COUNTRY CONTESTS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXII, Issue 22137, 17 June 1935, Page 14

COUNTRY CONTESTS

JORDAN CUP GAME PARATA TROPHY TEAM RESULTS FROM THE PROVINCE Rugby football matches were continued in country centres of the Auckland Province on Saturday afternoon. The following results of matches were forwarded by correspondents of the Herald: — Tauranga.—The Tauranga Rugby Union's competitions were continued in fine weather. The Jordan Cup senior game between Matakana and Rangataua was keenly contested and resulted in a win for Rangataua by 9 to 8. The game was fast and open right through, and the backs on each side handled attractively. Scores for Rangataua were gained, by B. N.. Svenson, P. Ririnui, R. Parkinson, none being converted. P. Gardiner and E. Ainsley scored for Matakana, one of the tries being converted by J. Ferguson. Maketu (Te Puke) met Te Puna (lauranga). a fast, even game ending m a victory for Maketu by 17 to IG. Junior grade: Matapihi. 3, Mntakana, 3; Cadets Old Boys, 21, Omokoroa, 0; Athletics. 9. Country, 6- Judca, a bye. Tho following team has been selected to represent the Tauranga Rugby Union in a match for the Parnta Cup against the Te Union at Te Puke next Saturday:— rullback, M. laikato; tlireequarters, I). .Hv? 11, _ • Ferguson, P. Rauhina; fiveeighths. R. McKearney, R. Parkinson: halfback, F Keno; forwards, I. Tangitu, W. Keno, M. Ririniu, P. Sander, P. Ririnui, M. Rhodes, M. Hartnell, R. Jones; reserves, K. C'rey, N. Svenson, D. Cameron, W. Agahoe. The following team has been selected to represent Tauranga Maoris (challengere) against Opotiki Maoris (holders) 15 i a mfl tch for the Omelta Cup. to be played at Opotiki next Wednesday:—H. lvingi, W. Ngahoe. P, Ririnui, R. Jones, Ray Parkinson, S. Ngatai, W. Keno, [•. J•. Pi° M. Ririnui, P. Rauhina, P. Gardiner, C. Motutere, P. Bidois, R. Parkinson, R. Gear, E. Ake, M. Tangitu, F. Keno. MatamMa,-—The match between Matamata and Wardvilje the two leading teams, providea one of the fastest forward games seen at Bedford Park this season. Both sets of forwards were evenly matched and set a very fast pace throughout, with both back lines showing up brightly on occasions. Wardvill© scored one more try than Matamata, but nnssed fairly easy shots at goal. In the first half Matamata led by 8 points •ii • s, , reet opened the scoring for Wardville and W. Carroll converted. Fitzgerald' kicked a penalty goal for Matamnta and con?fr^ ed a i , try by , Cohen. In the second half McDonald scored an early try for Matamata and rltzgerald again converted. Toward the Li.tchwark and Hughes scored tries for Wardville, neither of which was converted. • j° v Fitzgerald's coals were from the side-line. Saxon. Hughes, Street. Blackett and Munro stood out for Wardville, and T Malhgan. BegUie. Fitzgerald. McDonald. Delaney, Halford and Howard for Matamata, in the other senior game Patetere scored a narrow victory over Hinuera by two points. tor I atetere G. Brown kicked three penalty goals and Bottomley scored a try. For Hinuera, Lowry and McLeny scored trieß, both of which were converted by P. Hawke Results Seniors: Matamata, 13. Wardville! 11: Patetere, 12, Hinuera, 10. Juniors: Waharoa, 5. Wardville, 3; Wairere. 8. Raungaiti, 3; Patetere, IG. Old Boys. 0; Hinuera, 13, Matamata, 6. Third grade: Patetere, 3 Matamata 3; Wardville, 15. Hinuera. 0; High School, 9. Old Boys. 0.

Morrlnsville.—Morrinsvilje withstood the first; I inlay Cup challenge, by defeating Taumn by 14 points to 3. The same was At. first very faat, but slowed up consider- %°' y }? J r ast .Quarter. A good run by Kussell, the Morrinsville half, took play to the visitors' goal-line. From a scrum just inside Taupm's twenty-five, G. Leeson broke through and passed to Vivian, who scored in the corner. Morrinsville backs broke following a forward tussle in front of the Taupiri goal-posts, and the ball came out to Robson on the wing, who scored wide out Taupiri took its turn at the attack and several times almost crossed Morrinsville's line. From a scrum in the home twenty-five, the ball came out to Grogan at first five-eighths, who beat several men to score a fine try. Soon afterwards Robson smothered a clearing kick by McKenzie, and Aitken, the Morrinsville captain, took the ball well and scored. Half-time sounded soon a.ferwa.rds with Morrinsville leading by 9 points to 3. Soon after the interval, Russell, the Morrinsville half, who was playing the best game on the field, took the ball from half- • way right over Taupiri's line, but was beaten for the force. From a line-out near the visitors' line, the ball came out to Aitken at centre, who scored in a handy position and converted his own try. McKenzie, the Taupiri fullback, retired shortly afterwards suffering from an injury to the hip. Play was up and down field for the rest of the game, which ended without further score. Morrinsville, 14. Taupiri, 3. In a curtain-raiser, Morrinsville District High School defeated Paeroa District High School by 30 points to 0. Other games resulted:— Juniors: United, 9. Old Boys, 5; Mot.umaoho, 23, Tainui, 3; Terriers, 16, Tahuna, 0. Te Awamutu.l—The Waipa Rugby Union's senior championship games were continued at Albert Park, and in addition a junior representative trial game and a third grade representative game, Waipa v. Cambridge, were played. In the seniors, Te Awamutu defeated Tokanui by 20 to 3, and Rovers defeated Waikeria by 30 points to 0. Neither game was very attractive. The junior trial match was also considerably below expectations. The A team won by 6 (tries by Wedt and Slater) to 0. The third grade representative match was bright and exciting throughout, bcth teams playing good football. _ Waipa put on eight points (tries by Rickit, one converted by Kidd) in the early stages, and just before the finish Jones scored a try for Cambridge, the game endingWaipa, 8, Cambridge, 3.

Cambridge.—A Manukau senior team visited Cambridge during the week-end and on Saturday played a match with the local senior representative team. There 'was a record attendance to watch a splendid game, which was won by Cambridge by 9 points to 0. Although no score was registered in the first spell, Cambridge was definitely superior, and was unlucky not to score. The forwards were evenly matched, although Cambridge secured from the majority of the scrums, and gave the backs openings for a number of bright movements in which Stewart, Holmes and Peake were prominent. Early in the second spell Cambridge had Manukau hard pressed and from a scrum on the line Stewart sent out to Holmes to Hogan to Peake, who worked his way over. Cambridge. 3, Manukau, 0. A try looked likely for Manukau, when Miller broke away with Pearce in support and only the fullback to beat. However, Cambridge'® last line foiled the movement. Berridge and Miller were prominent in further Manukau rushes, but were well marked. A spectacular movement saw Camb»idge increase the lead, when Holmes cut out three men and sent Peake streaking away. Wilson nicely finished off the movement. Still dominant, Stewart, Hogan and Peake combined well for the latter to score. Cambridge, 9, Manukau, 0. Cambridge was attucking when time sounded. Mr, T. F. Kerr was the referee. Junior results:—Maungatautau A, 20, Maungatautau B, 0; Leamington, 8, Hautapu, 5: Pukerimu, 0, Northern, 0: United, 7, Karapiro, 0.

Whangarei.—Fast, and entertaining Rugby football was provided at Kensington Park this afternoon, when the first representative match of tlie season was played between Northern Wairoa nnd Whangarei, resulting in a win for Whangarei by 21 points to 6. There was a largo attendance, and conditions were perfect. The scores scarcely indicated the relative merits of the teams, nnd in the first spell the game was very even, the score being, Whangarei. 6. Northern Wairoa, 3. The visiting forwards more than held their own in the first spell, especially in the open, their dribbling rushes being very effective. In the second spell the Whangarei backs played a very attractive, combined game, and at times were irresistible, while the forwards played with more dash and combination than in the first apell. Whongarei opened the game with a strong attack, which nlmost resulted in a try. J. Newlove. threequarter for Northern Wniroa, went off owing to a broken rib and waß replaced by Tito. In the earlier stages the game wns extremely fnst. From a good passing bout opened by Cooney, and participated in by Roos and R, White, Scarborough scored a try for Whangarei which was not converted. Shortly after, from a break away, the Northern Wairoa forwards carried the ball almost tho whole length of the field. Stanaway picking up to transfer to Ross, who scored for tlie visitors, the kick being unsuccessful. Within a few minutes Cooney obtained a penalty and landed a fine goal for Whangarei. Half-time followed, the score being: Whangarei, 6; Northern Wairoa, 3. Within two minutes of resuming, from a forward rush C. White scored a try for Whangarei. From a strong forward rush by tho Wairoa forwards Wardley scored a try which was not converted. From now on the Whangarei backs began working properly and tho score mounted rapidlv. Passing bouts, in which Weir, Ross, Cooney, Pickering and R. White were always prominent, became frequent. C, White, Pickering and Roos scored tries, none of which was converted, and Pickering kicked a penalty goal, the game ending:—Whangarei, 21; Northern Wniroa. 6. Of the seven tries scored during the game not one was converted. For Wniroa Panapa. as halfback, was the outstanding back, and Stanaway and Oonaghan also played good games, the tackling of the last-named being a feature. Of the forwards, all of whom played well, M. Morressey, Watson and Wardley were the most prominent. For Whangarei, all the backs played well, particularly in the second half, the outstanding one being Pickering, at eentrethreequarter. R. White, Weir, Cooney and , Roos combined splendidly. Tapper, who was playing ai representative fullback for I the first time, acquitted himself in fine j

sty]®. Mr. Sutherland was a very efficient referee. Other games played were:—Juniors: Hikurangi, 21, Horahora, 0; Old Boys, 41, Hukerenui, IJ.; High School, 9. Waiotira, a. Third grade: High School, 6, Old Boys, 3; Onerahi, 21, Haraliora, 0. Hamilton.—Frnnkton, the lending team in the senior club competition. Buffered its first defeat of the season in an exciting game against a much-improved Technical Old Boys team. The first try of the gams came when Frankton neatly turrted a sustained Technical attack. Jieeps picked up near his own twenty-five and soon transferred to J. Denz, who made a strong dash down the line to score. Snodgrass failed to convert. Frnnkton maintained its advantage and another try soon followed. From the scrum Newton passed out to Snodgrass, who cut in and scored. The latter also converted. Technicnl's first try came as the result of a forward movement, Robinson making an opening for Flanagan, who scored. T'] 8 kick failed. Technical added further points when the fullback, Dalbeth. kicked an excellent field goal. At half-lime the scores were:—Frankton. 8: Technical. 7. Throughout the second spell Technical was nlmost continually on the attack Numerous promising movements were launched, out it was not until after 20 minutes of pressure that Allen was able to score. Smart and J-iddy being prominent, in the movement, Pardington's kick failed. Technical continued to dominate the game and St. George added a further four points with a fiold_ goal. A few minutes later Pardington kicked a penaltv goal for Technical. The final score was:—Technical, 17; Frankton 8 In the second senior game Marist defeated <>l<t Boys by 22 points to 11. I nes were secured for Marist by Trotter (2). Bioderick (21. T. Cassidy and Dempsey. W, Cassidy and F Cassidy converted one each. Tries were scored for Old Boys by Tietjens and Voice. Lissette kicked a penalty goal and. Paterson converted one trv. The championship points are now as follows:--Frankton, 10, Old Boys, -5; Technical Old Boys, 5; Marist, 4.

Thames. —At Rhodes Park, before ft fair attendance, Physical Training, 8, drew with Hui Mai, 8, after a fast and name. In a junior frame College Old Boys defeated Physical Training by 13 points to 6 For the Johnston Cup challenge match the 'junior team chosen to play Paeroa at Thames next Saturday is as follows:—W. Thomas, A. Thorn. O. Hayward. N. McMillan. A. McMillan, J. Hoskins. A. Cleave, O. Price. H. Fitzpatrick, E. Murray, A. Brown, D. Courtney, D. Galloway, Anderson, G. Price. Emergencies: G. McGregor, C. Wright, G. Dobbie, G. Hammond. The selector, Mr. A. Fleming, has chosen the following team to represent Thames against Te Aroha on June 22 at Te Aroha:—R. Rare. W. Savage, S. Goodwin. R. Dovell, C. Tyson, G. Coxhcad, H. Foreman. M. Watene, A Story, E. Russek, H. Hammond, N. Sanderson, E. McLoughlin, C. Abraham, T. Abraham. Emergencies: R. Alexander, E. Robson, R. Shaw, J. Maxwell.

Huntly.—Juniors • Huntly. 6, Whitikahu. 0. Third grade: Huntly High School Old Boys, 21. Huntly. 10. Fourth grade: Huntly High School, G, Huntly. 0. Primary schools' matches: Huntiy, 30, Ngaruawahia, 0. Paeroa. —Senior grade: Paeroa Old Boys defeated Waihou < (Te Aroha) by 9 to C after an interesting and evenly-contested game. Both teams worked their backs to advantage, and a good exhibition of football resulted. West and United were evenly matched, the game resulting in a win for West by 9 to 5. For the winners Moore and Barakat scored tries and Handler kicked a penalty goal. Fisher scored and converted for United. Junior grade: Netherton, 17. Maoris, 0- Hikutaia, 8, West, 3. Dargavllle.—No senior games were played. Junior grade: Kaihu, 32.. Northern Star, 3; Tangowahine, 14, Southern. 0; Southern, 9, Bargaville. 3. Third grade; Ruawai, 15, Kaihu, 0; High School. 9. 6; Dargaville, 19, Southern, 11. Whltlanga.—Kidd Cup: Kuaotuna, 6, United, 6. Rotorua,—The Rotorua Rugby Union concluded the first round of the senior competition. when Rotoiti, 5, defeated Waikite, 3. Junior grade: High School, 9, Kahukura, 6: Waliina. 6, Waikite, 3: Okere, 9, Old Boys, 6: High School A, 6, Ngongotaha, 5. Whakatane.—All club matches were postponed on account of the representative match between Whakatano and Rangitaiki. Conditions were ideal, and in a good, fast game Whakatane won by 17 points to 6. The match was held in aid of the Sports Queen candidate for the Winter Show Queen Carnival. Manukau.—Wet weather and muddy fields accounted for several surprises in the Manukau Rugby Sub-Union's competition. The leading team, Hunua, was defeated by Drury, by a comfortable margin, while the other two matches played resulted in draws. The competition will assume an added interest as a result of the now varied positions of the teams. The scores were as follows:—Drury, 12. Clevedon, 6; Papakura, 3, Ararimu, 3; Karaka, 0, Clevedon, 0.

Warkworth.—Tb-> weather was fine for the continuation of tne Rodney Rugby Union's matches on Saturday. Wellsford defeated Pakiri, and Kaitoa scored its first win of the season by beating Puhoi. Detailed results are as follows:—Wellsford, 23, Pakiri, 0; Kaitoa, 6 (tries by Sands and Guy). Puhoi, 3 Otry by D. Taylor). Matakana won from United by default. Port Albert had a bye. HelensvilU.—The Kaipnra Rugby Union's competitions entered the second round under excellent playing conditions, the results being:—Senior grade: Parakai, 3, Silverdale. 6; Kaukapakapa, 3, Kumeu, 6. Junior grade: Parakai, 45, Silverdale, 0: Woodhill. 11, Helensville. 3; Kumeu, <5, Kaukapakapa, 5. Third grade: United, 9, .Bigh School, 6. Primary schools: St. Dominies, 9, Kaukapakapa, 5. Pukekohe-Franklin.—The competitions conducted by the amalgamated PukekoheFranklin Unions were continued. In the seniors Onewhero are still in the lead with 12 championship points, but Te Kohanga are now only one point behind with 11. White Star havo 10 points and Bombay Bombay remain at the head of (he juniors with 12 points, Te Kohanga are 11. Tuakau 10, and White Star seven. The results are:— Senior- White Star, 14, Pntumnhoc, 6; Old Boys. 11. Pukekawa, 3: Bombay, 6, Tuakau. 0; Te Kohanga, 9, Onewhero, 3. Junior: Patumahoe, 3, White Star. 0; Bombay, 9, Tuakau, 0; Te Kohanga. 13. Onewhero, 6; Old Boys won by default, Pukekawa having withdrawn from the competition. Third grade: Drury, 9, Fukekohe, 5. The Patu-mahoe-Bombny match was not played. Matches under the Franklin Secondary Schools' Athletic Association resulted:— Senior: Wesley College. 11. St. Stephen's School, 0. Junior: Wesley College, 19, St. Stephen's School, 11.

Mangatawhlrl.—The Mnngatawhiri Union's compelition was continued. Results are:— Mangatangi, 3, Pokeno, 0; Mangntnwhiri. 9. Mercer, 3.

Waluku.—The Waiuku Union's matches resulted:—Senior: Ci(y. 5, Wnipipi, 3: Aka Aka. 6, Otnua, 3. Junior: City, 3. Waipipi, 0; Aka Aka, 9, Otnua, 8. Walkare.—Matches under the Waiknre Union resulted:—Ohinewai, 20, Woodleigh. 9: Rangiriri, 22, Wniterimu, 0; Wnerengn. 17, Taniwha, 6. Ohinewai Schoolboys, 20, beat Rangiriri, 0.

Te Aroha.—Senior grade: Old Boys, 9, City, 6. Junior grade: Waihou, 14, Elstow, 6; Old BoyS, 37, City, 0. Third grade: Waihou, 21, High School, 3. MAORI REPRESENTATIVES PRINCE OF WALES' CUP MATCH [by tkmghaph—pkess association] GISBORNE, Saturday The Takitimu Rugby team for the Prince of Wales Cup mafch against South Island Maoris, at Gisborne, next Saturday, is:— Fullback, G. Nepia (East Const): threequarters, W. McKinley (Poverty Bay), E. Howell (Bay of Plenty), C. Smith (Hawke'ij Bay); five-eighths, P. Knua (Poverty Bay), J. C. Reedy (East Const); halfback,'Harrison (East Coast): front row, K. Reedy (East Coast), J. J. Ngaio (Hawke's Bay), J. Kershaw (East Coast); middle row, H. Mataira (Hawke's Bay), T. Whiteley (Bay of Plenty), P. Smith (Hawke's Bay), T. Reid (Hawke's Bay): back row, W. Pohipi (Bay of Plenty), B. Rogers (Poverty Bay). Reserves: J. Greening (Hawke's Bay), M. Rika (Hawke's Bay). T. Wi Repa (Enst Const), P. Kuha (East Coast), P. Goldsmith (East Coast). G. Pepere (East Const), E. Moeau (Poverty Bay). The Maori team for Australia will be chosen after the match. SOUTHERN COMPETITIONS [BY TELEGRAPH —PRESS ASSOCIATION] Chrlstohuroh.—Old Boys, 8, Sunnyside, 6; Christchurch, 12, University, 8; Albion, 14, Sydenham, 6; Athletic, 19, Linwood 13. Now Plymouth.—Taranaki senior grade: Clifton, 23, Tukapa, 5; Hawera, 25, Athletic, 0; Stratford, 24, Star, 6; Opunake, 8, New Plymouth Old Boys, 0; Okaiawa, 19, Waimate, 9; Patea, 9. Kaponga, 7; Eltham, 13, Strntford Old Boys, 0. Dunodln.—University A, 6, Southern, 0; Union, 11, Taieri. 3; Kaikorai, 9, Alhambrn, 9; Zingari, 13, University B, 0; Dunedin, C, Pirates, 3.