THE LEAGUE CODE

New Zealand Herald, Volume 78, Issue 24034, 4 August 1941, Page 3

THE LEAGUE CODE

CITY'S SURPRISE WIN DEFEAT OF LEADING TEAM vIANUKAU SHOWS GOOD FORM In a fast, and open game, witnessed by not her large attendance, at Carlaw Park on Saturday, City caused a surprise by brat ins iiclinioiid, the leader in the Auckland Rushy jcasue/s senior chamiiionship. The City forranis gave a fine exhibition and checked lio elusive Richmond backs. The spectators ipplauded tho City team at the conclusion if the game. In the curtain-raiser, Ponsonby ml North Shore played a drawn game. High coring was a feature of easy victories on <o. 'J ground for Manukau and Mount Albert igainsl Marist and Papakura respectively, ['lie result of the day's play places Richmond nd Manukau equal in the lead and City and s T orth Shore level ono point behind in second dace. Following were the scores:—City, 12, Richnornl, S; Ponsonby, 8, North Shore, 8; Mount \lbert, US, Papakura, JS; Manukau, 45, Vlarist, a. Richmond v. City.—Successful tactics igainst Richmond gave City a well-deserved vin in the principal match. Tho City forvards gave an impressive display and their 'ast raiding tactics and solid tackling upset lie usually smooth Richmond back movements. .iut for uncertain play by tho City five'ighths, the backs did really well, particularly he wingers, Brassey and Gould. The game ipened with a sensational try by Brassey, vho raced from half-way and just beat Sayers, iVho carno from the opposite wing, and Lowlier. Tho Richmond forwards were penalised >n numerous occasions for standing inside tho jyds area., thus giving tho halfback undue ulvantage. Tho game was played at a fast iaco and there were many bright exchanges. 31arke, the City fullback, was faultless in lis Fielding and excelled in sound tackling. At lalfback A, Donovan cave good service to his 3aeks. McManus played well at centre against in experienced vis-a-vis in Tittleton. Both Brassey and Gould were always prominent >n the wing. Much praiso is due to tho City 'orwards for their tireless efforts in the loose. I'he Mataira brothers, Jackson and Hughes lid a lot of effective work. E. Donovan and Kindlater were sound. Among the Richmond backs Solomon was always dangerous, and Magill, at fullback, gave a sound display. Mitchell was the best forward, and was well supported by Potter and Hilton. For City •rics were scored by Brassey and Hughes, niarko kicked three penalty goals. For Richmond, Mitchell arid Tittleton scored tries, Webb converting ono try. Mr. J. O'Shannessey Aas referee. Ponsonby v. North Shore.—A draw in the raino between Ponsonby and North Shore >vas a good indication of tho run of play, ilthough tho latter was unlucky not to score mother try. Both teams threw the ball about ivell and at times North Shore's forwards lominated the play. North Shore took tho ield with C. S. Smith, who played at fulluack for the Army last Saturday. Ponsonby ,vas strengthened by the inclusion of Marsh", i heavy Manukau forward. Tho Ponsonby :>acks wero superior on attack and a feature if the game was a fino display at halfback iy Williams. Besides scoring two tries, Wil-

liams was in every movement and compared very favourably with McArthur, the North Shorn halfback, who is also an Auckland representative. Both Kay, centre, and Briggs. five-eighths, played splendid football. Scott was sound at fullback. In the forwards Marsh, Laird and Sullivan played well. At five-eighths for North Shore, Clarke was the best of the backs and ho was ably supported by Chatham. Smith fielded well at fullback, but was caught out of position on occasions. Petersen was the best forward and Napier and Field played well. For Ponsonby, Williams scored two tries, Kay converting one. Petersen and Clarke scored fries for North Shore and Smith kicked a penalty goal. Mr. J. Hawkes was referee. Manukau w. Marist.—Manukau had an easy victory over Marist in one of its best displays this season. It would have taken a very formidable team to have taken the honours from the Maori side. The backs gave a high-class exhibition and their teamwork has now reached a. good standard. Manukau is now level for the championship and a repetition of Saturday's form will-make it a itard team to beat. J. Hemi was responsible for 2*l points. Both liis tries were fine efforts and he missed only two kicks at goal in 13 attempts. Both Murray, at five-eighths, and Butler, on the wing, showed brilliant form, Chase was good on the wing and his tries were spectacular. Gregory, centre, and Major, halfback, the latest additions to the team, were outstanding. To Tai, Shilton and Eirinui were the pick of the forwards. Smith was easily the best of the Marist backs. Foi Manukau tries were scored by Hemi (2), Chaso (2), Murray (2), Shilton, Broughtoi: and Butler. Hemi converted seven and kickec two penalty goals. Smith scored for Marist Mr. G. Kelly was referee. Mount Albert v. Papakura.—Superior team work and more virile forwards enabled Moun Albert to gain an easy win against Papakura The Papakura forwards were no match fo: the winners. In other departments, however Papakura showed improvement- and its forn generally was better than the score indicates On the wing for Mount Albert, B. Crancl played a good game, and both Clements am Brady did excellent work on attack. Clement; was particularly impressive. Shadbolt, Tris tram and Leatherbarrow were prominen among the forwards. Burgess and Keats, th< Papakura five-eighths, did a lot of usefu work. Tries for Mount Albert were scored bj Brady (:i), B. Cranch (2), tLonergan (2) Tristram, Clements and Shadbolt. Clement: converted two and Leatherbarrow two. Foi Papakura. Halsey (2) and Burgess and Flem ing scored tries, Wellm converting two and Smith one. Mr. 0. Chalmers was referee. PLAY IN LOWER GRADES Senior B Grade.—Ellerslie, 10, Point Chevalier. S; Otahuhu, 23, Papakura Camp, G. Third Grade. —Otahuhu, 15, Glen Ora, 3 Fourth Grade.—City, -IS, Point Chevalier 0. Fifth Grade. —Point Chevalier A, 2G Ellerslie, 5; Papakura, 7. Point Chcvalie: B, iSeventh Grade.—Ellerslie, 5, Ponsonby, 3 Schoolboys.—Seniors: Point Chevalier, 0 R.Y., 2. MATCHES IN CHRISTCHURCH League football matches played in Christ church on Saturday resulted:—Woolston, 11 Waimairi, 30; Addington, 14, Riccarton, 10.