WEST THE CHAMPS.

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume 55, Issue 32723, 10 June 1946, Page 5

WEST THE CHAMPS.

DECIDING GAME PLAYED

UNITED BEATEN 12 TO NIL

RUGBY ON PAEROA DOMAIN

Before a good crowd at the

Paeroa Domain on Saturday West defeated United in the third game

of the series and have now won

the Paeroa Rugby Union championship for the season.

While giving full credit to West for their win United must be commended for the’’' efforts. Up until half-time the game was fairly even. In the second spell West showed superior combination and staying power and were quick to grasp any opportunity that was offering. Speechlay’s Good Kick

West’s points in the first spell came from a penalty kick at the 2'5. Speechlay hoisted the flags with a good kick.

On resuming O’Loughlin received from a set scrum, sold a dummy and cut through to score a solo. try. The kick failed. From a scrum at West 25 United received the ball but the kick was charged down and Carmichael gathered in the ball to make an 80 yards dash and score a try. The kick was disallowed. Ryall was responsible for the final points. After he had made a good run he kicked for the centre where the West forwards fielded the ball •and carried on for Neil to score a try. The kick missed. Many Kicks Missed The game was remarkable for the number of kicks at goal that were missed. Each side had opportunities and had United kicked even one goal the whole complexion of the game may have altered. The United team played well but could not hold off the determined attacks of West. Mr H. T. Grant controlled the game. WEST WIN UNITED BEATEN SIX TO NIL The junior rugby game played on the Paeroa Domain on 'Saturday resulted in a win for West who defeated United by six points l to nil. 'Neil and Elvidge both scored for West with Fathers, Findlay and McMillan prominent. For United, Wrigley, Handley and Pennell all played good games. The United full-back Williams was particularly impressive. Mr G. Mackay was the referee.

MATCH AT NETHERTON

WIN FOR HIKUTAIA Playing at Netherton on Saturday Hikutaia juniors defeated Netherton by six points to nil. Mr A. .Ripley was the referee. HIGH SCHOOL WIN THIRD GRADE MATCH High .School defeated the United thirds by 3'3 points to eight playing on the Paeroa Domain on Saturday. Mr A. G. Parsons was the referee.