KNOCK-OUT UNDER WAY

Northern Advocate, 22 July 1935, Page 2

KNOCK-OUT UNDER WAY

takAhiwai downed, CI'TY’S AUSPICIOUS start. Previous indications pointed to ideal conditions pertaining for the commencement of the Northland Rugby League knock-out competitions on Saturday; but such was not to be the Rain again played its part before the senior-matches were far advanced and a greasy ball militated against -what would have been fine club football. Jubilee Park had dried out considerably during the week blit was soon in a mess once again. An excellent attendance. here saw a ding-dong battle between City and Hikurangi United and, right up to the- final whistle, interest never flagged. City fielded their strongest thirteen for some weeks and fully deserved the success that came their way. They had nothing to Spare, as th'e score; 6 —3, confirriis. _ Gn their horrie ground, Hikurangi Colts certainly proved their worth by lowering the colours of the champions, Takahiwai, by 10 points to 5. This was another ■ solidly-contested duel in which possession was no small factor in the locals’ win.

Opposed by a very weak Hikurangi team, City juniors threw the ball about welL and had little trouble in scoring a. 14—r-riil victory in the cur-tain-raiser at headquarters. At the seaside centre, Kamo established superiority over Onerahi and took the honours. Kensington seniors arid Portland juniors drew the byes.