AN EASY VICTORY

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22772, 5 July 1937, Page 14

AN EASY VICTORY

HASLAM OUTSTANDING Marist had an eaßy win over Newton on the No. 2 ground, which was heavy after continuous rain. Tho Marist backs always had a territorial advantage and but for the good work of tho Newton forwards tho score would have been larger. The Marist rearguard, threw (ho ball about in good style, the insi.do backs Crocker, McLaren and Murdock, doing a lot of useful work, and being more certain in handling than the Newton backs. In the second half tho Newton backs threatened to score on several occasions, but the handling was weak each time a movement became dangerous. The Marist forwards were quick to take advantage of mistakes and fast following up was rewarded with two A feature of the game was the outstanding work of Haslam at centre. Ho varied hia play well and his straight running paved.the way for several tries. Midgelcy, on the wing, gavo Haslam good support and showed a lot of speed. . Murdock made some nice openings and, with McLaren, combined well. At fullback Glover got through a lot of sound work and his accurate fielding often saved Marist. Anderson was the outstanding forward, being conspicuous throughout. Alatson and Breed also played good games. ', „ . Dempsey was easily the best of the Ivewton backs. His defenco was very sound. Young spoiled a good game by holding on too long. Crook was 1 the pick of tho threequarters. Ginders, Q'lirke and Beattie were tho best of the Newton forwards. , For Marist tries were scored by Midgeloy (2), Murdock and Matson. Anderson converted four tries and. kicked a penalty goal. Mr. A. Simpson was referee. LOWER GRADE RESULTS Senior Reserve. —Richmond, 25, Mount Albert, 0; Ponsonby, 0, City, 2; North Shore, 31, Manukau. 0; Marist, 30, Newton, S Senior B Grade.—Point Chevalier, 43. Newton. 0; Green Lane, 33, Mount Albert, 0. Third Grade.—Richmond won from Papakura by default; Marist, 10, R.V., 0; City, 43, Manukau 0; Richmond won from Papakura B by default; Mount Albert, 15, North Grade. —Richmond, 3, Ellerslie, 2. Fifth Grade. —Richmond, 13, Papakura, 2; City, 20, Ellerslie, 0; Otahuhu, 17, NorthC °sixtii Grade.—City, S, Mount Albert, 3; Groen Lane, 23, Papakura, 5. Seventh Grade. —Richmond, 13, Glenora, 8. MATCH AT WHAKATANE [by telegram—OWN correspondent] WHAKATANE, Sunday In a Rugby League match played yesterday Taneatua, 17, beat "Waimana, 11. Mr. Doncaster was referee.

GAMES IN OTHER CENTRES [by telegraph—press association] Christchurch.—Aldington, 18, Hornby, 2; Linwood, 20/' Sydenham, S. Wellington.—St. George, 15, Central, 13; Petone, IS, Randwick, 13.

NEW GROUND AT HUNTLY OFFICIAL OPENING HELD [by telegraph—own* correspondent] HUNTLY, Sunday The official opening of' the new Rugby League football ground at Huntly, to be known as Davics' Park, was hold yesterday afternoon, whon fine weather attracted a larpo attendance. Some time ago this particular area was an unsightly swamp and, through the efforts of the secretary of the South. Auckland Rugby Leagues!\Mr. W. C. Davics, of Huntly, assisted by-many supporters of tho code, it has been transformed into a splendid athletic ground. A grandstand to accommodate 300 people has been erected and dressing sheds with hot and cold showers have been provided for the players. ... . T „__„ On behalf of the South Auckland League the president, Mr. R. T. Hill, of laupiri, and Mr. W.'C. Davies, secretary, expressed thanks to the Huntly'Borough Council, the Waikato County Council and the Government for the subsidy allowed on the work, and to tho large number of supporters for financial and other aS The Mayor, Mr. W. C. E. Georgo, extended congratulations to tho South Auckland League on behalf of the citizens,of Huntly Mr P. H. Jones spoke on behalf of King Koroki and the Maori people. Other speakers were Mr. G. Gray Campbell, chairman of the Auckland Rugby League management committee, Mr. T. Satterthwaite, representing tho Pukcmiro Club. Mr. A. Harlock Huntly Club. Mr. T. Wall, Ngaruawahia Club Mr. D. Fuller. Huntly South Club, Mr. Cvri A. Snedden, past president of the New Zealand Rugby League, Mr. W. J. Taylor, treasurer of the New Zealand Rugby League, and Mr. ,T. A. Redwood, president of the New Zealand KU 'fhe grmuul' was officially opened by Mr. Redwood, and Mrs. Redwood kicked off. Matches resulted as follows:— Ngaruawahia, 20, Pukcmiro, 8; Huntly, 17. Huntly South, b.