SATURDAY'S SPORT

Evening Star, Issue 22988, 20 June 1938, Page 4

SATURDAY'S SPORT

RUGBY POSITIONS OF TEAMS The first round of senior matches has been almost completed, and .the following table shows the relative positions of the teams: —

108 . HIM) AND FAST PIRATES BEAT VARSITY 6 • STUDENTS' GOOD SHOWING IN FIRST SPELL University B, making their ebut at Carisbrook in the principal match •of the day, acquitted themselves well in a fast and lively game against the formidable Pirates combination, who eventually won, 21-3. Pirates had only a slight advantage in the first half (which ended with the score at 6-0), but in the closing stages of the game they were all over their opponents. In the last 15 minutes Pirates made the pace a cracker, and tries came in quick succession. Fookes came in to replace an injured back for Varsity, and showed that he is at the top of form. The teams: — Pirates. —Backs: Taylor, M’Lachlan, Perriam, Duff, Bathgate, Thorburu, Campbell. Forwards: Mahoney, Graham, Shand, Harkess. Beadle. Grant. Kennedy, Parkhill. University B.—Backs: Falvey, Bissett, M'Kee. Kawe, Skelley, M'Leod. Simpson Forwards: Galloway, Sprague. Adams, Anderson, Gordon, Burcher. Thudey, Howden. Pirates were penalised in the first half-minute, and Falvey missed with a shot at goal from inside the twentyfive, wide out. Varsity kept their opponents in their own territory for the first five minutes, and then Pirates moved over to attack after a low kick hy Bathgate had found a hole in the defence. The Pirates five-eighth led the Black pack to the Varsity line, where Falvey did some good defensive work. A penalty here was welcomed by Varsity. Bissett was injured shortly after, and was replaced by Fookes, who was greeted with a cheer from the bank. Pirates swept play back to the Varsity 25, Taylor missing a fairly easy penalty. The student pack battled back to halfway, and from here M'Leod staged a fine run right through the Pirates defence. He was caught from behind right on the line, and Pirates were in a ticklish situation until Taylor managed to clear. Pirates opened their account after 20 minutes’ play, Taylor kicking a well-judged goal from about 40yds out. Pirates 3, Varsity nil.

One Rugby Surprise ZINGARI BEATS TAIERI Mosgiel Still Soccer Leaders Most of the teams in the senior Rugby games ran true to form, Zingari-Richmond creating something of a surprise by beating Taieri (always a more redoubtable force on their own ground) at Mosgiel. In the principal match at Carisbrook University B made a better showing than Pirates’ score of 21-3 indicates. Kaikorai just got home by 3-0 against Alhambra, but actually had the better of a gaihe played in a sea of mud. Two heavy defeats were registered by the leading teams to Roslyn-Wakari and Technical respectively. On their home ground Mosgiel over-xan the former by 8-0, while Maori Hill netted seven goals to nil. The town game produced poor football, which was not to the credit of the Hill players in the least over the greater part of the game. Technical never were dangerous. Roslyn-Wakari provided less opposition to the leaders than was expected from the fast side. Mosgiel turned the tables on them with their own game, plus science.

Campbell sent his backs into action, the ball going right out to Perriam. and the centre cut in nicely and nearly o-ot over. A moment later Pirates scored with a very neat move. Perriam raced off down the sideline and, giving every indication that he intended To pass out to his winger, passed in to Campbell, who sent Parkhill over. Varsity had been caught napping* laylor’s shot hit the post and bounced back. Pirates 6, Varsity nil. The Pirates rearguard raced off from the commencement of play in the second spell, the ball travelling through the chain to Duff, who was grassed after a good run down the line. Pirates continued to hold the upper hand, their forwards sweeping play on to the Varsity line from a scrum here the Blut orwards broke tbroiieh :iild reoev'"' dangerous situation. Pirates came back again, and Varsity had to force down, but the Blacks were over again within a few minutes. Several forwards and back bandied in, a good rush that ended in Beadle Duff across for an easy try. Taylor failed. Pirates 9, Varsity 0. Although Pirates were definitely on top, they were not having things all their own way by any means, and the students were putting up a, fighting defence and contesting every , inch. In this spell Pirates showed; more initia-. tive, launching a series ~ of hard attacks. Then Varsity came to light with a -bright movement started by Fookes, who kicked through the defence and followed up fast. A moment later he lobbed a long pass out to Kawe, who could not accept the opportunity, Pirates forcing. Fookes was the particular star > f the Varsity backs. The students at this stage initiated several hard offensives, and then Simpson sent his backs off from a scrum, M'Leod cutting in beautifully before passing on to Fookes and Kawe, the winger streaking over in the corner. Taylor failed. Pirates 9, Varsity 3.

The ground at the Cale. was muddy, and before many minutes the players were well plastered with loam. During these minutes and for some time afterwards play was of a scrambling nature, more energetic than skilful, with the loose scrums looking rather like dogfights. Neither side got further than the other’s twenty-five, despite one or two dribbling efforts by Simon, which were negatived by Neiper getting offside. At length Black, securing from a weak clearing kick, bolted up the right wing, evaded or broke through a line of would-be tacklers, and scored. D. Trevathan converted nicely. 5-0. Play improved slightly, the Magpies’ backs getting into swift action. A free kick to Southern fell short of goal. Union forwards cleared with a desperate forward rally. Play was again rough and ragged, and more than once players “ shaped up.” Half an hour from the start Southern’s second score came as the result of a strong run and deplorably weak tackling on the left wing. Nisbet secured at the twenty-five and battled his way over at the corner. Trevathan missed. 8-0. Union’s inside backs were very weak. Southern scored

There was a faster pace now than at any stage of the game. The students battled to reduce their deficit, but with ten minutes to go Pirates increased their tally, Thorburn scoring wide after several of the backs had handled deep in the Varsity twenty-five. Taylor failed. Pirates 12, Varsity 3. Pirates went off again within a minute, M'Lauchlan finishing off a similar movement. Pirates 15, Varsity 3. Then Perriam cut clean through the defence and sent Thorburn across for a brilliant try. The attempt at goal failed. Pirates 18, Varsity 3. Just on time Duff raced right round again. The kick failed, and the game ended : Pirates 21 University B 3 Mr J. B. Burton was referee. A ONE-SIDED GAME UNION'S POOR BACKS Deplorably weak play on the part . of the Union backs never gave the side a chance against Southern, the “ Magpies” winning by 25 to 0. The winners’ rearguard worked smoothly in the later stages, and D. Trevathan potted two goals, kicked one penalty goal, and converted a try. There was a lot of rough, scrambling play, and once or twice trouble threatened. Teams:— Southern.—lnglis, Black, T. Trevathan, Nisbet, Robert, D. Trevathan, Simon, Lawson, Quaid, M’Donald, Neiper, Hill, Tyrie, Holley, Niven. Union.—Silver, Saul, Bowie, Werner, Hayes, C. Goding, F. Goding, Richards, Faris, Campbell, Vorrath, Newall, Walker, Gensik, Walker.

again when Trevathan put over a penalty. 11-0. Black went otf injured, and Doans replaced him. In the second spell tho play improved a litlc—that is to say, Southern showed concerted action against a rambling Union defence. Heberts and T. Trevathan were linking up nicely with Simon A passing bout set in motion in front of Union’s posts reached Nisbet for him to score. Trevathau’s kick was a bit wide 14-0. Silver soon afterwards struck the bar with a penalty kick, but Southern soon retaliated, and from a passing rush from the scrum 1 Trevathan cut in nicely to score. The kick was disallowed. 17-0. Shortly afterwards D. Trevathan potted a nice goal (21-0), and before the end of the match, which had started late and ended in a fading light, ho repeated the performance. Final scores : Southern 25 Union 0 Mr J. Briggs was referee. KAIKORAI SHADES ALHAMBRA MURPHY MEMORIAL TROPHY AT STAKE There was nothing spectacular about the Kaikorai-Alhambra encounter Bishopscourt was too heavy and proceedings were mainly confined to the forwards. The only points scored were by Kaikorai, through a try in the first session, and consequently the Murphy Memorial Trophy, for competition between these two teams, was perhaps fittingly held for the first time by Kaikorai, Mr Murphy having been a member of the club. ... The teams: Kaikorai.—Backs: M'Faclzicn, Allen, Manning, B. Ruff, Murray, Chapman, Scott. Forwards: Shnnd, M'Lnughlin, M'Donald. Barnes. Murray, M'lntosh, Sounoss, Davie. Alhambra.—Backs : Broadfoot, Robinson, Mitchell, Tappin, Orange, Seaward, M'Keich. Forwards: Frood. Campbell, Lament, Stewart, Skinner, Montgomery, Robinson, Mitchell.

The mud-strewn ground demanded plenty of grim forward work, and until both packs settled down there was not much rapid movement about proceedings. The cardinal principal of play tinder such conditions—relying more on the feet than on the hands unless within striking distance —was ignored for the most part. Chapman and Manning (Kaikorai) and Mitchell (Alhambra) certainly did make some bold runs, but in all three instances the greasy ball was dropped when they passed. On the occasions when the packs were in action in dribbling—Davie and Barnes were noticeable for Kaikorai and Skinner and Frood for Alhambra in this respect—scores were most likely. However, neither side could press home the advantage, it was after the forwards had placed the backs in a handy position that Kaikorai scored the only points of the match, Chapman’s speed taking him through. Manning was handy, and his determination did the rest The kick missed. Mitchell was unlucky a moment before the end of the spell, just missing a race for the bail after he had dribbled through to the line.

Several short “ grubber ” kicks by Mitchell (who had gone from centre to first five-eighth) had Kaikorai stoutly defending for a period at the opening of the second session, and in turn Kaikorai went away, Manning and Scott trying hard to battle their way across The only incident of note in the nest quarter of an hour was when the ball left its imprint on the face of the referee (Mr H. Williamson), providing the crowd with more enjoyment than the play, which had slowed down considerably. Towards the end Alhambra indulged in passing, but such tactics were doomed to failure, passes being invariably dropped. Kaikorai was attacking when the end came, and though there was not ranch between the sides. Kaikorai deserved victory because of a territorial advantage. Final;. Kaikorai ... 3 Alhambra 0 ZINGARI TRIUMPH FAST, RAGGED GAME AT MOSGIEL Conditions overhead were pleasant, but the ground was heavy and greasy at Mosgiel. where Zingari defeated Taieri by 11 points to 6. The game was mainly of a ragged nature, but, in the second spell particularly, was very fast. Taieri were the aggressors most of the game, but they were unable to fihish off their movements in any way decently. Time and time again they "were within an ace of scoring, but they could not force their advantages. Zingari’s points were from three tries, one of which was converted, but in each instance it was only appallingly weak defence on the part of Taieri that made these tries possible. The teams: — Zingari.—Backs—Campbell, Lumsden. Mason. Smith, Rennie, Uapson, Robertson; forwards—Munro, Douglas, Pollock, Carmichael, Wilson, Short, Hennessey, White. Taieri.—Backs —Wilkins, M'Cartney; Murray, Grant, Johnstone. Campbell, Frew; forwards —Cursey, Moffitt, Law Barron, Walker, M'Leod, Broadley, Henderson.

For the first ten minutes plav was very ragged, neither side showing to advantage. There was a decided lack of combination, and this lack on the part of Taieri resulted in Zingari obtaining a cheap try, Wilson easiW nenetrating the so-called defence Bums den’s kick went very wide. Zingari' 3, Taieri 0.

Taieri then carried play into the Colours’ territory, and a brilliant dash by M'Cartney might have spelled trouble had he not stumbled. Taieri sot up a strong attack, and, led bv M'Cartney, carried play to within a few feet of Zingari’s line. Hectic play followed. Taieri actually piercing the Colours’ determined defence and getting across the line, but a knock-on had occurred and the try was disallowed M'Cartney was very much in the limelight, and was easily the most convincing player on the field. The Taieri forwards worked hard, but the players were unable to finish off promising movements. A long kick by Smith, which was aided by the wind, saw a sudden change in the position. Zingari followed up fast, and swept clean through the Taieri defence to permit Wilson to score his second try. Lumsden added the extra two points, Zingari 8, Taieri 0. The score was unchanged when halftime was called.

The second spell opened with Taieri attacking strongly, and setting a furious clip. Taieri’s backs, particularly M'Cartney and Mund.y. were playing brilliantly, and setting a pace which the rest of the players found it hard to keep up with. A scrum formed a few

feet from tho Colours’ line: Frew came swiftly round the side and passed to Henderson, who dived over the line. Broadley did not convert. Zingan 8, Tnien 3. . . . Offside play by Zingan saw laien awarded a free kick, and this Wilkins put over from about 30yds out. Zingan 8, Taieri (3 . . . , Shortly before time a Zingan rush put Taieri on the defensive, and once a,r a in it was proved that at close tiunriers the Taieri defence was not «T o od enough, llnpson passed the ball to Mason, who broke through an opening to score. Lumsden faded with the conversion. Zingari Taieri The referee was Mr D. M‘Kay. SECOND SPELL VICTORY VARSITY A'S FIHE SHOWING Varsity A was slow to get going but once the team settled down it proved too good for Dunedin, although the latter side contested every inch of the way. The score of 19-5 reflected the ability of the Students to make use of their opportunities. Steele was particularly prominent and besides playing a solid game, crossed three times for the light blues. Berghan, who was closely watched, played a very useful if not spectacular game. The teams: — University A. —Egan, Watt, Uyfl e, Steele, Berglmn, Mee, Howden, Gleeson, Wall, 0. Foote, Mack, Trott, Borrie, Vosailagi, P. Foote. Dunedin.—Wallace, Smith, Bjack, Turner Splllane, Maniou, Wright. Carter, O’Connor, Bay, M’Kewen. Marshall, Collett, Brosnan, Aitken.

Plav during the early stages showed little" appreciable difference between the teams. The Dunedin backs were working well, but the Students penetrating lino harried the defence. Once when Varsity looked dangerous a penalty saved Dunedin, but a tree kick, taken by Egan, was poorly placed and formed the prelude to an invasion of Varsitv territory. Steele was working well, and neatly intercepted a pass t although passing generally maintained first-class standard. Dunedin came to lio-ht toward the close of the half, when Black accepted from Spillane and found a gap to cross, the same player converting The light bines replied almost immediately afterwards, the backs receiving from a scrum to send Steele across. Egan converted to tie the scores at 5 all. The Students were settling down well and forced play, but they could do little against the stubborn defence, which held until the whistle. • Resumption of play saw Varsity forcing the game again, and it was not long before the backs co-ordinated nicely for Fyffe to cut clean through to the fullback, leaving Steele a clear run; to the posts. Egan missed an easy kick. A long spell of milling play followed, relieved only when Dunedin broke away, and were unlucky in not scoring from a cross kick by Black, which was knocked on under the posts. The Students saved the situation a few minutes later by forcing From a scrum under their own posts, the Varsity backs went away into a good passing rush, and Steele again - outpaced the opposition, racing half the field to score beside the posts, Egan converting. Gleesoti paved the way for Borrie, who was playing a particula'rly fine game, to cross wide out, Egan failing with the kick. The latter, fust before the whistle, kicked a penalty from fairly well out. University A 19 Dunedin 5 Mr G. Lewis was the referee.

SOUTH OTAGO MATCHES REPRESENTATIVE FIXTURE The South Otago team played their first representative fixture on Saturday, when they met the South Tuapeka representative team and came out victorious by 39 points to 3 points. The weather was line, the ground in good condition, and the attendance very fair. The teams were : South Otago.—Roy; Shand, Gadshy, Greenall; Whittaker, Stanway: Stephens; Major Agnew, Hale, Currie, M'lntosh, Kafer, Brown, Barnett. South Tuapeka.—J. Cavanagh ; Hart, Duff, Stirling; A. Ryan, J. Miller; J. Ryan; F. Ryan, L. Crane, Mathias, 11. Crane, Thomson, Walker, Keenan, R. M'Gown.

South Otago attacked from the start, and Shand, securing from Stephens, was pulled up on South Tuapeka f s line. A free kick to the latter cleared, but South Otago were soon again on attack. Roy missed with a shot at goal from a penalty, and then Major and Brown came through to the line. South Tuapeka were penalised, and Roy kicked a goal. 3-0. Play of a give-and-take nature followed for a time, Whittaker being prominent for South Otago. South Tuapeka were penalised for lying on the ball, and Roy added a further 3 points. 6-0. Some good passing was seen among South Otago backs, and Stanway crosskicked to Shand,_ who went over. Roy missed with the kick. 9-0.

A. Ryan was prominent in taking play to South Otago territory, but missed a penalty kick at goal. South Tnapeka were now playing well, and South Otago were pressed, but Roy was very safe, and saved on several occasions. South Otago were penalised for off-side play, hut A. Ryan again failed. South Otago now took play to the opposite end. where Barnett and Greenall showed up. the latter going close to scoring. Roy again piloted the ball over from a penalty kick. 12-0. South Otago continued to attack, and a nice passing rush between Stanway, Gadshy, ami Shand ended in the latter going over after a good run. Roy added the extra points. 17-0. South Otago kept on attack, but a free kick brought relief. Both sides were infringing a bit, and free kicks were awarded, without result, and the spell ended with South Otago in the lead by 17-0. Early in the second spell Major headed a South Otago rush to the line, and some strenuous play was seen. A free kick to South Otago saw Roy kick i further goal. 20-0. South Tuapeka made a strong rush, but Currie pulled them up in good style. Gadshy secured, and sent on to Whittaker, who transferred to Shand. who scored his third try. Roy missed with the kick. 23-0. Shortly after resumption of play Whittaker again secured, and finished off the movement by scoring between the posts. Roy converted. 28-0.

South Otago again came at the opposition, Roy, Wliittakcr, and Greenall being prominent in a passing movement, which was stopped about halfway. South Tuapcka now livened up, and M‘Gown

just missed with a penalty, while a little later A. Ryan was nearly over. The next incident of note was when Stanway opened up the play and passed to Whittaker, tho latter gaining ground before passing on to Stand, who had come from the opposite wing, and finished off a pretty piece of play by scoring his fourth try. Roy again added the extra points. 33-0. South Tuapeka wore now weakening in their defence, and Greenall was the next to score. Roy missed. 36-0. South Tuapeaka attacked, and Ryan had an unsuccessful shot at goal from penalty. Following a scrum, Stephens nipped out to Stan way, to Major, who went over, Shand missing with the kick 39-0. Towards the finish South Tuapeka made an attack and Hart was seen in a good run. South Otago were penalised, and A, (Ryan kicked a goal, scoring the visitors’ only points, and the game ended 39-3 in favour of South Otago. Mr G. Clark was referee. South Otago backs gave an excellent display, Shand and Stanway in particular giving tip-top exhibitions, while Whittaker also showed up well. The combination generally was good, and tho team should give good accounts of itself in Subsequent matches. The forwards also played well. The visiting team was not as strong as originally selected, and their backs wore disorganised to some extent, while tho forwards wore not equal to those of South Otago. After the game the teams were entertained at dinner in the Crown Hotel. As a curtain-raiser to the rep. match, Clutha and Crescent second grade teams played a match, the former winning by 6 points to nil. In tho first spell Baird scored a try and also kicked a penalty croal, and there was no scoring in the second spell. The game was most interesting, the teams being fairly evenly matched. Mr I, Stewart was referee. In the Toko.-Clinton second grade match the former won by 14 points to nil. , . , Clutha third grade team won by default from High School. Next Saturday’s fixtures; —Senior A: Star-Clinton, at Clinton; Toko.-Olutha, at Balclntha. Senior B: Catlins-Uuion, at Clarksville; Crescent-Valley, at Clyclevale. Second grade: OluthaToko., at Milton; Clinton-Crescent, at Kaitungata. Third parade: Toko.-High School, at Milton; Clutha-Oescent, at Bulduthn (1.30). Mr J. Hore, the well-known Dunedin All Black, paid a visit to Balolutha during the week-end for the purpose of giving instruction to the members of the Clutha teams. There aws a good muster of players, and Mr Hore put them through scrum formation and other work, while he also delivered a very interesting blackboard lecture.

SECOND GRADE. Alhambra 3, Union 0. Training College 8, Port Chalmers 8. Kaikorai 14, Taieri 3. Southern 33, Pirates B 0. THIRD GRADE. Training College 31, Zingari B 0. Eirates A 9, Zingari A 6. Ravensbourno 37, Union 3. Varsity E 31, Dunedin 0. INTERMEDIATE GRADE. High School B 18, Training College 0 FOURTH GRADE. Union 8, Southern A 3. Green Island 3, Ravensbourno 3. Alhambra 8. Taieri 3. FIFTH GRADE. Union 11, High School 3, Dunedin 13. Taieri 3. IN OTHER CENTRES CHRISTCHURCH. Sydenham 14, Air Force 7. Lin wood 11, Old Boys 6. Athletic 19, Varsity 0. Albion 8, Sunnyside 6. Merrivale 31, Christchurch 17. PALMERSTON NORTH. To Aute Maori College 10, Palmerston Boys’ High School G. The winners retain the Moascar Cup. OAMARU. Excelsior 9, Maheno 3. Old Roys 3, Athletic 3. MASTERTON. Bed Star 12, Old Boys 6. INVERCARGILL. Star 6. Old Boys 3. Invercargill 9, Marist 6. Pirates 13, Bluff 0 The championship points now are:— Pirates 12, Invercargill 10, Old Boys and Bluff 7, Marist and Star 6. NAPIER. Pirates 8, Technical 6. Hastings 18, Napier H. 5.0.8. 3. NEW PLYMOUTH. North Inglewood G, Eltham 3. Stratford 11, Clifton 3. Tukapa 15, Old Boys 6. South Hawera G, Patea 6. Okaiawa 3, Kaponga 0. Athletic 11, Opunake 6. WANGANUI. Kaierau 12, Taihape Town 6. Old' Boys 22, Marist 3. WELLINGTON. —First Division.— Athletic 13, Petone 10. Poneke 14, Marist 13. Hutt 14, Johnsonville 6, Old Boys 16, Wellington 5. —Second Division— Miramar 10, Athletic 5. St. Patrick’s 15, Pirates 14. Eastbourne 5, University 3. Oriental 11, Wellington 8.

SOUTH CANTERBURY WINS BAY OF PLENTY BEATEN BY 11 TO 3 [Pek United Puess Association.] TIMAKU Juno 18. Bay of Plenty concluded its tour in the South Island with a match agaimt South Canterbury to-day, being defeated by II points to 3. The ground was very heavy us a result of tile recent rain and frost, and back play was almost out of the question. Occasionally both sets endeavoured to ope:i up, but hardly ever did the ball travd right out to the wings, all four d whom had a very easy day. Tho visitors had a big advantage in weigh; in the pack, but failed to use it and for the greater part of the second half the home pack pushed them at will In the first half Bay won nossessioi with monotonous regularity from tin scrums, lino-outs, and in the tight, bul could make little progress against the deadly tackling. The position was reversed in the second session, when the home team had the sun behind it. The home pack controlled the ball better in the loose, and repeatedly bent its opponents, who were inclined to

break too-fast by wheeling the scrum. In this connection, the experience of Adkins, former All Black, was invaluable. Best, also a former All Black, proved an able leader of the Bay team, being conspicuous throughout. The visitors scored early following a throw in near the line. R Howell diving over for a try. Then Dawson kicked a great penalty from 50yds out. the scores being level at half-time. In the second half Dawson landed another fine penalty with a heavy ball, and from some tight play SaScton, the All Black half, made a great blind side run, sending on to Morrison, who raced across. Dawson converted, the game ending: South Canterbury 11 Bay of Plenty 3 AUCKLAND BEATS WAIKATO [Per United Press Association.! AUCKLAND, June 19, The return match between the Waikato and Auckland representative fifteens was played at Eden Park, resulting in a win for the home team by 25 points to 3. Although. Auckland’s superiority was marked almost throughout, the visiting side put up a stern fight, and was beaten by 4 points fewer than on the occasion at Hamilton two weeks ago, when the score was 29 points to 3. Martin, Dick, Prentice, M'Lean, Hull, and Whillans scored tries for Auckland, Peannan and M'Lean converting, and the former also kicked a penalty goal. Kelly scored a try for Waikato. HORDWHENUA BEATS MANAWATU [Peb United Press Association.] LEVIN, June 18. Playing at Levin before a record attendance, Horowhenua beat the Manawatu representatives by 14 points to 11. Overnight rain had made the ground heavy, the match developing into a forward battle, in which Horowhenua proved superior. In the first half the visitors had the territorial advantage, but the rear division failed to make good use of opportunities, and Horowhenua led at half-time by 11 points to 5. In the second spell the Horowhenua forwards played a great game, and in the scrum work got most of the ball. An outstanding feature was the goal kicking of Nepia, who gained 11 points for Horowhenua. For Manawatn, tries were scored by Finlay (two) and Thorne, the former converting one. Horowbenua’s points came from a converted try scored by Bevan and three penalties. INTERCOLLEGE MATCHES At Christchurch, St. Patrick’s College (Wellington) boat St. Bede’s College by 3 points to 0. At Palmerston North, in the Moascar Cup game Tc Aute College defeated Palmerston North Boys’ High School by 10 points to 6. PRINCE OF WALES CUP In one of the finest matches seen at Wairoa for some years, Tairawhiti heat Tai Hauauru by 14 points to 9, and thus retained the Prince of Wales Cup, the premier Maori Rugby trophy. This is the fourth successive occasion oil which Tairawhiti has been successful.

ROUGH PLAY \ TEAM ORDERED OFF (Per United Press Association. 1 AUCKLAND. June 19. The whole of the Otahnhu Rugby fourth grade team was ordered off the field while playing against the Tainaki Club on Saturday Fists were used and opponents kicked. The referee warned the players at half-time, but the trouble occurred again, and the referee declared “ no decision ” to the match. Otahnhu was leading by 5 points to 3.

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