FOOTBALL

Feilding Star, Volume 2, Issue 316, 21 August 1924, Page 5

FOOTBALL

ALL BLACKS FIT AND WELL

ADVICE FROM BALBOA

(Per Press Association.) Wellington, Aug. 20. The New Zealand Rugby Union has received advice from Balboa (Panama. Canal) that the AH Blacks are fit and well. NELSON DRAWS WITH HOROWHENUA Levin, Aug. 20. The Nelson touring Rugby team played Horowhenua here to-day, the result being a draw. Nelson scored two tries, and Horowhenua a penalty goal and a try. RUSH WTNS THE DOUBLE. Danneviike, Aug. 20. The Rush Union won « double event against iDannevirko. Rugby representatives to-day, winning the senior game by 1.1 points to 12 and the junior game by \4 points to 5. In the former contest, Dannevirke had the better of the game throughout and were unlucky to lose, Hush scoring and converting the winning try in the last five minutes of a sertnuons game. Their score comprised three tries, two being converted. Dannevirke scored four unconverted tries. ANOTHER DRAWN GAME. Taumaruriui, Aug. 20. In a representative Rugby match, King Country drew with North Auckland, 0 points all. RUGBY LEAGUE. CODE -STARTS IN DUNEDIN Dnnedin, Aug. 20. Four Rugby League clubs have been formed here. It is hoped to have r/X) players next season. A CANDID CRITICISM. '•lf the New Zealand Rugby Union would only break away from that mummified body tho English Rugby Union, the game, would flourish exceedingly in this country," said Air .{. Cow, when speaking anent football matters at a meeting of the Technical School Board at Ashburton. He said the conservatism of the English Union had resulted in the League code coming to the country. New Zealand sent a team to England only once in 20 years, and any new ruling from this country was always -"tabooed by the mummies in England." The English Union had created a good deal of friction throughout England, and on the Continent.

RANGITIKEI f.O) v. OROUA (0)

A FAST, OPEN GAME

By i) points to (i, the Rangitikei reps, defeated Oroua at Khnboltnn yesterday, in the presence of a moderately sized croud. The ground was in good order for football, ami there was practically no wind. Mr If. L. Ilessetltine had control of the game, giving a strict interpretation of the rules.

In the opening stages it was quickly seen that the Rangitikei backs were superior, though Oroua forwards were the better pack. A loosq forward rush by Oroua placed Rangitikei in an awkward position, but ii force down relieved them. A, couple of penally kicks to Rangitikei gained no ground, the returns of the forwards breaking up the attack. Pretty passing runs by Rangitikei, in which Cameron and N'ero were outstanding, were mi.' lified by the Rangitikei forward munters, and a fast open dash by Oroua compelled Rangitikei to force again. Deroles got out in front and recovered after being upset, placing Rangitildai in their defensive stations, but the attack was staved oil Rangitikei's full-back playing ;i game. A free to Tan tempted that player to essay a shot at goal, hut the ball fell far .short. Rangitikei's hncks opened oui again Cameron sending to Eru, receiving it back again close to the. line. Cameron got the k.o. within an inch of the goal line, but was soon on his feet again. MoNae was the next to get* out in front, .sneaking up the line and gaining 40 yards. Erom a throw in Heisse .secured and made n. strong, tricky run, getting over in a good position. FTarland failed with the kick. —Oroua 3, Rangitikei 0. In play, Tan had a penalty kick at goal, but a fine essay failed in direction and Ortina forced. Oroua backs had several chances of opening up, but were too fo'pd of punting, thus losing control. Cameron started a passing movement which looked dangerous, but Oroua's defence was storm-proof. Tan's attempt at a penalty failed again, and Cameron got over after a fine gallop. A free to Oroua relieved a dangerous situation, then Heisse and McNae carried the ball to Rangitikei's . home etatioo, where Nero relieved a forward rush and Rangitikei again forced, Spence

madci a couple of good runs, countered by Cameron, and the latter, following up a good kick, beat Shannon and scored for Rangitikei. The kick failed and the scores were 3 all at half time.

Tan and Nero, opened up the second spell well for Rangitikei, Oroua forwards responding and Rangitikei forced down. Cameron came into the picture again and Rangitikei hammered away. Penalty kicks to oach side alternately f;tw no alteration in the .state of the poll. Heisse had a good chance had be been able to gather up the ball, but he was bustled and -Rangitikei again attacked. Urn secured in the loose and kicked right across the field where Pitches was waiting, and tho fates favoured that player, lie look nicely on the first hop and nail a. clear run home. —Rangitikei 6—'l. Heisse and McNae sped along the line for Oroua, but the Rangitikei full-back was equal to the occasion and turned the tables with a good gallop. Oroua then carried out a determined, sustained attack, which had Rangitikei worried. Spcnce, then Shannon, nearly crossed, but at last, Cameron and the full-hack got out and up the field. Kitchen made a good run, to be stopped by the full-back, then Shannon, Fergusson, Spcnce and McNae handled the ball, and McNae. got over, making, the scores 0 all. With only a few minutes to go, Rangitikei got the lead by a flukey try. Cameron secured 25 yards out and tried a dropped goal, but missed, lie followed up, and the - bounce beat Hartley and sent the ball into Cameron's arms, and lie fell on it The kick hit the cross bar, and "no side"' saw the visitors win by 0 to 0.

(We would like, were it possible to see these teams in. action on the Feilding ground, when a record attendance of the public could be looked for. .If was absolutely one of the finest games it has been this writer's privilege to witness for many a long day, We see nothing like it in the Manawatu district. — Football editor.)

JUNIOR GRADE

SUDDEN DEATH COMPETITION The following players are invited to attend a practice at the Manchester -Stables at 7.30 p.m. sharp tonight: Bramwcl.l, Knight, Zuppicich, Hell, llenaghen, Drew, .McLean, Simpson, Howes, Murdoch, Sairer, Benge, Lourio Darragh, Jenkins, flolman, Matthews. As the first round commences on Saturday it is essentia! that all players attend this practice.