INTER-SCHOOLS GAMES.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 20603, 30 June 1930, Page 12

INTER-SCHOOLS GAMES.

KING'S AND GRAMMAR DRAW. NEITHER TEAM MAKES SCORE. A FAST, OPEN EXHIBITION. After an exhibition of clean, open football King's Collego and Auckland Grammar School played a drawn gaino on Saturday. Both sides wero unlucky not to scoro on several occasions, but a draw was tho most satisfactory conclusion to a bright open game. A crowd of ['ooo, all imbued with tho carnival spirit which always attends the two annual encounters between the schools, saw tho match played at tho Grammar School grounds under ideal conditions. The Grammar backs handled with greater sureness than their opponents, whoso defence, however, was nover found wanting. In tho closing stages tho King's rearguard combined moro effectively. From tho- kick-off tho Grammar forwards followed up quickly, only to be stemmed by Caugiiey. In a scrum Grammar hooked the ball, but tho King's forwards followed through to foil tho Grammar half. Hammon secured from tho ruck and passed to Ilill, who mado a good attempt until a forward pass spelt failure. The 'King's backs then sot off, but Jackson lost possession for Hill nearly to score. So far play had centred in tho Grammar twenty-fivo or thereabouts, but the Grammar forwards mado a determined effort. Neither sido had scored at tho end of the spell. Douglas and Steer led tho Grammar pack within striking distance, but Richardson and Lewis returned play to midfield. Hill appeared likely to scoro until lie was brought down by Caughey. A period of even play followed. Caughey secured and had only two men to jiass. Richardson was in support, but the King's captain did not givo hiin the ball, being forced out short of his objective. Newton " dummied " his way through tho loose, putting tho Grammar backs in a scoring position until Hammon knocked on. Grammar continued to press its advantago, a good kick by Howclen saving a desperato situation. Thero was no scoro at halftime.

The third quarter was tho least enterprising, both teams evidently reserving themselves for the final spell. Caughey exploited tho high kick to advantage. Grammar inado numerous attempts, but, duo chiefly to Richardson being well up on the inside backs, its efforts wore nullified. Heath and McCarthy appeared to advantage among tho quick-breaking King's forwards. Ilammon, who had received injuries earlier 111 the game, retired. Currey came in to centre position, his place being taken by Ling. Grammar had shown slight superiority during the quarter, and at the change over there was still 110. score, and tho excitement was intense.

Grammar attacked strongly, Ilowden forcing. Tho handling of tho King's backs had improved considerably although it still lacked tho thrust of (he other team. Play alternated quickly from ono end of tho field to tho other, both, teams making determined efforts to score* AH tho Grammar backs handled fn a promising movement, but Ling was well tackled by Caughey. From an infringement Grammar was given an opportunity, but Robinson's kick just failed. Lewis cut in bautifully and when ho passed to Caughey the latter almost got through. Numerous scrum infringements were costing tho Grammar team many penalties, hut nono of them was turned to account. Determined play in midfield followed, a magnificent game ending:—Grammar, 0; King's, 0. Mr. A. E. Austin was referee.

SUCCESS OF TAKAPUNA. SACRED HEART DEFEATED. After a willing game, Takapuna Grammar defeated Sacred Heart on Saturday by 11 points to 3, 011 tho Devonport Domain. The scoro was a fair indication of tho trend of the play, as Sacred Heart College did most of the attacking, but mulled passes by the backs caused several good scoring chances to be lost. At the outset, Grammar was presented with a scoring opportunity and after some strenuous play near tho goal, Sacred Heart cleared. Elliott, at fullback, made a strong run and sent his backs'away on a passing rush which was spoilt by a dropped pass. Sacred Heart continued to attack, but tho defence could not bo penetrated. Even play marked the second quarter, both sets of backs getting an equal share of the ball. However, each lacked the polish necessary to register a score. With 110 score to their credit both sides determinedly battled for points. The Grammar forwards swept downfield and Wators capped a fine picco of work by scoring. Eadc converted. Just before tho end of the spell the Takapuna forwards charged down a kick from Elliott, and a dribbling rush in which Kidd was prominent ended in Sidford scoring. Eado failed to convert.

j Shortly after the start of tho last quar- ! tor Hackett secured from a scrum and transferred to King. Tho forwards wcro handy to carry on when tho latter was tackled and S. Smith threw himself over for a try. Elliott failed at goal. The concluding stages of the garrie were keenly contested. During some looso play in i the Sacred Heart twenty-five, Sidford picked tho ball up, put in a strong run, and then passed to Eade, who ran round to score between the posts, liade missed an easy kick and tho game ended with tho score: Takapuna, 11; Sacred Heart, 3. Mr. B. -Kllworlli was referee. WIN FOR MOUNT ALBERT. MATCH AGAINST HAMILTON. [IIV TELEGRAPH.-—OWN CORRESPONDENT.] HAMILTON, Sunday. A fast but rather uneventful match resulted between the Mount Albert Grammar School team and (he Hamilton High School fifteen at Hamilton'yesterday, the former gaining a well-earned victory by seven points to three. Tho match was played at Rugby Park in excellent weather,. there being a large attendance. | As a combination tho visiting team was slightly superior to its opponents and, 1 with tho exception of the first quarter, easily dominated the play. Tho rearguard was particularly dangerous, but a tendency on tho part of tho insido backs to to force their way through tho tight instead of feeding their supports was a noticeable fault. In the loose very little favoured either vanguard, but in tho scrums arid line-outs tho Mount Albert pack had a decided advantage. Although starved by the five-eighths, the two Mount Albert wingers, Horan and Clarke, proved very dangerous on attack. Speiieo was brilliant in patchos and was conspicuous in defensive work. His potted goal was a particularly fine effort. Jones also played well. Reid proved himself an ideal wingforward, his fast following up having High School iii difficulties on several occasions. J'ealo, Armitago and Lnngo were tho best in a uniform pack. Among the Hamilton High School backs, West- j water and Chitty divided the honours, Anderson and Taylor standing out among tho forwards. For Mount Albert Horan scored a try and Spenco potted a goal. Westwater scored a try for Hamilton. Mr. A. C. Watkins was referee.