RUGBY IN BULLER

Grey River Argus, 14 May 1935, Page 7

RUGBY IN BULLER

WEEK-END GAMES. (Our Own Correspondent.) AVESTPORT, May 12. The weaither way beautiful for the continuation of the Buller Rugby competitions during the week-end, and large attendances reflected a growing interest in the games. Star seniors were in irresistible form in their match with United on Victoria Square on Saturday. So- far the town team has not dropped a point in the competition but- will face 'their biggest hurdle on Saturday next, when opposed by Old Boys, lhe latter team travelled to Granity and scored a victory over Rovers on their own. ground. Old Boys are also an irresistible side, but forfeited v.hat might prove a va’vable po-uir '’hen they drew with K-iagers ('Alii.erb n).

Vuiport suffered their >.;• \1 successive (.icTeat- yesteriow, wl’-n t. ey went down to Rangers by 19 points to nil. The position so far shows Stars to be the only team with the maximum points in the senior competition. In the junior competition, Westport defeated Rivals by 17 points to 3. Rangers defeated Stars on Millerton by 9 points to 5, and Old Boys defeated Bachelors by 8 points to 6. The lowering of the age limit, coupled with the promotion of players has played havoc, with Star third graders, last year’s champions. They were beaten in their first game by Old Boys by a 30-point margin and on Saturday were completely ■wiped out py Granity High School by over half a century of points. The other two town teams, Old Boys and Technical;, won their engagements with the country sides, Pirates and Ngakawau. Stars Too Good For United:

Stars on Victoria Square on Saturday proved an all-round better combination than United and won their third successive game in the senior competition in convincing style. The home backs revealed splendid form at times and should develop into a strong attacking force. Ahern, at centre, was responsible foi some wonderful work and unquestionably is 'the bes’t inside man playing at present in Buller football. The visiting backs were crude and never looked dangerous. Star forwards played well and seen the game out better than their opponents. The opening half was a rather drab affair and way mostly confined to the forwards. Cooper scored the -opening try for United, which was not- improved upon. Prior to the change-over, Connelly caused a thrill with a splendid run from hallway and scoring the equalising points for Stars. The second half was no't long in progress’ when Star backs showed method in attack and a splendid movement ended in Ahern scoring in a good position. Lake, a, good type of forward, and a recent arrival in the district, broke away and scored for Stars. TwamScy again converting Prior to full time. Twamley added a further try for Stars, which was nor converted and the final score was: Stars 1(5, United 3. Old Boys AVin Comfortably:

At Granity on Saturday. Rovers, after holding a one-point lead at the interval, failed to add to their score and were finally defeated by Old Boys (Westport) by 1C points to 6. Dunn opened the scoring for Rovers, with a penalty goal and Leonard got a try, which was not converted. Holder got over for Old Boys Phillips converting. The town team attacked vigorously in the second period, and Caldwell finished a parsing rush with a good try. Holder and Quinn added further tries

for Old Boys, .one of which Phipps converted. The final score was: Old Bovs 16, Rovers G.

Westport Routed: Westport seniors suffered their third reverse this yaason yesiterday, when they were defeated at Millerton by Rangers by 19 points to nil. The winners. always a difficult side to beat on their own grounds, were superior in all departments.

Junior Grade: Old Boys travelled to Denniston on Saturday, and defeated Bachelors after an evenly-contested game, by 8 points’ to 6. Wcenink got a try for the town feam, which S.trachan converted. The latter also scored a penp.ltv goal. Hayward and Richards with tries, were responsible for Bachelors’ six points. On Victoria Square on Saturday, AVestport defeated Rivals by 17 points to 3. The winners were always on top, and thoroughly deserved their victory.

Star juniors travelled to Alillerton and were defeated by .Rangers by 91 points to 5. Third Grade: Three games in the third grade competition were played during the weekend. Granity High School triumphed over Stars (Westport) by 54 points to nil. Old Boys (Westport) defeated Pirates (Denniston) by 7 points to nil. 1 AVestport Technical School romped over Ngakawau by 31 points to nil. RELIEF FROM BRONCHITIS. Hundreds are unfortunately afflicted with this distressing complaint. The greatest relief is generally experienced by taking Baxter’s Lung Preserver when attacks threaten. This fine old remedy has been a faithful friend to bronheitis sufferers for over seventy years and once its benefits have been experienced no sufferer will be without “Baxter’s.” Every chemist and storekeeper sells three popular sizes. —2