SATURDAY’S SPORT

Evening Star, Issue 22027, 13 May 1935, Page 4

SATURDAY’S SPORT

‘Varsity and Southern Joint Rugby Leaders

RUGBY

'VARSITY A AND SOUTHERN ON TOP

miTY win KAIKGRAI BEATEM BY 18 TO 8 k> ' The superior speed and thrust of the 'f’V’arsity backs were the dominating factor in the main match of the day at Carisbrbok between ’Varsity. A and Kaikorai, the students winning, after Kaikorai had led at half-time, by 18 .(to 6. 'The forwards were fairly evenly matched, those of the losers being prominent in the first spell, but not so effective in the second half, while fVarsity backs were superior. Though there were a number of spectacular incidents, the game ’generally did not Ceach a high-standaixl.' ' - . i The teams; — v l '- . ,; ; Kaikorai. —Griffiths, Kean, Xiaing, JHohapata,. Murray, Henderson, Homer, M'Hardy, Lucy, Duncan, Murphy, Bartlett, Allan, Gibson, and M'LaughJan. University A. M'Farland, Jolly, Ryder, Watt M'Carthy, Gillies, Howden, Lopdell, Laney, Anderson, Pickard, Simmers, Borrie, Chapman, and .Green. , ■ The game opened at a brisk pace, ’Varsity forcing Kaikorai back to their line, but the defence held. There was a lot of forward play about the Kaikorai twenty-five, the packs struggling hard for supremacy. A good line kick by Laing sent ’Varsity hack to their own twenty-five. M'Farland marked a kick by Kean and found touch, and another line kick took play to Kaikorai territory. From three .or four set scrums Howden smartly sent his hacks away, but the passing broke down. Jolly was tackled by Kean when he made a run for the corner, and Hohapata made a jinky run infield to stop further pressure by the students. Griffiths was caught in possession when Gillies kicked through, and for some minutes the Kaikorai line was in danger. There was a lot of mishandling by both sides till Henderson broke through well, but failed to get the ball out to Hohopata beside him. Murray was pulled over in a passing bout, but got up and dribbled'for some distance, the Kaikorai forwards joining in to make a solid rush towards the ’Varsity line, ,the pressure being relieved by a free kick. Attempted passing by Kaikorai backs, who were now getting more of the ball, was brought up by good tackling. More passing by the Kaikorai backs aroused excitement, but still the defence held, though Kean - made a good bid for the corner. ’Varsity gradually .shifted play the other . way, and Gillies made a good but unsuccessful attempt to pot. Resuming the attack, the students’hooker, .from a scrum near the line, and Howden went over strongly for a" try, which Jolly converted. ’Varsity A 5, Kaikorai 0. , Gaining ground with a penalty kick, Kaikorai forwards rushed play to near the ’Varsity goal. An infringement by the students gave the attackers a penalty kick, which Homer goaled. f VarSity A 5, Kaikorai 3. Kaikorai forwards repelled a ’Varaxty thrust, Allan leading a dribbling rush to halfway. A free kick and a long line kick by Henderson carried play to touch near the ’Varsity corner, where there was some exciting play. The Maori winger went not far from aucoess, and then Homer, securing from a, scrum, beat the opposition to run over and score a good try behind the posts. He missed the kick. Kaikorai ’Varsity A 5. A minute before half-time there was further excitement when Kean dashed and in a strong run beat two opponents. He kicked, but it went over the line, M'Farland forcing. Play was in midfield when the spell ended. Half-time score:— Kaikorai 6 ’Varsity A 5 Even play marked the opening of the 'second spell, with a lot of scrummaging. Several good line kicks and a strong rush by Kaikorai, forwards sent ’Varsity back.’ Offside play gave Homer a chance in a good position, with a penalty kick, but he went outside the upright. A good kick by M'Carthy put ’Varsity, on the attack again, and M'Farland. playing well, sent to touch at the Kaikorai 25 when the Hill team temporarily relieved the pressure. Kean was carried off injured and was replaced by PickenU. Playing better together, ’Varsity forwards dominated for some time, and Jolly sent a penalty kick to touch at the Kaikorai 25. K ,,:i torai parsing broke down, and ’Varsity assumed the offensive, Jolly Tunning over at the end of a short V .

Some Soccer Surprises The matches on Saturday leave ’Varsity A and Southern undefeated at the head of the Rugby table. In the soccer code the defeats of Seacliff and Northern were real surprises., Maori Hill now have the lead.

passing bout, the defence being caught out of position. MTarland converted. * ’Varsity A 10, Kaikorai 6. Kaikorai forwards at once rushed play to the ’Varsity line, but were quickly driven back. M‘Carthy secured after a Kaikorai attack, and broke clean, with Ryder beside him, but his pass 'went astray and a try was lost. ’Varsity attacked strongly again ; a free kick giving relief to Kaikorai, Jolly went wide with a penalty kick for ’Varsity. ’Varsity backs were fed from some loose play, and the ball went out to Jolly, who made a strong run and slid over for a try at the corner. His kick failed. ’Varsity A 13, Kaikorai 6. Kaikorai, still getting a good share of possession, strove hard to break through, but could not finish off their efforts. Griffiths, who had gone off, was replaced. From halfway the ’Varsity backs were off again, and, after M‘Car thy had cut in well, Watt went at top pace for the corner, beat his opposing winger and the full-back, and ran round behind the posts. _ Joily converted. ’Varsity A 18, Kaikorai 6. With 15min to go, ’Varsity were doing almost all the attacking, having Kaikorai frequently on the run. Play was scrappy and not as fast as before. Ryder came in oh a Kaikorai passing bout after it had broken down at Hohapata, and sent to Green. Homer in turn intercepted Green’s pa§s to Watt,' and cleared. Kaikorai went to within striking distance of the ’Varsity line, but were driven back by a penalty kick. Another effort by the Kaikorai forwards led to the ball going out of bounds. •There was no further scoring, and the game ended: ’Varsity A • 18 Kaikorai ... 6 Mr J. Briggs was referee. DUNEDIN'S FIRST WIN OPEN GAME AT CARIBDROOK ( In the early game at Carisbrook between ’Varsity B and Dunedin a fast, open display was seen, and the result, 8 to 6 in favour of Dunedin, was a true indication of the respective merits of the teams. Dunedin held a margin of superiority in the forwards, who generally dominated the game. The backs on both sides, while willing to throw the ball about, lacked combination. The teams:— University B.—Smith, Haskell, Mack, Vosailagi, Boyep, Miller, MasEmanuel, Sharpe, Cudden, Turner, Mack, Vocailagi, Boyes, Miller, Maslin. Dunedin.—Dixon, Taylor, Wallace, Dawkins, Spillane, Marion, Treacy, Keen, Crowley, Hogan, Faulks, Collett, McDonald, Duncan, Croal Dunedin kicked off towards the Cargill road end, and was awarded a pentlty. Dawkins had a shot, the ball dropping under the bar. ’Varsity carried the ball into play, finding touch near halfway. Several ’Varsity movements carried play near the Dunedin line, but faulty handling lost a good opportunity. Dawkins, with a clearing kick, relieved Dunedin. ’Varsity were awarded several free kicks, which were unsuccessful. Treacy made some good openings, but the defence held. Dunedin continued the attack. In a passing movement the Blue centre kicked to Dawkins,, who, gathering the ball on the full, dashed over at the corner. Dixon failed to convert. 3-0. Dunedin tried opening up play, but their, movements lacked finish. The Students carried play to Dunedin territory, where Dunedin were caught in possession. Boyes on for Emanuel to score well out. 'The kick at goal was missed. 3 all. Dunedin kept ’Varsity busy on defence, and Treacy secured from a scrum, cut round the side of it, but was grassed near the line. After being forced ’Varsity carried play to Dunedin territory, where after several loose scrummages, Dunedin was awarded a free kick.. Dunedin found the line. Play hovered about the centre of the field when the spell endsd. Dunedin came on for the second spell without Dawkins and Marion, who had been replaced by M'Donald and Prendergast. For the first five minutes of the spell Dunedin did the bulk of the attacking, the backs endeavouring to open up the game, but not combining well enough to get through. ’Varsity, however, were kept busily defending, a good dash by Treacy being brought up just short of the line. Some excitement was aroused when Marshall broke in on a Dunedin passing movement, and transferred to Meek, the effort being brought up about halfway. Emanuel dashed away from a scrum, but his pass went astray. Dunedin clearing. Though Dunedin made several more efforts to get through the Students’ attack always looked more dangerous; Dunedin successfully_ defended their line against an invasion, and the forwards came away in fdribbling, which, however, was spoiled by Faulks kicking too hard and giving his opponents time to clear. Dunedin forwards began to dominate the game, but the backs still lacked finish, though Spillane on one occasion almost cut through in an effort, which, if supported, would probably have ended successfully. Emanuel was prominent in a dash without support. Spillane put his side in position with a splendid line kick, and, when ’Varsity Hooked the ball from a scrum, M'Donald (forward) quickly intercepted the pass from Emanuel and ran straight for the corner for a spectacular try. Dixon converted with an excellent kick. Dunedin 8-3. Near the close of the game Maslin

goaled a penalty for ’Varsity. Final score: — Dunedin 8 ’Varsity B 6 Mr F. Henderson was the referee. FAST AND'LIVELY GAME ZINGARI ACCOUNT FOR ALHAMBRA Zingari accounted for Alhambra at Tahuua Park, winning a colourful game by 19 points to 9. Zingari, playing a faster and more aggressive game, completely dominated the first spell, which ended 16-0 in their favour. Alhambra made a better showing in the second half, but their backs lacked the pace and thrust of the Zingari rearguard. The teams: Zingari.—Backs: Inglis, Dick, Campbell, Procter, Caradus, Lucas, M'Donald. Forwards: Watkins, Douglas, Lloyd, Burns Shortt, Morrison, Lanauze. Rutherford. Alhambra.—Backs: Dixon, Harris, Rodgers, Feathers, Orange, Fox, Williams. Forwards: Bain, Campbell, Frood, Binnie, Lament, Garthwaite, Robinson/ Souter. Zingari drew first blood three minutes after the kick-off, Inglis putting the ball squarely between the posts when an Alhambra forward went offside in his own twenty-five. Zingari 3, Alhambra 0. Zingari continued to dominate the play, and pressed hard to the Alhambra line several times. Dick and Douglas put in good runs down the side'-line, but, the latter was held Up as he went over, and a five-yard scrum, from which Alhambra were able to clear, followed. ‘'The Red-and-Blacks were kept in their own territory, and after 20 minutes’, play had to concede another penalty goal right on their own line. It was a very easy shot for Lucas. Zingari 6, Alhambra 0. Then came a really electrifying effort by Procter. He took a low—and bad—pass at halfway, and streaked off down the line, beating several would-be taoklors to run right round behind the Alhambra posts. Lucas converted Zingari 11, Alhambra 0. Procter registered another try within a minute. On this occasion he finished off a bright attacking movement by the Zingari backs by scoring in a handy position. Lucas converted again. Zingari 16, Alhambra 0. Alhambra livened np in the opening of the second spell, and launched several hard attacks through the Zingari twenty-five. Here Dixon had a shot at goal from a penalty and _ narrowly missed. Shortly after Binnie took a bad knock on the leg and had to go off. He was replaced by Walker. Alhambra had been definitely on top for the first 15 minutes of this spell. They were attacking hard when Dixon, their full-back, distinguished himself by scoring. From the twenty-five he simply ploughed through the Zingari pack to throw himself over wide. Dixon failed. Zingari 16, Alhambra 3. Alhambra came right back to the attack again, and within a few minutes increased their total, Harris finishing off a good effort by scoring in the corner. Dixon failed. Zingari 16, Alhambra 6. Zingari then showed up in their first dangerous movement of the spell. Douglas leading a rush and scoring wide. Inglis failed. Zingari 19, Alhambra 6. With 10 minutes to ■go Alhambra responded with another try, ‘Harris diving over in the corner after securing from a line-out. Dixon failed. Zingari 19, Alhambra 9. The game ended shortly after with the score;— Zingari 19 Alhambra 9 Mr N. Tilley was referee. PIRATES CHECKED DRAWN CAME WITH TAIERE In an even game at Mosgiel on Saturday Taien played Pirates to a draw—3 points all. At all times the game was fast and keen, and never devoid of excitement, but, for the most part, there was an absence of clever, incisive combined work. The highlight was provided by Taieri in the scoring of the only_ try of the day, Pirates- securing their three points as the result of a penalty goal. The teams were:— Pirates.—Taylor, Thompson, Perriam, Bissett, Martin, Manning, Saxton, C. B. Stuart, Bannatyne, Dunstan, Newman,- Grant, Valentino, Gordon, and Coupland. , Taieri. —Frew, Murray, Watson, Brown, D. Cursey, M'Skimming, Johnston, Bain, A. Cursey, Hollows, Barron, Scott, Finlayson, Boyd, and Broadley. , Securing a larger share of the ball from the scrums, Pirates were the more aggressive side at the outset, and several times the backs tried to get going. The passing was fairly good, but lateral action rather than penetration was the order of the day, and the Taieri defence had little difficulty in pulling up the movements. Twice Thompson featured in bright dashes, but at length the Taieri forwards got into their stride, and in a serjes of bustling rushes forced their way into Black territory for the first time. The Pirates pack surged back to tho attack, and were more generous to their rearguard than the latter deserved —if they could be judged on a spasm of misdirected and crosspaddock passing. Saxton snapped the ball hack to his forwards, and Bannatyne set sail for tho lino only to be well tackled by Frew, the Taieri full-back. The first score came when Taylor, who was playing a fine game all round, put a penalty kick across tho bar. Pirates 3, Taieri 0.

The titbit of the remainder of the spell was a beautifully engineered try by Taieri, Boyd starting a movement in which the ball travelled to M'Skimming, to Watson, and back to M'Skimming, who waltzed over. Watson failed to convert. Half-time score: Taieri 3, Pirates 3.

Early in the second spell Pirates, taking advantage of a preponderance of ball from the scrum, launched a series of rearguard attacks which were held up jonly by solid tackling or concerted driving over the touch line. Both Black wingers, Bissett and Thompson, were stopped in qpiek succession near the line, and then M'Skimming and Murray eased tho situation Striking an inspired patch, the Taieri forwards rushed their opponents hack into their 25, and M'Skimming, unsupported, broke through dangerously only to be tackled. After a Pirates sortie Johnston, the Taieri half-back, staged a great burst through the defence, regaining 40yds before the move was checked. For a long time the Pirates defence was sorely tested, llio Taieri forwards pounding continually at the goal line. Pirates rallied, and tried 'the'passing game, but, although the handling was accurate. there was something inevitable about the country players’ tackling that proved an efficient bar to the Blacks’ progress. In a last-minute effort Taieri nearly scored at the corner. Final; , Taieri 3 Pirates 1. 3 Mr L- E. Hacassey was referee.

The following table shows the relatire positions of the teams engaged in £he senior grade competition h a , -p 0* {Team. 0> 1 ca s c O' ss -P S ►4 fce a! t. Pts.fo points again Flag Point University 1.. 4 4 0 0 76 20 8 Southern 4 4 0 o. 83 6 8 Pirates ... ... 4 3 0 1 74 12 7 Zingari _ ... 4 2 2 0 36 43 4 Kaikorai ... 4 2 2 0 49 45 4 Union ... ... 4 2 ■2. 0 23 35 , 4 Dunedin ... 4 1 2 1 20 58 3 Taieri ... ... 4 0 2 2: 14 38 2 University B 4 0 4 0 IS 78 0 Alhambra ... 4 0 4 0 15 69 0