FINE EXHIBITION

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22487, 3 August 1936, Page 14

FINE EXHIBITION

MOUNT ALBERT BUSTLED One of the best exhibitions of the season was provided by Manukau nnd Mount Albert in the principal . attraction. Manukau set about its work with great determination front the start and was all over its opponents. Mount Albert, was badly bustled, the barks making several errors in the face of fast raiding by the Manukau forwards. Ilemi started the scoring with a fine goal from a penalty. Soon afterwards Fickrang charged down a clearing kick and scored, llemi added the goal points and then kicked two more penalties in quick succession. With a lead of 11 points Manukau continued to bustle its opponents. Mount Albert was/gaining most of the ball from tho scrums, but Halliwcll, first five-eijrhths. repeatedly kicked. At other times mistakes in handling were quickly turned to advantage by the speed and anticipation of the Manukau backs and forwards.

Tho second spell was more evenly contested, tho Mount Albert forwards putting more dash/into their play, while they kept together much better than in the first half. Mount Albert addea two tries, but Manukau failed to score during the spell. The latter was decidedly unlucky when Trevathan, going at top, intercepted a pass, but was ruled offside with a clear field. It was a piece of very clever anticipation, which thoroughly deserved a Uy Hemi gave a sound display at fullback for Manukau, his powerful kicking and accurate handling being a great asset to the team. Broderick, a former Maori representative Bugby forward, played well on tho wing, his strong running being a feature. Mason, Mollis, Broughton and Mahima all did their full 6hare, but the outstanding back was Trevathan. Showing cleverness on attack he also defended splendidly. He fully deserves his inclusion in the J<<w Zealand team for the test malch next Saturday as he has been playing well throughout the season. The Manukau forwards were a fine set and a great all-round game was played by Pickrang. /Leading the forwards in fine style ho was always on tho ball and tackled soundly. He was ably supported by Gatilt and Watcne. Barry was not too certain at lullback for Mount Albert but he had a hard time on defence. Halsey was the best of the threequarters. while L. Schultz played well in- the five-eighths line, with limited opportunities, Wilsop did some clever work behind the scrum. Gunning, Petersen and Bickcrton stood out amon?- the forwards. Tries for Mount Albert were scored by Halsey and Gunning. Mr. W. Simpson was refereo.

DRAWN GAME PLAYED ' DEVONPORT AND CITY A fast, open game was witnessed between Devonport and City, which played the curtainraiser to the principal fixture. City was a little unlucky not to win, as a foolish long pass from Hughes to Wiberg resulted in L. Scott intercepting and scoring a spectacular try. At this stage of the game Citywas leading and definitely on top. The City backs opened the attack early in the game and threw the ball about to good advantage. From a nice passing bout, in which Spiro was' prominent, Porteous raced away and Brown scored a good try. The Devonport forwards were superior in the scrums and frequently won the ball. Kerr was in good form at fullback and drove City back by wellplaced line-kicks. Brown raced smartly down the line and gathered a kick by Kerr and Tawhiri scored. Just beforo half-time, L. Scott snapped up and passed to Sowter, who scored. Devonport had the better of the early part of the second half and kept City on defence. On one occasion Hunt made a good opening and passed to Hall, who looked certain to score, bat Brown came fast and pushed the Devonport winger into touch. In a City passing 'bout, Scott came in from the wing arid intercepted to score an easy try. McLaughlin made a nico opening a few minutes later and had the defence beaten, but he passed infield when Brown had a clear run in on the wing. City mad? good efforts to regain the lead but had to be satisfied with a drawn game, as the result of a good penalty goal by Dufty. For Devonport Kerr played a fine game at fullback. His fielding was excellent and good kicking often sot Devonport out or difficulties. L. Scott played a good game on the wing, although his defence was weak on occasion.';. Hunt and Rhodes were prominent on attack, while Cowan got through a lot, of useful work behind, the scrum. Sowter was the outstanding forward, while Simpson, h. Scott and Hallows were good workers Hughes, who was moved to to replace Dufty. was the weak City hack. Dufty did useful work at five-eighths, although he kirked too much on occasions brown pi,i /eel with das! on the, wing and he and rnwhai were the best hacks. Raymond was the lest forward and had crood support from Chi run an For P De von port L. Scott and Sowter scored tries Seaga converting one. Brown ami Tawhai scored for City and Dufty kicked B penalty goal Mr. S. Billman was referee.

MARIST UNLUCKY - BEATEN BY A POINT Marist was unlucky to bo beaten by one, point in the match against Ponsonby. .Although tho No. 2 ground was heavy after rain, 'tho game was p'aved at a fast pace. Ponsonby's backs played with better combination and handled the hall well. On occasions, however, the Marist backs did some good work and missed tries narrowly. The forwards were well matched, Marist being a little better in open play. Ponsjnby dominated the attack in the first/ half and led at half-time by six points to nil. Tim opening try came from smart work by Halloran at haltback. and Kay made a bcautijul opening before two other players handled. Maris! allacl.' d struiiul.v from thf; kick-off and soon had Poiisonb.v defending. Its forwards, with Finlay~on and breed prominent, swept over the opposition ami the latter just missed a try. A lew loinuics later Maris* was rewarded when .Mat (son touched down. The I'oiisonby backs were frequently danwrotis and for a tim-' I-at Mnrist. <.'ood play by Jones cut the defence to rihbfins and Carter scored a nice Ir.v. Then Marist lost a fry alter Anderson got over, but ran into the dead ball area m trying to improve" iiis position Marist scored a few mmutes later.

/For PiU'sonby, Rush playtd a good ganie in (lie first half, tiut his handling at lullback was a little uncertain in the final ,'.!ngrs. Ha Horn n played a fine game behind the' serum and made some nice opei.iii:;.-. Kay and Junes were good on attack, espcci

i -,t!\ the latter. who played well at fiveeighths. Itiley seemed to bo out of his position on the. * w in.j. Carter was the best of ilio Vonsonby forunnls, while Morgan aud n'i'i'kiimn played good '.ramus. (jlover got through a lot of useful work .it fullback for diarist. Aro compared very favourably with Halloran, tlio play of the two its!ibail.s l)cin-r a lealuro of tlio game, llasiam and Kecu-s wore also prominent on attack. \nderson, I inlay.-ott and lireed were Hie pick ot a guut! set of forwards. For I'onsntihy, r.k'cku'un, .1. Stockley an< ('artor .>ro>c»i trios. I'«*r aI o»rist-, Mutt soil {inu Aro scored tries. Anderson converting one. Mr. I'. Thompson was referee. WIN FOR RICHMOND SUPERIORITY OF BACKS Superior hack play Rave Richmond a convincing win over Newton, which put up a good as hi in the first half. The ltiehuiuud tracks save one. of the best displays seen at ('arlaw far!, this season. Splendid supporting play and (lever reverse passing matte tries look easy. Newton, however, was by no means outclassed in this department. One of the best tries of the match came from ii fine passing bout initiated by Dempsey at fullback, anil sk players handled wett 11, fore Smith raced over. Hood handling and speed tiv t lie New ton backs kept Richmond defend in:; at this si ago. Kiehmond, which had a lead o f li-e points at half-time, soon settled down to play the open Rattle and its hacks often Denctrated. Tries came from £o«vl passing by Powell at halfback antl Uickerton ' and Tit I ietou rarely missfd a chance to Sliced up the attack. Newton made Rood efforts to cheek each offensive, but Richmond had the bettor combination. At fullback for Richmond, Greenwood plaved an improved game and is n promising player. The wind's, VS ilk.io and 0. fittlefort were welt served by Miucham, at centre, and the trio played with perfect underslanding. Both W. Tittleton-and Rickerton, at tM-e-eii'hths. v.ere. a thorn in the side of the opposition. Powell was in his best form ami rarelv failed to send the backs away with snappy mssintr. P. Sathcrley was the be-1 of the Richmond forwards, and received good support from Tetley and Hroadhead. Pompsey played tvoll at fullback for , MV ," ton Ho ran more with tlio ball and started <»ood passing bouts. Bright was often dangerous on attack. Sissons and E. Rrimble wi' a good display, while W. Rrimble play-d well behind the sennit. Quirke, MePavitt aim Walt plaved writ anions: the forwards. For Richmond, Hroadhead (H), and Tittleton scored tries. C. Satbertev and Minclnm each converted a try. lor Newton, Smith and Young scored tries. Mr. M. Wet he rill was referee. LOWER GRADE RESULTS Senior Reserves. —Devonport, 18. City. I": Mount Albert, 30. Mauukau, 0; Marist. in. potisonby, „■ i Second tirade,—Mount Albert, 10. Richtnorid, <>. , _ _• » 1 hird fJradc. — Richmond. *lO, Point ( lier O; ('itv, 7. Marist 3; Devonport If-. Manukau, (•; Otahuhu. 1 ft, Olenora, 1-': R.\ ■ (in i n l.ane, , Fourth t.irade,—-KHerslie, 19, Ponsonby. In: Citv. •_»;{, Marist. u fifth ("Jrade.-- Devonport, 3. Papakura. Nc-rthcote, Di, Newton 3. Sixth tirade.-- -Green Lime. 3, Ayondale,o. Seventli tirade Oity, l'.lterslie, 0: Hlchtrond, 10. Point Chevalier. Otahuhu. t.lenora, P; Northcote. Papakura. <). Ptimarv Schools. -Senior tirade: Kichmoiid. 8 Mount Albert, Devonport, ii, Ponsonby. P. Intermedi.tie tirade.—Newton, :>b', Lllersli.-. (),• tireen l.ane. b. Nortlicote, -• Junior tirade.—Newton A, 3, Richmond. t>; Devonport. 3, Otahuhu. Or Kiehmond A. o. Lllerslie. 0.

MATCHES IN THE PROVINCE [FI!t)M CORK KSfON DKNTS]

Whangarci.—A senior representative trial was played under the jurisdiction of the Northland Rugby League, the A team defeating Ihe i! by -'■> points to H>-- Junior competition for the Attains caps: City, IT. One Tree Point, 'J; Kamo, 17, Jtikurangi. 8. Fourth grade: Kamo, 11, City. 0. ilikurangi won by default from Portland.

Huntly.—Seniors: Huntly, 0, Pukemiro. 5. Third grade: Ngaruawahia, 4, Huntly 0. Papakura.—Third grade: Papakura, K5, Point Chevalier, 7. Fifth grade: Devonport, 3, Papakura, 0. Sixth grade: City, 24, Papakura, 4. Seventh grade: Northcotc, 3'2 Papakura, 0.