D.C.L. SHIELD

Press, Volume LXXXVII, Issue 26516, 3 September 1951, Page 4

D.C.L. SHIELD

MARIST BEATS ALBION

SUNNYSIDE-SPREYDON’S , WIN

Principal interest in the eighth rou of the B.C.L. Shield cornpetition centred in the game between the Harewood trophy winners. Marist, and Albion which had not been beaten in the six games it naa nlavedifor the shield. Marist scored a comfortable win, and though it i ™P ro its position. Albion can still winthe shield, for it has only lost one game, while Marist lost to Unwersity and drew with Christchurch. Albion has yet to meet Linwood, Technical, and University. Marist's only two games are against Sunnyside-Spreydon and Old Boys. New Brighton played Sydenham to a scoreless draw, after playing a drawn game with Linwood on the previous Saturday. Teen nical beat Christchurch in a game. Sunnyside-Spreydon scored its fifth win, against Old Boys, and Linwood beat University in a game in which goal-xica ing played a big part. Results:— Marist 16, Albion 0. New Brighton 0. Sydenham 0. Technical 24, Christchurch 18. Linwood 9, University 3. Sunnyside-Spreydon 8, Old Boys 6. Next Saturday's games will be between Marist and Sunnyside-Spreydon, Albion and Linwood, University and Technical, Old Boys and New Brighton, Merivale and Christchurch. . ' ...„ The following table shows the position

DEPLETED BACK TEAMS Albion and Marist, with sadly depleted back teams, met on the south ground at Lancaster Park in a game which showed two styles of football. Albion, with its full forward pack, made every attempt to control the play by keeping the ball away from the Marist badks, and as Marist only scored four tries, the plan succeeded for a time. Only three backs on each side were recognised senior grade players, and here Marist showed the strength of its reserves by introducing several young backs who have little to learn before they will qualify in the top grade. Marist won by 16 points to 0. The Albion forwards played really well under the control of G. Bond, who was right up to his best form in line-outs and loose dribbling rushes. A tall forward in R. Carr, who appears to be well on his way to representative honours, was especially good in the line-outs, and two front-rank-ers in T. Davies and R. Campbell were often prominent, the latter taking up a roving commission in the loose play. The backs concentrated on defence, and seldom attempted passing. B. Simpson, at wing three-quarters for Marist, received few chances, but he made the most of at least two, when he scored tries. In the first he came in from the wing to make the extra man, and raced through tlie Albion backs. C. McDonald, centre, and M. Costigan, wing, each showed promise, while P. Kearney, in the unaccustomed position at full-back, was safety itself. E. Heenan, at second five-eighths, was allowed little lattitude and when he did get the ball he always looked a possible scorer. G. Lindstrom was the star forward and J. Mullins and D. McCormick gave valuable assistance on defence. Tries were scored by Simpson (2), McDonald, and D. McCormick, Kearney converting two tries. Mr S. Whiteford was referee. SUNNYSIDE-SPREYDON BEATS OLD BOYS

Throwing the ball about with its usual freedom, the light Old Boys' team, without the services of P. Vincent and D. Mayo, was beaten by 8 points to 6 by Sunnyside-Spreydon, whose main object appeared to be to curtail the activities of the Old Boys backs. Playing a hard, bustling game, the Sunnyside-Spreydon forwards were well supported by the solid tackling of its backs, R. Horan, centre, and D. Stewart, five-eighths, being especially sound. The first spell ended without a score being registered, although SunnysideSpreydon had the better of the game. In the second half, Horan showed some ability as an attacking player when he secured the ball at the 25 and raced on to score a try which Barnes converted. From a loose rush the Old Boys backs went into action, and B. Palmer, wlng-three-quartenf, scored. B. Chandler, Sunnyside-Spreydon forward, scored from a line-out, and D. Wilson, Old Boys fiveeighths, scored at the end of the game. Sunnyside-Spreydon won by 8 points (a goal from a try and a try) to 6 points (two tfies). Mr F. B. Thompson was referee. A SCORELESS DRAW

New Brighton, which had been beaten in the first round by Sydenham by 6 points to 3, improved Its record when it played a drawn game with the same team on Saturday. Although neither side scored points, both opened up the game in sporting style, and narrowly missed several tries. Both teams included several young players who replaced men called on to play in the colts’ game. Mr L. A. Mahoney was referee. A HIGH-SCORING GAME In a bright, open display of exciting, if not skilful, football Christchurch was beaten by Technical by 24 points to 16 at Rugby Park. Technical held the advantage in the forwards. Three of the foul tries scored by forwards were by G Sibley. T. Jackson, who is usually in the full-back position for Technical, played a grand game at first five-eighths, making the openings for two tries and converting three. For Christchurch S. Lamb, full-back, played soundly; he scored one .try and converted two. Careless passing by Technical gave Christchurch the chance to bustle the Technical backs with a forward rush, and B. Patterson scored a try which Lamb converted. In the line-outs Technical was the better, breaking through with little difficulty. When the Christchurch full-back came into the back line in preparation for a passing rush Technical overwhelmed the Christchurch' forwards and there was no one to stop Sibley from scoring. Jackson converted. Technical took the lead when D. Herman broke free from a weak tackle and outdistanced his pursuers to touch down for an unconverted try. The Christchurch forwards sent G. Smith, on the wing, for a run down the line to score. At half-time each side had scored 8 points. Jackson put Technical in front by finding a gap and setting his forwards moving in a passing rush which finished with Sibley scoring in the comer. Christchurch made a determined effort. The ball travelled the back line to A. Dalzell at centre three-quarters, who dummied two players and handed on to S. Lamb to score. Lamb converted. Technical drove back and sent D. Spencer over at the end of a passing rush. B. Shannon intercepted a wild pass and the ball went to J. Cotter, who scored. Christchurch now led 16-14. Sibley led his forwards back to the Christchurch line and scored after Jackson had cut through and passed on. Next D. Spencer passed to J. Grant, who scored an easy try. Jackson converted. Technical won by 24 points (three goals from tries and three tries) to 16 points (two goals from tries and two tries). Mr L. S. Kirk was referee. LINWOOD BEATS UNIVERSITY A lively game between Linwood and University at Waltham Park ended in a win for Linwood by 9 points to 3. For the first 10 minutes Linwood played good football. Only after a fine save by A. Loughnan, the University fiftl-back, and hard running by R. O. McDowell, right fsr University, did the pack slacken. At half-time LinwoocTled by 3 points, a penalty goal by C. McCauley, the first five-eighths.

Play in the second half weakened, although individual efforts by McCauley and Hill ended in a try for Linwood, and there was some bright work by the University half-back, S. Comer. In the second half McDowell kicked a penalty goal for University and McCauley kicked another for Linwood. The two back lines were fairly evenly matched, Linwood making up in combination and tight defence for University’s superiority in speed. McCauley, at first five-eighths, was the mainstay of the Linwood backs, his backing-up and sure handling nullifying the University’s attacks. Milne and Hill, on the wings, also played well, although over-eagerness caused them to play out of position. McDowell, on the right wing, played a bright game and was the best of the University’s backs. With more inside support he might have given his team a bigger score. For Linwood W. Findlay and M. Loversidge showed up well in the forwards and together they led most of the attacks. K. Radford, on the side of the scrum, played well in the loose and gave the University half-back some trouble. In the tight University had a decided advantage, winning nearly all the scrums and rucks. A. Leggatt and ,M. Maxwell played well, and R. Hastings put in some solid work.

Linwood won by 9 points (a try and two penalty goals) to 3 (a penalty goal). Mr F. H. Miller was referee.

Prince of Wales Cup.—New Plymouth Is to be allocated next season’s Prince of Wales Cup match, played between Rugby teams representing Maori districts in New Zealand. This was announced bv the manager of the New Zealand Macri Rugby team (Mr T. A. French) at New Plymouth on Saturday. The secretary of the Taranaki Rugby Union (Mr J. D. Ridland) said the venue would have to be confirmed by the annual meeting of the New Zealand Rugby Union next year, but if the Maori Advisory Board favoured New Plymouth it would probably be assured - (P.A.)

of teams: — P. W L. D. Pts. Shield for agst. pt A Marist 8 6 1 1 105 26 6J Albion 7 6 1 0 49 34 6 SunnysideSpreydon 7 5 2 0 84 28 5 Technical 8 4 3 1 85 93 41 University .. 7 4 3 0 62 68 4 Old Boys 7 4 3 0 61 33 4 Linwood 7 3 3 1 59 62 31 Sydenham .. 8 2 4 2 41 62 3 Christchurch 7 2 4 1 42 64 21 New Brighton 7 0 5 2 37 56 1 Merivale 7 0 7 0 28 144 0