TALL SCORING

Evening Star, Issue 20254, 15 August 1929, Page 5

TALL SCORING

'VARSITY’S SPECTACULAR DISPLAY CANTERBURY COLLEGE DECISIVELY BEATEN WINNERS SCORE THIRTEEN TRIES. In one of the most spectacular games seen on Carisbrook for a long time Otago ’Varsity yesterday defeated Canterbury College in the annual match by 53 to 13. The Otago side was much superior to the opposition, and it was only <a question of how high the winning score would reach before the game ended. Both'the Otago forwards and backs played well, the latter excelling themselves in their passing bouts, their quickness at seizing openings and their ability to take advantage of the mistakes of the opposing side. The defence of the Canterbury side was certainly very weak, but this did not detract from the quality of the game provided by the Otago students, who gave their best display this season. All the Otago scoring came by way of tries—thirteen in all, of which seven were converted. The game was played at a fast pace, and was . thoroughly enjoyed by the crowd of over 2,000 spectators. The weather was deal for football and the ground in good order. THE TEAMS. Otago (Light Blue). —Full-back, Stevenson; three-quarters—Webb, M'Clymont, Bibby; five-eighths, Fookes, Bradanovicb; half-back, Loder; forwards—Hindenach, Douglas, Christie, Wilson, Grey, Abel, Aitken, Thomas. Canterbury (Maroon). Full-back, Scott; three-quarters—Loveridge, Williams, Calder; five-eighths, Hawkes and Kerr; half-back, Bennett; forwards—Bales, Drummond, Billings, Wells, Buckonridgc, Hocking, Burrell, Wikiriwbi. FIRST SPELL. After an exchange of kicks following the kick-off, Webb sent a long kick to touch past half-way to put Otago in an attacking position, from which the backs launched some spectacular but unsuccessful attacks. Stevenson ran up when Loveridge kicked and started some passing, which ended when Bibby was caught. In another passing bout started by Loder from a scrum, M‘Clymont made a brilliant cut-in, but Bibby knocked-on. When Canterbury forwards made an incursion into Otago territory Bennet and Kerr took part in passing, which was hold up near the line, but the scene of play was quickly changed when Bibby dashed away to the other end and kicked, Canterbury clearing in time. Scott, who was caught when attempting to run up with the ball, was injured in the tackle, and went off. Kerr wont back as fullback, and Alexander came,on as fiveeighth. So far Otago had made most of the attack, though Canterbury made several loose dashes into Otago territory. Wild; ’ rhi was at the Van of ono of •these, and kicked over the line, M‘Clymont getting first to the ball to force. On the occasion of the next Otago onset Aitken secured about the twentyfive, made a strong run, and threw to Hindenach, who went over quickly behind the posts for a try. Stevenson’s kick missed, Otago 3 Canterbury 0 Canterbury backs could not combine well enough when chances carao their way, and Otago returned to the attack. Wikiriwbi was injured and retired, Wood replacing him. Fookes and Thomas were in an Otago attack, which led to the backs racing away and to M'Clymont scoring. The kick by Bradanovicb missed. Otago 0 Canterbury ... , 0 Five minutes later Otago added another try. Getting the ball from a scrum, Bradanovicb ran straight through the opposing backs and threw to Douglas, who went over behind the posts. Stevenson converted. Otago ... 11 Canterbury U Otago continued to make the piny, and passing by the backs showed up weak tackling of the visitors. Stevenson ran up from nearly halfway and threw to Bibby, who scored. Stevenson converted from a difficult angle. Otago 16 ! Canterbury ... 0 Weak defence by Canterbury allowed Otago to maintain the pressure. Play ing well together, the Otago forwards gave the backs the ball again, and Loder, Bradanovicb, and 1 Bibby took part in passing that ended in Bibby scoring at the corner. Stevenson’s kick just missed. / Otago 1!) ' Canterbury U Webb was sent away down the touch line, and when threatened threw infield to Fookes, who raced over to score behind the posts. Stevenson converted. Otago ... ... 24 Canterbury 0 Some kicks put Canterbury in an attacking position, and from the twentyfive Bennett, Bales, Wood, and Williams were in a passing movement that ended in Williams scoring. Loveridge converted from a difficult angle. , Hall time was called a minute later, Can terbury having launched a passing at tack, which was sent back to halfway. Half-time score:— Otago 24 Canterbury 5 SECOND SPELL. Canterbury started olf well in the second spell, a passing rush in which Williams made a fine run taking piny to the Otago twenty-five, Stevenson eventually clearing to touch. More passing by the visitors broke down, and a for ward rush led by Eales was stopped near the line. Then Bradanovicb brok' in on another attack, and started pass- | ing which ended in Webb making one |of liis sensational runs. Past halfwat ! and past tho other twenty-five lie went, but Loveridge, chasing him gradually overhauled the Otago mat and put him down with a good tackle fn tho ensuing piny the hall was kickc to Stevenson, who unsuccessfully at tempted to pot. He followed up, am when two Canterbury men fumblm Stevenson touched down to score. HiI kick at goal missed.

Otago ... ,w 27 Canterbury ... ... ... 5 Canterbury forwards made a burst, nci Calcler, Wells, and Harrell passec to near the line. For five minutes Can terbiirv did the attacking but the passing of the backs did not take them far. Fookes broke in on a movement, and at halfway sent to Hradanovich,

who set off for the line with Lovondgo in pursuit. The Otago man touched down just as Lovcridgc Hung himself oi, him. The kick by Stevenson missed. . Otago t 311 Canterbury ... ... ' 5 When Canterbury attempted passing in the Otago twenty-live it broke down, but M'Clymont was offside and Lovcridgo kicked a good goal. Otago 30 Canterbury 8 Canterbury forwards made strenuous efforts and gave their backs some chances, but, though their passing was improved, it still got them nowhere. Otago turned defence into attack, and at the end of a passing bout Webb raced away. He turned on full speed, went over at the corner, and round behind the posts. Stevenson converted. Otago 35 Canterbury . 8 IJawkes made a strong run for Canterbury, Stevenson grassing him near the line. Canterbury kept up the pressure, and from a scrum Bennett secured and dashed past. Bradanovich and Stevenson to go straight over near tho posts fot a good try, which Lovcridgo converted. Otago 35 Canterbury 13 Otago backs came into play', M'Clymont and Bibby racing for the corner. Tho effort was pulled up, hut in the ensuing scramble Douglas kicked up ami went over near the posts. Slovenson converted. Otago 40 Canterbury 13 Hawkes showed up again in a Canterbury movement, but Otago soon nipped it in the bud Douglas turned defence into attack, and Bradanovich ran from halfway to score behind tho posts. Stevenson converted. Otago ... 45 Canterbury 13 ‘ More spectacular play by Otago had Canterbury in trouble. Thomas a.ml Aitken combined ■ well in a passing movement, the latter scoring. Stevenson converted. Otago 50 1 Canterbury 13 When Canterbury sent tho ball over tho Otago lino Stevenson ran up and kicked, and M'Ciymont followed with a strong burst. Passing started, and Webb raced over for a try. The kick by Bradanovich missed, and the game ended shortly afterwards with the score:—• Otago'’Varsity ... 53 Canterbury'College- 13 Mr W. Connor was referee.