THE LEAGUE CODE

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXII, Issue 22197, 26 August 1935, Page 17

THE LEAGUE CODE

ROOPE rooster games first ROUND decided player ordered off The Auckland Rugby League's Roope « o oster competition, conducted on the knock-out principle, was commenced at Carlaw Park on Saturday, when four enior matches were played. The Grounds were a littje heavy after rain throughout the week, but the conditions generally were conducive to fast foott 11 In the principal match, Richmond, jinners of the senior championship, defeated Devonport in a fast, open mc The result was in doubt until the last few minutes, when Richmond decided the issue with a good try. In the curtain-raiser Mount, Albert d* feated Marist bv a narrow margin after thrilling game. Half-way through the j .pond half the forwards of both teams exchanged blSws, and Shad bolt, a Mount Albert forward, was ordered off. I City played bright football and defeated Ponsonby on No. 2 ground In the curtain-raiser, Newton outclassed Otahuhu, a new team in the competition. The results were as follows: — Richmond/'23; Devonport, 15. City, 28; Ponsonby, 16. Mount Albert, IS; Marist, 15. Keffton, 27; Otahuhu, 8. INTERESTING CONTEST RICHMOND TEAM'S SUCCESS Richmond had tho better of the first half in its game against Devonport and at one stage the Richmond backs outclassed Devonport. In the opening try the Richmond backs handled the ball well, and Bickerton I cored after side-stopping several defenders. Devonport'a backs received numerous opportunities. but the inside men failed to drive home the attacks. The Richmond forward* stood -out prominently, checking fast and promising Devonport movements. Devonport played improved football in the second half ,nd dominated the game. Its backs lost several good chances of scoring owing to cver-eagernes3. The forwards played well against a powerful vanguard, and were superior in the loose for a period in the second half. Richmond defended well in the concluding stages, bearing don-n a resolute effort by Devonport. The final try came from splendid work at the base of the scrum by Powell, who cut in nicelv for Prentice to race Mincham into a good P °Kckertcn, the centre-threequarter, was easily - the bedt .back for Richmond. He was prominent in the first half, and, besides scoring a fine try, paved the way for two others. He i 3 the most promising back in the code. Cooke was not as prominent on attack as usual, but saved his team by gplendid defence. Mincham played a good game on the wing, although his opportunities were limited, while Mitchell, on the other wing, did not play with confidence and dropped many passes. The five-eighths. Prentice and Fletcher, were below form. | but Powell played a good game behind the Bcram. Telford end Tetley were the best Richmond forwards, while Sfttherley and Lawless gave good support. With the exception of a foolish mistake, •which cost. Devonnort a try. Seagar played well at fullback. Hall played a dashing game on the winy and was well supported by Powell, bu* Rhodes did not give his usual sound exhibition. Behind scrum Cowan played a heady game. Souter and E. Scott were the best of the forwards. Simpson and Hunt also being prominent For Richmond. Powell. Bickerton, Telford. Fletcher and Mincham scored a try each. Satherley converted four. For Devonport, Cowan. Powell and Souter scored tries. Jfilicich kicked f wo penalty goals and converted one try. Mr. W. Simpson was referee. - BRIGHT BACK-PLAY / CITY'S IMPROVED SHOWING The City backs were in good form against Tonsonby on Snturday. and woti a fast game owing to better team-work. Ponsonby wa3 by no' means outclassed. and the scores should have been more even. At one stage in the second half the Ponsonby backs played splendid football, and City's defence showed signs of crumbling. The City team is greatly improved as a combination, although several of the backs are playing out of positicn. The City forwards played with dash, but it was noticeable that few of them followed up. More bustling tactics by the forwards would increase the teams prospects. Ponsonby was unlucky to lost Bright, who retired with injuries at a vital stage of the game. City well deserved its victory, however. For City, L. Bro-.vn gave a brilliant display, and was easily the best back on the ground. In fact. Brown was greatly responsible for his team's comfortable win. his four tries being well earned. Wiberg, behind the scrum, got through an amount of useful work. Wntene was not a success at centre. His weakness was on defence. Cooney played well at five-eighths, and Bapi was prominent on occasions, win e Turei did useful work at fullback, but had a bad hat/it of waiting for the ball to bounce. He was left standing badly on two occasions. Herring, Clarke and Johnson were the best of the forwards. Murray, at , fullback for Ponsonby. was a little uncertain, faulty handling getting his team into difficulties. Jones, on the wing. wa3 perhaps the best of tie backa. Bright and Kay were dangerous on attack, but both tried to do too much Behind the scrum Halloran was a .weak link. Hutt. Leatherbnrrow and Rogers were the best of tli? forwards. For City, Brown scored four tries, and "Wiberg, Cooney, Johnson and Watene one each. "VVatene and Turei converted one try each. For Ponsonby, Kay, Hutt, Hallornn anrl Leatherbarrow scored tries. Leatherbarrow converted ono and Bright kicked a penalty goal. Mr. S. Billman was referee. LAST-MINUTE TRY MARIST TEAM UNLUCKY The game between Mount Albert and Marist was full of excitement _ nnd evenly contested until the last minute, when Mount Albert scored the winning try. The first half was in favour Marist, whose backs srored flome nice tries. Piny was alwayg interesting nnd generally favoured Marist. The serond half opened sensationally when Mount Albert was awarded a very doubtful penalty try. The ball appeared to roll over the dead ball line, when Spiro. who had followed up fast, was pushed from behind by O'Knne. The decision was resented by the Miirist players. Later in the game the forwards of both teams exchanged blows. The Marist forwards were in the ascendancy, and good passing by Laird, Keane and Woods saw the last-r.amed score a very fine try between the posts. Then the Mount Albert backs rose to the occasion and Morrissey equalised the scores. Mount ■albert continued to press, unrl its forwards swept over' the opposition. Just on timo Herring scored at the comer. It was a well-contested game. B. Schultz nnd Morrissey were the best of the Mount Albert hacks. The former is playing with more dash than previously. Hnasari played well .behind the °erum, while List was prominent centre., Herring and Spiro were the best ff the forwards. Campbell was very safe at fullback nnd brought off pome excellent saves. Loader played well on the wing, as did Bakalich at centre. Woods wsb the bwt forward on the ground, and received good support from Laird and Keane. McNeil, Spiro. Morrissey nnd Herring scored tries for Mount Albert. Morrissey converted two tries and kicked ono penajtv Bonl. For Marist, Laird scored two tries and Woods one. Carroll converted two tries Bn d kicked one penalty goal. Mr. P, Rogers was referee. OTAHUHU OUTCLASSED RAGGED- GAME WITH NEWTON Newton outclassed Otahuhu in a ragged game on No. 2 cround. The losers recently w on the senior B grade championship, but Were no match for the much heavier nnd Siore experienced Newton team. Otahuhu Put 'ip n eood showing in the firat half, however, which was well contested. In tho jeeond halt the Newton forwards dominated lull while the backs outpaced Ota- . E. Brimble was easily tho best Newton h'lck, and he mnde some nice openings, "indy and Dempsey were, also prominent attack.' W. Brimble was associated in Play round the scrum. Johnstone, Widdleton and Quirke were the best of the Itrwards. Philip played a good all-round

game at fullback for Otahuhu. Mattson and Stanaway were also prominent, although overshadowed by the opposition. Lloyd and Arnold played good Kejnes in the loose. For Newton. 'E. Brimble scored three tries Brady two and Johnstone and Young one each. W. Brimble kicked two pcna ty goals and converted one try. tpr (Jtahuhu. Halsey and Lloyd scored a try each. Philip converted one. Mr. E. Otto was roferee. LOWER GRADE RESULTS Senior Reserve Grade.—Stallard Cup competition: City. 27, Devonport. 7; Richmond. 25, Newton, 0; Ponsonby, Is, Crrecn L Second Grade.—Richmond, 16, Glenora, 0; Ponsonby, 21, Mount Albert, 9. Third Gractd— City. 6, Akarana. 2; Otahuhu, 32, Green Lane, 0; Richmond, 8, Murist, 5. . . Fourth Grade.—Glenora, 6, Point Chevalier A, 2; Mount Albert, 13. Point Chevalier B, 10; City. 22, Papakura. 9; Richmond won from Otahuhu by default. Fifth Grade.—Richmond A, 29. Richmond B, 0; Ellerslie, 11, Akarana. 0. Seventh Grade. —Richmond, 5. City, 0. Schoolboys' Games. —Ellerslie, -17, Green Lane. 0; Green Lane A, 19, Akarana, 3; Richmond, 3. Devonport, 3; Marist, 15, Northcote, 11. COUNTRY MATCHES [FROM lIF.RALD CORRESPONDENTS] Huntly.—Seniors: Huntly. 12, Ngaruawahia, 3. Juniors: Kia Ora, 10, Huntly, 0. Tuakau.—Tuakau, 31, Point Chevalier Reserve, 5. Whangarei.—At Jubilee Park the Hikurnngi League senior team defeated City by 11 points to 9 in the knock-out competition. GAMES IN OTHER CENTRES [BY TFTiKGRiVPH PRF.SS ASSOCIATION] Wellington.—St. Georee, 28, Petone, 9; Central, 15, Randwick, 11. Chrlstchurch.— Addington, 58, Rurii, 11: i Sydenham, 17, Lin wood, 3; New Brighton,. 8. Waimairi. 8. Addington has won the semoi championship. CYCLING CONTESTS ON SATURDAY AUCKLAND AMATEUR CLUB ; The fifth annual round-the-harbour j race was held by the Auckland Amateur ; Cycling Club on Saturday. The Bridgens Cup was won by J. Price and the cham- ! pionship by M. Gamble. Results were . as follows: — J. Price (5m 30s), 1: V. Ivey (25m), 2: | V. Grey (13m), 3; R. Cullen (19m), 4; M. j Gamble (scr), 5; S. Thompson (13m), G: ( W. Barry (5m 30s), 7. Fastest Time.—M. Gamble (scr). 2h 12m •18s. 1; J. Price (5m 30s). 2h 14m 375, 2; w. Barry (5m 30s), 2h 20m 40a, 3. ■ * MANUKAU CLUB A senior race of 25 miles for the Manukau Cup, donated by Mr. R. Gallagher, and a junior event of 10 miles were decided by members of the Manukau Cycling Club on Saturday. Results were as follows: Seniors.—J. TV. Clark (3m), 73m 28s, 1; L. H. Dwight (2m), 72m 295, 2; B. W. S. Brown (5m 30s), 76m, 3. Fastest time: L. H. Dwight. Juniors.—B. A. Hoffmann (2m 455), 30m 365, 1; R. S. Triner (2m), 29m 565, 2; R. Wilson (lm), 23m 58s, 3. Fastest time: G. Holland (scr), 28m 355. AUCKLAND CLUB Following are the results of events held by the Auckland Cycling Club on SaturJunior Event, of fij miles.—G. Ralph (3m 15s), 21m 365, 1; P. Collier (3m 30s), 2: B. Collier (3m 455), 3. Fastest time: B. Harvey (scr). 20m 565. Senior Event, of -25 miles (Hayes Cup).— W. Pratney (scr), 71m 20s. 1; F. Prior (scr), 2; K. Edkins (5m 15s), 3. Fastest time' W. Pratney. PAPATOETOE CLUB The junior unpaced championship over a course of 15 miles and a senior handicap of 22 miles were held by the Papatoetoe Cycling Club on Saturday. Following arc the results:— Juniors.—Championship: J. Picknell, 40m 555, 1; F. Trvine. 41m 15s, 2; R. Waterman. 41m 19s, S. Sealed Handicap.—F. Irvine (lm 30s), 41m 15s, 1; B. Knight (lm 15s), 41m 3s, 2: A. White (7m). 47m 6s, 3. Seniors.—R. Francis (3m), 71m 12s, 1; S. Pinfold (scr). CBm 435. 2; C. W. Allen (lm 15s), 69m 595, 3. Fastest time: S. Pinfold. LYNNDALE CLUB Junior and senior open events of nine and 18 miles respectively were held by the Lynndale Cycling Club on Saturday. Following are the results:— Seniors.—C. Gooder (scr). 54m 555. 1; G. Hughes (scr). 54m 565, 2; F. Alderson (scr), 54m 575. 3. Fastest time: C. Gooder. Juniors.—L. Johnstone dm 30s). 2?m 3s, 1; O. Webb (3m 30s), 30m 4s, 2: L. Whyle (lm 30s), 28m ss, 3. Fastest time: G. Helliwell (scr), 27m 365. GLOUCESTER CLUB Junior and senior open events of 5} miles nnd 10 miles respectively were held by the Gloucester Cycling Club on Saturday. Re stilt* were as follows: Juniors.—L. Cunningham (2rp), 16m 12s. 1: ,T Campling dm). 16m 345, 2; B. Sereomhe dm). 16m 345, 3. Fnstest time: .T. Bieknell (scr). 15m 10s. Seniors.—S. Fussell G7m), Auckland Club, ?h 26m. 1; P. Bicknell (3m), 2h 15m 17s, 2; B. Bowers (scr), 2h 13m 425, 3. Fastest time: B. Bowers. TAKAPUNA CLUB Junior and senior, races of 111 and 23 miles respectively held by the Taknpuna Cvcling Club on Saturday resulted as follows : Senior" —P. McCavery (6m 30s), 7fm 21s. 1: A. Parker (scr). 71m 4s, 2; D. Keating dm). 72m 4 1-ss, 3. Fastest time- A, Parker. Juniors.—T Bassett dm 30s). 33m sf»*. 1; D. Bowsie (4m 15s). 36m 425. 2; J. Genmell (sm), 37m 365, 3. Fastest time: T. Bassett BEACH HAVEN CLUB The final race for the Mnrris Cup w»< held over a course of 21 miles by the Peach Haven Cyclinsr Clnh on Saturday. The re- ' suit was as fo^oirs:-—L. (3m 15°). P. r >m 2s. 1: A. Klin (scr), 62m 50 l-ss. 2: J. I Culpan (scr). 62m 51°. 3; S. (lm 455), 64m 365, 4. Fastest f'me: A. Elia RACES IN PROVINCE [from FIF,FAT.r> CORRESPONDENTS] Hamilton,—The FTni/ilton Amateur Sports Club conducted a rond cycle race from Hamilton East to Motumaoho and back, a distance of 32 miles. The result was:—R. McOnie. 1: T. Shaw, 2: T. Crawford, 3. T. Shaw covered the distnnce in the fastest, time, Ih 20m 20s. Thames.—The cycle race from Thames to Turua and return, about 18 miles, resulted:—S. Jones (3m 455). 1: D. Andrews (50r>, 2; W. Burr f.'Os). 3. Fnstest time was registered by S. West, 47m 2s. RIFLE SHOOTING WHANGAREI MINIATURE CLUB [from our own corresponds: : ] WHANGAREI, Sunday The final shoot for the Dr. H. F. Buckley trophy was held by members of the Whangarei Miniature Rifle Club. B. Renton, with n fine score of 699 out of a possible 700. won the event, S. Button being next with 698. Following are the results of iast evening's shoot: —11. F. Buckley. 100, scr —100; A. D Jack. 99, 1—100; C). Baker, 99, 1—100; M. Sheriff. 99, 1—100; B. Renton, 99, 1—100; J. Tudehope, 99. 1 —100; J. Garner. 98, 2—100; J. Courtney, 97, 3—100; F. White, 97, 3—100; S. Hutton, 98. 2—100; J. Calder, 97, 3—100; W. Neuman, 96, 4—100; H. Foster, 93, 7—100; J. Kissen, 93, 7—100; W. Norris, 99, scr—99; M. Stewart, 99, scr—99; A. Higgins, 00. scr—99. The "A" grade Buckley Rooster was retained by A. Higgins with a score of 99 from M. Stewart, 99. J. Kissen, 92, defeated H. Davis, 91, for the "B" grade rooster. The tio for the Plumbers' Cup was shot off. the holders, the Firestone Tyre team (J. Garner, 98. 2—100; W. Newman, 96, 4—100; H. Foster, 93, 7 —100; total 300), defeated D. McL. Wallace, Limited (B. Renton, 99, 1-100; F. Cowan, 87, 10—97; J. Barron. 91, 3—97; total 294). The result of the postal shoot with the Brooklyn Club, Wellington, held during tlio previous week, was Brooklyn, 976; wba- , ngarei, 973 (possible 1000).