NATIONAL GAME

Manawatu Standard, Volume L, Issue 230, 25 August 1930, Page 4

NATIONAL GAME

MANAWHENUA SEVERELY BEATEN. MANAWATU LOSE TO BUSH. With Manawhenua engaged at New Plymouth, the opportunity was taken to play the annual fixture, Bush v. Manawatu at the Showgrounds on Saturday. Conditions were all that could be desired, but. the promise of a fast, open game failed to materialise, although there were fleeting glimpses of spectacular play. With their strength resting in their frontal division, Busli relied on their .forwards for the main part and they were able to win out in the closing stages after having appeared to be a well beaten Bide at the interval. Manawhenua had to submit to their fourth reverse for the season at New Plymouth, the amber and blacks proving too strong for a weakened opposing combination and they emerged with the final scorese favouring them to the extent of 34 points. BUSH BEAT MANAWATU. .VISITORS’ PINE FORWARDS. i With the Manawhenua representatives absent in Taranaki, the opportunity was seized to stage the annual game between Bush and Manawatu at the Showgrounds on Saturday. Although originally set down for Woodville, the decreased gate returns decided the local authorities to transfer the fixture to headquarters, but the attendance of f>atrons was nevertheless somewhat united. Conditions were springlike, and the oval at the Showgrounds was in spiendid oix.er, it not having been affected in any way by the presence of the primary schoolboy representatives in the morning. The teams which filed out for the opposing sides were: Bush (maroon). —Brown, Smith, Oliphant, Wolland, McSherry, Biddle, McCarthy, Galvin, Oliver, Mabey, Skilton, Gerrard, Reeves, Mahoney, Gustofson.

Manawatu (green and white). —McKay, Strange, Fletcher, Amadio, Cochrane, Mitchell, Shapleski, Gleeson, Nesbitt, Flowers, Wells, Conrad, Woods, McKenzie, McClelland. Bush kicked off towards the southern goal and play hung for a brief period in green territory, until a line finder by McKay, the home full-back, carried Manawatu beyond the centre line. Strange danced his way through for a short distance, but lost possession in a tackle and Wolland snapped up to go right through to McKay. The winger handed in-field, but the supports failed to accept the pass and McKay stepped in to save. The maroons kept on the attack and, with the radio announcer informing the crowd that Mark Nicholls had potted a goal for Wellington against Auckland, the visjting full-back attempted to do likewise, but the ball dropped under the bar. The greens worked to safer territory where a cross kick by McKay went unaccepted by Smith, the maroon winger, and Amadio dashed up to snap up the leather and go over wide out. The scorer goaled with a nicely judged kick. Manawatu 5, Bush 0. The maroons, employing their forwards, returned to the aggressive and with McKay failing to bring off a speculator they piled through for Gerrard to go over, but he was recalled

for a knock-on. The danger was averted and Fletcher kicked well upfield; Brown hurriedly finding touch. Offside by Woods gave Bush a free kick and failure to find the line let Strange away in one of his old time runs. He was finally forced into touch, but the forwards came into action to sweep towards the line where Wells accepted a pass on the line to fall over. Amadio failed. Manawatu 8, Bush 0. The maroons sparkled when Oliver came away from the scrum to open up to his backs, and the ball went from haild to hand until they were right down to the line where the advance was halted. Driven back to their own territory, Oliver, Galvin and Mabey worked clear with the ball at their toes and Manawatu were somewhat fortunate to escape with a force. The Bush forwards were going great guns, but when the ball was out in the open the greens carried the greater danger. From a pass out from the base of a scrum, the ball went along the Manawatu line—if somewhat haltingly—to Amadio who showed a clean p air of heels to his vis-a-vis. He failed with the kick. Manawatu 11, Bush 0. The visitors worked their way back once again. Reeves being forced out 10 yards from the line. However, the greens came into action offside and Olipliant opened the maroons’ account by goaling. Bush 3, Manawatu 11. A pretty cut-in by Mitchell went unrewarded when he spoiled the effort by sending on a low pass to Strange. A mark by Smith enabled the visitors to assume the aggressive and offside by McKenzie gave Oliphant another shot at goal, but without result. A penalty went to Manawatu right on their line, but the ball failed to reach touch, Brown accepting it to run j right through the defence, only to be prevented from forcing. Half time found the greens with their backs to the wall. BUSH ADD TO TOTAL. With the teams coming again into action, Mitchell threw a low pass to Fletcher, he then coming round to recover and cut through, only to be grassed when deep in maroon territory. Galvin cut off a pass from Sliapleski to go down to McKay where he sent on to Biddle, but the defence rallied in time to stem the tide, Amadio running round behind his own goal to line out. Close dribbling work by All Black Mahoney and his fellow forwards was repeatedly penetrating the greens’ defences, but McKay was lining out very nicely. However, McCarthy came through from a scrum and he handed on to Gerrard a few yards from the line to allow the forward to go over. The kick failed. • Bush G, Manawatu 11.

The maroon forwards were carrying matters before them at this stage and a wide pass to Mahoney saw the big forward halted right on the line. The ball came out from a scrum and Biddle went straight through to score. He added the extra points to bring the scores even. Bush 11, Manawatu 11. A strong run by Strange transferred play to Bush territory for the first time for some minutes, the winger being pushed into touch , when almost through. Although repelled, the backs operated and the ball went out to Amadio. With the, winger crowded he short punted and Fletcher dashed up to secure and go over. Amadio failed to add the extra points. Manawatu 14, Bush 11. An attempt to open up by the greens

broke down and McSherry secured to hand on to Oliphant. The centre turned infield and, with the defence out of position, he had a clear run in. Biddle goaled to give the visitors the lead.

Bush 16, Manawatu 14. Securing from a scrum, Shapleski ran round the open side to cut straight through and hand on to Nesbitt, but the hooker was tackled just short of the line. The maroon forwards cleared with a long sustained rush, but Mitchell, Fletcher, Cochrane and Amadio went away, the centre, •however, showing up to give his pass instead of going straight through. In a gold effort to save the day, Gleeson accepted a pass to “dummy’’ his way through, only to bo grassed a yard short of his objective. Manawatu were fated to bow to a further reverse when a bad case of off-side was not seen by the referee—a maroon player taking the ball from the hands of McCarthy who was behind him—and the ball went on to Wolland, the winger swerving past McKay to run round into a good position. Biddle failed with the kick and time was immediately sounded' with the scores reading: Bush 19, Manawatu 14. Mr A. McKegg refereed. SENIOR B GRADE. FINAL CONTESTED. With the Rugby authorities deciding to bring the senior B competition to a close, Kia Toa and Old Boys were left to fight out the final on Saturday, the game being staged as a curtain-raiser to the representative contest. Old Boys played towards the northern goal at the commencement with the sun at their backs and they immediately commenced to make the struggle an open one. After play had been in, progress some 10 minutes Waugh fed liis rearguard from a loose melee and the ball went from Weipeihana to Kells, who beat two men prior to handing on to Dawick for the rover to complete. Berquist found the uprights from well out. Old Boys 5, Kia Toa nil.

Kia Toa took a turn on the attack, but their backs were failing to get going properly and the blacks finally worked free and on three occasions at intervals the blues had to submit to force-downs. Following upon Berquist having a snap shot at goal from the field, the blue forwards came down field with Brown in the van and the black full-back was tackled in possession. A clearance passed to Powell and the Kia Toa winger claimed a mark. Although it was a late call, the referee granted it. However, his shot at goal fell short, Kells lining out. The blues weronow going better and one bout .was progressing promisingly when Topee knocked bn. A later clearance by Waugh dropped in front of the goal where Findlay marked and from the twenty-five line landed a nice goal. Kia Toa 3, Old Boys 5. Kerrigan broke away for the blues immediately following, his hand on to Brown 'finding the rover go down to the'corner before being halted. A pass from the base of the scrum by VVaugli to Puklowski let the black winger away, but the ball worked into touch at the opposite twenty-five. A wild flung pass by a black inner went astray and Morgan snapped up to send on to Holden, but the latter was tackled in possession. A deliberate hand back cost a black forward a penaltv and Powell had a shot at goal from the sideline, but the range proved too great, Waugh lining out as half-time was souuded.

Employing their forwards, and aided by a free kick for lifting prematurely in the scrum, Kia Toa invaded, but a drop shot by Powell enabled the blacks to take refuge in a force. However, the blues were quickly back and a series of scrums close to the black line kept Old Boys hard on the defence for quite a period. A fruitless attempt to drop a goal from the field by Weston gave to the blacks a brief respite, but the blue forwards were in command once again and Powell just failed to reach his objective with another shot at goal from a penalty. A short burst by Holden and hand on to Nesbitt allowed the half to go deep into black territory. Old Boys forwards woke up to storm to the opposite twenty-five where Berquist essayed to turn a penalty- shot at goal to profit, but without result. Play continued hard and close with the blues carrying the territorial advantage for the main part, but a good line finder by Weipeihana, who was doing good service for the blacks, carried liis side beyond the centre line. The blue scrummagers again came into the picture and they went right down to the line where a certain score promised until Kells arrived on the scene to effect a timely force. Powell was afforded an opportunity to win the game when the blu&s were awarded a penalty from well out, but his direction was slightly faulty. A hand on

from Nesbitt to Holden sent the fiveeighth away, but his cut through was stopped in time. Old Boys left the field the winners by two points. The fortunes of the game had favoured them somewhat. Mr F. S. Hewitt carried the whistle. A DRAWN GAME. THIRD GRADE TRIAL. With the object of. trying out the players before the final selection of a team to oppose a Wellington side next Saturday, the Manawatu third grade representatives were on Saturday opposed to the Te Kawau juniors. The latter did not field a full team and the vacancies were filled by three Manawatu emergencies. Manawatu attacked strongly and swept down to their opponents’ line, which they almost crossed from a forward rush, but with a rally Te Kawau cleared. Quigan received to have a fruitless drop-kick at goal. Greer made a smart run which carried Manawatu into a favourable position and when Te Kawau infringed Madgwick goaled with a good kick. Manawatu maintained the pressure and Hearsey dashed through, but was brought down. To Kawau gradually worked their way forward by a series of persistent attacks and following a breach by Manawatu S. Matai goaled easily to equalise the scores. Shortly aftonvards H. Lane crossed from a forward rush by Manawatu. Quigan’s kick failed. Play had hardly resumed bofore Manawatu got away again and Lane secured to cross in the corner for his second try. Madgwick' failed to convert. Te Kawau began to infuse more dash into their play and early in the second spell had* equalised, Fitzgerald and Rowe crossing for unconverted tries. Te Kawau renewed their attacks and Gimblett scored a nice try at the end of a sustained rush. Matai converted and Te Kawau led 14—9.

One player had been withdrawn from the Manawatu side early in the second spell to test the team more fully on defence. With fourteen men Manawatu maintained a hammering attack but Te Kawau put up a stubborn resistance until finally Archer picked up from the ruck and dashed round to score behind the posts. Quigan convorted and the teams wero on equal terms, 14 points all. The game ended without alteration in the score. Mr Berry was the referee.

CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS. FOR 1930 SEASON. There was little play in the lower grades on Saturday, the championships, insofar as the junior, and third grades are concerned, having been previously declared. With Old Boys carrying the day against Kia Toa by 5-3 in the Senior B division, yet another winner has been disclosed and the champions to date are:— Senior B.—Old Boys. Junior.—Kia Toa. Thirds.—St. Patrick’s. Fifth.—Albion. Sixth.—Technical. Two matches were played in the foui-th grade, High School opjiosing Technical and, with tho' former school carrying tho day by 22-3, they are assured of championship honours in their grade. MANAWHENUA OUTCLASSED. TARANAKI’S SUPERIORITY. Per Press Association. NEW PLYMOUTH, Aug. 23. The weather was fine and warm and a large crowd were present when the Taranaki and Manawhenua teams took the field for their annual match. Taranaki won easily. Taranaki went downfield from the start and tho Ball came out from a scrum and flashed out to Watson, wjio ran down field and in-passed tb Brown for the latter to score a good try well out. The kick failed.

Smart passing sent Fookes away only for him to be hauled down inches from the line. Taranaki kept up the pressure when Bramwell failed to clear.

The crowd had a laugh when Page secured in his own territory and ran the whole length of the field before he realised that the whistle had gone. Galbraith took a pot at goal from in front to just miss. From the dropout Robinson marked and dropkicked a good goal, putting Taranaki six points up. Manawhenua were outclassed and Brown drew the defence to send Watson round under the posts. Collins converted. Taranaki’s next score came when Fookes punted over Bramwell’s head and beat him to the ball. Collins converted right from on the touchline. Offside by the home backs gave Roddick a chance, but his kick went wide. Taranaki added another three

points when Fookes raced over after a passing rush. The kick just missed. Gargan broke clean away from a scrum and passed to Galbraith for the latter to score under the posts. Collins converted, putting Taranaki 24 points up. Another three points were added when Collins put over a penalty kick, and half-time came without further score.

Taranaki had opened up the game all tho way and the hard and fast running of the backs gave Manawhenua no rest, while the home forwards had command in the tight and loose. On resuming, Taranaki were soon thirtv points up, Collins landing a penalty goal. Taranaki kept Manawhenua penned down and Walter then went over from a loose rush. Collins missed an easy kick. Fookes then raced down the line to score in the corner, but the kick failed. Then came a wonderful try, the Taranaki forwards sweeping the length of the field for Robinson to score. The kick failed. Taranaki were still making all the pace and Galbraith and Brown just missed tries. Watson was injured and the game was held up for a timo. Manawhenua then had a turn on the attack and came near to scoring, but the defence held. At last, however, Manawhenua were rewarded and Moffat went over for a good try which Mullins improved, leaving the ffnAl score: Taranaki 39, Manawhenua 5. COMMENT ON THE PLAY. VISITORS’ POOR DISPLAY. (By Telegraph.—Special to Standard.) NEW PLYMOUTH, Aug. 23. Manawhenua were outclassed by Taranaki when from the kick off, the home backs and forwards threw the ball about crisply to sorely test the visitors’ defence. Points seemed to come at the rate of one per minute and the visitors soon lost heart and at the third try did not even charge the kick at goal, allowing Collins to take his time and put over a beauty. The Manawhenua inside backs wero not getting their men with the result that Taranaki invariably had a man over in the passing rushes and, with Bramwell tackling half-heartedly, the rest was easy. Taranaki took command of the scrums from the start and it was l:ero that Manawhenua were most at fault. However they battled well in the loose and half-way through tho first spell they should have had a score when Fitzgerald broke away and passed to Page, but the latter lost possession. Galbraith was largely responsible for keeping Taranaki on the attack with great line kicks when tho passing broke down.

Robb was tackling well for the visitors and a low hard tackle of Fookes when in full flight saved a certain try. The Manawhenua backs were seeing little of the ball from the forwards, while they showed no signs of combination. Many of. the spectators left the ground at half-time. The spell was welcome to tho players for the day was exceptionally warm. Early in tho second spell Goldfinch gave a shocking forward pass to Mullins w r ho was offside and Collins added another goal. . Fitzgerald made a spirited dash down the line, but in the resultant play Mullins tried to take the ball one armed and missed. Goldfinch had gone to first five-eighths afid Robb to half, and this seemed to put more life into the visitors’ attack. Taranaki could not be denied, however, and Walter and Fookes went over -in quick succession. The former’s try was a gift, the visitors’ tackling near the line being half-hearted. Robinson’s try in the second half was a great one, the defence being pulverised by a dribbling rush which, swept tho whole length of the field. Hight was a prominent forward for the visitors, but the work of the van lacked cohesion and spirit. Mullins was weak in the ranks of the visiting backs, his handling being poor, and Page, who shaped promisingly, was given little chance. Towards the end of the game Moffatt had a good chance of scoring, but knocked on badly. Manawhenua’s only score right at the end of the game, was well deserved and it came after a spell during which the visitors had pressed hard. It was poor representative football and the final whistle seemed welcome to all.

MANAWHEN LTA’S NEXT FIXTURE TEAM FOR WANGANUI. Manawhenua will oppose Wanganui at Wanganui on Wednesday and the following fifteen will take the field against the river-city representatives: Full-back. —S. Bramwell. Three-quarters. Tilley, Fletcher, Griffen. Five-ei ghths.—Robb, Page. Half-back.—Thompson.

Wine-forward. —Roddick. Hookers.—Henry, Fitzgerald (H.). Lock. —Conrad. Supports.—K. Fitzgerald, Dalziell. Back-row. —Williams, Satherley. Emergencies: Backs, Goldfinch, Taylorj forwards, Hight, Harrison. The team will leave from Main Street West at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, the Feilding members being picked up at the Feilding P.O. at 10.20 o’clock.

WANGANUI’S ELECT. The following team will do duty for Wanganui on Wednesday : Full-back. —Thompson. Three-quarters.—Vangioni, Potaka, Ambrose. Five-eighths.—Delves, Graham. Half-back.—Duncan. Wing-forward.—Walden. Hookers.—Ward, Kilkolly. Lock. —Stewart. Supports.—Heise, Mclntyre. Back-row.—Byres, Lockett. MAN A WAT U THIRDS. VISIT TO WELLINGTON. The sole selector, Mr R. E. Hatch, has selected the following players to represent Manawatu . thirds versus Wellington fourths at Wellington on Saturday next: —Quigan, Greer, Norris, Dawick, Lane, Madgwick (St. Patrick’s), Carson, Murray, O’Farroll (Old Boys); Harris, Archer, (Kia Toa), Heaniey, iivkeu, Woodger (United), Tillick, Carey (Y.M.C.A.) Gimblett, M. Rowe, Gust (Te Kawau). All players are required to attend gymnastic practice on Thursday and Friday at 7.15 p.m. Any unable to attend are to notify the union secretary. WELLINGTON DEFEAT AUCKLAND SIXTEEN POINTS TO FIFTEEN. Per Press Association. WELLINGTON, Aug. 23. Under pleasant playing conditions, Wellington and Auckland met at Athletic Park this afternoon in the presence of about 20,000 spectators. The match ended in a win for Wellington by 16 points to 15. The teams were as follow: WELLINGTON. F ull-back.—Heazlewood. Three-quarters.—Ball, Cooke, Mackay. Five-eighths.—M. Nicholls, Page. Half-back.—Kilby. Wing-forward.—C. G. Porter. Forwards. —Coulston, Jessup, Me- • Lean, McPherson, Barry, Reid, Deide- ] rich. i

AUCKLAND. Full-back.— R. Bush. Three-quarters. —W. .Jones, F. Lucas, L. Hook. Five-eighths.—R. Haslam, A. Jamieson. Half-back.—M. Corner.

Wing-forward.—F. Solomon. Forwards.—S. Hadley, B. Palmer, L. Knight, A. Knight, It. McWilliams, A. Finlayson, W. Batty. Auckland won the toss and opened with the advantage of the sun and wind. The players took a while to settle down, though the Auckland forwards were exhibiting plenty of vigour. Heazlewood was applauded for a clever save in the face of the Auckland forwards. Kilby was feeding the Wellington backs, and the ball was handled in sparkling bouts which could make little headway against solid tackling. AUCKLAND SCORE.

L. Knight made a breakaway and short punted on reaching Heazlewood, but Wellington forced. A brilliant cut through the blind side by Page nearly let Wellington in. Then Mackay was caught in the nick of time when a score seemed certain. Auckland worked back and a line kick by Corner went into touch near the flag. Auckland burst through from a lineout, Palmer scoring. Bush failed to convert. . Play was temporarily suspended when Jamieson was injured. * On the resumption, Page again brilliantly cut through, making a 50 yards’ dash. During a scramble in front of the posts, which followed this move, Nicholls secured and kicked a smart field goal. The forwards were evenly matched and playing a strenuous game. . The Auckland players worked thenway to the Wellington line, and during play near the corner. Hook beat the defence and ran round to score near the posts. Corner converted. Scrambling play followed the last score. The Wellington backs were still receiving a good share of the ball, and were handling cleanly, hut the opposing set were playing right up on them and their movements were consequently restricted. The Auckland forwards were displaying an advantage in line-outs, Met) illiams and the two Knights.being prominent. HOME BACKS EFFECTIVE.

Wellington heeled smartly from a scrum in their territory and Nicliolls cut through, but the pass went astray after he had made a good run. Effective play by the Wellington backs kept them attacking, Cooke showing up brilliantly. Porter was also playing a big part, and one strong run by him took play deep into the Auckland territory. ‘ Page was breaking through the defenders, but his remarkable pace caused him generally to be isolated.

| Play was mostly on Auckland’s side of halfway, but Wellington could not press the advantage home. The scores were unchanged when half-time was called. . . ~ . . ! Weir replaced Jamieson in the Auckland team in the second half. Wellington were soon attacking and Auckland had to force down when the opposing forwards swarmed on to their line. Jones at this stage received attention from the ambulance for ail in-. jured leg. . , . , , In subsequent play, L. Knight broke | away from midfield and punted, for | his supports to follow up, but j Cooke’s pace enabled him to make a wonderful clearance. Play was large- ' ly confined to the forwards, where Auckland were superior. Wellington then got away, and a long kick down- I field by Page was quickly followed up | by Cooke, who secured and transferred to Mackay, who put in a swerving run to score near the posts. Heazle- . wood converted. i Auckland retaliated, the forwards, led by A. Knight, staging a torrid ; attack, during which Weir emulated

Nicholls by potting a goal. Another sweeping Auckland forward attack was spoilt by an infringement. MANY ANXIOUS MOMENTS. Auckland were now going great guns, the backs figuring in open movements, and Wellington had many anxious moments. Solomon was giving Auckland

great service, and- Corner was show- -j ing up more prominently than in the earlier stages. Mishandling by Heazlewood lot Auckland get down on the Wellington , J lino, and from a five yards’ scrum Solomon dived across. The kick missed. Auckland were penalised for rough

play, and Heazlewood kicked a good goal. Wellington kept up the pressure, and Porter appeared to score, but the referee ruled a scrum. From the scrum, in front of the Auckland posts, Wellington heeled, Nicholls kicking another smart field goal. Wellington finished strongly, amidst excitement, but there was no further scoring, the game ending: Wellington 16, Auckland 15.

JUNIOR REPRESENTATIVES. WELLINGTON BEAT HOROWHENUA. Per Press Association. WELLINGTON, Aug. 23. A junior representative game, Wellington versus Horowhenua was played to-day as a curtain-raiser to the Auck-land-Wellington match and lesulted in a win for Wellington by 16 points to 6. OROUA SUB-UNION. (Special to “Standard.”) FEILDING, Aug. 23. Following are results of tire Oroua Sub-Association’s annual seven-aside tournament, which was held at Ivimbolton to-day : SENIOR. First round.—Waituna A 8 v. Wanderers 3; Rangiwahia 9 v. Apiti B 0; Kimbolton A 6 v. Apiti A 3; Waituna B 8 v. Kimbolton B 5. Second round.—Rangiwahia 6 v. Waituna B 0; Kimbolton A 6 v. Waituna A 3. Final. —Kimbolton A 6 v. Rangiwahia 5. JUNIORS. First round. —Apiti B 11 v. Wanderers B 0 ; Wanderers A 14 v. Kimbolton 0; Waituna A 3 v. Rangiwahia A 0 ; Apiti A a bye. Second round. —Wanderers A Bv. Apiti A 0; Waituna A 3 v. Apiti B 0. Final. —Waituna A played Wanderers A, but there was no score when time was called. Extra time was played, Waituna winning on a force down. THIRD GRADE.

Waituna v. Apiti-Kimbolton.—There was no score when time was called. Extra time was played, and Waituna won on a force down. PRIMARY SCHOOLS. Kimbolton 14 v. Kiwitea-Chelten-ham 3; Apiti a bye. Final. —Apiti 3 v. Kimbolton 0« RUGBY IN RANGITIKEI. ATHLETIC AND RATA DRAW.' EXCITING END. (Special to “Standard.”) MARION, Aug. 23. The final match for the Rangitikei senior championship was played at Murton Park this afternoon between Rata and Athletic, the game ending in a draw—s points each. The game was intensely interesting throughout, and there was a record number of spectators. There was no score in the first spell, but in the second half Nero Kane (Rata) crossed, following a passing bout, for J. Potaka to goal. Rata had all the best of it in this spell, but in the last half minute of play Ledinghain caught the Rata backs out of position and crossed the line, also converting, which made the scores even. Mr Henwood was referee. This is the second draw between the two teams in the championship final. SEDDON SHIELD. Per Press Association. WESTPORT, Aug. 23. Buller retained the Seddon Shield to-day by defeating Marlborough by ]5 points to 3.

INTER-SCHOOL RUGBY AUCKLAND GRAMMAR WIN. I Per Press Association. ■' NEW PLYMOUTH, Aug. 23. In a curtain-raiser to the representative match, Taranaki v. Manawhenua at Pukekura Park to-day, Aw*land Grammar School beat New Plymouth High School by twelve points to three. COLLEGE TOURNEY. ! Per Press Association, i CHRISTCHURCH, Aug. 23. The Rugby college tourney matches to-day resulted : Uhnst s College 6 v. Nelson 6; ’ Wellington 13 v. Wanganui 6. ASHBURTON WIN.

Per Press Association. ASHBURTON, Aug. 23. The representative match, Ashburton v. North Otago, was won by Ashburton by 24 points to 16. OTAGO BEAT SOUTH CANTERBURY. Per Press Association. TIMARU, Aug. 23. Otago scored a runaway victory over South Canterbury to-day by 37 poiiito to 16. The visitors were superior to the homo side in all departments. PRIMARY SCHOOLS. TOURNAMENT AT WELLINGTON. Per Press Association. WELLINGTON, Aug. 24. The first quadrangular primary

schools Rugby tournament was commenced on Saturday among teams representing Taranaki, Rangitikei, Horowhenua and Hutt Valley. Rangitikei beat Hutt Valley by 9 points to 3 and Taranaki beat Horowhenua by 34 points to nil. IN OTHER CENTRES. Hamilton.—Peace Cup: Hamilton 11 v. Morrinsville 6. Hawke’s Bay.—Napier: Hastings H. 5.0.8. 10 v. T. 0.0.8. 5. Hastings: Hastings 16 v. Napier 0.8. 16; Tamatea 3 v. Celtic nil; Napier Old Boys are the season’s champions. Christchurch. —Linwood 14 v. ’Varsity 3; Christchurch 86 v. Technical 6: Old Boys 12 v. Sydenham 3; Merival 110 v. Albion 8. Dunedin. —Ainge Shield game : Kaikorai 9 v. Alhambra 0.

Wanganui.—Pirates 15 v. Marist 5j Kaierau 23 v. Tech Old Boys 3. Wairarapa.—Carterton 17 v. Greytown 8; Old Boys 3 v. Gladstone 0. Nelson.—Nelson 22 v. Pirates 6; Old Bovs 3 v. Waimea 3.

Wairoa.—Barry Cup match, Wairo* 6 v. Poverty Bay 0.