SECONDARY SCHOOLS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXI, Issue 21853, 16 July 1934, Page 13

SECONDARY SCHOOLS

GRAMMAR DEFEATS KING'S VICTORY FOR SACRED HEART The standard of Rugby provided in the secondary schools' matches at Eden Park on Saturday on the occasion of College Day was somewhat below that of former years, while the day also seemed to be without some of its traditional glamour and gaiety. This doubtless was due to the fact that the chief fixture, between Grammar and King's was expected to be one-sided, as it proved to be. Auckland Grammar completely outplayed its rival, to win by 33 points to 0. The curtain-raiser, between Sacred Heart College and Mount Albert Grammar, however, was productive of a more evenly-contested game. Sacred Heart always held the upper hand and ran out a winner by 14 points to 5, thereby justifying its first-round victory over the same team, when it prevailed narrowly by 18 points to 14. Once more the crack Sacred Heart goalkicker, W. Hare, was seen to advantage, kicking a spectacular field goal and converting two tries. Auckland Grammar now leads in the championship contest with 10 points, Sacred Heart being in second position with 6 points, followed by Mount Albert and King's with 4 points each. Takapuna Grammar, which had the bye on Saturday, has so far failed to register a win.

KING'S OUTPLAYED EASY WIN FOR GRAMMAR By virtue of an all-round superiority, Auckland Grammar School inflicted its secand heavy defeat this season on its old rival. King's College. The heavier, epeedier and more doughty Grammar team played clever football, to score almost at will'in the closing stages.. The 'fine play of the Grammar pack made all things possible for the speedy and crafty backs. Behind tha winning pack was a pacy and clever set of backs, among whom Knight, at first five-eighths, played fipo football. Taking the ball cleanly at good speed, he made several capital openings and scored two tries on His own. The players outside him, supporting him well, turned the accruing benefits to fruitful account, Sayers on.* the wing continually requiring the combined attentions of a harassed defence. He Bcored three tries. King's, which was a considerably lighter side, was outplayed. P. K. Wilson, at fullback, 'was easily the most distinguished player, tackling and kicking well. < Grammar was soon attacking and, after one moveihent had foundered. Knight ehot a model pbbs to Coghlan, who dropped a neat field goal when on the move. Grammar thereafter maintained a constant pressure in King's territory. Knight broke through brilliantly and had only P. K. Wilson to beat, but he fell » victim to the sterling tackling of the King's fullback. Following a sustained Grammar attack, however, Knight ehot through for a good try which was easily converted by Passmore. The Grammar backs went away with a pretty back movement, with Stayers making full use of his pace to outßtrip the King's backs in a desperate race from near half-way and score a capital try which was not converted. Half-time arrived with King's 12 points in arrears. The second Bpell was not five minutes in progress when the Grammar backs started passing, which ended in a try by Thompson. Passmore converted. Once more Knight cut through the opposing defence with bewildering celerjty, and when approached by P. K. Wilson he threw a rather wild pass to Coghlan. who, taking it head-high in clever fashion, went over for a splendid try, Passmore once more converting. ;

King's then attacked, the forwards gaining ground for both wings, Orr and J. L. Wilson, to make determined dashes, which, however, met with a watchful defence. Although at this stage King's was getting the ball , more frequently the Jmcks seemingly could do nothing with it, several opportunities being dissipated by faidty handling and a proneness to urn across the field. Grammar soon returned, , and Sayers lost possession when a try appeared imminent. The speedy winger went over shortly afterwards. however. He was unable to convert. Before the gamo ended Sayers had romped over once more, while Knight also succeeded in ' scaring again, Passmore converted on© of these tries, to make the final score read:—Auckland Grammar School, 33, King's College. 0. Mr. 11. D. Craig was referee. SACRED HEART'S SUCCESS SUPERIOR BACK PLAY Sacred Heart College and Mount Albert Grammar School failed to produce the high standard of football for which both teams are noted. The Sacred Heart backs were definitely. superior.. The Mount Albert backs again showed a tendency to run across the field rather than straight, while haphazard handling and incomplete backing up rendered useless their speed. Sacred Heart went right to the attack from the start and for some time Mount Albert was held on its own line. Sacred Heart could not break through, until a kick by Tawhai failed to reach the line, and was gathered in by Hare, who drop-kicked a good goal. From a scrum ths ball went down the Sacred Heart iine of backs and was kicked well up. Farnell failed to field it, and Taylor, following up fast, gathered it in and scored Hare converted. A second try was prevented only by scrappy handling. Hare missed" a penalty and the half-time score was:—Sacred Heart, 9; Mount Albert, 0.

Gordon missed two penalties for Mount Albert, which nearly scored, when, from a Bcrum near the line, the ball went to Kingstone, w.ho cut in cleanly, but was pulled down right on the line. A few minutes later, from a forward scramble on the College line, HefTernan fell on the_ ball over the line. Gordon converted. Passing "among the Sacred Heart backs enabled O'Regan to make a great dash and score well out. Hare converted. The final score was:—Sacred Heart College, 14; Mount Albert Grammar School, 5. Mr. G. J. Howard was referee. WIN FOR NEW PLYMOUTH [FROM OUR OWN correspondent] HAMILTON. Sunday The New Plymouth High School's first fifteen defeated the Hamilton High School representatives yesterday by 52 points to nil. The local team waß hopelessly outclassed by its heavier and more skilful opponents. The Thames High School's first, fifteen beat Hamilton Technical High School by J7 points to 3, while the Thames second fifteen beat Technical seconds by 5 points to 3.

SOUTHERN CHAMPIONSHIPS POSITION IN DUNEDIN [llY TELEGRAPH —PRESS ASSOCIATION] Wellington.—First diviflion: nult, 13. Pctuiie. 8: Wellington College Old Boys, (i. Athletic, 0; Poneko. 12. University. 0; Marist. 16. Eastbourne. 8: Wellington'. 11. St. Patrick's College Old' Boys. 4. Second division: Poncke. 6. Johnsonville. 5: Oriental, JO, Wellington ft; Pctone, 6, Bcrhanipore, 3; Onslow, 8. Melroso-Solwyri. 0: Minimal-. 10, Athletic. 8. Chrlstchurch The weather was excellent, for football to-day. thero being bright sunshine, mild una almost windless. Results: Ohristehnrch. 14. Old Boys. 3: Lin wood. 11, University. 6: Albion. 13. Athletic. 7; Mcrivuln, 11. Sniinynide, 0. Dunedln,-Southern. 12. Kaikorai. 3; University A. II Taieri, 0; Zingsri. 14, University B. 3: Allmmbra, 28, Dunedin, 3; J'irates. 11. Union 5. The competition now lies between Southern and University A, which nro three coints ahead of the next team. Kaikoiai,

Whnhatano. — competition* worn conViriUd.it under perfect conditions. The. Wluikatnii«s Union'* senior i-pwuKu utit iib followa: Poroporo won by default from Huatoki: Piiroii, 15, Waimatia, !), .funiova: Iliyli School OI'I Hoys, fl, Waimiitiii, !li Pompom, .'ll, Taneatua, li. Third tr ratio finnl: Tanentua, 8. Ilitfb WcliOo! Oi'l Boys, f>. Mnnlorton,-Tlio Wairnrapii Ttiitfby Union's A division results woro-Carterton, 0, Foa the rston, ft; Grey town, 18, Gladstone, 8. If ilivinion: Martjnborouizh, 12,. Mastodon, f), Dalelield, 20, Jled Hlfirs. 0, Now Plymouth. —Tim Tarariaki lii««l>y Union'* tranUiH resulted !»- l :, itlea, 2(i, Walfnn.tr, !!; Ilswera. 11, Stratford, 9; Clifton, 10, Kltbam, !i; Tukapa, W, Stratford United Old Boys, 5; trialewnod, 11, Opunake, (i; 22, Now Plymouth Oi'l Boys, 0; Kftporiffs, 11, fllnr, 0. Oamaru,--'J'bo Waitaki (tucrby Suh-Union representatives defeated Oaruaru by 22 points to tl.