CONTESTS IN COUNTRY

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXX, Issue 21527, 26 June 1933, Page 12

CONTESTS IN COUNTRY

representative matches MATAMATA BEATS TAURANGA Rugby football competitions were continued in tho various country centres 011 Saturday afternoon, when some represontative matches were played. Tho following results wero forwarded by corresjjondents of the Herald: — Tauranga.—The Rugby representative match between Tauranga and Matamata, played hero in fino weather, resulted in an easy victory for Matamata by 34 points to G. Tries for tho winners were registered by Storey, James Wilson (2), John, Wilson, Carroll (2), Carkon (2). Five tries were converted by Carlson. For Tauranga Rayment kicked a penalty goal and I. Tangitu scoied a try. Matamata was superior in all departments, the forwards being solid, while the baoks wero responsible for fast penetrative work. Mr. A. E. Stephens was referee. Matamata. —The Matamata junior representatives played Taucanga and scored an easy victory by 21 points to 0. The home team was heavier and taller than Tauranga, and was superior in all departments with the exception of scrum-work. In the first half Matamata led by 12 points to 0. tries being scored by G. Shaw (2) and Lowry (2). In the second half Tauranga improved slightly, but could not penetrate the homo defence. For Matamata Germann, Fell and Gill, adde<J tries, none of which was converted. Roigard Cup (seniors): Hinuera, 19, Matamata. 6; Wardville, C, Patetere, 6. Third grade: High School, 14, Hinuera, 0: Patetere, 17. Matamata, 6; Walton, 19, Waharoa, 13. School matches: Matamata District High School, 30, Cambridge District High School, 3: Matamata Junior High School, 3, Cambridge Junior High School, 3. Pukekohe.—Having won all its matches to date. Old Boys senior team is this year's winner of the championship and accordingly will have the honour of holding the Card's Shield until next season. There are still two Saturdays' play, but, with 14 championship points, Pukekohe is six points ahead of White Star, the next team. Today's matches resulted:—Old Boys. 8, Ramblers, 3; White Star, 2G, Kia Ora, 8. The junior championship goes to White Star, which thus holds the Motion Cup for tho year. It is well out in the lead with 12 championship points. To-day's junior games resulted:—White Star, 13, Old Boys, 6; Kia Ora, 3, Patumahoe, 0. Secondary schools: Seniors, St. Stephen's, 25, Pukekohe Technical High School, 6; juniors, High School, 22, St. Stephen's. 0. Wajuku.—Seniors: City, 8, Waipipi, 0 (Jackson scored two tries and converted one for City); Otaua, 6, Aka Aka, 8 (for Otaua tries were scored by Noylo and Finlay, and Aka Aka kicked a penalty goal). Juniors: Otaua, 19. City, 3; Aka Aka, 12, Waipipi. 0. Franklin.—A very oven senior ganio was witnessed between Tuakau and To Kolianga. To Kohanga settled down quickly and scored a try in the first few minutes. It scored another try before half-time, after which Tuakau rallied and scored a try. Although it made frequent attacks, Tuakau was unable to increase its total, the final score being:—Te Kohanga, G: Tuakau, 3. The other senior gamo was won by Pukekawa, which defeated Bombay by 17 points to 3 V Juniors: Bombay. 7, Onewhero, G; To Kohanga, G, Tuakau, 3. Morrinsville.—Tho Morrinsville junior representatives, holders of the Boyco Challenge Cup for South Auckland Sub-union junior teams, easily defeated Taupiri juniors by 3G—O in the first challenge match of the season. At half-time Morrinsvillo led by 14—0. Morrinsvillo's score consisted of tries by Lowen, Wardrop (2). Carter, Mikkelsen, Wilton, Clarkin (2) and Barlow, three of which Polwurt converted, besides kicking a penalty goal. The Morrinsville forwards and backs, although young, showed more experience and combination. Both teams made tho game open. Seniors: Ivereono,_ 25. Eastern, 3; Terriers, 6, United, 6. Third grade: Terriers, 11, Eastern, 0; Kereone, 9, High School, 5.

To Awamutu, —Fine weather prevailed for the continuance of the Waipa Rugby Union's championship competitions, and thero was a big attendance, the special draw being the match between Waikeria and Rovers, leaders in the senior championship. In the first round Waikeria won after a great exhibition, but in this match Rovers turned the tables to win by 12 points to 11. The contest was quite the most exciting and keenest of the season. Mr. E. Pellington refereed. The first score came when W. Macky dived over for a try for Rovers, but L. Young failed with the kick. Ten minutes later A. Thomson scored for Rovers, but the kick failed. In a dribbling rußh the Waikeria forwards took the ball over the line to score and Oliver converted. A little later Oliver kicked a penalty goal, putting Waikeria two points in the lead. Half-way through the second spell R. Jackson outpaced the Waikeria wing to score a brilliant try, but the kick failed. Practically, from the kick-out Waikeria rushed play to Rovers' line and obtained a try, again putting the side in the lead, but jus£ before the final whistle L. Young kicked a splendid goal from a penalty and the game ended: Rovers, 12; Waikeria, 11. The other senior games resulted: Te Awamutu, 25, Tokanui, 0; Kihikihi, 11, Pirongia, B._ In the junior grade Rovers and Ngutunui had «■ great tussle, to end evenly, with no score. Ohaupo defeated Te Mawhai by S points to 3, Aro; hena defaulted to Pirongia, and Tokanui defaulted to Te Awamutu. In the third grade High School defeated Ngutunui by 4C> points to 0 and Rovers defeated Ohaupo by 11 points to 0. Paeroa There was a very large crowd of spectators on the Paeroa Domain to witness the second match of the Thames Valley Rugby Union's competitions for the Frank Poland Memorial Cup, when the Paeroa and Te Aroha representatives met. 'i'ho game, which was a very fast and willing one, resulted in Te Aroha winning by 19 points to 3. Five minutes after commencing Te Aioha was awarded a penalty in a handy position. but Burgess* kick failed. Ryan fielded the ball, but mado a faulty kick, of which Te Aroha took full advantage, its forwards attacking in a pack. Mulgrew gathered in and dived over. To Aroha was awarded another penalty and Burgess goaled. Paeroa then took a part in_ the attack, £ind offside play by the opposition gavo Fulton a chance, and he kicked a goal. Half-time was called with the score:— Te Aroha, 6; Paeroa, 3. A faulty kick by Maunders made an opening for Te Arolia and Peake snapped the ball up, cut infield and short-punted. He regained possession and sent out to Burgess, who scored. To Aroha's half, Graham, slipped round the scrum, making a pretty opening before transferring to Rockham, who dropped the pass, but Pickham snapped the ball up and dived over to score between the posts. Rockham converted. From a looee rush several Te Aroha forwards handled nicely, Mulgrew breaking clear to pass to Burgess on the wing. Burgess made a good run and scored in the corner. Mr. M. Vause, of Turua, was referee. The Te Aroha nnd Paeroa senior B teams met in a curtain-l-aieer, and good play by tlio Paeroa backs enabled the team to win by 16 points to 3 For the winners Marshall, Vercoe, Tukekino and Gloyn scored, Lawrence converting two tries. Maloney kicked a penalty goal for To Aroha. Mr. B. Niel was referee.

Dargaville.—Seniors: Southern. 14. Dargaville, 11: Kaihu. 20. Ruawai, 0. Juniors: Dargaville, 9, Awakino Point, 0: Southern. 9, Waima, 0; Northern Star, 11. Ruawai, 11. Third grade: High School, 16, Dargaville, 6. Whangarel.—ldeal weather prevailed for the football fixtures at Rugby Park, there heing an entire absence of wind, with the sky overcast. The ground was in good condition. and as a result fast . football was witnessed. The chief attraction was the senior match Old Boys versus Maungakaramen, which was won by Old Boys by 10 noints (try by Morgan, penalty goal by Tilly, and potted goal by Wilson) to 8 (tries by Taylor and Noel Wilson, the latter try being converted by M. Morrisey). Manngakaramea has been most unfortunate this season, putting up splendid fights in each game to be beaten on each occasion by the smallest of margins. Manngakaramea was unfortunate in not securing at least a draw on the run of play. The penalty g-oal kicked by Tilly for Old Boys was from almost halfway. For Old Boys the moat consistent backs were Morgan, Collins and Wilson, while the forwards all played well, the most conspicuous being Doel, Sheriff. Symes and Butt. During the last few minutes of the game, Campbell, one of the Old Boys' backs, collided with an opposing player in stopping a rush, sustaining concussion, and he was carried from the field. For Manngakaramea, B. Morrisey, centre-threequarter, was the outstanding back, both in attack and defence, and he was the best buck on the field. Kdge. fullback, gavo a good exhibition. All the forwards played with dash and determination. P. and M. Morrisey were tireless, while Taylor played a fine game. Hikuransi beat ITorahora by 13 points to 8. A great surprise was created when City was defeated by Mangaknhio, B—o. Hiktirangi maintain/ its unbeaten record. Juniors: High School won by default from City: Horahora, 14, Old Boys, nil: Combined Services won by default from Onerahi. Ti;ird grade: Horahora, fi. High School, nil: Hikurangi, 14, School. 0. Warkworth.—The Rodney Rugby Union's second round was opened with one of the best, matches seen this season, played at Warkworth, when Warkworth defeated Mntoma, G—3. Matoma dominated the set scrums and T5. Brown repeatedly set going his speedy backs. Only smart intercepting and detei mined tackling by Wnrkworth's backs prevented scoring. Both packs played well in the loose, Warkworth having more thrust in attack than its opponents. The scores were all from penalties. Puhoi, 22, defeated Pakiri, 3, and Wellsford, 25, defeated Maoris, 9. The competition has now reached a very interesting stage, as Port Albert. Puhoi and Matoma are all within three points of Ihe leading feain. Walkworth. Juniors: Kaipara Flats, 19, High School. 0: Mntoma, 11, Port Albert, n Mangatawhlri.—Seniors: Pokeno, 9, Mercer. 3; Mangatangi, 14, Valley (Mangatawhiri), 5; Waikare, f>. Kaiaua, 0. Juniors: Pokeno, 0, Mercer, 0; Valley won from Kaiaua by default.

Hamilton.—The leadership in the Hamilton Rugby Union's Sage Cup competition was contested between Frankton, which had a total of 12 points, and Old Boys, which had 11 points. A splendid game resulted and Frankton won by 11 points to 5. Old Boya drew first blood when Johnst ? ne crossed the lino well out after a Passing rush. Paterson converted from a diflicult angle. Faulty handling by Old Boys in front of the posts gave Frankton an easy chance. Welch cut in, snapped up the ball and dived over. L. Denz converted. £ rankton added a further three points when Eyerest was successful with a penalty kick. After both teams bad just failed to score on several occasions Sr.odgrass dummied ana transferred to Griffiths, who dived over to secure Frankton's second try. Everest s kick fell short. The results of the other games were:—Marist, 31, Railway, 9. ror Marist tries were scored by Pickett (2), Trotter ('2). T. Cassidy (2), W. Cassidy, I<. Cassidy. T. Cassidy and Clarke converted two each, and F. Cassidy # converted one. Railway's nine points consisted of penalty goals kicked by Craig. Technical Old Boys, 21. beat Horotiu "Works, 4. For Technical tries were scored by Pardington, Smart, Atwood, Hook and -Peart. Pardington converted three. Horotiu's only points came as the result of a beautiful field goal kicked by McCowan. Junior grade: Old Boys, 20, Ngaliinepouri, 0; Te Kowhai, 6, Railway, 0; Frankton, 9, High School, 6; Marist, 7, Kiwi, 0. Third grade: Technical Old Boys A, 9, Technical Old Boys B, 9; Frarfkton, 3, Technical School, 0; Old Boys, 20. Whatawhata Rovers.' 0; High School. 8, Marist High School, 8. Fourth grade: Frankton A, 37, Technical School, G; Technical Old Boys, 11. Frankton B, 6. Sixth grade: Technical School. 9, High School A, 0.

Whakatane.—Tlie public was treated to some fine exhibitions of football when the ideal weather conditions brought a large number of spectators to witness the games. City continued in a winning vein by defeating Ruatoki in a hard came, 13 points to 12. Other senior matches resulted:— Poroporo, 21, Ruatoki, 6; Paroa, 21, Taneatua, 6: Erdgecumbe, 24, Awakere, 0. Juniors: Taneatua, 21, City, 0. Whitianga The Mercury Bay Rugby Union's matches were played here. In the Bryco Cup final United, 13. beat Kuatounu, 9. The other match resulted: Whitianga, 17, Kaimarama, 0. Opotiki.—Rugby competitions were continued in fine weather before a good attendance. Results were: —Seniors: O.M.P. won from City by default: Old Boys, 15, Country 3. For Old Boys, G. Fox, the fullback, kicked three penalty goals and scored a try. L. Kelly also scoring a try. Juniora: 0.M.P., 13, Country, 0; Old Boys, 9, City. 0. SECONDARY SCHOOLS MOUNT ALBERT'S FINE GAME SACRED HEART BEATS KING'S Auckland Grammar School, ihe leading team in the first grade Rugby football competition for secondary schools, beat Mount Albert Grammar School by only one point on Saturday afternoon. Tbe score was 11 points to 10, and, although each side scored two tries, it was a penalty goal that gave Auckland victory. The match was played as the curtain-raiser on No. 1 ground at Eden Park, and, through being so closely contested, it aroused much excitement among the spectators. Chief credit for Mount Albert's surprisingly good showing was due to the forwards. They .were heavier than the Auckland pack and continually troubled the defence. Upon losing the ball in scrums, they broke fast, and, generally. Pattison, the Auckland halfback, was overwhelmed before he could give tho ball to his supports. On its own ground Sacred Heart, until .Saturday the bottom team in the competition, outplayed King's College to win by 14 points to 0. Sacred Heart owed this success to the willingness of its forwards and the straight running of the backs.

VICTORY BY PENALTY GOAL Mount Albert began with gTeat dash, and scored in a few minutes. Auckland was bustled, and before it could recover, the ball was taken in a comtined movement by Ker, who dived across near the goal. Hook converted. Auckland then carried play into Mount Albert territory. Pattison got away and passed to Fraser, who returned to Pattison. He crossed the line, but a scrum was ruled because Fraser's pass was forward. Mount Albert cleared, and the forwards were civen a eood chance when Reid fumbled However, he regained possession, eluded three Mount Albert players and passed to Logan, who pulled Grammar out of danger by kicking info touch. Injury forced Pedrotti. an Auckland winger, to retire, and lie was replaced by Pattereon. After Fraser had almost scored, the ball was carried back to Auckland territory by the Mount Albert forwards, but their rush was checked by an infringement. A little later one of them got offside and Reid. opened Auckland's score with a good kick. Auckland soon scored again. From a scrum the ball was sent out to Thompson. His n&ea was accepted by Hesketh. who cut in before passing back to Thompson. This player threw a long pass to Fraser and the winger crowned a bright movement with a try at the corner. Reid could not convert. Burk, an Auckland forward, left the field hurt and was replaced by Sutherland. The call of half-time found Mount Albert, attacking and the score:— Auckland, 6; Mount Albert, 5. On the resumption of play, a rush by (he Auckland forwards was resisted. Hook using a penalty kick to return play to half-way. Auckland pressed again. A scrum was formed near tbe Mount Albert line and the Auckland forwards heeled bark to Pattison. Ho passed to Thompson, who transferred to Hesketh for this player to score. Reid converted. Mount Albert attacks strained the defence. A penalty kick was awarded to Mount Albert in its own territory and Hook found touch in the Auckland twenty-five. Walker obtained the ball from tight play and passed to Clarke, who ran round for a try. Hook had no difficulty in goaling. Only one point eeparated the teams now so that play became highly exciting. For several minutes Auckland was kept desperately defending in its own twenty-five. Eventually, Pattison obtained the ball from a ecrum and_ by running beyond half-way gave his side much-needed relief. Mount Albert worked back, and just before the call of time Auckland was penalised. The result depended on the success of Hook's kick from a hard position. The ball went wide, Reid forced, and the game ended:—Auckland, 11; Mount Albert, 10. Mr. J. Finlayson was referee.

SACRED HEART'S SUCCESS For the first few minutes King's was attacking, but Wordsworth helped Sacred Heart to clear to half-way. King's had to defend, and was awarded a penalty after being forced back into a dangerous position. Moses broke clear, but he was not supported. Sacred Heart resumed attacking and Petrie made a tricky run before transferring to Regan, who was grounded. Macindoe and Moses were prominent in a King's passing rush, but Wordsworth's defence was sound. Nelson, Petrie. Regan and O'Reg.an combined to gain much ground. The ball went into Petrie's hands a&ain and he passed to Regan who sent Kawe away. Kawe passed infield to O'Brien, the last-named crossing for a try. Hare converted. At half-time the score was: —Sncred Heart, 5; King's. 0. After the resumption of play. the_ bajl was carried up and down the field. King s moved into Sacred Heart territory, where Tapp gave the ball to Macindoe, who kicked. The bounce deceived Wordsworth, and Spender, although having a clear field ahead, failed to pick the ball up. Sacred Heart retaliated, Petrie obtaining the bail at midfield and passing to O'Regan, who evaded several opponents and scored. Hares kick missed. Soon afterwards, the Sacred Heart forwards dribbled into the King ft twenty-five. Here. Hare obtained the ball and ecored after a tricky run. His luck went wide. Thero was ro doubt now as to Sacred Heart's superiority. Petrie initiated another attack that led to a try. After heating several would-be tacklers, lie handed to Kawe, who could not be stopped. Hare again failed to convert. In the closing stages King's tried in vain to score, the game endingSacTed Heart. 14; Kings. 0. Mr. C. F. Paull was referee.

JUNIOR GAMES Second Grade.—Auckland Grammar A, 11, Mount Albert Grammar, 3. Third Grade. —Sacred Heart College, 82, Mount Albert Grammar B, 0. Fourth Grade.—Auckland Grammar A, 54, Technical College B. 0; Sacred Heart. 34. Auckland Grammar C. 0. Fifth Grade.—Auckland Grammar, BJ, Takapuna Grammar, 0: Sacred Heart, 4S, King's College. 0. . ~ Sixth Grade.—Auckland Grammar A. 54, Takapuna Grammar. 0: Sacred Heart, 0, Kowliai Junior High School 0. Seventh Grade.—Auckland Grammar A, 3, Takapuna Grammar. 0: Sacred Heart. 2L>, Auckland Grammar B, 0. INTER-SCHOOLS CONTESTS RUGBY AND BASKETBALL [from our own correspondent] TE KUITI, Sunday Football and basketball matches were played between the Otorohanga District High School and the Te Kuiti District High School at Te Kuiti yesterday. The contest wna fairly keen, but Te Kuiti proved victorious in all events. The results were as follows: Basketball.—High School A teams: Te Kuiti. 21; Otorohanga, 10. High School B teams: Te Kuiti. 22: Otorohanga, .7. Primary A teams: Te Kuiti, 11; Otorohanga, 10. Primary B teams: Te Kuiti. 14; Otorohanga, 8. Football.—High Schools: To Kuiti, 2?), Otorohanga, 5. Primary schools: Te Kuiti, 19, Otorohang*, 0.