THE NATIONAL GAME

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIX, Issue 162, 10 June 1929, Page 4

THE NATIONAL GAME

POSITIONS CHANGE. OLD BOYS JOIN FEILDING OLD BOYS. AT HEAD OF CHAMPIONSHIP. Although the heavy rain on Friday last had promised heavy grounds and treacherous leathers, Saturday brought with it improved conditions and the presence of a steady breeze which, while it proved somewhat upsetting to the players, did much to dry the ground surface and make the leather easy to handle. The senior attraction at the Showgrounds was furnished by Old Boys and Athletic, the latter fifteen playing a vastly improved game in the second spell, but, after steadilv reducing their opponents’ points advantage to six, they had to submit to another five points being debited against them right on the call of time. With Feilding staging a surprising reversal of form by turning the tables on their fellow team, Old Boys were enabled to move up on terms with Feilding Old Boys at the head of the championship ladder. At Woodville, Kia Toa encountered strong opposition from the home side, a big scoring game finding Kia Toa holding a six points advantage at the conclusion, 30 jxiints having been registered by the competing fifteens. The day’s play thus brought last year’s champions and Feilding on terms, two points in arrears of _ the leading pair, with Athletic and Woodvillo likewise on terms a further two points away. No changes were recorded in the junior grade, Old Boys retaining their unbeaten record by annexing a narrow victory over Kia Toa B by three points to nil, while High School and Kia Toa A who are both one point in arrears of the leaders, enjoyed comfortable victories. In view of High School’s approaching challenge for the Moascar Cup against Te Ante, considerable interest was centred in tho showing of the challengers, and despite being up against a weighty opposition in Massey Collego A., the High School players won by superior pace and combination, tho handling of the rearguard attaining great heights on occasions.

CHAMPIONSHIP TABLES.

68 31 6 31 501 501 68 THE SCORE BOARD. Seniors. Old Boys 19 v. Athletic 9. Kia Toa 18 v. Woodville 12. Feilding 16 v. I'oilding 0.8. 3. Junior Grade. Old Boys 3 v. Kia Toa B. 0. High School 23 v. Massey College A 11. West End 9 v. Feilding 0.8. 0. Kia Toa A. 16 v. United Valley 3. Feilding 8 v. Massey Collego B. 0. Thirds. Old Boys A. 9 v. Kia Toa 0. Bunnythorpe 46 v. West End 0.8. u St. Patrick’s 44 v. Old Boys B 0. Feilding High School won by default from Athletic. , T 7 . Feilding won by default from Woodville. Fourth. West End 0.8. 14 v. Feilding H.S. 8 High School 9 v. Woodville C. Kia Toa won by default from St. Patrick’s. Fifths. . Gordon 18 v. Technical 3. Kia Ora 11 v. Phoenix 0. Midgets. Central A 0 v. College St. B 0.

QLD BOYS BEAT ATHLETIC.

BRIGPIT PLAY IN CLOSING MOMENTS.

BLACK REARGUARD TOO SPEEDY

With conditions favouring forward rather than rearguard play, supporters of Athletic were quietly confident that their representatives would male© a more favourable showing against Old Boys than they had done at their earlier meeting in the initial round, and there was quite a fair crowd of spectators at the Showgrounds on Saturday when tho opposing combinations filed out, their elect being as under:— „„ „ Old Boys (black).—Turner, Walker, Fletcher, Page, Riddell, Akuira, Pacey, Robertson, Greville, Snell, Galpin, Fox, Guy, Neild, Cater. Athletic (green and black). —Beard, Grinstead, Ormond, Field, Robb, McKenzie, Evans. Kells, Burgess, Clevely, Ahnoar, Berkahn, Cope, Flowers, Baker. Athletic set the ball in action, the greens playing with tho breeze in their faces, the opening moments finding Old Boys carrying the aggressive and. although driven back, failure to field a ball right under his goal posts by Beard resulted in a scrum. A lieol to Pacey enabled the halt to sot liis line racing away and Fletcher fooled the defence to register tho first crossing wide out. Akuira failed. Old Boys 3, Athletic 0. A period of sluggish play at midfield was brought to a close by the blacks opening up, but Pago was swept into touch in goal. From tho kick out Robb intercepted in the neutral zone and in a hash was under full steam for the line, but liis pass went astray and the blacks cleared. In coming in to stem a rush Evans was injured and was compelled to retire. Beard was enterprising when he essayed a long shot from the centro line, Fletcher sending them back with a long liner and, from the ensuing assault, the greens submitted to a force. Cope, who was proving a thorn to tho blacks by reason of his fast following up, burst clear, but he failed tb grasp the rolling ball. Guy replied in kind for the blacks, but Robb stepped in to stem the rush when danger threatened. However, from the position gained, Pacey brought liis rearguard into action and onco again Fletcher fooled' the defence to cut straight through to score in a good position. Akuira goaled. Old Boys 8, Athletic 0.

After a long interval, Hutchins came on for the greens and, with his entry on to the playing area, Pacey burst through the ruck to send out the ball to his supports. The leather tailed to reach. AValkor, but the winger

gathered it in in his stride to dash over wide out. Akuira failed with tho shot. Old Boys 11, Athletic 0. Athletic took a turn on the attack immediately following upon tho ball coming back into play and, although Akuira stemmed a forward rush, he was penalised for holding on. Beard attempted to turn it to account, but failed. With the ball passing to Snell right on the far touch line, the forward burst through prior to handing on to Akuira to Page and the latter crammed on pace to burst over and run round behind the posts. Fletcher’s kick hung low. Old Boys 14, Athletic 0. A fast rush carried tho greens to the goal front and Pncey was penalised for holding on. Ormond turned it to profit with a neat kick. Athletic 3, Old Boys 14. Half-timo was called shortly' following. THE GREENS IMPROVE. Tho kick-out after tho interval bv Akuira passed direct into touch but offside by Flowers enabled the blacks to invade. A free kick in turn to the greens allowed Walker to come across field in possession, hut he was floored and, although the movement went on, GalpLn got offside and the greens worked free. Athletic fought their way' downfield, Cater getting back to fall on tho hall at tho feet of tho onrushing forwards. From the resulting scrum the green hookers heeled to Burgess who handed to Ormond, and the five-eighth had a shot at goal, tho hall passing just outside tho j>ost. Athletic were putting more vim into their work in the frontal division and they came back with an irresistible rush. They were not to bo denied and, from a clearance bv Akuira right under his own goal post, McKenzie dashed up to secure and go over wide out for a good try. Beard’s direction was a sha3o faulty’. Athletic G, Old Boys 14.

Athletic woro almost in again immediately following, but a five yards scrum was ordered and tho blacks cleared to midfield. Back piled tho green forwards, Kells and Hutchins being prominent in an assault right down in tho corner. Failure a little later to field a long liner by Walker let the greens invade and a handling bout was opened up, but tho passing was too slow and Ormond was tackled right on the line. A smart field bv Ormond and kick through to Turner was followed by a pretty piece of solo work by Riddell, a handling bout opening up which was spoiled by Fox failing to hand on correctly. A cut through by Fletcher set a movement in action, but tho centre failed to hand on, although Page ground kicked through. A force promised, hut Beard elected to kick, the green full-back finding tho lino at tho centre flag with a great kick. Akuira narrowly failed to goal from a penalty. A snectacular try to Ivells followed when he raced through on his kick to ground in the corner, Preston, who had replaced Snell at tho interval, having missed in tho fall to force. Beard made a poor attempt to goal. Athletic 9, Old Boys 14.

Tho greens were at this stago carrying the major portion of tho aggresbut Fletcher burst into the picture when Akuira handed on a pass from Pacey and tho centre cut through and raced over for Akuira to add the major points and enablo the blacks to win by a flattering margin. Old Boys 19, Athletic 9. Mr F. S. Hewitt refereed.

KIA TOA BEAT WOODVILLE.

A GOOD GAME,

Kia Toa defeated Woodville on Saturday on the latter’s ground after a fairly even match that was full of interest throughout. Tho teams were us follow:

Kia Toa. —Wasley, Strange, Mullins, Gridin, Penny, Hoizo, Thompson, Gleeson, Boldt, Sutherland, Conrad, Doherty, Crawford, Fitt, Wilson. Woodville.—Charles, Smith, Doans, McKenzie, Jones, Morgan, Leahy, Grinlinton, Gillespie, Scott, Redwood, Goodwin, J. Burlace, A. Burlace, Hutchison. Kia Toa opened tho game with a long range kick, which was returned, and Woodville invaded the doublo blues’ territory, the latter being compelled to forco down. From a line-out on Kia Toa’s twenty-fivo Boldt and Conrad attempted a breakaway, but Woodville smothered tho rush and offside play gave Goodwin a shot at goal and his kick, a beautiful effort, raisod the flags. Woodville 3, Kia Toa 0.

Woodville began to bustle Kia Toa and a hard, but determined rush culminated in the double blues being again compolled to force down. A line kick brought relief to Kia Toa, following which tho forwards gained ground. A bad pass stopped a promising movement, the ball going out. Kia Toa maintained the pressure and Burlace, in a. -mpting to clear, bad his kick charged d .v'U and Fitt scrambled over. Mullins failed with the kick. Kia Toa 3, Woodvillo 3.

Strange put in a pretty run along the line, but was grassed in Woodville’s twenty-five, and a subsequent infringement enabled the latter to clear. Kia Toa returned to the attack ill good stylo and an obstruction enabled Mullins to send the ball between the uprights from Woodville’s twentyfive. Kia Toa 6, Woodville 3.

Woodville caino upfield with a snappy rush, but McKenzie threw the ball out, after which tho Kia Toa forwards hustled their wuy to neutral ground. Off-sido play stopped Kia Toa momentarily and three line-outs followed. So far, it had been a forward game, and little opportunity given the backs to handle the bull. Off-side play was penalising tho double blues and Goodwin had a further shot at goal, but failed. Offside play again halted Kia Toa and the Woodville backs got away in a passing rush, tho play coming to Kia Toa’s twenty-five. Kia Toa heeled the ball from a scrum in Woodville’s twenty-five. Gleeson snapped up the ball and transferred it to Griffin, the latter going over. Mullins failed with the kick from a wide angle. Kia Toa 9, Woodville 3.

Woodville broke away on tho resumption and a charged down kick had Kia Toa in difficulties. Hutchison secured and put in a run, transferring the ball to Goodwin. 'The latter dropped the ball, but Hutchison picked up ;and went over. His kick failed. Kia Toa 9, Woodvillo 6.

Tho doublo blues set off with a good forward rush, but offside play was again in evidence and Woodvjlle were alforded a further shot at goal. Goodwin made no mistake and sent the ball between the uprights with a brilliant kick from almost half-way. Kia Ton 9, AYoodville 9. Kia Toa came up to Woodvillo’s twenty-five, but handling in a scrum enabled Woodvillo to find tho lino in Kia Toa’s twenty-five. A series of lineouts followed, with Kia Toa pressing hard, but infringements nullified thenefforts, one of which Goodwin turned 'to account, adding three more points to Woodville’s tally with an excellent kick. • Woodvillo 12, Kia Toa 9. THE SECOND SPELL. Kia Toa gained an early advantage in the second spell and Woodvillo were hard pressed until Charles cleared, Kia

Toa resumed the offensive and Woodville had to force down. Offside play stopped another Kia Toa rush, but only momentarily, Conrad sending his 6ide away again, but tho ball went out. Woodville broko away in a determined manner, with the forwards working well. A scrummage occurred on Kia Toa’s lino, but off-side play passing unnoticed they cleared. Woodville were now persistent on the offensive. A knock-on stopped a good forward action and Kia Toa secured tho hall from tho scrum to clear successfully. Handling the ball in the scrum further penalised Woodville and Kia Toa brought the play to the former’s territory. Burlace, however, returned the hall to midfield, but Kia Toa again set off with a snappy rush. An infringement an advantage for Kia Toa, but Mullins had a difficult shot at foal, the ball going outside the posts. Lnmmoring away, Kia Toa bustled Woodville and there were a series of line-outs in the latter’s twenty-five.. Kia Toa maintained the pressure and Grinlinton forced down to save. The double-blues broke away following a line-out and off-side saw Mullins attempt to goal, but the ball went wide. The Kia Toa vanguard put in a pretty passing rush, but A. Burlace grassed Griffin a few yards from Woodville’s line, and the play was then transferred to the opposite wing. Strange received the ball a minute later and succeeded in pacing his way over to score a well deserved try. Mullins failed to convert. Kia Toa 12, Woodville 12. Kia Toa heeled the ball from a scrum in Woodville’s twenty-five and Strange put in a good run, only to ho grassed, Woodville wore penalised for an infringement in a general melee which followed, but Mullins failed with a shot at goal. Gillespie and Goodwin then broke away for Woodville and carried the play well into Kia Toa’s twentyfive, but the double blues cleared and camo upheld. Flay was fast and furious near Woodville’s line, and there were a succession of line-outs until Thompson bullocked his way over. Mullins failed. Kia Toa 13, Woodville 12.

Play had barely recommenced when the ball was handed to Strange. Putting in a splendid solo run, he dummied the opposition and raced along tho line to go over well out. He missed with tho kick. Kia Toa 18, Woodville 12.

Woodville swept downfield with tho ball at their feet and were afforded a shot at goal through off-side play, but Goodwin failed with the kick. Kia Toa then adopted tho offensive and hemmed Woodville in their own territory, but time was called without further score. Mr A. McKegg controlled the game.

FEILDING OLD BOYS GO DOWN. SENIOR TEAM SUPERIOR. A large crowd of spectators assembled at Johnston Park to-day to see the two Feilding teams try conclusions and, for the most part, those present were disappointed with tho game. An evenly matched contest was expected, but tho greens “were never in the hunt” from whistle to whistle. With Cochrane on the bank with an injury to his knee, the green rearguard seemed to go to pieces without their accustomed pivot and the forwards also seemed stale. Feilding won in the first few minutes of the game and, with few exceptions, retained the ascendancy throughout and thoroughly deserved their victory. Cuff, the yellow custodian, played a sparkling game, his fielding and line finding, together with liis general defence, being a feature of the game. The teams took the field as follow Feilding Old Boys.-—Heard, Tait, Wells, JVlackay, Younger, McLeod, Baxter, M. Waldin, Telford, Pawson, Dewe, N. Bramwell, Shrimpton, Bridge, S. Bramwell. Feilding.—Bowler, 0. Pike, C. Hight, Lynch, Simpson, Fitzgerald A. Waldin, Shapleski, Elliott, G. Darragii, R, Darragh, PI. Darragli, Thomas, Cuff. Facing ‘ a stiff breeze and a bright sun, Old Boys set the leather in motion and two minutes later Bridge was obliged to force down hurriedly in face of a strong yellow drive. Using the side-line, the greens worked their way back to midfield where Waldin and Wells hurst through a line-out to rob Shapleski of the ball and set off on a dribble, but Elliott intervened and, with a centring kick, halted the movement. Midfield play followed, tho greens holding tho opposition in check for a while until R. Darragh secured possession from a kick from the ruck and, with a dodgy run, got deep into the greens’ territory. Anxious moments for the colts set in, a yellow score seeming a matter of seconds. A gift of three points was given P’cilding when Telford was caught taking the ball from a scrum in front of the posts, but from a kick a few yards out G. Darragh missed, the leather hitting the upright to bounce back, Dewe securing to line out. Tho high wind was giving the yellows every advantage, the colts being unable to gain any ground with tlicii cleai ing kicks which were being blown back on them. Feilding kept up a constant pressure on the green defences, first blood being drawn fov the yellows when C. Hight broko through from tho ruck to boot the leather over tho lino and beat Telford to the force. G. Darragh missed an easy kick. . Feilding 3, Old Boys 0.

The greens made an excursion into Feilding territory from the kick in, but in attempting to make the game open the attack broke down and they were compelled to retreat. Following up fast the yellows bustled the greens hack to their last line where again tight play took place, the outcome being a try right in the corner by Bowler who dived over from a serum. Thomas made a great but unsuccessful effort. Feilding 6, Old Boys 0.

Old Boys showed some of their characteristic play on resuming, S. Bramwell at the last line of defence making great saves to send the yellows back. Following a bout of midfield play the green rearguard got away and throwing the leather about in great style they got within striking distance of the line. Twice N. Braniwell made dashes to get over, only to be grassed by tho watchful yellows and Bridge and Dewo were likewise treated, Feilding repelling the invaders eventually with their line intact. Succeeding play was fought out in the greons’ twenty-five, where thrust after thrust was directed against tho hard defending colts, their line at last being broken per medium of Shapleski who set his backs moving from a scrum, the ball reaching H. Darragh on the wing after a safe passage along the whole lino, the winger getting over for an easy try. Thomas found the right direction and the spell ended■ Feilding 11, Feilding Old Boys 0. On resuming, Old Boys launched an offensive and, with Mackay in the van, the colts got into the Feilding twentyfive where holding on to the leather by C. Higlit gavo McLeod a chance from the side line, but the ball went wide. Bustling tactics by tho yellow forwards saw the territorial advantage regained, play resting again on the green goal line. A foolish short kick from the rear of the green defences gave the yellows the chance they wanted, . the ball coining sni ftp. Ki-jDarragll

who found the line near the corner flag, C. Higlit getting over from the resultant melee. Thomas found the uprights with a good kick. Feilding 16, Old Boys 0. Fast play followed, the colts making strong efforts to open their delayed scoring account and excitement rose high when N. Braniwell came through the yellow defences on a solo run, but was solidly grassed by Cuff and lack of support allowed the yellows to clear. The retreat set in, however, and Feilding put in the next few minutes in defending their line. McLeod seemed to be across the line when he forced down following a scrum on the line, but a five yards scrum was ordered from which Feilding worked their way out of the danger zone. Pawson put in a dashing run from just beyond the twenty-five line to carry the game back to the line, Wells, who was in support picking up to get over, but he was held up by sheer numbers. In the resultant play the yellows infringed and McLeod opened the greens’ account with a well judged kick, Full time found play in midfield with the scores unaltered. Feilding 16, Feilding Old Boys 3. Mr H. Hope carried the whistle. CURTAIN-RAISER AT SHOWGROUNDS. HIGH SCHOOL BEAT MASSEY COLLEGE. In view of the Moascar Cup challenge match which will be staged at the forthcoming Winter Show, considerable interest was centred in the showing of High School—who will endeavour to wrest the trophy from Te Aute College where it has been housed so long—when in opposition to Massey College A at the Showgrounds on Saturday. Massey College played with the breeze at their backs at commencement and it was not long before they opened their account, Hickey, the scrum half, jinking his way through following upon a scrum within striking distance. Tho kick failed to add the major points. —Massey College 3 —o. High School, who were opposing a heavy set of forwards, worked to their opponents’ territory and, from a melee close to the goal line, Henderson went over.—High School 3—3. With High School on tho attack, an attempt to open up by tbo local boys was intercepted and the Collegians went off in a handling bout, a nice movement terminating in Rusterer accepting the final pass to go over and run round into a good position. Tetley goaled.-—College B—3.8 —3. A High School hand to hand passing bout ended when Penman went over. Henderson added the major points.—High Scliool B—B.8 —8.

With the wind now' at their backs, High School opened up a bout and Bradley, coming inside to accept a return, went over for a pretty try. Tho kick failed.—High School 11—8. Almost immediately following, Metcalf slipped over in tho corner. Tho kick failed.—High School 14—8. Play was fast and interesting throughout, both rearguards attempting to open up at every opportunity. High School backs opened up a sparkling bout, Ducker cutting through tho centre to feed Penman who got oyer as he was floored. Henderson’s kick failed, but a penalty for offside outside tho twenty-five line furnished Henderson with a shot at goal and he found tho uprights with a good kick. A simple score was forthcoming to Tremewan when, from a cross kick, the winger followed through fast to beat_the opposition to the force. The kick fell short—High School 23—8. Unperturbed by tho mounting; score, Hickey brought liis backs into action and, although the movement broke down at Tetley, Aitkin secured to burst over. Tetley failed. —College 11 —23. Full time was called without further acldi--IMr A. Gordon carried the whistle.

THE MIDGETS

A DRAWN GAME.

Tho midget game at the interval to the .senior attraction at the Showgrounds was furnished by Central A and College B. The former seven went off with a rush, but the red and blacks invaded in turn and the yellows had to submit to two force downs in close succession, the interval being called with the score sheet a blank. The tackling was solid on both sides and neither set of backs could operate and tho teams left tho field without registering any score. Mr It. E. Hatch fulfilled the duties of referee.

TE KAWAU SUB-UNION,

SEVEN-ASIDE TOURNEY AT OROUA DOWNS.

UNITED SENIORS WINS,

On Saturday a seven-aside Itugbv football tournament was conducted by the Te Ivawau Sub-Union at Oroua Downs, and play was fast and exciting. Results of the final games were as follow : Primary Schools.—Oroua Downs-Tai-korca 0 v. ltangiotu 0. Third Grade.—Hui Mai 9 v. Rongotea 0. Juniors.- —Rongotea 5 v. Rangiotu 3 Seniors.—United 8 v. Awahuri 0.

OROUA SUB-UNION. Junior.—Apiti 17 v. M aituna 3, Ranciwallia 18 v. Js.imnoJ’ton • The North versus South trial match resulted South 19 v. North 0.

HOROWHENUA UNION. Seniors— Hui Mai 9 v. Ot aki 0; Wanderers 11 v. Foxton 8. Juniors.—Shannon 22 v. W andereis 6; Foxton 11 v. Wcraroa 9. Thirds.—Tokomaru 9 v. Meraroa b; Foxeon 14 v. Shannon 0.

’VARSITY TEST MATCH

NEW ZEALAND WINS AGAIN. disappointing display. •Per Press Association. AUCKLAND, June 8. Tlie third Rugby Test between the Australian and New Zealand Universities was played at Eden lark to-daj before a large attendance, and was won by New Zealand by 18 points to 2 ’The weather was beautifully fine and the ground in good order. Tile game was disappointing from a spectacular viewpoint, the passing and handling o both sides being much below the standard usually associated with suen games. New Zealand was the bettei side in all departments and well deserved to win. New Zealand kicked off with the wind and sun at their backs. The Australians secured the ball from the early scrums, but their passing was wild. The visitors were penalised for a scrum breach and Bush made a great attempt to kick a goal from near the halfway, the Australians forcing. Bush failed again with a penalty a few moments later. Next Minns secured the ball from a passing rush and made a great run down the touchline, beating two or three opponents, then passing in to Stotter. who scored near the corner. Bush failed to goal. New Zealand ' 3 Australia 0 A New Zealand passing bout broke down and Morton picked up and ran to Bush, but slipped, and his pass went astray. This was the first occasion the visitors had been in the home team’s twenty-five. Good kicking by Bush placed New Zealand on the attack again. In a passing rush Hawkes secured the ball, but slipped in sidestopping. Ho recovered, however, and threw a long pass out to Goodwin, who beat the opposing wing and crossed wide out, with McMullen holding him. Bush failed with the kick. New Zealand 6 - Australia 0 Bush then increased the score with a great penalty kick from just inside half way. New Zealand 9 Australia 0 McMullen then narrowly missed with a penalty for the visitors. Penalties were frequent, and Bush made a further fine attempt from near halfway, tho ball hitting an upright. An Australian passing rush looked dangerous, but McKenzie intercepted and lacked well downfield. A New Zealand passing rush saw Minns make a bold bid for the corner, being pushed out a yard or two short. A scramble fallowed the line-out and Linton scored. Bush missed the shot. New Zealand .... 12 Australia . 0

The Australians livened the proceedings with snappy passing, but sound tackling prevented a score S. Kennedy was carried off with an injured ankle, Flynn replacing him. New Zealand were penalised for a scrum breach near their own goal, but McMullen missed an easy shot, and the scores at halftime were— New Zealand 12 Australia 0 THE SECOND SPELL. Play at the opening of the second half was somewhat ragged, due to mishandling and wild passing. The Aus-. tralians made big efforts to score, and were at last rewarded. A scrum was formed near the New Zealand line. The ball came to Lamport, who slipped over on the blind side. McMullen missed the shot. New Zealand 12 Australia 3 Lamport was penalised for not putting the ball fairly in the scrummage, but Bush’s kick saw the ball fall short. Minns was nearly over, and then a passing bout to the other wing ended in Goodwin scoring. Bush failed at goal. New Zealand 16 Australia 3 Goodwin was almost across again, being pulled down a yard short. Hawkes attempted to cut in, but- lost the ball, which was kicked over, and Linton rail up to score. Bush missed with the kick.

New Zealand is Australia 3 A. Kennedy made a brilliant run through the opposing backs, but Bush got to him in time to hold him up right on the line, and the New Zealand forwards. headed by Anderson, cleared from the ensuing scrum. Nairn injured an ankle and was replaced bv Danger. Time was called with New

Zealand attacking, the final score.* being:— New Zealand Australia 4 Mr F. E- Sutherland refereed.

RESULTS IN OTHER CENTRES

Wanganui— Marists 14 v. Ratana cj * Technical Old Boys 20 '. 3\.aiorau i/• Old Boys 22 v. County 3. Hawke’s Bay—H.S.O.B. 19 v. Hnsinms H. 5.0.8. 10; Pirates 24 v. MJJ.O.B. 3; Tecnical 0.8. 14 v. CeitltDunedin— Dunedin' 12 v. Alhambra 3- Southern 6 v. Taieri 3; Kaikorai 8 v' pirates 0; Zingari 3 v. Union 3. Timaru—Star 6 v. Zingari 3; Old Boys 8 v. Waihi 3; Temuka 35 v. CelDannevirke—Hunter Shield: Rangers 3v. Pirates 3; Tipapakuku Is v. Aotea 3; Old Boys U v. United 3. Invercargill.—Star 23 v. Maikiwi 8; Pirates No. 2 3 v. Southern 0; Pirates No. 1 16 v. Invercargill 8. Wairarapa.—Carterton 32 v. Red Star 11: Gladstone 10 v. Old Boys 6. Christchurch. —Old Boys 19 v. ’Varsity 6: Merivale 22 v. Technical 3; Linwood 10 v. Sydenham 7; Albion 5 v. Christchurch 0. _ . Wellington. —Senior A : Oriental 19 v . Poneke 13: Athletic 15 v. Wellington 11; University 12 v. Berhampore 11; Old Boys 16 v. Pfitone 14; Eastbourne 13 v. Mari.-t 7. Senior B: University 9 v. Porirua 0; Johnsonville 33 v. Melrose 0. South Taranaki.—Opunake 3 v. Okinawa 3: Athletic 18 v. Eitliam 13; liawera 19 v. Waimate 111; Patea ID v. lvapoiiga 8. North Taranaki. —Star 19 v. Okato 8 ; Inglewood 11 v. Clifton 9; Old Boys 3’v. Tukapa 0; Stratford 11 v. Celtic 6. Auckland. —Grammar Old Boys 13 v. Citv 4; Ponsonby 25 v. College Rifles 5; Training College 27 v. Grafton 8; Manuka.; 11 v. Technical Old Boys 6. The match between University and Marist was not played on account of several University men playing in the test match against Australia. Nelson.—Waimea 20 v. Rivals 0; Nelson 8 v. Old Boys 4; Pirates lieat Wakatu by default

NORTH v. SOUTH. WEDNESDAY’S GAME AT FEILDING. The following fifteens have heen selected to represent the North and South districts of the Manawatu Rugby Council, the match to take place at Johnston Park, Feilding, oil Wednesday : ' NORTH TEAM. Full-back—S. Bramwcll (F. 0.8.) Three-quarters—Dais (O.), N. Brainwell (F. 0.8.), H. Darragh (F.). Five-eighths—G. Darragh (F.), Dev.e (F. 0.8.). Half-back—Shapleski (F.). Wing forward—M. Wald in (F. 0.8.) Forwards—Sanson (Te K.), Thomas (F.), Jensen (O.), C. Might (F.), Lynch (F.), Wells (F. 0.8.), Miles (O.). Emergencies—Backs; Pawson (F. O.B.), Elliot (F.). Forwards: McLeod (F. 0.8.), Gust (Te K.). F. 0.8. designates Feilding Old Boys; 0., Oroua; F., Feilding; Te K., To Kawau. No indication lias heen given as to the manner in which the scrum will be packed. SOUTH. Full-back—Waslev (K.T.). Three-quarters—Mullins (K.T.), Ridrell_ (O.B.), Strange (K.T.). Five-eighths—lieise (E.T.), Ormond (A). Half-back-—Thompson (Iv.T.). Wing forward—Hutchinson (W.). Hookers—Boldt (K.T.), Preston (O.B.). Lock—Conrad (Iv.T.). Supports—Galpin (O.B.), Neild (O.B.). Back row—Crawford (K.T.), McKenzie (W.). Emergencies—Backs: Pacey (O.B.), Walker (O.B.). Forwards: Baker (A.), Hutchins (A.). K.T., designates Kia Toa; 0.8., Old Boys; A\ ~ Woodville; A., Athletic. Of the original selections, Fletcher and Guy were not available. The South team will travel to Feiklmg by bus leaving from the Bank of New Zealand corner at 1 o’clock. Players who are unavailable are requested to ring ’phone 6S9G immediately.

SENIOR. Points. Ch. r. W. D. L. For. Agst. Pts. Old Boys 7 4 1 2 117 77 9 Fcikling O.B. 7 4 1 2 83 36 9 3 1 3 89 66 7 Foilding 7 3 1 3 86 77 7 Woodvillo 7 1 3 6 51 72 5 Athletic 7 2 1 4 56 104 5 42 17 8 17 482 482 42 JUNIOR. Points. Ch. P. W. D. h. For. Agst. Pts, Old Boys 7 6 1 0 84 15 13 6 0 1 129 19 12 High School 7 5 2 0 90 34 12 4 1 2 40 33 9 Feilding 7 4 0 3 57 64 8 Kin. Toa Ji. 7 3 0 4 50 33 6 Massey (J. A. 6 1 1 4 30 52 3 J('eilding O.B. 7 1 1 5 6 93 3 United Val. 7 1 0 . 6 15 87 Massey (j. B 6 0 0 6 0 66 0