COUNTRY HATCHES

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVI, Issue 23340, 8 May 1939, Page 15

COUNTRY HATCHES

RESULTS ON SATURDAY

SHORTAGE OF REFEREES POSITION IN WHANGAREI Rugby football competitions were continued in country centres of the Auckland Province on Saturday afternoon. Owing to ( the influenza, epidemic, there was a shortage of referees for the Whangurei Union's matches: The following results wore forwarded by correspondents of the Hkuald:— Whangarei —Rugby was played in bright weather and there was-a large attendance at Kensington Park. By scoring: 10 points. 13 of thorn in the first 20 minutes. J. Poos placed a part in City's victory by 20 to 10 oyer Old' Boys. Early in the game he scored two tries from openings made by the inside backs. Ho converted both and kicked a penalty goal. Old Boys rallied, and did not concede any more score in that half. In the second spell the Old Boys' forwards held the upper hand and, when.a defending buck was dazzled b> the sun, they raced up for a try. tapper kicked ti penalty for Old Boys, and in the last few minutes Chissell potted a goal while Poos kicked a penalty goal for City. Hikurangi heat Maungakaramea by 20 points to ,10. Tho try-getters for Hikurangi wero Hewitt (2), B. White and Caltaghan, all being converted. For Maungakaramea. two tries were secured by M. Morrisey and converted by Haskot. Senior B: Whangaruru, entering the senior B grade for the first time, created a surprise by defeating last year's champion, Pipiwai, 10—0; Whananaki, SJ, Manaia, 3. Juniors: City. 23, Maungakaramea, 8; Horahora, 21, Onerahi, 0. Owing to tho influenza epidemic, there was a shortage of referees on Saturday, and Waikiekie and Pipiwai juniors, most of whom lind travelled 30 miles to play, found themselves without an official. Tins gamo started late, and was confined to two 30ininuto spells. For AVaikiekie, Russek kicked a penalty goal, while R. Tahu scored for Pipiwai, tho gamo ending in a draw. Old Boys, 22, Central, 0; the Hikurangi-Whaka-para match was not finalised. Third grade: Old Boys, 0, Central, 3; City, 18, Kamo. 3. Fourth grade: Hikurangi. 38, lvanio, 3; Horahora, 12, Maunu, 3. Dargaville.—The second, scries of matches under tho jurisdiction of tho Northern Wairoa Hugby Union was played under ideal conditions. In the senior competition, Ruawai defeated Dargavillo by 12 points to 0. C. Wallace scored after a melee in Dargavillc's twenty-five, and then Carter and J. Wilson scored, to give Ruawai a lead of nine points at half-time. Tho socond half was particularly rugged. Ruawai increasing its score with a try by A. Ewenson. In the other match. Old Boys beat Kaihu by 12 points to 3. Clotworthy, Elliott. McKenzie and Walters scored tries for. Old Boys, and for Kaihu R. Flavell kicked a penalty goal. Juniors: Dargaville, 28, Old Boys, 0. Third grade: High School. 14, Dargaville. S.

Hamilton. —The City team made an auspicious re-entry into Hamilton senior Rugby football by defeating Technical Old Boys by 11 to 5 at Rugby Park, where the first nintclies for the Stag trophy were played. Much of the credit for City's win must so lo the forwards, who played well • throughout and were seen in some splendid loose rushes. The backs received few opportunities, owing to poor passes from the scrum, but they made several good runs. Kirby and Gerrish scored for City, the latter converting one try and kicking a penalty goal. Haughcv scored for Technical, the try being converted. Other Stag trophy results were: Old Boys, 10, Hautapn, 6; Taupiri, 22, Hovers, 0; To Awamutu. 11, Frankton. 0; United, 11). Putaruru, 11. Junior first division: Te Kowhai, 12. Battery, 8; Technical Old Boys' Colts, 26, Whatawhata. 0; Karamu, 12. Frankton, 11. Junior second division: Railway, 12, Rototuna, 11; Technical Old Boys, 17, High School, 0; Old Bovs, 0, City 'A, O. Third grado: Technical School, a, Old Boys, 0; City, 8. Frankton, (5 Fourth grade: City won by default from Technical School; Marist. 12. Technical Old Boys, 11. »• ,

Putaruru.—Playing its first game in the Stag Cuj) competition, Putaruru was defeated by Cambridge United in a match played Glenshca Park. The score was 39 —11. Tho home pack, however, was too light to stand up to the onslaughts of Cainbridge kj the loose and tho tight. The pick of the Cambridge forwards were Hall and Hewart, while in the backs Baxter, Garland and the fullback, Haworth, played good games. For Putaruru, Taylor and Parris played well in the pack, and O'Brien and £>. Lory were the best of tho backs. For Cambridge tries were scored by Baxter (3) and Hewart (2). Taylor.v Conder and Uden scored one try each for Putaruru, and O'Brien kicked a penalty goal. Juniors: Puketurua B won from Putaruru by default; Puketurua A, 11, Tokoroa, 6.

Thames. —Tho first round of the Thames Rugby Union's competition was continued in brilliant weather, and fast games were witnessed. There were a number of injuries, and A. McMillan, of Hui Mai. had his collarbone broken and was admitted to hospital. Seniors: Physical Training, .11 (tries by E. Dovell, R. Dovell and. Sanderson, one converted by Maxwell), beat Ramblers, 3 (try by Wright); Hui Mai. 13 (tries by McMillan, Sveistrup and Akc, the latter converting two), . College Old Boys, G ' (try by Storey and penalty goal by Schofield). Juniors: Foundry, 23, High School, 22. Third grade: Old Boys, 51, High School, 3.

Tauranga.—Tho Tauranga Rugby Union opened its season in ideal weather. Senior matches for the Gilbey Cup were keenly contested. Te Puna, a new team, fielded a strong fifteen, and defeated Rangataua b.v 10 points to (i. Tho Te Puna backs showed superior combination. The other senior game was very close, Cadets defeating Matakana bv « points to 3. Juniors: Rangataua. 10. Te Puna, 0; Judea. 7, Omokoroa, 5; Wairoa. G Cadets, 3. Third grade: Rangataua, G. Judea, 3; Cndets. 0. School. 3.

Te Kuiti Club competitions opened on Rugby Park, the senior A attraction being West Coast v. Waitete. both new teams to the Maniapoto Sub-Union. The result was a draw of 8-all, after a hard-fought forward tussle, with occasional spurts of back play, especially by the Waitete backs. For Waitete, Quest scored a try, and another was gained by the forwards in a scrum on the line Branch converted one. Coast's points came from a penalty goal by Matthews and a runaway try by the same player, converted by D. Willison. Juniors: Waitete, I_>, High School, 0; Aria, (i, Te. Kuiti, 3. Taupo -In the first match of tho Garrett Shield competition between Reporoa and Taupo, tho latter won by 38 points to 3. Tho outstanding playors for Taupo were D. Reid. G. Stanway and J. Douglas, while for Reporoa, N. Brown, W. Baniru and R. Phillips gave good displays.

Te Awamutu.—ldeal weather prevailed for the opening of the Rugby season. The main attraction was the Stair competition frame between Frankton and To Awamutu. which was won by Te Awamutu by 11 points to U after a close frame. The heavier To Awamutu forwards carried play to Frankton s "newhere Wilson scored a (rood try. Frnnkton took a turn, and from play on Te Awamutu s line Davies prot across. From .a line-out tne Frankton halfback. Wilkins. secured and dived over, making the half-time score: ic Awamutu. n; Frankton. 0. From a scrum on Frankton's line Adams scored, L>awry converting. Te Awamutu kept up the pressure and shortly afterward Donaldson scored. A few minutes before time Frankton made a desperate effort to retrieve- the game ana Wilkins scored. Considerable public interest was manifested in the Waipa Sub-Union s recently inaugurated senior B competition, and the high standard of play evidenced in the opening games autrurs well for tlie success of the competition. Results were: - Pirougia, 0, Wharepapa, .1; Waikeria. 11. Oparau, fi. Juniors: Old Boys. 9. Hovers. 3; Maungatautari. .13. Te Awamutu. •> Third grade: High School, 10, Ohaupo. 9. Fourth grade: Old Boys. 32. Hovers. 0.

Morrinsviiie. —Two even and keenly-con-tested senior games roused the spectators to a high pitch of enthusiasm at the Morrlnsvillc Recreation Ground,-when the first r0 » of the competition for the Marshall Cup was continued. Kereone, last year s senior ennnjpion side, led by J-. Leeson, former \Vaikato All Black, staged a Kreat recovery in the second half to draw with Terriers, three points all. For Terriers kicked a penalty troal and E. Leeson scored lor Kereone. The game was marred by an injury to L. Russell, the Waikato and Kereone halfback, who suffered a kick on the back five minutes after the game had started, and had to retire. This was a distinct handicap to the Kereone team. The other senior game resulted in Old Boys defeating United by 15 points to !>, after United had led by 9—3 at half-timo. M. Dench and Menzies scored and W. Haycock kicked a penalty goal for United. V. Elisor scored for Old Boys and Aitken kicked four penalty goals. Juniors: Kereone, 9, Terriers. 3; Old Boys, 0, Waitoa, 0. Third grade: Terriers, 6, Old Boys, 0; Kereone, IS, Waitoa, 0.

Helensviite.—The Kaipara Rugby Union's season opened under ideal conditions. Parakai was much the superior team in its match against Helensville. In the early stages play was very even, but it was soon seen which team bad been putting in the required practice, as Parakai "romped home by 2.") points to 3. Helensville's points were secured by a penalty goal by McConnell.v. Tries for Parakai were scored by Clarke (2). M. McLeod (2), ilissetto. Tangi and Forest. Tangi converting two tries. Juniors: Helensville was defeated by Rivcrhead by 12 points to 11.

Te Puke.—ln the second round of the le Puke Rugby Union's competition, United met Papamoa at Jubilee Park. The first half was ragged and unenterprising, half-time coming with no score. Play livened up considerably in the second spell ana, after -•> minutes, Vnlder scored for United. Shortly afterwards Collins scored, and just on time Roberts went over, United winrumr by 9 points io 0. Juniors: Old Boys, 36, lapamoa. 5; Rangiuru, 8, Pacngaroa, 0.

SOUTHERN CHAMPIONSHIPS ATHLETIC TEAM'S DEFEAT [nY TET.EGItAI'H —PRESS ASSOCIATION] Wellington.—The defeat of Athletic, runner-up for the championship last season, and a close call for Wellington were the outstanding features of the second round of senior Rugby fixtures, which were played in dull but fine weather. Results:— Wellington College Old Boys', 19, Athletic, 14; Wellington, 12, Oriental, 8; Pctone, 13, Johnsonvillc, 3; Poncko, 32. St. Patrick's College Old Boys, 3; Hutt, 12, Eastbourne, G; Marist, 10, University, S. Christchurch. —Canterbury Rugby Union: University, 35. Southern. G; Linwood, 14, Christchurch, 9; Merivale, 18, Albion, 10: Sunnyside, 11, Old Boys, 5; Air I'orce, G, Athletic," 3. Duneriin. —Otago Bugby Union: Southern, 12, Kaikorai. 3; Alhambra, 6, University B. 0; Taieri, 20. University A, 17; Pirates, 10, Dunedin, 3; Union, 14, Zingari, 0. Mastcrton. Wairarapa. Rugby Union: Gladstone, 15, Masterton, 6: Old Boys, 11, Carterton, 7; Red Star, 12, Greytown, S. Wanganui.—Marist, 5, Old Boys. 5; Kaierau, 19. Wavcrlcy, 9: Technical Old Boys, 19,' Taihapc Country, 3. Palmerston North.. — Manawatu Rugbj Union: Old Boys, 3, Massey College, 0: St. Patrick's 10, Feilding Old Boys, G. Invercargill.—Southland Rugby Union: Pirates, 17, Marist, G; Invercargill, 16, Star. 11 j Old Boys, 20, Bluff, S.