CONTESTS IN COUNTRY

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

CONTESTS IN COUNTRY

REPRESENTATIVE MATCHES MORRINSVILLE BEATS THAMES Several representative matches were played in country centres of the Auckland province on Saturday afternoon. The following accounts were forwarded by correspondents, of the Herald : Morrinsville. —Morrinsville retained the Peace Cup in the first match of the season nt Morrinsville, when the home team defeated Thames by 34 points to 13. Morrinsville attacked from the kick off, and took play to Thames' twenty-five, where the visitors were penalised. W. Cameron kicked a goal. A beautiful passing movement by the Thames backs, in which Stanaway cut out two men, ended in Jones scoring. Savage converted. The home side again attacked, and Aitken broke away and passed to C. Cameron, who scored wide out. W. Cameron converted. From a scrum on the Thames line, Russell, the Morrinsville half, ran round on the blind side to score. W. Cameron converted with a fine kick. From tight play in the visitors' twenty-five Cameron passed to Hall, who scored between the posts. Aitken converted. I. Lower retired from the Morrinsville pack owing to a leg injury, and was replaced by F. Carter. The_ Morrinsville backs were beginning to show superiority, and a passing rush started by W. Cameron ended in M. Hall scoring. The visiting forwards gradually took play to Morrinsville'# lino, where T. Abraham went over. The kick failed. Thames was penalised at its twenty-five for picking up in the scrum, and W. Cameron kicked a goal. From halfway, Dovell, the Thames winger, ran down the line to scoro a fine try wide out. Ake converted. Half-time Bounded with the points 24—13 in favour of Morrinsville. Hard, even play, with sound tackling, followed after the interval, and it was not until late in the game that Aitken cut in at halfway and ran to tlip Thames twentyfive, where he passed to Campbell, who raced over. W. Cameron converted. From tight play at the Thames twenty-five W. Cameron picked up well and passed to Aitken and Campbell, who scored. W. Cameron converted. The game ended eoon afterward with the score:—Morrinsville. 34; Thames, 13. As a curtain-raiser to the Peace Cup game the Hamilton and Morrinsville junior representatives met in a contest for the Clarke Cup. Hamilton won by 23 points to 17. For Hamilton Patterson (2), Perkins, Ryan and Everest scored tries. McKay converted three and Holmes one. Nola (2) and Bnrlow Bcored for Morrinsville, Whitechurch converting one and kicking a penalty goal. Matamata.—The Matamata representatives played matches against Te Aroha representatives in three grades at Bedford ,Park. The ground was in fine order ami there was a good attendance of spectators. The Bcores were: Seniors, Matamata, 22,'Te Aroha, 6; juniors, Matamata, G, Te Aroha, 3; third grade, Te Aroha, 7, Matamata, G. In the senior game Te Aroha started off at a great pace and bustled the home bucks. Following a forward rush Weedon scored an unconverted try. W. H. Carlson equalised with a penalty goal within two minutes, and Carroll added a try before half-time. In the second half the fast Matamata backs gradually wore the defence down, after Carlson had kicked a fine penalty goal from the touchline. Settle shot through from the base of the scrum for a try, after which Carlson cut the defence in two with a brilliant run. and he scored 'between the posts. The same player converted. Just before time Ellis added another try after the backs had handled, arid Carlson again converted. For Matamata, Chase, Carlson, Carroll and Settle among the backs and Warrender in the. forwards were oustanding. For Te Aroha. Jackson, Williams and Packham in the backs ond Caulton, A. Dicken and ( Nicholson in the forwards were outstanding. The visitors covered well on defence, but their tackling was weak.

Cambridge.—The weather was fine, but tho playing fields were still soft from recent rains, for the week-end Rugby. The junior club championship reached the final stage as the result of tho games, Hautapu beating Leamington by 5 points to 3 and United beßting Northern by 6 points to 3. The championship points now are:—Hautapu, 10; United, 10; Leamington, 8; Northern, 8. The Hautapu-Leamington game was a hard forward one. but was of little interest to the big prowd of spectators. Hautapu's only good back movement resulted in N. Holmes scoring a try, which he converted. Gear scored a loose sort of a try for Leamington. The United-Northern game was a bright, open one. Northern had the better of the first half, but lUnited was superior in the second spell. Northern's only try came from a fine movement in which H. and B. Labeau, Allwood and Eric Shaw handled, the last-named scoring. Soon after half-time Hewitt equalised for United with a penalty goal, and a little later he put his side three points up by a magnificent angular gqal from close to the halfway flag. In the AVaikato junior Clark Cup competition, Cambridge had a surprise win over Waipa to the extent of 15 points (five tries) to 3 (a penalty goal). Third grade knock-out: United, 27, Northern, 0; Leamington, 9, Hautapu, 3. Te Awamutu.—Fine weather prevailed for the Waipa Rugby Union's matches at Albert Park. The principal attraction was the Boyce Cup match, between the Matamata and Waipa junior representatives, but the standard of play was not high. The Waipa forwards dominated play, but Matamata's backs were clearly superior. Early in the game Hawke kicked a penalty goal for Mivtamata, A. • Sutherland equalising a little later. In the second spell Weston scored an easy try for Matamata, thus giving the team possession of the Boyce Cup. In the Waipa senior championship, Rovers had an easy victory over Wajkeria, putting on 23 points to 10 after Waikeria had led at half-time. Three converted tries in the last fifteen minutes effectively settled Waikeria'p prospects of a win. Tokanui seniors rather unexpectedly defeated Te Awamutu by 9 points to 8. In the closing stages W. Broughton kicked threo penalty goals. This is the first occasion that Tokanui (a Maori team) has won a match in two seasons. In the third grade championship Old Boys defeated Suburbs by 6 points to 3, and High School won by default from Rovers.

Dargaville.—Northern Wairoa's first defence of the Brake Shield for juniors, won lust season, was made at Rugby Park, Otamatea being challengers. A fast and thrilling game resulted, the ground being in excellent condition. The local pack played admirable football and completely overshadowed the visitors. Northern Wairoa's first try came .when' Skelten was forced to kick, tho ball going right into the arms of Osboldiston, who outpaced the defence and scored in the corner. Stanaway missed tho kick. Soon afterwards Skelton kicked upfield and followed up to take Sanders' return and go over for a good try. Skelton's kick missed. Then came one of the best tries seen on the ground, Osboldiston being the star figure. He secured the ball after it had passed from Beazley, Stanaway and Walters cleared tho defence and scored between the posts. Stanaway converted. Soon after resuming, Barry dazzled Otamatea with a brilliant side-step-ping run down the louch-liuo to score at the corner Barry missed tho kick. Tho next try resulted from a forward tussle on the line, Kirton touching-down. Stanaway failed at goal. King then took the ball over for Otamatea in a strong pack movement. From a set scrum Beazley ran round and scored. Stanaway missed the kick and time came with the score:—Northern Wairoa, 17: Otamatea, G. Mr. Bycroft (Port Albert) was referee. Costello Shield match: Ruawai (holders), 0; Northern, 0.

Kaeo.—Playing at fcaeo in the first representative inter-county Rugby football match in the North this season, Mangonui defeated Whangaroa, by 6 points to 3. As tho ground had been under water during the floods of Inst week, it, was very heavy for play, and little spectacular football was witnessed, tho ball being confined chiefly to tho forwards. In this department tho heavier Mangonui pack showed to advantage. At tho beginning of play it looked ns if Mungonui wns going to have a decided advantage, tho ball being in Whangaroa's territory practically all Iho first quarter, but dogged defence kept the visitors from scoring. The first spell ended ,1-all, Yates scoring for Mangonui and Campbell for Whangaroa. In the second spell play was more open, but good defensive tactics kept (he score down. The only points registered were when W. Cooper (Mangonui) went over the line to givo his side the lend, and the Kiime ended o—3 in Mangonui's favour. Near the end of the match \V. Taniora, n. Whangaroa player, had the misfortune to dislocate his left shoulder when going down to stop a forward rush. The injured player wa s immediately attended to by a doctor on the ground and, after the shoulder was set, he was able to proceed home.

Paoroa.—There \tas a lnnic attendance at Hi! Paeroa Domain lo witness the game between the Parnell team, Auckland, and I lie I'aorou. representatives. Pnoro-.i was superior, both in tho backs and forwards, the latter being much heavier than the city learn. The game resulted in an easy win for the home ientn by 23 points to 0. The l'neroa backs worked a pretty passing bout, which ended in I). Oloyn scoring. Paeroa went hi,might; lo the attack and secured the ball from a scrum. Neabit worked the blind side and transferred to Gloyn. who again scored. Lawrence set his backs going for Oloyn to scoro from midfield, and at halftimo the score was:—Paeroa, 9; Parnell, 0. Shortly after resuming Swann, tho Paeroa fullback, sent a long high kick to Hearling, witti failed to field the ball. Sw nun followed up fast and smothored Hearling's kick. Kerr authored "up ( the ball and scored. The I'ae.roa bucks continued to open up the gamo and a determined run by Gloyn. who forced his way past three men. giivo Swann an opening lo acorn. Further tries for Paeroa were scored by Vcddor and Manders, ono being converted by Lawrence, making the final score:—Paeroa, 2!); Parnell, 0. Mr. W. M. Winter wan roferoe. Tho final for tho knook-

out junior competition between West and Netherton for the Frank Williams Shield resulted in a keenly-contested game. Each side scored three points in the first half, and even play in the second saw each gain an unconverted try, and the game ended in a draw. 6-all. Paeroa Primary School, 3, Morrinsville Primary School, 3; Morrinsville Secondary School, 34, Paeroa Secondary School, 0. Third grade: Netherton, 14, Combined, 0.

Rotorua. —Much interest was taken in the Rugby tribal match for the Tainui-Mania-poto Challenge Cup between Te Arawa (holder) and Whakatohea (challenger) played at Arawa Park. It attracted the largest crowd o£ the season. The weather was fine, with a light westerly, and the conditions were generally good. The game was exciting throughout and was evenly contested. Te Arawa won by 5 points to 3. a try scored by Hohapata and converted by P. Howell, to a penalty goal. A curtainraiser between Rotorua High School and Waikite resulted in a win for High School by 15 points to 11 after a close and exciting game.

Tauranga.—A Rugby match for the Phelan Memorial Cup was played here between Tauranga (holder) and Te Puke (challenger) in ideal weather. The game was evenly contested and was mainly a test between forwards. In the first 10 minutes Gardiner scored for Tauranga and no further score was registered until half-way through the second spell, when Bidois gained a try and brought Tauranga's score to six. Shortly McNaughton kicked a penalty goal for To Puke, the game ending in Tauranga's favour by (i points to 3. A match between the Tauranga and To Puke juniors was won by To Puke by 14 points to 3. Inns for the winners were gained by Coone.v and Butcher, both being converted by Butcher, while 'Moses dropped a field goal Murray scored for Tauranga. Opotiki.—Old Boys seniors, 10, beat the junior representatives, 8. It was a very open game, with good, clean football. The junior representatives did well considering the weight and age of the seniors. Country. 8. beat City, G. Country owed its win chiefly to the forwards. City lost several good chances owing to bad handling.

Warkivorth.—At Helensville the Rodney Rugby senior representatives played the Knipara representatives. Kaipara won by 13 points to b. The Rodney Rugby Union's junior match resulted as follows:—Port Albert, 9. Wark worth, 3. Primary schools: Warkworth. G, Port Albert, 0: Wnyhy-Wells-ford, 3, Kourawhero-Ivaipara Flats, 0.

Pukekohe-Franklin.—Play for tho championship of the combined Pukekohe-Franl?-lin Union was continued. Sparkling football gave Te Kohanga a win against Patumahoo by 17 points to 6. The match was played at Bledisloe Park, Pukekoho, and the Te Kohanga backs, with Rata at centre-three-Quarter giving an outstanding exposition, excelled in bright passing movements. At 'I uakau. Tuakau beat Old Boys by 9 points to 3. White Star had its first win of the season. beating Onewhero, at Pukekohe, b.v 10 points to 9. The championship now lies between Tuakau, with 13 competition points, and Te Kohanga, with 12. They meet to decide the honour.

Waikare.—The Waikaro Union's senior competition has been won by Waiterimu. rind Rangiriri now holds an unassailable position as runner-up. The union contemplates starting a senior knock-out competition lor a cup to be purchased. South Auckland.—The South Auckland Union commenced its competitions. In tha senior A Manukau defeated Waiuku, at Waiuku, by 11 points to 3. The game did not provide anything out of the ordinary, Manukau doing better work all round, and ita win was well deserved. For Manukau, Halliwell and _R. Dow, in the backs, caught the eye, while R. Cossey, although on the small size, was the keenest worker in the good Manukau pack. Waiuku played below form, but, with the inclusion of some keener workers in the pack, 6hould do better. T. Thomson was always on the ball, and with Robinson, played well in the forwards. while Moyle, O'Brien and Wilson wore the best of a not very strong back combination. R. Dow scored for Manukau. Halliwell converting and kicking two penalty goals. McNaughton scored for Waiuku. The primary schools' representative match, played as a curtain-raiser, resulted in a win for Waiuku over Pukekohe by» nine points to nil. The other senior A was between Mangatawhiri and Waikare at Rangiriri. This was won by Mangatawhiri by 12 points to 9. The two teams were very evenly matched, although the Waikare forwards dominated the play, being continually on Mantratawhiri's lino. Tries for Mangatawhiri were scored by Aliison and Nuki, Hastie converting. Dew kicked a goal. For Waikare, J. Tonga scored two triei and K. Keith one. One match was plajed in the senior B competition, and this was between Mangatawhiri and Waikare at Pokeno. Mangatawhiri won by three points to nil, with a try scored by P. Byers. The only match in the junior competition was played at Pukekohe, where Franklin defeated Pukekohe by 12 points to 6. Whangarei.—ldeal weather prevailed for all sporting fixtures. The chief attractions were centred at Rugby Park, where a series of interesting games was played and there was an attendance of approximately 1500. Tho grounds were in splendid order after a week of fine weather. The centre of attraction was the senior representative fixture for the Harding Shield between Whangarei (holder) and Otamatea, resulting in a win for Otamatea by 12 points to 6. after a fast and thrilling game. For Otamatea Goodwin scored all the points, comprising threo tries and a penalty goal, and for Whangarei Collins scored a try as did also Cooney. The game was the best seen on Rugby Park this season, the second spell producing very fnst football. It was a splendid exhibition of high-grade football, the spectators frequently being worked up to great enthusiasm. Otamatea possessed a splendid team of forwards, who dominated the first spell, setting a great pace. Its backs were also very effective in defence. The forwards were heavier tbjin their opponents and had better combination. In the second spell the Whangarei pack showed improved combination and fully held its own. The Whangarei backs were superior to their opponents, but had very little of tho ball in the first apell. They were much more in evidence in the second spell and were unfortunate in not scoring on more than one occasion. Goodwin, wing-three-quarter for Otamatea, was the outstanding back on the ground and 4he three tries scored by him were full of'merit. In securing tho second try he mode a flying leaD for the line, hurdling over an opposing player and gaining unbounded applause from the spectators. Of tho other backs. Sundberg, as fullback, and D. McKay five-eightha, were very safe. The forwards all played with great dash and combination, and at times were overwhelming—Linnell, Snelling and Cullen being very praminent. For Whangarei the two tries scored were the result of very attractive football. In tho one scored by Collins, the ball went from Stirling to Weir and Ford, who transferred to Collins, who had a clear run for the line. Cooney's try was the result of tho ball being smartly passed I.y Weir to Cooney. who transferred to Collins. The last-named jn-passed to Cooney, who scored a beautiful try. Tho backs all played well, the more prominent being Stirling, Weir, Cooney, Collins. The forwards worked hard, especially in the second spell, the most consistent being M. Morrisey, McKenzie, Finlayscm. Otamatea deserved to win, beinij the better team on the day's play. Mr. D. McLeod. of Whangarei, was referee. An A and B trial match was played to select a junior representative team for Whangarei ngiunft Northern Wairoa for the Brake Shield. It resulted in a win for the B team by 17 points to 8 points. A third grado match was played for the Powell Shield between teams representing Northern Wairoa and Whangarei and resulted in a win for Noithern Wqiroa by 6 points to 3. after a very interesting gnme. Tho try was scored within threo K minutes of time. A eeyen-a-side game was njayed between tho Horahora bantams and Whangarei High School, resulting a win for Horahora by 9 points to 0.

Hamilton.—Owing to tho withdrawal of tho Horotiu team there were only two games in the senior competition. Railway having a bye. Playing conditions were ideal and there was a good attendance at Rugby Park. Exciting play was witnessed in tho final stages of the game between Old Boys and Technical, tho former team winning by IG points to 13. Old Boys opened strongly and McDell soon worked the blind side, Cnnn crossing in tho corner. Lissette's kick fell short. A few minutes later Cann again secured possession and i>ass*d to Tiet.iens, who scored between tho posts. Lissetie was successful with (lie kick. Another fry followed when Chitty battled his way over. Lis-

satte again converted. After half-time Technical maote a much better showing and Pardington soon opened the score with a penalty goal. Keen play followed and Partington again became prominent when he secured the ball at half-way and carried it over 30yds before transferring to Wilson, who scored. Pardington converted. Shortly afterwards Wilson scipred again and Pardington converted. With only 10 minutes of play left and the score 13-all. both teams played keen, spectacular football. A sustained attack on the part of Old Boys saw Cann cross in the corner. The kick failed. The final score was: Old Boys, 16; Technical, 13. In a keenlycontested game Frankton defeated Marist by 10 points to 5. A try by Priscott opened Frankton's account. Denz converting. Marist equalised when Hassan scored and Clarkin converted. Play became very willing and the supporters of the two teams showed intense enthusiasm. Shortly before the conclusion of the game Heop3 scored for Frankton, Pratt converting. The championship points are as follows:—Old Boys. 18; Frankton, 17; Marist, 12; Technical, 6- Railway, 1. Waikato junior championship: Hamilton, 23, Morrinsville, 17 : t Technical Old Boys, 12, Railway, 3. Third grade: Technical Old Boys B. 34. Technical Old Boys A, 6; Old Boys. 11, Whatnwhata Rovem, 3; Marist High, 11. Frankton. 3. Fourth grade: Technical Old Boyß, 8. Old Boys, 3: Frankton. 45. Marist High, 0. Secondary schools, intermediate grade: High School, 6, Frankton, 3. Putaruru.—The first challenge match for o , Finlay Cup was played at Glenshea Park, the holder, Putaruru, retaining possession of the trophy by a drawn game, 9-all, i with Taupiri. Playing surprisingly good football with a set of fast, smothering forwards, Putaruru's display was somewhat unexpected. Taupiri opened the scoring with an unconverted try from the loose by McGownn, but Putaruru evened ipatters soon afterwards with a try by Garlick from a back movement. The kick failed. Early in the second half Garlick and Berg reverse passed for the lastnamed to go over with a nice try. Berg could not convert. J, Reid collected some time later outside half-way and, with, a great run down the line, was not opposed to add to Putaruru's lead. Wisnoski did not convert. McGowan had no trouble to go over for Taupiri in a back movement from a scrum on the line. Davies failed from a difficult angle. Hard work by the Taupiri forwards resulted in Biooks crossing to even the score.