WELLINGTON WINS AT AUCKLAND

Press, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22202, 20 September 1937, Page 6

WELLINGTON WINS AT AUCKLAND

ANNUAL RUGBY MATCH VISITING BACKS CLEARLY SUPERIOR M'KKSS ASSOCIATION 7-BLEORA.V . i AUCKLAND. September 18. The annual Rugby match between Auckland and Wellington, played at Eden Park this afternoon, was won by Wellington by 25 points to 19. The game was played in fine weather on a hard ground before between 10,000 and 12,000 people. It was an interesting contest, in which the forwards worked hard throughout, with Lambourn securing much more frequent pos session of the ball from "ie bCiums Wellington had the advantage of wind and sun in the first spell, and led 17-5 at the interval. It was thought by man> Auckland supporters that the home,s,de would trouble the visitors in the second spell, even though there was such a dis , parity at half-time. The Welling ton back, however, always looked a more dangeiouattacking combination, possessing supe rior speed all round and much better , understanding, and passing more accurately than the home backs. . Wellington scored four tries against two Their success was through the forwaids giving the backs excellent support, on the other hand, both Auckland .tncs were more or less opportunist. Caugney scored first through backing up in a loose rush, and the second went to Solomon, i who fielded the ball after Vartan had missed it with the sun directly in his eves. Hare, the Auckland full-back, scored 13 of his side's points with three penalties and two conversions. He did not miss a place-kick all riay. A surprise on the Wellington side was that O'Brien, practically unknown as a placekick in his own town, converted three tries and kicked a penalty goal. This was Wellington's first victory in Auckland since 1933. All the Wellington backs plaved well. Their speed, handling, quickness off the mark, and general anticipation made them a better attacking combination and also enabled them to smother the opposing five-eighths. Early, Griffiths played finely at first five-eighths, and later as half-back when O'Halloran went off injured. Wells, Ongley. Butler, and Devine were outstanding among the Wellington forwards. Caughey was the best Auckland back, while Pearce, McLean, and Bellis were the leading forwards. For Wellington, Ongley <2). Wells, and Thomson scored tries. O'Brien kicked a penalty goal and converted three tries, and O'Halloran potted a goaJ. For Auckland, Caughey and Solomon scored tries, Hare converted two tries and kicked three penalty goals. WANGANUI BEATS HAWKE'S BAY speed decides ix close <;ame (rRCSS ASSOCIATION 1 £I.ECIHA.M .) WANGANUI, September 18. Wanganui deserved its win in the representative Rugby match against Hawke's Bav, plaved here to-day, by 10 points to 11." The'winners had too much pace for the visitors, who missed Clothier at halfback, but Hawke's Bay fielded Reid, Jackson, and Dalton in the pack, and also Bowman. The first spell showed both teams to be a trifle stale, both having played matches on Wednesday—Hawke's Bav a terrific tussle against the Springboks, and Wanganui against Wellington. In the second spell, when it was obvious that the pace of Wanganui would tell, plnv became much more strenuous, and the" Bay made stern efforts to reduce an eight points deficiency. Nothing but sheer pace and tenacity frustrated these attacks, the home team bustling the Bay backs and profiting from most of their lapses. Tries were scored for Wanganui by Firman, Blackley, and W. Thompson, two of which were converted by Barton, who also kicked a penalty goal. For Hawke's Bay Fraser, McKenzie, and Joll scored tries, Herbert converting one. Wanganui now has its most satisfactory representative Rugby record for years, having defeated Wellington, Hawke's Bay, Taranaki, Poverty Bay, and North Otago. It lost by two points to Manawatu early I in the season, and later to Canterbury. SOUTH CANTERBURY'S SUCCESS QLICK SCORING AGAINST WELLINGTON B (PBEB9 ASSOCIATION' TELIQBAM.) WELLINGTON. September 18. The touring South Canterbury team overwhelmed the Wellington B team in the second half to win by 29 points to 13. The visiting forwards early showed and keenness, and were superior in the first half, though Wellington scored from two counter-attacks and a brilliant solo run by Sargisson. In the second spell South Canterbury gained confidence from the poorly organised Wellington defence, and forwards and backs threw the ball about freely. Speed and splendid backing up enabled them to pile on points. Ryan stumbled over in the coiner after two minutes' play, Gillespie making a poor attempt to tackle. After Adkins had forced his way over to make Ihe score 6-0, Cassidy and Carter scored from Wellington forward rushes. South Canterbury was successful in screwing scrums, but' the scrummaging was poor throughout the game. Strang showed great speed in a magnificent South Canterbury forward passing rush. From a scrum at half-way Sargisson side-stepped Morrison and made a dazzling solo run to score beside the posts - . Balowin converted. At halftime the score was: Wellington 13, South Canterbury 6. On the resumption a series of hot attacks by South Canterbury were followed by indecisive play in midfield. Then South Canterbury began to throw the ball about and found the Wellington defence easily disorganised. From one passing rush Ryan ran over under the posts. Strang converted. Wellington B 13, South Canterbury 11. Immediately, the visiting forwards surged to the line and Adkins sent on to Gilmore, who ran over. Strang converted, and South Canterbury led by 16 1o 13. The visitors' back attacks were breaking down at Wright, who was centre in the second half. Cartwright narrowly missed a good attempt at a dropped goal. Soon the ball shot out to Morrison, who flashed over. The kick failed. South Canterbury 19, Wellington B 13. The mcxt movement was one or the finest even seen on the ground. Wright changed direction in a passing rush and half the team handled in a movement which left the defence helpless, Ryan going over. Strang converted. South Canterbury 24. Wellington B 13. With a minute to go Wright sent infield in a passing rush and Ryan crossed the line. The final score was: South Canterbury 29. Wellington B 13. Adkins, Gilmore, and Gunn were prominent among the visitors' forwards, but the whole pack teamed splendidly. The backs did not come to light until well on in the second half—in the first spell only Ryan was impressive. The best of the Wellington forwards were Guy and Guineven. The backs failed badly to exploit the visitors' weakness in gathering short punts. OTAGO BEATS NORTH OTAGO ATTRACTIVE GA.MH AT OA.MAKC iI'HKSS ASSOCIATION 'I EL£G RA M.} OAMARU, September 13. In a bright exhibition of Rugby before a large attendance at the Show Grounds, Otago beat North Otago by 17 points to 3. The score does not indicate the merits of the teams, for the North Otago forwards played a dashing game to hold a territorial advantage for most of the game. Otago monopolised the ball from the set scrums, the backs making the most of their opportunities. Goal-kicking by North Otago was poor, seven penalties from handy positions going begging. Scorers for Otago were Barnes, Quaid, and Howden (21; Black converting one try and Boulton kicked a penalty goal. scored a try lor North Otago.

MANAWATU BEATS KING COUNTRY i WINNERS' TACK DOMINATES ! SCRUMS (MtiiSS ASSOCIATION T&LZG**.*-) * PALMERSTON N.. September 18a"fast game. Manawatu tad an whelming advantage . V° m Ki "„ country. %^S S hut^vas "an"- s^ed- tries ffilcoV ano conver n g . Th For his first appearance for Manawaiu. ANNUAL CHURCH MATCH AT| NEW BRIGHTON The annua, .ootbjl. match between the one drawn game. IN OTHER CENTRES II'UKSS ASSOCIATION IELEOHAMS.) WELLINGTON. September 18. Victoria University College beat Auck- , land University College, 10-8. KUGBY LEAGUE VIVIAN CUP ROUND ADDIXGTON WINS RIGHT TO CHALLENGE HORNBY By beating Sydenham by 31 point*j toW at Monica Park on Saturday, Aldington won the round ot match *>lay for the Canterbury Rugby League's Vivian Cup competition, and brought . season which ha, extended much *««er tton was ™" npaViv Derfect, with a strong ndrS ze y the standard was not abgood fs it. should have been, *™«%[jf t £l plavers appearing stale. The hr st I»"*/.» niiito eood except for mistakes in nanai m but tlie second was poor, spasmodic snatches of hard and test ££ ing tedious defence, in Whicn spoim* work was the prominent f^tuie. Adriinpton was ready and anxious iu keep thl Play open, but dropped passe.* bv the centre three-quarters and Syden ham's sDoilinc apparently dishearieneu l h h" back?, and they fell below their form Dav'on and Sykes. on the vangs, were the best on attack; in fact. Davison looked like scorinc whenever he had the Dan, but he did not B et many Chances Bonni- *„,.„ iu .i irvpatlv-imoroved full-back, ano was seldom "troX Sydenham's back hue was strongest near the scrum. Raistrick Hurrell, and Wilson all showing mppi ess on a tack, but not receiving mucn assistance further out. The defence of the inside men kept Addington more subdued ["an usual, though this movement made to £ydciffi« forwards waged «. vaium losing battle. Beaten for weight and hookfng. they struggled hard in loose.and tieht Gatehouse was a very fine loos? man In the second half, with the players tiring, the game became more than hard at one stage, and the referee ordered off G. Briggs and C. Barnes. The teams were Blackler; R RothwdKD Murrav. F. le Comte, I. Wilson, C.Huiren; W Raistrick; E. Grimes, F. Jones. E Hamburger, V. Blackler, C. Barnes. N. Gatehouse. ,„ „ T . ,-.„„ Addington—W. Bonniface; C. H. Dawson, A. Brown. H. Sykes; V. W»son. L. G. Young; G. Farmer; R. Price, Reg. Ward. G. Briggs, Ray Ward, J. Manson. B. Fl In C au opening burst the Sydenham forwards drove Addington back, Raistrick being unluckv with a long penalty, wnici. Hit the posts and bounced back. A passing line took the ball out to Davison who fielded cleanly, propped to beat L. Blackler and then made a long run for a try and conversion. Addington 5, Sydenham 0 An attempt at a field goal by L. Blackler was charged down. Good loose work took Gatehouse up to the Addington posu where he was held. Hurrell was handy and snapped up neatly to score. Raistrick converted. Addington 5. Sydenham 5. After the forwards had taken Addington into position, Farmer shot quickly round a scrum, gave to Young for a clever run. and on to Davison, who bumped his way over near a corner. Davison's goal, Into the stiff nor'-easter, was loudly applauded. Addington 10, Sydenham 5. While Sydenham was attacking a breakaway by Wilson altered the position, and he passed to Brown near the half-way line, Brown racing in. Young missed. Addington 13. Sydenham 5. A forward run well led by Jones looked dangerous, but the ball went too far. Smart work by Hurrell held Addington up on the goal line, but it was soon back. A cross-kick, which hit a post and rebounded, was scooped up by Young tor a try. Briggs converted, leaving Addington ahead at the interval by 18 points to 5. Right from the restart a flying Addlnglon passing rush was all over Sydenham, nine or 10 handling for Ray Ward to score. Farmer converted. Addington 23, Sydenham 5. There was a dull period till the next Addington run. The ball was gassed verv fast right along the line. Brown made ground before sending to Sykes, whose speed carried him over, although L. Blackler made a good effort to push him out. Davison missed. Addington 26, Sydenham 5. Raistrick was short with a penalty, but made amends a minute later. Addington 26, Sydenham 7. With Reg. Ward and Price in support, Manson followed up well and charged a clearing kick. Price picking up and scoring and converting. Addington 31. Sydenham 7. When the Sydenham forwards broke away near the centre they went deep, Gatehouse leading well to field a short punt ibv Grimes and cross for a nice try. A hard rush by Sydenham had Addington I again in trouble, and a penalty try was given when an Addington player obstructed. Final score: I Addington 31, Sydenham 13. Referee: Mr W. Manson. | LOWER GRADE RESULTS j The following were results in the lower ' grades:— | Second Grade i Linwood 5, St. George (Wellington) 3, I Third Grade j Riccarton 12. St. Joseph's 11. Fourth Grade Friendly Game Addington 6. Riccarton 6. Schoolboys' League Heavy-weight Grade St. Joseph's 24, Woolston 8. Light-weight Grade Riccarton 8, St. Joseph's 8. Addington 15, Dallington 0. IN OTHER CENTRES O'KCS.S ASSOCIATION' TELEUJtAMS J AUCKLAND. September 18 rue final ot the Roope Rooster comrjetiiion resulted:—Marist 25. Ponsonby 10. Plielan Shield semi-finals: North Shore lb. Mamtkau 10; Mount Albert 31. City