CITY UNLUCKY.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20917, 6 July 1931, Page 12

CITY UNLUCKY.

WELL-CONTESTED MATCH. Richmond won a well-contested game in the last few minutes against City, which was somewhat unlucky to be beaten. Early in the game, Mincham, the Richmond wing, made a good effort to score, but Watene tackled well. From a scrum near City's twenty-five, the ball went to Dunne, who appeared to give a forward pass to Pell, who scored. G. Davies failed to convert. A few minutes later Davidson made a nice run past halfway and sent on to McLaughlin and Iverson scored between the posts. S. Watene converted. Dunne cut-in nicely and found City's backs hopelessly out of position. With superior pace Mincham scored a fine try near the corner. G. Davis failed to convert. Davidson ran McLaughlin into a good position, the threequarter outpacing Pell to score a good try. Watene failed to convert, and half-time sounded with the score:—City, 8: Richmond. 6. On resuming? Richmond was awarded a penalty, but 0. Davis failed from a good position. City's inside backs were sow to move and the defence repeatedly checked dangerous movements. Davidson broke through, but was obstructed after passing to Savage and City missed, a try. Mclaughlin placed City in a good position, Marshall proving a sound last line of defence. Jones turned defence into attack and Mincham outpaced City's backs, but was caught by Davidson. Richmond narrowly missed a fry when Pell was thrown into touch, the linesman over-ruling the referee, who had awarded a try. The keenness of the game was in evidence when Prentice was tackled by Watene. Both players struck blows and wero ordered off. City appeared to have the game in hand with only two minutes to go. Mincham crosskicked lo G. Davis and Ritchie, who both appeared to be yards in front of the ball. Davis went on to score a simple try between the posts. Mincham converted, and the game ended:—Richmond. 11: Cit.v. 8. Mr, J. Stormont was referee.

LOWER GRADE RESULTS. Reserve Grade.—Ponsonby, 8, Mariat, G; Richmond, 13, City, 7; Devonport, 9, Newton, 0. Second Grade.—Mount Albert, 10, Mnngerc, G. Third Grade Open.—Ponsonby, 7, Mariat, 0, Papatoeloe won from Glen Eden by default Third Grade Intermediate.-—Ponsonby, 12. Richmond, 5; Maris!, 8, City, .'J. Fourth Grade.—City, 2, Devonport, 2; Point. Chevalier, 2, Richmond, 0; Papakura, B,'Newmarket, 7; Northcote, 17, Mount Albert, 2. Fifth Grade.— City, 14, Richmond, 0; Newton, 26, Mount Albert, 0. Sixth Grade.—Citv. 0. Devonport, 0; Mnrist, 16, Point Chevalier, 0. Seventh Grade—Ellerslie, 8, City. 0; Pnnatoetoe, 15, Richmond B, 0. Primary Schools.—Devonport, 19, TfTlerslin, 0; Richmond, 6. Papatoetoe,. 0: C}|y. 25, Avondale, 6: Akarana, 7, United, 0; x\ r ewton, 15. Northcoto, ,7. MATCHES AT WIIANGAREI. [by telegraph.—own correspondent. ] WHANGAREI, Saturday. League matches on Saturday resulted:— City, 18, Waro, 0; Hikurangi, 28, Towai, 8. Juniors: Kamo, 0, Waro, 0; Portland, 5, City, 2. GAMES IN THE SOUTH. [UY TELEGRAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION. ] Christohurch.—Limvood, 37. Riccarton, 13; Addington, 28, Sydenham, 24; Hornby A, 10. Hornby 13, 2. Dunedin.—City, 6, Athletic, 6; Pacific, 15, Christian Brothers, 6.