RUGBY FOOTBALL

New Zealand Herald, Volume 79, Issue 24294, 8 June 1942, Page 5

RUGBY FOOTBALL

SENIOE COMPETITION FOURTH SERIES DECIDED The fourth series of matches in the Auckland Rugby Union's senior competition was played on Saturday in fine weather and with the grounds in good order. There was a fair , attendance at Eden Park, where the main attraction was the meeting of two military teams, C.R.O. and A.S.C. A very keenly-con-tested match resulted in a win for the former by 15 points to 11. A secondary schools' game . was the curtain-raiser in which Auckland , Grammar School overwhelmed Takapuna Grammar. There were some spectacular incidents in the senior fixture. One was Payne's potted goal for C.R.0., while a brilliant run by Fa ire. centre for this team, led to a try. Even more spectacular was Rae's try for A.S.C. in the second spell He received the ball just iuside half-way and, with a dodgy , run, went through the whole of the opposing side to score near the posts. it was anyone's game and A.S.C. was a little unlucky. C.R.O. lasted better and was ( attacking strongly in the closing stages. Fa ire, Boggs and Feaver (fullback in "the hrst spell and first, five-eighths in the second) ; were the outstanding backs in the winning team, while Powell, Cleary and Mills were 1 prominent forwards. Pearman and Rae were ; the pick of the A.S.C. backs, and the fori wards were a fairly even lot. 1 M.T.P., one of the leading teams, was successful against Technical Old Boys on No. 2 ground. Air Force Xo. 2, the other unbeaten side, beat Grammar-University in a non- , competition match at the Domain Following were the re.-ults:— C.R.0., 15 (tries by Fa ire, Mills and Powell, one coni verted by Brown, and potted goal by Payne), A.S.C., I I (tries by Rae (2), and Howe, one - converted by Pearman); M.T.P.. 14 (tries by hi le t v, Gregory and Anderson, the latter converting one and Scott kicking a penalty iroal). Technical Old Boys, 9 (two penalty goals bv f handrup and try by Cameron); Garrison, (I * |! r , 1 , os Sidford and Thompson), Training College. 5; Grafton-Ponsonby, 6, Manukau, 6; Air Force No. 2, 12, Grammar-University, ' 8 (non-competition game). ; Second Division.—Air Force No. 1. 12, Suburbs, 9; Ranfurlys, 21, Eden, 3; Marist, 17. Takapirna. 9. Secondary Schools.—Auckland Grammar, 65, Takapuna Grammar, 0; Sacred Heart College, 21, King's College, S. MR. E. McKENZIE HONOURED ( I\A.) WELLINGTON, Sunday The New Zealand Rushy Council yesterday elected Mr. E. MrKenzie. of Wairarapa, a life member of the New Zealand Rugby Union . in recognition of his services to the game. The council set aside €750 fsr a school of football. ; The position of Rugby League players in the services who desire to play Rugby' Union football durinsr the war was clarified, it being decided to allow them (o play with and ' against Rugby Union teams provided that, once they have elected to play Rugby, they , must continue to play under tho jurisdiction of the New Zealand Union. The status of Rugby players who play with League players under the terms of the decision will not be affected. After the war such League players, if they wish to continue playing Rugby, must apply for reinstatement. THE LEAGUE CODE HIGH SCORING CONTEST The senior grade competition of the Auckland Rugby League was continued at Carlaw Park on Saturday under good conditions. The principal game, between Richmond and Mount Albert-Newton, was one of high scoring, and the fortunes fluctuated throughout the second half. It was full of interest, with New-ton-Mount Albert more constructive in its play. Superior toam work enabled Manukau to defeat Ponsonb.v comfortably, while CityOtahuhu, the leading team, was pressed all the way to win narrowly from North Shore- , Marist. Some leading players were absent from Hie City-Otahuhu side. Superior individual play by Mount AlbertNewton was the deciding factor in its game with Richmond which, however, deserved its lead at half-time by S points to ."> In the second half Newton-Mount Albert -rave an improved display and brilliant play by Xiwa, ably supported by Silva, changed the team's fortunes. Besides scoring two tries, Xiwa kicked four goals from wide angles. Behind the scrum Clements grave good service, and both Moore and Cranch shared in the success. Good hooking by Quirke was an advantage. and List. Ginders and Thomasson were prominent forwards. Among the Richmond backs, Williams, at half, and Webb, fiveeighths played well and Kinney, on the wing, showed dash. Magill was sound at fullback Following were the results: —Mount AlbertNewton. 23 (tries by Niwa (2), Clements. Zane and Moore, Niwa converting two, and kicking two penalty goals), Richmond 17 (tries by Da vies. McDonald, L. Williams, Satherley and Kinney. Satherley also kicking a penalty goal); Manukau, 21 (fries by Butler. Major. Murray,-Chase and Shilton. Chase converting three tries). Ponsonb.v. 3 (try by 11. Thomas); City-Otahuhu, 0 (tries by Martin and Finlayson), Marist-Xorth Shore, 0. ASSOCIATION GAME The main attraction in Soccer football at Blandford P-<rk on Saturday, the challenge match between Air Force and Naval Base for the Leo Munro Services' Challenge Cup, provided a llirillintr contest in which Air Forco retained the trophy by the odd goal in five. Air F.>rce plaved bettter football. Lattimer and Peebles, at fullback, consistently repelling naval attacks for Everson, in the pivot position, to cleverly distribute the ball among his forwards, where Williams. Patterson, Hopkinson and W,iters were a strong attacking force. Batty bronchi off several good saves in the Navy goal, but Lund, centre-half, was the hardest worKer both on defence and attack and with Hennessy and Beasy provided many openings Scott, on the left, showed out in clever work on the wing. Mount Albert Grammar Old Boys A surprised by overwhelming (he unbeaten North Shore side in the early game. Results were:—Lee Munro Services Challenge Cup: Air Force, 3 (Patterson 2, Waters) Naval Base, 2 (Vannam 2). Championship games. Mount Albert. Grammar Old Boys \ 7 :Sime 3, C. Ekman 2, Wilkinson, Speed) "North Shore, 1 (Gurr); Eastern Suburbs, 9 (Welch 3, Est>ie 3. Neesham 2 Collings), Metro-College. 1 (Hope-Edc); C.R.0., 9 (Masters 4 Ralph 2. Cliff, Walker, Dickie), Ponsonbv O; Comrades, .> (Meet 2, Walters o Evans). Mount Albert Grammar Old Boys B, 2. REPRESENTATIVE HOCKEY The first representative hockey match of the season was played at Ilobson Park lastSaturday, when the Auckland team defeated the Tank Brigade representatives by 2 goals to 0. Auckland was first to settle down and within 10 minutes of commencement of play G Davies accepted a pass to score with a hard shot. Not long afterwards W. H. Cooper, following in on a partly-blocked shot, scored Auckland's second goal After this. Hie Tank team rallied and very even play fol lowed throughout- the remainder or the match. For the visitors, an outstanding performance was that of the goalkeeper, IL Whiteman. He received solid support from his fullbacks, while the half-line (rave a sound exhibition Of the forwards, R. Speedy, left-wing, and A. Wooton. inside-left, impressed most. In the -~nd team also, the goalkeeper T. i Dowling frequently extricated his side from trouble with judicious kicking. Two junior nlavers J. Buchan at right fullback and G. Davies'at inside-right, showed great promise in their first appearance in representative hockey. Outstanding in the forwards was vv. II Cooper at centre. The first round of the Devonport Shield competition was also do"Sailed scores are as follows tative match; Auckland, 2 (G. Davies, W. H Cooper) Tank Brigade. 0 Devonport shield: Owai Rovers, 2 < A. Ritchie U. Lawrence. Mount Eden, 1 fD. Bereslord ; Tramin- College 3 (N. Giles 2, A. P.vbtis), St. ,Ike's " (M Pearson. S. Robertson); Army ;{ (N. Thornton, N. Allpress W. Miller), Uni versitv, 2 (B. Nutsford. C. Kclsey). Ladies' Association.— Senior: Wesley l. North Shore, 0; Mount Eden, 3, draining College 1; Technical, 3, Univcrsitj. 2- I"* 1 mediate Grade: Berlei, 3, University O, Wesr 1 Junlpr:'iimm) FdMi. I. •> :i, I raining College, o, i.w.v— Albert. 0 _______ AMATEUR ATHLETICS Mount Alberl Club.—Results of ladies events at the weekly meeting vards: Misses P. Baker oyds. 1; Am retti 9vds 2; W. Sumich, 9yds, 3. 7o Yards. Misses' P. Baker, G%yds. 1; V Atnorefti, !"vds, 2; W. Sumich, 12yds, 3. discus: Mikspb P Baker 22ft,, 1; V. Sunucb, 19ft, •j; 'v.' Amoretti, 3. Distance, ROft 9in. 6hot mitt- Misses V. Amoretti, Oft / 2 in. 1. PHakcr. 9ft, 2; W. Sumich, 7ft, 3. Distance. 31ft. Gin. HARRIER RACING Lvnndale Club. —The club held its annual senior and junior road championships on Saturday over the Point Chevalicr-Mount Albert course of 4% miles. Results:—Junior championship: D. Baddele.v. 1; E. G. Hushes 2; D. Gallagher, 3; K. D01an,,4; S. Gallagher, 5 Junior handicap: D. Baddeley, 1; . 1 ■ ■ lluehes 2; D. Gallagher, 3. Senior championship: 0. Young. 1; A. Hamblin, 2; .T. Alexander, 3; J. Dolan, 4. Senior handicap: J. Dolan 1; 0. Young, 2; A. Hamblin, 3. Auckland Baptist Clrtb: A pairs team race from Point Chevalier Baptist Church, over a five and a-half mile course resulted:—Christie and Ferguson, scr, 1; Willmott and Furness, V'Os. 2; Greaves and Dnncomb, 18..5, •!. Club: Tho weekly r J ,TI . l , ? miles'was hold from tho home of the c inb captain. Mr. and Mrs. Neil, Kelmarna Avenue Heme Bay. Results:—First pack: W. Miller, 1- T Neil *>• D. McLaren, 3. Slow pack: T.' Cunningham, 1; M. Heron 2; B. Aston, 3. Colts' pack: I. Turner, 1; R. Calo, S; (.. Robinson and J. Stewart, 3. University Club. Three packs took part in a run over tho championship course at Mount Roskill. Allpress and Coombes were prominent in the fast pack. Technical Old Boys' Club: Butts, D. Wilson. R. 'Long, Robinson and Williams were most prominent in a trial run.