WINTER SPORTS

Northern Advocate, 2 July 1928, Page 7

WINTER SPORTS

j RESULTS AT A GLANCE (, RUGBY. li ■ ■ ■ : .r> I [ FIRST TEST, j. South Africa 17, All Blacks 0. " REPRESENTATIVE, j Auckland 2.3, Hamilton 12. Ji West Coast 19, Buller 3. | WHAXGAREI. i SENIOR. Old Boys 8, City 3. Hikurangl 3, ATaungakaramea 0. JUNIOR. Maungakaramea 6, Portland 0, Kamo 8, High School 3. Hora Hora 20, City 3. I Onerahi 12, Old Boys 3, r To war 9, Helena Bay C. j THIRD GRADE, f HikurangL 23, Northern Star 0. Hora Hora 18, High School 0. ' DARGAVILLE. Pukehuia 24, Southern 0. Dargaville 23, Tangowahinc 8. AUCKLAND. SENIOR. Technical 0.8. 8, Otahuhu 8, ’Varsity 21, Marathon 3. Suburbs 28, Newton 3. SECONDARY SCHOOLS. Grammar 13, Sacred Heart 9. King’s 19, St. Stephen 6. Hamilton H.S. 16, Mt. Albert 16. WELLINGTON. University 32, Oriental 11. Poneke 15, Pet one 0. Old Boys 18, Wellington 5. Athletic 7, Eastbourne 3. Berhampore 18, Marist 15. Senior B.—Selyvvn 4, Hutt 3; Johnsonville 28, Training College 3; University 9, Oriental 0.

CHRISTCHURCH. Old Boys 16, Christchurch 15. I Linwood 17, Technical 3. j Merivale 10, Albion 6. f DUNEDIN, 1 ’Varsity 83, Zingari 0. Pirates 15, Southern 6. Kaikorai 17, Union 8. Taieri 12, Dunedin 6. ’.Varsity A 27, Alhambra 10. . LEAGUE. AUCKLAND. I SENIOR A. Newton 23, Devonport 16. Richmond 10, Marists 9. Ponsonby 2, City 0. SENIOR B. Parnell 8, Athletics 3. CHRISTCHURCH. Hornby 15, Marist 11, DUNEDIN. I Christian Brothers 29, Athletic 2. Kaikorai 22, Athletic 80. <■ City 10, Pacific 8. , t ‘ I ■■■■ i SOCCER. AUCKLAND, SENIOR. Dunedin 3, Philomel 2. Y.M.C.A. 2, Belmont 1. , Tramways 2, Ponsonby 2. Onohunga 5, Shore 3. BROWN SHIELD. South Auckland 1, Hawke’s Bay 1. WELLINGTON. Chatham Cup. —Marist 2, Hospital I; Petoue 4, Y.M.C.A. 1. Senior A. —Thistle 6, Institute 1. Senior B.—Waterside 6, Johnsonville 2; Thistle 2, Hutt 0; South Wellington 3, Swifts 1.

CHRISTCHURCH. Western 4, Villa 2. Technical 4, St. Albans 1. Thistle 2, Nomads 3.

DUNEDIN. Northern 1, Maorihill 1. High Scdiool Old Boys 3, Mosglel 2 Y.M.C.A. 3, Mornington 2.

HOCKEY.

AUCKLAND. SENIOR. Shore 2, ’Varsity 2. Mt. Eden 4, Areta 1. Somerville 3, St, Luke’s 1. Otahuhu 5, Uni. Colts 2. Epiphany 4, Som. Colts 1. Tr. College 4, Rodney 2.

WELLINGTON. Hutt 1, Wellington 0. University 4, Petoue 1.

Karori I, Wesley 1. Senior B.—Karori 4, Wesley 2; Hutt. 9, Y.M.C.A. 1; Petoue 2,'Huia 2; University 3, Training College 1,

RUGBY FOOTBALL

SATURDAY’S PLAY.

HUTU RANG I RE-ENTERS COMPETITION.

Season 1928, owing to a series of wet Saturdays, early representative games, ami the trouble with Hikurangi, has been, for club football, out! of the most interrupted in the history of the Whangarei Rugby Union. It was pleasing to see everything in full swing again on Saturday, and club members may now look forward to a continuous programme of competition games for some time to come. Good elub football and plenty of it is needed for rep. teams in the making. With

■ all the Hdkurangi team's again in action—the juniors had a bye on Saturday—the various grades otTer some keen games. It is hoped that the inviting prospects will ensure increased public, patronage. The attendance at Kensington Park on Saturday was again only Pair, Put of course the threatening weather kept many away. In the senior competition wins were recorded iby Hikurangi and Old Boys, and the meeting 'between these teams should be eagerly awaited.

OLD BOYS BEAT CITY.

•AFTER HARD GAME.

Old Roys more than held .their own agaiiist City, in a hard-fought game at Kensington Park. From the spectators’ viewpoint the game was quite a good one. No player was outstanding on either side. Short-land was not as .brilliant as usual, playing out of the half-back position. When he was brought from .centre to .second fiveeiglitbs after the spell he did better. The teams took the held as follows:

Pity.—Jones, Waterman, Shorthand, Winstanley, .Nieholls, Ryan, McDonald, X. Clotworthy, G. Dent, B. Clotworthy, Reed, McKenzie, Tucker, C. D;e.nt and Finlayson.

Old Boys.—Wilson, Tilly, Mac Kay, Brunette, Brifland, Sligo, Aliller, Aim, Fraser, Dixon, Webber, Grove, Sheriff, Dunn and Tiplady. Old Boys kicked off, and a serum ended in midfield. Sheriff kiekod, and Jones knocked on. City heeled a 'scrum and Nieholls found the line, at centre. iSligo speculated from the line-out and Jones was caught In possession. City were successful in another serum, and McDonald, Ryan, Shorthand and! Waterman handled. Brunnette found the line. Miller worked the blind side of a serum, but the ball was outed. Tilly fielded a kick from Nieholls, and set out. He passed to Britland, who was caught in possession, and the ball went out. Offgside play gave Oity relief, after a dangerous forward thrust. Miller, Sligo, Britland .and Tilly looked dangerous an a passing bout, but the ball went out. Play returned to the centre, where a passing rush through the City backs saw Waterman set sail, to be tackled by Wilson. Play was in Old Boys’ quarter] Miller marked and obtained relief with a good kick, and a line-out allowed the Old Boys’ forwards to gain ground. Webber, Sheriff and Brunette took play further upfield. , I

Old Boys heeled from a scrum, and Miller cut in, 'gut his pass was intercepted by .Nicholls and play returned to half-way. Sheriff was conspicuous in good forward play. Tiplady broke loose from a melee, and dribbling well beat the City backs to score a splendid try— Webber failed.—Old Boys 3, City 0.

Prom the kick-oil; Fraser sent to Winstanley, who miskicked into touch. 'Scrambling play 'between the 'forwards followed. In a passing rush, Nicholls again mulled, and there was a race between Waterman and Webber. Both over-ran, and Wilson, forced. Old Boys swept downfield from the quarterkick, 'MacKay being instrumental in gaining ground in a nice dribbling rush. Ryan relieved with a line-kick and a scrum given against Dickson for a forward pass gave City the ball. Waterman broke away, Britland stopped him and kicked to Jones, who found fhe line well down. Neither pack was playing with great combination. The City backs had a passing rush, but Britland collared, and with Sligo looked dangerous. Th'c ■ball .went out, and when returned McDonald centred to Wlatcrman, the ball again going into touch. .Ryan stopped a forward rush, play hung in Old Boys’ quarter or a while. The ball came from a ruck to Nicholls to Waterman, whose attempt to pot a goal was blocked as change-over sounded.

The re-start -went to Mac Kay, whose kick was charged down. (B. Clotworthy .collected and ran in for a good try. Waterman’s kick though good, was unsuccessful, leaving the score—Old Boys 3, City 3.

Past following up saw City in trouble, but Shortland broke away and the ball went out at the twentyfive. Tiplady rushed Ryan’s kick, but Jones relieved. The City forwards broke away, gaining 23 yards. Dunn was conspicuous with Webber and Sheriff in a forward rush, whitdi swept play back into City territory. Old Boys heeled from a ‘scrum. Miller and Sligo handled, and Shortland was caught in possession.

Brunnette nearly dropped a goal, and Wilson sent the kick-off out at .halfway, The ■passing of the City backs was straight across the field, resulting in no ground being gained. Waterman was temporarily disabled. Ryan doubled round and sent to Waterman, who missed. The Old Boys’ forwards broke, away. An interchange of kicking saw McDonald send out on the full. Dent, Reed and Clotworthy joined in a City forward rush. Britland saved by going down well. An exchange of kicks resulted in Waterman mulling, and play was in City’s quarter. Determined tackling nullified an Old Boys’ back movement. Both sides were getting away with off-side play. A forward rush looked bad for City, but a free kick brought relief and iNicholls found the line well clown.

C. Dent and McKenzie broke away from midfield, but Old Boys came hack, and after an exchange of kicks Tilly found a (hole. Ryan senf out on the full- A passing rush ensued between Sheriff, Sligo, Britland and Aim, who was collared, the ball going out.

X. Clotworthy was prominent in determined forward play. From a scrum .Sligo cut in, ibut Oils pass to Dixon Was not accepted and the opening went a-begging. A lucky ‘‘spec” by Xicholls transferred play to midfield, where the City forwards broke away. Ryan same round, but the ball went out. Dunn broke away .from a lineout. The City' forHvards fedi rheir backs, but the attack broke down. Waterman put in a good run, but his in-pass saw play return. ■Fraser retired with an injured hand at half-time, which arrived with the scores remaining even. A good kick by Sligo was fielded by Waterman, who found halfway with a grubber. From a lino out Sheriff fed Sligo, to Britland, who kicked through to Jones, who lined at halfway. A rush by Old Boys saw City iu difficulties. Reed relieved by kicking out.

The ball came from a line-out to Sligo, who kicked out on the full. The City forwards broke away, but Miller checked. The brothers Dent combined in a forward dash, but the bell went out. At this stage Hewin came on as full-back. After a straggling City rush Old Boys forced. The kick went out at City’s twentyfive flag. Miller marked from the ruck and Waterman found the line at cenire. Cify were still passing straight across the field. Britland kicked to Waterman, whose kick went out at the full.

Britland dribbled and. was joined by Sheriff. A melee on the line resulted in City gaining a» lucky force. Rain was now falling steadily, but did not much interfere with the lively pace set by both teams.

McDonald, Shortland, Xicholls and Winstanley again combined, but did not gain much advantage. Britland kicked high, and Wilson caught Waterman in possession. The ball went out. Tiplady broke away and all the High School backs combined in a pretty movement, ending at City’s line. City obtained from a scrum and McDonald kicked straight out. A line-out resulted in City forcing.

The kick-off went out at centre. Sheriff was prominent in a loose Old Boys’ forward rush. Mae Kay broke away, but Britland knocked on. The free kick went out at half-way. MacKay and Aim came through, Shortland sending out on the full. Ryan was caught with the ball. Waterman set off in a good run, but was well tackled by Hewin. Old Boys were penned in, and when Hewin, in attempting" to relieve, kicked to centre field, City combined in a dangerous forward rush. Sheriff forced. The kick went out at City’s twenty-five. Hero Britland cut in and kicked. The defenders just averted a score, and forced from a scrum as the quarter ended. When the game re-started for the last quarter Aim rushed down Jones’ kick. The ball rolled out. Clotworthy, G. Dent and Finlayson joined in a City forward thrust which resulted in a. scrum at quarter-way. Miller was hurt, but continued. Xicholls' attempt to pot a goal was a grubber. With [day back in midfield, Sligo marked, and following boat Jones and Xicholls, to score a spectacular try. Webber converted from well out with a good kick.—Old Boys 8, City 3.

Howin found the line at centre. Bunn was prominent in a forward rush with Sheriff and Aim. Play went across held and out at City’s corner and from a scrum City heeled and the ball came to Sligo, who kicked through, recovered, passed to Britland, to Wilson, who dropped the pass. Play swept across held. .Mac Kay kicked too hard and City forced. A knock-on gave City a penalty. Tilly intercepted a pass, but was well taken by Ryan. The City hookers heeled from a scrum, but McDonald’s pass to Shortland was not accepted, when Waterman got offside, Sheriff cross-kicked to Tilly, who knocked on. The City forwards came through, but Britland held them up. The ball came across again, but Xicholls mulled and Old Boys relieved. Burnette marked and kicked straight out. Pronr the line-out the ball was kicked to Britland, who broke through. Sligo joined in and it came to a race between Jones and Sheriff. Jones Avon. The kick-off went out at centre. Aim broke away from a midfield melee and kicked to Jones. Sheriff and Webber combined in a nice passing bout. Waterman forced.

McKenzie broke aAvay in a good solo effort. Howin outed the ball Avith a ; ‘ speculator. ’ ’

McDonald fed Nicholls from a serum for a knock-on, but Howin lined acoll doAvn. Old Boys Avon a scrum and Miller sent to Sligo, for Britland to cut in without result. The City forwards; led by X. Clotworthy, Dent and Einlayson, broke away, and Waterman gathered in spectacularly, but avms hold up, and the game ended in Old Boys’ favour by eight points to three. Mr E.. Dennis Avas the referee.

HIKURAXCT WINS AG ATX.

PENALTY GOAL VICTORY

At Hikurangi there ■was a good muster of spectators at the senior fixture between Maungakaramea and Hikurangi. The match proved to be evenly contested, but the exhibition of Rugby was not up to anticipations. This was probably in a measure attributable to the fact that neither team had played for a month. Early indications pointed to the game becoming fast and interesting, and the forwards alternately gained possession, making headway with vigorous rushes. After having staved off an attack by the local forwards, the M’Karamea vanguard worked its way to a position from which Kerr made au in effective attempt to open

the scoring from a penally kick

this stage, G. Dixon, of the Hiknrangi side, was injured and was replaced. The .local forwards, headed by Hart and R. Wells, invaded the M’Karainea end, and K. Clever kicked a fine penalty goal, which proved to be the deciding factor in the match. B. Meyer was prominent at a later stage on the defensive for Hiknrangi. The M’Karamea hookers were getting the ball more often, and Tucker, who played half, fed the backs well. A particularly good rush was frustrated by offside [day, and towards the end of the quarter Hart collared Paki in fine style. Play was a little in favour of tin' visitors. The first incident of note after changing ends was a long range attempt by Kerr to score from a penalty. Passing amongsit. the M Mvaramea backs was faulty, and. there was a lack of precision resulting in the defenders being able to smother the rushes. On two occasions Hiknrangi forced, but play was more oven than in the first quarter, Kerr failed in a. further effort to score from a penalty. After the interval the game became uninteresting and it see-sawed in neutral territory with no outstanding incident. On one occasion, when Hiknrangi had made one of many .‘allies, K. Meyer, who played a good game right through, was unsuccessful with a. penalty kick from a considerable distance. The home players again hammered at the M’Karamea defence, D. Cunningham and Rod Hamilton figuring prominently, but the resistance prevailed. Later on, when the pendulum of play had swung back to the other end, J. Rarity, the Hiknrangi. full-back, relieved the situation in good stylo. E. Meyer marked and further improved the position. R. Hamilton . made a good opening on one occasion, but a knock-on spoilt the chance. The local forwards at this stage were playing together better with the result that, had Wyatt been able to gather in the ball, he would probably have scored. Mclnues attempted a peanlty goal and the quarter ended with play in midfield. There was an appreciable improvement in the play during the last quarter. Child, T. O’Shea and Underwood were noticeable on several occasions and the visitors battled their "way to the Hiknrangi line. There a scrum took place, and there was some excitement until the outcome was touch in goal. The visitors renewed their efforts to retrieve the position, but the forwards were not getting the ball as often as they had done [previously. The defence of Eerghan, Meyer and Rarity was especially good, while R. Cunningham was always useful, although his handling was not sure. J. Lift made a determined effort to cross but B,erghan collared him. For some time Hiknrangi more than held their opponents, due .chiefly to good play by the forwards, amongst whom J. Rowe was often conspicuous. However, Maungakaramea made many ineffective attempts to score, the most promising of which was nullified by Rarity marking. Hiknrangi, with the usual stubborn defence and ability to stand pressure in the final stages, kept their line clear, and won by 3 points j to nil. ! Mr A. B. Charters controlled the game, and gave general satisfaction.

JUNIOR GRADE. HIGH SCHOOL’S LAPSE. Following an inspiring display against Old Boys in the Reunion game, High School played Avretchedly against Kamo and Avere defeated by eight points to three. This is the School team’s first reverse in the junior competition this season. The number of scrums must have constituted a record for .the Kafno field. There Avas no score after half-time.

M AUN GAK AP A .ME A WIN.

Straggly play at Maungakaramea saAv the local juniors beat Portland by a try, scored by Penny, and a penalty goal to nil. in the last I'cav minutes T. Carr, of the Portland team, received a naslv kick on the head.

BIG MARGIN,

( At the same time as their seniors ( were playing Old Boys, City juniors 1 were trying conclusions with Horn j Horn on 'No. ?> ground. City scored j first, Fisher making a good run, kickj ing and heating a couple of men to I the force-down. Lindsay’s kick —a good one —narrowly missed. Hora Bora, by medium of Hollows, goaled ( twice from penalties and Tobin gained a try. The first naif was very ;evenly contested, but in the second i j spell superior combination and training j told their tale. Cal pin converted one lof two trios scored by Morey, and kicked another penalty for Hora Hora, scored a try which was converted and | also got over, the game ending in 'Hora Bora’s favour by 20 points to 2. City should not be disheartened by this reverse sustained against the leading team in the section. They are a much improved side and are capable of j quite good football.

ONE SHORT,

Fourteen Old Boys were soundly beaten by Onerahi, playing at home, by 12 points to d. For the winners tries were scored by Perry, Flosher and Connelly, the latter of whom also kicked a penalty. Binden played a great forward game for Old Boys, and thoroughly deserved his try. Byrnes’ kick hit one of the uprights.

THIRD GRADE

HORA HORA v. HIGH SCHOOL

Horn Hora had all the better of a forward game against High School in the first half. Saul scored within the first five minutes after a good bout of in-passing among the backs. Fast following up gave Tibbits the next score, and Saul gained his second try as the result of a strong run. Conaghan’s first kick failed to rise, but his other efforts, both from difficult positions, narrowly missed. School pressed before the spell and Hora Hora forced. The third quarter was more evenly contested. Conaghan and Sirl attempted to goal from penalties, without result, and later Burch made a good run for School. When the teams turned round for the last time, Hora Hora again asserted themselves, and Conway scored a good try, which Conaghan failed to improve. Before the end Tibbits scored again and Hilford also gained a try, making the final score IS to nil.

HIKUR A XGT v. NORTHER X STAR

Holding the upper hand throughout, Hiknrangi overwhelmed Northern Star to the edtent of 23 points to nil. Trios -were scored by A. McKenzie (2), Rouse (2), J, McKenzie, Belton and Hughes, one of •which was converted by Mclnnes.

SOCCER

BENEFIT GAME

WARD SUPERIOR

The North Auckland Association Football competition was postponed on Saturday in order to play a benefit match in aid of a Waro player, who sustained a serious knee injury early in the season. The Hikurangi club’s united to play Waro at Hotel Park and were defeated by five goals to three. The game also afforded a good trial for selectors, in view of the impending challenge on July 28 for the Brown Shield.

The attendance was not up to expectations, but the sale of tickets considerably augmented the fund. Occasional flashes of brilliancy by both teams characterised a game in which the standard of play otherwise was mediocre. At half-time the Waroites led by the odd goal in three, and more than held their own for the remainder of the game. Goal-getters wore Caldwell (2), Ackers (2) and Baugh for Waro, and P. .Stewart, Wilson and Hellens for the combined Hikurangi team, Mr F. Mogford was referee.