THE LEAGUE CODE

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22751, 10 June 1937, Page 16

THE LEAGUE CODE

REPRESENTATIVE GAMES AUCKLAND TEAMS WIN HALFBACK IN GOOD FORM Two representative fixtures were played at Carlaw Park yesterday afternoon, when Auckland Rugby League teams opposed South Auckland and Taranaki. The local teams found the opposition very strong and it was not until the final stages that Auckland showed its superiority over the visitors. In the principal match the Auckland backs played Rood football, but found the Taranaki team greatly improved in the finer points of the game.' It was only superior speed and hotter understanding that gave Auckland its victory. The second half was particularly well contested. Auckland won by 27 points to 10. In tho curtain-raiser Auckland defeated South Auckland by 2(5 points to 12. A feature of the game was tho brilliant play of Mahima, at halfback, who served tho local rearguard on every opportunity. South Auckland outplayed Auckland on occasions, but thero was a lack of finish to promising movements SELFISH PLAY McCALLUM OUTSTANDING There was a lot of selfish play among the Auckland players in the Taranaki match and this had much to do with tho backs' failure to score after tho forwards had gained possession. Three times during the game the Auckland backs started movements and both Tittleton and Kay held on when Midgley could have scored. McCalluin, on tho wing, was easily the best back on the ground and scored nice tries. Itiley, on tho other wing, dropped a few passes. Behind the scrum, Powell played a sound game, but lacked variety. Both Mitchell and Broderick played, splendid football and look certain of inclusion in any representative team as secondrow forwards. Donald also played a good game. Among the Taranaki toam Christcnsen, at centre tnreequarter, played a good game, as did both the wings, Sykcs and Walker. Robinson was good behind the scrum. Eraser was easily tho best of the visitors' forwards and received good support from I), and L. Lewis. „ ...

Early in the frame the Taranaki forwards rushed play to Auckland territory, but Kay and McCallum cnrriod it back to half-way. The Auckland backs had pleiity of opportunities, but the passing was uncertain. From a passing bout Kay cut in instead of passing to Riley, who bad a clear run in. The Taranaki forwards gained applause with a fast rush and Sykcs beat Dempsey badl.v and sent Christensen over for a nice try. Fraser converted with a great kick. laranaki, 5: Auckland, 0. , . ~ A weak kick by Cronm, the visitors fullback, saw Kay 'field and McCallum scored in a good position. Watene's kick hit the post. Taranaki, 5: Auckland, 3. ... Watene and W. Tittleton were associated in a nice passing bout, which Kay improved for MxCallum to score. Watene_ failed to convert. Auckland, <>; Taranaki, 5. The Taranaki forwards, led by Fraser, broke away and Walker missed a try by a yard. A spectacular hurdle by Broderick placed Auckland in a good position and Gault wen over, only to be called back for a forward pass. Stockley. exploited a short kick, regained possession and passed to Tittleton, who scored. Stockley failed to convert. Auckland, 9; Taranaki, 5. , , , The visitor.-)' backs indulged in plenty of passing, but failed to penetrate far- Kay secured in the loose and easily beat the defence for AVatene to convert, and half-timo came with the scoro: — Auckland . . • • 14 Taranaki • • • • • • ° Soon after the kick-off tho Taranaki forwards attacked strongly and Fraser scored and also converted. Auckland, 1*1; Taranaki. 10 From a passing bout tho visitors swept over Auckland and Moorhead made a beautiful opening, but held on when one of three of tho visitors' backs in support could have scored. The local team was forced back b v the bustling tactics of Taranaki, winch improved considerably. The visitors put up a surprisingly good showing and it was Into in the second half when Broderick broke away and Donald scored. Watene converted. Auckland, 10; Taranaki, 10. Then the Auckland backs raced away and the ball passed along the chain to McCallum, and was passed infield to Kay, who scored. Watene failed to convert. Auckland, 22; Taranaki. 10. From a passing bout McCallum scored and Stockley converted. The game ended with the score: — Auckland .. • • • • 27 Taranaki .. • - .. 1U Mr. F. Thompson was referee. GOOD SHOWING SOUTH AUCKLAND TEAM Although defeated South Auckland put up a good performance against Auckland and the scores were no indication of the run of the play. Several of the South Auckland backs, notably Tukere, Jackson and Shaw, played good football. Four penalty shots at goal by Powell, South Auckland, in the first few minutes, were unsuccessful. South Auckland gained possession from the scrums, but its passing was erratic. From a scrum outside tho halfway, Mahima broke through and passed to Brimble, who ran 30 yards and transferred to Schultz, who scored unopposed. G. Tittleton missed at goal. Auckland, 3; South Auckland, 0. Peckham dribbled through, supported by Hall, but a penalty in front of tho posts sent South Auckland back. Tho Auckland backs were unable to get going, the passing being uncertain. Peckham, the South Auckland captain, was injured in a tackle and carried off with a distocated collarbone, U. Tukere replacing him. Schultz sent a long pass out to Mincham, who ran strongly, but the defence was safe. Hollow was prominent in a dribbling rush, but a penalty again nullified the advantage. Auckland hooked the ball from a scrum and in a rearguard attack Kerr, fullback, joined in to score. G. Tittleton missed the kick. Auckland, 6; South Auckland, 0. ... , , Brimble cut well through and passed to Schultz. who sent on to Midgley. but a try was lost when an jn-pass was fumbled by Telford. Another passing effort saw G. Tittleton cross the lino, the final pass being forward. Another certain try was lost when Mincham's pass to Midgley was fumbled. Gunning broke through and Breed took a pass to score. G. Tittleton converted. Auckland, 11; South Auckland, 0. A penalty against Satherly enabled Powell to register a goal. Auckland, 11; South Auckland, 2. South Auckland attacked and eventually Shawgot through and passed to Miki, who sont a high pass to Jackson, who scored behind the posts. Powell converted. The half-time score was: — Auckland .. .. .. 11 South Auckland .. .. 7 The Auckland backs played good football and Mincham mado a nice opening, but Midgley was tackled inches from tho visitors' line. A few minutes later South Auckland gained the lead. Shaw made a fine run and passed to Miki, who gave a perfect "dummy" to L. Schultz and scored for Powell to convert. South Auckland, 12; Auckland, 11. The Auckland backs showed excellent combination, served well by Mahima, who cut in nicely, but Mincham held on when Midgley could have scored. The Auckland wins, however, was rewarded a little later when ho raced 40 yards and badly bodt Powell with a nice swerve to score. G. Tittleton converted. Auckland, 30; South Auckland, 12. Tho South Auckland backs replied with a strong offensive and Shaw made a clever opening for Jackson, but Beadlo dropped a Kass and a try was missed. Superior pneo y tho Auckland backs resulted in Midgley scoring' G. Tittleton converted. Auckland, 21: South Auckland. 12. A few minutes before timo Schultz smartly raced through the opposition and Midgley scored. Tittleton kicked a splendid goal. The game ended with tho score: — Auckland .. ' • • .. 26 South Auckland .. .. 12 Mr. G. Kelly was referee. FIXTURES FOR SATURDAY The following matches wero arranged for next Saturday:'— Senior Grade A. —Richmond v. Manukau, Carlaw Park No. 1, 3 p.m.. Mr. M. Wetherill; City v. Marist, Carlaw Park No. 1, 1.30 p.m., Mr. A. Lennie; Ponsonby v. Mount Albert, Northcote, 3 p.m., Mr. P. ttogers; North Shore v. Newton, Devonport Domain, 3 p.m., Mr. F. Thompson. Reservo Grade. —City v. Marist, Domain No. 1, 3 p.m., Mr. A. Farrell; Manukau v. Richmond, Domain No. 1, 1.30 p.m., Mr. A. Simpson; Ponsonby v. Mount Albert, Domain No. 5, 1.30 p.m., Mr. J. Gcdye; Newton v. North Shore, Devonport, 1.30 p.m., Mr. A. Kinnard. Senior B Grade.—Manukau v. Papakura, Otahuhu, 3 p.m., Mr. G. Kelly; Green Lano v. Richmond, Grey Lynn Park, 3 p:m., Mr. S. Fisher; Northcote v. Newton, Domain No. r», 3 p.m., Mr. J. Ryan; Mount Albert v. R.V., Point Chevalier, 3 p.m., Mr. O. Chalmers; Point Chevalier, a bye. Third Grade. —No. 1 section: R.V. v. Kllcrslio, Ellerslic, 3 p.m., Mr. L. Evans; Mount Albert v. Marist, Point Chevalier, 3 p.m., Mr. R. Otto; Papakura A v. North Shote, Papakura, 3 p.m.. Mr, M. Ronton; Otahuhu, a bye. No. 2 section: Glenora v. Manukau, Glen Macown; City v. Papakura B, Western Springs, /3 ' p.m., Mr. G. Barnhill; Richmond and Point Chevalier, byes. Fourth Grade.—North Shore Albions v. Northcote, Northcote, 1.45 p.m., Mr. C. Knott; Ponsonby v. Richmond, Victoria Park, 3 p.m., Mr. A. Pearson; Glenora v. Ellersiie, Ellerslic, 1.45 p.m., Mr. T. Evans. Fifth Grade.—Papakura v. Ellerslie, Papakura, 1.45 p.m., Mr. M. Ronton; Avondale v. Otahuhu. Point Chevalier, 1.45 p.m., Mr. R. Otto; Richmond v. Northcote, Grey Lynn Park, 1.45 p.m., Mr. S. Fisher; City v. North Shore, Outer Domain, 3 p.m., Mr E. Butt. •" Sixth Grade.? —Richmond v. City, Outer Domain, 1.15 p.m., Mr. K. Mclvor; Mount Albert v. Green Lane, Point Chovalier, 1.45

p.m., Mr. O. Chalmers; Point Chevalier v. Papakura, Manurewa, 2 p.m., Mr. D. Taylor. Seventh Grade. —Ponsonhy v. North Shore, Victoria Park No. 1, 1.45 p.m., Mr. H. Tate; Richmond v. Glenora, Western Springs, 1.43 p.m., Mr. G. Barnhill; Otahuhu, a hye. Schoolboys.—Junior grade: Point Chevalier v. Newton, Outer Domain, 30 a.m.; Manukau v. Geo. Courts, Outer Domain, 10.10 a.m.; Balmoral v. Marist, Outer Domain, 10.1*0 a.m.; Avondalc v. Ellerslic, Outer Domain, 1.0.30 a.m.; Ponsonby v. North Shore, Devonport. 3.45 p.m.; Richmond y. Newton, Carlaw Park, 2 p.m.; Northcote v. Geo. Courts B, Carlaw Park, 3.15. Intermediate Grade. —Otahuhu v. Avondale. Avondalc, 12.30 p.m., Mr. A. Smith; North Shore v. ponsonby, Devonport, 12.30 p.m., Mr. A. Kinnnrd; Marist v. Balmoral, Domain No. 5, 12.30- p.m., Mr. J. Cottingham; .Northcote v. Newton, Domain No. 1, 12.30 p.m., Mr. T. Tracey; Ellcrshe v. Uichniond, Grey Lynn, 12.30 p.m., Mr. G. Horn; Point Chevalier v. Mount Albert Point Chevalier, 12.30 p.m., Mr. W. Skitt. Senior Grade.—Marist v. Newton, Outer Domain, 12.20 p.m., Mr. C. Buchan; EUerslie v. Mannkau, Ellerslic,-12.20 p.m., Mr. Hammond; Richmond v. Point- Chevalier, 1 oint Chevalier, 12.30 p.m., Mr. W. Simpson j Mount Albert v. Avondalc Convent, Avondalc, J .30 p.m., Mr. A. Smith, Lincsmeh. —Carlaw Park J»o. 1, Messrs. U. Carroll and P. Brady; reserve referee, Mr. .S. Billman. MATCHES AT OTAHUHU AUCKLAND LEAGUE'S COMPLAINT A complaint was received at last evening's meeting of the Auckland Rugby League that undue influence was being brought to bear in the matter of schoolchildren attending football matches at Otahuhu. iho chairman, Mr. G. Grey Campbell, read a printed circular issued to schoolchildren advertising the Rugby Union matches for next Saturday at Stiirges Park. Several delegates asked that the matter should ho referred to the Education Department. On the suggestion of the chairman it was decided to approach the local school committee on the matter. . The application of Hawea Mataira, tho Now Zealand and Maori All Black, to play for the City Club next Saturday was approved. WHANGAREI SEVEN-A-SIDE [I'ROM ouh own correspondent] WHANGAREI, Wednesday An entry of 30 teams took part in the Northland Rugby League's seven-a-side tournnment to-day. Kesnlts wcre:--Senior grade: Kamo, 8; Hikurangi, 0. Junior grade: One Tree Point'beat City by a force-down. Third grade: Kaino, 10; Whakapara, 0. Fourth grade: Hikurangi, 13; City, 0.