LEAGUE COMPETITIONS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXII, Issue 19014, 11 May 1925, Page 7

LEAGUE COMPETITIONS.

MARISTS' NARROW VICTORY. MARGIN OF ONLY ONE POINT. CITY AND ATHLETIC WIN. The Auckland Rugby League's club competitions were continued under perfect weather, conditions on Saturday. There was a crowd estimated at (>OOO to witness the narrow win ot Murist over Ponsonby at Carlaw Park. On No. 2 ground. City made no mistake in disposing of Newton. Tho results of the senior grade games were as follow: A DIVISION. Marist, S, v. Ponsonby, 7. City, .13. v. Newton, !!). Athletic, HI. v. Richmond. 8. B DIVISION. Otahuhu. M, v, Ellerslie, 7. Mangere, Kt, v. Kmgsland, U). MAIIIST V. PONSONBY. In the meeting of Marist and Ponsonby the crowd was treated to a fiitft-oluas exhibition of the code, Marist just iteUating • i'ousonby. who were unlucky, by one point. I rotu the kick-oil, Manst were penalised. and Deigiosso missed tho shot at goal. Ponsonby s torwurds rushed play to the Marist twenty-five, but (I legory saved with a une Ime-hiclc. I'onsonby were heeling from the scrum, and a nice passing bout ended with Gallagher tackling Litliewood just oil the line. Alarist were again penalised, andl Delgrosso missed with the kick, hinge fielded the ball, and ran well down before sending it oil to Brisoane, who in turn passed to Gallagher, llenewini saving with a splendid tackle. I roni near the side-line, Gregory made a line attempt at goa . the ball hitting the crossbar. Immediately afterwards Marist were penalised, and this time Delgrosso placed the ball fairly between tho posts. Ponaonby, 2; Marist, 0. Kirwan wns then prominent with a fine solo run. but weak handling by Sweeney spoilt a promising movement. I'eckham securod from the scruin. and cleverly worked the blind side. When a try looked certain., kirwan dashed across, and with a fine tackle just saved, the hall going into touch. I eckhani sent the Ponsonby bucks away with a nice passing run. Cole being' prominent us he cut through the centre. A tK.mn tallowed, and I.amy, picking up, (lived over to score. Delgrosso kicked a tine goal. Ponsonby. 7: Murist. 0. Marist were awarded two free-kicks in Ponsonby s twenty-five, and although both were in good positions. Ghent elected to kick high. Each time Ponsonby touched down. At this stago Sweeney retired hurt, ross coming on to fill the vacancy. Cole raised the hopes of l'onsonby's supporters when lie made a fine opening, but the pass to I agni was knocked on. and a scrum followed. From loose play in front of the goal, Gallagher just missed a field goal, the ball going under the pests. Marist were making good efforts to open their score, out weak handling of the inside backs broke down tho attacks. Kirwau and Malloy were associated in some fine reverse passing, but llenewini tackled well. Singe and Stormont, with the ball at their feet, carried play down,-field, where llenewini sent them back with a good line-kick. Gallagher followed up a kick by Kirwan. but just as he was gathering in the ball the Marist winger slipped, and Peckhain touched down. From a scrum near Ponsonby's line. Ghent sent a long pass to Gallagher, who dashed over near the corner. Gregory kicked a nice goal. Ponsonby, 7; Marist. 5. O'Brien picked up in the loose and passed to Kirwan, who sent it on to Malloy. The latter ran down the line, and sent the ball back to Kirwan. who took a difficult pass well and ran over to score. Gregory made a good but unsuccessful attempt at goal. Half-time sounded with the scores: Marist, 8: Ponsonby, 7. From the kick-off Ghent pent tho backs away, but Brisbane hung on too long. Peckham intercepted a pass, and, cutting in smartly, sent it on to Larson, who in turn passed to Cole, Gregory making n- great save. Tho game now became very exciting, as each side temporarily held the advantage. Ponsonby continued to get, the best of the scrums, hut wretched handling spoilt many good opportunities. Delgrosso had two attempts at goal which just missed. llenewini delighted the spectators as ho fielded finely and, showing a good turn of speed, ran round the Marist backs, and kicked out just, on the corner flag. For ten minutes Ponsonby were on Marist line, both set? of forwards struggling hard to get the tipper hand. A free fo Marist gave welcome relief. Fast following up by Littlewood saw Gregory caught in possession, and some splendid football followed. Kirwan took a piss from Gregory and dashed down the line. The in-pass was taken by Hannnn. whose pass to Brisbane was intercepted by Henewini. The Ponsonby fullback made a clever run back to Marist twenty-five, where Gregory earned a round of. apnlauso with a fine "sa.ve. Excitement ran high as MaTinr and Ghent reverse-passed down the blind side, Ghent being thrown out into touch. Marist forwards, with Since in the van, carried the ball back to Ponsonby's line, where Colo and Peckhsm started a movement that Delgrosso and Donovan carried on. Ponsonby made gallant efforts to cet over, but the defence was sound. lime sounded with no p,lteration to tho scores:— Marist, 8; Ponsonby. 7. CITY V. NEWTON. The game was played on No. 2 ground at Carlaw Park and a bright exhibition of the code was witnessed. Although outplayed by the speedy City team. Is civ ton fought " Davidson opened up the first piece of interesting play, and after beating several men he passed to Wardlow who scored near the corner. Sandham failed at goat. -Newton were quickly on tho attack, but once the ball came from the scram. This time L. Brown sprinted across. , No goal was kicked. Newton secured m U a twenty-five and PolsOh passed to Hans.il, who ran strongly down the line. ing to Thompson, who got over. City a-'-jn cave their opponents a livelv chase. V ethera 11. Davidson. Thorns* and ling Brown scoring. City. Nov.ton. From the loose, Poison and Hargreaves were prominent in clever passing and Clark joined in the movement to score. It was just a few minutes later that practiciillv the whole City team swept upheld. Mc £* ly , , o-'er Bass failed to con?e°rt a Newton's forwards rushed pl«y into Almost immediately Mnegej ( ' successful the kick at goal. Half-time sounded with the scor C 'From''tlu» C 'kickoff' Manaill secured and after beating soveral men ras«ed. rhe a however, went into L. B r <" " » f f . of a ed «urtoirtnd ?Tbufa m NeX pSr'hunK on "too l",ng and bhS were W with rvnald The hist-mentioned bent, seveial D " .I. ml massed to Crewtber. who S Thomas'was successful with the 'Newton°here Veunched an attack that bore fruit Anderson scoring in a good position, fruit, anm . Once again the iNew- ] ' 'u.nm rushed" play down field. This fm o Watson scoreil and .almost . inime--1 tely Ca;iangher made a fine opening ben7n Newton's twenty-five Mitchell cut in V and passed to V/anlhiw. who .scored. M.ekie converted. From loose play in nidfield Davidson gathered in. and with Bass in support carried the ball t° N; i s *• ,1,.,-a t?'l«y qcored. W piheiall k'cKt.d S. The Sme elided: City, Newton 19. ATHLETIC V. RICHMOND. Playing on tho Domain..Richmond showed . 1 i **»» their ku Rio against improved fht second spell that Athletic got the best f.l or.'me which was closely contested. ° Richmond set the ball rolling, and Ily.bind R 1 i pasiins run that earned ;r°v-ell P into Athletic' s twenty-f.ve. Dufty filTklS '&T Lom ZrZ] and breaking through, passed to Hadlcy who sent it on to Mason. Mason .dropped H i n in«t as tt try seemed certain. Jtichmond pressed on tho bluc-and-gold line Little going over to score. Ilanlou failed W Wilson-Ba C i l |'was prominent with a tricky run and Webb carried the ball to Hnnlon who saved well. From the scrum R. llviand found a weak spot in the Athletic defence, • cutting in nicel- sent the ball to K it i.,,,,i who iust cot over, llanlon placed ;l f Hl e goal, made many solo efforts to break through but the Richmond men marked him well. No further scores were registered ill tins spell. Getting Quickly into their stride. Richmond with the aid of Bass. Canipncy, and Duane Carried the ball wtih.n an ace of scoring, but Timrnins saved luckily. Malloy ope w up play for Athletic, and running strongly passed fo Jones, who beat llanlon. and scored behind the posts. Dufty converted. Richmond. «: AthWic. 5. Richmond were penalised, and Dufty made a , coed but unsuccessful attempt at goal. Richmond continued to hold tho upper hand Canipncy and Hyland wore prominent in several attacks. . . Dufty stooped u promising movement with a good tackle, and secured the ball, kicking it well into Richmond h twenty-five. Tladley secured from the scrum that followed and scored. Duftv kicked the goal, Richmond were now making great efforts to regain the lead, and were unlucky in not, scoring. Hanlon. from a penalty just failed f o re<"*h the cross-bar. .Tust befoie time Webb picked up in the loose and added rtnothf try. Dufty failed with, the kiH- at goal. The game ended: Athletic. 13. Richmond, S.

ELLERSLIE V. OTAIIUHU. Otahuhu won from F.llerslio by 14 points, to 7. For tho winners Gauo (2). Brown, and Kstace scored. Phillips converting one. For F.llerslie, Williams scored, and Shund kicked two goals. This is Ellerslie's first defeat. MANGERE V. KTNGSLAND. Tho gnnie between Mangere and Kingsland was played at Mangere, and resulted in a draw. Each sklo scored Ij points. JUNIOR MATCHES. SECOND, GRADK. Ponsonby 10, beat Suburbs, 2 City drew with Mangere. THIRD GRADE. Point Chevalier JI. beat Coromandel 0. Richmond !l, drew Willi Now Lynn 3. City 0, beat Athletic 3. FOURTH GRADE. Point Chevalier 3, drew with Kingshind 3. I'urnell lli, beat Marist 0. Ponsonby 11, beat Devonport 8. FIFTH GRADE. Athletic. '23, beat Ponsonby 0. Richmond •10, beat New Lynn 0. City 17, beat I'urnell o. SIXTH GRADE. Devonport 25, beat Leys Institute 5. Richmond 7, beat City 3. Point Chevalier 3, beat Richmond 1) 0. Ellerslie. 1(1, beat Marist 0. Ellerslie A 9, bent Athletic 0. City B 2t, beat Northcote 0. .MATCHES IN THE SOUTH. [liv Ti;UJUU.UMI.-~I'IUCHS ASSOCIATION.] WELLINGTON. Sunday. Tho Rugby League football mulches on Saturday resulted: Newtown .25, v City G; Ilutt 23. v. Pe.tono (i. CIIRISTCIIURCII, Saturday. The Rugby League matches to-duy e-suited-Addington, 11, v. Hornby. 3; Marists A, 40, v. Linwood. 13; Woolaton, 13, v. Alarista B, 12; Wainiairi, 11, v. Sydneliaui, 5.