSB*". List was by fur the !>SiE2* th * cro »"d some thrills in S3 -Lfj line - DaT idson, with S*Sb a*%°'. **"* not R et many W|££ Uek . t,ld had his haods ■ ""« to stop Ellaby. SliW ,nd ' 8 captain. Brisbane. PS&;i5 a V-? ntllc side. He had MBj^Fo.dtd it well. Reppatedlv |kS£S m tin defence, but with &lrw *" d unab,e <■» c° with BfeiW* ** nero " v unsupported. n 's c lass on his mute men went past 'wl**' bio ir when Cooke was .a: % ,g» * teaat-male assisting him

in a tackle. Up till then he had been and' £hfc Z? Ud ?? d with BrißbXc aud List was giving the visitors plentv to think about. Under the no-replace r nt K r : ~C ?! the Englishman hep& I' b "* ? ften the twist on his face showed him to be in pain. Hisshort punt, a flying foUow-tblough andtackle difficulties.- and caused them to pla" deeper ior a time. * y

J 0 "I** 1 ** of the «eld, Abbott, placed a great game, making up i, dash what-he lacked in weight. P Th " White forwards were fast on him and gave him a hard time, but he always came up smiling and readv for more On one occasion Sullivan field him off with one hand while he kicked clear

Beaten ,„ weight and pushing pontile New Zealand pack had aJhard row to hoe, but they all fought _vaUanil ■ and went better than the backs. Hutt VLiia *' i WGre tJ,e I besfc at tackling, while Sephenson excelled in the ti"bt play. Amns and Campbell were often noted in last breaks with the ball at toe but the visitors were too clever to let them go far. The tireless Colder tne West Coast champion, was verv popular with tha crowd. J

One of the Englishmen, when asked liow the New Zealanders compared with « nu A »£tralian Test team, remarkedOh, they were 50 per cent, better. I" tact, this is about the weakest side we hare met They make far too many mistakes, and give our fellows chances to score the tries. Two tries to-dav were real gifts." J

lo Mr Harloek praiso is due for his control ot the game. He also refereed tne Test m Christchurch in 1928, and not sir.ee then till Saturday has such a stood exhibition of firm control and real <jmc!ency been scr-n. IN OTHER CENTRES. trfiESS ASSOCIATION TBLEORAMS.) „ •> AUCKLAND, Aug,ist 14. Ppnsoahy CO, Ilichmond 11. City. 10. Devonport 13. Harist 10, Newton 6. DUXEDIN, August n Cilr SO, Athletic 26. Christian Brothers 10, Pacific 0.

ASSOCIATION. REPRESENTATIVE MATCH. AUCKLAND AND WELLINGTON DRAW. INUSSS ASSOCIATION TXLKuSAM) WELLINGTON, August 3J. Auckland and Wellington drew in a representative Association football match to-day. the score being two all. The match was played in beautiful, weather before a crowd of nearly 3000. The play in the first half was not up to representative standard, but improved later. Early in the game McLoay, the 'Auckland centre, missed two golden opportunities, skying the ball. The play of the Auckland team was more finished than that of Wellington, who were placed too deei. Todd, who played for Wellington at left half, a place for many seasons occupied by Hanlon, neglected his left wing, and lost opportunities. Christie, the Auckland centrehalf, overshadowed Campbell, the Wellington centre half. Marshall netted first for Wellington, Nicolle placing • beautiful corner. Up an'l down play followed, Christie showing to advantage, bat tbe shooting of Auckland was inforior. In the second half Auckland for twenty minutes were very aggressive. McLeay again failed, but eventually from a scrum in front of the goal netted. Wellington now opened up the play, Nicolle and Baker, on the right, being particularly good. From a brilliant shot by Nicolle, the Auckland goalie, Zuill, made a great save, but Marshall jumped forward and netted. With fifteen minutes to go Auckland renewed the attack. The right winger, Innes. and Blackie sent to the other win;. Woods, who returned to lnnes, who went In and scored by the post. Mr N. Brian was tho referee.

IN OTHER CENTRES. (rHESS ASSOCIATION TBt-EGRASO ) AUCKLAND, August' 14. Auckland 2, H.M.S. Dunedin 1. WELLINGTON, August 14. la the Second Division of the Victory Cup, i Technical Old Boys 3 beat iliraraar Rangers i 1. ! DUNEDIN. August 14. Seacliff 3, Technical Old Boys 2. Mosgiel 6, Port Ch*lrners 1. High School Old Boys G, Northern 0. Haori Hill 4, Mornington 0. MATCHES IN SCOTLAND. (ÜBITED PRESS ASSOCIATION—BT ELXCTMO T«LSG*APH—COPT2IOHT.) (Received August 14th, 5.5 p.m.) LONDON, August 13. Results of Association football matches in ths Scottish League championships series were as follows: First Division. . Airdrieonians S, Clyde 2. Ayr 4, Queeu's Park 3. Celtic 3, Aberdeen f>. Cowdenbeath 4, Falkirk 3. Tundee 1. Hamilton Academicals 5. East Stirlingshire 0. Greenock Mortou 3. Motherwell 8. Kilmarnock 3. Partiek Thistle 1, Hearts '.'. St. Mirren 2, Rangers 0. Third Lanark 2, Johnstone 2. Second Division. Alloa 1. Brechin City 3. Armadale 1, Arbroath 4. Dumbarton S. Bo'ness 1. Forfar 8, East Fife 0. Hibernians 2. Dundee United 0. Montrose 1_ Dumfermline 1. Queen of the South 5, Leith Athletic 2. Raith Rogers 9, Kind's Park 1. St. Bernards 4, Albion Rovers 1. Stenhonsemuir 4, Edinburgh 1.