WORLD OF SPORT.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIII, Issue 445, 10 July 1922, Page 7

WORLD OF SPORT.

RUGBY FOOTBALL. WOODYILLE IN THE LEAD. RESULTS OF SATURDAY’S GAMES. SENIOR GRADE. R.S.A. 11 v. Jackoytown 3. Kia Tea 25 v. Western United ml. Woodville 24 v. Old Boys 5. JUNIOR GRADE. Linton 6 v. Feilding nil; High School 54 v. .lackeytown 6; Kia Toa 18 v. Whakarongu 3; Pohnngina won by default front Y.M.C.A.; Old Boys 3 v. Buimythorpe 3; Western United 19 v, W oodville 10. THIRD GRADE. Old Boys 12 v. Bunnythorpo nil; Western United 11 v. Woodville 3; Feilding 14 v. Kin Toa nil; High School a bye. FOURTH GRADE. Feilding 41 v. Western United nil; I'eliding High School 15 v. Old Boys 9; Kia Toa a bye. FIFTH GRADE. Albion 39 v All Saints nil; Feilding 36 v. Western United nil; Kia Ora 9 y. I)eliding High School 3; Phoenix 9 v. Technical School 3; Gordon 36 v. Kia Toa nil. SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP. Matches. Points,

Weather conditions wore not of the best for the Manawatu Rugby Union’s competitions on die showgrounds on Saturday and doubtless this fact militated against a record “gale” for club football on the occasion of “Charity Saturday.” However, it is anticipated that about £24 will be available for distribution to 'charities. Three senior games wore set down for decision, but the standard of play seen was not inspiring, the throe matches resolving themselves into forward struggles, with organised back play little in evidence. They interest of the spectators was focussed mainly on the Woodville-Old Boys match, in which the former team’s superiority was not made apparent until the concluding stages, when they ran all over their opponents, who could do nothing right. WOODVILLE 24 v. OLD BOYS 5,

Old Hoys’ forwards carried operations on the kick-off 10 Woodville’s twenty-live, where a penalty kick awarded them was taken by Robinson, who failed to goal. Woodville then instituted a series of,attacks which kept Old Roys penned up, and from one of these Dobbyn scored. Sly tailed to convert, from a hard angle. Woodville 3, Old Roys nil. Woodville at this stage were obtaining the ball from the scrums and their half-back instituted many passing rushes, which, however, came to naught owing to faulty handling. Robinson narrowly failed with two more penalty kicks awarded Old Roys. At this juncture a Woodville forward was ordered off for allegedly infusing unnecessary “ginger'’ into his play. From a scrum in mid-field Rose, Old Roys hallback, obtaining the ball, passed to Egliuton, who, after cutting in, transferred to Brarnwoll, who outpaced the opposition and touched down under the posts. Rose had no difficulty in converting. Old Roys 5, Woodville *3. Another passing rush instituted by Rose saw Fairbrother pushed out when within several yards of the goalline. Half-time sounded shortly after. On resuming Woodville got into their stride immediately, and from a forward rush Berkaha scored. Sly failed to convert by inches. Woodville 6, Old Boys 5. A penalty kick awarded Woodville near half-way was taken by Make, who witn a splendid effort goaled. Woodville 9, Old Boys 5. Old Roys at this stage were visibly tiring, and, aided by the failing light, the heavy Woodvillo pack began lo over-run their opponents. Dobhyn scored again from a forward rush'and Miiiro goaled. From a passing rush Make cut in and scored, converting the try himself. Fly added the final try by scoring from a scrum on the line, lie converted his own. try, making the final score: Woodville 24, Old Boys 5. Mr A. W. Thompson refereed. R.S.A. 11 v. JACKEYTOWN 3. After a period of uninteresting play R.S.A. forwards took operations lo within striking distance of Jackeytown’s line. Jackson (R.S.A.) claimed a mark in a handy position and his kick at goal was successful. R.S.A. 3, Jackeytown nil. For the remainder of the first spell Jackeytown were on the attack, but wore unable to cross U.S.A.’s line. An easy penalty kick awarded them was unsuccessful. On resuming after half-time the ex-soldiers livened tip their attack. Swainson centred with a long kick and quickly following up took the ball out of Yates’s hands and scored in a handy position, lie made no error with the conversion. R.S.A. 8, Jackeytown nil. From a passing rush Butcher scored for R.S.A. The attempt at goal from a hard angle failed. R.S.A. 11, Jackeytown nil. Quickened by the thought of impending defeat Jackeytown put more vim into their work and as the result of some good forward play Waller crossed the line. The kick failed. R.S.A. 11, Jackeytown 3. The final whistle sounded shortly after with no further alteration to the score. Hr 11. Hands refereed, KIA TO A 25 v. WESTERN UNITED NIL. Pluv was very even in this match in the first half, when the only score registered was a running drop-kick by J. McSweenoy. After half-time the superior training ami speed of the Kia Toa team asserted itself and tries were scored in rapid succession by Doyle (2), White, Gordon and Mouatt. One was converted by Mouatt, while Mullins was responsible for a lino running (bopkick, Mr IV. Duthio refereed. During the progress of the WoodvilleOld Boys’ senior match, D, Clark, of the Woodville team, had the misfortune to sustain a broken leg._ Medical attendance was quickly forthcoming and the sufferer was removed to the Palmerston North hospital in the ambulance. ' Poneko 17 Oriental 3 , Petone 32, Selwyn 11, Marist 28. Athletic 3, Varsity 11 Beramporo 8, Wellington 12, Old Boys 8. At Sydney on Saturday the Maori football team defeated New South Wales by 25 points to 22. At half-time New South Wales was leading by 22 ixjints to six, but the Maoris played splendidly and just managed to win. I’citia was compelled to leave the field us he was injured while scoring, and also Matni, who dislocated an elbow. At Carterton on Saturday W airarapa boat South Hawke’s Bay by 24 points to nine. At a mooting of the Ilorowhenua Rugby Union matters were considered in connection with the proposed match, ManawatuIlorowhenua v. Wellington on September 23, and a motion was carried that if the match is arranged the game bo played at Levin instead of Palmerston North, on the ground that Levin was more central and the fact that all previous combined matches have taken place in Palmerston. ino Manawatu Union is to be informed to tins effect, association football. MANAWATU REPRESENTATIVE TEAM CHOSEN. At North. Street Park on Saturday the selected A and H -teams, from which the eleven to represent Munawatu against Australia were to be chosen, met in a specially arranged game. The A team won by 3 goals to nil after a fast match. The following wore later chosen by the sole selector (Mi’ A. Mount) to represent Manawatu;-—Goal, Carson; right back, Dick (captain); left back, 0. Taylor; right half, West; centre, Coombs; left half, Contour; inside right, Crowe; inside lei fc, Hearsay; outside right, Harris; centre forward, Kennedy; outside left, Randall. Reserves: Backs, Tantrum and Bird; forward, 8011. RESULTS FROM THE CAPITAL CITY. Games played in Wellington on Saturday resulted as follows: —>• a torsiders 0 beat Diamonds 0; Thistle 2 beat Diamonds 1; Y.M.C.A, 3 boat Kami 1L

NEW ZEALAND BEATS AUSTRALIA

(Pei' Press Association.) AUCKLAND, July 9. The third Association test match was one of ilio best expositions of tho code scan to Auckland. Tho game was very fast thronghout and in marked contrast to the game against Auckland. Tho backs were evenly matched, but the New * Zealand forwards were superior, putting more finish into their work and being cleverer in front of the goal. In the second spell especially the fast New Zealanders snowed clever lootwork. New Zealand scored two goals within the first ten minutes of the game, the scorers being Ballard and Cook, the spoil ending two goals to nil. Australia scored early in the second spell, Browne goaling, and shortly afterwards Caere added another goal for New Zealand. Exciting piny followed, but iho local defence was too sound, and the game ended: New Zealand 3 goals, Australia I goal. REPRESENTATIVE HOCKEY. MANAWATU (2) v. WANGANUI (1). (Special to “Standard.”) Manawatu met and defeated die Wanganui representative team at Wanganui on Saturday by two goals to one. The match, although not productive of any particularly scientific play, was fust and interesting throughout, except in the concluding stages, when pace slackened off considerably. Although favoured with the spin of the coin, Wanganui elected to face the sun during the first half of the game, apparently w;th tho hopes that a glaring sun would prove more disconcerting to the Manawatu backs during the second spell. However, their judgment was adrift, Manawatu being favoured with a clouded sky for the greater portion of the second halt.

The early stages of the game saw Wanganui (red and white) in last attack, their forwards adopting the short passing game. Barnard, in goal for Manawatu, brought off a spectacular save from a stinging shot from Simmonds. The Wanganui hacks were in off-side formation, three full-backs and no goalkeeper, the green forwards being penalised twice when in good position, for “off-side.” Half way through the first spell Jlostit-k opened the score lor Manawatu with a nice shot, the fruits of fast following up. Manawatu 1, W anganui 0. The red backs were indulging in some hard hitting, London and Bradley in particular. This gave their forwards _ a good chance, but Perrin, who played brilliantly tluoughoul, repeatedly foiled the attacks. Jbe green’s second score also came from the stick of llostick. Hansen defending, sent the ball hard up the right wing to Lye, who heat Bradley (red) for possession. A hard centre was stopped by London (rod) who attempted to clear. A weak, hit, however, enabled llostick to get possession, and a clever shot landed in the net. .Manawatu 2, Wanganui 0. The reds were not vet beaten, and took the ball to the circle. Barnard brought off two saves in line style, hut the ball was soon in the circle again, where from a scramble, Barnard in attempting to clear, slipped, and knocked the ball back into the net. Manawatu 2, Wanganui 1. Even play continued for the remainder of the spell. The second half did not produce as good an exhibition as the first. Each side m turn attacked, but Perrin for the greens, and London for Wanganui, upset the movements, and relieved the pressure. Hostick (green) shortly after had a shot which just Wanganui put in several good rushes towards the closing stages, but the green backs were equal to the occasion, the reds being unable to penetrate (heir defence. The final whistle saw the score unaltered, leaving. Manawatu the victors after a hardfought game, by two goals io one. For the winners, Perrin, who played centre-half, was the shining light of the side while llostick was the most conspicuous forward. Bradley and London were the pick of the losers’ back division, the latter in particular saving the sale by Ins hard billing. The Manawatu team was entertained lo dinner by (he Wanganui Association, and speak highly of the hospitably accorded them. LADIES’ SECTION. A AND B TEAMS PLAY. The A and B teams chosen by the selectors from the ladies’ competition met on the sportsgrouncl on Saturday afternoon. Both sides were evenly matched and a close eame resulted in the B eleven winning by two goals to one. Miss Green netted for the winners and Miss Waters for the losers. The display of hockey was only fan. Messrs Milne and Dixon refereed. WELLINGTON GAMES. Hutt 7, v. Wesley, 1; Karon, 1, y. lima, 1; Petone, 2, v. Ramblers, 1; Wakatu, 2, v. United, 0. BOXING IN AUSTRALIA. By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright. SYDNEY, -Inly 9. At the Stadium Sid Hodlrey knocked out Tommy Cello (America) in the tilth round after a hardly-fought contest m which many heavy punches were exchanged. 1)> to the time lie was knocked out the American was always dangerous, particularly at close, quarters. , . . , T At Melbourne Spnrgo defeated J ami to cm points in a 20-round contest.—Press Association. FEATHERWEIGIIT CHAMPIONS 11 IP. PARIS. July 8. ITiqui knocked out Wynn in the twelfth round for the featherweight championship of Europe.—A. and N.Z. cable. TENNIS AT WIMBLEDON. PATTERSON DEFEATS' ANDERSON. . LONDON, July 8. in tho semi-final at Wimbledon Patterson defeated Anderson, o—l, 3 6, 7_9 6—l, 6—3. Yycott beat Gilbert, Anderson appeared to have a slight majority of supporters among _ the crowd, but Patterson defeated him in convincing fashion, primarily owing to lu.s whirlwind service and Anderson s own indifferent service, which enabled Patterson effectively to use his chop shot, which prevented Anderson’s host forearm placements from operating. Patterson dominated tho first set to an extent that surprised everyone, taking tho first five games. .Only in the fourth game did Anderson score more .than a couple of points, . running to .•douce three times. Anderson took tho sixth game to lovo on his own service. Patterson led in tho second set, 2 T, 3_2 4—2, s—‘J, o—3, finding for the first’lime opportunities of playing winners to Anderson’s left side lino, the latter had five double limits, the third sot was inoro even, but the light was interrupted by rain with tho score at 2—2. Patterson led 5 —4, then Anderson for the first time beat Patterson on the latter’s service. Patterson od 7—6, but Anderson took the next alter one of the longest rallies of the match, concluding with a hive gnine oil Ins own service. Patterson, serving terrifically, forged ahead all the time m the fourth set after being i—1, Anderson only winning an odd point in each ot Patterson’s service games and serving feebly himself. Anderson’s fate was early decided in the fifth set, but the sixth and longest game of the match fell to him. Lycett is not expected to trouble Patterson very seriously in Monday s final. , , . ... , In the semi-finals ot the ladies singles Mdllo. Lenglen heat Mrs leacock, 6-0, 6-1; Mrs Mallory defeated Mrs Beamish, 6—2, 6—2. In the final Mdllo. Lenglen beat Mrs Mallory, 6-2, 6—o.—A. and N.Z. cable. Add Rugby

P. W. L. Clip. For Agst. Pis. Woodville 6 5 1 81 19 10 Feilding r* - 4 1 79 24 8 6 R.S.A 5 3 2 42 41 Old Boys ... 5 2 3 59 60 4 Jackeytown ... 5 2 3 45 44 4 Kia Tea 5 2 3 43 60 4 Wostorn Utd. 5 0 5 n 112 0