Second-Half Rally

Press, Volume CVI, Issue 31144, 22 August 1966, Page 15

Second-Half Rally

SHIRLEY 13: Tries by D. King. R. Hicks and W. Pullar. B. Richards converted two. UNIVERSITY A 6: Tries by E. E. Hobbs and P. Carter. After a fairly even first half, Shirley came to life with some fine surging forward rushes sup. ported by intelligent back play, its forwards contributed much to its splendid showing. Led by E. Veal, M. Taylor and M. Russell, they gradually assumed domination over the students. University A, however, also had its moments. It had the first and last say, scoring the first and last tries of the game. In between, it turned on some fast, enterprising play although it could not breach the solid Shirley defence. The University full-back, D. C. Leary, and the wing, P. Carter, saved some awkward situations when Shirley was in full cry but could not stem the flow indefinitely. Shirley led 5-3 at half-time. Referee: Mr J. M. Wood.

Linwood H.S. Unbeaten The Linwood High School first fifteen maintained its unbeaten record in fixtures this year when it defeated Kaikorai Valley High School by 20 points to 11. The game was fast, open and exciting as both back-lines used the ball on every possible occasion. For Linwood High School, tries were scored by the winger, Burgess, three, and by Coburn and Camfield. Phillips converted one try and kicked a penalty to bring his personal points tally for the season to 105. Cooksley, at half-back, and McGuigan as second five-eighths were outstanding in a fine back, line. The loose forwards, Coburn and Mitchel!, were also very prominent.