RUGBY FOOTBALL

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23107, 4 August 1938, Page 11

RUGBY FOOTBALL

PLAYERS ORDERED OFF CAUTIONS ADMINISTERED INCIDENTS AT SHOW GROUND SELECTION OF MAORI TEAM The ordering off of five players in the senior match between Manukau and Technical Old Boys at the Show Grounds on Saturday last was the subject of a report received by the Auckland Rugby Union from its judicial committee last night. 'lho five pla.yeis were H. Montgomery, V. Cleave, and P. Rei, of Technical, and H. Way and B. H. Birtwhistle, of Manukau. The referee, Mr. G. Peace, stated in his report that the gaiuo after half-time became very haul anil willing, with tempers frayeu, and it was necessary to call together the forwards of both teams and issue a strict and final warning that no further rough play would be tolerated. Shortly afterward Cleave Wav and Kei were seen to tie wrestling air a line-out and all were sent off. lhis n.io a sobering effect for a time, but later lit saw Montgomery and Birtwlustle wrestling, and, when they failed to break, they wen sent off. Mr. L'eace said that no great vieiousness was displayed. The judicial committee reported that three of the four players, in addition to the rcfcrco, had appeared before it, while Birtwhistle had written stating that, us lie would be out of town on business, he could not appear. He mentioned that there was no animosity between him and Montgomery, the latter beintf a personal friend of his. The explanations of the three players who appeared were that they were merely wrestling in an endeavour to (jet possession ol the ball. All denied, striking; any deliberate blows. . The judicial committee said its conclusion was that, whilo play was unduly willing tliero was nothing deliberate or vicious, and it recommended that the players be cautioned.

A Member: llear, hear. The .judicial committee also recommended that the two clubs concerned he asked to co-operate with the union with a view to prevonting any recurrence of such incidents. The judicial committee's recommendations were confirmed, the chairman, Mr. A. Raker, commenting that the whole thing was "not as bad as had at first appeared. Maori Secretary's Complaint A letter was received from Mr. L. Parore, of Dargaville, secretary of the Tokeraii Rugby Football Advisory Hoard, complaining strongly of the methods followed in selecting the New Zealand Maori team for Fiji, lie considered there should have been an A and B trial match at Wanganui before the team was selected, and that, in the absence of such a match, players were chosen more on reputation than on current form.

Mr. I'arore considered that R. White, of North Auckland, had been "jockeyed out" of the team because of an unfounded report (lint his knee was not sound, whereas he had proved his fitness and ability in the Maori trial match at Whangarei. and again in the match Auckland versus North Auckland. He also criticised the omission of W. Cooper, of North Auckland, and considered that the Auckland players, Donaldson, Rc.i, Johnston and Davis, should have had an opportunity to play before all the selectors. "Considering the large population of the Auckland Province," ho concluded, "I beg to suggest the advisability of pressure being brought to bear to urge recognition of tho rights of our players." The letter was referred to the union's match committee to bring down a report on tho points raised by Itfr. Parore. ft was stated that the Maori team to visit Fiji would arrive at Auckland on Monday next by the limited express, and would leavo by the Niagara on Tuesday for Fiji. It would bo under the managership of Mr. S. 8. Dean. Absence of Referees

A letter was received from the Manukau Club stating that referees for three' recent lower grade matches had failed to appear. It was stated that in one case the referee's car had broken down, and in tho other two the referees had called the games off because of the condition of the grounds. It was decided that Mr. Sweeney should take the matter up with the Referees' Association. A report was received from the grounds committee concerning tho condition of tho Western Springs Stadium. It was stated that the ground was several inches deep in mud over practically the whole area, and definitely unfit for use. The committee's recommendation, that no further matches be arranged for that ground until the weather had improved, and the ground dried out, was endorsed.

The Marist Club was granted permission to travel to Morrinsville on Saturday, and Grammar Old Boys to Whangarei. The Manukau Club was granted permission to play the Mataura (Waihi) senior team at Onehungp on Saturday afternoon, and permission was granted the College Rifles seniors and juniors to visit Whanjcarei on August 20. Tho Grafton senior team will travel to Onewhero next Saturday to play the Franklin Sub-union representatives. The inability of H.MIS. Leander's team to fulfil engagements in the senior reserve grade, owing to her. cruising schedule, was discussed. It was decided to play the fourth round, starting on August 20, between the five remaining teams, and to notify the clubs accordingly.^, Tho reinstatement of C. J. Toon and K. A. Strango was approved by tho New Zealand ltugby Union. Messrs. A. B. Ohlson and H. McDonald were appointed ground officials for Eden Park on Saturday.

FIXTURES FOR SATURDAY ANNUAL COLLEGE DAY GAMES The senior grade competition of tho Auckland Rugby Union will be suspended next Saturday, when College Day v/ill be held at Eden Park, the contests being as follows: — Grammar v. King's, Eden Park No. 1. 1.30 p.m., Mr. H. D. Mount Albert v. Sacred Heart, Eden Park No. 1, 2.45 p.m., Mr.'A. M. Mathcson; Technical v. Takapuna, Eden Park No. 3, 1 p.m., Mr. J. G. Howard. Arranged Senior Grade Matches. —Manukau v. Mataura (Waihi), Onehunga No. 1, 3 p.m., Mr. A. B. Rowlands; Otahuhu v. IlikuranKi, Sturges Park, 3 p.m., Mr. W. Gasparich; Takapuna v. Otorohanga, Takapuna No. 1, 3 p.m., Mr. E. G. Cichero; Parnell Past v. Parncll Present, Domain No. 5, 3 p.m., Mr. W. Thompson; Suburbs v. Eden, Avondale No. 2, 3 p.m., Mr. C. S. Land. Senior Rescrvo Grade. —Manukau v. Army, Eden Park No. 3, 3 p.m., Mr. M. G. Paris; Marist v. Achilles, North Shore No. 1, 3 p.m., Mr. S'. V. Nicol; North Shore v. Leandcr, postponed. Junior Grade, A Section.—Panmuro v. Eden, Show Grounds No. 2, 3 p.m., Mr. G. E. Cooksley; Otahuhu v. Grafton, Sturges Park, 1.30 p.m., Mr. W. R. Ellison; Manukau v. Grammar A, Western Springs, 3 p.m., Mr. E. D. Hill; Parnell v. University Colts, Domain No. 5, 1.30 p.m., Mr. K. D. Croft; College Rifles wins by default. Junior Grade, B Section.—Waitcmata v. Training College A, Henderson Domain, 3 p.m., Mr. W. Dickson; University A v Ponsonby, Victoria Park No. 5, 3 p.m., Mr. R. K. Hayhow; Grammar Colts v. A.M.C., Walker Park No. .1, !i p.m., Mr. A. J. Dotchin; Technical wins by default. Third Grade, A Section. —Manukau A v. Tamaki, SI. Ileliers, 3 p.m., Air. J. G. C. "Wales; Suburbs v. College Rifles, Avondalo No. 1, 3 p.m., Mr. D. Frederickson; Technical v. Ponsonby, Show c rounds, 3 p.m., Mr, C. W. Henderson. Third Grade. B Section.—Norlheolo v. Grafton, Victoria Park No. 5, J. 30 p.m., Mr. IS. 11. Boulton; University v. Grammar, Western Springs, 1.30 p.m., Mr. T. 11. Wiggs; Marist wins by default; North Shore, a bye. Intermediate Grade, A Section.—University v. Manukau Colts. Edon Park No. 2, 3 p.m., Mr. T. J. McSwecney; Otahuhu v. Eden, Gribble-llurst Park, J. 30 p.m.. Mr. L. 11. Brings; Technical v. Ponsonby, Walker I'ark No. 2, 1.30 p.m., Mr. J. H. Land; Takapuna A wins by default. Intermediate Grade, D Section.—Takapuna Colls v. College Kifles, Takapuna No. 1, J. 30 p.m., Mr. W. S. Ladkin; Manukau A v: Marist, Walker Park No. 2, 3 p.m., Air. J. 11. Land; Suburbs v. Grafton, Avondalo No. 2, 1 .'ls p.m., Mr. C. C. Robertson; North Shore wins by default. Fourth Grade, A Section.—Takapuna v. Ponsonby, Takapuna No. 2, 1.30 p.m., Mr. E. G. Cichero; North Shore v. Parnell, Domain No. 3, 3 p.m., Mr. R. J. Lyo; Northcoto v. Eden, Gribble-llurst Park, 3 p.m., Mr. 1). Graham; Technical v. Grammar, Three Kings, 3 p.m., Mr. A. Cahill.

L"'ourth Grade, B Section.—Otahuhu v. Marist, Onehnnura No. 15 p.m., Mr. A. L Forsyth; Manuknu A v. St. Goonie's, Onehunga No. 'J, 3 p.m., Mr. C. P. Gibson; Suburbs v. Waitemata, Avondale No. 3, 3 p.m., Mr. E. H. Carter; Manuknu Colts v. Tamaki, Show Grounds No. 3, 3 p.m., Mr. E. K. Carter. Fifth Grade. —North Shore v. Parnell. Domain No. 1.30 p.m., Mr. E. Earlly; Marist v. Eden. Walker Park No. 1, 3.30 p.m., Mr. C. J. 1-olklnghorne; Technical v. Suburbs, Three Fungs, 1.30 p.m., Mr. A. Cahill; Manukau v. Newton, Show Grounds, 1.30 p.m., Mr. 11. T. Lawrence.

Sixth Grade.—Takapuna v. Nowton, Grey Lynn, 3 p.m., Mr. T. G. Moorcraft; Northcote v. Marist, Sliow Grounds No. 3, 1.30 I>.m., Mr. l~fl. K. Carter; Otahuhu v. Mauiikau, Onchunga No. 1, 1.30 p.m., Mr. G. Nichols; Eden v. Tamaki, St, Heliors, 1.30 p.m., Mr. J. G. C." Wales; Suburbs, a byo. JUNIOR BOYS' MATCHES Senior Grade.—Manukau v. Waitemata, Potter's Park, 3 p.m., Mr. J. J. Kutledge; Marist v. Suburbs. Outer Domain, 3 p.m., Mr.' W. F. Quigg. Intermediate Grade.—A section: Takapuna v. Newton, Takapuna No. 2, 3 p.m., Mr. W. S. Ladkin; Norfhcote v. Marist, Outer Domain, l p.m., Mr. V. Cardon.

Intermediate Grade. —B section: St. George's v. Manukau, Onchunga No. 2, 1-.45 p.m., Mr. C. P. Gibson; Panmure v. Suburbs, Outer Domain, 2 p.m., Mr. V. Garden; Otahuhu v. Edon, Mount Wellington Domain, 3 p.m., Mr. J. C. Eagles. . .Junior Grade. —A section: Manst v. -North Shore, North Shore No. 2, 1.140 p.m., Mr. K. A. Proston; Parnell v. Northeote. victoria Park No. 5, 12.30 p.m., Mr. It. Lyon; lakapuna, a bye. Junior Grade. —B section: Manukau v. Eden, Onchunga No. 3, 1.30 p.m., Mr. A. L. Forsyth; Otahuhu v. Suburbs, Avondale No. 3, 1.15 p.m., Mr. E. K. Carter; Ponsonby v. Newton, Domain No. 3, 12.30 p.m., Mr. It. K. Reeves. Colts Grade. —Otahuhu A v. Eden, Domain No. 0, 12.45 p.m., Mr. G. A. Lendrum; Otahuhu B v. North Shore, North Shore No. 1, 2 p.m., Mr. S. V. Nicol; Takapuna, a byo. Line Umpires.—Eden Park No. 1: Messrs A. A. Lucas, S. G. Yeoman. Referees for Papakura.—-Messrs. A. H. Vinsen, E. Simrnonds. Reserves.- Messrs. H. H. Jeffries, K. L. Burk, N. E. Lipscombe, C. S'. Laud, W. Lomas, E. H. Mackintosh, E. S. Slaney. Maungatawhiri v. Waiuku (Peace Cup), Tuakau, 2 p.m., Mr. G. Peace.

SECONDARY SCHOOLS CONTESTS Second Grade. —Otahuhu v. King's, arranged Third Grade. —A section: Mount Albert v. Sacred Heart, Mount Albert No. 1. 10.30 a.in., Mr. C. E. Adams; Grammar v. King's, arranged. Third Grade. —B section: The second round is concluded. , , , Fourth Grade. —A section: Otahuhu v. Grammar, Grammar No. 1, 0.30 a.m.. Mr. 11. B. Ashton; Sacred Heart v. Takapuna, Victoria Park No. 5, !)..'{<) a.m., Mr. A. Blow; Mount Albert v. Technical. Mount Albert No. 10.30 a.m., Mr. W. G. ileerdegen. Fourth Grade. —B section: Grammar B v. Dilworth, Grammar No. 1, 10.30 a.m., Mr. li. 8.. Ashton; Mount Albert v. Grammar t, Grammar No. 10.30 a.m., Mr. li. 1. McGregor. Fifth Grade—A section: Grammar B v. Takapuna, North Shore No. 2, 10.30 a.m., Mr. W. V. Wright; Technical v. Sacred Heart, Victoria Park No. 5, 10.30 a.m., Mr. A. Blow; Otahuhu v. Grammar A. Grammar No. 0.30 a.m.. Mr. R. T. McGregor. Fifth tirade. —B section: Sacred Heart v. Grammar D, Sacred Heart, 10.80 a.m., Mr. A. G. Day; Technical v. Mount Albert, Mount Albert No. 2, 0.30 a.m., Mr. W. G. ileerdegen. . Sixth Grade. —A section: Grammar v. technical, Outer Domain, J).30 a.m., Mr. H. Blow; Mount Albert v. Takapuna, Mount Albert No. 1, 0..'f0 a.m.. Mr. C. E. Adams; Sacred Heart v.lOtahuhu, Domain No. 3, 10.30 a.m., Mr. D. Stewart. Sixth Grade.—B section: Sacred Heart v. Grammar B, Grammar No. 3, 0.30 a.m., Mr. O. M. Ashton; Takapuna v. Grammar C, North Shore No. 2. 0.30 a.m., Mr. W. V. Wright; Technical v. Mount Albert. Outer Domain, 10.30 a.m., Mr. H. Blow. Seventh Grade.—Otahuhu v. Sacred Heart A, Domain No. 3, 0.30 a.m., Mr. D. Stewart; Sacred Heart B v. Mount Albert, Sacred Heart, 0.30 a.m., Mr. A. G. Day, Grammar v. Technical, Domain No. 5, 0.30 a.m., Mr. R. Packman. Reserve Referee. —Mr. W. Elwarth.

PEACE CUP MATCH WAIUKU AND MANGATAWHIRI [from OUR ow.v correspondent] PUKEKOHE, "Wednesday The Mangatawhiri Rugby Sub-union s representatives, who created a surprise on Saturday by winning the Peace Cup from Thames, will meet the Waiuku Sub-union's representatives, who have challenged for the trophy, at Tuakau on Saturday. It will be the first occasion on which a match for the cup has been played in the South Auckland Rugby Union's territory. The teams are as follows: Waiuku. —Fullback. Brighouse; threequarters, Rasmusson, G. Bregmen, D. Thompson; five-eighths, Euipson, R. Bright; halfback, W. Compton-, forwards, 11. Hosking, C. Thompson. V. Aspiti. P. Barriball, R. Garland, J. Bregmen, N. Dromgool, McCarthy. Emergencies: Backs, R. Parnpovicb, J. Aitkenhead; forwards, Anderson, K. Holmes. Mangatawhiri.—Fullback, P. Kewish; threequarters, A. J. Mcßobbie, N. Edwards, P. Hirst; five-eighths, W. Barnaby, A. McRobbie; halfback, A. Potier; forwards. Allen Chipman, R. Whitmore, D. Betts, C. P. McRobbie, F. Pollard, H. Vause, R. Barron, W. Dirnmock. Emergencies: Forwards, T. McGuire, Arthur Chipman; backs. M. Coone.v, D. Potnpey.

SUCCESS OF CANTERBURY NORTH OTAGO OUTCLASSED [BY TELEGRAPH —PRESS ASSOCIATION] OAMARU, Wednesday Canterbury outclassed North Otago in a Rugby representative match at the Show Grounds, Oamaru, to-day, running up a score of 27 points to G. The defence of the home backs, with the exception of Anderson, was poor. Hadlee (Canterbury) was the star performer, running his wing men into position nicely for Stevenson to score three tries and Empson ono. Rankin played a roving game and scored a try. Herman was tho outstanding Canterbury forward and also scored a try. Hadlee converted two tries and kicked a penalty goal. White converting a try. North Otago's points came from two penalty goals, kicked by J. Easton. TAURANGA TEAM CHOSEN [by telegraph—OWN correspondent] TAURANGA, Wednesday Tho North Shore senior Rugby team will visit Tauranga on Saturday. The Tauranga team, is as follows: —A. Castaing, J. Ririnui, H. Payment, B. Bidois, J. Courtney, F. Dare, (captain), J. Garvey, R. Rolleston, T. Birinui, W. McLeod, T. Kakau, P. Murray. W. Clay, G. Ormsby, S. Wright. WAIKARE REPRESENTATIVES [by telegraph OWN correspondent] PUKEKOHE, Wednesday Tho following will represent the Waikare Rugby Union in a match against Manukau to bo played at Papakura next Saturday:—• Backs: Connolley, Keith, Thomas, Tonga, Wright, C. Hill, Bcgbie. Forwards: Thomas (2), 8011, Ward, Searle, Phillips, Donald, Mannington. Reserves: M.-Thompson, Sherson, Ward. ' / WHANGAREI TEAM CHOSEN [from our own correspondent] WHANGAREI, Wednesday The Whangarei team to meet, tho Grammar Old Boys (Auckland) senior team at Whangarei on Saturday will be:—Fullback, R. Masters; threequarters, Iv. Rika, W. Alison, Conaglian; five-eighths, Skelton, Roos; halfback, G. Smith; forwards, Wishart, M. Morrisey, Fletcher, Callanan, S. Alison, Bradley, Whiteman, Taylor. Resorves: GriiTen and Tikcna (forwards), Green nnd Lane (backs). As Hikurangi will ho playing Otahuhu at Auckland 011 Saturday, no players from that team arc available. MAORI V. PAKEHA MATCH [from our own correspondent] WHANGAREI, Wednesday The following players have been selected by Mr. L. Davis to represent the Maoris in tho annual Maori v. Pakeha match, to be played among senior B players of the Whangaroi Rugby Union next Saturday:—Fullback, W. Daniel (Country United); threequarters, W. Heta (Country United), R. Shortland (Pipiwai), T. Shortland (Pipiwai): five-eighths, C. Moore (Pipiwai), J. Williams (Manaia); halfback, R. Heta (Country United); forwards, G. Niha (Pipiwai), Rudolph (Pipiwai), J. Shortland (Pipiwai), 11. Shortland (Pipiwai), 11. Munn (Towai Ramblers), J. Ape (Pipiwai), Hauraki (Towai Ramblers), S Phillips (Country United). Reserves: Backs, I>. Sheiilock (Towai Ramblers). I. Shortland (Pipiwai); forwards, W. Phillips (Pipiwai), J. Waa (Pipiwai), G. Howson (Pipiwai). The Pakeha team is as follows: —Fullback. Tomassen iTowai Ramblers); threequarters, E. May (Towai), C. Cutforth (Whatitiri), Boucher (Whatitiri); five-eighths, S. Webb (Towai), .T. Clark (Towai); halfback; D. McGregor (Manaia); forwards, J. Hutchinson (Manaia), Smallwood (Pipiwai), Mesehowsky (Country United), L. Hutchinson (Manaia), R Keogh (Towai), J. Ford (Towai). Picken (Country United), Cutforth (Whatitiri). Reserves: Backs, C. Teller, R. Campbell (Manaiii); forwards, Smith (Towai), E. Harnett. E. Robinson (Manaia).

MANUKAU SUB-UNION The following tram has been selected to represent 1 lie Manukau Sub-Union against a Waikare Union fifteen n+ Papokurn on Saturday. at 3 p.m.:—J. Forrest (Clevedon), Dunn (Arnriinn). Dow, Rainsrer (Clevedon). McConnell (Manurewa), Cossey (DruryV Normafi (Knrnka). Gibhs (Manurewa), Fowler fDrnry), Pountne.v (Clevedon), W. Alexander (Clevedon). Kiriri, Lindcsay (Karaka), Lilhurne (Arnrimu), Vincent (Mnnurewa). Henerves: Dillon (Drury), Watson, Wright (Karaka), Halsey (Clevcilon). INTER-SCHOOLS MATCH Private ndvico received in Auckland Inst, oveniup slated that in their annual Rugby match yesterday Christ's College defeated Otapro Boys' Hiph School by 25 points to 13. SOUTHLAND SIDE CHOSEN [BY TRLKOUAim —IMIKSS ASSOCIATION] INVERCARGILL, Wednesday Tho Southland team to play Canterbury at Invercargill on Saturday is as follows: Fullback, J. Ballnntyno; throequnrtors, A. G. Sutherland, W. A. Morrison, C. Milne: five-eighths, P. Graco, J. Miles; halfback, J. Purdue; forwards, C. Soper, W. Sherriffs, C. George, T. Metcalfe, B. Herron, G. H. G-raham, J. Hamilton, W. L. Crawford.