Saturday’s Sport

Evening Star, Issue 21091, 2 May 1932, Page 11

Saturday’s Sport

ONLY RUGBY GAMES PLAYED

UNION RUGBY

ALHAMBRA BEATS KAIKORAI OLD RIVALS MEET AT CARISBROOK Showing better team work than thenopponents, Alhambra defeated Kaikorai at Carisbrook by 1- to 7. Conditions underfoot were heavy, but tfxo game between these old rivals was last and full of incident. Alhambra scored three tries and a penalty goal to a potted goal and a penalty goal by Kaikorai. The teams were :—Kaikorai: D. Sullivan, N. Johnston, K. M Farlane, J. Salt, R. Cameron, K. Stewart, A. Francis, E. Chettleburgh , W. Lucy, D. Rodger C. Sonntag, W. Organ J. Barron, R. Allan, and J. Dehihuntj. Alhambra: E. Buswell, J. Williamson, I). Flint, E. Wilson, A Harris -R. Callander. A. Didham J. Frood B. Sonter, W. Bmme, L. Mi Her, G. King, W- Walker, F. Earl, and J. Garbutt. Honours were even in the opening | stages of the game, two strong packs of forwards struggling hard for supremacy. Alhambra made the hist a crtT ressive move, the forwards taking play rrtht to the line, but good defensive work by Kaikorai backs saved the situation. Then Kaikorai took a turn, and, following some unsuccessful attempts by the backs to get through, Francis marked and drop kicked a Mod goal from about thirty yards out. Jkaikorai 3-0. . Alhambra forwards made a strong onset, which took all before it, and this was followed by a bright effort in wliich Callander and Wilson figured. The former, after a speedy run, sent Wilson for the corner. Wilson passed infield, Callander knocking on at the critical moment. In an interchange of kicks Alhambra gained the advantage, and for some time had Kaikorai on the defensive. "Play went up and down, Alhambra showing the better combmation. Both packs were adapting themselves well to the 3-2-3 formation, but the ball was coming out slowly. A kick deep into Alhambra territory looked dangerous when it found a ,« kola ” in the defence, but Callander raced back, secured, and sent to touch at halfway. . , , There was an exciting moment when Francis broke away after a scrum and transferred to Delahunty, who was grassed after a good run. On a heavy ground the game was a fast one, and Alhambra forwards quickly took play in loose dribbling to the opposing twentyfive. Just as quickly Kaikorai changed the scene of operations. Within a few minutes, however, Alhambra had retaliated and Buswell equalised the score by goaling a free kick. Alhambra J, Kaikorai 3. „ It was still a game of varying fortune with a stern tussle between the forwards. Still the ball was not coming out cleanly from the scrums, and the backs got few chances to open up without the opposition being right on them. Half-time was called with the score 3 all. Early in the second half, after a spell of bustling forward play, Frauds made an unsuccessful attempt to goal a free kick. A break-away by Flint, after Kaikorai passing had broken down, caused excitement, but he turned infield' instead of running with a man outside him, and was brought down with the ball by Sullivan. Buswell failed with a free kick, but Walker carried the ball to near the Kaikorai line, where the defenders cleared when the Alhambra half failed to gather the ball from a scrum. At length Alhambra were successful in their efforts, Callander breaking through and sending to Wilson, who raced over at the corner. Souter’s kick missed. Alhambra 6, Kaikorai 3. Within two minutes Alhambra had scored again. Miller led the Alhambra forwards downfield, and_ the Kaikorai were caught out of position. Callander secured, made a splendid dash, and sens to Williamson, who went over for a try. The kick by Sonter missed. Alhambra 9, Kaikorai 3. Alhambra were nearly over again when the forwards swarmed down on the Kaikorai defon. . not far from the line, but this time they did not get through. Screwing several scrums, Kaikorai forwards advanced to the Alhambra line, but Alhambra came in on attempted passing, and play moved to neutral ground. The Alhambra backs opened cut, and Wilson made a strong run up the side line. Being crowded, he threw infield, and Callander picked up neatly, side-stepped an opponent, and went over to score. The kick missed. Alhambra 12, Kaikorai 3.

Except for spasmodic daslies by the Kaikorai forwards, Alhambra did the

bulk of the attacking, their forwards playing better together than their opponents. Francis missed a free kick from a comfortable position. A minute later the same player potted a good goal. Alhambra I', Kaikorai 7. Alhambra bad the better of the play in the next few minutes, and nearly added more points after Earl made a good breakaway. Kaikorai forwards carried play to their opponents’ territory, the ball going into touch in goal. Final score: — Alhambra ... ... ... ... 12 Kaikorai ... ... ... ... 7 Mr W. J. M'Stay was the referee.

ZINGARI TOO GOOD

•VARSITY B BEATEN 17-3 In the early game at Carisbrook Zingari-Richmond scored a decisive win over University B to the tune of 17 points (five tries with one conversion) to 3 (one penalty goal). Zingari clearly demonstrated their superiority in both forward and hack play, and compelled the Light Blues to play a defensive game for the greater part of the match. Although the game was open and interesting, it was ragged, little finish being applied to the passing rushes. The ’Varsity backs were not effective to any striking degree, but did not get much of the ball. For the first five minutes neither side gained any material advantage. The Zingari forwards were feeding their backs from the scrums and line-outs, but at this stage most of the rushes were proving abortive. Their backs were dangerous for the first time when Caradus took a forward pass in a handy position, but ’Varsity were able to clear. Then, came the first score— Procter cut in very neatly to pass to Caradus, who ran 45yds to notch a spectacular try. Foote failed. Zingari 3, 'Varsity nil. Twenty minutes’ play saw the Blues into the Zingari twenty-five for the first time, the defenders being compelled to force down. A moment later Zingari were penalised right o"n the quarter line, and Nicholson kicked an excellent goal from well out. Zingari 3, ’Varsity 3. Zingari swung back to the attack, and Procter put in another electrifying dash to run round behind the posts, after taking a very hard pass almost on the ground. Foote converted. Zingari 8, ’Varsity 3. In the second spoil ’Varsity brightened up considerably, infusing much more dash into their play. For fifteen minutes the game was very even, until Rapson sent Cranefield and Procter off in a fine passing rush, Procter running over wide. Foote failed. Zingari 11, ’Varsity 3. Zingari assumed the upper liana again, and had the Blues busy with a series of attacks that culminated in Rapson, Lucas, Cranefield, Caradus, and Procter handling, _ and the lastnamed streaking over in the corner. Foote failed. Zingari 14, ’Varsity 3. The play was becoming faster and more interesting as it went on. The Blue backs had numerous opportunities, but, while aggressive enough, coul(J not combine effectively. With two minutes to go, Zingari had ’Varsity penned in their own twenty-five after several hard attacks, and Procter brought off the final score by out-strip-ping the opposition and jumping for the corner. Foote failed, and the game ended:— Zingari-Richmond 17 University B ... 3 Mr J. D. Fletcher was referee.

SOUTHERN BEATS TAIERI

HARD-FOUGHT GAME After a hard-fought game at Bathgate Park, Southern beat Taien by 11 points to 3, and, despite the greasy ball and heavy ground, Southern did some good passing in the first spell, Simon opening up play in fine style. Southern secured most of the ball from the scrums, but the Taieri forwards, breaking up quickly, and led by Finlayson, Phillips, and Findlay, took several rushes to Southern’s line, Southern each time forcing. Here was in the thick of everything, and, with Niven, carried play to Taieri’s twenty-five, Chooquee just failing to score after a good bit of dribbling. M'Lcocl, a Taieri forward, was carried off with a broken leg, and replaced by Miller, and soon afterwards a Southern attack culminated in Chooquee scoring. Bolton failed. Southern 3, Taieri 0. Wilson (second

five-eighth) made several good openings, Bathgate doing a lot of saving work for Taieri. Phillips and Findlay led a Taieri rush past halfway, but Simon started Southern passing, from which Smith scored a great try after beating several men. Simon converted, and half-time sounded, with the score: Southern 8, Taieri 0. Taieri started off tbo second spell by playing the wing forward, and several times Tinlaysou and Phillips made sorties into Southern territory. Cavanagh was carried off with an injured leg, and Nisbet came on. From 40yds out, Findlay kicked a great goal for Taieri from a free kick. Southern 8, Taieri 3. This reverse stirred Southern to response, and Smith made a nice opening for Wilson, who handed on to Purvis, the wing three-quarter streaking for the line to score. Bolton failed. Southern 11, Taieri 3. Bathgate, who was playing a fine game, placed the country side on the attack, and for a while the Taieri forwards strove hard to get across, too hard kicking checking them several time, while Simon was doing good work on defence. Then Niven and Hore broke away and, with play near halfway, the game ended: Southern ... ... ... ... 11 Taieri ... ... 3 Mr R. Herd was the referee.

PIRATES BEAT DUNEDIN

Territorially, Pirates had the better of the game against Dunedin at Tahuna Park. The ground was on the heavy side, and Pirates in the first half had a light breeze in their favour. Dunedin’s defence was very sound, but their tackling would have been more effective had they gone for their opponents lower. The Pirates backs got into action right from the commencing whistle, and their wing men, Turnbull and Easton, were especially effective, but their movements were often brought to a halt by off-side or kuocks-on. Halfway through the spell a scrum took place on the Dunedin twenty-five, where the ball came out to Todd, who cut through and transferred to Easton, who scored. Symoncls’s kick failed. M'Sliano started a Dunedin movement, which ended in Pirates’ twenty-five, but they could not get through, and Todd and Easton in successive rushes brought play back to Dunedin territory. The score at halftime was: Pirates 3, Dunedin 0. With the wind behind them Dunedin livened the game up considerably, and Pirates were kept hard at work defending. A penalty against them in front of their own goal enabled Burgess to land an easy goal and equalise the scores. Todd was hauled down time and again with the ball in his possession. A miskick by a Dunedin man then saw Trevathan head for the line. He passed to Allen, who sent on to Turnbull, who scored. Symonds failed to convert. The game ended a few minutes later with the score: Pirates ... ... ••• 6 Dunedin ... ... ... >.• 3 Mr W. Baxter was the referee.

HOLLOW VICTORY

•VARSITY A TROUNCES UNION On a dry ground at Hancock Park University A accounted for Union to the tune of 42 points to 6. The Students’ great speed and initiative against Union’s poor defence was responsible for the majority of the points scored by the winners, though the total would have been even greater had the Students’ passing among the backs been less erratic. Union’s forwards worked hard, but their lightness increased the odds. In the first spell 'Varsity, playing with the wind, scored 23 points to Union’s 3. M'Kenzie, on the wing, showed great pace, and scored two tries, while Fookes also crossed twice. Dunne added the other try, and Ruff (a powerfully-built full-back) kicked two penalty goals, and converted a try. R. Silver, who was forced to leave the field with an injured shoulder, kicked a fine goal for Union. In the second half Union held up the ’Varsity rushes for quite a long spell, but near the end of the game they were overwhelmed, and tries were added by M'Kenzie, Hamilton (two), Dunne, and Strang. Abel and Strang each converted a try. On several occasions during this spell Union was within an ace of scoring, while Morgan potted a goal from a penalty. The game ended:— University ... ... ... •... 42 Union ... :... 6 Mr J. Hayes was the referee. SECOND GRADE. Zingari 19, Pirates B 0. THIRD GRADE. Southern 6, ’Varsity P 0. Dunedin 9, Ravensbourne 3. Zingari A 11, Zingari B 3. Brighton 3, University E 3. Port Chalmers A 9, Port Chalmers B 0.

IN OTHER CENTRES

INVERCARGILL. Pirates 26, Old Boys 15, Star 15, Blues 10. TIMARU. Star 27, Zingari 6. Old Boys 11, Celtic 7. Temuka 6, Waihi 0. CHRISTCHURCH. Merivale 16, Albion 3. Old Boys 28, University 8. Christchurch 25, Linwood 8. Sydenham 35, Athletic 3. WELLINGTON. SENIOR A. Petono 18, Wellington 12. Poneke 19, Marist 0. Eastbourne 28, Miramar 11. Hutt 21, Berhampore 4. Athletic 9, ’Varsity 5. WANGANUI. Old Boys 17, Pirates 3Technical Old Boys 3, Marist 0. PALMERSTON NORTH. United 15, Massey College 3. Kia Toa 14, Fcilding 13. MASTERTON. Red Star (seniors) 8, Old Boys 0. HASTINGS. Tech. 0.8. 11, Hastings 3. Hastings 0.8. 0, Celtic 0. AUCKLAND, College Rifles 14 Training College 11 Manukan 8, Technical Old Boys 0. Grammar 18, Grafton 0.

LEAGUE RUGBY

CITY BEATS ATHLETIC On a heavy surface at the Oval, City boat Athletic in a game which was evenly contested, and which was frequently good to watch. Athletic, chiefly through bustling forward tactics, harassed the City defence in tho first spell, but when it came to City’s turn to play with tho wind a change came over the complexion of the game, and tho Magpies did most of tho attacking. Athletic drew first blood, M'Donald kicking a penalty goal. A little later City rallied, and, following on a good loose forward rush, Cinders flung himself over tho lino to score a good try. Clydesdale missed with the kick. The rest of the spell was noteworthy for fast, loose exchanges, in which the lighter Athletic forwards more than held their own. Early in tho second spell Hayden and Cinders, of City, headed a good rush down field, but M'Donald pulled them up. A few minutes later N. Barbara was nearly over, a forward pass spoiling a certain scoring chance. Athletic rallied gamely, but during a City coun-ter-attack Eckhoff got within range with a penalty kick, and sent the ball well over the bar. A great run by Blee (Athletic) promised well, his failure to pass out to his supports at tho right moment holding up the attack. During the last quarter of an hour W. Barbara scored for City, and Eckhoff dummied his way across to score under the posts. Luskie converted tho latter try, and the game ended; City 13 Atfiletic 2 Mr F. Sims was referee.

CHRISTIAN BROTHERS WIN

The match between Pacific and Christian Brothers, played at the Stadium, resulted iu the latter winning by 17 points to 3. Good passing by Greens saw Pacific sorely pressed, but a run by Caskie brought relief. Back came the Greens, and from a ruck Lemon scored. O’Connor failed to convert. Some bright play by the Greens saw Reid cut off the passing, but he was grassed by Pearce. A rush by Pacific proved dangerous, but a knockon spoilt. Play changed ends in a flash. O’Connor, M’Kewen, and Schmeltz finished off the move, Schmeltz scoring well out. B. O’Connor converted with a good kick. Pacific, by determined rushes, thrust deep into Greens territory. The Brothers’ forwards let the ball out, and the backs carried off the move for O’Malley to score. B. O’Connor missed with the kick. Good play by Caskie (Pacific fullback) saved his side. Then, after a passing rush, Schmeltz scored. B. O’Connor failed to convert. Pacific were not to bo denied. Reid cut off a Greens passing rush, and raced away to let Darling over well out. Caskie’s kick at goal missed. Half-time was called a few minutes later with the Brothers 11 points ahead. Play in the second spell was more even. Pacific’s forwards played well. Greens were trying to play the passing game, but with the ball greasy and Pacific forwards breaking through quickly they were caught in possession on numerous occasions. Towards the end the Brothers’ forwards took charge, and Lemon forced himself over. Pacific failed to goal. A few minutes later the referee (Mr A. Townsend) called time, with the scores : Christian Brothers 17 Pacific 3

IN OTHER CENTRES

CHRISTCHURCH. Linwood 19, Addington 10. AUCKLAND, Devonport 18, Pqnsonby 0. Richmond 5, Marist 0.

SOGGER

OTHER CENTRES PALMERSTON NORTH. St. Andrews 2, Athletic 2. CHRISTCHURCH, Thistle 3, Western I. Nomads 1, Rangers 0. Technical 4, Marist 1. WELLINGTON. —First Division.— 1 Hospital 1, Petone 1. Marist C, Waterside 4. Diamond 3, Seatoun 1. Lower Hutt 2, Swifts 1, AUCKLAND. North Shore 2, Onehunga 2. Y.M.C.A. 4, Glen lanes 1. Thistle 2, Ponsonby 1,