COUNTRY CONTESTS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22421, 18 May 1936, Page 13

COUNTRY CONTESTS

MATCHES ON SATURDAY

MORRINSVILLE NATIVE TEAM [from herald correspondents] Rugby football competitions were continued in country centres of the Auckland Province on Saturday afternoon. A Maori team made its debut at Morrinsville and created a favourable impression. Tho following results of matches played were forwarded by correspondents of tho Herald:—

Hamilton.—Two further games in the Hamilton Rugby Union's group scheme were played at Rugby Park in fine weather. On No. 1 ground Old Boys defeated Taupiri East by 14 points to -'5. The visitors had a strong puck of forwards, M. Taylor, H. Catley and A. MeNicol being prominent. However, they were outclassed by Old Boys' backs, among whom A. Lissette, H. Lissette and F. Voice were outstanding. The first try came after about ten minutes of play, ,T. Carroll transferring to W. Coombridge, a forward, who "scored. A. Lissette converted. At tltij stage Taupiri's second five-cighthe, 8. Davis, retired injured, and was replaced by W. Solomon. Old Boys' next points came from a movement developed by A. Lissette, the right wing, F. Voice, seorini; in the corner. Lissette's kick fell short. Shortly afterwards Lissette received the ball from Gillespie and scored near tho posts, but his kick failed. Old Boys then had the misfortune to lose Lis?ette, who retired after a heavy fall, and was replaced by T, Dovi. Half-tim" came shortly afterwards with tho score: Old Boys, 11; Taupiri, 0. From a forward rush near the line Whittaker snapped up and scored a try for Old Boys, which was not converted. For the remainder of the gam.2 the taupiri forwards bustled the local pack After n scries of scrums on the home team's line Solomon scored wido oil 1 , but Karl's kick failed. There was no further scorn, the game ending:—Old Boys. It: Taupiri East. 3. In the second Fonior same on Bugby Park Maris), defeated Frankton by '23 points to 13. in tiie first half Frankton established u good lead, Griffiths scoring two tries, Snodgrass converting one. Marist's only points for the first spell came from a penalty goal kicked by F. Cassidy. In the second half, however, Marist was definitely superior, tri;-s being scored by Kyan, Denipsey and Kilpatrick F Cassidy converted two tries, Dempsey added four points with a field goal and McGrail kicked a penalty goal. For Frankton, .Tones scored a try which Snodgrass converted. Pukekohe-Franklin. —The third series of matches in the competitions conducted by the amalgamated Pukekohe and Franklin unions was played. Seniors: Old Boys, 17, Te Kohangu, 9; Onewhero, 6, White Star, 3' Tuakau, 21, Bombay, 14. Juniors: Old Boys. 32 Te Kohanga, 0: White Star, 24. Onewhero,' 0; Bombay, 17, Pukekawa. 0. Third grade: Drury, 14, Bombay, 0; White Star, G, Pokcno. 5; Patumahoe won by default from Old Boys.

Huntly.—Seniors: Hamilton Technical Old Boys, 38. Taupiri West, 14. Juniors: Te Akau, G, Huntly. 3.

Taupiri.—Although defeated by a margin of 27 points, the Taupiri West forwards more than held their own in the match against Technical Old Boys, played at Huntly. The visitors' rearguard, however, showed greater speed and combination and was responsible for some fine passing movements. The final score was:—Technical, 38: Taupiri West, 11. Tries for Technical were scored by Gooseman (4), Buick (2), Porteous and Broad. Pardingdon converted six tries and Clough one. For Taupiri West Norton scored and converted and Wilson kicked two penalty goals. Vancouver Cup results: Te Akau, 6, Huntly, 3: Huntly Old Boys, 18, Ngaruawahia, 6; Kainui, 9, Gordon ton, 5.

Cambridge.—The standard of Rugby in the senior championship at Cambridge ivas much higher than on the opening day. In the first senior match at the Square Hautapu defeuted Northern by 8 points to nil in a tussle which provided many interesting back movements, especially in the second half. Kelly scored for Hautapu shortly after the second spell commenced and converted his own try. From a scrummage near the Northern line R. Peake dived on the ball to score an unconverted try for Hautapu. The principal fixture provided a strenuous forward tussle, in which the dominance of the United pack was responsible for the team defeating Leamington by 13 points to 3. Wilson scored for United in the corner and Hewitt kicked a brilliant angle goal From a 6cramblo on the line Lewis scored for Leamington. Hammond opened a United rush and Wilson followed up to score in the corner again. Meanie followed up quickly and just got there to score for United agaim Hewitt converted. Juniors: Hautapu, 9. Northern, 3; Leamington, 16, United, 3. Third grade: Hautapu, 14, Leamington, 9; United, 6, Northern, 6. Moirinsville.—The Marshall Cup games were continued under ideal conditions before a better attendance than has been in evidence at club games for several seasons. This was probably due to the meeting of the new native team, Kiwitahi, and Old Boys. The match provided one of the fastest exhibitions seen in club football in Morrinsville for some years. The new team wus up against some experienced players, which included A. J. Aitken, Waikato centre-three-quarter, and several Morrinsville representatives. who are holders of the Peace Cup. The Maoris scored first with a penalty goal by J. Brown and they had the better of the game for thirty minutes. Just before half-time Carter got over for Old Boys and Aitken converted. There was little between the teams for the first twenty minutes of the second spell, but there was a distinction in style. Kiwitahi played open football, whereas its opponents were orthodox. Old Boys benefited by mistakes and ultimately won by 13 points to 3, tries being scored by T. Wright and Aitken The latter converted both. The other senior game resulted in a runaway victory for Kereone against Terriers. Notable absentees from club football this season are Colin Cameron (North Island and Waikato repte sentative) ard A. W. Robson (Waikato representative and representative for Morrinsville as -five-eighths for the past 10 years). Juniors: Old Boys, 9, Bible Class, 0; United, 3. Taluina. 0; Terriers, 28, Mot.nmaoho, 3; Eastern, 11. Kereone, 9. Third grade: Old Boys, 12, Kereone. 9: Terriers. 14, United, 5. Matamata. —The first round of the Matamata Rugby Union's senior championship was commenced to-day under ideal weather conditions. Matamata defeated Wardville by 10 points to 3 at Bedford Park in a game that was confined mostly to forward play. Yanko and J. Cole scored for the winners. K. Fitzgerald converting both tries. F. Saxon kicked a penalty goal for Wardville. Hinuera and Patetere met at Tirau, the former tenm winning by 14 points to 10 Junior results: Walton, 24, Hinuera, 13; Old Boys. G. Matamata, 3. Third grade: Walton, 31. High School, 0; Wardville, 21. Matamata, 0.

Helonsvlfle.—Weather conditions were ideal for the Kaipnra Rugby Union's competitions. At Helensville the home team scored four tries, two converted, against Waimauku, 0. The first half was a very even struggle between the forwards, who effectively prevtnted the backs from opening up the play. Helensville proved superior in the second spell, keeping Waimauku inside its own half. Lennox and A. Coster were very effective in breaking up the Helens villty rushes, nnd for ihe winners the outstanding players were Skinner, Lodge, Warrender ard Connolly. Kaukapnkapa, 9. beat Silverdale, 3. Junior grade: Wvodhill de feated Helensville; Kaukapnkapa, 23, Silverdale, 3; Kumeu, 14, Parakai, 3. Paeroa.—The Paeroa Rugby Union's competitions were continued, the two leading senior teams, Hikutaia and Netherton, neither of which had been defeated, meeting under good conditions. The Hikutaia tincks made several nice passing bouts, from one of which Knight scored a well-deserved try. Half-time was called without further score. In the second spell Huddon scored for Hikutaia and Fisher scored nnd converted for Netherton, making the final score: Hikutaia, G, Netherton, 5. West. 8 (two tries by Sutherland, one converted by Alp), defeated Convent Old Boys, 3 (a penalty goal by Power). Juniors: Netherton, 9. West, 0. Thames The chief senior game was between Physical Training and Hui Mai, the former winning by 17 points to 8. Wilton. Poland, Maxwell, Darrah and Boyle scored for Physical Training. Morgan converting one try. Murriy scored for Hui Mai, Savage concerting and also kicking a penalty goal Juniors: High School, 25,. Physical Training, 6; Ramblers 15, Hui Mai, 3. Third grade: Old Boys, 15, High School, 0.

Manukau Sub-Union—Five matches were played in the Manukau Sub-Union's competitions. Senior grade: Clevedon, 17, Hunua. 3; Karaka. 3, Patumahoe, 3; Manurcwn. 14, Drury, 8. Junior grade: Papnkura. 24. Karaka, 0; Ararimu, 24. Clevedon, 7.

Te Puke.—A strenuous but poor exhibition of football was given in the senior match between Papamoa and United, played at Jellicoe Park, which resulted in a draw, .Mich team scoring six points. Maketu beat Pukehina by 9 points to 3. Juniors: Poengaroa, G. drew with United, 6. Waiuku.—Seniors: Otaua, 18, City, 0. Juniors: Otaua. 23. City, 0- Aka Aka9, Waipipi. 0 Third grade: City, 8, High School, 8.

Mangatawhlri.-Seniors: Pokeno, 28, Miingatangi, 5; Valley (Mangatawhlri), 9, Kaiatia, 5. Waikare.—Seniors: Rangiriri, 9, re Kauwhata Maoris, G; Waerenga. IG, Tnnivhn. 0: Ohinowai, 14, Glenmurray, 3. Whangarei.—A fast, open and thrilling game of Rugby was provided for the large number of spectators present at Kensjng ion Park, when Old Boys defeated Kia Ton (Maori team) by 11 points to 8. A note worthy feature of the Maori team s exhibition was the consistent play of two sons. Percy nnd -Tack, of the ex-All Black repre sentntive W. Rikn. One of these boys, who is only 18 years of age, is tall and weighs over 14st. Both give promise of being worthy successors to their father. I'or Old Boys Boreham, Smith and Tapper each scored n try and Tapper kicked a penalty goal and converted Smith's try. For Kia J.oa R. White and S. Alison each scored a try

find R. White converted one. There was a good attendance at Maungakaramea, when Hikurangi defeated the home side by points to 6 after a solid and rugged samo. Tries were scored for the winners by McConnell and Morgan, while T Conway converted McConnell s try. E. Child nnd A. Campbell scored for Maungakaramea. Maungakaramea sadly missed G. U Weir from behind the scrum City hid a bye. In the B grade senior fixture at Kensington Park Pipiwai, 11, defeated Munaia, 3. in a, very fast and exciting game. Jumors_: Hornhora. 0, Old Boys, 3: Hikurangi. 21. Waitira, 11.

Dai-gavllle.—The Northern Wairoa J} u Kby Union's senior grade games . resuMed: — Northern Star, 12, Knihu Valley, ft; Runwai, 14, Southern, 11. Junior grade: Old Boys. 20. Ruawai, 0; Southern defaulted to Tangowahine. Third grade: Star, ;} Hutwui, 3; Dargaville, 26, kaihu Valley.

Tauranga.—The Tamanga Rugby Union's competitions were continued in splendid weather. In the Gilbey Cup competition for seniors, Cadets -Old Boys defeated Matakana by 24 to 14. For the winners tries were gained by W. Young, A. Wood. K. Jones and F. Olscn, while S. tills con verted three tries and kicked two penalty goals. For Matakana M. Murray scored two tries and D. Murray and R. Ainsley one eacli one try being converted by 1 . Gardiner. In the other senior game Rangataua defeated Te Puna by 12 to 5 after a very even game. Juniors (Oliver Cup): Judea G, Omokoroa. 0: Rangataua, 8, Cadets Old Boys, <>; Matapihi, 3, Athletics, 8.