Saturday’s Sport

Evening Star, Issue 20167, 6 May 1929, Page 13

Saturday’s Sport

Both University Teams Beaten

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POSITIMK OF THE TEAKS

The following table shows the relative positions of the teams engaged in the senior grad© competition :

KAIKORAFS TRIUMPH.

Kaikorai scored a well-earned victory at Carisbrook by defeating ’Varsity by II points to 6 in a game in which the crowd of over 7,000 was aroused to h high pitch of excitement. Right through the game the Kaikorai ter.m proved itself a better balanced and cleverer combination. The Colour* forwards, playing together splendidly, dominated the play, and they ware well supported by their backs, who, while not brilliant in attack, playod soundly and with judgment ’Va/sity’s fast rearguard essayed to goh going, but were either tackled or smothered by the Kaikorai backs. Th® game was played at a great pace, and both teams .were obviously tired at the finish. The takings at the gates were £274 7s. The teams were:— ’Varsity A. —Steveivson, Webb, Horsley, M'Clyrnont, Houghton, Bradanovich, M'Lean, Hjiydenach, Douglas, Grey, Flynn, Chriutde, Aitkcn, Henley, and Jolly. Kaikorai.—Cli/rk, Monk, Laing, Olliver, Boss, Braithwaitc, Botting, MfHardy, Watkins, Kichardson, Sontitag, Murphy, Perry, Allan, and Miller. Play went up and down quickly after the kick off, there being a good deal of kicking with no advantage to cither side. Monk played the ball on the ground, and rlcnley went close with the free kick. Botting sent a kick to tench ■within the ’Varsity twenty-five, and Kaikorai confined play there till the students’ ‘forwards cleared. Monk was not far oyit with a free kick from about 40yds on/:. Attempts by the Kaikorai backs to get goj’ng broke down through knockons, and the students turned defence into attack by a lightning break-away. The speedy Webb went along the line an J sent the ball infield, Bradanovich winning right to the line, where he was Jbeld up. A free kick sent ’Varsity back, and two more within two minutes took Kaikorai within striking distance. From a scrum Botting .ent his backs away, and Ross cut in well, and threw out a long pass, Olliver coming up quickly to snap the ball off the ground and go over for a try. Monk’s Kick missed. Kaikorai ’Varsity AO. Kaikorai continued io press, Sonntag leading his forwards to past the twentyfive. When Stevenson failed to field the ball on the ground Kaikorai was nearly over, the ball going into touch at the corner. A free kick sent Kaikorai back, but again the hill team advanced, ’Varsity backs haying a lot of defensive work to do. Vigorous play by the Blue forwards put Kaikorai on the defensive, and good work by Bradanovich and Webb nearly succeeded, jthe effort breaking down at the corner. At the end of another ’Varsity onrush Bradanovich was pushed into touch at the opposite corner. After Kaikorai had worked play past hallway, Webb was sent away and nicked, Kaikorai forcing in the nick of time. A try was not possible, but at tho same time IVebb was obstructed by a Kaikorai placer. The students, putting more vigour ; into their play, did more of the at- ! tacking. Alter a series of assaults by the ’Varsity forwards, the backs were sent away, , but M'Clyrnont was brought down by Monk. It was not by any, means a one-sided game, however, and Kaikorai forwards made a thrust after good runs by Ross and Monk, a free, kick easing the pressure for the students. After Monk had missed a free kick Kaikorai forwards attacked again, and the backs were given a chance, but Olliver missed his pass. Stevenson got his side out of trouble several times, and then the ’Varsity nacks raced away in passing from their own Iwentyfive, M'Clyraont going swiftly away. Ho was chased by Ross, who tackled him well- More attempts by flic ’Varsity backs were smothered in effective style, and the, Kaikorai full-back cleared the ball well off the feet of a ’\arsity forward rush. Kaikorai forwards, aided by good kicks by Botting and (loss, invaded again, but could not pierce the defence, which was good. Boss went short with a pot. ’Varsity had cleared to halfway, whenhalf time was called, with the score; Kaikorai ft, ’Varsity 0. Kaikorai made the attack early m the second half. Stevenson being pushed into touch at his own twenty-five with the ball Efforts by the Kaikorai backs were nob concerted enough to succeed, and ’Varsity kept the line clear, despite repeated attempts to get over. Kaiknrai forwards kept the play in ’Varsity territory, but tho backs could not press home the attack. There were some exciting struggles near the goal, and ■’Varsity was penalised, but Botting missed an easy kick. A good movement by M'Clyrnont and Douglas carried play to the Kaikorai twenty-five, but Laing secured to clear. Stevenson cleared well in the face of a Kaikorai forward rush. Grey led a

’Varsity rush, but Kaikorai turned defence into attack, Stevenson being caught twice with the ball. From hallway ’Varsity made some exciting essays to get going, but when a likely-looking chance came Horsley knocked on. Exciting loose play happened within the Kaikorai’s _ twenty-five, but play changed dramatically when the veteran Sonntag dribbled about 50yds and went right past Stevenson. Bradanovich came back to obtain, but he was tackled and there were some exciting tussles before the students cleared. Kaikorai immediately returned to the attack, and after a vigorous struggle near the try. Monk converted. Kaikorai 8, ’Varsity AO. ’Varsity passing was broken up again, the backs not handling the ball nearly as well as usual. Olliver kicked through, followed up, and threw Stevenson into touch with the hall. Kaikorai swarmed around the. goal line, a free

kick relieving the students. A splendid piece of dribbling was shown by the ’Varsity forwards, with Henley, Douglas, amd < several others in front, hut off-side %ilay spoiled tho effort. Just as quickly Kaikorai took ploy to the other end, Laing going just a little wide with a pot. Kaikorai continued to play right on top of the students, whoso defence was just good enough to clear their line. Laing snapped up and put in a straight run to put his side in a good position. The backs broke into passing which beat the defence, and Ollivcr ran over at the corner and almost round behind the posts for a try. Monk missed the kick, Kaikorai 11, ’Varsity A 0. _ Tho fast pace was kept up, but still Kaikorai was mainly in the ascendancy, their forwards sweeping clown in vigorous, rushes that took all before them. A swift movement by the students ton): them deep into Kaikorai territory., and Stevenson opened his side’s scoring by putting over a freckick -with a good effort. Kaikorai 11, ’Varsity A 3. A. forward rush by ’Varsity gave them tho advantage temporarily, hut F/»on the strong hill puck was on the more again, aided by good kicking by tlw.i backs. A mark by Stevenson brought up a rush, in which the popnI'.ir Sonntag was again prominent. In their usual free style the ’Varsity backs threw the ball about, and the end of a fine bout Webb was sent away, but ho was crowded and was grassed by Clark. The play went up and down, and Stevenson put over another frcc-kick. Kaikorai 11, ’Varsity G. The students made an attempt to throw the ball about and run through the opposition, but they found tho defence too strong, Kaikorai turning defence into attack half a dozen times. Play was now fmy exciting, the hill team still maintaining its superiority. The game ended in mid-field, with the score: Kaikorai 11, ’Varsity A 6. Mr G. M'Kcnzie was referee.

PIRATES v. ALHAMBRA. There was a large crowd present for the early game at Carisbrook between Pirates and Alhambra, but it was not until halfway through the second spell that play was of a very sparkling nature, and oven then concerted movements were not very frequent. Alhambra was hardly recognisable as the same side which so thoroughly extended ’Varsity A last week, and the pack as a whole were somewhat lifeless, tho Pirates forwards more than holding their own. The Blacks ran out winners by 16 points to 13, and on tho run of play this about represented the difference between tho two teams.

Pirates kicked off against the sun, the Blacks immediately setting up an offensive. Giles (first five-eighth) stood out in several back movements, none of which, however, gained much ground, the passing being of a lob nature, while the handling of Findlay (wing) was poor Talker led the Alhambra forwards into Pirates territory, and from loose play Wilson (wing) secured at the twenty-five, outdistancing the opposition 'to score between _ the posts. Souter added th. major points. Alhambra 5, Pirates 0. Talker was playing a good game on the fringe of tho Alhambra scrum, and smothered Pirates’ passing from a ruck. A free kick to the Blacks a moment later enabled Faulks to kick a good goal. Alhambra 5, Pirates 3. The Alhambra forwards were not packing well, and, the Blacks carrying play into the Colours’ twenty-five, a luckv speculator was misJieldcd by an Alhambra man and Glendining followed through to score wide. Faulks failed to convert. Pirates 6. Alhambra 5.

Play was of an up-and-down nature, and the handling of both sides left a good deal to be desired, Pirates’ movements especially often going right across the held. Glendining and Clark were in the van of a Pirates rush, but C. Davis (half) checked it, and Tyllic (wing) started passing which swung across field with little* territorial gain. Giles made a good burst to the Alhambra twenty-five, ami Boutrey (half) sent an easy pass tv Findlay which the wing mulled. A minutes latei Faulks had a pot_ at goal which missed narrowly, half-time being sounded with the score - Pirates 6, Alhambra 5. Play improved a little in the second spell, and G. Davis opened up Alhambra passing, Callander (first fiveeighth) gaining a lot of ground before transferring to Griffin, who was collared at the twenty-live. Clark, Gleudining,, and Turgis were showing np in the Pirates pack, and lor a while threatened danger inside tho Alhambra twenty-five, W. Griffin eventually clearing. If. Davis and Walker came away at the head of an Alhambra, forward sortie, but poor following up by the Colours lot Pirates dear. Play fir.-.dually moved into the ’Damns’ twenty-five, and from a lineout ruck Boutret snapped a pass to Giles, who scored wide after beating several ' men, Faulks converting. Pirates 11, Alhambra 5. Alhambra was stung to response by this reverse, and Walker again led a rush inside the Blacks' twenty-five. C. Davis beat several men and cleverly kicked throu' b, Callander following up to scor Souter converted. Pirates 11, Alhambra 10. The game was now being vigorously waged, but the ’Bamas were taking too many risks in their own twenty-five. From a scramble tbo ball swung out to Young, who cut in nicely and scored a good try, which Faulks converted. Pirates 16, Alhambra .10. Pirates were nearly over again a minute later, Wyllie foolishly running across field and being upended. Hook followed through, but Alhambra forced.

Moore broke through from halfway at the head of a Pirates’ clash, Walker returning play to the other twentyfive. Callander made a good run, and was pulled down short of the line. A free kick was awarded to Alhambra, and Siuter goaled, time being sounded a little later with Alhambra defending and the score : Pirates 16 Alhambra 13 Mr J. Himburg was the referee.

SOUTHERN v. UNION. __ Southern and Union met on the North Ground under ideal conditions. There' was no wind, and the sun did not favour either team. The game, on the whole, was pretty ragged, but there were patches of bright play, and both sides threw the ball about freely. Mistakes were frequent, but i.t can' hardly bo said that one side offended more than the other in this respect. Although there were a fair number of injuries, the game was played in excellent spirit.

Union kicked off, and after five minutes’ even play the Southern forwards swept the ball down the field at their feet, and Strachan scored, A. Wilson failed to convert. Southern 3, Union 0. Union then carried the ball to the Southern line, where a Black and White man was penalised in a handy position for hanging on to the ball, but Fleming’s kick went wide. Play surged up and down the field foxsome time, Union having a slight territorial advantage, but Southern were winning most of the scrums, and thenhalf back, B. Todd, frequently gained much ground by slipping round the scrums and through the Maroon backs From one of these Todd sent the ball out to R. Wilson, who transferred to Inglis, who scored at the corner, Wilson converting. Southern 8, Union 0. A few minutes later the Southern backs got going, and, after a nice movement, Strachan scored at tho corner. Wilson failed to convert. Southern 11, Union 0. Good work by the Union backs, Lamb being prominent, saw Southern penalised in front of their own goal, though fairly well out, and Fleming kicked a good goal. Southern 11, Union 3. Shortly after this A. Todd was injured, and had to retire, Burke replacing him. As usual Here played a dashing game for his side, and led many gre. t attacks on the Union line. The spell ended Southern 11, Union 3. During the spell Bolton had to replace R. Wilson in the Southern five-eighth line, and at half time A. Hill retired, Turner going on. Southern made a bettor showing in the opening stages of the second spell, and only a knock-on by Strachan raved Union’s line. Southern kept up a stiff pressure, and for a time Union kept them at bay, but eventually from a serum syds out the ball went to Bolton, who scored. Wilson’s kick was a failure. Southern ].}, Union 3. Following tho kick-off, Southern were penalised well out on the side line, hut Fleming piloted the hall over tho bar, making the score Southern 1), Union G. The game livened up considerably, both teams working their hardest, and the spectnt' -s raised some enthusiasm. Time and again the Black and Whites got away, but the 'Maroon defence was sound, and the onslaughts were repulsed. However, with about Iflmixi to go, from a scrum near tho Maroon line, the ball went to fnglis, who scored at the corner. Wilson failed, to convert. Southern 17, Union 6. Then, from a line out, Todd secured, cut out a couple of Union men, and made a good opening for Strachan to score. Wilson’s kick was a failure. Southern kept at it, but there was no further score, and the game ended:— Southern 20 Union G Mr J. Aitcheson was the referee.

TAIERI BEATS ’VARSITY B. Great excitement reigned at Mosgiel, where Taieri, after holding tho upper hand all thiough the game, defeated ’Varsity B by 13 points to 6. The winners’ score was made up of three penalty goals—all great kicks by Jock Findlay—and a potted goal by Jolly; while the Students registered two tries. The Taieri victory was due to tho bard lighting and bustling tactics of their forwards, in the early stages Taieri bad the better of the exchanges, and Jolly was nearly successful, a force dean resulting. Passing among all the ’Varsity backs ended iu Smith scoringWallis "made a good attempt to goal. ’Varsity 3, Taieri U. After tho Blues had pressed for some time,_ L. Scott and Pinlayson broke away in a rush, and then Findlay added three points by kicking a splendid goal. 3—3. Taieri was held up on thi Students’ line for some time. Jolly, Grieve, and Bathgate crossed the line, hut try was disallowed on each occasion. I.aleri kept up the pressure, and Findlay kicked two goals from fvec-kicks, both with fine ctfoits 9—3. The Taieri forwards were battling hard, and were bustling their opponents in tho loose- A. Scott made a great attempt to pot, and then Jolly was successful with a “ beauty. ’ 13-3. Just before half-time the Students caught Taieri out of position, and Bibby, receiving from Harhntt, scored a. pretty try. Francis failed with the kick. Taieri 13, 'Varsity B 6. On resumption, the Students were the first to attack, and only a free-kick to Taieri relieved tho situation. Pinlayson broke away smartly, and then a brilliant run by Bathgate resulted in a force-down. For fully ten minutes Taieri fought desperately on the Students’ line, but they failed to penetrate the defence. ’Varsity eventually got clear, but tho solid country forwards soon worked ploy back again. 'I he Taieri backs were, over-anxious. The Students’ backs attempted several times to open up play, but Taieri forwards were breaking up the movements. ’Varsity backs made another rally, and then Wallis, after beating all the opposition threw a certain try away by throwing tho ball in. A hefty lino kick by Findlay shilled play _to the Blues’ territory, where it remained until tho final whistle. Taieri ••• 13 University B 6 Air E. F. Lee was the referee.

DUNEDIN v. ZINGARI, Alter a game in which belli ten ms gfne uninspiring exhibitions, Dunedui defeated Zingari-Richmond by 15 point* to 3 nfc Montecillo. There was little concerted work on either side, the game producing scarcely one clean combined effort. The issue resolved itself into a struggle between the forwards, and both packs made the game very hard. There was no score at hall time, Zmgari having had the best of the lirst spell. In the second half Dunedin came to light and notched 15 points, while Zingari were only able to secure one penalty goal. The lirst spell was extremely uninteresting. The game livened up considerably later, but there was little improvement in the standard of play. Ton minutes after the second spell opened Ford led a louse rush by the Dunedin forwards, which resulted in his obtaining possession and scoring. The kick failed. Dunedin 3, Zmgan nil. The Blue forwards swept back to the attack shortly after, and conlined play deep in Colours’ territory. Delahunty came round the side of a scrum to dive across in the corner. Hayes converted. Dunedin 8, Zingari nil. Lynn was the nest Dunedin man to score, going over after a loose scramble near the line. The kick failed. Dunedin 11, Zingari nil. Colours retaliated a few moments later and carried play to the Dunedin twentylive, where the Blues were penalised. Titclienc* accepted the opportunity and kicked a goal. Dunedin 11, Ziugari 3- Shortly before the final whistle Jones snapped up the ball in a good position and potted a goal for Dunedin. Dunedin ... 15 Zingari-Richmond 3 Mr A. W. Jones was referee. THIRD GRADE. Southern 39, Union B 0. Zingari 11, Taicri 0. FOURTH GRADE. Southern IG, Union 3.

IN OTHER CENTRES. AUCKLAND. Training College S, Grammar 6. Ponsonby ‘29. Tech. Old Boys 13. ’Varsity* ‘IS, College I'6. " CTT RISTCHUIICH. ’Varsity 48, Technical 11. Merivnlc 44, West Old Boys 3. Albion 17, Sydenham G. Old Boys 14, Liuwood 3. "WELLINGTON. —Senior A.— Puueke 11, AtJiletic 11. Old Boys 19, Oriental 13. Pet one IG, Wellington 8. Marist 11, Bertram pore 3. ’Varsity 13. Eastbourne 0* —Senior 13. Oriental 19, Sehvyn 9. Training College 19. Wellington 1L Hutt 47. Old Boys 6. University 3, Uppter Hutt 3. Melrose B, Porirua 3. INVERCARGILL. Invercargill 11, Waikiwi 8. Pirates No. 1 32. Pirates No 2 10 Star 32, Southern 3. NAPIER. Hastings 16, Pirates 9. T.C. Old Boys 16, M.B. Old Boys o. PALMERSTON NORTH. Old Boys 30, Athletic 8. Kia Toa 11, \Voodville IG.

I FIFTH GRADE, j Zingari 30, High School 1) 0. SECONDARY SCHOOLS. A GHADE. Technical 8, M'Glashau 0. B GRADE. Technical 28, 0.8.H.5. 0. 0 GR<AJ3lii* 1 Technical 14, 0.8.H.5, 11SOUTH OTAGO GAMES JTkom Our Coreespoxdext.] ' BALCLUTHA, May 6. —Senior. — Clutha S, Crescent 0. Owaka 8, Clinton 3. —Second Grade. — Waitahuna 5, Union 3. Toko 23, Star 8. Romahapa 16, Clutha 0. Clutha Valley 14, Clinton 3. —Third Grade. — Toko 22, Clutha 6. Crescent 14, High School 11. Weather conditions on Saturday could not have been better ior the game of Rugby. On the Balelutha ground spectators were treated to two interesting games. The iirst __ wps between the Crescent and High School third grade teams, and the match was interesting throughout. The winners (Crescent; have a particularly good junior team, and their exhibition on Saturday was bright. The School team is also improving, and the result came somewhat as a surprise. Flaying against wind and sun in the first spell the Crescent boys registered 8 points to their opponents 3 points. Hurring, for the school, scored first blood, cutting in nicely, in the rush following the kick oil Crescent scored, Fryde getting over and then converting. -3-3. Fryde scored again, and half time went with tiie score unaltered. It was thought that with the wind in their favour Crescent would take charge of the gamp, but the school boys held them well. When in his own twentylive Gormack seemed, and, making a great run, scored between the posts. 8-6. Crescent repeated the performance of the first spell, and ended tiie opening rush by. scoring, Gilmour getting over. 11-G. Hislop was the next to score for Crescent. 11-6. Gormack securing, made a final effort lor School, making a line run, and centred. Hurring following up last secured, and forced, and then converted. 11-11. There was no further score, and the game ended in Crescent's favour. Air M'Xamara refereed.

The senior game between Crescent and Clutha provided a fast, strenuous game, in which there was sonic good play seen. 'The teams were evenly matched, and considering it was Crescent's first game for the season, they pub up a rather meritorious performance. Clutha won by 8 points to 0. In the first spell the pace was a “cracker,'’ the forwards of both teams putting in some great work. There was no score till within a lew minutes of half time, when Wilson, a Clutha player, made a short punt, and, following up fast, scored. In the second spell Clutha had to defend for fho first part, their opponents more than holding their own. Caroline (Crescent) had to retire with an injured shoulder, and his team finished the game a man . short. It was well on in the game | when Lionel Graham, an ex-Pirates. player, secured, and making a good ; run, in. which lie beat several of the opposition, wont over to score a nice try. He followed his success up by j converting his own try. The remainder I of the game was very even, and Crescent wens very close to scoring before “'time” was sounded. Mr Sid. White refereed. In both teams there, is some good material, and before the season ends some good players will j be made.

The position ns far ns flag points are concerned is that Clutha have 4 points, Owaka and Toko 2 paints, Clinton and Crescent no points. In second grade Waitahnna have 4 points, Toko and Star 2 points, Union no points. On the south side Valley and Koniahapa have 4 points each, while Chitlm and Clinton have tailed to secure a flag point. In the third grade competition Crescent have registered 4 points, Toko 2 points, Clutha 2 points, and High School no points. During the progress of the TokoClntha third grade game at Milton Stanley Porter, a Clutha player, sustained' a broken log, and as a result is an inmate of the Balclutha Hospital. Ln the match at Balclutha (CrescentClutha), two players, Carotin and Boss, wer' hurt, but not seriously. Mr C. J. Wood, the St. John .Ambulance representative, rendered good service. Next Saturday's matches are;— Senior: Crescent v. Clinton, at Clinton (Mr M'Nnniara); Toko v. Owaka, at Owaka (Mr Andrews). Second grade: Htifr v. Waitahuna, at Waitahnna. (Mr Delaney) ; Union v. Toko, at Milton Olr Curran) ; Valley v. Romahapn, at Rom aha pa (Mr White); Clinton v. Clutha, at Balclutha (Mr Nicol). Third grade: High School v. Toko, at Milton (Mr Gibh) ; Clutha v. Crescent, at Kaitangala (Mr Scott). At the Meekly meeting of the Ivmergency Committee of the South Otago Sub-Union on Friday night the following clearances M erc, approver! ; J. Smith, Union to Toko; Sheehey, Ngapara to Toko; L. Botvin, Invercargill to Crescent; A. Ward, Minton to Crescent; G. Walker, Alexandra to Owaka; J. Moore, Orescent to Owaka; G. S. Gillespie, Waimate to Clutha Valley. Jt teas also decided to issue passes to players the same as last t ear, and to insist that they be produced at the gate.

WANGANUI. Kaierau 27, Ratana 0. Old Boys 30, Jnilay 0. Pirates 12, Technical 6. Thistle 3, Eastbrooko 1.TIMARU. Temuka 16, Celtic 3. Zingari S, Star 6. HAWERA. Hawera 13, Kaponga 8. Waimato 13, Athletic 11. Okaiawa 11, Patea 3. Opunaki 17, Eltham 3. NEW PLYMOUTH. Old Boys 16, Clifton 3. Stratford 15, Tnapeka 11. Star 12, Inglewood 3. VINCENT SUB-UNION Matakanui retained the White Horse Cup by beating Alexandra bv 20 points to 12.

Teams. rO £ For. to ■*4 •+J P+ C» >» cS 0 s «5 >n to S3 5 & (S £ mi 5 JPiralos >.. 3 3 0 u 59 26 6 Kaikorai 3 o 0 1 71 17 L» University A 3 I) 1 u 58 43 22 4 Taieri 3 2 1 0 28 4 Southern 3 ‘j 1 0 48 39 4 University B 3 1 3. 11) 1 41 21 3 Alhambra ... 3 1 0 40 31 •j Dunedin 3 1 •j 0 34 46 2 Union 3 (.) 3 1) 12 87 IJ Zingari 3 0 3 0 G 92 U