COLLEGE DAY

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVII, Issue 23714, 22 July 1940, Page 10

COLLEGE DAY

, CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES DEFEAT OF LEADING TEAM TWO FIFTEENS SNOW LEVEL The annual College Rugby day was hold in Auckland on Saturday afternoon, when three matches were played at the Show Grounds in fine weather before a large attendance. Auckland Grammar beat Mount Albert Grammar by 11 points to 6, Sacred Heart dc T feated Takapuna Grammar by 10 points to 0, and King's College beat Technical by 20 points to 9. The defeat of Takapuna leaves Auckland Grammar and Sacred Heart equal in the load. Grammar, however, has played one game fewer than its rival.

WIN FOR AUCKLAND GRAMMAR The skill and combination of Auckland Grammar's back lino were deciding factors in the match against Mount Albert Grammar, Auckland winning by 11 points to U. Consistent hooking by Harris gave the Mount Albert rearguard a feast of the ball, but tho inside backs persistently kicked instead of transferring to the speedy threequarter line. The result wds that Carew, the most dangerous wing on the field, saw little of the ball, in spite of limited oj>|>ort unities, however, he scored two spectacular tries. Mount Albert's defeat could not be attributed to the forwards, who were more thau a match for the opposing sot. Lincoln, Hanlin arid Pnriri worked hard in the rucks, while Bridsen and Hemus, who was given a roving commission, were conspicuous in the loose rushes. Lowe played with dash, but he received an injury in tho second spell and was replaced by Bunii. For Auckland, Soper and Stevens were two dangerous five-eighths who continually harassed the opposition witih incisive thrusts. Stevens also exploited the grubber kick to advantage. Lush gave splendid service from the base of the scrum with spectacular divepasses. Among the forwards, Macdonald, inder and Rope were an impressive trio. Macdonald dominated the line-outs, while Hope and Inder were always prominent in the loose. For Auckland Grammar, tries were scored by Higgs. Inder and Soper, Stevens converting one. Carew scored twice for Mount Albert Grammar. Mr. L. H. Brlggs was refereo. TAKAPUNA BEATEN AGAIN Takapuna Grammar lost its second successive match when it was outplayed by Sacred Heart, champion team last year. Sacred Heart won comfortably by 10 points to O and thus avenged tho heavy defeat it suffered at tho hands of Takapuna in the first round. AVith so much depending on the result, neither team was willing to take risks and play was solid rather than spectacular. The absence of two of its best players. King and Proctor, greatly weakened Takapuna, which never looked like winning once Sacred Heart had settled down. P. Murphy, wing-forward for Sacred Heart, was the outstanding player, covering up cleverly and displaying rare anticipation. Often he initiated back movements from the scrums and line-outs and was there to receive the ball when it had travelled out to tho threeqnarters. In addition, the slow lob passes given by T. Titchener, the opposing halfback, enabled him to smot.her passing rushes by Tnkapuna'e rearguard. Murphy was well supported by the rest of the pack, with Thornion, Hamill and Brennan consistentlv in the picture. Topia was the best forward on the line-outs.

At first five-eighths, Fahy was a determined runner and clever tactician who continually worried the defence. Kaughton, second five-eighths, linked up well with Fahy, while Gardiner on the wing made the most of any chances that came, his way. R. Murphy, at fullback, earned applause for well-judged line kicks, but his fielding was erratic on occasions.

Takapuna's vanguard, Jed by Mahon and Foreman, toiled hard throughout, but received little support from the backs, who mishandled an/1 lacked penetrative ability. Patrick, second five-eighths, and Sutcliffe, fullback, were the best of a mediocre set. Tries for 6,tcred Heart were scored by Dillon and Gardiner. Maxwell converted both. Mr. R. K. Hayhow was referee.

KING'S COLLEGE SUCCESSFUL On number two field at the Show Grounds the King's College fifteen won by 20 points to 0 against- Seddon Memorial Technical College. The outstanding feature of the game was the speed of the King's threequarters. coupled with the failuro of tho opposing bocks on defence. The latter fault enabled tho clever King's five-eighths to make frequent openings for their wings. After the interval the Technical tackling improved and the side held jts own until the same fault began to reappear. Play in the forward division was fairly even, with King's slightly superior, both on defence and attack. The fast King's threequarters, Moore and Noakes were always prominent and one of the pair was in every scoring movement. Coleiu;>n played a very sound game at fullback. The 'rest of the backs combined well and their rapid handling was very pleasing. The forwards hunted well and provided their backs with plenty of ball, while they were reasonably sound on defence. Technical look a while to settle down. The backs were not brilliant, although Bremner played well at half, while Stevens, on the wing, was responsible for a nice try. The forwards worked hard, but thoir hesitancy to tackle lost them many opportunities. Tries for King's were scored by Noakes (2), Moore (2), Asdale and Urqnhart, Rollo converting one. Stevens scored a try for Technical and Rich kicked two penalty goals. Mr. F. Inglis was referee. REPRESENTATIVE PLAYERS The secondary schools' Rugby representatives to play the third grade open representatives in August will he chosen from the following players, (he abbreviations being Auckland Grammar School (A.G.S.), Taknpuna Grammar School (T.G.S.), Mount Albert Grammar School (M.A.G.S.), Sacred Heart College (S.H.C.), King's College (K.C.), Seddon Memorial Technical College (S.M.T.C.):—Backs: Rich (S.M.T.C.), Moore (K.C.), Noakes (K.C.). Carew (M.A.G.S.), Moyes (S.M.T.C.), Stevens (A.G.S.), Harrison (M.A.G.S.), Seton (K.C.), Maxwell (S.H.C.); forwards, Cantwell (A.G.6.K South, well (A.G.8.), Foreman (T.G.S.), Davidson (S.M.T.C.), Inder (A.G.S.). Sutherland (T.G.S.), Brennan (S.H.C.), Topia (S.H.C.), Murphy (S.H.C.), liemns (M.A.G.S.). RESULTS IN LOWER GRADES Junior Grade.— Waitemata, 25, Trinity College, 8; Scottish Regiment, 5. Marist Old Hoys, 3; Suburbs, (t, Technical Old Bovs, 3. Third Grade!—Otahuhu, 22, Epsom, 8; Northcote, 20, Garrison Artillery, 14; Technical Old Boys, 43, University, (!; Grammar Old Boys. 12, Takapuna, (J; Marist, 11, Hobsonvillc Air Base, 7. Intermediate Grade.—.North Shore, 31, Newton, 5; Technical Old Boys, 11, Eden, O; Training College, 11, Manukau, 6. Fourth Grade.—Otahuhu, 12, Grammar Old Boys, 10; Epsom, 0. Marist, 3; Newton, 1!>, North Shore, 3. Fifth Grade.—Technical Old Boys, 11, Suburbs. !); Manukau, 20, Otahuhu, 0; Northcote, I), Epsom, 3. SECONDARY* SCHOOLS MATCHES Senior Grade.—Sacred Heart College. 10, Takapuna Grammar. <); Auckland Grammar, 11, Mount Albert Grammar, 0; King's College, 20, Technical College, 0. Second Grade.—Sacred Heart College. 9, Auckland Grammar. 3; Auckland Grammar A, 0. Otahuhu Technical, 3.

Third Grnde.—Auckland Grammar A, 10, Sacred Heart College. 0. Fourth Grade. —Sacred Heart College, 0, Auckland Grammar B, 0; Auckland Grammar A, 14. Technical, 3. Fifth Grade.—Sacred Heart College A. 0, Takapuna Grammar, 0; Dilworth, 13, Sacred Heart College B, 0; Auckland Grammar B. 20. Mount Albert Grammar B, 0; Auckland Grammar A, 0. Otahuhu Technical, Technical A, 21. Mount Albert Grammar A, O. Sixth Grnde.—Sacred Henrt College A. 30, Takapuna Grammar A, 0; Sacred Heart College B, 13, Dilworth B, 0; Technical A, 8. Mount Albert Grammar A, 3. Seventh Grade. —St. Peter's, 0, Sacred Heart College, 3. JUNIOR BOYS* GAMES Senior Grade. —Ponsonby, 3, Otahuhn, 0; Eden, 20, Suburbs, r>; Suburbs, 0, Technical Old Boys, 3; North Shoro, 11, Marist, Intermediate Grade. —Marist A, 30, Suburbs, 0; Nortlicote, '23, Grafton, 0; Marist, 18, Eden, 3. Junior Grnde. —Northcote, 11, Ponsonby, G; Newton, r>o, Epsom, 0; Suburbs, 8, Takapuna, 0; Manukau, 35, Newton, 0. ■ Colts Grade. —Ponsonby, 23, Northcoto, 3; Marist, 21, Suburbs, 0. SOUTHERN CHAMPIONSHIPS [HY TKI.KttItAPH —P It ESS ASSOCIATION] Chrlstchurch. —Canterbury Rugby Union: Territorials, 8, Athletic, 3; University, It, Sunnyside, (i; Linwood, 13, Technical, r>; Albion, 1(1. (Tiri.slchurch, 8; New Brighton, 10, Merivale, 33; Army, 12, Old Boys, 5. Wellington.—Eastbourne, 14. Wellington, 8- Athletic. 13, Pot-one. 0; .'Johnsonvillo, 6, Poneke, r.j St. Patrick's Old Boys, 0, Hntt, 8; Wellington College Old Boys, 8, Marist, 3; Oriental, 12. University, 8. Duncdln.— Otago Rugby Union: University A 3. Pirates. 3; Zingarl. 32. University B 0; Knikorai, 7. Union, 4; Taieri, 18, Alhnmbrn. 14; Southern, 21, Dunedin, 0. Palmorston North.—Mnnawntn Rugby Union: Fellding Old Boys, 10, Air Ftrce, 3; Old Boys, 20, Kin Ton, (i; University. 30, St. Fat rick's, O; United, 3, Feilding, 0. Wanganul.—Technical Old Roys, 8. Kaiprnu, 7; Wangnnui Old Boys. 12, Marist, 3. Mastorton. —Wnirarapa Rugby Union: Gladstone. 3, Masterton, 0; Carterton, 14, Old Boys, 5. Invarcargill.—Southland Rv.gby Union: Pirates, 20, Winton, a; Marist. 13, Star. 3; lOld Boys, 17, Invercartrill, 14.