FOOTBALL

Press, Volume LXX, Issue 21247, 20 August 1934, Page 7

FOOTBALL

ALL BLACKS WIN AUSTRALIAN TEAM'S TWO PENALTIES EFFECTIVE DEFENCE BY N.Z. FORWARDS (tIfITED PE«S3 ASSOCIATION "1 «L», TBIO * VBLEOBAPH—COPTRIGHT.) (Received August 19, 7.50 p.m.) BRISBANE, August 18. The All Blacks have tamed Australia's test backs—that is what close students of the game thought as they left the Exhibition Ground after seeing New Zealand beat a strong Australian fifteen by It points to 6. The weather •was fine, there was little breeze, and the ground was fast. The match was disappointing to the crowd of 15,000, but those who know their Rugby found plenty to interest them. The main factors in the first test match were reversed. The Australian backs were not the speedy greyhounds they were in Sydney—the New Zealand forwards saw to that, but in doing so they neglected real forward play to such an extent that the Australian forwards were slightly superior on the day. ■ When it is considered that Bonis gave Malcolm and his men another feast of! the ball and that Australia failed to cross the New Zealand line, the effectiveness of the stopping can be fully realised. These tactics also had

E. Holder, who played on the wing for the All Blacks on Saturday and scored a try in the match against an Australian fifteen at Brisbane. the effect of slowing the game up, and it was a pity that such a large crowd was not treated to a better spectacle in a centre where the League game is so strong. Still, the All Blacks felt it incumbent on them to win, and set about it in the way they thought most effective. The result proved their tactics to be sound. Manchester Outstanding Looking round the star players on the New Zealand .side, it would bo hard to go past Manchester as the best forward. He was up with every bit of play, tackled hard, and rucked solidly. Next to him was McLean, who worked like a Trojan throughout, although he was not as fit as he would like to be. In the backs the winners were best served by Lilburne again. He never made a mistake in kicking, handling or tackling, and was content not to run up with the backs to-day as he did on Wednesday, for he realised that these tactics would not pay as the play was swinging. Griffiths again showed that he is developing into one of New Zealand's best backs, although to-day the backs got very little opportunity for attack. Bridle was easily Australia's best player. He broke from the scrums with amazing speed, and some of his solo dashes were splendid. Had he been supported, Australia would have had at least one try. Most of the Australian forwards except Hodgson, who was a passenger because of an injured leg, did well, however, because the attentions of the New Zealand pack were divided. Australia, Wins Set Scrums Bonis out-hooked Lambourne 37 times to 22. It must have been heartbreaking to him to see the Australian backs fail to make use of the opportunities given them. Vincent, who is regarded as a successor to Ross, started shakily again and looked as though he Would repeat Wednesday's exhibition, but he rallied splendidly and played brilliant football in the second half. The only other Australian back who played up to true form was Kelaher, but like McLean, he received very limited chances. The teams were:— An Australian Fifteen 'Full-back: F. Vincent. Three-quarters; D. McLean, J. D. Kelaher, E. Hayes, C. H. Towers. Fly-half: L. Lewis. Scrum-half: S. J. Malcolm (captain). Forwards: J. Clark, W. A. Mackney, A. J. Hodgson, B. Donely, O. L. Bridle, V. Bermingham, E. Bonis, J. Kitter. New Zealand Full-back: H. T. Lilburne. Three-quarters: E. Holder, T. H. C. Caughey, G. F. Hart. Five-eighths: J. L. Griffiths, J. R. Page (captain). Half-back: M. Corner. Forwards: J. Leeson, A. Lambourne, J. Hore, R. M. McKenzie, J. E. Manchester, H. F. McLean, R. King, E. Barry. Reserves: C. J. Oliver, A. Collins, H. Smith. New Zealand made a last-minute alteration in the team, Barry playing instead of Max, who was originally chosen instead of Mataira, who has influenza. New Zealand scored in the first 10 minutes after a neat individual effort by Holder, who must be running Bul-lock-Douglas close for a test place. Tro ball came to him 10 yards from the line, and though he had little room to move he made no mistake. Lilburne sent New Zealand further ahead with an accurate penalty goal from a reasonably easy position, and the crowd began to yell, "Come on, Aussies," as though the greens were l>eaten. Certainly the All Blacks dominated the early stages. Bridles individual brilliance gave Australia a chance to make up its leeway. He was always unsupported, however. Doneley, the Queensland forward, who was Placed in the team largely for his kicking, was then given his first chance at goal from near half-way. He Wade no mistake, and Australia was only three points down at half-time. It was the same rugged type of play in the second half. The Australian backs tried short punting, but the bounce never once favoured them. There was tremendous excitement Doneley made the scores equal *ith another penalty goal, but the New Zcalanders did not leave much doubt about their ability to v/in when they came back with persistent attacks, launched mainly through the mistakes «tf the Australian backs.

All Blacks' Winning Try niSl* 8 ' how the y scored th e winXR^ ge from bnfi ™\ y * Tow «s ca Hed for the SA to dro P it badly. The New VfrX '"W kicked ahead, both X? K and Kelaher failing to keep out McLean, who forced his way over. Lilburne converted. TvrZ he^ minut es of the game saw New Zealand m the ascendant again, ana only a knock-on saved a certain try. New Zealand's test prospecis were certainly enhanced by the success, but the form of the Australian backs was too poor to be true. The Sydney cricket ground should hold a great crowd for the final test, and it certainly looks to be anybody's game, with the odds in favour of New Zealand.

CANTERBURY BEATEN

STANDARD OF GAME CRITICISED

ATTACK IN SECTION OF PRESS (Received August 19, 10.5 p.m.) BRISBANE, August 19. The All Blacks were severely criticised by the sensational section of the week-end press. "New Zealand won a match that never once reached international standard and that was a big disappointment to the crowd that paid for thrills but hardly once raised a cheer. The Australian backs gave a woeful exhibition of futility and ineptitude, and if the New Zealand side had been even a shadow of former All Blacks their total would have assumed cricket proportions." said one newspaper. This attack loses much of its sting when it is known that the same newspaper has been urging an improvement of the Australian standard. The general opinion is that the All Blacks will be slightly better than the 1932 side. The tourists spent Sunday on Moreton Bay in the yacht Cambria. AUSTRALIAN TEAM FOR ! TEST MATCH I i BRISBANE, August 18. The Australian Rugby selectors have decided to maintain the first test team for the second test next Saturday. The team is as follows: Full-back: A. W. Ross (captain). Three-quarters: J. D. Kelaher, C. H. Towers, E. Hayes, D. McLean. Five-eighth: L. Lewis. Half-back: S. G. Malcolm. Forwards: W. A. Mackney, A. J. Hodgson. O. L. Bridle, R. Dunlop, W. G. White, V. Bermingham, E. Bonis, E. A. Jessep. ■ Reserves: D. L. Cow per, J. White, K. Storey, V. Richards, R. J. Walden, R. B. Loudon. ASHBURTON BEATS ALBION A STRAGGLING GAME An Ashburton representative team beat a team from the Albion Club (Christchurch) by 11 points to 8 in a match played at the Ashburton Show Grounds on Saturday. The game, for the greater part, was straggling, with occasional passing among the backs. However, several of Albion's best players were absent, and consequently the team lacked the combination which should be noticeable in a club team which has played together all the season. The Ashburton forwards dominated the game, and to them must go the honours. A. McCormack played a splendid game in both tight and loose, and showed that he has regained the form he showed several seasons ago. Hooker and Howell were the two best forwards of the Albion side, both using their weight in the tight and showing speed in the loose. The teams were:— Albion—Full-back. A. W. Roberts; three-quarters, W. Thomson, J. Hay, K. Oakley; five-eighths, J. Hobson, H. Davis: half-back, C. Clark; forwards, J. Lake, H. Mooney, W. Wilson, G. McNatty, Hooker, Howell, Calanan. Ashburton—Full-back, J. Betteridge; three-quarters, J. Lilley, J. Varcoe, G. Stephens; five-eighths. G. Day, D. Cates; half-back, J. McAlister; forwards. A. Young, A. McCormack, E. ■ McKenzie. J. Mulhern, D. Cleeve, A. j Dolan. N. Hawke, J. Dolan Fast following up was responsible for Ashburton's first try, when McKenzie kicked hard and followed the ball, which rolled over the line. Roberts and another Albion player beat him to the ball and Roberts appeared to obtain possession. However, McKenzie pushed him away and pounced on the leather to score a good try. Betteridge missed an easy kick. Ashburton 3, Albion 0. An interception of a pass by an Albion forward turned defence into attack for Albion. Ashburton relieved and Betteridge and Lilley staged a passing movement which took play to half-way. Mooney was injured and retired. Oakley went into the forwards and E. Wood went on in Oakley's position. Betteridge put Ashburton on attack with a long kick, but play was taken back into Ashburton's territory. Betteridge was caught in possession on the line and passed to Day, whose kick hit an upright and bounced back. Lake was handy and scored. Roberts missed the kick. Ashburton 3, Albion 3. A. Dolan was ordered off, although the members of the Albion team appealed to the referee to allow him to continue. A penalty was awarded Ashburton in a handy position and Betteridge goaled. Ashburton 6, Albion 3. From a set scrum Ashburton gained possession and Cates sent out to Day, who scored near the posts. Betteridge converted. Ashburton 11, Albion 3. Hooker broke away near half-way, kicked past the full-back and touched down, but he was brought back for an infringement. From the ensuing scrum Clark worked the blind side and scored for Roberts to convert. Ashburton 11, Albion 8. Referee: Mr G. W. Brown. A DRAWN GAME I | (pHS%3 ASSOCIATION TKLKOKAU.) , AUCKLAND, August 18. A young Auckland Rugby team made an improved showing against Wairarapa at Eden Park to-day, a fast, even game ending in a draw, 19 all. The Wairarapa forwards outlasted the lighter home pack, and the visitors scored the final try two minutes before the close o pay,Pearson (2), Kedgley, Hammoii. and Pearce scored tries for; Auek-. land, Heazlewood converting two The j Wairarapa tries were scored by Smith i (2), Stringfellow, Devine, and Nunn, Hemi converted two. j I NEW PLYMOUTH HIGH SCHOOL WINS (PRESS A3SOCIATIO* TE&EGIUJO NEW PLYMOUTH, August 18. Brilliant Rugby was seen in the an-nn-il match between Auckland Granv mar School and New Plymouth Boys High School New Plymouth won by 16 points to 11.

i j MATCH AT TIMARU I j I SOUTH CANTERBURY BACKS j TOO GOOD ! Playing true to its form, South Can-, terbury beat Canterbury in the last i match o£ the Canterbury team's southern tour on Eraser Park, Timaru, on Saturday, by the substantial margin of 12 points. The win was well deserved, for South Canterbury was the better side, particularly in the backs. In order to strengthen the side A. H. Andrews arrived from Christchurch on Friday and led the Canterbury team on to the field. To the surprise of most people, however, it was not the South Canterbury forwards who won the victory for its side but the backs. The forwards were more or less matched, but behind the scrum South Canterbury had an undoubted advantage, the addition of Trotter, Martyn, and Granger, sub-1 union players, making a great differ-1 ence. i The day was a perfect one for foot- j ball, a bright sun drying the ground; nicely so that the backs were able j I to throw the ball about, and this they! did. Both packs broke up quickly and were quickly among the backs, Andrews proving a thorn in South Canterbury side. while the local forwards played havoc with Canterbury's inside backs. Good though Andrews was, however, the South Canterbury backs could not be prevented from opening up the game from all over the field, and with Gaffaney, Cartwright, and Trotter in good form the ball was used in a good many passing movements. Owing to influenza. D. S. McCormick was unable to play, and he was. replaced by S. G. .Henry. The Can-: terbury backs could not cope with the dashing runs of the men opposite j them, of whom Gaffaney was the in- i stigator of most of the concerted; j movements, justifying the reputation '■ I he has made for himself this season. ! Bullivant, McPhail. and Mitchell were ; ; a mediocre three-quarter line, who ; might have done better had their in- | ' side backs not been so closely watched, j Mortlock in particular. On the other i hand. South Canterbury was repre-1 sented by the fastest three-quarter line] it has put in the field for some years, j Nolan In Form Trotter, who was selected for a trial match before the All Blacks went to South Africa in 1928, was in great form, his straight running being always dangerous, while Morrison's speed was used by him to advantage. Martyn was not so conspicuous, but j nevertheless he played a good game. 1 Granger, the full-back for South Canterbury, gave a good display, but on the day Nolan was easily the better man. The latter got his side out of numerous difficulties, and had it not been for him the score against Canterbury might have been considerably j higher than it was. His only notice- j able miss was when he allowed himself to be badly beaten by Morrison early in the first spell. There was not a great deal of difference between the forwards. Andrews, Thompson, Deavoll, and Sweeney were noticeable for good work on the Canterbury side. ; while for South Canterbury Hartnell, Giddings, Alexander, and Seaton were always to the fore, with Adkins ready to snap any chances of crossing the line. The scrum work left a good deal to be desired on both sides, however, it being seldom that the ball was hooked j cleanly. j The teams were:— | South Canterbury Full-back: J. Granger. Three-quarters: T. Morrison, B. Trot- j ter. L. Martyn. Five-eighths: C. Cartwright. G. Gaf- \ faney (captain). > Half-back: G. King. I Forwards: Front row, G. Adkins, W. ' Alexander, A. Stewart. Middle row. G. Giddings, I, Caird, A.; Hartnell, G. Vivian. I Back row, R. Seaton. ' Reserves—Forwards: K. Guy, T.; Gunn, W. Duke; backs: Black, R. I Lundy. j Canterbury Full-back: G. T. Nolan. j Three-quarters: A. Bullivant, C. H. McPhail, J. Mitchell. Five-eighths: K. S. Mortlock, S. G. Henry. Half-back: W. Oliver. Forwards: Back row, A. H. Andrews (captain). Middle row: G. W. Thompson, A. i Brownlee, G. D. Simpson, W. Sweeney, j Front row, O. Hattersley, J. Wilson, j H. Deavoll. j Reserves—Forwards: B. W. Francis. ■ K. Lowry; backs: W. Mann. Winning the toss. Canterbury played j against the sun. The local backs were <■ soon in the limelight. Gaffaney picked j up and sent to Cartwright, to Trotter, ; to Martyn, the last-named cross-kick- j ing and failing to pick up on the line, Canterbury forcing. A little later, Morrison kicked down the line and a South I Canterbury forward just failed to touch down. The ball went on to near the dead ball line, where Adkins gathered it and ran round behind the posts for the first score. King failed with the kick. South Canterbury 3; Canterbury 0. A late tackle of Mortlock resulted in a penalty kick being taken successfully by Deavoll, making the scores: South Canterbury 3; Can- j terbury 3. King sent out from the; blind side of the scrum and getting] into his stride immediately Morrison I made a spectacular dash down the line, j badly beating Nolan to score a thrill-] ing try. Martyn was unable to convert. South Canterbury 6; Canterbury 3. Passing by the Canterbury backs was stopped by deadly tackling, Cartwright standing out for solid defensive work in the play which followed. Then Adkins broke away from a line out and centred. Seaton took the ball on the full and in a flash was across the line under the posts. Martyn failed with the kick. South Canterbury 9; Canterbury 3. Adkins threw out to King, to Gaffaney, to Cartwright, to Trotter, who ran strongly, only to spoil j a good movement by a bad pass. Morrison shone in a burst dwn the line, which gained a good deal of ground. South Canterbury attacked again but| Andrews cleared by a breakaway. More | passing, in which Trotter was promin- j ent, threatened Canterbury and a mo-1 ment or two later the South Canter- \ bury forwards swept over the line, j Mortlock failing to force, in conse-1 quence of which Stewart scored. The kick was taken by Gaffaney, who

! landed a goal. South Canterbury 14; ! Canterbury 3. Martyn, Gaffaney, Hart- { i nell, Cartwright, and Trotter were seen ( ! in a bright piece of passing but Trotter j ! was unable to hold the ball, and at -, ' the interval the scores were unaltered,, j South Canterbury 14; Canterbury 3. j ' On resuming, the Canterbury for- : wards pressed strongly, Gaffaney's kick ! sending them back. Bullivant centred I in front of the posts and the visiting j forwards swarmed towards it. but i Granger held the ball and cleared; ; splendidly. The South Canterbury! ! backs continued to play spectacularly,: land at length Gaffaney dummied his; i way past the defence and passed to j Trotter, who sent out to Martyn, _thcj last-named crossing at the corner. Gaf- j faney did not convert. South Canter-1 bury 17, Canterbury 3. Then came a trv to Canterbury, Bullivant passing to Henry, to Deavoll, to Hattersley, to Sweenev, who touched down under the posts. Deavoll goaled. South Canterbury 17; Canterbury 8. Gaffaney kicked a penalty goal, making the scores: South Canterbury 20; Canterbury 8. After an attack by the South Canterbury backs had been repelled, the Canterbury forwards and backs combined in a passing movement, from which Deavoll scored and converted. South Canterbury 20; Canterbury 13. Nolan I cleared near his line and made a great I run downfield before being tackled, I | shortly after which Gaffaney, obtain- | ing from a scrum, beat two men badly) I before passing to Trotter, who went | | over at the corner. Gaffaney kicked a ; i magnificent goal from the sideline. | South Canterbury 25; Canterbury 13. Bullivant was injured in a flying tackle and was replaced by Mann. Gaffaney was penalised for holding on, but Deavoll's kick was wide. South Canterbury was attacking when the game ended with the scores: South Canterbury 25; Canterbury 13. Mr R. G. Sampson was referee. ST. BEDE'S COLLEGE BEATEN | MATCH WITH ST. PATRICK'S,' | WELLINGTON i :' The annual match between St.. Pat- j ! rick's College, Wellington, and St. j j Bede's College was won by St. Pat- ' , rick's by 9 points to 0. The game was j i played on Saturday afternoon at St. ! Bede's College, on a ground that was thoroughly soaked by nearly a day's heavy rain, and fast, accurate back play was impossible. St. Patrick's College scored all its points in the first spell. Most of the game was confined to the forwards, and the winning side's backs were rarely seen on attack. The first spell was dominated by St. Patrick's forwards, who played a loose, dashing game that gave St. Bede's no respite, but in the second half St. Bede's made a most determined bid for victory, and had St. Patrick's defending solidly. Backs and forwards com- j bined well, and with the pack swarming to the visitors' line, the backs set up rush after rush, passing swiftly i and handling cleanly, but they were met by very sound tackling by St.. I Patrick's inside bucks, and could not j gel through. ; J. Hatchard was the pick of the j visiting backs, particularly on defence, while E. Todd, F. Wooler, and A. Thurston stood out among a fine loose pack. For St. Bede's D. P. While played a clever game, defending solidly, and giving thrust to the attacks in the second spell. W. Heffernan and T. Dew were prominent forwards. The teams were: — St. Patrick's College Full-back—A. Gibbons. Three-quarters—B. Twoiney, A. Anderson, T. McDonald. Five-eighths—J. Hatchard, R. Brice. j Half-back—N. Roche. Forwards—N. Doohan, A. Thurston, D. Hogan, F. Wooler, J. Robinson, E. ( I Todd, D. Cunningham, F. Gill. SI. Bede's College Full-back—K. A. Purcell. j Three-quarters—T. Simpson, P. J. I Shcehan, V. Davenport. ; Five-eighths—D. P. White, J. Morel. | Half-back—T. Brazil. : Forwards—T. Cheshire, I'. McGavin, P. McLaughlin, T. Dew, D. Smith, W. 1 Dando, W. Heffernan, P. Scully. Fast following up had St. Bede's in trouble soon after the kick-off, but after 10 minutes of close defence the home forwards chased a kick, which Gibbons could not clear, and carried the ball deep into St. Patrick's twentyfive, but a line kick brought relief, and St. Patrick's returned play to the i other end of the field. Shepherding by j St. Bede's in front of the goal rc- | suited in Hatchard kicking a penalty j from 20 yards out. St. Patrick's Col- ' lege 3, St. Bede's College 0. Brice was injured and left the field, ! N. Gini coming on and taking the left ! wing, the other backs moving in. In I his twenty-five Morel began a passing i rush, but it broke down when SheeI han was tackled. St. Patrick's forwards dribbled the ball towards the line, McDonald coming into the move- ] ment to dive on the ball in the corner, i The kick missed. St. Patrick's Col- j lege 6, St. Bede's College 0. j Wooler and Thurston dribbled to; within five yards of St. Bede's line, | and Purcell went down to check i them, but Gini came up quickly, picked up the ball, and dived over near the corner flag. The kick failed. Half-time was called with the scores j unchanged. j St. Patrick's College 9, St. Bede's I College 0. i , „. . i ! Soon after play was resumed Gini i dashed down the line and kicked in- | field. Purcell fumbled, and the ball j was kicked over the goal line, but Gini misjudged his dive, and St. Bede's saved. The St. Bede's backs were j beginning to take a bigger part in j the game at this stage. Brazil came round the blind side and passed in to Heffernan, but the latter's pass went astray five yards from St. Patrick's line. White and Morel were combining well, but they could not find a gap in the defence. From a scrum 10 yards I j out White went through well, but his I j pass to his forwards was fumbled, j i Play moved across in front of the j posts, and White drop-kicked, but the ball went just outside the post. \V u . : te again found a gap, but he lost the ball as he dived across. St. Patrick's cleared. The final score was:— I St. Patrick's College 9, St. Bede's \ College 0. Referee: Mr E. Empson. i

FOUR SCHOOLS PLAY

ANNUAL TOURNAMENT FINAL BETWEEN" NELSON AND CHRIST'S COLLEGES Christ's College beat Wanganui Collegiate School and Nelson College beat Wellington College in the first games of Die annual Rugby tournament among the four schools. The games were played at the Christ's College ground on Saturday afternoon. Heavy overnight rain and showers during the morning had left the ground sodden and slippery, and the ball was soon heavy. There were a few light showers during the first game, that between Wanganui Collegiate School and Christ's College, but the weather cleared for the second game. The tournament will be concluded to-day, when Nelson College and Christ's College will meet and Wellington College and Wanganui Collegiate School will play for the wooden spoon. Provided the ground is dry there should be a sparkling exhibition between Saturday's winners to-day. Both teams have fast backs and hard-working forward:-, and their chances of winning the tournament appear about even., Christ's College (18) v. Wanganui Collegiate School (3) Christ's College dominated most of the game against Wanganui Collegiate School and had no difficulty in winning by a large margin. The Wanganui team, at a big disadvantage in weight, gave a wonderful exhibition of stubborn defence. Christ's College won mainly because of a great superiority in the backs. The inside men, Crisp, Ormond, and Byrne, usually gave plenty of early thrust to the movements, although their handling was sometimes uncertain—the mistakes could not all be put down to the greasy ball. Outside them was a fast, determined, and dangerous three-quarter line. The School backs displayed no scoring ability, but were given practically no chances. For most of the game they were in their own territory, defending sternly. In this they gave a wonderful performance and were tireless in tackling the marauding College backs. Harding and Palmer were outstanding. The forward game was much more even, and here again the School team gave a great performance against heavy odds. In the tight work I'ney were the equals of the College pack, but did not show the same dash in the loose. Fullerton-Smith and Green were outstanding for School and Hay for College. The grit and determination of the Wanganui packmen will not easily be forgotten. The teams were:— Christ's College Full-back: R. E. Alexander. Three-quarters: T. A. Harpur, T. D. I J. Holderness, C. A. N. Broad. Five-eighths: A. R. W. Ormond (captain), W. J. Byrne. Half-back: J. E. Crisp. Forwards: A. B. Anderson, .7. R. S. Orbell. J. V. Maseiiekl, B. E. Newton, F. J. Ollivier, J. R. Moore, J. WyldcBrowne, H. B. Hay. Wanganui Collegiate School ■ Full-back: J. J. Palmer. I Three-quarters: A. B. Horrocks, C. M. C. Dormer, J. R. Sherratt. | Five-eighths: A. F. Harding (cap- j tain), J. R. Price. I Half-back: A. J. S. Whiison. Forwards: S. Fullertou-Smith, D. Nilsson, D. Robertson, E. Cranstone, F. Orton, W. H. P. Green, W. Ryan, N. M. K. Kircaldie. College kicked off and for the first 10 minutes kept School bottled up. The College forwards were rucking well and the backs used short passes and occasional kicks into touch. Scnool forced twice, the first time after Byrne had made a poor attempt at a field

goal. Harding put the second drop-out well down the field but the College backs obtained and swept away. Ormond cut in cleverly and left two defenders sprawling before passing to Holderness, who ran over under the posts. Alexander goaled. 5-0. The School forwards began to settle down and kept play on the College side of half-way. Once the College forwards broke away, but Palmer saved brilliantly and sent them back with a long kick. The College forwards, headed by Anderson, again swept downfield, but Horrocks snatched the ball from their feet, ran across field, and found touch on the other flank. Harpur and Holderness combined well and the latter set out for the line but was well stopped by Harding. A long kick by Harpur took College to School's line, but School heeled from a ruck and Harding found touch well down. College held a territorial advantage for a iong time but the backs were in difficulty with the greasy ball and the tackling was good. Whitson attempted a foolish speculator but missed, and the College forwards pounced on the ball and started passing. Dermer intercepted a pass and checked the attack temporarily, but College kept the advantage A moment later the uacks were away from a scrum and Byrne, Ormond, and Crisp combined brilliantly, the latter scoring wide out.

HIGH SCHOOLS' MATCH AT LANCASTER PARK Christchurch Boys' High School beat Otago Boys' High School by 10 points to oin the match played on Saturday afternoon. The ground was very wet and heavy. Our photograph shows a Christchurch player falling in the mud during the match.

Alexander missed a difficult kick. Halftime was called with the score Christ's College 8, Wanganui Collegiate School 0. Immediately after the resumption there was a scrummage just inside School's twenty-five. College heeled the ball and Crisp slashed his way through all the School forwards and ran over for a great solo try. Alexander goaled. 13-0. School attacked from the kick-off and the forwards carried play to the College twenty-five. Here a College forward was off-side and School was given the first free-kick of the game. Harding put over a fine penalty. 13-3. There was a long period of featureless scrambling among the forwards in the School twenty-five. The College backs met stubborn defence when they started passing. Once School broke [ away down the left flank and Horj rocks made a good run but was well 1 stopped by Broad. School could not I keep the advantage, although Dermer once made an opening. He was not ! supported, and Ormond. with a judicious kick, sent School back. Harpur and Holderness combined on the left flank and the latter switched the attack by passing in to Byrne. The ball went to Ormond, to Hay, to Broad, who ran over unopposed. Alexander goaled. Time was called a few moments later with the score Christ's Collce-e 18, Wanganui Collegiate School 3. ; Referee: Mr R. W. Blazey. | NELSON COLLEGE (16) v. WEIr ! LINGTON COLLEGE (11) I The game between Nelson College and Wellington College was faster and much more exciting than the previous match. The game would have been more even had the Wellington team not been disorganised by influenza among its members. The Netson team seemed to have an advantage in weight. The deciding factor was the speed and combination of the Nelson inside backs. Nelson had much the better of the game territorially, and a wider margin in the scores might have given a better indication of the merits of the two teams. The Nelson forwards played well enough, but gave the impression that they were capable of doing better. The five-eighths. McManemin and Martelli, had a perfect understanding with each other and with the half, Straker. McManemin raced up for his passes at top speed, and his straight thrusts often left the defenders standing. Outside him was Martelli, whose sudden bursts of speed proved disconcerting to Wellington. Straker was quick behind the scrum and sent away uniformly good passes. The three-quarters were sound, but will have to do better in the match against Christ's College to-day. Mitchell was a safe full-back, although his kicks did not always find the line when it was essential that thny should. Linklater played a wonderful defensive game for Wellington. The two wingers were both fast, and determined, but the run of play did not j give them many opportunities. The inside men, particularly Milne, were solid on defence, but lacked the speed ! oir the mark that was shown by Nelson. The forwards were evenly matched with Nelson showing a slight superiority in the loose. The Nelson forwards also came round more quickly when defending. Harding and Reynolds were the most frequent leaders of the Wellington pack. The teams were:— Wellington College Full-back: M. H. Linklater. Three-quarters: C. W. Howard, A. V W. Rowland, M. Watt. Five-eighths: P. M. Gray, J. D. Picot. Half-back: P. A. Ongley. Forwards: R. W. Milne (captain). I. D. Strachan, H. A. Reynolds, P. Collins, C. Bush, J. G. O'Sullivan, A. H. Harding, J. B. Craven. Nelson College Full-back: A. E. Mitchell. Three-quarters: W. W. J. Porter, W. L. Murphy, A. C. Wood. Five-eighths: H. L. deC. Martelli (captain). F. McManemin. Half-back: L. W. Straker. Forwards: C. A. Slee, G. S. Walter, N. F. Atkins, H. McLaren, J. O. Burnett, F. E. Eustace, B. de J. Clere, P. G. Burke. Nelson was given a free kick within two minutes of the kick-off, and Martelli put it out deep in Wellington's twenty-five. The Nelson backs attacked from line outs and scrums, but the defenders were playing on top of them. Ongley relieved for Wellington with a line kick which went out at half-way. A clearing kick from Mitchell struck a charging Wellington forward, and bounced out at the Nelson twenty-five. From the line out Straker attempted to pass to Wood, but Watt snapped up the pass and dashed away down the line for a try wide out. Milne goaled. s—o. Nelson attacked from the kick-off and McManemin twice cut in brilliantly, but was not supported. From a scrum inside Wellington's twenty-five Nelson hooked, and McManemin snapped a line field goal. 5—4. A long kick from Milne put Nelson inside its twenty-five. The Nelson forwards swept down to half-way and hooked | the ball. McManemin came round on : the blind side and left the defenders j standing. He ran to Linklater, but | Wood dropped a perfect pass with a clear field ahead of him. Long kicks from Milne and then Picot sent Nelson to half-way. Then Wellington i hooked from a scrum, and the backs j swpt away. Gray b?at his m?n badly before passing to Rowland, and he sent Howard, the fast winger, flying over In the corner for a magnificent try. Rowland did not goal. B—4. From the kick-off, the Nelson forwards rushed down to Wellington's twenty-five, where they heeled it to the backs. McManemin took another snap sliot at goal. It went wide, but Wood followed up fast to score wide out. McLaren's kick just missed. Half-time was called with the score: Wellington College 8, Nelson j College 7. Nelson .scored within a minute of j the kick-off. Nelson kicked off and I Porter fielded the return kick near ! half-way. He loped across field but suddenly straightened up and in- ! creased speed. He passed to McManej min, who, after n short run, passed ito Martelli. The latter flashed away with a burst of speed that left the I opposition standing, and ran round to score a brilliant try under the posts.

McManemin missed an easy kick. 10—8. Using short kicks into touch, Wellington attacked for the next 10 minutes, but could not find a chink in the defence. A shrewd kick from McManemin started a counter attack. A Wellington forward was offside just inside the twenty-five and McLaren put over a fine penalty. 13 —8. The Nelson forwards were playing all over the opposition at this stage, and after one great dribbling rush kicked the ball along the ground to the left flank. Wood was waiting, and pounced on tJhe rolling ball to score at the corner. McLaren did not goal. 1&—8. The Wellington forwards recovered and lead by Reynolds and O'Sullivan rushed down to Nelson's twenty-five. Here a Nelson forward was off-side, and Milne kicked a penalty. 16—11. Watt led a Wellington rush to Nelson's twenty-five, but the Nelson forwards combined in short passing that went to Wellington's line The Wellington forwards took charge. McManemin snatched the ball from their feet and broke clear, but was well stopped by Linklater. Nelson attacked from three scrums, but found the tackling solid. Time was called a few moments later with the score: Nelson College 16, Wellington College 11. Referee: Mr H. O. Jefcoate.

CHRISTCHURCH BEATS OTAGO

HIGH SCHOOLS' MATCH DULL PLAY ON HEAVY GROUND Christchurch Boys' High School beat Otago Boys' High School by 10 points to 0 in a drab exhibition at Lancaster Park Oval on Saturday afternoon. The heavy rain on Friday and throughout the night had soaked the ground, which was water-logged in many sections. Early play churned the turf into a mud patch, after which the ball became so heavy that play was practically con-

fined to indeterminate forward rucking. The weather had cleared before the match started, but there was a small attendance only. Christchirrch deserved its victory because the backs provided the forwards with stronger support than did those of Otago, while the forwards themselves adapted themselves better to the heavy ball and ground. Before the ball became caked with mud both teams showed flashes of open play, which indicated that on a dry ground the football would have been bright and open. The highlight of the match was the try scored by Whitham. Running strongly he cut the defence to ribbons, side-stepping man after man before racing over under the goal posts. The best Otago backs were C. M. Forrester, the centre three-quarter, and R. G. Mahoney, the second five-' eighths. Scott played a plucky game as half. In the forwards Smith, Little, Grubb, and Geary played well. For Christchurch the best backs were Whitham. Menzies, Spivey, and Harbidge. In the forwards a great rushleader in the loose was Wells. Also prominent were Dawson, Bain, Leckie, and McKee. The teams were as follows: Otago Boys' High School—-B. G. Johnston; A. J. Reid, C. M. Forrester; K. F. Hardy; R. G. Mahoney (captain), G. M. Edwards; L. I. Scott; J. Chapman, N. S. Atkinson, A. S. Geary, F. G. Little, N. S. Grubb. N. M. Knox, O. B. Smith. G. D. Sise. Christchurch Boys' High School—R. E. J. Menzies; R. O. Schmidt, A. E. Spivy, A. L. Whitham; G. A. McNeill, B. C. Harbidge; R. A- Davis; F. J. Bain, F. F. Dawson, F. J. Leckie, A. R, NeilEon. C. F. McKee (captain), S. G.

Boyd, C. V. Dickinson, H. S. Wells. Otago won the toss and played with the wind. However, the assistance from that source was of short duration. After 10 minutes' play the wind dropped altogether. While the ball was reasonably dry the backs of both sides tried passing, but with little success. Neither side could force home thrusts and the first 20 minutes were spent between the twenty-five lines. ' Otago packed well in the, set scrums but were beaten in Ihe loose play, failing to adapt themselves to the greasy conditions. Leckie, Bain, and Dawson led a loose rush for Christchurch to Otago's twenty-five, where Mahoney went down to save. The Christchurch. forwards heeled and Harbidge cut in cleverly. He beat the defence but held on too long and was smothered on the line. Otago cleared to halfway, where the Christchurch backs flashed into attack.' McNeill ran out wide to the left flank, where he sent a good pass to Whitham. The winger ran diagonally and beat three men in succession. He then side-stepped the full-back and went on to score a brilliant try under the goal posts. Menzies converted it. Christchurch 5, Otago 0. This try was the only attacking movement of the early part of the match. The ball continually stuck in the mud, and the forwards surged round it to little purpose. .In the seconct half play was even more uninteresting. The forwards contested the battle almost entirely. Otago forced down twice in rapid succession in the face of hot forward sorties. Christchurch had another fine chance a few minutes later, but McNeill chose to hang on with men wait- ] ing outside him. However, late in the second half McNeill made amends. He j sent on to Spivey in Otago's twenty- | five, and Spivey burst across for a try I after having been tackled. Menzies again converted with a good kick. Christchurch 10, Otago 0. There was no further attacking movement in the brief remainder of the match. Referee: Mr A. Thompson. HAWKE'S BAY BEATS WELLINGTON MARGIN OP TEN POINTS (PKESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) WELLINGTON, August 19. Spending most of their energy in th« first half against the wind, the Wellington Rugby representatives were unable to stall off a telling rally by Hawke's Bay, the Ranfurly Shield holders winning by 18 points to 8 in an interprovincial match played at Athletic Park on Saturday before an attendance of 8000. The visitors were immeasurably superior in the last IS minutes of the game, when the Wellington defence was shattered. Wel» lington was outweighed in the forwards and this laid the foundation for Hawke's Bay's success. The Wellington forwards set off at a great pace, and played the best game going to the credit of any Wellington pack this season, but the heavy ground and the disadvantage of weight eventually told their tale. Up to this stage Wellington had greater possession of the ball than the visitors, but once Hawke's Bay wore them down it was easy to collect the winning points. Had Wellington enjoyed the advantage of the wind in the first half they might have changed ends with a good total in their favour, for they held a decided territorial advantage in the opening session. Occasionally their backs were able to penetrate, but the Hawke's Bay defence stood solidly. There was tigerish play in the forwards, and Hawke's Bay came into its own. In the closing quarter of am hour the visitors revealed their true strength. Tries were scored for Hawke's Bay by Apsey, "Steere, and Smith. Bradley converted one. Shireffs kicked a penalty goal, and Smith kicked a field goal. Dellabarca scored a try for Wellington, Fuller converting, and also kicking a penalty. QUADRANGULAR TOURNAMENT Gmuess w»soctA'noH ixlegiia:!.) WELLINGTON, August 19. The opening games in the quadran* gular tournament between Rugby teams from Taranaki, Rangitikei, Horowhenua, and Hutt Valley were played at Lower Hutt on Saturday under unpleasant conditions. Hutt Valley had a runaway win over Horowhenua by 24 points to 0, and Taranaki beat Rangitikei bv 21 points to 3.

SOUTHLAND BEATS OTAGO HARD FORWARD GAME (P11E33 ASSOCIATION TEUSORAU.) INVERCARGILL, August 18. A crowd of 8000 at Rugby Park today saw a great forward struggle between Otago and Southland, the game resulting in a win for Southland by 9 points to 7. The weather was ideal but the ground was slightly heavy after rain. Both teams fielded strong packs. Southland had a small margin of general superiority, representing the difference in the scores. Though the game was a forward one, play was fast and open throughout. The tackling of both sides was a feature. Southland deserved the win as Otago was unable to cross the line, their points coming from a field goal and a penalty, while Southland scored two tries. Outstanding for Southland were Metcalfe, Southern, C. George, and Hamilton, while for Otago, H. McSkimming, Silver, Dunne. Hamilton, Simon, arid Vorrath were prominent. Southland kept the visitors in their own twentyflve for the opening five minutes, and wen t'ie Tirst five scrum . Ot go pro,i v; : ■ ■ ti I it-r.Uory u.i..i a b. i m ri is i; u Skimming took the Otago torward; to the Southland line. From the ensuing ruck the ball went back to Silver, who kicked a field goal from the twen-ty-five line. Spectacular and torrid forward play followed, the Southland pack breaking through to the Otago lino. A penalty was awarded to Southland in front of the posts, Hamilton kicking a goal. Tho half-time score was: Otago 4, Southland 3 Immediately on the resumption. C. George headed tho Southland forwards to the Otago line, diving over 15 .yards from the corner. No goal was kicked. There were some exciting incidents as each team tried to find gaps in the other's defence. Another great onslaught by the Southland forwards, enabled Geddes to cross in the corner for an unconverted try. Shortly afterwards Silver goaled from a penalty 40 yards out. Play became closer with terrific clashes between the forwards In the closing stages the Otago backs passed freely in desperate efforts to score, Twice they were within an ace of success, but the defence was safe The game ended: Southland 9, Otago 7IN OTHER CENTRES (FKES3 ASaOCUTIOtf TELEGIUU3.) WAIPUKURAU, August 18. The annual fixture for the Pickett Cup resulted: Victoria University College 9, Te Aute 7. In the Ross Shield schools' match, Hastings beat the holders, Central Hawke's Bay, by 17 to 0. NAPIER, August 18. M.A.C. 14, Tamatea 9; H. 5.0.8. 11, Celtic 9; Hastings 20. Havelock North 5; Technical 14, Eskview 0; Hastings H. 5.0.8. 17, Pirates 9. NEW PLYMOUTH, August 18. Patea won the Taranaki Rugby championship. To-day's results: — Patea 9. Stratford Old Boys 6; Okaiawa 21, Hawera 9: Kaponga 11, Tukapa 6; Stratford 9. Eltham 3; Star 12, Clifton 12. WELLINGTON, August 19. In a ragged exhibition the Wellington junior representatives defeated Wairarapa juniors by 14 points to 3. RAKAIA CLUB'S JUBILEE TIIREE MATCHES PLAYED A large number of visitors and residents assembled on the Rakaia Domain on Saturday afternoon, when three football matches were played as part of the Rakaia Club's jubilee celebra- j tions. I Mr A. Doig, president of the club,! welcomed the visitors, and Mr J. Con- j nolly, M.P., congratulated the club on attaining Its jubilee, and wished one and all a happy time during the cele- j brations. The first match played was a third trade one between Ashburton High chool and Rakaia. and was won by Rakaia by 6 points to 0. The junior match. Mount Somers v. Rakaia, was won by Mount Somers by 5 points to 0. For Mount Somers W. McClymont scored a try and Beckley converted. Mr F. Kennedy was the referee. The senior match was to have been played between Ashburton Old Boys and Rakaia. but owing to Old Boys being unable to field a team a mixed team was sent. The game was more in the nature ot a holiday game. Rakaia won by 31 points to 8. For Rakaia tries were scored by Scott (2), Behrns (2), Finlay, B. Doig, and Davison. Tries were converted by Taylor, Behrns, and Davison, and Behrns also potted a goal. For the mixed team Alexander and Malcolm scored tries, and K. McCormack converted one try. Mr Chambers was the referee. KUGBY LEAGUE CANTERBURY WINS NORTHERN UNION CUP WEST COAST BEATEN IN SPECTACULAR GAME (SPECIAL TO THE PEESH.) GREYMOUTH, August 18. After a fast, interesting exhibition of League football, Canterbury won the Northern Union Cup from the West Coast by 22 points to 15 at Victoria Park, Greymouth. There was a large attendance. Conditions favoured an open game, and both sets of backs frequently figured in spectacular movements. Canterbury had an advantage all through the game in that they won most of the scrums. The Coast inside backs, when they did get the ball, failed to penetrate the solid Canterbury defence, but there were some brilliant pieces of solo play by the West Coast backs. Coast attacked from the outset, the forwards sweeping play to the Can- , terbury line, but Standeven saved by forcing. The Canterbury backs came ' into action after the forwards had worked play back to midfield. Ham- ' berger secured and cut in, and beat- : ing two men, sent out a good pass to Wehner, who scored close to the [ posts. Ayres missed with the kick, j Canterbury 3, West Coast 0. Roberts | broke through for Coast, but hung on too long and was tackled in possession. The Coast pack maintained the j pressure and Calder, picHng up from - the ruck, went over for a try wid'? < out. Scott missed with the kick. 7/est C-iast 3, Canterbury 3. At this stage t of the game Can'erbury was securing < from all the scrums. Chaston and ' Young, thf; latter cutting through well, £ beat the Coast backs easily, Young finally passing to who went J over in the corner. Ayres failed to convert his own try. Canterbury 6, i Wes.t Coast 3. The Canterbury backs, i

showing great speed, went almost to the Coast line, but a free-kick taken by Calder relieved, and the Coast forwards went away on attack. A penalty taken by Scott in a handy position gave Coast two more points. Canterbury 6, West Coast 5. A spectacular 1 try resulted for Canterbury from a fine piece of solo work by Amos, who cut his way right through the Coast defence. Half-time came shortly after with the score; Canterbury 9, West Coist 5 Early in the second spell, an offside infringement by Hamberger enabled P. Scott to kick a penalty for Coast. Canterbury 9, West Coast 7. A penalty for Canterbury taken by Amos missed narrowly. Wellsmore and Wehner, of Canterbury, worked together in a speedy attacking movement. Wehner scoring. Ayres converted. Canterbury 14, West Coast 7. Cutting in again and finding the West Coast backs out of position, Young Tcored again for Canterbury. Can- ' terbury 17, West Coast 7. The West ■ Coast then took the initiative. McKenI zie kicked, and following up fast, I caught Standeven in possession. r O'Connor picked up and went over between the posts. Scott converted. f Canterbury 17, West Coast 12. Coast 1 attacked again, Glynn kicking clear ■ nnd following up fast to get to the ■ ball first, he scored a good try. Can- '. terbury 17, West Coast 15. Coast atf tacked again, but Standeven cleared. 1 A speedy passing rush by Canterbury ' ended when Wellsmore scored. The ' final score of the match came from ■ a penalty by Amos, the game ending: Canterbury 22, West Coast 15. I In a curtain-raiser Waratahs (Beefton) lost to Whitcombe and Tombs . (Christchurch), by 18 points to 13. I j 1 ■ -r> PLAY '. (pjliW 438 n lATlnji TELIMaAM.) : DUNEDIN, August 18. The following Rugby League team ' has been selected to represent Otago ' against Canterbury, at Christchurch, " on August 25:— C. Hayden, J. Black--1 wood, L. Foote. G. Morrison, L. • Schmelz, E. McKewan, G. Milligan, J. O'Connor. J. McNamara. V. Amos, A. ! Townscnd. J. Gindcrs, T. O'Connor. i| TARANAKI BEATS NOKTH :! AUCKLAND « ■ i (PBXSS ASSOCIATION TSLHOttAJI.) NEW PLYMOUTH, August 13. A remarkable improvement in form 1 gave the Taranaki League representa- ! tives a victory over North Auckland , by 31 points to 18. On Thursday, North ■ Auckland beat Taranaki by 25 to 6. Changes in the team made the difference. ! IN OTHER CENTRES (X'BEoS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAMS.) NAPIER, August 18. Clive 15, Taradale 7; Tengarua 12, Te Awa 6; Marama 13, City 11. ASSOCIATION SOUTH ISLAND FINAL OP ; CHATHAM CUP (PKHS9 ASSOCIATION TELBUaAIO DUNEDIN, August 18. i \ In the South Island final of the ! Chatham Cup Thistle (Christchurch) defeated Northern (Dunedin) by 1 j goal to 0. There will thus be an I all Thistle final, as the Christchurch : team will now meet Thistle (Auck- ; laud) in the final at Wellington. IN OTHER CENTRES I (i'BKSS ASiICCIATIOM TELSOHAMB.) j AUCKLAND, August 19. j The association football champion-! ship was completed yesterday. Thistle is the 1934 champion by a wide mar- \ gin of points. Results: —Young Men's : i Christian Association 8, Onehunga 1; ! Comrades 5. Ponsonby 3; Eastern ! Suburbs 2, Thistle 1; North Shore 2, j j Mount Albert Grammar Old Boys 0. ' NAPIER, August 19. I United 6, Wanderers 2; Factory 1, i Rangers 0; Y.M.C.A. 2, Whakatu 1. WELLINGTON. August 19. First Division, Championship—Hospital 6, Swift 3 2; Petone 3, Hutt 0. Auld Memorial—Marist 3, Diamonds 2. NELSON, August 18. Westland 7, Nelson 5.