SPORTING

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXI, 28 June 1926, Page 5

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RUGBY FOOTBALL REPRESENTATIVE MATCH MARLBOROUGH DEFEATS NELSON BY FIFTEEN TO TWELVE The first home and home match between Marlborough and Nelson was played at Trafalgar Park on Saturday afternoon before a large attendance, which would have been greater still if threatening weather had not prevented country people from making tne trip to town. No rain fell during the afternoon, and those present saw a clean and exhilarating game of football, in which the weight and skill of the Marlborough forwards gave the visitor more opportunities of attacking than afforded the home team, and made the task of Nelson’s clever back division a very hard one. The bantam seven between Richmond and Central Schools, which was played during the half-time interval, was- a great success, and was loudly applauded. The bantam fixtures have come to stay. The curtain raiser between.the Nelson and Marlborough Cadets ended in a drawn game without any scoring.

NELSON V. MARLBOROUGH Marlborough 15 Nelson 12 Nelson lost the toss and kicked off,' defending the Southern goal. Marlborough sent the ball back into Nelson’s 25. Snodgrass fielded and kicked deep, Jack O’Brien returning it to Nelson quarter. Marlborough pressure continued until Simpson brought relief with', a touchline kick. After a good attemptat a penalty goal by Laniason, McGregor eased the position with a kick to touch. Long kicks by Leo. O’Brien, were well taken by Wallace and returned to lteds’ half of the field. Lamason led a great rush, which nearly ended.in' Washington scoring, but a timely tackle by McGregor save the Blues. Snodgrass ' was overwhelmed by a combined rush, but Bowers dashed up and forced. A' pasing bout by the Marlborough thrieequarters was spoilt by a knock on. Gill was dangerous, but Wallace was safe. Snodgrass missed an easy catch, but Glover snapped the ball, and following up a long kick, secured again, And was nearly over, a great effort thoroughly ’ appreciated by the c’row'd. Pressure by Nelson“was nullified with, a line kick by J. O’Brien. A passing bout, in which Hall looked like scoring, was terminated by Wallace and McGre- \ gor. Sat-herley or Gill (Marlborough’s numbers were very faded) then spelt danger to Nelson, but Bower made a great tackle. A Nelson penalty kick was fielded by GJeeson whose kick was returned by Wallace. Lamason centred and Bowers with a clever mark -got Nelson out of trouble. , Gleeson got away, but was.put in touch by Wallace. Reed , followed suit with the same player on Marlborough’s side of halfway. Offside hy Barrett gave Lamason a chance, but his kick from 40 yards out . fell short.It was a good effort.

After aggressive forward play by. the visitors and good tackling . by both sides, Glover found the line with a good kick. _ Barrett made for the Reds’ line, but his pass to Young was missed, bnodgras. secured the ball, but when tackled his pass was sent forward. Blue forward rush, but sifter a short were overrun by the Reds, who swept on to the 25. Here Glover kicked, followed up, and smother Hartell in’possession. , Hartell gave a forward lob to J. O’Brien, and Snodgrass made a good attempt from a penalty about 40 yards out, from an angle. Gleeson picked in the face of a strong Bdue forward rush, but after a short run was clowned by Glover. From •?v long kick by Leo. ’O’Brien, Simpson secured and sidestepped a trio, but was stopped by Hartell. After a line, out Wallace found touch. Blues were then penalised without result. Hall, Mclntyre, and Gleeson got away, and when near the line Gleeson short-kicked, but Glover took a clever mark.

Snodgrass secured and made a tremendous run from half-way. Only a splendid tackle by Leo. O'Brien near the corner stopped a try. Nelson .were penalised just inside the halfway line, and Leo-. O’Brien kicked a great goal, the ball just falling over the bar.

Marlboroug 3; Nelson 0 " Reds rushed the game to Blue line and Glover forced. Marlborough were then penalised in front. of Nelson goal for playing the ball on the ground. In front of a strong Marlborough rush, Simpson secured, passed to Bowers, to Reed, to McGregoa', to Snograss, who made a good run. Jack 0 Brien secured about halfway, after sprinting lie sent to Lamason, to r Washington, and the latter finished a brilliant movement with a try. R ; O Brien failed to convert. Marlborough 0; Nelson 0 A stiong rush was slopped by Snodgrass, who brought down two Marlborough forwards in one hit. Glover relieved with a long line kick? At this stage McGregor and Reed were shin in"out in the Nelson back division. Wallace and Reed made a concerted rush from their own 25. Going through the defence Wallace secured near( the line and went over for 4 great try Itwas a dashing bit of play bv the pair Simpson goaled, Marlborough 6; Nelson i> Reed was penalised for playing the ball on the ground, and Leo.' O’Brien nearly goaled from three yards inside halfway. Halftime.

Marlborough 6; Nelson 5 Marlborough kicked off and McGregor mind the touch-line past halfway. Glee.son and 11, O’Brien gave it ugo but their attack ended in a penalty and. Snodgras found touch near halfway. Gill worked the blind side ans gained a lot of ground. The Nelson forwards then took play to Marlborough 25. Everett was playing a great game in the home forwards, while Washington and Satiierpad- Wei ’ e ShoWing ° Ut for the Siting

A dangerous rush by Nelson forwards w**- spoilt by a wild pass to McGregor. Lamason led a Marlborough attack, but It was stopped by Glover Everett dribbled his way through the Marlborough backs, but lost the ball after a fine individual effort. From .1 melee Washington made a good run. hut was grassed hv Simpson. Hart ell was well t ackled hv Everett. Marlborough continued to attack, and Mowat got over at the corner.' ' Leo. V Brien made a good attempt. Marlborough 9; Nelson 5 After an exchange of kicks Nelson were under presure from the heavier Marlborough forwards, but Bowers brought timely relief. Reed, Wallace, Snodgrass, and bowers handled in turn, the latters was fielded by Leo. 0 Brien ■ and sent into touch. After Snodgrass found touch past the halfway hue from a penalty, Marlborough secured and attacked vigorously. In a race for the ball Gunn'was beaten by McGregor, who relieved. Reds again pressed anj Everett forced in the nick

of time. Marlliorougli, was penalised for playing the ball on the ground, Wallace, after a run, passed to Simpson, who hung on too long. After a good dash by 11. O'Brien, Snodgrass secured, dragged himself out of a ladder's aims, ahd after a splendid run from halfway .went over near the corner. Xlia angle was too difficult. Mai'lHdrohgli 9; Nelson 8 Hall fielded and centred, Leo. O’Brien kicked well up and Simpson marked.

After dribbling rushes up and down tlio field Reds threatened Nelson goal, but i Reed averted the danger with a long | lino kick. Lamason was penalised for obstruction without result. Good play by Seed and Bowers was stopped by L.

O’Brien, who was penalised for playing the ball on the ground, was an instance where the infringement paid the offending side. Young was penalised for obstruction, and again for playing the ball on the ground. Leo. O’Brien found the kick an easy one. Marlborough 12; Nelson 8 Nelson attacked and Reds were penalised for offside, but the kick was too difficult. Nelson continued to press, but Bowers spoilt by kicking when a try was possible. Snodgrass accepted from McGregor, and after a strong run was forcedin touch five yards from the line. From a penalty L. O’Brien found touch near halfway. A long kick by Glover was followed up by McGregor, who just failed to secure. Bowers nar-yj rowly missed dropping a goal. Snodgras secured a few seconds later, stead of claiming a mark, dropped a beautiful goal This made the scores level.

Marlborough 12 ; Nelson 12 Marlborough immediately attacked and were nearly over at the corner. Nelson obtained relief by Reds lifting fet in (the scrum, s Leo. • O’Brien obtain/editHe ball find attempted a long distance pot,without success. Marlborough presed hard, and after a scrum hear the fine Lamason touched down. No goal. The whistle then blew with the total Marlborough 15; Nelson 12 Mr H. White controlled the game. Messrs W. Reed senior (Nelson) and Bythell (Marlborough) were the touch judges. Marlborough (cardinal); L. O’Brien (c); T. Gleeson, J. O’Brien, R. O’Brien ; Mclntyre, H. Hall; L. Hartell; Lama- • s.pn, K. Gill, P. Mowat, T. McHugh, Wratt, G. Washington, G. A. Gunn, W, Satherley. Nelson (light and dark blu<jj> D. Glover; J .Wallace, W. Reed (e), F Snodgrass; McGregor, R. Bowers; J. Simpson; H. Young, W. Snow, B. Snow, J. Everett, A. Barrett, D. Max, S. Toon, Robinson.

BANTAMS \ * - ... Central School 3; Richmond 3 This was played during the -half-timo interval. Clever play by both sides for the first two minutes occurred, and Davies secured for Central and made a great run, touching down behind the post. No goal. Half-time Central 3; Richmond 0. Changing round both teams went at it hammer and tongs, Richmond attack- . ing strongly, while Central foirVards) made great efforts. After a fierce melee Chapiiiah, of Richmond, seemed and threaded his way over the line. Central 3; Richmond 3, Time. Mr P. Westrupp.

The Marlborough and Nelson teams were the guests of the Nelson' Rugby Union at a dinner in the Wakatu Hotel in the evening. Mr K. Boon (President) was' in the chair, and amongst those present was the Mayor (Mr W. Lock), who extended a welcome io the / visitors. A toast list was honoured and ' a pleasant' function came to a close shortly before 8 p.in. The visitors left fbr home yesterday afternoon. • ■■ - CADET MATCH MARLBOROUG Y. NELSON The Blenheim and Marlborough Cadets played their return game on Saturday afternoon as a curtain-raiser to the senior rep. fixture. The teams were remarkably well-matched and the defence of both sides was impenetrable, the game ending in a pointless draw. In the evening the visitors were the 'guests of the Nelson Cadets at dinner in the Trafalgar Hotel. •

SATURDAY’S 'FIXTURES

SENIOR

Nelson v. Waimea, Park 2, 3 pun. Old Boys v. .Rivals, Park 1, 3 p.m. JUNIOR. College v. Old Boys, Park 2, 1.45 p.m Wakatu v. Nelson, Park 1, 1.45 p.m.' Rival v. Waimea, Tahuna( 3 p.m. Pirate v. Rover, Wakefield, 3 p.m. THIRD CLASS

College B v, Wakatu, College 1, 1.45. „ College A v. Rival, College 1, 3 p.m. Old Boys v. Y.M.C.A. ( Tahuna,( 2 p.m Rovers a bye. FOURTH CLASS College B v. Waimea, Richmond, 3 p.m

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i WELLINGTON, This Oav. A notable feature of Rugby football in Wellington is the interest which is taken by the public in club games. Last winter, notwithstanding the exceptionally wet weather, the attendances were so large that the local union profited to the extent of £I4OO. This year with a succession of fine Saturdays the public patronage is larger still and culminated on Saturday in a crowd of 10,000 to witness the first meeting between the Athletic and Petone Clubs, who stand at 1 the head of the list. They were rewarded by a game between two well-trained teams as fast and exciting as an All Black side would give. Atliletic, which is Porter, the All Black captain’s club, won by 18 to 10 and preserved its unbeaten record so far.

HAWKE’S BAY DEFEATS WAIRARAPA > MA S TER TON, This Day. Hawke’s Bay without Nepia, Cooke, and Irvine, were still much too good for Wairarapa. Mill, Blake, Grenside and the Brownlies were very prominent among the visitors, who scored 40 to 12. Yates for Wairarapa scored a try and kicked two penalties. ALL BLACKS’ TOUR , Electric Telegraph—Copyright) (Australian & N.Z. Cable Association.) SYDNEY, June 27. There was great interest and big crowds at the final try out of four tennis from which the team to meet the All Blacks will be chosen. The match between the first and second fifteens provided a hard, excellent game, the seconds beating the first by 19 to 18. Subsequently the following' were chosen to train for the first match against the New Zealanders"Full-back, A. \V. Ross; threequarters. R. E. Foote C. V. Morrissey, A .(’. Wallace, a’. J. Bowers, C. Towers. S’. King; halves, T S. Lawson, F. W. Meagher, J. Duncan • forwards, 11. Woods, ,7. G. Blackwood, T. Tancred, A. N. Finlav, B. Judd w’ Tves, C. Fox. E. J. Thorn, C. Shaw. 7).’ Telford, J. Ford. Training commences on Tuesday.