METEOROLOGICAL

Manawatu Standard, Volume IV, Issue 231, 31 August 1931, Page 2

METEOROLOGICAL

PHASES OF THE MOON. AUGUST. Day. Hr. m. Last quarter 7 3.58 a.m. New moon 14 7.57 a.m. First quarter ... 20 11.6 p.m. Full moon 23 2.40 p.m. SUN. Sun rises to-day, AlOjnm.; sets, 5.24 p.m. Moon rises to-day, 8.32'p.m.; sets, 7.40 a.m.

menced to throw the leather about, Evans taking a high kick brilliantly to break away, but both it and a following effort were spoiled by knock-ons, Nesbit having crossed as the result of a hand-on by Yendell. Play was very scrappy with an entire lack of sting, the whites carrying the attack for a long period without result. Gradually the blacks turned the tables, but wretched handling spoilt their opportunities. The referee was even apathetic, but the public awakened from their lethargy when, following upon Bradley going over between the posts, only for a five yards scrum to be ordered, Waugh whipped out the ball to Akuira for the five-eighth to cut through and go over. Rose goaled. Old Boys brought the scores closer when a handling bout saw Rose outpace Burchall and send infield to Page when down to the line, for the receiver to go over. Rose’s kick was charged down by delaying it too long and he did not have an opportunity to square matters. United 18. Old Boys 16. Mr A. Gordon carried the whistle. KIA TOA BEATEN. After the final bell had sounded in the match between Kia Toa and Feilding Old Boys at Feilding, the visitors just missed turning defeat into victory, the all important conversion just failing when the ball went over the post. Except for the final fifteen minutes the game was devoid ol interest and Kia Toa would have been lucky to have won on their play. The teams were as follow: Feilding Old Boys.—-Trass, Wilson, N. Bramwell, M. Amadio, Dewe, Pawson, Shapleski, Ivnyvett, Tait, Wells, Read, Edhouse, Shaw, Groombridge, N. Amadio. Kia Toa.—McKay, Griffin, Hills, Strange. Wasley, Gleeson, O’Keefe, Croll, Boklt, Burgess, Findlay, Biel, Argyle, Mason, Holtz. Old Boys set the leather going, their first rush being repelled to the twentyfive where Mui».ay lined out on the comer flag with a nicely judged kick. Playing attractive football the blues were within an ace of penetrating until Read got through the scrummage with the ball at his too to lead the greens into the open, a vigorous drive ending in Kia Toa forcing. Kia Toa were penalised thrice in succession for infringing in the scrums, N. Amadio having an attempt to goal on the third occasion, the ball falling short. Hills and Strange put in a bold attempt to get through, Wilson beating them for the leather to get the greens free. The blue forwards rolled the invaders back, Trass again getting the greens out of an awkward position. O’Keefe regained the ground with a well judged kick to the corner, but in a stern struggle the weighty Kia Toa pack failed to gain the advantage, Old Boys working tree to half-way. Gleeson endeavoured unsuccessfully to get over from a forward melee near the line, and Wasley also found the opposition too strong to pierce. Twice in succession Old Boys forced hurriedly before the blue thrusts. Groombridge,Read and Wells led the greens, to open ground, and the spell ended with the score board blank.

The breeze had increased slightly when the second spell started, Old Boys having the advantage of the | wind. N. Amadio misjudged his kick to touch following an invasion by the greens into Kia Toa ground, the ball going over the line. Strange went up the line on a solo dash that put the blues in an attacking position, the movement ending in Mason getting over only to lose the ball before he forced it. The greens worked down to the Kia Toa twenty-five, the game assuming a tamo aspect as kick after kick went over the line for McKay to force. N. Bramwell raised the hopes of the green supporters by cutting in nicely to get through the blue defences, the hand on going to Wells who was hauled down beside the posts, McKay forcing. The blue pack settled down to hard work and in a running drive sent the colts back to their home area. Wasley, Gleeson and Strange combined in a nice passing bout which promised success until Hi dropped pass halted them. From the scrum Holtz broke through but Findlay lost a splendid chance by getting in front of the ball, a similar movement meeting a like fate a moment later. N. Bramwell shifted play to the open field where from a scrum Shapleski sent the blues right back with a nice kick to touch. Old Boys sprang a surprise on the visitors here, N. Amadio coming swiftly round the lmed-up forwards to gather in the ball as it was thrown out to get past Griffin easily and dash over in the corner. His own kick failed. The game had barely recommenced before Bramwell was heading a drive down the wing, McKay countering it to punt well upfiold to Trass. The green custodian swung well across field before kicking, the ball going down to Griffin who badly failed to field it. Shapleski came up fast and in the ensuing scramble Griffin got offside for N. Amadio to make no mistake with the penalty. The reverse served as a stimulant to the blues who set about their job in earnest. A strong drive by the forwards saw the green line threatened and Mason dashed across to get the force. Wasley converted. From the kick-in Tait put the greens in an assaulting position in midfield. The pass went to Pawson who beat his tacklers to hand on to N. Amadio who finished off the movement with a good sprint to come round and ground beneath the bar. M. Amadio missed an easy kick. With the game in midfield the final bell sounded and despite the greens’ efforts to get the ball to touch the Kia Toa forwards swept up to the opposition line and in a final effort Burgess burst across to score. Wasley had a good position to snatch the game out of the fire with his kick but the ball went above an upright and the game ended: — Old Boys 9, Kia Toa 8. Mr H. Hands refereed. JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP. HONOURS TO OLD BOYS A. The junior championship was at stake when Old Boys A and Bunnythorpe junior teams took the field at the Showgrounds on Saturday in the curtain-raiser to the senior game, the town team entering upon their task with an advantage of two championship points and the fact that a clear cut victory would give them the season’s honours. The suburban team evidenced immediately on the ball being set in motion that they were bent on seriously challenging the leaders and, employing fast, bustling tactics, they launched a hot assault. Although driven back to the centre line a nice kick by J. Powell sent them deep down in the corner, the blacks escaping from a ticklish position by a force, while an over-hard kick allowed the blacks to again force a couple of minutes later. By throwing the ball about, the town team finally lifted a long period of defensive play, and a cut-in by Turner almost brought success. Sandman snapped up a wide pass to go off upfield, but his hand-on was knocked down and the maroons piled through the gap. However MeNeil dashed off in u solo effort and Lovelock and Puklowski went over in succeeding bouts,, only to be recalled for knock-ons. Old Boys were' now maintaining the aggressive, but faulty handling was spoiling their attacking movements. With play at midfield, Yortt secured in a ruck to break away., and outpace the opposition. YiV.

Powell, the full-back accounted for him, but the forwards who bad come up in support carried the ball over and Yortt came in again to throw himself on the leather. Kells failed.

Stung by the reverse, Bunnythorpe swept to the attack, J. Powell going off with the ball at his toe. C. Pinfold secured from a scrum to run round the side, but he elected to pass when he might have gone on his own. The blacks were at sixes arid sevens for a period and Turner saved prettily when a certain score promised. Half-time sounded with the blacks again carrying the attack, the spell having been one of fluctuating fortunes, but devoid of thrills. Fast, but loose and scrappy play was the order on resumption. Fumbling by the blacks let the maroons away with a rush. Small failed to retain the ball alongside the posts and J. Pinfold followed through to pounce on the leather. J Powell had no difficulty in adding the extra points. With little room in which to work, Puklowski put in a short, dash along the left wing for Old Boys, but his pass infield went astray. In the ensuing play a maroon player got offside and McNeil recovered the lead with the kick. The town team continued to carry the attack and a kick across field saw J. Powell come into play offside, but McNeil failed on this occasion. The rival full-backs, Powell and Berquist, were being called on at close intervals, but both were very sound. The next score came to the blacks when a movement by the backs saw Kells whip out a wide pass to Penman for the right winger to complete just inside of the touch-in-goal line. Kells made a good effort to goal. With the hard ground, the players were very tired at the finish. Old Boys carried practically all the play and tlieir score might well have been greater. Old Boys A 9, Bunnythorpe o. Mr F. S. Hewitt refereed. HOROWHENUA JUNIOR TRIAL. A junior Rugby trial was held at Levin on Saturday to assist the selectors in their task of determining the composition of the Horowlienua junior representatives to meet Wellington at Levin next Saturday. North registered three unconverted tries per medium of Jude, Robinson and Simpson, while Jenkins scored the one try of the South, Hurrin adding the major points, apart from his penalty goal. Til© final scores were: North 9, South 8. WALLABIES BEATEN. MATCH AGAINST CANTERBURY. ' Per Press Association. CHRISTCHURCH, Aug. 29. Twelve thousand people saw Canterbury play Australia to-day. The ground was hard and a fairly strong wind blew across the ground. Ihe match resulted in a win for Canterbury by 16 points to 13. The teams were as follow: Australia.—Full-back, Ross ; threequarters. Hemingway, Cowper, Towers, Palmer; five-eighth, Primrose; half, Malcolm; forwards,; Cerutti, Bovis, Blair, Judd, M. White, Perrin, Palfreyman and J. Clark. Canterbury. Full-back, Roberts; three-quarters, Hart, Innes, R. N. Williams; five-eighths, Oliver, Day; half, Mullan; forwards, Andrews, Cottrell, Pease, Simpson, Kearney, Manchester, King, Sweeney. Australia kicked off and attacked strongly. Two Canterbury passing rushes gained ground. Then Ross, by a brilliant run, put Australia on the attack. Towers potted, but missed. Roberts forced. Exciting flashes of open play followed, but the defence was sound on both sides. Ross, b.v a magnificent kick, repulsed a forward rush and Australia pressed hard. Canterbury forced twice. Then, from a scrum live yards from the line, Australia missed a try by inches, a kick by Day being smothered, and Roberts making a lucky force. So far Australia had been doing most of the attacking, and their fast backs looked dangerous. At length Canterbury reached the other twenty-five for the first time, hut Hart and Oliver were bottled up. From near half-way Cowper got the ball from a scrum, cut in and beat three men. He passed to Towers, who ran over unopposed near the posts. Ross converted.

Canterbury retaliated vigorously in a series of hot attacks. A lob pass by Day was intercepted and Australia cleared. A long kick by Roberts resulted in Australia forcing for the first time after thirty minutes’ play. Led by Cerutti, Perrin and Judd, Australia again became aggressive, but Innes saved by collaring Cowper. Canterbury broke away in a passing rush, but Towers intercepted and dashed down the middle of the field and attempted to jump over Roberts, but the full-back got him. Lightning passing by Malcolm kept Australia attacking in brilliant style, but breaches of the rules pulled them up. Roberts cleared eventually and Canterbury pressed. Oliver was doing great work. At half-time tho score was unchanged. Light rain commenced to fall at the opening of the second spell. Canterbury made the first sorties, and Ross found the line. From a scrum, YVilliams dashed off on the blind side and in-passed to Manchester, but Andrews was caught in possession near the line. Australia broke through, led by Cowper, to the other end, where Hart saved. Canterbury immediately retaliated in thrilling fashion and a try would have resulted but for a mistake by YVilliams. The Canterbury forwards were now showing their real form and countering Australia’s fast breakaways. King made a fine opening, ran to Ross and passed to Mullan and Sweeney, who scored near the posts after a spectacular movement. Roberts goaled. Canterbury now swung away in attack after attack, bewildering the opposition. Day cut in to beat Towers and then passed to Oliver, who handed on to Innes, and Andrews had a clear run in. Roberts kicked a goal. Australia caught Canterbury napping after a line-out and Bonis scored at the corner from a loose rush. Ross converted ivith a wonderful kick.

More thrilling play followed, Australia being pressed, but a penalty relieved them. Towers cut in after a scrum and passed to Hemingway, who outstripped the opposition to score under the posts. Ross missed the easiest of kicks. Ten minutes later Australia were penalised for lifting in the scrum and Roberts kicked a goal. It was an exciting game. Canterbury sent in another attack. Hart beat Palmer and raced down to Ross. Ho then kicked over the full-back’s head, but in the race for the ball Malcolm won and forced. From a scrum inside the Australian twenty-five Canterbury hooked aud Oliver almost got through. Tlie defence, however, was wide awake and Primrose found the line. Then the Australian forwards won a line-out and the backs set off, a forward pass pulling them up when Oliver grassed Towers from behind. Both sides kept going hammer and tongs, but in the last five minutes Canterbury finished the more strongly. Australia were penalised in front of the posts and Roberts put over his fourth goal. Australia made a desperate effort to win, but could not do it, the final scores reading:— Canterbury 16, Australia 13,

THE TEST MATCH. ALL BLACK TEAM. Per Press Association. CHRISTCHURCH, Aug. 30. The following team has been selected to represent New Zealand in the Test match at Auckland on September 12: Full-back.—R. G. Bush (Otago). Three-quarters.—N. Ball (Wellington), C. J. Oliver (Canterbury), G. J. Hart (Canterbury). Five-eighths.—H. T. Lilburne (Wellington), YV. A. Strang (South Canterbury). Half-back.—M. Corner (Auckland). Wing-forward.—F. Solomon (Auckland). Hookers. —A. I. Cottrell (Canterbury), E. Jessep (Wellington). Lock.—E. R. G. Steere (Hawke’s Bay). Supports.—G. Purdue (Southland), D. Max (Nelson). Back row. —YV. Batty (Auckland), T. Metcalfe (Southland). Emergencies.—Back, J. D. Mackay (Wellington); forward, C. D. Anderson (Hawke’s Bay). WIN FOR WELLINGTON. Per Press Association. WELLINGTON, Aug. 29. Fine weather and a light northerly breeze prevailed when YVellington met Otago to-day at Athletic Park. The attendance was about 9000. The match resulted in a win for Wellington by 13 points to 11. The teams were as follow: Otago.—Full-back: R. G. Bush ; three-quarters J. MacKenzie, YV. Allen, J. Robilliard; five-eighths, H. F. Fookes, YV. Bathgate; half. H. Simon; forwards, V. Cavanagb, YV. Lucy, R. Souter, E. Gifford, ,». Hove (captain), C. Finlayson, H. Hartnell, K. Allan. YVellington.—Full-back, H. R. Pollock; three-quarters, N. Ball, J. R. Page, J. D. Mackay; five-eighths, H. Lilburne, M. F. Nicholls (captain) ; half-back, J. Coman; forwards, O. Price, E. Jessep, L. C. Bydder, Blacker, E. Barry J. Shearer, R. E. Deiderich, E. Reid. YVellington won the toss and Otago attacked from the start. A good move on the part of Nicholls and then Lilburne gained ground for YVellington, and for the next ten minutes YVellington had the better of tilings. Good line kicl: ; ng on the part of the Otago backs, however, kept them out. The YVellington backs were throwing the ball around in bright style, but Otago’s tackling was good. Hard forward scrummaging marked the next quarter of an hour. Ball put in a brilliant run down the line, beating man after man with his side-step and swerve, only to lose the ball as he went over the line. Otago came back with a rattle, the backs and forwards throwing the ball around with rare abandon. They thrust their way to the Wellington lino, where a free kick gave the defenders temporary relief. Allen and Robilliard then penetrated deep into the defence, the winger being grassed five yards from the line. The Otago backs were passing and backing up in great style, and YVellington were kept busy defending. The game was fast and full of incident. At length, two minutes before halftime was called, the Otago backs swung into action, a series of attacks ending in Cavanagh diving ovor. Souter kicked a goal. . The second spell opened at a tast pace, the Otago forwards driving down the field, Nicholls taking the ball back with a strong run along the line. With play in Otago’s twenty-five, Nicholls landed a nice penalty. Wellington’s next score came in sensational fashion. After the ball had travelled along the ling of backs, Mackay cross-kicked when bottled up. Several Otago players made unsuccessful efforts to force and Ball raced up to dive on the leather. Nicholls converted in magnificent fashion. The pace was on properly, with YVellington launching attack after attack. The backs, headed by Nicholls, were going into action at every opportunity, but Otago stood up to it well. From a line-out, Hartnell broke away with R. Allan in support, and the lastnamed crossed unopposed. The kick, however, hit the post. YVellington returned to the attack vigorously and matters looked dangerous for Otago, but a force down saved them. Wellington kept up the pressure, and although Otago tried hard to break through, Pollock was very safe at full-back. From a scrum, Price got the ball and, beating his man, set the backs going, a brilliant movement ending in Page scoring. Nicholls kicked another fine goal. Otago were not long in retaliating, and after a rush had been held up Souter landed a good penalty goal. Otago had a chance to take the lead, but Bush failed with a long shot in front of the goal. YVith the time drawing close, Otago went hot after the winning points, and several times went close, but although they were dangerous right to the ond, they could not just get there, and the game ended:— YVellington 13, Otago 11. WELLINGTON COLTS AT DANNEVIRKE. Per Press Association. DANNEVIRKE, Aug. 29. Splendid conditions prevailed to-day for the Rugby match YVellington Colts versus Dannevirke, which was played in the presence of a big crowd. Wellington had more finish than the home side and were able to push their attacks to fruition. The first spell ended with the score in their favour, and they eventually won by 24 points to 12. The visitors opened their scoring account with a fine try by YVylie, who made a good run and touched down between the posts. Griffiths converted. A quarter of an hour after, Killeen made a brilliant opening for YVatson to put on the finishing touches, but Griffiths’s kick was charged down. Dannevirke made several good attacks, but failed to make the most of them and were driven back. YVellington’s next score was a potted goal by Griffiths, who received the ball from a throw in near the line and put it over the bar. The next score was the result of a brilliant concerted movement between Griffiths, Donnelly, Connor and Griffiths, the last-named scoring, but the kick was again charged down. Dannevirke’s only score in the first half was a penalty goal, just before the spell ended. This was kicked by Grant. Dannevirke started the second spell well, scoring an unconverted try from a line-out and Power kicking a penalty goal. YVellington were better position players and soon after Griffiths, Dennohy, and Connor were again prominent, ’Griffiths again scoring a brilliant try’ which was not converted. Later an attack saw Griffiths and YVylie finish off a fine effort no goal resulting. Toward the end of the game, Dannevirke were holding their own, but YVellington utilised their knowledge of the game by starting a movement from a mark in their own quarter. Dannevirke were fooled and more than half the YVellington team participated in a movement which Hansen completed. The try was not converted. YVellington’s last score was credited to YVylie, who intercepted a throw in by Dannevirke in their quarter and ran ovor unopposed. This try also was not con-

verted. The ' game ended with the score:— Wellington 24, Dannevirke 12. MANAWHENUA LOSE. NARROW DEFEAT AT NAPIER. Per Press Association. NAPIER, Aug. 29. Hawke’s Bay met Manawhenua on McLean Park to-day and won by 13 points to 10. There was a good attendance of the public. The Hawke’s Bay team was considerably weakened by reason of the fact that Cooke, Campbell, M. Howell, E. Howell, Yates, Rolls and Grenside were not available. The teams were as follow: HAWKE’S BAY. Full-back.—E. Evans. Three-quarters. Goldsmith, Kihi, Smith. Five-eighths.—J. Setford, E. Ruru. Half-back. —R. Lambie. Forwards.—Anderson, Fitzgibbon, W. Wilson, E. R. G. Steere, S. Wanoa, C. Campbell, J. Gemmell, J. Tucker. MANAWHENUA. FulL-baek.—Ryder. Three-quarters. Elliott, Fletcher, Broughton. Five-eighths.—Johnson, Graham. Half-back.—Winiata. Forwards. —Parata, Henry, P.oddick, Satherley. Miles, Le Quesno (captain), Williams, McKenzie. Despite the greasy ground which had been watered shortly before tlio game on account of the dry weather, the backs on both sides handled well. Hawke’s Bay opened the scoring, Smith registering a fine try after a spectacular run following upon a clever opening by Kihi, a Te Aute boy. Setford converted. Ruru improved the score shortly afterwards with a try between the posts alter an opening by Setford, who converted. Manawhenua’s only points in the first half came from a try by Elliott which Roddick converted. For the last quarter of an hour in the first spell, Hawke’s Bay were constantly on the defensive, but managed to keep their line intact. The half-time score was:—

Hawke’s Bay 10, Manawhenua 5. The visitors maintained the offensive throughout the second spell, but could not pierce the defence. The backs on both sides slowed down considerably, though there were many attractive individual bursts. Setford added to the homesters’ total with a goal from a penalty and just on time Elliott again crossed for Manawhenua, Roddick converting, making the final score : Hawke’s Bay 13. Manawhenua 10. OTAGO v. MANAWHENUA. HOME TEAM SELECTED. The following team has been selected by the joint selectors, Messrs J. A. Colquhoun (Manawatu) and M. Winiata (Horowhenua) to represent Manawhenua versus Otago on Wednesday: Full-back. —Ryder. Three-quarters. —Elliott, Fletcher, Broughton. Five-eighths.—Graham, Johnson. Half-back. —Winiata Wing-forward.—Lc Quesne (capt.), Hookers. —Henry, Roddick. Lock. —Miles. Supports.—McKenzie, Gordon. Back row. —Williams, Satherlev. Emergencies. Forwards, Hight, Findlay; backs, Robb, Warren, Shapleski. BUSH UNION. Per Press Association. PAHIATUA, Aug. 29. Tlie Bush Rugby season closed today. Hamua won the cli&mpionship; the Cowan Cup went to Mangatainoka, and another trophy to Alfredton. THE SPRINGBOKS. TEAM FOR ENGLAND. After an extensive series of trial matches in Capetown, the following 29 players have been selected to represent South Africa in the Rugby tour of Great Britain and Ireland : Full-backs.—G. Brand, J. Tindall (Western Province). Wing three-quarter backs. —J. Van Niekerk (Western Province), M. Zimmerman (Western Province), J. H. Van Der Westhuizen (Western Province), F. Venter (Transvaal). Centre three-quarters. —J. C. Van Der Westhuizen (Western Province), B. G. Grav (Western Province), F. Waring (V’estern Province), J. White (Border). Half-backs. —B. L. Osier (Western Province), P De Villiers (Western Province), D. Craven (Western Province), M. Francis (Orange Free State). Forwards. —Bov Louw (Western Province), A. F. Du Toit (Western Province), A. Van Der Merwe (Western Province), F. Louw (Western Province), J. Macdonald (Western Province!, Phil Mostert (Western Province), L. Strachan (Transvaal), V. Geere (Transvaal), G. Daneel (Transvaal), H. Forrest (Transvaal), P. J. Nel (Natal), H. Kipling (Griqualand West), J. Dold (Eastern Province), F. Bergh (South-western Districts). Only two members of the team who toured New Zealand in 1921 are included in the 1931 combination, the veterans being Mostert, who is now 34 years of age, and Tindall, who is 31. Mostert captained the Springboks in all four Tests against the All Blacks in 1928. When in New Zealand Tindall pkyed centre three-quar-ter, but was full-back in the four Tests in South Africa in 1928. Fourteen members of the team played against the All Blacks in 1928, including eleven who played in the Test matches. They are:—G. Brand, J. C. Tindall, Jock Van Niekerk, J. C. Van Der Westhuizen, Bennie Osier, Pierre De Villiers, Boy Louw, A. F. Du Toit, Phil Mostert, George Daneel, P. J. Nel, B. G. Gray, A. Van Der Merwe and V. Geere. Two players who were regarded as certainties for the team were T. G. Osier and Stanley Osier, who are now playing for the Universities in England. The manager of the team will be Mr Tlxeo. B. Pienaar, captain of the 1921 Springboks, and one of the selectors of the 1928 combination. MATCHES ELSEWHERE. Following aro results of Rugby matches played on Saturday in the centres: Auckland. —Auckland 28 v. Thames 17. Invercargill.—lnvercargill 13 v. Pirates 9. These teams play oft in the final next Saturday. Timaru. —South Canterbury 38 v. North Otago 10. Wanganui.—Final: Technical Old Boys 8, Kaierau 7. Morrinaville. —Poaoo Cup: Morrinsvillo 3 v. Te Aroha 3. Wairarapa.—Greytown 28 v. Mastorton 6; Gladstone 34 v. Dalefield 3; Carterton 16 v. Old Boys 3. Hamilton.—Clarke Cup final: Marist 11 v. Technical Old Boys 0. Westport. —Duller 8 v. Maori touring team 7.