RUGBY FOOTBALL

Greymouth Evening Star, 15 June 1936, Page 4

RUGBY FOOTBALL

GREY TROUNCE INANGAHUA

■The first representative match of the season was played at Rugby Park on Saturday, before a large crowd, between Inangahua Sult-Union representatives, and the Grey fifteen. As a trial prior to the selection of the West Coast team to play Canterbury, the match was useless, as Grey trounced the visitors to tire tune of 65 points to 3. Inangahua were too light and too inexperienced for the Greymouth team, who might! easilj have made the margin greater. The Inangahua forwards were lively and fast, but were no match for the. Grey eight, who played fine football, but against little opposition, either m v. eight or experience. The tackling of the Inangahua backs was deplorablv weak, for the Grey backs did not play really well. The Grey fiveeighths and Collins 'was obviously out of his place ati first five-eighth, but he played a good game, as a consequence of the weak opposition. Noonan impressed with his straight and dashing running Pedrotti’s handling was not perfect, and he was not impressive. Mann scored when in the mood. R. Olsen played well, but here again better handling was expected. The little tackling he did was done well. Allsopp was in the limelight frequently, but ran with the ball a great deal more than usual. With stronger opposition, his running from the scrum might have got his side into trouble, as he ran too much across field. However, had the opposition been strong, it is doubtful if he would have adopted these tactics so frequently. Gilbert had little to do at full-back, and was seldom found wanting. His goal-kicking was a feature. All the Grey forwards played well. Blair, who replaced M. Scandrett, was particularly prominent in the first spell, but died away. Pascoe played his best game .to date, and Birchfield was outstanding in the loose. A. Scandrett was lost at lock, and would have been a great deal better on the side. The scrum was not well packed, too many rounded backs tending to reduce the amount of effective weight. M. Olsen was another who showed up repeatedly. The short passing m which the Grey forwards indulged, could be developed with great advantage. In the Inangahua forwards, O’Regan, Hunt, Cowan and Crossman were the most prominent. Cutbush, a youthful five-eighth, showed some promise, and should develop. The Inangahua team had few chances to shine on attack, and their defence was poor. They were up against a better team in all departments. The teams were: Inangahua (amber and black): A. O’Malley; Smith, Miller, Robertson; Cutbusb, Bateman; Storey; Luff, Crossman, Hunt, Quinn, Maloney, Cowan, O’Regan, W. O’Malley. Greymouth (red and white); Gilbert; R. Olsen, Pedrotti, Mann, Noonan, Collins; Allsopp; Kirkwood, M. Olsen, Ironside; Birchfield, Pascoe, A. Scandrett, Blair, Rear. Grey took up the attack from the kick-off, and following a 30 yards run by Mann, Inangahua were penalised for a scrum infringement on their own line, for Pascoe to kick an easy goal. Grey 3, Inangahua nil. The Inangahua forwards were playing with any amount of dash, and secured a god deal of the ball from the early serums. Noonan made two good runs beating several men, and on the second occasion, Pascoe carried on with the ball at his toe, and Blair scored in a good position. Pascoe missed the kick. Grey G, Inangahua nil. Hunt led the visitors forwards to the Grey 25, hut Allsopp cleared. Then the Grey backs went away and Noonan threw a long high pass to Mann, the winger showing a clean pair of heels to the opposition to score in a good position for Gilbert to goal. Grey 11, Inangahua nil. A. O’Malley in clearing well from a loose Grey rush, about half way kicked straight to Pedrotti for the centre to send Mann on his way again. The winger ran three parts of the length of the field to score under the posts. Gilbert converted. Grey 16, Inangahua 0. Kirkwood started the Grey forwards on a dribbling rush about half way, and Kear carried on with it right to the line, closely attended by Scandrett and R. Olsen, for the winger to pick up and score near the corner. Gilbert converted with a splendid kick, almost from the sideline, and into th'e breeze. Grey 21, Inangahua nil. A good movement produced the next try. The Grey backs handled well, and Mann securing at the end of

the Hue, centred when challenged by the full-back, and M. Olsen carried on with it, finally handing on to R. Olsen, the other winger, who scored under the posts. Gilbert goaled. Grey 26, Inangahua nil. O’Regan and W. O'Malley dribbled through well to the Grey 25, but support was not forthcoming and Collins came round to find touch near half-way.

Grey maintained their attack, and Allsopp was the next to go over. He secured from a scrum just past halfway, sent on to Pedrotti to R. Olsen, who passed infield again to Allsopp, the- nippy half dodging his way past four or five defenders to score a good try under the posts. He converted his own try. Grey 31, Inangahua nil. Cowan, Luff, and O’Regan headed a dangerous loose rush by Inangahua, who went close to scoring, but overeagerness spoilt the chance, one of the forwards kicking over the dead ball line. Birchfield was next to go over. Rear following up fast, smothered a clearing kick by Bateman, and Birchfield diver over near the corner. Gilbert goaled with a beautiful kick, almost from the sideline. Grey 36, Inangahua nil. The Inangahua defence was badly

demoralised, and Grey were scoring at will. Collins intercepted a pass in an. Inangahua passing bout, and cut straight, through to draw the fullback and send M. Olsen over in a good position. Birchfield made no mistake with the kick. Grey 41, Inangahua nil. Before half-time. Mann again showed his paces, running right round the defenders to score near the posts, and convert his own try. Grey 46, Inangahua nil. O’Regan and Cutbush both missed kicks at goal from penalties, before the, half-time whistle. Uutbush’s kick being a fairly easy one. SECOND SPELL. '[’he second spell was a repetition of the first. Grey developed a loose rm h from the kick-off, for Birchfield to score in a good position, and i convert his own try. Grey 51, Inangnhua nil. • •

Cowan ami Hunt led the Inangahua forwards in a dribbling rush to the Grey line, and looked likely to score, but Allsopp snapped up and went hack on his own line to force down. The scrum on the line saw Grey penalised. and Robertson had no difficulty in kicking an easy goal for Inangahiia’s first points. Grey 51, Inangahua 3. Inangahua came back, and looked likely to make matters more interesting. Cutbush cut in nicely, but, was dumped by Gilbert, and his pass went astray. Grey came away again, and from a loose rush headed by Pascoe, and M. Olsen, the ball was kicked over the line, Noonan winning the race from the 25, to touch down, in a fairly good position. Birchfield missed the kick. Grey 54, Inangahua 3. Pascoe Ironside, and M. Olsen showed up in a passing movement among the Grey forwards, Olsen topping it. off with a try at the corner. Gilbert missed the kick. Grey 57, Inangahua 3. Before the final whistle, Birchfield landed two more tries, Blair converting the second, making the final score: Greymouth 65. Inangahua 3. Mr C. Hoskins was referee.

COMPETITION MATCHES.

JUNIOR GRADE.

In the curtain-raiser to the representative fixture at the Park, Blaketown juniors defeated United by 11 points to 5, all the points being scored in the first spell. Quartermain, McDonald and Millett scored for the winners, McDonald converting one. J. Rathbun scored for United, D. Rathbun converting.

CELTIC DEFEAT STARS. On the No. 2 ground' at the Park, Celtic defeated Star juniors by 17 points to nil. Davis (2), McGinley and Duffy scored tries, D. Heaphy converting one, and kicking a goal from a penalty. THIRD GRADE. Star thirds easily defeated. Blaketown by 30 points to 6, after leading 22—3 at the interval. Wasley (2), Bennett, Moar, Dittman, Quinn, Arnott and Wilson scored for the winners, Rosel converting three. Mathieson and Durham scored unconverted tries for Blaketown. Cobden thirds easily defeated Technical at Cobden, by 30 points to nil. FOURTH GRADE. Fourth grade matches, played on the Technical School ground, resulted: United 17, Cobden 13; Technical 20, Grey Main 3.

WESTLAND DEFEAT S. WESTLAND

At Cass Square on Saturday, before a large attendance, the Westland SubUnion representatives defeated South Westland by 13 points to 3, after an even game, in which the better finish of the Hokitika team turned the tide in their favour. The South Westlanders played fine football, the forwards dominating the game until the final stages, when the better condition of the Westland pack told. In the loose, especially the South Westland forwards gave the home defence plenty to think about, and dribbling rushes frequently took all before them, only to fall at the critical stages, on account of over-eagerness and lack of experience. Neither set of backs was •impressive as a combination, though several backs played good games, but the forwards of both sides played splendidly. Davidson and Agnew were the pick of the winners’ backs, and Hendry and Vincent of the South Westland rearguard. King, B. Kelly and Anderson were consistent toilers in the Westland pack. The South Westland forwards were uniformly good, with Thiele, Cox, Berry and Gilman always prominent. The score at half-time was 5 —3 in favour of Westland. Berry scored for Southerners, and Agnew scored and Davidson converted for the home team.

In the second spell, play was again even, and it was only in the final quarter, that Westland came to light. Agnew and Roberts added further tries for Westland, Davidson converting one, making the fina,l score: Westland 13, South Westland 3. Mr. W. Eastgate was referee.

IN OTHER CENTRES.

WESTPORT, June 13

Old Boys defeated Rangers, the leading team for the Shield, while Stars, who on the previous Saturday also beat Rangers, to-day beat United, who are .second in points. Rangers are still in the lead from United, by one point.

CHRISTCHURCH. June 13,

Christchurch 19, Merivale 16; Varsity 9, Linwood 6; Albion 10, Old Boys 6; Athletic 12, Sydenham 6.

WELLINGTON June 13

Senior A. (first division): Athletic 3, Poneke 12; Hutt 20, Eastbourne 17; Petone 8, Marist 6; Wellington College Old Boys 3, Wellington 13. Senior A. (second division): St. Pat's 0.8. won by default from United. Johnsonville 19, Athletic 11; Miramar 8, Pirates 8; University 28, Oriental 3. * DUNEDIN, June 13.

’Varsity A. 20. Southern 15; All the Victors’ points were from goals. Kaikorai 17, Dunedin 8; Union 41, Varsity B. 3; Taieri 24; Zingari 11; Pirates 20, Alhambra 12.

AUCKLAND, June 13

’Varsity 26. Training College 13; College Rifles 11. Grafton 11; Grammar 30, North Shore 13; Otahuhu 10, Manulcau 3; Ponsonby 14, Technical (1935 champions) 11.

TIMARU, June 13. Zingari 20, Old Boys 14; Star 19, Waihi 4; Celtic 20, Geraldine 5. OAMARU, June 13.

Old Boys 17, Ngapara 16; Excelsior 8, Duntroon 6; Athletic 21, George-town-Tokarahi 6.

INVERCARGILL, June 13

Pirates 31. Marist 20; Star 14, Invercargill 6; Mataura 9, Albion 3; Star a,nd Invercargill are now level with 12 championship points each.

NELSON, June 13. Old Boys 17, Rovers 6; Rival 13 Pirate 10; Nelson 15, Waimea 8. NEW PLYMOUTH, June 13.

Star 17, Old Boys 10: Clifton 9, Tukapa 3; I-lawera 19, Okaiawa 3; Opunake 3. Kaponga 3; Waimate 23 Eltham 11; Patea 6, Athletic 3; United 13, Inglewood 9. PALMERSTON N., June 13. St. Pat’s S, Massey College 0; Old Boys 19. Feilding B. 0; Feilding A. beat United by default. WANGANUI. June 13. Kaierau 28, Pirate 3; Technical Old Bovs 16, Ratana 0; Waverley 11, Marist 8. HAMILTON. June 13. Old Boys 8, Rovers 5; Technical 22, Frankton 3. MASTERTON, June 13. Gladstone 22, Old Boys 5. NAPIER, June 13. Celtic 16, Pirates 16.

DARGAVILLE, June 13. Kaihu 14, Northern Star 6; South ern 16, Ruawai 0.

WELLINGTON TEAM

WELLINGTON. June 13

The Wellington representative Rug by team to play Taranaki will be: Crisp. Edwards. Wareham. Hansen Fleming. Pollock. Tindill, Leahy, Lambourne. Mclntosh. Wells, Guy, Fraser Smith, Devine. Wales. Emergencies: Bowling and Hudson. To train with the team, O’Connor.

REFEREES RESIGN

DARGAVILLE, June 13

At a special meeting of the Northern Wairoa Rugby Referees' Association last night, three referees tendered their resignations and walked out of the meeting. The meeting had been called for the purpose of discussing the attitude adopted by the Northern Wairoa Rugby Union over the ordering oft of a spectator during the progress of a match a fortnight ago. The referee reported the matter to the union, which decided to call the spectator to give his version. At a subsequent meeting of the union, after hearing the spectator’s denial, which was supported by two members of the union, that he called the referee an offensive name and suggested that the referee should be wearing one team’s jersey, the union took no action. . , t i*. After a lengthy discussion last night the referees decided to send a deputation to the union, this resulting in the resignation of Messrs Vennell, Houghton and Parore, who considered that the union should have backed up the referee. Mr. Vennell was the referee concerned in the ordering-off incident.