GAMES IN COUNTRY

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23044, 23 May 1938, Page 14

GAMES IN COUNTRY

SATURDAY'S FIXTURES REPRESENTATIVE CONTEST CAMBRIDGE BEATS PUTARURU Rugby competitions were continued in country centres of tho Auckland Province on Saturday afternoon. Cambridge defeated Putaruru in a representative match by 14 points to nil. In a game at Thames an American player made his appearance and scored the winning try for his team. The following results wore forwarded by correspondents of the Herald: —

Cambridge—Cambridge played its first representative match of tho season, and in a keen, fast game defeated Putaruru by 14 points to nil. Both sets of backs played well, ilaworth, tho L'ambridgo fullback, and Peake, at centre, were both outstanding, while Childs, Lory and Mate were Putaruru's best backs. The visiting pack was not as fit as the home forwards, who all played well. For Cambridge, Peakc's try was converted by Hewitt, who also kicked three penalties. Juniors: Northern, 11), Leamington, 0; Hautapu, 8, United, 5. Third grade: Hautapu, 3, United, 0; Leamington, 1», Northern, 3. Fourth grade: United, 11, Hautapu, G. Morrinsvllle. —Tho first round of the senior competition commenced at the Recreation Ground and on the main field Kereono defeated Old Boys by 17 points to 3. lvereone opened its score early in the mutch with a try by L. Russell, who played a great game throughout and later in the first half kicked a penalty goal. After resuming play A. J. Aitken opened Old Boys' score with a penalty goal. Kereone rallied and Jtussell made an opening for G. Leeson to score. Kereone attacked again and E, Leeson scored, Jj. Russell converting. Play continued up and down field until near the final whistle, R. Ear scored for Kereone. On "the otheT ground Terriers had a hard struggle with United, although the former won by 17 points to Play was very even in the first nail, nui Terriers compiled a lead of nine points. .Early In the game G. Wetere kicked a penalty goal and shortly afterward raised Terriers points with another penalty goal. Before half-time R. Davidson broko away to score after a great run. After half-time Terriers attacked and Rangi kicked a penalty goal. Later A. Robson scored from a passing rush. G Wetere converting. Just before tho finish United attacked strongly and Crewther vent over D. Morris converting. Juniors: Jerners, R, United, 3; Old Boys, 20, Rovers, 0; Kereone, (5, Waitoa. 3. Third grade: Terriers, 30, United, 0; Kereone, 0, Old Boys, 5.

Thames. —The senior Rugby game between Hui Mai and Physical Tra ™ won hv fhe latter bv 0 points to 3. mere was a fair attendance. Owing to the new rules, more than the average number of free kliiks was given against each team. 1 hysical Tr.ii ing was short of men and had to field some juniors who had already I>] ">'«<' ln a earlier in tho afternoon. I lie game was a verv even one, the winning try for ' hysiral Training being made by an American footballer named Lnncdoru...ne* i 0 R us»>>- Mf understood only one thin*., and tbnwaslhat when he obtained possession of the ball lift had to go for the opposing goal line. He picked UP tlie ball in the loose in his own half and with several opponents chasing him' he made a determined run and scored in the corner. In the first spel Maxwell kicked a penalty goal for Physical 1 raln J"* and in the second Coxhead scored near the posts for Hui Mai. This was Physical Training's first win of the season. .Tumors: Tumblers, ». Old Boys, 3-. Physical training, .10, Foundry, 3. Naaruawahia. —Two undefeated teams, Tannin and Old Boys, met at N garuawahia, where Taupiri was successful by 11 points lo 0 Giving away about a stone in weight, the Old Boys' forwards were unable to secure possession of the ball, the backs thus being starved. With the score at B—o in iaupiris favour, the game reached great heights in tho closing stages, but another try by the successful side put the issue beyond doubt. O'Hearn and Maniapoto played well in the bark line for Taupiri, while of the forwards, Taylor, Catley and McNickle were outstand; ing A Sayers was the best of the Old Bo.vs rearguard, and, although he secured few opportunities, was always dangerous when the ball came his way. Tries were scored for Taupiri by O'Hearn. Maniapoto and Catlej. Old Boys' points came from two penalty goals by Lissettc. Paeroa.—Three unconverted tries gave Hikutaia a convincing: victory over 'Convent Old Bovs in tho Paeroa Rugby Unions senior competition. The winning team had several players absent and failed to finish off many movements. Following a scramble early in the game Avery picked up the ball and dived over. Toward the end of the spell Lowery went over from a forward scramble, making the score at half-tune: Hikutaia, <>; Convent, nil. A good line kick by Alp f n! ned considerable ground for Hikutaia and J. Corbett intercepted a pass and went over without opposition. Juniors: Convent Old Hoys. 13, Hikutaia, 0. Practice games: Senior, heropeehi, <(, West, 3; junior. Rerepeehi, G \\est. 3. Third grade: lligli School. 23. Matara (Waihi), (i.

v Mangatawhiri.—Exceptional interest was displayed in the senior match between Pokeno and Maramarua owing to both teams havin*? been undefeated up to this stage of the competition. Great surprise was occasioned when I'okeno scored eight points in the first half and ran out n fairly easy winner by L! 1 points to 3. The game was hard and clean and bright football was witnessed. A splendid match was played at Mercer between the home team and Kaiaua. the finalscore being: Mercer, (i, Kaiaua, <5. In this game R. Laing. of Mercer, a Mangatawhiri Sub-Union representative last season, fractured a leg. A friendly match between Mangatangi and Tuakau was won by the latter by IS points to 13. Juniors: Pokeno, 15, Valley, 0. Te Awamutu.—ln the Stag competition Hamilton Technical Old Boys defeated Te Awamutu Rovers by It) points to 12. Weak tackling contributed largely to Rovers' defeat. Technical dominated play in the first spell, but Rovers improved after the interval and made a more even game of it. Tries for Technical were scored by Flannagan, Tetilaff, Haufchoy and Dalbeth, the latter converting two and kicking a penalty goal. A. Thompson, Meredith and Young scored for Rovers, Young also kicking a penalty goal. Juniors: Rovers, 31, Parawera, 0; Waikeria, 1!), Korakonui, 0; Te Awamutu. 17, Ngutunui, 11. Third grade: City (Hamilton). 20, Rovers, 3.

Dargaville.—Two of the three leading teams playing under the jurisdiction of the Northern Wairoa Rugby Union met at Tangowahine, where Kaihu beat Northern by 0 points. to nil. Tho third team, Runwai, secured un easy victory over Tc Wharau at Rugby Park, Dargaville, by -15 points to nil, while at To Kopuru South defeated Dargaville by 0 points to 3. The Kaihu-Northern game was hard fought throughout and the issue was always in doubt, while there was little to choose between Southern and Dargaville, the match being particularly keen. The newly-formed all-Alaori team, Te Wharau. was no match for Ruawai, the back combination of which had a feast of try-getting. Tauranga.—ldeal weather conditions prevailed for the Tauranga Rugby Union's competition games. In tho Gilbey Cup for seniors Judea and United Services tried conclusions and a fast open game was won by Judea by I<l lo 0. In the other senior game, Rangafana defeated Cadets by 14 to LI. Juniors: Rangatana, 30, United, nil; Judea, 0, Cadets, 0. Waikare. —The Waikaro Sub-Union continued its competitions in fine weather. The only senior match played, that between Glen Murray and Ohinewai, was very one-sided. Glen Murray won by 4r> points to nil. Wairenga won from Rangiriri by default. Juniors: Ohinewai, (i, Woodleigh, 0; Wairenga, 0, Rangiriri, 3. Rotorua.—Results of the Rotorua Rugby senior competition matches were as follows: — Wliaka. 0. Waikite, 3; Ngongotaha, 0, Okere, 3: Horolnro, 0, Rotoiti, 0. Junior: Waikite, 32 iliuemoa, 0; Mamaku, 21, Old Boys B," 3; Ngongot.iha, 3, Okere, 3; Old Boys A. 12, High School, 3. Third grade: Old Boys, n, Celtic. (!. Pukekohe-Waiuku. —Tho second series of matches in the combined Pukekohe and Waiuku Sub-Unions' competition was played. Senior results were as follows:—Bombay, 0, White Star, i>; Old Boys, 15, City. 11; Otaua. 15, Waipipi, It. Juniors: White Star, 45, Drtiry, 0; Otaua, IS, Bombay, !). Third grade: Waiuku, 18, Onewhero, 0. Waihi,—Results of senior matches played at Waihi were:—Katikati, 0, High School. 0; Mataura, 10, Convent, 3. Juniors: High School, 12, Mataura, 3. Otorohanga.—Seniors: Otewa, 3, Kio Kio, 11; Public Works, 8, Otorohanga, 3. Juniors: High School, .10, Otorohanga, 0; Otewa. 3, Kio Klo, 12.

Whangarei.—The first round of the senior competition under the Whangarei Rugby Union was concluded under splendid weatner and ground conditions. The main game was played at Ilikurangi, where Old Boys met Hlkurangi, both with unbeaten records. Hikurangi won by one point, B—7.8 —7. At Jiugoy Park. "Whangarei. City gained a one-ooint victory over a greatly-improved Maungakaraman team, the score bein gl —3 .beni or results were: Hikurangiß (tries by Codling and Gibsou, one converted by Martin). Ola Boys, 7 (field goal by W. Tapper and penalty goal by It. Masters). In the fi ™t 'alf the Old Boys' forwards played well, but their backs let them down, the llikuranKi rearguard being definitely superior. Codling, at half, and Gibson, first five-eighths, payed outstanding games In tie Old Boys' backs showed to better although uot ii|> to the standard of their opponents. City, .1 (field goal by itoss) beat Maungakaramea, 3 (try by Kobinsonj. In the first spell Maungakaramea had a slight advantage, but it faded away in the second half, although staging a come-back at the end but this was too late. Senior J5. "M'innin 0 CountV United, O; J lJ)U\ai, .10 (tries by It. Shortland. 12, Phillip and tyoote, » converted by Moore). Whntatirl, 13 , (u nenaltv goals by C. Tito and a field goal bv K. Pitman). Juniors: Old Boys 1~. Horah'ora (i; Onerahi. IV, llikurangi. 0; City, 11 Waikiekie, 0. Third grade: (antral, 14, Old Boys. 10; Mangnkahin ] T 9' ou " ahi ' 01 Fourth grade: Horahora, 35, Ivamo, Manukau Sub-Union.—The championship was advanced a further stage under ideal conditions. and some interesting footballwasthe result. Before a good crowd tho unbeaten Karaka team had its colours lowered bjArarimu on the lattcr's home ground by a definitely superior team on the day, and the score of 1»> to » correctly sums up the diffcrence. Shepherd. Karaka s star five-eighths was a marked man. and in consequence, the visiting back division failed to get KOtng as it has done in previous matches. Norrnan at half gave a sound display for the losers, while the fast-moving Aranmu winder. J. Dunn, and the winner's very cnpable centre and captain, J. l'ickard were, responsible for Karaka's downfall, both playing magnificently. Scores for Ararimu came from tries bv Pickard and J. Dunne (2), the latter also kicking a penalty goal, as did F. Foote in addition to kicking a field goal. scored the only try for Karaka, while Shepherd kicked two penalty goals. At Clevedon the home team went on its winning way when it defeated Manurewa by 28 to 0. Clevedon has vet to taste defeat this season. Fountnev played another outstanding forward game for Clevedon and scored two good tries. Other tries were obtained by Halsey (2). L. Smith, Lane, and Rainger. who also kicked a penalty goal, while D. Shaw and Halsey each converted one. At Kingseat, in a friendly game, the hospital team defeated Drury by 9 to G. In the junior division Manurewa defeated Waiukii by 0 to o.

Hamilton. —In the fourth series of (pines of the Stag trophy competition, contested at Rugby Park, Te Awamutu scored a convincing win over Frankton, after <an Interesting, but one-sided game, by 10 points to 3. To Awamutu always had the measure oft its opponents, and as a result, the game soldom reached the standard seen in earlier matches The To Awamutu backs combined well Tombs, on the wing, being dangerous, while Teddy, at fullback, was sound. Wynvard was the outstanding forward on the field, vrorkinur hard in the tiftht and loose. Jones and Keeps were the only Frankton backs to play up to senior standard, and it was unfortunato for Frankton that Jones was forced to retire with an injury halfway through the second spell. Bowler and Kidd were tho pick of a hard-working pack. Iries were scored for Te Awamutu by Ma.v, Tombs and Wynyard, Teddy converting two tries and kicking a penalty goal. Frankton s points came from a penalty goal by Jones, ie Awamutu and Taupiri are now the only unbeaten teams in the competition. Senior B: Baglan, (>, Te Kowhai, 3; City, "!>, Rovers, 0. Juniors: Old Bovs. 13. Frankton. 5; Railway. 21. City 3; High School. ">. Rototuna. 3; Jechnicaf Old Bo.vs, 1-1, Karamu. 3. Third grade: Technical School, 2.5, Old Boys. (!: City B. 3. Technical Old Boys. 3; Frankton, 44. Karamu, 0. Fourth grade: Technical Old Boys, 10, Marist. 3; City A. 3D. City B, 3. Helenaville.—ldeal weather conditions prevailed for matches under the Kaipara SubUnion's control. Parakai defeated South Head at. the Show Grounds by 10 points to nil. Tries for Parakai were scored by M. McLcod (2), Russell (2) and L. Clarke, Hill converting two. Ilelensville beat Kumen, at Kunieu, by 0 points to nil. Juniors: Riverhead, S, Kaukapakapa, 8. Franklin. —Seniors: Tuakau, 18, Onewhero, 13. Juniors: Tuakau, G, Pukckawa. 0.

TEAMS FOR TRIAL PLAYERS SELECTED GAME ON WEDNESDAY NEXT Tho following players hare been selected bv the Auckland sole selector, Mr. V. W* Li icas. to train for the representative team which is to meet Waikato at Hamilton on June 6. A trial game will be played at Eden Park on Wednesday next and two teams will be chosen this evening from the following pi a vers: — • Fullbacks. —B. Killeen (Grafton), W. Hare Threequarters.—D. Flett, Finlayson (Grammar), J. Dick, F. Prentice (Grafton), D. Martin (University). K. Moses. Hudson (Ponsonby), K. Hardy (Marist). Five-eighths.—D. Solomon (Ponsonby), N. Pearman (Grafton), F. Brady (Suburbs), A. J. Slyfield (North Shore). , Halfbacks. —F. Cooney (Marist), W. Frankham (Ponsonby). „ ~ ... Forwards. —T. Pearce.C. Pepper (Mamikau), L. Drake. Lange (University)/D.Whilbins (North Shore). J. Barry, W. McGrory, M. McHugh (Marist) A. Brown, A. Mcßeath (Grainniar). H. McLean, ]{. Hull, R. Anderson, C. Passmore (Grafton), Bond, \V. Carson. F Solomon, B. Johnson (Ponsonby), \vebb (Achilles), J. Bellis (Otahuhu). T. Lockington (Grammar) was not available. These players must attend at the Ponsonby sheds for training this evening at 7.45 sharp.