ATHLETIC SPORTS.

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

ATHLETIC SPORTS.

RUGBY CONTESTS. KING COUNTRY BEATEN. MARGIN OF TWENTY POINTS. AUCKLAND'S COMBINATION. Auckland defeated tho Kiug Country Rugby team- by 24 points to 3 after a fast, open game at Eden Park yesterday • afternoon. Conditions were excellent and there was a fair attendance. Tho visitors made a good stand in the first half, daring which the home side scored only ono try. Tho King Country forwards, playing with plenty of dash, held their own until tho interval, and deadly tackling by tho backs repeatedly broke down Auckland attacks. Tho King Country, defence was very sound. In tho second half, however, Auckland outplayed their opponents, on whom the paco told. The homo team's success was due in no small measure to the manner in which tho forwards combined with the backs in attacking movements. The visiting forwards showed up in loose rushes ana frequently bustled the local bucks, but they lacked the finish and handling ability of the Auckland forwards. Lack of combination led to the visitors losing a number of excellent chances. A number of the individual players gave bright, sound displays. Auckland Attacks Checked. Although Auckland did most of the attacking in the first quarter, during which they had the sun behind them, they were unable to opep. their score. King Country narrowly missed a try shortly after the game opened, Harty intercepting a pass and reaching Auckland's twenty-five. He kicked past Cioodacre but Lucas raced up and saved. Solid tackling by the visitors countered the eForts of Auckland's backs and loose rushes by their forwards caused trouble. A series of attacks by the home side in the second spell were well stopped, Haddon being prominent. When Lee transferred play to half-way Gould brought Auckland back again, and, although an infringement pulled that movement up, the visitors were given no Tespite. Finally McManus set his backs going and clever play by Lucas and Cooke, who tricked the defence, brought Auckland's first try. Cooke finishing off tho movement in bright style. His kick was successful. The King Country forwards kept play in Auckland's territory until half-time camo with the score:— Auckland .. . . . . 5 King Country . . . . 0 A great pace wns set on resumption of play. A handling bout by Auckland was conn'ered by tho visiting backs, and then the home side swept down the field again. Lucas, Knight, Batty and Hook were associated in a good bout which ended in Hook notching . Auckland's second try. Cooke failed (o convert. Throwing the ball about freely Auckland racea to the attack, to be checked inside King Country's twenty-five. The defenders could not clear and play swung to the other side of the field, Gould sending a long pass to Lucas. The latter cleverly- beat several opponents and sent the ball on to Hook, who got over, making Auckland's total 11. Lucas failed to convert. King Country's Only Score. Knight took Auckland into their opponents' twenty-five, but Craig broke through and put King Country; on - the attack. A fast passing ruSfi severely tested the defence, and although nVan after man was soundly tackling the visitors were not to be denied. After another rush bad been stopped Haddon cut through smartly and scored a fine try. Lee failed to convert. Auckland . . ~ .. 11 King Country . . .. 3 Playing vigorously King Country opened up the game at every opportunity and for. a time had Auckland busily dofending. . Harty got the ball from a lineout and Haddon made a promising opening, a knock-on spoiling the movement. Another rush was stemmed with difficulty and then Auckland assumed the offensive, Qlsep gaining a lot of ground with a strong run down the line. A minuto later smart passing between McManus, Lucas and Gould brought Auckland another score, Gould touching down. The kick failed. A period of hard forward play marked the beginning of the final quarter. Gould distinguished himself again by paving the way for another score. Breaking away with the ball he put in a pood dash down the side-line and sent tbe ball in to Knight, who gathered it up and scored between the posts. Lucas added tho goal Saints. Auckland continued to press, acob, who was playing a fine gome at fullback, saved his side on several occasions. Ebbett caused excitement by starting a rush which was stopped with difficulty in Auckland's twenty-five. However. Auckland were soon attacking again. McManus shot away from the ruck in King Country's twenty-five and gave Gould a clear run in. Lucas converted and tbe game ended: — Auckland ■ • w. . .. 24 King Country .. . . 3 [ MANAGEMENT COMMITrEE. SATURDAY'S CLUB FIXTURES. The Management Commit 1 ee of tho Auckland Rugby Union met last evening, the chairman.' Mr.' H- Front, presiding. A letter wa» received from toe King s College and Grammar Old Boys' Associations asking if.they would bo allowed to make a charge for admission on the occasion of the mate!!, between teams representing the associations. Tt '.vaa decided to advise the associations that a similar application from the Grammar and Marist Old Boys' C.ubs had been refused and that tho Showgrounds would be available como time in Oc'ober, when tho necessary permission would be granted. However, if the match was plnycd next Saturday, no chargo could be made. it was decided to offer the Kaipara Union October 3 'is the date for a match against that union's representative*. Arrangements for club matches to be played on Saturday are:— Senior Grade (Pollard Cup).—Ponsonby v. Manukau Rovers, Onohunga. 3 p.m., Mr. G. Peace; Marist Old Boys v. King's Old Boya. Ellerfllio, 3 p.m., Mr. If. Thomas; Grafton v. Suburbs, Avondale No. '2, 3 p.m.. Mr. J. Muldoon; Grammar v. Newton, Domain No. 22 p.m.. Mr. E. Rule; Univorsity v. North Shore, North Shore, 3 p.m., Mr. M. V. Kronfcld; Collego Rifles, a bye. Second Grade.—A Section: Ponsonby v. Collego Rifles B, Domain No. 4, 3 p.m., Mr. E. Dixon: University B v. Training College, Showgrounds No. 1, 3 p.m., Mr. E. Thmford; North Shore B v. Grafton. North Shore, l.<lo p.m., Mr. M. V. Kronfeld; Grammar, a bye. B Section: University v., Mansts A, r, o*>mt_ri j,"o 2. 3 p.m., Mr. E. > «; City Council v. North Shore A, Victoria Park No. .s, 3 p.m., Mr. A. MricKay; College Rifliw A. a bye; King's Old Boys, a bve; Swanson, a bye. Third Grade.--Marathon v. F.den, Eden Park No. 1, 1.15 p.m., Mr. F. C. ['null; Ponsonby, a bye. Third Intermediuto Grade.—Parnell v. Ponscnby. Eden Park No. 3, 1.45 p.m., Mr P. Sutherland; Grammar, a bye. Fourth Grade.—Grafton v. Ponsonby. Men Park No. .3, 3 p.m., Mr. G. Eongville: J. amelj v Kohiniarama. Koliiniarama, '2 p.m.. Mr. J. Shepherd; Telegraph v. Sub. urbs, Showgrounds No. a p.m Mr J Corner. ' Fifth Grade--Eden v. Hannkau Rovers, Showgrounds l\o. 1. 2 p.m., Mr. E. Dunford(jrron j.mo r, Ponsonby, Showgrounds No' ?! " F,' ni c.' ' Hammond; Grafton v. Parnell, Sttowgroundfl No. 3, 2 pun. Mr .7 Corner. ' * Sixth Grade.-Mcristsv. Ellerslie. Domain vi°' I " tj ll '' Dixon; Henderson v. Manukau Rovctr, Hcndo/fon, 3 p m Mr E. Pemberton: Nor'h Shore v. Suburbs. Vi c *. term Parle >io. 2, 2 p.m., Mi. A O Rue Secondary Schools.—Senior Grade- Auckland Grammar y King's College. 'Kind's College, ■] p.m., Mr. F. E. Sutherland. WIN FOR SOUTHLAND. [by telegraph.-—PHESS association. ] TIMAKU, Wednesday. IJiL. ,nf u err . r ,°, vill ? ial Rugby match to-day lxjtwecn Southland and South Canterbury reeiilted :-Seuthl>nd. 27; South Canterbury. ii ac ?f° n ?t a, true indication of tho pl»y. thongb Southland undoubtedly .wor# tho superior team. ? K-

NORTHERN ROLLER SHIELD. THE SECOND DAY'S RESULTS. The primary schools Rugby competition for tho Northern Roller Mills Shield was advanced another stage at Eden Park yesterday. Auckland defeated King Country by 0 points to 5. The local boys played a patchy game and were extremely fortunate to stave off defeat. Tho two tries by Morris wore tho result of lino combined efforts. Whangarei notched another lucky win. defeating Goldfielda, 7 —<l. A dropped goal in the last minute gave Whangarei tho decision. ... Franklin accounted for lauranga by 14 points to 3. The plucky play of the small boys from tho Bay of Plenty deserves special mention. Their efforts against heavier and more experienced players are all that can bo desired. They should gain much bncfit from the visit to Auckland. The final match will be played at I.la p.m. to-morrow or on Saturday. Iho referee will bo Mr. A. Y. Miller. ... _ , . . A party of (>0 bovn will visit the Colonial Sugar Refinery at Chelsea to-morrow. Those desiring to make the trip will assemble at tho Northcote ferry wharf at 9.30 a.m. SOUTHERN MAORIS WIN. A FAST CLEAN CAME. [by TEr-EGRAPH PRESS ASSOCIATION. ] WELLINGTON, Wednesday. The Southern Maori team won the Te Mori Rose Bowl match by 11 points to 3 at Athletic Park, after an exhibition _of fas', clean Rugby, in which a disappointing fenturo was bad passing. .Tacob, tho Southern cantain, played magnificently and Kingi excelled hinjself behind the scrum. Gemmeil was the best scrum forward on the field and Jury, Barclay and Falwasser were prominent among the backs. South scored firt, Paowai receiving from Phillips and diving over. Love converted. Shortly af or, Kiniri got tho ball from _ the scrum and nipped round the blind eide. So ith retaliated quickly. Falwnsser war, brought down on the line and a penalty for offside ga»e Gemmeil u goal. Barclay, Falwa?ser and Gemmeil were responsible for a good try by Geininell, tho half-time score being 11—3. , . Aftor the resumption hmgi clevcly marked and goaled. North made the paco and a back movement sent Kavcna over at the correr, from which Falwasfer kicked a goal, evening the scores. Ovor-eagemess by both sides made play scrappy and finally an offside infringement enabled Jacob to goal and win tho match. Sir Maui Pomare Jacob with the trophy and the players with caps. They responded s'itli the koma'e haka for the benefit of the thousands of spectators. In a curtain-raiser, Victoria University, under 21 defeated To Auto College by 11 points to 9. REFEREES' QUALIFICATIONS. HARDING SHIELD DISPUTE. [BY TEL EG RATH,—OWN CORRESPONDENT.] WHANGAREI, Wednesday. After tho Harding Shield match, in which Whangarei wrested the trophy from Northern Wairoa, a resolution was recorded by the Northern Wairoa Rugby Union expressing dissatisfaction with the referee who had officiated, and the viow thnt ho was incompetent to control so important a match. Failing nomination by the Ncrth Auckland Referees' Association of only such referees as were fully competent the matches were declared to be not worth playing. In connection with the episode the North Auckland Referees' Association last evening recorded a resolution taking strong exception to tho motion, as it queried the efficiency of a referee duly qualified by the association. BUSH BEAT DANNEVIPKE. [BY TELEGRAPH. —PPESS ASSOCIATION.] DANNEVIRKE. Wednesday. A return match between Bush and Dannevirke was won by Bush by ii) ponjts to 9. Dannevirko led at half time by o points to 3. THE PRIMARY SCHOOLS. [BY TELEGRAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION.] WANGANUI, Wednesday. Manawatu v/on the annual primary schools' tourney defeating Wairarapa by 17 points to 0. Wanganui were the runners-up, alter beating Wellington by 9 points to 3. Manawatu won all throe of their games, and Wanganui two. TARANAKI V. WAIRARAPA. [by telegraph.—press association.] CA RTERTON. Wednesday. Taranaki beat Wairarapa to-day by 8 points to 3. The 'laranaki forwards preaommted fr'Om,tho start.