SPECTACULAR PLAY.

Evening Post, Volume CXI, Issue 104, 3 May 1926, Page 6

SPECTACULAR PLAY.

Some" 3000 spectators witnessed the meetng of Ponekeand Old Boys oh Newtpwn Park, where a spectacular exhibition of football was provided. The likelihood of Old Boys playing an important part in upsetting the calculations of teams considered to be in the running for - the championship was well evidenced. At times play was brilliant, particularly on the part of Old Boys, whose passing bouts were of high order. Rarely did they fail to gain ground or finalise with a score. Malcolm made no mistakes in his attempts at goal, for he succeeded in converting every try. He also kicked a penalty goal. Old Boys kicked off, and the ball went out in Poneke's twenty-five. From the throw-in the ball was kept in Poneke territory for some time. Poneke, by good combined forward rushes, succeeded in transferring play into Old Boys' twentyfive and keeping it '.here for about five minutes. A free-kick brought relief to Old Boys, but the Red and Black forwards once again swept the field, and Smith registered Poneke's only try. Sid Shearer added the points. 50. Old Boys now started to open up the play, and a fine passing rush ended in Grenfell crossing the line. Malcolm put the ball over, and the scores were 5-5. For a considerable time play went up and down the ground at a great rate, Old Boys throwing the leather about, and their opponents trying t > keep it close. Doug. Algar soon afterwards obtained a chance, and "potted" a good goal. Poneke 9, Old Boys 5. Old Boys were, not to be denied, and they finished off another passing bout, with llushbrook crossing, and Malcolm converting. 10-9. In the second spell, Old Boys made matters very interesting, and some very pretty football was witnessed. Malcolm had a penalty kick at goal, and he succeeded in directing over the bar. Bedell, who was in splendid form, several times went within inches of scoring; He was later rewarded, for when the ball travelled out to him he dashed along, beating four or five men, and ran behind the posts. Malcolm converted. 18-9. For a breach of the rules, in that blows were exchanged, a player from each side was ordered to leave the field. Play now became more exciting than ever, and Old Boys, with a dazzling passing rush, in which practically every back took a hand, finished off with a try, Kushbrook scoring. Once again Malcolm added the points. Poneke were not giving in, and they made some gallant efforts to change the tide. Old Boys, however, were sound in defence, and the game finished: Old Boys 23, Poneke 9. Mr. A. Smart was the referee.