ANNUAL TOURNEY

Press, Volume LXX, Issue 21224, 24 July 1934, Page 17

ANNUAL TOURNEY

TECHNICAL COLLEGE TEAMS AT PLAY CHRISTCHURCH BEATS DUNEDIN AT RUGBY The annual tournament games between King Edward .Dunedin, and Christchurch Technical College were played yesterday. The netball match, which was played in fine weather in the morning, and the Association football match, were won by the visitors, and the Rugby football and girls' hockey matches, played in drenching rain in the afternoon, were won by Christchurch Technical Cohege. During the morning a special tram conveyea tne boys' teams, Uieir hosts, and the masters in charge oi the boys to the Wigram aerodrome, where the teams were divided into squads and shown round by boys who nad previously gained experience at the aerodrome during speciL.l training weeks, flight Lieutenants M. W. BucKley and V. J. Somerset-Thomas took the captains ol the two visiting football teams and two visiting masters for flights over the city. The aerodrome was left at 11.30 a.m., and the party was conveyed to the college tor lunch by special tri ni. The girls' teams were taken for a tram ride to Cashmere Hills. RUGBY FOOTBALL j In the Rugby football match played; in the afternoon, the teams were:— ] Christchurch—l. Sellers; R. Robertson, N. Bailey, R. Dench; D. Murray, | A. McVinme (captain); L. Wood; L. Allison, L, Johnston, L. Jones, D. Her-! man, D. Hi y Its, J. Fraser, M. Price,! and R. Lamb. j Dunedin—J. Patcrson; F, Marks, A. Maxwell, A. Kennedy; J. Tomlinson, A. Stent; J. Sarginson; F. Marks, T. I Lethaby, D. Plunkctt, R. Beasley, R.! Munro, L. Christie, J. Porteous, and H. Montgomery. Christchurch attacked from the start, but the Dunedin defence was good, especially from the full-back, J. Paterson, who safely handled the greasy] ball and kicked to the line well. Me- j Vinnie was the outstanding Christchurch back, playing a sure game throughout. The forwards were evenly matched, with a slight advantage to Dunedin, which was putting more vigour into the work, and attacking better. Towards half-time the Christchurch forwards began to show better form, and for some time kept Dunedin hemmed in its own half. During this] period the only try of the first spell was scored, the Christchurch forwards coming through in a loose rush to the Dunedin goal-line. A ruck developed, and from this Herman secured the ball and dived over. Murray's kick was unsuccessful. Christchurch now pressed hard, and Dunedin was kept defending. Although the Christchurch boys seemed to have the advan' age of weight in the scrums, they could not get the ba'l out, and Dunedin frequently obtained, to get away. Half-time came with both teams playing hard and the score: Christchurch 3, Dunedin 0. After the resumption, the Dunedin forwards attacked with more vigour, but they were continually forced back by Christchurch. although Ihe latter was now playing against the wind Sellers was playing well at full-back, and the live-eighths, Murray and McVinnie. worked usefully. Fc-r some time play was dull, nnd the ball being too slippery to hnndle, it was kept at the toe. Dunedin forced its way uolleld, and from an infringement, obtained a penalty kick, which struck the cross-bar. Soon after, another penalty was awarded, but this one hit post. It seemed that Dunedin Was most unluckv not to score on several, occasions after the forwards had followed un fast. An almost certain try for Dunedin. was saved by Dench, who forced down ;ju c t in time. Near the end Christchurch followed up in a I dribbling rush, and n scrum was ordered at five yards. L. Wood secured the ball, and went over in the corner for a good try. The game finished soon after, with the score:' — Christ'-hureh Technical College 6 Kin? Edward Technical College 0 Referee: Mr K. H. Pcrrin. NETBALL The, netball match resulted in a win for Dunedin by Ifl points to 14. The players in this match had the advantage of I lie fine weaiher in the morning, and a fast game was played on a reasonably good ground. The teams proved well matched, with good centre play from both sides, but Dunedin was stronger in defence. The game was marked by good passing and good intercepting. Olga Millar, Marjorie Tavener, and Gwen Rix played best for the visitors, and for the home team Margaret Wootton and Edna Henderson did good work. The referee. Miss A. King, remarked that this was one of the fastest and cleanest games she had seen. ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL Christchurch Technical College suffered defeat in the Association football match by 3 goals to 0. The game was started just before the Rugby match, and the players experienced the same miserable conditions. Tho game was even, but Dunedin showed superior combination. The Christchurch forwards did not keep up the pressure, but weakened off during] the game. J. O'Connor kept goal well ■ for the home team, and at centre, E. Harris distributed the ball well to the forwards. For Dunedin, J. Robertson and I. R. Adamson played well in the forwards, and goals were scored by R. Brecse, J. Robertson, and G. Wadsworth. Referee: Mr G. Yates. HOCKEY The girls' hockey match was won by Christchurch by 1 goa* to 0. Soon after the game had commenced the rain came on, and the players were soon soaked through. In the fh'st half Christchurch attacked, the Dunedin goal-keeper saving well on several occasions, but in the second spell, although playing against the wind, Dunedin often outplayed the Christchurch team, and was unlucky not to score at least one goal. Miss A. King was referee. SOCIAL EVENING TO VISITORS TOURNAMENT CONCLUDED Tire tournament was concluded with a social in the college hall last night, when the visitors were the guests of the college. There was an attendance of more than 140, the evening being spent in dancing. There were vocal and instrumental items. In expressing his pleasure at the visit of the Dunedin students, the principal of the Christchurch Technical College (Dr. D. E. Hansen) remarked that this was the fifteenth year of the tournament. Although he could not say how many times either side had

won, he could say that many fine friendships had been formed. He was sure the visit was a pleasant experience for the Dunedin party, because he knew how these trips were regarded by his own pupils. Not only did they produce a fine soirit among the punils, but they brought the staffs together L. Simpson, the head boy of the school, spoke on behalf of the Christchurch scholars, expressing their pleasure at being able to renew acquaintances. Mr A. G. Fleming, who was in charge of the Dunedin party, made special reference to the work of Mr G. M. Keys. a master of the Christchurch College, in arranging the visit to the aerodrome yesterday morning. The party had thoroughly enioyed its stay and looked forward to welcoming the Christchurch teams at Dunedin next year. In conclusion, he thanked all those who had billeted members of the Dunedin narty A. Maxwell, captain of the Rugby team, exnressed his appreciation of the hospitality that had been extended, and congratulated Christchurch on its win. Items were given by Messrs Kidson and Rogers, A. G. Fleming, and A. G. Thompson, Misses Edna Henderson, Norma Smith, and Olga Miller. An accompaniment was played by Mr Noel Newson, the others being taken by Mrs A. G. Thompson.