BENEFIT RUGBY

Dominion, Volume 25, Issue 167, 11 April 1932, Page 6

BENEFIT RUGBY

Help for Club Funds GAMES ON SATURDAY Second Series Played The second series ot Rugby matches iu aid of club funds was played on Saturday afternoon. The attendance at Athletic Park, where eight teams were engaged, was better than on the previous Saturday. The standard of play also showed an improvement, most of the teams now being hard at training. Bright Open Play. Bright, open play was an outstandinging feature of the game between Varsity and Wellington. Both teams gave of their best, and the issue was always in doubt. It was evident that these two teams can be depended upon to give a good account of themselves in the championship, which will begin next Saturday. The Wellington back line, in which Kilby, Page, and Johnson were prominent, was particularly strong. Page was quick to grasp opportunities, and made several notable openings. Among the forwards McLean and Stanley put in a good deal of work, and were always to be found where the tight was thickest. When half-time was called the score board showed B—3 in favour of Varsity, tries for the students having been scored by Burn and Young. The latter’s, which was a spectacular effort, was converted by Black. Tbe scores for 'Wellington was Fell. In the second spell Wellington gained the lead after a stirring struggle, in which both teams threw tbe ball about in fine style. Varsity was unable to improve on its score, although it played excellently. For Wellington Hutchinson and Page each scored a try, McLean being successful with the kicks. Berhamporo Defeats Marist. Play in the match between Berhampore and Marist was somewhat ragged in the first spell, mishandling accounting for tbe breakdown of any movement of promise. The forwards dominated play, the Berhampore pack having tbe advantage in this respect. The half-time score was: Berhampore 6, Marist 3. Berharopore’s total was composed of a try by King and a freekick by Macauley. Stiver secured Marlst’s try. The standard of play showed an improvement in the second spell. For Berhampore Brettls and Knutson each scored a try, the latter converting his own. McDonald cross tbe line for Marist, making the final score: Berhampore 14, Marist 9. An Easy Victory'. Miramar was no match for Athletic, which piled up thirty points to its opponent’s nil. Fifteen points were gained in tbe first spell by Athletic. Tbe scorers were Tindell and Burnett. Tindell also drop-kicked a goal, while Todd, in addition to converting Tindell’s try, took a free-kick. In tbe second spell Watson, Poulton (2), and Tindell (2) scored. No attempt was made to convert Tlndoll’s second try, secured on the call of time. Win for Athletic B. Hard forward play characterised tbe game between Athletic B and MelroseSelwyn. Tbe teams appeared to be very evently matched, and there was no score in the first spell. In the second half Burnett scored for Athletic, the try being converted by Inglis. The Melrose-Sclwyn combination failed to open its account. I’oneke Beats Pet-one. Led by Jack Shearer, Poneke secured a comfortable win over Petone by lb points to 7 at the Petone Recreation Ground. The game, which was confined mainly to the.forwards, showed that the standard of play was in keeping with the newness of the season. Both teams adopted the 3-3-2 scrum formation, and although Poneke had advantage in weight, Petone invariably hooked the ball. Poneke, mainly due to its forwards, was the better team throughout, but were wild and often threw the ball about to no purpose. Poneke throughout the first spell adopted hustliug tactics, and secured eight points, Chesterman scoring between the posts and Caulton going over for a good try which was converted by Neal. The second half provided faster changes in tbe aspect of the game. Petone showed better cohesion, but at times the backs were weak. Pollock opened tbe Petone account with a field goal, but the only other points the side gained were by Valk, who rounded off a concerted passing rush by going over between the posts. The kick failed. Fighting all the way, Poneke added 11 points, Neal kicked a nice penalty goal. Griffiths scored and converted his own try, and Miuchin completed the most spectacular passnig bout of the day by scoring well out. Mr. A. de Clifton was referee. Eastbourne Beaten. Old Boys gained a 3-poiut victory over Eastbourne on the Eastbourne Recreation Ground. The match, in which good form was shown by both sides, was played iu four quarter-hour spells, which allowed of considerable alterations in the teams participating. Both the Old Boys’ tries were the result of passing rushes. Old Boys attacked persistently, but the determined tackling of tbe Eastbourne side ended most of them. Setting up a stubborn defence, Eastbourne turned the tide on many occasions when things looked dangerous. The game began with a period of even play, after which J. Lamason missed with a shot at goal. Eastbourne retaliated with a good passing bout which went to the Old Boys’ line, but Old Boys adopted similar tactics and shortly afterward 11. Lamason scored. Ills brother failed to convert the try. Old Boys 3, Eastbourne 0. Early in the second spell Old Boys scored their second try. Bydder crossing tbe line, but Lamason’s kick fell below the bar. Old Boys were now going well, and Wylie made a great run well into Eastbourne territory before be was grounded by N. Foley, but Eastbourne soon returned, and maintained the pressure for some time, but without success. After a good passing rush Foley went over between the posts. The kick failed, and tbe game ended: Old Boys 6. Eastbourne 3. Hutt’s Twenty Point Win. Hutt beat Oriental by 20 points to nil al the Hutt Recreation ■ Ground. The recent rains had softened tbe ground considerably, and there was less chance of getting hurt than there was the previous Saturday. Both teams made the play willing trout the start and kept tbe pace until uear the end. A disappointing feature of the match was tbe scantiness of back play. Practically the whole of the first spell was forward play, and it was not until the second spell that the Hutt backs really got going. The Oriental backs hardly figured at all. N. Ball, tbe Hutt winger, with his speed proved a stumbling bock to the Oriental team, who found difficulty iu upsetting him. Although Oriental did not score there were several times when Hutt were bustled. Both teams replaced players at half-time. From the ruck a pass went to N. Ball, who streaked down the field, dodged three

men and scored under the posts. Steyenson had no difficulty in converting. Halftime sounded with Hutt 5, Oriental 0. The second spell opened -with a rush. Soon after the kick-off a scrum was formed, and a passing rush ended in Stevenson going over. Nee’s kick failed. Soon after this N. Bali received a pass and w T ent over in tbe corner. The kick failed. Hutt again attacked, and an infringement by an Oriental player near the twenty-five gave Hutt a free kick, which Killeen put over. A free kick at the twenty-five line resulted in N. Ball landing a penalty. .From a scrum at halfway Hutt started a passing rush through tbe backs, and N. Ball dashed up the field, to be pushed out about 12 yards from the line. Killeen secured from a line-out and dived- over near the corner. His kick failed. There was no further score, and tbe game ended: — Hutt 20 Oriental O Mr. B. Matthews was referee. Hutt B v. Oriental B. There was little to pick and choose between Hutt B and Oriental B when they drew in the early match at Hutt Recreation Ground. In the first spell .Tones scored for Hutt after a fine passing rush by the backs. Pomare s kick missed. The half-time score was: Hutt 3, Oriental 0. , Oriental retaliated in tho second spell, when Parrett secured from a line-out and scored near the posts. Ramsay failed to convert. The game ended: Hutt 3, Oriental 3. Mr. A. Scadden was referee. A. E. COOKE RECOMMENDS “O.B.” Like other prominent players, A. E. Cooke appreciates the Exclusive patented features and faultless workmanship that distinguish the ‘’0.8.” from all other football boots. It’s poor economy to buy any but the best . . . buy the boot, our ‘‘All Blacks” wear . . . the “O.B.” Players all find this boot, with its patent aluminium plate and special sluds, saves their feet and leaves them with the most energy at the eud of a game. Price, 23/6 at all retailers and sports depots. If unobtainable In your district, write to M. O’Brien and CoLtd.. Christchurch, for name of nearest dealer.—-1. Advt.