LEAGUE FOOTBALL.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXII, Issue 19101, 20 August 1925, Page 6

LEAGUE FOOTBALL.

NORTHERN UNION CUP. SOUTH AUCKLAND DEFEATED. LOCAL THIRTEEN'S SUCCESS. Tho Auckland League representatives were successful in the effort to lift the Northern Union Challenge Cup from South Auckland at C'arlnw Park yesterday afternoon, the holders being beaten by 24 points to 16. Tho match was witnessed by a crowd estimated at 3000. Although the visitors got plenty of opportunities they lacked the combination necessary to turn them to account. Auckland opened up the attack with a passing movement in which alfr tho backs handled, but Littlcwood dropped a pass. Then G. Raynor cross-kicked, and two of South Auckland's forwards miss-cd a try, tho ball rolling over the dead ballline. Better luck followed tho next moveftient. Jackson made a splendid opening that carried play well 'nto Auckland's territory and Wilson passed to Finlay, who scored. Dufty missed the kick at goal. Throwing the ball about, in fine style Auckland's backs attacked strongly and j.Gardiner made a spectacular run down tho line, but Johnston got him with a I good tackle. Good work by Stevenson enabled South Auckland to clear. However, Colo fielded the ball well and started a fine movement which ended in Littlewood scoring near tho corner. Gardiner made a fine but unsuccessful attempt at goal. South Auckland .. .. 3 Auckland 3 Tho VVaikato forwards wero playing with dash, and Herewini was lucky to stop a determined rush. A return kick by Jackways was well taken by Davidson, who raced across the ground. Cola arid Littlewood handled the. ball in turn and the wing again forced Ins way over. Gardiner failed to convert. Visitors Gain the Lead. Receiving the ball from Raynor Jackson beat the defence badly and whipped the ball on to Hemmingway, but Littlewood stopped the movement. Weak handling by Greening saw Wilson and Jackways carry play to Auckland's twenty-five, where tho visitors raised tho hopes of their supporters as they pressed on tho local line. Johnston made a splendid save and was successful in getting in a good return, but Hemmingway cut past Auckland's inside hacks and passed to Paki, who scored a nice try, making the score 6 all. Dufty missed a simnle goal. The visitors were getting the better of the game at this stage, and from a penalty, Finlay placed South Auckland two points in tho lead. Poison started a fine passing, movement which Gardiner capped by scoring between the posts. He added the goal points and halftime sounded with tho scores: Auckland 11. South Auckland .. ..8. The second spell opened with a fast run by the visitors' fullback, but his pass to Jackways was missed, and Davidson, gathering up the ball, ran from half-way to score between the posts. Poison converted. From a serum, Ravnor passed to Jackson, who found a weak link in the Auckland backs and raced to Herewini. but his pass to Hemmingway was forward and a chance was thrown away. With play in midfield Payne and McDonald were prominent with" good work. The latter passed to Davidson, who raced down the centre, and badly beating Johnston with a " dummy" scored between the posts. Polson again added the goal points. South Auckland's Last Try. Good play by Geison and Menzies saw Gardiner bustled and the Auckland player was penalised for obstruction. 'A scrum followed and Jackson, who was playing a splendid game, burst through, but bad luck attended his attempts to beat Herewini. Keeping up the attack, G. Raynor passed to Johnston, who dashed down the lino and scored. Raynor added the goal points. * Auckland 21. South Auckland .. ..13. A passing movement by the local backs broke down in a good position, but almost immediately Poison sent Cole away. Hibeat. several opponents before passing to Gardiner and, the winger went over to score. The kick failed. The visiting backs got plenty of opportunities, but too much kicking nullified their efforts. Jackson, at five-eighths, made his first mistake when he hung on to the ball after beating all but Herewini. Fast following by Menzies, bad Auckland in trouble and several scrums followed on the line before Davidson cleared with a long kick. Gardiner gained ground with a good run before Jackways stopped him. Townsend was giving the Auckland backs a good share of tbe ball, but the Waikato defence was solid. Just on time Paki beat. Herewini for possession, and passed to Jackson, who scored. Raynor failed with the kick, und the game ended: Auckland .. .. .. 24. South Auckland .. ..16. AUCKLAND LEAGUE AFFAIRS. TEAM FOR SOUTHERN TOUR. Tho Management Committee of the Auckland Rugby League met last evening, the chairman, Mr. \V. J. Hanimill, presiding. in connection with tho approaching southern tour by Auckland representatives, the selectors wero instructed to select the best team available. It was stated the Auckland Leugno owed tho visit to its players. No members of the New Zealand team ara to bo includod. Sixteen players and a manager will comprise tho narty, which will leavo Auckland on September I. Mr. R. Doblo will bo manager. Mr. R. Lewis was appointed delegate from the Marist Club, in place of Mr. W. Glover who has resigned. MATCHES FOR SATURDAY. Tho following matches havo been "arranged lor Saturday:— Senior Grade.—City v. Ponsonby, Carlaw Park No. 1. 3 p.m., Mr. W. Ripley; Northcol© v. Mangere, Carlaw Park No. 2, 3 p.m., Mr. W. Mincham; Kingsland v. Otahuhu, Domain No, 1, 3 p.m., Mr. Rogers. Second Grade.— Ponsonby A v. Devonport Carlaw Park No. 1, 1.45 p.m., Mr. McC-owatt. Third Grade.—Northcote v. Kingsland, Carlaw Park No. -2, 2 p.m., Mr. Coulam; Ponsonby B v. City, Domain No. 3, 2 p.m., Mr. Saunders; Newton v. Mangere, Outer Domain, 2 P.m., Mr. Shaw; Parnell v. Devonport. Domain No. li, Ii p.m., Mr. 'L'ourish; Ponsonby v. Suburbs A, Victoria Park, 3 p.m., Mr. Simpson; Athletic v. Suburbs B. Parnell. 3 p.m.. Mr. Kmorali. Fourth Grade.—Richmond v. Athletic. Victoria Park, 2 p.m., Mr. Simpson: KirgsInnd v. Dovonport. Devonport. 3 v>.m , Mr. Cher.side; Ponsonby v. Point Chevalier, Po'nt Chevalier. Mr. funis; Ellerolje v. Parnell, Racecourse. 3 p.m.. Mr. McKulrey. Fifth Gride.—Richmond v. Marist, Domain No. 1. '2 p.m.. Mr. Rogers; FJlorslio v. ParnelJ. Parnell, 2 p.m.. Mr. Emerali; City v. New T.vnn, Outer Domain, 3 T».m., Mr. G«dve; Pon'onhv v. Northcote, Grey Lynn Park. 3 p.m.. Mr. Taylor. S'vth A Grade.—Pon°onbv v. Devonport. D«vonnort, 2 n.m.. Mr. Chernside: f'itv v. Richmond, Grey Lynn Park, C p.m., Mr. T avior. Sixth B Grade.—Point Ch"valier v. Nortlicot.e. Hi-kenViiMid. 3 p.m., Mr. Km'th: f'itv f. ftnburbs. Do—">ri. 1 p.m.. Mr. Aun-hton-Richmond •>'. Vllerslie. Outer Domain, 1 p.m., Mr. Bailey. RETURN FROM AUSTRALIA. THREE MEMBERS ARRIVE. TT. Laing, cnvifnio of the New Tongue team wb<eh h"S just coiTinl«t<"l n t->ur of Australia, returned to Aifkhun' bv Mahom H. Down's n"'' C P«nire»\ members of the (earn, vpm nlsr. mispenge'H o»< tbe vo»*e!. They stated th ( ." wero vol! nlonsed with tou>* and bnrl t^*p wbf.re'fer wnn* ofher members of the trwm are leaving to-morrow for Auckland by the MoerakL