THE LEAGUE CODE

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22517, 7 September 1936, Page 14

THE LEAGUE CODE

KNOCK-OUT COMPETITION roope rooster matches FIRST SERIES DECIDED The first scries of matches in the Auckland Rugby League's Roope Rooster competition was commenced at Carlaw Park on Saturday, when keen games were witnessed. In the main game, Manukau, winner of the senior championship, was fully extended to beat Ponsonby, which put up a really good showing. A feature of the series was the exciting game between Newton and City, and extra time had to be played before the match was decided. A fine penalty goal from 30 yards out by C. Duftv gave City the game. Richmond won comfortably from Marist, which was strenthpned by the inclusion of two prominent Rugby Union backs. Devonport easily defeated Mount Albert. The Hon. R. Semple, Minister of Public Works, was an interested spectator. Results were as follows: — Manukau, 10; Ponsonby, 8. City, 17; Newton, 15. Devonport, 20; Mount Albert, 6; Richmond, 24; Marist, 10. MANUKAU EXTENDED PONSONBY'S GOOD SHOWING /f Manukau was fully extended by Ponsonby and the champions were lucky to win a wellcontested game by a margin of two points. The ground was heavy in places, but after s dull first half,' the game, developed into a fast and interesting exhibition of the code. Manukau beat Ponsonby in the forwards, but the 'latter team's rear division did good ' work on attack. , . , , Ponsonby was first to show to advantage and, from a penalty kick. Jones kicked a nice goal. Hemi, at fiye-eighths, made several nice runs, bnt good defence checked dangerous movements. Ponsonby went close to scoring several times, but Murray, Manukau s fullback, defended brilliantly. After 20 min- . utes' play, Brimbe, the former Manukau ' Busby Union five-eighths, made a fine opening and carried play to the Ponsonby line, where 'Mahima scored a good try. A few minutes later, Hemi made a fine run and Gault scored at the corner. Just before ha itime. Ponsonby's backs attacked strongly and from a good passing bout, in winch Stoekley and Kay were prominent, the latter BC °Manukau attacked in the second half and soon bad Ponsonby defending. Watenekicked a goal from a penalty, these being the only pouits scored by Manukau in. the second hair. Ponsonby held the npper hand throughout this half and its backs showed good form in passing bouts. Good play by Jlorgan gave Ponsonby an advantage, but Pickrang saved a certain try with a splendid. tackle just s few yards from the Manukau line. A clever cross-kick by Jones resulted in McKinney scoring, after an exciting race with Brougnton. Ponsonby did all the attacking in the final stages and it was unlucky not to score. Manukau did not impress as in former games. The backs kicked too much and, had ft not been for the fine play of the forwards a defeat would have been registered against the champion team. At fullback, Murray placed an outstanding game, and repeatedly saved his side with exellent fielding and good kicking. Ilemi made several nice openings and showed plenty of pace. He kicked a little more than was necessary. Broughtonplayed well at centre and Gault, with limited .opportunities, did good work on the wjng. Brimhle, who made his first appearance as a League player, was impressive at fiveeighths. Pickrang was the outstanding forward. His tackling was the best seen for some time at Carlaw Park. Brodenck did useful work in the loose and is undoubtedly a forward of great promise. Watene and Kawe also played good football. A fine display by Morgan in the Ponsonby forwards was a feature of the game. Morgan was in every movement and he compared favourably with Pickrang. Rush, at fullback, was the best of the Ponsonby backs. Riley and Kay also played well. For Manukau, Gault and Mahima scored tries. Watene converted one try and kicked a penalty goal. For Ponsonby, Kay and McKinney scored and Jones kicked a penalty goal. "Mr. P. Rogers was referee. EXCITING STRUGGLE EXTRA TIME NECESSARY ' In' an exciting game. City, which was 4eo points in arrears at half-time, stayed on well to defeat Newton by 17 points to is. For the first time for some years extra time had to be played, as the teams had an eoual number of points at the conclusion of the usual time. Dufty, the veteran fullback, was the outstanding figure in the game, and he kicked three very fine goals. He kicked a remarkably fine goal, after . Wiberg had •cored, and equalised the points. Two extra tpells of five minutes each were then Played. City was awarded a penalty, and Dufty kicked a splendid goal from the side-line. Newton was a tittle unlucky, not to win. Jn the.first half Newton had much the bet* of the game. .Its backs showed good form and indulged in bright, open play. It was only, late in the second half that City nlsde any impression. Good play by Brown and Tawhai was responsible for most or City's successful movements. Brown, on the wing, / played a dashing game, and his try was a good one. Dufty kicked judiciously throughout and, when moved from fullback to five-eighths, did fine work on defence. Both McLaughlin and Rata were prominent on attack, especially the former who made several nice runs to the second half. Clark was easily the best forward on the ground, and he scored a fine try through clever anticipation. Raymond and Spiro also played . mod games. Dempsey, at fullback for New--1 ton, played a sound game, . and he was prominent in opening hp passing bouts, feissons and E Brimble were associated in some clever combined play. Hutt was the best of this Newton forwards, but /Jlemm and Wall /rwitant scored for city. Dufty converted two tries and kicked two oenalty goal*. For Newton, Smith, Hutt and s o ung scored tries. T, Brimble converted one try and kicked two penalty goals. Mr. F. Thompson was referee. RICHMOND IN FORM DEFEAT OF MARIST Richmond again showed high-class forrn • ««<t easily defeated Marist in a good open Same Marist was strengthened by the in--elueion of Murdock and Fletcher, two former Rugby Union players. LiU'° was seen of >* Vlatrhpr who retired with an injury. The / Richmond basks played fine football and handled the ball well. In the particularly Richmond dominated the «am p . Jn the first naif Marist played with plenty of dash and some good, tries were fcored. At one stage of the game in the first half Richmond scored 13 points before Mar)st reKis♦erid a single point. However, two spectacular tri«s by Loader gave Marist supporters more confidence. In the second half, however. Richmond had much the better of the game Mincham played a splendid game at centre for Richmond, and he was the best back on the ground. W. Tittleton played well until Jje retired with an injury. On the wing. Wilkio plaved good football, while Tetloy .did good work when moved to 1 lie back division. C. Satherley and Broadhead were the best of the forwards. Haslam played a splendid game for Marist and. with better support he would havH scored at least two more tries Murdbck made a good impression at fiveeighths, one of his openings giving Marist a try. Breed and Keane were the pick of the forward^h mo nd, tries V /cr(< scored by Wilkie (3), Telford, G. Tittleton and Tetley. Beyer j converted threo tries. For Marist. Loader Scored two tries and Anderson converted botn Mr. M. Wetherill was referee. EASY VICTORY DEVONPORT TEAM'S SUCCESS Devonport easily defeated Mount Albert in a dull game on No 2 ground. The first half was well contested. Mount Albert having: a slight advantage. A good try by Peterson, who raced 40yds, was tne only try scored in thn first spell. Devonport played with better combination in the second half and ran up 20 points. Good support by the Devonport forwards paved the way for most of the team's tries. Devonport. on Saturday s form, will take a lot of beating in the final series. For Devonport. tries were scored by L. Scott (2h Crooks ar.d Seagar. V. Scott converted three tries and kicked a penalty goal. For Mount Albert. Peterson and B. Schultz scored tries. Mr, R. Otto was referee. LOWER GRADE RESULTS Seoond Grade.—Mount Albert, 0s Rich-Grade.-—Ellerslie, 9, Papakura, 0; 8.Y.. U, Mount Albert, 5; .Otahuhu» 34, Point

Chevalier B, 8; Devonport, 32, Point Cliovttlier A, 0. , _ Fourth Grade.—Cit.v, 40, Ponsonby, 2 Fifth Grade. —Is'orthcote, 5, Richmond, 0. Sixth tirade.—City, 28, Papaknra, 0; Richmond, 21, Greed Lahe. 0. 1 Seventh Grade. —City, 7, Point Chevalier, 0; Northcote, Marist, 3; Richmond, (5» Otflhuhu, ■3. ■ N . Primary Schools. —Senior grade: Dovoijiport, 14, Richmond, G; Mpunt Albert, 13, Ponsonby, 5. Intermediate Grade.—Manukau, 8, hllerslie, 0; Newton, 31, Avondale, 0; Otahuhu, If/ Green Lane, 3; Richmond, 45, Mount Albert. 0. Junior Grade.—EUersho, 3, Devonport. 0; Newton A; 0, Newton B, 0. MATCHES IN PROVINCE. - [from herald correspondents] Whangarel.—The Northland Junior League representatives (under 11 stone) defeated the Ponsonby third grade team by 5 points to 0. For the winners Springfellov kicked a penalty goal and also scored a' try. Mr. it/. Scott was referee. <• • - • Huntly.—Seniors: Huntly South, 18, Pukemiro, 8; Huntly, 8, Ngaruawahia, 3. Juniors: Ngaruawahia B, 3, Huntly, 2.-Third grade: Ngaruawahia, 17, Huntly, 10. THACKER SHIELD MATCH [BY TELEGRAPH —PRESS ASSOCIATION] GREYMOUTH, Sunday In a match for the Thacker Shield Marist, holders, anl Hornby, Christchurch, drew, fj-all. The game was played in a sea of mud. Tries for Marist were scored by Walsh, Anisy and O'Connor. For Hornby Taylor scored a try Palmountain converted and also Kicked a penalty goal. Garrett potted a goal.