FAST DISPLAY

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22457, 29 June 1936, Page 13

FAST DISPLAY

CITY BEATS »PONS : ONBY City maintained the good form it has Ihov/n in recent matches and defeated Ponsonby. by a narrow margin in one of the fastest games seen oil the No. 2 ground so far this season. There .was a lot of merit in City's victory, as Porisonby had a coinforlablo lead .. of eight points at half-time. City, however, I lost numerous chances early in the game as ' the result of wild passing. Brown was an offender in this respect, and twice passed when no player was in the movement. The Ponsotib.v backs attacked early and Payne caught Dufty out of pofition to score ■ good try. City scored soon afterwards, but Pousonby combined well, and its backs, with W. Stockley and Kay prominent, cut the City defence to ribbons. W. Stockley made a beau- * tiful opening a few minutes later and beat the opposition by feinting to pass, his speed carrying hiin over near the posts. City looked V beaten teanv when Payne scored another try after the inside backs had done good *ork.

On resuming, the City forwards dominated - >ae game and sWept over the opposition. The vanguard had more of the ball, and its backs Mayed well, A nice movement started by Dufty and improved by Wiberg gave Brown a chance, and the wing scored a try near 'he posts. City now definitely on top, >n<s fought hard for the lead. A good penally Real by Dufty brought City within one point Pousonby. Exciting play followed and, with four minutes to go, iirown dashed down the line and placed a kick' near the Ponsonby's goal. In a great race Porteous touched uowf; to score the winning try. In the second "ftlf, Ponsonby failed to score a point. Much City's success can bo attributed to the splendid play oi' the forwards, who tackled well and hunted as a pack. Dufty did a lot of useful work: as fullback, although he has lest much of his former PBce and was slo.v to retrieve mistakes. Brown played belter ijj vtho second half, when his tpeed proved of jfreat advantage. McLaughlin wowed resource on the wing. Both Rata.

centre-throeqnarter, and Tawhal played splendidly. The former was responsible for two of City's tries. Wiberg, at five-eighths, was also prominent. Porteous was perhaps the best back and did a lot of offective work behind the pack. Tho City forwards wero strengthened by tho inclusion of Raymond, a fine player, who will bo an acquisition to the code. Clark, Spiro and Herring also played good football. Riley played a disappointing game for Ponsonby and was often caught in possession. He appears to have lost his early season form. Kay. centre, and Payne, on the wing, were the best of the backs. W. Stockley was in every movement, and it was his best game this season. Morgan ably led tho Ponsonby vanguard. Cartel, who received an injury and retired in Hip second half, was also prominent. For City trie-j wero scored by Tawhai, Johnson, Brown and I'orteous. Dufty converted two tries and kicked a penalty goal. For Ponsonby, Payne 02), Jones and VV. Stockley scored tries. Paton converted two. Mr. \V. Simpson was referoe.

ACCURATE KICKING

NEWTON TEAM DEFEATED

Accurate goal-kicking by J. Anderson was responsible for Marist's victory over Newton in a fast, open game. Newton was a little unlucky to lose, for its backs went close to scoring on several occasions. Once Sissons had a clear run for the corner, but ran back infield, and missed a try by inches oniy. The Newton backs attacked strongly from tho kick-off and W. Brimble made a nice opening for Bright, who brilliantly beat tho defence to score a fine try. Both packs were well balanced, with Newton getting more of the ball.

The Marist backs made mistakes in handling, and only sound play by Glover at fullback saved two tries. Newton had a lililo the better of the play in tho first half, and a lead o£ five points at half-timo mifiht easily have been larger. On resuming, Anderson intercepted a pass and scored. He converted with a fine sideline kick. Anderson gave Marist the lead with another good angle goal. Tho Newton bracks were frequently dangerous, and were better'on at' tack than Marist. From a movement which looked likely to end in a try for Newton, Breed intercepted a pass and raced 70 yards to scoro. With ten minutes to go, the Newton backs found a weakness in the defence, and Sissons made a nice opening for Smith to scoro. Bright converted to make the score equal. Anderson kicked a beautiful penalty goal for Marist To win tho gaino. In the last nunutq Bright made a great solo effort to save the game. He went the Marist team, and oniy a great tackle by Glover stopped tho try. For Marist, Glover played a sound game, and is showing improvement each week. Aro played his best game since coming over to tho code. His play round the scrum was high class. Loader v.as the best of the Marist wings. Bakalich spoiled a good game by his tendency to look for an interception. Anderson was. easily the best of the Marist forwards and in tho loose showed excellent anticipation. Breed, Keane aud. Carter wero also prominent.

Dempsey was not so prominent as usual at fullback, and appeared very tired in the second half. Bright was easily the best back and stood out prominently on attack. Both iii. Brimble and W. Brinible played splendid games. Nathan and Quirko were the best of the Newton forwards. For Marist, Auderson and Breed scored tries. Anderson converted one try and kicked four penalty goals. For Newton, Bright and Smith scored tries. Bright converted both and Sissons kicked a penalty goal. Mr. P. Rogers was referee.

LOWER GRADE RESULTS

Senior Reserve Grade.—Marist. 25, Newton 0; Mount Albert, 23, Devonport, 0.Richmond, 35, Manukau, 2; Ponsonby, 13 City, 5. 1

B Grade.—Papakura, 12, Point Chevalier 2.

Second Grade.—Glen Ora, 6, Mount Al bert, 3.

Third Grade.—Otahuhu, ,16, Newton, 2; Marist, 25, p o inf. Chevalier, 2; Glen Ora. 25, Northcote. 14; Point Chevalier, 14, Devonport, 9; Ponsonby, 5, Richmond, 2; Ellerslie 4, Papakura, O; R.V., 15, Mount Albort, 5. Fourth Grade.—Mount Albert, 18, Ponsonby, G; Northcote won from Glen Ora by default.

Jfifth Grade.—Otahuhu, 11, Papakura, 0; Glen Ora, 13, Richmond. .2; Devonport, 8, Newton, 5.

Sixth Grade.—Richmond, 16 Papakura, 0. Seventh Grade.—Richmond. 31, Marist, 2; Northcote won from Glen Ora by default. Primary Schools.—Senior grade: Richmond. "22, Ponsonby, 0. Intermediate / Grade.—Green Lane, 15, Northcote, 11; Nevton, 12, Ellerslie, 3; Richmond, 13, Otahuhu, 0. Junior Grade.—Ellerslie, 6, Green Lane, 0; Devonport, 3, Newton A, 0; Mount Albert. 3, Richmond B, 0.

GAMES IN COUNTRY CENTRES

[from herald correspondents]

Papakura.—Senior B: Papakura, 12. Point Chevalier, 2. Third grade: Ellerslie, 4, Papakura, 0. Fifth grade: Otahuhu, 11, Papakura, 0. Sixth grade: Richmond, 36, Papakura, 0. , ,

Whangarei.—Following are the results of senior matches played to-day by teams in the championship competitions of the Northland Rugby League: Kamo, 7, Hikurangi, 2; City, 8, Kensington, 3; Takahiwai won by default from Portland. Juniors: City, 0, Kamo, 0; One Tree Point won by default from Hikurangi. Fourth grade: Hikurangi, 11, Kamo, 5; City, 14, Portland, 6. Lower Waikato.—Senior games under the Lower Waikato ltugby League resulted: Te Kohanga, 36, Pukekohe, 0; Manaia, 20, Mercer, 8.

Huntly.—Seniors: Huntly, 10, Pukemlro, 7; Huntly South, 11, Taupiri, 8. Juniors: Huntly South won from Taupiri by default,

MATCHES IN THE SOUTH [BY TELEGRAPH —PRESS ASSOCIATION] Wellington.—St. George, 33, Central, 0; Petone, 13, Hutt, 5. , / Christchurch.—Addington, 17, Waimairi, 7; Sydenham, 18, Linwood, 16.