MARIST BEATEN

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23116, 15 August 1938, Page 14

MARIST BEATEN

SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP) PONSONBY TEAM IN FORM MARGIN OF THREE POINTS \ftcr a fa eft ami exciting same, Ponsonby narrowly defeated Marist, tho leading team,' in tlio senior championship match of the Auckland Rugby Lea-tie on Saturday. Ponsonby was responsible for a very good etlorb in the second half. Both teams wore white armbands as a mi\rk of respect to the late Mr. J. Arneil, whose son is the president of the Ponsonbx club. Marist is still loading in the cluanij piouship by two points. There is one ! more series of matc3ies to be played, ! and Marist cannot Jose the honours ; unless it is beaten in a play-off u such j is necessary. Two other senior matches were also iplaved. Newton and Mount A 1 i scored wins over North Shore ami Uitv i respectively. . . ! Results of-the matches were as lol- | lows: — Ponsonby, 11; Marist, 8. Newton, 13; North shore, 10. ; Mount Albert, -S; City, 13. j -■— | BACKS REARRANGED I SPEEDY ~ DIVISION

Although Marist scored two tries against! one by Ponsonby, the laUer, particularly in j the second half, was the better team. Ponsonby had numerous chances in tho ysi half, but Carr. at live-eighths, wffl too slow to break through an opening. The ronaoiiby backs wero rearranged in the second hail, and when Kay came into five-eigfvlhs tie attack was sharpened up considerably. Jno Marist backs watched Kay and Riley .closely and Haslam, at centre, often stood well ahead of his five-eighths. It was, not surprising that Murdoch and •'&' •- at five-eighths, failed to link up witlL mo threequarters of Marist.. The game was a triumph for the sveea of the Ponsonby rear w'luch, lw»wever. did not make the most 0 f . f al ?', in tho early stages. Ponsonby won tho tr.m repeatedly in the first half, but there no penetration by the five-eighths. Late the second half Marist was of ten. dangerom and was unlucky oil several occasions i o finish off some good play b> he f « r ari H Schroeder was m gopd kicking lorm ior , Ponsonby and added eight points. Soon after the kick-off he M arl> t 1 wards attacked, and Campbell to i-top a rush and Finlayson scored, nu.de a lino opening, but Haslam tai.kUd K>. before he had the ball and Ponsonby was awarded a penalty. Anderson gained good ground and from a foreward movement woods sent Finlayson over for a well-deserved trj. A few minutes later Woods retired hurt and was replaced by Butler. It was unfortunate for Marist, as Woods was the ouU>tandin„ forward at this , stage. ... Play opened .111 the second half with an exciting raid by the Ponsonby forwirds and Petersen went close to scoring. Glover tackled Rilev well, and a few minutes later Campbell "had the crowd on its toes with a great dash for 50 yards. He kicked Past Glover, but Murdoch came fast and saved. Ponsonby .maintained the pressure, and / rf J ,n scrum Dormer, in a diving pass, sent \oung away, and Kav, with a brilliant burst past Haslam and Glover, scored a fine try. Schroeder gave Ponsonby the lead with a splendid kick, and a few minutes later kicked a penaltj' goal-from *lO yards out. Cootes and Morgan made a great dash, but Glover cleared splendidly. In the last 10 minutes the Marist forwards did some telling work and made fino but unsuccessful efforts to win. Martin, at fullback for Ponsonby, played soundly, but was overshadowed by Glover, who was easily the best. Marist back. Dormer. halfback, and Young, five-eighths, played good games, especially loung, whose .ability to change direction often tricked the defence. Kav got few chances, but his try was a brilliant effort. Campbell, on the wing, did not show up so well as usual and was inclined to kick too much. Riley did well with few chances, while Carr has a promising future. The outstanding forwards were Petersen, Cootes and' Morgan. Brown and Middlcton played their best games this at five-eighths for Marist, did cood work, and Grotte, halfback, w»s also prominent, Haslam -was not so effective as usual, and the wings, Midgley and Matthews, had few chances. Finlayson, W. Grotte and Anderson were the pick of tho forwards. For Ponsonby, Kay scored the only try, which Schroeder converted. The latter also kicked three penalty goals. For Marist, Finlayson scored two tries and Anderson kicked a penalty goal. Mr. M.' Wetherill was referee.

AN EVEN MATCH NEWTON'S NARROW MARGIN j The game between Newton and North Shore was evenly contested, and victory to thp former was only by a narrow margin. A draw would have been a better indication fcf the play. North Shoro started well and Newton's prospects of success did not appear bright. Good play by J. Smith gave L. Scott a chance, but he was tackled a few feet from the Newton line. From the loose E. Scott started a good passing movement, and Smith raced well into Newton territory before passing to Zane, and Hamill scored a fine try. The Newton backs did not settle down for some time, but eventually E. Brimble gained good ground. From the loose Finders snapped up and passed to Proctor, who scored. A few minutes later W. Brimble made a nice opening and E. Brimble sent D. McKenzie over for the best try of the game. Soon after half-time Barnott and Simpson were prominent in a strong forward movement and Bennetts raced over to equalise the score. Newton scored a rather lucky try, which cave it the came. In attempting to clear \ . Scott had his kick charged down and Lawson fell on the ball. In the final stage-*, howover the Newton forwards dominated the game and McNeight went close to scoring. The Brimble brothers were easily the best of the backs and were associated in some clever play round the scrum. AV. Brimble sent out well-directed passes and E. Brimble made the most of his opportunities. D. McKenzif* at five-eighths, also played well, and his tackling was a feature of the frame. Dcmpsej played a fine game at, fullback and Kendall and B. McKenzie on the winss did prood work. McNeight, Ginders and Proctor were the best of a hard working set of forwards. But for his mistake near the end of the (tame V. Scott played a fine game at full- | back for North Shore. The wings, Ham ill and f Bennetts, used their speed to 00f af^ al1 '" age. Behind the scrum E Scott did a lot of useful work and tried hard to sa\e the came J Smith was prominent in the first half but found the Brimble brothers too fast' once the pair settled down. Simpson, Jones and Bamett were the pick of the forWa For Newton Proctor. D. McKenzie and Lawson scored tries AV. Brimble and Dempsev each converted one. lor >;orth Shore Hamill and Bennetts scored tries and J. Smith kicked a penalty goal. Mr. S. Billman was referee.

CONVINCING WIN PLAYERS ORDERED OFF Mount Albert scored a convincing win against City in a hard-fought game on the No. 2 ground. The Mount Albert forwards were superior in all departments, while the City rear division did good work in defence. Tristram, Mount Albert, and Banbam, City, were ordered off in the sdond ha Early in the game, Mount Albert attacked strongly, and Wilson made u good run and Renton* cut in nicely to enable Marshall to send McNeil over for a good try. City drove Mount Albert back, and Hutchinson bent the defence and Banham scored. Good combination between back's and forwards saw Marshall race past halfway and Hansen, Leatherbarrow and Tristram handled for the lastnamed to score. Banham bent the defence cleverly, and after a nice passing bout Ha pi knocked on a yard from the Mount Albert line. The Mount Albert, forwards, with Gunninpr prominent, swept- over City nnd \\ tlson scored, and gave Mount Albert a lead of 10 points at half-time. City attacked strongly and V. eliner and Jackson carried play lo Mount Albert's line. A good run by Banham almost gave C'it.v a try. Ronton passed to Herring, who sent Leatherbarrow across. City played well for some time, and Hutchinson just, missed a. try. The Mount Albert forwards were 100 strong in the loose and Shadbolt, Herring and Gunning raced away. Then Magee scored fot City after Rata made a nice run through the defence. List, by strong running, twice beat, the City backs and Wilson and McNeil scored tries. Cit.v was rewarded for good play by Legge and Hutchinson scored. For Mount Albert, Wilson and List were the outstanding backs. The latter showed a lot of his former ability to run straight, and he was a thorn in the side of the opposition. At fullback, Pitt, made few mistakes, and kicked with good judgment. Renlon, at fiveI eighths was prominent, on attack. McNeil also played a fine game. Herring showed a return | to his best form and was the pick of the Mount Albert forwards, Gunning, Hansen and Tristram also played good games. Until he was sent off, Banham was the best hack on the ground, and proved very elusive on attack. In fact the score against City

would not have been so bi* but for his loss. Hutchinson was a tower of strength behind the scrum and defended ably. Hapi was thp best of the thrceqiiarters. Wchner, and Jackson wore the most prominent City Albert, tries were scored by Wilson (2), McNeil (2). Tristram and Leatherbarrow. Herring converted t iree tries and kicked a penalty goal, and I.cathcrbarro" con' .Tied one try. For City, Banham. Magee and Hutchinson scoied tries. Rata kicked a penalty goal, and a field goal. Mr. P. ißogcrs was referee.

DINNER TO TEAM VISITORS PRAISED A dinner was given to the Canterburj team at the Metropolitan Hotel on Saturday night. The chairman of (he Auckland Rugby League, Mr. G. Grey Campbell, announced, amid applause, the result of the All Blacks match in Australia. Ho said that the crowd at C'arlaw Park was well satisfied with Saturday's name and the display of the visitors against what was virtually a New Zealand team, containing a heavy set of forwards as good as any that could be. presented. The visitors had extended Auckland to the limit and, bill for one or two handling errors, the result might have gono the other way. The Southerners had created a favourable impression on arrival and more than confirmed it on the field. Their play was a credit to their province and to the undoubted progress of the game. The speaker felt sure that tho tour would bo a further stimulus to the Canterbury management, supporters and players, a toast to whom was enthusiastically honoured. Messrs. R. A. Drury and H. B. ]^" s ; treasurer and secretary of the Canterbury Leagues, who are managing the tourists responded. Tho former said that to get within six points of Auckland m representative pla> was an achievement, and he c° l yd assuranco that Canterbury would be much -stronger bidders , for supremacy next. year. Mr Rogers said that Aucklanders had no idea what benefit this tour and the opportunity of playing in Auckland meant to Canterbury. He joined with Mr. Drury in thanking Mr. J. Amos, South Island and .New Zealand selector, for his coaching and training of the team, and Mr. b. Lee, of Auckland, for further assistance since the team arrived in Auckland., The reimlt of the match was as good as a victory. Mr. Amos, in proposing the toast of tne referee, said that the match had made up for the defeat of tho South Island tcam lho referee, Mr. O. Chalmers, said Ins first representative game was the cleanest ho had jet, C °Mr?' jf'Rukutai welcomed die visitors and congratulated them on behalf of tho Maori Control Board. Commenting on the good work of the New Zealand Rugby League, he.called upon tho president, Mr. J. A. Redwood, I who joined in the congratulations to Canterbury and to the Auckland Rugbv Leagues enterprise and assistance to other centris. Mr. C. D- McCready, Canterbury delegate on the council, and f?. Brown, tho visiting captain, were other speakers.

NORTHLAND LEAGUE [by telegraph—own correspondent] WHANG ARE!, Sunday Th-j Northland Rugby League's senior kivock-out competition was commenced yesdavv, results being:—Hikurangi, 21. _\\nnkapata. ;i : City, o, Takahnvai, 4; Richmond (Auckland) senior reserves, 39, . combined Kamo-Kensington team. 11. Juniors: Ono Tree Point, Mo, Kensington, 5; Portland, 2.1, Hikurangi 10. SOCJTH AUCKLAND REFEREES Thei following team has been chosen to represent South Auckland against the Auckland referees at Huntly:—G. Sherlock (fullback). R. Haywood. L. l'arrar, I. bkclton. X. Williams B. Paki, J. Wilson, J. Mcnzirs. Siddoll, P. Rotrer?, A. Kayner, A. Robinson. F. Knapper. Reserves: l<. Rayncr, T. Bailey, S. Gruby, T. Hughes. MATCHES IN WELLINGTON [by ter.v.c;narir —ritess association] WELLINGTON, Sunday League football matches yesterday resulted as follows:—-Central, 'to, Newtown, 1-1: Pctone, 29, Handwick, 10.