THE LEAGUE CODE

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVI, Issue 23320, 13 April 1939, Page 17

THE LEAGUE CODE

SUBUEBS DEFEATED honours to mount albert SOUND TACKLING OF WINNERS Good tackling by Mount Albert was a great factor in the team's victory against Eastern Suburbs, of Sydney, by 16 points to 11 at Carlaw Park yesterday afternoon. The came was interesting throughout and Mount Albert proved a good spoiling team. The visitors did not field their strongest side and made the play mostly for their forwards. A feature of the came was the splendid play of the Mount Albert vanguard, which paved the way for the team's success. Shadtjolt played one of his best games. He was always in the picture and tackled splendidly. Hansen was also prominent and initiated several successful attacking bouts. He was well supported by Herring. Behind tiio pack, Wilson played well and in the second half Banham proved a thorn in the side of the opposition. Hardgrave, on the wing, played a good game.

Visitors' Best Forwards The inside backs, Pickup and Quealey, were the best of the Eastern Suburbs' rearguard. Hyde and O'Loan showed glimpses ot improved form. Pierce and Griffiths were the best forwards, while Stehr and Watt also played good games. The teams were as follows: • Eastern Suburbs.—Fullback, Sharman; threequarters. Tottey. Hyde, Redman, O'Loan; halfbacks, Pickup. Quealey; forwards, Stehr, Watt, Griffiths, Rubinson, Pierce, McCarthy. • ■Mount Albert.—Fullback, MacLachlan; threequarters, Hardgrave, Marshall, Schultz; five-eighths. Donaldson. Banham; halfback, "Wilson; forwards, Shadbolt, Leatherbarrow, Herring, Tristram, Cameron. Hansen. Early in the game Mount Albert was awarded a penalty and Herring missed*the kick. Donaldson made a splendid opening and raced to halfway, where he passed to Marshall, but Hyde tackled Hardgrave. who made a good effort to score. The visitors were penalised and Herring opened the score with a penalty goal. Mount Albert. •_•; Eastern Suburbs, 0.

From a penalty Qucaley missed the kick at goal and after' Herring had started a passing bout Tristram failed to take his transfer and Mount Albert lost a likely try. Griffiths made a splendid run and passed to O'Loan. who outpaced the defence to score a good try. Sharman failed lo convert. A few minutes later Donaldson cleverly opened up the play and passed to Hansen, but with an open poal Leatherbarrow dropped the ball. Herring was on hand, however, and scored, and converted. Mount Albert. 7; Eastern Surburbs, 3. Qucaley kicked a penalty goal for Eastern Suburbs, and good play by Redman, a forward playing at centre, resulted in Watt scoring in a handy position. Quealey missed the goal. Hardgrave was unlucky not to score and a penalty relieved the visitors. Halftime came with the score:— . Eastern Suburbs . .. *. 8 Mount Albert .. .. .. 7 Chances Missed From the kick-off the visitors attacked and had Mount Albert defending. First Marshall. then Wilson tried to clear, but made feeble attempts. After O'Loan had made a splendid run Pickup scored, but Quealey failed to convert. Eastern Suburbs, 11; Mount Albert. 7. The visitors lost a tr ( v when Watt beat the defence, but held on with players in support. Some fast play followed. Wilson raced to the visitors twenty-five, but his pass to Leatherharrow was forward and an easy try was missed. From a penalty Banham kicked a goal. Play changed quickly in favour of Mount Albert and Hansen kicked past Sharman. Hardgrave kicked on and raced past to gather the ball on the bounce and score. Banham converted. Mount' Albert, 14; Eastern Suburbs, 11. In the concluding stages play was very even. Rubinson retired injured, but returned later. Watt raised the hopes of the visitors, but a kicking duel between MacLachlan and Sharman favoured the local player. Banham just missed a long penalty kick and a few minutes before time made amends. The rame ended with the score:— Mount Albert 16 Eastern Suburbs .. ..11 Mr. G. Kelly was referee.

MATCHES FOR SATURDAY MANUKAU MEETS VISITORS In connection with the game between Easlern Suburbs and Manukau at Carlaw Park next Saturday the Auckland Ruarby League has also arranged senior fixtures. The draw is as follows: Eastern Suburbs v. Manukau. Carlaw Park No. l f 3.15 p.m., referee Mr. S. Billman. Championship Games. —Xewton v. Monnt Albert, Carlaw Park No. 1, 1.30 p.m., Mr. J.. Hawkes; City v. Papaknra, Carlaw Park No. 2, 3 p.m.. Mr. G. Kelly; Ponsonby v. North Shore. Carlaw Park No. 2, 1.30 p.m., Mr. A. Kinnaird. Linesmen.—Carlaw Park No. 1, Messrs. J. Donovan. E. Mincham; No. 2, Messrs. D. Taylor.-A. Appleton. Reserve referees: Messrs. A. Smith, A. Pearson. T. Evans. Ellerslie Domain, senior game: Mr. A. Simpson.