SENIORS.

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume II, Issue 204, 12 August 1912, Page 2

SENIORS.

KAUTUKI (26) v. HIGH SCHOOL OLD BOYS (3). 'The Kautukis winning the toss, Old Boys had to face a blazing sun, and this they did with stout hearts, rushing the game from the kick-off in a manner which showed that they v.c’c going to make a bold bid for victory. They secured a mark in front of Kautuki’s goal three minutes after the commencement, and Wilson had no difficulty in landing a goal. Kautuki immediately set out to equalise matters, and in Old Boys’ 25 their fortunes brought, them a free kick, but Graham’s shot at goal was unavailing. Play of the give and take order was the procedure for some time, Old Boys being eventually compelled to force. A scrum in midfield gave birth to a pretty exhibition of passing in which the ball was handled in turn by Elllngham, AV. Broughton and Porohiwi, the last named scoring near the corner. Ashton failed with the kick. Old Boys again forced, and half time sounded with the scores High School 3, Kautuki 3. In the second half, the Hastings team made every post a winning post, the passing between the backs almost demoralising the Old Boys. Soon after the kick-off, Ellingham marked in front of Old Boys’ goal, and Graham from an awkward position, kicked a good goal. _ Kautuki worked their way to within a few yjirds of their opponents’ line where a scrum was ordered, and Eiling-, ham obtaining possession, diver over. Graham’,s kick rell short. Porohiwi gathered up a few minutes later, but a forward pass to Broughton brought about a serum, from which Graham marked. Ashton made an attempt to kick a goal, but set his coinpass in the wrong cbrecfion. Kautuki renewed the attack, and O’Neill got over, but was called back for a “knock-on.” From the scrum which followed, the ball gm into the hands of Kcrchoma and he flew over. Graham's kick was fruitless. An exchange of kicks followed the kick-out, and Phillips (OU Boys), seizing an opening in his own 25, made a streak tor Kautuki s line, and bv a brilliant run got within a few yards of his destination, when he was pushed out. A mark was taken from the throw-in, and Anderson had an unsuccessful shot _ at goal. Speers embraced an opening Fn some loose play, and scored after wriggling through half a dozen opponents. AV. Broughton made a poor attempt with the kick. O'Neill was the next to break away, but was pushed out to avert teither disaster. From the throw-in. Old Boys centred, which suited Ashton atiiuirably. and after getting near the line,' he passed to Casey who only had to touch down. Caulton’s, was no better than the previous attempts at goal. The Kautuki backs initiated a rush from the kick-out from which the ball came to Porohiwi. who sent it on to AV. Brough-1 ton. Ellingham was the next to handle it and he galloped home. Caultcn failed io add the major points. Pcrohiwi broke away from another throw-in and at the right moment, transferred to Casey who f crossed over. Graham made no mis-! lake with the kick and the game ended. Kautuki 26, High School 3. Mr. Gill was referee. Pcrohiwi, Ashton and Ellingham in the backs, and I

Casey, Speers and O’Neill in the forwards were the pick of the winners. The Old Boys fought pluckily and in a good sprint, but were outclassed in the second half. JUNIORS. ROVERS (11) v. MARTST BROS. OLD BOYS (0). A very interesting game resulted in the meeting of the above teams and play was fairly even. Towards the end of the game, however, Rovers demonstrated their superiority and tries were scored by Kitt, Kemp and Gigg, the latter concerting one. Mr. AV r . Horne controlled the game. SCHOOL GRADE. ST. PATRICK’S (ill) v. HASTINGS DISTRICT SCHOOL A (4). One hundred and three points in two matches is the record of the St. Patrick’s School fiiieen who trounced over the District School A team to the tunc of 61 points to nil. Mr. FI. Stevens was referee. MAHOR/i (11) v. PART PAKI (0). The Alahora School vanquished the Paki Paki gladiators by 11 to nil. Mr. R. Paul was in charge. ( Havelock beat Hastings B by .8 •ooints to nil. NAPIER MATCHES. The matches on the card for Saturday last looked interesting but anticipations with regard to the play were not altogether fulfilled. The games although interesting lacked finesse. The weather was all that could be desired. I A warm sun rendered the spectacular conditions very pelasant indeed, although the attendance seemed to lie somewhat lower than usual, there being probably about 200 people present.

MARIST BROS. OLD BOYS (20) v STAR (3).

Stars won the toss and Old Boys kicked off. The opening play was of a fairly even nature and the first try for Marist was secured by Harding, who, obtaining the ball at midfield from Tyne, successfully eluded all opposition, and capping a remarkably fast run by scoring easily behind the posts, J. Downing converting. Marist 0.8. 5, Star 0. The latter now pressed and to avert a score, Old Boys were obliged to force. Another dangerous rush by the Greens was nullified by an infringement. Following a fierce struggle in Marist’s 25, Campbell scored a penalty goal for Star. Marist 0.8. 5, Stars 3. Half-time found the play in the hands of the Greens.

Resuming, Old Boys set the pace and a passing rush by McNamara, Mullaney and Harding enabled the latter to effect a further score, J. Downing from a difficult angle adding the major points. Marist 0.8. 10, Stars 3. An effective looking run by J. Downing. Mullaney, and La Broome was rendered abortive McMillan knocking on. Harding subsequently collaring, scored, Smyrk converting. In the closing moments McMillan added to tbe Old Boys’ lead and Casserlcy notched the additional points. Referee, Air. R. Hogg. PIRATES (11) v. HAVELOCKAVALMARAMA (6).

Pirates won the toss and Havelock kicked off. At the outset fast and keen play prevailed, Pirates latterly wearing down the opposition, compelling the visitors to force twice in succession.’ Thompson scored from a penalty' kick in fine position. Pirates 3, Havelock-Waimarama 0. During a dashing onslaught by Pirates, their opponents narrowly escaped an additional score, a spell of fierce play being afterwards witnessed in Havelock’s 25. Immediately before half-time sounded. Thompson, Holder and Simin put in a fine run from a line out, Simin scoring. Thompson failed with the kick. Pirates 6, Havelock-Waimar-ama 0.

During the first few minutes of the second half, McEwan caught and sprinted well down, but was brought to earth. In the subsequent play, Somersall passed to Gardner, who kicked to Berry, the latter following up averted danger from the- visitors, and Alien was enabled to score, Holder converting neatly. Pirates 11, Havelock-Waimarama 0. The Whites now made an effort to redufce the leeway 7 and Saunders scored their first trv, but was unsuccessful with the kick. Pirates 11, HavelockWaimarama 3. Revived by this tardy score, Havelock now put in a spell of stiff pressure during which Pirates were fortunate in managing to force. The play towards the close was fast and interesting, although lacking in brilliance. Just

on time, Nelson marked and from the kick Tomlin scored for the visiting team. Referee, Mr. J. Dickinson.

At Nelsen Park, Napier, cn Saturday. a match was played between the “Tribune” and “Telegraph” runner boys. A good interesting game resulted in a win for the •'Telegraph” boys by 9 points to 3. Mr. C. Moreland acted as re?eree.

NAPIER -HASTING S SUB-UNION

A meeting cf the combined committees of the Napier and Hastings Sub-unions was held in Napier ,n Saturday evening. Present: Messrs. J. Garnett (chairman), Keith, McKenzie, Ferguson, Sheehan. Tyne. Spackman. amt Hislop (Napier). Messrs. Pegler. C. D. Wilson and Bailey were granted leave of absence.

31 r. Gifford, referee in the Rovers v. Pirates junior match, played on the 3rd- instant, reported having ordered off Clarke and Love, members of the Rovers’ team, the former for striking an opponent and the latter for disputing the referee’s ruling.—lt was decided to suspend b<t h player-, Clarke for the remainder of the season, and Love till May Ist. 1913.

Saturday-. August 17th, was decided upon as the date for the senior representative match Hastings v. Napier, to be played at Hastings. It was decided to suggest to the Hawke-'s Bay Rusty Union that Saturday, 24th instant, would be a convenient date for the Challenge

Shield match. Marist Old Boys v. Havelock. August 31st was fixed as the date for a match between Kautuki and Havelock fcr the same shield, and the fixing of a date between Marist Old Boys and the winners was left in the hands of the secretary. It was decided that the Napier juniors and third grade representatives should plaj- matches against Hastings players of similar grades cn September 7th, provided the Poverty Bay match was not set down for that date. It was decided to instruct gatekeepers net to admit players who do not present their passes. NAPIER SUB-UNION. The Napier Suh-unic’>, met on Saturday evening. Present: Messrs. F. A. AA’ilson (chairman), Tyne. Sheehan. Hislop and Spackman. Mr McKenzie was granted leave of absence. It was decided tc i’orw-;-d Mr, McKenzie a . letter expressing the best wishes of/the sub-unicn on the occasion of his marriage. It was decided io play a match between Ahuriri Athletic and Pirates (AVednesday juniors) as a curtainraiser to the trial match on AVednesday. AUCKLAND (27) v. NEAA 7 ZEALAND NATIVE TEAM (0). Auckland, Aug. 10. The principal Rugby attraction today was a match at Alexandra Park between Auckland and a New Zealand Native team. There was an attendance of about 2000. The play was not very interesting, the Native team being outclassed. In the first quarter Auckland scored three points, AVeston being the scorer. The second quarter was all in favour of Auckland. Tries were scored by Stewart, Carroll and Mackay, two being converted by Walsh. Thence till no-side was called the Natives were continually on the defence. Mackay scored behind the posts, Walsh converting. If worsen placed a penalty goal, and the final try was scored by O’Leary. The final score was: Auckland 27, Natives o. Although Auckland wen easily their form was not impressive, and an improvement will be necessary if the shield is to be retained.

AVAIRARAP/I (11) v. BUSH (8).

Masterton, Aug. 11

The first representative match of the season, Wairarapa v. Bush, was played here yesterday in fine weather. There was a good attendance. The game was evenly contested, the visitors having, if anything, the best of matters. The home team, especially the backs, were off colour, while the Bush backs were very safe, with good line kicking. The first spell ended 5 point seach.. The second spell was confined to the forwards.Two penalty goals were kicked for Wairarapa, and a goal was kicked for Bush. The final scores were: Wairarapa 11, Bush 8.

CANTERBURY (20) v. SOUTHLAND (3).

Christchurch, Aug. 11. The twentieth inierprovincial match between Canterbury and Southland was played at Lancaster Park yesterday afternoon, and ended in a somewhat easy- win for the local representatives by 20 points tc 3. The ground was in very fair order, and the weather eunuirions ideal, nevertheless the game, taken all round, was a poor exhibition of football. The second spell especially was very monotonous. The Southland forwards came up with a big repjutation, and they entirely failed to sustain it, and while the local reproseiitatives did not actually show brilliance or excellence, even in their mediocrity' they were too good for the visitors. From a moderate display in the pack the Southlanders went to worse in the back division, most of them being incapable of even an ordinary orthodox movement. On the Canterbury side “Doody” Gray stood out by' himself, giving a brilliant display; in fact, apart from Gray’s exhibition, tin- game was extremely uninteresting. It was he who started all the flashes of good play in the first spell, and even in the second he was a participant in one or two interesting patches. There was a very' good attendance. AVELLINGTON JUNIORS (42) v. WAIRARAPA (3).

Wellington, Aug. 11. ! In the junior representative Rugby | match AVeilington beat AA r airarapa by 42 to 3. NEW SOUTH WALES v. QUEENSLAND. [ Sydney, Aug 10. j New' South AA 7 ales defeated 1 Queensland by' 19 points to -1. i NORTHERN UNION. , AUCKLAND (1G) v. AVELLINGTON i (0). i Auckland, Aug. 10. I The second interprovincial League: match of the season in connection with the Northern Union Challenge ; Cup was played at Victoria Park today in the presence of over 700 spectators. The weahter and the ground J were perfect, the conditions being) altogether ideal for good football" ; Auckland won l>y 16 to nil. AHURIRI (18) v. Ki \ ORA (11). j The senior match at McLean Park, ■ Napier, on Saturday afternoon, Ahi- ; riri v. Kia Qra. was witnessed by a‘ i large number of spectators, and i proved a fast and interesting game. I The teams were fairly evenlv : [matched. Aiiuriri winning by 18 J, ■ll. Mr. P. McMamee was referee. ;