League Football

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XII, Issue 233, 14 September 1922, Page 3

League Football

MATCH AT HASTINGS. H.B. COMPLETELY OUTCLASSED. There was a fair attendance on the Nelson Grounds yesterday afternoon, when South Auckland met Hawke’s Bay in the third mutch this season between the two teams. On Saturday last Hawke’s Bay narrowly boat the Northern team, and supporters were confident of a ding-dong go yesterday, but they were sadly disappointed. It must be remembered, however, that Hawke’s Bay were without the services of some of the best players, P. Burrows and Exeter being unable to play, and (Gillies having the misfortune to be injured early in the game. Two juniors, who had played in the curtain-raiser beforehand had to fill the gaps. But bearing these facts in mind, H.B. were completely outclassed, the Northerners doing just ns they liked. The scores —32—20, do not give a fair indication of the merit of the teams, for Auckland took things easy in the second half. The game was very clean and open ami was played in a true sporting spirit. THE TEAMS. South Auckland: Sherlock. McMurtie, S. Raynor, B. Paki, Hall, Jackson, Peckham, Gainsford, F. Raynor, Dent, Pickett, W. Paki and J. Peckham Hawke’s Bay: Coutts, Dockery, Atkins, Cooper, McCarthy, Gibson, Mitchell, Shanahan, Downing, Hcllycr, Gardiner, Bullivant and Gillies. THE GAME. South Auckland won the toss and played with the sun in their favour. Back and forward play ensued. From a long kick play was transferred to Auckland’s line, and a force resulted. Auckland had Bay defending hard, then the game gradually moved back to the Northerners’ territory, and from a penalty kick from over quarter way, McCarthy made a beautiful shot, drawing first blood for H.B. Auckland got into it, and had Bay thinking, but Mitchell ’elieved with a good kick. Auckland wore awarded a penalty kick. Gillies here hurt his knee and had to retire. Auckland opened up several passing rushes, but they were not productive of any good, till at last one was successful, S. Raynor receiving the ball after passing through several hands and scoring nicely. The scorer’s kick went. wide. 3—2. Hawke’s Bay were aggressive, and following up a kick, a score looked imminent, but fumbling spoilt the chance. McCarthy received .from a scrum, and Gibson running in fast called for the ball, but failed to take it. This was a try thrown away. Atkins secured soon after, and dived over, but the referee ruled him off-side. From the subsequent scrum, B. Paki was on the ball, and made a great run. The pass to Hall was knocked-on. Auckland now took the upper hand, and a penalty saved for the Bayites. Jackson intercepted a pass, and put in a beautiful run. Near the line he passed to B. Paki, who transferred to Hall, and this player scored neatly. The kick by S. Raynor was a failure, f—2. Auckland continued to be on top, passing with great accuracy. Atkins saved a nasty position on the line, but Auckland came back again, and a score was recorded per medium of Peckham. Hall made no mistake with the, kick. 11 —2. A few minutes later Hall secured from B. Paki and making a short run he kicked. T. Raynor following up fast took hold of the ball and scored easily. The kick was no good. 14—2. Hawke’s Bay showed a little more life after this reverse, and had Auckland hard put to it. A penalty was awarded and McCarthy again camo to light with the kick. 14—4. Half-time was sounded without further score. A few minutes after commencement Auckland scored again, through bad play on their opponents’ part. The kick was a good one. 19—4. Auckland were now beating Hawke’s Bay in all departments, their passing rushes completely baffling the homo team. Hall, who was always on the ball, put in a good run, and then kicked, Raynor following up and scoring nicely. The kick was resultless. 22—4. Hawke’s Bay were not done yet. and a brilliant passrush ended in Dockery scoring. McCarthy did no good with the kick at goal. 22—7. Auckland came back to it again, and Raynor opened up a rush, the ball eventually going to B. Paki, who got over the line. The try was converted by S. Raynor. 27—7. H.B. still had a bit of life left in them, and after a lot of muddling near the line Gibson at last scored and converted his own try. 27—12. Try-getting eased off for a few minutes, and play was even. S. Raynor made a great run for the line after the ball, followed by two Bayites. but he kicked out of play. Hawke’s Bay made several unsuccessful attempts to score, but their passing was erractic, and the Northern boys were too fast for them. J. Peckham i was the to score, making a lovely run from near half-wav. He convert-

ed his own try. 32—12. Hawke’s Bay' were determined to make another score • and Hellyer, after some pretty work, scrambled across. Gibson’s kick was good. 32—17. The bell went soon after for time, but the ball not being out of play the game continued and H.B. making a dying effort managed to get over their opponents 4 line again, per medium of Mitchell. Gibson was not successful with the kick. 32—20. Mr *G. Ellison capably controlled the game. CURTAIN-RAISER. Clive ((?) v. City (6). The curtain-raiser to the big game was between Clive and City juniors, which ended in a draw, 6 all. The game was nothing exciting, both sides being fairly evenly matched. For City, Coutts scored the two unconverted tries, and Gilmore and Cooper were the successful scorers for Clive. Mr G. Frater hel<l the whistle. SMOKE CONCERT.. Last evening the visitors were entertained at a smoke concert in Napier, when a thoroughly enjoyable time was spent. The evening ended up with the singing of 44 For They are Jolly Good Fellows” and 44 Auld Lang Syne.”