RUGBY LEAGUE

Grey River Argus, 26 August 1946, Page 2

RUGBY LEAGUE

Main Match Abandoned GROUND UNFIT FOR PLAY The main match at Wingham Park between Kohinoor and Ngahere yesterday was abandoned a few minutes before half-time, because of the squally conditions and the heavy field. At the commencement of play the ground was in a waterlogged condition, and several patches resembled a bog. Flying mud from the players' boots and players going down on the ball often made it impossible to recognise players. For Ngahere, Smith and A. Gibson played well in the backs, while J. Gibson and D. McVicar were tireless workers in the pack. Gracie and Messenger were the best of the Kohinoor pack. Sweetman and. Mann played good defensive games in the backs'. THE PLAY At the commencement of play, Ngahere attacked with a good back run, taking play to Kohinoor’s 25, but Mann, using the wind, relieved with a touch-finder to .take play deep into Ngahere’s territory. The blue pack with the ball at their toe, carried play to half-way, where A. Gibson broke through a gap, and handed on to Mulcare. who beat three men to score wide out. Smith missed the kick. A solo rush by Gracie put Kohinoor on attack, and from a set scrum near the line. Hahn miskicked, and Butler, dribbling over the line, touched down. McKenzie’s kick missed. McSeveny, gathering the ball in his own 25, relieved with a good run to half-way. but Ngahere set up a hot attack, play finishing up on the Kohinoor line, where they were penalised while attempting to clear their line. Smith missed an easy kick. The game at this stage was abandoned. the score being, Kohinoor 3— Ngahere 3. Mr J. P. Mathews was referee. BLACKBALL BEAT RUNANGA The final score in the BlackballRunanga senior game was, Blackball 5, Runanga 3. Mcßride scored for Blackball, McNaughton converting, and J. Forrest, winger, scored for Runanga. BRUNNER BEAT HOKITIKA Brunner beat Hokitika 22-6. .Williams had his kicking boots on for Brunner, in spite of the fact that the ground was in a shocking condition. Gillman was the outstanding player for the Hokitika side. OTHER RESULTS Junior: Blackball beat Ngahere, 11-3; Rapahoe beat Linwood, 16-10. Third Grade- Blackball beat Riccarton, 8-3; Brunner beat Kumara, 14-3. GREY VALLEY CLUB A well attended meeting was held at Ikamatua of the Grey Valley Rugby League Club. Officers were elected. A donation was given to A. Mclnroe, who was complimented by the club on .attaining .West _ Coast honours by gaining a place in the schoolboys’ team to visit Auckland.