NARROW VICTORY

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22469, 13 July 1936, Page 14

NARROW VICTORY

WIN FOR OLD BOYS Although inclined to bo a little slippery, the playing surface at Blandford l'ark was in good order, and the ground passes of the players travelled accurately in the mutch between Mount Albert Grammar Old Boys and Comrades. Both sides took some time to settle down, and desultory kicking marked the opening stages. Comrades made ground with long passes, but the forwards were inclined to attempt too much close passing in front of goal. Tho half-time score was two to nil in favour of Old Boys. Old Boys made ground in tho second spell with concerted movements, white Cofnradcs also showed up in better combination, and there wero many exciting moments. The result in favour of Mount Albert Grammar Old Boys by the odd goal in five was a sound indication of the merits of the teams. Warren gave a sound exhibition in the Old Boys goal, and he had little chance with the shots that beat him. MacFarlane and Horrocks provided a staunch defence, and their placements were good. Ward, in the pivot position, broka up many Comrades attacks and, with long clearances, quickly turned defence into attack, iloldsworth was more solid than spectacular, while Turley was always a source of worry to the Comrades wing. The Old Boys front line was ably led by Jepson, who played oao of his best games, distributing the ball well and keeping his position in such a manner that the Comrades defence was always hard pressed. Fyvie did not show up in any spectacular movements, but his combination with Woods was an improvement on his usual play. On the right Needham was given several chances by Spencer, who made many openings, but the wing man generally spoiled the movements by working too close to the back line before parting with the ball. Yearbury did not inspire confidence in Comrades' goal, somo of his clearances being decidedly risky. Bentley impressed more than McKenna, tho former being outstanding with long and accurate clearances, while in the second half his work at centrehalf gave added thrust to the attack. Hooton was more sound on defence than attack, while the wing halves, Twinn and A. Hayward, were hard workers throughjut, but tho forward line could not take advantage of their work. Marvin was the most dangerous of tho forward line. Together with A. and M. Francis he gave the Old Boys defence many anxious moments. On the left Carter essayed long shots, and was unlucky with some of his accurate crosses. Bunting, a promoted junior, was nervous at first, but he showed out. in many promising attacks. Jepson (2) and Woods scored for Mount Albert Grammar Old Boys, while A. Francis and Marvin netted for Comrades. Messrs. E. P. Miller and R. C. Brighton were the referees.