LEAGUE FOOTBALL

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXI, Issue 21853, 16 July 1934, Page 14

LEAGUE FOOTBALL

TWO SURPRISE RESULTS RICHMOND AGAIN DEFEATED CITY BEATS DEVONPORT There were two rather surprise results in the Auckland Rugby League's senior championship on Saturday. Richmond, the leading team, suffered defeat at the hands of Newton in a fast and exciting match in which the winners came with a burst over the final stages and gained a well-deserved victory. In the curtain-raiser City showed a return to its best form and had a comfortable win over Devonport. The other senior match, between Ponsonby and Marist, was played at Onehunga, the former taking the honours after a fast and close match. There was a krge attendance at Carlaw Park which was provided with frequent thrills ,in the principal contest. Results of senior games were as follows : Newton. 11; Richmond, 7. City, 13; Devonport, 2. / Ponsonby, 11; Marist, 7. FORWARDS BEATEN NEWTON'S SCRUM SUCCESS Through being beaten in the forwards ®nd / for possession in the scrums. Richmond was placed on the defence practically throughout its match with Newton. There r as not much between the teams, but Newton rallied well in the final stages to gain » good win. The championship leaders were more or less disorganised by the harassing S °L j opposition and at no stage could settle down or cope effectively with the play of their opponents. Newton gained possession from almost every scrum and but for weak play by the inside bacus as a combination should have gamed a decisive win. In the early stages -the Newton backs kicked repeatedly to Cooke, who. placed his team to advantage with splendid and accurately placed kicks. Chief must go to the Newton forwards, who played a great game as a set and beat their opponents in all departments. Some of the Newton backs played well but as a combination the rearguard was not impressive. In spite of being beaten for the ball the Richmond backs had several opportunities, but they too made mistakes, especially in handling. Prentice, at first five-eighths, was right off his game, and, like Brimble, kicked too much. Toward the finish Richmond brought Cooke up to second fiveeighths. It was then too lata in the gam© and tho change could not be a success as " Richmond failed to get the ball from the scrums. Richmond was very unlucky on two occasions. Once Brady dropped a pass under his own goal, and Lawless was robbed of a certain try through kicking into the dead ball area. Again, Fletcher had an open field wiUi no opponents within 20 yards of him. Right on the line he attempted to pick tho ball up and knocked it on. This breach, which happened by the goal-posts, probably cost- Richmond the game. Dempsey played a sound game at fullback for Newton and often got out of trouble cleverly. Hardgrave was starved for opportunities on the wing, but his allround play showed that he has benefited greatly by his experience . in . England. Stephens, on the other wing, was always in the picture for good play and his determined running rewarded him with a fine try just prior to the final whistle. Escept for kicking too much in the early stages, Brimble played a good all-round game, but neither Schiesinger - nor Brady could fit in with the combination. Porteous, halfback, got the ball away well and shone in allround play. He was allowed a good deal of latitude, however, in putting the ball in the scrum. Often the ball did not go into the scrum at all. There was r.o better Newton forward than Quirke, the hooker, who scored two

tries. His first try was a good effort when he. sold the "dammy" cleverly, but he was rather lucky in getting- the second when he went, over the line with a heap of other players. Quirke met with great success asa hooker, and this really was responsible! for Richmond's defeat. Hall and Blacklaws were also prominent for pood play. At fullback for Richmond Cooke gave as fine a display as it would be possible to witne.s3. Hia clever and uncanny placing of kick 3 saved his team and Newton's score was kept down owing to his splendid all-round work. Powell, Mincham i and Fletcher were the best of the other ' backs. Among the Richmond forwards Eaw- ; less a-d" Salcerley were outstanding through- j out the game. For Newton Quirke (2) and Stephens roared tries, Dempsey converting one. Powell scored a try for which Sstier-ey converted. Satherley also kicked ft penalty gosh Mr. Jj. Bull was referee. crrrs good win FORWARDS BEAT DEVONPORT City proved too good for Dercraport ia a treß-can tested curtain-raiser. The -B-inxers* forwards played surprisingly good footbaß and outplayed the set. City's tos-cks also had better ccaahinataaa and s&bc!* the in est cc their opporfesitiss. City icdk j the lead «*rly in ih® psrss, the resnilt. e£ a ; fine try by Wayne. (Sty _ gamed the iaS • •from most, sennas, sad th-e jSeraapcrt bucks had a. day on defease. The issSete backs i stned too deisp snd aZbred Jc&nsaa. ii© j CSty £ar toa "garb rMm. j_£is I backs played with plenty «j£ dasi sad -s®rs ; seen in same nioe msrsmerti.

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For Msrisi Ctm-DbtH trjic a tcnr«r of sirea-tb to Ms eiie at fnHr.a.c-'t. He repeatedly held ap tie PoasoEby stiacia. Brisbane stTeral aice oprniaitK bat be lacked sn.ppcrrL Grotte played well befclad £fcei>ps«k. T**Via3ir4i K«*>ae the "Hpr< of Fcr PoTiso3>Tr. Da-rig. Btotkley and K%y seored trie?. Joies oanrfninc pup. Brisbsne sensed for Maris* arjJ Campbeli kiciiec . t«ro gcfsls. Mr. S. Billaiaa ■sras referee LOWER GRADE RESULTS Bewrre Grade.—City. 15. D even port, 7; Ricbinoad: 1-4, Ne-Hion. 0: Maris!, t{» *Pon•onby, 10. Second Grade.—Point Chp-slier. 5. Mcaat Albert. 5: Papairara, 11, EHeislie,. a

Third Grade.—Akarann, 8, Ponsonby, 5; Richmond, 14, Mount Albert, 7; Papakura, 16, Mangere, 0. Tliird Grade Intermediate. —Richmond, 6, City,, 4; Ponsonby, 11, Point Chevalier. 5; Dev'import, 8, Glenora, 3; Marist, 32, Akarans,, 0; Papakura, G, Otahuhu, 3. Fourth Grade. —Richmond, 5, Newton, 0; Marist, 50, Point Chevalier, 3; Papakura, 7, Ellerslie, 3. Filth Grade.— Devonport, G, Ponsonby, 3; City, 23, Mount Albert, 2; Otahuhu, 2, Mnnukau, 2. Si:ith Grade.—Richmond, 6, Avondale, 0; Newwn. 10. Point Chevalier, 0; Ellerslie, 5, Eevonport, 2. Serenth Grade.—Richmond A. 32, Richmond B, 0; City, 5. Northcote, 3. Schoolboys' Games. —Avondale, 11, Marist B, 2; Northcote, 17, Otahuhu, 2. CONTESTS IN THE PROVINCE Letigue football matches were played in some country centres o£ the Auckland Province on Saturday afternoon. The following results were forwarded by correspondents of the Herald : Wliangarol,—The first round of the knockout competition was played in glorious weather, and in the presence of a good attendance. Seniors: City, 21, Kensington, 12; Ilikurangi, 12, Wliakawaro, 12. Juniors: Whakawaro, 12, Kamo, 0; Portland, 16. Onerahi, 3. Huntly.—Huntly juniors beat Tuakau juniors by 8 points to 6. MATCH PLAYED YESTERDAY [BY TELEGRAPH —PRESS ASSOCIATION"] CHRISTCHTTRCH, Sunday A League football representative match today between Canterbury and Inangahua, played at Monica Park. Christchurch. resulted:—Canterbury, 31. Inangahua, 15. There was a large attendance, but, of course, no charge could be made for admission. RESULTS* IN THE SOUTH [BY TELEGRAPH —PRESS ASSOCIATION'] Christchurch.—The Dririciral matches were with visiting teams from the West Coast. Addington. 16 beat Greymouth Marist, 8; New Brighton. 5. drew with Ahaura. 5; 'Reefion. 13. beat Hornby. 9. Dunedjr).—Christian Brothers. 21, City, 8; Pacifie. 21. Athletic. 13.