THE LEAGUE CODE

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXX, Issue 21608, 28 September 1933, Page 7

THE LEAGUE CODE

ST. GEORGE TEAM DEFEATED VICTORY.GAINED BY RICHMOND THIRTEEN POINTS TO EIGHT The St. George Rugby League team, of Sydney, was defeated in the second game of its tour by the Richmond Club team, Auckland, at Carlaw Park yesterday afternoon. in the presence of a large gathering of spectators. The home team won a gruelling game by 13 points to 8. Conditions were ideal, but play was marred somewhat by rough play, which was frequent during the game. The St. George backs handled badly early in the first half, and eeveral openings were lost. The Richmond forwards played hard, bustling football, and at times the visitors were rattled. An obstruction try to Richmond, which placed it in the lead, was resented by the visitors. From this On the referee lost control of the game, and blows were freely exchanged between the players. The spectators, however, enjoyed a great battle between the rival forwards. All efforts of the visiting team to open up play were frustrated by deadly tackling by the Richmond baoks. There is no doubt Richmond was the bettei team on the day's play. Quick breaking by the Richmond forwards hampored the St. George backs, several of whom resented being tackled. The Best Players Prentice, Powell and Mitchell were the outstanding backs for Richmond. The firstnamed played a great defensive game. Mitchell displayed a lot of dash on the wing. Satherley, Lawless and Telford were the outstanding forwards. Mork and Daley played splendidly for the visitors, some of the other backs paying too much attention to the man. Rutherford, Hayward, and Kiliby Were prominent among the forwards. The teams were as follows:

St. George.—Fullback, S. Robinson; threequarters, L. Brennan, M. Hollingworth, N. Tipping. B. Martin; halfbacks, R. Daley. H. Mork; forwards, F. Hayward, P. Fairall, A. Sprouster, J. Rutherford, L. Kelly, W. Ivilliby. Richmond.—Fullback, Lee; threequarters, Mitchell. Young. Abbott; . five-eighths, Cooke, Prentioe; halfback, Powell; forwards, Telford, Milicich, Hawkes, Satherley, Lawless, Metcalfe. St. George opened with a fine passing bout. Daley cut in nicely and the ball travelled to Martin, who missed the pass. The Richmond forwards kept up a strong offensive. From a scrum, Prentice passed to Mitchell, but Martin intercepted and carried play to half-way. Richmond was superior to the visitors in the loose, and Lawless pressed Robinson, who was tackled iu < possession. Penalty Goal to Visitors St. George was again unlucky when Hoi* lingworth beat the defence badly, but Tipping missed a eiinple transfer with a clear field. St. George was awarded a penally, and Robinson kicked a goal. St. George, 2: Richmond, 0. Daley out in nicelv and passed to Tipping, and three backs carried, play well past half-way. Just before half-time Lawless started a Richmond offensive, and Young got within a foot of the St. George line: : Half-time oame with the ecore: St. George, 2; Richmond, .0. On resuming a good kick by Cooke placed Richmond in a handy position. Daley was penalised for obstruction, and Milicich equalised the score: St. George. 2; Richmond. 2.

Clever play by Daley had Richmond in trouble, but Powell saved well. The Richmond backs combined effectively, and Cooke mode a nice opening. His pass to Abbott was a little low, and Brennan kicked the ball into touch. It was a lucky save. The St. George forwards were plainly rattled by Richmond's vanguards rushing Indies. Amid great excitement Satherley scored, but Cooke failed to convert. Richmond, 5; St. George, 2. •Jhe Score Evened From n scrum in Richmond territory Mork burst round the blind side, and eent Martin over in the corner. Robinson failed to convert. Richmond, 5; St. George, 5. Prentice made a thrilling, run after an interception, but Hollingsworth nullified his pass to Cooke, who was well supported. From a melee near St. George line, Metcnlfe„.phnrged down Mork's return. The Richmond forward was 1 obstructed, and Metcalfe was awarded a try. Milicich failed to convert. Richmond. St. George, 5. A few minutes later. Tipping was forced to kick from behind. The ball hit the gonlposts, and bounced toward the wing, where Abbott scored a simple try. Milicich failed to convert, Richmond, 11: St. George, 5. Satherley increased Richmond's lend with a penalty goal from long range. Richmond, 13: St. George, 5. Daley made a brilliant opening, and passed to Tipping, to Hayward, who kicked th'-ough. Martin cleverl** snapped uu the ball and scored a spectacular try. Robinson failed to convert, and the game ended. Richmond. 13: St. George. 8. Mr. V. Simpson was referee. DEVONPORT AND RICHMOND FURTHER MEETING REQUIRED A decision to ask the Devonport and Richmond senior teams to meet again on October 7 was made by the management committee of the Auckland Rugby League last evening. The fact that this contest would arouse considerable interest, consequent upon Richmond's victory over the St. George team, was fully realised by members of the committee, That several suggestions had been t.vought forward with the object of the club colours of senior teams being made more distinguishable was reported by the chairemn. who said that the matter would receive consideration. It was resolved to notify the Kia Oru Club. team, of South Auckland, that its proposed curtain-raiser match with the Mangerc Club at C'arlaw Park could not bo arranged

FIXTURES FOB SATURDAY Following are the fixtures for Saturday:— Special Match.—St. George (Sydney) v. Marist, Carlaw Park No. 1, 3 p.m.. Mr. P. Roaers. Third Grade Intermediate.—Northcote v. Marist. Carlaw Park No. 1, 1,-15 p.m., Mr. T. Fisher. Fourth Grade.—Morist A v. City. Carlaw Park No. 2. 1.45 p.m., Mr. R. Otto; Manukau v. Newton B. Carlaw Park No. 2. 2.45 p.m., Mr. R, Otto. House Match.—Waste Products v. Auckland Gas Company, Grey Lynn, 3 p.m., Mr. C. Boneham. NEXT SATURDAY'S MATCH MARIST TO PLAY VISITORS The council of the New Zealand Rugb.v League decided Inst, evening to match Marist' against St. George at Carlaw Park on Saturday. Challenges were also received from the Devonport and Richmond Clubs. Owing to the late departure of the Wanganoilu for Sydney it may be possible to play another match against either of tlnse teams. Mr. P. Rogers was appointed referee for Saturday's match. SOUTH AUCKLAND TEAM [from our own correspondent] TAUPIRI. Wednesday The following team has been selected to represent South Auckland at Tnupiri next Thursday . against the St. George team:— Fullback. C. Hill (Taupiri): threequarters, G. Tittleton (Taupiri), W. Tittleton (Ngaruawahia), -H. Hill (Ngaruawahia); fiveeighths, Garry (Taupiri). Peekham (Huntly); halfback. Knight (Huntly); forwards. MclJumey (Ngaruawahia), Fleming (Rotowaro), Baker (Huntly), Mason (Ngaruawahia), Mcnzies (Ngaruawahia), Trautvetter (Huntly). Emergencies: Backs, Clout (Rotowaro); forwards, Tittleton (Taupiri).