COUNTRY CONTESTS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXII, Issue 22161, 15 July 1935, Page 13

COUNTRY CONTESTS

MATCH FOR FINLAY CUP MORRINSVILLE BEATS WAIPA SOME REPRESENTATIVE GAMES Rugby football competitions were continued in country centres of the Auckland Province on Saturday afternoon, when some representative matches were decided. The following results were forwarded by correspondents of the Herald:— Hamilton.—One of the most exciting games of the season was played on Rugby Park between Old Boys and Frankton, the latter team winning by 17 points to 15. After only five minutes of play Whittaker, an Old Boys forward, followed up smartly and secured possession from Frankton's fullback. Bachelor. He then cut-in to score. Lissette converted. From a line-out Whittaker dived over to score his second try, which was not converted. Frankton attacked and the Old Boys fullback fumbled when clearing. Tristram snapped, up and scored, i Shortly afterwards Frankton scored again. Griffiths, the speedy winger, sprinting from j half-way with a burst that left the defence ! standing. Frankton opened the second spell : briskly, the ball going out from Everest, to I Den 7. and Heeps. who scored. Lissette then 1 kicked a magnificent field iioal from a posi- i tion near half-way and fairly close to the 1 side-line. Close scrum work followed and j Frisken, a Frankton forward, dived over to score a try. which was not converted. The score at this stage was l'2-all. An infringe- | ment by the Frankton forwards near their j own goal gave Old Boys a chance and I Paterson added three points with a penalty j kick. From a scrum the ball went out to i Griffiths, who scored. Snqdgrass converted. ■ making the final score 17 —15 in favour of j Frankton. In the second senior club game ! Technical Old Boys defeated Marist by 17 points to 13, Tries were scored for Technical by Pearson. St. George. Templer. Goosman and Flannagan. one of these bring converted. Th« Marißt scorers were F. Cassidv and Trotter. Both these tries were converted and F. Cassidy kicked a penalty goal. As the result of these games Frankton is the winning team in the Sage Memorial Cup competition, the championship points being as follows: —Frankton. 12: Technical Old Boys. 9: Marist. 6: Old Boys, 5. games resulted as follows: High School, fi. Karamu. c.; Old Boys. 21. Marist. 0: Technical Old Boys, 2fi, Railway, 14; Te Kowhai, 8. Rovers. 3: Frankton won by default from Rnakura Third grade: Technical Old Boys, 32, Old Boys, 6; Frankton. 20. Marist. 8. Fourth crade: Frankton. 11. Technical Old Boys. 6. Intermediate: Marist won from Frankton by default. Huntly.—Seniors: Te Hoe. 5. Huntly. 3. Juniors: Huntly, 6. Whitikahu, 6. Morrinsville. —In a Finlay Cup challenge match MorrinsvilU defeated Waipa by It points to G. The game, which was played in perfect football weather, was vex y fast throughout. Morrinsville was without the services of its captain. A. >T. Aitken, who received a fractured cheekbone while Placing club footbi.ll the previous Saturday. J he half-time score was: Waipa. 3, Morrinßville. 0. The visitors broke through well soon after the start of play and Thomas passed infield to Tombs, who was tackled by G. Leeson as he dived over the line to score. Faulkner retired from the Morrinsville pack with a broken rib and was replaced by Hewitt. Waipa led by 3—o at half-time. A minute after the resumption of play. G. Leeson broke away and passed to V lvian. who passed on to Robson. Robson stabkicked over the fullback's head and ran hard to pick up the ball well and score. \\ . Cameron converted. The Morrinsville backs broke away from half-way and Clarkin was caught in possession, but fiianaged to pass out to Bodmin, who scored in the corner. J. Leeson broke away from piav in mintield and passed to M. Bodmin, who kicked infield. G. Leeson was following up well and took the ball and passed to Hewitt, who scored. Young intercepted a pass near halfway and made a gre«t solo run to score a fine try for Waipa near the posts, from a scrum on the visitors' line the ball came out to Bodmin, at first five-eighths, who passed out to G. Leeson. th« last-named forcing his way over to score. The game ended :--Morrinsville. 14; Waipa. C. As a curtain-raiser to the Finlay Cup frame. the Morrinsville third grade representatives unsuccessfully defended the Cncksey Cup against Waipa thirds, being beaten B—o.

Te Awamutu.—Two representative games were played at Albert Park in good weather conditions. The Morrinsville B senior representative* played Waipa B seniors, and were beaten by 12 points to 8. Quin lucked a penalty goal, while Miller, S pence and Turney each scored a try for Waipa. Morrinsvilk's scorers were Clarkm and Polwnrt. eacb a try. and Polwart converted one. Ihe game was hard, with occasional flashes ot bright play. The junior representative match for the Clarke Cup. between Hamilton and Waipa, saw the visitors win by 13 points (tries by Simmons. Gilling and Collier. two of them converted by McCrail) to 3 (a try by Cruickshank). Matamata.—ln a Clarke Cup game for the junior championship of the Waikato, Matamata defeated /Cambridge comfortably by 12 points to 3. The horn? team was much superior in knowledge of the finer points of the game, but Cambridge had a big advantage in set scrums and m line-out play. The first half was very even, and Matamata crossed over with a lead of a ( :ry by Hopkins to 0. In the second half Roberts and Hughes added further tries, and Roberts kicked a penalty goal. Toward the close Garland scored a try for Cambridge. A senior trial game for Peace Cup Prospects was also played, and one of the be 3 matches of the kind held here resulted. The Possibles side, containing most of tne representative team, won only in the last few minutes by 8 points to 3. Third grade Patetere. 0. Old Boys. 0: Walton. 11. Matamata. 3; High School. 23. Hinuera. 0. Cambridge.—The last round of the Cambridge senior Rugby championship was commenced. The games were very dull, and few bright movements were seen. I tie nrst senior game was contested by Hautnpu an Northern, th? former being victorious 12 points tr. 3. Hulme (3) and Cubis scored tries for Hautapu. while Northern s tlm points were the result of a penalty try. Tne second encounter resultea in a United over Leamington by 11 P° lnt * t° f Morgan and Wilson scored tries fc* United. Hewitt converting one and kicking penaltv goal. Makgill scored for q ton. Third grade: Leamington, 9, United. 0; Hautapu, 3, Northern, 3. Whangarei.—Kensington Park was tne centre of Rugby footballactivities three grounds being in use. weather fine and there was a moderate attendance. It was expected that Horahora »'°«Jd fu > extend City, the second leading team in the championship, but the rPSl iL t ' n rf r xvr,,rs.; strengthened mclusion w b <£«. 5-st, -K ments of the C y Pipiwni was most interesting, although j^^e^inU Sito 3 (penalty coa L- k b f t h e leading Maungakaramea. HlKurangl, x tussle, Siig bv rsT&ir i R White Cooney converting one), to JSSTkSSJg*. .o" Grammar School reserves was played at Kensington Park, .resu ting m a -m fo Grammar by 17 points to 0. For the ™"tors R Bilkey was the outstanding back. He scorfd two tries, and made openings for others Bridgens also scored three tries and valuable partner for Bilkey In the • • mntrfo for the Brake Shield between the'°Otamatea and Whangarei representatives^phTyedat waipu. Whangarei won by 11 noints to 3. Whangr.ret will now the winner of the northern section m the final game at a place and date to arranged. Te Puke.—Great interest was shown in the meeting of the two lea the senior competition, Maketu (ie i u«ei and Matakana (Tauranga), Matakana wmning by 22 points to 11. It was a very tasi zrkiz"&srz££% f,!?M Matakana leading by 11 points to 8 111 the second spell Matakana ™ al " al^ d c A'?* upper hand and had no difficulty n establishing a safe lead. ®nd it ultimately won by ft margin of 11 points. This match was for the Phelan Cup, which goes to Matakana for the season. The scorers for Matn-

kana were Ngatai. Rouhingi. Morahu and Gardiner (3). Sander converting two. Makotu's scorers werei Morkel. Moses »nl Taite Morgan converting one try. Junior final: United, 14. Maketu. 3. Paeroa—The opening representative match for the Frank Poland Memorial Cup was played here between the Paeroa and Hauraki Plains teams. Paeroa opened the score when Moore kicked a penalty goal Hauraki Plains shoitly afterwards evened the scoring when Costello kicked a penalty goal In the s-econd spell the Hauraki Plains back's were executing a passing bout when the ball was dropped. Ladner gathered it up almost in his own twenty-five and made a good opening before transferring to Garlick, who raced over. Moore converted. A Paeroa passing rush between Moore, Masters. Swann and Lloyd ended in a try for the last-named, making the final score:— Paeroa. 11. Hauraki Plains, 3. The Paeroa third grade team defeated the Hauraki Plains third grade team by 8 points to 3 in the McLean Cup competition. Walkara. —Challenge Cup: Ohinewai (holders), 14, Rangiriri. 6. Friendly match: Waerenga Football Club, 12, Waerenga Polo Club, 9. Schoolboys: Ohinewai, 17, Te Kauwhata, 6.

Tauranga.—The Tauranga 'Rugby Union's Gilbey Cup competition was opened in tine weather. A close game between Te Puna and Rangataua was won by Te Funa by 22 points to 19. Tries for Te Puna were gained by M. Tangitu. E. Ake (2.. R. jt y (2) and P. Bidois. R. Grey and J. Ririnui converted on» each. For Rangataua tries were gained by K. Honiana (3). M. Rhodes and D Sinclair, two tries being converted by R. McKearney. Juniors: Omokoron. <5. Athletics. 0; Matapihi. 11, Judea. 0; Matakana defaulted to Country Cadets; Old Boys, a bye. Two football teams from the Whakatane High School visited lauranga and played games against the lailranga High School teams. The match hetween the first fifteens was won by Whakatane by 21 points to 3. Primary teams: lauranga, 3, Whakatane, 0.

Manukau.—The Hunua team retnined its lead in the Manukau Rugby Sub-union s competition, although Clevedon made a determined effort to defeat it. The competition this season has been the closest on record and great interest has been maintained. An interesting feature has been the unusually large number of drawn games. In the latest series. Papakura drew with Karaka, this making the fifth dra\v for Papakura in the competition. As well as in matches with Papakura, other teams have also played drawn games. Results: Drury. fi. Ararimu, 0; Hunua, 11, Clevedon, 6; Papakura, 3. Karaka, 3.

Pukekohe-Frankl in.—Senior matches under the amalgamated Pukekohe-Franklin Unions resulted:—White Star, 4. Old Boys, 3: Te Kohanga won by default from Tuakau; Bombay. 11. Onewhero, 9; Patumahoe. 9, PukekawA. 5. Juniors: Old Boys, 6, White Star, 0: Tuakau, 9. Te Kohanga, 9; Bombay, °0 Onewhero, 0. Third grade: Bombay. G. Patumahoe, 0; Pukekohe. 9 Drury. 5. Secondary schools: Wesley College, 32. St. Stephen's, 8. Second grade: Wesley College. 6. St. Stephen's, 3.

Warkworth. —The Rodney Rugby Union's matches resulted as follows: —W ellsford. 6, Pakiri, 0; Port Albert. 3. Puhoi, 3; Kaitoa, 5. Matakana. 3. Although _ the competition is not yet concluded, Weilsford is in an unassailable i>oaition, end has become the 1935 winner of the Rodney championship, the Govan Wilson Cup. and the Black and White caps.

Dargaville.—The Northern Wairoa Rugby Union's senior matches resulted:—Kaihu Valley, 7, Rliawai. 6: Northern Star, lfi. Southern. 0. Juniors: Dargaville. 12. Northern Star, 11; Kaihu Valley. Ci. Tangowahine, 3; Southern, 1", Waima. 3. Third grade: Dargaville. 12, 'Ruawai, 3; Kaihu, 1?. High School. 15; Southern won from Waima by default. Opotiki.—The Rugby Union competitions were continued in fine weather and on fast grounds. Juniors: 0.M.P.. P. Old Boys, 0; Citv, 11. Country, 0. Seniors: Country, 21, High School Old Boys. 8. Old Boys took tho fi"!d with four juniors, who had already played, and at half-time the score was: Country, 9; Old Boys. 8. Country then ran away unchecked. Chambers, an Old Boys junior, was carried off after having been injured twice. Mangatawhiri.—Seniors: Pokeno. 13. Valley. 10; Mercer defaulted to Mangatangi.

Waiuku. —Seniors: City. 9, Otaua. 6: Waipipi, |2, Aka Aka, 6. Juniors: Otaua, 3. City. 0: Aka Aka. 8. Waipipi, f>. Whitianga White Cup match: Mercury Bay. 12. Coromnnd'l, 3. Juniors: Mercury Bay, 14, Coromandel, 0. Helensvilfe. —The Kaipara Rugby Union s competitions were continued to-day in favourable weather conditions, the results being: —Senior grade: Parakai. 24. Kumeu. 6; Kaukapaknpa. 6. Helensville, 3. Junior grade: Parakai. 9, Helensville, 0; Woodhill, 6, Kumeu, 3; Kaukapakapa, 12, Silverdale, 6.

REPRESENTATIVE GAMES VICTORY FOR TARANAKI WANGANUI TEAM DEFEATED [BY TELEGRAPH PRESS ASSOCIATION*] NEW PLYMOUTH. Sunday The Taranaki Rugby representatives defeated Wanganui by 19 points to 6. in the presence of (">OOO people, yesterday afternoon. The Taranaki backs and forwards dominated the game, except for a space in the second spell, when Wanganui saw more of the ball. Steere dived over to score from a forward attack, and a few minutes later McCashin took advantage of the bounce of the ball to race over This was Wanganui's total. Taranaki had an advantage in the first spell, and registered 11 points. C. Brown, Sullivan (2) and Ford ecoring tries, one each being converted by Brown and Collins. After lapsing for a time in the second spell Taranaki again took control, and a try was added by Edwnids. Wanganui played an even game, with no particular weakness, and no one being outstanding. Taranaki played with more vim and skill generally. Collins had no success at goal-kicking, but his _ line-kicking and fullback play was very fine.

SUCCESS FOR MANAWATU [BY TELEGRAPH —PRESS ASSOCIATION'] LEVIN. Sunday By a margin of five points, scored in the last five minutes, Manawatu beat Horowhenua in a representative Rugby match at Levin yesterday afternoon, before an excellent attendance. The game was fast and open throughout. Manawatu having a slight advantage. The forwards were fairly evenly matched, but Manawatu's baxks displayed superior combination and more speed. Tries for Manawatu "*ere scored by Hight. Moffatt. Findlay and Ward. A penalty goal was kicked by Beard, and Ward converted two tries. For Horowhenua Pratt, R. Merwood and C. Anderson scored tries, while Barrett kicked a penalty goal and converted a try. The final score was:—Manawatu. 19; Horowhenua. 14.

AUCKLANDERS FOR TRAINING

MATCHES ON SATURDAY WEEK The following players have been selected to train by Mr. J. H. Muir, in view of the representative game against Taranaki on Saturday week;— Forwards.—A. Brown. H. Bond, J. Butler, S. Hadley, A. Knight, T. Fitzgibbon. T. LockLngton. G. Newdick (South Auckland), F. Solomon, K. Weber. Backs.—R. Bush. R. Currey. W. Frankham. E. Hedge. B. Killeen. M. Kelly, E. Grant. C. Murdoch, H. Pearson, E. Moyle. The following players have been selected to train by Mr. R. F. Galbraith, in view of the B representative game against South Auckland on Saturday week; Forwards.—J. August, E. Batty, R. Anderson, B. Constable. G. Mills. E. Morgan, F. Lockwood. C. Ross, R J. Thomas, H. Williams. „ _ , Backs.—R. Aro. A. Beyer. R. Haslam. A. Jamieson. K. Moses. M. McCormick, C. Oldbury, H. Vear. S. Wales, Both teams are to attend practice at the Ponsonby training ched on Wednesday evening, the backs at 7.30 p.m. and the forwards at 8 p.m. THAMES TEAMS SELECTED [from our own correspondent] THAMES, Sunday The following team has been chosen by the selector, Mr. A. Fleming, to represent Thames against Matamata at Matamata in a challenge for the Peace Cup on Saturday nest:—Fullback, N. Pearson: threeauarters, R. Dovell, W. Savnge. R. Rare; five-eighths, S. Goodwin, G. Coxhead; halfback, L. McRae: forwards, M. Watene, A. Story, E. Russek, H. Hammond, K. Strange, C. Abraham. T. Abraham. R. Alexander. Emergencies: R. Shaw, T. Dufty (backs); E. McLoughlin (forward). Following is the team to play Otahuhu at Thames on Saturday:—Fullback, R. Comer; threequarters, R. Geraty. C. Tyson, R. Court; five-eighths. A. Grace. D. Witlker; halfback, H. Forsman; forwards, C. Hikairo, J. Edwards. C. Orr. A. McLouglin. J. Robson, E. Robson, E. Ross. T. Dunn. Emergencies: J. Wilton, C. Hewson, F. Barber (forwards); A. Issacs, C. Rhorlach, T. Clark (backs).

WESTLAND DEFEATS GREY [by telegraph—press association] GREYMOUTH. Sunday In a match for the Dittman Rugby Shield the YCestlnnd representatives defeated Grey by 14 points to fi. SOUTHERN CHAMPIONSHIPS TEAMS LEVEL IN DUNEDIN [BY TELEGRAPH PRESS ASSOCIATION] Wellington.—Athletic. 8. College Old Boys, 3: Marist, 5, Poneke. 0; Hutt, fi, Oriental, 3; Petone, 13. Wellington, 11; Eastbourne. 11. Johnsonville, 3. Christchurch.—Old Boys, 9. Sydenham. 6; Athletic, 8, Merivule. 3; Lin wood, G, Christcfiurch, 0: University, 21. Linwood, 0. Dunedin.—As a result of the latest matches Southern and University A are equal at the head of the competition, and the premiership now rests these two teams. Scores:— Southern. 7. University A, 0: Pirates. 24. Kaikorai, 3: Alhambra. 21, University B. 3; Taieri. 14, Union, 3: Zingari, 6, Dunedin, 6. Masterton. The Wairarapa Rugby Union's matches resulted Maryborough, 11, Carterton, 3; Greytowu, 29, Dalefield, 15; Gladstone, 19 Red Star, 6. Carfterton, the leading team, was beaten by Martinborough, which is bottom on the list.