KOHN SHIELD

Press, Volume XC, Issue 27439, 27 August 1954, Page 5

KOHN SHIELD

OTAGO TRAMWAYMEN BEAT AUCKLAND The 1954 competition for the Kohn Shield among representatives of the Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, and Wellington tramwaymen was concluded on the south ground at Lancaster Park yesterday, when Otago beat Auckland in the final by 21, points to 0. On a fast ground play was bright and open from start to finish, but the solid work of the Otago forwards carried the day against the loose, open play of Auckland. At the end of the first spell, when Otago, playing against the wind, had put on five points, the Otago backs came into action and bustled the Auckland team into making grave mistakes in handling and kicking. ' For Otago, tries were scored by F. McKay, B. Harwood, K. Craig (2), and E. Carradus, two of which were converted by J. Sinclair and one by Carradus. Mr W. Fright was referee. In the curtain-raiser between Christchurch and Wellington, the game was drawn, penalty goals being kicked by B. Hodge (Christchurch) and J. Porter (Wellington). Mr D. F. Johnson was referee. Dunedin has now won the Kohn Shield twice in succession. Its last success was in 1946, which was followed by six Wellington victories.

N.Z. TEAM’S MATCH WITH MAORIS

S. G. BREMNER REPLACES J. T. FITZGERALD (New Zealand Press Association)

WELLINGTON, August 26. J. T. Fitzgerald (Wellington) has had to withdraw from the New Zealand Rugby team to play New Zealand Maoris at Auckland on Saturday because of a rib injury Suffered in the Wellington-Wanga-nui match yesterday. His place at second five-eighths will be filled by his clubmate, S. G. Bremner (University). Bremner’s place in the reserves has been taken by C. J. Loader, whose form for Wellington against Wanganui at centre threequarters yesterday was impressive. It was Loader’s fifst appearance .in the Wellington team since his enforced spell with nose trouble.

SCHOOLBOY RU6BY AT NELSON Results of yesterday’s schoolboy Rugby matches at Nelson were:—West Coast 3 drew with Marlborough 3; Buller 0 drew with Golden Bay-Motueka O—.(P.A)