SHOWY SHOW RUGBY.

Manawatu Times, Volume XLIX, Issue 2713, 22 June 1925, Page 8

SHOWY SHOW RUGBY.

P.N.H.S. SOUXDIjY DEFEATS WAN'GASUI TECH. Between seven and eight thousand persons witnessed in brilliant sunshine a typical secondary schools’, exposition of Rugby when Palmerston North High School seniors soundly defeated Wanganui Technical School by 28 point to 12. The Palmerston North backs, especially in the last half of the first spell, gave quite a dazzling display—one of the best ever 'seen on the ground—and completely outclassed their heavier , opponents.

McDonald at second five-eighths was at the top of his form, his pace, resource and kicking making him the outstanding player of the match. From .the kick-off Wanganui rushed away, and within a minute of-starting was awarded u fret- kick in a fairly handy position, from which Spriggens booted good and true to the accompaniment of delighted yells from a big contingent of juvenile Tec. supporters from Wanganui. For the first ten minutes th e visitors looked like making a victorious fight of it, but to the surprise of everyone, the Palmerston North vanguard more than hold Its own, especially in the open, Lovelock loading a tireless pack with devastating effect as the game developed. The rearguard took its own time to swing into action, but once moving, it hurled a series of lightning passing rushes at th e enemy, which, made the Wanganui boys look like novices. Lcet on the left wing was the first to be sent away, and after sprinting down the line he passed In nicely aud Thomson picking up crossed over. Picard’s kick failed and the score stood at throe all. The next thriller came from McDonald, who went right through opposition and sent a long pass infield which was gathered up by Pago w r ho parked the leather near the posts. Ridgley added the extras, giving Palmerston ‘North the lead B—3.8 —3. The local vanguard swept down on the Wanganui defence, the last line of which failed badly and the leather was grabbed by Scott who dived over to score an easy try. The kick failed. —Palmerston North 11 —• Wanganui 3. The white backs were for the time being complete masters of the situation and were developing dangerous assaults on both wings. From one of .those, Scorgie was lot loose at half-way, and his sprint for homo and. glory was one of the thrills of the day, ending as it did between the posts. The extras were added by Ridgley and the tally read —Palmerston North IC, Wanganui 3. Play had hardly restarted when a penalty against Wanganui gave Picard a chance, and his hefty boot sent the leather to tho right place from somewhere near half-way. — Palmerston North 19, Wanganui 3, at which the score stood at half-time.

After lemon-time, Wanganui altered its tactics and kept the game tighter, so that it became less spectacular, with the visitors getting a bigger share of the limelight. Spriggens, who had boon playing good football, crossed near the corner not long after the start, but failed with the kick. — Palmerston North 19, Wanganui 6. Even play for a while ,and then McDonald came into action with a thriller. Getting possession at half-way he short-punted, and following up fast, beat the defence badly and raced over. Picard kicked a groat goal and tho score was now 24—C. A moment later, Wanganui got away and the forwards booted the ball between-the posts, but in a desperate rush were beaten by a foot for the force. A good passing rush saw Leet go over in the corner, but he knocked the flag down and was called back. Then Spriggens once more came into the spotlight, putting over another penalty goal for Wanganui, and making them 9 to their opponents’ 24. But McDonald was not to bo beaten for tho largest individual Palmerston North tally of the day, and he put himself in the lead by potting a goal which gave him seven points and his side 28 to Wanganui’s 9. The visitors were now putting more ginger into their attack, and Brown raced over. The kick failed. Then near tho end of tho game, Ambrose marked smartly in a handy position, but had the hard luck of seeing the ball strike tho cross-bat and bounce back into play. The game thus ended Palmerston North 28 — Wanganui 12. Mr. A. W. Thompson’s refereeing was in keeping with the high standard of the play. FEILDING UNLUCKY IN CUR-TAIN-RAISER. The curtain-raiser between the High School second fifteen and the first fifteen of Foilding Agricultural High School was a dogged battle, with play in favour and luck mostly against the'Foilding boys, who were beaten by 12 points, to 8, the difference being a potted goal. Play in the first spell was very even, but the home boys managed to score twice, giving them a lead of eight points. In the second spell, and especially towards tho end of the game, Feilding got the upper hand and frequently broke through the defence of the local team. The backs were handling th c ball splendidly, but luck was against them. A great solo cffort j by Salter brought first blood, thc try being convert* d by Waldin. Then from a brief excursion into Feilding territory Palmerston North increased its score by a lucky, but clever, potted goal, giving it a lead of 12—5. Feilding again attacked determinedly, and a few minutes before time a forward rush carried thc ball over and a try by Tolley was the result. The kick failed and the game ended witn the local boys still defending dcspci’r ately and very much relieved when Mr. E. Low blew the whistle for thc last .time. C. Collins who put on 27 out of 30 points Cor School II in a recent fourth grade game v. Woodvlllo, scored all of School’s 12 points on Saturday against Feilding. SCHOOL’S COMING ENGAGEMENTS. WILL THERE BE A CHALLENGE FOR MOASCAR CUP ? The fact that Palmerston North Boys’ High School has twice defeated Wanganui Technical College (recognised as a very strong secondary school’s side) since the debacle against Napier on tho Oval last year has created fresh interest in another challenge for the Moascar Cup. New Plymouth is by no means as strong this season and has to toe the mark with many new faces —so it looks as though the formidable combination has been broken up. Te Aute are in first and taking a line through the rcd-and-blacks’ moral victory at New Plymouth in 1924 tho chances are the Shield will find a home at Pukehou. There has been a prominent opinion expressed that once it gets there it will take some shifting! But Palmerston North could lose nothing by having a flutter and that train would

be much easier managed to Pukehou than New Plymouth. But the way—the Te Aute-Wanganul Collegiate School match is coming off at Hastings and not at the College headquarters. f Palmerston North Boys’ High School Itinerary is: July 29; v. Wanganui Collegiate School at Palmerston North. August 5: v. Napier Boys’ High School at Napier. ' Both dates fall on Wednesday. WAIRARAPA REP. FOR OLD BOYS Keith Reid,.who hooked with Alby Desmond for Wairarapa against Hawke’s Bay at Napier on June 3rd. is now resident in Palmerston North, and will be playing for Old Boys against Kia Toa on Saturday. International Rugby. RUBBER TO NEW ZEALAND ALL BLACKS WIN SECOND TEST. POTTED GOAL BY HARRIS ONLY SCORE. [By Electric Cable— Copyright] [Aust and N.Z. Cable Association.] ' (Received Sunday 7 p.m) SYDNEY, June 21. The second test between new South Wales and the All Blacks was played in threatening weather. The ground was soft after overnight and morning rain. Sixteen thousand were present, including the Governor-General (Lord Foster), Sir Dudley de Chair (Governor of New South Wales), and Lord Stvadbroke (the Victorian Governor), who shook hands with both teams. Law replaced Elvy in the All Blacks and Bondficld replaced Crossman, while Smith was dropped from the New South Wales team. > The All Blacks lost the toss and kicked off against a fairly strong wind The game was a much better display than the first test, but the ball was greasy and prevented accurate handling. Tackling bv both teams was good. New South Wales was unfortunate in losing Thorn in the middle of the first half, as he was suffering from .an injury to the calf sustained in Wednesday’s match, and Breckcnridge replaced him. Throughout, the game was very oven, and the fact that neither line was crossed, speaks volumes for the defence of both sides. New South Wales, in the first half, made good use of the wind, but some of their kicks were too hard and the ball went dead. Some nice passing by both sides was witnessed. Snell, behind the New South Wales pack, was well supplied with the ball and set his backs moving in nice fashion, the leather frequently passing through all the backs’ hands. The New Zealand backs also handled well, their backing-up being a feature of the game. Both fullbacks played excellently. Ross’s line kicks wore a delight. Knight, in his first appearance of the tour, was prominent in all forward movements. Righton, Finlayson and Dickson also showed up. There were many off-side penalties. Donald, dn particular was an offender, and the referee allowed him no latitude. On the whole, the game was a forward one, nicely interspersed by back movements. Harris's winning kick was an excellent one, He secured the ball just inside the blue half, slightly on an angle and kicked a beaxitifu! goal. First Spell, Having the wind behind them, the blues did most of the attacking in the first half. Then New Zealand commenced an attack and carried play lo New South Wales’ twenty-five where the Blacks were awarded a penalty for a scrum offence, but the kick missed. Then Bondficld relieved with a nice line kick.A faulty pass at half way by Snell let Donald away, but Morrissey gained possession, slipped past several New Zealanders and sent the ball to the New Zealand line, where Harris relieved. Ross returned and sent to ball out at the New Zealand corner. From the ensuing scramble, the All Blacks forced. Donald, by getting off-side, gave Ross an opportunity, but his kick fell short. Play hung in New Zealand territory. Blake, Mattson, Harris and Wise all made strenuous efforts to transfer play' from the danger rone. A bad kick by George let New Zealand into a good position, but Ross was there. New South Wales hart another attempt fo kick a goai, lu'rt it went outeldo. From th<> scrum Wright worknl blind si(’ft cIoiT-!-> to’ off-side nl-’.v enabled New South Wales to return the hail to the New Zealand half. Wise and Mattson, then Knight and Finlayson, made good attempts to take the ball up-fleld, but each- time it was returned. Play went up and down field The half-time whistle saw New South Wales pressing the All Blacks hard, but the visitors’ defence was souhd, and the spell ended without a score. Second Spell. On resumption, the New Zealand forwards launched a strong attack. The ball went out at the corner, and Blake’s getting off-side saved New South Wales from a dangerous position. Then the ball came to Harris, who scored the only points of the day._ Netr Zealand continued to press. Ross found the line with good kicks twice in succession, which carried play to half-way. The New South Wales’ forwards took the ball at foot to the All Blacks’ line, but Harris was safe, and made a long kick. Quick following up by Wise saw the ball out at the New South Wales’ twenty-five. The blues thereafter did their share of attacking, and several times the All Blacks’ line was endangered, but they always manage to extricate themselves. Snell was getting the ball away nicely to hia backs from lineouts, where Fox was playing a great game. Law made a fine opening, but was collared on the link, Morrissey returned with a good run and kicked at half way. The blacks' superior speed, saved the situation. The New South Wales’ backs were initiating some some splendid movements, but none succeeded in crossing the line. In the last few minutes, the home team at- ,

tacked strongly, but the forwards saved, the final whistle blew without any alteration to the score with: New Zealand ~ 4 New South Wales 0 REMAINING GAMES OF TOUR. THIRD TEST ON SATURDAY. June 24th.—v. N.S.W. (third test.) Juno 27th.— v. Newcastle. July I.—v. Manly. July Sth.—v. All Blacks 1924 (at Wellington.) DOMINION SCORE BOARD. Wellington. Poneke (27) defeated Varsity (16). Petone (10) defeated Marist (6). Oriental (8) defeated Athletic (3). Hutt (3) drew with Old Boys (3). Wellington (.12) defeated Selwyn (3). Eight thousand saw Poneke defeat Varsity. It was a most exciting game, the teams being level, wch 10. until nearing the end of the second spell when Poneke forged ahead. How they stand: (1) Pei She 15; (2) Petone and Varsity 12; (3) Berharapore 10. Canterbury. North Canterbury (6) defeated Linwood (3). Christchurch (8) defeated Merlvale (3) Old Boys (27) defeated Varsity (6). Xiinwood. Merlvale, Old Boys and Christchurch are all level for the championship with 5 points apiece (1 for a win and half for a draw.) Otago. Pirates (11) defeated Varsity A (8). Zingari (10) defeated Dunedin (0). Varsity B (22) defeated Union (3). Alhambra (G) drew with Taieri Rovers (6). Kalkorai (21) defeated Southern (6). , Positions of teams: (1) Pirates 14 championship points; (2) Varsity A 10; (3) Kaikorai and Zingari 9; (4) Southern and Alhambra 8. Southland. Pirates (8) defeated Star (0.) Wairarapa, Red Stars (1.1) defeated Greytown (9.) Gladstone (19) defeated Peatherston (11.) Carterton (20) defeated Martinborough (8). Bush, Mangatainoka (8) defeated Konini (0). Pahiatua (9) defeated Eketahuna (0). Horowhenua. Devin Wanderers (1G) defeated Otaki (9). Weraroa (9) defeated Poxton (6). Shannon (3) defeated County (0). The annual general meeting to consider proposals for amalgamation with Manawatu will be held to-night. Mr J. W. Proctor, president of the Horowhenua Rugby Union will be in the chair. Poxton. Seniors.—Wereroa 9 defeated Foxton 6, at Wereroa. Juniors.—Poxton 17 defeated Moutoa 11, Thirds.—Poxton 27 defeated Moutoa 5. Fourths.—Poxton 4 defeated Shannon 3. RANGITIKEI. Rangitikei and Taihapc met for possession of the Pownall trophy at Taihapc. Rangitikei were the challengers and were defeated 29—16, Talhape thus retaining the title. WANGANUI. Pirates (12) v. Tech. 0.8. (12). Kaicrau (13) v. Ratana (9). Wanganui Old Boys (19) v. Marist (5). TARANAKI. Tukapa (15) v. Inglewood (3). Okaiawa (1G) v. Patea (G). ■Clifton (11) v. Hawera (6). Stratford (22) v. Athletic (G). Eltham (11) v. Old Boys (3). Kaponga (6) v. Opunake (0). BEBBINGTON SHIELD. DANNEVIRKB ASKS BUSH A QUESTION. Messrs. D. Fergus, T. Molr and Rangi Price have chosen to the following side to represent the Danncvirke Sub-Union in Its challenge to Bush for the Bebbington Shield at Pahiatua on Wednesday next, June 24: Pull-back: G. Nepia. Three-quarters: C. Fergus, W. Taylor, A. Jensen. Five-eighths: L. Paewa! (2), J. Hoppy (1). Half: L. Earl, Winger: J. Walker, Hookers: J. Smith, W. Knowles. Lock: P. Tahiwl. Supports; B. Beddingficld, E. Craven. Back row: J. Gibson, C. Gasson. Emergencies.—Backs: P. Barclay, E. Glass, J. Setford. Forwards: J. Rawlinson, L. Culpan, J. Conrad. The team leaves Dannevirkc at 1 p.m. for the scene of action, the Pahiatua recreation ground.