CONTESTS IN COUNTRY

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXX, Issue 21485, 8 May 1933, Page 12

CONTESTS IN COUNTRY

WHANGAREI'S OPENING DAY ALL BLACK AT TE AWAMUTU Rugby football competitions were continued "in the various country centres on Saturday. The following accounts were forwarded by correspondents of the Heu.VLD : Whangarel.—The opening of the Rugby season took place in unpleasant weather conditions. In Rugby Park, Whangarei. there was a very good attendance and the Mayor, Mr. W. Jones, officially opened the season and kicked the first ball. In doing so he congratulated the union on the success of the past year and expressed the hope that the present season would be most successful and that each player would maintain the high traditions of Rugby. The chief attraction was the senior match, Hikurangi, last year's champions, against _ Horahora. the former winning by 19 points to 3. Owing to the heavy condition of the ground the game was a forward one. Both teams played interesting football for tho initial match of tho season and tho score scarcely indicates tho merits of the teams. J. Hamilton again proved himself the outstanding scoring man of tho Hikurangi team, being responsible for ten points. For the winners J. Hamilton kicked a penalty goal, scored one try and converted two' tries, Laurie scored one try and White two tries. For Horahora Pickering kicked a penalty goal Other results were:—Senior: City. 16, Mangakahia, 4; Old Boys, 12, Maungakaramea, 3. Juniors: Horahora, 11, Old Boys, 0: High School, 27. City, 0; Onerahi, 12, Public Service, 3. Third grade: Horahora, 3, Hikurangi, 3.

Pukekohe.—The Pukekohe Rugby Union's championship competitions opened under very wintry weather conditions. There was a keen wind and showers of cold rain were frequent throughout the afternoon, but the fields were in surprisingly good condition. The standard of play in the two senior matches was splendid for the first game of the season, and the feams proved of fairly even strength. The main attraction was tho meeting of Old Boys and Patumahoe. The former won by 13 points to 3, but the score hardly does Patumahoe due credit. In the first half Old Boys made it a back game whenever the opportunity' presented itself, but in the second half the Patumahoe forwards broke up attempts at such movements. Tries were scored for Old Boys by Jamieson, Wolfborough and Hewitt and two wero converted by Fallows. For Patumahoe a try was scored by Howe. Ramblers secured a victory by 9 points to 3 against the Kia Ora Maori team, but the latter provided some very bright flashes of back play. Nathan scored two fine tries for Ramblers and G. Brownlee also scored. Kia Ora's try was secured by B. Hapi after a fine piece of forward play. Cartwright and Dix displayed very good form in the Ramblers' backs and Pleydell and Gurney did some good work in the pack. Junior matches resulted as follows:—Old Boys, 18, Ramblers, C; White Star, 11. Patumahoe, 0. Waiuku.—A very good standard of football under very unpleasant weather conditions was seen at Waiuku in the first series of matches in the Waiuku Rugby Union's competitions. In the Benior grade a hardfought match between Waipipi and Oiaua. last season's champions, ended in a draw 9-all. City fielded a team containing several promising newcomers and defeated Aka Aka by 14 points to 8. Junior grade games resulted: Otaua, 7, Waipipi, 0; Aka Aka, 12, Glenbrook, 3.

Hamilton.—The Hamilton Rugby Union's Sage Cup competition, which opened at Rugby Park Inst week, was continued. Owing to heavy rain overnight the ground was fairly soft, but the standard of play showed an appreciable improvement. It was interesting to note the good form being shown by the younger players, particularly the forwards, and it seems likely that Hamilton will have good material available when the representative fixtures come round. The new team, Horotiu Works, suffered its first defeat nt the hands of Frankton. Results:—Old Boys, 21, beat Marist, 6. For Old Boys trie 3 were scored by Voice. L!ssette, R. Johnston and Hammond. Three tries were converted by Lissette. who also kicked a penalty goal. The Marist score was composed of tries by Wright and Pollock. Frankton, 20, beat Horotiu, C. Tries were scored for Frankton by Clemett (2), Denz. Priscott and Welch. One try was converted by Everest, who was also successful with a free kick. Technical, 11, beat Railway, 3. Haughey and Fitzpatrick each scored a try for Technical. Partington converted one try and kicked a penalty goal. Railway's only points were an unconverted try scored by Hemi. ' Te Awamutu. —The Waipa Rugby Union's championship competitions in all three grades were advanced a further stag© on Snturdny. Rovers seniors defeated Tokanui by' 22 points (three tries by L. Young, two by G. Wood, Young a penally goal and two conversions) to 3 (a penalty by C. Sergent). Kihikihi seniors defeated Pirongia after a close and exciting contest by G points (a fry by J. Wyiiyard and a penalty by N. Jackson) to 5 (a try by Hulltijn, converted by M. Grace). Waikeria seniors had a runaway victory over Te Kawa, scoring 71 points (seven converted tries, twelve unconverted tries and a penalty goal) to 3 (a penalty goal). The Waikeria team was much strengthened by the inclusion of D. J. Oliver, an All Black, who is now on the staff at the institution. In this game he played centre threequarter, scored eight tries, and Jnudo many openings for his wings to score. In the junior grade Rovers defeated Arohena by 18 points to 3. Ngutunui defeated Ohaupo by 8 points to <5, and Pirongia defeated Tokanui by 11 points to 0. In the third grade Rovers defeated Pirongia by 21 to 0, and Ohaupo defeated High School by 14 points to 3. At Waikeria Te Awamutu seniors were defeated by Otorohanga United in a special match by 12 points to G. Paoroa.—Seniors: West defeated High School Old Boys by 13 to 8 in an open and exciting game. For the winners, Masters scored in the first half. Swan converting. For Old Boys, Vedder kicked a penalty goal and later Pivott scored and Fulton converted, making the half-time score: Old Boys, 8, West, 5. In the second half Vercoe finished off a passing bout by scoring. Swan later scored a further try. which Hnndley converted, making the final score: West, 13, Old Boys. 8. Mr. D. O. McMillan was leferee. At Netherton. Civil Servants defeated Netherton by 9 points to 3 Juniors: West, 21, High School Old Boys, 3- Hikutaia, 20, Maoris, 3.

To Puke.—Juniors: United, 11, Stars, 11. Seniors: United, 22, Papamoa, 9; Huaraai, 11. Rangiuru, 9. Whitianga.—lu the. Mercury Bay Rugby Union's games at Whitianga, Whitianga heut Raima rama by 15 points to 8, and Kuaotunu beat United by 9 points to nil in a splendid game. Dargavll!?.—Tlie football season opened in cold, blustery weather, with heavy showers. Seniors: Kaihu Valley, 13, Dargaville, 3; Southern, IG, Ruawai, 3. Juniors: Tangowahine, 19, Awakino Point, 11; Southern, G, Ilnawni, 0. Tauranga.—The Rugby Union's competitions were continued in fine weather. In the senior grade Rangataua defeated Athletics by 12 points to G after a well-con-tested game Tries for the winners were scored by Roche, M. Ririnui, Rare, P. Ririnui. Athletics' tries were pained by C. Cnmeron and Stacey. Matakana, 22, Cadet Old Boys, 6. Te Puna had a bye. Junior games resulted: Matapnhu, 29, Athletics, nil; Country. 21. Rnngataua, nil: Te Puna. 14. Baptist, nil; Matakana, 11, Cadet Old Boys, G. Whakatane. —Rugby club fixtures were commenced in Whakatane and district. Seniors: Poroporo, C, City, 5; Ruatnki A, 17, Paroa, IG: Tnneatua, 28. Ruatoki B. 8. Juniors: llnatoki. 11, Whakatane, 3. Third grade: High School, 11, Paroa, 8. Morrinsville.—Seniors: Kereonc beat Eastern Combined by 32 points to 0, after leading B—o at half-time; United beat Terriers, B—6, each team scoring two tries. Juniors: Old Boys, 19, beat. Tainui, 0; Kereone, 9, beat United, 0; Eastern A, G, beat Terriers, 0; Eastern B. 3, drew with Tahuna, 3. Matamata.—ln the senior competition, Wnrdville created a surprise by defeating Hinuera by 10 points to 5. Litchwark scored two trieß for Wnrdville. W. Carroll converting both. For Hinuera, Hancock scored a try nnd Chase converted. At Tirau, Patetere defeated Matamata after a close game by G points to 5. There was no score in the second half. Juniors: Matamata, 6, Patetere, 0: Hinuera, 40. Kaokaoroa, 0. Third grade: Waharoa. G. Matamata, 5; Hinuera, 6, Walton, 0; Patetere, 8, High School, 8. Opotiki.—Seniors: 0.M.P.. 14. Country, 0:

Old Boys, 14, City, 0. Juniors: Country, 8. 0.M.P., G; Old Boys, 10. City. 3.

Warkworth.—The first day's play in the Rodnev Rugby Union's competition resulted as follows :--\Ynrkworth, 0. Matakana,. 3; Wellsford, 22, Maoris, 3; Puhoi, 6, Pokin, 3. Taupirl.—Seniors: Taupiri. 0, Orini. 0; Gordonton, G. Te Hoe. 0; Ngarunwalua, 9. Glen Afton, 0 Juniors: Ngaruawalna, 9. le Hoe, 0. Third grade: Taupiri, 17, Ngaruawahia. 3. Te Aroha.—Hot Springs defeated City. 13—8; Terriers defeated Waitoa, 12—6. Juniors: Mnriawnrua defeated Tui Maoris, 15—0; Elstow defeated Waitoa. 8-6; Terriers defeated Hot Springs, 18 —6.

SOUTH COMPETITIONS FULLER'S GREAT PERFORMANCE New Plymouth Star. 24, Inglewood. 6: Stratford. 29. Old Bovs. S; Tukana. 11. Clifton. 7; Kaponea. 12, Empire Old Bovs. 8; Opunake, 6, Okaiawa. 0; Patea, 12, Eltham, 8; Waimate. 22, Hawera, 0. Masterton.—Red Stars, 14, Dalofield, 14; Greytown, 6, Old Boys, 6: Gladstone, 19, Musterton, G; Fenjherston, 9, Maryborough, 3. Wellington.—Senior A. first division: Eastbourne. 23, Ponpke. 20: Petone. 9. Hutt, 3: Wellington College Old Boys, 9. Wellington. 0; Athletic. 18, Marist, 8. Second division: University, 3, Oriental. 3: Johnsonville, 12, Miramar. 5; Melrose. 11. Berlinmpore, 0: St. Patrick's Old Boys, -7, Upper Hutt, 6. A feature of the Athletic Park match was the performance of Fuller who scored 20 of Eastbourne's 23 points. He scored and converted three tries, kicked a penalty goal and converted Hamilton s winning try two minutes before time. Christchurch. —Rugby football matches were played in cool weather, tli©_ grounds being in good order after heavy rain during the night. At last the playing fields ore in condition for winter games, a long drought. Old Boys, 8, beat Merivale, 5; Sydenham, 31, beat Albion, 5; Christchurch, 19, beat Athletic, 6; Linwood, 19, beat University, 11.

Ounedin.— University A. 28. Ivaikorai. 3; Pirates, -11. Union, 0; Southern. 12, Zinpari, 0: Alhambra, 3, Taieri, 3; University B, 8, Dunedin, 5.