FINAL OF SENIOR COMPETITION

Press, Volume LXXXVI, Issue 26198, 23 August 1950, Page 4

FINAL OF SENIOR COMPETITION

RUGBY FOOTBALL

DECISION MADE BY COMMITTEE DEPLETED TEAMS MAY PLAY OFF In the event of a draw in the senior competition after Marist and Technical Old Boys play in the final on Saturday, the two teams will play off on September 2 as a curtain-raiser to the Ranfurly Shield match between Canterbury and Wairarapa. This decision was made at a meeting of the management committee of the Canterbury Rugby Union last evening. Marist is at present one point behind Terhnical in the competition. The chairman of the competitions committee (Mr B. W. Blazey) said he wanted the position clarified. If, after Saturday, the two teams were equal, should they be asked to play off again in the final the following Saturday, September 2, when eaeh side would have lost players to the representative team? The committee could offer no solution to the problem, he said. It was suggested that the deciding match could be platyed on the following Wednesday, but Mr W. C. Dailey pointed out that not all players might be able to get off work for the match and so a team might be penalised through that reason. Mr J. O. Hattersley suggested that the two teams should be bracketed as joint winners if Marist won on Saturday, and that the depleted teams should play off the final week as a curtain-raiser to the shield match to decide the team to play for the Payne trophy. This suggestion was later put as a motion by Mr Dailey. Mr M. T. Gunderson moved as an amendment that if after Saturday the two teams were equal in points, they should play off for the final the following week. The amendment was carried. A letter was received from Mr J. L. Twohill, a referee of a third grade match between Marist and Richmond last Saturday, stating that he had ordered C. -Caley, a Richmond player, off the field for “persistent aggressive fighting tactics.” Caley was noticed to be in an aggressive mood before the game proceeded very far. Later, when play began to get willing, he had stopped the game and had warned both captains against the rough tactics. After this, when he saw Caley “shaping up” to another player, he had ordered him off the field, said the letter. It was decided to suspend Caley from playing until he appeared before the meeting next week. The president (Mr R. R. Masters) reported that the total gate at Lancaster Park last week was £53.

DRAW FOR SATURDAY (Unless otherwise stated, all games commence at 3 p.m.) Senior.—Mar v. Tech 0.8. (final), L.P. Oval; Syd v. Vars, Rugby Park; Mer v. Chch, L.P. West; Lin v. Sunny-Sprey, L.P. South; Alb v. New Br, Show Grds; H. bye, v. Ellesmere B, Tai Tapu. Senior Reserve.—R.N.Z.A.F. v. Chch, N. 12; Alb v. Coll, N.P. 13; Mar v. Tech O. N.P. 14, 1.30 p.m.; H. 5.0.8. v. Lin, N. 11; Vars v. Belf, Belfast win by default; Train Coll, bye. Second Grade.—Sum v. Lytt, Sumner; Mar v. R.N.Z.A.F., S.P. 26, 1.30 p.m.; Lin v. Kaia, S.P. 33, 2,15 p.m.; New Br v. Sunny-Sprey, New Brighton win by default; Mer v. .Coll, Elmwood Park; Alb V. Vars, S.P. 29; H. 5.0.8. v. Syd, Sydenham Park; Chch, bye. Third Grade.—Kaia v. Chch, S.P. 35, 2.15 p.m.; Syd v. Sunny-Sprey, Waltham 1; Mar v. Pap Tech 0.8.. St. James Park, I. p.m.; Alb v. Vars, Show Grds 1, 1.30 p.m.; Belf v. Rich, Richmond Park; Lin v. Rice, N.P. 14; R.N.Z.A.F. v. Tech 0.8., Wigram, 1.30 p.m. Fourth Grade—H.S.O.B. v. Lin (final), L.P. oval, 1.30 p.m.; Mar v. Tech O 8., Ensors road, 1.30 p.m.; Syd v. Pap Tech O. N.P. 1, 1.30 p.m.; Mer v. Chch, N.P. 2, 1.30 p.m.; Alb v. Train Coll, Albion win by default; New Br bye (v. Albion, friendly), Bromley Park, 1.30 p.m. Fifth Grade Representative Game.—Will be published in Thursday's papers. Under 18 Representative Game.—Canty A under 18 A v. Canty under 18 B, Lancaster Park South, 1.30 p.m. Under 17 Represenative Game.—Canterbury v. Ellesmere, Rugby Park, 1.30 p.m. Under 16.—Possibles v. Tech A and B, N.P. 11. 1.30 p.m. .Under 7st 71b.—Possibles v. Probables, N.P. 8, 1.30 p.m. Under 6st 71b (final) —Lyttelton B seci tion v. Marist A section, L.P. West, 1.30 p.m. Under sst 101b.—Canterbury v. EllesI mere. Tai Tapu, 1.30 p.m. Team to assemble at Midland Motorways at 12.15 p.m. Saturday, August 26, and travel to Tai Tapu. Advt. REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS CHOSEN The following representative Rugby football teams have been chosen:— 5 stone v. Primary Schools, on September 9:—A. Mulligan (Marist), R. Hill (Riccarton), L. Sayers, Bishop (New Brighton); F. Alger (Marist), E. Williams (Chch.), D. Wood (Sunny-Sprey. A); Coles (Sunny-Sprey. A), K. Burnett (Linwood B). G. Robinson (Sunny-Sprey. B), Rose (Albion A), McCormach (Linwood A). McFadden (Sydenham), R. Glubb (Marist). Aldridge (New Brighton). Reserves: backs, E. Bolton (Chch.), B. Williams (Sydenham); forwards, S. Cook (Albion B), Balloch (Chch.). Training on Tuesday, September 5, and Wednesday September 6, 4.30 p.m., Hagley Park, Armagh street gate.

Under 16 v. Technical A and B, on August 26.—D. McAllaster (Kaiapoi); P. Huria (Kaiapoi), J. Beckingsale (Sunny-side-Spreydon), N. Carter (Tech. Old Boys); J. Thoms (Marist), J. Hobbs (Tech. O. Boys); H. Liddicoat (Marist); F. Grimes (Sunnyside-Spreydon), P. Hogg (High School Old Boys), P. Haines (High School Old Boys), R. Porteous (Tech. Old Boys), G. Woodward (Tech. Old Boys), M. Tarling (Marist), A. Holland (Kaiapoi), G. Roberts (Tech. Old Boys), Reserves: backs, B. Blow (High School Old Boys), R. Roberts (Kaiapoi); forwards, M. Rossiter (Kaiapoi), P. Fitzgerald (Kaiapoi). Bst 71b v. Ashburton, on September 2. N. Stony er (Merivale); E. Noonan (Linwood); B. Bruce (Sydenham), R. Maley (Tech. Old Boys); P. McNeil (Linwood), T. Tavendale (Sydenham), E. Whitta (Sydenham); G. Kilbride (Marist), P. Luxton (Linwood), J. McKinnon (High School Old Boys), E. Ede (SunnySprey.). J. Bax (Technical Old Boys), W. R ? unro (Sunny-Sprey.), W. Hodgson (Sydenham), N. Creichton (Merivale). Reserves: backs, A. Hall (Linwood), K. L. King (H. 5.0.8. forwards, R. Steele (Linwood), I. E. Hoe (Sunny-Sprey). Practice to be held at Bromley Park, August 30 (Wednesday), at 7 p.m. Primary Schools

Under sst v. Canterbury, on September 9.—Campbell; R. Payne, R. Maxted. D. Gallop; R. White, R. Reeves; J. ’arke - T. Eden, Ryan, R. McDonald, N. rray, A. Ward, D. Johnstone, R. Wise, i .;eats. Reserves: back, L. Coles; forwards, O Brien, K. Sharp. Under 18 A v. Under 18 B, on August < Pa P‘ Tech ‘ 08 -); (R.N.Z.A.F.), T. Picard (Tech-. O.B.), Logan (R.N.Z.A.F.); J. Palmer (Linwood), R. Miller (H. 5.0.8. N. Grenfell (Tech. O.B.); G. Stanbridge (Pap. Tech. O.B.), Crosby (Chch.), Trimmer (R.N.Z.A.F.), McLeod (Chch.), P. Falconer (Marist), N. Hogan (Linwood), J. Small (Tech. 0.8 ), G. Robinson (Tech. O.B.). Reserves: backs, D. Taylor (Tech. O.B.), P. Holdsworth (H. 5.0.8. B. Prisk (Linwood); forwards, B. Harper (Linwood), S. Saunders (Pap. Tech.), B. Smith (Lin.). sst 101 b v. Ellesmere, on August 26. G. Olds (Sunnyside A); P. Corboy (Riccarton B), J. Murray (Marist A), B. Tillings (Lyttelton); B. Richard (Linwood A) J. Gallagher (Linwood A); C. Martin (Christchurch); G. Wright (Syd.), A Golder (Sumner), N. Neilson (Albion), K. Underwood (Linwood B), P. Kane (Marist C), P. Jones (Sunnyside A), T. Mitchell (St. Bede’s), B. Quinn (Marist A). Reserves: backs, R. Templeton (Sunnyside A), O. Doody (Riccarton), J. Sayers (Marist B), K. Orchard (Kaiapoi); forwards. T. Hockley (New Brighton). J. Gibson (Rangiora), R. Fraser (Merivale). R. Lester (Sunnyside B). Practice with Marist, Thursday, August 24, 2 p.m. North Park No. 12. Players assemble at Midland Motorways at 12.30 p.m. Saturday. 6st 71b Canterbury v. West Coast, September 2.—W. Boundy (Linwood A); T Monk (Kaiapoi), A. Thorpe (Lyttelton)’ A Sanders (Lyttelton); N. Smith (Christchurch) IL Henderson (Marist); B. Ellis I, lst): R - Newbum (Christchurch), B. McGee Sunnyside-Spreydon), B. ChippendaJe (Rangiora), P. Stewart (Linwood A), M York (Marist), T. Krisnick (Christchurcn), C. Brown (New Brighton). B Sumner (New Brighton). Reserves: backs, R. Kirk (New Brighton); forwards, B. Burgess (Kaiapoi). These players to meet on Thursday at No. 1 N.P. at 4 x Bring togs. Players assemble on Christchurch railway station at 9.30 am. on Thursday, August 31. Under 17 v. Ellesmere, on August 26. (Linwood); I. Collins (Technical O.B.), K. Dobbs (Marist), Anderton (Kaiapoi); Sampson (New BrighB - r° r^ster (Marist); R. W. Steele 4 Lp - Breach (New Brighton), J. Fitzsimmons (Marist), F. Hilton (Technical Old Boys). R. Cherry (Kaiapoi), G. (Linwood), K. Doocey (Marist), J. McWilliams (Technical Old Boys). R L Hawker (Linwood). Reserves: backs, P. Fox (Marist), M. Haughey (Marist); forwards, B McManus (Marist), R. Foubister (Linwood), R. H. Hawker (Linwood). Assemble at Lancaster Park at 1 p.m. sharp next Saturday, August 26. Bring boots, socks, and shorts.

KOHN SHIELD

WIN FOR WELLINGTON AND DUNEDIN

First round matches in the annual Rugby tournament for the Kohn Shield, competed for by tramwaymen from Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin, were played at Lancaster Park yesterday. Wellington, the holders, beat Auckland, in a hard, fast game, by 15 points to 6. In the other match Dunedin beat Christchurch by 12 points to 8. Both matches provided bright, open football. For Wellington against Auckland, N. Carmine scored two tries, A. Hakaraia kicked two penalty goals, and S. Anderson kicked a field goal. For Auckland, N. J. Harrison and L. Jack each scored a try. For Dunedin against Christchurch, D. Carrodus and R. Williams were outstanding in the backs and J. Smythe and 1. Peat in the forwards. Carrodus scored a try and three penalties were kicked by A. Idour. For Christchurch M. Kjar and D. Sampson were outstanding in the backs and C. Wright and R. Bowden in the forwards. Christchurch’s points came from a try by Kjar, which was converted by Sampson, who also kicked a penalty goal. The tournament will be concluded tomorrow, when Auckland will play Christchurch, and the deciding match for the shield will be played between Wellington and Dunedin. ELLESMERE SUB UNION ANNUAL SEVEN-A-SIDE TOURNAMENT Results in the Ellesmere Rugby SubUnion’s annual seven-a-side tournament, played at Dunsandel, were as follows: Third Grade First Round.—Southbridge 11, Lincoln 3; Prebbleton* 10, Dunsandel 0; Waihora A won by default from South bridge District High School; Waihora B, a bye. Semi-finals.—Prebbleton 11, Waihora B 0; Waihora A 8, Southbridge 5. Final.—Prebbleton 10, Waihora A 0. Junior Grade First Round. —Southbridge A 11, Prebbleton 0; Dunsandel B won by default from Southbridge C; Leeston A 9, Lincoln 0: Leeston B, Dunsandel A, Southbridge B, College, and Waihora had byes. Second Round.—Dunsandel A 11, Leeston B 0; Southbridge B won from College, by default; Leeston A 11, Waihora 0; Southbridge A 12, Dunsandel B 0. Semi-finals.—Dunsandel A 10, Southbridge B 3; Southbridge A 6,-Leeston A 3. Final.—Southbridge A 11, Dunsandel A 0. Senior Grade First Round.—Southbridge A won by default from Waihora B; Southbridge B 6, Irwell A 3; Lincoln 10, Prebbleton A 0; Irwell B, Leeston A, Waihora A, Prebbleton B, and Leeston B had byes. Second Round.—Leeston A 13, Irwell B 0; Waihora A 6, Prebbleton B 0; Lincoln 3, Leeston B 0; Southbridge A 13, Southbridge 80. Semi-finals.—Leeston A 8, Waihora A 3; Lincoln 3, Southbridge A 0. Final.—Lincoln 3, Leeston A 0. CANTERBURY MAORIS BEAT PENINSULA In a Rugby football match at Little River between Canterbury Maoris and Banks Peninsula, Canterbury Maoris won, 19-6. Scorers for Canterbury Maoris were A. Brown, B. ; Ropata, T. Howse (one try each), and H. Tuanui (two tries). B. Ropata converted three tries. For Banks Peninsula, D. Kotlowski kicked a penalty and a field goal. Mr L. Humphries was referee. RANFURLY SHIELD NO CHALLENGE THIS YEAR ' BY WELLINGTON (New Zealand Press Association) WELLINGTON, August 22. Wellington does not intend to challenge for the Ranfurly Shield this season. This decision was reached at a meeting of the Wellington Rugby Union to-night, when it was decided to congratulate Canterbury on its success. If Canterbury still i holds the shield it is likely that Wellington will challenge next season. ! BRITISH TEAM FOR SECOND TEST (N.Z. Press Association—Copyright) (Rec. 11.10 p.m.) SYDNEY, Aug. 22. The British Isles Rugby team for the second test against Australia, at Sydney on Saturday, is:—full-back, Lewis Jones; three-quarters, Ken Jones, J. Matthews, B. L, Williams, R. MacDonald; fiveeighth, J. W. Kyle; half, W. R. Willis; forwards, T. Clifford, K. D. Mullen, J. D. Robins, J. E. Nelson, J. R. G. Stepttens, J. W. McKay, E. R. Johns, R. T. Evanj. Ken Jones replaces Malcolm Thomas, who suffered a fracture of his left shoulder in the first test. MacDonald replaces D. Smith, and Mullen, who missed the first test because of an ankle injury, replaces D. M. Davies. FRIENDLY MATCH The “Star-Sun” beat "The Press” in the annual match between the two firms at ’ Hagley Park yesterday. The "Star-Sun’’ won by 12 points—four unconverted tries —to 0. ‘ ASSOCIATION CODE ‘ WEEKEND GAMES IN BRITAIN

(N.Z. Press Association—Copyright) LONDON, Aug. 21. British Association football matches resulted : First Division.—Aston Villa 3, Sunderland 1; Blackpool 1, Burnley 2; Sheffield Wednesday 2, Portsmouth 1. Second Division.—Blackburn Rovers 3, Brentford 2; Chesterfield 2, Grimsby Town 2; Coventry City 1, Leeds-United Third Division—Southern section: Millwall Athletic 1, Southend United 1. Northern section: Bradford 0, Rochdale 1; Mansfield Town 2, Darlington 1; Rotherham United 0, Stockport County 0; Shrewsbury Town 2, Wrexham 1; York City 3, Hartlepools United 0. Rugby League games resulted:—Hull Kingston Rovers 12, Rochdale Hornets 15; Oldham 7, Warrington 8; Wokington Town 24, Whitehaven 0. DRAW FOR SATURDAY The following is the Canterbury Football Association’s draw for Saturday:— English Cup.—Tech v. West, E.P., 3 p.m.; Ran v. Wig, E.P., 1.15 p.m. Second Division.—3 p.m.: Sham v. Tech, St. Alb; Nom v. Westport, H.l. Senior Reserve.—3 p.m.: St. Vin v. This, Bar; West v. Alt, Beck; Nom v. Wig, Wig; Tech v. Sham, Ensors; Y.M.C.A. v. Ran, Junior.—3 p.m.: St. Vin v. Ran, Lin; Nom v. West. Malv; Atl v. Sham, H.2; Tech v. Cel, Ensors, 1,15 p.m.; Trg. Coll, Vars, CAC byes. Fourth Grade.—l.3o p.m.: Wts v. Syd Rov. H.l; Tech v. Nom, H.2. Fifth Grade.—l.3o p.m.: This v. St. Vin, Barr.

RUGBY LEAGUE

ANNUAL SCHOOLBOYS’ TOURNAMENT From Our Own Reporter GREYMOUTH, Aug. 22. The annual New Zealand Rugby League schoolboys’ tournament was continued at Greymouth to-day in fine weather. The wet ground was fast drying out under a strong wind. A good standard of football was shown by the teams taking part in to-day’s matches. Results were:—West Coast 5, Canterbury 4; South Auckland 15, Taranaki 2.