WANGANUI BEAT MANAWHENUA 16-6

Horowhenua Chronicle, 5 September 1932, Page 7

WANGANUI BEAT MANAWHENUA 16-6

Sterri Struggle in Latter Stages WAJSTGANUI, Sept. 3. Wanganui defeated Manawhenua to--day by 16 points 4». 6, victory going to ‘the better team. The first spell was a succession of , lost-.chances'for both teams, faulty handling being responsible. At appeared an though the respective sides were .. dead and absence of life the -apell of any lustre. Injuries just before half time result- ; ed‘ in Wanganui replacing two backs, the first five-eighth and centre, and as * Often happens in Rugoy the players -from the- iraerve list responded so well 'that the combination was improved. Manawhenua fielded a solid pack of and the tight play was all in - * their favour, but in the loose Wanganui had too much pace. A fimilar story might be told of the

respective back -line's. Waiiganttr -.uad the pace and combination in the second spell which/greatly overshadowed that of their opponents. Manawhemia when the margin of ppints against them was increasing made,'vd esp e rat e efforts to improve their position and at one stage were within two points of Wanganui. From then ; on the visitors set p a series of stern attacks on the Wanganui goal line, but all failed as the result of the superb defence and pace. In three open movements Wanganui came away from defending positions to prove that the home team had the necessary finish which their opponents lacked.

The first .spell ended three to nil in favour of Manawhenua, Elliott having scored a fine try as the result of a rearguard attack.

Wanganui opened the second spell with 14 men and while at that strength Walden played at centre and scored a try under the bar which Thompson converted. Walden scored again a few minutes later from the blind side of the scrum. Manawhenua retaliated with a nice try, the scoring of which proved Meta Johnson’s ability to correctly draw the defence. He sent Cooke over and when the kick failed Wanganui led by only two points. Thompson kicked a penalty goal for Wanganui and following a long period of defensive play Wanganui came away for Waters to score and the conversion by Thompson made Wanganui’s total 16, the match finishing without Mana whenua increasing their points from six.

Taranaki Beat Hawke’s Bay NEW PLYMOUTH, Last fright.

The Taranaki Rugby ? representatives defeated Hawke’s Bay by 23 to 18 in sunny weather on a slightly heavy ground. The game was interesting but not brilliant. The Taranaki forwaras were too strong but the backs only occasionally showed flashes of bright play. The Bay attack improved ( towards the end but both sides were rather lethargic. Bay opened the score when gave an opening for Howell. Grant converted. Taranaki replied immediately. Kinsella centred to Walter who tended off three men and scored. Collins converted, After a' Bay seige the ball went through the Taranaki backs and Haughton followed a kick to score. Collins failed to convert, but soon potted a fine goal. The half time score was Taranaxi 12 —5.

The second spell was played much faster. Taranaki broke away and Murphy passed to Walter who handed on to Kinsella, the fastest man on the field, to score a fine try. Collins miss : ed an easy kick. Collins, who had injured his wrist, failed to tackle Evans who scored for the Bay after a tricky run. Satherly converted. Wills and MoCallum handled for Walter to score for Taranaki. Clarke failed.

Bay quickly added two tries. From a loose attack Howell broke away and scored. The forwards broke through and the two Smiths handled and sent Wilson over. Satherly converted. For Bay Lambic played a good game and fed his backs well in the latter stages. The full back, Varton, was responsible for fine line kicking, 'xne Taranaki forwards all played a good game but Walter was outstanding as their Teader.

Canterbury’s One-point Win KEEP BANTXJBLY SHIELD PROM WELLINGTON CHRISTCHURCH, Last Night. Canterbury, beat Wellington by the narrow margin of nine points to eight yesterday afternoon and still retain the Bafifurly Shield. Canterbury scored three tries, all in the second spell, and converted none. Wellington scored a try in each spell and converted one against the witid. The ground was fast and dry, but a strong south-west wind had considerable influence on the play, lengthening or shortening kicks, and sometimes sending passes awry. , Wellington won the toss and took advantage of the wind in the first half, and should certainly have been more than three points up at half time. The Wellington attack was held up in this period by the very honest and dogged play of the Canterbury forwards They had to play a solid rather than a showy game, as the Wellington forwards were too lively for them in the open, and if the home side had tried to play Wellington’s game, the result would certainly have been different. The home forwards played a much-improved game in the line-duts arid scrums and got a fair share of the ball. „ Unfortunately, the inside backs did not often make the best use of it.' Their passing lacked snap and precision. The Wellington passing was generally more accurate and faster, and it was well for Canterbury that their forwards were in such splendid form. 1 Wellington attacked early, but Canterbury nearly notched first points when Hart' made a splendid run down the sidq line, shook off Ball’s .tackle, beat several men with fast- swerves, and then,, whefi the line seemed open, was pushed, into touch by Pollock, The first spell was; largely a battle of tactics among the forwards, with the Wellington ■ backs looking the more dangerous when on the move. Killeen was moved up, from ■ centre to. first fiveeighths, Robins going back to centre. The change was effected, for in the next bout of passing by the Wellington backs the ball went snappily ftdm ■ Killeen to, Griffiths; to Robins,, who went through the Canterbury defence at speed and scored a fine try, which Pollock failed to convert. The score at: half time was; Wellington .. .. .. .. .. 3j ' Canterbury 0 After the opening of the second spell the Canterbury backs tried more passing, with fair results territorially. The

Canterbury attack bustled Pollock, who had to find touch two yards from the goal line to save. From the lineout Cottrell drove over for a try near the corner, Roberts failed with the kick, Canterbury 3 Wellington 3 Canterbury, after a spell of even play, had. Wellington penned on the line again, and from a scrum two yards out Bouterey slipped round on the short side and scored. Roberts missed the kick. Canterbury .. .. 6 Wellington 3 Before long Canterbury were attacking again, and a series of passing bouts ended in Innes sending Eng over for another try. Roberts again failed. Canterbury 9 Wellington 3 Wellington played with renewed dash for a space, and several passing runs, in which McDonald, Killeen, Griffiths, Stiver, Robins and McLean took part,, ended in McDonald scoring at the corner after a determined run. Lamerson’s kick for goal was an amazing effort. Canterbury 9 Wellington 8 Play was rather in Canterbury’s favour for the remaining ten minutes of play, and the game ended without further score. Southland Beat Otago DUNEDIN, Last Night. On a dry ground, before a crowd of 15,000, Southland defeated Otago yesterday by 11 points to eight. The for-, ward packs were evenly matched, but the Otago backs, who received a greater number of chances, failed owing to lack of thrust among the inside men. At the end of the first spell Otago were leading by five points to three, Southland’s score being the result of a penalty goal kicked Sy Porter, while Finlayson scored a try for Otago, Bathgate converting. In the second spell, which was very even, McSkimming scored for Otago, but the try was not converted, while McKay got across for Southland, Porter converting. Berry scored the deciding try, which w&s not converted.

Marist Win Chatham Cup WELLINGTON, Last Night. Before 5000 spectators Marist defeated Millerton All Blacks by five goals to nil on the Basin Reserve in the final for the Chatham Cup. Marist opened the attack and Turkington cleared off his toes. Bird secured from the clearance, sending Kerturn pass was too fast for Marshment turn pass was too fast for Marchment and went behind. From half way Young sent the ball skimming over the heads of the backs to miss by inches. The game was very fast. Campbell had saved from Condon, but Marsament followed up and bundled the goalie and the ball into the net. Five minutes later Marist were attacking again. Duffy stopped Taylor and Adamscrossed to Barton. Teichert attempted to close, but Barton side-stepped end netted with a left-footer. Millerton forced a couple of corners, and from one Kelly headed out from under the cross-bar. At half time the score was 2—o in favour of Marist. The visitors had given a very fine exhibition. Taylor came into the picture in the second spell, but his shot was intercepted by Kelly. For a time Marist defended vigorously. Bird cleared to the right wing, Barton sending a hard drive into Campbell’s arms. • Marist forced a corner, Kershaw netting direct. T. B. Blyth and Young made a nice run across mid-field, putting Newman in possession. A goal- looked certain when Newman was tripped by a Marist back. J. Blyth missed the penalty. Laracy, a Marist back, made a solo run, but within a few yards of the goal Marshall got off-side, spoiling the movement. Kershaw and Marshment, in a brilliant movement, put Million on the defence and, having drawn the backs, crossed smartly for Barton to net. Marist 4 —o. Marist had a lucky escape with a free kick just outside the area for an offence which took place inside. Millerton were very' unlucky in being unable to finish many splendid moves. With about five minutes to go Barton registered the hat trick from Condon’s pas?. The trophy was presented to Bird, 5 the Marist captain, by the GovernorGeneral, and medals to the winning team. The championship shield won by Marist was also presented.