VARSITY WIN AGAIN

Evening Star, Issue 22087, 22 July 1935, Page 4

VARSITY WIN AGAIN

PIRATES BEATEN BY 15 TO 8 mem, okh play The match between Varsity A and Pirates, won by the Students by 15 points to 8, was productive of bright, open football, with plenty of movement and excitement. The superior pace apd better backing up of the Varsity team brought victory, but the losers made them strive hard for their margin of points. The second spell was particularly brisk, Pirates making strong hut unsuccessful efforts .in the last 15 minutes to pull the game out of the fire. • . ■The teams: — Pirates.—Taylor, Thompson, Manning, ‘Valentine, Martin, Geary, Saxton. Stuart, Bannatyno, Dunstan, Grant. Coupland, Harkess, Gordon, and Shand. Varsitv A.—Mac-Farland, Jones. Fookes, M'Carthy, M'Kechnie, Gillies, Bowden, Lopdell. Laney. Anderson, Simmers, Mack, Green, Chapman, and Borne, Varsity backs were in action soon after the kick-off by Pirates, the movement coming to an end at halfway. Gillies cut in well when Howden sent him the ball from the next scrum and started a bout, which was pulled up deep in Pirates’ territory. A free kick gave Pirates relief,, and, the forwards, in- a loose rush, went past halfway. Gillies kicked high to Taylor, but the Pirates’*, full-back fielded well, and found touch near, halfway. Again Varsity backs were away and M'Cartbv. after a good run, threw infield to “ Fookes, who ran over for a try neat' the corner. The kick by MacFarland missed. Varsity A 3, Pirates 0 Two minutes later Pirates equalised, Taylor sending over a great penalty foal from about 50yds out. Varsity A , Pirates 3. The game went on at a great pace. Varsity threw the ball about freely, but were held up. Then Pirates took a turn and went in dramatic fashion from their own twenty-five to near the Varsity line. Martin started the movement with a great run, and forwards and backs handled till it was pulled up just short of the line. Taylor went close with another free kick _ from far out. Pirates were playing with plenty of dash and broke up a number of Varsity attacks. Saxton came away from a scrum and kicked, the Varsity

full-back clearing just in time. So far there were little between the forwards. Taylor in turn was called upon to clear, and did so well. A series of assaults by the Varsity backs had Pirates on the defensive for the next few minutes till a free kick gave relief. Howden broke away well from a scrum, but ran away from his supports, and was grassed with the ball. A shrewd kick by Gillies put Varsity in an attacking position, but Howden was downed when he again tried to break through on his own. Pirates broke through in passing to halfway, a free kick sending them back. Penalties ’ were fairly frequent in the game. M'Carthy made a strong bid for the corner at the end of a passing bout, but was tackled as he went over, and lost the ball. MacFarland made a good but unsuccessful attempt to goal a penalty/for Varsity. Varsity were doing most of the attacking. The forwards were getting more of the ball from the scrums, and the backs were throwing it about at every chance. But the Pirates’ defence was good, and several tiroes tn© attack was Broken up before it had got far from the scrum. On one occasion Fookes ran M'Carthy; into position, but the winger unluckily put a foot into touch. Howden dashed through near the line, * and passed to Green, who was pulled down just short of success. Several scrums followed on the line, till Pirates forced. Gillies figured well in a cut-in and dummied nicely, but his pass went astray, a good chance being lost. 'MacFarland put Varsity ahead with’ a goal from a penalty, and the first spell ended:— Varsity A 6 Pirates ,••• 3 Even play marked the opening of the' second spell. Twice Pirates’ backs were fed by Saxton; but failed to get far. At the end of Varsity passing Jones and M'Carthy were brought down in turn. Taylor found touch at the Varsity twenty-five with a penalty kick, and the backs made another attempt, bad handling ruining the effort. Varsity passing also broke down, but the movement was resumed in dribbling, Taylor scooping up and clearing well. , • ~ ’Varsity forwards were now mostly in the ascendancy, though the Pirates’ vanguard was still contesting every inch of the way. Attacks by ’Varsity backs forced Pirates back, and M'Carthy was brought down at the end of a bout. The ball was sent in to Green, who was tackled just short of the line. From the resultant scramble the ball was thrown out to Gillies, who potted a goal.—Varsity 10, Pirates 3. Borrie started some passing that forced Pirates back, and the students’ backs came into action, Gower being stopped at the end of the movement. Attacks by both sides failed to bear fruit. At length Howden broke away from a scrum, and dummied his way through to near the line, Gillies securing in the scramble that followed a passing bout and scoring. The kick by MacFarlane was successful. Varsity A 15, Pirates 3. Play continued fast and open. For a time Pirates assumed the offensive. Gordon, Martin, and Valentine showing up in movemets that drove ’Varsity back. The , ball went over the line, ’Varsity forcing well just in time. MacFarland saved well in the face of further attacks, fielding coolly from the feet of opponents and finding touch. Pirates continued the attack, and Martin, securing from Saxton from a scrum, ran through the ’Varsity backs for a good try beside the posts. Taylor converted. , - jor converted. Varsity 15; Pirates 8. Pirates began to throw the ball about freely. A high kick and a rush went deep, MacFarland having to clear in a hurry. Howden was injured and went off, Feltham coming on. A free kick put Pirates in position again, •but ’Varsity cleared. There was another rush to the ’Varsity line, Gillies forcing when it was kicked over. There was no further score, the game ending: ’Varsity A 15 Pirates ••• ° Mr B. E. Macassey was referee.

SOUTHERN WELL HELD ZINGARI NARROWLY DEFEATED In a closely-contested but scrambling game Southern defeated Zingari-Rich-mond by 6 points to 3 in the early match at Carisbrook, the issue being in doubt to the final whistle. With Southern backs playing well below form, much of the advantage of their forwards’ possession from the scrums went for nought, and although the competition leaders held a territorial advantage, at no stage of the game did they have Zingari subdued, the Colours’ forwards battling hard from whistle to whistle, while the backs defended stoutly. The handling by both sides was very poor. For nearly half of the second spell Southern played one short, B. Edwards being ordered oS.

The teams wore:— Southern.—Backs; Bolton, Black, Smith, Turnbull, G. M. Edwards, D. Trevathan, Simon. Forwards: Inglis, Quaid, M'Donald, Morland, Aitken, R. Edwards, Neiper, Hore. Zingari-Richmond. Backs; Campbell, Lucas, M'Lean, Procter, Halsey, Caradus, G. M'Donnld. Forwards; Fleming, Douglas, Watkins. Burns, Shortt, Hennessey. Morrison, Lowrie. Southern kicked off, and the forwards took play inside Zingari’s twenty-five. Simon launched several passing bouts, but Black was well tackled by Procter several times. Passing swung across in the opposite direction, and Smith drew tne defence cloverly and sent Turnbull over near the corner. Trevathan missed with the kick. Southern 3, Zingari 0. Douglas led the Zingari fonyards beyond nalfwayj and for the first time the Colours invaded Southern territory. The Southern forwards took command again, and Inglis broke through to halfway, Hore charged down, a kick and dribbled through in great style to within a few yards of the line. Southern was securing major possession from the scrums, and fast passing reached Black, who was brought down near the corne», Procter getting the Colours out of trouble with a good kick to halfway. . Zingari was offering a stout resistance to Southern attacks. Hennessey and Watkins led a Zingari rush to the line, but a free kick relieved Southern. Caradus made a fine cut through, but Trevathan broke into passing, and shifted play to the Zingari twenty-five. Hore, who was playing a fine game, dribbled through to near the hne. but once again the backs were unable to finish off, and following a break-down in Southern passing Halsey dribbled through to the Southern twenty-five. Play was of a scrambling nature, but the Zingari forwards were holding their opponents well, and just after Turnbull was collared near the line, half-time went, with the score: Southern 3, Zin-gari-Richmond 0. , n Zingari took play to the Southern line on resuming, but Hore shitted play beyond halfway, and Southern attacked hotly for a while. _ Back came the Zingari forwards, with Lowrie in the van, and for a while both sides handled atrociously, play being very ragged. At last the ball came out to Black, but Procter, who was shining on defence, brought his marker down. Black was away again a moment later, but he was unsupported, and his pass went astray. Southern had a golden opportunity when the ball came out to Smith, but M'Laren intercepted a pass, and play shifted to halfway. Southern still commanded possession in the scrums, but the Zingari tackling prevented passing from getting far, and Watkins headed a Colours loose rush to halfway. Trevathan used the line to place Southern on attack, and Smith nearly rounded off a good run, lint his pass went astray, and Zingari swept to the attack. Caradus made a strong run. and passed to Lowrie, who was collared near the corner. Caradus made another good opening, and from a free kick in front Campbell kicked a goal. Southern 3, Zingari 3, Southern was being penalised Hequently, and following a scrum R. Eclwards was ordered off for talking back to the referee. _ The Zingari forwards were ■ now going great guns, and launched a vigorous attack, but Southern made strenuous efforts to regain the lead, and Turnbull snapped no the ball brilliantly, and cut through to score a great try. Trevathan failed. Southern 6, Zingari 3. The Colours made another raid inside Southern territory, but Hore stemmed the Tush, and Southern returned to the attack. Bolton came up to second five-eighth, and G. M. Edwards dropped back to full-back. Bolton made a good run, and Turnbull was nearly over at the corner. M'Donald and Hore led a Southern rush, but the Zingari forwards, led by Hennessey, Douglas, and Watkins, responded well, and took play past halfway. The game ended: Southern b Zingari-Richmond 3 Mr N. Tilley was the referee.

DRAW-HIHE ALL UNION AND KAIKORAI . For the third time this season the Kaikorai team has participated in a game which ended in a draw with the scores at 9 all. The previous games were against Dunedin and Alhambra, and this time the draw was staged with Union, the setting being the Caledonian Ground. Play, for the most part, was fast and quite bright to watch. The teams were;— Kaikorai.—Laing, Kean, Oliver, Horner, Murray, Henderson, Francis, Rodgers, Leatham, Brown, Bartlett, Murphy. M’Ewan, Allan, and M'Laugnlan. Union.—Silver, Gensik, Granger, Smith, Hoyle, Burgess, Stokes, R. Werner, Faris, Lester, Vorrath, P. Garden, E, Garden, Collier, and Thompson.

Chiefly owing to good work by the forwards, supported by the backs in individual hursts, Union had the better of the opening stages. Twice in the first ten minutes the Maroons were dangerously near the opposing goal line, but the defence proved adequate. Burgess and Hoyle impressed in the Union five-eighth line, and all the forwards appeared to be grafting well. The first really spectacular burst came when Francis, who was playing halfback for Kaikorai, broke round on the blind side and neatly evaded a couple of tacklers before passing in to Allan, who gained further valuable ground prior to parting with the ball. Subsequently Kean made a fine dash down the touch line, and Kaikorai had quite a long period in charge of the game. Following a jinky run by Henderson, the Blues were awarded a free kick, and Francis drew first blood with a good penalty goal from 35yds out. Kaikorai 3, Union 0. Shortly afterwards M’Ewan had to retire hurt, and was replaced by Millar, wlm went to the full-back position. Laing coming up into the forwards. The spell ended without untoward excitement.

After the resumption both sets of backs showed an inclination to throw the ball about, but the defence was always more than equal to the attack, and the movements were quickly neutralised. The next score came as a result of a forward rush, Allan figuring prominently before Murray came up fast from the back, whipped up the ball, and sailed over almost without a hand being laid upon him. Francis failed with the kick. Kaikorai 6, Union nil. Union rallied gamely, and after holding play for some time in Kaikorai’s territory were awarded a free kick, from which Silver kicked a fine goal from well back.' Kaikorai 6, Union 3. A few minutes later Silver equalised the scores with an even more difficult kick from near the touchline.

Now going great guns, the Union forwards, for whom R.. Garden was playing an outstanding game, carried play to sear the hill side’s goal line,

Stokes subsequently getting possession from the ruck and scoring a snappy try. Silver just went wide with the kick. Union 9. Kaikorai 6. Oliver and Henderson then made inroads into Union territory, and the .Maroons forced just in time. However, Francis levelled up the tallies with a penalty goal, and play became still more been. However, there was no further score. Final: Union 9 Kaikorai 9 Mr J. Fletcher was referee. DRAB FORWARD SCRAMBLE DUNEDIN DEFEAT ALHAMBRA 9-5 Lack of team work was glaringly apparent on both sides in the drab forward scramble a.tTahuna Park, where Dunedin maintained its first-round supremacy over Alhambra by securing a converted try and a “ potted ” goal to a converted try. The teams were:— Dunedin.—W. Dixon; Manion, Dawkins, Wallace; Treacy, Aldous; 6. M‘Donald; T. M'Donald, Dobson, Croal, Collett, Hogan, Brosnan, Crowley, and Whitty. Alhambra.—A. Dixon Rodgers, Williamson, Walker; Fox, Orange; Sinclair; Garthwaite, Bain, Frood, Binnie, Lament, Tregea, Robinson, and Souter. t With the forwards in almost complete control of the game, play during the first spell was hard, but colourless. Alhambra dominated, and would probably have had the upper band in points as well if the passing had not been so erratic. They gained the advantage from almost every scrum, but the ball was seldom sent away cleanly, with the result that individual effort crept in, and the line was worked overtime. Dunedin’s forwards did not pack well, and gave their backs a strenuous time keeping the Bamas in check, but the latter worked reasonably _ well together, though they were given little scope to get properly into their stride. After holding the fort for the first quarter-hour, and being once required to force, Dunedin went forward for the only time in the spell, and though there was no sound organisation in the invasion it was successful in bringing the Blues the only points secured in this half. Treacy took the pass from a serum 30yds out, running straight forward, and passing when blocked to T. M'Donald, who carried it across to score. Wallace goaled beautifully. For the' Red-and Blacks, A. Dixon twice missed with penalty kicks from either side of the paddock, 40yds out, and was unsuccessful with an attempted “ pot.” During one tight piece of play, Dawkins tossed the ball back, and as it was not taken it rolled over, with Fox after it, but it beat him into touch-in-goal. The spell ended 5-0 to Dunedin.

The brightest concerted movement of the match came soon after the interval, when Alhambra swept swiftly down on the opposition and ultimately levelled the tallies. All the backs went into action, and both flanks were exercised in turn to take the Bamas to the Dunedin line, where they hammered away unceasingly From the line scramble Sinclair gathered up, and gave it to Garthwaite to score, A. Dixon making sure of the additional points. During the onslaught Fox failed with a penalty kick. Thereafter Dunedin were always the aggressors, and once or twice were , close to scoring, but tailed to assert themselves sufficiently. However, a fine field goal by W. Dixon settled the situation, as there was no further scoring. Alhambra’s best players on the day were Rodgers, Williamson, and Sinclair (in the, backs), and Souter, who was always on the ball. Final: — Dunedin ... 9 Alhambra 5 Mr L, M. Wright was referee.

TAIERI WINS UNIVERSITY B OUTCLASSED Against University B at Mosgiel Taieri were definitely on top, but all of the points were scored in the first spell. The Students received more of the ball in the second spell, though they only entered Taieri territory on two occasions for a very brief period. The teams: — University B.—Smith, Uttley, Roy, Zouch, Park, Watson, Emanuel, Wall, Turner, Campbell, Miller, Sharpe, King, Vosailagi, Cuddon. Taieri.*—M'lntosh,. Murray, M'Skimming, Wright,, D. Cursey, Johnston, Frew, M'Leod, Hollows, Barron, Brown, Bain, Scott, Broadley, L. Cursey. Taieri* attacked early in the piece, and several short punts by Johnston had the Students in trouble and on one occasion Murray was thrown into touch a few yards from the line. Johnston was almost over himself shortly afterwards, but offside play sent the ball back to halfway. The Taieri pack, however, was dominating _ the scrums, and the backs were receiving plenty of the ball. Several Taieri attacks Were frustrated by sound defence before D. Cursy neatly potted a goal, 4-0. Taieri continued on the offensive, but free kicks to the Students’ and sound defence kept them out. When the Students worked play into (heir opponents’ territory for the first time, the whole of the back line engaged in passing, Uttley releasing himself from a feeble tackle by M‘Ski mining, and handing on to King, who scored, 4-3. Taieri completely dominated the play for the remainder of the spell, the Students invading Taieri territory on only one occasion. A try by Murray, after receiving from Cursey, was followed by another try at the end of passing by the same player, and Cursey also dribbled through for a try. Halftime; Taieri 13, Varsity B 3. Until the last 10 minutes of the game, when the Taieri backs sparkled up again, play in the second spell was of a scrambly nature, though credit is due to the Taieri players in their determined attempt to make the game open. However, their passing movements lacked the precision displayed in the first spell, while a succession of free kicks against them spoilt many promising movements. On the other hand, the Students adopted spoiling tactics. Broadley was prominent in the line-outs, and Bain and Scott also played serviceable games. Wright was the only weak link in the Taieri chain, while for the Students Smith played impressively at full-back and Uttley, Park, and Watson were conspicuous in good play on occasions. Final score:— Taieri ... 13 University B 3 Mr A. Binru’e was the referee.

SECOND GRADE A. Varsity C 9, Kaikorai 4. Taieri 5, Zingari 0. Southern 20, Pqrt Chalmers 6. THIRD GRADE A. Dunedin 17, Union C. High School 25, University E 6. Kaikorai 5, Green Island 0. FOURTH GRADE. Zingari 15. Taieri 6. Alhambra A 26, Southern 5. Union 6, Christian Brothers 0. Dunedin 9, Pirates 6. High School 17. Green Island 0. FIFTH GRADE. Dunedin 27, Southern 5. Zingari 18, Ravensbourne 12. NORTH OTAGO V. EASTERN DISTRICTS A DISAPPOINTING GAME A representative match was played at the Oamaru Show Grounds on Saturday between North Otago and Eastern Districts (Palmerston), and, despite the fact that both teams were at full strength the game was most disappointing, especially from a spectator’s point of view, bad handling of the ball and lack of co-operation being the principal factors in the break-down of many promising movements. The game, which was won by North Otago by 14 points to 13, was devoid of anything spectacular for the most part, although several good interceptions by Crossan raised the enthusiasm of the crowd. Perhaps the most outstanding back on the day was L. Ross, full-back of the visiting team, who handled and kicked brilliantly, besides proving an elusive opponent when in possession. He was called upon to save on numerous occasions, his many recoveries when in dagger being reminiscent of prowess displayed in former matches. North Otago did most of the attacking, but the backs in particular did not combine well, and their display of handling and passing was very ragged. The forwards took matters much too easily in the early stages of the game, and were continually beaten for the ball in the scrums and line-outs. However, they made amends in the latter < stages, and brought off several fine dribbling rushes. Eastern Districts were quicker to take advantage of opportunities, and frequently turned defence into attack. The forwards bustled their opponents in the first half, with the result that North Otago’s full-back (Easton) was caught in possession more than once. Easton gave a disappointing display on the day, and was slower than usual in clearing. Both Stickman and Clearwater were unfortunate in receiving injuries necessitating their withdrawal from tho field of play The teams;—

North Otago.—Easton, Cameron, Ledingham, Mason, Calder, Tempero, Stichman, Carrodus, Wilson, Cleverley, Newlands, Johnston, Veitch, Omnet, and M'Phee.

Eastern Districts.—Ross, Pollett, M'Knight, Crossan, Morrison, Davis, Frater, Sullivan, Mockford, Parkhill, Roberts, Clearwater, Lowen, O’Reilly, O’Connell.

With a strong sun in their faces, North Otago kicked off, and in the resultant scramble in Eastern Districts’ territory, the home side was penalised and play returned to halfway. A sortie by the visiting forwards brougbt_ surprising results. The ball was kicked over the line, and Easton ran to force, but took matters much too easily, and Frater got there first, thus registering a try for Eastern Districts five minutes after the commencement of play. Rosa added the mayor points. Eastern Districts 5, North Otago 0. From a scrum near halfway, Stichman secured and sent on to Tempero, who cut iu beautifully, and a try 1 ->oked certain; but he endeavoured to pass out when near the line, and, the ball going astray, Ross relieved with a kick to touch. North Otago were making every endeavour to open up play at this stage, but the backs were unable to bold the ball. Stichman worked the

ind side, and sent on to Calder, who threw a wild pass to Cameron, and a good chance was lost when Morrison snapped up to find touch with a splendid kick. A good, forward movement saw Eastern Districts on the defence, and the position looked dangerous when Collett fumbled. However, a good save was made, and a scrum ensuetk An interchange of kicks followed, Easton being prominent in some brilliant fielding, but he was unable to find the line, while his vis-a-vis, Ross, was _ more accurate in this respect. Securing from a scrum in mid-field, Stiehman sent his backs away, but Tempero’s pass to Calder was intercepted by Crossan, who did not get far, however, and Easton returned play to halfway. The visiting forwards gradually took play up-fieid, but when in a good position were penalised for offside play. Easton essayed a lengthy. line kick, but the ball remained in play. Ross fumbled and the ball rolled into touch 10yds from the line. The visitors rallied, and the full-back failing to gather in, North Otago were called upon to defend desperately for a time, but the efforts of their opponents were to no avail, and smart work by Calder and Tempero relieved the pressure. Tempero followed up this advantage with a kick to touch which found the corner flag. However, North Otago were unable to cross, and Ross again came to light with a touch-finder. Crossan was responsible for further good work. Securing from the ruck, Tempero sent on to Calder, who in' turn made a nice opening for Cameron, but the latter, after beating three opponents, was forced into touch five yards from the line. Crossan again was prominent when he intercepted a pass from Calder, and assisted by the forwards rushed play to North Otago’s territory, where M‘Knight secured to transfer to O’Connell, who finished off a brilliant movement to score in the corner. Ross found the posts with a difficult kick.

Eastern Districts 10, North Otago 0. Although they were doing most of the attacking, North Otago were unable to finish off their movements, and their opponents were not slow to take advantage of the many opportunities presented. The North Otago forwards were going better now, ami a dribbling rush, in which Wilson and Newlands were prominent, had their opponents again on the defensive, but Ross was safe. From a loose scrum near the line the ball was kicked through, and in a rush to touch down. Ross tackled Stichraan, who was awarded a penalty try, Easton failed to convert. Eastern Districts 10, North Otago 3. A* period of desultory play followed, during which North Otago made a further effort to cross, hut a force-down relieved. From play in the visitors’ territory Ross attempted a line kick, but the ball struck another player, and, snapping up quickly, Wilson sent to to Carrodus, who scored in the corner. Easton again failed to convert. Half-time sounded shortly after with the scores;— * Eastern Districts ... 10 North Otago g

Shortly after the resumption of play Veitch and Stichman were associated in a spectacular run down the line. Following up fast Ledingham secured and made a determined effort to cross, but Ross grassed him within inches of the line, and, as lie lost possession, a force down resulted. The visiting backs wore next seen in a good passing movement, Morrison being prominent in good work. From just inside the halfway line Newlands and Wilson were responsible for taking play well into Eastern Districts’ territory. M'Knight rushed play to halfway, where a melee ensued. At this stage Stichman and Clearwater had to retire, and they were replaced by Wills and Cameron respectively. In the visitors’ side Davis came in to the half-back position, and Calder did likewise for North Otago. A splendid passing rush by the home side backs saw Cameron secure and cut in beautifully to beat Ross and score well out. Easton missed with tho kick.

Eastern Districts 10, North Otago SL North Otago were playing decidedly better football at this stage, and continually had their opponents in trouble. An infringement saw Ross attempt o penalty from well out, but the ball fell short. A misunderstanding resulted in a scrum being ordered on the line, but the advantage was lost when Calder found the line near halfway with a welljudged kick. Taking matters into their own hands, the local forwards went away in a bustling movement which ended in Carrodus touching down near tho posts. Easton was unsuccessful with the kick, making the scores: North Otago 14, Eastern Districts 10. Eastern Districts were not to be do nied, however, and M'Knight showed a fine turn of speed, but ho was pushed into touch when near the corner flag. Play became more, exciting and interesting, and the ball changed hands quickly. In attempting to clear Easton was caught napping, the ball rebounding from Ross, who had followed up smartly, and after it had passed through several hands Monkford secured to dive over. Parkhill missed with the kick. No-side sounded shortly after with Eastern Districts attacking hard, and the game ended iyith the scores:— North Otago # ... 14 Eastern Districts ... ... 13 Mr L. Cross was the_ referee. In a curtain-raiser betw.een St. Kevin’s and Old Boys (third grade), Hie former team won by 11 points to 8. IN OTHER CENTRES TIMARU. Old Boys 17, Star 3. Zingari 11, Celtic 8. Schools matches: Timaru Seniors 32, Waitaki 0; Timaru Juniors 24, Waitaki 7. TARANAKI. Opunake 14, Inglewood 9. Kaponga 25, Star 11. Clifton 0, Eltham 0. Tukapa 14, United Old Boys 5. Stratford 20, Hawera 6. Okaiawa 22, Old Boys 12. Waimate 6, Patea 3. WANGANUI. Kaierau 9, Marist 6. Pirates 17, Technical Old Boys 9. Old Boys 13, Ratana 3. SOUTH OTAGO. South Otago 11, Western Districts 3. MASTERTON. Gladstone 9, Carterton 6. AUCKLAND. Otahuhu 15, Manukau 6. Varsity 13, Grammar 0.8. 11. Grafton 25, Ponsonby 11. Marist 14, College Rifles 8. WELLINGTON. —First Division.— Petone 10, Hutt 8. Wellington College Old Boys 11, Eastbourne 4. Wellington 11, Poneke 8. Athletic 14, Oriental 0. Marist Old Boys 10, Johnsonville 3. —Second Division.— University 17, Berhampore 0. MANAWATU. St. Patrick’s 17, Oroua Downs 9. Old Boys 11, Feilding 6. Rongotea 9, Woodville 6. Massey College 3, Kiatoa 0. Feilding Old Boys won by default from United. CHRISTCHURCH. Town 32, Country 14. INVERCARGILL. ... >.. Pirates 21, Old Boys 12. Blues 25, Marist 8. Pirates win the Galbraith Shield for the season.