THE LEAGUE CODE

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXX, Issue 21557, 31 July 1933, Page 12

THE LEAGUE CODE

roope fioqster matches CITY DEFEATS DEVONPORT WIN FOR RICHMOND TEAM Tlio first round of the Auckland Kugby League's 11 oopo. Rooster knockout competition was played on Saturday under good conditions. _p wo matches were decided at Carlaw and attracted a good attendance. City avenged its defeat by Devonport in the final championship match by lowering the champions' colours in a fast and interesting match. City made a spendid recovery near the end of the game and outplayed the champions. The principal gamo between Richmond and New ton was rather disappointing owing to the superiority ot the former. ' After a poor first spell Newton rallied in the second half, but at no time looked a winning team. At half-time Richmond led by 21 points to nil. The appearance of A. h. Cooke with Richmond created considerable interest, and ho showed that he still retains his old-time form. The game at Otahuhu between Marist and Ponsonby* resulted in a comfortable win for the former. Ponsonby, however, was by 110 means outclassed and Jed halfway through the second spell, riie Ponsonby backs threw the ball a bourn good style at this stage and threatened to cause a surprise, lhe Marist forwards rose to the occasion, however, and good combination by thfc backs was a feature of the concluding stages. The results of Saturday s matches were as follows: — Richmond, 29; Newton, 15. City 15; Devonport, 8. Marist, 26; Ponsonby, 13. KEWTON OUTCLASSED RICHMOND'S SUPERIORITY The superiority of Richmond all round enabled it to gain a comfortable victory over Newton. Neither side could claim any advantage in the early stages, play remaining about half-way. Brimblc made a fine breakaway and, with several players in support, Quirke dropped liis pass. Richmond attacked Btrongly. After a rearguard passing bout had broken down. Prentice, gathered and passed to Lawless, who scored wide out. Marshall kicked a fine goal. Richmond continued to attack and was gaining possession from the scrums. A cross-kick by 1 reutico saw all the .Richmond backs follow on. Marshall gathered, to score an easy try behind the posts. The scorer easily converted. Richmond continued to press, only mistakes in passing preventing a try until Prentice "dummied" his way over wide out. Marshall failed to convert. Newton was seldom able to pass the half-way lino and play was of a mediocre standard. A loose rush by the Newton forwards carried play to the Richmond twenty-five, where Cooke made a fine opening, from which Abbott scored after a good run. Marshall converted. Newton took a turn on attack, but Hall threw away a chance from a penalty when he kicked high. Richmond easily forced. Then Prentice outpaced the opposition to make an easy try for Marshall wide out. Cooke failed with the kick. Half-time came with the score:— Richmond, 21; Newton, 0. . Soon after the resumption Porteous kicked a penalty goal for Newton and just failed in another attempt a little. later % Stepnens made, a good run which placed Newton on attack and Allen scored. Porteous. kick lilt the post and went over. Newton maintained the pressure and although a passing bout broke down Hall was handy and dashed over. Porteous converted. Newton, spurred by it 3 success, threw the ball about and Sellars finished off a ruoc movement- wit., s, fine try. Blacklaws made a good attempt to convert. Richmond then .took a hand. Prentice making a fine opening for Cooke, who scored in a handy position. Marshall failed to convert. Shortly before time a good passing bout broke through the defence and Prentice scored behind the posts. Marshall converted and the game ended with tho score:—Richmond, 29; Newton, 15. Mr. F. Thompson was referee.

SUCCESS OF MARIST

PONSONBY DEFEATED Marist had a good win over Ponsonby which at one Btage threatened to cause a surprise. Ponsonby was first to attack, but Campbell placed Marist in a good position with nice kick 3. Marist was first to score. Flanagan going over in a good position, for Campbell to convert. A few minutes later Campbell added two points for Marist with a penally goal. Good play by Iveesing gave the Ponsonby backs a chance and B. Riley scored. Jones converted. Just before halftime Hassan raced round the blind side and passed to L. Schultz, who scored. Campbell failed to convert and half-time came with the score:—Marist, 10. ponsonby, 5. On resuming Ponsonby attacked strongly and pressed on the Marist line. From an opening by L.\ Riley Holland scored. Jones failed to convert. The Ponsonby backs played good football and Bright made a nice run to the Marist twenty-five, where Jones kicked a penalty goal and equalised the score. Bright was again prominent and scored a fine try. Jones fniled to SI a l ist, however, took a hand and List race* over in the corner. Campbell concerted. Hassan cleverly beat the defence and passed to Brisbane, who scored. Campbell converted. In the concluding stages Marist proved superior. L. Schultz scored and then Flanagan added another try. Campbell missed both kicks and the game ended:— Marist, 26: Ponsonby, 13. Mr. P. Rogers was referee. A FINE RECOVERY CITY'S GOOD WIN City made a wonderful recovery against Devonport and beat the champions in an exciting finish. From the kick-off Olilf misfielded and Clark ran through, only to pass forward to McLaughlin. From the .loose Perry sent the City backs away and Turei raced over in the corner. Watene just failed to convert. City pressed, but Seagar lucked cleverly past half-way. The Devonport backs broke avr.iy. but Powell got in front and a possible try wan missed. Donald made a great, run from half-way and passed to beatherbarrow. A try looked certain, but Turei ctime buck fast and saved. After Devonport proosed on the City line for some time Donald broke through and Masefield scored , between the posts. Laing conveited. Play was ragged and there was little combined football. Laing missed a penalty from a good position. Simpson picked up in the loose and passed to A. Smith, who scored. Laing failed to convert' The City backs sot off and Turei just missed a try. Half-time came with the 8cn;» •_ Devonport. 8: City. 3. On resuming Devonport attacked and City Was lucky to clear. Axeman made a hue opening in the Devonport twenty-five and passed to Perry, but Davidson fumbled and Smith cleared. Then Perry broke away from half-way and passed to Pierce, but the hitter passed infield and a try was missed. A minutes later Perry raced Davidson into position, but Powell obstructed. From the penalty Watene converted. The City backs attacked strongly. Perry started a passing bout and Davidson sent to Purd.v. Wayne finished off the movement with a splendid try. Watene placed City in the lead with a great goal. City continued to make a great recovery and completely outplayed the champions. McLaughlin and Clark led a forward offensive, but the hitter lost the ball. Herring snapped up and scored. Wa<ene converted, and the game ended:—City. 15; Devonport. 8. Mr. W. Simpson was referee. LOWER GRADE RESULTS Reserve Guide.—Richmond, 12, Ponsonby. 5: Marist, 13, City, 3; Devonport, 20. Newton, y. ", Second Grade.—Mangere, 37, Point Chevalier, 3. Third Grade Intermediate.—Marist, 37, Akarana, 0; Devonport, 4, Richmond, 0; Northcote, 30, Manukau, 0. Fourth Grade.—Manukau. 24, Akarana, 3; Ponsonby, 7, Northcote, 0; Richmond, 3, Point Chevalier, 2. Fifth Grade.— Richmond A won from New Lynn by default; Ellerslie, 40, Akarana, 0: Richmond. -5. Papakura, 0. Sixth Grade.—Devonport, 32, Avondale, 0: Richmond, (!. Manukau, 0. Seventh Grade.—Richmond A won from Devonport by default; Richmond B, 6, F.llerelie, 0. Primary Schools.—.Avondale, 0. Cit'r, 3; Ellerslie, 11, Richmond,. 5. Avondale won the championship. Friendly Games.—Auckland Gas Company, 8, W.. Lovett's, 8; McKendrick Brothers. 12, Miller, Paterson and Lees, 0. SCHOOLBOYS' TEAM The following schoolboy players have been choscnto train for the A and B match on Carlaw Tark next Saturday, when the representative team to play Northland will be selected:—Reid, Carr, Ivil, Ball, Mirko. Green, Adolph, Martin (Avondale). Warren. Payne, McLeod, Rush. Moon, Stevenson (City). Hargrenves, Moore, Cotman. IKean, Wilson. Sutherland, Johnson (Richmond*. Johnston, Haikraese, Morris, Bnrko (F.Rerslie), Boardman, Anderson Slater (Northcote), Vert, Johns, Kelly (Devonport). Players will meet; for training to-morrow at 3.30 p.m. at Carlaw Park.

representative team: $1 M

MATCH WITH TARANAKI * ':f ill The semi finalists of the Koope Roosted!| competition havina been decided. i : h« Auckland selector liavo chosen (ho foll<ii§f| inir team to play Taranaki at - New ljs§g month next Saturday:—LaingfOcvonport); Bright (Ponsonby). "Wayne (City), Turci•'l (City), Soasar (I)cvonport). Bnmble (NW ton). O'Donnell (Devonport). Axeman (City). Donald (Devonport). Loatlierbarrow (Devonport). Clarke (City). HuU (Po n . sorihy). Nathan (Newton), Hall (.Newton), Scott (Devonport). The team wll practise sit < arlaw Pnrk to-morrow and Thursday evening nt 7.30 u o'clock. Any player linablo to inpke. tin trip is requested to notify Mr. E. K. Ash»r immediately. MATCH AT WHANGARKI [from our own correspondent] WHANG ARET, Sunday The return match under the Rugby League codo between the Whancarei (XoHhland) and Kaikohc districts was played terday afternoon at Kaikoho in good weather and on a dry ground, and resulted in a win for Northland by 25 point? to 13. The same was keenly contested, Other matches at Whangarei resulted aa follows:—Kamo, 7; City, 2. Juniors: Kamo, 18; Oncralii. 2.

DRAWN GAME PLAYED

HAWKE'S BAY AND TARANABtf [BY TELEGRAPH —PRESS ASSOCIATION] NAPIER, Saturday The first inter-provincial Rugby Leagu» match for ten yeais in Napier was played to-day. when Hawke's Bay drew with Ta:ru» nalci. 17-all, in a fist open game. The attendance \vas 4000. .Lord nnd Lady Bleduiloa being present and meeting the players. Ilawke's Bay made an excellent showing, cspeci 'lly in view of the fact that the team had not played together before. Ip th& •;:£ second spell its form was not sustained and Taranaki scored freely. In the cloeing stages Taranaki was five points ahead when tho Hawke's Esy team threw its whole weight into an overwhelming attack, which Lifter capped with an outstanding try. Smith, who notched fourteen points, equalised amid great enthusiasm. In tho early stages stoppages through casualties and infringement* by the visitors were frequent. Hawke's Bay immediately attacked. Sm::tfc, on the wing, followed through, beating several opponents for a splendid try. Shortly afterwards Priar. Taranaki. retired hurt. From an early infringement, Hunt goaled. Tho visitors continued defensive play, nnd from an infringement Smith goaled. Ta.ranaki attacked, but the advantage was lost through Ninkie, who was caught in possession. Hawke's Bay continued fast, open play, and from a further penalty Smith again goaled. The visiting backs at this stage participated in the first good piece of play, a great movement being nullified by an infringement "in the corner. Shcvtly before the spell ended Smith ,goalcd with a magnificent kick. ~ , , In the second spell Hawkc s Bay attacked vigorously. Lister working the blind side to get "the ball out to Smith, who ran half the length of the field to score a wonderful try Stung by the reverse, the visitors attacked strongly. Hunt diving over. Keeping Hawke's Bay bustled, the Taranaki forwards pressed through, McDonald scoring. Within two minutes Taranaki forged ahead with tries by Moorhead and Hunt, the latter "dummying" cleverly. In the closing stages Hunt, beat Eddy in a race for the ball and in the last few minutes Hawkes Bay made a sensational attack, when Lister scored, and Smith converted. The final score was:—Hawke's Bay. 17; Taranaki, 17.