GRAFTON TEAM SUCCESSFUL

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXI, Issue 21883, 20 August 1934, Page 13

GRAFTON TEAM SUCCESSFUL

DEFEAT OF NAVY FIFTEEN Bright, fast football wag- played at Devonport on Saturday afternoon between the Grafton senior team and the newlyselected Naval team. The naval pack, representing all ships of the New Zealand Squadron, was a husky one and outclassed its opponents, but the Grafton backs were superior throughout. Attacking from the outset, Grafton opened up the same and some good back movements had the Navy defending. Inglis sent his vanguard away from the loose, tho ball travelling out to Currey, back to Stuart and to the forwards, Benjamin opened the scoring; tho kick failed. Navy was shining in the line-out and McKean battered his way through, but was forced out. Navy kept up the attack and Somerville raced half the length of the field to equalise the score. A solo effort by Stuart led up to a try by Curney. Burson. then forced his way over for the Navy, making tho score at half-time 6-all. Grafton opened the game up in the second half and outclassed and outpaced their opponents. Scores were registered by Curney, Fraser, Dick (2) and Ryall. Fraser converted one try. Donaldson crossed for the Navy and the game ended:—Grafton. 23: Navy, 9. Mr. A. Y. Stiles was referee.

TARANAKI CHAMPIONSHIP [BY TELEGRAPH —PRESS ASSOCIATION] NEW PLYMOUTH. Sunday Patca won the Taranaki Rugby championship yesterday. Results of matches were:— l'atea, 9, Stratford United Old Boys, 6; Okaiawa, 21. Hawera, 9; Kaponga, 11, Tukapa, G; Stratford, 9, Eltham, 3; Star, 12, Clifton, 12.