GRET BEAT INANGAHUI.

Grey River Argus, 24 July 1922, Page 3

GRET BEAT INANGAHUI.

FAST AND OPEN GAME. INTERESTING FOURTHS MATCH. RESULTS AT A GLANCE. Grey (35) v. Inangahua (11). Marist IT. (28) v. Ngahcre 11. (G). United IV. (4) v. Marist IV. (0). ■Marist V. (14) v. Star V. (O'). Ideal football weather prevailed on Saturday, although the crowd at the Park was not so large as may have been expected for sinh an attraction as the representative fixture between Grey and Inangahua for the Dittman Shield. The ground was in consequence in very good order and conditions generally were of the best. The rep. match provided one of the finest exhibitions of football seen here for a considerable time—particularly on the part of the Grey backs. Inangahua were unfortunate in losing the services of three of their best players—Guthrie, Roberts and Willoughby. Roberts, however, was replaced by his brother in the forwards. The revelation of the day was Ryan’s initiation locally at halfback, and it is quite safe to assert that Greymouth has seen few of his calibre. This player in the capacity mentioned went a long way towards securing honours for his side; for it was apparent to the spectator that what w: s required was someone to feed the ball to the back division. This was accomplished by Ryan on almost every occasion. The Grey team generally played a rattling g: me the forwards keeping on the ball when required and the backs opening the game up. Inangahua also played good football, but there seemed to be something lacking in their combination and a somewhat straggly game on their part w: s the result. However their individual efforts were good ami under ordinary circumstances they would have made things lively. The result of the game—3s points to 11 in favour of Grey—does not indicate the comparative merits of the teams. The game on the whole was the fastest seem here for some time, being kept well open by both sets of backs. The curtain-raiser between Marist :ind Ngahere was a very willing go, although one-sided, the Marist boys playing too fast for the country lads. Fourth grade supporters were delighted with the display put up by Marist ami United fifteens. The back play of the Marist boys was fine to watch and would do credit to any coach. Neither line was crossed, United gaining a victory by a potted goal to nil. The fifth grade match, Marist v. Star, was easy for Marist. GREY V. INANGAHUA. THE TEAMS. The, representative teams were us follows: — Greymouth. Full-back: Goodall; three quarters: Reynolds, Russell, Stevens; five eighths: Nightingale (Ist), Nelson (2nd); half Ryan; wing forward: Mclntosh; forwards: 11. Pring, Delaney, Deere, Hull, Maloney, King, Inglis, Emergencies. — (backs): lleaphy; (forwards): Burley, Jrrdin. Inangahua. Full-back: Wright; three-quarters: Walker, Guthrie, and Gallagher; fiveeighths: D. Powley, C. Osbourne; half: 1). Hannah; forwards: Lawry, Willoughby, Roberts, Egan, McLennan, Robertson, Hindmarsh; wing forward: Meharry. Emergencies.—Smith and T. Roberts. THE PLAY. Immediately after Inangahua kicked off the game was opened up, Inangahua making the first offensive move. The tide of their attack however was stemmed by Stevens. On his kick being promptly returned Mclntosh : nd Deere broke through the pack, and supported by Hall, organised a forward move to the opposite goal. From a serum in that area Ryan showed out, S by the clean way lie secured the ball and the rapidity with which he transferred Io his support, fooling the opposing wing forward. Gallagher attempted to return the ball and just got his kick in when Goodall pinned him. Ensuing play culminated in Inangahua forcing. Fast and open was the order of the g.‘me, Grey backs organising some very pretty rushes. From the tight the ball almost invariably came to Ryan, thence to Nightingale, Nelson, Russe’l ami Reynolds. Osbourne had a drop at goal, his effort falling short. Russell got possession and when downed by Fgan passed forw: rd. Ryan secured from the scrum passing to Nightingale, who kicked. Mclntosh and Deere took up the play, and the latter, after a short run got over. Nelson goaled. s—o. Inangahua institut'd an offensive movement, the forwards following a pe.nMty kick from h: If way. Lawry and Melbon were doing well when Nelson cut in and secured the ball, transferring by a short kick to Reynolds. Gallagher settled the latter on the line and a throw-in resulted. Play travelled across the field, Wright accomplishing a nippy save. Russell gave the ball to Reynolds and the latter got oxer on the corner. Deere missed the goal. B—o. Egan led his forwards to attack and

rapidity, both sides keeping up a fast pace. Gallagher and Powley made an attempt to break through the Grey defence, but Nelson cleared. Deere took up the running and when taken by Hannah let it out to the backs. Russell and Reynolds attempted to cross the line, but the defence was strong and their efforts to penetrate it failed. Grey backs were throwing the ball about in tine style. Nelson missed a hard pass from Nightingale and Ryan cut in and took it up. Wright was bustled for some moments but event-

ually managed to clear. Dowu came the Inangahua forwards again, led by Roberts, Egan ami Meharry, but Stevens cheeked the advance and sent the ball away by a long kick. After an interchange of long kicks, Grey forced play to Inangahua line and packed heavily on the corner. The ball issued from the pack to Ryan and Russell, taking the pass, outpaced the opposing backs, registering a further try. Nelson again goaled. 13—0. Shortly afterwards Osbourne dropped a good goal from a penalty- Grey 13, Inangahua 3. Powley was the outstanding back in the Inangahua team at this particular time, but he was not accorded much support. Grey forwards worked well ami kept the play open for the backs. Mclntosh snapped up in the loose and passed to Nightingale who got over, Russell putting the kick over. Grey 18 —3. Rush after rush

was made by the Grey backs, who were generally superior to their opponents. Powley, Gallagher and Osbourne attempted to make a rush, but Ryan frustrated their efforts, defeating Gallagher by a dummy. Russell scored a further try, taking the ball from his immediate supports. Reynolds missed. The score at half time was: Grey 2.1, Inangahua 3. Early in the second spell Hannah attempted to let out to his backs. Powley took the ball from him and ran into the pack. V *'bon got possession but did not get far. iivedall returned his kick ami the forwards followed, placing Inangahua on a strenuous defence. Smith made a run and Pring intercepted his pass, securing a try. Russell missed the goal. Grey 24 —3. Give and take play followed. After a period of spasmodic attacks and defence Robertson and Roberts were instrumental in forcing Grey back. Robertson got away on his own ami prevented Stevens from clearing. Inangahua forwards packed and Roberts regained possession, forced his way over and scored. Powley put the kick over. Grey 24, Inangahua 8. Hannah failed to pick up cleanly from a scrum am! Mclntosh was on him. Grey backs took up the ]>l.i\, the bull travelling out to Stevens. He made a run but was defeated on the line. The line out send the ball across to Reynolds, who tore down the field at a great, rate. Walker intercepted his rush and gave to Gallagher. Robertson took it from him and was taken by Stevens. Grey forward pack set up another siege on Inangahua goal and strenuous attempts of the latter to hold them failed. Russell took a long pass from Nelson and ran over. Deere s kick missed. Grey 27—8. Powley was hurt for a while, but resumed piny. Reynolds, shortly afterwards, finished off a nice infield passing bout and outpaced the Inangahua full back, scoring a further fry. Bussell missed. 3d—3. Ryan was not clearing the scrums as cleanly as in the first spell, but was fielding well. Inangahua forwards made an opening for the back division and full advantage was taken of it bv Powley who snapped up and dodged through and scored. His own kick hit the posts. The game was still fast both sides being kept moving, but Grev having a decided advantage. Deere registered an easy try ami converted it himself. The, call of time saw Grey in the lead by 35 points to 11. Mr .L F. Wilson refereed.

MARIST 11. (28) v. NGAHERE 11. (6) Marist juniors scored an easy win over Ngahere at 1.30 p.m., the match being played as a curtain-raiser to the rep. contest. The game was fast although very ragged, Marist having the better of the issue right through, although Ngahere contested willingly. The Ngahere pack was slightly heavier than Marist although when both teams got into action the home bovs proved to have the better combination, having greater pace and more vigor than the country team. From the initial kick-oil Marist attacked, the forwards keeping on the ball with sometiling like their old vim. Ngahere broke away occasionally but could not keep the game close, their efforts being countered by Marist backs. First score was secured by (’lark, who took advantage of a forward rush and fell on the ball just over the line. He received an injury to his shoulder and left the field. The second try was also the outcome of a forward attack, Jackson grounding after a short individual run. Kennedy (•(inverted. A feature of the Marist team was their straggly position on the field- particularly in the back division. Flavors offended continually by hanging on to the ball. James secured a trv after taking the ball from D. ,lames ami supports. M. .lames converted. Dowa was the outstanding player in the Ngahere team, but he was not accorded an adequate amount of support to make an impression on the opposition. Their tackling was bad, although some good forward play was put in by Daly, Armstrong, and Parfitt. Shortly before half-time Jackson broke away and scored again, the score al the interval being Ifi —0 in favour of Marist. , Shortly after the

the posts, and Jackson’s, kick hit the post. M. James immediately repeated the performance. 25—0. After this Ngahere made determined efforts to stem the tide of the opposite t am and thi* forwards organised repeated rushes. Bailey made the best of an opening and got over, scoring the first try for Ngahcre. Later the same player got over the line and missed the ball. Coming at it again Ngahere followed up a rush and C. James tried to force and wes too caroles, Guy grounding. The kick missed. 25—G. A Marist counterattack culminated in M. James registering a further try, the final score being, Marist 28, Ngahere G. Mr Fass refereed. UNITED IV. (4) v. MARIST IV. (0). The meeting of I’nited and Marist fourth graders provided a bright and interesting game—in fad more interest was evinced in it than in the .juniorcurtain raiser. Marist fielded only 13 men—two of whom where fifth graders. The United fifteen, on the other hand, was at its full strength and in consequence had an advantage. The play was remarkably even, travelling quickly from one goal to the other throughout the game. The majority of the time, however, the Marist were kept defending. 'Pry as they would the I’nited boys could not penetrate the dogged defence of their opponents, and play was kept open the whole time. If was truly the most interesting match of the dav, and although neither side registered tries, the victory fell to I’nited by four points ( a potted goal;. P. Jamieson secured the deciding points just prior to the call of time. Hail Marist fielded

a full fifteen the game would probably have been decided in their favour. Mr Williams refereed. MARIST V. (14) v. STAR V. (0). Marist fifth grades defeated Star fifths on Saturday morning by 14 points to nil, having the better of the game throughout. This team has not yet had a loss in the fifth grade competition and their play shows great promise. \ Kiely scored two tries, whilst Shanna han, and Rathburn secured one each. Jackson converted one. Mr Wilson refereed. COAST REP TEAM. The West ('oast selectors:—Messrs J. I F. Wilson, J. Guy and A. Dunford, ' (Grey), 'I. Irvine (Inangahua) and 11. : Butland (Hokitika) have chosen the following players to represent the West Coast. Rugby Union against Buller at j Greymouth on Saturday next: — Full-back—Goodall. Three quart ers—l, a-.i’Jßussell, i Stevens. j Fi v(‘-eight hs —Nelson, Ryan. Half Mclntosh. Forwards —Pring, Lawry, Egan, Hall, Deere, Best Inglis. Wing forward—Hagar. Emergencies—Backs: Nightingale, I Heaphy. Forwards— Maloney, Delaney, McEna ne y. Bannister and () ’Regan were not available for selection in this match. D.H.S. V. REEFTON. The Greymouth D.H.S. team journeyed io Reel’ton on Saturday and were there defeated by the Reef ton D.H.S. fifteen by 1(> points to 5. Panckhurst was the mainstay of the Reef ton team, and scored the majority of points for his side. •* WESTLAND MATCHES. SATURDAY \S RESULTS. HOKITIKA, July 23. The senior matches in Westland yesterday resulted as follows: — Excelsiors 12 beat Kumara 3. Kokatahi 8 beat Hari Hari 3. 'l’he junior games resulted: — Excelsiors 12 beat Rimu 5. Arahura 1G beat Kiwis 9. k Hari Hari G beat Kokatahi 3. In the senior fixture. Excelsiors v. Kumara, the red and blacks had the best of the game, but not to the extent which the scores would indicate. For the Excelsiors Freitas, Wogan, and Chetwynd scored, and N. Wogan kicked a penalty goal. For Kumara, Seebock kicked a penalty. Sei'beck was the best back on the field. Murtha and Adams were the pick of the rest of Kumar;.'. For Excelsiors Freitas was perfect at centre, and Chetwynd played like a champion. Best, Breeze and Aitken, were the pick of the forwards. Mr D. Dowell gave entire satisfaction as referee. Arahura created a surprise by de leafing Kiwi juniors. 'This was Kiwis’ first defeat. 'l’he referee should have kept up with the play, especiallv when old hands are opposed to mere boys. The unnecessary shouldering of the Blues by the Maoris, after the bail had been played, was disgraceful, but the referee seemed uninterested in their tricks. WELLINGTON MATCHES. WELLINGTON, July 22. Saturday’s Rugby results are:--Oricnt:'] 12, Petono G. (N.B. —Our (iwn correspondent gives the scores: Petone 18, Oriental 6.) Berhampore G, Selwyn 3. PoiH'ke 9, Unicers'.iy •>. Marist, 25, W 'lll'igi.O" nil. Athletic fi, OU Boys 5.

‘Mfirists ’l-f beat Merivale” 7. ’Varsity 30 boat Christchurch 12. Old Boys 3 drew with Sydenham Lyttelton 3. Linwood 38 beat Albion G. The victory of the Marists gives them the senior cup for North Canterbury. MARIST V. MLRIVALE. CHRISTCHURCH, July 23. Marist won comfortably from Alcrivale on Saturday, thereby seeprii.fin competition premiership for the fourth successive season. Neither team was able to put its best fifteen in the field, and it appeared likely at one part of the game that Merivale would score a second win over the cha .ipic-ns. Two of Green’s four tries xxi.r;? scored through the Blue backs being out of position. Marist will now meet ’Varsity Aof Otago for the Faym- Trophy. DUNEDIN RESULTS. (Special to “Argus.”) DUNEDIN July 22. Rugby results are: — ’Varsity A 18. Zingari 12. Alhambrg IG. ’Va ,, sity B nil. Taieri 8, Union nil. Dunedin 12, Pott Chu’mers G. Kaikorai 15, Pirates 5. WESTPORT GAME. (Special to ‘‘Argus.’’) WEST Doin'. July 22.

In the Albion Cup competitions Stars ’."•at Westport just on the call of time, 'lorn O’N'iil binding the winning try and making the scores twelve to nine. The game was a hard fought one and cH'utrd a great amount of interest. AUCKLAND DEFEAT MAORI REPS. AUCKLAND, July 22. The Rugby match Auckland v. Maori touring team, was played to-day in ideal conditions. The attendance was IO.Oi'O, In the first half, the Maoris h: d the better of the game, but they did not show the expect'd combination. In the second half there was a decided improvement generally, and the local men predominated, though the play was rather ragged. In the light work the Maori forwards wore better, but in the loose, Auckland had the advantage. The Maoris scored eight to fixe in tin’ first spell. Gemmell scored a try, which was converted by Akuira, the latter aiso kicking a penalty goal. Auckland got. a try, scored by Brunsden. ami converted by It'werson. In the second spell, Williams, Wiseman and Earl scored tries, IfweisOn converting the latter's try, for Auck- |- nd. Phillips scored an uiicoiiverted fry for the Maoris. The final scores were: Auckland IG, Maoris 11. HOROWIIENUA v. MANAWATU. PALMERSTON N., July 23. The return match, Horowh(“nua v. Manawatu resulted in the signal defeat of 11orowlienua by 32 to Hi. A feature of the game was Swainson’s kicking. This player contributed 17 points to Manawatu’s score, by kicking three penalty goals out of three shots, amt converting four out of five I ries. COBDEN OLD BOYS v. COBDEN 11. The above match was played during the week-end, ami resulted in a win for Old Boys, the final score being 14 to G. Scorers for the winners were obtained by (’on Sexton and Wearne, McCabe conxert ing one, and Inglis and Sapper Smith, each kicking a penalty go:. I. For the losers the scores were a penalty goal by Flaherty and a try by ('. Dewar. The game was very exciting. Play travelling up and down al a rapid pace. For Old Boys Wearne McCabe, .Inglis, Skeats, J. Horan, Nelson, and Sexton were prominent, ami Sc.almer made several beautiful saves. The Old Boys official barracker was much in evidence, For the losers Dewar, Ollixcr (2), ami Stubbs were prominent. The Ohl Boys played well, and could not go wrong, while the youngsters did not play so well as usual. The next match will be awaited with interest, as each team hrs a win and a draw. Mr Williams made an efficient referee. NOTES. 'l'he kicking in the rep match on Saturday was poor. Several attempts by Grey kickers to convert tries failed — some of which were in good positions. Inangahui forwards put plenty of ginger in Io their play on Saturday, but promising rushes were stopped on various occasions through lack of support . The advantage rule was employed freely by the referee (Mr J. F. Wilson) but Inangahua d’d not seem to be acquainted with the method. On the occasion of their first try they were packing right under the goal and when the ball came out to Powley, several Inangahua men were appealing to the referee for a knock on. Had this ’ eii granted—as they should have se ' would almost assuredly have turned out Io their disadvantage. 1) ■ ■ s last try for Grey was secured as a result of an advantage. All forwards played well on Saturday, Deere playing a good all-round game. Inglis was alright at following uu, but acemed wectk at general forward work.

RIVALS DEFEATED. RESULTS AT A GLANCE. Koliiuftor I. .10. Blackball I. 5. Nelson Creek 11. 14. Rivals 11. 8. Blackball IT. .10. Runanga 11. 8. KOHINOOR SENIORS WIN. A report of the Kohinoor-Blaekball senior game, which the former won by 10 to 5. will appear to-morrow. NELSON CREEK (14) V. RIVALS (8). A goodly number of elub followets saw this game at the Rec. on Saturday, when Rivals had to strike their colours to the visitors, who put up a tine showing, especially in the second spell, when, after an even break at. half time (eight all) they added two tries against a team that was going to pieces. Rivals had the better of the first spell but when they lost Brislane in the second, any little combination among the backs, disappeared, and their tackling deteriorated, whilst Creek improved us they went. With new blood, in the shape id" S. O'Brien and Kilgour, Creek Lacks worked in unison. Tibbles, Sul-

livan and limes going wen «nn ot ll VIS. Rivals, with the sun, attacked early despite S. anil T. O'Brien’s good defence, and Brislane and Williams gained ground by kicks, and ( reek wore forced. Williams again gained ground, Kilgour staying Rivals, and then starting nice passing moves with S. O'Brien. From one of these the ball went on to Tibbles, after three or four others had it, and he scored in :i good place, but mode n poor kick at goal. !■ raser nearIv got a try for Rivals soon after and they determinedly attacked, Pynes and 1). McGirr being associated in a move i that ended in the latter scoring in the corner,, but he failed io goal. Three all. Ilrnes missed a high kick, letting O'Brien brothers nearly in. Tibbles missed a kick at goal, but. Kilgour and S. O'Brien then got in some pretty passing, till Brislane relieved with a speculator. Getting it in the scrums, Rival pack attacked again in good style, nnd-a rush saw G. Mi-Girr score. McCabe goaled. s—3. Rivals continued to have the better of it, but appealed a lot, while their backs were not good, except :i couple, find chances were missed when Creek backs were caught out of their places. Creek were forced by a long kick from W-illiains, their forwards being very poor at this stage. T'ne referee missed a few Rival infringements, but it was hard to keep up with the fast. play. Good kicking by 'Williams, and a run by Johnston, McCabe and Fraser saw Creek defending, till Brislane tried a pot. Hirai backs now threw it about freely, and looked to be quite superior. I>. Melt irr put in a good rim till shoved out. Kilgour did line defensive work when Willis broke through and kicked to Creek full lack, he saving, and starting an attack. Creek all shook it up now, and though Mi-Cabe made a dodgy run, T. O’Brien fetched it back. Each side then invaded the other's line in turn, but when Creek got there, Sullivan sent it to Kilgour, S. O'Brien, and Tibbles, the latter scoring and converting. Eight all. Creek were forced before half time. Rivals on resuming opened well, but Creek pack began lo get the ball reg ularly in the scrums. P. Mc(>irr was prominent. Then S. O’Brien took : t at his toe through the blacks. Flay slackened, arid Rivals tried passing in the ruck in very ragged fashion. Brisbane put Creek on defensive, by kicking out in the corner, but a force saved. T. O’Brien (wing) had to go off from Creek side. Casey led a Creek rush, but Rival pack soon after forced the greens. Fraser then dribbled it nearly over, and Creek had a busy time defending, Kilgour being good at it. Rival passing saw McCabe grassed, Ind the blacks persisted in attacking, tlu-v had no ltn.-k. Casey and 8. O Brien transferred play, but Creek backs missed passes. Brislane got in a welljudged kick, and following up, got to it. lie was tackled, and then is reported to have made a kick at the ball when a Creek man lifted it. so.he was ordered off. D. Mi-Girr and McCabe passed nicely, but S. O’Brien took it back by dribbling. Then Creek backs, with Sullivan’s smart passing out from scrums, put ill some excellent passing rims, Kilgour making line openings, handling with groat precision, and getting nearly in himself more than once. Finally Hines with a good run, got over, Iml S. O'Brien failed to convert the trx. (’reek from this out dominated the game, though when Rivals once got it over the Creek line, the full back was surprised by D. McGirr, whose fast follow up gave him possession, but it proved out of bounds. G. McGirr was playing a hard game now, am<. Fisher

was on the ball always, but Fraser was offside a bit, while Johnston was not at holin’. G. O’Brien did some great tackling, and helped to make. Rivals’ plav more ragged. Good passing saw Creek backs attacking continuously, S. O’Brien being especially noticeable, while Kilgour was doing a lot of good work. Dynes, who came in to fivc-eight.u. opened it up nicely once, and Rivals attacked for a while, but (’reek were •’oing up field, as the bell went for time. They continued their loose rush, and one of the O'Brien’s finished up with a trv, amid great applause, and, the kick failing, the final whistle left Creek victors by 14 points to 8. Mr Law rcnce was referee.

CHRISTCHURCH MATCHES. (Special to “Argus.”) CHRISTCHURCH, July 22. Following are the results of to-day s League senior matches here: Sydenham won the championship by defeating Addington by 10 points to 13. Linwood 11 beat federal <>• Woolston had a bye.