DOUBLE VICTORY

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXVI, 20 June 1932, Page 3

DOUBLE VICTORY

HOME AND HOME SHJGBY FOOTBALL NELSON REPRESENTATIVES DEFEAT MARLBOROUGH . _ LOCAL JUNIORS RETAIN RYDER CUP On Saturday afternoon the chief Rugby attractions in Blenheim and Nelson were the respective senior and junior home-and-home mdtcheo between Nelson and Marlborough representatives, which resulted in Nelson scoring a double victory, the seniors at Blenheim by 19 points to 15 and the juniors at Nelson by 16 points to 9. Considerable interest was taken in the matches, which were well attended. In view of later challenges for the Seddon Shield (held by Bulkr) the respective strengths of the provincial teams is interesting. In the junior game, the Ryder Cup, for competition between the two provinces, was at stake, Nelson retaining the trophy.

KELSON BACKS IN SPLENDID FORM NEWMAN AND STEWART A VALUABLE PAIR MARLBOROUGH’S FAST LOOSE FORWARDS (By Onr Own Reporter) the senior representative home and home match between Nelson and Marlborough played at Blenheim and won by the visitors by 19 points (five tries two converted) to 15 (three converted tries), was a, triumph for the Nelson backs over the great disadvantage oi the forwards giving them the ball from only 30 per cent, of the scrummages. The honours of the game go to A. Newman, Nelson’s centre three-quarter, who scored thirteen points for his side (three tries and two conversions) and confirmed the opinion in the minds of many that he would have been a valuable three-quarter for this year’s All Black team. The next outstanding player on the field was S. Stewart, Nelson’s second five-eighth, whose general play both on attack and defence was excellent, the two gems of the day’s play being his splendid openings njade past ex.-All Black “Snowy” Svenson, winch gave Newman his chances of displaying his great pace in scoring two ol his tries. , , , The Marlborough forwards, though slightly smaller than Nelson's, were more rugged in the loose and made an exhibition of the Nelson pack by hooking the ball from 70 per cent, of the sescrums. The best forwards on the ground were Marlborough’s trio Mulloy, Tapley and Baker. In Nelson’s vanguard Drummond and Sdnvass had the edge on the rest of an even lot. The Marlborough backs gave a shocking display of passing, hardly,one of their attempted movements seeing the ball travel as far as the winger. . • Nelson scored a try a few minutes after the start from a passing movement, and immediately afterwards, within seven minutes of the commencement of play scored a second try from fast, spectacular back play. Marlborough could not finish off their movements and about three-parts way through the spell the Nelson backs gave another taste of their ability and scored a try whiesh was converted. This made the visitors 11 points up, but just before half-time the Marlborough forwards were rewarded with a hard-earned and well-deserved try which, was converted. Three minutes after the start of the second half Nelson scored another converted try. This was followed later by Marlborough crossing twice in quick succession and converting Loth tries, making the scores six minutes from the end 16-15 in Nelson’s favour. The. final stages were most exciting, but the visitors had their opponents’ measure, and enterprising back play right on time saw a final try added after the bell had sounded full time. It was a game full of incident and action in which Marlborough were penalised six times and Nelson twelve times by the referee, Mr J. O’Grady. Nelson's 3-2-3 scrum was not successful against Marlborough’s 3-4-1 formation. The gate receipts for the match amounted to £ll4. The teams were as follows NELSON (Dark and Light Blue) Watson Fowler Newman Beard (capt.) Stewart Spelman Westley Drummond Bird James' Schwass Max Austin Ferguson Sutherland Botham Maher Gee Mulloy . Baker Dobson Tapley Woolley Robinson Svcnson (capt.) Roberts Bartlett Corliss Phillips Aldridge MARLBOROUGH (Maroon) DETAILS OF THE PLAY From the kick off by Newman play returned to half-way, where Marlborough were penalised for holding on to the ball in the serum and immediately after were penalised for 'offside play around the scrum. The Nelson forwards took the play to Marlborough’s 25 where from a line out Bird sent the ball to Spelman, who kicked to a gap and put Marlborough in a dangerous position. Then from a scrum near half-way Westley bolted round on the “blind” side, beating Bartlett before sending the ball out to Fowler, who reversed the play to Scinvass and James, who went c# at top speed almost to the line before lie was held up, and Ferguson, coming up from behind, placed the ball over for a try. Newman’s kick missed. Nelson 3, Marlborough 0 Almost immediately afterwards at halfway Westley saved from the Marlborough forwards and made a cleveV opening to Spelman, to Stewart, who ran through tiie Marlborough backs, sending a long pass on Marlborough’s 25 lo Newman, who raced the field to the corner to finish off a spectacular movement, with a try—mainly the result of Stewart’s fine opening. Newman’s ' kick missed. Nelson 6, Marlborough 0 Nelson thus had a six-point lead after seven minutes’ play,. The Marlborough forwards then attacked and the backs received the ball, hut they were all out of position and Sutherland and Max cleared to past half-way. Westley’s opening of tlm play lo Beard, who kicked up and under for the visiting forwards lo chase resulted in the play reluming lo Marlborough’s 25, where a penalty against Neison saw Phillips kick lo the line in Nelson’s territory. From a melee at half-way, Dobson and Gee broke away and led a fast Marlborough rush to Nelson’s 25, where first- Watson and then Westley were called on to save and the Nelson forwards had to give of "“AFORETE GO—BELL’S’ 7 .Bell’s is the whisky of hospitality and! good cheer. When ordering, lie sure that you are supplied with the Scotch Whisky from Arthur Bell and Sons, Ltd., Perth, Scotland, and take no other. The brand which has been on the New Zealand market for JO years—the BOTTLE WITH THE ’ YELLOW LABEL—GUARANTEED AGE AND PURITY.

their best to keep Ihe home team out. Eventually after a. strong attack by Marlborough, their half picked the ball out of Hie scrum right under the eyes of the referee and Newman cleared with a hefty kick. The Marlborough forwards headed by Wooley, Baker and Dobson broko away at half-way and routed the Nelson defence, a momentary hold up of the movement allowing Robiqson to send the ball to his backs, Svenson. to Corliss and Bartlett, but the winger knocked the ball oil and spoilt a fine chance of scoring. In the resulting scrum Nelson were penalised, Robinson’s kick at goal just missing the posts. The Nelson backs then repeated their previous scoring effort. From a scrum at half-way the forwards gave Westley the ball, the half passing lo Spelman, who timed bis pass to Stewart beautifully. allowing the second five-eighths to cut in past Svenson and run on to the full-back before passing to Newman, who again raced the field in the run to the line and placed the ball under the posts for a try, which he converted himself. Nelson 11, Marlborough 0

At this stage Marlborough stocks were decidedly low and the confidence of their keenest supporters was shaken. However, it was not long before the home team opened its scoring account. The Marlborough backs went away in their own territory, Svcnson and Roberts handling in a rush across the field, whero a pass went astray and Baker carried on lo the 25. Here Dobson centred to Mulloy, who dribbled to the line, where a bounce favoured him and he dived over for a- well-deserved try from a snappy attack. Robinson converted from an easy position. Marlborough 5, Nelson 11 The play remained in Marlborough territory for several minutes and then Rohinson gained possession and streaked up the line, short-punted over Fowler’s head and regained possession to send the play infield where, however, a temporary hold up saw Bird break away in the opposito direction and pass to Fowler, who carried on lo Marlborough’s 25. Marlborough took another turn at attacking, when Watson ran across the field and waited too long before kicking, the kick being charged down, allowing Dobson to break away up the line. However, when a try looked imminent for Marlborough he gave a forward pass. Watson then ran into the ruck instead of kicking in his own 25 and the Marlborough forwards gained possession and rushed play across to the posts. Robinson picked up the ball and smartly dashed around the serum and cut in to (lie posts, apparently for a try, but ho lost the ball and Nelson forced down. A scrum at half-way saw Nelson hook, Westley going on the “blind” side and passing to Beard, who kicked high to the full-back, who missed, but the Nelson attack was only short-lived, for Svenson came into possession and raced nearly to half-way before transferring to Mulloy, who in-passed, hut the other forwards were too slow in passing and lost their opportunity. When in Nelson’s 25 the Marlborough forwards three times in quick succession hooked the ball to their backs, but each time wild passing lost them splendid chances. Towards the end of the spell the Marlborough forwards made several rushes to Nelson territory, having the Nelson defence on the run until timely saves' by Watson and Newman in turn ami then Schwass, relieved. Just on half-time Schwass came into possession at half-way and dashed off, kicking hard to Marlborough’s 25, where a melee ensued. Halftime then sounded, ending a bright spell of play in which the Marlborough forwards were superior in the loose and gained much more than their share of, the ball from the set scrums, while (lie Nelson hacks proved a very strong combination. On the resumption of play the Marlborough backs went away, but failed to handle the hall and Beard dashed off in the opposite direction over 30 yards before shooting a pass to Newman, who was tackled on Marlborough’s 25. From a lino out here the ball travelled to Spelman, who cut-in smartly past Roberts and reversed the play to the forwards, who almost scored, but Ferguson lost the ball on the line and Marlborough forced. A long, high clearing kick by a Marlborough forward went to Beard'in Nelson territory. The Nelson skipper beat Phillips, and made a tricky run 'past several opponents before be centred to bis forwards, who were lined across the field in readiness, and Austin secured possession and raced over for a try in a handy position for Newman to > add the major points. ' 1 Nelson 16, Marlborough 5 _ |

I Nelson hud scored wilhiu fives minutes ' of the resumption of play. The Mart'borough forwards gradually worked play 'to Nelson’s 25, where from a line out Nelson pushed play back nearly to the Marlborough 25 line. The Marlborough backs went away, Stewart ' grassing Svensom The play then went towards the corner, where Marlborough kicked' over Hie lio n and a five-yards scrum resulted. Robinson then partially ro- 1 deemed himself for some of his weak play. When the ball was hooked he i jumped round the scrum, past the five-1 .eighths and ran on Ins own to place the : ball for a try under the posts, lie converted his own try. _ ( Marlborough 10, Nelson 16 i The play remained spirited and the Marlborough forwards showed llie.ir su/porioi'ity over Nelson’s for a period, (when tiiey forced the play to Nelson’s 25, where a temporary hold up saw the. ball sent back to Aldridge, who just missed with a field goal and a Marlborough forward almost won a race for the hall near the back line. From Urn dropkick out Schwass, Max and Austin broke 'away and carried a rush to Marlbor- ’ ough's 25, where Westle.y ran on the wrong side of the serum when he had all 'his clever backs waiting for another chance to show iheir wares. The. Marlborough hacks combined, Robinson passing to Roberts, Hvenson and Corliss, who . dropped the ball when the Nelson defence was on the run. Newman saved and. passed to Watson, who kicked to Marihorongh’s 25. The Marlborough pack then showed great form in the loose and a rush by them went over three-parts of the length of the field almost to die line, where Newman dashed in to make a timely save. Although the Marlborough forwards did their part in the corner in giving the ball to the hacks the inside men kept mnnhitr into the ruck and losing their chances. Eventually Nelson cleared. Phillips tried for a penalty goal, hut missed, The Nelson

forwards, principally through liio elVorls of L. Max and Schwass, went to Mariborough’s 25, where the home team was penalised and Newman just missed (lie posts with a long distance kick. the Nelson backs then attacked in a movement which travelled through the nan-ls of all to Fowler .mil mu agsm to Newman, who took (tie pta.V liirlit to (lie corner. llet-c Nelson kept hui.-imi.rin:: away for almost five minutes until a penalty stmt, them back to half-way. Gradually the Nelson forwards seemed to wear down their opponents in Unloose and attacked solidly. .V clearing kick went to Beard, who beat Phillips and ran on to open up the play. However, the ball went into the loose and Svenson gained possession near hail'way to make a great dash through the Nelson back’s before lie passed to Baker, from whom Tapley look the. ball ami bounded on towards tlm line, and he would have reached it had not Newman’s speed been sufficient to overhaul him. However, Corliss, who had followed the movement, picked up the ball and dived over for a fry alongside the posts. Robinson had no difficulty in converting.

Marlborough 15, Nelson 16 With a single point between the scores and six minutes to play, the game was exciting. Nelson attacked and by a series of line kicks kept Marlborough in their own 25. An exciting piece of play took place when Fowler took the position ol :nc half and sent the ball to Spelman and Stewart, who was stopped. However, the Marlborough forwards fought their way back to half-way again. Nelson wore not to be satisfied witii playing safe for a single point win and threw ‘.i.o ball about with successful result. At half-way Fowler opened the play to Stewart, who kicked for a gap behind the Marlborough back's’ line and Newman caught Phillips in possession. Just then the bell rang for the end of the game. Stewart picked up the lall and sent a snappy pass to Newman, who dashed over for a try .n - he corner It was an, exciting piece of play aft- I .** the bell had been rung. Newman s kirk missed. Nelson thus won the former of the two annual home and home r ntclies played between v.lio provinces: NELSON 19. MARLBOROUGH 15

RYDER CUP RETAINED

NELSON DEFEAT MARLBOROUGH A GOOD STRUGGLE The junior rapresentative Ilome-iind-Home fixture between Nelson and Marlborough played at Trafalgar Park on Saturday afternoon resulted in a win for the former team by 16 points to I), the side thus retaining the Ryder Cup. Nelson’s points were made up of three tries, two of which were converted, and a penalty goal: while Marlborough scored two tries and kicked a penalty. There was no sun to trouble the players. The ground was slightly on the sticky side. The teams were:—

Marlborough.—Liley; Boniface, Oldham, Neilson; Grinsted (captain), Mead; Ross; Harris, Price, Bragg: Hoare ,Morrison: O’Halloran, Ewart. Fuller.

Nelson.—S. Chapman; A. Chapman, Vans (captain), Bunion; Smith. Sliuttleworth; Simpson; I’owrie, Gibbons, Baigcnt; Akhurat, Andrell; Burt, Dinan, Ricketts. Both sides packed a 3-2-3 scrum.

Prospects of the usual brilliant game provided bv the two sides drew a large attendance, who, however, must have been a little disappointed, for although an earnest struggle took place, there were not the combined movements which bring the spectators to their feet. (Back movements on both sides nlmost invariably broke down before the ball hud reached the outside men. A. Simpson, the Nelson half, sent Ins backs away regularly with fine passes and just as regularly came round behind to cover up their mistakes by picking up the dropped pass and carrying on the movement. The Nelson half was the best buck on the ground. Simpson used his knowledge of every phase of the half back’s game to his side's great advantage. Nelson were not long in opening their score. After an initial attack set up by Marlborough, Nelson worked to halfway where from a scrum the ball was hooked to Simpson. Smith received and kicked to the 25 where a Marlborough back was caught hanging oil and was penalised. A. Chapman put over a nice kick. Nelson 3, Marlborough 0. Liley had an attempt at goal soon after from a penalty hut missed a difficult kick and the ball was forced. Marlborough came back after the dropout Boniface racing up the sideline to the 25, where he centred over the line with a hard kick, and it seemed that the hall would be forced. However it landed on its end and bounced back into the field of play fairly into the arms of Morrison following up fast, and the forward jumped across for a try. Oldham missed with the kick. Marlborough 3, Nelson 3. An even struggle was taking place among the forwards who were evenly matched in the tight work. Crumpled scrums were the order of the day. Neither side was able to push the other to any degree and the front vows would simply collapse with the strain. The first spell was well advanced before the hall was really cleanly hooked. Marlborough were down in Nelson’s 2-> on the grandstand side and from a serum Ro,ss;*'the Marlborough half secured, dummied to his first live-eighth, and went through on the open side of the scrum. He then came hack towards his right winger and being blocked sent a difficult pass to Neilson. The winger took the bull practically oil his shins and raced across heating tne full-hack cn route. H was the titbit of the afternoon. Liley missed from a bal'd angle. Marlborough <», Nelson 3. Grinsted and Mead successfully broke up the attempt of the home sides hacks to get going, standing right, up oil their opponents. Sliuttleworth did well to get his kick in several times as the hall and Mead were reaching him at practically the. same time. I’he Nelson hacks found themselves with no room to work in all day.

Nelson took the loud just Indore hahtime when from a serum on Marlborough's 2o Simpson sent his hacks a wav and at last the hall reached the wing. Smith cut out a man, passed to Shuttleworth to Voss to Bunion who edged away from one tackier and just reached the line scoring in the arms of another. Voss goaled with a great kick from the sideline. Nelson 8, Marlborough (>. At half-time the Auckland Point school bantams defeated Convent, by -t points (a try) to nil. Oldham, on resumption, hit the crossbar with a penalty kick and Nelson forced twice in rjuiek succession. Ricketts, Burt and Powrie led a NMson rush to half-way. Nelson’s forwards on the whole however were not combining so solidly as Marlborough’s in loose rushes. This latter feature of the visiting forwards’ play was good to see. Several times the whole eight forward", swept all before them, and it was only a kjeji that went too far or a de-

terniined back, such as Simpson, going down at their feet that saved a score. S. Chapman, although uncertain at times, go I his side out ol some tight corners. Liley for Marlborough had a slight edge over bis vis-a-vis. Dinan (Nelson) was knocked mil and was replaced by Alina It . Oldham ran strongly and kicked and followed op gaining 50 y-u'da for Marlborough. Gi'insled with judicious kicking several times- prevented Nelson from getting out of their 25 but finally I’owrie led Hie way down the field. Burl dribbled through to the 25, picked up and made a determined eflorl, scoring with Lilev’s arms around him. Vnss missed. Nelson 11. Marlborough ti. Nelson then set, up a sustained attack and Simpson sent his backs away time and again but Grinsted, Mead and Oldham proved to be great spoilers. Simpson found touch oil the far side several times from dropped passes and finally from a line-out near the corner a scrum was formed. A clean hook and Simpson was round the blind side of the serum in a flash. Liley dropped him, but not before be bad sent Burdou across for a fine try in the corner. Vnss raised the flags with a beautiful kick, the hall crossing post high. Nelson Hi, Marlborough <i. The fill'll score was registered when Oldham kicked a penalty from ail easy position, the final figures being: NELSON 10, MARLBOROUGH 9. Mr H. Brough was the referee. AUCKLAND DEFEAT THAMES (Hy Telegraph-Press Association) AUCKLAND. IStli June. A representative Rugby match. Auckland versus Thames, resulted in Auckland winning by 27-3.