SPORTS AND PASTIMES

Greymouth Evening Star, 26 July 1920, Page 6

SPORTS AND PASTIMES

NEW ZEALAND V. N.S.W. ALL BLACK'S WIN. SYDNEY, July 25. The New Zealand v. New South Wales contest attracted 10.0 CO spectators. The game was determinedly waged throughout, but was characterised more by individualism than combination. Wogan (a native of Hokitika) replaced Farquahr and Badeley played instead of Algar. New South Wales first showed to advantage. Wogan was responsible for a fine burst after intercepting. Badeley set the Blacks moving for. New South Wales' goal,, and from a dribbling rush .Bellis passed to Baku who crossed over. Roberts converted. Steel was shortly afterward? pulled down near the line, but Bellis again figuring in a dribbling movement, capped his effort with a try. Roberts converted. The Blues responded with a three-quarter attack, Wogan securing and crossing the line. Lawton converted. New Zealand 10, N.S.W. 5.

Storey who was shaping well on-the wing, accepted a cross kick from Elliott and transferred to Bellis who returned to Storey, the latter crossing. Tho try was converted. N.S.W. retaliated with clever passing efforts among the backs, but generally faulty handling checked their progress. Lawton and Raymond, after fine exchanges, assumed a dangerous position, Lawton eventually crossing and also converting. Bellis again scored from a dribbling rush. The half-time scores were: New Zealand 16, New South Wales' 10. Badeley, Tilyard and Steel were responsible for some fine individual efforts, Tilyard winning applause for his trick runs and Storey for his fino wing work. Play was much of a muchness in the greater part of the second half, with bright flashes from both teams. Steel crossed after a splendid nin, and a field goal by Tilyard soon after brought the score to. New Zealand 23, N.S.W. 10. Wogan and Raymond replied with a great effort from their own goal, the ball be ing eventually scrummaged on New Zealand's line, Fox securing and scoring. Lawton converted. Donald then scored for the Blacks, making the final scores: New Zealand 26, N.S.W. 15.

REPRESENTATIVES MEET

GREYMOUTH 35 ; HOKITIKA 0.

On Saturday last at Victoria Park, a team representing the combined Greymouth Clubs met and easily de feated a team representing the Soutn ern Divisions clubs. The latter were drawn from Ross, Hokitika and Kumara teams, and a good deal of interest was aroused amongst the southern enthusiasts, who mustered in full force at the Park. . The afternoon was an ideal one for football and when the local team set the ball in motion, there ■were fully 600 people present. The local forwards, led by Hall and King, immediately carried play to the Bines line, and from the f'rst scrum inside 1 lie Blues 25, Mundv got the Reds going in good style, Walton attempted to get over on bis own, but was grassed dose to the line. The Reds kept up a very warm attack and were on the point/of scoring on several occas ions. The Blues finallv cleared their lines but Hall and Mcintosh we-e responsible f'-r again removing play to the Sony's 25.' From a scramble in front of the Blues goal, Walton snapped up the ball and although surroundtd on all sides, he essayed a poF which sa'led over the bar.

The Blues then livened up and from n scrum rear lialf way "Doss" Irvine who was leading the Southern team, gave a glimpse of his old time brilliancy, putting in a brilliant run, Dun craft'and Weils helping to carry play light to the Grey line, before the latter was pushed out of touch. The Blues supporters, who were very much in evidence at this stage, helped to liven proceedings and the game became very fast and furious. Irvine again set the Blues backs going, Duncraft cleverly beating his man, gave Wells another chance. The latter made a great dash down the line but just failed to get there. The Blue forwards were putting plenty of dash into their play and for fully 20 minutes the game was fought out inside the Reds half. Russet was responsible for easing the position for the Reds, and from a loose rush, McKay snapped up the ball in raldfield, giving Russel a splendid opening. The latter put in a fine run and when tackled sent the ball on to Cally, who took the pass at top speed and outpaced the opposition. The Reds returned the hick out and before the Blues had time to get going Mcintosh was over the line. Nothing daunted the Blues kicked off and for the next quarter of an hour managed to hold the Rells. Russell then intercepted a pass and breaking right away set out for the Blues line. When tackled by the Blue full back he passed to Deere the latter was immediately grassed and from a scrum close to the touch line Mundy sent the ball out. Cally picked up whilst going at top and sent the ball right out to McKay who sent it on to Russell, the latter dashing over near the corner flag. The second half, although a walk over for the Reds, was very interesting to the spectators. The Reds started to throw the ball about in all directions and both forwards and backs were, associated in many brilliant rushes, the score sheet showing 35 points to nil before the whistle sounded. Tries were scored by .Mcintosh, Chapman, Williams, Cally, Russell and Nelson. The pace was very warm and the Blue forwards were run off their feet. The Reds set out to throw the ball about and although their passing was a bit erratic, they took all sorts of liberties. On several occasions both forwards and backs joined in the passing, one score being obtained after the b)ill had been handled by Nelson, Mcintosh, Reynolds, King, Russell and Walton. C. Hall was easily the most brilliant player on the field, and whether it was leading a forward rush, or making an opening for the backs, he was equally brilliant. He was very conspicuous in the line outs, and he repeatedly .see the backs going by passing back. Mcintosh, King, Reynolds and Deere were also very much in evidence, each of these forward's combining very well in many of the passing rushes. Russel, the Grey centre, came right out «

of his shell on Saturday, and gave a magnificent display. His passing was always well timed, and lie rarely attempted to do too much. His score, after passing to Gaily and then getting tip in time to again receive the. ball from the latter was a brilliant piece of play. Cally also played one of his best games 10 date. He made some great dashes and when once in action he took' a power of stopping. If he only hops off against Buller in the Shield match, then the coveted trophy should be coming here this year. Nelson was out of his place on the wing, but when he got the ball, he kept the spectators amused. McKay was not a great success at five-eighth, but he improved ,as the game progressed. Mundy and Walton did all that was expected of them, the latter making some very fine openings. Jamieson at full back also played a very fine game. He has yet to learn that it pays a full back to find the line every time. There are no excuses for a full back who attempts to do more than is expected of him.

Of the visitors, Irvine and Duncraft were easily the pick of the bachs. "Doss" was responsible for some very fine dashes, and on one or two occasions, a score should have eventuated, as a result of his efforts. Duncraft should be worth a trial against Buller next Saturday. Owens played a safe game, but showed nono of his old time brilliancy. Bart Dowell came out of retirement to help up the "Red and Blacks," but the game was a bit too strenuous for him. Tom Carley another of the "has beens" was one of the best of the visiting forwards, and he was just as keen at following up as ever. Scott was also very prominent in the loose rushes, whilst Wells showed promise on the wing. Mr. P. Anderson had charge of the game.

JUNIOR TEST MATCH

"A" AND "B" DRAW.

The hard fought "A - " and "B" junior rep. test match played on trie Park on Saturday ended in a draw. All players were intent on the game, playing hopefully under the eagle-eyed selectors. Playing with the sun in their eyes during the first half the B's put in solid work attacking the A's, who seemed to be the stronger team. From the kick off the B's set to work Moore opening up with a passing mbii, but the A's securing sent the ball flying down the field. For a penalty k'ck the A's had a shot, but the kick failed. Returning to quarter way Dynes got the ball and sent it o»u alon-r the line. At this stage the forwards were playing man to man and the backs struggling to out do one another. With play in midfield Kino; put in a good sprint until grassed by Olliver. After the kick-off King obtained possession again, and ran through the B team, scoring under rve .posts. Tbe try was converted by Flaherty. Score : sto nil On resuming the B's retaliated and Berlin snapping up the ball in the loose play made for the corner and scored. The kick failed. Scores A 5,8 3. Shortly afterwards J. Quinn picked up the ball from the scrum and scored without any difficulty. Flaherty converted. A 10. B 3. Half-time was then called. When the second spell commenced Warnes (A) took Bergin's (B) place and Williams (A) took Wilkes's (B) place. From the kick-off Moore started a passing rush but Holder missed. A wrangle followed on the line and when the B's hooked the ball from the scrum Jackson passed to Warnes who scored. Not converted. A 10, 86. Bergin saved a rush by O'Connor and Jackson. Following up a free kick by Ward, Moore scored. Jackson failed to convert. A 10, 89. The B's soon added more points, Eraser potting a goal. A 10, B 13. Fine play by Doogan brought the play into B's 25. Trom the scrum Olliver sent the ball out to King who scored in the corner. A 13, B 13. Time was called almost inrmedlately. Mr. Graham hard charge ofthe game. For the A forwards, Flaherty, Doogan, O'Hallahan and Jamieson were promin ent, and for the backs, King, Warnes and Dynes. For the B forwards, Moore, Nelson and O'Connor were prominent, and for the backs Davis, Ber gin and Williams. WEST COAST SENIOR REP TEAM. The team to represent the West Coast versus Buller next Saturday will be chosen on Tuesday night from the following players : Osborne, Jamieson, O'Callaghau, Russell, Wallace, Nelson, Irvine, Dun craft, Markham, Mundy, Walton, Scott, McElwee (2), Reynolds, Williams, Wylie, Laurie, Hall, Chapman, King, Deere, Mcintosh, O'Regan. xVll town players to be at the Star Shed Monday Wednesday and Thursday evenings at 7 o'clock. All players are asked to notify the Selectors "before Tuesday night if they are unable to play in the match next Saturday against Buller.

WEST COAST JUNIOR REPS. The following players have been chosen to represent the West Coast Juniors against Buller to be played at Westport next Saturday (July 31st). —Full-back : A. Williams ; three-quar-ters, D. King, J. Quinn, J. Davis; half, J. Olliver; Wing-forward, F. five-eighths A. Warnes, J. Dynes; Moore; Forwards, G. Jam.eson, A. McGee, W. Flaherty, Nelson, A. Jack N. Doogan, T. O’Hallahan. Finer: D. James, Reserves, backs ; M. Bergin, S. Olliver; forwards, D. Quinn, W. Gordon.

, All players must b"e at the Star Shed on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday nights at 7 o'clock. ' Selectors : T. O'Donnell, A. Baker, A. Henry.