FOOTBALL.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LVII, Issue 17514, 5 July 1920, Page 7

FOOTBALL.

■ THE SUGBY GAME/;-' .., "AUCKLAND DEFEATS THAMES. 22 POINTS TO 15. FAST INTERESTING GAME. .• •- "•- 1 The first representative Rugby match of '■ iho season, Auckland v. Haines, was played at Eden Park on Saturday afternoon and resulted in a win for Auckland by 22 points to 15. The same was fast and interesting ' throughout, though play to a laxge extent was confined to the forwards. .The visitors' vanguard showed Tip prominently and played ■ particularly welL Their • backs, " however,' were not as fast as those ox Auckland* and they did not combine as -effectively. The visitors played woil . in the concluding stages of the game, putting on 9 points to Auckland's 3 in the last twenty minutes. Thames kicked off, Auckland having the sun at their backs. Almost immediately Gorbett found the lino in Auckland's territory, and after iooso play Thames -were awarded a penalty kick, but Winder failed to place a goal. Thames continued to press, and the ball was eventually kicked over the lino and forced. Singe headed a rush into the visitors' territory, but good work by L-smas shifted operations to raidfield. Calderwood then gained possession and kicked out in Auckland's twenty-five, where a strenuous few minutes' play ensued. Sis got on to the ball and carried play to the twenty-five flag. Graviilo then gained possession 'and started a loose rush, which took play to the visitors' territory. Badeley came on the scene and dribbled across the line, where he over-ran the ball, but Gasparich, ' who was following up fast, touched down. Badeley failed to convert. Auckland, 3; Thames, 0. Auckland again attacked, and Kingston found the line at-the corner- The Thamesforwards relieved, but Auckland wens not to be denied. Grevillo started another passing rush- the ball going to Taylor. Fisner, and Badeley, the last-named scoring a try, which ho converted. Auckland. 8; Thames, 0. On changing over the Thames backs initiated a. passing rush, Corbett being crowded out in Auckland's twenty-five. The visitors' forwards carried the ball over the line, Kingston forcing. Badeley broke away with ■the ball a little later, and, assisted by McTjsan and McCulloagh, took play to the . Thames lino, where a free kick relieved. The Thames forwards then attacked solidly, and from loose play in Auckland's twentyfive Pressing gathered up the ball and got . over. Sua failed to improve on the try, Auckland, S; Thames, 3. Thames continued to attack, but were unable to add to their score before the interval arrived. Auckland », ... .. 8 . Thames .. . , .. .3 -• On resuming Singe broke away with the the ball, and after loose play in Thames teftjtoiy the visitors were , compelled to force. Thames then attacked, but the ball was kicked over the dead ball line. A little later it was kicked back to . Saxe, who was collared before he could dispose of it. Somerville gained possession and passed out to Singe, who got .. over. Auckland, 13; Thames. 3. * Thames then set up an attack, but a good forward rush, headed by Singe and McCullough, shifted play to xnidfield. Grierscm snapped tip the ball, and beating half-a-dozen '' of the opposing side - sent the ball to Taylor, who got over. Badeley failed to convert. Auckland, 16; Thames, 3. Play was in midfield for some- time, and then the Thames forwards invaded their opponents' twenty-five, where Auckland were- penalised and 'Winder kicked a goaL Auckland, 16; Thames, 6, Almost immediately Grierson opened Tip a passing rush, which ended in Fisher getting over. McLean failed with tiis kick. Auckland, 19; Thames, 6. Thames attacked solidly at the commencemeat of the last quarter, and Winder took a. mark well in Auckland's twenty-five, from which ha kicked a goal. Auckland, 19; Thames. 9. - Thames continued to attack, and the ball was kicked over the line, Grierson forcing just in time. 'A little later O-t----bett took a mask, sod Winder had an unsuccessful shot at goal. Thames returned, and a passing rush, started by* Griffin ended in Cslderwood scoring. Winder failed with •the kick. Auckland, 19; Thames. 12. Auckland then attacked vigorously, but Oie Thames forwards removed danger. Play was gradually taken to the home team's territory, where Wmdec, from a free 'kick, registered another goal. Auckland. 19; Thames, 15. The visitors were forced back into their own twenty-five . just before time. Boss, gained possession, and started a passing rush between Fisher, " Grierson, and Nicholson, the i last-named scoring.v> McLean failed to convert* said the gams ended: _• . .Auckland _ •'»- >• . .22 _33tamee -•j\ .. •«.. *• ■» la 'Me. Ensar ~ ' - '

THE JUNIOR GAME-j

THAMES WINS BY 11 POINTS TO 8. The mutch between the Thames junior team and the Auckland third - grade representatives, played at Eden - resulted a win for the former by 11 points to 8. In the first half Thames had much the better of the game, and scored all their points during that ' spelL Jaawa and Bax: £~>red tries, one of which Clark converted, and Corbett kicked a penalty goal. In the seoond spell Auckland showed greatly improved form. Harawera scared a try, which' Badeley converted. The latter also Vicing a penalty goaL Mr. CiiSe was referee. SECONDARY SCHOOLS MATCHES. Second —Grammar School B, 12, beat King's College A. 11. Third Grade.'—Sing's College A beat Grammar School B by default. Fourth Grade.Grammar School A. 22, beat King's College, 8. PRIMARY SCHOOLS MATCHES.. Junior —EUerslie, 22. beat Newton West, 0; Nelson Street, 6. beat Ponacaiby, A —Mangswhan, .3, beat Bexes£ord Street, 0; Remuera, 3, beat Onehunga. 0. B Grade.— Albert. 20, beat Ellerslie, 0; T&kapuna, 6, beat Grey Lynn, 0; Mount •Eden, ID, beat Grey Lynn, 5: Eden dale, 32. beat Richmond West, 0; Newton East. -9, beat Ponsonby. 6; Takapnna, 6, beat Grey Lynn, 0. C Grade.Meadewbank, 14. beat Bayfield, 3; JNewton West, 8, beat Onehunga, 0. MORRINSVILLE V. UNIVERSITY. [by TELEGRAPH-— CORRESPOND MORRINSVI IjT.F<, Saturday. The . Auckland University College team played Morrinsville here to-day, the rna.is-k resulting in a win for Morrinsville by 14 points to 6. The Morrinsville team was better in the forwards *han the visiting fifteen, while their backs played beyond expectations. The game was fast and open * roi ° the commencement and was most in.lf resting from a spectacular point of view. t/mversity attacked strongly at the commencement and McKay getting the bail from J-ne ruck passed to Brinsden, who transjeered to Phillips, the last-named scaring, txasparich failed to convert. The visitors , B P, the pressure, but were unable to Jdd to their score before the quarter endedthen assumed the aggressive and a passing rush -between McHardy. Hinton ad Johnson resulted in the latter scotiStewart failed to add the extra points. ilcHardy made another opening and passed to j esoll - The latter sent the ball on to Mclntyre, who scored in a good position, btewart converted making the half-time scores: Morrinsville 8, University 3. . On resuming University attacked, a passJig rush ending in Brinsden scoring. Gasparicn failed to convert. After an exchange 1 o? kicks Hinton took a mark and Stewart kicked a goal. A little later offside play by toe visitors gave Stewart another shot at goal ivbirh was successful and the game glided: Morrinsvilie 14. University 6. Mr. C. M. McDav tt was referee. The visitors "wire subsequently entertained by the MorrmsTilla Hag by supporters. MATCHES AT CAMBRIDGE. [BY TELEGRAPH.OWN CORRESPONDENT.] CAMBRIDGE. Sunday. Following are the results of the Cambridge -Rugby Union's matches played here yesterday:—Seniors: Manngatautajri, 6 points, drew with Rotorangi. 6; City. 20. defeated Haatapu. 6. Juniors: Maunjratautari. 9. defeated Leamington. 3. ROTORUA V. TAUPO. [ET TELEGRAPH.OWN CORRESPONDENT.] ROTOItU A. Sunday. The Rotorua senior Busby tram visited Taupo on Saturday, and del ted. Taupo by It points to 5. GRAMMAR V. TAURANGA. [IT TELEGRAPH.OWN CORRESPONDENT.] i TAUHA Saturday. An Auckland football team, composed mostly of Grammar School old boys, played a match against the Tauranga Rugby Union's representatives to-day. J'. Ot&en captained the visitors, and G. lies the Tauranga team. The visitors hud the better of the game. si though the Tauranga forwards had the advantage in the scrum and in the loose. Auckland won by 34 points to 0. E. Nixon kicked a Penalty coal, and tries were scored hv H. Mar dona Id E. Matthews and A. Peters, r,nn of which was converted by Olfnn. Mr. Ivan Pall well was referee. BAY OF PLENTY V. WANGANUL [BY TELECBAPK.—rSESS ASSOCIATION.] WANGANUL Saturday. The representative match. Bay of Plenty ». WangajiTii. was played here to-day. in fine There was a large attendance. a.nd the . frame ended in a draw, neither side »co:nng If anything* .Wineaaui had the 3»ti«r ci the pi as*

HAMILTON "'COMPETITIONS.

! [BT S®tEGBAPH.--<JWH * <X)BKEsro2mkHX.3l __ Hamilton, Sunday. j Rngby competitions • were Sn»?^*J e £? r 4 ay " 111 fine - weather. • . Be"t™ ? k os * st - Mary's, 7 8; FrankSjin' Ojd Boys, 8. In . the match be-. Sigh School A team ' and Auckland toammar School' 33 ' team = the former won w .19 points to 6, , ; , •r THE CANTERBURY UNION. [31 TELEGEAPH.-P8.133 ASSOCIATION.] jCHRISTCHURCH. Saturday. : . The . Marist v Brothers' team ' maintained their unbeaten record in*: the Canterbury Rugby Union's.* senior competition by defeating Merivale by 19 points to 3. Through this win Marist Brothers have practically secured the championship for this season. ■

UNDER, LEAGUE RULES.

MABIST DEFEATS PONSONBY. ' CITY 13,, DEVONPORT 5. NEWTON .WINS FROM GRAFTON. Three first-grade games under League-rules wore Played on Saturday. Marist met Ponsonby on the Domain and defeated them by S Points to 4 after an extremely open and exciting gams.,.,, The match between. Newton and Grafton oh' the. same 'ground ■'was rersponsible for some heavy scoring, both sides showing great attacking qualities. Newton won by 24 points to 15. The gamo . between City and Devon port at Victoria i Park was well contested. ' City won by 19 points to 5, but . the scores by no means indicate the merits of the.respective teams. Fair crowds attended at both grounds, about 5000 being 'present at the Domain,* while between 3(KH) and . 4000 witnessed the contest at Victoria Park. "'V' : " MARIST V. PONSONBY.. The game between Marist and . Ponsonby was expected to provide the most erven contest and this opinion was.borne out by the result. The Ponsonby team was weakened in attack by the absence of McClymont and the retirement of Delgrosso through injury early in the second. spell • further- handicapped last year's champions. Notwithstanding these drawbacks the team gave an exceptionally good showing and the issue of the game was in doubt till the bell rang to cease play. The Marist .team has been showing improved form in its recent games and its supporters were not surprised at the victory of the team. - The players showed excellent team work and should do still better as the season progresses. Marist. attacked from tee outset and took play to Ponsonby's twenty-five but D. McGregor saved „ smartly. The Mrrist ■ backs started a passing movement. but E. McGregor intercepted a pass and took the ball to Maridt's * twen'sy-fivo. Give-and-take play followed till Stormnnt. for Marist, had a fruitless shot at goal from close to half-way. The same player had a similar attempt immediately afterwards. Marist continued to press, but a penalty gave relief, to Ponsonby. A forward rush by. Ponsonby carried play to tho Marist corner. The line was cleared by - the forwards but a penalty gave Cross a phot at goal. The attempt failed and Eustace, by a smart dash, took play to half-way. Shortly afterwards Ponsonby had another fruitless shot at goaL A good, dash by Eustace, followed by a judiciousSick, made ground for Marist, but Delgrosso and E. McGregor retaliated with a smart passing run to mid-field. Ponsonby ■ started a passing run from a scrum but Hing intercepted and raced for the Ponsonby line. He was overtaken in his opponents' twentyfive and the Ponsonby backs broke away with a dash. The two McGregors had the, ball betT««?n therm but a faulty pass spoiled ! a good chance to score- A good run started by Hing and finished by McN&mara took play to centre. A free lack to ' Marist was well followed up by the . forwards, • who smothered the return and rushed the ball over the line, a try resulting. Stormont failed with the kick. Play hung in midfield till Delgrosso broke away and eluding the opposing- back 3 raced for the line. He was'tackled but sent the ball put to Hargreaves who almost scored. A smart dash by Hing brought relief. The same player immediately afterwards intercepted a pass and broke through the opposition. He kicked, and Stormont following fast, gathered the ball and soured between the posts.. White converted. The bell immediately rang for half-time, the ecore being: Marist 8; Ponsonby 0 i . ; ' Early .in fib® second' spell Ponsonby., attacked and from penalties near' the touchline, Cross had two shots at goal in ' quick succession. He ecoxed with the. seoond - attffimpt. The Ponionby forwards were getting "tpe ball in the scrum, but the backs were unable to open 'up the gamo. The Ma>st forwards worked the ball? to the Ponsonby ■tareniy-five, where Stormont had an ineffectual shot at goal from a penalty. A period of giva-and-tato play ensued, the ball being mostly confined to the forwards. Marist eventually rushed -play to the Ponsonby twenty-five, where Hing obtained a mark in a good position, but Ghent missed the shot at goal. Shortly afterwards the Poaaonbyi forwards broke away with a rush, and took the ball over the line. A hard kick spoiled the chance, and the ball went over the deadball line. Ponsonby kept up the pressure, and £. good passing bout by the backs saw Halliday tackled on the line. D. McGregor almost got through and scored, and a. succession of i?crams were packed close to the line. A penalty against Marist gave Ponsonby a chance at goal; and Cross sent tho ball over the bar. Marist - attacked from the kick-oft. and Hargreaves -was tackled with the ball close to th© line. A penalty gave relief, and a free kick by H&rgreai»ea sent the ball out at the Mariss twenty-five. A Ponsonby rush looked dangerous, but 'the Marist forwards cleared their line with a rush. Bush and counter-rush followed, the advantage to either side being only momentary. The remainder of the same was hotly contested in semidarkness, neither side being able to add- to the score. The bell rang with tho stores:Marist, 8; Ponsonby, 4.

CITY V. DEVONPORT. The earns between City and Devonport at Victoria Park was evenly contested m the first spell. The City team was the first to attack, good work by Stewart, Paki, and W. Davidson ending with the last-mentioned crossing the Tine to score the first try. No goal resulted. The Devonport forwards gradually worked, play to neutral territory, but Paki and the Davidson brothers, by a Quick dash, again pressed the Devonport players. Good work by the defending forwards brought relief for a time, but Mitchells for City, made a good opening and kicked hard past the defending fullback. Wet herail, following up last, outpaced the opposition and scored City's seoond try. Davidson converted. The North Shore players immediately set up a strong attack and carried the ball 4 y the City line. In a scramble the leather went over between the posts, and Soagar almost scored, but a City back nipped in and forced down. De-vonport continued to force the pace, and from a penalty Seagar landed a nice goal shortly before half-time Bounded: City, 8; Devonport, 2. Immediately after resuming Devonport rushed play to the City quarters, and Godick, with a quick dash, crossed the City lino near the corner. The jttteippt at goal failed. The attack was resumed by the North Shore players, but the defence proved sound, and play was gradually removed to midfield. A long kick to the Devonport twenty-five save Davidson a chance to use his pace, and, following up fast, he obtained possession and scored. The kick failed. From this out City maintained the advantage. Devonport made many onslaughts on their opponents* linei but could not put the finishing touches on their efforts. Further tries were scored for City by Paki and Miller, the latter being converted by WetheralL Thus game ended with the scores; City, 19; Devonport, 5.

NEWTON V. GRAFTON. The match between Newton and. Grafton at the Dom.iin was fast and exciting from the kick off till the bell rang to cease play. Early in the first spell the Grafton backs combined in good style, and kept their opponents busy defending. The first score was registered by Woolley, who crossed the line near the Dosts. The same player converted. The Grafton backs maintained the attack, and shortly afterwards a good passing bout between Wooiley and Yates resulted in the latter scoring near the cornel. Wooiley added the goal points. The game then took a different complexion. Newton set up a strong atack. and Virtue, snapping up the ball in the loose, crossed the Grafton line near the corner. The shot at goal failed. Continuing to make the game open, the Newton backs again attacked, but Wooiley intercepted a pass and drove them back. The respite was only temporary, and a good passing movement shortly afterwards resulted _ in C. James scoring behind the posts. The goal points were added. The Grafton players then assumed the offensive, but there was no further score during the first spell: Grafton. 10: Newton. 8. _ rL _ The resumption of play saw Grafton attack for a time, but Newton forwards wjrked the leather to Grafton territory, and Delaney scored. The try was not converted. Two other tries were obtained for Newton in quick succession. Poison being sucessful with one of the kick.s. Grafton then took a hand in attack, a~>d after fast play in which Bennett and WooDey were conspicuous McGinlev got an opening, and scored after a cood run. Wooiley kicked a good goal. Give-and-take pi.ay followed for a period, neither side gaining material advantage. Just before the bell rang. Delaney scored again for Newton. The try was converted, making the scores: ISewton 24; Grafton. 15. THE JUNIOR GAMES. Second Grade.—Maritime, 21 points, beat Mange re, 4. ■ . , i Third Grade.M&nukau, 14 points, beat Point Chevalier, 2. . Fourth Grade.Maritime, 5 points, beat Richmond. 2. . Fifth Grade. —Manukau, 9 points, beat Maritime, 3. Sixth Grade.Manukwu, 8 points, beat • Maritime* 0-» Ponsanby, 3 points* beat City, 0 V

'MARITIME & LOWER .WAIKATO. COUNTY TEAM DEFEATED.'The Maritime first-grade team ~' played i the Lower v Waikato fi League * representatives Hat Ngarnawahia on Saturday. The. game, which was witnessed . by ; about 2000 ■ spectators, was fast / and . .'open, .. resulted ;in .. a win for Maritime by >31 points 'to 20. - * Tries; were scored for the winners by E. C, Grey (3), McGregor, -i Avery, and Lang 2 each. B. C. Grey and Sutton each kicked a goal. t>.i ." .•■ •' ■•■:■ vvj • ' .1-. • Wellingtons V. hawke-s BAY. . [bt TELEGRAPH.—PBES3 ASSOCIATION.]. V* WELLINGTON, Saturday! The League match, Wellington v. Haw-Ice's Bay, was played here this afternoon, and resulted in a win ;; for Wellington by 12 points to 8. • v- «..- .. , .....

THE ASSOCIATION GAME.

AUCKLAND V. WAIKATO.

WIN FOR HOME TEAM. *-% •• . & v >'m .

The first representative Association football game of the season, Auckland v. ' Waikato. wis played at the Domain, on. Saturday afternoon, when Auckland*, won by 8 goals to 2- -• • ,

When the game commenced Woolky intercepted and took the ball to the visitors' goal, where Dacre received and scored. Auckland. 1; Waikato, 0. From , the kick the Waikato team attacked, but Wolstenholme saved. Play was ; carried to the other end, where Dacre narrowly missed the not. Auckland continued to press,, and eventually Woolfey, after a good run, sent the ball out to Pitkin, who found the net with a fine shot, making the half-time scores: Auckland* 2; Waikato, 0. , Shortly after the commencement of -the second spell Barnett, Waikato. made a good opening, but the shot went wide. Auckland then attacked and, Dacre found the goal. Auckland, 3; Waikato, -0. The Auckland team continued to press, and Cooke added another . goal.. Auckland, 4; Waikato, 0. Auckland were now haying much the batter of. the game. ■ Dacre gained possession a 'few minutes later • and ; again scored. Auckland, 5; Waikato, 0. Waikato then took A hand at attacking, and. after a melee Bamett opened thmr account. Auckland, 5; Waikato, 1. From a corner in the next few minutes Bamett added another goal. Auckland. 5; Waikato, -2. Auckland had much the better of . the game from this onward, goals being registered by Cooke (2), and Kennedy, making the final score; Auckland, 8; Waikato, 2. Mr.' Kit son was referee.

Second Division. — Brotherhood. 3 (Sternberg, Foster, D. Bissett), beat North Shore, 0; Devonport Methodist, 4 (Smith 3, Treglown), beat Y.M.C.A., 3Fourth Division. — Y.M.C.A. Rangers, 9, beat Y.M.C-A. Celts, 1; Devonport Presby» terian, 4, beat Y.M.G.A. Spurs, 0. Fifth Division.—Y.M.C.A, Rangers, 5, beat North cote, 1; Y.M.C.A Spurs, 3. beat J M.C.A. JP i ,T als ' °> Brotherhood, 3. beat Y.M.C-A. Celts, 0. Sixth Division.— Swifts, 3, beat Northcote, 0; Y.M.C-A. Celts;, a, beat Y.M.CA. Rovers, 0; St. Heliers, 1, beat Mount Edoii, 0; Brotherhood. 1, beat Belmont, 0. *