COUNTRY CONTESTS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXII, Issue 22143, 24 June 1935, Page 13

COUNTRY CONTESTS

MATCH AT MATAMATA UNIVERSITY TEAM'S WIN INTERESTING GAME AT PAEROA Rugby football fcomj>etitions were continued in the various country centres of the Auckland Province on Saturday afternoon. The Auckland University team, which had a bye in the city championship, went to Matamata, where it defeated the local representatives by 15 points to 8. The following results of matches were forwarded by correspondents of the Hkhald: — Cambridge.—The senior competition was continued after a lapse of two weeltß, when United defeated Hautapu by 13 points to 8. There was little combined play in the game in which Griffiths, Meanie and Featherston scored tries for the winners, two of them being converted by M. Hewitt. Fred. Shaw scored for Hautapu, Kelly converting and also kicking a penalty. The other senior game was a ragged display, Leamington defeating Northern by 6 points to 3. Hooper and A. Wilson scored for Leamington, Wetere kicking a penalty goal for Northern. Juniors: United, 21, Hautapu, 0; Pukerimu, 11, Karapiro, 0_; Leamington, 11, Maungatautari A, 3; Korthern, 14, Maungatautari B, 0. Third grade: United, 8. Northern, 3; Leamington, 6, Hautapu, 5. Te Awamutu. —The Waipa Rugby Union's championship competitions were continued in dull and drizzly weather. Chief interest centred in the senior contest, 'le Awainutu v. Suburbs, and a keenly-contested and fast game ended in a draw, B. Qum kicking a penalty goal for Te Awamutu, and M Bell duplicating the effort for Suburbs. The other senior contest saw Rovers record an easy win over lokanui, scoring 21 points to 0. Juniors: Te Mawhai, 3, Old Boys, 0; Suburbs, 0, Te Awamutu. 0; Rovers won by default from Tokanui. Third grade: High School, 3, Old Boys. 3; Suburbs, 12, Te Awamutu, 9. During an interval the players were assembled, and addressed by Mr. J. G. Wynyar<L president of the Waipa Rugby Union, who eulogised the work the union's late patron, Mr. C. G. Downes, whose death occurred that morning. Players and spectators utood in silence for a minute as a mark of respect for the widow and other relatives. Matamata. —The Auckland University team beat the Matamata representatives before a good crowd at Bedford Park by three converted tries to one penalty goal and one converted try. The game was played at a very fast pace throughout, the visitors throwing the ball about at every opportunity, following an advantage in ' ine " out play and in set scrums. Throughout the second half an incensed crowd persistently called to the referee to move to the side on which the ball was being" put in. At half-way Mulvihill sent Grant to make an opening for Kirkland. Bush converted. The Matamata forwards, who were superior in the loose, quickly retaliated and Halford scored after a 30 yards run. Carlson converted. Following good work on Miles' wing McVeagh scored for Bush to again convert from near touch. In the second half Bush beat a Matamata attack on his own and sent Hesketh away. Then Grant sent on to Miles, who scored near the posts. Bush converted. Carlson added a penalty goal for Matamata, n,a'ting the final score-.—University, 15; Matamata. 8. Bush, Mulvihill, Grant and Miles were outstanding among the University backs, and Drake. Thomas. Gibson and McVeagh in the forwards. For Matamata Cole. Begbie and Carlson, in the backs, and Halford, Howard, Warrender, McLeay and Simpson in the forwards, stood out. Juniors: Old Boys, 3. Matamata. 3, Hinuera, 8, Raungaiti. 6: Walton, 16, Wardville, 0; Patetere, 18, Wairere, 0. Taupiri.—Games in the Taupiri SubUnion's competition for the Vancouver Cup were played in drizzling rain. At Taupiri the local team was defeated by Te Hoe by 11 points to 3. Play was carried near the Taupiri line, where B. Davis evaded Miller's tackle to score between the posts. Wilson converted. Shortly afterwards Brownlee scored. Half-time came with the score B—o in Te Hoe's favour. An onslaught by the local players ended in Hall scoring. A penalty was awarded le Hoe, Parpa kicking a good goal. A good game was witnessed at Ngaruawahia. when two of the leading teams, Huntly and le Akau, met. In the first spell Gregory scored for Huntly. charging a clearing kick and dribbling over the line- The Huntly forwards carried play to the Te •Akau goal-line, where Singer kicked < a penalty goal. Half-time sounded with the score 6—o. After the interval the Te Aknu backs asserted themselves and a very bright passing rush ended in T. Amoukete eCOT ~ ine in n handv position. R. Tukere adufid the major points. The home backs were back again and, after a brilliant movement. W. Tukere scored near the posts for R. Tukere to convert. A good game ended:— Te Akau, IQ, Huntly 6. Juniors: Huntly, 6, Ngaruawahia, 5: Orini, 3, Te Akau, 3: Whitikahu, 9. Taupiri, 0. Third _grade: Huntly won from Ngaruawahia by default. Schoolboys: Taupiri. 16, Ngaruawahia. 0.

Rotorua.—The Rotorua Rugby Union's club competitions were commenced, when, in a keenly-contested game, Rotoiti defeated Utahina by 11 to 9. Waikite had a bye. Juniors: Kahukura. 19. Waikite, 0; UUhiua, 3, . Okere, 3; High School, 14, Old Boys, 3. Whakatane. —Seniors: Paroa, 22, Taneattia, 3; City, 14. Poroporo. 5: Ruatoki, 26, Waimana, 13. Juniors: Waimaila won by default from Waimana. Third grade: School A, 23. Poroporo, 0; School B, 8, Taneatua, 6. Senior results of matches in the Rangitaiki Union: Awakori, 3, Matcta, 27. Juniors. Awakeri, 12, Te Teko, G; Thornton, 12, Matata, 8.

Dargaville.—The Northern Wairoa Rugby Union's senior games resulted:—Ruawai, 9. Dargaville, 6; Ivaihu Valley, 19, Northern Star, 8. Juniors: "Waima, 24, Northern Star, 0: Kaihu Valley, 15, Ruawai, 0. Tangowahine, 14, Southern, _ 5. Third grade: High School, 8, Ruawai. 8; Dargaville, 19, Tangowahine, 3;' Southern, 17, Kaihu Valley, 5. Paeroa. —A deciding match in the Paeroa Union's competition hetween Old Boys and West was played on No. 1 ground. The competition had reached the stage where, if Old Boys won or a drawn game resulted. Old Boys would have won the union's championship. In (he first spell West- pressed and Swann secured and dropped a beautiful goal from rirnTly half-way. The Old Hoys' backs executed a passing rush in which Pivott, Marshall and Lloyd were prominent, the last-named scoring between the posts. Findlav converted. From a scrum near the line West hooked cleanly and Moore shot round the blind side and passed to Barakat, who scored. West pressed at the opening of the second spell and Carrick gathered up the ball and forced his way over to score. The game finished with the score:—West. 10, Old Boys, 5. Karangahake, 8, defeated United, 3. Whltlanga.—Whitianga, 6, Tairua, 0; United, 10, Kuaotunu, 3 Manukau.—The Mamikau Rugby Subnnion'a competition continued to provide close contests, and for the second successive week two of the three matches played resulted in even scores. Httnua defeated Ararivnu and maintains the leading position in the championship. The results were as follows Papakura. 0, Clevedon, 0; Drury, 8, Karaka, 3: Hunua. fi; Aruriiuu, 0. Third grade: Drury, 3, Bombay, 0. Whangarßi.—The Whangarei Rugby Union held a very successful seven-a-side tournament at Kensington Park, the weather being fine, and there was a large attendance. The tournament was originally set down for June 3. when rainstorms and a flooded ground at Rugby Park caused abandonment of the tournament after two games had been played. The tournament commenced at nine o'clock, and continued uninterruptedly until almost dark in the evening. There were only two or '.hree defaulting teams and, considering the record number of i'l curies, everything w*nt off without a hitch. The Benior final was won by City, which defeated Hikurangi by 8 points to 0. The junior final was won by High School, which defeated Old Boys by 8 points to 0. Third grade: Onerahi, 3. Waiotira.. (j. Fourth grade: High School A. 3. High School B, 0. Primary schools championship: High School B, 3, Parnkac;, 0. Primary schools juniijrs: Horahora defeated Portland by a forco down after extra time had l»!*en played. Primary bantams: Whau Valley, 9, Onerahi, 0. Waiuku.—The two leading teams in the Waiuku Rugby Union's senior competition suffered defeat. The scores were:—Otatm, 12, City, G; Aka Aka, 6. Wuipipi, 0. Juniors: Waifcipi, 3, Aka Aka, 3.: Otaua, 3, City, 3. Pukekohe-Franklin, —The second round of matches under the amalgamated PukekoheFranklin sub-unions was commenced. Senior results: Old Boys, 9, Patumahoe, 3; Onewhero, 27, Tuakau, 3; Pukekawa, -8, White Star, 3. Juniors: Old Boys, 9, Patumahoe. 3: Onewhero, 6, Tuakau, 3; Bombay, 14, Te Kolianga, 0. Third grade: White Star. 8. Patumahoe, 3: Drury, 3, Bombay, 0. Secondary schools: Takapuna Grammar, 8, Franklin secondary schools, 5. Waikara.—Oninewoi, 11, Rangiriri, 8; Woodleigb, 0, Taniwha Wanderers, 3; Waerenga. 19. Wajlorimu, 9. Schoolboys: Ohinowai, 11, Itnngiriri, 3. Huntly,—Seniors: Te Akau, 10, Huntly, 6. Juniors: Huntly, 6, Ngaruawahia, 0. Third grade: Huntly won from Ngaruawahia by default. I-ourth grade: Huntly High School, 14, Huntly, 0. Mangatawhiri. —Only one match was played under the Mangatawhiri Union and resulted: —Mangatawhiri, 11, Pokeno, 6. The Valley-Mercer match had to be abandoned owing to the ground at Mercer being flooded.

Putaruru.—Tho Putaruru Rugby Union's competition for the Ibboteon Shield _ wai continued. Putaruru's backs shone in a game against Tokoroa at Glenshea Park, Putaruru winning by I'2 points to 3. Tries for Putaruru were scored by Voyce, Murray and G. Bcjrg (2). R. Barry scoring for Tokoroa. In a curtain-raiser drew with Arohena, the score being 3-all. Nathan scored a try for Arohena and Thompson a penalty goal for Rovers. Arapuni-Waotu won from Huimai by default. Ta Aroha. —Wind of gale force made playing conditions very difficult for the re Pt?~ sentativo match between Thames and Te Aroha. The game resolved itself into a hard struggle between the opposing packs, play at times being a trifle too willing, frequent infringements by both teams resulted in the surprising total of 37 freekicks being awarded, only one of which yielded points. The final score was:—Te Aroha, 6: Thames. 3. Juniors: Old Boys, 13, Elstow. 0. Third grade; Te Aroha, 21, Morrinsville, 0. Helensville. —Senior grade: Helensville, 6, Pnrakai. 3; Silverdale, 0, Kumeu. 0. Junior grade: Woodhill, 11. Parakni, 5: Kaukapakapa. 14, Helensville, 3; Kumeu, 50, Silverdale, 0. Hamilton.—The Frankton team's good lead in the senior club' competition was again reduced two points, Marist winning a strenuous game by 9 points to <5. Frankton was the first to score, J. Denz making a good opening with a short kick. Snodgrass followed tv.i and scored. A strong Marist forward rush saw Williams dive over to score. Frankton attacked strongly and, after a lengthy period of pressure, on the Marist line, J. Denz scored. At halftime the score was 6—3 in favour of Frankton. In the second spell Marist held the' advantage almost throughout. F. Cassidy kicked a good penalty goal, whioh made the score even. Toward the end of the game the Marist backs broke through, W. Cassidy scoring. The final score was:— Marist, 9; Frankton, 6. In the second senior club game Technical beat Old Boys by 13 to 5. Allen scored two unconverted tries for Technical and kicked a penalty goal. Dalbeth kicked a field goal. For Old Boys G. Chitty scored a try, which Paterson converted. The championship points are now as follows:—Frankton. 10: Technical. 7: Marist, C: Old Boys. 5. Juniors.—High School, 9, Rovers, 3; Old Boys, 12, Te Kowhai, G; Frankton, 11, Marist, 8; Technical Old Boys won from Ruakura by default; Karamu, 8, Railway. 0. Third grade: Technical Old Boys, 11, Marist, G; Technical School, 7. Old Boys, 0. Fourth grade: Frankton, 3, Old Boys, 0. Secondary schools intermediate: Technical School A, 19, High School A, 6; High School B, 13, Frankton, 0; Marist, 9, Technical School B, 0. Thames.—Before a fair attendance at Rhodes Park, the Thames junior representatives successfully defended the Johnston Cup challenge from Paeroa. In the second half, with the help of the wind, Thames showed good combination and eventually won by 18 points to 3. At Te Aroha Thames seniors were defeated by 6 points to 8. Warkworth.—Onc,e again conditions were unfavourable for the continuation of the Kodney Rugby Union's competition, and in nearly every case play was confined to the forwards. Wellsford and Matakana staged the main attraction, on the former's ground, the match resulting in a draw, each team scoring 3 points. Both tcamß had a number of players absent and the standard of play suffered as a result. Todd, of Kaitoa, had the misfortune to strain a mußcle in his leg while playing against Port Albert. Detailed results are as follows:—Wellsford, 3, Matakana, 3; Puhoi, 6, Pakiri, 3; Port Albert, 20, Kaitoa, 0. FRIENDLY MATCH [FROM OUR OWN correspondent] TAUPIRI, Saturday The annual Rugby football match played to-day between teams representing MacEwan's (Auckland) and the Taupiri Dairy Company, resulted in a win for the latter by 9 points to 0. C. Davis and J. Davis each scored a try for the winners. REPRESENTATIVE GAMES PRINCE OF WALES CUP MATCH VICTORY FOR NORTHERN TEAM [BY TELEGRAPH —PRESS ASSOCIATION] GISBORNE, Sunday Scintillating Rugby was provided yesterday when the Tairawhiti (Poverty Bay, East Coast, Bay of Plenty and Hawke's Bay) and Waipounamu (South Island) representatives met to decide the holders of the Prince of Wales Cup and the Jack Ruru Memorial Cup. Although Tairawhiti won by 13 points to 3, the game was much more even than the score indicated. Special interest attached to the appear ance of the fullbacks, G. Nepia and H. Phillips (Marlborough). Nepia gave a brilliant exhibition, his kicking being deadly accurate and his tackling even more decisive. Phillips played a great game, practically up to All Black standard, and he was little inferior to Nepia, whose exclusion from the All Blacks caused a greAt surprise locally. The best of the Tairawhiti side were Nepia, C. McKinley, E. Howell, J. Reedy, Harrison, Mataira, Whiteley. Reid, K. Reedy and Kershaw. For Waipounamu the best .were Phillips, J. McDonald, Watson, Mason, Tom Robinson, Purdue, B. Ward, T. Witere and Parata. The first score came to Tairawhiti when Whiteley, following up fast, gathered the bouncing ball to score wide out. Half-time came soon afterwards with the score unchanged. The Waipounamu backs got away, Nepia saving brilliantly. Further passing by the South Islanders promised well, but good tackling broke up the attack. . Soon afterwards, from a good passing rush, the ball went out to Pohipi, who scored for Nepia to convert. Within a few minutes passing between Toby Robinson, Watson and McDonald saw the last-named score a good try. Shortly before time more bright passing saw C. McKinley cap off a movement which gave him a try, converted by Nepia. This made the final score:—Tairawhiti, 13; Waipounamu, 3.

WIN FOR SOUTHERN HAWKE'S BAY [BY TELEGRAPH PRESS ASSOCIATION] PALMERSTON NORTH, Sunday Southern Hawke's Bay beat Manawatu by 21 points to 14, in a fast open Rugby match played here yesterday. NELSON BEATS MARLBOROUGH MARGIN OF ONE POINT ONLY [BY TELEGRAPH —PRESS ASSOCIATION] BLENHEIM, Sunday In a hard fairly i>pen game, in spite of wet weather, Nelson defeated Marlborough by 12 points to 11 in a friendly match.. Both backs played excellently, Nelson's' weight telling in the last ten minutes when the side snatched the lead for the first time. Marlborough's inside backs were always dangerous. Vnss, McLean and Osborne scored tries for the winners, while F. Stewart kicked a penalty goal. Marlbor°U jlt t - ries were ? cored b v O'Sullivan (2) and Haitana, Robinson converting one. SOUTHERN CHAMPIONSHIPS [by TELEGRAPH— PRESS association] New Pl>mouth.—The Taranaki Rugby Union s matches resulted:—Hawera, 9. Star, Vk pl ymonth Old Boys. 20. Eltham, JO; Clifton, 0, Inglewood, 0: Stratford, 3 Opunake, 3; Pa tea. 25, Athletic. 5; Tukapa, 15, Okaiawa, 9; Kaponga, 19, Waimate. 6. Wellington —Poneke, 23, Petone, 11; Eastbourne. 12, Athletic. 8; Hutt, 17. Marist. 8; ,J d Boys, 15. Wellington, 6; Johsonville, 13. Oriental, 9. Christchus-ch.—Rugby football matches were played m fine weather, with an easterly wind, on drying grounds. ResultsOld. Boys. IG, Albion, 3; Christchurch, 12 Menvnle, 12; University, 15, Linwood, 3; Athletic, 6, Sunnyside, 5. Dunedin.—University A, 14, Pirates. 6; Knikorni, 11, Union, 11; Zingari, 28, Dunedin, 10; Southern, 36, University B, 0; Alhanibra, 8, Taieri. 7.